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DECEMLAND Oceania
Casting of Expert Dreamers in Oceania
OCEANIA STRATEGIC TEAMS WELCOME TO THE JOURNEY OF OUR LIFETIME JULY 2013 FEATURING EXPERT DREAMERS BELONGING TO STRATEGIC TEAMS IN OCEANIA Oceania Expert Dreamers DECEMLAND WORLD 2 WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO DECEMLAND WORLD Oceania Expert Dreamers Inspired in General Charles de Gaulle's communication of 18-June-1940. Global Version WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO 3 Oceania Expert Dreamers DECEMLAND WORLD 4 WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO DECEMLAND WORLD Oceania Expert Dreamers THE MONFORT DOCTRINE For immediate Worldwide Distribution MON 21 MAY 2012 | 10H00 PARIS TIME The Monfort Doctrine anticipates the Decemland operating framework that will take off all the way through year 2050 in as many as all countries and territories worldwide, enabling the transition from the nation state to a new post-Westphalia World order. On such day as today, Monday May 21st 2012, the Madagascar Strategic Team led by Messieurs Zaza Ramandimbiarison (Team Leader) and VANF (Team Coordinator) will be meeting at 11H00 in the morning local time at the South African Embassy in the capital city of Madagascar, Antananarivo, to present Ambassador G J Grobler the new approach to governance we have named post-politics. The Malagasy Candidacy for Presidency is the first of such kind in a number of candidacies throughout the World. The Monfort Doctrine enumerates a series of domestic rules that scalate globally as the de facto modus operandi for Strategic Teams in all countries and territories. As of Monday February 11th 2013 there are 1,600 Expert Dreamers in 192 countries and territories. In particular The Monfort Doctrine dictates that: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • As soon as one candidacy for presidency is presented in one-country, automatically candidacies are presented for all countries and territories where there is an emerging Strategic Team That J.P. Monfort would become in this candidacy non-executive President and the guardian of the Decemland operating framework That the Team Leader would become in this candidacy executive Prime Minister That the Strategic Team would be the running Presidential Team in such candidacy That were the candidacy turn successful, the country would pledge allegiance to the Decemland operating framework for the next 99-year period That provided that there are Strategic Teams emerging in a majority of countries in the European Union, J.P. Monfort would be launching a non-executive candidacy for the Presidency of the European Union That a fiction/dream vision would be an integral part of such candidacy That new economic principles underlying in The New Architecture of Capitalism would be incorporated aiming at the complete eradication of extreme poverty on or before 2050 That all countries and territories in the World fulfilling the two economic milestones of a PPP$10,000 per capita income and a Gini coefficient under 0.30 would automatically join the European Union That an expanded European Union would set the basis for a Global Union, of which the capital city would be Decemland That an intensive cooperation North-South and developed-developing would take place between countries pledging allegiance to Decemland That all team members in any candidacy will be Expert Dreamers embracing the Decemland operating principles That all candidacies would be post-political, ie an understanding of the post-politics environment would be crucial to launch any such candidacy That all candidacies would play the role of mentorships, where content generation would be central with the objective of embracing a new era of educational entertainment capable of conquering the hearts and minds of citizens worldwide The Monroe Doctrine was launched by former United States President James Monroe on December 2, 1823. The Monfort Doctrine is launched by Decemland President James P. Monfort on May 21, 2012 with the clear goal of uniting the World once and for all and eradicating, completely, the Great Evils of our time. This is not science fiction. We call it reality fiction. To dream or not to dream, that is the question. WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO 5 Oceania Expert Dreamers DECEMLAND WORLD SOLLAR SYSTEM PRESIDENCY For immediate Worldwide Distribution THU 14 JUNE 2012 | NOON PARIS TIME The Office of J.P. Monfort is launching today a Candidacy for the Presidency of the Sollar System. This Candidacy expands all countries, territories, planets, satellites within the Sollar System, including: Planet Earth, the Moon, the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, with all its satellites –whether natural or artificial-. The First Priority in J.P. Monfort's candidacy will be the COMPLETE ERADICATION of EXTREME POVERTY in the ENTIRE Sollar System, including Planet Earth. The Second Priority in J.P. Monfort's candidacy will be the draft of a Sollar System Constitution which will set the basis of a Sollar System Democracy. The Third Priority in J.P. Monfort's candidacy will be the establishment of the Sollar System Federal Capital in the New International Territory of Decemland. The EXPERT DREAMER Organization will represent a Global Governance alternative and is an integral part of J.P. Monfort's candidacy. ALL HUMANS AND ALIENS will be encouraged to participate in the election on the election day, the second Tuesday in November 2016. Were no extraterrestrial forms of life to show up during the election day, their absence would be considered abstention vote. This is not Science Fiction, we call it Reality Fiction. To dream or not to dream, that is the question. Always your friend and dreamer, Jaime P. Monfort 6 WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO DECEMLAND WORLD Oceania Expert Dreamers AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA [at] DECEMLANDWORLD.ORG team coordinator Farhad Daneshgar received his Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. He is currently a senior lecturer at the Australian School of Business at the University of New South Wales, Australia. Farhad is the creator of the Awareness Modeling Language, and has published extensively in the areas of Knowledge Management, eLearning and Collaboration Support Systems, and has been twice awarded the most outstanding research in eLearning. Farhad's most recent research interests include Customer Knowledge Management in Academic Libraries, Business Intelligence, and Threshold Concepts in Higher Degree Research Supervision in Business Schools. He is also member of editorial board in seven academic journals. f.daneshgar [at] unsw.edu.au 20 minute phone conversation conducted on 28-November-2011 team members David Baker is a Stockbroker with some 45 years in the Industry. David is 65 years old and has been a Member of The Australian Stock Exchange for 38 years. He is currently the Joint Managing Director of his Company. He sees himself as a person who has had an enormous amount of experience in the day to day running of privately owned businesses through their 35,000 clients, who he believes need all the dreamers they can get. Further David is the South Australian President of the Australian Paralympic Committee and amongst other interests am an Ambassador of Men's Health, trying to give something back as a survivor of Prostate Cancer. drb [at] bakeryoung.com.au Yapa Mahinda Bandara is an academia cum economists from Sri Lanka. He graduated from The University of Peredeniya Sri Lanka specializing in Economics (econometrics) in 2003. His main research interests include Econometric application in maritime and port and transport economics. By profession he is an academia and serves as a lecturer in Transport economics at the department of Transport and Logistics Management, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka for 5 years. During the period he has engaged in teaching and coordinating research and career development of undergraduate students . Further he has participated in local and international symposiums with research presentations. Notably he is an award winner -Young Colinrelf Award 2008 from the International Forum for Rural Transport Development (IFRTD). In addition to being served as an academia he has contributed to national transport development projects as an economist consultant. At present he pursues a PhD in Maritime and Logistics Management in the Australian Maritime College ( AMC), University of Tasmania. The research project focuses on the determinants of seaport pricing models and attempts to infer on the cost relatedness of port infrastructure tariffs of world seaports with the view to establish fair and noncomplex port tariffs for competitive port operation. He aims to present his results at the International Association of Maritime Economists Annual conference. ybandara [at] amc.edu.au Raghbendra Jha is Rajiv Gandhi Chair Professor of Economics and Executive Director Australia South Asia Research Centre in the Arndt-Corden Department of Economics, Australian National University. He has a B.A. (Hons.) in economics and an M.A. also in economics from the University of Delhi. He has an M.Phil. and a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University, New York. He is a Fellow of the World Innovation Foundation. He has also taught at Columbia University and Williams College in the US, Queen's University in Canada, University of Warwick in the UK and Delhi School of Economics, Indian Institute of Management (Bangalore) and Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research in India. He has authored or edited 27 books with major publishers and published more than 150 papers in refereed scientific journals and other refereed outlets. He is on the editorial board of major international journals in economics. His research has been funded by major funding agencies including the MacArthur Foundation, International Fund for Agricultural Development, Department for International Development, Australian Research Council and Australian Agency for International Development. He has consulted for major international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and International Fund for Agricultural Development, Department for International Development. r.jha [at] anu.edu.au 60 minute phone conversation conducted on 1-November-2012 Rick N. Kennedy is a Certified Financial Planner and SMSF Specialist Adviser with the NAB FP within NAB Business that services the west of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. He has operated in the financial services industry for over 20 years. He holds a Bachelor of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (B Eng), has completed a Diploma of Financial Planning (DFP) and qualified as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and recently completed examination to be accepted as a Self Managed Super Fund Specialist Advisor. He was a professional footballer with the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League and was a director of the Western Bulldogs. Rick.N.Kennedy [at] nab.com.au Edmund Kralikas is a Certified Financial Planner based in Canberra ACT. He has been in Financial Planning for 21 years, after being in the Public Service for 20 years. Edmund completed two degrees, one in Mathematics, the other an Honours Degree in Economics from the ANU. He was born in Germany, however emigrated with his parents before school age. As a result Edmund also speaks German. He has four children, all boys. Apart from work he has cultural interests in Music and Art. He also participates in sport having done, among other things, five marathons. He has been on community organisation committees and am active in a church. ekralikas [at] bigpond.com Juris (George) S Meija, Meija born Riga 1935, presently living Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Holds Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Adelaide University and Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Queensland University. Member of Eng Inst Aust, Fellow Austr Directors Assoc, Member Austr Inst of