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	Pearl - LoveToKnow 1911
		The ancients obtained their pearls chiefly from India and the Persian Gulf, but at the present time they are also procured from the Sulu seas, the coast of Australia, the shores of Central America and some of the South Pacific Islands.
		Some pearls of rare beauty have been obtained from the Bay of Mulege, near Los Coyetes, in the gulf of California; and in 1882 a pearl of 75 carats, the largest on record from this district, was found near La Paz in California.
		As early as 1 355 Scotch pearls are referred to in a statute of the goldsmiths of Paris; and in the reign of Charles II.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Pearl (4277 words)

	Paka's Pearls - Rarotonga Cook Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Pearl shell traders would visit the Northern Group of the Cook Islands to purchase shells that would be sold in Europe and Asia for buttons and other purposes.
		While looking at fl pearls, the first thought to consider is their wide variety of shapes (round to baroque), sizes (8mm to 12+mm), and colours (a rainbow palette of blue, green, rose, yellow, silver, and white).
		The lustre of a pearl refers to the appearance of its surface, and is judged by its brilliance and ability to reflect light.
	www.pakaspearls.com /buyersGuide.html (1324 words)

	Brief History of the Pearl Islands and Panama, Aracari (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Pearl Islands arose the greed of the Spaniards.
		Later on, the Pearl Island sheltered famous pirates of different nationalities that for several centuries looted the wealthy Spanish settlements and fleet.
		The climate of the island is tropical with the temperature ranging between a minimum of 65ºF, and a high of 93F, with an average of 79ºF. Also, there are no hurricanes, as opposed to the Caribbean; nor earthquakes to worry about.
	www.aracari.com /beach/brief_history.shtml (575 words)

	Survivor Skills.com
		Pearls are what brought the Spanish conquistadors to the more than 200 islands of the Archipelago de las Perlas in the early 16th century.
		On the island of Saboga, however, which is located half a mile west of Contadora, a Spanish church and a stone dam, both built in the 18th century, still stand.
		Until the 20th century, the islands remained sparsely inhabited, mostly by the descendants of the African slaves.
	www.survivorskills.com /pearlislands.html (541 words)

	Survivor: Pearl Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The show takes place on the Pearl Islands, off the coast of Panama, and was mostly themed around pirate culture.
		Survivor: Pearl Islands - Panama was the most watched since Survivor: The Australian Outback, in part due to unique twists (Outcasts, Looting, Buried Treasure) and colorful and memorable contestants (Rupert Boneham, Jon Dalton).
		Survivor: Pearl Islands was released on DVD on February 7, 2006.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Survivor:_Pearl_Islands (1695 words)

	Pearl Islands » Contadora (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Contadora, one of the 90 islands of the archipelago is small but the most developed, attracted the Shah of Iran during his exile in 1979.
		This island has the best infrastructure and amenities, such as paved roads, airport (local scheduled airline and private), water, electricity, marina, hotels.
		The famous "Pearl Islands" in the emerald green pacific gulf of Panama in Central America was the host of the popular "Survivor" TV program.
	www.pearl-islands-contadora.com (99 words)

	Pearl Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Pearl Islands (or Archipiélago de las Perlas in Spanish) is a group of islands on the Pacific side of Panama in the Gulf of Panama.
		It is easily larger than the other Pearl Islands combined, and is the second largest island in Panama, after Coiba.
		The Pearl Islands were featured in three seasons of the reality TV program Survivor, Survivor: Pearl Islands, Survivor: All-Stars and Survivor: Panama.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pearl_Islands (230 words)

	Amazon.com: Survivor Pearl Islands - The Complete Seventh Season: DVD: Mark Burnett (II),Jeff Probst,Wanda ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Pearl Islands, the seventh season of Survivor, featured some amazing twists, possibly the physically strongest and most popular Survivor of all time, a well-documented twist that most contestants (and many fans) despised, a Survivor opting out, a surprising final two and one of the biggest villains in the history of the game.
		She was sneaky, spying on tribe mates when she felt she was being double-crossed, and she did have a few yelling bouts on the island, but basically, she kept a low profile and in the end, she didn't piss off a lot of people and her counterparts gave her the big check.
		Survivor 7, Hoax Islands, is the first season to be a staged caricature of the show and probably the last (I have yet to watch seasons 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12)...
	www.amazon.com /Survivor-Pearl-Islands-Complete-Seventh/dp/B000BTGY2I (3260 words)

