Metereologia

Arquipélago dos Açores

Previsão para Sábado, 7 de Fevereiro de 2009

GRUPO OCIDENTAL

Períodos de céu muito nublado com abertas, aumentando de nebulosidade.
Vento oeste fresco (30/40 km/h) com rajadas até 55 km/h, rodando para sudoeste.
ESTADO DO MAR:
Mar cavado.
Ondas oeste de 4 metros.

Temperaturas previstas para a Santa Cruz das Flores:
Máxima 18ºC
Água do Mar 16ºC


GRUPO CENTRAL

Períodos de céu muito nublado com abertas.
Vento oeste moderado a fresco (20/40 km/h) com rajadas até 50 km/h, rodando para
sudoeste.
ESTADO DO MAR:
Mar cavado.
Ondas noroeste de 4 metros, diminuindo para 3 metros.

Temperaturas previstas para a Horta:
Máxima 18ºC
Água do Mar 16ºC
Temperaturas previstas para Angra do Heroísmo:
Máxima 18ºC
Água do Mar 16ºC


GRUPO ORIENTAL

Céu muito nublado, com abertas especialmente durante a tarde.
Períodos de chuva fraca ou chuvisco durante a madrugada.
Vento noroeste moderado (20/30 km/h) rodando para oeste.
ESTADO DO MAR:
Mar de pequena vaga a cavado.
Ondas noroeste de 4 metros, diminuindo para 3 metros.

Temperaturas previstas para Ponta Delgada:
Máxima 17ºC
Água do Mar 16ºC

fonte. IM

AF A.Heroismo Ilha Terceira Juniores C

Melhor Ataque Lusitânia 44 Golos
Pior Defesa Praiense 36 Golos sofridos
Mais Vitórias Lusitânia 9 Vitórias
Mais Empates Angrense 3 Empates
Mais Derrotas Juv. Lajense 8 Derrotas
Max. Jogos sem Perder Angrense 8 Jogos

Fonte: zerozero.pt

Totolotaria: Resultados em tempo real

Stats

Melhor Ataque Barreiro 21 Golos
Pior Defesa SC «Os Leões» 22 Golos sofridos
Mais Vitórias Barreiro 6 Vitórias
Mais Empates Os Maritimos 5 Empates
Mais Derrotas SC «Os Leões» 9 Derrotas
Max. Jogos sem Perder Juv. Lajense 11 Jogos


Fonte: zerozero.pt

AF A.Heroismo Ilha Terceira 2008/09

AF A.Heroismo Ilha Terceira 2008/09

AF A.Heroismo

JORNADA 14 2009-02-01
Visitado Visitante
Boav.Ribeirinha-1 Os Maritimos-1
SC «Os Leões»- 1 Fontinhas- 2
Belém- 2 Barreiro- 1

Pos. Equipa Pontos
1 Os Maritimos 23 pts
2 Juv. Lajense 23 pts
3 Barreiro 21 pts
4 Boav.Ribeirinha 19 pts
5 Fontinhas 13 pts
6 Belém 12 pts
7 SC «Os Leões» 3 pts

Fonte: zerozero.pt

Map of Terceira

Bullfights in Terceira

Bullfighting on a rope - all over the island

The bullfighting tradition on Terceira goes back to the 16th century, due to the abundance of cattle at that time over 100,000 head, say the chroniclers - the fact that the first settlers came from provinces where bullfighting was deep-rooted and the later Castilian presence. This is why bullfighting has been practised for centuries in Terceira, the only island where bullfights are now held. It is also why a unique technique has been developed there, one that is perfectly adapted to the local conditions, the skill of the bullfighters and the tastes of the population. We are referring to the always merry and lively "bullfighting on a rope", in which the movements of the bull are conditioned by a rope held by a group of men, formerly called mascarados da corda (masked men of the rope), The bull, bred on the pastures in the central region of line island and chosen for his ability to follow figures and be cunning, has his horns padded and is then let loose in the streets of the parish, the windows and balconies of which are crowded with people on that day. Fireworks are discharged and men and bull immediately start running about, with steps that are sometimes luckier than others.
"Parasol lucky" is the colourful name that has been given to one of the manoeuvres that have been devised: it consists in putting the parasol up suddenly in front of the bull and trying to avoid his horns in the subsequent charge, while the men on the rope moderate its momentum…when they themselves are not dragged along or deliberately give the bull a little more freedom to liven up the show. "Bullfighting on a rope" has evolved with the passing of time, and one of its most recent forms - although even it is already at least forty years old - is that of bullfights by the sea, on beaches and shallows where boats are run upon for repairs. In it, everyone, including the bull, takes repeated bathes in salt water in the midst of the laughs, shouts and hisses of the spectators.