Management, Member of Inst of Management Consultants, CEng and Registered Professional Engineer Qld, Member Latvian Student corp Selonija. Served in Australian Air-force and then Army, in Command of front line repair workshop. Experience as Director of companies, CEO of companies, Project Manager on large construction and mining projects. Presently consulting large international American engineering company. Expert in modular road transportable buildings design and construction and mining plants. Was sent to Latvia by Austr Gov after Lat regained freedom to lecture on free market philosophy and practice, aviation and commerce at Riga Tech University and private consultancy firm. Interest: Chess, WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO 7 Oceania Expert Dreamers DECEMLAND WORLD Quantum Physics, Renewable Energy, leadership, human brain function, music (conductor of choir), flying and sailing. intrade [at] netspace.net.au Peter Neal is semi retired working as a shire councillor with the East Gippsland Shire. Peter just loves talking about and plan for future as his ideas are big and it some times take time to bring others along with my ideas but it doesn't stop hime from thinking up ideas. Cr.Neal [at] egipps.vic.gov.au John Osborne is the CEO of a Financial Services Company in Sydney Australia.The firm has 7 offices with a staff of 50. The firm operates in the areas of Accountancy, Financial Planning and Business Consultancy. John has 31 years of experience in Financial Services and advice. john [at] oya.com.au Mehran Zeynalian received his Ph.D. in Structure and Construction management from the University of Queensland, Australia. He published around 19 papers including 8 journal papers in A and A+ journals worldwide from his PhD. He also, awarded the best journal paper prize of the year 2011-2012 in the school of civil engineering, UQ. Mehran has been working on seismic performance of cold formed steel structures and feasibility study of use in seismic regions. z.mehran [at] uq.edu.au 8 WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO DECEMLAND WORLD Oceania Expert Dreamers FIJI FIJI [at] DECEMLANDWORLD.ORG team coordinators Alumita Bulicokocoko is currently Lecturer 1 at the College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences at the Department of Public Health. Has been a lecturer for the past sixteen years. Alumita holds a bachelor's degree in Health majoring in Nursing, also earned an International Diploma in tertiary teaching, as well as a Diploma in obstetric, and a postgraduate certificate in Midwifery, having also enjoyed 25 years of hospital and community nursing. alumita.bulicokocoko [at] fnu.ac.fj 45 minute phone conversation conducted on 14-February-2012 Venkata Ramani is a practicing chartered accountant operating as sole proprietor from his Nadi office. He is a 1961 commerce graduate from Madras University, secondary school teacher for 8 years 1963 to 1970 and engaged in public practice either as employee or sole trader. He was admitted to Fiji Institute of Accountant and New Zealand Institute of Accountants in 1976. He has keen interest in operation of taxation laws. ramani [at] connect.com.fj 40 minute phone conversation conducted on 30-April-2012 team members Sarnesh Avilash Deo is an Assistant Lecturer at The University of Fiji. He holds a Post graduate Diploma in Computer Science and information Systems and is currently doing his Master's Thesis from the USP. In addition he holds a bachelor's of Science degree in Computer science and Mathematics. His research area includes Computer Programming, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Computer fundamentals, Operating System and System Software's. He has the knowledge of several programming languages including C#, C++, Java, C etc. SarneshD [at] unifiji.ac.fj Shana Khan is a lecturer in Ethics and Geography in the school of Social Sciences department in Fiji National University. She hold a master's in Development Studies from Victoria University of Wellington, specializing in development studies and Geography (Human and Physical), postgraduate diploma in Geography and Bachelor of Education in Geography and Literature and Language. Her research interest deals in two major areas: Geography and Ethics. Her focus in Geography specifically falls in the area of Geography of development, poverty alleviation and social security, squatter settlements, conflicts over natural resources, urban planning and housing, urban poverty and coping strategies, institutions and housing needs, environmental issues, environmental security, globalization, food and livelihood security, war and terror, migration and population, urban informal sector, Civil Service Organizations (CSOs), education sector, ideas of nature, South Pacific Island Countries (SPICs) and developing countries. Her interest in Ethics are on various issues such as ethical codes, situational ethics, contemporary ethical issues (welfare and charity, addictive substances, abortion, suicide, parenthood, human rights, animal rights, safety standards, environmental ethics, governmental corruption, rehabilitation of criminals, population control, affirmative action, freedom of speech, gambling, prostitution, privacy rights, sexually transmitted diseases, exclusive clubs, language dialect and accent, privacy, international obligations, degrees of wealth), war and terror, and virtues and vices. shana.khan [at] fnu.ac.fj Makarita Kiliraki was a Secondary School teacher and is currently a lecturer II at the Fiji National University in the College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies. Makarita has been a lecturer for the past 9 years in Office Administration. makarita.kiliraki [at] fnu.ac.fj Anoop Kumar is a Lecturer in Education at Fiji National University, where he teaches Human Development and Inclusive Education to the primary, ECE and secondary student teachers. He also cordinates the Practicum program (Primary & ECE) at the Lautoka Campus of the same university. Anoop holds a double master's degree in education, and has been in tertiary environment since 1999. His research interests are student support and mentoring in teacher education. In addition Anoop has presented a paper on Student Suppport at the National Education Conference in 2010. He intends to enroll a Ph.D. program in 2012. anoop.kumar [at] fnu.ac.fj Shiu Kumar is a Lecturer in Electronics at Fiji National University. He has a Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering Technology from the University of the South Pacific. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Electronics from Mokpo National University, South Korea. His area of research interest are robotics and automation, digital electronics, wireless communication and image processing. He is a member of the International Association of Engineers and has published international journals and presented at international conferences in these areas. shiu.kumar [at] fnu.ac.fj Praveen Maharaj is currently Senior Lecturer and Programme Coordinator (Pharmacy) with the Department of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, Fiji National University. Praveen has worked in hospital pharmacy sectors and has been teaching into the pharmacy programme since 1983 (on a part-time basis) and since 1988 (on a full-time basis). praveen.maharaj [at] fnu.ac.fj Litia Waqainaweni Makutu is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Nursing in the College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences under the Fiji National University. She is a registered nurse, holds a bachelor degree in Nursing Science, a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health and an International Diploma in Tertiary Teaching. She is currently completing her master's degree in Nursing Studies. She has an interest in Community Nursing. litia.makutu [at] fnu.ac.fj Ashwin Vikash Nand completed his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics & Information Systems from the University of the South Pacific (USP). Also he did his PGD in Economics from USP. Currently he is attending his MA in Economics from the same University. Ashwin has worked as a Tutor for Economics courses at the University of Fiji (UoF) prior to joining the Ministry of Finance & National Planning as an Economic Planning Officer in Budget Division, Fiji. At present, he is employed as a Lecturer in the Department of Economics, Banking & Finance at the Fiji National University (FNU). ashwin.nand [at] fnu.ac.fj WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO 9 Oceania Expert Dreamers DECEMLAND WORLD Rajeev Kumar Piyare is a Lecturer in Electronics at Fiji National University. He has a Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering Technology from University of the South Pacific. He is currently pursuing his Masters Degree by thesis from USP. His research interest deals with robotics and automation, computer control software, hardware and interfaces. He is a member of Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (IEEE) and its Robotics and Automation Society (RAS), International Association of Engineers Hong Kong (IAENG) and International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT). Mr. Piyare has published international journals and have presented at international conferences in these areas. rajeev.piyare [at] fnu.ac.fj Aliti Qarikau is a Lecturer in the Midwifery Department at the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Fiji National University. Aliti holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Sciences, she is a Fiji Registered Nurse and Midwife. She teaches obstetrics to both undergradyate and postgraduate students. She is also a course convener for Nursing care 1 (Year 2) for past 3yrs. She finds teaching obstetrics very interesting and challenging. aliti.qarikau [at] fnu.ac.fj Vasenai Qio is originally from Bureta, Ovalau in the Lomaiviti Province. She is a Registered Nurse by Profession and currently a Lecturer at Fiji School of Nursing at the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. This is the 12th year of her teaching nursing issues. She has had experience in the General field of nursing but majority of her working years was spent in nursing mentally challenged victims and advocating for mental health. Otherwise she currently teaches Mental Health and Psychology topics in school, but coordinates the subject PSYCHOSOCIAL INFLUENCES IN NURSING and it is taught to Year 1 student nurses in their second semester for a period of 14 weeks with 6 hours of lectures and tutorials each week. vasenai.qio [at] fnu.ac.fj Moritikei Ravulala received his primary school years at Komo Village School and secondary school years at Indian High School. Later joining Suva City Council Department of Electricity Supply as trainee apprentice in Electrical Fitter/ Turner and Mechanics. Continued with study in Ordinary Diploma in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering after completing Apprenticeship and becoming one of the Cadet Engineer positions when Kinoya Station was in construction as to become largest engine generating station. The Department of Electricity of SCC then taken over by Fiji Electricity Authority when posted to Assistant System Controller at Vuda Power Station. Later joined the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Derrick Technical Institute when Fiji Training Council were together and localization was taking place and they split into two separate bodies. Derrick Technical Institute later became known as Fiji Institute of Technology and recently renamed College of Engineering Science and Technology, Fiji National University Campus, Samabula.For two years to complete a Technical Teacher Training Certificate and Full Diploma in Electrical Engineering. Further awarded PSC scholarship to do Bachelor in Engineering ( major in Electrical) in South Australian Institute of Technology. Only two years on overseas study as the Fiji Government was under the Fiji Military Force. Almost 33 years long history with School of Electrical and Electronic Eng as a temporary relieving lecturer for 5 years then assistant lecturer for 12 years and