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  Nelson Island (Alaska) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nelson Island or Qaluyaaq Island is an island in western Alaska, at 60°37′N 164°22′W.
It is separated from the Alaska mainland to its east by a narrow channel and from Nunivak Island to its southwest by the Etolin Strait.
Nelson Island was named after Edward William Nelson, a Smithsonian Institution naturalist who studied the island and people there in 1878.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nelson_Island_(Alaska)   (163 words)

  
 Robben Island Museum
The duty of those who ran the Island and its prison was to isolate opponents of apartheid and to crush their morale.
Those imprisoned on the Island succeeded on a psychological and political level in turning a prison 'hell-hole' into a symbol of freedom and personal liberation.
Robben Island came to symbolise, not only for South Africa and the African continent, but also for the entire world, the triumph of the human spirit over enormous hardship and adversity.
www.robben-island.org.za   (222 words)

  
 Nelson Island, Trinidad and Tobago - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nelson Island, Trinidad and Tobago is one of the Five Islands which lie west of Port of Spain in the Gulf of Paria.
Nelson Island is famous as the disembarkation point and quarantine station for indentured immigrants to Trinidad and Tobago in the nineteenth and early twentieth century.
At Nelson Island, the immigrants were examined by a medical doctor and then transported by small boats to Port of Spain.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nelson_Island,_Trinidad_and_Tobago   (320 words)

  
 Nelson Island Location Map - Rick Gustavson
LOCATION:Nelson Island is an island approximately nine miles in length, situated west of the Sechelt Peninsula in the central portion of the Sunshine Coast of SW British Columbia.
The southern end of Nelson Island lies directly west of the entrance to Pender Harbour, less than 2km and separated by the Agamemnon Channel.
Much of the stone of Nelson, Kelly and Hardy Islands is still standing on the streets of Victoria and Vancouver today, the most well-known being the Parliament Buildings in our capital city.
www.rickgustavson.com /Nelson/map.html   (432 words)

  
 Nelson, North Island New Zealand
The entire area is said to resemble the prow of the waka (canoe) of Maui, an important figure in Maori mythology, and was known by the Maori as Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Maui (the tip of the nose of the canoe of Maui).
Nelson is an area of great beauty lying between the northern edge of the Southern Alps and a great sweep of Golden sun-baked beaches.
Nelson's trademark is the diverse culture that has bloomed in this area of rich resources and easy climate.
www.luxuryadventures.co.nz /new_zealand/nelson.php?dst=nz   (971 words)

  
 Nelson Images
Nelson is New Zealand's sunniest city and the region is a major fruit growing area.
The city lies between the northern edge of the Southern Alps and Nelson bay on the northern coast of the South Island.
Nelson is the geographical centre of New Zealand but ironically it is actually north of Wellington the capital city, which is situated on the North Island
virtualoceania.net /newzealand/photos/cities/nelson   (639 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Plum Island: Books: Nelson DeMille   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
By The Rivers of Babylon by Nelson Demille
Nelson DeMille's narrative engine is one of the best in the business, and it chugs away in grand style in this story of buried treasure and biological warfare on a tiny spit of land off Long Island.
Plum Island falls into the latter catagory, which is not to say that it does not have its serious moments.
www.amazon.ca /Plum-Island-Nelson-DeMille/dp/0446605409   (1522 words)

  
 Nelson travel guide - Wikitravel
Nelson [1] is a city in the top northwest corner of South Island, New Zealand.
Nelson is named after the famous British Admiral Nelson and is New Zealand's second oldest city, being settled in 1841.
Nelson airport is the 4th busiest in New Zealand.
wikitravel.org /en/Nelson   (809 words)

  
 River Island Lodge - Nelson "Top of the South Island", New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Nelson region is situated at the top of the south Island.
Nelson City is the main centre and is well serviced by air.
River Island is a one hour drive from Nelson and half an hours drive from Motueka, a service town and tourist centre.
www.riverislandlodge.co.nz /location.html   (58 words)

  
 Robben Island - Nelson Mandela's former prison   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Robben Island Museum was established as a National Monument and a National Museum by the Cabinet of the South African Government in September 1996.
The island, once described by Nelson Mandela as "the harshest, most iron-fisted outpost in the South African penal system," acquired notoriety as a place where the pre-democratic authorities in South Africa banished their political opponents.
While attention has focused mainly on the Island’s role as political prison and on the well-known prisoners held there, the 574 hectare area has been put to a variety of uses including as a pantry, hospital, mental asylum and military camp.
www.southafricatraveler.com /capetown/Robbenis.htm   (520 words)

  
 Latitude Guiding  -  Nelson, South Island, New Zealand
Of course everywhere has it's bad days but Nelson is known within New Zealand as 'Sunny Nelson' and for good reason, we regularly boast the highest annual sunshine hours and calm, cloudless sunny days are what this area is famous for.
NELSON / TASMAN - The Nelson region is renowned for it's warm dry summers and is said to be the California of the South Island.
The city of Nelson is centrally located between other fishing bases such as Motueka and Ngatimoti to the west, St Arnaud and Murchison to the south and Bleheim to the east.
www.internetsportshow.com /searchit/latitudeguiding.htm   (1747 words)

