Designed to excel.
[ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] WHEN TWO OF THE LEADING OFFSHORE RACING CLUBS IN THE U.S. PUT THEIR HEADS TOGETHER TO DESIGN A BOX RULE FOR A 65-FOOTER THAT RETAINED THE EXCITEMENT AND DIVERSITY OF THE TP52, THEY MADE A POINT OF NAMING FOUR OF THE WORLD'S MAJOR OFFSHORE RACES...

Fewer Than 1 in 10 Puerto Ricans Say Economy Is Good; Island's residents among the least optimistic worldwide about economic conditions.
Byline: Linda Lyons Synopsis: Just 9% of Puerto Ricans believe that the island's economy is currently good, and only 7% think it is getting better. Worldwide, only Zimbabweans are more likely to rate their economic conditions negatively. Only 19% of Puerto Ricans are satisfied with efforts to...

The Ernst & Young international estate and succession planning guide.
9781845922900 The Ernst & Young international estate and succession planning guide. Ed. by Dawn Nicholson. Tottel Publishing 2006 216 pages $135.00 Paperback K4568 Yes, death and taxes. All of us have...

New passport law could delay trips.
Travelers without a passport must pass on any cruises outside of the U.S. starting in late December, no matter what kind of great deals they land for their next vacation, points out Bob Levinstein, CEO of CruiseCompete.com. After a year-long delay, passports will be required for all...

Hotels mag names Giovanni Angelini '06 Corporate Hotelier of the World.
Giovanni Angelini, chief executive officer and managing director of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts was recently named "2006 Corporate Hotelier of the World" by Hotels, the magazine of the worldwide hotel industry. This award was voted upon by over 60,000 HOTELS' readers in 170 countries. Angelini attributes this...

Ocean marine to develop the fastest charter yacht in the world.
Ocean Marine, the British sailing team owned by Mike Slade, has announced the build of a new maxi yacht with the aim of becoming the fastest charter yacht on the planet. The boat, to be called Leopard3 will be the newest super maxi on the water and, once completed,...

5 Fifth time lucky: Superbly organised by Royal Perth Yacht Club and Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club and hosted by Fremantle Sailing Club, The Audi Etchells World Championship underlined that West Australia is one of the best places anywhere in the world to hold a major Regatta.
The 2006 Audi Etchells World Championship, sailed in November on the waters of Cockburn Sounds, Fremantle, brought back memories of the 1987 America's Cup series when Dennis Conner recovered yachting's greatest prize for the US in what many regarded as the best ever America's Cup series. Much...

Comparative Law Yearbook of International Business 2004: v.26.
9041123776 The comparative law yearbook of international business 2004; v.26. Ed. by Susan Woodley. Kluwer Law International 2005 672 pages $244.00 Hardcover K1005 Twenty-two contributions considered of interest to international commercial...

2004 Bermuda Cruise: sailing May 12-19 on Radisson Seven Sea Cruises' MS Navigator with former Education Secretary William Bennett, former CIA Director James Woolsey, and NR editorial all-stars Rich Lowry, John O'Sullivan, and Jay Nordlinger.
Here's your special opportunity to take part in one of the most exciting seafaring adventures you will ever experience: the National Review 2004 Bermuda Cruise Featuring an incredible cast of All Star speakers (and some incredibly affordable rates!), this truly special trip will take place May 12-19, 2004, aboard...

2004 Bermuda Cruise: sailing May 12-19 on Radisson Seven Sea Cruises' MS Navigator.
NEW SPEAKERS ADDED! WILLIAM F. BUCKLEY JR. and RAMESH PONNURU to join former Education Secretary WILLIAM BENNETT, former CIA Director JAMES WOOLSEY, and NReditorial all-stars RICH LOWRY, JOHN O'SULLIVAN, and JAYNORDLINGER 2004 Bermuda Cruise Here's your special opportunity to take part in one of the most exciting...