Archive for August 26th, 2009
Brazil’s Florianopolis Island
Florianopolis, the capital city of the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, lies mainly on the gorgeous island of Santa Catarina, which is itself widely referred to as Florianopolis.
This vibrant city has the highest standard of living of any in Brazil, and the locals know how to enjoy themselves.
The island is famous for its […]Milfoil, an Unwanted Danger to American Rivers
Eurasian milfoil is a fragile looking plant that was once a common plant to find in fresh water aquariums.
Still, It did not stay there. Now it is considered an invasive species that threatens North American fresh water streams, rivers, pools and lakes.
In its native Eurasian surroundings it is a relatively innocent flora […]Demolition
Introduction
Taking down old buildings and replacing them with new is a process that has been going on for thousands of years. The destruction of buildings might have occurred during battles or attacks on communities; or due to natural disturbances such as earthquakes or volcanic activity. The resultant ruins would need to be removed and […]