#Northern Island

[yearningforunity]

The Aeta were the first people to settle the Philippines about 30,000 years ago. They live primarily on northern Luzon. They possess incredible knowledge of medicinal and other useful plants.

[daddydotissuesatgmaildotcom]

did the guardian liveblog writer have a stroke writing this or are they just american

[thelowerdecker]

What is it with WhoTubers!? They ether turn out to be Perverts (Brett Underwood) or Murderers (This Fuck) What next!? MrTARDIS turns out to be a “Psycho-Sexual Killer”!?

It really does pain me to see YouTubers that I used to watch and enjoy when I was a kid turn out to be Vile MONSTERS! Hope this fuck never sees the outside again!

RIP Natalie! :(

[phenioxflame]

Northern Island: Sky's promise Prologue 

I take a few steps up before opening my eyes. Everything was a scattered memory to me. I was sleeping in the shed with my friends, and the next, I’m in a forest dimly lit by the moonlight. 

“Where am I? How did I get here?” I stop and look around to see if anyone else was around. No one. Just then, my fur stands and my ears perk back. Normally at times, I would feel fearless and not an ounce of fear would overwhelm me. But this was different. Every gear within me stiffened, and my steam ran cold. I turned my head slowly and my eyes widened from shock and fear. 

Behind me, was a dark silver wolf with beaming red eyes the color of blood. It’s teeth was sharp as needles and the color was similar to black obsidian.  It’s claws dark and covered in shadows. 

“W-What are you?!” My mind races with so many questions but my only instinct is to run. I turn my head back around and run the other way. From a distance, I could hear the wolf running after me. With every step I took, I would feel myself getting farther and farther away from the dark silver wolf. I perked my ears back to hear if the wolf was still behind me. All I could hear was the silence of the forest. I look behind me and see no one. I slow down my pace but before I could stop, I fall off a cliff and land in dark water.  I get up in pain and hold my shoulder. 

“Okay, that hurt!” I get up and get a look around at my surroundings. The trees are now glowing in the moon light and I can see the moon more clearer now that before. 

“Come my little one, and I will show you the way back”, A voice said to me. I don’t know what came over me, but I started to walk to an opening close to the water. I push away the branches and leaves and see a geat big pond down the hill. Down below, I see a pure white wolf, her eyes a glowing silver. I walk down the hill and come close to the wolf. 

“Who are you?” The white wolf smiles and floats up. She floats back to the pond and walks on the water. 

“Your Journey, is about to beguin, little one. Follow the light and you shall never know the darkness that lies in wait.” The white wolf steps forward and light comes from the pond and blinds me. All is darkness after that.

[rcannon992]

Seabirds of Rathlin Island (NI)

[junotter]

Part 2 of my modern avatar au, The Gaang (part 1)

[musicshelfwithmustard]

On a Journey with Liz Moss

Mustard had the pleasure of speaking with Liz Moss! Together we discussed wearing turtlenecks in the club, studying abroad, smoke alarms, Cafe Makai, and so much more!

Mustard had the pleasure of speaking with Liz Moss! Together we discussed wearing turtlenecks in the club, studying abroad, smoke alarms, Cafe Makai, and so much more! 1. Mustard is grateful to have you join them at Music Shelf. How are you doing today?  I’m so grateful to be here! I’m doing well. I’m currently writing this from the Chicago O’Hare Airport on my way to Iceland to volunteer for…

[maureen2musings]

thomaswinge_photos

[tinylongwing]

Ga'ga karisu, Saipan Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus hiwae) is a critically endangered species found in the Northern Mariana Islands. Though few remain due to habitat loss, they fill the air with their rich melodic songs in those places where they can still hold on.

Their closest relative, the Nightingale Reed-Warbler of Guam, is extinct due to habitat loss and the invasive brown tree snake.

[rocknews]

Taiwan reports Chinese balloon found on northern island

The islet where it was found, Tungyin, is part of the Matsu island ground lying just off the coast of China's Fujian province.

TAIPEI: Taiwan's Defense Ministry says a Chinese weather balloon landed on one of its outlying islands, amid U.S. accusations that such craft have been dispatched worldwide to spy on Washington and its allies. The ministry's statement on Thursday said the balloon carried equipment registered to a state-owned electronics company in the northern city of Taiyuan.

The islet where it was found, Tungyin, is part of the Matsu island ground lying just off the coast of China's Fujian province.

Taiwan maintained control of the islands after the sides split in 1949 amid civil war and they are considered a first line of defense should China make good on its threats to bring Taiwan under its control by force if necessary.

Calls and messages sent to the company identified in the report, Taiyuan Wireless (Radio) First Factory Ltd., went unanswered. Information on the equipment was written in the simplified Chinese characters used on the mainland rather than the traditional on Taiwan, the ministry said.

China regularly sends military aircraft and warships into Taiwan air identification zone and across the middle line of the Taiwan Strait. That has prompted Taiwan to boost military purchases from the U.S., expand domestic production of local planes, submarines and fighting ships, and extend compulsory military service for all males.

