MICRONESIANS IN HAWAII: DEVIANT ALOHA OSCAR TOMAS SOC 336 March 9‚ 2012 Since the COFA (Compact of Free Association) Act was formalized between the Pacific Island nations of Micronesia and the United States in 1986‚ there have been rising influxes of Micronesian citizens that have the privilege of entering the U.S. without the need for a visa or time limit. These FAS (Freely Associated States) include the Republic of Palau‚ the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States
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The Environmental Impact of Tourism on Hawaii and its Natives By: Rylee Blair As skiers‚ hikers‚ sightseers‚ beachgoers and travelers pack their bags and head out for their vacations‚ they probably never even consider that what they are about to embark upon happens to be the largest industry in the world. Millions of people travel domestically and internationally each year to experience places and things that are totally out of their ordinary lifestyle and to get their minds off the hustle
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Hɐˈvɐi-i Crystal clear water‚ a soft breeze‚ and coconut milk mixed with smooth village made rum makes laying in a hammock seem like the perfect life. Most would think of Hɐˈvɐi-i or Hawaii as most of the population refer to it as‚ being a place of wonder‚ awe‚ and even a bit magical. What most don’t know is that Hɐˈvɐi-i is one chapter in a vast book of the world’s most extreme adventures. You can mountain zip-line the mountains of Maui‚ hike exotic jungles of Kauaʻi‚ and on the big island of
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playing through my ear buds were not loud enough‚ to overcome my anxiety from the plane ride. I then‚ took a deep breath and reminded myself of where I would be once the flight was over. “Maui”‚ mouthing the name of one of the most attractive Islands in Hawaii. I instantly thought of the breath taking beach resort‚ valleys and waterfalls‚ and overall the outdoor activities; my apprehension about flying was suddenly over. Stepping off the plane was a huge relief which caused a striking smile to form on
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Discovery and settlementMain article: Ancient Hawaiʻi The earliest settlements in the Hawaiian Islands were made by Polynesians who traveled to Hawaii using large double-hulled canoes. They brought with them pigs‚ dogs‚ chickens‚ taro‚ sweet potatoes‚ coconut‚ banana‚ and sugarcane. There are several theories regarding migration to Hawaii. The "one-migration" theory suggests a single settlement. A variation on the one-migration theory instead suggests a single‚ continuous settlement period. A
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place for a summer. In the last years‚ me and my family planned to go a beach which is very well known as a beautiful heaven place ’’the Hawaii’’. Hawaii is a state that attracts tourists because of its history‚ geography‚ entertainment‚ and culture. It is well known for its volcanoes‚ beaches‚ and climate. For these reasons‚ tourism is the main thing Hawaii is known for. The expenses are very high but we planned this since last three years and save money for it. My family has six people including
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rich agriculture and miles of beach-lined coast are key aspects linked to the state’s biggest landmass‚ the Island of Hawaii. Embraced by thousands of miles of the Pacific Ocean‚ Hawaii has a unique‚ come-as-you-are attitude expressed in its aloha spirit. A warm welcome is all but guaranteed as you arrive to experience all the delights this special island has to offer. Hawaii is made for experiences‚ known as one of the best travel areas in the world. The activities tourist can experience are nearly
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Hawaii Officially Becoming a State Nakesha Gatson Hawaii Officially Becoming a State Hawaii‚ better known as the Aloha state‚ went through 40 years of trying to become the 50th state in the United States. From 1919 to 1959‚ there has been five bills introduced for Hawaii to become a state‚ unfortunately all bills were rejected. About 95% of the residents living in Hawaii voted that it became a state in the United States. Hawaii attained statehood when both houses of Congress passed the Hawaii
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Title: Hawaii Ziplines: Zipline Adventures on all the Hawaiian Islands Subtitle: Adventures on Big Island‚ Kauai‚ Oahu‚ Maui and More! From sunny beaches to World War II bunkers‚ Hawaii is filled with vacation hot spots. For an exciting adventure‚ visitors can check out the many zipline adventures available on the islands. Check out the site of Jurassic Park from the sky or soar along a coastal beach. Whatever you are looking for‚ you will find the perfect zipline tour in Hawaii to meet your needs
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Research Hawaii‚ the Aloha State Hawaii is world famous for the beautiful islands lined with beaches with white sand and warm climate. Hawaii is known to be the “Aloha State‚” probably because it is one of the most popular tourist states in America. Besides the fact that Hawaii is known as a popular tourists attraction‚ Hawaii is also known for a great place to live a great life. Hawaii is a group of islands that sits in the North Pacific Ocean. There is a total of 132 islands in Hawaii‚ which comes
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