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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
SPHS Golden Pirate Regiment Pre-Game (10-15-2010)
Here's the traditional pre-game ritual performance before every San Pedro High football game at the Pirate Stadium, brought forth by the Golden Pirate Regiment marching band, with the Drill Team, Short and Tall Flags before the Marine League opening game against visiting Banning of Wilmington.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
St Augustine is a Historical Family Favorite
Long before St. Augustine became the family vacation paradise, it became St. Augustine in 1565. The settlement was already forty-two years old when Historic Jamestown was founded, and it has survives today as the oldest European town in the United States. Now St. Augustine is one of Florida's favorite travel destination with beaches, attractions and historical significance.
There are so many Things to do in St. Augustine, the historic district is full of restaurants, coffee shops and small shops with craftsmen who are knowledgeable in the trades of the period. The small narrow streets are a excellent for taking a romantic stroll. Two trolley tours offer transportation s along a route with over 100 points of interest throughout Saint Augustine.
The Castillo de San Marcos, the historic Fort was built after the city was attacked by Pirates, the fort was never taken by force, only by treaty and was built of coquina rock, native to the area. The entrance to Castillo de San Marcos is heavily fortified and was surrounded by moat. Six different flags have flown over Castillo de San Marcos and you can view the Spanish and English barracks. On weekends, they fire the cannons in a demonstration.
The beaches of St. Augustine located on Anastasia Island home of Anastasia State Park. There is pier that is a favorite of fishermen and those who want a panoramic view of the beach. The beaches here are a favorite and considered by many the best Florida beaches.
There is also lighthouse on Anastasia Island which favorite for history loving tourist. It's 219 steps the top, you'll get a spectacular view of the surrounding area as the observation deck is 165 feet above sea-level. St. Augustine Lighthouse is one of the most popular Florida Lighthouses.
Families and couples will find many things to keep occupied with the attractions like The Alligator Farm, San Sebastian Winery, Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum and The Fountain of Youth. St. Augustine is a perfect place to spend a vacation.
There are so many Things to do in St. Augustine, the historic district is full of restaurants, coffee shops and small shops with craftsmen who are knowledgeable in the trades of the period. The small narrow streets are a excellent for taking a romantic stroll. Two trolley tours offer transportation s along a route with over 100 points of interest throughout Saint Augustine.
The Castillo de San Marcos, the historic Fort was built after the city was attacked by Pirates, the fort was never taken by force, only by treaty and was built of coquina rock, native to the area. The entrance to Castillo de San Marcos is heavily fortified and was surrounded by moat. Six different flags have flown over Castillo de San Marcos and you can view the Spanish and English barracks. On weekends, they fire the cannons in a demonstration.
The beaches of St. Augustine located on Anastasia Island home of Anastasia State Park. There is pier that is a favorite of fishermen and those who want a panoramic view of the beach. The beaches here are a favorite and considered by many the best Florida beaches.
There is also lighthouse on Anastasia Island which favorite for history loving tourist. It's 219 steps the top, you'll get a spectacular view of the surrounding area as the observation deck is 165 feet above sea-level. St. Augustine Lighthouse is one of the most popular Florida Lighthouses.
Families and couples will find many things to keep occupied with the attractions like The Alligator Farm, San Sebastian Winery, Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum and The Fountain of Youth. St. Augustine is a perfect place to spend a vacation.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
harley uncle luke
only in miami u see a harley biker with pirate flags blasting uncle luke doo doo brown!!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Puff The Magic Dragon
download song here www.mediafire.com Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee, Little Jackie Paper loved that rascal Puff, And brought him strings and sealing wax and other fancy stuff. Oh Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee, Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee. Together they would travel on a boat with billowed sail Jackie kept a lookout perched on Puff's gigantic tail, Noble kings and princes would bow whene'er they came, Pirate ships would lower their flags when Puff roared out his name. Oh! Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee, Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee. A dragon lives forever but not so little boys Painted wings and giants' rings make way for other toys. One grey night it happened, Jackie Paper came no more And Puff that mighty dragon, he ceased his fearless roar. His head was bent in sorrow, green scales fell like rain, Puff no longer went to play along the cherry lane. Without his lifelong friend, Puff could not be brave, So Puff that mighty dragon sadly slipped into his cave. Oh! Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee, Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn ...
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Pirate Rabbit Attacks Art Biennale in Venice - Coniglio Pirata Biennale Venezia
PIRATE ATTACK ON THE BIENNALE IN VENICE Thursday 7 June ::: Vernissage for the 52nd International Biennial Exhibition of Art in Venice An enormous Pirate Rabbit, almost 6 metres high, winged like the Lion of San Marco, with one eye covered with a classic pirate's eye patch, crossed the whole Canale della Giudecca on board a large raft, as far as the Giardini, the official venue of the Biennale, and from there - at around 6pm - it fired 52 cannon shots at the buildings of the Biennale. Then two rabbit-like pirates disembarked from the ship onto terra firma to raise the Jolly Roger, with the logo of a large "Vitruvian Rabbit" over the gardens, the place traditionally used to host the flags of all the nations. The pirate attack on the Biennale in Venice is an operation that is highly spectacular and symbolic, and is by the duo of Italian artists known as ConiglioViola (www.coniglioviola.com) and produced by bnd tomasorenoldibracco in Milan. A full-blown attack on the Art System in what is its most institutional fortress! The pirate attack on the Biennale is therefore to be read as an action of reappropriation - albeit an ironic and provocative one - in relation to an Art System that is often revealed to be "blind" and with one eye "blindfolded". But also a protest against an Italian Biennale from which - as always - Italian artists are almost exiled. The fact that a Winged Rabbit - an animal symbolising "cowardice" - is leading the pirate attack is no coincidence ...
