Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Yacht Rally

Yacht Rally is a part of Sail Bunaken 2009.
The rally plies the route from NTT to Bitung and will be participated by 22 countries.
Date and Venue
All yacht will anchor at Bitung harbour on August 12 - 13, 2009, and depart on August 20, 2009
Notice of Race


Download the notice of race

Participants
Yacht Rally will be participated by 150 yachts from 22 countries.
Coordinated and Supported by


Yayasan Cinta Bahari Indonesia


Department of Marine Affairs


Indonesian Navy Force - TNI AL


North Sulawesi Government Office

Registration and Information
For more information, please contact :

Yayasan Cinta Bahari Indonesia
Mr. Raymond Timotius Lesmana
Mobile : +62 811 – 124574
E-mail : raymond_lesmana@yahoo.com
Register online at mail@sailindonesia.net


Sail Bunaken 2009 Route :


Eastern Passage Rally


Option 1
:
Darwin – Saumlaki – Banda – Ambon – Ternate – Bitung – Toli Toli – Mamuju – Pare Pare – Makassar – Bali – Banjarmasin – Kumai – Belitung


Option 2
:
Darwin – Ambon – Ternate – Bitung - Toli Toli – Mamuju – Pare Pare – Makassar – Bali – Banjarmasin – Kumai – Belitung

*) Admission and other information will be updated soon

Indonesian Fleet Review

Indonesian Fleet Review is a Static parade of Warships and Tallships from Indonesia and other participating countries by the port, allowing visitors to come aboard the ships (Openship).
The parade will begin from Bitung to The Ritzy Hotel at Manado City (Sailing Pass) where President of The Republic of Indonesia will kindly receive placard from all navy commander of the participating countries.
Following the Opening Ceremony by the President, the parade will sail back to Bitung where the Openship session is held.

Date
:
August 12 - 20, 2009

Venue
:
Bitung and Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Participating Countries
:
Warship & Tallship :
United States, Australia, Netherlands, Chile, India, Italy, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, France, Russia, Spain & Portugal
Warship :
Bangladesh, China, Philippines, England, Germany, Cambodia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, UAE, Greece, Libya, South Africa, Morocco, Kuwait, Oman, Aljazair & Syria.

Supporting Activities


The following events and activities will be held to support The Indonesian Fleet Review (IFR) 2009.


Dinner hosted by The Governor of North Sulawesi


Food Festival


International Maritime Seminar


Dinner hosted by Indonesian Navy Chief (KASAL)


Fireworks Festival


Sailing Pass


Lunch hosted by The President of The Republic of Indonesia


Inspection by The President of The Republic of Indonesia

Sailing Pass Route

*) Admission and other information will be updated soon.

International Seminar on Building a Comprehensive Maritime Security and Possible Benefit to the Effort to Minimize Illegal Fishing in the Region

Venue
:
Ritzy Hotel, Manado Indonesia

Date
:
Monday - Tuesday, August 17 - 18, 2009

Agenda
:
Tentative Seminar Agenda

Prospectus
:
Detailed Seminar Prospectus

Information and Registration

Secretariat for the Regional Plan of Action to Promote Responsible Fishing Practices including combating IUU fishing in the Region:

Mina Bahari II Building, 15th floor
J;. Medan Merdeka Timur 16, Jakarta 11010, Indonesia

Phone
:
+6221 352 3151

Fax
:
+6221 352 0346

Email
:
rpoa@dkp.go.id

Website
:
www.rpoa_sec.dkp.go.id

Contact Person


Mr. Ardi

Mobile
:
+62 8588 0267 419

Email
:
rpoa_operator@yahoo.com

Mrs. Ratih

Mobile
:
+62 818 0624 8773
+62 814 103 100 14

Email
:
privacy_of79@yahoo.com

The Largest and Integrated International Marine Event in 2009

Event's Title
:
Sail Bunaken 2009

Dates
:
August 12 - 20, 2009

Venue
:
Bitung and Manado City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Agenda
:


Expo & Show


Carnical & Festival


Seminar


Tournaments


Rally & Race


Touring & Diving


Fun & Games

Welcome to Sail Bunaken 2009

Come and join in the international event Sail Bunaken 2009 for sharing new experience and exploring the marine beauty along with the marine lovers from all over the world in a spirit of adventure, graced by the marine paradise of Bunaken Sea.
Sail Bunaken 2009 is jointly organized by the Ministry of Marine and Fishery Affairs, Provincial Administration of North Sulawesi, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and Navy Force of Indonesia, supported by the the Directorate General of Immigration and other government institutions.
Sail Bunaken 2009 is the largest event of the year 2009 offers strategic business opportunities for various products and services.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Days Of World Ocean

“The first observance of World Oceans Day allows us to highlight the many ways in which oceans contribute to society. It is also an opportunity to recognize the considerable challenges we face in maintaining their capacity to regulate the global climate, supply essential ecosystem services and provide sustainable livelihoods and safe recreation.”

