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Honda has perked up its car navigation system, which provides the fastest route to a destination that avoids traffic jams with the addition of information about earthquakes and warnings of rainfall ahead on roads.

This special Honda service will be offered starting with the remodeled Fit subcompact which will be going on sale in Japan later this year. Unfortunately, there are no plans yet to offer the said service to Hondas overseas market according to executive Manabu Nishimae.

In an interview he told reporters, "We believe information services are an important part of a car's quality."

The service is free but drivers have to pay mobile phone bills for relaying data. For frequent users they may avail of data transmission cards for a set with a monthly fee of about $8. In Japan alone about 530,000 drivers use the current navigation service in Japan or about 40 percent of Honda owners.

How does the additional navigational feature works? Up-to-date, email warnings will be sent to a pre-assigned address when car with the system happens to be in the area of a strong earthquake. This special feature is very handy in quake-prone nations. In case heavy rain is forecasted on a planned route, icons of exclamation marks pop up on the monitor.

Honda, Japan's number 2 automaker has also upgraded its map system with updates that only takes a few minutes to download since it is vital for disks with map data to be updated.

Tokyo-based Honda has also found a way to compress data so that portions of a map, such as new roads get relayed gradually. Honda added that with the new navigational system driving time is cut by 20 percent.

Honda is not the only automaker that offer navigation services as a matter of fact all of the worlds major automakers offer this car service but of course with additional twist of their own such as giving directions to restaurants, automatically call ambulances in accidents by connecting to human operators and many more.

Honda's navigation system has a unique feature wherein it collects information from individual Honda cars on the road, its more like Honda cars are talking to each other. In the new earthquake notification service, the system will be able to show which roads have been shut down. This kind of information is so accurate that it could even tell drivers exactly which lane of the freeway is congested, that is according to General Manager Takeshi Imai. He also said, "Honda's telematics is already moving toward the next stage."

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Ally Wahlberg is a Computer Information Systems specialist. Ally leads an active lifestyle and he is a fan of extreme sports. He is also a car enthusiast and writing about his interests is one of his passions.

Summer is usually the ideal time to take a vacation since the weather is warm and the kids are out of school. The lure of a cruise can be hard to pass up especially since Caribbean cruises can be deeply discounted in summer. The Caribbean has a hurricane season from about early June to late November so before you purchase your dream holiday it is important to keep some things in mind.

Cruise ships are very safe but they arent indestructible. There have been a few tragedies involving cruise ships in the last decade. This isnt meant to scare you but make you aware that Mother Nature dictates your holiday especially in the hurricane season. Cruise ships are equipped with technology that can forecast weather conditions so dont be unduly concerned.

Cruise lines will always but the safety of its passengers first and will never intentionally go through a storm. Cruise lines can skip or change a port of call with little or no compensation. If the weather is severe they may cancel a cruise all together in which case they will give you a voucher for another cruise at a future date. While understandable, a canceled trip can mean a missed vacation especially if your familys vacation time is limited and not flexible.

Check with the cruise line company or your travel agent for information on changes due to weather. You can also purchase travel insurance but make sure you read the fine print and understand what is covered; some cover none or very little in the case of acts of God.

A storm may not be enough to cancel a cruise and you can still have an enjoyable time. There are activities on the ship that are indoors including exercise classes and shows. Make sure you bring some books and consider bringing a portable DVD player and movies to keep the family occupied.

Make sure you bring sea sick pills. Even if the weather is nice, the waters are sure to be rough. If you get sea sick, head to the center of the ship where swaying is at a minimum.

So your holiday plans are not totally spoiled, have a backup plan in case the cruise is canceled. Plan your embarkation port as a fun city such as orlando. If your cruise is canceled then you can still head to orlando and your family can enjoy Disneyworld. Also consider some enjoyable road trip options if the airport at your port city is closed.

Lastly, if you travel in the hurricane season plan for inclement weather and dont get upset if it rains the entire time.

The columnist Johnathan Bakers is interested in problems associated to Alicante and Benidorm. Recording his experience in detailed writings on Alicante and Altea he affirmed his knowledge on the topic. Consider nice weather a bonus in the off season. Ofcourse if at any time you wish to have a more calm time then the beaches of Alicante and Altea are always waiting for you!

The seemingly invincible Chelsea FC look set to record their second consecutive Premiership soccer title after a convincing 2-0 defeat of liverpool FC.

Now 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League, Chelsea barring catastrophe will be champions again. This is in no small way due to their enigmatic manager Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese master tactician has instilled a belief of invincibility in his team that is rarely seen.

many fans of English football may point to the fact that Mourinho has spent vast amounts of his Chairman's money to attain this position, but that is not the reason for Chelsea's success. The credit must go to Mourinho, the man they call "The Special One". He continues to make the correct selections, and more importantly, his interventions from the sidelines are rarely innefective. He is the consummate professional.

Chelsea seem set to embark on a domination of the English game, and as long as Mourinho is in charge, they will continue to set the benchmark. Whether they can go on to dominate the European tournaments in the same way is a question soon to be answered, they certainly have the talent and the right man at the helm, but Europe is difficult to conquer.

The forthcoming Champions league games are awaited with baited breath...

Florida is the ideal destination for family vacations with a variety of adventurous and educational activities, tours, attractions and exhibits. Florida is not just the Disney theme parks and the attractions in the Orlando area. There are plenty of other spots that both children and adults can enjoy.

Below are just few places what Florida has in store for families.

Walt Disney world Resort
This world famous park starts with a walk down Main Street USA with shops, restaurants, and street performances. This park is perfect for all ages with rides and shows catering to every age group. Walt Disney Worlds Epcot Center takes a trip through different nations with rides, performances, and hands-on activities. Disney MGM Studios is a backstage pass to see how and where Disney/MGM movies are made.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Cape Canaveral where veteran NASA the only place on Earth where you can tour launch areas, meet an Astronaut, see giant rockets, train in space flight simulators, and even view a launch. Launch dates are available on their web site (www.kennedyspacecenter.com).

Universal Studios
Universal Studios and Universal Studios Islands of Adventure cover all the bases with rides, shows, good eats, performances, and great characters while letting their visitors "experience the movies". Enjoy the roller coasters at Islands of Adventure while Universal Studios takes you behind the scenes. Get lucky on Jaws, watch Indiana Jones save the day, and experience Earthquake-The Big One.

Miami Seaquarium
Miami Seaquariums attraction consists of a two-level pirate ship located at the center of a shark-filled moat. The pirate ship, featuring water blasters, cargo nets, punch bags, padded areas and a spiral slide, is made for kids aged two to twelve. In addition to this, two more play areas have been added surrounding the pirate ship; one for kids ages five through twelve; and another for children ages two through five.

Parrot Jungle
You can spend a relaxing time at Parrot Jungle Island enjoying entertaining shows and fascinating exhibits. Kids can participate in Parrot Jungle Islands one-day Ed-Venture Camp. Ed-Venture is a unique experience allowing kids to interact with different animals and birds while teaching them the importance of animal conservation. Other activities include arts and crafts, educational sessions and daily animal shows.

Seaworld
Seaworld Adventure Park will thrill the kids with tanks, aquarium, and exhibits about sea life and thrill the older crowd with rides and roller coasters. The Waterfront is Seaworlds own seaside community with restaurants, entertainment, and shops.

On your next trip to Florida, experience all that the Sunny State has to offer; with the worlds most popular theme parks, the nations most waterparks, abundant natural habitats to explore and learn about.

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