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Discovering — and telling — stories from around the world. Curated by Instagram's community team.
626644 likes, 1812comments.
25479 ♡ 163 ✍ We're heading to Los Angeles for @vidcon, an annual celebration of all things online video. Watch our Instagram story now to see the action with some of our favorite creators. @instagram
250880 ♡ 1211 ✍ Now you see it, now you don't, in this #BoomerangOfTheWeek from Elizabeth Tsareva (@liztsarevna). 🐈 🔥 Add #BoomerangOfTheWeek to your next Boomerang's caption — yours might show up here on @instagram. #Boomerang by @liztsarevna @instagram
109777 ♡ 3319 ✍ Hello, world! It's time to meet today's #WeeklyFluff: Timothy (@timothy_the_mini_pig), a house-trained piggy with an adorably squishy nose. 🐽 When he's not eating, sleeping or playing with his human mama, Timothy likes learning new tricks — as long as they result in a treat, of course. Follow @timothy_the_mini_pig to never miss a day in Timothy's life. @instagram
899518 ♡ 4007 ✍ As seen through a puddle, cobblestones and nearby apartments became #WHPstandout material to Alek Malachowski (@hashtagalek). "I like how the reflection of the building disturbs the structure of the pavement," says Alek. Photo by @hashtagalek @instagram
167922 ♡ 846 ✍ "I love making people laugh," says Ashley Helbert (@tiny_chikn). "I bought this hanging basket plant a few weeks ago at a local Tennessee nursery, and I instantly thought it looked like some kind of floating plant monster. I finally took it upon myself to give it googly eyes." 👀 #WHPstandout Photo by @tiny_chikn @instagram
183931 ♡ 774 ✍ In the heat of the summer, "Cloudy sleeps closest to the AC," says Chandan Bhola (@chandanbhola), who took this picture of his furry friend at home in Gurugram, India. Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend's hashtag project, #WHPstandout. Photo by @chandanbhola @instagram
1381701 ♡ 6657 ✍ Two brothers play with optical illusions on a beach in the Netherlands. #WHPstandout Photo by @chezdre @instagram
148661 ♡ 1176 ✍ An average man and an average fish transform into one extraordinary creature in Tehran, Iran. #WHPstandout Photo by @anatiros @instagram
293685 ♡ 1055 ✍ A burst of bright yellow shines from Hong Kong's monochromatic skyline. Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend's hashtag project, #WHPstandout. Photo by @ryanmamba @instagram
683690 ♡ 2379 ✍ Lucie the sheepdog gets far too hot in the Midwestern summers, so her human, Amy Powell (@amy.lynn.powell), brought home a kiddie pool for her to cool down in. "Lucie went ballistic with excitement, jumping and biting at the water," says Amy. "Then she ruined my flower beds by rolling around in them. I had to give her a bath after that." #TheWeekOnInstagram Photo by @amy.lynn.powell @instagram
786358 ♡ 2898 ✍ In Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world, the June nights are long. "The moon shines double the time of the sun," says Gisela Gomila (@giselagc_), who lives at the foot of the Andes Mountains with her husband and two children. "Some call Ushuaia the end of the world, but it's the beginning of everything." #TheWeekOnInstagram Photo by @giselagc_ @instagram
658538 ♡ 2697 ✍ Nastaran Farjadpezeshk (@nastaran__fp) is inspired by the simplicity of life outside of the city of Mashhad, Iran. "Whenever I get tired of the city, I take refuge in the suburbs," she says. "It's a new and different form of life." #TheWeekOnInstagram Photo by @nastaran__fp @instagram
1145462 ♡ 4076 ✍ In the lush greenery of Taiwan's Yangmingshan National Park, Vivian Huang (@vivianhaung) stops to smell the hydrangeas. "The light coming down from between the clouds made these flowers even more dazzling," she says. #TheWeekOnInstagram Photo by @vivianhaung @instagram
274580 ♡ 2478 ✍ Hello, world! It's time to meet today's #WeeklyFluff: Malt (@apy.m), a big-eyed, sleek-haired Singapura cat who lives in Japan. Malt enjoys head scratches, ear cleanings and carrying a stuffed rabbit toy from room to room. Follow @apy.m to keep up with Malt's day-to-day adventures at home. @instagram
792734 ♡ 5037 ✍ Summer break is in full swing for Sakura (the human) and MoMo (the French bulldog), whose mother Kyoko Mumm (@mummslove) took a picture of them one morning while they watched TV. "They can be the worst enemies — and the best friends," she says. #WHPfriendship Photo by @mummslove @instagram
702 ♡ 10 ✍ Diving in the blue waters off the coast of Spain's Balearic Islands, Andrés Navarro Blanco (@andresnb77) spotted a pair of swimming friends. "These two fish always stayed together," he says. "I saw them and I instantly thought about friendship." #WHPfriendship Photo by @andresnb77 @instagram
1125023 ♡ 4741 ✍ A group of friends band together to play in the waves in Surabaya, Indonesia. #WHPfriendship Photo by @harismuzzaqi @instagram
766004 ♡ 4148 ✍ Friends who braid together, stay together. #WHPfriendship Photo by @angelaruediger @instagram
665259 ♡ 3813 ✍ Two iridescent butterflies perform a slow-motion dance around each other in Stephen Mangiulli's (@batmangiulli) #WHPfriendship submission. Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend's hashtag project. Video by @batmangiulli @instagram
478790 ♡ 2398 ✍ Twenty-four-year-old American professional skateboarder Lizzie Armanto (@lizziearmanto) is on our Instagram story, sharing her skateboarding skills and favorite local spots. Watch right now to follow along on Lizzie's California adventure. 🌴💫 Photo of @lizziearmanto by @burnout @instagram
947382 ♡ 3929 ✍ Casting shadows during an InstaMeet in Hamburg, Germany. #TheWeekOnInstagram Photo by @aufzehengehen @instagram
548859 ♡ 1695 ✍ Abdul Momin (@photographybd) came across this group of boys happily playing a rules-free game of badminton in Bogra, Bangladesh. "They get one hour of leisure time each afternoon, and they spend it playing badminton even though they don't know the rules," says Abdul. "I learned a lesson from them — you don't need much to be happy." #TheWeekOnInstagram Photo by @photographybd @instagram
1053036 ♡ 3552 ✍ Two of Vanessa Miura's (@vmiura) favorite things — lavender fields and her dog, Suri — came together at sunset in southern Brazil. "Suri is such an inspiration for me, with all her dog innocence and pure love." #TheWeekOnInstagram Photo by @vmiura @instagram
839895 ♡ 3467 ✍ A flock of ducks waddle by their faux counterparts in Bangkok. "I like it when the audience is confused by a photo at first, but then smiles," say Tavepong Pratoomwong (@tavepong_street). #TheWeekOnInstagram Photo by @tavepong_street @instagram
711645 ♡ 4325 ✍ Hello, world! It's time to meet today's #WeeklyFluff: Teddy (@ted_gram), a mini goldendoodle with a major love for dressing up. Whether he's at home in New York or exploring a new city, you can be sure that Teddy's rocking a stylish outfit. Follow @ted_gram to make sure you always see his latest looks. @instagram
1178771 ♡ 4663 ✍ "I love my son's joy and energy," says Matilda Richardson (@matildamyrtlemay), who took this #WHPgetaway photo while camping with her family along the coast of Wales. "These trips are such an escape — cooking outside, listening to the wind rustling the tent at night and lots of exploring." Photo by @matildamyrtlemay @instagram
778775 ♡ 2149 ✍ Spring is the time to visit Galicia, Spain, for some birdwatching, says @maruxi_84. "It gets pretty crowded during the summer holidays, but June is perfect." #WHPgetaway Photo by @maruxi_84 @instagram
749785 ♡ 2667 ✍ At Fort Griffin State Historic Site in Texas, two historical re-enactors are transported into a past era. "This is inspiration for a future painting," says Jennifer Thompson (@thread_indigo), an art teacher. #WHPgetaway Photo by @thread_indigo @instagram
497460 ♡ 2667 ✍ In Wisconsin's countryside, Craig Shimala (@cshimala) shows us his idea of getting away: floating in the middle of a lake on a child-size inflatable donut. Follow along as we feature more of our favorite submissions to #WHPgetaway. Video by @cshimala @instagram
413401 ♡ 3035 ✍ "Real dunes have curves," writes Alexander Tran (@atranphoto) in the caption to his #WHPgetaway submission, taken in Death Valley National Park. Photo by @atranphoto @instagram
586482 ♡ 2927 ✍ The map took @junioraditya off the beaten path in Bekasi, Indonesia. Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend's hashtag project, #WHPgetaway. Photo by @junioraditya @instagram
925917 ♡ 3721 ✍ For the first time in @nba history, two rival teams are facing off in the NBA Finals for the third consecutive year. Watch our Instagram story now to join us for Game 2 in Oakland, California, where the Golden State Warriors (@warriors) will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs). @instagram
808706 ♡ 3389 ✍ A proud flamingo sits atop a vintage Fiat, parked in Paris. Sofiane Jabeur (@sofianeryanj) calls this photo "an ode to summer and new adventures." #TheWeekOnInstagram Photo by @sofianeryanj @instagram
