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...lite group who mastered a dangerous but accurate technique called "skip bombing" that required flying low enough to make bombs skip along the surface of the water before hitting a ship. Among the missions he led: a bloody assault on the Japanese stronghold of Rabaul, New Britain Island, that became a turning point for the Allies...
...been told that New York’s a tough place to play. But on the same token, playing over there is the least favorite place that people want to play, because nobody goes,” he says, referring to his performance spot on the island in the middle of Brattle Square between Eastern Mountain Sports and Pyara Spa and Salon. “If I can draw a crowd and people stop doing whatever they’re doing, I’m on the right path, you know?”‘AMERICAN HAS TALENT...
...AUCKLAND: If you find sharing a holiday island intolerable, you'll be pleased to know that the 12 pristine beaches on rugged Great Mercury Island - 25 minutes by helicopter from Auckland - are exclusively yours. So are the chef and staff, the Pacific Ocean views, two villas (offering eight en-suite bedrooms in total), a boathouse, swimming pool, hiking trails, water-sports facilities and more. If you can handle the $20,000-a-night price tag (and the three-night minimum booking), have your personal assistant call (64-9) 360 8461 for the minor details...
With the interest in yachts rising, there is an offsetting demand developing for new marinas. Andrew Farkas, ceo of Island Global Yachting, is building super-luxe yacht ports in places like Dubai. "My new marinas will be the perfect places to park your yachts," Farkas says. They'll have restaurants, private-jet services and Bulgari stores (in case you need a new diamond bauble). Anything less is merely a dock...
Finally, we would also like to call attention to Representative Hunter’s proposal to turn California’s Santa Rosa Island into a hunting preserve for disabled veterans. Harvard should do him one better. Massachusetts Hall should sacrifice plans for a new Allston campus and rededicate Harvard’s Allston property to this higher purpose...