http://www.newsvine.com/islandNewsvine - islanden-usCopyright 2013Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:17:35 +0000Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:57 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/13/17734727-nasas-wallops-island-prepares-for-the-spotlighthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/13/17734727-nasas-wallops-island-prepares-for-the-spotlightusnasaislandus-newswallops-islandSat, 13 Apr 2013 15:13:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In a Saturday Dec. 9, 2006 file photo, the Orbital Science Corp Minotaur 1 rocket sits on its launch pad at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Va. Orbital Sciences is set to conduct a test launch of its Antares rocket under a NASA program where private companies deliver supplies to the International Space Station. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)</p><p>FILE - In this July 8, 2009 file photo provided by NASA, a specially designed rocket to test the Alternative Astronaut Escape System is launched from the NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Va. Orbital Sciences is set to conduct a test launch of its Antares rocket under a NASA program where private companies deliver supplies to the International Space Station. (AP Photo/NASA, Jim Mason-Foley)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/03/17579991-ap-essay-my-cyprus-changed-foreverhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/03/17579991-ap-essay-my-cyprus-changed-foreverislandus-newscyprusrememberedthe-islandWed, 3 Apr 2013 07:48:48 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This April 14, 2005 file photo shows a general view of the Greek Cypriot sector of the Turkish-occupied town of Famagusta in east Cyprus. (AP Photo/Harun Ucar, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17552953-nycs-coney-island-hopes-for-rebound-after-sandyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17552953-nycs-coney-island-hopes-for-rebound-after-sandyusislandnew-york-cityus-newsconey-islandsuperstormMon, 1 Apr 2013 14:32:29 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Saturday, March 30 2013 photo the beach and visitors to Deno's Famous Wonder Wheel Amusement Park in New York's Coney Island are seen from the park's famous ride. Despite making the traditional Palm Sunday opening, many of the seasonal businesses at Coney Island are still reeling from the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>In this Saturday, March 30 2013 photo, children drive the bumper cars at Deno's Famous Wonder Wheel Amusement Park in New York's Coney Island. Despite making the traditional Palm Sunday opening, many of the seasonal businesses at Coney Island are still reeling from the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>In a Saturday March 30, 2013 photo, the Cruz family from the Bronx borough of New York play an arcade game at Eldorado Auto Skooter in New York's Coney Island. Despite making the traditional Palm Sunday opening, many of the seasonal businesses at Coney Island are still reeling from the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>In a Saturday March 30, 2013, photo visitors to New York's Coney Island walk on the boardwalk past the open businesses. Despite making the traditional Palm Sunday opening, many of the seasonal businesses at Coney Island are still reeling from the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>In a Saturday March 30, 2013, photo men sunbathe in front of a closed business on the boardwalk of New York's Coney Island. Despite making the traditional Palm Sunday opening, many of the seasonal businesses at Coney Island are still reeling from the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>In a Saturday March 30, 2013, photo a visitor to New York's Coney Island poses holding a corn dog. Despite making the traditional Palm Sunday opening, many of the seasonal businesses at Coney Island are still reeling from the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>A Saturday March 30, 2013, photo shows Eldorado Auto Skooter's oxidized arcade tokens at New York's Coney Island. Despite making the traditional Palm Sunday opening, many of the seasonal businesses at Coney Island are still reeling from the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>In a Saturday March 30, 2013, photo a life size poster of a model advertising a temporary tattoo shop is framed by shuttered businesses at New York's Coney Island. Despite making the traditional Palm Sunday opening, many of the seasonal businesses at Coney Island are still reeling from the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>In a Saturday March 30, 2013, photo an employee repairs the bumper car ride at Eldorado Auto Skooter at New York's Coney Island. Despite making the traditional Palm Sunday opening, many of the seasonal businesses at Coney Island are still reeling from the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>A Saturday March 30, 2013, photo shows the boarded up flagship Nathan's Famous hot dog stand in New York's Coney Island. Despite making the traditional Palm Sunday opening, many of the seasonal businesses at Coney Island are still reeling from the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17441713-ellis-island-museum-re-open-not-likely-in-2013http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17441713-ellis-island-museum-re-open-not-likely-in-2013usstormislandnational-park-servicedamageus-newsellis-islandstorm-damagesuperstorm-sandyellis-island-immigration-museumSun, 24 Mar 2013 17:07:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://leafydebater.