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The Best Friend of Polynesia: Wolf-Dog
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Traditional Polynesian Dance for both Men and Women gives opportunity for expression and a respectable place withing Pacific Communities
The Maori New Zealand Wars
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The British Defeated in The Maori Wars
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The New Zealand Great Depression 1920s-1930s
In the 1920s-1930s New Zealand economy collapsed who helped fund an overseas War efforts. Democratic Socialists, Unions, Anti-War, and Socialists began moving to protect their Jobs and families from Pro-Imperialist campaigns.
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An American of German and French descent became one of the most beloved actors in the world, a man of deep thought, a genius on screen and in his professional choices (also a director, producer, businessman and activist). He started his acting career in the 1940's on the New York stage of Broadway, moving in 1950 to the Big Screen, starring in "The Men" Directed by Fred Zinnemann. As a successful young actor, his fan following was intertwined with other youth influences of the times such as James Dean and Elvis Presley. After 1953 with the movies "Julius Caesar" and "The Wild One", Mr. Brando's following had the love of both the mature American audiences and it's wild free-spirited youth. His Hollywood relationships with two women were short and ended friendly.
In 1962, a movie was made that would change both Marlon Brando's life and of select people who lived in Tahiti. A film Directed by Lewis Milestone and Produced by Aaron Rosenberg "Mutiny on the Bounty" historically took place in the year 1789 on the open seas where the mission of the ship The Bounty was to sail from Britain's shores to Polynesia, and retrieve a plant (breadfruit) that could be of great health service.
Marlon Brando wrote "Realities surpassed even my fantasies about Tahiti, and I had some of the best times of my life making Mutiny on the Bounty... Every day as soon as the director said cut for the last time, I ripped off my British naval officer's uniform and dove off the ship into the bay to swim with the Tahitian extras working on the movie. Often we only did two or three shots a day which left me hours to enjoy their company, and I grew to love them for their love of life"
Editor "Interestingly enough, The King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley also was spell bound by Polynesia's Mana, and he considered Hawaii his home"
During the making of the film Marlon Brando fell in love with both Polynesia and to a most beautiful Tahitian actress Tarita Teriipaia who in the movie played his character's lover and who later won a Best supporting actress Golden Globe nomination. The film Mutiny on the Bounty with Brando was one of the first interracial kisses on screen and became an American classic. Marlon and Tarita were married and became a couple of good and hard fates. Being a man who greatly enjoyed his peace and privacy, Marlon Brando settled down and made a private life founding a deep relationship with Polynesian community, obtaining a special terms lease by the local Polynesian authorities for development plans. A luxury Hotel was constructed by Brando and family and were eventually responsible for implementing environmentally safe energy in that area. Teihotu Brando (the son) who inherited his father's features has helped keep up management of the property. Eastern Polynesians of Tetiaroa still honor his name and maintain the atoll region. Elite actors and Libertarians such as President of the United States Barack Obama have too found themselves in Tetiaroa.
At 15 years old Olina Loau has arrived they say, currently one of Australia's greatest singing talents to ever grace the national stage. The last Samoan-Australian woman singer to amaze the Australian nation to this degree was ANGEL TUPAI in 2012 who was a beautiful talent and was a school teacher at the time of her debut.
"Olina has progressed so much in such a short time, and at her level now, she can take on the best in the future. We're all looking forward to seeing more of her and her very gifted family"
The artistic Loau Family moved to Australia when Olina was one years old (raised by her artistic father and auntie), and she grew up in Western Sydney and still attends Bossley Park High School. She sang her audition song 'Never Enough' at last Years School Spectacular 2018 and is also a regular performer at Fairfield Community Events and Festivals with her brother. Singer Ezra Loau (the brother) is another up-coming artist.
