Graham Hawkes Builds Neckor Nymph Submarine For Billionaire Sir Richard Branson

June 16, 2010 by Keenan  
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The Neckor Nymph Submarine

This is simply a blog post about ability and imagination. This is not an article about money, I just want to make that clear.

Forbes Video Network has a playlist about billionaire activity. I was surfing through the Forbes site looking in the direction that I am heading (Billionaire status that is) and I began to imagine the possibilities. Billionaire Sir Richard Branson just added this very sleek looking submarine called the Necker Nymph to his collection. This is like an underwater plane. It took engineer and inventor Graham Hawkes, all of six months to build this fascinating machine.

Our earth is 70% water, and there is so much that we have yet to explore; so much that we have yet to imagine. Money was used to build this submarine yet without the idea it would have never existed. I enjoy having money and I now understand that by producing value I can pave a path of easy access whereby capital can find its way to me.

There are so many possibilities that are still available to be explored and our ability to use our imagination has no ends. It’s not the technology or computers that enhance or future either, it is ‘We.’ Humans are the minds and hands behind the technology. As long as we have the ability to use our imagination, I believe that we can focus it and create whatever we want, including billions of dollars.

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This Necker Nymph Submarine would be a great way for me to start my submarine collection. Maybe I’ll Give Graham a call or shoot him an email ^_^.

Let us know what you think about this Neckor Sub. Comments Please…

@Arboretum3000

NASCAR Hall of Fame is Ready for You Now!

May 11, 2010 by Keenan  
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NASCAR is Ready For You!!!

The day has finally come! The Grand Opining of the NASCAR Hall of Fame! This is truly a time to remember. Be of good cheer and don’t fret you won’t avoid the traffic no matter how you look at it so you might as well just make a game out of it. On the way make sure you the kind of music that you enjoy. How about you play songs that your friends and family

NASCAR Hall of Fame

can all sing along to?

Even reading license plate numbers can be a fun game when you know that in just moments you’ll be at your destination… The Grand Hall of Fame of NASCAR that is.

This is practically an official holiday. I hope that you have a opportunity to get out and see the attractions.

This weekend will be a great time to go if you can’t make it during the week. Enjoy yourselves and behave. Have fun with everything that is going on at the NASCAR Hall of Fame and take advantage of the entire facility. Nearly 80% opportunity for sunshine but you should bring your umbrella just to be on the safe side.

Lots of NASCAR attention has gone into making sure that everything is in place for you. With over 40,000 square feet of exhibits and artifacts this really opens a lot of doors for more jobs and opportunities for our state and country.

Photo By: code_martial

Family Holiday Getaways

November 25, 2009 by  
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Thanksgiving in tomorrow, the family is coming and you are looking for things to do after the turkey has been eaten and before you go back for seconds.

Try going to these featured events in you area

Get out of the house here

Welcome To The Inn

November 9, 2009 by amarie2  
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mountainsThe Andrea’s Troy Bumpas Inn, that is. Located in Greensboro, the Inn is only one of 12 houses that have survived since the 1840s. It was renovated in 2004 and still creates a romantic and soothing ambience. They have four guest rooms that feature private baths, hot tubs, and fireplaces.

You should really take a weekend and get away to Andrea’s Troy Bumpas Inn. Click here for more information.

Have you ever been to the inn?

Get the Best Travel Deals

October 27, 2009 by amarie  
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Go online to book a hotel room, and you’ll be bombarded by options from Las Vegas to Laos, in no particular order. There’s also a constellation of hotel-sorting Web sites to help travelers find their way to the deals. Some of these businesses, such as Expedia, Priceline, and TripAdvisor, have been around for years. Here’s a sampling of some providers that have found a niche in this crowded market.

Try a Quick Getaway to Gatlinburg

September 28, 2009 by amarie  
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Would you like to get away but don’t think you have the time? How does horseback riding, canoeing, shopping or perhaps a dip in a hot tub sound to you?

gatlinburg_tnYou can do all of this in one weekend trip by driving to Gatlinburg, Tenn., which is closer than you may think.

Amid the splendor of the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg embodies the simple goodness of small town life. Gatlinburg is where people gather together and stand in awe of nature’s glory.

The adjacent Great Smoky Mountains National Park, boasts more than nine million visitors annually, and has transformed Gatlinburg into a mountain resort destination, packed with accommodations of every sort, dozens of local-to-national restaurants, and attractions galore.

Surrounded on three sides by the natural beauty of the park, Gatlinburg prides itself in its mountain heritage, and the arts, crafts and retail shops of the area reflect that heritage to a large extent.

Enjoy the walking community along the Downtown Parkway, which runs from one end of town to the other with hundreds of things to see and do in between. The river walk along River Road echoes the wistful sounds of the Little Pigeon River, with gazebos and benches along the walkway. And the streets are dotted with shops and restaurants for about three miles.

Once the sun sets, there are plenty of fine dining and entertainment options. From family-fare to filet mignon and everything in between, the area’s restaurants have something special to please you. Log on to www.gatlinburg.com for more info.

If you have been to Gatlinburg and would like to share your favorite restaurant, attraction or photos, please let us know.