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Compare Wireless Weather Stations

Sat, 16 Nov 2008 07:09:00 GMT

posted by yen03

By Steve Valentino

Wireless weather stations keeps you equipped with the weather report whenever and wherever you want. They are meant to give you timely information on the changing weather conditions. Wireless weather stations being handy and portable with no mess of wires can be placed wherever you can reach them comfortably. But selecting a wireless weather station might be the biggest dilemma you might have ever faced.

With an endless number of brands and specifications, it becomes difficult to make a selection. But before buying one, it's beneficial to compare the wireless weather stations for brand, features and price. While buying a wireless weather station, you should always keep in mind that you may not need an advanced meteorological weather station capable of landing planes, as it is just for your personal use. Rather, it is important to compare a wireless weather station for:

Service - will exchanges and returns be easy?

Support - will you have to chuck your weather station after three months because you can't locate parts or find a repair technician?

Confidence - do you feel more comfortable buying LaCrosse or a GE weather station than an unknown name?

Compatibility - if you opt for a new rain gauge, will it work with your system?

Choices - are you limited in the types of accessories you can buy, or are you obligated to buy the whole professional weather station if you just want a handheld model?

There are varieties of features available with different models of wireless weather station. For example, there are some wireless weather stations available with one 1 sensor, others with 2 sensors. Similarly some models come with sensor graphs and information displays, including historic weather data, at a glance, transmitted from the sensor suite, and other carry's the advantage of having touch screen monitors, and yet another comes with an engine roar alarm.

As you will go out and explore, you will get a variety of choices in wireless weather stations, making you more puzzled. So don't get fanatical, make your self clear with your requirements, than compare different brands suiting your need before making the best choice.

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Basilica of Our Lady of Vallarpadam, Cochin, Kerala, India a National shrine and Basilica.

Thu, 23 May 2008 16:44:00 GMT

posted by LEGALEAGLEABE

A major pilgrim centre for Christians, Church of Our Lady of Ransom is one of the oldest European Churches in India built by the Portuguese Missionaries. The church dedicated to the Holy Mary of Vallarpadam popularly known as 'Vallarapadath Amma', is located in the middle of Vallarpadam, a small idyllic island on the Vembanad lake, 1 km north from the mainland Kochi (Ernakulam), Kerala. Today the church elevated to the status of a Basilica as well as a National shrine attracts more than five lakh people including pilgrims and tourists, annually. One of the three Basilicas in Kochi, the Church is under the diocese of Verapoly (Varappuzha). The church earlier accessible only by boat is now linked to the mainland Ernakulam, and the islands of Bolghatty, Mulavukad and Vypin by three adjacent bridges called the Goshree bridges. Vallarpadam island, about 3.9 km in length and 1.5 km in width is located between the islands of Mulavukad and Vypin, and to the east of Bolghatty island. Vallarpadam container Terminal, a proposed project here could make this small island one of the best hub ports in the world.

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There is no concrete evidence as to when the original church was built. But it was believed to be the first church in Asia dedicated to the Holy Spirit. Later the Portuguese missioners who settled in Kochi, rebuilt the old church which was almost in ruins and installed an image of the Blessed Mother and Infant Jesus (39 inch high and 26 inch wide) at the top of the altar of the Shrine. But this church was completely destroyed by a heavy flood in the late 17th century and it is believed that Paliyath Raman Valiyachan, the Diwan of the Maharaja of Cochin recovered the image from the flood waters. He handed over the image to the then parish vicar and it was installed in a temporary made up shed which was known as 'Panampu Pally'. A wooden flag staff (160 ft) was also installed at the place where he exchanged the holy picture, which was replaced much later in 2002, by a steel flag staff (102 ft). A beautiful church was then built in the land donated by the Diwan in 1676. Subsequent renovations were made to the church in 1888,1931 and 1947. The church alter is adorned with the miraculous image of the Holy Mary and Infant Jesus, and the 'Kedavilikkku' (sanctuary lamp) which he donated on the day the new church opened, burns at the altar even today. Paliath Valiachan also promised to supply the oil for burning the lamp from his palace and this practice continued till 1947. In 1994, the Paliyath family, visited the shrine and rekindled the sanctuary lamp.

