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Can you picture yourself on a summer's day with clear, blue skies floating overhead in a hot air balloon? It's a great way to see the landscape; having an unobstructed view and feeling the wind blowing around you is an entirely different sensation than looking out of a small window as you zoom across the planet in a jet. Balloon flights are very popular as gifts for family and friends. Companies that run flights usually provide some champagne at the end of the journey to celebrate and participants receive a certificate authenticating the experience. Some couples choose to get married in a wicker basket high up in the sky. This is not a legal ceremony in the UK as yet but it is possible in Florida.

The hot air balloon transport was invented by two Frenchmen, the Montgolfier Brothers. There is a model of their original balloon from 1783 on display at the Science Museum in London. In 1960 Ed Yosk took his design skyward in Nebraska. That is essentially the version used today, and the material has evolved from the light nylon used by Yosk to balloons of a nylon or polyester material.

Most ballooning has been done as a pleasant, leisure activity. In later years the business world has begun to book hot air balloon companies for corporate hospitality and staff outings. Now there are many sport-type competitions and some adventurers have set out to make balloon flights for the record books. The world record for altitude was broken in India in 2005,when a balloon ascended to 21,290 meters (69, 852 feet). This isn't a safely recommended height; at that level oxygen is required.

Designers and pilots have invested a lot of time and money into making the activity as safe as possible and reputable companies who take the public on balloon flights have very good safety records. There have been accidents, most of which resulted from coming into contact with power lines. Rarely have accidents been solely due to pilot error.

When you are booking a hot air balloon flight, you should know at least five things.

1. Are the pilots FAA certified? FAA certified pilots renew their ratings twice per year by passing a flight review given by a commercial balloon pilot.

2. Is the balloon equipment FAA certified? FAA regulations require periodic inspections by FAA certified inspectors.

3. Has the company ever had any FAA incidents? These would be public records. Also ask if there have been any accidents at all. Before flight you should see the crew doing a thorough safety check. They will inspect the rigging, envelope, gondola and balloon. They will also know the weather report. If any single thing is wrong the flight should be aborted.

4. Does the company have insurance? Unfortunately a few in the past have not. Hopefully that will not be a problem for anyone now.

5. Is there an adequate crew? You are on the balloon ride to have fun, not to assist with take-offs, landings, or anything in between.

If you find you really love ballooning, you are not alone. Enthusiasts like to come together at the many events organized in America, Canada, the UK and Europe. There are annual hot air balloon festivals where the public can enjoy a great day out and competitors take part in races. The US National Hot Air Balloon championship has a different location each year and was in South Carolina in 2006. There is also a world championship and this took place in Japan in 2006.

I almost forgot. Do not forget to take a camera!

K.Petit

K. Petit is an adventure travel enthusiast. See more at http://www.playourplanet.com

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What would you see when you look at Paris Hilton's wardrobe?

The main mark of Paris Hilton's fashion is luxury. Checking her fashion items would lead you to brand names which established her as an heiress fashion icon.

Who among us would not want signature brand names and patent designs to wear at our leisure? Who doesnt want to impose the presence of opulence and grandeur? Nobody wants to be at the edge of the present fashion of course but not everyone could really ride along. Well Paris Hilton is simply a downright rare species.

Being an heiress of one of the most well recognized hotels in the world, Paris Hilton could have access to all sorts of fashion items she wants, this making her an absolutely stunning fashion icon. She could easily finance all her wants in terms of clothes, accessories and eyewear without having to worry about the consequent loss of money. Unlike many of us, she was endowed with a great sum of fortune that she could buy fashion items that so many of us could only wish for. Her type of fashion may be pointed as one of the main factors why young female American teenagers emulate her. She seems to be the embodiment of lavish fashion sense that knows no limit. She even has collections of various brand names that could sum up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

To give you a better idea of what type of fashion items she has and the brand names she normally uses, we will give you a partial breakdown of her items.

Dresses- Paris Hilton gets a lot of top-rated fashion designer dresses including names like Diane Von Furstenberg, Louis Vuitton , Tiffany Alana, Karan Zambos, Jennifer Nicholson, BCBG, Dolce & Gabbana and Mandalay. You could also see tags like Julien Macdonald, King William Clothing, and T-Bags.

Pants and jeans- It is notable that Paris Hilton rarely wears pants but among her famous brands are Petro Zillia's, Da-Nang and Romeo & Juliet pants. Her jeans, however, are comprised of selections from Chick, Ranahan, Rock & Republic, Rich & Skinny and William Rast jeans.

