Monfort's Family Answers Questions About His Life Nov 13, 2009
He developed a major interest in ariplanes and collected books on them and later learned to sky dive and as an adult learned to love scuba diving, motorcycling and he loved to travel. While in Community College he began to paint and loved to paint to music and won a prize for one of his paintings at the school. (KIRO TV, WA)
Mourning a loss Nov 11, 2009
After he graduated, he went to college in Seattle, when his love of swimming and scuba diving later led him to joining the Navy. After five years in the Navy, he joined the Army National Guard and moved to the San Diego area. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Pats tackle cancer; rested Brady returns to town Nov 3, 2009
Of Gisele s recent interest in flying helicopters (she s been taking classes in Marshfield), Brady said, You know, she s done everything, she s gone scuba diving with sharks, she s gone rappelling down a mountain, she does kung fu, she does boxing - it s just how she is. Event moves $1 million More than $1 million was raised at Sunday night s An Evening to Move Mountains, a benefit for Partners in Health. (Boston Globe)
Who Can Claim the Titanic? Oct 27, 2009
I have done lots of scuba diving on shipwrecks off Florida and submerged paleo-cultures in Texas and honor the laws regulating antiquities and artifacts. I leave them intact and untouched for other divers and scientists. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Daredevil student plunges to his death Oct 26, 2009
The young adventurer from Cairns, whose hobbies included cliff diving, fishing, water skiing, scuba diving, hiking and travelling lived by the motto "work hard and play harder". He had also climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, his father said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hurricane Rick gathering strength Oct 18, 2009
The island is a nature reserve with a small Mexican Navy post, and it hosts scuba diving expeditions in winter months. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Ring in the New Year in Antigua Oct 13, 2009
Nightly rates during January start at $995, a price that includes three gourmet meals each day, top-shelf liquor, water sports such as deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and over 20 other activities. As if thats not enough to keep its guests content, each room at the resort has a view of the vast Pacific Ocean, as well as its own private outdoor space. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Which Panama is right for you? Sep 26, 2009
The waters off Coiba are spectacular for scuba diving and snorkeling -- the second-largest coral reef in the eastern Pacific Ocean attracts 760 species of fish as well as larger sea creatures such as humpback whales, orcas, manta rays, and sea turtles. and offer excursions starting at $55 per person for a full-day snorkel trip. (CNN)
Abington man dies while diving off Plymouth Sep 22, 2009
James Osborne, 56, was scuba diving with friends about 2 p.m. Sunday off White Horse Beach in Plymouth when he signaled he was having trouble, said Bridget Middleton, a spokesman for Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz. A friend on Osborne s boat threw him a line but he did not try to grab it and had to be pulled aboard the boat. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Parness leaves Fuller Sothebys for Perry Sep 18, 2009
Away from work, Parness likes to travel and go scuba diving. Started in 1971, Perry & Co. is a privately held, boutique residential real estate firm that serves metro Denver. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
• Stuart C. Strong Sep 17, 2009
His hobbies included scuba diving and cruising, and he had a passion for researching the history of World War II. His favorite place to have ever been was Alaska. Survivors include his wife, Donna Strong; a daughter, Shelly Strong-Rivera; his mother; Lynne Kitchen; and a lovely granddaughter, Elaina Megan Rivera. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Beep for booty! Sep 5, 2009
Shafiq, for instance, considers his luckiest treasure-hunting day to be the time when he went scuba diving with his waterproof metal detector off Mersing and uncovered a shipwreck. He took home a few precious items, including a silver cup and some old coins which he has kept to this very day. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Water mobility Aug 30, 2009
Gill Cullwick, of the Scuba Trust, said it had been set up in 1996 by a number of diving enthusiasts to give people with physical disabilities an opportunity to experience the pleasure and excitement of scuba diving. Over the years they have taken people diving who have arthritis, spina bifida, stroke, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy, as well as people who have been disabled in accidents. (BBC News -- UK)
Sean Fittz; triathlete designed interiors for restaurants and homes in Boston, 40 Aug 4, 2009
Family and friends who knew of Mr. Fittz s lifelong dedication to swimming and physical fitness, the many triathlons he took part in for different causes, his scuba diving and his participation in the first Boston-to-New York AIDS bicycle ride in 1995 to support AIDS research and medical services, were stunned by his death. Susan Charbonnier of Charlestown has known Mr. Fittz all her life. (Boston Globe)
Expert: TSA Screening Is Security Theater Aug 4, 2009
TSA Head Disputes Claim, Tells 60 Minutes Measures Are Necessary Because "This Is A War". Are the hassles passengers endure at airport security checkpoints really making them safer. (CBS News)
Clearing the water: Volunteers scour banks, depths for annual cleanup Jul 26, 2009
