...Name: Date: Essay I Windover Bog It is safe to say that Windover Bog is the most exceptional archaeological site ever excavated. It provided enormous amounts of information about the early people in ancient Florida. The knowledge gained from Windover Bog exceeded the expectations of scientists and anthropologist. Over ten thousand bones and hundreds of artifacts were found at the site. From the artifacts left behind at Windover, scientist and anthropologist were able to delve into how these early people thought and behaved. Anthropologists were impressed to find that the people of Windover were able to weave fabrics. The site was over seven thousand years old and these people were alive six thousand years before the birth of Christ. It is remarkable to believe that such ancient people were capable of executing weaves who lived so long ago. There were over eighty six pieces of fabric were found and had many uses. Much of the weave was used as clothing, some was used for blankets and bags, and some was even used as a rain jackets. Since the fabric was used as rain jackets for the people of Windover, this indicates that the weather of ancient Florida must have been similar to the weather of Florida today. Climate of a region can have its benefits and its disadvantages. Large amounts of rain within a region caused the people of Windover to adapt to the given settings. They created a weave for a rain jacket that would protect them from the large amount of rainfall. When there...
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...Hunter Wetlands Task Describe the Shortland Wetlands. Include location and size. What features does it possess that lead to it being referred to as a wetland? The Shortland Wetlands are located within the Hunter Wetlands Centre. They are in the suburb of Shortland, near Newcastle in the Hunter Valley Region. It is part of the Hunter Estuary, located near the edge of Hexham Swamp, leading off from Ironbark Creek. The bioregion that contains the Shortland Wetlands is the Sydney Basin, which is approximately 3,624,008 hectares in total. The Sydney Basin bioregion contains many of waterways, catchments, estuaries and wetlands including The Shortland Wetlands. The Shortland Wetlands are 45 hectares in total, making them 0.0013% of the Sydney Basin bioregion. A wetland is defined as ‘any place that holds water long enough and often enough to support water plants’. Wetlands usually have a large biodiversity, often serving as a protected environment for organisms in danger. They consist of separate or connected ponds, swamps, and marshes, either natural or artificial. The Shortland wetlands are freshwater wetlands. They consist of freshwater and brackish ponds, swamps and border the Hexham Swamp. They are home to extremely diverse and protected species of wetland animals and plants, including approximately 40 species of waterbirds. The Wetlands are also part of a larger estuary, meaning there is a changing amount of water at different times, however the Wetlands are wet for a...
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...Peat bogs are marshy areas of land consisting of decomposing vegetation. They contain carbon dioxide and have multiple uses such as for fuel, for thermal energy, and finally by gardeners to improve soil to grow nutrients, because of the fact that they improves soil structure and increase acidity, which is needed in order to grow a large variety of crops. One of the most important advantages of preserving peat bogs is the fact that they contribute to climate change as they release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. As a result, it is imperative that they are preserved and prevented from doing this, as climate change has severe consequences for habitats and ecosystems. There are very few peat bogs left in the UK, at just around 60km they are rapidly declining and need to be saved with urgency in order to retain the benefits humans and the ecosystem gain from it, as well as prevent the consequences that come with the loss of it....
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...Choice 1--midlands and Galway Day 1 set out across the middle of the country (County Roscommon) and visit Clonmacnois, an early monastic settlement, and the peat bog where you get a little train ride where a narrator explains about the development of peat bogs, shows you the industrial peat extraction and stops to view the unique flora of a bogland environment. In the area is Birr castle with a wonderful garden. spend the night in the area. Day 2 drive to Galway and explore the city. Spend the night. Day 3 explore the Connemara region--lots of interesting stops along the way--castles, museums, nature viewing, short hikes, etc. Back to Galway for the night. or drive to Rosseveale and take the ferry to Inishmore for the day and return to Galway that night or spend the night on the island and experience music on one of the pubs. Day 4 return to Dublin via the Cliffs of Mohr, Burren, etc. depending o how much time you have. Choice to the southwest Day 1 drive to Kilkenny via Powerscourt and Glendalough. Spend the night in Kilkenny. Day 2 Drive to Killarney and explore the national park, Muckross House, Torc waterfall hike. Spend the night. Day 3 drive the Ring of Kerry and make many stops to explore and take in the view. Day 4 return to Dublin via Cashel choice 4--southeast Day 1 drive to Kilkenny via Glendalough and Powerscourt. spend the night in Kilkenny. Day 2--New Ross via Jerpoint Abbey. visit the Dunbrody famine ship. Drive out to Hookhead...