Monday, May 30, 2011
Vallam Kali Boat Race
The one experience that you must not bypass while in Kerala are the exciting boat races. Come August/ September and watch the crazy snake boats flag off for the Vallam Kali from Alappuzha. Vallam Kali boat race is one of the most spectacular cultural event in Kerala that attract the tourists from far and wide.
The event is promoted as the major tourists attraction in the state of Kerala. It takes place on the last day of the seven day long Onam festival and is celebrated with great fervour and vigour. These dark, long graceful boats are seen to sit loaded with coconut fibre, copra or cashew on coconut island, but now they line up in full caparisoned glory to compete with one another. Before the race, one could see the ceremonial water possessions with spectacular floats. The credit for the popularity of the Vallam Kali boat race goes to the Pandit Jawahar Nehru who was so impressed by this colourful event that he instituted a Nehru Trophy for the race.
The electrifying boat race is enough to set the river on fire with thousand of enthusiastic people flocking the venue to enjoy the event. The main highlight of the event are the 100 feet long boats that are decorated beautifully by the local craftsmen, specially for this event. These boats are popularly known as the 'snake boats' and can accommodate 100 people at a time. Usually the musicians and singers accompany the oarsmen to keep the participants with high spirits.
There is an interesting story behind the colourful Vallam Kali boat race. The story goes that once 10 kilometres up the river Pamba from Aranmulla the head of the Katoor Mana, a Nambudiri family, offered his daily prayers and was waiting to feed a poor man to complete the ritual. After waiting for long, Brahmin closed his eyes and started praying to Lord Krishna. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw a ragged boy standing before him. The Brahmin lovingly gave a bath to the boy, a new set of clothes and also a sumptuous meal.
To the utter surprise of the Brahmin, the boy vanished after having the meal. He searched for the boy and spotted him at the Aranmulla Temple but the boy disappeared again. Namboodari concluded that it was no ordinary boy, but God himself. To commemorate the event, he began to bring food to the Aranmulla temple every year during the time of Onam. And, to protect the food from the river pirates, Kovilans or snake boats used to accompany the entourage. As the tradition gained popularity, the number of snake boats increased leading to the custom of a grand carnival called Snake Boat Race.
The objective behind the boat race is not winning the trophy but promoting unity and bondness of brotherhood among the people. Despite the hectic lifestyle, the love for these boat races in Kerala is still alive in the heart of people.
The event is promoted as the major tourists attraction in the state of Kerala. It takes place on the last day of the seven day long Onam festival and is celebrated with great fervour and vigour. These dark, long graceful boats are seen to sit loaded with coconut fibre, copra or cashew on coconut island, but now they line up in full caparisoned glory to compete with one another. Before the race, one could see the ceremonial water possessions with spectacular floats. The credit for the popularity of the Vallam Kali boat race goes to the Pandit Jawahar Nehru who was so impressed by this colourful event that he instituted a Nehru Trophy for the race.
The electrifying boat race is enough to set the river on fire with thousand of enthusiastic people flocking the venue to enjoy the event. The main highlight of the event are the 100 feet long boats that are decorated beautifully by the local craftsmen, specially for this event. These boats are popularly known as the 'snake boats' and can accommodate 100 people at a time. Usually the musicians and singers accompany the oarsmen to keep the participants with high spirits.
There is an interesting story behind the colourful Vallam Kali boat race. The story goes that once 10 kilometres up the river Pamba from Aranmulla the head of the Katoor Mana, a Nambudiri family, offered his daily prayers and was waiting to feed a poor man to complete the ritual. After waiting for long, Brahmin closed his eyes and started praying to Lord Krishna. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw a ragged boy standing before him. The Brahmin lovingly gave a bath to the boy, a new set of clothes and also a sumptuous meal.
To the utter surprise of the Brahmin, the boy vanished after having the meal. He searched for the boy and spotted him at the Aranmulla Temple but the boy disappeared again. Namboodari concluded that it was no ordinary boy, but God himself. To commemorate the event, he began to bring food to the Aranmulla temple every year during the time of Onam. And, to protect the food from the river pirates, Kovilans or snake boats used to accompany the entourage. As the tradition gained popularity, the number of snake boats increased leading to the custom of a grand carnival called Snake Boat Race.
The objective behind the boat race is not winning the trophy but promoting unity and bondness of brotherhood among the people. Despite the hectic lifestyle, the love for these boat races in Kerala is still alive in the heart of people.
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