Ban Ki-moon
Secretary General
United Nations

World Oceans Day (WOD), was officially declared by the United Nations as June 8th each year beginning in 2009.

The Oceans cover more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface – they have a significant effect on our climate and play a crucial role in maintaining the many ecosystem services such as fisheries.

The celebration of WOD is an opportunity every year to honor the world’s ocean, celebrate the products the ocean provides, such as seafood, as well as marine life itself for aquariums, pets, and also a time to appreciate its own intrinsic value.

As part of the commemorations of WOD, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has recently released a  report that brings to the surface the growing global problem of marine litter.

The report serves as a reminder that carelessness and indifference is proving deadly for our oceans and its inhabitants.
Click here to download the report.

Take action!

Here at Greenpeace we believe that without the oceans, life on Earth would not be possible.

They pulse across the globe driving the natural forces which maintain life on our planet: providing vital sources of protein, energy, minerals and other products; creating over half our oxygen; driving weather systems and natural flows of energy and nutrients around the world; moderating the climate, absorbing carbon dioxide, and transporting water masses many times greater than all the rivers on land combined.

Dead oceans= a dead planet.

In celebration WOD we believe that this special day is also a day of action as a proper response to the need to defend our oceans because without them, life on Earth cannot exist.

Kandoo Island Beach

Unique in the world and moored just off the coast of Waikiki and a quick five minute boat ride from Fisherman’s Wharf KanDoo Island is the launching point for amazing fun and something for everyone!

From free water fun like swimming in our ocean pools to jumping on our big trampolines to snorkeling to manicures and massages to mai tai bars, tanning on the sundeck or ultimate parasailing at 1,000 feet and much much more, there is something for everyone off KanDoo Island!

Water Trampolines

Finally! A place where kids can be kids! Jumping and bouncing encouraged! Placed around KanDoo! Island and large enough to have lots of kids at once, the water trampolines are perfect for family fun

Sun Deck

The perfect place to lounge in between activities or all day! With views of Waikiki and Diamond Head, you’ll never tire of the view. Relax with a casual bite to eat and a Mai tai or even treat yourself to a manicure or pedicure.

Snorkeling & Marine Guided Snorkeling

Snorkeling is one of Waikiki’s most popular activities. You’ll see fish, turtles and the clear blue waters of the Pacific. With the Marine Guided Snorkeling – KanDoo! marine experts wil take you through Hawaiian waterts pointing out fish ike the Humuhumunukunukuapuaa, and the different types of Butterfly fish. You’ll learn about the reef eco-system and the unique role each of Hawaii’s fish play there.

Jet Skiing & Parasaiing

You won’t have to go far for full-throttle fun. Jet Ski where the action is: right off Waikiki Beach…just the place to give you the ride you want. Want to see Waikiki from new heights? Parasailing is for you! Tethered 600 feet in the air we pull you along the koast of Waikiki. Either alone or with up to two other people, this is an experience of a lifetime. Once you are up in the air, revel in the freedom of wind in your hair, with the only sound being your laughter. We do it better than anyone else!


Helmet Diving

Become a “diver” while breathing comfortable and never get your hair wet! Perfect for people who are nervous in the water, are disable or whose health may preclude them from SCUBA

SCUBA Bob

Your own underwater motorcycle. Perfect for anyone who wants to see our beautiful marine ecosystem up at depths of up to 30 ft while breathing comfortably. You won’t even get your hair wet! Perfect activity for those afraid of the water or physically unable to swim. See tropical fish, turtles, even an occasional reclusive tako (octopus).

Scuba Diving

Come out with your favorite dive shop or instructor. We’ll put you on one of the great dive site off of Waikiki. Great wrecks, sharks, turtles, coral, awesome stuff! Want to Night dive? KanDoo! Every single night. Never SCUBA’d but you’re curious? We’ll put you in the water over a beautiful reef for Discover SCUBA course.

Ultimate Parasail & Ultimate Banana Boat
For thrill-seekers only! KanDoo! Exclusive! No one else does “Ultimate” like KanDoo!

Ultimate Parasail – Take a fast boat ride out to three miles from shore, then ly as high as 1,000 feet! On most days, you’ll be able to see the islands of Molokai, Lanai and the entire southern coast of Oahu, Pearl Harbor and whales in season. On clear days you may even see Maui, Kahoolawe, maybe even the Big Island or Kauai! There’s nothing like this anywhere on earth and it is definitely not for the faint of heart. The flight is at least 12 minutes, twice that o standard time elsewhere on island.


