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Metaldetector.com is the website of a second generation, family-run hobby metal detector business in Southborough, MA. Detector Electronics Corp., the company behind the website, is now in its third decade and has transformed itself from a local hobby retailer into one of the largest national retailers of hobby metal detectors in the country. Company founder Sondra Bernzweig said “many of the big box retailers have started carrying cheap, toy quality, imported metal detectors, based on decades-old technology. She went on to say that her company has been “steadfast in selling quality metal detectors, featuring the latest technology, starting at less than 0.”

“With the holidays approaching, now is an exciting time for us to introduce many people in to this enjoyable outdoor hobby. She went on to say, “A metal detector is the perfect gift. The hobby is one that adults and children can enjoy together. The hobby is both fun and educational. It presents a great chance for learning about local and national history while researching finds and new sites to explore. From children to retirees and everyone in between, the hobby has so much to offer. It is the perfect pastime for someone who has everything, so that they can go out and find more! How many kids have you met that were not interested in finding buried treasure?”

What separates Metaldetector.com from the rest are its people. Everyone at the company is a dedicated metal detector enthusiast and passionate about the hobby. They offer the best prices, provide free shipping and stock everything that they sell. Additionally, they provide toll-free support before and after the sale. Bernzweig went on to say, “We take the time to help our customers’ select the best unit for their individual needs. We are earning our customers loyalty one person at time, which is obvious from the endorsements on their site. As many thousands of satisfied customers have discovered, we don’t just sell fun products, we actually use them.”

Metaldetector.com is an authorized outlet and has relationships with all of the top manufacturers. These metal detectors are made by firms such as Garrett, Tesoro, Bounty Hunter, Hays, Minelab, Detector Pro and Fisher. These companies have been producing quality metal detecting equipment since the early 1960’s. The website is located at www.metaldetector.com and is a great resource for both the novice and professional enthusiast. The site is full of great resources and articles to help you select the best metal detector for your needs. Online chat is also available. If you are in the Boston area, they are open to the public at 23 Turnpike Rd., Brickyard Square, Southborough, MA 01772. They can be reached toll free in the US at 800-446-0244, in Canada at 888-627-5295, or outside the US at 508-460-6244.

Lost Shipwrecks Spotted - image via Wikipedia

Two lost ships were discovered during a high definition video shoot off the coast of Washington state using manned submersibles. Both appear to be missing fishing vessels, one of Japanese origin and the other most likely American.

The ships were located during the filming of a TV pilot by DeepSea Ventures (“DSV”) a deep ocean exploration company based in Spokane, Washington. The research vessel Valero IV – Seattle and submersible experts Nuytco Research Ltd. of Vancouver, BC, supported the DSV mission.

“Finding the fishing vessels was an incredible experience,” said Guy Zajonc, DSV’s founder and veteran deep diver. “With my sons, I’ve had the chance to visit famous wrecks like the Titanic and the Bismarck, but here was something truly undiscovered, perfect for our program. The working title is DeepSeakers, and our mission is to find missing shipwrecks so that we can share the thrill of discovery and their stories with viewers through the eyes of our guest divers.”

“My dive on the first wreck was amazing,” said Donna Fernandez a Florida human resources manager and the show’s first guest diver. “We were over a thousand feet deep, and then suddenly out of the darkness we see this wreck, covered with sea life. I mostly shuffle paperwork behind a desk all day. I never thought I’d have the opportunity to see something like this, a missing ship that no one has seen in years.”

Work on identifying these lost vessels is far from over. “We believe every shipwreck has a story to tell,” said Janet Gaddy, DSV’s COO and project coordinator. “We will continue our research into these wrecks onshore until we have found their identities and notified the families of anyone who was lost on them. We left the sites with a deeper appreciation of the dangers of fishing the cold waters of the north Pacific.”

Anyone with information about these two ship losses is asked to contact DeepSea Ventures at www.deepseakers.com.

Metal Detector Site - image via Wikipedia

For many people, treasure hunting can be a relaxing and beneficial hobby. People have reportedly found modest amounts of money in public parks, beaches, schoolyards and a host of other places. A treasure hunter’s tool of choice is the metal detector.