lecturer 16 years since the autonomous of FIT until today. Have been teaching Corticated IV in Electrical Eng stage1 to stage 5 in units that are more workshop practical or laboratory biased for last 16 years. Also in Trade Diploma Electrical program me have taught stage 1 units only in workshop practical and laboratory biased and project supervision for stage 5. Attended many workshops including Diploma in International Teacher Training and Advance Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Eng as local in-service training program me in order teach in Trade Diploma Courses. Currently engaged in Certificate in Electrical Serviceman's stage 1 and 3 and making suggestions for developing Trade Diploma Level Serviceman's in order to bridge the gap with overseas that are on Industrial servicing program me up to Degree Level. Since that 60 years is just 3 months ahead and for me Joining the Strategic Team is an opportunity in training basic skills that our local communities in rural areas are hoping for and can afford. moriteki.ravulala [at] fnu.ac.fj Litia Ruban is currently a Lecturer 1 at the College of Medicine/Nursing & Health Sciences at Fiji School of Nursing. She has been a Lecturer for 11 years now. Litia completed a Masters in Public Health and Heads the Department of Public Health Nursing of the Institution. Donasiano Ruru is a Lecturer in the College of Humanities and Education at the Fiji National University. He is self–motivated, change oriented and flexible and committed to engage and contribute the organisations that champion and advocate socio economic and political policies for sustainable development. He is particularly interested in capacity building of human resources through education, particularly in the Pacific region where locals take ownership of the governance of their community. Donasiano has a sound record of collaborative leadership and administration skills. He is a person of integrity who is honest, dedicated, committed, reliable and has good communication skills and willing to learn through team work. He is also a very experience teacher educator for many years in the Department of Primary Education. Recently he has been transferred to the School of Social Science as lecturer in Ethics & Governance. Donasiano hails from Lovoni village, in the island of Ovalau in Fiji. Prior to the amalgamation of the six Fiji Government tertiary institutions in 2010, he was the Head of School of Social Science at the Lautoka Teachers College. He graduated with a BA from the University of the South Pacific in 1993. In 1999 he gained a Post Graduate Diploma followed by Masters in Development Administration from the National Centre of Development Studies of the Australian National University. In 2006 he graduated with an MBA from the University of the South Pacific. Donasiano was enrolled in the Ph.D. program in Development Studies and graduated in 2010 from the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Science at Victoria University of Wellington. He was earlier trained as a primary school teacher at Corpus Christi College 1980-1983 after completing his secondary education from St John's College, Cawaci in the mid 1970s. He obtained his primary education at Savarekareka Catholic school in Savusavu, Natovi Catholic School. donasiano.ruru [at] fnu.ac.fj Joeli Salusalu has been through lots of ups and downs and they all have their reasons and he has appreciated many. Joeli still loves sports especially the more physical ones, also gardening and watching television series and detective type movies. In addition he enjoys meeting people, sharing ideas, group discussions, etc. In his community, he is the Chairman of the Development Committee. He is also a Lay-Preacher with the Maravu Methodist Church while being the Chairman of the Youth Department, and also being the Chairman of the Youth Department within the Nabua Methodist Circuit. As a Territorial Force Army Officer he has been serving in a number of Leadership roles in Fiji and abroad. He has gone through many challenges and successes in life, but the greatest ones lies within his family of a loving wife, five children and four grandchildren. Joeli believes that his architectural and teaching background would enable him to contribute to the Strategic Team in many ways. joeli.salusalu [at] fnu.ac.fj Karalaini Soronakadavu is an Office Administrator (Academics) at the College of Humanities And Education, Fiji National University. Specializes in the field of Management And Industrial Relations. karalaini.soronakadavu [at] fnu.ac.fj Maika Tabukovu is currently the Head of the School of Forestry at Fiji National University in the Fiji Islands. He Holds Masters Degree in Forestry Science specialized in Marketing and International Trade of Wood Products, Bachelors degrees in Management (major in Marketing, Human Resource and Strategic Management), Bachelors Degree in Forestry Science, Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and a Certicate in Forestry. He has 20 years of work experience in the forestry industry from plantation (mahogany), sawmilling, veneer and plywood mills, marketing and timber trading, forestry small business and entrepreneurship. In addition he has work experience in the following countries: Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Vietnam. hod.forestry [at] fnu.ac.fj,mta [at] paradise.net.nz 15 minute phone conversation conducted on 10-October-2011 Mabel Taoi is a Research Fellow at the College of Medicine, Nursing & the Health Sciences of Fiji National University. mabel.taoi [at] fnu.ac.fj 10 WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO DECEMLAND WORLD Oceania Expert Dreamers Laisa Tikoimaleya is a Lecturer at Fiji National University in the College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences. She is a registered nurse having earned an international diploma in Tertiary Teaching, and a bachelor's in Nursing Science. She is currently completing her master's degree in Nursing Studies. laisa.tikomaimaleya [at] fnu.ac.fj Alfred Henry Tuifua Sandys is currently a Lecturer 1 at the College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies and has been a Lecturer for the past 24years. Henry holds a Diploma in Hotel Management, International Diploma in Tertiary Teaching, and has applied to USP to try and complete his Degree in Hotel and Tourism Management. henry.sandys [at] fnu.ac.fj Nasoni Tuitoga is a Retired Teacher, Lecturer in Sports Science at Fiji National University. He was previously the national coach of the Under 18 School Boys Rugby Team, the game official in the South Pacific Games in 1979, 1982 and 2001, the Secretary of the Fiji Athletic Federation in 1978 and the Executive of Fiji University Sport Association since 2012. nasoni.tuitoga [at] fnu.ac.fj WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO 11 Oceania Expert Dreamers DECEMLAND WORLD KIRIBATI KIRIBATI [at] DECEMLANDWORLD.ORG team members Matang Aboro is the Chief Caterer and Catering Trainer at the Marine Training Center (MTC) in Tarawa, Kiribati. The Marine Training Centre (MTC) was originally founded as a colony of the Merchant Marine Training School (MTS). Training was conducted on MV TERAAKA. Thanks to AUSAID donation and SPMS support for on-going costs, satellite internet has been installed in MTC. New English Lab with 25 computers are installed. Benefits to Kiribati become apparent with income from overseas allotments to the Bank of Kiribati showing approximately AUS$.8 million per annum. The school administrators regularly review and upgrade the Centre's capability with the support of the Kiribati government and several other foreign governments and agencies. SPMS currently provides employment for more than 1500 seamen. Under STCW 95 requirements, safety courses are to be renewed every five years. Finally the CMMTS / MTS / MTC have among them, produced a total successful output of more than 3500 trainees since 1967. This number includes those who are not going to sea any more for one reason or the other, but there are still more than 1000 MTC graduates who are on board ships at this very moment. hod.catering [at] mtc-tarawa.edu.ki Ribanataake Tiwau Awira, Awira Fisheries Development Advisor with the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) based in Honiara, the Solomon Islands. Some key area of responsibilities includes the following: assist FFA members with the development, implementation and review of national fisheries development plans and policies; instigate the development and implementation of a framework for fisheries development; promote and encourage a regional approach to fisheries development planning and policies; provide assessment and analysis of development options for the Western and Central Pacific tuna fisheries and their implications for FFA members; strategically lead Branch functions, activities and services through supporting the development of business and operational plans, performance frameworks, policies and strategies ribanataake.awira [at] ffa.int Rengaua Bauro is the Acting Senior Inspector of Taxes working in the Tax Office of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development of Kiribati. reggypaul [at] gmail.com Ngaina Roniti Teiwaki is the Senior Regulatory Officer of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperation. This Ministry has two main core function which represents two centres, Business Promotion Centre and Business Regulatory Centre. Business Promotion Centre is the centre responsible to promote and facilitate private sector development through business initiative whereas the centre of Business Regulatory centre main focus ensure all businesses are operating in compliance to the Kiribati Business Law. In absence of their Director, she was given an acting role as Director to oversees and manage the centre. For being an OIC of the centre, Ngaina realized that in order to manage personnel, it is quite important to have completed a Human Resource Management Course. As a result Ngaina feels that this optional subject to take HRM course is not a waste but one of main investment for his future career. lagoonbreeze [at] gmail.com 12 WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO DECEMLAND WORLD Oceania Expert Dreamers MARSHALL ISLANDS MARSHALLISLANDS [at] DECEMLANDWORLD.ORG team members David deBrum is the Director of Safety and Security at the College of the Marshall Islands. ddebrum [at] cmi.edu Donald Hess is the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at the College of the Marshall Islands. dhess [at] cmi.edu WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO 13 Oceania Expert Dreamers DECEMLAND WORLD MICRONESIA MICRONESIA [at] DECEMLANDWORLD.ORG team members Skipper Stevenson Ittu was born and raised in Kosrae. He is currently a college professor, teaching English and Literature at the College of Micronesia, Kosrae campus. ittu [at] comfsm.fm Arthur Austin Jonas graduated with a master's degree in Post Secondary Educational Leadership at SDSU Extension Program in the Federated States of Micronesia. He is currently woriking for the Kosrae Upward Bound Program under the College of Micronesia as a student service specialist. ajonas [at] comfsm.fm Kenye K. Killin graduated from Missouri Valley College (MVC) with a bachelor of arts degree in Social Services and currently working for College of Micronesia-FSM/CRE as a CRE Coordinator at Kosrae Campus. kkillin [at] comfsm.fm Penselynn E. Sam is a Student Services Specialist at the College of Micronesia-FSM National Campus in Pohnpei. petse [at] comfsm.fm Amy S.J. Santiago is currently working on his master's degree in Post Secondary Educational Leadership at SDSU Extension Program in the Federated States of Micronesia. He is a student service specialist with the Educational Talent Search Program at Pohnpei Campus – College of Micronesia-FSM. asjamessant [at] comfsm.fm Palinoa I. Sigrah is currently working at the College of Micronesia in the Area of Youth Development, training youth ages 13 to 19 to become contributing citizens is Palinoa's ultimate goal. He is also the secretary for the Lelu Ruins Association as well as a member of the