Four easy ways to improve NZ for the future

1. Attract as many Samoans from around the world to Aotearoa New Zealand as possible, because we've all seen what happens when that skilled potential is tapped or hacked into. Also it's relaxing to never have to worry about someone messing with Aotearoa New Zealand with the Samoan mongoloids sitting just down the street. 2. Don't follow the failed versions of "How to make a City guidebook", obviously there are some real bad cases in which civilizations have failed. Better intelligence is the key, cause well a nation of consumer idiots, even "very skilled" consumer idiots who have no culture, no loyalty, no heritage, and no unity, are just money making muppets, who eventually get bought out by greedier overseas ancient aristocracies, who by the way have been making money since before western nations knew what paper was. 3. Watch your taxes, in fact "land tax", means you can never own land in a way. Taxes are where devils think they're smart, but really in the end, they end up homeless, and taxed or schemed out by other nations who know they've fled their own home and scurried to another. 4. Support the Arts, no creativity, guess what, means no.. "Made in New Zealand" product other than sheep wool, just don't be a target to sell off your own natural resources.    

There's now a minimum of at least one small business says a Samoan Small Business owner

People often used say that ya need at least one degree and at least one job, but that view is changing, and a Samoan Small Business owner is saying that "Samoan Americans need at least ONE small business, one should be the minimum, maybe someday two will be the minimum". One Small Business venture he says should happen right out of, or during College, and before that, there should be some serious Small Business learning projects during High School years. There's reports these days from elder community, not just Samoan community, wishing they had gone on their own and had the courage to setup their own Small Business when they were young enough, and had the chance. The Samoan Small Business owner said "The Big Business landscape is changing rapidly these days in our area, ya never know who's taking what, and when, and from where. Always rely on yourself when it comes to the lives of your family. Also you never know, your Small business could go hand in hand with another career, feeding your business venture."  

Samoan American Artist discussed ideas about American Samoa

A Samoan American Artist [Outside Link: Ione K. Birdman] has been discussing with community friends, options that might work for American Samoa because of it's unique characteristics. The brain storming involved issues with Energy, Architecture, and Internet and Phone Access in the islands. One discussion proposed a central "Wifi connection" for the entire island [76 square miles] giving free public access to the Internet anywhere around the island, which also taps free phone apps used in Ipod technology. Other discussions were on turning an entire Samoan Bay into an Auquaculture farming pool, and how might Samoa use the "natural design" of high water pressure sea based Blowholes, to create a natural source of clean energy. The Alofaaga Blowholes are a natural feature in Western Samoa. 

What does a "Jury of your Peers" mean for Samoan Americans

Online a simple answer site says "A Jury of your Peers means a Jury of your fellow citizens, which includes your ethnicity." The American Census as of the 1980 American Census, puts Samoans under a single race and ethnicity [A Samoan Race], which bakes the question then if in order for a Samoan to be convicted of a crime by jury, then does there have to be at least a Samoan Jury presence. According to research, there are less than 80,000 Samoan Americans in the "entire" United States. In 2010, Mayor Eddie Perez of Hartford Connecticut, Hartford City's first Hispanic Mayor, caught a case in which his lawyers watched out for an equal "Jury of his Peers", out of concern for equal justice, who by the way has a community of over 500,000 Hispanics in Hartford City alone.

A Samoan man's proposal to kill Racism on paper

In a circle of discussion, the subject of racism in America came up, talking about over sensitivity, to humorous racism, to political, social, or religious campaigns that might use a racial angle, to profiting on racial hype by the media. A Samoan man said "theres a Clint Eastwood and Chris Rock way of being socially forward with it, which seems pretty accepted these days." He then said "I would like to see it all stay there, just playfully on the surface. I say on official paper it might be a benefit to just be American, change the Census Ethnic Category, maybe something like Native American, American-born, and then Foreign-born". He then said "I'm not saying it would kill racism on social levels, or even if new category would be accepted into basic generalized "American | Foreign" groupings, but I like the idea of changing tactics. Either your American, or your a Foreigner." The discussion went on very casually and later ended with hand shakes.

Samoans and Tongans still don't like reading in english?