“These devices have been used by people for years and in the economy that we’re living in, they are definitely making a comeback,” said Fred Stone.

Stone is the proprietor of www.ProMetalDetectors.com, a website that launched in November 2008. The web store specializes in affordable high quality metal detectors by brands such as Bounty Hunter and accessories such as metal detector headphones and additional coil.

Though the website has been up for a few months, Stone plans on adding more metal detectors to the online store.

“There will be some new products added as we go along,” said Stone. “We want to have a diverse catalog that will help treasure hunters of all types.”

A recent addition to the website that Stone has launched is his new blog www.ProMetalDetectorsBlog.com.

The informational blog offers metal detector reviews and tips on how to have a successful treasure hunt. “This is a fascinating hobby – it can be good exercise and can be advantageous for people who want to make a little extra money,” explained Stone.

“The blog is able help new treasure hunters out and offers helpful hints for seasoned veterans,” he continued.

With a new blog in tow and new products on the horizon, ProMetalDetectors.com is an upstart website that can encourage treasure hunting to come back to the forefront as one of Middle America’s favorite pastimes.

About the Company:

ProMetalDetectors.com is a part of FJ Stone Enterprises, Inc which is owned and operated by Fred Stone.

Contact Information:

Fred Stone

www.ProMetalDetectors.com

(508) 883-7750

iePlexus, Inc.

www.iePlexus.com

Online Treasure Hunt Game and Contest - image via Wikipedia

Treasure-Adventure announces the launch of Treasure Across America, its first online treasure hunt game and contest set to get underway on September 1, 2006. The game, inspired by the Gold Rush of 1849, will challenge players to traverse the American countryside from the eastern shore to California, exploring history and solving puzzles and riddles related to real lost treasure legends along their way in pursuit of a ,000.00 grand prize.

The upcoming competition had been planned and announced on the Treasure-Adventure web site since early 2006, and “We are pleased to be opening the game to registrants on schedule, and hope treasure hunt lovers will find it unique, fun, and challenging, as the concept is different than other treasure hunt games currently available,” said president Kaydee Grant.

She went on to explain, “No other treasure hunt game is like Treasure Across America, in that contestants will actually investigate and solve clues relating to real treasure tales of lost fortunes that history has told are littered throughout the countryside. Some hunters may even be inspired, like those during the Gold Rush, to set out on a quest to track down and uncover these long lost riches.”

In the spirit of exploration and intellectual pursuit, the game is more focused on delivering content than graphical effects. This also ensures a faster download speed. Players will be challenged to rely on their wits, skill, creativity, and ingenuity – not chance — as they traverse the nation state-by-state across any or all of three transcontinental trails solving clues surrounding legendary treasures to ultimately reach the California Gold Coast and capture the grand prize.

The game will be accessible publicly at http://www.treasure-adventure.com for all to explore and enjoy, although in order to enter answers in the competition for the grand prize, a small registration fee of is required to cover administrative expenses, as further detailed on the Treasure-Adventure.com web site. Deadline for entries is January 31, 2007. Players must be 18 years or older and U.S. residents.

Treasure-Adventure is planning to offer limited content-specific advertising and sponsorship space on its treasure hunt web pages. Interested parties may inquire further by email.

Treasure-Adventure is a family-friendly treasure hunting game company that offers interactive and themed print ‘n’ play treasure hunt games with custom fun and challenging clues for all ages, online access to treasure legends, and treasure hunting tools and resources to stimulate interest in the treasure hunting field. For more information on Treasure-Adventure.com offerings, please visit http://www.treasure-adventure.com.

Shipwreck at Roatán, Honduras. It was carrying...

Sub Sea Research LLC, a privately held shipwreck research and recovery company announced the recent purchase of a 96′ swift ship completely set up for diving operations and capable of conducting archaeological excavation and recovery work on the Company’s shipwreck projects. The ship is equipped with duel high pressure dive compressors as well as being able to house up to 28 divers and guests.

“This vessel will put our dive teams on site for an extended period of time and speed up operations immensely”, said Greg Brooks, Co-Manager of the company. “The ship has room for a full spectrum of professionals such as videographers, archaeologists, as well as the press”.

