Located at 3.37°S and 168.73°W, Kiribati is one of the largest territories in Micronesia. Kiribati or officially known as the Republic of Kiribati established in 1979 is identified into three groups, the Gilbert Islands, Phoenix Islands, and the Line Islands. There are currently 33 islands in Kiribati, 20 which are inhabited over the 313 square mile territory. Kiribati is known for having a plethora amount of coconut plantations as well as fishing grounds and a satellite telemetry system. The people of Kiribati live in small villages dominated by Western-style churches usually living in homes with built from their native wood and a thatched roofs made of coconut leaves. However, more common western style homes are towards the Tarawa side …show more content…
Some including island loss, storms and flooding, waste management, and most importantly undependable water. The main dilemma is because Kiribati is located towards the top of Micronesia, so getting aid is difficult. Majority of South Tarawa, the capital of Kiribati, gets impacted by unreliable water because the climate change and the waste management is very poor. Climate change has made a huge impact on how Kiribati gets their water, when the sea level rises the salt water would flood all of the freshwater lakes causing the fresh water to become contaminated. Climate change also results in the boreholes, holes in the ground that pump up water, which once were used to get fresh water becoming polluted with salt (Water). The scarce water supply leaves the urban part of Kiribati thirsty and drinking to polluted water can lead to waterborne, diarrhoeal, and gastrointestinal disease as well neurological problems (New Health Advisor). This problem is mostly affecting Tabiang, Tabuki and Nubeinvva in North Tarawa and at Bikenibeu, Bairiki and Betio in South Tarawa all of which are in the more populated areas of the Gilbert Islands
Shelly Zumaya (2220 East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55413) is the president and sole shareholder of Kiwi Corporation (stock basis of $400,000). Incorporated in 2003, Kiwi Corporation’s sole business has consisted of the purchase and resale of used farming equipment. In December 2011, Kiwi transferred its entire inventory (basis of $1.2 million) to Shelly in a transaction described by the parties as a sale. According to Shelly and collaborated by the minutes of the board of directors, the inventory was sold to her for the sum of $2 million, the fair market value of the inventory. The terms of the sale provided that Shelly would pay Kiwi Corporation the $2 million at some future date. This debt obligation was not evidenced by a promissory note, and to date, Shelly has made no payments (principal or interest) on the obligation. The inventory transfer was not reported on Kiwi’s 2011 tax return, either as a sale or a distribution. After the transfer of the inventory to Shelly, Kiwi Corporation had no remaining assets and ceased to conduct any business. Kiwi did not formally liquidate under state law. Upon an audit of Kiwi Corporation’s 2011 tax return, the IRS asserted that the transfer of inventory constituted a liquidation of Kiwi and, as such, that the corporation recognized a gain on the liquidating distribution in the amount of $800,000 [$2 million (fair market value) - $1.2 million (inventory basis)]. Further, because Kiwi Corporation is devoid of assets, the IRS assessed a tax due from Shelly for her gain recognized in the purported liquidating distributi...
Thinking back through history, the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom was a monumental, sadening take over. The Committee of Safety or the Annexationist were at a verbal war with power of the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii has been in the threat of annexation for a while and while some support the monarchy others despise it. For the Reciprocity Treaty to the Bayonet Constitution to the Spanish American War, all of these events lead up to the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom mostly unfairly and illegally. The overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom was unjustified because of the unfairness and illegalness from the opponents such as, John Stevens and the secrecy from the Committee of Safety.
In his book Human Natures: Genes, Culture and the Human Prospect , Paul Ehrlich argues that the cultural practices of a given society develop largely as a result of the large-scale environmental factors of the area in which the society lives. He gives the striking example that all religions that developed in deserts are monotheistic, whereas those that began in rainforests are polytheistic (Ehrlich, pp 9 of handout, 2000). Ehrlich argues that the size and geography of a region, its climate, the availability of resources - the "macroevolutionary" forces - will have an enormous effects on the cultures that develop there.
Niesse, Mark. "Fallout from Nuclear Tests Leads to Crisis in Hawaii | Australia & Oceania Melanesia, Micronesia & Polynesia from AllBusiness.com." All of Business. Deseret News. Web. 11 May 2010. .