mediation program for our state court. He loves to dream and he would love to join other dreamers in Micronesia to advocate for the betterment of our lives. psigrah [at] comfsm.fm Salba Silbanuz is a full-time Faculty member in the area of Vocational Education at the College of Micronesia. The College of Micronesia-FSM (COM-FSM) is a multicampus institution with the National Campus located in Palikir, Pohnpei, and a State Campus in each state. The COM-FSM system also includes the FSM Fisheries and Maritime Institute which is located in Yap. The area most directly served by the College is the Federated States of Micronesia which includes about two million square miles of the western Pacific Ocean and a population of over 110,000. silsa [at] comfsm.fm 14 WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO DECEMLAND WORLD Oceania Expert Dreamers NAURU NAURU [at] DECEMLANDWORLD.ORG team members Richie Halstead is the Director of Tourism in the Government of Nauru. Nauru is called "Pleasant Island" because the people you meet there are humble and well mannered. It is a small island, isolated and alone in the Central Pacific. The only way in is via Nauru's Airline twice a week, and on cargo ships once a month. In terms of per-capita Nauru tops the World in a lot of things including the richest per capita in the World during the 80's. In the commonwealth games Nauru tops the medal wins in terms of percapita. Now if Nauru could win just one Gold medal in the Olympics, Nauru can claim most gold medals in the world percapita. richie.halstead [at] naurugov.nr,director.tourism [at] naurugov.nr WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO 15 Oceania Expert Dreamers DECEMLAND WORLD NEW ZEALAND NEWZEALAND [at] DECEMLANDWORLD.ORG team coordinator John Wilmshurst has been a Technical Officer in the School of Environment, at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, for over 20yrs. His area of specialty is in X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis and X-Ray Diffraction of Geological materials. Other analytical methods that have been applied over the years include ICP-OES for Geothermal systems and Rare Earth Element quantification of Geological samples. j.wilmshurst [at] auckland.ac.nz 70 minute phone conversation conducted on 5-July-2012 team members Lindsey Conner was born in 1957 in Christchurch and completed her first two degrees in Science at the University of Canterbury. After spending 4 years in California as a research assistant and starting a family, she returned to New Zealand to take up a career as a teacher in secondary schools; first at Lincoln High and then at Linwood College. Her interest in bioethics led her to research how to teach bioethics with final year high school students. This research turned into a PhD study on student use of metacognitive approaches to learning about social and ethical issues related to cancer. Her influence in teaching and learning was extended when she took up a position as a lecturer at the Christchurch College of Education in 1997. She has been a teacher educator, educational researcher and international presenter on many topics since then. She has a keen interest in futures education, and is currently the Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor of the College of Education, University of Canterbury. lindsey.conner [at] canterbury.ac.nz Paul Tudor was born 23 June 1963 and was educated in Auckland and Wellington. In 1989 he joined the National Library as an Information Broker for their business research unit SATIS. A few years later he became the Information Manager at law firm Buddle Findlay and eight years ago moved into a similar role at environmental and engineering consultancy Tonkin & Taylor Ltd. His major interest is in knowledge and how it is generated, fostered and shared. Ultimately understanding how knowledge is developed will and can make for a better world and as an innovative nation he is surprised at how little this area has been investigated. In addition to his information science work, Paul is also a Master of Wine (MW), having passed the qualification in 2006. PTudor [at] tonkin.co.nz Noel Waite was born 13 December 1966 and was educated in Auckland, Christchurch & Dunedin. He was Curator, Life, at Te Manawa Museum, Gallery, Science Centre in Palmerston North before joining the Design Studies Department at the University of Otago in 2002. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in Design for innovation within the Applied Sciences Department and an Associate of the Centre for the Book at Otago. His major interests are in heritage, design and futures. noel.waite [at] otago.ac.nz 16 WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO DECEMLAND WORLD Oceania Expert Dreamers PALAU PALAU [at] DECEMLANDWORLD.ORG team coordinator Peter R. Adelbai is the Minister-Counsellor at the Embassy of the Republic of Palau in Tokyo, Japan. He was born in 1959 and earned a bachelor of arts in Political Science from the University of Guam in 1983. Prior to his college education, Peter attended the George Washington Senior High School in Guam from 1977 to 1978, the United States, and the Palau High School in Koror, Republic of Palau from 1976 to 1977. Since 2002 he is the Minister-Counselor of the Embassy of the Republic of Palau in Tokyo, Japan. In 2002 he was Consul at the Consulate-Generate of the Republic of Palau in Hagatna, Guam, the United States. In 2001 he was Assistant to the Senate Committee on Tourism, Development and Cultural Affairs, of the Sixth Olbiil Era Kelulau, Republic of Palau. From 1998 to 1999 Peter was Assistant to the President of the Senate for Public Relations. From 1993 to 1996 he was Assistant to the Senate Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Committee. Peter was Executive Director of PRIDE of Micronesia in 1992, Journalist/Reporter for Guam Tribune Newspaper in 1992, and Teacher at Mt. Carmel Elementary School from 1986 to 1987. He received Diplomatic Training in Washington DC in 2001, the First Palau Land Court Mediators Training in 1999 and the Micronesian Diplomatic Training Program in 1996. eroptj [at] pastel.ocn.ne.jp,pwembassytokyo [at] yahoo.com team members Nancy Camacho is currently working for the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Palau as Reading Specialist. Prior to her tenure at the Ministry of Education, she taught English Language at Palau High School beginning August 2006. She was the English Department Chair in 2007 and became the Coordinator for WASC Accreditation Committee in 2008-2009. In October 2010 she became Reading Specialist. Nancy earned a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education at the University of Guam in 2001, and a master's degree in Education Leadership from San Diego State University in the United States in 2008. nancycamacho [at] palaumoe.net Noel M. Reyes graduated at Notre Dame of Marbel University, Koronadal City, Philippines in March 1995 with the degree of Bachelor in Secondary Education major in Physics. He took his Master of Science Teaching Physics at Mindanao State University, General Santos City, Philippines last 2000-2002, completed Academic Requirements. He taught Physics in the Philippines for 11 years at San Lorenzo Ruiz Academy of Polomolok, Polomolok, South Cotabato, Philippines. Presently, he is connected at Palau High School as Physics Teacher since August 2006. He is an Assistant Coach for Palau Tennis Federation - Junior Tennis Team. He is a member of Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL). This current school year is now his 18th year of teaching Physics. noelreyes [at] palaumoe.net WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO 17 Oceania Expert Dreamers DECEMLAND WORLD PAPUA NEW GUINEA PAPUANEWGUINEA [at] DECEMLANDWORLD.ORG team members John Duguman is Senior Lecturer with the Discipline of Environmental Science and Geography at the University of Papua New Guinea. He spent eleven years with the Department of Minerals and Energy and the Department of Environment and Conservation in the Government of PNG before taking up academic duties at the University of Papua New Guinea. To date he has been with the University for 16 years now. Altogether he has a total of 27 years experience as being a Regional Geologist, then an Environmental Management Planner and now a Senior Lecturer at the University of Papua New Guinea. He teaches Environmental Impact Assessment besides other courses such as Biodiversity Conservation Strategies and has done consultancies for development agencies such as the World Bank, UNDP and JICA. In addition for conservation agencies including World Wide Fund for Nature and Conservation International and other firms. John has a PhD in Sustainable Resource Management from the University of Newcastle, Australia besides a MEngSt from Sydney University and a BSc from the University of Papua New Guinea. john.duguman [at] gmail.com Eshwin Enoch is a a Senior Lecturer in Business and the Academic Registrar at the Institute o Business Studies in Papua New Guinea. She obtained her bachelor's degree from the Pacific Adventist University, Papua New Guinea in 1997. She majored in English with Business as her minor teaching field. Prior to joining the IBS in 1998, Eshwin taught English, Commerce and Guidance in junior high schools and secondary schools and Business English to Secretarial, Business and Agriculture students. Eshwin has completed her academic requirements for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Southern Cross University, Australia. She teaches Business Communication, Business Writing and Business Administration for students on Certificate courses, Communication & Life Skills, Introduction to Business Administration, Ethics & Civics the Diploma in Commerce programme and . For students on the IBS-SCU degree programme, she teaches Communications in Organisations, Ethics & Sustainability, Marketing Principles, International Management, Principles & Practices of HRM and Strategic Management. She is proficient in counseling and preparing students for the workplace. eenoch [at] edu.ibs.ac.pg Subba Rao is Professor of Business Administration, School of Business Administration and Director, Academic Audit Unit of the University of Papua New Guinea. He joined the University of Papua New Guinea in 2004. Earlier he worked in Sri Krishnadeveraya University, India and in other institutions in India and in other countries. He has written more than 75 research papers, 3 research books and 8 text books. He worked as Head of the Department, Dean of the Faculty, Chairman, Board of Studies, Vice-Principal and Acting Principal of SK University College, India. He was the recipient of Meritorious Teacher Award and National Merit Scholarship from the Government of India. He was the President of India Association of PNG Inc. pulapasr [at] upng.ac.pg J. Suagotsu is a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science at the University of Papua New Guinea. He earned a MSc in IT from Knightsbridge, and a BA from the University of Papua New Guinea. The University of Papua New Guinea's mission is to be the premier University of the Pacific making available quality education, research and services to Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. jsuagotsu [at] upng.ac.pg Alex Tongayu Tongayu is the Registrar of Companies and Chairman of the Accounting Standard Board of Papua New Guinea. Previously he was a Board member of the Central Bank of Papua New Guinea and Chairman of Audit Committee of the Bank, Chairman of the Securities Commission of Papua New Guinea, and Deputy Registrar of Companies. Before the above, Alex was a Senior Litigation Lawyer with Kwimberi Lawyers, a private law firm (specialized in Commercial & Civil litigation). Prior to that he was a State Prosecutor, with the Office of the Public Prosecutor of Papua New Guinea, specialized in criminal law practice. Alex is a Lawyer by profession. He has a bachelors degree in Law from the University of Papua New Guinea and currently he is reading a Masters in Public Administration at the Divine University in Madang, Papua New Guinea. alext [at] ipa.gov.pg 18 WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO DECEMLAND WORLD Oceania Expert Dreamers SAMOA SAMOA [at] DECEMLANDWORLD.ORG team members Ailini Ahken Eteuati 28 years old, born in Fagali'i. Ailini is presently working as a museum officer at Malifa. Ailini likes history, performing art and everything about museum including culture, people and the environment. Ailini started working in the ministry of education sports and culture in 2008 till now. a.ahken [at] mesc.gov.ws Papalii T. Ene G.I. Hosea born in Sapapalii Savaii from a Samoan mother and a humble father native of Nui Ellice Islands (presently known as Tuvalu). He is serving the government of Samoa through the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture as the Senior Assessment Officer in the Curriculum, Materials and Assessment Division. Papalii has been a teacher for government secondary schools for 9 years, and 2 years serving the Congregational Christian Church in Samoa as an assistant teacher as well as the Head of Commerce Department. Then in 1998. He was chosen to be a Business Studies Organiser in the Curriculum Development Unit at MESC. He was promoted to be the Senior Administration Officer for Savaii in 2002 but in 2007 he was appointed to be the Senior Assessment Officer up till now. e.isaako [at] mesc.gov.ws Eseta Ioapo is a female of 31 years of age currently working for the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture. She started serving the Government as a teacher at Vaipouli College in 2003 and remained there for 3 entire years. She then migrated to settle her family down in Upolu and continued her teaching profession at Samoa College in 2006 until 2009. So she was a teacher for seven years before she was appointed as an assessment officer in the Assessment Unit of the Ministry in 2010 until July 2011. Eseta was also appointed as a Senior Education Officer for School Staffing in June 2011 until this time. e.ioapo [at] mesc.gov.ws Alolenei Palaisa is from the village of Safotu, Savaii. Alonei is 26 years old andworks as an Account Officer in the Ministry of Education, Sports & Culture in the Finance Unit. a.palaisa [at] mesc.gov.ws L. Pati is the Manager of Engineering Maintenance Services at Polynesian Airlines. Polynesian Airlines' Aircraft Operations include its commercial passenger and cargo flights between Samoa and American Samoa and charter flights to the big island of Savaii and other neighbouring Pacific Island countries such as Tonga, Niue and Fiji, using its Twin Otter aircraft fleet. lpati [at] polynesianairlines.ws R. Tapelu working for the Ministry of Education, Sports & Culture for 24 years as a Senior Computer Operator for Assessment & Examination Unit. r.tapelu [at] mesc.gov.ws Polataivao Manutagi Tiotio is the Assistant Chief Executive Officer in the Corporate Services Division of the Ministry of Education Sports and Culture of Samoa. m.tiotio [at] mesc.gov.ws Ieremia Gale Toomata Suaesi is the Primary Curriculum Officer (Visual Art) at the Ministry of Education Sports & Culture of Samoa. He has experience in Drawing, Painting, Elei Print, Mural, Sculpture, Stain Glass Windows, Mosaic, Engraving, Upeti, Carving. i.gale [at] mesc.gov.ws Vaveao Toa started teaching in one of the government primary schools in the town area (Vaivase Primary School) in 1996. Towards the end of 1997 she received a teacher's certificate as an official document. She then continued teaching in the same school and at the beginning of 1998 she enrolled in the National University of Samoa in Diploma of Arts course as a part time student. On her application for a partial scholarship she was awarded the scholarship. In 2002 she completed the course and received a diploma in arts certificate. In 2003 she enrolled in a Bachelor Degree course and received a partial scholarship. Her major areas of study included in his bachelor's degree are Samoan Language and History (focused on Samoa). At the end of 2004 she received a Bachelor's Degree. In 2005 she took up a teaching job at one of the private schools in Apia (Samoa Primary School) and worked there for two years (2005-2006). In December 2006 she was the successful applicant of the position Museum/Archives Officer as advertised by the Ministry of Education Sports and Culture under the Culture division. She has been recently appointed the Senior Archives Officer at the Culture Division of the Ministry of Education, Sports & Culture. She was not always an archives person, however studying the history of her country planted the interest in her to be involved in the safeguarding and safekeeping of archival documents which holds a great deal of Samoa's identity. v.toa [at] mesc.gov.ws Galuegato'agaogao Tulafono. Tulafono A male of 34 years old and been working for the Government of Samoa for 16 years. He is working as an Assistant Accountant within the Ministry of Education, Sports & Culture. g.tulafono [at] mesc.gov.ws WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO 19 Oceania Expert Dreamers DECEMLAND WORLD SOLOMON ISLANDS SOLOMONISLANDS [at] DECEMLANDWORLD.ORG team members Pamela Baiata Zoleveke is an Executive Board Member with the Solomon Islands Women in Business in the Solomon Islands. pzoleveke [at] solomon.com.sb Allan Tippet Bero is the Program Coordinator of the Tetepare Descendants' Association (TDA) – a Charitable Community based Landowner Conservation Organization based in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. He is one of the pioneers of the TDA and have held the position of Program Coordinator of the Organization since its inception in 2002. Allan is an agriculturalist with a Bachelor of Agriculture from the University of the South Pacific (1991) before joining the TDA. In addition he also obtained a Certificate in Pacific Island Community Based Conservation and Protected Areas management from the University of the South Pacific (2005 – 2006). tetepare [at] solomon.com.sb Grace Delight Malefoasi currently works as Finance Officer at the Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association. Grace is 41 years old, and single mother with four (4) children. gfafale [at] fpsi.com.sb Walter C. Malau is the Executive Officer of Transparency Solomon Islands. Walter completed studies with the University of the South Pacific in 2006 majoring in Accounting and Information System. He then commenced CPA studies with CPA Australia in 2008 as an Associate membership. He has worked as audit manager with the Office of the Auditor General. In addition Walter has also had a firsthand experience to audit funds that have been corrupted and compliance issues. His most recent appointment was with the ANZ Bank Limited. As Head of Risk and Governance Manager, Walter has the firsthand experience working with the Police and Financial Intelligence Unit and other stakeholders such as the Tax Office. As a custodian of the compliance with Money laundering Act and Police Act, he has delivered the necessary requirement within the Bank for compliance purpose and monitor risks. He also has attended the World Bank and learnt the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative in Jakarta, Indonesia October 2011. The workshop aimed at commencing a starting point to work towards achieving a transparent reporting for the extractive industry particularly the Mining sector. As a result Walter is the Current Executive Officer of the Transparency Solomon Islands. tsieofficer [at] gmail.com Zebert Renavana, Renavana 24 years of age single comes from Choiseul Province. Zebert has recently graduated from the Solomon Islands College of Higher Education (SICHE) in December 2011, undertaking diploma in Business Finance. He is currently working for Transparency Solomon Islands as a Finance & Administration Officer. advocacy.tsi [at] gmail.com 20 WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO DECEMLAND WORLD Oceania Expert Dreamers TONGA TONGA [at] DECEMLANDWORLD.ORG team members Talita Lisa Kupu is the Secretary of the Tonga Consulate in San Francisco (United States). There are only three (3) staff working at the San Francisco Office serving the Tongans in the States. lisakupu [at] gmail.com Viliami Viliami Moale is currently working for the Fisheries Division of the Ministry of Agriculture & Food, Forests & Fisheries. Viliami is a Fisheries legal adviser and as such responsible for all fisheries legal issues in Tonga (both in the domestic and the regional level). At the domestic level, Viliami is responsible, among other things, for drafting and reviewing of fisheries legislation. In a regional level, Viliami represents Tonga in negotiation on illegal fishing including reviewing of conservation measure on illegal fishing in the western and central Pacific Ocean. vmoale [at] tongafish.gov.to Isileli Pulu is the Minister of Tourism of Tonga. The Hon. Isileli Pulu was appointed as the new Minister for Tourism by the Lord Prime Minister, Lord Tu'ivakano earlier this year. Isileli Pulu is a Tongan politician and Member of the Tongan Parliament. He is a member of the Human Rights and Democracy Movement and the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands. Isileli was first elected to Parliament for the island of Tongatapu at the 2002 election. puluisileli [at] yahoo.com Hiva Tatila is the Manager Legal of Tonga Development Bank. His responsibilities include recovering unpaid loans using legal recourse. With a legal background, Hiva will continue as a Law Practitioner in the Magistrate and Supreme Court of Tonga after retirement. statila [at] tdb.to WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO 21 Oceania Expert Dreamers DECEMLAND WORLD TUVALU TUVALU [at] DECEMLANDWORLD.ORG team members Isaia Taape is the Assistant Secretary at the Ministry of Works and Energy. itaape [at] yahoo.com 22 WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO DECEMLAND WORLD Oceania Expert Dreamers VANUATU VANUATU [at] DECEMLANDWORLD.ORG team members Sue Herrick is the North American representative for the Vanuatu Tourism Office, based in the town of Monteagle in the state of Tennessee in the United States. Monteagle is a town of 1,208 inhabitants. Step right in and find the town's delightful mountain top community aside Interstate 24 about half-way between Scenic City Chattanooga and Music City Nashville. shenterprises2 [at] aol.com,usa [at] vanuatu.travel Jonathan Mani is the Operations Manager at Carpenters Hardware Limited, based in Porta Vila (Vanuatu). enquiries [at] carpenterhardware.com.vu WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO 23 Oceania Expert Dreamers DECEMLAND WORLD 24 WWW.DREAMERSLAND.INFO


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Abdul Hamid (politician)
|Abdul Hamid
আব্দুল হামিদ
|16th President of Bangladesh
|Assumed office
20 March 2013
Acting: 20 March 2013 – 24 April 2013
|Prime Minister
|Sheikh Hasina
|Preceded by
|Zillur Rahman
|Speaker of the Jatiyo Sangshad
|In office
25 January 2009 – 24 April 2013
|Preceded by
|Jamiruddin Sircar
|Succeeded by
|Shawkat Ali (Acting)
|Deputy Speaker of the Jatiyo Sangshad
|In office
14 July 1996 – 10 July 2001
|Preceded by
|L. K. Siddiqui
|Succeeded by
|Akhtar Hameed Siddiqui
|Personal details
1 January 1944
Kamalpur, British Raj (now Bangladesh)
|Political party
|Awami League
|Other political
|Grand Alliance (2008–present)
|Rashida Hamid
|1 daughter
3 sons
|Alma mater
|University of Dhaka
Abdul Hamid (Bengali: আব্দুল হামিদ; born 1 January 1944) is the 16th[1] and current President of Bangladesh.[2] Prior to this position, he served as the Speaker of the National Parliament from January 2009 to April 2013. He was the acting President after the death of Zillur Rahman in March 2013.[3] Hamid took oath as president on April 22, 2013.[2]
Early life and education[edit]
Hamid was born in Kamalpur village, Mithamain Upazila under Kishoreganj District to Hazi Md. Tayebuddin and Tomiza Khatun.[3] Hamid passed I.A. and B.A. from Gurudayal Government College in Kishoreganj. He later earned his LLB degree from Central Law College under University of Dhaka. He then became a practising lawyer in the Kishoreganj Judge Court. He was appointed the President of Kishoreganj Bar Association several times.
