Shoal

J. Dennis Robinson’s, Under the Isles of Shoals, is a compelling and carefully constructed narrative that examines the archaeology, history, and ever-evolving mystery of the Isles of Shoals. A steward of Smuttynose Island, (one of the nine islands consisting of the Isles of Shoals), and an author of American history for both young and old readers, Robinson, crafts a stirring narrative based on archaeological research, historical records, oral history, and legends, that satisfies both novice and amateure. Chapter by chapter, Robison takes the reader on a journey through the complex, and intimate history of the Isles of Shoals. From wading through the peaty soils of Smuttynose in search of evidence of prehistoric hunting ground, to the bustling…

Screech! The wheels of the plane finally touched down at Logan airport in Boston after an eight hour flight. After we got off the plane, we still had an hour-and-a-half drive ahead of us. Great. But I knew that it was worth it because we were going to Cape Cod to visit my Grandparents. Cape Cod has beautiful beaches and beautiful weather. The beaches have the silkiest sand, and the bluest skies. Regular visitors and locals refer to Cape Cod as, simply, The Cape. For all of the years…

What is your topic? The topic I have chosen to study is the Aquarius Festival held in Nimbin, NSW. The 9 day festival from May 12th to 21st 1973 may have been the best thing to happen to Nimbin. The dying dairy town in desperate need of business was approached by the Australian Union of students and asked to hold an alternative lifestyle festival on the showground of the town. Although the values of the conservative town members differed from the alternative festival attendees they agreed for…

McNabs and Lawlor Island’s collectively measure at approximately 430 ha. There are several drainage channels on the island. These channels flow into Ives Cove, Finlays Cove, McNabs Cove, Wreck Cove, Timmins Cove, Cullition Point, and McNabs Pond. The channels are fed by gullies at higher elevations. Lawlor Island contains no major drainage channels because of the lack of gullies or depression zones on its surface. The Wolfville soils on the island provide good drainage, the riparian areas…

When one compares a big city to a small town, he or she will find many differences. Big cities often have skyscrapers, diverse groups of people, or tourists. When I think of my personal experiences and the comparison of two cities, I think of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Muscle Shoals, Alabama. There are many things that are different about Las Vegas and Muscle Shoals. The most notable differences are the natural elements, the laid back atmosphere, and the different types of people. Las Vegas has a…

My first year at Cedar Shoals was unforgettable, I had no idea what to expect. Most people consider going into highschool as one of the big parts of your life. I was hesitant for the change since I was going into a much bigger school and meeting new people. I went into freshman year with a positive mindset, making new friends & knowing it was going to be MY year. I had faced many successes academically and faced a few failures that I am going to improve my sophomore year so I don’t make the same…

*Both the communities of Shoal Lake 40 and the land surrounding the Marlin Mine have been environmentally affected which also affects the health of locals. In the surrounding areas of the Marlin Mine, there have been many complaints by locals that the water is being contaminated by toxic metals (Zarsky and Stanley 2013). Research encourages that there is this heightened level of metal in the river close to the mine, which puts the ecosystem and human health in danger (North and Young 2013).…

There were two specific spots on findyourspot.com. One spot was Hot Springs-Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. The other was Mountain Home/Bull Shoals, Arkansas. There a pros and cons of each of these places. Hot Springs Village is America’s Natural Spa. Located near the scenic Ouachita National Forest is one of the pros. Another pro is the cost of living is significantly below the national average. Also, the fine arts community is featured in The 100 Best Small Towns in America. Additionally Hot…

Schooling, a common behavioural adaptation amongst prey fish, requires them to gather in a large group of fish swimming together (called a shoal). Once in a shoal, the fish adopt either passive or active technique to evade predation. Killifish (Fundulus heteroclitus) use a passive predator deterrence technique wherein, simply forming a school in the presence of predators. Research suggests that a group of active prey fish reduce the chance of being caught simply by swimming in a shoal. This may…

In Francesca Zappia’s Made You Up alex isn’t a normal girl, she has paranoid schizophrenia which results in hallucinations. She has a hard time telling what is real and what isn’t. As she is starting her senior year at a East Shoal High School, after getting kicked out of Hillpark High School for vandalism. She is scared everyone is going to figure out about her condition. As a kid Alex would go to the store with her mom. If she was good she would get a yoo-hoo if she was really good she would…