embracing a new brand of sustainability: that of the future. Some argue that we face the most significant financial challenges since the Great Depression and that it would financially impossible or imprudent to fund and pursue sustainable practices in Hawaii. Yet‚ in we are facing environmental issues such as rising temperatures and advancing oceans‚ emissions and extinction‚ habitat destruction and urban sprawl‚ encroaching pollution and expanding populations. Human development has provided me with a
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Hawaii is home of many native animals which consist of mainly birds‚ insects‚ and marine animals that can only be found on the island due to its location and isolation from other continents. Some of these native animals are very unique and plays an important role into Hawaii’s ecosystem; however‚ their numbers are continuously decreasing because of different changes to the environment like the action of introducing non-native animals to Hawaii‚ the use of toxic materials in the environment‚ and also
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going to inform you about the lesser known aspect‚ the development of written Hawaiian language and literacy in the 1800s. As all of us currently live in Hawaii‚ it is relevant to learn one of the historical achievements of Hawaiian language that leaves its traces in place names‚ conversations‚ and as one of the two official languages of Hawaii in the present-day. As a Hawaiian language major‚ I have done a lot of research about this topic to expand my knowledge about the history of the language
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Name: University: Course: Tutor: Date: New York Demographics and Cultural Differences Introduction Globalization has brought together people from varied cultural backgrounds (Gerstein & Canel 188). Different professionals have found themselves working with people whose cultural backgrounds are very different from their own (Mahadevan 8-9). This paper discusses New York City’s demographics and the associated cultures. New York City Demographics New York City is the United States’ largest
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Wedding Style in Hawaii Like most of the rest of the world weddings‚ in Hawaii symbolizes tradition and cultural elements in a colorful and beautiful place intended to bring fortune‚ luck and happiness to couples who are going to be for the rest of their lives together. Hawaiian brides‚ traditionally wear a Hawaiian dress called holoku. A holoku is a wedding dress with flowers and in her hair as well. Men usually wear a white shirt‚ white pants and a colorful sash. Casual foot wear is permitted
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11/03/2013 Hinduism and Shinto are two similar religions that relate each other in so many ways. Hiduism is practiced in India‚ Shinto is from Japan and they both have different ways of presenting the religion. In India it is spiritual where in Japan is a way of life and the imperial family is considered sacred or direct descendents of goddess. First let’s talk about Hinduism and its fundamentals. In the Indian subcontinent there has developed a complex variety of religious paths. Some of these
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the history behind Hawaii becoming part of the United States. Most people know Hawaii for beautiful beaches‚ nice weather‚ and the native cultures. The annexation of Hawaii is an interesting story and was not an easy task to accomplish for the United States. The story of the annexation is a story of conflicting goals as the American businessman struggled to obtain favorable trade conditions and native Hawaiians sought to protect their culture and heritage. In 1891 Hawaii was a monarchy ruled
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The small colony of old piled of volcanic matter located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean is formerly known as Hawaii. Its existence in regards to the United States came to be on August 21st‚ 1959 when it became its 50th state. It’s known for its natural beauty and comforting temperatures. Hawaii is an accumulation of diverse cultures‚ exotic beaches‚ and linked to some of the world’s most historic moments. After researching information in regards to the state‚ one will be able to know an abundant
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the industrial relations in both Singapore and Japan. It will first indentify both countries industrial relation system‚ whether it is unitarist‚ pluralist or radical. It will then touch on the various aspects in the industrial relation system: trade unions‚ system to resolving industrial conflicts‚ wages related policies and discrimination at work. In addition‚ it will look at the policy of lifetime employment and seniority in wages‚ policies which Japan companies have been well-known for adopting
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Hawaii is often admired for the beauty and uniqueness it brings to America. Despite the distinctly Hawaiian culture it brings to America‚ its annexation was extremely controversial. Although there were people in opposition to the annexation of Hawaii due to the belief that it was unnecessary and unconstitutional‚ the majority of Americans and Hawaiians alike were immensely pleased by it and saw it as a cause for celebration and joy. Prior to its annexation‚ about three fourths of Hawaii’s wealth
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