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    <title>Jul 23, Scuba Diving Book: Best Dives of the Caribbean - Our Review</title>
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    <description>Looking for information on the scuba diving book Best Dives of the Caribbean? We will give you our review and tell you how we use it - and whether it's worth the money...</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:59:09 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 22, Scuba Diving Books and Magazines - Our Reviews</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-diving-books.html</link>
    <description>If you're looking for some info on scuba diving books and magazines, we have it for you. Read our reviews of the dive books </description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:30:24 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 22, Scuba Gear Dive Knife Store - Get the Right Knife for You</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-gear-dive-knife.html</link>
    <description>Scuba Gear Dive Knife: Our scuba diving knife store has many brands and styles to choose from. We also have a guide to choosing the right dive knife for you...</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:46:57 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 17, How Old do You Have to be to Get Certified?</title>
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    <description>My son has become very interested in scuba diving, but he is only 9 years old.  I thought that in Alabama you had to be a certain age to become</description>
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    <title>Jul 12, About SBI - Take Control of Your Life</title>
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    <description>SBI has helped us on the road to financial freedom. If you want to lose that 9 to 5 job and take control of your life, it may be for you. Our About SBI page shares our experience and review...</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:18:29 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 9, DIY Dive Slate - It's Easy and Cheap</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/dive-slate.html</link>
    <description>Looking for a dive slate? Have you ever thought about making your own? It's pretty simple - even I could do it. Read about this DIY slate project and see if it's for you...</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:22:30 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 8, Dive Slates - No More Pantomime Underwater!</title>
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    <description>If you've ever tried to communicate to your dive buddy underwater, you know how frustrating it can be. Pantomime galore but still no understanding. Dive slates may be the answer...</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:30:02 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 3, Safety Sausage - You'll Be Glad You Have One</title>
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    <description>If you've ever surfaced far from a dive boat, you know how unsettling that can feel. Will the dive boat see you? A safety sausage may be answer. Find out about them here...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:50:59 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 2, Dive Knives: Choosing the Best One For You</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/dive-knives.html</link>
    <description>There are tons of dive knives on the market. How do you choose the best one for you? Use this guide to help make your choice of a dive knife easier...</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:00:17 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 1, Read Scuba Dive Stories Here - You Could Even Win a Gift Card With Yours</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-dive-stories.html</link>
    <description>Here's your chance to win an Amazon gift certificate. It's easy and fun. Just share your scuba dive stories with us. It can be a rant or rave or anything in between...</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:40:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 1, Bonaire Scuba Diving Trip Booked</title>
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    <description>We are finally going to Bonaire! Even though it is consistently rated one of the top dive destinations in the Caribbean, we never managed to get there. Until now.

Four of us have booked an 8 night stay at Sand Dollar in Bonaire. We took a package that includes 6 boat dives, unlimited shore diving, a truck and a 3 BR/3 Bath condominium for about $1,000 per person. 

We did run into a snag though. One of the people we are going with received an email regarding her trip. It gave the NYC-San Juan leg but left out the San Juan to Bonaire leg. Minor detail!

Turns out that American is cutting their flights to Bonaire in half and they were no longer flying on the day we had booked.

After many phone calls, we all were able to rebook but we had to add another night (too bad, I know), add another stop on the way down and use an extra 5,000 miles (we are all using frequent flier miles).

The scary thing was, only one of the four of us received this email. Reading through some travel forums, I've heard about other people that have had flights changed or cancelled by the airline with no notification. And lots of airlines are cutting back as I'm sure you've read.

So if you have any flights already booked, I would check with the airline and make sure no changes have been made.  You can never be too sure.

