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    So far the best decision of my life was staying with the choir program for as long as I could. If my lips are not singing everyday, my heart is because the journey from my music has already been wonderful. Although I hope to go into a field of firefighting, I love that I still have much to learn from, and about, the world of…

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    see image), it displays a soup in a pink package and one in a blue package. The stereotype here is that girls are seen as liking princesses and love the color pink. Boys on the other hand are associated with the color blue and “manly” jobs like firefighting. This is the most stereotypical of the five items gathered for this analysis, because it displays both sides of the spectrum. Analyzing this product is easy, because it is so gender bias. Of course boys would be the firemen and girls would be…

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    He does something that not any ordinary person can do. Throughout his career, he is with the same firefighting team, and like with anything you spend time with, it is possible to grow attachments to them. Montag’s Captain (Captain Beatty), was the man that made Montag comfortable with the occupation Guy thrives in. As the story progresses, Beatty becomes…

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    Forest Fire Benefits

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    instances of forest fires were caused by lightning strikes in the Yellowstone National Park which resulted in the burning of about 793,880 acres of the park, loss of 300 large mammals (elks, bison, deer and moose), and costed over $120 million in firefighting efforts…

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    Robot Control Case Study

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    kilograms. The control of this robot is realized using numerous microprocessors that control the joints. The main controller can be connected to a PC via a Bluetooth connection. [5] The Firemote, designed by Ryland Research Limited, is also among firefighting robots that weigh around 450 kilograms. This robot is also remote controlled (up to 300 meters); it can endure high temperatures as well as extinguish fire using either water or foam. In addition to these "basic" capabilities there are also…

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    Work Day Analysis

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    My typical work day starts with me logging into my computer and checking e-mails. On an average I typically have at least 20 e-mails that require some type of action from me. As I begin to respond and act on e-mails a little icon begins to blink at the bottom of my screen. I have to stop what I am doing and click on it immediately. There is a co-worker that is instant messaging me a request. So I now hop off the e-mails and start to work on the instant message. The phone begins to ring and…

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    nuclear activity and safety. All were meant to ensure security of workers and preparedness to handle any accident that would have happened from then. First of all, there was the upgrading of materials that were being used at the plant, starting with firefighting equipment and escape plans. There was also installation of more complex equipment's to monitor and help in controlling of any accidents that occurred. In response to the newly installed devices, there was also training of more working…

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    On the day of April 20th, 1999 Littleton, Colorado the whole country was shaken to its roots because of the tragedy which had taken place at Columbine High School. Two armed and highly dangerous students named Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold had launched a full on premeditated assault on the school and its occupants. They reason for their attack was the hatred that grew within them for the school and its occupants due to its social cruelty, injustice and unfairness. They had premeditated this…

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    In 2015, 51% of firefighter line-of-duty fatalities were caused by sudden cardiac death. This is a staggering static that exemplifies the importance of health and nutrition within the career. Firefighters are well known for having poor eating habits, some say it’s due to the nature of the job which includes shift work and sleep deprivation, which can lead to unhealthy lifestyles. “Research that shows most firefighters get less than the recommended 150 min of moderate to high-intensity exercise…

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    The only easy day was yesterday. That is the U.S. Navy SEAL’s motto. That quote refers to the training that our country’s military goes through to be ready to serve and defend. There are four main branches in the United States military but only three are usually deployed on the ground. The three that are usually on the ground are the Marines, Army, and the Navy. Semper Fidelis is the United States Marine Corp’s motto and is Latin for always faithful or loyal and it is instilled into the…

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