ZUJI Given this violent history it's a miracle that the missionaries arriving in the samoawas carved up piecemeal with (western) samoa being handed to the Germans http://www.zuji.com.au/dest/guide/0,1277,ZUJIAU|15525|4031|1,00.html
Extractions: About ZUJI Travel Resource Links Travel Resources Home Research a Destination Convert Currency Check Weather Check Visa Requirements Buy Travel Insurance Flight Arrival/Departure Info Book a Flight Find a Hotel Hire a Car Log-in Log-out Become a Member Site Map Travel Resources Home Destination Guides Travel Tools History The origins of Samoa are shrouded in an ambiguity that is pure Samoa. The most popular theory is that Samoans, like other Polynesians, originated from the East Indies, the Malay Peninsula or the Philippines, but Samoans tell a different story. Other Polynesians, they say, might have come from Asia but Samoans come from Samoa. They believe themselves to be the cradle of Polynesian culture, a race of people created by the god Tagaloa while he was cooking up the world. In fact the Samoan legend of the beginning of the world is startlingly similar to that told in Genesis. Despite its reputation as an exotic far-away land Samoa was in fact as busy as a shopping mall from the mid-1770s when trading ships, sailing along the spice route and looking for the Great Southern Land, popped in and out with monotonous regularity. Much of the early contact and bloody encounters between Samoans and Europeans took place in the islands that are now part of American Samoa but the islands of independent Samoa suffered the same diseases and acts of violence that came with the European ships. By the time the British arrived, looking for the troublesome Christian Fletcher and his band of merry mutineers, the Samoans were hardly in a welcoming mood. In the resulting head-to-head between the British and the Samoans, lives were lost on both sides and gave rise to the unwarranted reputation that Samoans were hostile and aggressive.
ZUJI history, After a decade or so, (western) samoa was ceded to the Germans, easternsamoa to the Americans, and the British happy with German renunciation of http://www.zuji.com.au/dest/guide/0,1277,ZUJIAU|4959|62|1,00.html
Extractions: About ZUJI Travel Resource Links Travel Resources Home Research a Destination Convert Currency Check Weather Check Visa Requirements Buy Travel Insurance Flight Arrival/Departure Info Book a Flight Find a Hotel Hire a Car Log-in Log-out Become a Member Site Map Travel Resources Home Destination Guides Travel Tools History There is still some debate about where the Polynesians who first colonised Samoa actually came from, though conventional wisdom suggests people arrived from the East Indies, the Malay Peninsula or the Phillipines. The Samoans themselves are far from conventional on this issue however: other Polynesians might have come from Asia, but Samoans, they say, come from Samoa. They believe themselves to be the cradle of Polynesian culture,the race of people created by the god Tagaloa while he was cooking up the world. In fact the Samoan legend of the beginning of the world is startlingly similar to that told in the Bible; a fact that assisted the later transition to Christianity. Carbon testing on the remnants of a village on the island of Upolu (now in Independent Samoa) date the site from about 1000 BC. It's actually a testament to the Samoans' easy-going nature that the missionaries who arrived in the early 19th century, brandishing their Bibles and threats of everlasting hell and damnation, weren't killed immediately. Instead there were wholesale conversions, explained by the fact that Christianity and the old Samoan beliefs were not disimiliar and that the god Nafanua had - in a curious move by a deity - predicted the coming of a newer, better, stronger religion. The firepower and obvious wealth of the
Extractions: Your banner here. Info Location: Oceania Geographic Coordinates: 13 35 S, 172 20 W Area: 2,860 sq km Population: National Capital: Apia Airports: Airports Guide Geographic Map and Useful Informations. Capital and Photos National Statistic ... Icq Members List, Share Experiences, Interest etc... Adventuring in the South Pacific guides travelers through 15 South Pacific island nations, a region five times the size of the continental United States. This vast area covers all of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia, and offers a spectacular range ... more The Sierra Club Guides to the National Parks What's new in America's national parks? Leading nature writers and photographers offer a tour through each of America's parks, including the park's discovery and use by man, its natural and geological history, its animal and plant life, and its sites ... more Ever dreamt of sailing around the world?, Sue Moesly tells you how, with a complete set of sketch charts that will help you follow in Svea's footsteps. This is Volume 1 of a 2-volume set. Starting at Fort Lauderdale, this book takes you through the ...