Can't  wait to go to Bonaire in September. I'll let you know how it goes.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:09:31 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 29, Scuba Diving Accessories - What Else Do You Need Down There?</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-diving-accessories.html</link>
    <description>You have all your main gear. Now what kind of scuba diving accessories do you need/want? Read about dive accessories here and which ones you shouldn't go without... </description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:22:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 27, Dive Computer Review: Aeris Manta</title>
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    <description>I'd like to contribute a review of my dive computer to your site. I recently purchased this dive computer and couldn't be happier. I am a pretty new</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:43:32 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 16, Dry Snorkel - What Is It And Is It For You?</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/dry-snorkel.html</link>
    <description>What exactly is a dry snorkel and is it the best snorkel for you? We show you the features and advantages/disadvantages of a dry snorkel so you can decide if it's for you...</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:18:32 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 13, Folding Snorkel - An Answer to That Age Old Debate?</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/folding-snorkel.html</link>
    <description>To wear a snorkel or not while scuba diving? It's an age-old debate and many people are passionate about one side or the other. Is the folding snorkel an answer to this debate?</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:08:46 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 12, Choosing the Best Snorkel for You - A Guide</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/best-snorkel.html</link>
    <description>A good snorkel can make you life on top of the water much easier. Whether you are looking for a scuba diving snorkel or one for snorkeling only, use this guide to find the best snorkel for you...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:30:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 11, Scuba Snorkel - Letting You Breathe Easy on the Surface</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-snorkel.html</link>
    <description>A scuba snorkel comes in very handy on the surface and can help conserve that air for your dive. Who wants to waste air on the surface? Learn about dive snorkels here...</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:48:06 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 5, Scuba BCD - A Guide to Buying the Best Buoyancy Compensator</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-bcd.html</link>
    <description>Looking to purchase a scuba bcd? Or just want more information about them? Either way, our buyers guide to buoyancy compensators will give you all the info you need...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:22:26 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 5, Scuba Diving BC - How to Choose the Best One For You</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/diving-bc.html</link>
    <description>A scuba diving BC makes your life a whole lot easier. But how do you choose the right BCD for you? Read our tips on what to look for when you are making that all important purchase...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:22:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 4, Snorkeling: How many People Snorkel?</title>
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    <description>How many people snorkel?  Wow, Andrea, that is one tough question. At least with the question, How many people scuba dive?, I could get a ballpark</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:24:51 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 3, Scuba BCDs - An Intro to Scuba Diving BC's </title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-bcds.html</link>
    <description>When you go diving, a buoyancy compensator makes your life alot easier. If your looking for a BC or new to diving, get an intro and more to scuba bcds here... </description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:57:11 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 2, BC Scuba - What are All Those Things on Your Buoyancy Compenstor?</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/bc-scuba.html</link>
    <description>BC Scuba: Thinking of scuba diving or purchasing a scuba diving BC? Here we explain all the parts of a buoyancy compensator so you will be comfortable with this invaluable piece of scuba gear...</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 31, Buoyancy Compensator - Care and Maintenance for Your Dive BC</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/buoyancy-compensator.html</link>
    <description>Your buoyancy compensator can be a sizeable investment. Just follow these easy care and maintenance tips to ensure your dive bc lasts you for many years to come...</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 18:14:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 27, Scuba Gear Bags Store for All Your Storage Needs</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-gear-bags.html</link>
    <description>Scuba Gear Bags: Our scuba diving bag store has all the brands, types and styles you are looking for. We also offer a best </description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 21:28:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 22, Scuba Gear - A Dive Store For All Your Diving Needs</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-gear.html</link>
    <description>If you are looking for scuba gear, we have the store for you. Whether you are looking for a dive computer, scuba fins, a dive watch, you can find it here - with our best price guarantee...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 13:25:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 22, Scuba Gear Dive Watch Store for All Your Watch Needs</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-gear-dive-watch.html</link>
    <description>Scuba Gear Dive Watch: Our scuba diving watch store has all the brands, types and styles you are looking for. We also offer a best price guarantee so you can shop with confidence...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 12:27:11 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 22, Scuba Gear Computer Store for All Your Computer Needs</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-gear-computer.html</link>
    <description>Scuba Gear computer: Our scuba diving computer store has lots of brands, types and styles to choose from. We also offer a best price guarantee so you can shop with confidence...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 12:22:34 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 22, Scuba Gear Dive Booties Store for All Your Boot Needs</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-gear-dive-booties.html</link>
    <description>Scuba Gear Dive Booties: Our scuba diving boot store has all the brands, types and styles you are looking for. We also offer a best price guarantee so you can shop with confidence...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 12:18:15 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 22, Scuba Gear Farmer John Wetsuit Store for All Your Wetsuit Needs</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-gear-farmer-john-wetsuit.html</link>
    <description>Scuba Gear Farmer John Wetsuit: Our scuba diving wetsuit store has all the brands, types and styles you are looking for. We also offer a best price guarantee so you can shop with confidence...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 12:10:20 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 22, Scuba Gear Shorty Wetsuit Store for All Your Wetsuit Needs</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-gear-shorty-wetsuit.html</link>
    <description>Scuba Gear Shorty Wetsuit: Our scuba diving wetsuit store has all the brands, types and styles you are looking for. We also offer a best price guarantee so you can shop with confidence...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 11:58:16 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 22, Scuba Gear Wetsuit Store for All Your Wetsuit Needs</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-gear-wetsuit.html</link>