Political career[edit]
Hamid started his political career whilst a student in Kishoreganj, as the vice president of Gurudayal Government College. He was elected 7 times as a member of Parliament from 1970 to 2009.[3] He was the deputy speaker of the National Parliament of Bangladesh when Awami League formed the government in 1996. In 2001, he was appointed as the deputy leader of the opposition party at the National Assembly, replacing former leader Shashi Kumar Gupta. On 25 January 2009, he became the Speaker of the National Parliament of Bangladesh.[4] For his contribution to the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, he was awarded the Independence Day Award in 2013.
Hamid was appointed acting President of Bangladesh on 14 March 2013 while President Zillur Rahman was in hospital in Singapore. Rahman died six days later.[5]
Personal life[edit]
Hamid is married and he has three sons and one daughter.[3]
- ^ "President - National Web Portal of Bangladesh". Government of Bangladesh.
- ^ a b "Hamid elected president". The Daily Star. 2013-04-22. Retrieved 2013-04-22.
- ^ a b c d "Speaker's Biography" (PDF). Bangladesh Parliament. Retrieved 22 March 2011.
- ^ "List of Speakers, Bangladesh Parliament". Retrieved 15 December 2013.
- ^ "Bangladesh president Zillur Rahman dies in Singapore". Firstpost.
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|Political offices
|Preceded by
Jamiruddin Sircar
|Speaker of Jatiyo Sangshad
|Succeeded by
Shawkat Ali
|Preceded by
Zillur Rahman
|President of Bangladesh


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Steven Reith (front) and Donald Anderson preform per-flight instrumentation checks on an E-9A Widget surveillance aircraft Aug. 28 near Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Mr. Reith is a sea surveillance radar operator, and Mr. Anderson is an airborne instrumentation and telemetry operator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)
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-- Tyndall Air Force Base aircrews flying the twin-turbo-propped E-9A help ensure the Gulf of Mexico waters are clear of boats and aircraft for live-fire missile launches during Air Force exercises.
The E-9A is used as an airborne surveillance/telemetry data relay aircraft and its aircrews evaluate the total air-to-air capabilities of Air Force fighter aircraft and weapons.
"The (E-9A) is a modified DeHavilland Dash 8 civilian aircraft, modified with a sea surveillance radar and a telemetry antenna to go out and collect data on fired missiles," said Capt. Justin Allen, an E-9 pilot.
There are only two E-9As in the Air Force arsenal. Though small in number, the E-9A mission is anything but small, providing support for air-to-air weapons system evaluation, development and operational testing since 1988 at Tyndall AFB.
"It's awesome being a small part of a big moving machine that impacts the tactics and procedures fighters use on a daily basis," Captain Allen said.
In the first hour of a mission, the E-9A climbs to 5,500 feet scanning the ocean's surface for boat traffic. The E-9A doesn't direct traffic, it only tracks it, pinpointing and marking positions using sea surveillance radar capable of tracking 20 vessels within a 25 nautical mile radius. Latitude and longitude of each boat tracked is then transmitted by HF radio signals to the range safety officer on the ground who can see all the positions and establish a "shoot box" far enough away for exercise missions to take place.
"I help establish the battlefield in a sense," said George Mitchell, a sea surveillance radar operator aboard the E-9A.
Once the battlefield is established, the E-9A will climb to 18,000 feet keeping the right side of the aircraft pointing to the action to perform telemetry data collection.
"When we say telemetry, we say a digital data stream of one and zeros coming off of the item, in this case a missile. This information is broken up into words, blocks and bits of info that when added up can equal or represent velocity, altitude angle of movement," said Steve Reith of King Aerospace who operate and maintain the E-9As.
A large telemetry antenna created by Georgia Institute of Technology in 1986 runs along the right side of the E-9A aircraft. The antenna is nearly 30 feet long with a cone range of 120 degrees and can collect data from five different targets. On average, the E-9A collects data about 30 miles away from its target, but the aircraft can be up to 130 miles away from a target to collect Navy Tomahawk missile data.
As a missile approaches its target, it sends off RF radio signals, that data is received, recorded and transmitted to the ground by the E-9A in real time. Due to the curvature of the earth, the E-9A aircrew act like middlemen relaying information to missile data analysts. Telemetry data such as the parameters of missile to drone closeness, the missile's reaction to countermeasures and percentage of kill are down linked. This information is then used by members of the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group to write or re-write procedures on how to employ Air Force fighters better against simulated foreign aircraft.
"These missile tests we conduct are very important," said Don Anderson of King Aerospace. "It's important to test the same missiles we use in the field so we can find problems in test phases before they occur in combat."
The E-9A can be used for a myriad of operations such as research and development armament tests at Eglin AFB, Fla., Navy Harm and Tomahawk weapons evaluation, Army Patriot Missile tests and even search and rescue efforts with the Coast Guard.
E-9As are maintained and operated by King Aerospace, a privately owned company that also provides aircraft for heads of state and royalty around the world.
"We do everything on the aircraft besides providing the pilots," said Steve Reith. "There are very high standards here, it's not just a contract. King Aerospace feels a since of pride that we are helping America and that's from the owner on down."
A few years ago during a presidential visit to Tyndall AFB, maintainers from Marine One visited the King Aerospace facilities and commented that the E-9S was as well kept as Marine One or Air Force One respectively.
"We put a lot of pride into the E-9 and not just the skin, the whole aircraft is crisp and clean," Mr. Reith said.
Over the next two years, the E-9As are scheduled to undergo a series of digital and hardware upgrades to their sea surveillance and telemetry capabilities. The sea surveillance radar will be enhanced greatly to track 200 contacts with the ability to identify each contact as well as automatically update contact positions during a mission. The telemetry radar capacity will be doubled to track 10 missiles or targets at a time.
The E-9As are assigned to the 82nd Aerial Target Squadron located at Tyndall AFB. The squadron is a subordinate unit of the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group and reports to the 53rd Wing at Eglin AFB.
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Villa near Florence and Fiesole and Walking Distance to a Village - Le Terrazze
From $3,100 / week
Description from the manager
Description from the manager
Bedrooms: 5/
Bathrooms: 3/
Sleeps: 12/
Type: Villa
This villa overlooks the Tuscan countryside and offers beautiful views, particularly from the rooftop terrace. It's within walking distance of a small village with a grocery store, café, pizzeria, and gas station. Best of all, it is a short bus ride (5-minute walk to the bus stop) to both Florence and Fiesole!
(600 m2/6,458 ft2)
This villa dates back to the 17th century and is surrounded by olive groves and tiny vineyards. It features a garden plants, and flowers, a lemon tree, as well as a private swimming pool. Near the swimming pool is a patio with sun loungers, chairs, and tables. A built-in brick barbecue is located near the kitchen. There is also a hot-water shower. Of the first floor of the villa are two additional terraces with deck chairs and amazing views. There is also a large outdoor terrace on the roof, which is accessible via a staircase from the villa's second floor.
A cottage accessible from the patio has a washing machine, dryer, iron, ironing board, and a WC. Street parking is available just outside the property.
