The Pedestrian

stuck underneath the light when it changed which would cause problems for people on the other side of the light. This only added to the traffic in that area. There is also a lot of foot traffic near that turn so cars would have to wait until the pedestrians to cross. In one instance around four thirty I saw a car being driven by a male who appeared to be 20-25 waiting to turn onto the 131 waiting for a women pushing a stroller to cross. You could see the frustration in their face as the women…

that crime is low in the city, there are few murders and little robberies, with most notable crimes being the occasional weed deal here and there. Markham is also a quiet place, mainly thanks to a small population, the minimal traffic and lack of pedestrians keeps noise to a minimum. Most places in the city are spaced apart, the distances are often greater than walking distances so getting around requires a car. There are buses in the city, but they are too infrequent to be reliable.…

My primary role model undoubtedly would be my mother, after years of persevering through hardships she has managed to constantly stay strong for me and my sister. I have fortunately been surrounded by many inspiring and admirable people in my life but my mom has exhibited an extensive amount of tenacity and adoration which has enabled her to trump any other of my potential role models. My mother’s childhood was very complicated, from an outside view her family appeared to be privileged and…

The most common drug in all the United States is marijuana or also known as cannabis. Teens as well as adults will do anything to get a hold of it, from robbing or to even killing someone. People 12 to 20 years old were 5 to 6 percent more likely to try marijuana for the first time when medical use was legalized. From 1850 to 1942 cannabis was not considered a threat and was prescribed for various conditions including labor pains, nausea, and rheumatism. Although cannabis could help and be used…

Officers were requested to assist Ptlm. Rentschler with a MVA at 709 West Spruce Street. Ptlm. Rentschler requested the assist by radio. The call was dispatched as a MVA vehicle vs. pedestrian. The caller reported the operator of the vehicle ran over a child and is intoxicated. Once Ptlm. Rentschler arrived on scene he located the operator of the vehicle who fled to the bathroom of his home at 710 West Spruce Street and had locked the door. Once on scene Ptlm. Rentschler advised the male…

Texting and Driving Texting and driving is one of the biggest issues in the United States. Texting and driving is very dangerous and can take your life away. People are distracted while they are driving by using their cell phones to text, call and even check their e-mails. Many teenagers’ car crashes were from distracted driving with the use of their smartphones when they are texting while driving. When you are distracted while you are driving it takes your eyes off the road and you are not…

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live in a conceited dystopian society where any possession of books is illegal? Well, in a dystopian society like Fahrenheit 451 written by Ray Bradbury, it is a community where firemen have to burn books for a living. People are not allowed to peruse books but only allowed to scan through training manuals for their jobs. When people who are against the government read the books, they will either get arrested and have a death penalty, or they either can…

down. As the search for Montag was going on, the mechanical hound lost his scent and it appeared that Montag had evaded being captured. The people in power did not like this so, they looked for a scapegoat to replace Montag. They found a random pedestrian, but they said it was Montag that they found. The government could not let the citizens see the mechanical hound fail. They released the mechanical…

Autonomous Cars: The Next Frontier The idea of an autonomous car has fascinated the world ever since the invention of the automobile in the late 1800s. Unfortunately, the technology needed for such a car was just not there. Recently, many car companies have released driver-assisting technologies to make the roads safer, such as cruise control, a system that keeps the speed of a car constant, and lane departure warning systems, systems that warn the driver that he or she is drifting out of a lane…

the region's historical heritage and illuminate the Peninsula's past. This is Lewis & Clark country, where some of the best exploration takes place on foot – the 8.5-mile Discovery Trail connects Long Beach and Ilwaco and offers an ample path for pedestrians and bicyclists. The trail follows William Clark’s ocean-side hike and is dotted with interpretive signs, historical art and vantage points. Modern-day explorers can traverse numerous state parks, a national historic park and a national…