Robert Hamley

Fishing for Shortbilled Spearfish

Entrepreneur in New York, Robert Hamley was awarded 2nd place at a US vendor show for the best unique, innovative, and useful product for his trademarked flower preservation kit, Forever Flowers. In addition to his business enterprises in New York, Robert Hamley enjoys outdoor sports such as fishing. He won a fishing tournament in Key West with his catch of a short-billed Mediterranean spearfish.

A member of the marlin species, spearfish are found near the surface of the open waters of the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans, where they feed on smaller fish and squid. Relatively short-lived, this game fish matures at two years of age and often doesn’t live past three, with five years of age considered its maximum lifespan. They can achieve a length of up to 91 inches, and while some have been caught weighing in at 100 pounds or more, the average is around 35 pounds.

Tackle required for deep-sea catches of this size includes an off-shore fishing rod of six to seven feet in length, a heavy saltwater casting reel with a 20-pound test fishing line, at least a half-dozen feet of 40- to 80-pound test monofilament leader, and hooks size 5 to 7. Live bait, such as herring or google eyes, will work best. Trolling with this equipment offers the opportunity to score some large game fish, such as the short-billed spearfish.

Basics of Snowshoeing and Selecting a Shoe Type

With a background in New York as a judge, Robert Hamley leads Forever Flowers and provides clients around the globe with a trademarked floral preservative kit. An outdoor enthusiast, Robert Hamley enjoys activities such as hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing in his free time.

With roots as an essential means of winter transport in isolated snowbound communities, snowshoeing is now a popular activity that provides an aerobic, low impact exercise and is ideal for exploring nature in the winter.

Inexpensive and simple to learn, snowshoeing allows the hiker to maintain a natural stride. One slight adjustment that those with a narrow gait need to make involves widening the stance, so as not to step on the other shoe’s frame.

Those who are active runners and move at a fast pace may want to select racing or fitness snowshoes that have a narrow design and lightweight aluminum frame. Those who prefer a more leisurely pace can stick with traditional wooden snowshoes, which tend to have a wider surface area.

Wooden snowshoes are also preferable to aluminum when it comes to carrying heavy loads or traversing lengthy distances on backcountry trails that have a fresh blanket of snow. Blending in more with the environment, they are significantly quieter, which can be an asset when interacting with wildlife in the vicinity. The wooden decking is additionally designed to withstand extremely cold temperatures, as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit below zero.

Whatever the shoe type, the exertion involved snowshoeing is significant, as it burns nearly 50 percent more calories than walking or running at a similar pace.

Three of the Largest Flower Shows in the World

Retired New York state judge Robert Hamley entered the floral industry after inventing the flower preservation system called Forever Flowers. As part of his business responsibilities, Robert Hamley has attended flower shows across the United States and throughout the world.

Flower shows bring together floriculture professionals, sales professionals, and representatives from floral-dependent industries such as event planning and landscaping. Some of the most highly attended flower shows in the world include:

Singapore Garden Festival: Since 2006, hundreds of thousands of visitors have flocked to Singapore to attend the week-long Garden Festival. The festival features the designs of some of the most accomplished landscape artists in the world.

Keukenhof: Dutch for “kitchen garden,” Keukenhof is a 32-hectare flower park that hosts events during the tulip season, which lasts from late March to early May. More than 30 flower shows are held in Keukenhof, attracting more than seven million flower lovers every year.

Chelsea Flower Show: Possibly the most-well recognized flower show in the world, the Chelsea Flower Show has been held in some form since the mid-1800s. While attendance is limited to just over 152,000 visitors, it boasts a high-profile guest list, including members of the British Royal Family.

The Evolution of a Television Advertising Platform

Robert Hamley of New York City, New York, is a retired judge who currently owns Forever Flowers, a company that sells preservative kits. Robert Hamley’s products have been featured on the Home Shopping Network (HSN).

Both HSN and QVC are well-known home shopping favorites of consumers all over the country, but HSN has evolved to include various digital shopping options. As more and more users switch to online shopping, HSN’s digital platforms have expanded to meet their needs.

This move toward a digital platform provides HSN shoppers with the full e-commerce experience. By including content and reviews and creating community through social media platforms, HSN has created a site where shoppers can share their thoughts about products with other members, and have user-friendly shopping experience in general.

The impetus behind this move was the desire to host an environment where customers experience a limitless retail atmosphere. Online, mobile, and gaming are a few of the platforms that the company is integrating into the comprehensive shopping experience. This expansion into online retail also serves as a way to keep the brand’s identity fresh.