I've recreated in the Blackfoot most of my life, so it's good to work to keep it beautiful, said Joe Toth of Missoula, who brought his canoe and a scuba diving friend for Saturday's mass cleanup. And this cleanup has become such a nice community thing up here, with a lot of agencies and groups pitching in to help out. (Missoulian, MT)
Edel: 10,000 things to do in retirement Jul 11, 2009
Add hobbies of biking, scuba diving, blacksmithing, gardening, cooking, camping, kayaking and spoiling those grandchildren to his list of activities outside the workplace and it s easy to see why the shift from work to retirement seems to be going off without a hitch for Edel. The 61-year-old Edel, who knew in his gut back in February it was the right time to step down from his years of service to Otsego County, said he feels he is leaving the county court system in good hands -- which makes the... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Larry Michael Prelog Jul 1, 2009
His hobbies as a "Mr. Fix-it" man included electronic repairs, car and motorcycle repairs, piloting airplanes, fishing, reading, swimming, scuba diving, astronomy and HAM "KE4PM" mobile monitoring. Larry had been an avid HAM radio operator from his teenage years. (The Herald-Palladium)
He's into scuba. She likes to surf. Where will the waves take them? Jun 28, 2009
His perfect Saturday includes: Waking up on an island, scuba diving, and a sunset happy hour. His ideal mate would resemble: Sandra Bullock, Salma Hayek, Halle Berry combined. (Boston Globe)
Kobe on opt-out clause: 'I'm not going anywhere' Jun 20, 2009
They're jumping on my back," he said. Bryant's offseason plans include a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, trying scuba diving, and attending a game between his favorite soccer team FC Barcelona and the Los Angeles Galaxy on Aug. 1. "It's going to be very relaxing. No evil flashbacks," he said, referring to last season's loss to Boston in the finals. Copyright 2009 . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. SI.com on UPCOMING POPULAR More NBA... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NBA:Kobe willstay in L.A., but Jackson unsure Jun 20, 2009
Bryants offseason plans include a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, trying scuba diving, and attending a game between his favorite soccer team FC Barcelona and the Los Angeles Galaxy on Aug. 1. Its going to be very relaxing. (MSNBC -- Sports)
`Here ... they're one of the gang' Jun 17, 2009
The Reef Point Diving club also taught scuba diving and snorkeling on Tuesday. "Yesterday, we played baseball," Schommer said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Mystery in the deep blue sea Jun 6, 2009
Gabe had given Tina notice when they were dating that she was going to have to pick up on some of his hobbies -- fishing and scuba diving, for instance -- if they were going to grow together as a couple ... During an interview with Australian police, Gabe Watson tells investigators his version of what happened the day his wife died while they were scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Roving McManus ready for prime time show May 27, 2009
"I was home at Mums and I was going go scuba diving," says Rob Mackrill. "I only went along to the wedding because, when they asked me, they said there is a beer in it for you.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Superbike sirens who don't ride pillion May 23, 2009
When her knees are not in the breeze, Nurul either chills at home, travels or indulges in her latest craze scuba diving. Its necessary to do something that we are passionate about as a way to de-stress from our hectic daily routine. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Louisiana roots May 16, 2009
to teach scuba diving. I worked as an assistant dock master and then moved to bookkeeping for Soverel Marina, and then I worked for Planned Parenthood in West Palm Beach. (The Palm Beach Post)
The Art Nouveau Masterpiece of Coas... May 11, 2009
lesund offers prime locations for fishing, kayaking, and scuba diving. Numerous tour and rental operators are available to help plan adventures in, on and around the waters of. (Suite101.com)
'Best Job in the World' winner gets to blog at the beach May 7, 2009
In his application video, he expressed a love for adventure and featured photographs of himself riding an ostrich, running a marathon, scuba diving, and kissing a giraffe. "From the time he was announced in the Top 50, and then the Top 16, Ben has excelled in showing a true passion for Queensland," Queensland Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said in a statement. (Boston Globe)
Fried grasshoppers and sparkling bays in Huatulco Apr 28, 2009
Get active: For information on scuba diving, adventure sports, beaches and ecotourism, go to. This article appeared on page G - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Wanna get away, eh? Apr 19, 2009
Once there, you can explore by horseback or bike, try deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, sea kayaking -- or the latest craze, kite-boarding, where one rides a surfboard while harnessed to a large kite. Give it a go at Aerosport, the first kite-boarding school in the country. (Boston Globe)
No boys allowed great girlfriend getaways Apr 14, 2009
Plus, resort guests can opt for windsurfing and scuba diving lessons, two-for-one island excursions with Chukka Caribbean Adventures, and personalized golf coaching. Grand Lido Bracos Super-Inclusive plan covers all hotel taxes, airport transfers and tips. (MSNBC -- Travel)
He’s nearly a foot and half taller, but when they met, Chuck Taylor and Helga Kivisto launched a partnerhship they knew would last. Photo by John Schultz/Special to the Green Valley News Apr 7, 2009
