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EXPEDITION FOR SCI FI CHANNEL'S 'QUEST FOR ATLANTIS: STARTLING NEW ...
NEW YORK--July 6, 2006--SCI FI Channel unearthed compelling evidence of an ancient and previously unknown maritime culture in the Bahamas while conducting research for its July 7 special 'Quest For Atlantis: Startling New Secrets.' SCI FI commissioned an expedition to the famed "Bimini Road" off the coast of Bimini Island, a place believed to hold evidence confirming the existence of the mythical city of Atlantis. The artifacts found there call into question the very truths that encompass one of mankind's greatest mysteries. "There was not, supposedly, anyone in the Bahamas at that time [when the artifacts were believed to be in use]," says Dr. Greg Little, an Atlantis expert who led the expedition for the Channel, "there's an unknown maritime culture there." Who these ancient mariners were and where they came from remains a mystery.
Watchdog hits con who went for the Dr
THE corporate regulator has wound up three companies operated by a convicted fraudster who stole $90 million from television doctor James Wright in a worldwide scam. New Zealander Derek Guise Turner, who is serving a 20-year sentence in a US prison, ran a pyramid scheme that offered annual returns of 37 per cent to dozens of investors in Australia and the US.He was convicted of the US offence of "wire fraud" in a New York state court in February and has been ordered to attempt to repay the $74 million entrusted to him by US investors.
The court heard he told investors he had $US500 million in his hedge fund, but it only contained $US300,000.
His Australian companies have debts totalling more than $60 million, according to a report filed in the NSW Supreme Court by liquidator John Melluish of insolvency firm Ferrier Hodgson.
Education Minister gains valuable insight
At a recent Commonwealth Youth Conference meeting in the Bahamas, the Minister responsible for Youth, Hon Alden McLaughlin, gained new insights into youth issues.Accompanied by Assistant Secretary Joel Francis; Deputy Director, Department of Youth and Sports (DY&S) Katherine Whittaker; and the Cayman Islands' Commonwealth Youth Representative Kyle McLean the Minister said the conference was a great experience.
It really was a tremendous experience for me to listen and gain perspective from the challenges that so many nations across the world are facing with their young people," he noted adding that the challenge is determining how to make them better people, and give them the ability to explore their potential and the extraordinary opportunities which this new age presents.
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Located within walking distance to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, this boat and breakfast offers wonderful on-water accommodations. Add a private two-hour sunset sail for an additional fee. B&B rates: $200-300.Lake George Boathouse Bed and Breakfast, Bolton Landing NY: Built in 1917 as the summer home of speed boat racer and gold cup recipient George Reis, the term "boathouse" does not do this B&B justice. While it's still a boathouse, it's been completely renovated and now fits in well on Millionaires Row, offering breathtaking views of Lake George from its private porches. You will feel like you've been on a cruise without ever leaving shore. B&B rates: $175-400.
The Lua Cheia, Portland OR: The Lua Cheia (Pronounced Lou-a-shay-ya) is a 35-foot Carver Motoryacht with a single level floorplan and spacious flybridge.
Jamaal Adderley into semis
When Grand Bahama nat-ive Jammal Adderley was seeded number one in the Boys 18's at the beginning of this years Security and Gen-eral International Tennis Federation's Junior Tennis Open, he made history as the first Bahamian ever to do so.However, the 17-year-old tennis standout is on a mission to show why he is ranked number one at the tournament and he made a step in the right direction yesterday. Using his powerful right handed serve to his advantage, Adderley cruised past American William Park-er with a 6-3, 6-4 win at the National Tennis Centre to advance to the semifinals.
Despite the win, Adderley says he knows that the road to the title will be anything but easy, but he is up to the challenge.
"I know that I have to keep playing the way I have been playing so far.