Shirts- Her shirts are equally glamorous which comprise of tank tops, halters, thermals, puffed sleeves, v-necks, and blouses of all sorts. Brands and fashion designers like Rebecca Taylor, Nanette Lepore, Chick by her sister Nicky Hilton, Lauren Alexander, Alice & Trixie, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ema Savahl, Sass & Bide, and Anna Sui are typically worn on her back. T- Shirts, on the other hand, have selections from Von Dutch, Chick, Junk Food, Famous Stars and Straps and vintage tee shirts.

Shoes- What more could you expect from her shoes? She has everything at her disposal and she can buy and wear every single pair of shoe she wants. She has an assortment of pumps, sandals, boots, sneakers, heels and flip flops. The common names her footwear has are Christian Dior, Stuart Weitzman, Tylie Malibu, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Christian Louboutin, and Miu Miu. Well if those were not great brand names enough, then you'll be frustrated to find that there are nothing in the market that would surpass them.

Active wear- As you might have noticed, Paris Hilton has a penchant for active wears. She can be seen wearing drawstring pants, zip jackets, hooded jackets, cargo pants, jerseys and other sports attires. Her brand names are dominated by 2 B Free pants and sweaters, Juicy, Chick, L.A.M.B, Adidas, Junk Food, and Ankh active wear.

Skirts- Her skirts are second to none. She has a collection of tropic skirts, broom skirts, sport skirts, mini skirts, and pencil skirts. She also has an assortment of Chick broom skirts by Nicky Hilton, minis by Abercrombie and Fitch, Michael Kors Sequined skirt, and Valentino skirts.

Bags- There's no more need to ask really what names are printed on her bags. But to give you details, the ones that are often seen handled by Paris Hilton are Samantha Thavasa by Nikki Hilton, Chanel, Christian Dior, Gucci, Melie Bianco, Chloe, Fendi, Heather Hawkins, and Isabella Fiore.

If this were a question of what she contributed actually, then you can rest assured that she has positively contributed her sense of fashion and taste which are obvious with her choices of clothing, footwear, bags, jewelries and accessories.

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So, who invented the game of soccer actually? Well, the precise history and origin of football is still a very confusing debate. Some argue that it has around from 1000 BC of which its evidence was found in china. But even more primitive evidence has been discovered.

Kicking of the ball can be considered to exist as long the history of human entertainment. It can also be classified as one of the simplest games and enjoyment exercise. All that is required is something to kick with the foot which people may follow and take possession of. There might be something very addictive in the game because its traces can be found in almost all areas of the world and modern soccer also is played in almost all areas from Asia to Europe.

It is also not necessary to have a spherical object for kicking but anything which is large enough to be kicked though the kicking may not have uniform pattern and the path but still it can be played and enjoyed if one wills. And if looked with a little keenness, it can be deduced that it doesn't look possible to make a spherical shape for playing the game other than some naturally occurring ones.

The rules and types of playing the football were also different depending on the areas. Some areas may have a very differing style and rule method for playing football than others. So it could be said that the game was not a uniform one at all places. Everyone adapted what they preferred about the game and kept on playing on those rules for quite a long period.

In the middle of the nineteenth century, consideration was given to standardize the soccer game so that every place may have the same type of rules and regulations and may practice and play under same situations. The Cambridge laws were first introduced by the Cambridge University in 1848 for the very attempt to homogenize the sport of soccer.

In the 50s, many clubs within the UK were formed by non government and other people who made these clubs and played matches between themselves. Still different clubs had their own rules and regulations according to which they played the game. But these clubs and small rules can be said as the contributors in setting one body and universal rules.

In the year of 1863, an association by the name of Football Association was set and with only a few members and a single school which agreed to participate in the association, number of meetings was held between the month of October and December. These meetings proved successful and the first universally agreeable rules were laid down which can still be seen in action.

The rules were not liked by all of the clubs and many withdrew from it during a small period. One of the rules was to ban the carrying of the ball in the hand and tripping anyone with the legs. Both of these and some more were made illegal during the game. The aim of these rules were to make the game a fair and safe one for every player involved in it so that they may exit the ground with least amount of injuries and pains.

But still for some reason, many didn't like these rules and left the association. Despite all the hurdles, the first world class official match was held in the year of 1872. An international association was formed in 1904 by the name of Federation Internationale de Football Association commonly known as FIFA and after some time when the FIFA gained popularity, people also accepted it and it is still the main governing body for international football matches.

Information about the Author: Hasic Mirsad is the webmaster of soccer training guide, which is a site that helps people learn how to play soccer.

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It is perhaps no more crucial to have the perfect shoe than in the sports that make up track and field. The proper shoe can make all the difference in whether or not you are successful or not in your track and field events and if you are a runner you know full well that the right running shoes are the most crucial piece of gear you can ever invest in as the right shoes can help you shave down your time.