inWhen they re not turning out furniture and other projects, the couple enjoys SCUBA diving, visiting favorite locales in Cozumel, Grand Caymans and Hawaii. We were married on the beach in Cozumel in 2006, Taylor said. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Gabriola Island Mar 24, 2009
For the active visitor, sea kayaking, cycling, hiking, swimming and scuba diving should all suffice in satisfying that desire to increase the heart rate. Also, for a slightly less common activity, there is also the option to geocache - a form of high-tech treasure-hunting using a GPS. Geocacheing is an adventurous and fun way to explore and see certain parts of the island that would have otherwise remained hidden. (Suite101.com)
Law firm fights big battles for the 'little guy' Mar 16, 2009
He teaches scuba diving and whitewater canoeing, spending his spare time crafting woodwork and watching NASCAR.. To Bryant -- whose desk features a photo of him with NASCAR legend Rusty Wallace -- life imitates NASCAR. Just as a driver given a perfect car can "screw it up in the pits," a lawyer can lose the perfect case in court. (Daily Collegian, PA)
DESTINATION:THE BAHAMAS Mar 10, 2009
Andros: Best for amazing scuba diving. Here, you can dive over the barrier reef known as the "Tongue of the Ocean" that curls through the islands. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Oregon Recreation Report Mar 4, 2009
Winter is prime time for scuba diving on the Oregon coast ... Winter is prime time for scuba diving on the Oregon coast. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces Best-Ever Early Booking Savings Program for Extraordinary 2010 Itineraries Through Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific Feb 27, 2009
Here, explorers-at-heart can choose from complimentary windsurfing, kayaking, waterskiing or optional scuba diving - and because of its size, the m/s Paul Gauguin brings the mystic beauty of the crystalline South Pacific waters closer to her guests than most any other cruise ship. "Due to the intimate capacity of the vessel, we encourage guests to book early for the best values - and 2010 presents some of the best offers ever available aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin," said Giersdorf. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jack White made going to the Post Office fun Feb 25, 2009
The older daughter got White back into scuba diving at her wedding in Mexico last year, and he plans to do some more of that. He s also currently in the market for a kayak and might go skydiving for the first time. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Priceless treasures now fair game for divers Feb 24, 2009
Archeologists believe hundreds more wrecks beneath the eastern Mediterranean may contain treasures, but a new law opening Greece's coastline to scuba diving has experts worried that priceless artifacts could disappear into the hands of treasure hunters ... Greece's 1932 antiquities law says all artifacts on land and in the sea belong to the state, but it does not regulate scuba diving, developed in the 1940s by Frenchman Jacques Cousteau ... "Scuba diving in Greece is permitted everywhere ...... (Xinhuanet, China)
Calvin Klein, Chado Ralph Rucci and more.... Feb 21, 2009
I can't afford embroideries from Paris," said Ralph Rucci to explain why necessity was the mother of invention in his couture atelier. A futuristic raincoat had its shiny black nylon surface sculpted with razor blades, while apparently-plastic shiny inserts on a tailored coat turned out to be patent leather upholstery. An open mesh of "crin" and black leather embroidery on silk tulle competed with the art at the heart of the collection: painted symbols from Indian sculptures. Vera Wang Mariano... (International Herald Tribune)
Sheriff's Office to draw blood at DUI checkpoints Feb 21, 2009
My only child was killed in WPB on I-95 over Christmas of 2006 on his was scuba diving. He was a few months from graduating college and beginning grad school. (The Palm Beach Post)
5 budget ideas for spring break Feb 20, 2009
Three miles east of Panama City Beach, off State Road 392 (Thomas Drive), St. Andrews State Park has over a mile-and-a-half of beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and Grand Lagoon, ideal for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking and canoeing. Two fishing piers, a jetty, a boat ramp and two nature trails provide opportunities for fishing and bird-watching. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Scuba Diving At Gizo, Solomon Islan... Feb 14, 2009
Scuba Diving At Gizo, Solomon Islands: Scuba Sites Around Gizo Include Coral Reefs And World War Two Wrecks ... Scuba Diving At Gizo, Solomon Islands ... Scuba Diving At Gizo, Solomon Islands. (Suite101.com)
Interim chief trying to fix what ails Cancer Center of Hawaii Feb 12, 2009
Former hobbies include horseback riding, scuba diving and chess. More News headlines. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Skiing with traditions in the Franco-Swiss Alps Feb 12, 2009
Instead alternatives to downhill include cross-country skiing, snowshoe wildlife walks to search for chamois, mouflons or marmots, skating and ice-fishing at Lake Vonne, or even scuba diving under the frozen surface of the little mountain pond. For more highbrow pursuits, it's easy to combine a mountain holiday with cultural attractions like the renowned Gianadda Foundation art gallery in Martigny on the Swiss side of the valley, which this year plans major exhibitions of work by the French... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Ronald Wayne Wiles Feb 10, 2009
His hobbies included hunting, watching NASCAR, scuba diving, seeker of knowledge and boxing. Ron was a very intelligent man with a wonderful sense of humor. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
