Leeward Antilles

The macuahuitl is an ancient Aztec weapon that looks noticeably like a sword but can also be classified as a club. I, like the macuahuitl, am not defined by one name or classification. My life is a development of innumerable characteristics. The macuahuitl, on the surface, is a simple weapon, but it can be broken down to observe its complexities. The macuahuitl has an interesting history, and it portrays life in general and my personality in more ways than one. The development of a weapon allows

presence. In 1936 they captured the islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire from the Spanish who put up very little defense. The Dutch West India Company set up its administrative capital on Curaçao and formed an economic plan for its Netherlands Antilles. Curaçao would be the capital and agricultural center, Bonaire would be used for salt making and maize growing,

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Aruba’s first known inhabitant dates to 1000 A.D. The earliest known settlers were known as the Caquetio Indians of the Arawak tribe from the South American mainland. During the Pre-ceramic Period of habitation (2500 BC – 1000 AD), the Caquetio Indians, were accustomed to living in small family groups, they were known as skilled fishermen with only the use of roughly flaked stones and shell as tools, hunters, and gatherers. Their only way of survival was dependent on the sea along the coast of Aruba

The history of the AGHS began in 1886, when an English couple- a Mr. and Mrs. Williams, came to Antigua, because of Mr. William's failing health. Mrs. Williams became the school's first headmistress. After her husband died, she sent for her sister and together they shared the responsibility of running the school. At this time the school had boarding facilities for local students, as well as students from neighbouring Caribbean islands such as St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Dominica and Grenada.

Walls These are the part of any structure which bears the ultimate load both from the windward and leeward side. The whole structure collapses if they fail, therefore proper care should be taken while constructing them. The ways of protecting walls are: • Reinforcing the walls with the help of concrete bands and vertical reinforcing bars and lateral ties. • For improving the lateral load resistance of long walls, buttresses should be provided. • Using Ferro-cement plating around the exterior perimeter

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The Hispaniolan Solenodon The hispaniolan solenodon is a shrew like mammal with bad eyesight and toxic saliva. It lives underground and deep in the island of Hispaniola. Humans have caused its near-extinction. Listed below are its habitat, food, amount of reproduction. Also listed are the conservative activities, its physical description, man’s impact, and how many are left and other unique facts. The hispaniolan solenodon is located on the island of Hispaniola. It is most commonly found in Northern

the northern coast of Venezuela. Due to its geographical location, Curaçao has been traditionally used as the commercial base between Latin America, Europe and the United States. Curaçao is the largest of the five islands that form the Netherlands Antilles. Through its ties with the Netherlands, Curaçao enjoys preferential treatment with the European Union. The island is known for its excellent natural harbor and its political stability. 2002 2003 2004 2005 1. Inflation rate 2. Total

Hurricane Flora which was considered a category 4 hurricane is amongst the deadliest Atlantic Hurricanes in recorded history, with a death total of over 7,000. Flora was developed from a disturbance in the Intertropical Convergence Zone on September 26th located nearly 800 miles southwest of the Cape Verde Islands. Hurricane Flora organized on September 29th and attained a tropical storm status, as it quickly continued to strengthen to reach a category 3 hurricane status before moving the Windward