South Pacific

looked the same but the shape and size of the beak were a little different. When I visited South America I found armadillo fossils, and these fossils were really big and kind of looked the same, but a little different to the armadillos alive walking around. I learned that the Galápagos Islands finch species to each other and to one finch in South America. There were different kinds of finches in South America, and their names were the cactus finch, warbler finch, and a large ground finch.…

The relationship between Australia and the United States is a strong one, in which both nations are quite supportive of one another. This year in particular is very important for Australia and the U.S. The year 2015 is the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, as the relationship was established back in 1940 after Australia gained domestic and external independence from the British Empire and was finally recognized by the United Kingdom. Australia has become an…

The word voyaged that Tongans were similarly wave riders and their ruler, Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, was a prestigious surfer. Everything changed when German and Scotland educators assaulted the land in 1821. They debilitated and even disallowed surfing among the Polynesians and Hawaiians. In light of this interruption, the religious routine of surfing generally vanished by the twentieth century. The surf, which breaks on the float round the river, connects with the partition of around one hundred…

Dear Peru team, Everyone on this team has been hand picked to stay in Peru for a period of two years to integrate the newly acquired steel manufacturing firm into the culture of Miriam Fabrications. I know that the cultural environment in this new country is different from the culture of the United States. So, with that in mind, I am going to tell you all about a brief history of Peru, the differences between Peru and the U.S., and current events that may be relevant to your stay. It is…

The first symbol explored in Life of Pi is boundaries. In chapter 5, Pi reflects further on his name and all the teasing he got as a child due to it. The other children called him “Pissing,” which they took from “Piscine.” Eventually Pi decided on a nickname, and when he moved to a new school he trained the teachers and his classmates to call him “Pi.” Pi’s unconscious mind shows how he believes in the similarity between humans and animals, as he basically trains his teachers and classmates to…

The Battle of Okinawa: A Review of the Personal Impact The Battle of Okinawa is one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific during World War II. The United States fought against Japanese forces where both sides sustained numerous casualties, majority of the buildings destroyed, and about a quarter of the civilian population died. The Japanese army contributed to most of those causalities; they showed little concern for the local populace. For example, Okinawans being used as human shields,…

In 1899 President Theodore Roosevelt started a project of building the Panama Canal. It is the 50 mile long water passage that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This passage is very useful because ships can travel through it and they don’t have to go all the way around the continent. This is the main purpose for this canal, to shorten the passage that ships have to travel. This saved a lot of money on fuel that ships had to use to go around the continent. People thought about building…

- Identify the problem – Fishnets/Ghost Gear. Fishnets are made of materials such as plastic & nylon. The fishnets do not change or degrade after prolonged exposure to salt water. Fish nets are being left out in the Australian Ocean creating damage to Australia’s marine life. The majority of fishnets are discarded into the Australia Ocean by fishing boats. The Gulf of Carpentaria is a specific hot spot for the discarded fishing nets. The Carpentaria Ghost Net Program in Northern Australia have…

The Trobriand Islands, located on the coast of Eastern New Guinea, is one of anthropology’s most “scared places”(Weiner 1). Malinowski and Weiner both did fieldwork research there that later became significant ethnographic work about the matrilineal society. Gender plays an important role in Trobriand Islands. Women and men have different duties in the economy and with children. Additionally, for the people of Trobriand Islands, food is not only something they eat, but something with…

The American Dream, something millions of people never receive is still accessible in modern times. The “tired, poor huddled masses” of today have hundreds of opportunities to achieve the Dream. Although, it is only implied that the Dream is accessible to anyone. Only those who work and obey the laws will ever have it. Children who often come alone across the border to America, teenagers from other countries who share their stories, and students who live in America all share similar views.…