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The other side of Rangitoto - Hauraki Gulf explored (Massey University)
Edit Public Technologies 13 Apr 2016
In his new book, notable historian Kerry Howe shares his navigation of the Hauraki Gulf's islands - on the other side of Rangitoto ... To the Islands. Exploring, Remembering, Imagining the Hauraki Gulf (Mokohinau Islands Press), is a sequel to a legacy of writing about Pacific, Polynesian and New Zealand history, including the magnificent Vaka Moana ... Kerry Howe and his catch at Bradshaw Cove, Great Barrier Island....
Manila's move shows it is the real provocateur
Edit China Daily 13 Apr 2016
The Philippines is resuming work on upgrading a military airport on an island it seized from China, a move that again displays its expansionist nature and belies its self-assumed image as a victim in the territorial disputes in the South China Sea ... The Nansha Islands in the South China Sea have been Chinese territory since ancient times, as proved by historical and international documents....
APNewsBreak: Navy flyer describes spotting island castaways
Edit Austin American Statesman 13 Apr 2016
It took several approaches and a smoke marker to convince three Pacific island castaways that a U.S ... The stranded men were reported missing last Tuesday after a wave overtook their skiff as they travelled about 140 miles from one Micronesian island to another, officials said. The three spelled out the word "help" with palm fronds after they swam to the deserted island when their boat capsized....
Navy flyer describes spotting island castaways
Edit Stars and Stripes 13 Apr 2016
HONOLULU — It took several approaches and a smoke marker to convince three Pacific island castaways that a U.S ... The stranded men were reported missing last Tuesday after a wave overtook their skiff as they travelled about 140 miles from one Micronesian island to another, officials said. The three spelled out the word "help" with palm fronds after they swam to the deserted island when their boat capsized....
Asiatic lioness, stranded on islet, found dead
Edit Indian Express 13 Apr 2016
An Asiatic lioness died on Tuesday while trying to return to the mainland after venturing into the sea to reach a tiny island some 2.5 km off Amreli coast, Gujarat. Forest officers were informed on Monday that a lioness was spotted on the tiny island, measuring around one hectare, off the coast of Doliya village in Amreli. Forest guards and rescuers went to the island on boats but could not rescue the stranded lioness....
A portal for Willingdon
Edit The Times of India 13 Apr 2016
From being a hub of trade, which once housed an airport and railway station along with the sea port, Willingdon Island currently looks a pale shadow of its former bustling self ... Recently , Nitin Gadkari, union minister for road, transport & highways and shipping, had revealed plans to develop around 1,300 islands as tourist destinations ... "The Island and the land owned by the port are finding new uses," he said....
Taiwan accuses China of 'extrajudicial abduction' of workers in Kenya
Edit CNN 13 Apr 2016
Kenya does not recognize Taiwan -- officially the Republic of China -- nor does it maintain diplomatic relations with the island ... Taiwan President on China, disputed islands ... Taiwan President on China, disputed islands 08.12 ... Tsai is leader of the Democratic Progressive Party, which has traditionally leaned in favor of formal independence for the island from mainland China ... Power struggle over island in South China Sea....
CM Fadnavis
Edit Indian Express 13 Apr 2016
A comprehensive roadmap for equitable distribution of drinking water in the island city of Mumbai and its eastern and westerns suburbs would be ready in two months, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Tuesday ... Citing an example, he said, “In the island city, pipes have been in existence for several decades which may require replacement or upgradation to minimise losses.”....
Committee on Natural Resources Releases Puerto Rico Legislation; Duffy lead sponsor (Sean P Duffy)
Edit Public Technologies 13 Apr 2016
It will hold Puerto Rico accountable to its debt, uncover audited financial statements, enforce fiscal responsibility and cut red tape holding down the Island's economy ... It is the Island's best shot to mitigate its financial collapse and future calls for a bailout, which would be untenable ... A protracted and chaotic legal battle would not serve the interest of creditors or the island....
The Final Angry Birds Trailer Is Hilarious And Action-Packed
Edit Cinema Blend 13 Apr 2016
Reds anger and general cynical nature are about to come in handy, though, as a whole boat load of weird green pigs show up on this tranquil island filled with nothing but flightless birds, and convince everyone else that theyre perfectly harmless ... Its not long before the pigs steal whats probably every egg on the island, and head back to Piggy Island, that everyone realizes that angry Red was right....
17 arrested in Rhode Island in Internet gambling ring bust
Edit WPTV 13 Apr 2016
(AP) -- Seventeen people, including some notable athletes with professional experience, have been arrested in connection with an online gambling ring, Rhode Island State Police announced Tuesday ... The Providence Journal reports that a number of notable athletes from Rhode Island are among the suspects....
Kasich, Cruz camps vie for Rubio supporters
Edit The Providence Journal 13 Apr 2016
— In Rhode Island’s Republican presidential primary, the John Kasich and Ted Cruz campaigns are vying for Marco Rubio supporters and presenting their candidates as the viable alternative to Donald Trump.That contest came into focus Tuesday night as the Kasich campaign officially opened its Rhode Island headquarters at Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian’s campaign offices in the Airport Plaza. Former state Sen ... ....
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