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	Isle of May - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Isle of May is located in the north of the outer Firth of Forth, approximately 8 km (5 miles) off the coast of Scotland.
		The visitor centre of the isle, the old Low Light lighthouse buildings, was founded as a bird observatory in 1934, the first such observatory in Scotland.
		The island is closed to visitors from 1 October until 1 May to prevent disturbance to the large number of seal pups.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Isle_of_May (1399 words)

	ISLE OF MAY - LoveToKnow Article on ISLE OF MAY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		MAY, ISLE OF, an island belonging to Fifeshire, Scotland, at the entrance to the Firth of Forth, 5 m.
		In 1636 a coal beacon was lighted on the May and maintained by Alexander Cunningham of Barns.
		Though perfectly free from any trace of envy or ill-will, he yet showed on fit occasion his contempt for that pseudo-science which seeks for the applause of the ignorant by professing to reduce the whole system of the universe to a fortuitous sequence of uncaused events.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /M/MA/MAY_ISLE_OF.htm (393 words)

	Isle of May History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In really dense fog even the powerful light on the Isle of May could not be seen from the foot of the tower owing to the heavy cost of maintaining the generating plant and the greatly increased power of oil lights made possible by the incandescent mantle.
		The Royal National Lifeboat Institution rewarded the lightkeepers on the Isle of May for saving lives when the MATAGORDA was wrecked in 1872 and the German Government sent a binocular field glass each to Robert Grierson and Laurence Anderson who helped the crew of the PAUL lost on Inchkeith in 1888.
		The Isle of May was demanned on the 31 March 1989.
	www.nlb.org.uk /ourlights/history/isleofmay.htm (1467 words)

	Highlights of Scotland -- Isle of May info
		The Isle of May, situated in the mouth of the Firth of Forth, is only one and a half kilometres long, yet is a haven for thousands of nesting sea birds and breeding seals who flourish on the steep sea cliffs and rocky shores.
		Access to the Isle of May is by passenger boat from Anstruther, The May Princess, which is licensed to carry 100 passengers; it has a saloon, snack bar and toilets.
		To Seabirds on the Isle of May part 1 or part 2.
	www.xs4all.nl /~josvg/scot/dundee02/isle-may.html (798 words)

	Manila lays claim to Pasig River isle - May 06, 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		THE MANILA City Council has formally laid claim to an isle, which is actually a sandbar, popularly known as Isla Laki or Aplaya, located at the mouth of the Pasig River.
		The isle, located in the southern portion of the mouth of the Pasig River and west of South Harbor's seawall, was once part of the river's old delta.
		Astals said the isle has a potential as a tourism spot, which would be the best way to preserve the ecology of the place, a popular feeding area for fish and birds in Manila Bay.
	www.inq7.net /met/2003/may/06/met_6-1.htm (292 words)

	The Isle of May - Scottish Seabird Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Isle of May - Scottish Seabird Centre
		Only one and a half kilometres long, the Isle of May is a National Nature Reserve managed by Scottish Natural Heritage and home to over 200,000 seabirds, with 12 species at the height of the breeding season.
		The fluffy white newborn seal pups from October to the end of December are undoubtedly one of the highlights at the Centre.
	www.seabird.org /wildlife/may.html (265 words)

	Isle zoo may close for good
		BY M.L. The temporary closing of the Belle Isle Zoo that Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick proposed as part of his budget plan may not be so temporary, city officials said this week.
		Kagan said the city would establish a shuttle from the east and west sides to the main zoo, which already is visited by 200,000 schoolchildren a year.
		Kilpatrick said in April that the Belle Isle animals would be sent to the main zoo and other accredited zoos.
	www.freep.com /news/locway/zoo4_20020504.htm (445 words)

	May 4th Movement - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about May 4th Movement
		The 70th anniversary of the May 4th Movement was marked by mass pro-democracy demonstrations in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in 1989.
		May 5 British consulate in New York bombing
		This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /May+4th+Movement (173 words)

	Isle of May Seabird Studies in 2003
		Wilson, L.J., Wanless, S., Harris, M.P. and Jones, G. This report details the results of JNCC funded seabird research on the Isle of May, in the Firth of Forth in south-east Scotland.
		During 2003, weather conditions on the Isle of May, like much of the UK, were considerably warmer and drier than in recent years.
		Studies on the Isle of May in 2000-2002 provided circumstantial evidence that the closure of the fishery could potentially have an immediate and positive effect on seabird productivity.
	www.jncc.gov.uk /page-3272 (854 words)

	Isle of May - off the east coast of Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Lying 6 miles off the coast, the Isle of May is a well known nature reserve.
		When landing on the island you are greeted by a warden who will welcome you and advise you on the walking routes and places of interest.
		Trips to the island are available from Anstruther on the May Princess, contact Jim Raeper on 01333 310103 for times and dates.
	www.eastneukwide.co.uk /tourist/may-isle.html (192 words)