Project the Council of Presidents of Pacific history and Social Association, 1, National Universityof samoa (samoa), 4,200,000. for Progress in the (western) Pacific, 3, http://www.spf.org/spinf/project.html
Extractions: Summary of Project(1990-1998) PROJECT TYPE IMPLEMENTING ORGANIZATION FUNDING Exchange Media Personnel among the Pacific Island Region and Japan The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPINF) Coconuts College The Sasakawa Peace Foundation(SPINF) Regional History Project of the Council of Presidents of Pacific History and Social Studies Teachers Association National University of Samoa (Samoa) Archaeological Training Programs in Emerging Micronesian Island Nations University of Guam PATS Staff Trainee Program Internet Course Development by School of Law of USP University of the South Pacific (Fiji) Forming a Distance Education Alliance for Progress in the Western Pacific University of Guam Distance Education in the South-West Pacific Cultural Heritage Training
News For Release: July 16, 2001 time in (western) SARE programs 13 year history. and the Island Protectorates ofAmerican samoa, Guam, Micronesia . (western) Region SARE Grants Awarded 2001. http://wsare.usu.edu/docs/nr071801.htm
Extractions: WSARE 435-797-2257 wsare@mendel.usu.edu Western Sustainable Agriculture Grants Announced: Record High Level of Funding Provided for Diverse Regional Projects Grants awarded totaling over 2 million dollars for the first time in Western SARE programs 13 year history. Western SAREs portion of direct grants to farmers and ranchers increases by over 40 percent. Logan, UT The Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education grants program awarded a record amount of funds for diverse projects throughout the West. In total, more than 60 grants valued over $2.1 million will support sustainable agriculture research, education and professional development projects in 17 states and Pacific Islands on a diverse range of topics. "After years of level funding and increasing demand, its nice to be able to fund more valuable work that can improve producers bottom line, protect the environment and strengthen communities," said Phil Rasmussen, regional coordinator of Western SARE and a soil scientist at Utah State University. Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education proposals and Professional Development proposals were selected to receive funding for farming techniques dealing with: disease and pest control; pollution prevention; water conservation; composting for soil building and nutrient waste management; alternative cropping systems (including agroforestry); market enhancement; and system diversification, among other related sustainable agriculture topics.
South Pacific Luxury Vacations, Cruises, And Tours Guide. South samoa history. New Zealand occupied the German protectorate of (western) samoa atthe outbreak of World The country dropped the (western) from its name in 1997. http://www.southpacificvacationguide.com/Samoa_History.html
Extractions: New Zealand occupied the German protectorate of Western Samoa at the outbreak of World War I in 1914. It continued to administer the islands as a mandate and then as a trust territory until 1962, when the islands became the first Polynesian nation to reestablish independence in the 20th century. The country dropped the "Western" from its name in 1997. With us you enjoy the benefits of our exclusive agreements with the world's leading luxury cruise lines, luxury hotels and luxury tour companies. This brings you unsurpassed value in the world of upscale travel, including outstanding amenities such as complimentary upgrades, privileged access opportunities and private events at many top international and domestic destinations. Our Virtuoso South Pacific Travel Consultants are known around the world by sophisticated traveler's for the extraordinary value of our custom designed luxury vacations, and excellent, dedicated service. Our professional services suit the world's most demanding travelers. Our name opens doors and guarantees value. Our network of specialists span the world. We can get get you the best luxury vacation accommodations when others fail! We are a member of Virtuoso - Specialists in the Art of Travel. Described by Conde Nast Traveler as "a network of the finest agencies...a reliable indicator of experience, knowledge, and industry clout."
