Categories http://www.mycoconut.com/blog/category/micronesia/ Blog categories... Meseyong - Uman Fonuweisom http://www.mycoconut.com/rosered/blog/meseyong-uman-fonuweisom/ Meseyong is a tiny uninhabited atoll in the Chuuk Lagoon, of the Federated States of Micronesia. It lies West Southwest of my lovely island, Uman. It

...]]> Meseyong is a tiny uninhabited atoll in the Chuuk Lagoon, of the Federated States of Micronesia. It lies West Southwest of my lovely island, Uman. It is about an hour boat ride depending on mother nature and what it decides to throw at you.


Meseyong is a beautiful island but for whatever reason its beauty never attracted anyone to live there. I had never known anyone that lives there for more than a year. There were some people camping out there for months past in the Cobra Husking era, but since then I had not heard of anyone live past a year over there.


I kept asking myself this question all these years, why Meseyong's beauty and abundant resources never attracted anyone to stay on it. Was it isolation? Distance? Mere boredom? Or is it simply ignorance on the part of the landowners? Whatever it is, it is something I cannot understand and simply won't get any answer to in my life time.


The poor island of Meseyong is living peacefully and happily all these years without any disruption whatsoever from anyone. If it were a human, it can speak to us begging for some companionship. It really is a lonely world where Meseyong lives.


I pray that one of these very days, I will be able to go back to Meseyong and live there happily after.


Oh, and just to add something sweet, there are many coconut Trees on Meseyong, so people can live there drinking coconut juice, or eating the meat, drink the beer juice and everything in between. It is a place wasting away...

]]> http://www.mycoconut.com/rosered/blog/meseyong-uman-fonuweisom/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:32:05 +0000 Rose Kapongs Epwe Ngeni Unusen Jon Fonuwach Chuuk http://www.mycoconut.com/rosered/blog/kapongs-epwe-ngeni-unusen-jon-fonuwach-chuuk/ Yep, Yep, Yep. Ladies and Gents., Chuuk is the place I came into this world to call home. It is a lovely place, a tiny little place with lots of islan...
There were many, and I have to say many memorable memories of home. One was the renaming of my state from Truk to what it is now called, Chuuk. Whatever the reasons were, I think it dignifies the closeness that each of us Chuukese has of our place. We want to call ourselves what our ancestors had called themselves many many moons ago. Truk was the pronounciation that was written down in the modern era, by people that accidently came upon our islands. It was to make it easy on their minds and in their ears, but to the indigenous population, my ancestors, it was a sign of a new Millenium.

Chuuk earned its independence from the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, along with Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap, in the 70's, correct me if I am wrong, in 1979 when the constitution was established and was adobted by all involved. Basically, Saipan left, Palau didn't stay, and the Marshall islands flew. It was then that the remaining four former TTPI colonies (sorry for this word), with no fault of theirs, had to come up with a constitution and that's when the union was formed. And that's when the following was born...

WE, THE PEOPLE OF MICRONESIA, exercising our inherent sovereignty, do hereby establish this Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia.

With this Constitution, we affirm our common wish to live together in peace and harmony, to preserve the heritage of the past, and to protect the promise of the future.

To make one nation of many islands, we respect the diversity of our cultures. Our differences enrich us. The seas bring us together, they do not separate us. Our islands sustain us, our island nation enlarges us and makes us stronger.

Our ancestors, who made their homes on these islands, displaced no other people. We, who remain, wish no other home than this. Having known war, we hope for peace. Having been divided, we wish unity. Having been ruled, we seek freedom.

Micronesia began in the days when man explored seas in rafts and canoes. The Micronesian nation is born in an age when men voyage among stars; our world itself is an island. We extend to all nations what we seek from each: peace, friendship, cooperation, and love in our common humanity. With this Constitution we, who have been the wards of other nations, become the proud guardian of our own islands, now and forever.

It was a great story of how my Chuuk became part of the now Federated States of Micronesia. How lucky we are that we were not forced into forming a union, but rather left to form one. lolz... If you really think hard about it, it really is amazing. Saipan got up and left, palau decided to sit out and the Marshalls just flew away. They were the bad brothers you know. The four that left in the TTPI had no choice (because they really had no other plans), and didn't plan on leaving so they plainly came up with a union...

