View allAll Photos Tagged Islanders
Please don't use this image on websites,
blogs or other media without my explicit permission.
© All rights reserved
I decided to improve my original outrigger design (seen here: flickr.com/photos/chrispockster/2772732246/ ) and stick on a sail. I am pretty satisfied with the results, and I didn't have to cut technic tubes or string either.
G-BLDV A 1984 vintage Islander doing a touch and go on RWY34 on what was the warmest day of the year plus 26c but with quite a cross wind
Taken during pleasure flight in Hebridean Air Services Britten Norman Islander BN-2B G-HEBO, Prestwick, Scotland 7th September 2014
Click here to learn more about Camp Humphreys
U.S. Army photos by W. Wayne Marlow
Humphreys celebrates Asian Pacific Islander heritage
By W. Wayne Marlow
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea - Asian-American and Pacific Islander heritage was celebrated with song and dance at the Youth Gym here May 23.
The observance came one month after the announcement that the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, will be presented posthumously to Gordon Hirabayashi, who fought against his World War II internment and challenged it before the U.S. Supreme Court.
This is also the centennial year of the first Japanese cherry blossom trees planted in Washington, D.C.
Prior to a lively dance performance, Spc. Kareen Medeiros, president and Area III coordinator for the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program, touched on how Asians and Pacific Islanders came to be a part of the United States.
"It is an honor and a privilege to take you on a journey to our lands, our homes and to meet some of our people," she said . "Throughout history, Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders have had an impact on our world and society. Our ancestors came to America from places with names such as China, Samoa, Korea, the Philippines, Hawaii and Japan."
While they have become an integral part of the country, Asians and Pacific Islanders have kept their distinctive cultures, she noted.
"Our traditions are rich and our customs and beliefs are deeply rooted in our everyday life," Medeiros said. "Our love for arts, music and cultural awareness is sought after everywhere. Asians and Pacific Islanders helped build our nation. We have fought bravely alongside American sons and daughters in their time of need. We have continued to contribute to American success every day. We are proud of our heritage, proud to be called Asian Pacific Americans."
Medeiros read from a presidential proclamation that addressed their
contributions.
"Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have helped make America what it is today," she said. "Their histories recall bitter hardships and proud accomplishments, from the laborers who connected our
coasts one-and-a-half centuries ago, to the patriots who fought overseas while their families were interned at home, from those who endured the harsh conditions of Angel Island, to the innovators and entrepreneurs who are driving our nation's economic growth in Silicon Valley."
The guest speaker was Maj. Cecilia Shaw, executive officer of the 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery. She is of Filipino heritage.
Shaw recalled when she first became aware of race, which came while buying crayons for Kindergarten.
"For the first time, I realized that I wasn't black, white, or brown," she
said. "I was tan or apricot. My classmates asked me if I was Chinese, Japanese, the ones with the red dot, or if I knew karate and if my uncle was Bruce Lee. I went home and asked my mom what I was and got a lesson in geography. She said, 'Here is the map, then this is the sea, and these
islands are the Philippines.'"
Shaw encouraged audience members to tackle at least one personal and professional goal this year.
"This could be BOSS involvement, college courses, a pilot's license or
learning to use chopsticks," she said. "You can try to learn Korean culture, even if it's just trying the food, learning a phrase, or my personal advice,including your KATUSAs in the training and planning process."
But whatever goals one pursues or where one ends up, Shaw advised, "Be proud of diversity, your heritage and your history. It is what defines you."
Click here to learn more about Camp Humphreys
U.S. Army photos by W. Wayne Marlow
Humphreys celebrates Asian Pacific Islander heritage
By W. Wayne Marlow
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea - Asian-American and Pacific Islander heritage was celebrated with song and dance at the Youth Gym here May 23.
The observance came one month after the announcement that the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, will be presented posthumously to Gordon Hirabayashi, who fought against his World War II internment and challenged it before the U.S. Supreme Court.
This is also the centennial year of the first Japanese cherry blossom trees planted in Washington, D.C.
