...newcomer to the Yukon is ill prepared for what lays before him. Never Travel Alone Jack London “To Build a Fire” There is a thin line between life and death. Our own fate truly lies in our own hands. We can choose to close our eyes and blindly push forward or open our eyes and see the dangers that lie ahead. Our traveler in this story blindly pushed forward. A newcomer to the Yukon, he was headed to a camp about ten hours away by foot to meet the “boys”. “Day had broken cold and gray, exceedingly cold and gray” (p. 518). This was the first warning our traveler ignored. A foreshadowing of what is to come. In the deep of the winter where the days are extremely cold, an old-timer to the Yukon warned the man, never travel alone and to never travel when the temperature was fifty degrees below zero. The man thinking he knew more than the old-timer chose to ignore the danger, his mind empty of all but one thought - reaching the camp by 6pm. Spitting into the air his spittle froze and cracked before hitting the ground, a clear sign that the temperature was much colder than fifty degrees below zero. The husky like dog traveling with him on the other hand was reluctant to do as the man said, going purely on instinct it knew this was not a day to travel. It only wanted to turn back or to have the man seek shelter somewhere and build a fire. The man begins to feel the effects of the cold on his cheeks and nose. The moisture from his breath begins to form ice...
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...Compare and Contrast Essay The Inuit Tribe and the Lakota Tribe both have similarities and differences. For example, The Inuit Tribe is cold and The Lakota Tribe is hot. A similarity means what the two things have in common or alike. A difference means what the two things do not have in common. Here are the differences of the Lakota and Inuit tribe. The climate of the Inuit is different from the lakota. Life in the Lakota Tribe very hot. So, the climate of the Lakota Tribe is hot and dry. On the other hand, the life in the Inuit Tribe is cold. So the climate of the Inuit is cold and wet. It is cold because the Inuit tribe mostly lives in the northern zones.(Some near the Arctic.) However, the Lakota tribe lives near the middle...
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...To Build a Fire Part1 Man Error | Explanation | * Ignores the advice from the old timer to not travel alone. "The man had been serious when he said that no man should travel alone in that country in temperatures 50 below (pg 72 par 3) * The man didn't wear a nose guard (pg 67 par 4) * As the newcomer was traveling he heard the ice underneath him starting to crack but continued walking (pg 71 par 1) * Falling into the stream and getting his feet wet. (pg 71 par 1) * When the man stopped to build a fire under a pine tree. (pg 73 par 1) * The man dropped all the lit matches into the snow ( pg 74 par 2) * The continuous though of arriving at camp at 6. ( Occurs throughout the story) | * Going out was a mistake b/c the man didn't have anyone to help him. EX. when his hands were numb, if he had someone with him they could have helped him build a fire. * As the man was chewing his tobacco he realized that is face was starting to freeze. EX. when he tried to eat his lunch he couldn't b/c the ice around him mouth prevented him from doing so. * When he heard the ice underneath him starting to crack he should have stopped and found a different path. EX. when the dog was walking and fell into the water him paws started to freeze almost instantly. * As the man continued on his journey to camp he fell into a stream of water. This is atrocious b/c the man would have to build a fire and waste time. And if he doesn't manage to build a fire in time, then his feet...
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...Survival is conveyed through the extremely cold weather when the man goes through the experiences of having frostbite and traveling through the freezing weather of the Klondike, Yukon. This symbolism is contrasted with the dog who uses its natural instinct and knowledge to stay alive. Natural selection is the idea that only those who are prepared for what is to come in the environment will be the ones to survive. The idea of natural selection is expressed through the man and the dog as both compete to survive the extreme winter. The dog is prepared for the journey across the Yukon from natural instinct and knowledge, while the man is not. The main conflict in “To Build A Fire” is the conflict between man and nature. The man underestimates the harsh weather as he makes his journey across...
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...which is deadly if you don’t have the right equipment. The guy was accompanied by his dog on his hike. The temperature was cold to the...
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...Strategic Uncertainty and Alternative Futures: Evaluating Our Options in the Post-September 11 World Eric K. Clemons Steve Barnett 23 April 2003 Draft 3.6 1. Introduction Our perception of our world changed dramatically on September 11, 2001. Our sense of safety, security, and certainty were altered, perhaps for years to come, perhaps for the rest of our professional lives. Although it is clear that our personal, political, and business environments have all been altered, it is not immediately clear how they have been changed; this is, it is not clear what the details of these changes will be, or how we must respond. We now live in a period of greater strategic uncertainty. This brief paper summarizes the results of two workshops held by the Reginald H. Jones Center that attempted to provide some insight into the origins of the current conflict that the U.S. faces in the Middle East, as religious (Islam vs. the West) or economic (the developed West vs. the developing Middle East), or a clash of cultures, or some other form not as yet identified1. The hope was that by developing an understanding of the origins of the conflict, we would develop some insights into the form of the conflict and its duration; this in turn would lead to an understanding of the business implications that might result and strategies that might provide appropriate responses in different strategic contexts. We faced a high level of uncertainty about what had happened and what was likely to happen...
