Polynesia

find Atayal, Seediq, Truku, and Saisiyat of Taiwan, Berbers of Tamazgha (North Africa), Yoruba, Fulani and Hausa people of Nigeria, and Māori of New Zealand with facial tattoos. Tattooing was popular among certain ethnic groups in southern China, Polynesia, Africa, Borneo, Cambodia, Europe, Japan, the Mentawai Is-lands, MesoAmerica, New Zealand, North America and South America, the Philippines, Iron Age Britain, and Taiwan. It is a myth that the modern revival of tattooing stems from Captain…

European countries, each tribe occupied a certain piece of confined land and also traded with one another, even evidence of Pacific trades was occurring prior to the arrival of Columbus. Multiple claims of sweet potatoes trades originating from Polynesia to the Americas proving pre-European exchanges between the Native Americans and The East Indies. (Montenegro, 2008). At the time the Columbian Exchange began, the Europeans exploited the Native Americans with forced labor. With the help of…

The territory of Chile goes as far west as Polynesia (Chile- Geography). The Island Territories are mainly volcanic islands (Chile Geography). Easter Island is the most well-known island in Chile (Chile- Geography). Easter Island has a population of 2,800 people (Chile- Geography). Easter Island is…

Third Gender: An Enigma Third gender or third sex describes individuals who are considered to be neither man nor woman. This could be either because of any genetic abnormality, self-will or by social accord. Third gender is usually referred to mean ‘other’ gender as well. Some sociologists and anthropologists have described fourth, fifth and even some gender. Genetically, a human’s biological sex can be male, female or intersex. However, a person is identified by himself/herself or the society…

The Mayak Cohorts is a study of workers who lived in a closed city of Ozyorsk in Russia. It benefites from a stable population. In addition to that excellent dose records have been kept. Regular medicals occur with smoking and alcohol data recorded. 3 Cohorts were set up ; plant workers; residents living near the Techa river; offspring of the local Techa river population. ICRP Update It was necessary to update ICRP 60 to ICRP 103 as the Life Span Study had an extra 10 plus years of follow up.…

The National Park of American Samoa is a national park established on October 31, 1988. It is located in Polynesia, Oceania at latitude 13.8333°S, 171.7500° W American Samoa is made of seven islands which are Tutuila, Tau, Olosega, Ofu, Aunuu, Rose Atoll, and Swains Island. All of the island's main biomes are the tropical rainforest. American Samoa was not established as a national park until 1993 when the park signed a 50-year lease agreement with eight participating villages in Tutuila, Tau,…

Also, outbreaks have occurred in, Chile in 2014, French Polynesia 2012-2014, New Caledonia, Cook Islands and, most recently, the Americas. Zika virus was first reported in May 2015 in continental South America in Brazil, where ≈440,000–1,300,000 persons have subsequently been infected (as of February 16, 2016)…

When we think of Beach House, specific words come to mind. Words like open space, seaside inspired colours, airy fabrics and oversized cushions is associated with what we think they look like. As with many decorating styles this sprang from practicality. Originating from the Atlantic coast, these homes took advantage of the climate with ample windows and sturdy woods to withstand sandy feet and salty air. Coastal life is comfortable, relaxed and unfussy, and interiors in this style reflect…

This time, I had visited the new to the Gallery Indo- Pacific art exhibit. I had not seen it before, and quickly became fascinated by it. The exhibit encompasses the tribal art representing the cultural heritage and traditions of the natives of Polynesia, Micronesia, Melanesia, and Australasia, from many centuries before Christianity and Islam changed them forever. It contains wooden carvings,…

for the purpose of this study. They can 't make assumptions that every island involved in this grouping has a similar enough culture that you don 't even have to address the fact that Fiji and Papua New Guinea are in Melanesia while Tonga is in Polynesia. In order to make an accurate comparison there should be context of the cultural background of the communities. The countries can be compared or made reference to but the background and the cultural differences need to be included. I understand…