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Spain's Balearic Islands Now Open to Charter Yachts

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Ibiza, Minorca and Formentera, along with mainland cities such as Barcelona, Valencia and Marbella, can now be added to Europe's established 'charter' destinations.

With the longest summer season in Europe, and reliable sunshine from April through until late Autumn, these exclusive destinations can now add as much as 75 days to the European cruising season - this now brings a season that incorporates Easter through until the famous "Club closing parties of Ibiza" and the late Autumn sunshine on the southern Iberian peninsula. The Balearics and Spain now join the top cruising destinations of the Cote d'Azur, Costa Smeralda and Amalfi Coast on the charterers' calendar.

Due to an exclusive agreement recently signed by International Yacht Register (IYR), charter yacht clients now have the freedom to choose these exclusive locations, not available since the mid 1990s. Yachts such as the new Feadship "AIR" and the Norman Foster designed Ocean Emerald, among other famous yachts, are available to charter in Spain.

Not only does this offer the beauty of new cruising grounds, but also exclusive access to some of the famous events of the region, such as the Ibiza 123 Festival in July, the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, and the ability to berth in Valencia for the Grand Prix of Europe.

One of the most sought-after locations in Europe is now on the map!

For further details contact William Molloy William.Molloy@iyr.net Tel: + 33 6 72 17 37 86

2 Avenue de la Madone BP 144 98003 Monaco Cedex

Website: http://www.iyr.net

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Join in Virgin Islands' self-determination quest

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The U.S. Virgin Islands was an unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States until 1936. After 1936 the Virgin Islands became an organized unincorporated territory until the 1954 Organic Act --organized meaning that we are governed by a federal Organic Act which continues to serve as our constitution. 'After the 1954 Organic Act, Congress defined the Virgin Islands as ...

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Mysterious origin of Solomon Islands’ dark-skinned blonds revealed

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Researchers have discovered a single gene that caused inhabitants of the Solomon Islands to have the unique combination of very dark skin and very blond hair. On Thursday, the journal Science reported that a single gene mutation is responsible for the unique pairing. Perhaps most interesting, the findings debunk theories that residents of the Solomon [...]

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UK Not Amused by Argentina Olympic Ad in Falklands

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The British government is not amused by an Argentine TV advertisement filmed in the Falkland Islands that reasserts Buenos Aires' claims to the islands.

The ad shows Argentina field hockey captain Fernando Zylberberg training in Port Stanley, the islands' capital, to prepare for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

The ad says: "To compete on British soil, we train on Argentinian soil."

British Foreign Secretary William Hague on Friday said Argentina had suffered some setbacks recently in President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's diplomatic offensive on the disputed islands, which Argentina calls "Las Malvinas."

Hague told Sky Television: "I think what is happening is they are looking for one or two stunts to try and make up for that or save a bit of pride somehow."

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Cayman premier says London aims to "ruin" his nation

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GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (Reuters) - A diplomatic spat in the normally tranquil Cayman Islands has put the ruling party and the British government at loggerheads after the locally elected premier accused London of conspiring with opposition politicians to "ruin this country." Premier McKeeva Bush accused British officials, including the British-appointed governor and police commissioner, of ...

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Tokyo wants to buy some disputed islands

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TOKYO, May 2 (UPI) -- Tokyo residents have been digging into their pockets to help buy a disputed group of islands in the East China Sea, officials said Wednesday.

City officials said that 76 million yen ($950,000) has been contributed since a special account for donations was set up last Friday, Kyodo News reported.

The Senkaku Islands include five islands and three rocks, all uninhabited. They are about equally distant from Japan and China, and somewhat closer to Taiwan.

Japan annexed the islands more than a century ago, but both China and Taiwan say they are part of Taiwan, which in China's eyes would make them Chinese territory. China calls them the Diaoyu islands and to the Taiwanese they are the Diaoyutai.

Tokyo Gov. Shintato Ishihara said last month the city is negotiating to buy three of the islands.

Japanese entrepreneur Koga Tatsushiro built a bonito processing plant on the islands in the early 1900s. Though the business failed in the early 1940s, the plots of land are technically the private property of his descendants, the Kurihara family, who live in Saitama prefecture.

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Poptropica – Vampire’s Curse Island Full Walkthrough – Video

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04-03-2012 14:51 - The full walkthrough for Poptropica Vampire's Curse Island. In this island For centuries, a truce has existed between the people of a remote mountain village, and the vampire who lives in the castle high above. Now, that truce is shattered, and Count Bram has captured a young villager. Can you rescue her from his evil clutches -- and avoid being struck by the vampire's curse? This video contains all of the cheats, secrets and tips for Poptropica Vampire's Curse Island.

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Minecraft Mods – FLOATING RUINS Mod ! Treasure Islands in The Sky ! – Video

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12-03-2012 16:38 GameChap and Bertie investigate the capital Floating Ruins modification! Treasure to be found above the clouds, by George! TO DOWNLOAD: Visit the Minecraft Mods section at MinecraftForum! The topic name is [1.2.3] DaftPVF's Tree Capitator, Ingame Info, Crystal Wing, Starting Inv, Floating Ruins, by bspkrs.

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