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The Landscape of Israel

      Israel is a dynamic country in the Csa climate region. It has a diverse topography that ranges from mountainous regions to coastal plains. Politically, Israel is the most divisive country in the Middle East. Israel is located in Southwestern Asia between the Mediterranean Sea, and the deserts of Syria and Arabia. It has a diverse geographical as well as political profile.             Israel’s history spans over 3,500 years as recorded in the Bible. Culturally and politically, Israel is the most diverse country in the Middle East.  Jewish culture was formed in Israel even after the majority of Israelis were exiled over 2,000 years ago. No other nation can assert stronger religious, political, and legal rights to a country than the Jewish people have to Israel. After the persecution of the Holocaust during WW2, the Jewish people began a mass exodus back to Israel. In 1948 after millennia of oppression and ...

The Ship

        The three-masted ship wallowed through the waves, groaning and sighing.  Stubbornly it fought to the crest of a giant wave then came crashing down the other side only to meet yet another one.  The ship, which was small for its kind was like a tiny toy being tossed to and fro to each whim of the terrible waves.  Its very timbers cried out to each other of the need to rest.  Because the wind was so strong the ship continued to be pushed and shoved till the very backbone was shuddering.  When suddenly, there was a calm that settled over it; the wind had died down.  From then on, the tiny ship rested easily and continued on its way with a sigh of relief. ~Natalie~

Evolution of Technology in Firefighting

                Since the beginning of civilization, firefighting has evolved with the implementation of procedural guidelines, the advancement of technology, and the organization of fire departments.  With the advent of gasoline-powered engines, electricity, and the mechanized pumper, firefighting has developed significantly in many areas. From firefighting to medical rescues, firefighters have top equipment and protective gear to help them in any rescue.    Earliest recorded history of firefighting was instituted in 24 B.C. by Roman Emperor Augustus. He brought about the formation of a corps of firefighting watchmen. Watchmen had the task of sounding alarm when a fire was discovered. Their principle means of fighting the fires was a bucket of water passed hand to hand. Another key firefighting tool was the ax, which was used to create fire breaks and remove debris that would fuel the fire. A...