Using the latest underwater locating equipment and “proprietary technology”, the company has located several new sites recently, both in shallow water coastal areas and deeper offshore waters.

“Over the past several years our researchers have amassed a database of roughly 150,000 shipwrecks worldwide. We believe we have the most comprehensive list of shipwrecks in the world today”, said Greg Brooks. “With this list in hand, and combined with the advanced technology available to us today, we are aiming for a few “special targets” and are about to start preliminary operations on them”.

The ship, M/V Son Worshipper, will arrive in Portland harbor later this week. An open house of the ship and its equipment is planned to inform the public how operations are carried out. “There is a huge public interest surrounding shipwreck research and salvage”, said Greg Brooks, “The lure of sunken treasure is in all of us, we just go the extra steps and go find it!”.

Sub Sea Research is dedicated to The Exploration, Discovery and Scientific recovery of Maritime History worldwide.

By combining the best available technology with a select group of skilled teams, we can enhance global knowledge and public awareness by offering access to our oceans’ frontiers, and sharing discoveries that would otherwise remain at risk – undiscovered, un-recovered and unknown.

Our company stands as one of the pioneers actively supporting the cooperation and creation of partnerships between public and private interests to promote and enhance Marine History & Scientific Discoveries Worldwide.

New Metal Detector Website - image via Flickr

As the world thrives in a state of technological frenzy, many favorite pastimes are thrown by the wayside. One such lost hobby is treasure hunting with a metal detector. While it’s unlikely that someone will find a helicopter buried in the sand, the little treasures that are found with a metal detector is what makes the hobby so fun.

Javier Garcia is a treasure hunter and a new entrepreneur who wants to share his love of metal detectors with the world at large.

“I think it’s something that’s fun that everybody – kids and adults – can do,” said Garcia.

In January 2009, Garcia launched www.MetalDetectorItAll.com, a site that carries a wide array of long-range and handheld metal detectors, as well as accessories such as headphones. The web store also has a selection of security wands.

Boasting an impressive catalog of brands and detectors with various features, Metal Detector It All is one of the most comprehensive websites online.

“We try to really have everything that a treasure hunter would need,” said Garcia, “but we also have to think about what else metal detectors could be used for which is why we also have security wands. It’s a very good tool to have if you have a business, like a nightclub, that requires one.”

Garcia has also started a new informational blog (www.MetalDetectorItAllBlog.com) that runs in conjunction with his website.

“It’s a way for us to communicate our ideas about the different ways metal detectors – whether they’re underwater ones or handheld ones – can be used,” explained Garcia. “We’re also inviting people to share the stories of treasures that they’ve found. I feel like it’s a very good way to get involved in a community of people who like to hunt with metal detectors.”

Though the site is still in its infancy, Garcia is working diligently at adding more products to his site and expanding on some of the ideas in his blog. No more than a few keystrokes away, there’s sure a treasure to be found at MetalDetectorItAll.com.

About the Company:

MetalDetectorItAll.com is a part of JYG & Co. and is owned and operated by Javier Garcia.

Contact Information:

Javier Garcia

www.MetalDetectorItAll.com

(915) 764-2869

iePlexus, Inc.

www.iePlexus.com

Downloadable Treasure Hunt Games - image via FG@Flickr

After recently launching its treasure hunt web site in February of 2006, Treasure Adventure announces the release of its new interactive and ready-to-play custom treasure hunt games for children of all ages.

The co-founders, two game enthusiasts, developed the treasure hunts to fill an unmet need in response to a growing market interest in treasure hunting and theme parties. The company’s treasure hunts are unique from its competitors in that purchasers do not need to compose their own clues to solve, which can be the most difficult and time-consuming part of the game, nor are the clues too simplistic in nature.

Each game includes pre-made custom clues in a riddle and rhyme format, designed to encourage creative thinking and be more challenging than other games on the market, and each game can be instantly downloaded, printed, and played immediately at an affordable price for parties, family fun night, and just about any other group event. Treasure Adventure also offers themed hunts, such as classroom hunts for teachers, outdoor hunts, and vacation hunts.