(310m2/3,337 ft2)
Ground Floor: There is a living room and a sitting room on this floor. The sitting room is glass-enclosed and has couches and armchairs. The second living room has couches, chairs, satellite TV with Google Chromecast, and a stereo. There is also another sitting room with a fireplace and armchairs. A dining room has a table and chairs for up to sixteen people. The kitchen is equipped with a cook-top, oven, microwave, toaster, American coffee maker, a Nespresso, and dishwasher as well as a table for two. The kitchen also opens to the covered patio. A guest bathroom has a sink and toilet.
First Floor: A staircase leads up to four bedrooms, all of which have air conditioning. The first bedroom, which is the master, has a double sofa bed, a king-sized bed (172 cm), and access to a private terrace overlooking Florence. The second bedroom has two narrow single beds (85 cm) and the third bedroom has two wide single beds (120 cm). These two bedrooms share a balcony. The fourth bedroom has a king-sized bed (174 cm) and a small kitchenette. There are two bathrooms on this floor. The first bathroom has a sink, toilet, and shower. The second bathroom has a sink, toilet, and tub (tub has a glass splash guard).
Second Floor: A staircase leads up to one bedroom with a narrow king-sized bed (170 cm) and air conditioning, and one bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.
Roof: A flight of stairs from the second floor leads up to the roof where there is a large terrace with deck chairs that overlooks the surrounding landscape.
Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.
* Chef Service (sit down dinner): Upon request (minimum 8 people)
* Guided Tours: Upon request
* Babysitting: Upon request
* Groceries Upon Arrival: 50 euros plus cost of food
* Yoga Lessons: Upon request
* Housekeeping Available: 15 euros per hour
Please Note:
* From May through September, arrivals must be on Saturdays .
* In low and mid season, arrivals may be other days of the week, with a minimum stay of 4 days.
* Ceiling Fans: Located in the 5 bedrooms and the living room only.
* Air Conditioning: There are air conditioning units in all bedrooms.
Additional amenities include: concierge, iron and board, fireplace - indoor, housekeeping available - extra cost, walk to town, ceiling fans - partial house, firewood available - extra cost, air conditioning - partial house, cd, window screens - whole house, cook service available - extra cost, outside area - private, independent villa, balcony/terrace, electric tea kettle, telephone - incoming only, telephone - local calls only, portable baby crib/play pen - upon request, outside dining, american coffee maker. ...Read more
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Villa near Florence and Fiesole and Walking Distance to a Village - Le Terrazze Fiesole, Tuscany, Italy
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- Central heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Hair dryer
- Safe
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
- High chair
- Internet Access
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Grill
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Stove or Oven
- Satellite or cable TV
- DVD Player
- Pet friendly - ask
- Suitable for the elderly - ask
- Smoking allowed - ask
- Wheelchair accessible - ask
- Suitable for children - ask
Reviews (22)
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based on 22 reviews
Very good
"Richard's review of Le Terrazze"
The villa worked great for 4 couples. It easily could have accommodated another couple.
The accessibility to the bus (10 minutes to the heart of Florence). The 3 sitting areas let us spread out. The view of the duomo. The villa was easy to find.
Florence is spectacular. We did day trips to Siena, Pisa and Lucca. Several in our party traveled by train from Rome and had no problem getting to the villa.
"Carol 's review of Le Terrazze"
It was a wonderful month. Easy access to the bus into Florence.
The size and the view.
"Randy's review of Le Terrazze"
Good property, good location, great view, helpful and friendly owner.
Spaciousness, with multiple outdoor seating areas.
"Pat's review of Le Terrazze"
Florence was beautiful. We had a gorgeous villa with more than enough room for 8-10 people. The pool area was a great place to sit outside in the evening and the flowers and garden were beautifully maintained. The owner Lorenzo was very helpful. He was always available to answer questions and both he and his wife prepared our dinner the last evening of our trip. He also arranged for taxi service the day of departure. Many bathrooms, plus a washing machine and dryer. Only a short walk down the hill to take a bus into Florence. We took a cooking class in Florence and made ravioli and tiramisu. We also went to Siena and then a winery in the Chianti region for lunch. A day trip to Cinque Terre was breathtaking.
Well-maintained both inside and outside. The pool and gardens were beautiful. We also had enough space when we needed it with 8 women.
The views were spectacular. The bedrooms had balconies and there is a roof area, as well. Took a walk up the hill to look at some olive trees.
"Jo's review of Le Terrazze"
The location and proximity to bus services.
Enjoyed the views surrounding the villa. The local tabacchi was helpful.
"Mark's review of Le Terrazze"
Very relaxing, charming ambiance, very clean and well maintained.
Spacious for up to 10 people.
Easy access to Florence via bus. The villa offers complete peace and quiet. Great pool for relaxing. Having dinner made for us in the villa was a great experience and we ate leftovers for 2 days.
What's not to enjoy in Florence? We rented a van with guide for 3 day trips to the countryside. This was a great idea.
"Mark's review of Le Terrazze"
Very relaxing, charming ambiance, very clean and well maintained.
Spacious for up to 10 people.
Easy access to Florence via bus. The villa offers complete peace and quiet. Great pool for relaxing. Having dinner made for us in the villa was a great experience and we ate leftovers for 2 days.
What's not to enjoy in Florence? We rented a van with guide for 3 day trips to the countryside. This was a great idea.
"Kathy's review of Le Terrazze"
It was good.
The location, the grounds, the living areas.
Proximity to Florence.
"Bridget's review of Le Terrazze"
Very good.
We swam in the pool every afternoon.
All the museums and churches.
"Emily's review of Le Terrazze"
Great time.
Location, spaciousness, view, bus nearby.
View; peaceful area.
"Peg's review of Le Terrazze"
This was a wonderful experience. The Villa was beautiful, convenient to public transportation and roomy enough for 9 people. The night we had our group dinner (fabulous)there were fireworks over Florence. What more could we ask?!
Exactly like the pictures. No surprises. Very comfortable. Great view!!!!
Beautiful views. Took a train to Lucca one day. Did a guided trip to Cinque Terre one day. Sat by the pool and relaxed.
"Suzanne's review of Le Terrazze"
Good. The owner is very welcoming and helpful.
The proximity to Florence, the ease of taking the bus there.
The villa is in a great location for day trips to different cities in Tuscany.
"Wendy's review of Le Terrazze"
Excellent atmosphere and very comfortable for our group. Everyone loved the many sitting areas and the wisteria decked terraces. Charming and comfortable.
The views of Florence day and night were spectacular! The historic feeling of the house and its warmth were also lovely. Parking was easy. Bus to town was easy.
Walking down to the village, driving up into the Tuscan hills and buying fresh cheese from the factory, visiting the gardens at the NYU campus (better than the ones at the Pitti Palace), central market, and vintage clothing shops on the other side of the river.
"naomi's review of Le Terrazze"
It was wonderful. Relaxing, roomy, and homey. Lorenzo made us feel very welcome and was extremely helpful. My whole family loved talking to him. It was a real treat to have the pool still open.
Just about everything. WiFi was very popular with my two daughters who were working on projects. Bedrooms were all roomy with wonderful views. Kitchen and laundry came in very handy.
Postcard views everywhere. Wonderful walking and easy bus access. Central to other cities to visit.
"Lisa's review of Le Terrazze"
Overall, we were happy with the villa.
Proximity to the city, the view, and the grounds.
Being able to explore Florence and Fiesole.
"Megan's review of Le Terrazze"
Le Terrazze was a wonderful place to visit. The house was comfortable. The views were great. The pool was refreshing after a day touring in the summer sun. Cooking over the grill was fun and with a house full of "foodies" we found the kitchen perfectly fine to work in.
We had a dinner catered by the owner and his wife which was amazing! The dessert was the outstanding "Cream Cheese Tart" that we are still talking about!
What we also liked about the property was how easy it was to get in and out of Florence on the bus once we got the hang of it. We had 7-8 people staying with one car and everyone had different agendas so that having that access to and from the city was really great!
There was not a good restaurant in walking distance. There was a wonderful one at the end of the line in Florence, though...
The view of the Duomo was amazing especially during the festival when there was one of the longest firework displays I have seen in a long time.
Dennis Or Gail
"Dennis Or Gail's review of Le Terrazze"
Very good - we really enjoyed the Villa! The owners were also great and very helpful with places to visit, local information, and wonderful support in getting there!
Great Location, wonderful grounds, and a beautiful setting. Great old world charm but with d amenities throughout the villa! Also, the pool was nice to have! The villa is also on the bus route into Florence!
Parking on the street.
Great loacation.
"Stacy's review of Le Terrazze"
I would recommend this villa to anyone looking for peaceful surroundings, stunning views, spectacular hospitality and everything in between. The owner was incredible. The views were spectacular. It is a 5-minute walk to the bus stop and a ten-twelve minute ride into the heart of Florence. I had studied abroad in Florence six years ago so chose a villa I thought would be close enough yet far enough away. This villa was more than perfect. There were 8 of us. Plenty of space. Clean towels and extra sheets were provided for each of us. Upon our arrival, the ownerher took us to the market to get whatever items we thought we'd need right off the bat. There is wifi and a telephone which allows you to make free local and calling card calls. Everything was perfect.
"Samantha's review of Le Terrazze"
It's a conveniently located property if you plan to spend a lot of time in Florence. However, if you plan to visit the southern parts of Tuscany, be prepared for having to go through the web of Florence in order to get to the main roads.
The spectacular view of the hills and Florence lots of space in various common areas - living room, sitting room, sun room, dining room, etc. Close proximity to Florence and the availability of a bus for getting into the city.