682085 ♡ 2248 ✍ On a very hot day in Berlin, a heavy thunderstorm quickly took over, and Maximilian Streich (@streichwerk) embraced the rain with his camera in tow. "The beauty of photography lies in the simple things happening around you, things you can't possibly plan, but sometimes are lucky enough to capture," he says. #TheWeekOnInstagram Photo by @streichwerk @instagram
592116 ♡ 3274 ✍ A woman (and her shadow) star in our blustery #BoomerangOfTheWeek that offers two times the payoff.🍃 Add #BoomerangOfTheWeek to your next Boomerang's caption — yours might show up here on @instagram. #Boomerang by @jankatcapar @instagram
1161109 ♡ 4326 ✍ A gray thunderstorm saturates the scene in western Turkey. #WHPcolorstudy Photo by @ozanguzelce @instagram
564849 ♡ 1976 ✍ A mosque constructed from red sandstone was the perfect backdrop for photographer Rohit Vohra's (@rohit_apf) #WHPcolorstudy submission. "Having studied art, I am attracted to color and light," says Rohit. Photo by @rohit_apf @instagram
438009 ♡ 1569 ✍ Mexico City-based art director Ana Blizzard (@anablizz) created this laundry room scene for a commercial project. "I would totally have this at home," she says. "It's tidy and colorful, but peaceful at the same time." Follow along as we feature more of our favorite submissions to #WHPcolorstudy. Photo by @anablizz @instagram
703590 ♡ 3184 ✍ Life is much more colorful filtered through an inflatable ball. #WHPcolorstudy Photo by @whitecloudsart @instagram
785000 ♡ 3708 ✍ The only thing better than a man in a pink suit is two men in pink suits. #WHPcolorstudy Photo by @adithiadwiapriann @instagram
542269 ♡ 2239 ✍ An evening thunderstorm casts sunset-colored ripples in West Texas for #WHPcolorstudy. Follow along to see more of our favorites submissions from last weekend's hashtag project. Video by @geococcyx @instagram
348000 ♡ 1678 ✍ In Brazil, Raphael Angelo (@raphaelang) was drawn to the shapes created by a goat peeking out from a square portal. "I could not escape the chance to capture that moment when I saw that goat, standing between shadow and light." #TheWeekOnInstagram Photo by @raphaelang @instagram
191974 ♡ 758 ✍ "I like the shadows that are cast on the wall when the sun goes down," says Stefan Turtzer (@nineoutoften), a resident of Berlin, who frequents the local Sunday market here. "I believe the picture celebrates the chill atmosphere and the late afternoon vibe, when people enjoy the last rays of sunlight." #TheWeekOnInstagram Photo by @nineoutoften @instagram
545586 ♡ 1725 ✍ A fan of anime, Nijat Gafarson (@gafarsonn) saw this moment in a park in Vienna and imagined the story of a princess with a four-legged companion. Follow along as we feature more of our favorite moments from #TheWeekOnInstagram. Photo by @gafarsonn @instagram
717659 ♡ 3363 ✍ A single daisy in a French field twirled its way into our #BoomerangOfTheWeek. Add #BoomerangOfTheWeek to your next Boomerang's caption — yours might show up here on @instagram. #Boomerang by @boomyourlife @instagram
543031 ♡ 2647 ✍ This portrait was quite literally a flash in the pan. Saeed Kouhkan (@skouhkan) found his sister's reflection in the oil of a frying pan while cooking at his home in Behbahan, Iran. "It's a mysterious portrait," he says. "I like the contrast between the red lip and the dark background of the pan." #WHPreflections Photo by @skouhkan @instagram
1337588 ♡ 5138 ✍ By positioning her foster grandson and labradoodle, Reagan, along the reflective waters of the Columbia River in Portland, Oregon, Sandi Swiridoff (@reagandoodle) was able to capture two meanings within the #WHPreflections theme. "The practice of yoga encourages us to reflect back on our own lives," she says. Photo by @reagandoodle @instagram
609096 ♡ 1935 ✍ At home in Izmir, Turkey, Serkan Çolak's (@serkanncolak) daughter played with a pocket mirror as her parents looked on. "This photo tells the story of me and my family," says Serkan. Follow along as we feature more of our favorite submissions to #WHPreflections. Photo by @serkanncolak @instagram
1125126 ♡ 6077 ✍ Hello, world! Today's #WeeklyFluff is a very good boy. Meet golden retriever Mambo (@mambohitsgolden), a therapy dog who is part of INATAA, an animal assisted therapy organization from São Paulo. Mambo spends lots of time volunteering for people in need of some puppy power — often with a big crew of his canine companions. To learn more about Mambo's life and work, follow @mambohitsgolden. @instagram
1186341 ♡ 4133 ✍ Traveling photographer Piku (@xxpiku) doesn't need any reflective props for his subjects when nature provides them all on its own. #WHPreflections Photo by @xxpiku @instagram
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Here's How to Track Snow Plows Block by Block, in NYC and Boston
Both New York City and Boston have enabled GPS tracking of snow plows as they clear streets.
In New York, the city is managing expectations ahead of the blizzard hitting the Northeast Friday evening with a detailed plan showing which streets will get plowed first.
Once plows and salt spreaders hit the NYC streets, residents can follow their progress at the PlowNYC website.
In Boston, where subways shut down at 3:30 p.m. and vehicles are banned from roadways after 4 p.m. by order of Governor Deval Patrick, plows can be tracked here.
Neither city is actively plowing yet--according to the maps. This storm may prove to be a first major test of how useful citizens find this kind of real time location information, and how accurate it will be.


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Workday: Painting the Bunyon Giant
Saturday – August 27th (rain date 28th) 10:00 AM
It's time to give the big guy in Atlanta, IL. a fresh coat of paint. The last time we did it was six years ago. Tens of thousands of tourists from around the world have their picture taken with Tall Paul. As a result it's important that this preservation project of ours always looks good, it represents what we are all about.
Reminder, we work for food so there will be a feast of, what else, Hot Dogs. The statue was originally located at Bunyons restaurant in the Cicero/Berwyn area on Route 66. We hope to have some of the Stephens family members attend and help rededicate this iconic member of their family.
Come join the fun and be part of history!
Please call me, John Weiss, to let me know if you will be attending (815) 458-6616.
P.S. I need to go to Atlanta during the week to prepare Mr. Bunyon for painting. I need a few volunteers on Friday August 19th (rain date August 23rd) at 10:00 AM. Call me if you are interested.
P.P.S. I could also use some volunteers that would be interested in restoring a rock garden on the old Riviera property. No set date yet. Tom Perkins and I are about to create a new attraction on the property. Tom and I will also need some installation help in the near future. Once again if interested let me know and I will put you on the list.
Notice – For those who signed up to help redo the Route 66 display at the Funk Rest Area on I-55: The construction won't be complete until about October. I will contact you when I know more. Anyone else interested?
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A guy survives an attack by 20 armed men? What a tough guy!
This is a discussion on BAD: Group of 20 men attack 17 year old with bats and a knife. within the In the News: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly forums, part of the The Back Porch category; Large gang attacks Beaver Dam teen - TODAY'S TMJ4 BEAVER DAM (Population ~16,000) - Beaver Dam Police are looking for a gang of 20 men ...
Large gang attacks Beaver Dam teen - TODAY'S TMJ4
BEAVER DAM (Population ~16,000) - Beaver Dam Police are looking for a gang of 20 men who attacked a 17 year-old with baseball bats.
Police say just before 1:00AM Sunday morning the teen was beat and stabbed after a physical altercation. Police won't say what led up to this mob attack but neighbors who talked to TODAY'S TMJ4 insist the teen was targeted.
"I know there were bats involved and there was a knife. I found a knife in the street," said Daryl Smith. Smith lives at the intersection of Madison and West Mill where the attack happened. He's also the teen's next door neighbor.
"They went straight to that house asked the kid where his brother was. He said he didn't know and they started beating him up," explained Smith.
Police say the men wore white T-shirts. After the attack the mob took off running on West Mill street. Witnesses say the beating with bats lasted a few minutes and eventually spilled into the street.
Neighbors tell me the attack occurred soon after Lake Days, a festival near Beaver Lake.
Police won't say if this mob attack is gang related but neighbors are convinced this was not random.
"Absolutely targeted. They were here for a reason, " said Smith. It's unclear exactly what brought the gang to the area. TODAY'S TMJ4 tried to get the teen and his mother to explain but they refused to comment.
Neighbors said the 17 year-old was cut in his arm and has staples in this head from the attack.
Beaver Dam Police continue to investigate. It's unclear if detectives have any leads.
