How to Pronounce Cays
Learn how to say Cays correctly with EmmaSaying #39;s "how do you pronounce" free tutorials. Definition of cay (oxford dictionary): noun a low bank or reef of coral, rock, or sand, especially one on the islands in Spanish America. Compare with key2. Origin: late 17th century: from Spanish cayo #39;shoal, reef #39;, from French quai #39;quay #39; http://www.emmasaying.comFrom:Emma SayingViews:0 0ratingsTime:00:11More inHowto Style
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Magical Nights of Lights 2012 @ Lake Lanier Islands Resort
Magical Nights of Lights returns to Lake Lanier Islands Resort for its 20th season.From:1047TheFishViews:1 0ratingsTime:00:31More inTravel Events
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Election results across the US Pacific protectorates and territories are beginning to trickle in.
In the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, independent candidate Gregorio Kilili Sablan has won a third term as Governor.
He defeated the Republican candidate Dr Ignacia "Acha" Demapan with a total of 9,829 votes against Demapan's vote count of only 2,503.
Local media says its the biggest vote margin in the islands' political history.
In Guam, Democrat Madeleine Bordallo retained her seat as delegate to the US Congress, ahead of her Republican rival Frank Blas Junior.
"She had very strong opposition compared to previous years but she handily won the election or about 60 per cent of people voted for her, 40 per cent for the contender," Dr Ron McNinch, Associate Professor of Public Administration at the University of Guam, told Radio Australia.
Results from American Samoa, which held gubernatorial, congressional and local House elections, are not yet available.
Congressman Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin Faleomavaega is seeking a record 13th term in office.
Voters also participated in a referendum to amend the constitution giving the territorial legislature or 'Fono' rather than the Secretary of Interior, the power to override the governors veto.
Meanwhile, Palau held its own presidential election with the incumbent, Johnson Toribiong hoping to return to office.
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LORETO, Mexico, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holidays, Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto, the newest member of Villa Group Resorts, today announces their newest package that includes FREE ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE to Loreto from Los Angeles/LAX on Alaska Airlines. With this new air-inclusive Holiday Package for $109.00 plus tax and service charge per person, per night, travelers can experience the remarkable beauty, exhilarating adventure, and authentic culture of Loreto, with FREE AIRFARE included!
As part of the Holiday Package, guests can stay in one of the resort's Deluxe Ocean View rooms where the unparalleled luxury makes it easy to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the property and the stunning Sea of Cortez. And, guests who travel on Tuesdays or Thursdays will receive a free upgrade to one of the resort's One-Bedroom Suites. Each accommodation has stylishly contemporary dcor and includes a private balcony with uninterrupted views of The Bay of Loreto, a kitchenette where guests can cook up their catch of the day, and plenty of space to unwind and soak up the unspoiled beauty of the region.
"We are thrilled to be able to extend our partnership with Alaska Airlines and offer guests this incredible package in time for the holidays," said Owen Perry, owner and president of Villa Group. "Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto provides unique beauty, authentic culture, and access to an exhilarating variety of sporting opportunities. We look forward to having new and returning travelers experience our property at this special rate."
The Islands of Loreto, located on the east coast of the Baja California Peninsula on the Sea of Cortez, is known for its quiet beaches, scenic vistas, rich history and astounding natural habitats. The region caters to adventurous travelers looking to explore the many outdoor opportunities including snorkeling, hiking, fishing, diving and mountain biking, as well as people looking for a getaway where they can enjoy the beauty and authentic culture of the region without the commotion of heavily-trafficked Mexican destinations. The destination is fast becoming an alternative for travelers looking for a slower pace with all the options and amenities they have come to expect from a vacation in Mexico.
The Holiday Package is available November 27, 2012 through December 21, 2012, and January 1 through January 15, 2013. For an additional $99.00 per person, per night, guests can opt to add an all-inclusive meal and beverage service to their stay.
For more information about Villa del Palmar and the new Alaska Airlines package and to book, contact your preferred travel professional, visit http://www.villadelpalmarloreto.com/ or call 866.209.0726 from the U.S. or 855.440.5590 from Canada.
ABOUT VILLA DEL PALMAR Baja's First Million Star Resort Villa del Palmar at The Islands of Lore to is a self-contained destination resort on the Sea of Cortez, off the eastern coast of the Baja peninsula overlooking Danzante Island (one of five in the region). It features 181 new, spacious, beautifully appointed Deluxe Ocean View, one, two and three bedroom Suites with balcony or terrace, stunning ocean views, mountain views, outstanding restaurants, an attentive English-speaking staff, five swimming pools, a 39,000 square feet Spa, two tennis courts, beautiful beaches and a mild and warm climate year-round.
