Hoje vou colocar mapas de três arquipélagos (Societè, Tuamotu e Maquesas), onde aparecem o tempo de vôo entre as ilhas mais visitadas.

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Sempre que encontro um novo mapa, que seja interessante, eu costumo colocar aqui.

Logo abaixo tem dois deles.

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I have witnessed something… something quite…

A librarian suggested a word for it—ineffable. Not many people knew this word, she said, probably Shakespeare did not know it either, seeing that he used ‘beggar description’ instead.

I confess that I too have only just learnt about the word ‘ineffable’. I am not sure whether it is the right one for what I have witnessed. Although I know exactly what the thing is, I am sorry to say, I cannot pinpoint it in a word. But I can show it to you. I can tell you the story about it, so that you may see it for yourself and find out whether ‘ineffable’ is the right word for it.

So, let me introduce some people to you and then show you something really…

1. The Japanese Photographer

2. The French Chef

3. The Chinese Doctor

4. The Tahitian Surfer

5. The Maori Tattooist

6. Thier Story (synopsis)

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Eileen

Emmanuel Deschamps, convie les amateurs à visiter sa petite galerie du front de mer de Papeete, la No Name Gallery, qui accueille - du 2 au 25 octobre - les oeuvres de deux artistes ayant vécu à Tahiti et ses îles: près de vingt ans pour l'un; une trentaine d'années par intermittence pour l'autre, dans la première moitié du XXème siècle.

>>> http://www.tahitipresse.pf/index.cfm?snav=see&presse=25501

Chegou a vez dos hotéis de Bora Bora. Como são muitos vou relacioná-los em mais de um post.

Vamos aos primeiros quatro hotéis.

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Noni GIA is an organic powdered product that is conveniently available in sachet format.

Temperatures in Tahiti range from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius year round, guaranteeing good harvests. Tahiti is far from the corrupting influences of global pollution. The water is fresh and pure, the winds blow clean air, and the soil is rich from tropical vegetation and the minerals of volcanic activity. This pristine land provides an ideal environment to grow the perfect noni fruit.

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Pacific Islanders have enjoyed the health benefits of noni fruit for over two thousand years. Without any sophisticated or advanced technologies, they have relied on the noni plant for many medicinal uses. The modern medical world has taken note of the many benefits of the noni plant.

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Through centuries of use as a folk medicine, the noni plant has been linked but not limited to the following:

IMMUNE SYSTEM
Strengthens the immune system and builds resistance against disease.

BLOOD CIRCULATION, TISSUES, AND CELLS
Delivers powerful antioxidants, which help to rid the body of harmful free radicals and to increase energy.

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Supports the natural function of the digestive system, improving nutrient absorption.

ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIFUNGAL
The presence of active compounds such as anthraquinones and terpenes helps the body to fight harmful bacteria and fungus.

SKIN AND HAIR
Provides nutrients essential to skin health and delivers other beneficial substances to skin and hair.

OTHER
Enhances mental clarity, increases concentration, and maximizes performance.

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Mix with 2 oz (60 ml) of water. Stir well before using.

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Ontem quando vinhamos para praia, em São Paulo ameaçava um dia ensolarado, porém conforme descíamos a serra o sol trocou com a neblina, garoa e finalmente a chuva. Quando chegamos ao Guarujá chovia forte, o acesso principal para a praia do Tombo e Astúrias estava alagado, aí prefeito, arruma isso é época de eleição!

Ao entrar no apartamento, da janela via dois surfistas nas águas se arriscando a chuvas e a ondas não muito convidativas a previsão era ondas de meio metro e com formação irregular, porém poderia melhorar durante o dia. Liguei meu laptop e pensei vou jogar monopoly o final de semana todo, porém do nada abriu um solzão, o dia ficou claro, de repente vi pessoas na praia praticando esportes, crianças colocando o pezinho no mar e a água ficou cheia de surfistas. Nessa hora as ondas já deviam ter um metrinho, fiquei tentada a cair na água, mas o pessoal se preparava para almoçar no Tahiti, que da sábado sempre tem um grupo de chorinho. Adoro esse restaurante, é perto de casa, do mar e o atendimento de primeira, quando forem lá procurem pelo garçom Ailton. Do restaurante avistávamos ondas boas, as pessoas pareciam se divertir na água. Por volta das 16h caí na água da praia de Pitangueiras, bem perto do Maluf, o tempo já havia mudado, chovia! Tinha alguma correnteza que nos arrastava o tempo todo em direção a Astúrias. Foi o meu melhor dia no mar, fiquei empolgada e feliz. Acho que se surfasse todos os dias, nunca ficaria de mau humor.

