Archive for July, 2010
Jet skiing mission from England to New Zealand
July 28th, 2010
Posted in jet skiing, swimwear, watersports
Jeremy Burfoot will attempt to break a world record by travelling from London to New Zealand using his jet ski.
According to reports, the New Zealander will be travelling using a jet ski for up to twelve hours per day over a four month period as he goes the distance from the European city to his homeland.
The 51-year old airline pilot has been riding jet skis for more than ten years and considers it his favorite hobby when not flying passenger jets. He will make it to the history books should he manage to complete this great feat, travelling a total distance of 32,000 kilometers.
He will be accompanied by four men, two of which will ride jet skis beside him during the duration of their challenge. Their jet skis will have advanced technical equipment to document the route of travel, as well as being stocked with the basic necessities, like food and camping accessories.
Burfoot will start from the River Thames outside the London’s Houses of Parliament. He begins his travels on August 1, 2010. Follow his journey on Twitter!
National PTA, Facebook to promote safe surfing
July 1st, 2010
Posted in swimwear
Social networking giant Facebook together with the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) are coming up with a program to promote safe internet surfing. This covers responsible surfing for kids, parents and teachers.
Both parties have agreed to make a comprehensive program that will encourage online citizenship. However, they are stressing on the reduction of cyberbullying, promoting advanced online security and safety.
The details of the program are still not complete. However, Facebook officials revealed that it is committing about $1 million through promotions of this program in the site. Both parties have agreed to “shrink the digital divide, by reaching families, regardless of income or race and providing them with tools and resources to keep them digitally smart online,” based on a statement.
Facebook started as a social networking site for Ivy League schools. It become a global phenomenon due to user friendly applications and easy access to users worldwide.