Train wreck

destroying yourself? Well if you don’t like doing any of those things, why don’t you go on the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) also known as the Public Transit. People always say that cars are the best means of transportation, and that buses and trains are horrible because they take to long, or they cost to much. However you should look at it in a different way, I will explain all of this later. Now let’s start explaining why you should take the TTC. To begin, I find it necessary to give you a…

over my ears and groan…” (143). Clearly, whenever Christopher is in a new place or somewhere he feels uncomfortable and he covers his eyes and ears, he is missing all the things that are happening around him. Similarly, when Christopher is in the train station, there are too many noises and people for him, so he sits on…

An escalator is a power-driven, continuous moving stairway designed to transport passengers up and down short vertical distances. Escalators are used around the world to move pedestrian traffic in places where elevators would be impractical. For example, at discharge times from offices, railways underground stations, airport terminals, theatres, shopping malls and departmental stores. The escalator's primary attribute is its ability to move large numbers of people at once from one area to…

Figure 3. Unlinked public transit trips by urbanized area in 2013, National Transit Database. New York’s public transportation system considerably impacts the geography of the City. Due to the people-driven nature of mass transit use, areas with developed transportation systems often facilitate more compact infrastructural projects to conserve and maximize space. Public transportation directly drives this high-density land development, and effectively reduces the distance people need to travel…

I gathered my satchel, umbrella and notepad to start my exploration of Oahu's Byodo-In Temple. I shoved a crumpled green wad of paper at a man sitting in a small booth near the entrance. He took my money and gave me a half-smile. I found my way to the bridge that crossed a small creek of muddy, water that was swelling from the many days of rain we had in the past few days. While partially crossing the bridge, I stopped mid-stroll in amazement of the grand structure that was beore me. All of the…

You would never think of it but sometimes the most repetitive part of your day can be the most eye opening. I take the train everyday, Monday through Friday at 6:30 AM. I get on the R train near my house and take it for 50 minutes to Union Square to get to school. The R train isn’t exactly riding in luxury and leaves a lot to be desired. It has an “interesting” aroma, there are many homeless people sleeping on it and there are multiple delays each day just to give you an idea. When I was a…

The man and the girl start to order drinks to find temporary relief from the heat while waiting for their train. The girl tries to pass the time by trying many drinks to avoid thinking and arguing about her decision on whether or not she will go along with the operation. Out of frustration the girl brings to the man’s attention about trying new drinks: “That’s…

Many stories have endings which leave the audience asking what happens next? They end with cliffhangers and loose ties which leave readers with deep curiosity and thoughts possible ways the story could have concluded. In Hills Like White Elephants, by Ernest Hemingway, at the conclusion of the story, the reader questions if a man and Jig, a woman, decide to either have an abortion or marry. In the early 1900’s, adoption and single parenthood were not viable options, restricting the couple’s…

Anna McCurry, 8 year old orphan from ‘’ We Care’’ orphanage found near Dixie and Tomken Rd holding a help sign. ( Mississauga) Iqra Shaikh TORONTO --- The Canadian Press Published Monday, May.16, 2016 11:33 AM EDT Poor management in “We Care” orphanage forced 8 year old Anna to run away. Anna McCurry, a 8 year old orphan was found begging near the main intersection of Dixie and Tomken Rd, Mississauga on May 15, 2016 at 9:45 AM EDT. Head Chief of Mississauga Police, Officer Reynolds says “…

The Man in the Hoodie The woman boarded the silver Amtrak train bound for New York City in the wee hours of the morning. It was prior to rush hour, so the train was nearly empty, and she was the only person occupying the last car. The woman got on in Boston, and her car remained empty until Connecticut, when the man in the gray hoodie boarded. She was half asleep with headphones tucked in her ears when he entered the car and took the seat opposite hers. She straightened up in her seat and…