...television? What is a firefighter? A firefighter also known as a fireman, is a rescuer extensively trained in firefighting, primarily to extinguish hazardous fires that threaten property and civilian or natural populations and to rescue people from dangerous situations, like collapsed or burning buildings. Luckily or unluckily, my cousin work as a firefighter. Since he became a firefighter, I never saw him at home having the dinner with us in Chinese New Year. He has to stand guard, and wait for the order if there something happen. We all know that the job as a firefighter is really dangerous. There is an explosion in my city as a result of the oil spilling. All of the firefighters including my cousin in my city went to the first rescue line to save lives and buildings. Everyone is in danger. Unfortunately, someone died in that accident. So that comes to problem: Should firefighters contribute their lives to save other’s lives or properties? My answer is no. It might because that I have someone who has the relationship with me in blood. So that I feel his life is important for me. I want him to protect his own life instead of saving others. How fire happens? It is clear that there are some place that can easily catch fire. Like some places near the forest or rainless. We know that if there is only a little fire in a tree, it will spread quickly. We learned some examples from Egan’s article. He argued that firefighters don’t have to die for people’s property and homeowners cannot...
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...Fiction Essay: The Thesis of both stories “The lottery” and “The Most Dangerous game” are similar, both writer stress on conflicts and struggle main character experience in the story to protect their lives. The Introduction of the stories tells the setting, the villagers of a small town gather together in the square on 27 June to participate in a lottery that took two days. While the most dangerous game, it took place on an island with few people. Thesis statement is that a tradition can be detrimental to your lives. According to “The Lottery” written by Shirley Jackson, it was about a villager. In fact, about 300 people lives in the villages who might have forgetting tradition lottery which were play long time age and blindly accepted the game without asking question about the rules and regulation to enable all villages understand the consequence of the game. Where as in “The most dangerous game” written by Richard Connell in an island. Few people participated in the game. The general, zaroff along with his friend Ivan, as well as his dog, team against one person to play a hunting game. Both people understood the danger of the game very well, but one refuse to play while the other person finds pleasure in playing the game. The Major Character “The Lottery” written by Shirley Jackson it seems that the characters were very happy to participate in the events. The villages were rejoicing to play the game; however, the game has been around for years, but some villages has...
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...Policing happened long before computers existed, but the job is more streamlined and efficient now that computers play a major role in the way police officers work. Police agencies benefit tremendously from computers in accessing criminal and fingerprint databases, reporting offenses electronically, using GPS systems to track calls and speeding up forensics work. 1. Police Databases o Police use two main types of databases. Fingerprint databases allow forensics teams to run fingerprints found at a crime scene against prints in the system. These prints may be on file because of a person's criminal history or because of that person's job or licensing requirements. Though the database is not immediate, the process is faster than a lab worker comparing one-by-one. Police officers also use criminal databases, which show people arrested, indicted and convicted of various crimes. These databases allow for easier tracking of serial crimes and for identification of potential suspects. Offense Reports o Inputting offense reports is a time-consuming part of an officer's job. Much of the information is repetitive but must be completed. By having software programs for filing incident or offense reports, officers can cut out the time they spend on administrative tasks and focus on field work instead. GPS Tracking o GPS units in patrol cars allow officers to input addresses when calls come in. Rather than searching in the dark or trying to memorize an entire precinct, the officers can...
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...English 9H 4 May 2006 Hazing Paper Hazing is a very dangerous form of bullying. About 70 people have been killed by hazing in the last 20 years (Facts.com 2). “’Hazing’ refers to any activity expected of someone joining a group … that humiliates, degrades or risks emotional and/or physical harm, regardless of the person's willingness to participate” (Hazing Defined 1). Most hazing deaths occur because the act goes too far; the hazers get carried away. Their intention is to have a team building activity or make sure members are up to snuff (Facts.com 2). However, this is not what really happens. The acts often cross the line, and the victims do not complain because they want to join the group (Facts.com 2). Teens often want to outdo one another; each year, teens do something more dangerous then what happened to them while they were the victims (Bowers 1; Bushweller 3). Not only can these acts be dangerous, but they are also an “abuse of power and [a] violation of human dignity” (High School Hazing). If teens can be educated that this hurtful and inhumane act of bullying is forbidden in high school, then they will know that it is not acceptable in college, where hazing becomes the most dangerous. Although high school hazing starts out and seems harmless, it can quickly escalate to being harmful, dangerous, and illegal. Hazing can very quickly turn from a harmless prank into a dangerous situation. In most cases, the victim will still take part because they want...
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...kind of thing only happens in third world countries, but it is quickly becoming one of America's biggest issues. People spend years of their lives on the transplant list waiting for a life saving operation, and they think that if they just buy whatever they need, it will solve all their problems. What most people don’t understand is how corrupt and dangerous organ trafficking is. The sale of human organs either facilitated through a doctor or on the black market, will soon be a huge problem in the near future. People on one hand are becoming so desperate for life saving transplants, and on the other hand people are looking to make a profit from buying or stealing organs and selling them on the black market. Organ trafficking is already an issue in third world countries, and will become a problem in the United States before we know it. The history of human organ transplant dates back further than most people would think. The curiosity of transplant dates back before modern medicine, in 9th century BC where individuals sewed animal parts together. In 4th century BC, Chinese texts describe Tsin Yue-Jen, a surgeon who switches the hearts of two people. This is the first documentation of a human transplant. In 1878, the first bone to bone transplant took place. In 1909, the first recorded animal to human kidney transplant took place (Bindel). The animal that was used was a rabbit. This was a huge success but the patient died two weeks later. When people think of organ transplants...