Talking in english for Samoans and Tongans is a bit of a stretch for the older generations. The reason they say is because "other languages don't fit their mouth, and is no good". The second generation Samoan and Tongan Americans however can read in english because of schooling [doesn't mean they do it regularly], however there are now education movements to get Samoan and Tongan language inside the classrooms. A second generation Samoan American was asked which language did he prefer speaking in, and his answer was "I like speaking in Samoan to Samoans, and I like speaking in english to everyone else". He also said that he'd like to read more things in the Samoan language by Samoans. 

Jobs Jobs Jobs and none to be found, and what

A Samoan community man said that if there are no Jobs, then make something and give people a Job. The Samoan community man went on to say that creating is how it all starts to get better. "The one thing that's missing is artistic creativity recently. How can things be "Made in America" without quality skills. Instead of telling your kid to get out and "GET A JOB", tell your kid to get out and make a business. Or how about making it a little more playful, how about giving your kid a test. Give him an object, and tell him or her to make a small business around that object." The Samoan community man went on to say that planting some fruit trees around these grey cities of pavement with wondering hungry people, certainly wouldn't hurt community.

Samoans ask are some cities worth the communal effort

Community for Samoans is a natural and logical step when settling into an area, the question today though is, if areas are worth the communal effort. In some community discussions, some circles are saying the city they've witnessed is hopeless, and looking to die into even more slum like or prison like conditions. There are questions and warnings of cities who've ruined themselves past a breaking point and made possibly a permanent place of depression, living under a copied work trap with no imagination. 

Polynesian community watch Education Schemes 2013

There is a lot of talk going around of "For-Profit Education". Community reports say many people are buying a degree thinking it's an instant paper-ticket to success, yet unable to get a job, while also unable to actually apply their "memorization learning education". It's reported that America is not the only place this has started to flourish at, and that it's worse in other nations where a single degree means nothing.

Arrielle Laasaga Tuilefano Maloata new Miss American Samoa 2012 - 2013

The new "Miss American Samoa" is incredibly stunning, and reminds this writer of the natural beauty of Miss Samoa Olivia Ioane. Miss Arrielle La'asaga Tuilefano Maloata has just been crowned Miss American Samoa, and is not only beautiful, but tough as well being an Ex-Army specialist. There is now a Facebook page of the new Miss American Samoa that can be joined and "liked" in support of her new duties, and to wish her a well deserved congratulations.

The People's MP Harawira was arrested in his car during Protest

Harawira called "The People's MP", was sitting in his car in east Auckland supporting a protest, when NZ police illegally broke his window and arrested him. Honorable Harawira was there to support the people who were being pushed by the NZ Government's housing authority. The Tamaki Housing Action Group has been fighting in protest against the removal of houses and the eviction of Aotearoa - NZ families, with little or less than needed mainstream media coverage. The tactics of the officers and of the Protest are now being inquired and covered by News outlets throughout the Pacific islander nation.

Hio Pelesasa representing hard in the land of Hawaii

Mr. Pelesasa has had a flourishing career in Hawaiian media, and looks to continue overseas. He was featured in the music video with Nicki Minaj in her "HOT" selling song and video "Star Ships". If it's not clear which one Hio Pelesasa is, then check out the buff guy in the front with the pink hat, leading almost a Siva Tau - Haka while Nicki Minaj is dancing so beautifully. Mr. Pelesasa is a model who considerably stands out with his greatly designed Samoan Tatau. Hio Pelesasa is an ex-military (retired), who danced at Fiafia Shows at Koolina, Heretamanui Tahitian group, and went on to contest for Mr HAWAII 2011-2012.

Ebay still a great Christmas stop for shopping

EBAY still might be one of the best places to buy the Sony Playstation 3. The consoles are going for 199.00 refurbished to 299.00 brand new in some places, and some come with a game package. Walmart also has it's competing prices and reliable service up there. Amazon has been a growing gamers favorite site for years now.

How to get in touch with Moana Fine Artists

Today many Moana artists are online and in social networking sites. It's very easy to add an artist, but not always easy for the artist to contact back and forth due to schedules. What can be done though is join Pacific Artist community sites and social groups. That way posts can be seen by anyone and discussions can always be revisited.

Moana Fine Artists can apply at Pacific Arts Alliance

If you're an upcoming Moana Artist, or already a Moana Artist, apply with the Pacific Arts Alliance Networking site. This may be a way to always network with other Moana artists worldwide on art events to social group activities. The site was made by Petaia Media and has been so far for this user at least a resource into the Moana Arts Community.