Ultimate Banana Boat – Fun and thrills for the whole family! Out there with the Ultimate Parasailors, experience a wild banana boat ride! Get some air on the waves as you o up to 20 MPH over the deep waters off of Oahu. You’ll see Diamond Head, Koko Head and al of Waikiki. If you opem your eyes, that is. Don’t worry, sharks don’t like bananas!

KanDoo Safety

Safety is the number one priority for KanDoo Island. The ocean is a wonderous place but she is also the most powerful force on earth and demands respect. That’s why KanDoo has taken extraordinary steps to ensure that your only worries are about whether you drink has enough ice or your camera is fully charged.


KanDoo has a dedicated safety staff that is always watching to ensure that your experience is worry free. Every member of the KanDoo! Krew is highly trained, licensed and experienced in their specialties. In addition, all onboard krew hold certifcation in: CPR, First aid and Rescue, AED (heart defibrillator) use, First responder emergency procedures. All of our lifeguards carry all of the above certification plus a minimum PADI certified rescue diver and can free-dve to at least 50 feet for 1 minute.


KanDoo! has also developed sophisticated technology to tell us where all members of your family are at all times and that they are okay. There is no more sophisticated or effective technology in any ocean sports business anywhere in the world.

The KanDoo! Way
Sustainable and Green Initiatives

KanDoo! loves the ocean and have seen what man can do to harm her if we are not careful to protect her. That’s why wherever and whenever possible, we turn to ecologically friendly alternatives. Every engine that kan runs biodiesel or a biodiesel blend. KanDoo! is the largest consumer of biodiesel than any water-based activity in Hawaii. They re-use or recycle everything they possibly can. You won’t find any paper or disposable plastic aboard any KanDoo! vessel. Even the food scraps are recycled as feedstock! KanDoo! conducts voluntary environmental reviews of our operations and share the results with the local green community to see where we can improve on our efforts.


Even our uniforms are made of eco-friendly materials whenever possible. Rather than neoprene wetsuits, which use petroleum producs and take thousands of years to return to the earth, we use limestone-based wetsuits. They cost a bit more, but they’re worth it in our minds.

KanDoo! Kommitment

You will have lifetime experiences with KanDoo! They guarantee it. If not they will make it right. Or we will give your money back.

WOC at Civil Rights game

This weekend my husband, friend from college, and her husband all traveled to Cinicannati for the Civil Rights Baseball game.  This was the first year that the game was played during the regular season (it was usually relegated to pre-season games).

There was excitement to it: Seeing the beautiful building that is a center for equal rights, seeing former negro league players on the field to throw out the first pitch with Frank Robinson and just the general excitement that this game was supposed to be about something.  Three people receieved awards at this game: Muhammoud Ali, Hank Aaron and Bill Cosby.  There were also awards given to CEOs and presidents of companies that are known for working for civil rights.

However, things were still off, like the fact that the four kids who lead the way carrying banners were ALL white, or that the women who were there to receive awards for their company (two white, two WOC) were often not the president but other lower positions like chairman of diversity. Also, of course the recipients were three men and the only one of them that had a female member with him was Ali, who needs someone there to help him.

The biggest issue to me was during the game’s Civil Right’s highlights,  fact based information that flashed across the scoreboard.  The only Woc mentioned was Rosa Parks.  This included when discussing the civil rights movement & the women’s movement.  It blew my mind that when discussing the feminist movement that, even during the civil rights game, that they did not put up one woc who worked for equal rights.  It was still all Betty Friedan and Susan B. Anthony.  It made me sad because it was such an obvious erasure to me and I wonder how many people didn’t even notice it.  Men were awarded for the civil rights movement and white women were rewarded for the woman’s movement.  But where were the women of color?  Already working two jobs while middle class white woman discussed fighting for the right to not be housewifes?  Raising sons and worrying about them coming home alive when racial tensions were high?  Yet no mention as though there work wasn’t important, as though the other movements could have existed without them.

THE WOC GALLERY

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Stanley Donwood exhibits new work in Bristol ‘EL CHUPACABRA’

Opening preview 10th July 6-10pm.

Runs from the 10th July – 9th August 2009, Weapon of Choice Gallery, 14 St Michael’s Hill, Bristol, BS2 8DT

Weapon of Choice Gallery, are pleased to announce the forthcoming solo exhibition by Stanley Donwood. Opening on the 10th July (6-10pm), the new gallery space will come alive with Stanley’s latest series of artwork entitled ‘EL CHUPACABRA’.

The show features 13 fictional characters – Pandemons, which Stanley describes as feral carnivorous parasites who are feasting ingloriously on the foully smoldering remains of late-period Western consumer capitalism. Wearing suit and tie, these Pandemons represent white-collar criminal/politicians.