    <description>Scuba Gear Wetsuit: Our scuba diving wetsuit store has all the brands, types and styles you are looking for. We also offer a best price guarantee so you can shop with confidence...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 11:54:31 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 22, Scuba Gear Regulator Store for All Your Regulator Needs</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-gear-regulator.html</link>
    <description>Scuba Gear Regulator: Our scuba diving regulator store has lots of brands and styles to choose from. We also offer a best price guarantee so you can shop with confidence...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 11:47:55 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 22, Scuba Gear BC Store for All Your BC Needs</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-gear-BC.html</link>
    <description>Scuba Gear BC: Our scuba diving BC store has lots of brands, types and styles to choose from. We also offer a best price guarantee so you can shop with confidence...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 11:43:21 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 22, Scuba Gear Snorkel Store for All Your Snorkel Needs</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-gear-snorkel.html</link>
    <description>Scuba Gear Snorkel: Our scuba diving snorkel store has many brands and styles to choose from. Whether you want a purge snorkel, a flexible snorkel or another type, you can find it here...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 11:39:19 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 22, Scuba Gear Fins Store for All Your Fin Needs</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-gear-fins.html</link>
    <description>Scuba Gear Fins: Our scuba diving fins store has lots of brands and styles to choose from. Whether you want open-heeled, full foot or split fins, you can find them here...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 11:35:05 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 21, Scuba Book Review: Best Dives of the Caribbean</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-book-review-best-dives-of-the-caribbean.html</link>
    <description>We read through this book before we take off on a dive vacation. It lists all the best dive sites by island/country and gives each site a star rating.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 20:40:43 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 20, Scuba Gear Masks Store For All Your Mask Needs</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-gear-masks.html</link>
    <description>Scuba Gear Masks: The right mask can make or break a dive. We have lots of masks to choose from so you can get the one that is just right for you. Choose from many brands, styles and prices...</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 13:28:44 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 19, Scuba Diving Resort: CoCo View</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-diving-resort-coco-view.html</link>
    <description>My wife and I have been to CoCo View Resort in Roatan, Honduras several times. It's a divers paradise there and we will be going back again.  The dive</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 12:40:52 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 16, Scuba Diving Basics - Get the Nuts and Bolts Here</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-diving-basics.html</link>
    <description>Thinking about scuba diving? A good place to start is with scuba diving basics. We have lots of information (probably more than you want) about scuba diving and how to get started...</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 18:14:48 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 15, Scuba Diving Stories - They Will Certainly Keep You Entertained</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-diving-stories.html</link>
    <description>We all have those scuba diving stories that we keep retelling. Some are funny, some are outrageous, but they are all entertaining. Read them here. Share yours and maybe win some free stuff...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 20:31:32 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 15, Scuba Gear Reviews - How is That Equipment Working?</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-gear-reviews.html</link>
    <description>It's always good to read scuba gear reviews before you purchase a piece of equipment. Read what others have said and leave a review of your own. You can even win free stuff...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 20:21:45 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 15, Pictures of Scuba Diving - These Photos/Videos Put You Underwater Again</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/pictures-of-scuba-diving.html</link>
    <description>Pictures of scuba diving and scuba diving videos are always fun to look at - especially between dive trips. Take a look at our collection. Share yours and you could even win free stuff... </description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 20:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 15, Liveaboard Dive Boats - Read Reviews and Leave Reviews</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/liveaboard-dive-boats.html</link>
    <description>Liveaboard dive boats are a popular choice for dive vacations. Read reviews and share your experience here. Tell your story, good or bad, and you can win free stuff...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 20:00:38 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 15, Scuba Diving Resorts - Read Reviews and Leave Reviews</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-diving-resorts.html</link>
    <description>You can spend a heck of alot of money on scuba diving resorts. Check out our readers reviews before you plunk down your cash for your next dive trip - and leave one of your own...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 19:51:55 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 7, Scuba Regulators - Your Complete Guide</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-regulators.html</link>
    <description>Scuba regulators can be a sizeable investment. In this guide you'll find out how to choose the best regulator for you plus much more info about your lifeline...</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 12:28:40 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 7, Scuba Diving Regulators - How Your Lifeline Works and More</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-diving-regulators.html</link>
    <description>You know you need one. But how the heck do scuba diving regulators work anyway? Find out what's important and how they work here...</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 10:59:23 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 6, Scuba Regulator - Which One is Right For You?</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-regulator.html</link>
    <description>It's an important investment. But how do you choose which scuba regulator is best for you from all the hundreds out there? Use this guide to help you find the best regulator for you...</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 21:55:02 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 3, Scuba Regulator Maintenance - Keep You Breathing Underwater</title>
    <link>http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com/scuba-regulator-maintenance.html</link>
    <description>The scuba regulator is your lifeline underwater. It breaks down, you're in trouble. So take care of that piece of gear with these scuba regulator maintenance tips...</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 15:02:32 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 1, Depth Limits for Recreational Divers</title>
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    <description>How deep can a recreational diver go and still be safe? Is there a depth limit for recreational divers?    Hi Kelley,  A recreational diver should not</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 23:59:15 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 1, Diving and Contact Lenses</title>
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    <description>Can I dive while wearing contact lenses? I wear soft lenses.   Hi Marjorie,  I dive while wearing soft disposable contact lenses all the time and have</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 23:04:53 GMT</pubDate>
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