Model Katie Price uses children to launch latest fashion line
April 28th, 2010
Posted in Model and TV presenter Katie Price has ventured into the world of business by launching her latest fashion line composed of children’s equestrian clothing. In finding her models for this undertaking, she did not have to search for long because she has her adorable kids to do the deed.
Instead of spending a lot of money on professional models, Price asked her two children, four-year old Junior and two-year old Princess to model her latest fashion line which is both for boys and girls. The kids seemed happy to do this deed as evidenced by the great photos produced during the shoot.
The children are no longer new when it comes to the spotlight. They were featured recently in Price’s reality show in ITV titled “What Katie Did Next.”
The latest fashion collection is slated for release later this year.
Dubai resort opens scuba diving center
The popular Dubai resort Atlantis, The Palm has opened ‘The Atlantis Dive Centre’, a new world class scuba diving establishment located within the resort.
The five-star scuba diving center has been accredited by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) and the establishment offers courses starting from basic “Discover Scuba Diving” to advanced ones such as “Open Water Diver” qualification. Children can also have fun via the junior diver courses offered by the center. They also offer scuba equipment and swimwear.
Prior to exploring the open ocean, tourists and guests can learn the basics of diving via one of the hotel’s specially-made saltwater pools.
Divers certified by PADI can then participate in a half-day trip in the Arab Gulf where they can visit man-made coral reefs and shipwrecks off the coasts of Dubai.
Advanced courses include deep diving, wreck diving, night diving and underwater photography.
The Atlantis Diver is a certified member of the Emirates Dive Association.
Successful Amsterdam Boat Show means good news in watersports industry
The watersports industry has suddenly gotten a big boost thanks to the successful HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show 2010 which took place from March 2 to 7, 2010 at the Netherlands’ capital city.
The increase in direct sales figures at the exhibition event showed that more people are still interested in acquiring new boats and accessories needed for watersports. There were are about 51,849 visitors who attended this yearly event, a three percent increased compared to 2009 figures.
The HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show is one of the biggest watersports exhibitions in Europe. The next HISWA event will take place from March 1 to 6, 2011.
Exhibitors were happy to see a huge number of attendees in this year’s event. Sloop constructor Plevier Watersports said this was a phenomenal event that signals the upward trend in the industry.
Jet Ski business part of scam – authorities
A number of jet skis were allegedly stolen and sold to prospective buyers by a certain businessman who’s currently being arraigned in Bantam Superior Court on Wednesday.
Thirty-two year old Brian Dunn of 350 Diamond Bridge Ave in Hawthorne, New Jersey was issued with a $10,000 bond on third and fourth-degree charges of larceny and second degree forgery for the above mentioned allegations.
Dunn is reportedly the owner of CT Powersports, a jet ski business located at New Milford. The authorities started checking out the suspect on January this year after they received a call from New Jersey state police that a certain stolen jet ski was part of a multi-state investigation that’s being done into business dealings by the suspect.
In one of the incidents specified in the warrant, Dunn allegedly refused to pay up on the jet skis that he got from a New Milford man. They agreed on a $3,500 selling price but until now Dunn has yet to settle the bill.
Lifeguards stop trio from surfing tsunami-like waves
Three competitive young surfers have plans to surf tsunami-like waves. However, this plan will not take place at least for now as lifeguards stopped them from going to the ocean.
According to reports, teenagers Luke Davis, Kolohe Andino and Ian Crane were surfing at San Clemente beach on Saturday despite the tsunami alert issued. They were seen by lifeguards and were halted in their bid to surf the waves.
The three surfers were the only ones seen at the San Clemente Pier when the lifeguards closed the premises at noon. A tidal wave alert was called which could likely hit the ocean from twelve noon to one in the afternoon.
Andino, a 15-year old reigning Surfing America champion and owner of nine national surfing titles, said that he did not know that lifeguards have the power to issue citations to rule breakers.