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...Bog bodies, quite literally, have the world on their shoulders for hundreds to thousands of years. Bog bodies are found buried in peat and many internal organs, skin and facial features are still intact due to the incredible conditions of the bog, which include: highly acidic water, low temperature and little oxygen. There are many theories concerning reasons for these bodies in the bog, and much evidence to support them. Some of the ancient remains have been religiously/politically sacrificed, through which has been discovered by various archaeological investigations and also, the amazing environment and amount of preservation of the bogs themselves. When Cashel man was first discovered it was difficult for the archaeologists to be tell that he was human. The leading researcher Carol Smith said that it was difficult at first to be able to distinguish the body from the peat it was buried in, but when the body was sprayed with ionised water, the body began to take on human qualities. Cashel man was found in a bog near Cashel in Ireland (hence his name) but was damaged due to a milling machine, however the body was extremely well preserved. Radiocarbon suggests that he is the oldest bog body with intact skin in the world. Post-mortem, Cashel man had a broken arm, caused by a sharp object and had his back broken into two places. He also had a deep cut on his back, perhaps by the same sharp object that was used to break his arm. Cashel man encountered a horrific death, highlighted...
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...analysis of competitors’ brand identities and positioning to understand how the brand is differentiated. 3 competitors to Banner Bog Oak * Celtic Bogoaks * Ronnie Graham: Irish Bog Wood Sculpture * Brian O Loughlin: Irish Bog Oak Sculpture Brand Positioning: "The act of designing the company's image and value so that the segment's customers understand what the company stands for in relation to its competitors" Kotler (1988) Aim: a positioning which holds maximum appeal for its target audience e.g. Guinness Functional Emotional * Celtic Bogoaks They have been working with bogwoods for many years, creating beautiful gifts for the retail trade. They supply most of the top Irish craft retailers in Ireland including The Kilkenny shops in Dublin, Kilkenny, Galway and Killarney, Seodin in Limerick and Ennis, The Cat & The Moon in Sligo, Judy Greene in Galway, Waterville Craft Centre, The Kilkenny Design Centre, Marble and Lemon in Cork, to name but a few. They also exhibit at Showcase Ireland at the R.D.S. Exhibition Centre in Dublin every year. Celtic Bog oaks are a member of the Craft Council of Ireland. Positioning: Celtic Bog oaks are positioned well all over Ireland and showcasing in the RDS in Dublin yearly is making everybody aware of their products and what they have to offer. Brand Identity: Celtic bog oaks main brand identity is that "We bring an ancient Irish language and an ancient Irish timber together again." This has an emotional...
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...By the Bog of Symbolism By the Bog of Cats is a play that takes place in present day Ireland. Filled with suspense and tragedy, it tells a story of a woman by the name of Hester Swane, who copes with the separation of her and her husband. Throughout the play there were significant parallels between the setting and the plot. The landscape created by the author, Marina Carr, helps shape the characters and its outcomes of the play. She uses history and tradition of the Bog, use of time of day, the dead black swan and its color contrast, as well as the caravan; in order to create and set a presence. By the Bog of Cats, by Marina Carr takes place on a terrain of land known as the Bog. Bogs are one of the most distinctive pieces of wet lands. "its spongy ground consist mainly of partially decayed plant matter called peat. They are found in cooler climates that have poorly drained lakes and lake brazens" ("Ireland's Peat Bogs."). Bogs, also referred to as blanket bogs are deeply interwoven into Irish history, and have been useful in many ways. The peat found on bogs, were widely used to heat homes. They were also used for water storage. Because of the lack of drainage within bogs, rain water would be stored there, which prevents flooding. The bog also holds history; literally. Due to its denseness and many layers of turf, bogs are an excellent habitat for preserving things. A prime example of this would be a recent discovery made in 2011. The body of a man was found who is believed...
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