August 29, 2005 was a tragic day for the residents in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Alabama. It was a day that would change their lives. On August 25, Hurricane Katrina hit land in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 40 mph. On August 28, in the Gulf of Mexico, Katrina became a Category 5 with winds of 175 mph. At 6:10 on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Louisiana. When it finally reached Louisiana on August 29, it had weakened to a Category 3 with…
Essay #1 Strive to win and do your best-Ray Lewis. If you strive to do your best in school you're probably not going to drop out because of how much time and hard work you have put in. Should high school students be allowed to drop out? No because the kids that drop out of school are the ones that do poorly in life. There are a lot of high school students that drop out with just a little bit of time left in their high school career. The kids that drop out of school are having a hard time…
order to attract new tenants? Taking care of most of the entire process yourself may initially seem like a good idea, but can quickly prove to be more tiring than expected. Although you are probably already working with professional plumbers and electricians, it may never have crossed your mind that some of the aesthetic tasks can be handled by someone else. The following are important reasons why you should hire a commercial painting service to refresh your investment property's paint: Better…
The Man Who Never looked back In the kitchen of this one story bright yellow house that was the fifth house in the sub-division. This man wearing rugged jeans with multiple holes in the knees of his jeans with a black AC/DC shirt on with black hair, and a stocky built. He never took crap from anyone except his brothers of course. His personality was always stubborn, and always a do it yourself kind of guy. He was a real man’s man if you could say so. He is only 5’10, but was still intimidating…
When veterans first join the military they test into a certain field of jobs, even if its not highly desired, then have to choose from jobs within that category. In the Navy, a person who tests into engineering would have to choose to be an electrician, plumber, welder, etc. despite their wanting a degree in the medical field one day. The military will send people to apprenticeship training for their job, once complete they will receive on the job training to become more efficient with their…
is a rare tumor of mesothelial cells and it mostly affects the pleura (the lining that shields the lungs). Most people diagnosed with mesothelioma are likely to have been exposed to asbestos; a soft grey mineral that does not burn and is used by electricians and building to prevent heat loss or fire. Doctors have classified malignant mesothelioma into 3 categories: Peritoneal mesothelioma-a tumor that attacks a very thin layer of tissue called peritoneum which covers the stomach and is found on…
Union jobs were once the backbone of our workforce. Many different trades offered employees the opportunity to join unions, ensuring that these employees received the highest wages, the best benefits and safe working conditions. With more and more jobs being outsources overseas and the Baby Boomer generation retiring, the amount of people joining the unions has decreased. In order for unions to survive, they are going to have to change the way today’s generation sees them, to bring new life back…
My mother was born and raised in Ethiopia where things are really tough and complicated. She’s found to be the second born in her family of six children. My mother got married in early age in small village called Awassa located in Ethiopia and became a mother of four children, which are two girls and two boys. After we were born my mother got abounded by our father and become a single mother. Since then my mom raised three of my siblings and I by herself. Back then being a single parent in my…
Throughout the following paper, one will come to understand what YOKE is, how peers effect adolescences, and how YOKE volunteers help students through one of the hardest stages of life. YOKE Is YOKE was founded by John Coatney, a local Knoxville electrician, in 1977. He sensed God calling him to something greater, obeying…
Contacting an electrical professional to install new residential lighting is very important. They will be able to spot potential fire or shock hazards, while ensuring the home's current electrical system can handle the added burden. Having a licensed electrician install new fixtures may even be required by insurers, loan holders, or the building inspector. Other benefits to hiring a professional include: Experience - Professionals have years of experience within their field. This ensures the…