National University of Ireland, Galway’s Natural History Museum
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By , on January 1st, 2010 3 comments   Biodiversity, Scientist!   , , , ,  

In December I spent some time visiting a colleague at NUI Galway. I had a great time and Galway is a beautiful, fun city. Pubs a plenty too! Who would have thought I could find a pub in Ireland… The Martin Ryan Marine Science Institute (funded by a donation Ryanair founder Tony Ryan) had a . . . → Read More: National University of Ireland, Galway’s Natural History Museum

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TGIF: Maori War Dance
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By , on September 17th, 2009 3 comments   Archaeology, History, and Art, Deep Sea Music, Scientist!, TGIF: Pictures & Movies   , , , , , , , , , , ,  

The haka is the traditional dance form of the Maori of New Zealand. Dances may contain stamping of the feet, slapping of the thighs, pounding of the fists, smacking of the elbows. This is accompanied with rhythmic shouted accompaniment sometimes taking the form of yells or battle cries. Maori War Dances are special forms of . . . → Read More: TGIF: Maori War Dance

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