	Island Craft - Black Pearls (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		In 1994 The Cook Islands Pearl Guild was established to develop and set comprehensive standards to safeguard the industry.
		In the remote Northern Cook Islands atolls of Manihiki and Penrhyn, a remarkable collusion of science and nature begins, the Black Lipped Oyster (Pinctada Margaritifera) are coaxed into producing the rare Black Cultured Pearl.
		Like all South Seas pearls, Cook Islands South Seas Black Pearls require two years to develop their heavy coating of lustrous nacre that is 1.5-3mm in thickness.
	www.islandcraft.com /pearlsHome.htm (380 words)

	Diving-News.com » The Secret of the Pearl Islands Revealed After 137 Years (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Aside from the hermit crabs digging in the sand at his feet and the brown pelicans screeching in the treetops, Delgado was alone — the only human being on this godforsaken island known as San Telmo, somewhere southeast of Panama City.
		And now, on this isolated beach on a tropical island — during his vacation, no less — he had apparently happened upon the most spectacular find of his career.
		But about 130 years ago, when the vessel was being used to collect oysters and pearls from the ocean floor off the coast of Panama, the condition known as “the bends,” or decompression sickness, was largely unknown.
	diving-industry.com /news/2006/04/23/the-secret-of-the-pearl-islands (2942 words)

	The Trades - Survivor: Pearl Islands Preview
		Once word of the riches of the area got around, an expedition was sent to the islands in 1515, and when the sailors returned, they claimed to have killed all the natives after they'd stolen their treasure.
		With the natives dead, the Spanish decided to populate the island with slaves, whose sole purpose was to fish and cultivate the pearls.
		The islands possess drinkable water, which is a little different for a Survivor location and the tropical rain forest life of flora and fauna.
	www.the-trades.com /article.php?id=2004 (4611 words)

	SurvivorFever - Pearl Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		He chose the islands because the weather was cooler and the mosquitoes non-existent.
		After Balboa the islands were a center for pearl divers and the greatest of pearls, La Peregrina was found off their shores.
		La Peregrina was given to Queen Mary Tudor by Philip the II of Spain in 1554; later the pearl ended up in the hands of Napoleon the III and today Elizabeth Taylor has the pearl in her possession.
	www.survivorfever.net /s7_maps.html (183 words)

	San Blas Islands – Pearl Islands – Bocas del Toro - Panama Tourism
		From smart resorts to “Robinson Crusoe” islands where the only footprints will be your own; from calm palm-fringed bays to surfers’ paradise; coral islands and atolls where indigenous people sustain a very different culture; beaches bordered by lush mangroves or hidden beaches where the rainforest meets the sea.
		The Pearl Islands and Bocas del Toro have been in the spotlight recently as the choice location for a number of “Survivor” television programs from twelve countries.
		On these islands, you will find gorgeous beaches, where the rainforest reaches the sea and the only access is by boat, perhaps mangroves full of wild life, or with coral fields near their shores.
	www.businesspanama.com /tourism/beach_islands.php (2541 words)

	Panama information on Pearl island Contadora and Toboga Islands
		This largest and most visited of the Pearl Islands was named as the counting house for the pearls.
		As in most areas of Panama an island is more than its beaches, Taboga has its own area of protected rain forest and is home to one of the largest breeding colonies of brown pelicans in the world.
		From 1515 the Spanish colonized the island until it was used by the pirates and buccaneers in the 17th century to attack the Spanish ships.
	www.southernhorizons.com /PA_a_pearl.htm (571 words)

	Kingfisher Bay; Pearl Islands Real Estate, Resort & Marina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		With excellent sand and transparent waters, the beaches of the 33 islands that compose the Archipelago of Las Perlas are until recently a hidden paradise.
		Presently Kingfisher Bay Island Estates, Resort and Marina have begun the diligence of developing 100 hectares on the eastern part of Isla del Rey.
		For that reason we have outlined the proximity to various virgin islands and to the city of Panama, as well as Piñas Bay in Darien and the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador is a plus for many of the customers.
	www.kingfisherbay.net /index2.asp?codigo=financialtuesday (693 words)

