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There is a long history of failed attempts of biological controls in Hawaii. The one ingrained in everyone’s mind is the day hunting mongoose released to control nocturnal rats in the 1800’s. However, a stricter quarantine process was set up by the State since and there have been numerous effective bio-controls. Within the last four years the Erythrina Gall Wasp has rapidly become a highly invasive pest in Hawaii. Facing no long-term control other than bio-control the Erythrina Gall Wasp’s cousin

Near Death Experience It was a warm fall day in early October, a day that I recall quite vividly. The smells of the transition from summer to fall were in the air, accompanied by the sounds of birds singing and the wind blowing through the trees. It was on this beautiful day that my existence was almost terminated. A quick hunting trip could have ended my life. After school on this day, a friend and I decided to go hunting before our evening basketball practice. I really don't know why we called

we braved the heat in the name of knowledge. Dr. Simpson led us to a beautifully restored oak savanna. After farmers had cleared the landscape for agriculture, MCCD has worked to restore the area to an oak savanna, the historic ecosystem. Dr. Simpson said that there were more oaks in the restored area than the reference ecosystem probably had. I was very impressed by the project as there were massive oaks and a relatively good diversity of prairie grasses and shrubs beneath them. However, Dr. Simpson

According to the Shaper, “Grendel was the dark side…in effect. The terrible race God cursed” (51). From his very upbringing, Grendel was cursed, set apart from the rest of nature. This isolation became evident throughout the novel as it seemed both humans and nature were against him. In the novel Grendel by John Gardner, the theme of nature fighting what is unnatural is supported by the motifs of animals, snakes, and trees. The prevalence of nature’s clash with that which is unnatural is evident

First and foremost, Robert Frost was born in San Francisco, California on March 26, 1874. Frost married and had four children whom all passed away at very young ages. Robert Frost spent much of his lifetime writing poems in hopes of one day being a writer and a poet. Robert Frost was honored with several awards for his writings. Unfortunately, before my time Robert Frost died on January 29, 1963. Considering all the trials and tribulations of Robert Frost, he was a dedicated poet of all times. The

In the beginning, Orlando, a 16-year-old boy, daydreams of slicing the heads of his enemies like his father and ancestors before them. He yearns to go on adventures to France and Africa with the men but he is too young and vows that he will have an adventure someday. Orlando comes from a long line of nobles and has been that way since the start of his family. Orlando loves literature; he writes tragedies, dramas, and poetry for fun. One day he decides to relax out in nature away from everyone else

The turbulent winds smashed into my face as I struggled to pull my dog to the cover of the large oak tree. All of a sudden, a large gust of wind lifted my dog into the air, snapping her old and tattered leash! I screamed in horror as she was flung into the choppy river. Stunned, I could only watch in panic as my dog’s head bobbed up and down in the water, while she frenetically tried to keep herself afloat… Unaware of the dreadful events that were about to unfold later in the day, I rolled

countryside grass and scans the backyard. It is littered with trees; amongst the ocean of green grass, he sees the biggest tree standing in the middle: the old oak tree. Standing prouder than all the others, its vibrant green leaves touch the blue sky. Looking under the oak tree, he sees what he has been looking for. Hanging from the thick oak branches is a brown woven rope. The sturdy rope is tied around the object of his fascination: an old piece of rubber. He runs out toward it and within a second

Hundreds of soaring eagles flocked to Elmira Thursday morning, as Elmira College welcomed new and returning students to campus. The college is welcoming more than 300 students to campus. When WENY News asked a few of them what they're most excited for, their answer may surprise you. "To be honest, I really just wanted to see snow," said student Mohammed Chowdhury of West Palm Beach, Florida. The incoming freshman will be known as the Brilliant Class of 2019, and nearly 40% of them will participate

My back ached as I kneeled down in the mud pit that wanted to call itself a garden. All it contained was a parched strawberry patch and a bare lemon tree. ************************************************************************************************ I pushed the last wheelbarrow full of fruits and vegetables up the driveway and as I walked into our old decrepit hut. I could feel the tension in the air. "Who did this?" boomed Ali. Ali knew it wasn't me. In fact, I don't understand why he would have