You are certain to catch a bullfight every day somewhere in Terceira between May 1st and September 30th.

Terceira Island is located approximately 90 miles off Sao Miguel and 66 miles off Faial, and has a surface area of 148 sq. miles (382 km2). The international airport, located in "Lajes", about 2 miles from the city of "Praia da Vitoria", serves both civilian and military needs, and includes both the Military Command for the Azores as well as an important American Air Force Base. Terceira is the second most populated Azorean island with 58000 inhabitants.he municipal seat is located in "Angra do Heroismo", where the The Pacos do Concelho" (City Hall), a majestic construction of the 19th century, is an important example of the rich patrimony of Angra.

After a violent earthquaque in 1980 and the subsequent reconstruction of the city, a large portion of Angra's historical center has been classified Public Interest, and is included in the UNESCO's list of World Patrimony since 1986.
Angra has one of the best public libraries and archives in the country which also retains some important private art collections. The network of streets of a town that is a monument in itself; Angra do Heroísmo was entitled as world-wide patrimony city. The colourful "impérios" or chapels that bear witness to popular devotion. The walls of a castle that was a royal prison. The constant presence of history. The gentle ondulation of a green countryside. The white triangle of the typical chimneys. Sides of the attractive and colourful prism that is Terceira.

Some of the places to visit

"Monte Brasil", classified as Protected Landscape, provides a recreational area and resting place as well as a fantastic view over the ocean and the city.

The Sao Joao Baptista do Monte Brasil Fort, is a large, fortified wall 2.5 miles long.

The Angra do Heroi­smo Museum, is located in the old Convent of St. Francis and is adjoined to the "Nossa Senhora da Guia" Church (Our Lady of Guidance).

The "Imperios"(religious monuments) are all over the island and are considered interesting due to their coloured facade

The "Algar do Carvao" is famous for its' grottoes that reach a depth of approximately 328 feet (100 meters). These spectacular grottoes contain stalactites, stalagmites and an interior lake. Near the "Algar" the "Enxofre, agua" and "Cabrito" Caves and the "Balcoes, Agulhas" and "Natal" Grottoes, are of special interest especially to scientists.

"Praia da Vitoria" is a young city with one of the most inviting beaches of the Azores. The architectonic patrimony is concentrated in the churches and chapels.

In "Biscoitos" you can visit the only wine museum in the Azores archipelago. This museum, inaugurated in 1990, illustrates the process of traditional wine making in the archipelago.

Some of local Festivities

"Sao Joaninas" (24th of June is the highest point of the festival though the celebrations take usually 10 days), the popular marches are the most important activity of the celebrations. The tauromathic fair is inserted in the Sao Joaninas.

"Tourada a Corda" (Running of the Bulls) is another traditional activity all over the island. It consists in leaving the bull in the streets, tied with a rope, some men challenge the bull while other control the bull with the rope. There are touradas on a daily basis (sometimes 2 and 3 in one day). The season runs from May 1 to September 30.

"Festas of Praia da Vitoria" (includes a gastronomical fair, with small restaurants from the whole of Portugal and some international as well)- second week of August.

"Angrajazz" (jazz Festival in Angra do Heroí­smo: first weekend of October.

"Ramo Grande Festival" (world music): End of October/beginning of November.