Prior to a lively dance performance, Spc. Kareen Medeiros, president and Area III coordinator for the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program, touched on how Asians and Pacific Islanders came to be a part of the United States.
"It is an honor and a privilege to take you on a journey to our lands, our homes and to meet some of our people," she said . "Throughout history, Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders have had an impact on our world and society. Our ancestors came to America from places with names such as China, Samoa, Korea, the Philippines, Hawaii and Japan."
While they have become an integral part of the country, Asians and Pacific Islanders have kept their distinctive cultures, she noted.
"Our traditions are rich and our customs and beliefs are deeply rooted in our everyday life," Medeiros said. "Our love for arts, music and cultural awareness is sought after everywhere. Asians and Pacific Islanders helped build our nation. We have fought bravely alongside American sons and daughters in their time of need. We have continued to contribute to American success every day. We are proud of our heritage, proud to be called Asian Pacific Americans."
Medeiros read from a presidential proclamation that addressed their
contributions.
"Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have helped make America what it is today," she said. "Their histories recall bitter hardships and proud accomplishments, from the laborers who connected our
coasts one-and-a-half centuries ago, to the patriots who fought overseas while their families were interned at home, from those who endured the harsh conditions of Angel Island, to the innovators and entrepreneurs who are driving our nation's economic growth in Silicon Valley."
The guest speaker was Maj. Cecilia Shaw, executive officer of the 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery. She is of Filipino heritage.
Shaw recalled when she first became aware of race, which came while buying crayons for Kindergarten.
"For the first time, I realized that I wasn't black, white, or brown," she
said. "I was tan or apricot. My classmates asked me if I was Chinese, Japanese, the ones with the red dot, or if I knew karate and if my uncle was Bruce Lee. I went home and asked my mom what I was and got a lesson in geography. She said, 'Here is the map, then this is the sea, and these
islands are the Philippines.'"
Shaw encouraged audience members to tackle at least one personal and professional goal this year.
"This could be BOSS involvement, college courses, a pilot's license or
learning to use chopsticks," she said. "You can try to learn Korean culture, even if it's just trying the food, learning a phrase, or my personal advice,including your KATUSAs in the training and planning process."
But whatever goals one pursues or where one ends up, Shaw advised, "Be proud of diversity, your heritage and your history. It is what defines you."
Click here to learn more about Camp Humphreys
U.S. Army photos by W. Wayne Marlow
Humphreys celebrates Asian Pacific Islander heritage
By W. Wayne Marlow
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea - Asian-American and Pacific Islander heritage was celebrated with song and dance at the Youth Gym here May 23.
The observance came one month after the announcement that the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, will be presented posthumously to Gordon Hirabayashi, who fought against his World War II internment and challenged it before the U.S. Supreme Court.
This is also the centennial year of the first Japanese cherry blossom trees planted in Washington, D.C.
Prior to a lively dance performance, Spc. Kareen Medeiros, president and Area III coordinator for the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program, touched on how Asians and Pacific Islanders came to be a part of the United States.
"It is an honor and a privilege to take you on a journey to our lands, our homes and to meet some of our people," she said . "Throughout history, Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders have had an impact on our world and society. Our ancestors came to America from places with names such as China, Samoa, Korea, the Philippines, Hawaii and Japan."
While they have become an integral part of the country, Asians and Pacific Islanders have kept their distinctive cultures, she noted.
"Our traditions are rich and our customs and beliefs are deeply rooted in our everyday life," Medeiros said. "Our love for arts, music and cultural awareness is sought after everywhere. Asians and Pacific Islanders helped build our nation. We have fought bravely alongside American sons and daughters in their time of need. We have continued to contribute to American success every day. We are proud of our heritage, proud to be called Asian Pacific Americans."
Medeiros read from a presidential proclamation that addressed their
contributions.
"Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have helped make America what it is today," she said. "Their histories recall bitter hardships and proud accomplishments, from the laborers who connected our
coasts one-and-a-half centuries ago, to the patriots who fought overseas while their families were interned at home, from those who endured the harsh conditions of Angel Island, to the innovators and entrepreneurs who are driving our nation's economic growth in Silicon Valley."