	Isle of May seabird studies in 2002
		During the 2002 season, weather conditions on the Isle of May were poor, with much more rain than usual, and strong westerly and easterly winds.
		Studies on the Isle of May in 2000 and 2001 provided circumstantial evidence that the closure of the fishery could potentially have an immediate and positive effect on seabird productivity.
		Isle of May seabird studies in 2002(PDF, 25 kb)
	www.jncc.gov.uk /page-2350 (918 words)

	Isle, MN - Minnesota Florists, buy flowers from your local full service retail flower shops and florist serving Isle , ...
		Isle, Minnesota Florists have been brought to you by Flower Shop Network, a directory of United States and Canadian florists.
		It is vitally important that you provide Isle, Minnesota Florists with accurate, detailed information regarding the name and address of the person to whom you are sending flowers.
		When placing an order for Delivery in Isle, Minnesota, it is usually wise to keep the order simple, the less specific you are in your request, the less room for error.
	www.flowershopnetwork.com /directory/MinnesotaFlorists/Isle.php (848 words)

	Historical perspective for Isle of May (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In 1318 all the rights to the Priory of May were transferred to the canons of St Andrews, when a priory at Pittenweem appears to have been substituted for that on the island.
		With the estate of Barns, the Isle of May passed to Scot of Scotstarvet by purchase, and came to General Scott of Balcomie, by whose daughter, the Duchess of Portland, it was sold for £60,000 to the Commissioners of Northern Lights.
		Please remember this description dates from the 1880s; names may have changed, administrative divisions will certainly be different and there are known to be occasional errors of fact in the original text, which we have not corrected because we wish to maintain its integrity.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/features/featurehistory13.html (778 words)

	Friends of Belle Isle Aquarium, Free Press - PAYING FOR BELLE ISLE: Deficit may pit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Councilwoman Sheila Cockrel said it may be time for Detroit to revisit the master plan laid out for Belle Isle in 2001 that included charging an entrance fee.
		Privatization of any of the city-funded Belle Isle assets like the Dossin Great Lakes Museum or the stately old casino building that hosts receptions, parties, family reunions and professional conferences also is not an option, Beckham said.
		The debate is personal for generations of people who have enjoyed the water's edge paradise known to Native Americans as Wah-nah-be-zee, or "white swan." It was purchased by the city from a Detroit family for $180,000 in 1879, amid protests from some citizens that the price was too high.
	www.belleisleaquarium.com /media/2005/freep_022205.htm (1184 words)

	The SOC - 'Birding the Isle of May' article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Isle of May lies in the entrance of the Firth of Forth, about 8 km south of the Fife coast.
		These have included 100 Bluethroats on the 14th May 1985, and, in 1982 exceptional numbers of autumn migrants such as 15,000 Goldcrests on the 11th October, and 10,000 Redwing, 2,000 Song Thrush, 4,000 Fieldfare and 30 Ring Ouzel in single days between 13th and the 17th.
		The season of 1997 held a number of surprises, with an especially good third week in May, when in one day, five Bluethroat were present on the island, while a total of 11 Red-backed Shrikes were present during the period.
	www.the-soc.zenwebhosting.com /isle-of-may-sites.htm (1600 words)

	The Isle of May (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Isle of May is a small island in the outer Firth of Forth some 5 miles East of Crail, Fife.
		When coming to the Isle of May please remember that the wildlife is prone to disturbance.
		Of particular relevance to those diving around the May, or indeed any other seabird colony, is to keep a respectable distance from the cliffs during the breeding season, the seabirds disturb very easily.
	www.arcl.ed.ac.uk /scotfed/scotdive/isleofmay2.html (784 words)

	Honolulu Star-Bulletin Local News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Circuit Judge Riki May Amano also granted injunctions yesterday that prevent lawsuits from being filed for several weeks over hundreds of county contracts.
		The actions by Amano deal with the fallout of a state Supreme Court ruling that the county cannot have private contractors perform work historically done by county workers.
		But Mayor Stephen Yamashiro has repeatedly said no law requires the county to operate a landfill, and the county may turn it over entirely to Waste Management, to the state, or to another company.
	starbulletin.com /97/05/28/news/story4.html (419 words)

	The Isle of May, East Neuk of Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Isle of May, East Neuk of Scotland
		The Isle of May is a nature reserve just off the coast of Anstruther, located in the East Neuk of Fife.
		The military occupied the May during the war and used her to located submarines by laying submarine detectors.
	uk.geocities.com /bizb/Isle_of_May.html (393 words)

	The Isle of May
		A landing may be cancelled by the skipper if weather conditions dictate on approach.
		The ferry uses the Kirkhaven landing on the north shore near the visitor centre, where the warden meets the boat and gives a brief overview of the bird life and any current points of note.
		The Isle of May website gives details of the bird life and other aspects of the island.
	www.v-g.me.uk /Trips/T0647/T0647IOM.htm (285 words)

	Towns in Cape May County - Sea Isle City
		Sea Isle City is proud of its five miles of clean, white, sandy beaches that beckon its guests to frolic in its surf or laze along the shoreline.
		Famous for its fleet of charter and fishing boats, Sea Isle is often referred to as "a fisherman's paradise".
		Sara the Turtle, Sea Isle City's town mascot, symbolizes the resort's concern for the environment.
	www.thejerseycape.net /Towns/sea_isle_city.htm (283 words)

