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Chinese cruise heads to disputed islands
China has organised the first passenger cruise to disputed islands in the South China Sea. And Al Jazeera gained access to that controversial voyage. Several…
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Three Chinese government ships have sailed into the waters of disputed Tokyo-controlled islands, according to Japan’s coastguard.
The maritime surveillance ships entered the 12-nautical-mile zone off the Senkaku islands, which China calls the Diaoyu, around 11am (0200 GMT) on Sunday.
Chinese government ships have frequently sailed around the five islands in recent months, sparking diplomatic clashes with Japan.
In late April, eight Chinese government vessels sailed into the disputed waters, the biggest flotilla in a single day since Tokyo nationalised part of the island chain in September.
The move sparked an angry response, with Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowing to “expel by force” any Chinese landing on the archipelago, which is believed to harbour vast natural resources below its seabed.
The developments come as China’s first passenger cruise made its way to the South China Sea Paracel Islands to which several East Asian countries have laid claim.
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Freedom Day Celebrations
April 27, 1994, apartheid came to an end with the advent of a democratic South africa. And today, people honour the sacrifices of the country's greatest lead…
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Byline: RNLI extend lifeguard season on six beaches in the south west and offer vital safety advice Page Content: With the traditional RNLI lifeguard season in the south west drawing to a close today (30 September), the lifesaving charity will extend vital safety patrols to cover weekends and the October school half term on five of the busiest beaches in Devon and Cornwall and throughout the …
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China accuses PH of legalizing occupation of islands
MANILA, Philippines — China slams the Philippines for taking the South China Sea territorial dispute before an international tribunal. But Manila's top dipl…
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Byline: Busy on the beaches with the arrival of sun and surf to the south west Page Content: With the sun finally making an appearance, and coinciding with some big surf conditions, the RNLI lifeguards in the south west are preparing themselves for a busy few days on the region’s beaches. RNLI lifeguards at Perranporth beach in Cornwall rescued 15 people in the space of five minutes this morning …
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South Africa has turned two small islands in the southern Indian Ocean into its first offshore marine protected area, the environment ministry said Tuesday.
The protected status for the windswept Prince Edward islands, lying 1,777 kilometres (1,104 miles) from the South African mainland, aims in part to help toothfish populations recover.
Served in restaurants as Chilean sea bass, toothfish is known as “white gold” and has fallen prey to illegal fishing.
Beefed-up controls will include a ban on fishing within 12 nautical miles of the islands, and limited fishing in specified zones beyond that radius.
Environment Minister Edna Molewa hailed the move as “a significant contribution to the conservation of global biodiversity”.
The islands in the southern Indian Ocean draw masses of breeding animals and birds including three types of seals, supporting 22 percent of the world’s sub-Antarctic fur seals.
Four species of penguins, five species of albatross and 14 species of petrels also breed there. The islands support 44 percent of the Wandering Albatross.
The larger Marion Island covers 290 square kilometres (112 square miles) and has a base for environmental research and weather data collection.
The smaller Prince Edward Island is just 45 square kilometres (17 square miles).
The volcanic islands have an average annual temperature of five degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) and gale winds are common.
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Byline: RNLI lifeguards in action on 20 beaches across the south west over Easter Page Content: Beachgoers in the south west can choose from 20 RNLI lifeguard patrolled beaches this Easter bank holiday weekend (Good Friday, 10 April to Monday 13 April) making it as easier than ever before for visitors and locals to make safety a priority when choosing a beach. RNLI lifeguards have become part of …
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Alternative Naming For North & South Islands
The New Zealand Geographic Board (NZGB) Ng Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa last Thursday agreed to proceed to publicly consult on proposals to formally assign official alternative names to New Zealands two main islands meaning that either the English name or the Mori name, or both names together could be used as official.
NZGB Chair Dr Don Grant says the move follows the receipt of a proposal to change the name South Island to its original Mori name Te Waipounamu and to consider the original Mori name of the North Island at the same time.
At that time we noted that the existing English names were recorded names, rather than official names. They appeared on LINZs maps, charts and other official publications but had never been formalised under the NZGB Act.
The NZGB agreed in principle that the English names should be formalised, that as a related pair both islands should also be assigned Mori alternative names, and that all of the names should be formalised at the same time.