My Country, my home, and my union is now called the Federated States of Micronesia. Do you know that it was going to be called, FIRM? FIRM stands for Four Islands Republic of Micronesia. I think this was right. Or if you know the real one, please respond to my blog and tell me the right one.

But anyhow, Federated States of Micronesia is now Micronesia. Danggitt! Our country has a rich history of names. Firt it was the Caroline Islands, then Four States of Micronesia, and Federated States of Micronesia, and now Micronesia. What would come next? Who knows?

Let us assume Pohnpei stands up and decided to leave the Union. Then now we have a Therated States of Micronesia? Or maybe just the Tripplets? Or maybe a KCY (KosraeChuukYap)? Or Maybe Yap decided to go with Palau and Kosrae with Pohnpei? Now only my beloved Chuuk becomes its own, the Chuuk State of Micronesia (CSM for short). Not bad name, huh?

I am sure Chuuk can survive. It has been ther for Millenia so there is no doubt that Chuuk and Micronesia will be what they are forever and ever. And my lovely place of Epiweires will always be there for me. Whenever and however I go back home.

I hope you enjoy my blog. Now good night and good bye. See you tomorrow.]]> http://www.mycoconut.com/rosered/blog/kapongs-epwe-ngeni-unusen-jon-fonuwach-chuuk/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:59:54 +0000 Rose A Satisfying Feeling... http://www.mycoconut.com/yangdidi/blog/a-satisfying-feeling/
This day, February 21st, 2010, as I was putting the final touches to the Yap State Department of Resources and Development website, I was thinking maybe doing it, managing that one website for the state since 2005 is not a bad contribution at after all. It maybe the small niche that I got for always wanting to go back, but never actually able to.

It all began in 2003, when I enrolled at the Oregon State University. The University provided its students with a space on their server to put up personal website and that's where my story of working on sites all began. I built my personal site with a lot of interest and curiosity that I had to take up a much harder course-which I took away one thing from, and that is how to create a gadget-in my case a calculator. But then I went out on my own learning how to tweak this and that.

The next thing I know, I was creating a very extensive website, which to this day is still running - the Ifagalz website. And then this MyCoconut thing came last...

But the one thing that satisfied me most is working on the Yap State Resources and Development website which can be accessed by going to www.yapdevelopments.org. I love the idea that even this far away from home, I am contributing a little of my knowledge to the state.

Many many thanks to Former Scholarship Coordinator Keith and the staff as well as the current Scholarship Coordinator Brian for allowing me to continue doing this for the great state of Yap. I am so glad and happy to do it.

I encourage you, the valuable MyCoconut Community to please take some of your precious time, visiting this wonderful website. And when you are there, please leaver a few notes for the great staff at Yap State Resources and Development.]]> http://www.mycoconut.com/yangdidi/blog/a-satisfying-feeling/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:40:36 +0000 Yangdidi Life as it comes http://www.mycoconut.com/Jaypanda2094/blog/life-as-it-comes/ *Sigh* Well, not much has changed. Last time, I wro...]]> *Sigh* Well, not much has changed. Last time, I wrote about how I had finals, and I passed them
all!!! Thank the lord. LOL. I started a new semester in school, and guess what? My first week of second semester, I ended up going to ALL the wrong classes, every single day. They were switching me in and out of classes, which screwed up the attendence roster, but now everything is finally back on track. Speaking of school, I recently went, to a community college, to take a test to see if I qualify for their running start program. [Running start- high school prgram that allows students to recieve both college & high school credits.] The test standard was based off of college questions, so it was tough, but I passed it. YAY! Now I know that I can read/write at college level, LOL. But the thing is, selective colleges prefer high schoolers to stay in high school and take AP classes, because they're more rigorous & intense. So, I guess I'll be staying at my school :D

Other than school, I realized that I am EXTREMELY into the soft, beauftiful melody of a piano, & the soothing rythms of R&B. I don't know why, but that's all I've been listening to. I can't stand listening to anything else, ESPECIALLY rap. Ewww. No offense to those who like/love this genre. I'm just not into TODAY's rap, because the lyrics are so vulgar and, in one way or another, it's bigotry. But that's just my opinion.

