Athabasca Oil Sands

It was a chilly summer day, sunny and calm with a light breeze. The splashing of waves mingled with the laughter of 65 teens. Some jumped into the lake in their swimsuits. Meanwhile, I had forgotten to bring a swimsuit. This was a rite of passage. Every year, SHAD at Lakehead University was officially kick-started with a camping trip that culminated in leaping into a freezing cold lake. For the majority of my life, I hated exploring nature; more specifically, I hated doing things I assumed I…

East of the highlands, cutting off the interior from the cost, there is more desert- the Taru, a barrier which in large part accounts for the very different shifts of history and culture. For the cost- satisfyingly predictable in its palms, white sands and warm sea – shelters a quite distinct Islamic Swahili civilization and a long historical record in its mosques and tombs and the ruins of ancient towns cut out from the…

Stephen Mansfield's book Keep it to Yourself, is a novel in the category of magical realism. It is aimed at teenage readers and is set in the summer holidays in Pretty Beach Caravan Park. It is about a young woman named Kathy Sharmon and her family going on their annual summer holiday at Pretty Beach. Kathy never wanted to go but she then finds hidden people which are peoples forgotten secrets and then starts to enjoy her stay at Pretty Beach Caravan Park. Through his narrative, the author…

Have you ever dreamed of staying in a house in the middle of the sea, waking up to a salty breeze and the sound of the waves crashing onto the shore? The Maldives - where you can experience yourself what a true paradise feels like, should be put on your bucket list right now. The Maldives is an island country which consists of 1192 coralline islands positioned in the Indian Ocean (Shakeela, 2015). Despite being the smallest country in Asia, its unique location encompassed with beautiful,…

As a swimming pool owner if you want a pool that sparkles like a diamond basking in the desert sun, there's three things you must know about proper swimming pool maintenance. In this article I'm going to break down each of these essential points and explain why they're so important. Swimming Pool Maintenance Success Tip #1: Water Circulation. Think of your pool as a big bucket of water. Without adequate circulation and water movement it quickly becomes a safe haven for bacteria and algae.…

cause three types of coastal changes on our beautiful beaches and they are collision; where the beach dunes are eroded by both waves and the storm surge( the rise in the sea due to pressure changes and wind that comes with a storm), overwash; where the sand is transported towards the land over the beaches and dunes by both the waves and surge and inundation; where the beaches and…

I miss this place. Everything about this place gives me joy. If you close your eyes you can feel it. When you look out you see the crystal clear water, you can even see the golden sands through the apparent water. If you allow yourself to walk ahead you will soon feel the shore's edge, the crisp water hits your feet with a splash. A chill runs up your legs and refreshes you from the humidity. As you walk farther you may feel the fish grace by your feet. Close your eyes and listen to the laughs…

green undulating trees near the beach where everyone goes. The clouds are white and puffy with the light blue sky. It is full of sand , animals, and people in Myrtle Beach. People wear bathing suits that have bright designs on them. Girls wear either two pieces or one suit with no shoes , only their wiggly toes. Boys wear only bottoms to show off their body figures. The sand is all over the beach wear people have their exciting moments. I enjoy hearing the chirping birds fly and dogs barking…

breeze took them away. The blankets of snow, that I once knew, turned into white grains of sand that coated the steps of every shop and the bright green blades of grass were now blue curves of water that left me in a trance with every movement. Each house by the shore was painted a different bright color and was home to a collection of beach related trinkets, including broken shells, used as decor, and sand filled jars which were left by past visitors. A hammock was hung on the top story which…

killed by the ocean. Her parents ran out into the ocean and tried their best to safe the children. The waves started pulling them under as well, It was getting harder and harder to bring them to the shore. All of their feet were getting stuck in the sand and falling like tumbleweed. After getting all beat up and bruised up, the kids got saved from the torture. When she told me that story I don't think i ever froze like that in my life. I had multiple dreams about that specific event happening to…