Rapa Nui News Hiatus

Rapa Nui News is on an indefinite hiatus. Here is a list of other websites with information about Rapa Nui (Easter Island):

Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum
Biblioteca William Mulloy
Easter Island Foundation
Easter Island Statue Project
Museo Antropológico P. Sebastián Englert

For up to date news about Rapa Nui, visit Google News.

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Rapa Nui News now on MySpace

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Just click on the image below or visit http://myspace.com/rapanuinews.

Happy New Year from Rapa Nui News!

Sunrise at Tongariki
Photograph by Emiana © 2006

How to post comments

Last week, during a social gathering, a few folks had some really kind (unsolicited) things to say about this and the other blogs that I administrate. That was cool to hear! Thanks.

What was also mentioned was that at least one reader wasn't sure how to leave comments on the blogs. The reader said he had tried and was unable to do so. Other folks have mentioned the same problem to me in the past.

Of course, I'm all for more comments and hate to think that readers eager to communicate are giving up in frustration. So, here are a few steps,which should explain how to leave comments on this blog:

1. Click on the word "comments" in the white field directly below the post you want to comment on (if there are no comments for the post, there will be a "0" in front of the word "comments." If there are already comments for this post, there will not be a "0" but a number reflecting how many times people have commented on the post).

2. Upon clicking, you will be directed to a new page. At the upper right side of this page, you should see the words "Leave your comment" with a blank field beneath it. The blank field is where you can type your comment.

3. Beneath the comment field are three identity options:

- Blogger username:
Your display name will appear, along with a link to your profile and your photo (if you have one).
- Other:
You can enter your name and a link to your website, without having to have a Blogger account.
- Anonymous:
No identifying information is displayed. The comment is credited to "Anonymous" without a link.

After choosing an identity, click "PUBLISH YOUR COMMENT" to have it published or "PREVIEW" to see what your comment will look like.

If you click "PREVIEW" you must then click "edit comment" or "publish this comment" to continue.

That's it! However, please note that your comment will not appear immediately on the blog. All comments must be approved by me before appearing. I'm usually pretty speedy with most comments appearing well within 24 hours of being submitted.

Click here for more help.

Thanks,
Tiki Chris

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About Rapa Nui News and Its Administrator

Iorana!

Welcome to Rapa Nui News, one man's humble attempt to keep abreast of the news pertaining to one of the world's most fascinating places - Rapa Nui.

About Rapa Nui News

The South Pacific island of Rapa Nui hangs in a precarious balance between a mysterious past and an uncertain future. The goal of this blog is to present current news about the island, its people, and its culture in such a way as to allow readers to determine their positions for themselves. Of course, comments and opinions pertaining to Rapa Nui from readers of this blog are certainly welcome and even encouraged.

About the Administrator

This blog is administrated by Tiki Chris, whose first exposure to Rapa Nui was as a small child glued to the television while watching the Easter Island episode of the Leonard Nimoy narrated series, “In Search of …” Since then, his fascination with - not just Rapa Nui but - all things Polynesian has deepened. Recently, Chris fulfilled a lifelong dream by visiting Rapa Nui, an adventure chronicled in the 22-page travelogue, The Law of the Island: A Rapa Nui Travelogue.

Suggestions?

By no means does Chris see himself as an expert on all things Rapanui neither does he purport to represent the views of anyone, let alone those of the Rapanui people. With that said, he certainly welcome any suggestions and leads from others interested in staying up-to-date on Rapa Nui happenings.

Maururu!