Quando saí do mar, fui ao cinema, no shopping Shopping La Plage.
Assisti A Casa de Alice de Chico Teixeira. Alguém já assistiu? Achei o filme no mínimo louco. É o drama de uma manicure que mora na periferia de São Paulo e precisa enfrentar os percalços do dia-a-dia, com sua mãe que mora com ela, três filhos sendo que um deles é michê e o outro ladrão e seu marido cafajeste. Foi a primeira vez que entrei num cinema no Guarujá e confesso a vocês meus leitores, nunca tinha visto uma sala de cinema tão pequena (e ruim) como essa. Tive a sensação de quando era criança e ia ao Cine Estoril em Osasco com a vizinha (Dagnar e Kamyla Carrara) ver filmes da Xuxa, a gente podia escutar o barulho do projetor. Fora que além do projetor, escutávamos o filme da sala ao lado, apostei que devia ser algum filme de ação.

Mais tarde, passei pela feira de artesanato das Pitangueiras e na barraca que era do Tony tinha isto daqui:

Esta marcada para hoje a cerimônia que jogará as cinzas do Tony no mar, porém com tanta chuva, não sei se estragará os planos da família.

Jantei no Tahiti novamente, é sem dúvida meu restaurante referido da ilha. Pedi pizza, a minha favorita são a Tombo e a Guaiúba, ambas com massa integral. Experimente! De noite o restaurante é ainda mais interessante, a musica continua ao vivo, um grupo que toca MPB e bossa nova, porque sempre tem um estrangeiros no restaurante. Dessa vez tinha um grupo de cinco coreanos, um casal deles levantou e dançou coladinho quando rolou uma musica romântica. Adorei.

Vou deixar um papel de parede bem bonito para alegrar o final de semana.

Esse é o por do sol em Moorea.

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Premier à monter sur scène, Tahiti Boy nous livra un set plus qu’honorable autour de compositions pop nous rappelant que la beauté s’exprime avant tout par la simplicité. Je suis impatient d’écoute son album.

Ensuite, ce fut le tour de Pivot, un groupe australien, qui a du rendre sourd bon nombre de kangourous tant ses morceaux surement très élaborés n’eurent malheureusement comme effet que de me faire regretter de ne pas avoir pris de boules Quiès.

Puis, les Futureheads prirent la scène d’assaut et furent sans nul doute les électrochocs  de cette soirée. J’eu l’impression d’écouter les Jam en accéléré. Une vraie claque comme je n’en avais pas pris depuis longtemps. Ah la prude Albion est décidément une bien belle telle musicale….

Enfin, après une certaine attente voire une attente certaine, Evan Dandon et ses nouveaux musiciens enchainèrent les titres qui firent les beaux jours des Lemonheads durant les années 90. Mais, la magie ne fut malheureusement pas présente. En effet, dès les premières minutes, il n’y eu plus aucun doute, Evan Dando n’avait pas mis à profit son break de plusieurs années pour régler ses vieux démons. C’est donc avec une voix éraillée, cherchant ses mots voire même ses accords qu’il nous apparu. J’essaya tant bien que mal de penser à ces petits bijoux finement ciselés que j’avais en tête en venant au concert mais je ne pu assister à ce massacre plus longtemps. C’est donc l’âme en peine que je quitta la salle avant la fin de cette triste prestation. Certains m’ont répondu sur un autre blog que c’était là une constante dans la carrière d’Evan Dando et que cela faisait partie de la beauté de l’artiste, sorte de loser magnifique… à chacun sa part de vérité. 