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/17/16996454-singapores-founder-released-from-hospitalhttp://leafydebater.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/17/16996454-singapores-founder-released-from-hospitalmalaysiafathersingaporehospitalislandworld-newsnationmodelfoundingprosperousSun, 17 Feb 2013 23:51:17 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/11/16934144-ny-mall-reopens-after-concerns-about-roof-collapsehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/11/16934144-ny-mall-reopens-after-concerns-about-roof-collapseusnew-yorkmallislandlong-islandevacuationus-newsMon, 11 Feb 2013 22:29:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://tzia62.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/15/16527216-long-island-high-school-on-lockdown-cbs-newshttp://tzia62.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/15/16527216-long-island-high-school-on-lockdown-cbs-newsonlongschoolislandlockdownTue, 15 Jan 2013 17:32:44 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/11/16469564-ellis-island-collection-moved-due-to-sandy-damagehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/11/16469564-ellis-island-collection-moved-due-to-sandy-damageusislandus-newsellis-islandsuperstormsuperstorm-sandyellis-island-immigration-museumSat, 12 Jan 2013 00:24:05 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/30/15573729-no-estimate-on-reopening-liberty-island-statue-okhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/30/15573729-no-estimate-on-reopening-liberty-island-statue-okusislandnational-park-serviceus-newssuperstormliberty-islandsuperstorm-sandyFri, 30 Nov 2012 17:08:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In a Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 file photo, waves crash over the bow of a tug boat as it passes near the Statue of Liberty in New York as rough water as the result of Hurricane Sandy churns the waters of New York Harbor. The Statue of Liberty survived Superstorm Sandy intact. But the storm flooded Liberty Island's power and heating systems and damaged its buildings. Superintendent David Luchsinger, who led reporters on a tour of Liberty Island on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, says the National Park Service still does not know when the statue will reopen to the public or how much the island repairs will cost.  (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File)</p><p>Parts of the brick walkway of Liberty Island that were damaged in Superstorm Sandy were shown during a tour, in New York, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Tourists in New York will miss out for a while on one of the hallmarks of a visit to New York, seeing the Statue of Liberty up close. Though the statue itself survived Superstorm Sandy intact, damage to buildings and Liberty Island's power and heating systems means the island will remain closed for now, and authorities don't have an estimate on when it will reopen. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)</p><p>A sea shell rests on a wall surrounding the Statue of Liberty, in New York, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Tourists in New York will miss out for a while on one of the hallmarks of a visit to New York, seeing the Statue of Liberty up close. Though the statue itself survived Superstorm Sandy intact, damage to buildings and Liberty Island's power and heating systems means the island will remain closed for now, and authorities don't have an estimate on when it will reopen. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)</p><p>David Luchsinger, superintendent of Statue of Liberty National Monument, and last resident of Liberty Island, poses for a photo at the back door of his Superstorm Sandy-damaged home,on Liberty Island in New York, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Tourists in New York will miss out for a while on one of the hallmarks of a visit to New York, seeing the Statue of Liberty up close. Though the statue itself survived Superstorm Sandy intact, damage to buildings and Liberty Island's power and heating systems means the island will remain closed for now, and authorities don't have an estimate on when it will reopen. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)</p><p>David Luchsinger, superintendent of Statue of Liberty National Monument, and last resident of Liberty Island, poses for a photo during a tour of the venue, in New York, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Tourists in New York will miss out for a while on one of the hallmarks of a visit to New York, seeing the Statue of Liberty up close. Though the statue itself survived Superstorm Sandy intact, damage to buildings and Liberty Island's power and heating systems means the island will remain closed for now, and authorities don't have an estimate on when it will reopen. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)</p><p>David Luchsinger, superintendent of Statue of Liberty National Monument, and last resident of Liberty Island, shows the high water line at the back of his Superstorm Sandy-damaged home, on Liberty Island in New York, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Tourists in New York will miss out for a while on one of the hallmarks of a visit to New York &#8212; seeing the Statue of Liberty up close. Though the statue itself survived Superstorm Sandy intact, damage to buildings and Liberty Island's power and heating systems means the island will remain closed for now, and authorities don't have an estimate on when it will reopen. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)</p><p>A Statue Cruises tour boat passes the damaged auxiliary pier on Liberty Island, in New York, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Tourists in New York will miss out for a while on one of the hallmarks of a visit to New York, seeing the Statue of Liberty up close. Though the statue itself survived Superstorm Sandy intact, damage to buildings and Liberty Island's power and heating systems means the island will remain closed for now, and authorities don't have an estimate on when it will reopen. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)</p><p>Parts of the brick walkway of Liberty Island that were damaged in Superstorm Sandy were shown during a tour, in New York, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Tourists in New York will miss out for a while on one of the hallmarks of a visit to New York, seeing the Statue of Liberty up close. Though the statue itself survived Superstorm Sandy intact, damage to buildings and Liberty Island's power and heating systems means the island will remain closed for now, and authorities don't have an estimate on when it will reopen. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)</p><p>Manhattan island can be scene behind sections of a fence on Liberty Island, in New York, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Tourists in New York will miss out for a while on one of the hallmarks of a visit to New York, seeing the Statue of Liberty up close. Though the statue itself survived Superstorm Sandy intact, damage to buildings and Liberty Island's power and heating systems means the island will remain closed for now, and authorities don't have an estimate on when it will reopen. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)</p><p>Boards of the passenger dock of Liberty Island are askew, damaged from Superstorm Sandy, in New York, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Tourists in New York will miss out for a while on one of the hallmarks of a visit to New York, seeing the Statue of Liberty up close. Though the statue itself survived Superstorm Sandy intact, damage to buildings and Liberty Island's power and heating systems means the island will remain closed for now, and authorities don't have an estimate on when it will reopen. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)</p><p>Bricks from the walkway that surrounds Liberty Island are collected in a Dumpster, in New York, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Tourists in New York will miss out for a while on one of the hallmarks of a visit to New York, seeing the Statue of Liberty up close. Though the statue itself survived Superstorm Sandy intact, damage to buildings and Liberty Island's power and heating systems means the island will remain closed for now, and authorities don't have an estimate on when it will reopen. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/23/15389496-nys-fire-island-assesses-future-after-sandyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/23/15389496-nys-fire-island-assesses-future-after-sandyusislandnew-yorkersus-newsfire-islandsuperstormsuperstorm-sandyFri, 23 Nov 2012 16:59:06 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 photo, pilings that once held a walkway over dunes leading to the beach are all that remain outside a boarded up home in Ocean Beach, N.Y. The Fire Island community was damaged in Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Frank Eltman)</p><p>In this Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 photo, the ferry Fire Island Belle leaves the dock with passengers visiting Ocean Beach, N.Y. Residents of the Fire Island community were allowed to visit to assess damage from Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Frank Eltman)</p><p>In this Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 photo, Chris Soller, right, superintendent of the Fire Island National Seashore, points to a map of Fire Island with Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, in Kismet, N.Y. The two were among a team of officials touring the damaged barrier island south of Long Island. (AP Photo/Frank Eltman)</p><p>In this Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 photo, homeowner Hyman Portnoy stands outside the damaged deck of his home in Ocean Beach, N.Y. The home was among hundreds destroyed or damaged on Fire Island during Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Frank Eltman)</p><p>In this Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 photo, artist Kenny Goodman describes the damage from Superstorm Sandy inside his shop in the Fire Island community of Ocean Beach, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Eltman)</p><p>In this Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 photo, bicycles remain buried beneath several feet of sand in the Fire Island community of Kismet, N.Y. In the background, Suffolk County and other officials tour the community damaged from Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Frank Eltman)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/02/14887723-battered-by-storm-staten-islanders-feel-forgottenhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/02/14887723-battered-by-storm-staten-islanders-feel-forgottenusislandforgottenus-newssuperstormjanice-clarkinFri, 2 Nov 2012 21:53:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Sheila and Dominic Traina hug in front of their home which was demolished during Superstorm Sandy in Staten Island, N.Y., Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has come under fire for pressing ahead with the New York City Marathon. Some New Yorkers say holding the 26.2-mile race would be insensitive and divert police and other important resources when many are still suffering from Superstorm Sandy. The course runs from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge on hard-hit Staten Island to Central Park, sending runners through all five boroughs. The course will not be changed, since there was little damage along the route. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>A man rinses his hands in flood water while cleaning out a house in a hard-hit neighbor hood in Staten Island, N.Y. Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has come under fire for pressing ahead with the New York City Marathon. Some New Yorkers say holding the 26.2-mile race would be insensitive and divert police and other important resources when many are still suffering from Superstorm Sandy. The course runs from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge on hard-hit Staten Island to Central Park, sending runners through all five boroughs. The course will not be changed, since there was little damage along the route. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>James Traina climbs over the remains of his parent's house which was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy in Staten Island, N.Y. Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has come under fire for pressing ahead with the New York City Marathon. Some New Yorkers say holding the 26.2-mile race would be insensitive and divert police and other important resources when many are still suffering from Superstorm Sandy. The course runs from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge on hard-hit Staten Island to Central Park, sending runners through all five boroughs. The course will not be changed, since there was little damage along the route. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>James Traina climbs over the remains of his parent's house which was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy in the Staten Island borough of New York, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. A Superstorm Sandy relief fund is being created just for residents of the hard-hit New York City borough. Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Borough President James Molinaro say the fund will help residents displaced from their homes. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Members of the Traina family try to recover photographs and other personal items from the basement of Sheila and Dominic Traina's destroyed home in the Staten Island borough of New York, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. A Superstorm Sandy relief fund is being created just for residents of the hard-hit New York City borough. Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Borough President James Molinaro say the fund will help residents displaced from their homes. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Walter Traina, 6, drags a model plane out of the rubble near his grandfather's garage in Staten Island, New York, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has come under fire for pressing ahead with the New York City Marathon. Some New Yorkers say holding the 26.2-mile race would be insensitive and divert police and other important resources when many are still suffering from Superstorm Sandy. The course runs from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge on hard-hit Staten Island to Central Park, sending runners through all five boroughs. The course will not be changed, since there was little damage along the route. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Julie Traina tries to recover some personal items from the destroyed home of her parents in the Staten Island borough of New York, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. A Superstorm Sandy relief fund is being created just for residents of the hard-hit New York City borough. Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Borough President James Molinaro say the fund will help residents displaced from their homes. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Sheila Traina looks through some jewelry recovered from her destroyed home in Staten Island, N.Y. Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has come under fire for pressing ahead with the New York City Marathon. Some New Yorkers say holding the 26.2-mile race would be insensitive and divert police and other important resources when many are still suffering from Superstorm Sandy. The course runs from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge on hard-hit Staten Island to Central Park, sending runners through all five boroughs. The course will not be changed, since there was little damage along the route. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p> http://kalei-1.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/18/14529210-nicaragua-real-estate-discover-ometepe-lake-nicaraguahttp://kalei-1.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/18/14529210-nicaragua-real-estate-discover-ometepe-lake-nicaraguarealforestateislandempowerjoyanicaragua-nicaraguanetwork-laeco-community-lakeestate-nicaraguasale-ometepeThu, 18 Oct 2012 09:10:16 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://kalei-1.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/18/14528418-nicaragua-real-estate-discover-ometepe-lake-nicaraguahttp://kalei-1.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/18/14528418-nicaragua-real-estate-discover-ometepe-lake-nicaraguarealnicaragualalakeestateislandjoyaometepenicaguaeco-communitynicaraguarealestate-ccThu, 18 Oct 2012 08:38:10 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://kalei-1.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/18/14528211-long-island-wedding-planners-la-bella-planners-long-island-event-plannershttp://kalei-1.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/18/14528211-long-island-wedding-planners-la-bella-planners-long-island-event-plannerslongislandeventweddingplannerplannersThu, 18 Oct 2012 08:29:03 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://gemma6t9.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/11/14376204-new-york-divorce-law-firmhttp://gemma6t9.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/11/14376204-new-york-divorce-law-firmbusinessislandpropertylawyerstatenmaritalFri, 12 Oct 2012 00:08:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/08/14301886-book-trailer-the-island-of-lotehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/08/14301886-book-trailer-the-island-of-lotebooksgirlboyromanceislandloveartskissauthorsnovelsteen-dramaMon, 8 Oct 2012 23:58:10 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/20/13994882-3-mile-island-nuke-plant-automatically-shuts-downhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/20/13994882-3-mile-island-nuke-plant-automatically-shuts-downusshutdownislandus-newsthree-mile-islandThu, 20 Sep 2012 23:46:58 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/19/13966274-chiles-pacific-paradise-endangered-by-goats-catshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/19/13966274-chiles-pacific-paradise-endangered-by-goats-catsscienceislandchileltrobinson-crusoedaniel-defoeWed, 19 Sep 2012 18:03:07 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Undated picture of Chile's remote Alejandro Selkirk Island. Invasive species are crowding out the unique native plants and birds that evolved during more than a million years of isolation before the first people moved into the Juan Fernandez archipelago, composed of three remote islands; Robinson Crusoe, Alejandro Selkirk and Santa Clara, about 416 miles (670 kilometers) west of the Chilean mainland. (AP Photo/Hugo Arnal)</p><p>Undated picture of a male Robinson Crusoe Firecrown perched on a branch on Robinson Crusoe Island. Invasive species are crowding out the unique native plants and birds that evolved during more than a million years of isolation before the first people moved into the Juan Fernandez archipelago, composed of three remote islands; Robinson Crusoe, Alejandro Selkirk and Santa Clara, about 416 miles (670 kilometers) west of the Chilean mainland. (AP Photo/Hugo Arnal)</p><p>Undated picture of a male Robinson Crusoe Firecrown perched on a branch on Robinson Crusoe Island. Invasive species are crowding out the unique native plants and birds that evolved during more than a million years of isolation before the first people moved into the Juan Fernandez