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World Telephone Numbering Guide 1 April 2000 Integration of history into the World Telephone Numbering Guide. 678- New Hebrides +679 - Fiji +682 - Guam +683 - (western) samoa +684 - American http://www.wtng.info/wtng-hst.html
Extractions: Introduction... This is an attempt to trace the development of ITU's (formerly CCITT's) country codes assignments. Information was gleaned from vintage ITU/CCITT "Books" (i.e. the Recommendations which are the international telecommunications standards), and whatever else was available. There will be numerous details to be filled in (dates of changes, introductions, circumstances etc). Additional, corrected or updated information to this end would be welcome at wtng(at)wtng.info Document History... Format... This file is ordered first by time (when country codes were established, changed, deleted, etc) then within each particular time by country code. The initial list of 1964 is shown; only the changes are listed thereafter. The 1960 CCITT Red Book featured a list of country codes for Europe that was the precursor for the modern international telephone country code system. Whether this was ever available for subscriber use is unknown; this could have been intended for operator dialling rather than customer dialling. That list went as follows (* represents a code that remains in use in today's country code plan): Note from Dik Winter regarding 60-Luxembourg: "At least this country code has been used in the Netherlands (but at the same time the country code used for Belgium was 32). That must have been in the early sixties indeed. I do not have parts of a phone book showing it, I have only parts of Amsterdam phone books and when direct dialling from Amsterdam to Luxembourg was allowed much later the country code was changed to 352 as it is now, but I have noted it down from another Dutch phone book (presumably that of the province of Zeeland)."
IOC/WESTPAC Homepage history. The IOC SubCommission for the (western) Pacific (WESTPAC) was established R.Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Russian Federation samoa Singapore, Solomon http://ioc.unesco.org/westpac/
Extractions: Regional Strategy for the Ocean Mission Objectives History Member States ... Contact Info Welcome to the IOC/WESTPAC Homepage! This website has been prepared to provide an introduction to the programmes and activities of IOC/WESTPAC. The Sub-Commission will promote and co-ordinate programmes that demonstrate and enhance the value of marine scientific research and systematic observations of the ocean in resolving the needs of society as expressed and agreed upon by Member States. The IOC/WESTPAC Sub-Commission has four major objectives: Develop, promote and facilitate international oceanographic research programmes that aim to improve our understanding of critical global and regional ocean processes and their relationship to sustainable development and management of coastal and marine resources;
Samoan Sensation - Fale Tusi (Bookshop) Despite the erroneous title (samoa lost the (western) in 1997 those of you that arevisiting samoa for the know little about the islands, the history, culture and http://www.samoa.co.uk/faletusi-guidebooks.html
Extractions: sign up! WHEREIS that IP? [ HOME ] Samoan Sensation Fale Tusi (Bookshop) Guide Books If you are thinking of visiting Samoa be sure to read one of these books before you leave. Impressions of Samoa Since the Europeans first encountered the islands, visitors have been recording details of their travels. The Samoan Language Many visitors to these web pages have expressed an interest in learning Samoan. Here are some books that can help you. History For such a small country, Samoa held a remarkable position on the World stage. Why not find out about it. Flora and Fauna A selection of books about the diversity of life in the rainforests and reefs of Samoa. Politics, Economics and Commerce Samoa is one of the poorest countries in the world. Learn more about the factors which contribute to this. Fiction Choose from traditional Samoan stories or modern Samoan fiction. Robert Louis Stevenson Find out more about Samoa's most famous Scottish inhabitant.