Stanley’s apt choice of title ‘El Chupacabra’, meaning ‘the goat sucker’ in Spanish is his response to suffering a long fixation with the horned gods and having to live amongst some of the most mendacious economic times he can remember provoking him to start making pictures of Pandemons.

“I’ve got nothing against goats. I’ve simply discovered that if I draw a goat, give it the mouth of a rapacious carnivore then dress it in the suit and tie of a disgraced banker or politician it looks fucking evil. There are thirteen Pandemons in the show called ‘el chupacabra’. Thirteen ghosts at the funeral. Thirteen spectres at the feast of the goat. Loitering on the blackened cliffs of free-market economics, cackling as they raise a glass to toast Milton Friedman, Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher and Augusto Pinochet. Gallons of paint I’ve poured over them to drown their snickering. But still they laugh.” Comments Stanley Donwood.

For further information about the exhibition please email cheba_bristol@hotmail.com or telephone 01179 291 865.

About Stanley Donwood

Stanley Donwood is an enigma. As the semi-official sixth member of Radiohead, his work on the group’s album and all associated artwork has gained him worldwide recognition. Since 1994, having designed all artwork from the second album ‘The Bends’ onwards, his evocative and haunting imagery has helped to create one of music’s most distinctive brands.

Stanley is also recognised as one the UK’s ‘popular contemporary’ artists and has exhibited his gallery art to an international fan base, including galleries in London, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Rotterdam. To view more of his artwork please visit his website www.slowlydownward.com

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Stanley Donwood exhibits new work in Bristol ‘EL CHUPACABRA’

Opening preview 10th July 6-10pm.

Runs from the 10th July – 9th August 2009, Weapon of Choice Gallery, 14 St Michael’s Hill, Bristol, BS2 8DT

Weapon of Choice Gallery, are pleased to announce the forthcoming solo exhibition by Stanley Donwood. Opening on the 10th July (6-10pm), the new gallery space will come alive with Stanley’s latest series of artwork entitled ‘EL CHUPACABRA’.

The show features 13 fictional characters – Pandemons, which Stanley describes as feral carnivorous parasites who are feasting ingloriously on the foully smoldering remains of late-period Western consumer capitalism. Wearing suit and tie, these Pandemons represent white-collar criminal/politicians.

Stanley’s apt choice of title ‘El Chupacabra’, meaning ‘the goat sucker’ in Spanish is his response to suffering a long fixation with the horned gods and having to live amongst some of the most mendacious economic times he can remember provoking him to start making pictures of Pandemons.

“I’ve got nothing against goats. I’ve simply discovered that if I draw a goat, give it the mouth of a rapacious carnivore then dress it in the suit and tie of a disgraced banker or politician it looks fucking evil. There are thirteen Pandemons in the show called ‘el chupacabra’. Thirteen ghosts at the funeral. Thirteen spectres at the feast of the goat. Loitering on the blackened cliffs of free-market economics, cackling as they raise a glass to toast Milton Friedman, Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher and Augusto Pinochet. Gallons of paint I’ve poured over them to drown their snickering. But still they laugh.” Comments Stanley Donwood.

For further information about the exhibition please email cheba_bristol@hotmail.com or telephone 01179 291 865.

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About Stanley Donwood

Stanley Donwood is an enigma. As the semi-official sixth member of Radiohead, his work on the group’s album and all associated artwork has gained him worldwide recognition. Since 1994, having designed all artwork from the second album ‘The Bends’ onwards, his evocative and haunting imagery has helped to create one of music’s most distinctive brands.

Stanley is also recognised as one the UK’s ‘popular contemporary’ artists and has exhibited his gallery art to an international fan base, including galleries in London, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Rotterdam. To view more of his artwork please visit his website www.slowlydownward.com

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Saturday, July 11, 2009

Photos Mayora Tavares

Mayora Tavares PHOTO

PHOTO! Here again is picture of Brazil’s and Obama’s Mayora Tavares (aka Mayara Tavares). Brasil’s Mayora Tavares G8 Obama head turning incident is sparking more attention to the G-Money conference than it’s ever gotten.

You’ve probably never checked out a G8 summit until today, have you. Honestly, there’s nothing at G8 to turn your head.

But today, G8 is starting to feel like a boring football game that just had Erin Andrews (or Pam Oliver) walk in. The best angle of this story (besides that one) is how American press are trying to say our leader wasn’t checking out Mayora Tavares but that French leader - he definitely was. Bottom line -neither were.

The location of the Mayora’s head turner was  L’Aquila, Italy. Where is L’Aquila? For once it’s not Silvio Berlusconi’s Rome residence, Palazzo Graziol,  or Sardinia estate!

No comment by Mayara Tavares. Sir Mix A Lot still hasn’t been located either. If you want to check her out yourself, click here to check out the video.

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