First off, resist the temptation to go by looks from the start, just because a shoe looks good doesnt mean it will perform well. I have seen some of the ugliest shoes that were able to help a runner get the best time in his event, which is the most crucial thing you need to be concerned with. Be concerned more with fit and performance than with the way they look. Next you need to determine which type of running shoe you will need. If you are running long distance you will need an entirely different shoe than that of a sprinter.

A consideration that many overlook is that of pronation. Everyone has a certain way that their feet move upon stepping, for some they roll out and for others they roll inwards. To determine which category you fall into all you have to do is look at the soles of the shoes you have now. You are an under pronator if your soles are worn on the outer portion and an over pronator if they are worn more on the inside. If you do not have enough wear on your shoes to be able to tell then have someone that you run with watch you run and they will be able to tel you so you can choose the right shoe.

Some people pronate more excessively than others so that is important to know as well. You must determine this as well to be sure that you have the best performing track shoe for you. For those who are more neutral in their pronation you will require a shoe that is more flexible and balanced. For under pronators you need a shoe that is cushioned well, while over pronators will require motion control shoes.

After you have done the initial research to determine what type of pronator you are and the degree of pronation you need to consider the way the shoe fits. For a proper running shoe there should be very little space between the end of the shoe and your toes.

Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach, Florida. Find more about athletic shoes as well as sports shoes at http://www.shoesforeveryoccasion.com

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Regardless of whether its women's or men's clothing, I feel the price you pay has to equate with the quality of the clothing. As a woman, I know that at times, I can get a top or skirt for a better (read cheaper) price if I diligently look around because I have been across many times when I've bought something only to find that exact piece of clothing at a different store being sold at half the price. I'm sure all of you have experienced this situation before and it not only happens when it comes to clothes but to household items, gardening equipment, car accessories and so on. And believe you me; I'm not in the happiest of moods when that happens. So when I go shopping, I tend to look around more and compare prices. Also, in the clothing department, women have it better because there are more sales and discounts all year round compared to men. I don't blame men for this- I am guessing this is one of the reasons why men don't shop that often and tend to use the same thing over and over again till they can't wear it anymore.

So yes, when it comes down to buying clothes for men, my budget will allow me to reach at least $100 per shirt and this shirt has to be a certain brand- G200, Billabong, John Master, Adidas, Diesel, Dockers, Timberland, Echo, FILA, Habitat, Isaac Mizrahi, JC Penny and Quicksilver are brands that I can afford and I am willing to pay a certain amount of money to buy shirts from these brands because I feel they have quality and give a good pricing. They usually have a wide range of quality mens shirts which I would buy for a reasonable price.

If I was richer and need to buy a shirt for my man, then yes, I'd go for high end brands like Prada and Gucci but since I'm not, I'll settle for the average brands. Still, if a guy actually showed interest in dressing up and looking good and not like he just jumped out the bed everyday, I would invest in better brands seeing that he actually gives a damn with the way he looks. I would have the assurance that he would appreciate the piece of clothing I gave him and would take care of it. Not just spill ketchup on it or use the wrong washing methods.

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You cannot imagine a soccer training session without proper soccer training equipment. There are certain equipments that a coach must have and there are certain other equipments that each and every player should have. Lets go exploring.

Equipments For Coach

Well, there is not a very long list of equipments for the coaches, but whatever it is, the coach must have the following ready at the time of the training session.

Perhaps, the most important equipment for a coach is a whistle. A whistle is essential for a coach because it works as an effective mean to get attention from the players. The coach can also use the same to start or stop a particular activity.

If the coach has designed some timing activities in the training session, he must have a stopwatch with him.

Lots of soccer drills and games require the coach to use cones. Therefore, he must have proper number of small cones. Cones are basically used to mark a specific area in the field.

The duties and responsibilities of the coach are vast. He also needs to look after the players. Since soccer involves lots of physical activities and therefore, the coach must have a first-aid kit to cure the minor injuries.

Last, but not the least, the coach must not risk running a training session on his own alone. It is very difficult to manage everything alone and no matter how efficient a coach you are, in order to get effective and productive results from the training session, it is important that you take the help of assistants.

Equipments For Players

The players must come in their uniform.

If it is outdoor soccer training, they should wear Rubber soccer cleats. On the other hand, if it is indoor soccer training, tennis shoes will do.

Each and every player must come with their own ball. Again, the size of the ball must be in proportion to the specfic age of the players. Here, I must add that the coach should also have some spare balls because most often than not some of the players forget to come with their own balls.

The goalkeeper however requires some specialized soccer training equipment, such as brightly colored uniform so that he could easily be recognized, gloves to protect the hands and Elbow and hip pads because they have to dive several times on the ground.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Andre Botelho is a recognized authority on the subject of soccer training equipment.
His web site, Teaching Youth Soccer Coaching Drills, provides a wealth of informative soccer articles,
resources and tips for soccer coaches, parents and players.

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