	Turks and Caicos vacation rental-Conch Pearl villa a Providenciales rental villa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Conch Pearl is a three bedroom, three and a half bath villa on Providenciales beach front.
		If you never heard of Turks and Caicos Islands, the Turks and Caicos Islands are an island nation made of 8 major islands and numerous smaller cays, both inhabited and uninhabited.
		Conch Pearl Villa - a spacious 3000 sq foot villa directly on the white sand beach of Grace Bay, Providenciales.
	conchpearl.tc (241 words)

	Sailing The Philippine Islands: The Pearl Of The Orient ~ by Junfil Olarte
		The PHILIPPINES is an archipelago that is known as the "Pearl of Oriental Beauty and Enchantment" because of its rare scenic views and tourist attractions.
		The Iraya in Batanes Island, Taal in Batangas, Banahaw in Quezon Province, Mayon in Albay (having the perfect cone), Hibok-Hibok in Camiguin Island, Apo in Davao province and the Makaturing in Lanao are the most famous Philippine volcanoes.
		It is a Philippine isle situated in the Central Visayas region near the islands of Cebu and Siquijor.
	www.escapeartist.com /efam/73/Sailing_In_The_Philippines.html (1399 words)

	Cook Islands (COO) - Projects: Agriculture and Natural Resources - ADB.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The TA established local expertise in several critical areas with the aim of ensuring that the country's ecologically sensitive lagoons are managed and utilized in ways that are environmentally sustainable.
		The TA was attached to the Pearl Industry Development Project to assist the Government and the pearl farming community on Manihiki Atoll.
		Plans were developed and implemented to ensure ecologically sound pearl farming policies and practices, as well as sustainable management of the lagoon.
	www.adb.org /cookislands/projects-agriculture.asp (401 words)

	Itchyfeet Online Travel :: Gulf of Panama - Contadora Island, Isla Las Perlas, Panama
		The Pearl Islands are over 200 islands sprinkled throughout the Gulf of Panama.
		The island is about 750 acres, is crossed by several roads, and can be walked around in an hour.
		Developments and tourists are few and the islands are idyllically diverse and incredibly lush.
	www.itchyfeet.org /articles/contadora.htm (728 words)

	The Deadbolt - Locking Down the Latest Entertainment - DVD Review - Survivor: Pearl Islands
		As with anything like this, there were several - from Kelly Clarkson to Richard Hatch, but the season that firmly cemented that the king of reality, Survivor wasn't going anywhere was the seventh, the trip to the Pearl Islands, recently released in all its demented glory on a five-disc DVD set.
		The DVD set for Pearl Islands continues the strong pattern of season releases for CBS' reality programming with a vivid full screen transfer and an adequate audio track.
		Yes, most people opening their wallets for Survivor: Pearl Islands are fans of the show who want to relive or catch the extras on their favorite season but not everyone is and Paramount would be wise to try and keep the secret on future DVD releases.
	www.thedeadbolt.com /news/022406/survivorpearldvd.php (720 words)

	DBSTalk.com Survivor: Pearl Islands Official Rules - DBSTalk.Com
		Should current world events lead CBS to pull Survivor: Pearl Islands from the current schedule for a limited period of time, the contest will be "put on hold" until such time as Survivor: Pearl Islands resumes on CBS.
		The DBSTalk Survivor: Pearl Islands Contest Coordinator shall be the sole judge of the definition of the term "limited".
		DBSTalk.com and the DBSTalk.com Survivor: Pearl Islands Contest Coordinator are not responsible for entry errors or for transmission errors.
	www.dbstalk.com /showthread.php?t=18401 (2542 words)

	Survivor Fever - Survivor: Pearl Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Pearl Islands is a group of islands on the Pacific side of Panama, situated in the Gulf of Panama about 50 miles southeast of Panama City.
		History: The Pearl archipelago has an historical connection with the pirates who raided, looted, pillaged and sacked the Caribbean and coastal South America when Spain ruled the waters and transported untold fortunes in gold, silver and precious gems from her colonies back to Spain.
		The two original tribes of Survivor: Pearl Islands were Drake and Morgan.
	www.survivorfever.net /index7.html (1065 words)