Following consultation with iwi, the NZGB determined that the most appropriate Mori names for the islands are Te Ika-a-Mui (for the North Island) and Te Waipounamu (for the South Island).
The NZGB Act was amended in December 2012, and now provides for alternative naming. As such, the NZGB agreed at its latest meeting on 28 March 2013 to begin the process to formalise these names.
This means that the two main islands of New Zealand could soon be referred to officially as the North Island or Te Ika-a-Mui and the South Island or Te Waipounamu.
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One Twitter suggestion was to rename the North and South Islands Ken and Ken, after the Topp Twins characters.Kiwis have offered up a range of alternative names for the North and South islands – some serious and some not so serious.The…
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Crazy Korean Woman On Subway Goes Apeshit (Subbed)
A crazy Korean woman goes apeshit on a subway in South Korea. (Subbed)
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The New Zealand Geographic Board is considering formally assigning both English and Maori names to the North and South Islands .
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NEWTON, Mass., March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site*, today announced the winners of its inaugural Travelers’ Choice Islands awards. Based on millions of valuable traveler reviews and opinions on the site, the awards recognize more than 100 islands across the globe, including dedicated lists for Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, South America, the South Pacific, and the U.S.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57953-tripadvisor-unveils-travelers-choice-islands
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“Whether you’re looking for idyllic palm-lined islands, or islands that offer a more cultural experience, you’ll find inspiration in these lists,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “From the world famous to the hidden gems, what unifies every award winner is the fantastic feedback from travelers across the globe.”
Top 10 Islands in the U.S.:
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“We’re delighted that San Juan Island is honored as both the top island in the U.S. and as a top four world pick in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Islands awards,” said Deborah Hopkins, executive director for the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau. “We’d like to thank the travelers who have made this win possible, simply by sharing their love of the sparkling waters, abundant wildlife, outdoor recreation and vibrant arts scene that San Juan Island offers on TripAdvisor.”
For the complete list of winners from the 2013 Travelers’ Choice Islands, as well as reviews and candid traveler photos, go to http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Islands.
To see the best hotels for luxury, service and more, as honored in TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for Hotels from January, go tohttp://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Hotels.
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Top Islands Worldwide Recognised Based on Opinions of Millions of Travellers Across the Globe
SINGAPORE, March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — TripAdvisor( http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg )(TM), the world’s largest travel site*, today announced the winners of its inaugural Travellers’ Choice Islands awards. Based on millions of valuable traveller reviews and opinions on the site, the awards recognise more than 100 islands across the globe, including dedicated lists for Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, South America, the South Pacific, and the U.S.
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“Whether you’re looking for idyllic palm-lined islands, or islands that offer a more cultural experience, you’ll find inspiration in these lists,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “From the world famous to the hidden gems, what unifies every award winner is the fantastic feedback from travellers across the globe.”
Top 10 Islands in Asia:
1. Koh Tao( http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Tourism-g303910-Koh_Tao_Surat_Thani_Province-Vacations.html ), Surat Thani, Thailand
2. Nusa Lembongan( http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Tourism-g1137831-Nusa_Lembongan_Bali-Vacations.html ), Bali, Indonesia
3. Ko Lanta( http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Tourism-g303905-Ko_Lanta_Krabi_Province-Vacations.html ), Krabi, Thailand
4. Gili Trawangan( http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Tourism-g664666-Gili_Trawangan_Gili_Islands_Lombok_West_Nusa_Tenggara-Vacations.html ), Gili Islands, Indonesia
5. Boracay( http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Tourism-g294260-Boracay_Visayas-Vacations.html ), Visayas, Philippines
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DESTIN, FL–(Marketwire – Mar 29, 2013) – The South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival will be held April 25-28, 2013, in Destin, one of Florida’s premier golf and beach resort destinations. This year, in addition to more than 800 wines and fabulous food, the weekend’s entertainment will include top caliber songwriters from Nashville, performing and telling stories about the biggest hits they’ve written for such star artists as Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Vince Gill, Ronnie Milsap, Dolly Parton, George Strait, Miley Cyrus, Blake Shelton, and many others.