The kitchen is small for a house of its size and not fully equipped with dishes for the number of people we had. We heard traffic on the main road all throughout the day and night. The house is located north of the city center, but there aren't easy ways to get to places without going through parts of Florence, where the traffic can be quite heavy and the roads difficult to navigate. We budgeted an extra 20-30 minutes just to get out of Florence for our excursions.
The proximity to Florence made it incredibly easy to go in and out of the city at any time, yet experience the Tuscan hills at the same time. It's an easy drive to see the picturesque countryside.
Mary Ellen
"Mary Ellen's review of Le Terrazze"
The villa certainly provided our group with excellent accommodations during Thanksgiving week of 2004. We all felt as though our money was well spent. We were perfectly comfortable in every way, and we all want to return as soon as we can.
The villa is located on a hillside among other well-kept private villas in the midst of olive groves and vineyards. The route to Bologna from Florence passes in front of the property and that road also serves as bus routes 25, 25a, though passing traffic presented no noise problems during our stay. A gentle 15-20 degree incline led from our bus stop to the villa's front gate, such passage providing a little bit of healthy exercise and no problem at all for we 50-year-olds. The beds are excellent and we slept very well after each day's happy excursion. Though our November visit found temperatures in the fifty-to-forty degree range, summer visits will benefit by the presence of a swimming pool and surrounding deck with ample chairs and tables.
I guess the only complaint is the unfortunate interruption of kitchen hot water during the last day of our visit due to some unknown bugaboo in the downstairs hot-water system. Our bathrooms were not affected.
Our whole group enjoyed visiting Fiesole one afternoon in time to catch sunset. That was a most enjoyable diversion from the daily rapture produced by a sheer concentration of Florentine Renaissance artwork, indoors and out. Three of our group spent a happy day visiting Siena and plan to return.
"Pamela's review of Le Terrazze"
We had a wonderful stay. The owner, Senor Croci, is a very nice and honorable man. We would definitely return for another visit
The view is indescribable...the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio in the distance, olive groves across the street. Just incredible. The villa is also very spacious with a gorgeous garden area and beautiful wisteria arbor.
Some of the furnishings are a tad shabby. The slip covers, for example. The villa was also very hard to find upon arrival at night. No parking on the property, just on the street and it's narrow so not easy to turn around. Few windows in Italy have screens so bugs entered at will, but we were there in April so not a huge problem for us.
Its proximity to Florence is great. We would park at the Parcheggi parterre near the Piazza della Liberta and then walk down Via Cavour, which brings you right to the Duomo. The area was also fairly quiet compared to other places in Italy we've been, although traffic noise at night could be considerable and disruptive.
"Vicky's review of Le Terrazze"
Villa Acacia was stupendous. Part of our group is talking of returning in 2006. We spent 13 days in Italy and we had the most fun basing our travels from this villa. Many thanks to Charity for pointing us to this property.
The views from the villa were incredible!!! The close location to the bus stop and store for buying the bus tickets were great for those who did not want to drive.
If you climb to the top of the Duomo, you can see our villa in the distance!!!! Look for the tall, spiky trees.
If you want to explore Florence at your leisure, the VERY frequent bus service every 15 minutes makes this villa an easy choice!!!
You are not within walking distance of a reasonably-priced restaurant. Warning There is a steep hill you must climb when the bus drops you off near your villa unless you want to stay on it for an additional 20 minutes for the bus to do a loop and drop you off further up the hill, a downhill walk to the villa. This hill is really only an issue for people with bad knees, bad backs, or failing stamina.
It was fairly quiet. The views were stunning. The grounds were VERY well-maintained. Riccardo and Jean were very accomodating.


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One of the bodies discovered at Kinnoull Hill in Perth is Donald McPherson, 55, described by police as a vulnerable man who went missing from his home in Perth on Monday morning.
During their search, which involved the mountain rescue team, police also found another body in woodland.
It is Lukazs Kus, 26, a Polish national who was residing in the Tofthill area of Perth at the time of his death. It is unclear how long his remains had been at the spot.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "As previously stated the tragic discoveries of the two men at the same time on Monday are not connected and there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding either of their deaths. "As is normal in such circumstances, reports have been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
The area which overlooks the River Tay is a known suicide spot.


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Henderson County Fair gets rolling on Sunday
Following a nice little lead-in called "Ag Daze" this weekend hosted by the Henderson Farmers Market Association, the Henderson-Henderson County Chamber of Commerce and Independence Bank, the Henderson County Fair opens Sunday.
It's a little earlier than usual, said chair James Peden. "We thought we had a carnival lined up," he said, but that did not work out.
The fair will include livestock show events, 4-H and FFA exhibits, open canning and horticulture exhibits, several pageants, a horse show, Farm Bureau Day at the Fair and pony pulls.
The exhibit hall will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 6-8 p.m.
4-H and FFA exhibit entries will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the exhibit hall. Those entries will be judged starting at 8 a.m. Monday.
Open canning exhibits will be received from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday and open horticulture exhibits will be received from 5-7 Monday in the exhibit hall.
Pageants will take place in the Henderson County High School Archery Building on Garden Mile Road.
Pageants on Friday, June 28, are the Babies (0-23 months) Wee Tot and Tiny Tot Miss (ages 2-3½ and 3½-4) and Little Miss and Mister (ages 5-7.) They are open to Henderson County residents only.
Registration is at 5 p.m. the day of the pageant for the Babies and Wee Tot and Tiny Tot Miss categories, and the pageants start at 6 p.m. The entry fee is $10 per child. Trophies will be awarded to winner, first-runner up and second-runner up.
Four extra categories will be offered with a $5 per category entry fee including "Most Photogenic" (entry requires photo out of the frame), "Best Personality", "Best Outfit" and "Best Smile". Trophies will be awarded to the winner.
The Little Miss and Mister pageant for ages 5-7 will start at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28, and preregistration is required by June 26. The entry fee is $25, and the entry must be a couple. It also is open to Henderson County residents only.
Information or applications are available from Susan Overton, 830-3041, or by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com
Pageants on Saturday, June 29, are Pre-Teen (ages 8-12), Teen (ages 13-15) and Miss Henderson County (16-21). Entry fees are $30 for Pre-Teen, $40 for Teen and $50 for Miss Henderson County. Preregistration is required by June 25 with Overton, 830-3041, or at firstname.lastname@example.com
For Pre-Teens, interviews begin at 9:30 a.m. and the pageant is at 2 p.m.
For Teens, interviews start at 10:30 a.m. and the pageant is at 2:30 p.m.
For Miss Henderson County, interviews start at 11:30 a.m. and the pageant is at 3 p.m.
Livestock events include a Sheep and Goat Show at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Livestock Pavilion (weigh-in from noon-1 p.m.); receiving of Market Hogs from 5-7 p.m. Market Hog Show at 8 a.m. Wednesday followed by Market Beef Show; and the Livestock Premium Auction at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Here's the fair schedule at a glance:
2-4 p.m. — 4-H and FFA exhibits received, exhibit hall
8 a.m. — 4-H and FFA exhibits judged
5-6:30 p.m. — Open canning exhibits received, exhibit hall
5-7 p.m. — Open horticulture exhibits received, exhibit hall
Noon-1 p.m. — Sheep and goats weigh-in
2 p.m. — Sheep and Goat Show, Livestock Pavilion
5-7 p.m. — Market hogs received, Livestock Pavilion
8 a.m. — Market Hog Show, followed by Market Beef Show
6 p.m. — Livestock Premium Auction, Livestock Pavilion
5 p.m. — Registration for Babies, Wee Tot and Tiny Tot Miss, Archery Building
6 p.m. — Pageant, Babies, Wee Tot and Tiny Tot Miss, Archery Building
7 p.m. — Horse Show, Fairgrounds Grandstand
7:30 p.m. — Little Miss and Mister Pageant, preregistration required, Archery Buildilng
Saturday, June 29
Farm Bureau Day at the Fair
9:30 a.m. — Interviews for Pre-Teen Pageant, preregistration required, Archery Buildilng
10:30 a.m. — Interviews for Teen Pageant, preregistration required, Archery Buildilng
11 a.m. — Interview for Miss Henderson County Pageant, preregistration required, Archery Buildilng
2 p.m. — Pre-Teen Pageant
2:30 p.m. — Teen Pageant
3 p.m. — Miss Henderson County Pageant
7 p.m. — Pony Pulls, Grandstand
Sunday, June 30
1:30-3 p.m. — 4-H, FFA and Open horticulture exhibits released
Monday, July 1
8 a.m. — Open canning exhibits can be picked up at Henderson County Cooperative Extension Service Office


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Not sure if any of this will help, but . . . I have a 97 F350 CCLB 4x Diesel with a Versahaul VH-55 on the back for my dirtbike. So its a big truck and I really do not even notice it on or off.
The Versahaul is heavy. I don't need a second, but its a lot more beef than the 'generic' brands. The anti-wobble/anti-rattle bracket on the reciever works great, if you do not have one I guess its a common item in the RV world and really keeps the knocking and movements to a minimum. You can buy it separate for any receiver type carriers (wish I had know this long ago with the bicycle carrier).
The extendable anchor points are easy to deploy and save my shins when its empty. I have heard horror stories about people loosing their bikes off the back after going over a bump. This has been attributed to the front compressing and the strap hook coming undone so I run mine with caribiners on the front end.
I am in the market for a second bike for my scuderia and will plan on using this to haul it home. I do not have any concerns with the mfg #500 with my truck but a lighter, shorter wheelbase vehicle . . . YMMV
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