At the end of the video clip, they also mention an unrelated attack, a group of about 10-15 students robbed and attacked 2 students at a college a mile or so from my college.
After hearing stories like this, it makes you think maybe you should start carrying another magazine or four.
Your number one Option for Personal Security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation. - Rule #23 in the USMC rules for gunfighting.
A guy survives an attack by 20 armed men? What a tough guy!
Sounds to me like thugs being thugs,as far as lots of ammo usually when shots ring out people holding onto bats and knives tend to figure out really quick they wore the wrong shoes to this dance
"Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country,"
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Scuba Diving
The Ultimate Guide!
Learn all you need to know about Scuba Diving from the experts at DIVE.in
Scuba diving allows you the freedom to explore the beauty and instant serenity of the underwater world, experience the feeling of being weightless, explore beautiful coral formations and see countless species of fish and aquatic animals.
Diving can be a weekend hobby for you, like it is for most of us. We usually meet up with friends early on a Sunday morning, returning with smiles from ear to ear in the afternoon.
Or maybe you'd like to take it further, like some people do, and choose to become a professional scuba diver. One good thing with this career is that you are making a living at doing what you love. A career in diving also allows you to travel to scenic areas and meet many unique people – the perfect job!
No matter how much of a scuba diver you'd like to be, let DIVE.in get you started. We will give you the dynamics of scuba diving in order for you to enter this amazing underwater adventure.
- Learn how to Scuba Dive
- The difference between Diving and Snorkeling
- Snorkeling, skin diving or scuba diving?
- Diving and Snorkeling Equipment
- Scuba diving equipment
- Safety Equipment
- Scuba Diving information
- Scuba Diving on a Liveaboard
- History of Diving
- Dangers in Scuba Diving
- Go Professional
- Discuss & ask questions
Learn How to Scuba Dive
To learn scuba diving it is not enough to just read this article alone or read other references; it requires proper training from a certified instructor.
There are several diving agencies that offer diving lessons. All of these agencies employ the same diving principles and theories with the only small difference in the standards.
PADI: Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Quoting its slogan "The Way the World Learns to Dive", it is the largest diving agency. It offers very simple courses all the way up to becoming a professional diver.
If all you'd like to do is try scuba diving because you just want to get a feel for it, you can enroll in the PADI Discover SCUBA. In this course will be closely accompanied by a professional dive instructor while diving in a shallow and confined area. After this you can continue diving and become a certified diver.
PADI offers diver certification from Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, Master Scuba Diver and five different levels of PADI Dive Instructor. They also offer specialty courses on night diving, photography, Medic First Aid and so much more. PADI support environmental and conservation programs and their banner program on this is Project A.W.A.R.E. – Aquatic Wildlife Awareness Responsibility and Education.
Learn more about PADI at padi.com
SSI: Scuba Schools International
This began from a group of divers who wanted everyone to learn scuba diving. From this it grew worldwide reaching more than 100 countries and is taught in 25 different languages.
Their diver certification programs are very similar to PADI, but it's often a cheaper alternative. That said, the quality of training does not follow the price, but keeps the same top standard.
Learn more about SSI at divessi.com
CMAS: Confederation Mondiale des Activities Subaquatiques
This organization is duly recognized by the Olympic Committee and one of the oldest dive training systems.
It also promotes other diving skills as a sport like monofin swimming. Its diver certification program is the same with other agencies, but uses stars to determine certain certification levels. One star means Open Water, two stars is a mix of Advanced and Rescue, and three stars for Divemaster. These stars are colored red. Blue stars represent different instructor levels.
Learn more about CMAS at cmas.org
The difference between scuba diving and snorkeling
The difference between Diving and Snorkeling
First let's start with snorkeling and skin diving as most people think it's the same sport.
- Both include the mask, fins and snorkel.
- Both practitioners spend most of the time in the surface, looking down at the world below.
The snorkelers will stay and enjoy the sights from the surface, whereas the skin divers will stay at the surface to get an overview of what's down under the water. Skin divers swim down holding their breath and spend as much time as possible at the shallow reef.
Scuba divers don't resurface for air, like skin divers, but bring down air to breathe in the tanks. Therefore they need additional equipment and more training. What to get better at snorkeling? Here's our Full Snorkel Guide.
So which one is the best: Snorkeling, skin diving or scuba diving?
It's all comes down to what a person prefers. Some people like the overview you get from the surface as a snorkeler, but some like the fact that they can spend more time underwater with scuba gear and close in better under the water. Skin divers get both the overview and the close up, the only drawback being that they have to resurface.
Diving and Snorkling Equipment
We can generally classify two kinds of diving equipment categories based on their usage and function, the snorkeling and SCUBA equipment. Read the Full Guide to Snorkel Gear. As a scuba diver you'll be introduced to a lot of new dive equipment. An essential piece of SCUBA equipment is the tank that holds the air you breathe on your dive.
You'll also need a regulator set, consisting of a regulator mouthpiece and a first stage, which is attached to the tank. In addition, there is a pressure gauge, which lets know how much air you have in your tank, and an alternative regulator, just in case you or your buddy needs a spare regulator.
Snorkeling Equipment
Snorkeling equipment is generally used on the surface and
Scuba Mask
If you want to be able to see everything clearly you will need a mask because what your naked eyes can see is limited. A mask creates a dry space, which helps your eyes to focus. The lens of the mask should be made out of tempered glass.
You also want to make sure that the mask fits correctly and comfortably. The contours of the human face can vary considerably from person to person, so it is important that you try your mask on before going in the water. Simply hold the mask in place without putting on the strap and gently inhale. Hold your breath for a few seconds then look down and wiggle your head sideways. If the mask does not fall off, it fits you. If it does fall, choose a different one. Keep testing the fit of each mask you try on until you find one right for your face.
Another feature a mask should have is a nose pocket. There are instances when your mask gets fogged or water leaks in. The only remedy for this is an underwater skill called mask clearing. You simply let the water inside your mask drain out by exhaling through your nose. As air goes out of your mask, so does the water. This is the main reason you cannot use goggles in scuba diving because it's not possible to clear when it's flooded except to surface up. Also, a nose pocket allows the pinching of your nose during equalization.
Most of the masks today are low profile, which means less air is needed when clearing if it floods and also provides a wider field of vision. Some recent models have an optional feature of a one-way purge valve for easier water clearing.
As with any piece of snorkeling and scuba equipment after a dive, make sure to rinse your mask with fresh water to get rid of the salt because this can cause corrosion or damage to the material. Even after diving in fresh water like a swimming pool the mask still should rinsed to wash away any chlorine or other chemicals.
Read more: What to Look for When Buying a Mask
Please remember: Protect and preserve your diving equipment by never allowing your diving equipment to dry in the sun. Instead, hang it up in the shade and then store it in a dry place.
Snorkel for scuba diving
This piece of standard scuba diving equipment allows a diver to breathe only at the surface. It is nothing but a plastic tube not longer than 43 cm (17 inches) with a large bore opening and a mouthpiece on the other end.
With all your scuba gear on, it lets you breath at the surface without using your regulator, which maximizes air consumption. In some instances at surface when the water is choppy or when you are low on air, a snorkel may allow you to breath while facing down in the water, making breathing easier and making you more relaxed.
Features of a snorkel may include fitting the contours of the side of your head, which reduces resistance. It may also include smooth rounded bends to lessen resistance to breathing and some may have a purge valve.
One feature a snorkel should also have is a brightly colored tip so that you will be seen more easily at the surface. Since a snorkel is attached to the side strap of the mask using a snorkel keeper, it is important to note that the proper position is always at the left side. You don't want your snorkel to get tangled up with your regulator, which comes from your right side.
Read more: Dive Gear: When to Buy What?
Our feet are not webbed like frogs or ducks so fins assist divers' motion under the water by providing a large surface area for kicking. Fins have pockets for your feet to be put into and blades that help with propulsion.
There are basically two types of fins: An Open heel type that has adjustable straps and full-foot fins that enclose your feet. Most of the divers today use the open heel type because they come with the use of booties, which protects your feet when you walk into the water.
There are some points to consider when choosing what kind of fins you will be using, but above all, comfort and fit comes first. Diving in calm and clear tropical waters may only require flexible full-foot fins. But diving in an area with strong water currents may require you to use fins with longer blades. Cave diving may require fins with shorter blades, which minimizes the ground disturbance. Various finning techniques may require certain types and designs of fins. The most common and strongest finning technique is the flutter kick, which is done by moving your legs in a vertical direction.
Read more at Choosing Scuba fins: a basic guide
Exposure suits
The surrounding water temperature of your diving environment is colder than your body temperature. The tendency is you will lose body heat and that is why you wear exposure suits to prevent this from happening.
Wet suits, usually made from neoprene rubber, are used in tropical diving areas. Thickness of the material may also vary and mostly available in the market today range from 0.5 to 8 mm. But in some areas where the water is very cold, dry suits are worn. A diver's body is dry by creating an air space inside the suit supplied from your tank. This prevents body heat loss, which could lead to hypothermia. Keep in mind - using a dry suit requires special training before you go diving.