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...ABSTRACT 3 2. INTRODUCTION 4 3. CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUE 7 4. RELEVANT COURT CASES 9 5. PROPOSED CHANGE 13 6. SOCIAL IMPACT 16 7. CONCLUSION 17 8. REFERENCES 18 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to analyze the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America and its impact on law enforcement. Close attention will be paid to the ability of police officers to frisk people, vehicles and occupants of vehicles, also commonly referred to as Terry stops. Currently, the rule of law is that police officers are not able to frisk solely on the basis of officer safety and that they must have a reasonable belief that a person is armed and dangerous prior to frisking. This paper will propose a new standard police should follow. Finally, an examination will be done on the social impact of this new proposed standard. Introduction As Americans, we enjoy freedoms that many around the world do not. These freedoms make us the envy, and the enemy, of millions. The foundation for these freedoms was laid long ago by our founding fathers. After the United States won its freedom from English rule they met to establish the constitution. From several years of schooling I know that in 1789 the first United States Congress met in New York, New York where they drafted what is now known as the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights is made up of ten amendments to the original...
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...My hometown has been classified for one of the most dangerous places to stay, but if you were to take a trip there, would you believe it? Any person could drive down I-20 on Sunday morning to enter Longview and it would seem like another ordinary visit to a nice, appealing, small town. Longview may seem beautiful from the outside in, but there is a continuous problem with gang influences. This would be something you expect from bigger cities such as, Houston or Dallas. I was once held at gunpoint, to this day my mother does not know about it. There are plenty of young people who live here who are terrified to talk about their personal experiences with gang members. In Longview, gang intimidation starts with younger children, but will Longview ever address the conflict? The answer to this question is no! Longview's top priorities are mainly on education and employment. It is never primarily focused on children or gangs. Gang members constantly try and increase the amount of members within the gang, but it becomes a dangerous act towards community. According to the Violence Prevention Institute, the process of gang recruitment is...
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...be defining and exploring the meaning behind a word that is often used today to refer to a person or place. This word is repeatedly used in our day-to-day lives and pin points minority groups without the intention of doing so, many times it ”accidently” trigger specific races without actually bringing up a specific race. This word carries a large amount of historical context that people like to brush under the mat. The word I am referring to is indeed the word “ghetto.” Reading the word just know may have triggered a certain image, without even thinking about it. Society has created an atrocious image to this word without knowing exactly what it means and has...
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... The crashes are happening far too frequently involving both teens and adults. It has reached the point where many states have banned text messaging while operating a vehicle. While talking on a cell phone, a given user can still keep their eyes on the road and at least one hand free, where as text keeps the user’s eyes on and sometimes even both hands on the phone. Texting while you are driving takes one thing away, your vision. Everyone’s eyes are supposed to be on the road at all times. A crash could take place in just a second of you reading the message. Your eyes are the most important thing that you need while driving, a lot of harm could be caused. People today think that texting someone else is fun and necessary. When a person decides to text he or she does not realize the potential dangers that could happen. Texting while driving is not only dangerous, but it is also costly. People are not only putting their own lives at risk but they are also risking the lives of everyone else on the road. You...
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...In the article “Fouling Our Own Nests”, Robert Glennon claims that existing water supply is running low due to its severe contamination with extremely poisonous substances and chemicals, which expose humans to many fatal diseases. Unfortunately, humans are the creators of these chemicals and substances; therefore the pollution of one of the most important resources for survival is not a natural occurrence. Without clean water, the lives of humans are at risk, therefore exposing this crucial water pollution problem allows the population to see the consequences of their actions and strive for a safer, cleaner water supply. As a sub-claim, Glennon states how water quality is poor due to the dumping of deadly substances and chemicals like human...
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...Creating false needs. 2. A child can either be an athlete or a good student. Children can be both good at athletics and good at academics. There are many very intelligent well educated athletes. There are just as many athletically talented academics. Either/Or 3. Any change in healthcare will lead to socialism; we don’t want to live in a socialist country, so we can’t reform health care in any way. To say that reforming healthcare would completely change how society operates is a giant leap. There can be healthcare reform without creating a socialist United States. Slippery Slope 4. All teenagers’ text while they drive, therefore we should raise the driving age to 21. To say all teenagers is an inaccurate generalization. To raise the driving age to 21 would solve the problem of teen texting while driving is not logical. Hasty Generalization 5. If we don’t all drive hybrid cars, the world will end in the next decade of environmental damage. There is no evidence to support a claim that the world will end in 10 years if we do not all switch to hybrid vehicles. The statement goes straight to the most dramatic result conceivable however unlikely it is. Slippery Slope 6. Senator Range has been seen entering a strip club; therefore his economic reforms are not plausible Though perhaps immoral to some, such action has no bearing on the ability of the Senator to create plausible economic reform. One of these actions is part of personal life...