	Survivor Pearl Islands
		After being chosed from over 40,000 applicants to participate in the 7th season of the reality TV show Survivor, I boarded a plane and headed to Panama for the adventure of a lifetime.
		After traveling all day through airports and all night on a sailboat, our game began before we knew it by jumping into the ocean in the Pearl Islands with only the clothes on our backs.
		Catching one of the many sting rays that we ate while on the island.
	burtonroberts.com /survivor.html (237 words)

	Hacienda del Mar, Pearl Islands, Panama - Aracari (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Hacienda del Mar is located in San Jose, the second largest island in the Pearl Islands archipelago.
		The Pearl Islands are located in the middle of the Gulf of Panama on the Pacific Ocean, 90 kms away from Panama City.
		The average daytime temperature is 28 degrees C. Activities at Hacienda del Mar include diving, snorkeling and exploring the island beaches, but fishing is particularly noteworthy.
	www.aracari.com /beach/hacienda_del_mar.shtml (424 words)

	ClassicTVHits.com - Review: Survivor, Pearl Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Given minimal food and supplies, two teams of contestants, referred to as "tribes," were not only forced to adapt to surroundings where they'd have to fend for themselves, but also complete in challenges that would assure them at least a few more days on the island, or "immunity" if they win.
		The losing team would be subjected to a "tribal council" where members would have to vote one of their own off the team and out of the competition.
		Host Jeff Probst explains early on that the Pearl Islands have a history of looting and piracy.
	www.classictvhits.com /promotions/reviews/review_details.php?id=931 (1093 words)

	Survivor: Pearl Islands Photos, Cast, Episodes for Survivor: Pearl Islands \| TVGuide.com
		Premise: Sixteen contestants vie for $1 million on the Pearl Islands off the coast of Panama.
		There are no blog posts for Survivor: Pearl Islands.
		There are no group posts for Survivor: Pearl Islands.
	www.tvguide.com /redirect?keyword=survivor+pearl+islands (127 words)

	MSN - News - 'Survivor: Pearl Islands' Castaways Chosen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It's probably worth noting that the two tribes on "Survivor: Pearl Islands" are named after pirates.
		The 16 castaways -- whose adventure begins Thursday, Sept. 18 -- are divided into tribes names for Sir Francis Drake and Capt. Henry Morgan, who were noted for pillaging Spanish forts in Panama in the 16th and 17th centuries.
		Executive producer Mark Burnett and his team came up with a new opening twist for the seventh edition of the game, which will be set on the islands off the coast of Panama.
	entertainment.msn.com /news/article.aspx?news=132298 (256 words)

	Pearl Islands Panama - the gem of the Pacific Coast
		Pearl Islands Panama - the gem of the Pacific Coast
		We gladly handle all reservations for air travel to and from the island.
		A compacted gravel airstrip, 1,400 meters in length, and 90 meters wide, a network of 100 kilometers of all weather roads and bridges, with an approximate value of fifteen million dollars, facilitate the easy arrival and communication throughout the island.
	www.vacationscostarica.com /panama/tours/info/pearl_islands_panama.htm (584 words)

	Tropical Storm Claudette Pounds Pearl Islands Survivors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Eric Jackson, Editor of The Panama News, told SurvivorNews today that the Survivor: Pearl Islands castaways should have been feeling the wrath of Tropical Storm Claudette.
		For 2 straight days the islands had about 4 inches of rain.
		This type of weather in Panama is typically seen only in October and is unusual for this time of the season, Jackson said.
	forum.realityfanforum.com /index.php?topic=538.0 (297 words)

	Survivor All Stars. Watch Surviving Survivor 8 online. Pearl Islands, Panama
		Watch online TV with Surviving Survivor All Stars as Matt and Kim lampoon the castaways, their challenges, how they cope with surviving in the tropical islands off the coast of Panama and more.
		Survivor Pearl Islands is located amongst the 100 or so tropical islands off the coast of Panama.
		If you’ve seen the previous Surviving Survivor shows on Pearl Islands, Pulau Tiga, Outback, Africa, Marquesas, Thailand and Amazon, you’ll know you won’t want to miss Surviving Survivor's take on All Stars.
	www.bananatv.com /survivor/survivor-pearl-islands.html (783 words)

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