Resort Contact Information: Antonio Duran antonio.duran@vgloreto.com
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Yesterday at 12:00 AM Chinese patrol boats push close to Japanese ships to press the claim to tiny East China Sea islands.
By Christopher Bodeen,The Associated Press
BEIJING - Chinese patrol boats have harried the Japanese Coast Guard many times a week for more than a month in an unusually relentless response to their latest maritime spat.
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Ships of China Marine Surveillance and Japan Coast Guard steam side by side near disputed islands, called Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, in the East China Sea in October. China says its ships are merely defending Chinese sovereignty and protesting illegal Japanese control over the uninhabited islands.
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Four Chinese craft typically push to within hailing distance of Japan's ships. They flash illuminated signs in Japanese to press Beijing's argument that it has ancient claims to a set of tiny East China Sea islands now controlled by Tokyo. China says its craft have tried to chase the Japanese away at least once, although Japan denies any of its ships fled.
The huge uptick in incidents has brought the sides into dangerously close proximity, reflecting a campaign by Beijing to wear down Japanese resolve with low-level, non-military maneuvers but also boosting the risk of a clash.
Although China wields a formidable arsenal, it has yet to deploy military assets in such encounters. Instead, Beijing has dispatched ships from government maritime agencies -- only one of which is armed -- to keep a lid on gunfire. Those agencies are now receiving added attention, with new ships on order and a national call going out for recruits.
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Internet service provider Wireless Nation has announced the launch of their wireless broadband service in the Chatham Islands. The network currently covers 25% of dwellings and businesses on the remote islands, which lie 680 kilometres east of Christchurch and have a population of 650.
For a $199+GST setup fee and monthly subscriptions starting from $45+GST, customers can access reliable broadband service. Previously, residents only options for internet access were an extremely slow dial-up connection or a private satellite service that comes with installation and setup costs in the thousands of dollars - putting it out of reach for the majority of islanders.
"It is the ethos of our company to deliver high speed broadband solutions anywhere in New Zealand," said Tom Linn, Technical Director and Founder of Wireless Nation. "For our urban customers that might mean fibre over cable, fibre over wireless, ADSL, or a hotspot connection at a local caf. If rural customers are out of range, we offer economical, high speed satellite service via iPstar Thaicom. With the launch of this network in the Chatham Islands, we are thrilled to bring choice and competition to one of the most isolated parts of the country."
Wireless Nations modern point-to-multi-point network infrastructure on the islands consists of four strategically placed Wireless Access Points and a satellite backhaul link to Auckland and represents an investment of at least $50,000. Subscribers receive a small in-building wireless unit which is easier to install and configure than a satellite dish, and less prone to problems in adverse weather conditions. The localised network will also make it viable to introduce mobile phone service (via femtocell technology) and locally switched Voice over IP calling technology for the first time.
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams and Chatham Islands Mayor Alfred Preece recently announced a grant under the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) to help secure better connections and modern communications technology for the islands three schools and the wider community. Wireless Nation responded to a Request for Information (RFI) on improving connectivity in the region and outlined how extending the existing Wireless Nation network to the schools could be easily achieved.
"Enabling remote communities to benefit with broadband access is a good feeling; were proud to have supported the Ministrys efforts in finding innovative technical solutions to ensure the Chatham Islands didnt get left behind in the RBI roll-out," continued Linn. "We have employed the latest wireless technology available to deliver affordable and reliable broadband connections despite a very remote location."
"For me, satellite was just too expensive," said Waitangi township resident and Wireless Nation customer John Griffiths. "If I wanted to do simple tasks like browser searching or sending emails, I would have to suffer with hopelessly slow dial-up or go to the office. Now with Wireless Nation I can do things like placing grocery orders online and they get packed and shipped immediately - no more faxing to Timaru. Its good value for money."
Local technician Ross Morrison is doing all of the in-home installations for Wireless Nation in the Chathams. "The world is online. This is our opportunity to leap frog straight to wireless technology and leave hard-wired and dial-up systems behind," said Morrison. "Plus, Wireless Nation has been very professional to deal with, from Tom to the phone support team. I believe the service will be a huge hit in this community."
The initial trial has indeed proven so popular with residents that the company is planning a second stage roll-out to link dwellings in Kaingaroa and Owhenga that are not currently covered, which would bring connectivity to 50% of Chatham Islanders.
