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  Guam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Guam was the southernmost island in the Marianas Group and this poltical change started Guam and the Northern Marianas (including Saipan and Tinian) down separate paths.
Guam is a relatively short flight from Japan compared to Hawaii, and a series of tourist hotels and golf courses were built to cater to the tourists.
Guam is the southernmost island in the Mariana Island chain and is the largest island in Micronesia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Guam   (1266 words)

  
 The U.S. Pacific Island Territory of Guam
Located approximately 3,300 miles West of Hawaii, 1,500 miles East of the Philippines and 1,550 miles South of Japan, the Island of Guam is the Western most territory of the United States and one of the leading tourist destinations in the Western Pacific.
With its year round warm and crystal clear waters, Guam is one of the most desirable scuba dive destinations in the world.
Guam was ceded to the United States following the Spanish American War in 1898 and formally purchased from Spain in 1899.
www.guam-online.com   (731 words)

  
 Agana, Guam
Agana (actually pronounced Agaña) was the name of the capital of Guam until 1998, when the territorial legislature changed the name to Hagåtña to more closely match the Chamorro/Chamoru[?] pronunciation.
According to the 2000 US Census, the village has a population of 1,100.
Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United States of America.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ag/Agana,_Guam.html   (74 words)

  
 EPA: Federal Register: Record of Decision for the Disposal and Reuse of Naval Air Station Agana, Guam
Guam is the southernmost island of the Mariana archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean.
The base is bounded on the north by a steep bluff and Route 10A; on the east and southeast by Route 16; and on the south by the intersection of Routes 16, 10, and 8; on the southwest by Route 8; and on the west and northwest by Route 1 and Agana Bay.
To comply with Guam's environmental regulations, it may be necessary for the acquiring entities to conduct environmental assessments of proposed projects so that project planning incorporates appropriate mitigation for noise impacts.
www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2000/May/Day-23/i12964.htm   (7328 words)

  
 Agana, Guam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The capital of Guam is situated at the mouth of the Agana River and 5 miles north of the Apra Harbor, Agana's port of entry and the island's chief port.
When Guam was ceded to the United States at the end of the Spanish-American War, a naval base was established in Apra Harbor.
Agana has several historical sites of note, including the Dulce Nombre de Maria, or Agana Cathedral, built by the Spanish in 1699 and the Latte Stone Park, whose pillars date from over two thousand years ago and are believed to be house pillars used by the ancient Chamorro people in the construction of homes.
clinton2.nara.gov /WH/New/Pacific/guam.html   (142 words)

  
 Agana - Guam - WGuides.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Guam is a tropical oasis that attracts more than 1 million guests a year.
This city is the bustling business hub of Guam and, in addition to high rise office buildings, it offers a multitude of shopping opportunities such as the quirky Harmon Flea Market and the duty-free Guam Premium Outlets.
City of Agana South of Tamuning, Agana, or Hagatna as the locals call it, houses fewer than 4,000 of Guam's residents and serves as the capital of this island.
www.wguides.com /city/680   (660 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Agana, Guam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Hagåtña (formerly Agana) is the capital of Guam.
In 1998, the territorial legislature changed the name from Agana (pronounced Aganja (SAMPA)) to Hagåtña to more closely match the Chamorro/Chamoru pronunciation.
The city is served by Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport in Tamuning.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Agana,-Guam   (108 words)

  
 Welcome to Guam
Guam is also America's gateway to the West Pacific and Asia, and is a booming international resort destination.
Guam's dramatic coastline and white sand beaches are ringed by coral reefs and clear, crystalline waters teeming with exotic marine life and blessed by a balmy tropical climate and gentle trade winds.
Guam's natural beauty, the luxurious high-rise hotel and resort complexes that dominate the beach front at Tumon and Agana, the surrounding restaurants, malls, golf courses, water sports and entertainment facilities combine to create a perfect playground for visitors.
www.destmic.com /guam.html   (553 words)