The guest speaker was Maj. Cecilia Shaw, executive officer of the 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery. She is of Filipino heritage.
Shaw recalled when she first became aware of race, which came while buying crayons for Kindergarten.
"For the first time, I realized that I wasn't black, white, or brown," she
said. "I was tan or apricot. My classmates asked me if I was Chinese, Japanese, the ones with the red dot, or if I knew karate and if my uncle was Bruce Lee. I went home and asked my mom what I was and got a lesson in geography. She said, 'Here is the map, then this is the sea, and these
islands are the Philippines.'"
Shaw encouraged audience members to tackle at least one personal and professional goal this year.
"This could be BOSS involvement, college courses, a pilot's license or
learning to use chopsticks," she said. "You can try to learn Korean culture, even if it's just trying the food, learning a phrase, or my personal advice,including your KATUSAs in the training and planning process."
But whatever goals one pursues or where one ends up, Shaw advised, "Be proud of diversity, your heritage and your history. It is what defines you."
Earliest civilian Colonists of San Antonio, this nucleus of pioneers from the Canary Islands formed the first organized civil government in Texas and founded the village of San Fernando De Bexar in 1731.
Following a sea and land voyage of over a year, these weary travelers arrived at the Presidio (Fort) of San Antonio early on March 9, 1731, totaling 56 persons, they had emigrated to Texas from Spanish Canary Islands near Africa, by order of King Philip V.
On July 2 they began to lay out a villa (village) choosing a site on the west side of the Plaza De Las Yslas (present Main Plaza) for the church and a site on the east side for the Casa Real (government building). On July 19 the captain of the Presidio, Juan Antonio De Almazan, read to the islanders the decree of the viceroy naming them and their descendants "Hijos-Dalgo"--persons of nobility.
The heads of the 16 families who settled in San Antonio were: Juan Leal Goraz, Juan Curbelo, Juan Leal, Antonio Santos, Jose Padron, Manuel De Nis, Vicente Alvarez Travieso, Salvador Rodriguez, Jose Leal, Juan Delgado, Jose Cabrera, Juan Rodriguez Granadillo, Francisco De Arocha, Antonio Rodriguez, Lorenzo and Martin De Armas, and Felipe and Jose Antonio Perez. (1971) (Marker No. 702)
ISLANDER 38 C. 1983 Bob Perry designed cruising boat. Reported to be hull #1 of the newly re-designed 38C class which offers a slightly different deck and cabin arrangement than the earlier Islander Freeport 36. Very durable boat with excellent sailing characteristics and superb livability. Very good overall condition with some minor exceptions. Lightly equipped but an ideal candidate for further upgrades and equipping to make an excellent cruising boat. $42,500
San Jose Sharks vs. New York Islanders - SAP Center at San Jose - San Jose, California - December 10, 2013
Real photo postcard of the ferry boat The Islander navigating through a log jam. Back of postcard reads, "Wheeling Island, 1907."
According to "Wheeling Island: A Photographic History," by Robert Schramm, the steam-powered "Islander" replaced a previous river current-powered ferry boat, the "Lea-Board." Schramm writes in a brief history of ferry boat service to Wheeling Island:
"Beginning on May 2, 1830, the Zane brothers employed Mr. Walker Hunter to operate a "Horse Ferry" across the east channel. Two horses located in stalls on the port and starboard side of the ferry boat walked on treadmills which were connected to paddle wheels that drove the boat forward. This Horse Ferry was replaced by a "Lea-Board" ferry in 1832. This ingenious device used a cable stretched across the river to guide the boat, and system of boards or rudders which were placed at an angle to the current of the river. A vector component of the force of the current against these rudders propelled the craft back and forth across the river. About 1840, the Lea-Board ferry was replaced by a steam-engine powered ferry boat known as The Islander. . .
"The point of landing of the ferry boats on the Island side of the river was immediately in front of the residence of Daniel Zane (about at the extreme eastern end of Ohio Street today) and on the city side at the foot of Eleventh Street."