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ST. JOHN, Jersey, Channel Islands & RAROTONGA, Cook Islands--(BUSINESSWIRE)-- O3b Networks Ltd (O3b) has signed an agreement with Telecom Cook Islands for the provision of bandwidth for high speed Internet connectivity to an additional four Islands in the nations southern group (and a fifth island, Mitiaro, will receive faster internet via a microwave radio link). The bandwidth will be supplied over O3bs Medium Earth Orbit satellite constellation which is scheduled for service in 3rd Quarter of 2013.
In 2011, Telecom Cook Islands signed an agreement with O3b for the provision of high speed Internet connectivity for Rarotonga. This extended agreement will allow Telecom Cook Islands to cost effectively distribute the bandwidth between Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atui, Mangaia, and Mauke. As a result, each island will receive more than 20x the bandwidth they enjoy today.
This high speed broadband connectivity will support the Cook Islands 2011-2015 Sustainable Development goals of Infrastructure for economic growth, sustainable livelihoods & resilience; and Opportunity for all people who live in the Cook Islands, said Jules Maher, CEO of Telecom Cook Islands.
This new agreement with the Cook Islands showcases the benefit of fibre-like performance delivered over O3bs unique satellite network. The ultra low latency and vast bandwidth provides everything that fibre can but in addition delivers and shares the bandwidth between several landing points across multiple distributed islands something that fibre does not do, said Steve Collar, CEO of O3b Networks.
The state-of-the-art broadband network will have a highly beneficial impact on the local economy of the outer Cook Islands, connecting its citizens and entrepreneurs with their peers and business partners elsewhere in the world. The new deal with O3b will allow the Cook Islands to reallocate existing satellite capacity to provide a better service to the Northern Group.
About O3b Networks Ltd.
O3b Networks is building a new fiber-quality, satellite-based, global Internet backbone for large enterprises (Oil, Gas & Mining), telecommunications operators (telcos) and Internet service providers (ISPs). The O3b Networks system will combine global reach and the speed of a fiber-optic network. With investments and operational support from SES, Google Inc., Liberty Global, Inc. HSBC Principal Investments, Northbridge Venture Partners and Allen & Company, the O3b system will provide large enterprises and telcos with a low-cost, high-speed alternative to connect their networks to the rest of the world. This will allow consumers and businesses in more than 150 countries to benefit from high-speed Internet connectivity for educational, medical and commercial applications. O3b Networks is headquartered in St. John, Jersey, Channel Islands.
About Telecom Cook Islands
Telecom Cook Islands Ltd is the sole provider of fixed phone, mobile (Edge 2.5G) and broadband services to the Cook Islands. Telecom offers products for the home and personal use as well as more complex solutions for business clients (PABX, dedicated lines, server hosting, virtual server service, ISDN lines etc), international (long distance) calling services, calling cards, pay phones, credit card calling services.
For more information, please visit http://www.telecom.co.ck/index.php
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DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran will increase its naval presence in the Gulf to strengthen its authority over three islands which the United Arab Emirates says are its territory, Tehran said on Sunday.
The islands sit near oil shipping routes at the mouth of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the challenge over their sovereignty is a constant threat to Iran's fragile relations with its Arab neighbors.
"The security of the Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf is part of the various strategies of the naval force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps," IRGC Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari said, according to the website of state television IRIB.
Jafari was speaking at a ceremony inaugurating a fifth "naval defense zone" at the port of Bandar Lengeh. He said the IRGC was "increasing, expanding and improving the expert capability in naval defense" in the five zones.
"The fifth zone of the Guards' naval force is one of the naval defense chains which is in particular responsible for the defense of the Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf," he said.
The 41-year-old dispute between Shi'ite Muslim Iran and the Sunni UAE over the islands - Greater and Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa - has nationalist and ethnic overtones and was inflamed when President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visited Abu Musa in April.
In September, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahayan said Iran's "occupation" of the three islands was against international law.
Last month Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tehran would consider downgrading ties with the UAE over the dispute, although the foreign ministry later denied the report, according to state television.
(Reporting By Yeganeh Torbati and Zahra Hosseinian; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards inaugurated a new naval base on Sunday to reinforce Tehran's authority over three Persian Gulf islands also claimed by the neighboring United Arab Emirates, Iranian state TV reported.
The base near the Iranian mainland's southern port of Bandar-e Lengeh some 1,100 kilometers (700 miles) south of Tehran is the Guards' fifth in the Gulf. The Guards' navy chief Gen. Ali Fadavi said missile and marine units have been deployed there.
It lies north of the Iranian-controlled islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb that dominate the approach to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which about one-fifth of the world's oil supply passes.
The Revolutionary Guard and the U.S. Navy both patrol the narrow waterway, which Iran had threatened to choke off in retaliation for tougher Western sanctions over its suspect nuclear program.
