Long Island Sound

Going out to the North Fork of Long Island, many people indulge in the wineries dotted along the two main roads. These wineries produce world renowned wines and have a great atmosphere. For those who get a little hungry, they might stop at our multiple family owned farm stands and buy some fresh salad greens, or go apple picking in the crisp fall air. This all sounds wonderful until you face the facts. Without the overuse of many topical chemicals to treat for pests, fungus, and weeds, these commodities

jungle to show that as Jack spends time on the island, he becomes increasingly primitive, while Simon uses the isolation of the jungle as a sanctuary from the strife of living on the island. Jack walks into the jungle by himself at dusk, hoping to find some meat to bring back. As he progresses forwards, he assesses the situation by smelling the air. Expecting to find something, he is disappointed when he fails, and “he [lets] out his breath in a long sigh and [opens] his eyes. They [are] bright blue

Checking out me history and island man comparison. “Checking out me history” is all about the writer wanting to learn about his past. Instead, he is being taught all about the history of white people. He keeps reciting facts that he has learnt. Some of the facts most English children would have learnt whilst they are in school, and some of the facts he has been taught outside of school, probably by his parents. The poem seems like it is a rant to the schooling system and the politics of the

Compare “Island Man” by Grace Nichols with “Blessing” by Imtiaz Dharker Water is a necessity of life and affects people both physically and mentally. The poets Grace Nichols and Imtiaz Dharker explore the different themes of water in their poems “Island Man” and “Blessing”. These two poems give us a perspective of the cultures and lives of the people described in the poems, but are based on the running theme of water. Although they appear to be very different, they do have some similarities. Looking

According to the author of The Piper in the Sacred Valley, a girl is called by the sounds of one's pipe and is pulled emotionally to follow it. The girl is convinced that the sound is meant for her and at once she must go and find it. While preparing to go and find where the sound of the pipes is coming from, the girl is first taken on a journey into a sacred valley. She allows nothing to

In the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 130 year assessment of Status and Trends of Wetlands in the Long Island Sound Area, the results indicated that there was a 48% loss of Tidal Wetlands from the 1880s to 2000s in New York. Even after protective legislation was passed in the 1970s, wetland decline increased by 19% decrease in New York from 1970 to present day. (Basso, 6) This decline in wetlands should be of concern to ____ as wetlands provide a variety of ecosystem services to the general

The American Revolution was a war of principles fought by Loyalists and Patriots. However, Loyalists believed in neutrality, peace, and no brutality or treason. Therefore, Patriots believed in freedom of religion, the right to bear arms, and the right to break away from the British government. In the novel My Brother Sam is Dead created by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier, a family disputes over which side is right. James and Christopher Collier use the ironies of Life, Jerry, and Sam's

behavior. When boys crash land on an island in William Golding's Lord of the Flies, they rely on their senses for guidance. While living on and exploring the island, the boys senses make observations causing them to lose rationality. Powerful senses such as overwhelming heat drives the the boys towards viciousness. The tantalizing possibility of eating pig, and the fear caused by an island storm motivates the boys to embrace savagery. Sensory exploration on the island decreases rationality and increases

Noland, is a work-obsessed, uptight man until he gets cast away onto an abandoned island for four years. Chuck’s character changes to be more laid back and less preoccupied with time and work. During the last scene when Chuck is back in Memphis and he is delivering a package he has had on the island with him, the theme of new beginnings and acceptance is shown through the use of symbols, lighting, facial expressions and sound and music. These four techniques help the audience to understand what Chuck

forces had nearly 71 ships outside of the sound come November 4. The battle began a few days later. “On the morning of November 7, 1861, Du Pont's flagship, the Wabash led the fleet into action. As the Union vessels near the sound Confederate batteries at Forts Walker and Beauregard opened fire. Du Pont, having sent ships to test the enemy's capabilities the day before, concentrated most of his fire on the more heavily armed Fort Walker.” It didn’t take long for the few confederate ships to be forced