To celebrate my victory I spin in circles on my board. Moving my balance from both feet to my right foot the front of my board rises off the snow. While still spinning, I reach my right hand back to the tail of my board. The nose of the board elevates higher into the air. I can hear Alex getting closer. With the launch of one snowball I am thrown to the ground. My shoulder hits first. The impact doesn’t hurt but is enough momentum to make me slide down the powdered…
In this paper, I will discuss the Motorcoach Run-Off-the-Road and Rollover that occurred on U.S. Route 163 Mexican Hat, Utah January 6, 2008. I will begin by discussing how most departments make routine traffic accidents daily on shift. Comparing the preparation between a large city and smaller city. I will then explain on how safety has been of importance of the design of the automobile but cannot take into account driver fatigue. Next I will discuss some of the important facts on the incident from how it happened, patients, response, mutual aid, and preparedness. Following with lessons learned from the incident on how preparedness is key for training to get better and responding for mass casualty incidents and how surrounding jurisdictions should get together to take an inventory of all resources they have so that when needed they can be called upon to send the appropriate support. Finally, applying these…
Trophy Trucks are the fastest class of off-road racing vehicles which are designed and built to resemble modern pickup trucks. Although any truck that meets the safety standards can race the trophy truck class, they, for the most part, feature long travel suspensions and high power engines. They are intended for desert racing, and are not street legal. Trophy Trucks can reach speeds in excess of 135 miles per hour even over rough terrain. This puts them among the fastest off-road vehicles in the world. The trucks are most frequently associated with the Baja 1000 race, series that have featured trophy trucks including SCORE International, and Best In The Desert or BITD, in which they are referred to as "Trick Trucks".…
California is home to several street gangs that identifies themselves with two of the most iconic African American street gangs in America. One group is the Grape Street Crips, which is located in the Watts part of Los Angeles. This group was originated within a little housing project that consisted majority of African Americans. This gang is considered to be one of the biggest Crip groups in the local area. There crimes include drug trafficking, murder, and theft. They have been in a violent war with the Bounty Hunter Bloods, which is another local gang.…
Cocaine is identified as (C17H21NO4). Cocaine is an addictive stimulant that affects key pleasure centers within the brain and causes heightened euphoria. The hydrochloride salt, which is a powdered form of cocaine, can be dissolved in water and injected or snorted. It is derived from the coca plant and is primarily found in Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. Crack cocaine is the crystal form of cocaine. It comes in crystals or solid blocks varying in color from pale rose, yellow or white. Crack is the most potent form of cocaine and is also the riskiest. It is between 75% and 100% pure, far stronger than regular cocaine. Since cocaine has a high cost, crack is sold at very low prices. The common method of ingesting crack is smoking, where it makes…
Driving is inherently dangerous, especially when sharing the road with semi trucks. While you can mitigate this danger by increasing your following distance behind these big rigs, passing one on a multilane road forces you to drive within a few feet of it. Likewise, only a few feet separate you from oncoming trucks on a two lane road. Because you can't entirely avoid these situations, you have to trust that the truck doesn't lose control or otherwise harm you.…
Windshield damage is a common occurrence and something that is unavoidable in some circumstances. You could be driving along the street and a penny size pebble hits your windshield. The resulting damage could be astronomical or so small that you barely notice the damage. Overtime, the small crack could escalate into a monumental problem. The good news is that it is possible to repair a damaged windshield. However, repairs depend on a number of other factors too.…
The term “road rage” was coined in the USA in the 1980s by a police officer after he pulled over a motorist who shot another driver who cut him off (Sunrise Digest, 1988). Road rage is currently defined as intentionally participating in risky driving behaviors that are known to increase the likelihood of a crash. Previous definitions of road rage did not include intent. This definition change shows that road rage is something that one chooses to do instead of unconsciously doing it. Two forms of road rage have been identified: mild and severe. Mild forms of road rage include obscene gestures and name calling. Severe forms of road rage include threats, physical confrontation, and murder. Certain road conditions, like construction or a detour,…
Killer Heroin Drug consumption is one of the most discussed and analyzed topics in society, literature, and scientific works. Drug use and abuse has persistently puzzled researchers, scientists, and law makers. During the last twenty years scientists have continued performing experiments, researchers have continued to research drug abuse and use, and law makers have continued to create new laws in hopes of regulating drug use.…
Unjust punishments can occur because of sentencing disparities and wrongful convictions. Current prison populations show a higher population of African Americans and Hispanic men leading some to believe that a sentencing disparities caused by racial prejudices and discrimination are the causes. Sentencing disparities occur when offenders with similar criminal histories who have committed the same offense receive much different penalties. Data has shown that Hispanics and African Americans have received harsher punishments compared to whites for similar crimes. Wrongful convictions occur when an innocent person is found guilty by either plea or verdict. The development of DNA testing has increased the number of people convicted by juries and later exonerated by science. In 2004 congress passed the Justice for All Act which implemented funds for DNA testing on a backlog of over 300,000 rape kits and other crime-scene evidence. In 1986 the drug crack was a major story in the news. Feeding off the crack fear, Congress pass the Anti-Drug Abuse Act which made the possession of 5 grams or more of crack a mandatory 5 year prison sentence. The impact of this law led to a steep rise in the number of…
KCRA reported on a wrong-way driver accident last month in Sacramento County that took the life of the driver and a passenger. According to reports, the driver and his passenger died when their vehicle crashed into another vehicle while travelling the wrong-way on Highway 99 in Sacramento County.…
In today’s society, parents set the foundation of a child’s future. Children often develop characteristics of their parents, but what happens when a child doesn’t have a parent roll model? Or even worse, they have parents that are ignorant and alcoholics? Do you soon pick up on their habits? In Slash’s memoir Slash, Slash unveils his childhood struggles with stealing, sex and drugs at a young age. Slash copes with the lack of parent figures with the art of music. Beyond question, Slash’s need of gift would be a loving parent, to help set a proper foundation for their child. This parent could show love to him so he wouldn’t have the need to take part in drugs and stealing.…
“Blown to Bits” can be taken many ways. For example, you could translate it as the physical meaning of Blowing the system to Bits. Also you could think of the technological system spreading into all parts of the world, or the mass communication of bits. I think of it as the aspect of technology collapsing on itself. Flaws with the system can be catastrophic to the world if you think about it. One mistake and the whole world could change. With all the security and precautions we have, i think the system will not be “blown to bits”. Ithink the title does convey the overall message, and fits the book. “We liken them to dynamite exploding or water flowing”..... “ We talk about two computers agreeing on some bits, and about people using burglary…
I believe dealing with Trauma is one of the worst emotion anyone won’t to compact with. Trauma can transform different symptoms on different people. It’s many of ways to overcome Trauma experiences, such as counseling, support groups and rehabilitation centers. A personal experience that I have seen was a mother who wasn’t stable enough to have her children in a safe environment. Trauma can be caused by pass experiences and current situations. Many people don’t understand the seriousness of this reaction. You may be struggling with upsetting emotions, frightening memories, or a sense of constant danger. Some people may feel numb, disconnected, and unable to trust other people. When bad things happen, it can take a while to get over the pain…
A majority of the deadly accidents that happen to people while they’re skateboarding involve a motor vehicle. In towns and cities across the nation the most interesting terrain for skateboarding is found in the streets and sidewalks. The skatepark will be the safe place to skate but for it to be effective it must be more interesting than what’s out “in the wild.”…