Iran took control of the Persian Gulf islands in 1971, after British forces left the region. Since 1992, the UAE has repeatedly claimed the islands and last month at the U.N. General Assembly, it said Iran's "occupation" violates international law.
In April, a visit by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the islands inflamed the dispute over the territories and prompted an outcry by UAE and its Arab allies. Tehran later vowed to develop the islands through tourism and other industries, though little has been reported on that since the visit. During the inauguration of the base, Guards chief Gen. Mohammad Ali Jafari expressed the hope that new base could support economic development of the islands.
Tehran says the islands have been part of states that existed on the Iranian mainland from antiquity until the British occupied them in the early 20th century.
Tehran also maintains that an agreement signed eight years before its 1979 Islamic Revolution between Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the ruler of one of the UAE's seven emirates, Sharjah, gives it the right to administer Abu Musa and station troops there.
There was no agreement on the other two islands. The UAE insists they belonged to the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah until Iran captured them by force days before the UAE statehood in 1971.
Also Sunday, Iranian newspapers reported that the country has produced a domestically-made drone capable of hovering in midair.
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It isn't easy to board the wrong bus in Rarotonga. Only two routes exist and signs clearly identify them as "Clockwise" or "Anti-Clockwise".
They take 40 minutes to circle the paved rim of the Cook Islands' main isle, passing through tiny coastal villages. Jump on the wrong bus and the worst that happens is that you arrive slightly late. But, hey, it's island time where Swiss-style precision seems a world away.
Tourists love taking the bus for shopping trips to Avarua, the small capital. Alternatives are rented beach buggies, scooters and bicycles.
Bus routes are one of quirky Rarotonga's many pleasant surprises.
My first comes moments after I emerge from the aircraft. The nice immigration man tells me I should go to jail. What's more, his shift is about to end and he'll drive me there.
Somehow we're talking about ukuleles (it's that sort of place) as he thumbs slowly through my passport. He mentions that the best of these musical instruments - the Cook Islands' most popular souvenir, stocked by many a tourist shop - are crafted in the local prison.
I promise I'll take his advice and go to jail, though politely decline his offered lift. I insist I'll find my own way. Travel teaches that you never argue with an immigration officer.
When I arrive I'm told there are only six prisoners. A warder says speeding, public drunkenness and occasional burglaries are "usual" crimes - generally committed by people who've spent time in developed New Zealand where they've learned "bad habits". Less footloose Cook Islanders are quickly "put right" by their families.
Prisoners have various chores - with ukulele-making among them. Customers are tourists, turning up at the front gate, and souvenir stores.
Tourism is the Cook Islands' biggest industry - more important than fishing, pearl-farming and agriculture.
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Camaret to Ireland via the Scilly Islands on the schooner #39;Whirled. #39;
Video of my trip to Scillies and Ireland onboard my friends small cargo schooner #39;Whirled #39; in March 2012.From:sailor0500Views:34 0ratingsTime:03:47More inSports
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Experience the Faroe Islands 🙂
Go to the Faroe Islands and experience all the seasons in just one day. The fresh nature and the changing weather is one of the tings that makes Faroe Islands an attractive natural experience. Meet the Faroese guide, Gudrun Haustein, showing around her marvelous sights. Sincerely Faroe Paradise http://www.facebook.comFrom:Faroe ParadiseViews:0 0ratingsTime:07:21More inTravel Events
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Need For Speed Most Wanted Galaxy S3 Gameplay
Testing my new need for speed most wanted android app in my new Samsung Galaxy S3 phone. enjoy watching the the game play. The game hit store the Apple AppStore and Google Play Google, and it looks good from the islands again. First, the game offers a fair amount of cars, sons SRT Viper GTS, Porsche 911 Carrera S, Hummer H1 Alpha, it offers a wide range of options, among them satisfied and pursuits, when the goal is to climb top of the table on the way to be most (Most Wanted). The game offers 35 vehicles, and a variety of options to enhance and customize them. You can connect to Origin to check the list of most (players with the highest rating) from the world or from your friends, and compete with your friends. Great expectation This is one of the expected games of the year, for many reasons. First, the last time EA tried to take the Need for Speed #8203; #8203;series back to the street, she brought the Hot Pursuit and it was not bad at all, but before him were some failures, so expectations are that EA will return to the beneficiary in this game. Moreover, the gaming world when it comes to gaming blooms first person shooters like Call of Duty and Battlefield, but the area was abandoned racing games in recent years with only one long period of time goes racing game that displays uncompromising quality - Need for Speed: Most Wanted is one. Like any self-respecting game, the game that we can find a portable version of the various smart phones and tablets. Need for Speed: Most Wanted ...From:Michael MichaelViews:1 0ratingsTime:03:34More inGaming