So I was just googling images. Cause I was trying to put album covers on all of my songs on itunes and i came across the image above.  I clicked on it to find out my teachers from when I danced Tahitian were interviewed by a magazine.  I danced with the group for a good 5 years, but I had danced since I was about 8.  Polynesian dancing became and essential part of my life, which I miss so much.  The practices, the people, culture, competitions I miss it all.  The rush of going out and dancing like you have never danced before its great (for lack of better words).  Right about when I had to stop dancing they started up this new concept, theme and show called Amerikanesia.  It was about our story.  The story of our group, the dancers, who we were.  I was apart of the first original show before it got reformed and made it big.  With the improved form of the show they were asked to perform in Vegas at Planet Hollywood.  The group is doing big things, not that it wasn't before.  I am so proud of them.  We faced adversity with this show because it was so different.  I am glad they are getting recognition for being bold and going beyond the traditional norm.

GOOD LUCK NONOSINA!!!  I love and miss you all.

- Colette

PS: To read the interview click the picture.

bHip Global's Noni Gia Video

Noni GIA is an exciting new product from bHIP Global that is a blend of powdered Tahitian noni juice, pineapple juice and grape juice. The word Gia comes from the word “Energia” which means “Energy” in Spanish. Noni GIA supports your immune system by delivering a remarkable supply of antioxidants to help rid the body of harmful free radicals. It increases both energy and physical performance.

Noni GIA is an organic powdered product that is conveniently available in sachet format.

Temperatures in Tahiti range from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius year round, guaranteeing good harvests. Tahiti is far from the corrupting influences of global pollution. The water is fresh and pure, the winds blow clean air and the soil is rich from tropical vegetation and the minerals of volcanic activity. This pristine land provides an ideal environment to grow the perfect noni fruit.

Noni Fruit

Pacific Islanders have enjoyed the health benefits of noni fruit for over two thousand years. Without any sophisticated or advanced technologies, they have relied on the noni plant for many medicinal uses. The modern medical world has taken note of the many benefits of the noni plant.

Through centuries of use as a folk medicine, the noni plant has been linked but not limited to the following:

IMMUNE SYSTEM

Strengthens the immune system and builds resistance against disease.

BLOOD CIRCULATION, TISSUES, AND CELLS

Delivers powerful antioxidants which helps to rid the body of harmful free radicals and to increase energy.

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Supports the natural function of the digestive system, improving nutrient absorption.

ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIFUNGAL

The presence of active compounds such as anthraquinones and terpenes helps the body to fight harmful bacteria and fungus.

OTHER

Enhances mental clarity, increases concentration and maximizes performance.

Buy Noni Gia Now!

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Vaite's story follows Materena, a Tahitian woman who struggles in her relationships with her daughters and two sons. The novel is set on the island and is sprinkled with French sayings and cultural references, but I didn't have much trouble grappling with them. And I didn't have much trouble grappling with the book's "larger meaning," either -- it's all about mothers and daughters. Materena's daughter Leilani is free-spirited and strong-willed, usually pretty unwilling to take her mother's opinions seriously. While Materena is constantly struggling to bestow her womanly wisdom upon Leilani, her daughter is resisting as hard as she can.

In the end, of course, Materena and Leilani reach an understanding of what it means to grow up and let go -- of each other, of the past, of their troubles. If this all sounds a bit and overdramatic, it actually isn't. The story is light and airy as an island breeze, weaved as it is with Vaite's tender voice. The book is told mostly as a string of anecdotes with an underlying plot tying them all together, and this was mostly successful.

That being said, I struggled a bit to submerge myself in the story. While I liked Materena and felt for her as she struggled to be a good mother to her children, a good wife to her husband and a good listener for her friends and family, I felt a little out-of-place as I viewed the setting as a whole. The Tahiti that Vaite describes in her novel (and probably in real life?) is very matriarchal -- and the absence of men plays more of a role in the book than the presence of any man, save Leilani's father Pito and boyfriend Hotu. And while I was enchanted with Materena and her aunties, cousins and mamas and felt the deep bond between them, it was still hard for me to really . . . feel something for them. I did tear up at the ending, but overall I felt the book lacked a certain emotional spark to connect me as a reader.