  
 Bookreporter.com - Author Profile: Nelson DeMille
Nelson Richard DeMille was born in New York City on August 23, 1943 to Huron and Antonia (Panzera) DeMille.
Nelson DeMille is the author of: BY THE RIVERS OF BABYLON, CATHEDRAL, THE TALBOT ODYSSEY, WORD OF HONOR, THE CHARM SCHOOL, THE GOLD COAST, THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER, SPENCERVILLE, PLUM ISLAND, THE LION'S GAME, UP COUNTRY and NIGHT FALL, which will be released by Warner Books in November 2004.
Nelson DeMille is the author and coauthor of over a dozen novels and a recurring presence on bestseller lists.
www.bookreporter.com /authors/au-demille-nelson.asp   (4864 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Plum Island: Books: Nelson Demille   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Plum Island is my third Nelson DeMille book and like the previous two I've read (Gold Coast and Charm School), it's a little long winded, probably 100 pages longer than it needed to be, but the primary character, John Corey is his best character to date.
Plum Island is about a scientist couple, working on Plum Island, who were killed and John Corey is hired by local police as Private Detective.
Nelson is best at taking twisting turns and you do not like to keep this book down at all.
www.amazon.com /Plum-Island-Nelson-Demille/dp/055375596X   (1969 words)

  
 New Zealand tourist information | transport - Official tourism site for Nelson NZ
Latitude Nelson is the official tourism information website for the Nelson Tasman region, located on the South Island of New Zealand, covering accommodation in new zealand, activities, transport, restaurants, and all other travel information and itinerary planning.
Nelson region is situated at the ‘top’ of the South Island, New Zealand, on the northern coastline.
Nelson airport is the fourth busiest airport in New Zealand and flights run from 6 am to 9 pm daily with more than 90 arrivals and departures daily, serviced by two main airlines, Air New Zealand and Origin Pacific Airways, with Origin's home base being Nelson airport.
www.nelsonnz.com /transport   (344 words)

  
 Blind Bay Nelson Island British Columbia Canada Cabin Rental - Cabin
Nelson Island is strategically located at the mouth of the Jervis Inlet, which is a fjord that reaches far inland into the remote British Columbia Coast mountains.
These inlets, which have some of the deepest waters of British Columbia (over 600 meters deep) can be safely be explored by use of a small boat; again it is possible to charter water taxi’s and float planes as well.
Nelson Island is located in a position from where many of the Sunshine Coasts marine parks can easily be explored, either by kayak or by small boat.
www.vrbo.com /33740   (687 words)

  
 ::: Island Retreat :::
A holiday apartment situated on an island 20 minutes from Nelson, which is on the top of the South Island in New Zealand and famous for its sunshine, wines, and arts and crafts.
With three national parks on the doorstep, it is an ideal place for hiking, kayaking, cruising and fishing.
Latitude Nelson is the Regional Tourism Organisation for the Nelson Region of New Zealand, responsible for marketing, development and visitor information.
www.islandretreat.co.nz   (115 words)

  
 Nelson Lakes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Nelson Lakes is a walker's paradise offering a tranquil experience with incredible diversity, stunning beauty and yes - inspiration.
Situated in the northern centre of the South Island, the Nelson Lakes National Park straddles the Spencer Mountains and the St Arnaud Range at the northern end of the Southern Alps.
The forests are full of birdlife especially the smaller varieties such as riflemen, South Island robins, tomtits, fantails and grey warblers.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /New_zealand/walks/group_nelsonlakes.html   (339 words)

  
 Nelson Island - Rick Gustavson
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The property sits on the west coast of Nelson Island and faces Malaspina Strait.
Cockburn Lake can be found close to the southern boundary at the midway point of the property.
This represents a rare opportunity to own a private lake on a private island property.
www.rickgustavson.com /Nelson/nindex.html   (176 words)

  
 Nelson, South Island New Zealand. Nelson, Abel Tasman, Takaka, Golden Bay, Nelson Lakes, St Arnaud, Kaiteriteri   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Nelson boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.
Nelson Lakes, further inland, is a spectacular region with vast waterways, heavily forested mountains and picturesque St Arnaud alpine village.
Abel Tasman National Park is the region’s most stunning reserve, and a coastal playground of immense beauty.
www.fourcorners.co.nz /new-zealand/nelson   (313 words)

  
 Pearce, Native Village of Newtok, Alaska, Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Nelson Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
We believe that surveys of the proposed Nelson Island lands should be conducted to determine the site and size for the Village.
Air traffic to and from a new airport, if routed directly over Baird Inlet Island, could cause disturbances to birds at critical stages in their life cycle as well as be potentially hazardous to aircraft and the safety of the flying public.
Increased boating activity adjacent to the island would be an additional source of disturbance to the birds as villagers travel to and from their traditional subsistence use area northwest of the new village site and when supplies are brought into the new village.
www.doi.gov /ocl/2002/s2016.htm   (1415 words)

