All Muggles hoard their wealth. In this land it is printed on plastic. In others as a pale green paper. All Muggles waste this wealth, dying surrounded by everyone's name except their own, names uttered with the same frequency and respect due jam, tea, and cake. Truer green is a spell that I know well. And true names are one invoked only by those who do not fear death.

"Students must submit a 500 word essay in English. Use a current news story to contrast Japanese/American culture, business, politics, etc. The winner will receive a trip to Japan, with a one-month home stay and language instruction at the Kyoto Japanese School."