Lifeguards said that they have repeatedly told the beachgoers at that time to leave the premises due to the tsunami alert.
Florida beach readies for people influx during Spring Break
Residents and business owners in Pensacola Beach, Florida re now ready for the influx of people during the Spring Break. It’s been expected that students from major colleges and universities will be flocking in this side of the world to take a break from studies and just hang out with friends and meeting new ones as well and at the same experience adventures such as parasailing and wakeboarding.
Pensacola Beach has been the favorite destination for university students coming from Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Tennessee.
The famous Portofino Boardwalk is expected to be filled with rowdy college students dancing to the beat of loud live music with cold beverages on hand.
One of the activities that will surely garner interest among college students is the St. Patrick’s Day Green Bikini Contest at Bamboo Willie’s. Some of the most beautiful women will be showing off their sexy bodies in their sexy bikinis and will be judged by local experts.
North Carolina resident dies during Navy SEAL training
North Carolina resident Tyler Woodle will always be remembered for his great personality and athleticism.
On Thursday, the friends and family of Woodle gathered to remember him. Woodle died during a Navy SEAL diving training exercise.
Woodle was remembered for his gentle personality despite his huge frame and his zest for life.
The 26-year old was doing his morning diving training on Wednesday near Key West in Florida when one of his fellow SEAL members noticed that he’s no longer around.
Woodle was found unconscious with the on site team trying to resuscitate him. He was immediately taken to Lower Keys Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Navy is currently investigating the incident.
Naval Special Warfare Group 2 Commander Capt. Colin Kilrain said that Woodle has been training to become an excellent operator, citing that he’s been dedicated to the SEAL ethos.
Guam-based group sponsors snorkeling trip for environmental awareness
Guam-based group We Are Guahan Coalition has reportedly sponsored a four-hour long snorkeling trip to Apra Harbor on Sunday in a bid to show the residents to personally see that rare fish and coral living in the seas which may soon be affected by the proposed dredging project initiated in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The project is set to accommodate a pier for an aircraft carrier.
Several part of Apra Harbor are still open to the public but this may be reversed soon because of the construction of the aforementioned pier.
We Are Guahan member Collin Smith said that some of the reef will be killed by the project and that they estimate about 39 acres will be impacted by the project. In order to stress the impact of the situation, he said that the area is as big as having 21 Micronesia Malls joined together.
Trans-Tasman Kiwi rowing king to continue attempt despite challenges
Trans – Tasman Kiwi rowing sensation Shaun Quincey said that he will continue with his attempt to row single-handedly from Australia to New Zealand despite challenges such as an incident where he was seen turned over twice in heavy seas.
The 25-year old rower thought that he had lost a lot of gear during the incident but discovered the next day that he only lost a few items and can continue with his bid.
In his podcast broadcast, Quincey said that he had a fright the night before due to the heavy seas but he assured fans that he can continue with the journey and intends to finish what he had started.
Quincey sent a distress signal the night before from his boat Tasman Trespasser II after it capsized twice about 680 kilometers west of New Zealand. The authorities were put in alert and the rescue team was set in place in case Quincey gives the go signal.
Michael Phelps signs multi-year deal with athletic company
Fourteen-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps of the United States has signed a lucrative multi-year partnership agreement with an athletic clothing company. This was revealed by Under Armour spokeswoman Erin Wendell.
The company’s new campaign will be featuring Phelps. The American swimmer is also expected to wear Under Armour training apparel, footwear and other products whenever he’s on marketing activities or even out of the pool.
An exception of this agreement includes Phelps continuing to wear Speedo swimwear while training in the pool.
Phelps has a long term agreement with Speedo and the partnership has been extended until 2013. This means that Phelps will be wearing Speedo swimwear at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games which will take place in London.
Under Armour is no longer new with these kinds of partnership, having secured deals with Baltimore Raven linebacker Ray Lewis and former Oriole Cal Ripken.