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On February 12, 2009 Continental Connection flight 3407 crashed during landing approximately 5 miles from Buffalo-Niagara International Airport. This accident killed all 49 passengers and crew on board the aircraft as well as an individual on the ground. The subsequent investigation determined that, among other things, pilot experience and training were contributing factors to the accident (United States. National Transportation Safety Board, 2010). In the wake of the accident loved ones of the…

film, directed by Gordon Douglas, about humanity's battle with a nest of giant mutant ants, acts as a tale of repercussions in dealing with nuclear waste. Other films like Godzilla, a monster narrative expressing the fear and terror of atomic bombs landing on Hiroshima, to the more prestigious works of fiction in H.G Wells "The World Set Free." The same accusation could be said about the western films of the mid 90's and modern day super hero flicks. It is just a narrative device, such as his…

Introduction Timothy David Olyphant is a dynamic American actor who’s left an indelible mark on both stage and screen. He burst onto the theatrical scene in 1995 with his captivating performance in the off-Broadway hit “The Monogamist,” snagging the prestigious Theatre World Award. The following year, he wowed audiences as the original star of David Sedaris’ “The Santaland Diaries.” Transitioning to film, Olyphant carved a niche for himself with his compelling portrayal of villainous characters…

“There are two ways that technology is developed to benefit humanity: one is by war and the other is by space exploration (Coles 2016).” Since 1969, the United States has sent many astronauts and scientists into outer space. Almost half a century of exploration has helped in creating the abilities in medical and technology that are possessed today. Without the exploration of areas beyond our atmosphere, humanity would not have the luxuries and safe guards that it has today. Space exploration…

Immediately the US forces started investigating the crash while fighting of the Somalia forces. The Quick Response Force (QRF) arrived on scene. A RPG struck the QRF Blackhawk. The pilot held the air craft in a hover long enough to get the team out. Luckily the QRF crew made it to the safe zone for its crash landing. The previous chalks of Rangers headed to…

view the earth, the sun, and the stars were heavy and dense and canceled much of the light from stars. However astronauts were further constrained by the medium through which they enjoyed space, formally called Heaven, even outside of their space crafts and on spacewalks. An astronaut’s visor can occasionally mist up and render him nearly blind, and the weight of his pressure suit opposes a desire to lean back, arc his neck and gaze at the beauty of Earth high in the lunar sky. The astronauts…

Akwaaba! Tourism in Ghana Akwaaba! Welcome to Ghana, a friendly and hospitable tropical country in West Africa (Ghana Tourism Authority). A simple verbal greeting, smile, or handshake is an important social function for Ghanaians that expresses their concern for others and represents an open heart and mind. However, the left hand has limited use in Ghana; thus, the waving, pointing, and gesticulating in speech should be avoided. As one of the few English speaking countries, Ghana offers a safe,…

INTRODUCTION The United States (U.S.) space program began in a period of history when numerous nations were at war with each other. During this period, one of the biggest enemies of the U.S. was Germany. The Germans seemed to have rocketry just about mastered. Their V-1 and V-2 rockets, designed by Werner von Braun, rained terror across Europe. The U.S. was well aware of this and took actions to seize the German rocket technology. In late 1945 as WWII was winding down, the U.S.…

Austin Smith E. Schwartz ARTH 101 12/05/15 Viking Art There was once a Germanic seafaring people, one that created widespread terror, raided and traded from their Scandinavian homeland along vast areas of both Northern and Central Europe, as well as European Russia, during the late 8th to late 11th centuries. These people, better known by the name of Vikings, were a people who dabbled in just about everything. From farming, to piracy, to even several different styles of art, the Vikings were a…

Welcome! Welcome to the Virtual War Memorial Museum. Here, you can find stories of veterans from WWII and Vietnam. War often creates traumatic memories that can dramatically change a person’s life, but coming home can be just as tragic as on the battlefield. While WWII soldiers received a hero’s welcome, soldiers from Vietnam weren’t so lucky, being seen as monster in the public eye. Nevertheless, I am grateful for all of the veterans who have served and protected our country, and to those…