Kaydee Grant, President, stated “Based on our initial game sales over the Easter holiday, overwhelmingly positive feedback, and the rapid increase in popularity and Page Rank in the short time since inception, I am confident we have a winning product, and will enjoy continued growth and success.” The company is already planning several new games to be released in July of this year.

Treasure Adventure also offers online free kids activities, legends of lost treasure, and comprehensive treasure hunting tips and resources to stimulate interest in the treasure hunting field.

For additional information, please visit the Treasure Adventure web site at http://www.treasure-adventure.com

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Ancient Shipwrecks Discovered Off Haiti - image via Wikipedia

Greg Brooks and John Hardy of the Sub Sea Research (www.subsearesearch.com)] team have recently made eight ancient shipwreck discoveries off the coast of Haiti and have recently received approval from the Haitian government to recover and conserve the finds. The team is excited to begin excavation and have the opportunity to provide historical artifacts and shipwreck treasure as well as revenue to Haiti.

The sites had been initially assessed for further identification and dating, and the Haitian government has recently approved Brooks’ outline for recovery and conservation of their finds. Representatives of the government of Haiti will be transporting some of the already recovered artifacts to Boston for further identification.

Brooks says excavation of the eight shipwreck sites will start at the end of June. Once the shipwrecks have been recovered, much of the artifacts and treasure will be brought to Maine for conservation and restoration. Most of the artifacts will go to a Portland museum, the Shipwreck Institute of Maine (also known as the “Musearium”).

Fifty percent of the monetary value of the shipwreck treasure found at the sites will go to the government of Haiti, and the other half will go to Sub Sea Research. The company reinvests much of the money earned from these excavations into future shipwreck projects. They also donate some of the money to numerous charities in Haiti and the United States.

Brooks says that being able to work with the government of Haiti to conduct this research and excavation is an accomplishment in itself. “We have learned from experience that locating and discovering an interesting site and actually getting the right to recover it are two very separate issues,” Brooks notes.

But the relationship that Sub Sea Research has established and maintained with the Haitian government (despite Haiti’s recent political turmoil) has proved to be beneficial to both the company and the people of Haiti. “Everyone recognized the long-term benefit that this project could bring,” Brooks says. “Many times I wondered if after all this we would be allowed to continue. But in the end, our genuine interest and the truth won out, so we succeeded in reaffirming with the new leaders that our goals were for the benefit of the people of Haiti, and that the rest of the world needed to see something historically rewarding recovered from Haiti.”

The company has two arrests pending and is awaiting permission to excavate in some areas of U.S. waters. Brooks says he has several deeper water sites that remain “under review” along Florida’s coast, including an alleged French merchant ship. Physical inspections and identification operations are underway and have been approved by U.S. federal agencies.

While the Florida site remains pending, Sub Sea Research will get ready to sail back to Haiti at the end of June to excavate and recover the findings at the several discovered shipwreck sites. Once the sites have been excavated and recovered, Sub Sea Research will begin preserving the artifacts and documenting the maritime history of the country.

About Sub Sea Research LLC

Sub Sea Research LLC is a privately held limited liability corporation based in Portland, Maine. Founded in 1984 by Greg and Kathy Brooks and joined by Lois and John Hardy as principal partners in 1993, the company has achieved a continued steady success rate in locating and recovering researched historic shipwrecks worldwide and continues to develop the Shipwreck Institute of Maine Project, as well as a planned maritime museum in Haiti. For more information, visit www.subsearesearch.com.

Contact:

Greg Brooks

Sub Sea Research

440 Commercial St.

Portland, ME 04101

Phone/Fax: 207-879-1758

E-mail: info@subsearesearch.com

Web: http://subsearesearch.com

Metal Detector Gifts from MetalDetector.com - image via Wikipedia

MetalDetector.com has just released their annual holiday metal detector buyers guide. This year’s guide features great holiday gift ideas for everyone. They have done all of the hard work and reviewed offers from the top 8 brands and hundreds of metal detector models available. The guide highlights this years best deals. Company spokesperson, Michael Bernzweig said “A metal detector is the perfect gift for someone who has everything, so they can go out and find more!” The guide offers product reviews on the best metal detectors for the entire family, including great ideas for choosing a kids metal detector.

