The Problem of Deforestation Thousands and thousands of acres of lush rain forests are cleared each year to make way for development. The once beautiful and spectacular forests are reduced to barren landscapes. This is for the sake of development, for the advancement of man. Yet, what happens when trees are felled? Firstly, the earth is left vulnerable to soil erosion. The heavy tropical rains will carry away the rich topsoil,...

When I was Caught in a Rainstorm   “Argh!” screamed my friend as the water balloon hit her full in the face. She stood in shock for a moment before char in after me, laughing and yelling out threats. We were at our annual class party and having the time of our lives. This year, we had decided on the picnic at the beach. After eating, we had all sorts of...

 Accidents that I have Experienced Accidents are part and parcel of life itself and to say that you have never had a silly accident in your life would be like saying, “I’m a green-faced alien from Pluto.” Well, I have certainly had my share of ridiculous accidents. Not all of them have changed my life, but they have certainly made me more aware of my limitations. Yet, sometimes, remembering those times,...