	Isle of Man may lift U.S. gambling restrictions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The gambling jurisdiction of Isle of Man, situated approximately half way between England and Ireland in the Irish Sea, has recently been under proper examination.
		According to Ateonline.co.uk, the Isle of Man may allow its licensed internet gambling operations to accept wagers from the American market.
		However, according to the Online Gambling Regulations Act 2001 of Isle of Man, licenceholders of Isle of Man are free to determine the appropriateness of accepting bets from any jurisdiction, including the US.
	www.gamblinggates.com /Print/Isle_Man_US29041.html (316 words)

	Global warming may be affecting Isle Royale's wolf, moose population - 03/06/04
		The moose population on the remote Lake Superior island chain is down sharply, from 900 last year to 750 this year, while gray wolf numbers have jumped.
		Isle Royale’s warmup began with the onset of El Nino in 1998 and has not abated, Peterson said.
		Gray wolves are shown resting after a meal on Isle Royale in 2001.
	www.detnews.com /2004/metro/0403/06/metro-83643.htm (754 words)

	Isle of Man may remove U.S. player restrictions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Reports in the Isle of Man media this week indicated that useful developments may be about to take place on the licensing jurisdiction, situated half way between England and Ireland in the Irish Sea.
		The Isle of Man Today revealed that gambling authorities are discussing removing the restrictions on IOM-licensed casinos offering gaming to US players.
		Such a move could prove a financial fillip for the island’s struggling iGaming sector, and the Council of Ministers is due to meet soon to discuss the matter and consider implementing this important change in policy.
	www.osga.com /artman/publish/printer_2276.shtml (225 words)

	British Archaeology, no 18, October 1996: News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The church, which may date from the 9th century, is the first in a sequence of buildings on the site of the island's later medieval Benedictine abbey.
		According to Peter Yeoman, Fife's Regional Archaeologist, it may have been built as a chapel to house the remains of St Ethernan, an early evangelist who is believed to have lived and died on the island.
		Mined flint, he says, seems to have been used for implements that were not actually used as tools, and may have had a ceremonial function - discoidal knives or axes, for instance, which are often found with no sign of use or buried in hoards.
	www.britarch.ac.uk /ba/ba18/ba18news.html (1447 words)

	Isle of May Lighthouse Hotels. Hotels near Isle of May Lighthouse - Accommodation UK
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		Take a Picture tour of Isle of May Lighthouse, and please come back after your visit to submit your own.
	www.picturesofengland.com /Scotland/Fife/Crail/Isle_of_May_Lighthouse/hotels2/cheapest (517 words)

	Diving the Isle of May (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Divers arrive at the west landing on the Isle of May, a nature reserve in the Firth of Forth, where scenic archways and stacks are home to thousands of seabirds, while grey seals dart among shoals of pollack and saithe below water.
		The site, known as the Mill Door, is half way along the west coast of the Isle of May, at the mouth of the Firth of Forth in Scotland.
		The Isle of May was home to Scotland's first lighthouse in 1636, and the remains can be seen today up on the plateau.
	www.divernet.com /travel/imay1097.htm (1903 words)

	MAY, ISLE OF - Online Information article about MAY, ISLE OF
		MAY, ISLE OF - Online Information article about MAY, ISLE OF Online Encyclopedia
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	encyclopedia.jrank.org /MAR_MEC/MAY_ISLE_OF.html (290 words)

	PAYING FOR BELLE ISLE: Deficit may pit services against city's treasures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Belle Isle has been a regional treasure since 1879, when the city of Detroit bought the island and turned it into a park.
		"There's been a lot of conversation about 'Belle Isle is dead and dying' and that's just not true.
		Alvin Spanske, 10, of Almont feeds a goose Monday on Belle Isle during a visit with his grandparents, Bob and Chris Rhodes of Sterling Heights and his younger sister Ashlee Spanske, 8.
	www.freep.com /news/locway/belle22e_20050222.htm (1275 words)

	Overview of Isle of May (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Lying 5 miles (8 km) off the Fife coast, the Isle of May is the largest of the islands of the Firth of Forth.
		Close to the Kirkhaven landing stand the ruins of the Chapel of St Aidan which are all that remain of a priory built in the 12th Century and dedicated to the Christian missionary who was killed on the island by marauding Danes in AD 875.
		The Isle of May was an important religious centre until its monks moved to Pittenweem in the 16th century, but the island remained inhabited until the early 18th century.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/features/featurefirst13.html (306 words)

	Belle Isle may see a new day - 05/20/04 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		She remembers the island from growing up in northwest Detroit, and she lived on Belle Isle for three summers between 1997 and 2000.
		She was at Belle Isle beach recently with her husband and four children celebrating daughter Nina’s third birthday.
		As president of the Friends of Belle Isle, she’s on the island most mornings to jog and clear her mind.
	www.detnews.com /2004/metro/0405/20/d01-158814.htm (1230 words)

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