John Allen
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How Much Water Resistance in a Dive Watch is Enough?
It would appear that a watch claiming to be water-resistant to 100 meters or 330 feet should be sufficient for recreational scuba diving. Especially since those safe diving limits are set at 130 feet. So what’s the deal? First off, the water-resistance ratings provided by manufacturers are from testing done under controlled circumstances. Basically they indicate resistance to water penetration... (posted by John 5 years 291 days ago.)
It would appear that a watch claiming to be water-resistant to 100 meters or 330 feet should be sufficient for recreational scuba diving. Especially since those safe diving limits are set at 130 feet. So what’s the deal? First off, the water-resistance ratings provided by manufacturers are from testing done under controlled circumstances. Basically they indicate resistance to water penetration... (posted by John 5 years 291 days ago.)
What Exactly is a Unidirectional Rotating Elapsed Time Bezel?
Is it important and should anyone really care? Well, it could be important – all depends on what you’re going to do with it. Actually, many folks who may know what it is, don’t altogether understand how this simple mechanical device can help avoid serious injury. I got the question again the other day from a customer on my dive watch site, so decided to get the... (posted by John 5 years 307 days ago.)
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Is it important and should anyone really care? Well, it could be important – all depends on what you’re going to do with it. Actually, many folks who may know what it is, don’t altogether understand how this simple mechanical device can help avoid serious injury. I got the question again the other day from a customer on my dive watch site, so decided to get the... (posted by John 5 years 307 days ago.)
Simpler Living – Ditch the House
Sound drastic? Maybe so, and admittedly it’s not for everyone. But for those who may be at the place where they’re open to considering a lifestyle change or ways to free up time to pursue other interests, read on. Most of us get to this point due to various life changes, but for others, being tied to a house & property is already beginning to provide less feeling of security and seems more of an anchor. Even if that’s the... (posted by John 5 years 323 days ago.)
Sound drastic? Maybe so, and admittedly it’s not for everyone. But for those who may be at the place where they’re open to considering a lifestyle change or ways to free up time to pursue other interests, read on. Most of us get to this point due to various life changes, but for others, being tied to a house & property is already beginning to provide less feeling of security and seems more of an anchor. Even if that’s the... (posted by John 5 years 323 days ago.)
How To Do Your Moving Sale the Right Way
Private sales to dispose of household and other items are called many things, broadly related to the objective. Garage or yard sales are usually about clearing out excess to create space or earn a little cash. Estate sales generally mean someone passed on and entire properties need to be liquidated. This article is specifically about moving sales that are done prior to relocating as a... (posted by John 5 years 330 days ago.)
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Private sales to dispose of household and other items are called many things, broadly related to the objective. Garage or yard sales are usually about clearing out excess to create space or earn a little cash. Estate sales generally mean someone passed on and entire properties need to be liquidated. This article is specifically about moving sales that are done prior to relocating as a... (posted by John 5 years 330 days ago.)
Just-In-Time Life – Riding the Edge of Disaster
Our modern age of convenience makes just about everything we need or want available with a click on the computer, a phone call, or at worst a drive to the neighborhood store. There isn’t much we can’t have delivered or have done for us, and very few of our affairs we can’t manage online. And quite frankly, it’s great. The “Just-In-Time" inventory and manufacturing methods utilized throughout the overall... (posted by John 5 years 337 days ago.)
Our modern age of convenience makes just about everything we need or want available with a click on the computer, a phone call, or at worst a drive to the neighborhood store. There isn’t much we can’t have delivered or have done for us, and very few of our affairs we can’t manage online. And quite frankly, it’s great. The “Just-In-Time" inventory and manufacturing methods utilized throughout the overall... (posted by John 5 years 337 days ago.)
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