Two additional books by Vaite follow Materena Mahi and her family, though I don't think I'll be rushing out to grab them. Decent as a stand-alone novel, but not really sure how Materena's tale will stand up as a series. Perhaps we'll see.

Navegando por Internet me he encontrado con esta noticia. “Ultimate Wave 3D” se estrenara en salas IMAX ® en Octubre de 2009. Solo la palabra IMAX ® y película a mi me vuelve loco, pero el hecho de que además esa cinta sea de Surf me pone nerviosos.

Parece ser que gracias a los esfuerzos de Quiksilver, Suzuki y Tahiti y con la producción de Stephen Low Company en asociación con K2 Communication han conseguido grabar una película en la que, como no podía ser de otro modo, Kelly Slater será el centro de atención y que transcurre en, ojo al dato, Tehaupoo.

La película que constara de 18 cortos de entre tres y siete minutos de duración que incluirá no solo acción sino que comentarios y extractos de entrevistas con el propio Slater. El 8 veces campeón del mundo, como decimos, será el centro de atención que sobre las aguas cristalinas de Tahiti nos mostrara lo que hay detrás de una ola, la ciencia, la excitación de surfearla, etc.

En palabras del propio Kelly Slater “Tehaupoo es tan intensa como cualquier ola en el Mundo, y en un tamaño determinado, no sabes si es posible surfearla, y ese es el punto, cuando estas apunto de levantarte sobre la tabla cuando piensas, si me caigo me mato. Es una ola radical”.

Si Slater la llama radical, uno solo puede imaginarse como será la reacción de una sala 3D.

Via | Transworld surf

Foto | ASP

I came across this interesting letter of Abraham Lincoln's, which is currently being auctioned off at Sotheby's.  It is currently valued at between U.S. $250,000 and $350,000.  I really enjoyed seeing it!

Since  I teach cursive writing, I'm always interested in looking at handwriting samples.  I showed this lettter to my daughter to see if she could read it.  She could read some of it.  However,  some certain specific flaws, paticularly with proportion of letters, make certain bit hard to read (especially if you're not used to deciphering handwriting, as most teachers are used to doing).

Here are some examples of problems in Lincoln's cursive writing.  Most d''s are missing their tall stems (for example, look at the words understand and husband's, both in the second line of the body of the letter).  His y's at the end of words look almost like u's with a scratchy tail (see the word enemy in the fourth line of the body).  Most of his l's are no taller than his other small letters (see the word helped at the end of the third line of the body, where the l should be as tall as the h, but intead, barely surpasses the e in height).

Lincoln's slant, however, is good (correct amount of forward slant).

This particular sample of cursive writing would not pass my third-grade class.  However, it might not be his "best" writing--few of us use our "best" writing on a daily basis, as it's too time-consuming.

The reason I'm so particular in teaching handwriting (I'm sure some of you are wondering) is that in our American school, the teachers often change from year-to-year.  Sometimes we never know who we'll get until almost the last minute, or even what country they will be from.  (We've had teachers from English-speaking counries all around the world.)  Often the teachers from other countries don't even know cursive (much less American cursive), and sometimes the younger teachers now arriving from America don't know cursive either!  So of course they don't give their classes any instruction in it, nor do they use it on the board.  So whatever cursive my kids get in Grade 3 is often all they will get, ever.  That's why I teach them well in Grade 3, and get them to a standard that will serve them the rest of their lives before they leave my class.

Eileen

Much of the Arab World seems to me (an American) to be obsessed with Shakespeare!  Yes, I do think there is a place for Shakespeare in the literature curriculum, but I think it is being entirely overdone.  I think one or (certainly not more than three) Shakespeare plays should be included in the curriculum, but other time should be spent on more interesting and valuable literature.

I spoke with some British friends I have who told me that British children are started on reading Shakespeare at age 11!  When I asked what for, one of them finally told me that knowledge of Shakespeare is used as an adult mainly to impress other adults.  OK, I'm American, and I find much of the language terribly hard to understand.  I really can't see it being useful to most people to learn much of this sort of antiquidated language.  Yet, throughout the Arab World, so many university programs seem to focus on extensive reading of Shakespeare!

