David Barr

Keywords ancient DNA Pacific history population genetics Pacific archaeology social structure Oceania Lapita post-Lapita Polynesian outliers Austronesian language Fiji Solomon Islands Polynesia Vanuatu social stratification Introduction The islands of the Southwest Pacific in Oceania are typically divided into Near Oceania, which includes New Guinea, the Bismarck archipelago and most of the Solomon Islands, and Remote Oceania, which comprises the remaining islands of the Southwest Pacific.

LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Enhanced state resources are now on their way to three Northern Michigan counties after heavy rainfall and flooding on June 29. Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Antrim, Cheboygan, and Emmet counties. She said four to seven inches of rain fell within just hours that day, damaging roads and infrastructure and overwhelming local response capabilities.

LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – While you light off fireworks this weekend, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) wants you to look out for a different kind of light. Officials say the spotted lanternfly is making an appearance this summer. MDARD Director Tim Boring said although the spotted lanternfly does not pose a risk to people or animals, it can be a major nuisance.