Stay with Residence Inn Sandestin, one of Destin’s picturesque beach hotels, for two consecutive nights from April 25-27 and you’ll receive two tickets to Saturday’s One Day of Grand Tasting at the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, plus breakfast for two at your hotel each morning. The hotel has fabulous nearby beaches, choice restaurants, and golf courses so that you can make the most of the weekend.
The festival will showcase a stunning selection of the best wines the world has to offer, with celebrity wine producers and chefs presenting mouthwatering wine and food pairings. Informative wine and food seminars and cooking demonstrations will be presented throughout the weekend.
For more information about the hotel visit the Residence Inn Sandestin at Grand Boulevard website, where you can book rooms online for the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival weekend and learn more about the destination with detailed information on dining, shopping, and attractions, and plan your visit with maps and transportation information. Don’t forget to mention the code LPR if you are making the reservation over the phone.
About the Residence Inn Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
The Santa Rosa beach hotel has a fabulous location among the Destin golf and beach resorts, with nearby marinas and beaches. Complimentary breakfast and an evening social hour at the Destin Golf Resort are the perfect way to start and end the day. With knowledgeable 24-hour staff, comfortable guestrooms, and nearby marinas and beaches, the Residence Inn Sandestin at Grand Boulevard aims to make your visit easy, relaxing, and supremely enjoyable. All studios, 1- and 2-bedroom suites have separate living and sleeping areas, fully equipped kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi. Hotel amenities include a fitness center and an outdoor pool. Nearby attractions include premier golf courses, Florida’s Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, Big Kahuna’s Water Park, and convenient access to shopping destinations like Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Grand Boulevard, making this an ideal location for a family vacation, golfing, shopping, and just relaxing by the beach.
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Raging Wildfire in South Carolina
A sudden and fast-moving wildfire burns dozens of homes to the ground.
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LOS ANGELES, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –”Beyond the Known World” is a short film by Hansjoerg During that documents his expedition to the remote South Sandwich Islands, an archipelago of 11 active volcanic islands lost in the Furious Fifties of the southern Atlantic Ocean. Few researchers have studied these remote islands, let alone captured their treacherous coastlines and animal life on film. The South Sandwich Islands are beautiful, yet they possess a severe maritime polar climate. “Beyond the Known World” is During’s ode to the islands, a visual canvas of beauty in the midst of harsh desolation. This film is During’s directorial debut, a feat all the more impressive because he filmed and photographed the entire expedition without a film crew. “Beyond the Known World” is scheduled to be screened April 5, 2013, at 6 p.m. at Belle Varado Studios, 611 N. Alvarado Blvd., Los Angeles.
James Cook discovered the South Sandwich Islands in 1775 on his second exploration journey. He found an uninhabited place without a safe harbor, where natural elements are unpredictable and violent. During experienced these conditions firsthand, making shooting of any footage extremely arduous.
The film dedicates unprecedented attention to the South Sandwich Islands and their bird and seal populations, which thrive despite an exceptionally inhospitable environment. The film exposes the extraordinary sight of the world’s largest chinstrap penguin colony on Zavodovski Island, which is home to some 2 million penguin couples.
During sees filmmaking as a natural extension of his passion for photography. “Beyond the Known World,” During’s first short film, began with an idea hatched during a sailing expedition to South Georgia in 2007. For his next endeavor, During would like to undertake a featurelength project yet to be determined.
Beyond the Known World will be screened April 5, 2013, at 6 p.m. at Belle Varado Studios, 611 N. Alvarado Blvd., Los Angeles. Following the screening, During will attend the IFS Closing Night Reception at Kate Mantilini, 9101 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, and will be pleased to discuss his film.
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"Beyond the Known World" Makes its World Premiere at the Independent Filmmakers Showcase Film Festival on April 5
North Korea: Kim Jong-un oversees artillery fire near disputed islands
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised a live artillery drill close to a disputed sea border with South Korea, state news agency KCNA reported on Thursda…
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MAG 6.1 South Sandwich Islands Region earthquake
Mag. 6.1 South Sandwich Islands region…. WEBSITE: USGS google earth http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usb000fnl4.php No copyright i…
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Falklands Feud: UK colonial spoil for South Atlantic oil
Falkland Islanders are voting in a referendum on whether they want to stay a British overseas territory. The poll has been dismissed as 'a silly game' by Arg…
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