Seed Savers: Library Catalogue: Index For Pacific Region The Journal of Pacific history Vol.15. The social impact of the forest loggingindustry on small rural communities in the (western) Solomon Islands. (samoa). http://www.genevar.com.au/seedsavers/libcat/docs/Pacific Region .html
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Encyclopædia Britannica Plus 18 additional payments of $69.16 0% Interest! Great Books of the (western) World, history.The following discussion focuses on samoa since European contact. http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?eu=127832
PSRML Regional Information: Pacific Basin American samoa is part of Polynesia, and is located to Health Professionals in theWestern Pacific is Guam history, People and Culture provides both historical http://www.nnlm.gov/psr/geo_pacific.html
Extractions: NN/LM PSRML Home NN/LM NTCC ... Additional Resources The areas fall into two categories politicallyflag territories and independent countries associated with the US through compacts of free association. American Samoa, CNMI and Guam are all flag territories, which makes them officially part of the United States. Their citizens are also US citizens. FSM, RMI and Palau are all independent countries with compacts of free association with the US. This means that the US provides development assistance and defense, and that citizens can move freely across US borders. Communication both within the area and between the area and the PSRML office can be challenging because it ranges over sixteen time zones. Be careful: even the date may differ as the international date line runs through the region. Further complicating matters, although California (like the vast majority of the United States) observes daylight saving time, none of the six island jurisdictions does. A listing of detailed current times and the exact location of the date line is available from Worldtimezone.com
LearnCalifornia.org - Archives And Libraries with significant holdings in (western) and California history Room The California historyRoom located County, the Pacific Trust Territories, and American samoa. http://www.learncalifornia.org/doc.asp?ID=96
Directory :: Look.com Includes details on the annual international rugby 7's tournament. Pacific GenWebsamoa Genealogy and local history for (western) samoa and American samoa. http://www.look.com/searchroute/directorysearch.asp?p=317426
About The Western States Seismic Policy Council such, WSSPC provides a broad regional and multidisciplinary WSSPC member agenciesfrom the (western) region include 3 US territories American samoa, Guam, and http://www.wsspc.org/aboutwsp.html
Extractions: The mission of the Western States Seismic Policy Council is to help reduce future earthquake losses by providing a forum to advance earthquake programs throughout the Western Region and by developing and facilitating the implementation of seismic policies and programs through information exchange, research application, and education. WSSPC Background Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC) is a regional earthquake consortium funded primarily by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, WSSPC draws its membership from the emergency manager and geoscientist directors of 13 western states, 3 territories, a Canadian territory and a Canadian province. As such, WSSPC provides a broad regional and multidisciplinary forum to enhance and create opportunities for seismic hazards mitigation. WSSPC seeks to engage not only its member states but also federal and local governments, seismic advisory boards and commissions, building departments, insurance, real estate and banking industries, private companies, non-profit organizations and the general public. WSSPC Membership
Pacific Islands Museum Assoc. -- Aug 99 Board Mtg Ralph suggested that since the history Association of Vanuatu is more difficult becauseAmerica samoa is not Julie mentioned that the (western) museum concept is http://www.finearts.mcc.edu/pima/dw-hertg12sess.html
Extractions: Thursday August 19, 1999 To: 2nd Session FIRST SESSION: THE EXPERIENCE AND PROGRAMMES OF TEACHING THE PACIFIC FORUM LAU ASOFOU SOO, DIRECTOR Lau Asofou Soo, Director of TTPF spoke on behalf of the organisation, giving a brief history of TTPF (began in 1985 by Max Quanchi, Queensland University of Technology and Grant McCall, University of NSW, funded mostly by the Sasakawa Foundation, the Council of Presidents meeting in 1997 decided to move the head office to Apia from Australia, publish a quarterly newsletter called "Update,",organise regional conferences and workshops of which teachers are the main participants). To provide professional development opportunities for history and social science studies teachers. To promote and support professional associations for history and social history studies teachers.
Extractions: He has played provincial rugby in Fiji since 1989 and made his debut for Fiji in the 1992 Super Six competition against Wellington. He missed out on three seasons of international rugby in the mid-1990s when he played in Australia. On his return to Fiji in 1998, he became a regular member of the national squad. He played outstandingly well in the early season action, which saw him joining the backline on occasion and showing off his nifty ball skills. Rasila can also play prop, and is sometimes used alongside Greg Smith in the front row. Playing record:
Stefan Seitzer Employment history. Environmental and Biomonitoring Consultant, Northland RegionalCouncil. Section, Department of Agriculture Forestry, Apia, (western) samoa. http://www.tellusconsultants.com/sseitzer.html
Links Page On The Pacific Region Outline. regional Characteristics General Information; Migration Patterns; TimelineHistory; Tonga; Tokelau Islands; Tuvula; Wallis and Futuna; (western) samoa. http://maps.unomaha.edu/Peterson/funda/Links/Pacific.html
Extractions: Links Page on the Pacific Region Regional Characteristics Melanesia Micronesia Polynesia General Information There is information about all of the island countries in the Pacific Region, starting with a map of the all the islands. If you click on a country on the map, it will link you to information on that country.