archipelago, composed of three remote islands; Robinson Crusoe, Alejandro Selkirk and Santa Clara, about 416 miles (670 kilometers) west of the Chilean mainland. (AP Photo/Julio Leiva)</p><p>Undated picture ofthe only remaining Dendroseris gigantea on Robinson Crusoe Island. Invasive species are crowding out the unique native plants and birds that evolved during more than a million years of isolation before the first people moved into the Juan Fernandez archipelago, composed of three remote islands; Robinson Crusoe, Alejandro Selkirk and Santa Clara, about 416 miles (670 kilometers) west of the Chilean mainland. (AP Photo/Hugo Arnal)</p><p>Undated picture of a Robinson Crusoe Petrel flys over the waters of Robinson Crusoe Island. Invasive species are crowding out the unique native plants and birds that evolved during more than a million years of isolation before the first people moved into the Juan Fernandez archipelago, composed of three remote islands; Robinson Crusoe, Alejandro Selkirk and Santa Clara, about 416 miles (670 kilometers) west of the Chilean mainland. (AP Photo/Karl Campbell)</p><p>Undated picture of a male Robinson Crusoe Firecrown perched on a branch on Robinson Crusoe Island. Invasive species are crowding out the unique native plants and birds that evolved during more than a million years of isolation before the first people moved into the Juan Fernandez archipelago, composed of three remote islands; Robinson Crusoe, Alejandro Selkirk and Santa Clara, about 416 miles (670 kilometers) west of the Chilean mainland. (AP Photo/Julio Leiva)</p><p>Undated picture of a Fardella brooding her eggs on Robinson Crusoe Island. Invasive species are crowding out the unique native plants and birds that evolved during more than a million years of isolation before the first people moved into the Juan Fernandez archipelago, composed of three remote islands; Robinson Crusoe, Alejandro Selkirk and Santa Clara, about 416 miles (670 kilometers) west of the Chilean mainland. (AP Photo/Peter Hodum)</p><p>Undated picture of a Fardella flying over Robinson Crusoe Island. Invasive species are crowding out the unique native plants and birds that evolved during more than a million years of isolation before the first people moved into the Juan Fernandez archipelago, composed of three remote islands; Robinson Crusoe, Alejandro Selkirk and Santa Clara, about 416 miles (670 kilometers) west of the Chilean mainland. (AP Photo/Peter Hodum)</p><p>Undated picture of a Masafuera Rayadito on Alejandro Selkirk Island. Invasive species are crowding out the unique native plants and birds that evolved during more than a million years of isolation before the first people moved into the Juan Fernandez archipelago, composed of three remote islands; Robinson Crusoe, Alejandro Selkirk and Santa Clara, about 416 miles (670 kilometers) west of the Chilean mainland. (AP Photo/Peter Hodum)</p> http://jewel1944.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/06/13708426-httpbigislandnowcom20120905council-tries-to-bring-down-cost-of-powerhttp://jewel1944.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/06/13708426-httpbigislandnowcom20120905council-tries-to-bring-down-cost-of-powerbusinessislandbusiness-practicestropicselectricity-rateshelcoThu, 6 Sep 2012 18:25:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://jewel1944.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/04/13663708-debate-grows-over-what-to-call-hawaiis-largest-island-local-news-kitv-homehttp://jewel1944.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/04/13663708-debate-grows-over-what-to-call-hawaiis-largest-island-local-news-kitv-homehawaiiislandnot-newstropicsthe-big-islandname-debateTue, 4 Sep 2012 21:43:05 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/28/13526320-gulf-oil-spill-defenses-facing-a-test-with-isaachttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/28/13526320-gulf-oil-spill-defenses-facing-a-test-with-isaacusbpisaacislandus-newsTue, 28 Aug 2012 14:09:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>A man dives into a large wave caused by Tropical Storm Isaac in Gulf Shores, Ala. on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. The National Hurricane Center predicted Isaac would grow to a Category 1 hurricane over the warm Gulf and possibly hit late Tuesday somewhere along a roughly 300-mile (500-kilometer) stretch from the bayous southwest of New Orleans to the Florida Panhandle. The size of the warning area and the storm's wide bands of rain and wind prompted emergency declarations in four states, and hurricane-tested residents were boarding up homes, stocking up on food and water or getting ready to evacuate. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>A young man takes advantage of the big waves from Tropical Storm Isaac in Gulf Shores, Ala. on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. The National Hurricane Center predicted Isaac would grow to a Category 1 hurricane over the warm Gulf and possibly hit late Tuesday somewhere along a roughly 300-mile (500-kilometer) stretch from the bayous southwest of New Orleans to the Florida Panhandle. The size of the warning area and the storm's wide bands of rain and wind prompted emergency declarations in four states, and hurricane-tested residents were boarding up homes, stocking up on food and water or getting ready to evacuate. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/20/13378391-part-of-island-on-miss-coast-shut-asbestos-foundhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/20/13378391-part-of-island-on-miss-coast-shut-asbestos-foundusislandus-newsclosuregulf-islands-national-seashorehorn-islandMon, 20 Aug 2012 18:04:15 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://nancy28mid.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/18/13356588-randy-jackson-seeking-money-to-cover-his-huge-child-support-debthttp://nancy28mid.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/18/13356588-randy-jackson-seeking-money-to-cover-his-huge-child-support-debtdivorceislandlawyerrhodeSun, 19 Aug 2012 02:00:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/10/13211576-skorean-leader-visits-islets-draws-japan-protesthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/10/13211576-skorean-leader-visits-islets-draws-japan-protestjapanskoreadisputeislandsouth-koreasouth-koreanworld-newsaslee-myung-bakFri, 10 Aug 2012 06:47:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, right, visits islands called Dokdo in Korea and Takeshima in Japan Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. Lee made a surprise visit Friday to islets at the center of a long-running territorial dispute with Japan, ignoring warnings from Tokyo that it would worsen the neighbors' already strained relations. (AP Photo/Korea Pool) KOREA OUT</p><p>South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, center, looks at a national flag upon his arrival at islands called Dokdo in Korea and Takeshima in Japan Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. Lee made a surprise visit Friday to islets at the center of a long-running territorial dispute with Japan, ignoring warnings from Tokyo that it would worsen the neighbors' already strained relations.(AP Photo/Korea Pool) KOREA OUT</p><p>South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, center, arrives at islands called Dokdo in Korea and Takeshima in Japan Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. Lee made a surprise visit Friday to islets at the center of a long-running territorial dispute with Japan, ignoring warnings from Tokyo that it would worsen the neighbors' already strained relations. (AP Photo/Korea Pool) KOREA OUT</p><p>South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, right, talks with police officer Yoon Jang-soo as Lee visits islands called Dokdo in Korea and Takeshima in Japan Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. Lee made a surprise visit Friday to islets at the center of a long-running territorial dispute with Japan, ignoring warnings from Tokyo that it would worsen the neighbors' already strained relations. (AP Photo/Korea Pool) KOREA OUT</p><p>South Korean President Lee Myung-bak touches a word carved in rock meaning "South Korean territory" as he visits islands called Dokdo in Korea and Takeshima in Japan Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. Lee made a surprise visit Friday to islets at the center of a long-running territorial dispute with Japan, ignoring warnings from Tokyo that it would worsen the neighbors' already strained relations. (AP Photo/Korea Pool) KOREA OUT</p><p>Japanese Ambassador to South Korea Masatoshi Muto arrives at Gimpo Airport in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012 as he is recalled to his country over South Korean President Lee Myung-bak's visit to islands called Dokdo in Korea and Takeshima in Japan Friday. Lee made a surprise visit Friday to islets at the center of a long-running territorial dispute with Japan, ignoring warnings from Tokyo that it would worsen the neighbors' already strained relations.(AP Photo/Yonhap, Sung Yeon-je) KOREA OUT</p> http://jewel1944.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/06/13153083-island-flowers-and-a-hawaiian-storyhttp://jewel1944.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/06/13153083-island-flowers-and-a-hawaiian-storyhawaiiislandartsflowerslorenativeTue, 7 Aug 2012 01:37:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>I find the Bird of Paradise very beautiful.</p><p>Ohi`a Lehua Blossoms are a favorite. I have a quart of honey from this tree in my kitchen at present and it is divine. </p><p>This is Blue Ginger and supposed to be rare but with one tiny plant I have a profusion of it so it might not be rare for long.</p><p>Showing Hawaiian flowers without a Hibiscus would be wrong on all counts. What would the tourist women do if they didn't have one for their hair? Oh, right, pick a sticky Plumeria flower, that's what they'd do.</p><p>I love all of the island's flowers yet couldn't resist growing sunflowers for the birds and the butterflies. This butterfly approved.</p>