Top photo by Yahoo News - Nicole Scherzinger at Emmy awards
(below) P.Cat Dolls - Jai Ho ft. Nicole Scherzinger
American singer Nicole Scherzinger (with Hawaiian-German heritage), who is a beautiful addition to the judging panel in Australia's Got Talent 2019, was surprised by a new Polynesian talent, a Mr. Eddie Jo Williams (Samoan-Australian), who has also been rewarded with 'The Strongest Man in Australia' title, and who is a possible contender for The World's Strongest Man Competition held overseas.
Mr. Eddie who amazed contestants and public with his strength, winning Australia's STRONGEST MAN, then moved onto a Guinness World Record involving pulling a military tank, hosted by former US. Governor, movie super star, and 7 time Mr. Olympia winner Arnold Schwarzenegger. Mr. Eddie won the crowd's affections in Australia's Got Talent recently with questions afterwards about if he's going to further his singing career or his Strongest Man in the World training, however Mr. Eddie Williams did say he enjoys his job as a school teacher in Australia and that his title as Australia's strongest man might be fame enough.
Eddie Jo Williams - ranked Strongest man in Australia
A highly talented family has been the talk of Australia's Got Talent 2019, where 15 year old Olina Loau has blown away the stage with her stunning performances. Her brother Ezra Loau, has been found online, getting over 1 million views on a single studio session where he shown incredible raw ability.
"There is a video on youtube with both the brother and sister singing. Songs that were sung and produced by the top in American music industry"
Where once Aotearoa New Zealand might have wanted to become the center of new Pacifika Artists, Australia is the one still with a Talent seeking television show in 2019, and seems to be producing heavy hitting entertainers with more vast untapped potential sitting in waiting.
Trailers of the HOBBS and SHAW characters from the "Fast and the Furious" Franchise have been HOT on the views within only the first month of releasing teasers. The up-coming movie seems to be just as action packed as all the rest of the Fast and the Furious movies, and fans of both the major Entertainment stars have been on Social Media posting reactions.
HOBBS (The Rock) takes on the villain BRIXTON, played by famous actor Idris Elba, who is accompanied and teamed with his nemesis SHAW, played by British action star Jason Statham. In theaters August 2nd 2019
DC's James Wan, Zachary Edward Snyder, and Jason Momoa's Aquaman dominated the Christmas BOX OFFICE, crushing DC's old works of "The Dark Knight Rises" by Christapher Nolan. Aquaman is currently the number #1 movie in the world.
"The Reviews are in and most who are not on the payroll of opposing views, say its a fun adventure and well worth the watch. The Comic Master who played Silent BOB in the 1990s, gives the movie a thumbs up."
The new Marry Poppins movie struggled to make headlines, mostly because fans remained loyal to the original Julie Andrews classic. Public Critics say the new version just makes the original look even better.
The Polynesian Tongan-American singer Dinah Jane has hit solo super stardom with her newest hit release "Bottled Up" featuring. Ty Dolla $ign & Marc E. Bassy, registering over 10 Million views. The song was released at the very end of 2018 Nov. but has grown in popularity since, in 2019. Fans says she's one of the most exotically attractive talents in pop culture today and that she has a promising career ahead.
Movie Sales data says the newly releasing Marvel movie 'Aquaman', on it's First-day of advance ticket sales on the online ticket service at Fandango, has destroyed “Venom” and “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”. The next few opening days of pre-sales are a potential new winning record.
Sony movie “Venom” launched with $80.3 million during the Oct. 5-7 weekend. Paramount’s “Mission: Impossible Fallout” made $61.2 million in their July 27-29 launch weekend.
A new show on NBC coming January 2019 will have "The Rock", Dwayne Johnson as host for "The Titan Games". The competition show might be similar to a former format of "American Ninja" says one report, only this time the athletes will be taking on Mount Olympus.
Fans of The Rock give Samoa Joe his wrestling dues saying he's a TNA Legend who took the spotlight for most of the last 10 years. Wrestling fans say there were very few "TNA Stars", that were being remembered with Thr Rock, The Big Show, Rakishi, Kane, and many others, and Samoa Joe was at the top. One fan said "If wasn't for Samoa Joe, I'd of never have watched it".