Long ago, the Big Island was the birthplace of King Kamehameha I. Since that time, it has played host to missionaries, sugar plantations and sleek golf courses. Whether you are looking for a rainforest hike or extravagant resorts, Hawaii Island offers every activity that you could want on a vacation. Before you leave,
Despite the lost coral islets and atolls, the islands have extremely fertile soil. However, certain conditions do affect development. The islands are small with fixed boundaries and are occupied by tens of thousands of people. Irrigation is not possible, limiting their agricultural capabilities to dryland field systems. Being in the middle of the ocean leaves them susceptible to natural disasters such as cyclones and droughts (Kirch 1984: 221).
Tahiti and her islands are officially known as French Polynesia. (Which island in Tahiti?). They are located in the middle of an imaginary triangle which starts with Hawaii in the north, New Zealand in the west and finally, Easter Island in the east. (It is actually 5 and ½ hours from Hawaii to Tahiti on a plane going south). These islands were among the last places on earth to be settled by humans. French Polynesia consists in 118 islands and atolls scattered on an area of 4,167 sq km of ocean and divided in 5 archipelagos.
Fiji is a very cultured and beautiful country! It is located in the South Pacific Ocean, Northeast of Australia. Fiji is a consists of three-hundred and thirty two islands all together, but only 106 of the islands are inhabited by mankind. That is also not counting the five-hundred and twenty two smaller islets. There are two major islands that are inhabited are named Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. Just the two islands together, make up to three quarters of the country's total land area. Fiji has a total land area of seven-thousand fifty six square miles. So just those two island together make six-thousand one-hundred sixty eight square miles. (Fiji. 2016)
The Islands of Hawaii are located in the Pacific Ocean with eight main islands. Its climate is mild and summer highs are usually in the upper 80s and winters are in the low 80s. There are also wet and dry seasons on the islands. Due to the rain, The islands has become Lush and green. The Ancient Hawaiians had obtained sustainability through their water conservation and water protection rules. They also protect their environment with water protection rules, fish conservation, and use sustainable farming practices.
Fiji, located in the South Western area of the Pacific Ocean and is a part of Asia. Fiji has been categorized under the Meloneasian island nations and territories which also carry out the patrilineal kinship views and ideals within the area and has an egalitarian political organization. The currency within the country of Fiji is the Fijian dollar and is currently worth 2.15 to every one United States dollar. As for the current population of Fiji, there are approximately 902,064 people residing in the nation where fifty one percent of the population is made up of males while forty nine percent of the population is made up of females. According to Stratern and Stewart’s “Oceania”, Fiji is made up of multiple islands (333 to be exact) scattered
In the essay “The Culture of Thin Bites Fiji,” the author Ellen Goodman claims that because of the influence of media, women in the Fiji islands have suffered eating disorders. As Goodman points out, before 1995, people believed their culture that big meant beautiful and bigger meant more beautiful in Fiji. And the Fijians were a reverse image of American culture. But after 1995, while American television came to the island, and it gradually entered their lives. Then the media made their belief totally changed, and they started to believe that fat is disgusting. And the Goodman shows her argument that due to the public media destroyed the culture of Fijian and caused a social issue about people were chasing to control their weight, but it also caused eating problem.
Frank Carlo Psy 245-981 Professor Dalmau Biography of an Outstanding Woman: Wangari Maathai Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai was an activist, feminist, mother, environmentalist, and member of the Kenyan parliament. She was appointed Assistant Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Wildlife in Kenya in 2003 after campaigning for the restoration of democracy. Maathai was a qualified professor of veterinary medicine, and she founded the Green Belt Movement in the 1970's, seeking to promote environmental conservation in Kenya and Africa.
The Kiwis does not have a special and exciting culture like the Maori people. As claimed by Kwintessential.co.uk, they are known and loved all over the world for their relaxed attitude and laidback lifestyle. Generally, they enjoy extending hospitality, they are very friendly and outgoing, and sometimes they can be a bit reserved, but initially yet polite. Many of them are very interested in rugby and racing.
The Bay of islands is one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand and has 144 islands. It can also claim to be the birth place of New Zealand. The Bay Island with its warm climate and water based activities is a popular destination for New Zealand holiday makers and international tourist. The bay has many interesting historic towns including Pahia, Russell, Waitangi and Kari Keri. There is a broad range of accommodation in the bay of island, as well as attractions and activities, place to eat, and entrainment of all age.
of the land was one of the many reasons that led to the New Zealand