  
 CNN - Photos used to identify Guam crash victims - August 9, 1997
AGANA, Guam (CNN) -- Investigators decided Saturday to show photographs in an effort to speed up identification of the 225 people killed in the crash of a Korean Air 747 airliner earlier this week.
At a makeshift center for victims' families at a Guam hotel Friday, a woman grimly stapled together photographs of a smiling man on a horse, her husband, Kang Jung-won, to give to investigators in hopes it would aid identification.
The Boeing 747 was carrying 254 passengers from South Korea to Guam when it crashed into the dense underbrush of a rocky hill on this U.S.-governed Pacific island on Wednesday.
cnn.com /WORLD/9708/09/guam.crash   (514 words)

  
 Guam
Effective this date the official seal of the Naval Government of Guam will be that shown on the plan of the Guam flag approved July 4, 1917, by Governor Roy C. Smith, and now filed in the office of the Auditor-Registrar.
The Guam flag referenced in the September 1934 National Geographic is not the current one.
Under §1031 of the Guam Code Annotated, municipalities may adopt a flag and notify the Compiler of Laws of the selection and decscription of the flag.
flagspot.net /flags/gu.html   (934 words)

  
 Guam Hotels: Hyatt Regency Guam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Guam, a tropical island in the Mariana Islands of Micronesia known as 'America's paradise in the Pacific', is home to Hyatt Regency Guam, a deluxe resort hotel sited on a prime 150-metre stretch of white sand beach in Tumon Bay.
One of Guam's premier hotels, Hyatt Regency Guam provides uncompromising standards of service and facilities and is ideal for families, honeymooners and those executives who find that doing business is more rewarding with a dash of pleasure.
As a resort hotel, the facilities at Hyatt Regency Guam are extensive and include 150 metres of sand beach, three swimming pools and two tennis courts.
guam.hyatt.com   (375 words)

  
 Naval Air Station, Agana
The former officer housing site consisting of 92 acres (37.3 hectares) was not included in the 1993 base closure for NAS Agana, however it was later included as part of a 1995 base closure action and was proposed for disposal under a separate disposal action.
The ROD announces the Navy’s decision to dispose of property associated with Naval Air Station Agana in a manner that is consistent with the reuse plan prepared by the Government of Guam and is in keeping with the Defense Department’s community-based reuse objectives.
The Navy concluded that the Government of Guam’s proposed redevelopment of the Naval Air Station property responds to local economic conditions, promotes rapid economic recovery from the impact of the Air Station’s closure, and is consistent with President Clinton’s five-part plan for revitalizing base closure communities.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/agana.htm   (1586 words)

  
 ATSDR - PHA - Agana Power Plant, Mongmong, Guam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
It is possible that the Agana Swamp and River contain biologic contamination, although the levels of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other infectious agents are unknown.
Hydrology of Guam, geology and hydrology of Guam, Mariana Islands.
Table E-2 is an example of calculated non-cancer effects doses for PCB exposure from eating fish, eels, and snails from the Agana Swamp and River.
www.atsdr.cdc.gov /HAC/PHA/aganapowerplant/app_p2.html   (4883 words)

  
 A Virtual Travel to Guam - Oceania - North Pacific Ocean
Guam is the southernmost and largest island of the Marianas Island Archipelago in the North Pacific.
The University of Guam is the major institution of higher education in the Western Pacific.
The role of Guam in the War in the Pacific.
www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/guam.htm   (635 words)

  
 ATSDR - PHA - Agana Power Plant, Mongmong, Guam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Swimming and wading in the Agana Swamp poses no public health hazard from PCB contamination because the levels in the sediment are low.
The PHA was also sent to Guame and federal agencies and interested members of the general public.
In addition, the number of fish available in the Agana Swamp and River, including tilapia, appears to be lower than needed to support a subsistence fishing population.
www.atsdr.cdc.gov /HAC/PHA/aganapowerplant/app_p3.html   (4072 words)