Read more at Dive Gear: When to Buy What?
Scuba Equipment
This gear is used by divers, together with the snorkeling equipment, to go underwater.
Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)
In order for a scuba tank to be easily carried underwater it needs to be held in place. BCDs can be worn like a jacket, using a backplate to which the tank is firmly attached at the back.
BCDs have rubber bladders inside that can be inflated or deflated to regulate a diver's buoyancy. They also have a low-pressure inflator mechanism, which is attached to the regulator. By supplying air from the tank via the regulator, you can inflate your BCD or do it manually by blowing air from your lungs. Don't worry if you put in too much air, the bladder will not explode. An overpressure relief valve is an important feature of a BCD, which lets excess air to escape.
Unlike other scuba equipment, a BCD demands extra rinsing for it to last. Rinse it by pressing the inflator button and allow freshwater to enter the bladder half-filled. Then fully inflate it manually and shake it. In this way, the saltwater that entered the bladder will be dissipated.
Scuba tanks
Unless your source of breathing air is surface supplied, you need a container full of air to enjoy diving. Scuba tanks are metal cylinders made up of either steel or aluminum that are designed to contain high-pressure air. Scuba tanks are filled with compressed air using an air compressor made for scuba tanks.
Tanks may vary in size depending on their capacity and pressure ratings. The most common sizes used by dive shops are 10 liters / 72 cubic feet and 12 liters / 80 cubic feet.
For a tank to be sealed and supply air to the regulator, a tank valve is an essential component. Older valve versions are the J-valves, which have a reserve valve whenever the air gets low at 50 bar / 500 psi. Today the most commonly used types are the K-valves, which are a simple on and off valve. The DIN system, generally used in Europe, can withstand high working pressure. The DIN system screws into the tank. There is also a Yoke-valve that screws around the tank valve, which is the most common system. Regardless of tank type, all systems have an O-ring that seals when the regulator is attached.
Tanks should only be filled at accredited airfill stations and most tanks are filled up to 200 bars / 3,000 psi of pressure. Typically, most tanks have their pressure ratings engraved on the top part of the tank just below the valve. Along with this are engraved markings of the concerned government agency regulating its usage, type of material, name of manufacturer and serial number.
Tanks should also undergo a periodic test to determine if it is still safe for usage. A tank should be visually inspected for corrosion and other contaminants one time per year. A hydrotest should be done once every five years to determine whether the material is still fitted for high-pressure air; certified technicians should do all tests and the test dates should also be marked on the tank.
Please remember: Some specially marked tanks are designed only for mixed gases and require specific standards. This may require a special training course for you to use it. An example of this is Nitrox and Trimix used for technical diving. IF YOU ARE NOT A CERTIFIED NITROX OR TRIMIX DIVER, DO NOT USE THIS KIND OF TANK!
Something to consider regarding tanks is if you want to own your tank or just rent one. This all depends on your need, the availability of supply and servicing facilities and frequency of diving, among other things. Most people diving while on vacation just rent, whereas if you dive at home most divers buy their own.
A Scuba tank holds high air pressure, so the only way to breathe the air is through a regulator, which controls the flow of air. The first stage regulator is connected to the tank valve reduces air pressure to an intermediate flow of 10 bar / 150 psito the second stage regulator which gives you a pressure comfortable for breathing. A low-pressure hose connects the first and second stage regulator.
Today, most regulators have demand valves, giving air only when you inhale. And as discussed above in the snorkel section, regulators must be used on the right side to avoid entanglement with the snorkel.
Functioning like a gas meter, regulators are also equipped with a submersible pressure gauge (SPG). This measures the actual tank pressure. Of all the pressure hoses in the regulator, SPG is connected to the first stage regulator through a high-pressure hose.
Regulators also have an inflator hose that will be attached to the BCD for inflation. This is connected from the first stage regulator through a low-pressure hose.
There are two separate second stage regulators. The black colored regulator, which has a black hose, is the primary regulator and is the one you will be using. The other, which is usually yellow colored, including its hose, is called an alternate air source, also called an octopus. This is a back-up regulator and used when your buddy is low on air or runs out of air and needs to share air.
Please remember: Make sure that the dust cap is in place while rinsing with fresh water after a dive so that the water will not enter the first stage. This will prevent damage and corrosion.
Weight system
Your body has air spaces in addition to the spaces created from your equipment, which makes a diver float or positively buoyant. For a diver to descent, this is compensated using lead weights.
If you are using a weight belt, make sure that it can easily be released using your right hand and not securely fastened. Divers use the term quick right hand release. This is a standard set-up in gearing up so that you can easily get rid of your weights in case of an emergency. Also make sure that the lead weights are placed at the side of the belt and not at the back where it will tend to bang against the tank, which not only makes an annoying sound.
Weight systems can also be integrated with the Buoyancy Control Device placed at the side in specially designed rigid pockets. But the same principle of quick release is still employed and can be easily ditched in case of emergency.
Safety Equipment
This equipment is not part of the main scuba equipment, but these accessories are a big part in preventing surface and underwater situations that could possibly lead to accidents.
Here are 5 pieces of equipment to improve your safety while diving.
Dive Knife
This is used during situations like entanglement or other matters where you need a safety tool. A Dive knife is made of stainless steel or Titanium and encased with a plastic case. It can be attached to the leg or BCD or easy handling. And as all divers know: It's a tool; not a weapon!
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
It's difficult for someone at the surface to locate where you are once you are underwater. Only exhaled bubbles indicate a diver is underwater and these are usually difficult to see. For ease of usage and to avoid entanglement, SMBs are connected with strings through a reel or spool.
SMBs provide a diver surface markings to alert people on the surface of your presence. This is relatively helpful during ascent and when you are about to finish your dive especially for passing boats; once SMB is floated at the surface, they will be warned not to come near the buoy since divers are just beneath.
Read more: Learn how to deploy an SMB
If a diver needs to get the attention of the surface crew, a whistle will come handy especially if you are boat diving. Further, it helps signal for help in case of distress and emergencies. Some whistle or horns are attached to the inflator hose that creates a loud noise both at the surface and under the water.
Underwater lights
Most dives are done during daytime hours, but some dives we do during dawn and dusk where the underwater night animals come out for food. However, bring an underwater flashlight even if it is just a daytime dive. Not only will this give you a source of light underwater but also marks your presence once you ascend and finish the dive.
Diver Computer
Most divers wear a dive computer to monitor their bottom time. Modern computers are monitors your bottom time, depth, surface interval and much more. So if you do not want to manually calculate your dive profile using the dive tables, buy a dive computer.
Scuba Diving information
Before you can fully explore under the water, you need to take lessons from a dive instructor sanctioned by a diving agency. In this way, you will get a certification that will categorize your diving skills and limitations.
By taking the Open Water Scuba Diver course, you will be taught the basics of scuba diving, practice your diving skills in confined water and do an actual open water dive. Although diving agencies may vary, this level limits divers to go down to no more than 18 meters (60 feet).
Guaranteed you will want a higher certification, as you will want to learn more diving skills. In the Advance Open Water Scuba Diver course, specialty skills will be taught on deep diving up to 30 meters (100 feet), multi-level, Peak Performance Buoyancy and underwater navigation.
As you acquire more experience, you may feel the need to know the skills on how to respond to situations like injuries and accidents. That's when enrolling in the Rescue Diver course will be essential. You will be taught to calmly respond to certain diving emergencies both in surface and underwater, ranging from a simple situation to an unconscious diver.
Getting this far with diving is already an achievement, so why not make diving your professional career? Divemaster is the first level for professional diving. For this you will be taught how to assist during diving lessons and handle small groups as dive guide.
Then fulfill all your dreams and become a Master Scuba Diver. This is the highest possible non-professional certification level that can be attained for recreational scuba diving.
At this level and loads of experience, you may want to share your knowledge in diving by becoming a Dive Instructor. After successfully passing the Instructors Development Course and Instructors Examination, you will be able to certify divers from Open Water to Divemaster. Further instructorship has various levels of specialty certifications and may vary between diving agencies.
The ultimate achievement in diving certification is becoming a Course Director. You may not only teach all dive certification courses, but you may also help in the management and dynamics of your diving agency.
Diving as a means of Travel and Vacation
There are a number of reasons why we travel on a vacation and diving could be one of the reasons. Where you travel or go for vacation will depend on areas you haven't been, but you may also search the web for destinations best for diving. Check out our top 10 world destinations.
It is best for you to book your diving holidays in advance, making your choice of destination, airline, hotel and dive shop reservations(choosing a dive center). It is also suggested that you go in groups and have a group booking/reservation. Not only will you share your diving vacation with your close friends, but you also cut expenses doing this. And for times when you need to bring your scuba gear, leave your tanks and weights at home. Some airline companies offer promotional upgrades for scuba divers, giving special mileage cards and extended baggage limits for scuba equipment.
