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Underwater Timber [Infographic]

March 20March 19Posted in Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged benefits, consequences, costs, ecofriendly, ecosystem, environment, logging, nature, reclaimed, sinkers, sustainability, sustainable, timber, underwaterLeave a comment

Brought to you by Danielle Castle on Custom Made

When people think of timber harvest, Paul Bunyon in SCUBA gear is not the first image that comes to mind. However, in recent years, some companies have turned their attention toward the bounty of underwater timber that’s been hidden from sight for centuries. These logs may be described as river or lake reclaimed, deadheads, or sinkers. Boards created from sinker logs have gained desirability on the market because of the attractive color variation, durability, and perceived sustainable benefits.

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The Meditative Power of Swimming

January 22January 13Posted in Exercise, HealthTagged beneficial, benefit, cardiovascular, exercise, fitness, Health, injuries, Meditation, meditative, muscle, power, reduce, rehabilitation, rest, sea water, sprain, stretch, swimming, underwater, waterLeave a comment

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When I was 25, I went on holiday with my boyfriend to Cinque Terre, a protected marine reserve on the Italian Riviera. The relationship was not a good one, and the holiday was not a seamless week of intimacy. However, one memory will always stay with me. We were on the beach, arguing about some triviality, and my parting shot was to walk away in a huff and dive into the sea. A couple of minutes later, my mood had changed completely.

Treading water in a clear, azure Mediterranean, craggy cliffs surrounding me, I felt a wonderful sense of wellbeing. As I swam further out and immersed myself in the salty water, this sense of contentment got stronger. By the time I returned to the beach, I couldn’t remember what the argument was about – let alone care who had won.

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