  
 Department of the Navy, Navy Exchange, Guam Naval Base, Agana, Guam and Local 1689, American Federation of Government ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Essentially, the Employer proposes that employees who are not also military dependents or off-duty military personnel, be prohibited from purchasing this merchandise until the passing of (1) 1/2 business day after the start of a 1-day sale and (2) 1 business day in the case of more than a 1-day sale.
The real problem of the insufficient availability of advertised sale merchandise is caused by the shortage of goods in Guam, and management's refusal to increase its purchase of goods to meet demands, and would not be addressed by either party's proposal.
The Employer's argument that it is inequitable to restrict the purchasing privileges of some employees and not others "is without merit in light of the lack of a study" on the problem of the unavailability of reduced-price goods.
www.flra.gov /fsip/finalact/94fs_054.html   (846 words)

  
 Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Agana Heights, Guam USA
Catholics on Guam and around the world are commemorating World Mission Sunday.
The Archdiocese of Agana asks for your continued prayers for the church's missions and the men and women who have dedicated themselves to serving God through vocations and mission work.
There will be a second collection (which will be sent to Rome) to offer financial help for more than 1,150 dioceses in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
olbs.homestead.com   (230 words)

  
 Agana (Hagatna), Guam, Detailed Topographic Map: 1:24,000 Scale ($10.50)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Covers a central portion of the island of Guam, around the capital city of Agana (also known as Hagatna).
Depicts a portion of the Pacific island of Guam (in the Northern Marianas) in maximum available detail.
Also available: Other Guam Maps, including Island of Guam (on one sheet, 1:50:000 scale) and Complete Set of 9 Detailed Maps.
www.aliensonearth.com /catalog/detail/0711/0711K009593.html   (322 words)

  
 Latte Stones, Latte Stone Park, Agana, Guam, USA, Mariana Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Latte Stones: This combination of upright column, which had been excavated from coral rock, and rounded cap-stone (often made from a single, large, inverted coral head) were used by the ancient Chamorro people, in sets of 4,6 or 8, as foundation stones for elevated 'A' frame style houses.
The Agana Latte Stone Park is a compostite of Lattes taken from two different jungle sites.
There were many photos of Guam which I particularly liked or held meaning for me; however, I think this photo would would speak more clearly to the world.
www.mpwarner.com /in-depth/image-22316.html   (443 words)

  
 Guam Birth Certificate, Death Record, Marriage license and other vital records
This page explains how to obtain copies of Guam vital records, such as Guam birth certificates, Guam death records, Guam marriage licenses & Guam divorce decrees.
See the guidelines for general information on how to order Guam vital records.
Check the related links for additional vital records and genealogical information on Guam.
vitalrec.com /gu.html   (231 words)

  
 Guam
The island of Guam, called Guahan in the Chamorro language, is an unincorporated U.S. territory.
It is the most southern of the Mariana Islands and is located in the western Pacific Ocean, about three fourths of the way between Hawaii and the Philippines.
Guam's flag is dark blue with a narrow red border on all four sides; centered is a red-bordered, pointed, vertical ellipse containing a beach scene, outrigger canoe with sail, and a palm tree with the word GUAM superimposed in bold red letters.
www.50states.com /guam.htm   (225 words)

  
 Welcome to the Agana Hash House Harriers
As with all Guam Hashes, the AH3 is a 'mixed run' thru the jungles, swamps, and mountains of Guam.
In addition to the Agana H3, Guam is also home to the Full Moon Hash (guess when?) the Berserk Hash and the newly created Dark Side of the Moon Hash (more info to come).
Those wishing to run a Berserk Burke hash need to run a few Agana hashes first and be prepared for 3-6+ hours of the toughest most insane trail you have ever run.
www.hashguam.com   (302 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Guam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Guam was ceded to the US by Spain in 1898.
Captured by the Japanese in 1941, it was retaken by the US three years later.
Guam faces the problem of building up the civilian economic sector to offset the impact of military downsizing.
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/gq.html   (871 words)

