Polynesia

cruise line in 1997, but they continued to pursue a strategy of partnering with ship owners. However, they found an exciting opportunity with a French investment group that was building a 320-passenger deluxe ship designed to operate in French Polynesia. The mv Paul Gauguin was introduced early in 1998, and despite the logistical challenges of supplying the ship and transporting passengers to and from Tahiti, she proved very popular. As a result, Radisson’s original 5-year charter ultimately…

infected during while they are pregnant. It causes microcephaly which is a birth defect that causes an abnormally small head. In Brazil 2015 there was an increase of the amount of microcephaly and it was linked to an outbreak of a virus in French Polynesia in 2013-2014. Despite all the evidence that was supporting the connection between ZIKV and microcephaly it wasn’t until recently that it was recognized. Not only is it causing microcephaly it also causes premature birth, congenital heart…

socio-economic situation in which people find themselves in different economic significances of productive and familial relation.” Gifts create and maintain social groups in society, Mauss speaks about the different manner in which gift exchange in Polynesia, Melanesia and North West America. In Samoa there is a system of contractual gifts confined to events such as marriage, childbirth, circumsion, sickness, puberty, funeral ceremonies and trade. Mauss also…

Tuesday in 1976, executives from the Sugar Association went to the podium to accept the Silver Anvil award, a prestigious award for excellence in the forging of public opinion. The trade group had recently pulled off one of the greatest turnarounds in the history of Public Relations. For the past decade, the sugar industry faced crisis after crisis as the media and the public criticized their product (sugar) and scientists began to view it as a possible cause of obesity, diabetes, and heart…

of educational, scientific, or other purposes (US States with Shark Fin Trade Regulations & Penalties). “Several cities in Canada and the UK have also adopted shark fin trade bans. Island nations including Palau, Fiji, the Cook Island and French Polynesia have also banned the trade of shark fin and placed prohibitions on shark killing” (US States with Shark Fin Trade Regulations & Penalties); this helps to regulate the shark population, and by this protecting law, I believe it could save…

People never expect to have a happy ever after but for some reason we are able to connect and desire the lives the characters have. Fictional characters tend to have a connection with their audience because the writer always seems to make characters very relatable even if their lives are far fetched.The three fictional characters that most represent my personality are Hermione Granger from Harry Potter for the way she always has a sarcastic response when she replies to Harry and Ron, Moana from…

to feast on the tasty fruit. More On Old World Tree Octopuses — Ancient writers, such as Aristotle and Pliny the Elder, tell of octopuses that venture onto land, including one that used a tree to commit burglary. The Ara-Eaters: Tree Octopuses Of Polynesia — Reports from the 1800s tell of island octopuses that are attracted to the fragrant flowers of the pandanus tree. Nicharongorong: Tree Octopuses of Micronesia — Reports of Palauan tree octopuses that give birth in mangrove trees and eat…

THE AFRICAN PRESENCE IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN CIVILIZATION In Godfrey Higgins' original work Anaclypsis, he relates an account of Herodotus giving a record of his goes to the grounds of the Blacks: "And upon his arrival to Greece they assembled around and asked, "Inform us regarding this awesome Land of the blacks called Ethiopia." And Herodotus said, "There are two extraordinary Ethiopian countries, one in Sind (India) and the other in Egypt". Herodotus' record of the immense African developments…

Hawaiian Culture and Its Myths Katrina Venta HUM 115 Professor Cassidy October 9, 2016 Abstract A myth is a story passed down from one generation to another, and is generally based on traditions and the spiritual values of a culture. A myth helps us understand origins, natural phenomena, death, nature, and divinities. It is passed down from one generation to the next as a way to preserve ones culture and its survival. Every society has its own share of myths, legends, and folklore…

A butterfly, a favorite song quote, or a name of a loved one, each with a different meaning, and each with a person forever. Tattoos have become a popular form of expression in today’s society. This form of body art can be large and wild for all to see or small and secluded for only personal knowledge. Either way, it allows people to express themselves and exhibit their independence in a permanent way. In today’s society, tattoos have become a cultural norm, especially among college students.…