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...Ipoh and Penang. • Over the next five years, larger capacity DC-3 aircraft were introduced. This meant faster and more comfortable flights, and the extension of services to destinations in Indonesia, Vietnam, Burma (now Myanmar), North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak. • Inflight refreshments improved from the original thermos flask of iced water to sandwiches, biscuits and cold cuts plus a choice of hot and cold drinks, and alcoholic beverages served by a lone hostess. Known as “female pursers”, these hostesses are the forerunners of today’s Singapore Girl. On 16 September 1963, the Federation of Malaysia was born and the Airline became known as Malaysian Airways Limited. In May 1972, it became Malaysia-Singapore Airlines (MSA). Products and services Inflight refreshments improved from the original thermos flask of iced water to sandwiches, biscuits and cold cuts plus a choice of hot and cold drinks, and alcoholic beverages served by a lone hostess. In September 1998, Singapore Airlines set new standards in air travel by unveiling a new suite of products and services worth S$500 million across all three classes of travel, offering customers enhanced standards of service on the ground and new levels of comfort, cuisine and entertainment in the air. In 1999, Singapore Airlines launched Kris Flyer, its first proprietary frequent flyer program, which allows First, Business and Economy Class customers to earn mileage credits. • In October 2006, Singapore Airlines launched a comprehensive...
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...Most debate and controversies surrounding space exploration could be seen becoming most prevalent after the cold war when the Soviet Union collapsed. As both the U.S and Russia's past rivalry were left behind, the incentive for space exploration dwindled and eventually became more about a "cheaper" and "faster" way to provide results. The result from a "cheaper" and "faster" method has made a post-cold war generation question the mere importance of space exploration. Matters that include poverty, war, disease, or politics have become more prevalent in the 21st century. People today raise many arguments including the mere cost of just funding space programs, let alone send a shuttle to space. Why spend billions of dollars to send a few people into space when there are homeless people starving on Earth? The cost of space travel is a reasonable point that most people for and against space exploration would agree with. A simple reason people in favor of space exploration would agree with a cost argument is due to a growing concern with where billions of dollars of funding is going and how...
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...Compare and Contrast: Warm and Cold Climates When the creator of mankind designed the axial tilt and rotation of the Earth, s/he may not have realized that s/he was designing the greatest conversation starter known to man: the weather! Countless hours are spent discussing the daily weather and for good reason. The weather can have significant effects on our health, spirit, and finances. Though there is premise to believe that the winter months are most favorable, research proves that warmer climates are more favorable to the pursuit of happiness. The warmer months have distinct travel advantages. Snow and freezing rain commonly impede the progress of airliners, make roadways unsafe, and freezing temperatures can cause waterways to freeze over and become impassable. The warmer climates endure similar difficulties to travel, but they’re usually brief and require less strain on the resources exhaused to remedy said difficulties. This argument is not backed by statistical evidence, but by personal experiences of stress and frustration. Physical and mental health are much simpler to maintain during the warmer seasons. There is scientific evidence to support this position. It’s known commonly as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or S.A.D., which can result in depression (“Cold”). S.A.D. affects the amount of serotonin in the human body, an essential chemical for maintaining positive moods and regular sleeping habits (“Night”). Colder climates are also more prone...
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...Cold War and Communism Helen Estep HIS/135 09/13/2012 Jim Faurie Cold War and Communism The film “Duck and Cover” must have been helpful back during the war, it made it easier for people to understand how to duck and cover. I imagine it would be a difficult time to live under the threat of a nuclear war. I don’t think knowing how to duck and cover would protect from an atomic bomb. I imagine living under these conditions would bring constant worry to a person. A person would have to find ways to protect themselves, if an atomic bomb was dropped. I believe you would have to have a air tight, fire safe place to go to for protection. I believe if you were out in the open within range of the bomb, you would not survive. The impact of a nuclear bomb is tremendous; it can take down buildings and catch them on fire. Even at a distance a person is not safe, a bomb can give you skin burns up to 20 miles away. These conditions would be difficult to face, but even more is the radiation exposure this can cause a high number of deaths. I hope we never have to face the dropping of an atomic bomb. Living under the threat of terrorism is a worry in our present day. A terrorist can be anyone from anywhere. As we go through our day to day life we do not know if the stranger we passed could be a terrorist. We do not know who can be trusted, in our surroundings. There is a constant fear in our minds and since the 9-11 attack people have become more worried and less trusting...
