Great Barrier Island

accompanied by mele. The chants used very few chromatic notes and were usually sung by poets. The mele were passed down through generations to preserve the history of the kings and Akua. The kings could share their entire family history with the other islands through these performances. The most common belief among Hawaiians as to how hula began is the legend of Hi'iakaikapoliopele. The legend states that Pelehonuamea, the Akua of volcanos, was on a war path of destruction after the death…

The roller coaster: a device that has been around since the early 17th century. It has immensely changed since it’s origins though. Its size, shape, structure, and overall look has developed into what we know and (for some) love today. Its gargantuan size originated from a way of ice sledding, believe it or not. Though it looks very different today, the first design was only a slide, on an icy path. Even back then though it was not one for changes. Soon after the first invention of the roller…

“It seems there is a pattern that enables me to thank you quite often. It’s an odd phenomena.” She tilted her head, curiously peering into him trying to get a good read. “I am definitely not cut-out for the harmonious lifestyle associated with the island and its people. I do miss home- terrible?” She paused for a second, scanning his face for an answer. “Actually, my eyes are blue to the genetic mutation as my father has blue eye which constitutes from blue alles in-” While words cascaded from…

Patricia Era Bath “There comes a time when the world gets quiet and the only sound left is your heart. So you’d better learn the sound of it. Otherwise you’ll never know what it’s saying.” - Sarah Dessen. To make a change, one must learn the sound of their heart. Patricia Era Bath studied ophthalmology in Massachusetts at Harvard College in 1981 after she learned that African Americans have more eye problems than White People. Not many years afterward, she created the Laserphaco Probe. She…

danger i believe what I didn't wish to deter people from holiday 3. inn why recommend leaving the shores of Waikiki this place is the 4. it's got more than shopping center the market and the beach across the road is 5. one choice 1. it's also great place to come for different methods of transport it's like 2. a balls and then once to find number of Hawaiian spots you miss on the roof of 3. the more you can check our the expensive apparel such as 70 american dollars 4. aloha shirts and…

security, there was a riot and many prisoners died along with 2 guards. But it was also good because for every 3 prisoners, there was 1 guard when at a regular prison it was 1 guard for every 20 prisoners. The also had the prison gated and it was on an island that is 1 ½ miles away from land with freezing cold water of the San Francisco Bay. It would be so hard to swim all the way to land. They also had to go through metal detectors 8 times a day and were checked 12 times a day to make sure they…

Pythagoras of Samos was born around 570 BC on the island Samos in Greece. Little to no records or documents were written during his life, creating controversy and lack of reliable biographical information. Through the writings of students and followers of Pythagoras, historians have been able to create some understanding of his early life. Pythagoras is said to be the son of Mnesarchus and Pythais. He was raised on a small island off the coast of present day Turkey. His father being a merchant…

Imagine a deserted island, far away from the city and its bright lights, in a place no one has ever heard before. It could be called a paper town or a ghost town. However know that nothing and no one is there. Now imagine being stranded on that exact island. Panic and fear are the only emotions being felt. But the island is not empty anymore, for now its population is three. Now resided by three of the worst people, Sarah from “Ah Love! Ah Me!”, Barett from “Take Over Bos’n” and Fear, the…

The other characters in the book claim that she takes after her mother because she is great at comebacks just like her mother. She also is a character that is extremely easy to connect to due to the fact that she has an intense crush or that her mother has passed away. Also due to the fighting but still loving her father. The next main character…

Strawberry guava, Psidium cattleianum Sabine, is valued by the general public of Hawaii for its ornamental characteristics and fruit, which is frequently prepared into jams, jellies, juices, cakes, and pastries. However, due to false advertising and commercialization, guava as well as coffee, macadamia, passion fruit, and pineapples are seen as icons of Hawaii, yet they aren’t native to Hawaii. Even though these species aren’t native to Hawaii, coffee, macadamia, passion fruit, and pineapples do…