There are many legends associated with this church, the most famous was in 1752, a Nair lady Meenakshiamma hailing from a noble Nair family of Palliveetil who along with her infant son, were believed to have been rescued miraculously from the bottom of the backwaters near the church after they went missing for three days. The then parish priest, Fr. Miguel Correa had a dream where the Lady of Ransom appeared and gave him instructions to rescue the drowning mother and son. After this miracle, Vallarpadam became a famous pilgrim center. In gratitude, all the members of the Palliveetil family vowed to remain loyal servants of Our Lady forever and Meenakshiamma and her son spend the rest of their lives in and around the church.

'Adima' a ritual practice - submitting one's lives to the protection of Our Lady of Vallarpadam was thus established and now this ritual is the popular offering in Vallarpadam Church. During this ritual, the priest lays his hands on the head of the devotee, says a prayer and sprinkles holy water. It is believed that once the ritual is performed Our Lady protects the person from all dangers and grant favors in abundance. In memory of this miracle, the picture of Meenakshiamma and her son seeking blessings, was added to the original holy picture of the Blessed Mary and Infant Jesus. Even today, the members of the Palliveetil family, the house of the Nair lady, bring their children to perform the practice of 'Adima' and also supply curd water to devotees during the festivities of the church. Taking into consideration its spiritual importance, His Holiness Pope Leo XIII elevated the main altar of Vallarpadam Church to the status of 'Altare previlegiatum in Perpetuum Concessum' in 1888. In 1951, it was declared a major pilgrim centre by the government of India.

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The Govt. of Kerala declared the shrine a tourist center in 2002. A request was submitted by Archbishop Daniel Acharuparampil of Varappuzha to make the church a Basilica. The Church was declared a National shrine on September12th 2004 by the Catholic Bishop's Conference of India (CBCI) and the same year on December 1, His Holiness Pope John Paul II elevated the Shrine to the status of 'Basilica'. It was officially declared by the Archbishop on February 12, 2005.

Our lady here is hailed to be the protector of people who travel, especially through water. Local fishermen usually come to this church to get their new boats and nets blessed, before they are taken out to sea for the first time. A 100m wide canal has been constructed from the backwaters to the church for their access. Our Lady is also known to bless childless couples with kids. Besides the popular ritual of 'Adima' another prayer practice done by the devotees at Vallarpadam, is to sweep the church compound to convey their gratitude. Novena is conducted every Saturday at the church.

Now there is a new Rosary park in front of the church with a walkway which has sculptures and paintings featuring the four Mysteries of Faith celebrated by Catholics all over the world.

Every year the Feast of Our Lady of Vallarpadam is celebrated from September 16 to 24, and thousands of people irrespective of cast and creed from different parts of the country visit this Holy Place of Worship. Along with the Blessed Mary's feast, the festival of the Holy spirit / Pentecostal festival is also celebrated with great enthusiasm.
WEB INDIA 123 TOURISMReference : 'Vallarpadathamma' by Father Shyju Thoppil

Cochin(Kochi) gets ready to host stopover of Volvo race

Sun, 16 Jun 2008 13:21:00 GMT

posted by LEGALEAGLEABE

Kochi, Jun 16 (PTI) The 'Queen of Arabian Sea' and home to one of the most ancient natural ports in the world, Kochi is gearing up to host the India stopover of the prestigious Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09, the world's premier offshore yachting event.
The nine-month Volvo Ocean Race is the most spectacular round of the World Marathon Ocean Yacht Racing competition and is seen as the ultimate in extreme adventure sporting, N Ramachandran, Chairman, Cochin Port Trust, said.

