Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Enforce anti-littering law

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

I am a sophomore at Saipan Southern High School. Last week I participated in the Beautify CNMI monthly cleanup of Garapan and was terribly frustrated with all the garbage I found in almost every corner. After spending 90 minutes under the hot sun, my partner and I filled up about four huge bags with trash. The majority of this trash consisted of beer bottles, paper plates, and cans-all things that could have easily been disposed of properly.

When I went home, I looked up some information about littering. I found that the CNMI has a Commonwealth Litter Control Act of 1989 (Public Law 6-37) that provides for a $500 fine for littering and that the Division of Environmental Quality, Mayor's Office, Department of Public Works, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Health, Division of Fish & Wildlife, Coastal Resources Management, Department of Land and Natural Resources, and Marianas Visitors Authority all employ litter control officers.

Knowing this information, I wonder how many litter tickets have been issued in the last 12 months?

If our Commonwealth Litter Control Act were enforced, we would have a cleaner island. A cleaner island would benefit tourism and improve the quality of life for everyone who lives here.

I ask that the government enforce our litter laws so that people like me don't have to spend our weekends picking up other people's garbage. I also realize that the community and businesses are responsible and I ask that they stop littering and put pressure on those who do to stop.

Jacquelyn Johanna B. David
San Antonio, Saipan

Enforce anti-littering law

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

I am a sophomore at Saipan Southern High School. Last week I participated in the Beautify CNMI monthly cleanup of Garapan and was terribly frustrated with all the garbage I found in almost every corner. After spending 90 minutes under the hot sun, my partner and I filled up about four huge bags with trash. The majority of this trash consisted of beer bottles, paper plates, and cans-all things that could have easily been disposed of properly.

When I went home, I looked up some information about littering. I found that the CNMI has a Commonwealth Litter Control Act of 1989 (Public Law 6-37) that provides for a $500 fine for littering and that the Division of Environmental Quality, Mayor's Office, Department of Public Works, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Health, Division of Fish & Wildlife, Coastal Resources Management, Department of Land and Natural Resources, and Marianas Visitors Authority all employ litter control officers.

Knowing this information, I wonder how many litter tickets have been issued in the last 12 months?

If our Commonwealth Litter Control Act were enforced, we would have a cleaner island. A cleaner island would benefit tourism and improve the quality of life for everyone who lives here.

I ask that the government enforce our litter laws so that people like me don't have to spend our weekends picking up other people's garbage. I also realize that the community and businesses are responsible and I ask that they stop littering and put pressure on those who do to stop.

Jacquelyn Johanna B. David
San Antonio, Saipan

Monday, March 16, 2009

all the restaurants in my stomach

this list will be updated periodically.

2009

2008

2007
Cheonan, Korea - many meals of 감자탕 (pork-spine stew) with my Irish friend, Sean.
Busan, Korea - had (pufferfish) in a specialty restaurant, in a district of town with nothing but pufferfish restaurants. Also had one of the largest meals of my life, (Korean-style sashimi) at a place on Hyundae beach.
Fukuoka, Japan - had the Hakata ramen at some small 24-hour noodle place, and had the tortilla soup at the Hard Rock Cafe.
Manila, Philippines - had sizzling sisig at a small open-air place on Adriatico in Malate.

2006
Cebu, Philippines -

2005
Shenyang, China - was served 보신탕 at Korean restaurant. Also had an excellent Brazilian meal here... a definite plus was that the place brewed their own beer on the premises.

2004
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands - had the Poke at Abyss, a seafood restaurant. I still dream about it at night (in a good way).

more on the way...

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Saipan Is Ours (1944 newsreel)

Preview or watch this Video as flash Stream:

http://blip.tv/file/1073365/


(1) "The War on Two Fronts - Saipan Island: An American
task force moves in on this strategic (Japanese) island
base within near bomber range of Tokyo's front yard.
After four days of naval and air bombardment the Marines
take over, suffering losses three times those at Tarawa,
but (Japanese) dead are more than ours and
they lose 700 planes."

(2) Deweys Meet The Press - Chicago, Ill.: Governor Dewey,
Republican candidate for President, holds his first
conference stressing his approval of the platform
and denying he will resign his office as governor.
Mrs. Dewey also meets the newspapermen saying she will
make no speeches and leave campaigning to her
husband."

(3) Women At War - "Anzio, Italy: Answering General
Mark Clark's call for more WACS in Italy, a fresh
contingent arrives at this Italian port and settle
into their new life quickly. Canadian CWACS and nurses
are on the job, also, aiding doctors and surgeons in
front line hospitals while under constant fire."

(4) Victory on Cherbourg Peninsula - "Allied troops
complete the conquest of the Cherbourg peninsula as
reinforcements are flown in by air. 26,000 German
prisoners were taken by the allies who either captured
or destroyed the greater part of their
equipment." (partial newsreel)

Preview or watch this Video as flash Stream:

http://blip.tv/file/1073365/


OR DOWNLOAD HERE:
http://torrents.thepiratebay.org/4634235/Saipan_Is_
Ours_1944_06_30_(1944)_ww2_newsreel.4634235.TPB.torrent

Saipan Is Ours (1944 newsreel)

Preview or watch this Video as flash Stream:

http://blip.tv/file/1073365/


(1) "The War on Two Fronts - Saipan Island: An American
task force moves in on this strategic (Japanese) island
base within near bomber range of Tokyo's front yard.
After four days of naval and air bombardment the Marines
take over, suffering losses three times those at Tarawa,
but (Japanese) dead are more than ours and
they lose 700 planes."

(2) Deweys Meet The Press - Chicago, Ill.: Governor Dewey,
Republican candidate for President, holds his first
conference stressing his approval of the platform
and denying he will resign his office as governor.
Mrs. Dewey also meets the newspapermen saying she will
make no speeches and leave campaigning to her
husband."

(3) Women At War - "Anzio, Italy: Answering General
Mark Clark's call for more WACS in Italy, a fresh
contingent arrives at this Italian port and settle
into their new life quickly. Canadian CWACS and nurses
are on the job, also, aiding doctors and surgeons in
front line hospitals while under constant fire."

(4) Victory on Cherbourg Peninsula - "Allied troops
complete the conquest of the Cherbourg peninsula as
reinforcements are flown in by air. 26,000 German
prisoners were taken by the allies who either captured
or destroyed the greater part of their
equipment." (partial newsreel)

Preview or watch this Video as flash Stream:

http://blip.tv/file/1073365/


OR DOWNLOAD HERE:
http://torrents.thepiratebay.org/4634235/Saipan_Is_
Ours_1944_06_30_(1944)_ww2_newsreel.4634235.TPB.torrent

my Saturday afternoon

Just got back from the old 'hood about an hour ago, then had some eggs & toast. I'm watching TV and trying to postpone cleaning - I should probably do some basic tidying-up before my roomie gets back from London tomorrow.

Is it springtime yet?

I just heard an ice cream truck drive by the house. Odd seeing as it's only 44 degrees F (or 9 C).

In a few minutes I leave for the old neighborhood to do some filming with a childhood friend.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Picture of the day

(modified) stop sign, Capitol Hill, 2004.

Picture of the day

(modified) stop sign, Capitol Hill, 2004.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Picture of the day

Taken from a balcony at Hotel Nikko, overlooking San Roque and part of Tanapag, late 2001.

Picture of the day

Taken from a balcony at Hotel Nikko, overlooking San Roque and part of Tanapag, late 2001.