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Great Ocean Road - Highlights
A look at the best places to see on The Great Ocean Road, arguably the world #39;s best coastal scenic drive. 0:04 Bells Beach 0:21 Big Hill Lookout 0:32 Lorne Beach 0:56 Erskine Falls 1:04 Cape Patton 1:20 The Twelve Apostles 1:38 Gibson Steps 2:00 Port Campbell 2:08 The Grotto 2:17 London Arch 2:25 Loch Ard Gorge 2:48 Peterborough Beach 3:12 Bay of Islands Coastal Park An exploration in pictures of the dramatic natural scenery of this World Heritage Listed area in Victoria, Australia. Including magnificent ancient rock formations, amazing beachscapes and plunging waterfalls. With music and driving distances. Please Like and Share!From:davidbrealeyViews:0 0ratingsTime:03:30More inPets Animals
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Floating Islands - Minecraft EP. 01
Let #39;s introduce my friend chezzals into a brand new series with our hero! Chezzals07 #39;s Channel: http:--www.youtube.com-user-TheNoobTerminators Map: http:--www.minecraftforum.net-topic-760521-se7ens-ultimate-floating-survival-island-adventure-nether-access- TexturePack: http:--www.minecraftforum.net-topic-769733-32x64x142-defined-updated-to-14-From:FireProductionsMCViews:1 0ratingsTime:11:46More inGaming
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Beginner surfing Channel Islands Fred Rubble board by Al Merrick
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Preventing and Treating Hypothermia Alert to NY residents Sandy aftermath
Good luck all!!! New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has warned residents of the risk of hypothermia as temperatures plunge amid the aftermath of superstorm Sandy. Temperatures are set to plunge to 2 Celsius overnight in the area, as some residents remain without gas for heating or electrical power. Mr Bloomberg said that the Long Island Power Authority (Lipa) "has not acted aggressively enough" to restore power to storm-hit residents in the region. He called it "unacceptable" that the worst-hit areas were not given priority for repairs, as some residents are told it could take two weeks to restore power. Earlier on Saturday New Jersey governor Chris Christie announced a decision to cut natural gas supplies to the Barrier Islands, due to the risk of explosions caused by gas leaks. Some residents of New Jersey have been moved to tents set up by a utility company due to the length of time they are expected to be homeless due to the storm that hit the east coast last Monday.From:beeczarfilesViews:0 0ratingsTime:04:01More inNews Politics
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Interview with Mikey Deleasa - #ForDays Media
Intern Kayla Hohorst talks to Mikey Deleasa about music, islands, and Rebecca Black. Deleasa deleasa.com http http://www.youtube.com new album, All Right With Me, available on iTunes 9.10.12 #ForDays Media fordaysmedia.tumblr.com http twitter.comFrom:fordaysmedia1Views:0 0ratingsTime:03:42More inMusic
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The Venus Project - Houses.
thevenusproject.com The Venus Project recommends that the present state and aims of architecture be redefined to fit the evolving needs of individuals in this new, emergent culture. The architecture and individual dwellings of future cities will evolve on an entirely different basis from today #39;s houses. With the intelligent application of humane technologies, we will be able to provide and allow for a wide array of unique individual homes. Their structural elements will be flexible and coherently arranged to best serve individual preference. These pre-fabricated, modular homes, embodying a high degree of flexibility inconceivable in times past, could be built anyplace one might imagine, amidst forests, atop mountains, or on remote islands. All of these dwellings can be designed as self-contained residences with their own thermal generators and heat concentrators. Photovoltaic arrays would be built into the skin of the building and into the windows themselves. "Thermopanes" would be used to tint out the bright sunlight by variable patterns of shading. All these features could be selected by the occupant to supply more than enough of the energy required to operate the entire household. Homes could be prefabricated of a new type of pre-stressed, reinforced concrete with a flexible ceramic external coating that would be relatively maintenance free, fireproof, and impervious to the weather. Their thin shell construction can be mass-produced in a matter of hours. With this type ...From:ChiMana7ThParadiseViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:54More inNonprofits Activism
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Lake Lanier Islands Wedding Photography Kate and Nick Photo Booth Famous William Company
Famous William Company is at Lake Lanier Islands at the Carriage House for the wedding photography and photo booth of Kate and Nick.From:William HoganViews:0 0ratingsTime:02:42More inPeople Blogs
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