While traveling you get to experience the best of diving. Swimming past a beautiful reef with amazing life around you is the best feeling. Big marine life is so exciting, getting the chance to see hammerheads, great whites, whale sharks, Mantas, groupers, barracudas, nudies, octopuses or anything else on your bucket list.
Remember to check the normal diving season of your dive destination and do not make a reservation during monsoon and typhoon season. Also, do not be tempted to take special discounted low rates during this bad weather season. This might be okay for a non-diving vacation, but if you are planning on going diving you need the weather to be good because it's no fun spending your dive vacation in your hotel room.
Please Remember: Do a final check before travelling, making sure that you have everything you need for the trip. If you are bringing any dive equipment, check that you have everything and it is packed securely. Check all documents and remember your sunscreen lotion!
Scuba Diving on a Liveaboard
If your budget permits, consider going on a liveaboards trip because this is one of the best ways to experience scuba diving. If some vacationers choose a luxury cruise to relax, live aboard is its counterpart in diving. Usually onboard a vessel that is equipped with comfortable accommodations, sumptuous meals and excellent diving services, all you need to do is make a reservation, pack your stuff and go onboard.
Read more about the liveaboard way.
On a dive liveaboard, you will be doing nothing but diving and living aboard a boat with other divers and you will be taken to different dive locations every day. It's great to wake up at and be able to just jump in for a morning dive at a new dive spot each morning.
History of Diving
Long before our parents and grandparents were born, people have been exploring the marine environment for food. People started out by holding their breath, but this only allowed only a few minutes time under the water. Some created containers that held air by stitching animal skin or leather, which trapped air, giving them more time underwater.
The first man ever recorded diving dates back to 820 B.C. Preserved in the British Museum is a sketch of a diving man breathing underwater from a bag made out of stitched sheepskin. They say it is a Mesopotamian soldier who is attacking their enemies from underwater. This actual sketch is now the logo of ADSI, one of the diving agencies.
From that time on, more inventions were made to improve diving. Allegedly in 320 B.C., Alexander the Great used a huge bell allowing him to go underwater while breathing from trapped air inside the bell. This marks the first model of a diving bell.
An Englishman in 1720 was successful in collecting seashells that were located 20 meters below the water. He made a hopper of wood that fit only one person. This was the first model of a submarine.
In the late 1800's, the helmet system was born. This system was given air from the surface using an air pump. This first diving helmet led to what is popularly used today in underwater salvage works.
In the 20th century, the Japanese invented the Ohgushi. This is basically a diving mask that is supplied with air from the surface using a pump. This was proven to be effective when they used it in the gathering gold bars that sunk with the vessel Yasamaru in 1924.
Ever hear of Jacques –Yves Cousteau? You definitely are a diver if you have. Cousteau was a Frenchman who started out as a gunnery officer in the French Navy. However, his naval career was cut short by a car accident in 1930. Despite this, his passion and love for the ocean continued to inspire him, which eventually landed him as a seasoned oceanographer.
Cousteau teamed up with a friend of his by the name of Emile Gagnan who happened to be an engineer and an ocean enthusiast. The two of them wanted to gain some freedom, being able to explore the underwater environment without all the hoses coming from the surface. In 1945, they successfully invented and perfected the open-circuit SCUBA system, and thus the acronym Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. This invention became viral especially in Europe and the United States. They called it the Aqua-Lung, which gave way to the development of modern scuba equipment.
Dangers in Scuba Diving
The first thing, when talking about diving, that gets into mind is adventure, fun and excitement, but there are dangers that go with it. However as the science of diving evolves, these risk can easily be prevented and avoided by following and observing diving rules.
Once a diver is underwater, the body's air spaces, especially in the middle ear, are exposed to increasing pressure and this increases as a diver goes deeper. You need to remember that pressure is increased by 1 atmosphere every 10 meters deep. But divers easily adjust to this by pinching their nose closed while blowing air, yawning their jaws sideways or just by swallowing saliva. This is called equalization.
When does this become a danger?
Sometimes before a dive, a diver may have a cough or a cold that causes phlegm to block the sinuses and airways. When a diver neglects this and goes underwater, he/she will have a problem doing equalization as the airways are already blocked. Pain may occur in the ear as the increasing pressure is not equalized and this is worsened when a diver exerts a lot of force or effort to equalize, which can cause the ear to rupture.
Preventing this
When you are on a diving vacation and suddenly you get a cough or cold, you may take medicine but make sure to take it at least one hour before the dive. If you have severe cough and cold, you can still take medicine but do not go diving. Get some rest instead and take time to recover as there will be other days to dive.
Decompression Sickness
The air divers use in their tanks is simply compressed air containing 28% oxygen, 70% nitrogen and 2% other gases. Normally our bodies only use oxygen, and the other gases are expelled outside the body's system. But as we go diving, nitrogen, which has a greater percentage composition than other gases and is not consumed by our body, is being absorbed in our body tissues due to water pressure. So the deeper you go, the more nitrogen your body accumulates. Read more: https://www.divein.com/guide/scuba-diving-and-health-decompression-sickness/
When does this become a danger?
When a diver is starting to ascend, the water pressure is decreasing. However, when a diver ascends too fast, the nitrogen accumulated in the body tissues will form bubbles usually at the joints, causing a diver to bend his/her arms because of pain. This is the reason why decompression sickness is also called the bends.
Preventing this
Remember to dive within your limits. Divers are may be required to have specialty and advance trainings before exploring deeper areas. Based on what your certification level is, always make a dive plan mapping out your maximum depth for the dive and how long you plan to stay at that depth. Make sure that your dive plan is reflected from the Recreational Dive Planner or simply called the Dive Table where a certain time is allowed in a certain depth. Following these time and depth limitations will prevent too much accumulation of nitrogen in your body system.
The bends occur when a diver ascends too fast. That is why the normal ascent rate is set at 60 feet per minute or 1 foot per second. Anything faster than that is relatively dangerous. So during ascent when you are about to finish the dive, instead of going straight up towards the surface, slowly swim horizontally at 45 degrees while you enjoy the underwater scenery. This is further relieved by doing a safety stop at 15 feet for 3 minutes, which has become a mandatory practice before a diver surfaces out of the water.
Worst case scenario where a diver is already bent, immediately contact the nearest recompression chamber. This is where the diver will be placed inside a metal chamber together with a hyperbaric doctor. Treatment involves the diver being subjected to the same pressure in the actual dive and slowly releasing the pressure as this may deplete the nitrogen bubbles embedded in his/her tissues.
Lung Expansion Injury
On land our lungs continuously expand and contract as air goes in, supplying much needed oxygen. This is also the same under the water except that is now subjected to pressure. During diving, our lungs are comparable to a balloon that is contracted when you go deeper because of pressure; biologically this is relieved by constant breathing.
When does this become a danger?
When a diver rapidly ascends to a shallower area or even directly straight up to the surface, his/her lungs (acting like a balloon) can no longer hold the sudden change of pressure causing it to burst, which is often fatal.
Preventing this
Lungs, like a balloon, will only burst if pressure cannot escape. This happens in diving when we hold our breath. So just remember the golden rule in diving: "Never hold your breath, and breathe continuously". In a very rare occasion when you run out of air and you need to directly go the surface, just make an "AAAHHH" sound, letting the air pressure in your lungs go out during this prolonged exhalation, which will prevent expansion.
Oxygen Toxicity
Oxygen becomes toxic beyond 140 feet deep and this is the reason why the maximum depth at the dive table is set at this depth. An early sign of oxygen toxicity is nausea and eventually progresses into loss of consciousness and sometimes death.
When does this become a danger?
Oxygen toxicity will definitely set in, as well as other diving related sicknesses, if you go beyond the limits set by the dive table.
Preventing this
If you plan your dive properly based on the standards set by the dive tables, oxygen toxicity will not occur. In some instances, especially in work-related diving activities where you need an extended time underwater or perhaps you need to go deeper, certain gas mixtures can be introduced. But a diver should undergo proper training by a certified instructor and the actual mixing of gases should only be done by certified personnel in a certified facility. The more popular gas mixtures are Nitrox and Trimix.
Marine Animal Injury
When you are diving, especially in a healthy coral reef area, you will encounter a variety of sea creatures that are very beautiful and are typically the subject of macro-photography. But you must be careful because most of these creatures have stinging cells that release toxins that are usually very painful and sometimes causes death if you come in contact with them. The box jellyfish and the Portugese man-of-war have nematocysts which cause a burning sensation. Stingrays are equipped with a harpoon-like structure at their tails that whip when stepped on or provoked and cone shells have powerful neurotoxins that can easily knock a diver down.
When does this become a danger?
Normally, all marine stingers are not aggressive and will only strike a diver if and when they are provoked.
Preventing this
Never touch anything underwater; as the saying goes, "Leave only bubbles, take only pictures". In addition, maintaining neutral buoyancy will also prevent this as most of these stinging creatures are at the bottom of the sea floor.