Consumers who are looking for that unique gift will love the holiday metal detector buyers guide from MetalDetector.com. Their product team has just finished putting together their annual gift giving guide. The guide is a perfect resource for selecting a gift for that hard to buy for person. With an uncertain economy, this year’s guide is packed with creative ideas to stretch hard earned dollars the farthest. The metal detecting gift guide is organized by price range. Metal detector reviews for the models that offer the best value in each category are included. Consumers that are short on time and ready to buy a metal detector can check out this year’s holiday metal detector promotions.

Here is a sneak peak at some of the top holiday picks. Around 0, the new Garrett Pro-Pointer is a hot new accessory item for pinpointing coins, rings and relics. The Bounty Hunter Treasure Tracker is made in the USA and is one of the most popular kid’s metal detectors at just .95. The new Bounty Hunter Discovery 1100 metal detector features a sleek black design and digital LCD target identification display. Under 0, the new Fisher Fisher F2 metal detector is a great choice. For the serious treasure seeker, the Garrett GTP 1350 and the Tesoro Cortes metal detectors are great buys around 0. Minelab’s new Safari metal detector is the first 28 frequency metal detector under ,000. The top of the line Garrett GTI 2500 metal detector includes a free coin hunting package. When price is not an object, the new Minelab E-Trac Metal Detector is a gadget geek’s best friend at 99. This unit can import and export special treasure hunting programs via USB directly to a PC or laptop.

MetalDetector.com is the website of a second generation, 25 year old family run business in Southborough, MA. What separates MetalDetector.com from the rest are its people, dedication to quality, guaranteed lowest prices and superior customer care. Everyone at the company is a dedicated metal detector enthusiast and passionate about the hobby. They offer free shipping in the US and flexible payment options: No payments for 90 days through PayPal Pay Later, Credit & Debit Cards, PayPal, Google Checkout, Gift Certificates, Amazon Payments and Paid By Cash.

MetalDetector.com is an authorized supplier for all of the top manufacturers of metal detectors including Garrett, Tesoro, Teknetics, Bounty Hunter, Depthmaster Audiophones, Treasure Products Vibra Probe, Minelab, Detector Pro, Discovery, JW Fishers and Fisher. Check out the Christmas gift ideas and buying guides: Selecting A Metal Detector and What Is The Best Metal Detector. Consumers looking for a metal detector for kids should be sure to read the article on Selecting The Best Metal Detector for Kids. Detector Electronics Corp ships world wide and also has a showroom that is open to the public at 23 Turnpike Rd., Brickyard Square, Southborough, MA 01772. They can be reached toll free in the US at 800-446-0244, in Canada at 888-627-5295, or outside the US at 508-460-6244.

Hidden Treasure at eBid.net - image via Wikipedia

Online auction site eBid.net has been secretly hiding a number of “Treasure Hunt” listings throughout their 9000 product categories over the past couple of days. Each “Treasure Hunt” item listed is a popular product that, when found, can be won for free simply by clicking the ‘BuyNow’ button on the auction page. Each “Treasure Hunt” listing will be identified by a picture declaring “Treasure Hunt Winner”. To make things harder the picture will not be shown in any search results or category listings and no keywords can be searched to giveaway the listings. Successful treasure hunters will have their prizes delivered before the New Year completely free of charge.

The number of “Treasure Hunt” listings will remain a guarded secret but 24 hours after the last one is found a notice will be placed in the News forum of eBid.

Mark Wilkinson of eBid says “Every year at this time the eBid community runs a ‘Secret Santa’ Christmas gift list. This has been going on for many years and the gifts previously swapped have brought lots of smiles. This year we decided to add more fun and games with our own treasure hunt. It’s another way for us to say thank you to the whole eBid community for making 2009 an amazing record breaking year.”

The treasure hunt starts on December 5th.

About eBid.net http://www.ebid.net

Founded in 1999, eBid is a global company with a presence in 18 territories across the US and Canada, UK, Europe, Asia and Australasia.

With a commitment to person to person online auctions, eBid.net is recognized as the ‘Best eBay Alternative’ by Webuser Magazine http://www.webuser.co.uk/sites/site_review.php?rev_id=4615