  
 NJ SAFE BOATING CERTIFICATION
Don't Leave Home (the Dock) Without It Safe Boating Training at Nelson's in Island Heights, NJ On Toms River at Barnegat Bay -- minutes from exit 82 on the Garden State Parkway.
Boating is the most enjoyable pastime we can think of, but don't endanger your family and friends by jumping into boating with no training.
Nelson's experienced and licensed Captains will provide you with the training and knowledge you will need to be a safe and confident skipper.
www.nelsonsailingcenter.com /OCC.htm   (424 words)

  
 Nelson New Zealand : Travel, Tourism and Accommodation for Nelson NZ
Nelson New Zealand : Travel, Tourism and Accommodation for Nelson NZ Nelson New Zealand is located at the top of the South Island.
Arty and interesting, there are plenty of reasons for the sun to shine in Nelson.
View further Nelson New Zealand travel and tourism information.
www.tourism.net.nz /region/nelson   (153 words)

  
 Mystery Guide - Plum Island by Nelson DeMille   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
ecuperating from near-fatal gunshot wounds at his uncle's house on Long Island, New York homicide detective John Corey is hired as a consultant to investigate the double murder of Tom and Judy Gordon, brilliant biologists employed at the nearby secured government research facility on Plum Island.
Expert storyteller Nelson DeMille comes through with one of the best versions to date of his blend of adventure, intrigue, humor, and romance.
The history and lore of rural Long Island provide a stark contrast to the high-tech secret government research facility; while the threat of a killer on the loose with plague-causing bacteria keeps the stakes high and fuels the suspense.
www.mysteryguide.com /bkDemilleIsland.html   (399 words)

  
 DeMille, Nelson: Plum Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Convalescing from a bullet wound on Long Island, NYPD homicide detetctive John Corey helps the local sheriff investigate a shooting.
The victims are a married couple, both biologists on Plum Island, a top secret animal disease research site.
When the media suggests that they stole a deadly virus, suddenly a local murder becomes a crime with worldwide implications in this masterwork of entrancing characters, a killer plot, and brilliant comic touches.
www.forbesbookclub.com /bookpage.asp?prod_cd=I2Z83   (145 words)

  
 Luxurious private self contained accommodation, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand:Nelson Country Retreat
The farm is located only 1km from main highway 6, south of the rural township of Wakefield, and just 25 minutes from Nelson city, at the top of the South Island, New Zealand.
There's so much to do on the farm and Nelson is famous for its art, crafts, wineries, beaches and national parks.
Hand-feed the deer, then indulge in a fine local Nelson wine, or boutique beer, on your sun-soaked deck overlooking the animals grazing.
nelsoncountryretreat.co.nz   (251 words)

  
 Nelson Island Area School - Toksook Bay, Alaska - AK - school overview
Nelson Island Area School - Toksook Bay, Alaska - AK - school overview
Be the first to review Nelson Island Area School - tell other parents what you think.
An opportunity for the principal at Nelson Island Area School to speak about curriculum, special programs, activities, goals and more.
www.greatschools.net /modperl/browse_school/ak/8   (202 words)

  
 Port Nelson Ltd > Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Port Nelson provides a modern port infrastruture teamed with flexible customer-oriented services.
Port Nelson provides comprehensive facilities and services to shipping lines priding itself on a rapid ship turnaround, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through the port's stevedoring division TBS, QuayPack, the port's on-wharf facility provides packing and unpacking services with secure storage to the region's importers and exporters.
For more information on Port Nelson Ltd's, uncompromising, professional and quality service to customers refer to our directory of Services and Need to Know.
www.portnelson.co.nz   (124 words)

  
 Nelson
Most Home at First guests will arrive in Nelson by air from the North Island.
Nelson Airport is a 15-minute drive from our Nelson lodgings.
Outside of Nelson, even main roads can be narrow, winding, slow, and scenic, and, most often, not heavily trafficked.
www.homeatfirst.com /nelson.htm   (102 words)

  
 Robben Island - Mount Nelson Hotel - Accommodation South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Robben Island is situated 11km (seven miles) north of Cape Town harbour.
It is the notorious island prison where thousands of political prisoners were incarcerated between 1961 and 1991 for campaigning against apartheid.
Accommodation South Africa has partnered directly with the Mount Nelson Hotel to offer you the cheapest Internet rates.
mountnelson.accommodationsouthafrica.co.za /robben-island-day-tour.php   (200 words)

  
 Nelson New Zealand Tourist Attractions : Activities in Nelson New Zealand
Nelson, New Zealand tourist attractions and activities to suit all budgets.
Nelson, New Zealand offers a wide selection of quality tourist attractions for a fun filled vacation.
Select a Nelson, New Zealand tourist attractions and activities category from the comprehensive list below or search by region.
www.tourism.net.nz /region/nelson/attractions-and-activities   (176 words)

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