The weather is sunny and blue sky. It starts my day off with a smile :] It's so beautiful outside, though the temperature is a bit cool. It's weird because it's freezing on east coast & down south, but the west is really enjoying this. Or at least, I sure am.

Okay, I'm out for now :D
Talk to you all later ^_^
Have a wonderful day(s)]]> http://www.mycoconut.com/Jaypanda2094/blog/life-as-it-comes/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:18:41 +0000 Jane Telecom Micronesia http://www.mycoconut.com/yangdidi/blog/telecom-micronesia/
With the submarine fiber cable laid between Pohnpei and Guam and going LIVE April 2010, FSMTC now undertakes to re...]]>
With the submarine fiber cable laid between Pohnpei and Guam and going LIVE April 2010, FSMTC now undertakes to reform its Internet rates and also introduce BRAND NEW Internet services.

The Board of Directors met February 19, 2010 and gave the new proposed Internet tariffs their provisional approval pending general public comments and feedbacks. The proposed tariff will change section 4 and 5 of FSMTC Tariff.

WHAT'S NEW?
HIGH SPEED BROADBAND INTERNET
Global IP over T1 - PREMIUM
Reduced Rates up to 83% for Global IP over T1 Basic
Very high bit-rate Digital Line Subscriber or VDSL
Business Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line or Business ADSL
Home Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line or Home ADSL
EDGE and GPRS Data Service on Cellular Services

WHAT'S CHANGING?
New FASTER HIGH SPEED dedicated Internet access services with much lower prices
New pricings for Domestic and International Digital Circuits
Remove and discontinue Visitor package dial-up Internet access
Remove all dedicated Internet access services listed in Section 5 - Internet Services of the Tariff

WHAT'S NOT CHANGING?
Postpaid Dial-Up Internet
Prepaid Dial-Up Internet
Prepaid WiFi
You can download a pdf copy of the detailed proposed rates here:Section 4 and Section 5 of the FSMTC Tariff. By virtue of Title 21 Chapter 2 Section 228 of the FSM code, FSM Telecommunications Corporation wishes to invite comments from the general public on the new provisional service rates.

Deadline for accepting comments will be thirty (30) days from the posting of this announcement. Date posted: February 19, 2010. Comments should be addressed to:

FREDY PERMAN
CUSTOMER CARE/MARKETING MANAGER
FSM Telecommunications Corporation
P.O. Box 1210, Pohnpei FM 96941
ph: (691) 320-2740 fax: (691) 320-2745
email: tariffcomments@telecom.fm]]> http://www.mycoconut.com/yangdidi/blog/telecom-micronesia/ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:42:19 +0000 Yangdidi Winter Break is almost over, thanks goodness http://www.mycoconut.com/RayHarris/blog/winter-break-is-almost-over-thanks-goodness/
But, it maybe that I wanted to get back to school because it is the one and only reason I can be away from home and be with that special person I admire from a far. laughing out loud. Don't laugh too hard though, because each one of us has our own reasons and that is the only reason and excuse I can come up with. And where is a better place than MyCoconut to share these type of stuff. Again Laughing out Loud, only this time it is louder than the last time. Ho Ho Ho.

Santa had disappeared into the clouds, I know and you know where in the world is he heading. With the guidance of the Red Nose Rheindeer, he is about a few hours away from the North Pole. He has to be there to usher in the New Year, and leaving all these kids with rodden teeth and funny smiles. I can't wait for the next Holiday Season.

Friends on MyCoconut, I cherish every moment I spent on here and I have you to thank for all of this. As we are getting ready for a New Year, please remember to pray for all of us to live in a healthy 2010. Pray also that our islands be safe from the flooding world.]]> http://www.mycoconut.com/RayHarris/blog/winter-break-is-almost-over-thanks-goodness/ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:14:56 +0000 Rayleen Harris