Today, diving is relatively safe. In fact, based on surveys, there are more accidents in many other sporting and leisure activities compared to diving.
Go Professional and Experience the Best of Diving
Divemaster is the first level of professional diving. It allows you to assist in scuba lessons and serve as a dive guide. Once you're a divemaster, you may get the urge to want to teach diving to others. So the answer to this is instructorship. But again, there's a lot more in diving.
If teaching diving doesn't interest you, but you have the passion for photography, then underwater photography is the thing for you. Or maybe you are into underwater cave diving or going deep with technical diving. And if you love to dive and also love to write, we'd love for you to share your diving experiences with us and become a writer for DIVE.in because…
There's something for everyone in diving!!!
Written by TORBEN LONNE
Torben is a top skilled PADI MSDT instructor. He has worked several years with scuba diving in Indonesia and Thailand – and dived most of his life.
He is also the co-founder and chief-editor of DIVE.in
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There is this unfortunate trend in social media where calling out someone for their sexist, misogynist, and/or inhumane remarks is seen more as an invitation for a fight rather than an opportunity to engage in rational discussion. Many, especially women, are discouraged from calling out sexist, misogynist, or stereotype remarks made by friends on social media like Facebook or Twitter, for fear of being tagged as the "type of feminist that gives feminism a bad name".
There seems to be a renewed effort to tag outspoken,social justice conscious women as aggressive, judgemental, over-sensitive 'bitches' who just want to ruin everyone's fun. It is particularly sad that this type of silencing technique is becoming even more prevalent in the Humanist/Atheist space.
November 17th-24th is anti-bullying week and I pledged sometime ago not to be a bystander when I witness bullying. Of course, this has somehow earned me a reputation as the "fun ruiner", especially amongst some of my fb friends. Whenever i post or comment on such issues, it is at the risk of being referred to as the "type of feminist" they don't like. Therefore, such discussions tend to irritate some 'friends' and many do get aggressively defensive when called out. However, i am sure that those who resort to aggressive behaviour when called out on how they treat others do not deserve the space they occupy on my virtual/real friendship list, simples.
I was shocked when I came across the status update below from a somehow close FB friend who identify as humanist and feminist: [Read more…]


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How can I downgrade from macOS Sierra on my Mac? Can I revert back to OS X El Capitan? How do I remove macOS Sierra from my Mac?
Before we explain exactly what to do, let's first outline what you can't do:
You can't boot your Mac into Recovery mode and revert to El Capitan because this method can only be used for reinstalling the system that's currently on the Mac, which in this case is Mac OS Sierra.
You can't run the El Capitan installer within macOS Sierra, because the Mac always wants to have the latest version of macOS.
What you can do is completely erase macOS Sierra, re-install El Capitan from scratch and then restore your original pre-Sierra data from a Time Machine back up you made before you downloaded the Sierra beta (like Apple suggests).
Before you start, make a backup of any new files you'd recently added in Sierra and store them on a hard drive (not the one you are about to use to create the installer though). Don't make a Time Machine back up either - the only Time Machine back up should be your back up of El Capitan before you updated to macOS Sierra. [Here's our how to install El Capitan article, in which we recommend you make a backup first!]
Disclaimer: We haven't tested this method with macOS Sierra just yet, but based on past downgrade experiences with the likes of El Capitan, Yosemite and even Mountain Lion, we're confident that this is how it's done.
Read next: macOS Sierra vs Mac OS X El Capitan
How to downgrade from macOS Sierra to El Capitan: Create an El Capitan install drive
Before you remove macOS Sierra from your Mac, create an El Capitan installation drive. Here's how:
- First, download the OS X El Capitan installer from the App Store. It should be in your Purchases section.
- Click on the Download button.
- After the installer downloads it will auto-launch, and inform you that you're running a newer version of OS X. You'll need to quit the installer at this point as you won't be able to install it on top of macOS Sierra.
At this stage you need to create a bootable installer on a separate hard drive. You'll need at least 8GB of storage available on an external drive, that is formatted with a GUID Partition Table, on which to put the installer. It is important (for this tutorial) to leave the default name, which is Untitled.
It's not just a case of copying the download file over, though: you should make a bootable OS X El Capitan install drive. Using a bootable installer drive is necessary because you need to erase the drive on your Mac (including all traces of Sierra) before installing El Capitan. This way you can do a clean install of the OS and restore any data you have in your backup.
There are a few ways in which you can create that installer. You can use the installer's built-in createinstallmedia tool; use Disk Utility; or perform the Disk Utility procedure using Terminal.
The createinstallmedia method is the simplest, and doesn't require you to be competent in Terminal - even the Disk Utility method requires a couple Terminal commands. However, you will need to open up Terminal to use it.
Here's what you need to do to use createinstallmedia:
- Connect your Mac to the properly formatted 8GB hard drive. Rename the drive Untitled. (Make sure there is no data on the drive as it is going to be erased!)
- Make sure the El Capitan installer (Install OS X El Capitan.app) is in the correct location in the main Applications folder.
- Launch Terminal and paste in this command:
- sudo /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El Capitan.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/Untitled --applicationpath /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El Capitan.app --nointeraction
- Enter your admin password when required
You will see the progress in the Terminal window, which could take up to half an hour. Eventually you will see the words: Copy Complete. Done.
You now have your bootable OS X El Capitan install drive ready to recover your Mac from the grip of macOS Sierra.
Read next: How to maximise, minimise, open, close and zoom windows in Mac OS X
How to downgrade from macOS Sierra to El Capitan: Remove macOS Sierra from your Mac
Now you have your Bootable Installer, and have backed up any new files, you can safely erase the Sierra volume. You have to erase it before you can install El Capitan again.
Here is how to boot from that Bootable Installer and wipe Sierra from your Mac:
- Shut down your Mac and connect the drive to your Mac. Hold down the Option/Alt key at startup and when you see the drive icon labeled Install OS X El Capitan, click on the arrow below it to start the install.
- Select Disk Utility when the OS X Utilities window appears.
- When the Disk Utility app launches, choose your Mac's hard drive and click on the Erase tab. Name your hard drive and select one of the OS X Extended formats.
- Click Erase and wipe your hard drive.
How to downgrade from macOS Sierra to El Capitan: Install El Capitan from a Bootable Installer
Once your Mac has been wiped you can install El Capitan from your Bootable Installer. Here's how:
- Quit Disk Utility.
- Select Install OS X, click Continue, and follow the installation process.
- Assuming you made that back up before you installed Sierra, you can now connect to your Time Machine drive and run Migration Assistant to restore all your files from the back up.
- Finally any additional data you had created since installing Sierra, and had backed up (not using Time Machine) can be restored.


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Bangor police say a 3-year-old girl was shot in the neck Wednesday afternoon.
It happened on Bald Mountain Drive just after 4:40pm.
Police say the injury is life threatening and the girl is at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.
According to police, the shooting "appears to be a tragic accident", but they continue to investigate. The Penobscot County District Attorney will review the case before police release any more information.


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Man, that's an understatement! Just a MBC and downpipe and you'd be smacking Stage 2's with a big stick. 13.0 and 102-104 mph is doable with just that.Originally Posted by ShardAerithes
Lots of people were willing to run me because I was still on the stock turbos and still had a stock cat-back so how fast could it really be?
I do miss my old car. Power was plentiful, handling was great, and it just felt "right". It's going to take me a while, and a good bit of money, to make me as happy with my Subaru but it'll get there eventually.


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Senior Duo Haul in Conference Awards
Sept. 30, 2013
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The senior tandem of Whitney Billings and Alexandra Morgan were vital performers in a 3-0 week for the 18th-ranked Kentucky volleyball program. For their efforts, Billings was named the Southeastern Conference's Player of the Week, while Morgan hauled in Defensive Player of the Week accolades from the league office.
The honor is the second of the season for Billings who was previously tabbed the Player of the Week on Sept. 16. She is now a five-time weekly honoree. The distinction is the first of the season for Morgan, and the third of her career after earning the same honor twice as a junior.
Billings was Kentucky's impact player en route to a 3-0 week which included a pair of SEC victories on the road. Billings logged a pair of double-doubles, while reaching double-figures in the kills' column in each of the three wins. Her six blocks in the win at Alabama marked a season-high. The 17 kills was a season-best for a three-set match in the sweep of Auburn.
In the two road victories in league play, Billings averaged 4.43 kills per set on a sizzling .377 hitting percentage. She also added 3.14 digs per frame and 1.43 blocks per stanza. The .448 hitting percentage against the Crimson Tide marked a season-best in a four-set match.
Morgan was terrific for the Cats in a 3-0 week. Morgan averaged 2.10 kills per set while hitting on a .472 hitting percentage. She added 17 blocks and 11 digs for the week for an average of 1.10 digs and 1.70 blocks per frame. Her nine blocks in the win at Auburn marked a season-high and just one off her career-best of 10. The nine blocks was also just one rejection shy of a single-match record in UK history for a three-set match. In the two SEC wins, Morgan averaged 2.14 kills on .429 hitting. She added a squad-best 2.14 blocks per stanza in helping UK to a pair of wins in her hometown state.