About fifteen years ago, I had a friend from Libya.  He went on and on about how when he was in school, they had performed Shakespeare's plays in Arabic, using all the correct classical Arabic endings for words (as opposed to using the local dialet of Arabic).   People in my present country have told me similar things.

Where I live now, I often have country nationals who have earned university degrees in English (as a second or third language) talk to me about how they read a lot of Shakespeare in university.  At the same time, their command of ordinary English vocabulary is often lacking.  Some of them cannot write clear English sentences.  Wouldn't the time spend studying Shakespeare be better spent in English composition classes, and/or reading literature that uses language currently used, particularly when they are subsequently in jobs requiring a good command of English?

Eileen

Much of the Arab World seems to me (an American) to be obsessed with Shakespeare!  Yes, I do think there is a place for Shakespeare in the literature curriculum, but I think it is being entirely overdone.  I think one or (certainly not more than three) Shakespeare plays should be included in the curriculum, but other time should be spent on more interesting and valuable literature.

I spoke with some British friends I have who told me that British children are started on reading Shakespeare at age 11!  When I asked what for, one of them finally told me that knowledge of Shakespeare is used as an adult mainly to impress other adults.  OK, I'm American, and I find much of the language terribly hard to understand.  I really can't see it being useful to most people to learn much of this sort of antiquidated language.  Yet, throughout the Arab World, so many university programs seem to focus on extensive reading of Shakespeare!

About fifteen years ago, I had a friend from Libya.  He went on and on about how when he was in school, they had performed Shakespeare's plays in Arabic, using all the correct classical Arabic endings for words (as opposed to using the local dialet of Arabic).   People in my present country have told me similar things.

Where I live now, I often have country nationals who have earned university degrees in English (as a second or third language) talk to me about how they read a lot of Shakespeare in university.  At the same time, their command of ordinary English vocabulary is often lacking.  Some of them cannot write clear English sentences.  Wouldn't the time spend studying Shakespeare be better spent in English composition classes, and/or reading literature that uses language currently used, particularly when they are subsequently in jobs requiring a good command of English?

Eileen

Noni GIA is an exciting new product from bHIP Global that is a blend of powdered Tahitian noni juice, pineapple juice and grape juice. The word Gia comes from the word “Energia” which means “Energy” in Spanish. Noni GIA supports your immune system by delivering a remarkable supply of antioxidants to help rid the body of harmful free radicals. It increases both energy and physical performance.

Noni Gia Ingredients:

Grape Juice Powder

Rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and fibers. Supports the natural function of the immune system and promotes cardio-cerebral vascular health.

Maltodextrin

Digestion resistant & highly soluble fiber to aid digestion and prevent constipation. It may help to mute blood sugar swings and lessen heart disease risks, by reducing the absorption of cholesterol.

Pineapple Juice Powder

Reduces swelling and removes dampness, while improving digestion and it helps ease pain.

Sucralose

Sucralose is good for low calorie diets, does not cause cavities, and safe alternative to sugar.

Vitamin A

Helps your eyes adjust to light changes when you come in from outside and also helps keep your eyes, skin and mucous membranes moist.

Vitamin C

(Ascorbic Acid) Produces collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, skin and blood vessels and aids in the absorption of iron, while also stimulating your immune system.

Noni

Through centuries of use as a folk medicine, the noni plant has been linked but not limited to the following:

✔ IMMUNE SYSTEM
Strengthens the immune system and builds resistance
against disease.

✔ BLOOD CIRCULATION, TISSUES, AND CELLS
Delivers powerful antioxidants which helps to rid the body
of harmful free radicals and to increase energy.

✔ DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Supports the natural function of the digestive system,
improving nutrient absorption.

✔ ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIFUNGAL
The presence of active compounds such as anthraquinones
and terpenes helps the body to fight harmful bacteria and
fungus.

✔ OTHER
Enhances mental clarity, increases concentration and
maximizes performance.

Buy Noni Gia Now!

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