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    Polynesian Origin

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    The origin of the Polynesian people has been one of the most disputed scientific mysteries regarding ancient maritime migrations. The roots of the people of Polynesia had always thought to have been South Asia‚ namely the island nations like Indonesia. This was the common dogma until Thor Heyerdahl‚ a ethnologist at the University of Oslo‚ Norway‚ set sail across the Pacific ocean on a balsa wood raft to declare the true ancestors of the Polynesians to be the South Americans. Dr. Heyerdahl initially

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    Faurecia Case Study

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    Overview Faurecia is the 7th largest in international and 3rd largest in European automotive parts manufacturing company .Company headquarters is in France and formed by merger of two European companies Bertrand Faure and Ecia in 1997. (https://www.autonews.com/assets/PDF/CA89220617.PDF) The company operates with 103‚000 employees‚ 330 operating locations including 30 Research & Development (R&D) centers in 34 countries around the world and 501 patents filed in 2016. (http://www.faurecia.com/en/

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    Stela of Mentuwoser

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    Mentuwoser is sitting at his funeral banquet‚ while his father‚ son‚ and daughter offer food and beverage to him. Perhaps the most obvious feature of the carving is the scale of the figures. Mentuwoser is much larger than the other 3 figures’ combined size. Another way the artist expresses Mentuwoser’s importance is by including very subtle muscular carvings in his arms and legs‚ and delicate shaping in his jaw and cheeks. The other family members have no muscular features‚ nor do they have any shaping

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    inSrirangapatanam‚ this summer palace has been constructed largely of wood and is famous for its carving and paintings. In June 2005 Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar decided to open the palace to the public to meet its Rs 20 lakh annual upkeep costs. The special attraction is a gallery of nearly a thousand historical photos‚ including those of viceroys‚ maharajas and other famous personalities inside and exquisite carvings and paintings. The palace grounds has convention halls which can be hired by any private

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    From the moment we enter the world until the moment we die‚ each and every one of us carries a legacy. Whether we like it or not‚ the lessons learned and labels worn by our ancestors are passed down to us. Although the legacies of our ancestors do not define us‚ our reactions and what we choose to do with these legacies do have a large impact on our lives. Some people choose to honor their legacy‚ some try to forget their legacy‚ and others make an effort to either erase or change their legacy. In

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    Paleolithoic Era

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    The tools weren’t only a good use for survival; it was a great source for communication. The early humans of the Paleolithic Age did not have a language to communicate so they used symbols to communicate. Carvings in caves and walls were a way the Paleolithic people left records. The carvings were done with the tools as well. These tools were a great invention for the Paleolithic Era. It helped them in various ways; to communicate and to survive. When the tools

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    for the perfect pumpkin. There was a rich‚ earthy smell in the air and I could not help but stop and appreciate Mother Nature. It was pumpkin galore around me. I was in search for a giant‚ round‚ brilliantly orange pumpkin to be the face of my carving masterpiece. I was astonished to find small‚ big‚ round‚ lopsided‚ smooth‚ bumpy‚ light orange‚ and dark orange pumpkins; so many options! All around me I could hear the thumps of pumpkins being dropped into little red wagons. Children bundled in

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    The beauty of this magical place has beckoned the presence of His Holiness Dalai Lama‚ too. Unmatched stone carvings‚ numerous temples‚ an Ayurveda treatment centre‚ underground granary market and a sixth century ’Ayurvedic Snaan Kund’ (an ancient spa)‚ puts Sirpur in the list of the richest archaeological sites. Sirpur boasts of one of the finest brick temples

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    different cultures which may include beliefs and ceremonies‚ one of them being Shona. Zimbabwe’s largest ethnic group is Shona. The Shona people have many sculptures and carvings of gods (idols) which are made with the finest materials available. Arts Traditional arts in Zimbabwe include pottery‚ basketry‚ textiles‚ jewelry‚ and carving. Among the distinctive qualities are symmetrically patterned woven baskets and stools carved out of a single piece of wood. Shona sculpture in essence has been a fusion

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    In the mind of many people‚ Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte is an example of good writing. I absolutely agree‚ Wuthering Heights is a book that I really take pleasure in reading. Usually teachers and professors at least have read it and have an opinion of it. Occasionally I meet a fellow Wuthering Heights lover my own age‚ but most of my peers dismiss the novel. Wuthering Heights is full of stunning imagery‚ and elegant 19th century language which influences learning and makes the novel a great

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