UK returns home Friday, Oct. 4th with a 7 p.m. ET tilt vs. Ole Miss for the SEC home opener. UK will play Tennessee on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET.
Kentucky's Memorial Coliseum will play host to the NCAA Regionals Dec. 13-14. UK is one of four sites selected for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight matchups with one team advancing to the Final Four in Seattle, Wash., from the Lexington Region. This marks the second time in three seasons Memorial Coliseum will host this premier volleyball event.
Visit UKathletics.com for the most up-to-date information on the Kentucky volleyball team and all 22 varsity sports. For additional info on the volleyball team like Kentucky Volleyball on Facebook or follow the team on Twitter at @KentuckyVB.


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Matches our 2 ¼" fitter Cupid shades, if you need to have a set for transitional ("up & down" lighting) fixtures.
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Kids' Crocs Eve Sparkle Flat
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Think of this as her "fashion flat" — it's a perfectly feminine silhouette that she'll wear on dress-up days and beyond. It's never too stuffy or formal — the sparkly, glittery uppers and printed footbed liner keeps things on the fun side. Croslite™ foam construction makes them incredibly light and easy to wear, too.
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Bethany from Bulls Gap, TN"Cute shoe! A little stiffer than regular crocs but hoping that will get better with wear."
- A prettier flat for girls with an on-trend toe shape
- Beautiful, fun-filled sparkle treatment on the uppers
- Croslite™ foam construction keeps them light
- Lined footbed for even more comfort
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Runs short/small. Very stiff. Liner peals off.
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The shoe is pretty stiff and the glitter is flaking off before it's even been worn. Not a great buy
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Crocs, I like the look of these, but what is up with the "on trend toe design"? I bought a pair of crocs for my girls last year that were advertised as such, and they looked nice but fit horrible. They were so uncomfortable for both of them that we still have them...and they wore holes in their other crocs, they loved them so much. I have one girl with long narrow feet, and another with wide feet, and crocs have always worked for both--in fact, they were they only shoes that were comfortable for the daughter with wide feet. I dare not even buy these because of that.
Also, will you quit LINING your crocs? I buy these because the whole thing is one solid piece of croc material (making the shoe quite tough), and the croc material is comfortable. I don't want something with inserts that will eventually break down, wear out, fall out, and/or carry stinky odors. What's the point?


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Whole house water filter questions...
I am planning on installing a whole house water filter. My water has a lot of mineral deposits in it. It is ruining all of our dishes and it is a real pain to have to clean sinks, shower, etc. every time you use them. Do these filters work for removing minerals like that? Any recommendations? I bought a middle of the line GE, should I put up the extra cash or will any of them work?
Installation questions - Can I install it in a horizontal position instead of upright? I know it will make a little mess when I change the filter, but it would be a lot more convenient if I could install it where the house supply line is vertical rather than horizontal. Also should I install it before or after my water softener?
[quote=epeterson777;150828]My water has a lot of mineral deposits in it. It is ruining all of our dishes and it is a real pain to have to clean sinks, shower, etc. every time you use them.
I know that Home Depot will do a free water anaylsis, at least they do here in Ohio. They have a display at the store, get a bottle and fill with water for the sample, drop it off and they let you know the results. Yes they want to sell you their brand but you can decline and look for prices elsewhere if you want. I don't know of any reputable company that won't test for free. Be ready for some pressure salesmen though.
Once you know for certain what you need to filter out they will recommend the correct system as well as address any installation questions.
Personally, I'd run an elbow to horizonal, install the filter assembly and then return back up and over to reconnect to the supply line. You'll thank yourself later. I can't give you the definative answer but I have always run the filter before the softener. Just made more sence to me. Either way the first "system" will trap the most minerals. It is less expensive to change the filter, again, in my experience given the stuff that's in the water in my area. Not the RULE, just depends on your local.
So there's my 2¢
A filter can be placed in any position. As you can predict, some positions will cause spills during changing. Releave pressure before removing the housing.
Most filters may not remove the 'minerals' as they are normally dissolved in water but will accumulate particles over time. Depending on your water condition, the filter can last from a year to just weeks or even days before maintenance is required.
Andy Christensen, CWS-II
Filters will not filter out dissolved minerals. It is a waste of time and money.
Prefilters will nonetheless, be very effective at removing elements that can accumulate in the softener and foul resins. Observing prefilters on well water I can clearly see that they work very well in many applications.
Andy Christensen, CWS-II
Well, if "kills resins rather quickly" mean after thirty years of service without any major problems, then I guess you're right this time.
Andy Christensen, CWS-II
Andy, why do Kinetico softeners require a prefilter, and what happens to them if they don't have one?
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Art For Monkeys, By Monkeys
Different species of monkey's at the Jungle Friends sanctuary just outside of Northwest Gainesville worked together to make strides towards expanding a facility that cares for abandoned pets and research subjects.
A team of artistic primates completed a series of paintings to be auctioned off and raise money to help jungle friends expand their operation and take in more monkeys.
From September 23rd to 29th the Hippodrome theater in Gainesville will show "Project Nim."
The film chronicles the unsuccessful effort to humanize a chimpanzee and features guest lectures from the man who saved the primate from abuse.
To kick off the film, the Hippodrome and Jungle Friends will host a very important primate fundraiser on Friday September 23rd.
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Hes a Bum!!!! For the Love of GOD please Get rid of him!
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Hes a Bum!!!! For the Love of GOD please Get rid of him!
He's the best pitcher on the team.....
Really? He has only 2 wins. Having Guthrie on the O's is like having Kyle Boller back on Ravens.
He has 5 wins, but that doesn't make a difference. Wins don't mean a damn thing in baseball. John Danks and Matt Garza also have 5 wins. Should their respective teams cut them too? Jake Arrieta has 3 more wins than Ubaldo Jimenez, does that mean Arrieta is the better pitcher?
They have no pitchers. Im still waiting for that day O's pitchers can break records from these guys.
I think you just post for a reaction.
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But the old ways dont work anymore unless MLB installs a salary cap like the NFL has. Its a money game now. Yankees and Redsox do not have a good farm system thats why they spend on free agents to win. If O's fans would do like Colts fans did 30 years ago then Mr Angelos might ether sell the club or move the O's somewhere else and were get another team in Baltimore. Perhaps steal the Dodgers from L.A Like we stole the Browns from Cleveland to get the Ravens. Look at those pitchers for example. They came from Bowie or from Norfolk. Thats not the way to build a winning team. It might work back in 50s,60s,70s but it doesnt work anymore. The way to turn O's into winners any get a couple 20 game winners is by the free agent market. Like Angelos will never allow Justin Verlander or Roy Halladay come to Baltimore.Nor he wont allow Jonathan Papelbon come to Baltimore. So why not stop supporting the O's and let Mr Angelos make his next move when he sees only 5,000 fans a game in camden yards. Remember the A's only Drew around 1,000 fans a game in Oakland back in late 70s and Charley Finley was just about to move the A's to Denver but Bowie Kuhn wouldnt allow the A's to move to Denver. So maybe the O's are better off in Montreal let the fans in Canada watch another bunch of losers. And were watch a better team the Dodgers in Baltimore.Heres what the Dodgers would look like in Baltimore
You just say a bunch of shit to stir up an argument. The show Jersey shore would love an ass clown like yourself. Get off this board and head back over to the sun board.
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Its true isnt it? Why you think Paris Glendenning called Art Modell for? The same reason Indy Mayor William Hudnut called Irsay to lured the Colts to Indy. Heres the story if you dont believe me.
Heres the Irsay Hudnut story
Owner Robert Irsay, who acquired the Colts in 1972, wanted the city of Baltimore to upgrade its stadium. But with attendance dwindling and the team playing poorly, city officials were wary of such an investment. Relations between Irsay and the city worsened, and he began shopping his team around to other cities hungry for an NFL franchise.
Among the cities who very much wanted a team was Indianapolis. Under the administrations of mayors Richard Lugar and William Hudnut, the city was making an ambitious effort to reinvent itself into a `Great American City.' The Hoosier Dome (later renamed the RCA Dome) had been built and was ready for an NFL expansion team.
The deal to bring the Colts to Indianapolis came together in late March 1984 and Irsay and Hudnut arranged for the franchise to move from Baltimore immediately, and secretly, overnight, before the official announcement on March 29.
Sounds Familiar huh? So we did steal the Browns from Cleveland same reason Hudnut lured Irsay to Indy. Ask Admin steve he remembers what went on March 29th 1984.