The operatic trio who's fame has reached international audiences and grown in popularity in the last 5 years will be in Auckland in December of 2014, first appearing at the Black Barn Vinyards, kicking off their 2014-2015 national tour.
According to the entertainment site IMDb, the story is about an adventure to The Dead Lands after a young man's Iwi is attacked, opened up through an act of treachery. The young man Hongi, a Maori chieftain's teenage son, must avenge his father's murder in order to bring peace and honor to the souls of his loved ones. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains, Hongi's only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden Dead Lands and forge an uneasy alliance with the a great Warrior, a ruthless fighter who has ruled the area for years.
The group JGeeks "represented" Aotearoa - New Zealand, which is the best word to describe their second performance, starting it off with a Haka in dance. The first time the Maori group appeared it was just refreshing to see them on stage and see what they'd perform. They didn't disappoint in the entertainment area first time around, with the surrounding stage audience cheering as if they were at a national Rugby game.
"What's special about JGeeks is their fearlessness to express. In Polynesia we often find ourselves in a traditional trance. Polynesian culture and Fine Arts are hard to distinguish at times, and JGeeks musical art breaks ice. There are other Maori and Polynesians who today attempt to do the same, to be grounded yet also expand"
Their singing talent has been already established with several song hits able to be seen online. The songs even spawned a few tribute vids, one being a Maori girl group who do a great dance-and-kick with the lyrics.
One of the discussions online about JGeeks winning the contest was that they were already a bit famous, before appearing in the contest, this though didn't stop fans from wanting to see them actually win. With the talent from Tawaroa Kawana, Mihirangi, and the JGeeks, it looks like it was Maori talent in the running for the win anyway. All in all, a great show.
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► TMBW Community Report: Electric Cars are here to stay and electricity can be easily home-made and battery stored. It's just a matter of time before the switch, learn how to make electricity with a home turbine.
► TMBW On-going works: Mana History & A.P.I.A. Studies is an on-going personal history project, please continue to check back. The Samoan History and Related Events Timeline has been worked on. The Maori Wars History is now almost complete.
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Trust in Medical help has lowered since year 2000, especially when it comes to Cancer Treatments. Promises unkept for cures and breakthroughs in new research never applied, or with poor results, for over 40 years has raised skepticism. Following the most advanced tech nations instead of relying on easy access convenient hospitalization has been recommended for those looking for better medical help.
A Community report says to "Beware of TAP WATER" [Tap Water can be Dangerous]. Outside the island, there are industrialized cities with real toxic issues. On the surface the City may have great rides, food, highways, and parks, but have under it all "toxic or environmental health issues" due to old Landfills and Water Infrastructure being ignored. If an area has a waste smell, the ground nearby could be a covered over Landfill where a town has expanded, buried the old one, and moved to a new location. Buying clean bottled water is an important choice, and will save a person's health.
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Pacific Islander American Community report on "Banking Overdraft Schemes" which resequence transactions on lower income accounts to make the accounts overdraft. In the Banking Scheme, transactions are being posted in an order that benefits the banking fees, and costing the customer possibly hundreds of dollars. The Banking Overdraft Schemes have been reported to still be attempted. Keep your money in a trusted Bank. Do not just sign up to any bank.
Check out your local Library for community events. Also a Library can subscribe to Polynesian Newspapers and Magazines so that you and your kids can read them. Organizing a way to have books and media content (movies and news) able for your community to check out is important. Organize your local Library on how to get things started. Classes in public school are also being asked by local community for more Pacific languages and culture to be taught.
► Fun Fact: Mana Improvement founded by Ione K. Birdman in 2006 was to help new growing Pacific community begin interests online. He started Tui Tablet in 2009 which became TMBW in 2010.