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Bringing in mining supplies in Suriname  As humans existing on this planet,  we face  certain inevitabilities such as  making decisions. Unfortunately not all decisions are equal, and in fact, some decisions are so complex that sacrifices must be made for the best outcome at that time. The rulers of the world's countries understand this struggle perhaps better than most. In the less developed countries of the world such as Suriname, they are faced with choices that may seem worse than the last on a regular basi s . Throughout Suriname's development, its government has been faced with choices to continue the nation's growth through industry, but often industrial growth has side effects. Suriname, rich in earth, flora, and fauna, has a terrain that is not always the most accommodative. Consequently, it can be extremely difficult for some to obtain work, healthcare, and many other basic needs, especially as tourism has not been a strong driving force for development .

     Research papers are a very involved process. The research gathering may sometimes even be the hardest part. For myself, it has been. While I have learned a lot about mining/gold mining in my search for information about how gold mining is impacting Suriname, I have also been thwarted at many a turn in my attempts at expanding my knowledge.        Gold mining itself is a particularly heated topic, as some of the negative side effects on the environment and the people can be rather substantial. Conversely, there are a number of people who also benefit from gold mining. This can lead to a convoluted stew of information ranging from valid sources to biased buyers and investors preaching the value of gold and mining for it. Sifting through the muck can be quite challenging as sometimes even the biased sources do make valid points, and on top of that, not everyone feels the need to claim their work when they work for world wide corporations reporting the research findings, for exampl

    Stories have been used through the ages as a means of communication of both tradition and self. They are woven in intricate patterns deemed by the author as the best fit for conveying something. Often, authors may blend of several different texts whether they be literary, spiritual, or historical to make a story easier to relate to or to further emphasize the point. The story of "Tetiyette and the Devil" is one that calls upon several elements to both enlighten and entertain. The author constructed a hybrid of a literary text and a spiritual text utilizing the subjective, oral tradition, culture, and a touch of adventure from the literary aspect and the religious and moral side of the spiritual aspect.      The story is originally an oral, funeral tale told by a young girl. In the Caribbean, it is not uncommon for funerals to seem as though they are more of a celebration and appreciation of life with stories and a parade, or music depending on the country. "Tet

     One of the most eye opening things we can do as humans on this planet is travel. Traveling is a great way to see and try new things, experience new cultures, and to meet new people with different outlooks on life. One interesting place to visit is Suriname. The language spoken is Dutch, and the surinamese dollar is king. It exists on the South American Tectonic plate and is a land of many wonders offering swamplands, deltas and coastal plains, mountains, volcanoes, and rolling hills. It even has 7 major rivers. Suriname is a tropical place with climes between 28 Celsius to 32 Celsius during the day and reaching a breezy 21 Celsius at night. Be sure to time your travels appropriately as the seasons are a touch different. There are 2 wet seasons with the first and longest between April and August and the second between December and February. In the west coast region, there is approximately 76 inches of rain per year, and 95 inches of rain per year in the eastern region. The dry seas

   The self is such a vast and variable concept. My "About Me" is changing with each passing day as though it were a beach that is being reshaped by the sea's relentless waves. Perhaps this is part of why I am so fond of all things marine. The creatures are so curious- they do something I cannot. I want to know more about them and their lives beneath the surface; I want them to continue to live. People are not unlike the creatures of the sea- curious, doing things I cannot, and being things I am not. I want to study them and get to know their "About Me{'s}", see if they have similar changes. Have they considered anything at all in the ways I have? Have they looked at the waves the way I have?     The waves, soothing and hypnotic, bring wonder with each ebb towards and flow from the beaches of the world.  I like to watch the waves and to see them change the shore by leaving something new or taking something away.  I often liken the waves to the thoughts and