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The events that occurred during the Middle Passage or “middle-leg” were some of the most inhumane happenings in all of history. On a search for “the rest of the world,” Christopher Columbus unintentionally opened a route for Europeans to reach what would soon become African slaves. Between 1450 and 1809, Africans were transported by Atlantic Slave Traders from factories to the Americas for labor. These Slave Traders transported Africans by ships which were called “Slave Ships” with only an…

One Scrimmage “Allison, you’re on deck,” he says as he’s waving at me to get my helmet on. We were scrimmaging the older team that night as a warm up before we went to Bend that weekend. Putting my helmet on, all sweaty and nasty due to the conditioning we did in the practice beforehand. Sliding my slippery, sweaty hitting gloves on and running on deck. Ema was up, she swings. Strike three you’re out! “Go Allison, you’re up!” my coach says. I run to the plate, only anticipating the best…

In a society where entertainment is dominated by technology and online activities, reading books has begun to become less popular. Nevertheless, there are certain books have exciting storylines and characters that make them more enjoyable than any type of technology. Throughout my middle school years, I have read multiple novels that I have thoroughly enjoyed. However, one book that I have read that stands out above all the others is The Lab by Jack Heath. In his story, Jack Heath uses suspense…

next future. The wall mounted and solar powered lighted umbrella. Wall Mounted Patio Umbrellas European styles have been a source of global motivation, and wall-mounted patio umbrellas are not no same. In the past there were two basic represents deck umbrellas: the base that is freestanding and the table base. With a desk starting, you'd to truly purchase a desk having a pit in the core for that umbrella to match into. In the center of anything, you'd a large rod and less desk room basically.…

requires the deck to be replaced. The existing Gardiner on/off ramps east of the Don River that extend to Logan Ave. would be demolished. East of the Don River, Lake Shore Boulevard would be re- built as a 6-lane landscaped boulevard. New on/off ramps for the Gardiner would be constructed between the Don River and Cherry Street. East of Cherry St., Lake Shore Boulevard would be realigned further north to be consistent with the Keating Precinct Plan. Time: Six-year 1/ Replace the deck of the…

1.) Skylark is an important song to the plot because the story begins to it, Janie and Benjamin are at the dance dancing to it. Another reason that it is significant is because whenever Benjamin drinks the Avian elixir he turns into a skylark, so in my eyes it a symbolistic idea that Maile Malory came up with. It also fits the time frame of the nineteen fifties kind of music. This also adds to the ‘mood’ of the dance, it’s a very romantic slow song that evokes the sweet heart in someone. 2.)…

lies under the hall. The interior of the Aphrodite is home to just about a little bit of everything. Some of the popular areas aboard the ship include the water park, ballroom, and of course the many five-star restaurants and clubs that litter the decks of this luxuries space craft. While these attractions might attract the newly wed coupld or a group of friends looking to have some fun, the true life changing experience aboard the Aphrodite takes place in the part of the ship known as…

Saluting on the Quarterdeck Rendering a proper salute on the quarterdeck is a timeless tradition that has stood the test of time. Shortly after joining the Navy, every recruit is taught to salute on the quarterdeck without knowing the history. The salute, the quarterdeck and the relevance of the combination of the two in history and present day and will be discussed. History The history of the salute started in the days of knighthood. It was customary for knights, dressed in armor, to raise…

Life as a slave was never an easy life. Before they knew it, they were being captured, transported, sold, and forced to work until the day they died. The arrival of ships into Africa was new to some of the Africans. For the slave traders, seeing the ships meant more money in their pockets. From the point the slaves were captured, put onto the ship, and transported to a different location, they were to be treated as prisoners or goods rather than human beings. The voyage on the slave ships…

the elevator room, and began to patiently wait for others to scoot on with. The elevator doors went together, and we came up quick. We went from one hundred, all the way up to the observation deck. As I was stepping off the elevator, and walking through the door to the outside deck, the view from the deck was eminent. With the 360 degree view of the city, you could see everything. The city view was extensive, as you could see the sun glisten off the water, to the sculptures on the sides and…