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Around Alone – now Velux 5

Dec 262007

Velux 5 formerly Around Alone Race

The VELUX 5 OCEANS Race was formerly known as the Around Alone race and before that The BOC Challenge.

Around Alone is a round-the-world single-handed yacht race, sailed in stages, now managed by Clipper Ventures Plc since 1995.

Its current name comes from its main sponsor, VELUX, a Danish window company.

The original BOC Challenge first took place in 1982. In the late 1990s the race was renamed the Around Alone.

Since the 2006-2007 edition the race has run under its current name 0f Velux 5 Oceans Race

This event is the longest race for individuals in any sport.

8:16 pm Yachts

Introduction to Foreign Exchange and International Currencies

Dec 202007

All of the world’s currencies and foreign exchange markets including the dollar, pound and euro are interconnected with each other. If the value of one currency goes up, then the value of another currency usually goes down.The primary indicator that affects a currencies value is its Interest Rate. If the Interest Rate is high, then [READ MORE...]

9:16 pm Lifestyle & Leisure

Buying Luxury Property in Tuscany

Dec 192007

Property in the beautiful Italian region of Tuscany is highly sought among high net-worth individuals. The rolling Tuscan countryside, wonderful climate and abundance of beautiful villas dotted around this most picturesque of landscapes makes investing in a second home here a no-brainer for those who can afford it. Because of the region’s exclusivity, prices per [READ MORE...]

5:12 pm Property

Mallorca Real Estate Search

Dec 192007

Novi Property Mallorca is an online real estate agency business for the Island of Mallorca offerin. It offers a professional service focusing in particular on the needs of buyers. They have put together a team of experienced property professionals specialising in offering property buyers a bespoke property finding service based on their underlying [READ MORE...]

11:03 am Property

Buying Luxury Property in Majorca

Dec 192007

Majorcan property is among some of the most highly-sought in Spain thanks to the high standard of construction across the board. Lacking the curse of overdevelopment that has so often blighted much of Spain’s more attractive areas, Majorca has retained its class, style and beauty while, at the same time, opening its doors to property [READ MORE...]

10:51 am Property

The Tuscany Dream

Dec 172007

SelvaPiana is a unique concept in the heart of Tuscany brought to you by The Tuscan Dream. Extensive knowledge of this niche market and the local area has defined this exceptional development. Attention to detail along with experience and expertise will give these beautiful properties the unique ambiance of a traditional Tuscan home. Tuscan villas [READ MORE...]

4:18 pm Property

Le Case di Dorrie

Dec 142007

Real estate agency Le Case di Dorrie is located in Perugia, the capital of Umbria, in the heart of Italy. Umbria is famous for its peaceful, unspoilt landscapes, medieval hilltop villages, friendly people, excellent food and bustling cultural events. Le Case di Dorrie agency are specialized in assisting foreign clients in the procedure of looking [READ MORE...]

3:10 pm Property

Tipperary Cut Glass Crystal Vases and Tableware

Dec 122007

Tipperary crystal and cut glass was launched by master craftsmen Joe Foley and John Meagher in 1988. As artisan craftsmen, they rapidly established a team that was uncompromising in its commitment to design and product quality in the turning and cutting of glass vases, wine glasses and figurines. Having seen their business grow over the [READ MORE...]

8:23 am House & Home

Waterford Crystal Cut Glass

Dec 122007

Waterford Cut Glass is world famous for tableware, wine glasses, bowls and vases. The Waterford Crystal story first begins in 1783 when George and William Penrose founded their crystal manufacturing business in the busy port of Waterford. They seized on the opportunity to produce “plain and cut flint glass, useful and ornamental” in their factory. [READ MORE...]

8:17 am House & Home

Barovier Cut Glass Crystal and Chandelliers

Dec 122007

Barovier of Italy is a name synonymous with glass making and glass crystal chandelliers, vases, and wine glasses. They patented many of the techniques used in glass making today. The story of Italian glass goes back to Roman times and the earliest reference to the Barovier family stems from 1291. It was then that they [READ MORE...]

8:06 am House & Home

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