Washington is Taiwan's closest military and diplomatic ally, despite a lack of formal ties, which were cut in 1979. Beijing protests strongly over all contacts between the island and the U.S., but its aggressive diplomacy has helped build strong bipartisan support for Taipei on Capitol Hill.

On Thursday, President Joe Biden said the U.S. is developing "sharper rules" to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects, following three weeks of high-stakes drama sparked by the discovery of a suspected Chinese spy balloon transiting much of the country.

Biden has directed national security adviser Jake Sullivan to lead an "interagency team" to review U.S. procedures after the U.S. shot down the Chinese balloon, as well as three other objects that Biden said the U.S. now believes were most likely "benign" objects launched by private companies or research institutions.

While not expressing regret for downing the three still-unidentified objects, Biden said he hoped the new rules would help "distinguish between those that are likely to pose safety and security risks that necessitate action and those that do not."

[northernpintail]

Northern Bobwhite

[illusivesoul]

“For Dragon Age: The Veilguard, among many reasons why we moved to Northern Thedas is it becomes a little bit more of a clean slate for us. There's not as many decisions you have made up to this point that have an impact on what's happening in Northern Thedas. And we don't have to speak directly to things like who is the Divine? Because again, that's happening in the South" Northern Thedas regarding everything that has happened over the last 20 years:

[fallow-foot]

Thinking about Sif and auroras so drew the boat scene with them.

[vestaignis]

Живописные тропические закаты на острове Сайпан.

Остров Сайпан (Saipan) является самым крупным из Северных Марианских островов. Он расположен в Тихом океане на юге Марианского архипелага. Остров площадью 120 кв. км имеет вытянутую форму, все берега Сайпана причудливо изрезаны, на юго-восточной стороне дугообразный берег образует обширный морской залив, на южном выступе которого располагается международный аэропорт. На расстоянии около 300 км от восточного побережья острова расположен знаменитый Марианский жёлоб, самая глубокая океаническая впадина мира — 11 775 метров ниже уровня моря.

Атолл внесён в Книгу Рекордов Гинесса за самую постоянную температуру в течение года и суток. Этот показатель равен +27 °С, то есть тропическая летняя погода стоит 365 дней в году. Температура воды днем 25`C. Насекомых (мух, комаров) нет. Временами идут проливные дожди, когда за минуту можно промокнуть насквозь. Они обычно внезапно начинаются и также заканчиваются, длятся недолго, и дождь можно переждать под ближайшей пальмой.

Остров Сайпан небольшой, его можно обойти за 4 часа..На Сайпане, как и на прочих Марианских островах, нет городов в традиционном понимании этого термина. Центром острова считается Гарапан. Здесь самое большое скопление магазинов, кафе, ресторанчиков. А также здесь находится лучший пляж Сайпана - пляж Микро Бич.

Picturesque tropical sunsets on the island of Saipan.

Saipan Island is the largest of the Northern Mariana Islands. It is located in the Pacific Ocean in the south of the Mariana Archipelago. Island with an area of ​​120 sq. km has an elongated shape, all the shores of Saipan are intricately indented, on the south-eastern side the arched coast forms a vast sea bay, on the southern ledge of which the international airport is located. At a distance of about 300 km from the eastern coast of the island is the famous Mariana Trench, the deepest oceanic trench in the world - 11,775 meters below sea level.

The atoll is included in the Guinness Book of Records for the most constant temperature throughout the year and day. This figure is +27 °C, that is, tropical summer weather is 365 days a year. Water temperature during the day is 25`C. There are no insects (flies, mosquitoes). At times there are torrential rains, when you can get wet through and through in a minute. They usually start suddenly and also end, they don’t last long, and you can wait out the rain under the nearest palm tree.

The island of Saipan is small, you can get around it in 4 hours. On Saipan, like on the other Mariana Islands, there are no cities in the traditional sense of the term. Garapan is considered the center of the island. Here is the largest concentration of shops, cafes, and restaurants. And also here is the best beach in Saipan - Micro Beach.

Источник:/telega.in/c/krasivye_mesta_turizm,//primoravtotour.ru/guide/marianskie_ostrova/sajpan/,/www.tripadvisor.ru/Tourism-g60716-Saipan_Northern_Mariana_Islands-Vacations.html, //tour.shamora. info,/cttour.ru/tury/sajpan/charter-na-sajpan/,/dxnews.com/ru/kh0-jr1fkr/,/dxnews.com/ru/KH0-K6WP_Saipan/,/mandarin-travel.com/country/saypan/.

[illustratus]

Megalithic grave on the island of Rügen by Friedrich Preller the Elder

[tinylongwing]

Nosa' luta (Rota White-eye, Zosterops rotensis), illustrated for future use in my own reports/publications/whatever involving this species and other birds of Rota, CNMI. Endemic to the island, critically endangered, and full of boisterous energy.