Julia Butterfly Hill

There's nothing worse than having to cut short a dive because you aren't able to 'equalize' on the way down, or you find yourself running out of air more quickly than you realized; or even wasting time keeping yourself level, and missing out on some of the spectacular undersea life in The Bahamas. Whether you're a seasoned pro, or still "wet behind the ears", there are a few hints and tips that can help you make the most of your Bahamas dive. Equalizing One of the most common challenges for…

Introduces basic stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and reinforces water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke. Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke. Endurance any stroke or combination of strokes, 25 yd. Front crawl rotary breathing, 15 yd. Back crawl 15…

Toni Morrison shows how Sethe had dehumanizing experiences during her years of slavery. Even in freedom, Sethe was reminded of her past which affected her decisions and destroyed her identity. In contrast, in Eric Bress and J. Mackye Grubber’s The Butterfly Effect (2004), Evan witnessed and participated in traumatizing events in his childhood. When he discovers his ability to time travel, Evan alters his past only to find out it damaged his future. Despite bearing substantial differences, both…

Pilates is named after Joseph Pilates. Joseph Pilates was born on December 9, 1883 in Monchengladbach, Germany. He was a sickly child who got bullied and he became determined to make himself stronger and healthier. He invented Pilates as a new method to work out and in the early years of the last century. Pilates primarily focus is on improving litheness, strength, and body mindfulness, without necessarily having to work out at the gym and lift weights. Pilates is primary a resistance exercise,…

The butterfly effect is a very interesting theory that states a small change, like hurting a butterfly, could completely change the future. In the story “A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury, a group of people travel back in time to hunt a dinosaur. When these people traveled back in time, the main character Eckels, is believed to have caused a change in the future after the hunt goes bad. Eckels stepped off the path, allegedly changing the future; However, there are other factors that could…

opera Madame Butterfly written by Giacomo Puccini is a story about a young maiden from Japan who is in an arranged marriage to Lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton a soldier in the U.S. Navy. Lieutenant Pinkerton sees the marriage as a business deal, purchasing a house and servants, as well as receiving the fair maiden Madame Butterfly as a wife. Yet, Madame Butterfly believes that Lieutenant Pinkerton is marrying her for love. Not long after their marriage, Lieutenant Pinkerton tells Madame Butterfly…

Midterms How do the choices made by the archivist in selection, appraisal and arrangement/description of archival materials ultimately affect the historical record? Archivist have a greater impact on history, culture and how the future sees the present (past) than most. An archivist can pick and choose which record, document or artifact can go into storage for later research. Not only that, but how it is cared for (arrangement/display) and put out for the public to view can affect what the…

Perseverance instills itself into individuals during stressful times. There are several references in the poem to Penelope’s perseverance both in her faithfulness to Odysseus and her performance of the duties of a traditional housewife over the twenty years her husband was away. The painting is a visually representation of this perseverance by showing Penelope intently concentrating on weaving the shroud while her suitors try and persuade her with music and gifts. The themes of perseverance,…

In The Lone Ranger and Tonto and “How to Write the Great American Indian Novel” by Sherman Alexie, reservation realism is portrayed through continuous references of Native American conflict. In The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Thomas-Builds-the-Fire was arrested for detaining the reservation postmaster, Eve Ford. Several years later, the case goes to trial and the Bureau of Indian affairs grants Thomas an opportunity to give his testimony. During the trial, Alexie mentions Eve Ford sitting among the…

Living on Beacon Hill, Boston’s pinnacle neighborhood that brims with history and wealth, is a dream that is out of reach to many individuals due to the astronomically high real estate prices in the area. However, even if one were to have an unlimited budget to buy whatever home in Beacon Hill they desired, the limitless possibilities would make it hard for an individual to decide. If I had an unlimited budget, I would choose 94 Pinckney Street as my residence on Beacon Hill. The choice of 94…