WHAT YOU SAY NOW bmorebirds_24? STILL THINK IM WRONG EH? GREGG CANT EVEN GET ONE GOD DAMN SINGLE OUT!!! YOU STILL THINK O'S BELONG IN BALTIMORE? Sure I want baseball in Baltimore BUT WITHOUT PETER ANGELOS! samething Colt fans been pleading for. They love the Colts but as long IRSAY Doesnt own them. Thats why Colts fans ran Irsay outta town why dont O's fans run ANGELOS OUTTA TOWN TOO?


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Madison's only locally owned and operated radio stations
Recognized by the 2007 Place Rated Almanac as one of the "One of the Ten Most Livable Cities in the United States," Madison continually ranks as one of the best places to live, work and play in the United States. Built on an Isthmus between Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, Madison offers incredible natural beauty, stimulating cultural opportunities and a plethora of restaurants, shops and attractions. Healthcare is another of Madison's strengths with five general hospitals, more than 20 major medical clinics and UW-Madison's medical, nursing and pharmacy schools. Madison also boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation. (Courtesy of http://www.visitmadison.com)
WJJO 94.1FM / Target A18-49 / Rock / www.WJJO.com
Reach thousands of new potential customers in key buying demos on Solid Rock 94.1 'JJO with a 50,000 watt signal that blankets all of South Central Wisconsin & Northern Illinois! As the Rock leader for 13 years, 'JJO features great bands like Metallica, Ozzy, Disturbed, Linkin Park, Korn, Green Day, and Guns N' Roses. The 'JJO email database boasts over 23,000 members and can provide an array of opportunities for "out-of-the-box" campaigns and ideas. JJO Band Camp is one of the largest annual rock concerts in the Mid-West with over 13,000 in attendance last year! Download WJJO Station Profile
WMGN 98.1FM / Target A25-54 / Adult Contemporary / www.magic98.com
Over 25 years as Southern Wisconsin's leader in Adult Contemporary, Magic 98 is the at-work station and has been a consistent ratings leader in Women 25-54 & Adults 25-54. AC listeners tend to be female, likely to be married, likely to own a home and employed in white-collar jobs with higher incomes.Download WMGN Station Profile
WJQM 93.1FM / Target 18-49 / Rhythmic CHR-The New Top 40 / www.madtownjamz.com
93.1 JAMZ reaches new young consumers 18-34 developing many of their consumption habits for the first time. Rhythmic CHR listeners are incredibly passionate about the music and the artists, and are among the most enthusiastic listeners of radio. The Throwback Lunch is at noon, and Mazur in the afternoons. 93.1 JAMZ plays Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Jason Derulo, Iggy Azalea, Chris Brown, Jeremih, and more! Download WJQM Station Profile
WWQM 106.3FM / Target A18-49 / Country / www.Q106.com
Today's Q-106 is a contemporary Country hit radio station with a 30 years+ heritage. Legendary hits that Q-106 made famous in Madison through those years are carefully sprinkled in among today's Country hit makers. The other dimension that makes Today's Q-106 distinctive is its veteran personalities, from major market talent like Jackson and Ashley in the morning, to Madison market icons like Super Dave Ogden, Fletcher Keyes, Justin Brown and Mark Van Allen. Download WWQM Station Profile
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WLMV 1480AM is Madison's only Spanish radio station! La Movida means "The Move," providing listeners with a blend of Top 40 Spanish music, up to the minute local news, weather and sports, as well as a calendar of community events. La Movida is programmed by husband and wife team Luis and Lupita Montoto who are experienced business people in touch with Madison's 50,000 plus Latino population and business community! Download WLMV Station Profile
HANK AM 1550 / Target A45+ / Classic Country / www.hankonline.net
HANK AM 1550 is all about the legends of country: George Jones, Patsy Cline, Garth Brooks, Hank Williams Jr., Reba McEntire, Johnny Cash, Alabama, George Strait, Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings and many others. The music library that is well-researched and packed with thousands of the greatest hits from the late 60s thru the early 90s with focus on the mid 70s thru 80s. Download WHIT Station Profile
The Zone 106.7FM & 1670AM / Target: Men 18+ /Sports / www.madcitysportszone.com
With a powerful 10,000 watt signal, WOZN can be heard across 10 counties in Southern Wisconsin. Teaming with CBS Sports Network Radio and the live and local Morning Show, WOZN will give listeners unrivaled insight on the latest sports stories. WOZN also provides the area's only Agri-business programming in the market with Pam Jahnke and the Wisconsin Farm Report. Download Station Profile WOZN


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Endless Love hits theaters today, just in time for Valentine's Day. Last night, the movie's leading man, Alex Pettyfer, visited Jimmy Kimmel and this adorable clip was born.
At the 2:50 mark, the British hunk searches the lyrics for the Diana Ross/Lionel Richie theme song. The duet begins, and at one point, Pettyfer sits on Kimmel's lap and affectionately touches his face.
Later on in the interview, Kimmel says, "I'm sorry, I'm totally flustered by our moment." And after realizing that the actor just moved to L.A., Kimmel invited his new friend over his house. Just like that, a new Hollywood bromance is formed.
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Alex Pettyfer comes to theaters on Valentine's Day as the leading man in Endless Love. The 23-year-old British heartthrob, who already had memorable movie roles and A-list girlfriends, will remind us of the power of our first love.Click here to read more
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Endless Love hits theaters on Valentine's Day to make us believe in the power of our first loves. Alex Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde heat up the screen as teenaged star-crossed lovers.Click here to read more


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This is the toaster made in the likeness of the iconic villain Darth Vader that transforms innocent slices of bread into sinister breakfast tokens of evil. With eyes that imply nefarious intent like the fires of Mustafar, the toaster imprints "Star Wars" onto one side of a piece of bread and browns the crust as a frame. An essential part of a Galactic Empire-allegiance-reaffirming breakfast—or else. Plugs into AC. 9 3/4" L x 9 1/4" W x 12 1/2" H. (3 1/4 lbs.)
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Awesome Gift
By Echo Cody
from Westboro, MA
The kids scramble to get their bread in & toast out. Fabulously timed with all the Star Wars items being renewed. Toast announces where the toast came from by being stamped STAR WARS on it. Awesome to look at & a big hit for the youngsters or young at heart!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Novelty Item
By Bobbie
from Salt Lake City, UT
This is a fun gift for a Star Wars Lover and is very light weight and made for the novelty of it. It is fun for the purpose, not a high end product.
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Darth Vader Invades Our Kitchen!
By Mickey
from Greenville, SC
My husband ordered the toaster because he thought it would be a "cool" addition to our new black granite counter tops. He was correct.Delivery was quick and easy, and the toaster arrived in perfect conditionWe have had it for only a week but have used it every day--usually to make our morning toast. We have had no problems with the unit thus far. It toasts things evenly and items don't get stuck in the toaster, especially thick slices of bread.The best thing about it is that we can leave it on the counter--don't have to hide it away with the other kitchen appliances. It usually makes our visitors chuckle when they see it because we are two retired people with no small children in the house, yet we have a Darth Vader toaster that makes great toast.
Turned my bread into toast
By The Mexican King
from Escondido Ca.
As a Star Wars fan it gets a lot of attention in the kitchen. And it looks as good as it works.
I gave it as a birthday present. He liked it a lot.
By Sister
from Goodwell, OK
He liked it a lot.
The coolest toaster ever!
By Ching
from Philippines
It is as you see it online. Well, it's actually bigger than I imagined. I gave it as a gift to someone who loves Star Wars and she loved it!
The Dark Side is Good!
By Georgia Jazzerciser
from Cumming, GA
This was purchased as a gift for my niece and she LOVED it! Big Star Wars fan. I can't comment specifically comment on performance other than she was very pleased with it.
A gift ...fun to give!
By Lee
from Pensacola, FL
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
"Breakfast with Vader"
By Grandma
from Seminole, Florida
The wonderful fun about this product is how popular Star Wars has always been. You cant go wrong when your 7 year old has a sleepover, themed for Star Wars, that continues with breakfast.
Cool stuff
By Din
from Kingsland Ga
Sent it to my grandkids age 6 and 3They are big star war fans and my dayghter says They love it!!And its guaranteed for life!
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More New Black Keys? Yes, Please
The Black Keys have posted the title track from their upcoming album Turn Blue online. Unlike the more uptempo first single, "Fever," the song "Turn Blue" has a more laid-back feel, using strings, heavy background synthesizers and a bubbling bass line for a sound quite different than the earlier track.
- Turn Blue is the Keys' eighth studio album and arrives on May 13th.
- The duo recorded Turn Blue in Los Angeles, Michigan and frontman Dan Auerbach's Nashville studio.
- Auerbach told Rolling Stone that the seven-minute opening number called "Weight Of Love" made him and drummer Patrick Carneyrealize that they didn't have to worry about writing singles. He explained, "After that, it was like, 'We can do whatever we want -- it'll be all right'. . . At this point, there are absolutely no rules."
- The new disc follows up 2011's El Camino, which featured the hit singles "Lonely Boy" and "Gold On The Ceiling."