Burmese Days

INVASION Florida is the most heavily invaded state of alien species in the US, with some of the most dangerous animals in the world found at its doorstep. The Everglades are home to potential ‘man-eaters’ such as the well known Burmese and African Rock Python’s, however researchers have confirmed a new ‘man-eating’ species has come to town – The Nile Crocodile. Residents of urban areas far from the Everglades are no longer safe from the invasion of non-native species that are over

Burmese Pythons Taking over with no natural predator, the Burmese Python. These very large pythons have been effecting our Everglades drastically. Once native to the swampy marshes of Southeast Asia, these snakes are now migrating over to Florida. Being so large and having no natural predator, they have really made a strong change in our Florida wildlife. These dangerous pythons have altered the population of animals in the Everglades by so much that people are beginning to worry about what will

There are a large number of species that have become, in some way, introduced to areas outside of their native ranges. Some of these species have large ecological impacts and can even cause economic problems or harm to people. Other species, however, are less obviously problematic. Attempting to eradicate even a single invasive species is generally a highly expensive process that can take a very long period of time. Although one can instead choose to simply suppress a species instead of entirely

World War II was an interesting, yet tragic event in history. In the historical fiction, Elephant Run by Roland Smith, it describes the main character, Nick, and his life in Burma after his apartment in London is destroyed by German bombs. In the novel, when Nick is sent to Burma, the Japanese suddenly invade, Nick’s father is taken prisoner with Nick forced to work as a servant. Nick and his friend, Mya, plan a dauntless escape to retrieve their families. All of the characters display their own

construct its own value system that suits Eastern culture and aesthetic. The views of above aspects had formed the exhibition’s main concept. The Asian art academies are facing the same situation in the higher degree education of ceramic art. The day-to-day teaching needs new energy and clear direction; the homogeneity in teaching should be avoided, and the lack of uniqueness should be made up. So, we need to focus on the root of problem and plan ahead. The scholar Zhu Xi has asked in his book The

Fastest? “The black, submissive sky recedes when the influence from the white, imperious moon disrupts the balance of candid humanity,” my brother always said. “There are too many big words, Damien. I don’t get it,” I would respond. “One day you will, Uriah. One day.” He loved talking with the bartender who lived down the street. Damien made sure to visit Mr. Caver after the full moon each month. What do you think of black skin? Is it dirty? Is it clean? Before I understood anything at all, I’d

which the speaker seems to be content with. The reader sees a glimpse of his perpetual depression on a habitual night time walk. He starts by saying he is “one acquainted with the night” (line 1). He feels a sort of companionship with this time of day. Ironically enough, while most everyone else is asleep and quiet, he feels a sense of belonging. The speaker personifies the city through parallels of his own lonely depression. Having walked “out in rain-and back in rain” shows that despite the weather

“Mama Wolf, will you tell us a bedtime story?” asked Little Wolf, as Mama Wolf tucked him in with his brothers and sisters. The den was warm and snuggly, but Little Wolf wasn’t sleepy yet. “Of course,” answered Mama Wolf. “Listen closely, pups, and I will tell you why we howl at the moon.” Mama Wolf settled down next to her puppies and tucked one paw into her chest comfortably. Little Wolf and his brothers and sisters snuggled closer together and perked up their ears, waiting for Mama Wolf to start

Matt was alone. In a cabin in the woods all by himself, he was keeping house till his parents came. He met an Indian boy who invited him to his village. Should he go? Matt should not have gone to the Indian village for these three reasons. They were not familiar people, it was not his usual trail, and he was not the expected champion. The first reason Matt should not have gone to the Indian village is that they were not familiar people. He did not understand their ways, their speech, or their dances

Goodnight iPad: A Parody for the Next Generation Modern day society has a hard time saying “goodnight” to their technological devices, a problem that Ann Droyd explores in her parody picture book, Goodnight iPad. Through witty illustrations and a rhythmic word scheme, Droyd follows the nightly routine of a colony of rabbits engrossed by their gadgets and gizmos. The story opens with an exaggerated description of all of the appliances within the household. The mother rabbit, trying to sleep, quickly