Firestorm

The recent “firestorm” in the media about hurricane irma and its path through Florida and part of Georgia was a wake-up call for most Americans. People need to be able to protect themselves against Category 5 Hurricanes. This essay will be teaching you three vital points in learning to survive in dangerous weather, from protection of your home, stocking food and supplies early, and when it's appropriate to evacuate to a safe location. Protection of your home is what most Floridians seem…

General Patton was born on November 11, 1885, in San Gabriel, California. In the heritage of General Patton, there was military and civil war services. Patton decided during childhood that his goal in life was to become a hero. General Patton’s nickname was “Old Bloods and Guts,” among his troops. Patton had a lifelong struggle with reading and writing causing fear that he would not do well on the exam for the U.S. Military Academy. General Patton had an education at U.S. Military Academy at…

tomorrow,By one that I'll procure to come to thee,Where and what time thou wilt perform the rite,And all my fortunes at thy foot I'll lay And follow thee my lord throughout the world.”(2.2.149-155) Modern standards for love are dropping like flies in a firestorm. Humanity as a whole is in need of unification and improvement in ethical…

The most recent example of a devastating wildfire occurred in East Tennessee in November of 2016, involving the cities of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. A devastating combination of extreme drought conditions, present throughout East Tennessee in October and November of 2016, combined with high winds and a lack of proper monitoring of what started out as a small fire in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, became an unprecedented catastrophe for the city of Gatlinburg and portions of Pigeon…

It seems like every day since the very first ISIS attack with the murder of journalist James Folly there is some sort of gory, tragic story on the news (Masi). Journalists claim that all the gruesome media has made Americans apathetic to the news, but I beg to differ. Modern people get so upset about all the news, even trivial stuff, to the point that it affects their own daily lives. The author of “Victims of Violence” shows how people react to situations in the media, what causes those…

level bombing attack where speed and light weight was crucial. It would destroy the factories that produced war materials. The giant bonfire created spread the flames throughout Tokyo. The raid lasted around 3 hours, and it was the worst single firestorm recorded in history. Charred remains of Japanese civilians after the firebombing of Tokyo on the night of 9–10 March 1945. The people never had a chance to defend themselves and most were unsuccessful in trying to escape the disaster.…

concerning his works, such as Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. This is a result of his utilization of derogatory terms. Various books that he has authored have been banned from schools for the “‘slave, ’‘negro,’ and ‘nigger.’” “Nigger” has brought a “firestorm of criticism” upon Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The number of times “nigger” is found in the book has the possibility to stun readers, however the word alone was sufficient of claim this novel, and others, “banned or opposed.” “Critics…

Is it possible to recreate a historical event through music? Daniel Bukvich attempts this very feat in his piece Symphony No.1(In Memoriam, Dresden, 1945). This piece of music has been the topic of many discussions in the musical world, and I’m sure that it would be a hot topic in the philosophy world as well. In particular, I think that Aristotle and Leo Tolstoy would have a lot to say about this piece. Aristotle’s definition of art focuses on humans’ ability to mimic real life and create a…

The Good, The Bad And The Beautiful: Why You Just Gotta Love Donald Trump! While you really don't "have" to love Donald Trump, you certainly have to pay attention to him. He has single-handedly instigated a firestorm of emotion and challenges to the American public, to which they have responded with strong and passionate rhetoric - both overwhelmingly positive and negative. No matter who you intend to vote for, one thing is for sure: Donald Trump has opened your eyes to a whole new political…

sexual orientation earlier; as a result, easing or solving her struggles. Schwartz brought up a valid point, "How can we begin to think of ourselves as a sexually secure nation when the more mention of homosexuality or homosexual marriage ignites a firestorm of commentary, denial, or outrage"(258). The solution is educating the mass and having an open discussion about sex. In a like manner, the Cheerio commercial- the commercial had backlash for portraying interracial couples- informed society…