Phil Marks

Buy A Used Boat At Government Boat Auctions

Government boat auctions are a massive business and include police and coastguard confiscations. These arrests may often be drugs-related running (one of my own boats was arrested by customs with drugs aboard - before I bought her, I hasten to add, and th... Read >

What Is A Black Smoker?

In 1949, research workers in the Red Sea found hot, highly saline water in pools on the sea bottom. This hot sea water emanated from so-called hydrothermal vents. These hydrothermal vents are equivalent in many ways to the geysers that are found, say, in ... Read >

How to Buy a Boat - 7 Hull Material Options

For those who are wondering how to buy a boat, there are a lot of choices, but basically sail or power. Once that basic decision is made, then there is the choice of boat hull construction, usually decided by the designer and not the boat builder. For tho... Read >

How To Stop Springer Spaniel Barking - Is It A Problem In Your Home?

Does your springer spaniel bark excessively? These great dogs are not noted for having barking problems, though they can get excited at times. You do need them to bark when there's a stranger outside your home, or with excitement when the kids get in from... Read >

Why You Need A Book Cover Design Brief

If you are publishing a book - whether it is is an ebook, paperback or hard cover - and you are serious about seeing it in print and making money from it, then the cover will be a key component of its success. Think about the novel cover that caught your ... Read >

How To Buy A Used Boat - Basic Steps

So you want to buy a used boat? Do you want to buy a sailboat or a powerboat?Where do you start? Here are the simple steps to take - and OK, some of it may sound a bit humorous, but then there are real issues you need to consider. Do you have a really... Read >

How To Buy A Used Boat - 10 Basic Engine Checks

When you buy a used boat, you want to make sure that the engine is good (unless you are buying a wreck to refurbish). Inboard diesel engines are generally reliable. So how do you discover if the engine is to be trusted (or not)? Ultimately, you should sea... Read >

English Springer Spaniel Problems

What are the main problems Springer Spaniel owners experience (besides) the usual day-to-day illnesses)? If you are considering a springer spaniel, then this biref introduction will give you an insight into what to . In general, springer spaniels are heal... Read >

Why Is The Gate Of Tears Important?

The Gate of Tears is a Strait in a political hotspot - the Red Sea. The Strait is a narrow chokepoint between the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, and a strategic link between the Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Smaller ships do not therefore need ... Read >

How Big Is The Chinese Liberation Army Navy?

The People's Republic of China's Navy, known formally as the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has altered its inward-looking stance and is expanding strongly in concert with China's transition to a global superpower. It should not necessarily be seen ... Read >

Choosing a Springer Spaniel Puppy - Basic Decisions

This article addresses the main initial choices you will need to make, and how you go about finding a breeder when you decide to become an owner of one of these terrific companions. What Colour? You may have firm opinions on colouring, and with the ... Read >

Why Visit Djibouti?

Djibouti is a sovereign nation on the Horn of Africa, at the strategically important Bab el Mandeb (Gate of Tears), guarding access to the Red Sea from the Indian Ocean via the Gulf of Aden. Twenty miles to the east, across the entrance to the Red Sea, l... Read >

How Can You Get Gold From Seawater?

Incredible? No - it actually is possible. The amount of gold and precious metals in sea water is really incredible. Estimates say that mankind has mined more than 165,000 tons of gold since mining first began about 6,000 years ago. By comparison, the conc... Read >

Springer Spaniel Adoption Pitfalls

If you are thinking about springer spaniel adoption, then there are steps you must take to prepare your family, to choose the right dog, and to follow through with if you want to avoid problems and succeed. Adoption might involve a dog from a rescue centr... Read >

What Is The Future For Aircraft Carriers?

Many countries see the aircraft carrier as a viable platform for projecting power - there are currently nine countries which have aircraft carriers in at operational status: Brazil, France, India, Italy, Russia, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom and of cour... Read >