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...Why People Travel HTT 200 Why People Travel There are numerous reasons an individual would choose to travel away from home. Couples looking for a romantic getaway may travel to a tropical location in hopes of enjoying a warm and sunny location during the cold winter months. Individuals with families will travel to visit other family members or friends who live in other parts of the world. People also travel for business purposes catching flights that will quickly take them to their destination. Many individuals travel for celebrations like weddings, births, and even funerals (Merith, 2009). My favorite reason to travel is for relaxation. My husband and I travel a few times each year for romantic getaway weekends. The pressures of our jobs, the lack of privacy in our home, and the need for a quiet place to relax without the obligations of parenthood are just a few of the reasons we have for traveling. We have a favorite hotel where we enjoy spending the weekends away. We are there so often the staff knows us by name. The property is a Wyndham historic hotel that has been restored to its former glory. The restaurant, The Dancing Goat, serves elegant meals in a cozy atmosphere and the piano bar offers a late night opportunity for dancing and romance. The candlelit tables and soft piano music create a dreamy atmosphere. This hotel is also close to the plantation house where my husband and I were married. It is a wonderful experience each time we visit...
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...the story, saying, “when the man turned aside from the main Yukon trail and climbed the high earth-bank.” The outsider narrator sets the stage by introducing the setting and referring to the main character as “the man.” It also starts to tell you the story of how really cold it was at that time and how he was not going to listen to anyone, even himself. Body There is a man that is traveling in the Yukon (in Alaska) on an extremely cold morning with a husky wolf-dog. The cold does not faze the man, a newcomer to the Yukon, who plans to meet his friends by six o'clock at an old claim. As it grows colder, he realizes his unprotected cheekbones will freeze, but he does not pay it much attention. He walks along a creek trail, mindful of the dangerous, concealed springs; even getting wet feet on such a cold day is extremely dangerous. He stops for lunch and builds a fire. The man continues on and, in a seemingly safe spot, falls through the snow and wets himself up to his shins. He curses his luck; starting a fire and drying his foot-gear will delay him at least an hour. His feet and fingers are numb, but he starts the fire. He remembers the old-timer from Sulphur Creek who had warned him that no man should travel in the Klondike alone when the temperature was fifty degrees below zero. But his arrogance showered his thoughts as he told himself that he had the accident of falling in the water, he was alone, and he saved himself. He said that the...
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...total exports. Just a few years before the trade embargo and travel restrictions were set...
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...that dictate his destiny and no matter how hard man tried to fight against it, nature is indifferent to man’s tribulation and will always win because man is weaker. Jack London wrote, “To Build a Fire” a literary work of naturalism. London’s main character is never named, but is referred to as ‘the man.’ The man is travelling in the Yukon alone with his husky dog on a day where the weather is 50 degrees below zero. The man was warned by an old timer at Sulpher Creek not to travel alone on a day like this because it is far too dangerous. Against the old timer’s advice, the man sets out for the freezing trail ahead without human company. Throughout the story, London reiterates that although the man is blind to his human weaknesses, his canine companion is in tune with his natural wolf instincts and understands that they are not able to travel against the subzero weather. The dog tries to stay at the fire and turn back several times, but regardless of the multiple warnings given, the man continues to travel on the icy terrain. London uses the man’s recalcitrance against the old timer and the dog to develop his naturalistic worldview saying, “He was quick and alert in the things of life, but only in the things, and not in the significances. Fifty...
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...mean that the UK is subject to weather determined by five major air masses travelling from all different directions over both the sea, and the land. Air masses are bodies of air which pick up the characteristics of the area that they have come from in terms of the temperature, moisture content and pressure. The air masses which play the biggest role in determining the weather in the UK are the Polar and Tropical maritime air masses. These come to the UK from over the Atlantic Ocean and are thought to influence up to 80% of the weather that we receive. The first of these is the Tropical continental air mass which travels over the Atlantic Ocean from the south west of the UK. During the winter, when we are affected by this particular air mass, we can expect conditions to be relatively mild and often rainy. This is due to the fact that this maritime air mass travels to the UK over sea therefore gradually warming and picking up moisture on its way. Stratus clouds are often found therefore indicating reduced visibility and sometimes fog around coastal areas. Throughout the summer however, temperatures are warmer and winds are moderate. Despite the fact that the lower layers of the mass tend to be stable as a result of its passage over cooler waters, when it’s forced to rise over hills,...
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