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The Not So Ordinary Octopus Octopus, there is more to this mysterious sea creature than just two big eyes and eight long arms. Considered the most intelligent of all invertebrates, the octopus has problem solving skills along with a short and long-term memory. Though the octopus can be difficult to keep in captivity, some people have been known to keep them as pets. They often escape from supposedly secure tanks, due to their problem-solving skills, mobility and lack of a rigid skeletal structure

This past summer I followed my heart all the way to Fiji, for the sole purpose of diving one of the most recognized shark reefs in the world. Not many people would pay a hefty sum of money to dive one hundred feet into the ocean with bait hoping to find numerous sharks, especially when those sharks happen to be considered one of the more dangerous species to man: the Bull shark. Everyday for three weeks, ten other shark loving teenagers and I sought adventure deep in the ocean with sharks up to

For my extra credit, I decided to go on a coral reef field trip with my family to the Florida Keys. I asked my aunt if she could take us on her boat and since we had all of the snorkeling equipment we didn’t have to make a stop at any tours. We anchored at a beach near Key Largo, where mangles surrounded it. The location was perfect for the project. The water was nice, crystal clear, and I was able to see marine life. Most of the organisms I saw live on sunlit surface seawater such as little fishes

Some individuals say you cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore. One must take a risk to find what they truly love and are interested in. Jacques-Yves Cousteau was a French marine explorer in the 1900’s. Jacques-Yves Cousteau created the Aqualung to innovate ways to overcome the problem of staying underwater for long periods of time and illuminated society by informing people about the ocean and pollution. Jacques Cousteau created the Aqualung. The Aqualung

Immediately in viewing this passage from Lars Eighner’s “On Dumpster Diving” it can be gathered that Eighner is judging the college students in the area he frequents. Eighner states, “the Dumpsters in this area are very rich”. This quote implies that the Dumpsters themselves hold “rich” food and items much like the students who empty their items in these college Dumpsters. This quote in its entirety suggests that Eighner, as the dumpster diver, is a very smart and calculated individual. He recognizes

“On Dumpster Diving” by Lars Eighner is an eye opening piece, which shows how even the most minimally simplistic lifestyle can have a sense of home. While many people do not see life as meaningful without riches, Eighner shows us otherwise. In effect, Eighner gives me a different perspective on how much our society takes for granted by having a first person view, seeing the arrogance of our actions, and noticing a pleasant life does not have to include riches. Seeing it from the other side of the

In the story “On Dumpster Diving” written by Lars Eighner, he explains what he has to go through to get a meal. Dumpster diving does not mean standing on the edge and driving in like you would a pool. Dumpster diving is more like a scavenger hunt . . . hunting for food. The people, who have to do this, do it to survive. “Yes, we ate from them. Except for jeans, all my clothes came from Dumpsters.” It is not just about finding food; additionally they have to find all of their goods from the dumpsters

the alley-ways. As humans we walk by smelling the odor coming from the trash, and continue walking. In Lars Eighner’s “On Dumpster Diving” he will inform us about what he thinks and believes on the subject of dumpster diving. The message that Eighner wrote for the audience was two ways: external and internal. His external message was a “how to guide” on dumpster diving. He wanted to help others that were in the same boat as him to find the best things in a dumpster and how to properly dive. Eighner’s

Compare and Contrast The essay “The Tyranny of Choice” by Berry Schwartz and “Dumpster Diving” by Lars Eighner talk about being confronted by choices. In the “The Tyranny of Choice” Schwartz says “increased choice means we have more happy people? Not at all.” The essay “Dumpster Diving” Eighner talks about people “scavenge the cable channels looking for they know not what. I am sorry for them.” Having more choices doesn’t mean that we are happier, but the opposite. The essay “Tyranny of Choice”

On Dumpster Diving Analysis In his essay, "On Dumpster Diving", Lars Eighner speaks of his time spent as a homeless man. Eighner states in detail the steps needed in order to successfully become a scavenger of dumpsters based on his own experiences. Though the essay could appear to just be a useful manual there is an underlying message. Lars Eighner effectively uses argumentation, process analysis, and tone to demonstrate that society is wasteful. Eigner strengthens the credibility of his essay