This is the first time in its 35-year history that the race would be stopping over in India, he said. On its third leg, the race would stop here in December this year.

The race will commence its round-the-world marathon sailing in October and cover over 39,000 nautical miles, visiting 11 ports across the globe.

Starting from Alicante in Spain, it would stopover at Cape Town, Cochin, Singapore, Qingdao (China), Rio de Janeiro, Boston, Galway (Ireland), Gotebord and Stockholm, before reaching the finishing line at St Petersburg in July 2009.

Cochin Port was chosen for the stopover after extensive evaluations by the race officials and negotiations that went on for over an year, Ramachandran said.

The teams have to deal with face dangers like storms, icebergs, ocean debris and whales as they race day and night for more than 20 days at a stretch in some of the legs, he said. PTI
Press Trust of India

EXPERIENCE SAN CLEMENTE SURF…

Sun, 18 Feb 2008 18:34:00 GMT

posted by dcpblog
San Clemente has been a secret treasured spot by surfers in the know. The word has leaked out, and now the town is home base for many of the country’s major surf magazines. The New York Times calls San Clemente “a center of West Coast surfing culture and one of those few corners of Southern California where development is hemmed in by protected wild areas.”
Longboarders can enjoy several great spots in San Onofre State Park (or “San-O”), including “Dogpatch”, “Old Man’s”, “4 Doors”, and “The Point”. All of which are best with a South to South West swell angle. While just north of “San–O” is “Church” which is usually shared by long and short boarders. “Church” also breaks best with a good South to South West swell, but also picks up West and North West swells well.
Just north of that is the famous area known as “Trestles”. Trestles consists of “Middles”, “Lowers” and “Uppers”. Lowers is considered to be a “world class” surf break and is best on a South or South West swell. Uppers picks up the same swells as Church. Moving North around Cotton’s point in front of the exclusive gated neighborhoods of Cypress Shore, Cypress Cove, and Breakers is “Cottons”. Cottons picks up pretty much everything like Church and Uppers. Between Cottons and the San Clemente Pier there are a ton of beach breaks.
Primarily for shortboarders, these breaks are “Califia" or "State Park”, “Riviera”, “Lausen or Lost Winds”, “T-Street”, and the Pier. North of the pier are more beach breaks, Mariposa and “204’s”. All of these beach breaks are best on a mix of swells. With a 5 mile stretch of coastline, San Clemente has something for every surfer to enjoy! Call Aaron Boss for more information. 949.276.8000

Wireless Digital Weather Stations

Wed, 13 Nov 2008 01:03:00 GMT

posted by yen03

By Steve Valentino

Wireless digital weather station is synonymous with timely weather readings whenever and wherever you want. Wireless digital weather station gives you the freedom from staying glued with the television weather channels to get accurate, in-depth weather including temperatures and humidity readings, forecast, lunar cycles and trend graphs. No matter where you are in the world - whether out for a spin in the car, or camping in the wilderness, or even just throwing a birthday bash in the backyard, a wireless digital weather station is just the thing to stay up-to-the-minute with regard to storms, wind, temperature, and so on.

Wireless digital weather station comes handy with unique combination of features including standard options such as temperature, humidity, date and time. The Wireless Digital Weather Station provides the ultimate in flexibility because it's wireless. It is battery-operated for convenience and gives consumers the freedom to place a sensor inside or outside the house or office premises. They can measure the barometer levels, temperatures, or any other piece of crucial weather data you may need to know about.

There are many leading companies like General Electronics (GE) involved in the manufacture of wireless digital weather stations. Buying them is simple. You can either purchase it online, after choosing your design from the catalogue available on various sites selling these digital weather stations. Wireless digital weather stations are also available nationwide at Target, Home Depot and other retailers. Obviously, shipping may cost extra, so be careful of that factor when comparing prices for the best deals on the best models.