  
 Guahan.com - begin a new day with Guam...
We, Capuchin Franciscans are a worldwide Catholic order of brothers (=friars) consecrated by religious vows to living fully the gospel of Jesus Christ after the spirit and manner of St. Francis of Assisi ministering to the people of God in the Archdiocese of Agana and the Diocese of Honolulu.
This website is designed primarily for use by the members of the Church on Guam and Saipan.
Micronesia Guam Mission - This site is dedicated to all the missionaries who served in the Micronesia Guam Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
www.guahan.com /link_culture/culture_religion.shtml   (395 words)

  
 Project: Agana Federal Building - James Walter, Architect.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
In the last days of the Nixon Administration, great concern was shown regarding our conflict in Vietnam — that if we didn’t signal we were becoming a permanent force in the region — it could send the wrong signal to our enemies.
Banks of conventional lead-acid batteries were concealed under the causeway, and with converters could supply enough power to run for days during cloudy typhoon season.  This would have been the first structure of its kind, but Nixon unexpectedly departed — and the project was abandoned.
After the fall of Vietnam, the U. Government did build its headquarters in the lagoon off Agana, but not with the style and grace afforded with the original concept.
the_architect.home.att.net /agana.htm   (298 words)

  
 Photo's at VW-1 home base NAS Agana Guam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
TE-6 at NAS Agana doing Touch and Go's about 1964, photo's taken at about 500 feet from the end of runway South West side.
After we figured out what happened and we made the decision we were airworthy, we headed for Guam.
The aircraft was flown from Guam to Japan where full repairs were made.
www.vw1association.com /basephotos.html   (333 words)

  
 Guam Field Office Agana, Guam About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The Agana, Guam Sub Office is open to the public from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday.
Note: If you reside on the Island of Guam, your check or money order should be made out to Treasurer of Guam.
The Agana Office issues EADs only for applicants whose adjustment of status applications are pending at the office.
uscis.gov /text/fieldoffices/guam/aboutus.htm   (1523 words)

  
 360 degree Virtual Reality images of Guam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
FORT SANTA AGUEDA, aka: FORT APUGAN, AGANA HEIGHTS.
TUMON BAY, GUAM, FROM TWO LOVER'S POINT TO THE HILTON HOTEL.
GUAM FROM Mt. JUMULLONG MANGLAO: A RAINY DAY.
www2.mpwarner.com /in-depthlinks/75.html   (332 words)

  
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From the information supplied, it appears that an unauthorized transfer of control occurred at an unspecified time not later than April 15, 1994, and has continued since then, and that violation of the ownership report rule occurred upon the licensee's failure to file its ownership report by October 1, 1994.
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Act, Pacific Telestations, Inc., licensee, Stations KUAM(AM), KUAM-FM, and KUAM-TV, Agana, Guam, is hereby advised of its apparent liability for a forfeiture of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for its apparent willful, repeated violations of Section 310(d) of the Act, Sections 73.3540 and 73.3615 of the Commission's Rules.
In assessing this monetary forfeiture, we have taken into account the nature, circumstances, extent and gravity of the violations, as well as the degree of culpability and the stations' prior enforcement history.
www.fcc.gov /Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1998/da981513.txt   (2167 words)

  
 Guam Shell Club - Library
Amesbury, Steven S. Studies on the Biology of the Reef Fishes of Guam, Part I: Distribution of Fishes on the Reef Flats of Guam.
The Marine Biodiversity of Guam and the Marianas.
Guam's Reefs and Beaches, Part II: Transect Studies.
www.guamshellclub.org /library.html   (1864 words)

  
 Field Offices Agana, Guam Welcome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Welcome to the Agana, Guam Sub Office of US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
This office provides services for immigration-related matters for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
We are located at the Sirena Plaza, 108 Hernan Cortez Avenue, Suite 801, Hagatna, Guam 96910.
uscis.gov /text/fieldoffices/guam/index.htm   (118 words)

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