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...their past life are scattered throughout their third album, “Vapours,” and the ebb and flow of these remnants shape a strange topography; the result lies somewhere in between the new and the old and meshes the two in a vaguely discordant harmony. Islands?? predecessors, The Unicorns, released only one LP in their short lifespan: 2003’s critically-acclaimed work of uniquely sweet synth-pop, “Who Will Cut Our Hair When We’re Gone?” The songs were expansive and luminous masterpieces, eschewing traditional...

Author: By Hana Bajramovic, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Islands | 9/25/2009 | See Source »

...limits to human activity—at least for now. Yet, as Galapagos-born children grow up and have children of their own, the communities will inevitably expand. While many inhabitants recognize the importance of their surroundings, continued development and economic expansion— including fishing the islands?? protected, rich waters—will cause deepening challenges for the true indigenous residents of the islands: the native wildlife species...

Author: By Alexander R. Konrad | Title: Whose Islands Are They? | 7/8/2009 | See Source »

...Kiribati, which was once known as the Gilbert Islands, comprises 32 atolls—small coral islands??and one virtually unscalable rock island dispersed across 4,000 kilometers of the Pacific Ocean. Most of the land is situated at an elevation of less than two meters and is therefore particularly at risk from rises in sea-level caused by climate change...

Author: By Natasha S. Whitney, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Kiribati Leader Cites Toll of Climate Change | 9/23/2008 | See Source »

...WORLD OF ISLANDS?...

Author: By June Q. Wu, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Cost of End-of-Life Care | 4/18/2008 | See Source »

...concentration are more than happy to do the extra work required to fully experience their excursion. TRIPPIN’ OUTFor now, these excursions are almost exclusively limited to the HAA department. The Freshman Seminar program also offers occasional trips—past destinations have included Japan and the Galapagos Islands??but, like the seminar options, the availability and subject matter changes every year. Likewise, several courses across other departments offer short trips to locations in the Northeast, but there is an evident disparity between a drive to New Hampshire and a trip to the Mediterranean...

Author: By Sarah B. Schechter, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Up Close & Educational | 3/12/2008 | See Source »

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