[Schramm, Robert W. Wheeling Island: A Photographic History. Wheeling, WV: Creative Impressions, 2006.]
- image from the postcard collection of the Ohio County Public Library Archives
â–¶ Visit the Library's Wheeling History website
The photos on the Ohio County Public Library's Flickr site may be freely used by non-commercial entities for educational and/or research purposes as long as credit is given to the "Ohio County Public Library, Wheeling WV." These photos may not be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation without the permission of The Ohio County Public Library.
Asian American Women Artists Association (AAWAA) and the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center (APICC) join forces to present the multidisciplinary art exhibition Shifting Movements: Art Inspired by the Life & Activism of Yuri Kochiyama (1921-2014), as part of the 20th annual United States of Asian America Festival.
Shifting Movements is a multimedia exhibition featuring over 40 artists primarily from Asian American, Black, and Latinx communities, illuminating the legacy of intersectional revolutionary social activist Yuri Kochiyama. The artworks highlight the values and themes which guided her, and the incredibly diverse people, struggles, and movements that inspired a lifetime commitment to fighting for a more humane and just world.
Curator: Michelle A. Lee
Jurors: Melorra Green, Activist and Curator (SOMArts Cultural Center, African American Arts & Culture Complex)
Margaret Rhee, Feminist Poet, New Media Artist, and Scholar (University of Oregon)
FEATURED ARTISTS
Susan Almazol, Tomie Arai, Sigi Arnejo*, Ellen Bepp, Miranda Bergman, Manon Bogerd Wada, Lorraine Bonner, Karen Chew, Lenore Chinn, Jane Yuen Corich, Reiko Fujii, Antonia Grace Glenn, Isabelle Harada, Bob Hsiang, Alison Ho, Nancy Hom, Barbara Horiuchi, Tina Kashiwagi, Duane Kubo, Lucien Kubo, Nina Kuo, Cris Matos, Alizarin Menninga-Fong, Janice Nakashima, Jane Norling, Genevieve Erin O’Brien, Choppy Oshiro, People’s Kitchen Collective*, Shizue Seigel, Malik Seneferu, Pallavi Sharma, Alexa Strabuk, Jess X Snow, Renee Tajima-Peña, Cynthia Tom, Laura Ming Wong, Danielle Wright, and The Yuri and Malcolm Mural Project
ISLANDER LODGE MOTEL
2398 E. 14th St., San Leandro, CA 94577
(415) 352-5010
Compared with Islander Lodges, other motel
accommodations are old hat! We have it all
together. For the price of a room we give you a
suite. Spacious, flexible and economical.
Visit our other Islanders in:
ALEMEDA, CA - 2428 Central Ave.
STOCKTON, CA - 4540 N. El Dorado St.
The Postcard
A postcard by W.S (Devon) Ltd. that was posted on Monday the 1st. July 1957 to an address in Banstead, Surrey.
The Princess Pier
Although the Princess Promenade Pier looks like part of the harbour wall, a look at the stonework reveals a myriad of lattice girders supporting an attractive timber promenade deck.
theheritagetrail.co.uk tell us that, although it was originally designed in 1890 as a simple concrete groyne, the lattice steelwork and timber decking were added to the structure in 1894.
The pier is simplicity itself, having wrought iron and timber seats running the full length on both sides, with ornate lamps at regular intervals.
Near the head of the pier, steps lead down to a concrete walkway, set at an angle of 60 degrees, which continues to the harbour entrance.
One of the few buildings to have been constructed on the pier was the Islander entertainment complex at the pier-head. This was severely damaged by fire in 1974 and subsequently demolished.
The pier takes its name from Princess Louise, the then Princess Royal and fourth daughter of Queen Victoria.
Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie (1890-1976) often roller-skated on the pier when she was a child and a young woman. In Torquay Museum she is pictured skating on the pier in an ankle length skirt and large feathered hat, as was the fashion at the time.
Skating on the pier cost two old pennies and was a noisy and bumpy affair, but enjoyable outdoor fun.
Agatha Christie was an avid surfer in the 1920's. She is thought to be the first British woman to surf standing up.