Changes in Latitudes

In modern times there are many things that help us figure things out. Things that range from technology, rules, equations, previous discoveries and so on, but in the times of Aristotle there was not much of that. There were many inspired scholars that worked to discover and invent things to help understand the world and how it works. One of those remarkable scholars was Eratosthenes of Cyrene who lived to be about eighty-two years old. Eratosthenes was born in Greece in a colony known as Cyrene…

Elfuclana has a unique and interesting history compared to other countries. It is located 132 miles east of the coast of Ellis Island. The founding of this country all began with the Revolution of the Elves, also called The Elfolutionary War. It dates back to December 24th, 2076. It was the day before Christmas in 2076. Santa is, and has always been, the communist dictator of the North Pole. The elves have had to put up with his cruel ruling for long enough. One elf, named Tasol Elfuclan,…

Canada is such a diverse nation, its physical diversity, people, natural resources and global connections all demonstrate this. Latitude, evils of society, Alberta oil sands, and the UN affects Canada physically and culturally. Physically, latitude affects the climate. Culturally, the evils of society affect the way people think about Canada. However, Canada does have some positive factors; such as the oil industry and being apart of the UN. The oil industry is one of Canada’s top industry and…

Getting where you need to be, while staying on the right track, is a key part of backpacking. A hiker can quickly become lost in dense backcountry, making outdoor navigation skills an important part to any wilderness trip. Modern GPS navigation systems are a great tool for finding your way, but, as with any device, they can fail, leaving you stranded without any means to navigate. It’s best to keep a handheld map and compass as a backup in your backpack. Study the terrain thoroughly to help you…

between lies the tundra. [1] The Artic is home to a large number of plants and animals and people that survive some of the most extreme conditions on the planet. [2] Climate change, pollution and the ongoing resource exploitation has placed increasing stress on the fragile populations and ecosystems. [3] Some key changes key changes in the Artic are: a. Recent records of rising temperatures. Recent records of rising temperatures, melting glaciers, sea ice and permafrost and rising sea…

Anthropogenic climate change is creating a world that is inherently different from the last ten thousand years. In the marine realm, environmental monitoring programs have revealed recent changes in oceanographic conditions (water temperature, seasonality, ice cover), water chemistry (oxygenation, alkalinity, macronutrients), and local ecologies. Such programs have accumulated data for several decades, but rarely extend before fifty years. Although this interval of study captures profound…

The Life of Jimmy Buffett Jimmy William Buffett loves to hang out on the beach, crack jokes, drink margaritas, and is an extremely talented man. He was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on December 25, 1946. As a child, he was raised in Mobile, Alabama, where he attended a catholic high school (Bio.com 1). When summer ended, Buffett was always depressed because that meant no more sailing, fishing, shorts, T-shirts, and warm beach days. However, school made him look forward to the next summer…

The variance is from waterskiing to surfing. Additionally just soaking up the cool water on the beach is popular. Air-conditioning is necessary in some areas. Not going out at all or going to the air-conditioned malls become common. Water is always required in this climate, as hydration needs consideration to keep the cramps away or worse heat stroke. Prevent Sunburn by using light clothing. Cold – During the cold weather, snow sports are a favorite. Skiing on the slopes or…

Old conventions change slowly. For instance, severe social problems—religious groups’ pessimistic perspective on homosexuality or people’s unregenerate perspective of racism—cannot change within a few years. Likewise, old habits never go away from people’s unconscious routines, same as crumpling up a piece of paper with one hand. When most people believe that breaking habits is as hard as breaking a rock with a drop of water, Charles Duhigg, the author of The Power of Habit, claims that habits…

One thing we’re sure about life is that it is constantly changing. People go through many changes in life whether by choice or not. There are positive and negative changes that affect our lives. It can happen in a moment or gradually over time. The most important thing about change is whether you like it or not, you have to deal with it. My life changed in one moment, but I have learned to move forward. On Christmas 2010, I was excited to get the Wii gaming console. As a result, I ended up…