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...ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT RADIATION Technology has a significant role in today’s world. It can also affect many peoples’ lives. It makes life easier and more efficient. However in today’s world, there are some who have considered about the danger it may cause. People have started destroying our environment by using destructive weapons to defeat and lead with possession. There is dangerous equipment which had been manufactured throughout the world. Nuclear weapon is one of the most destructive weapons ever made which could really destroy the world in just a moment. It can cause a big effect in our lives as well to our environment. Radiation is an environmental hazard that people tend to worry about only when it is artificially produced (Schneider 336). When atoms combine it can causes a radiation which will affect molecules, cells and tissues. However there are some who think of biological effects of radiation on human body. The atoms unite through a process called ionization. So the biological effects begin with the result of radiation combining with the atoms which develops cells. There are several sources of radiation. In fact, It can be found everywhere. The homes which we live by contain amount of radioactive elements that decay into a chemical element called radon gas. It can leak into our homes which. It can also be found mostly in industry to control measuring equipment. Radiation comes from natural or artificial resources. However it was commonly found in natural...
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...violently resisting arrest. He had driven around a double-parked police car. A crowd gathered outside the police station where Smith was detained. Due to miscommunication, the crowd believed Smith had died in custody, although he had been transported to a hospital via a back entrance to the station. This sparked scuffles between African Americans and police in the Fourth Ward, although the damage toll was only $2,500. Subsequent to television news broadcasts on July 13 however, new and larger riots took place. Twenty-six people were killed; 1,500 wounded; 1,600 arrested; and $10 million in property was destroyed. More than a thousand businesses were torched or looted, including 167 groceries (most of which would never reopen). Newark's reputation suffered dramatically. It was said, "wherever American cities are going, Newark will get there first." Newark is home to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, located near Military Park, which since its opening in 1997 has become one the most visited in the United States. Included among the artists appearing on NJPAC stages in its first thirteen seasons are the Boston Symphony Orchestra; Yo-Yo Ma; Bob Dylan; Ballet Nacional de Cuba; Lauryn Hill; Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Twyla Tharp Dance; Dance Theatre of Harlem; Israel Philharmonic; the Berlin State Opera Orchestra; the Royal Danish Ballet; Hilary Hahn; Bill T. Jones; Itzhak Perlman; the Vienna Boys Choir; Midori; Sarah Brightman; Sting; Les Ballets...
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...Irony, Conflict and Theme in “The Most Dangerous Game” and “The Destructors” English 102 Composition and Literature Spring 2016-D15 LUO Belinda Joseph–L27213212 APA Thesis Statement and Outline “The Most Dangerous Game” and “The Destructors” Thesis Statement: Connell and Greene reveal with the use of irony, conflict and theme, mankind’s human nature, exposing man’s most primal instincts and desires through their characters. I. Irony A. The hunter becomes the hunted. 1. In a conversation about Jaguar hunting with Whitney, Rainsford exclaims, “You’re are a big game hunter, not a philosopher, who cares how a jaguar feels?" (Connell, 1924, p.1). 2. Rainsford is in the place of the prey and Zaroff has the advantage. “It was Rainsford who knew the full meaning of terror”. (Connell, 1924, p.11). 3. Roles reverse and Rainsford kills him in the end. “He had never slept in a better bed”. (Connell, 1924, p.13). B. Unexpected behavior. 4. Trevor the son of an architect becoming a gang leader. (Greene, 1954, p. 1). 5. Moral about Old misery’s money “We aren’t thieves....Nobody is going to steal anything from this house.” (Greene, 1954, p. 6). 6. Food and a blanket is taken to Old Misery “We don’t want you to starve Mr. Thomas” (Greene, 1954, p. 10). II. Conflict C. Rainsford struggle with “Man vs. Self” 7. Rainsford’s survival to stay alive. 8. Rainsford’s wits and state of mind...
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...our homes, work environments and schools have become a health risk. This is because many of these household products we use to keep these places clean and to maintain a good health contain toxic chemicals. If fact, some cleaners are among the most toxic products found in the home. Many of us using these products are unaware of the dangers and the health risk they pose. There are agencies, organizations and a variety of groups that are working towards making the consumer aware of the dangers through research. This research has shown that chemicals in our household products are dangerous and should be closely regulated because accidental poisonings continue to increase, exposure can lead to failing health and there are links to slow brain development in fetuses and children. Accidental poisonings are on the increase in the United States. Every 13 seconds, a poison control center in the United States answers a call about a possible poisoning. More than 90% of these exposes occur in the home. The most common causes of poisoning among young children are cosmetics and personal care products, household cleaning products and pain relievers (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). These statistics can be very frightening. We often don’t even think that some of these products are dangerous. They have become such a part of our daily lives that we don’t always think about the dangers. As consumers we purchase these products expecting to use them for one thing, cleaning. But...
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