A personal watercraft is defined by the U.S. Coast Guard as a Class A inboard vessel, under 13 feet in length, powered by an inboard motor and a jet pump, that is designed to be operated by a person or persons standing, sitting, or kneeling on the craft rather than within the confines of a hull. What this means is that a personal watercraft is a small, unenclosed boat that is powered by an engine inside the vessel which pulls in water through a port in the bottom of the boat and expels it at high pressure through an aimable nozzle that controls direction.
Personal watercraft have only become popular for use by the general public in the last ten years or so, but have proven in that short time to be very dangerous both to the operator and to other people sharing a body of water with jet skiers. There are several reasons for this. The main hazard in personal watercraft use is the low visibility of jet skis. Because they are so small, personal watercraft are very difficult to see, especially when both they are moving quickly and a boater is moving. Another cause of accidents is the general lack of knowledge how another boater will behave. A lake is, in essence, a huge, empty, trackless arena where boaters may drive wherever they wish, often at high speeds.
While personal watercraft safety courses aren’t mandatory in most areas, there are some States that require operators to have a certificate proving that they passed a certified course. There are already some private organizations offering these courses, but each course is not approved by every State. There are two courses, though, that are certified everywhere and are generally agreed upon to be the most comprehensive ones available. These classes are offered by the United States Coast Guard and by the U.S. Power Squadrons, a volunteer program that works through the Coast Guard. These courses are usually available for a low price and a small materials fee.
These Coast Guard safety courses have several different formats, but all cover the same material. There are periodical classes that could be daily, weekly, or anything in-between. There are also classes that are self-paced, and are passed by a proctored examination. All these classes cover several aspects of the safe operation of personal watercraft. Some of the topics in the U.S. Power Squadrons Jet
Today working with new hires fleet organizations chose to developed a plan to equip our new-hire drivers with safer driving techniques and teachable skills to enhance a new understanding of the day-to-day risk our drivers face behind the wheel. The following questions have been asked:
Subsequently, the provided documents on the birth control movement did show the push and pull factors of the complicated and multifaceted debate. Americas push towards industrial growth, and technology demanded that the subsequent progressive reforms were needed for a society ushering in a new era. At the same time, fear and reluctance to abandon tradition and religious custom acted as the pulling factor. The birth control debate was a complicated and heavily charged debate teemed in religious, social, political, and racial rhetoric. Historical documents help shed new light on the things taken for granted today, even the most seemingly innocuous things like birth control were fought for, so that men and women today could be in charge of their own destinies.
Crystal, E. (1918). Birth Control in the Feminism Program. In E. C. DuBois & L. Dumenil, Through Women’s Eyes: An American History with Documents (p. 509). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s.
From the moment that the curtain rises, Waiting for Godot assumes an unmistakably absurdist identity. On the surface, little about the plot of the play seems to suggest that the actions seen on stage could or would ever happen. At the very least, the process of waiting hardly seems like an ideal focus of an engaging and entertaining production. Yet it is precisely for this reason that Beckett’s tale of two men, whose only discernable goal in life is to wait for a man known simply as Godot, is able to connect with the audience’s emotions so effectivel...
No other element of the Women’s Rights Movement has generated as much controversy as the debate over reproductive rights. As the movement gained momentum so did the demand for birth control, sex education, family planning and the repeal of all abortion laws. On January 22, 1973 the Supreme Court handed down the Roe v. Wade decision which declared abortion "fundamental right.” The ruling recognized the right of the individual “to be free from unwanted governmental intrusion into matters so fundamentally affecting a person as the right of a woman to decide whether or not to terminate her pregnancy.” (US Supreme Court, 1973) This federal-level ruling took effect, legalizing abortion for all women nationwide.
Every summer, millions of people take advantage of rising temperatures by swimming in backyard pools. Tragically though, hundreds of youngsters fall victim to drowning each year. As such, it is crucial to communicate a clear set of rules to help avoid accidents and promote safety both in and around the water. The urgent care providers at 181st Street Urgent Care Center in New York, NY, suggest the following set of guidelines to ensure a safe and festive swim season.
The charges against Dorthea Palmer were dismissed after the defense successfully proved that Palmers actions were done solely in service of the public good. The economic and eugenic arguments in favour of birth control carried the day and the trial. Also, the down playing of the ability of contraceptives to liberate women with a stress on the pro-family, pro-health applications of birth control helped support the defense. The trial demonstrated that for the most part the law was not a reflection of the state of public opinion in Canada in 1936. This was a turning point in contraceptive history in Canada, although the law condemning birth control remained the mindset of many Canadians had shifted. Birth control was now seen as a respectable and necessary means of pushing society in a positive direction.
Breathing under the water for the first time was an experience I will never forget. After completing my initial certification I was hooked, and worked all the way to receive my license as a dive master. It wasn’t long before I had more training than everyone else on the team and I was asked to take the
When many hear “Romanticism” they think of love, but Romanticism isn’t mainly about love. Yes, it may have some love, but it’s also about reasoning, nature, imaginations, and individualism. Like American Romanticism, that occurred from 1830 – 1865. It was actually caused by Washington Irving and James Fenimore Cooper. For Americans, “it was a time of excitement over human possibilities, and of individual ego. American writers didn’t know what “America” could possibly mean in terms of literature, which was American and not British. It questioned their identity and place in society, creatively” (Woodlief). It was characterized by an interest in nature, and the significance of the individual’s expression on emotion and imagination; good literature should have heart, not rules. Some of the most famous authors who wrote during American Romanticism were Nathaniel Hawthorne, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Henry David Thoreau, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. American Romanticism is important because it was the “historical period of literature in which modern readers most began to see their selves and their own conflicts and desires”. Romanticism was a literary revolution.
These films consume most of the morning of training, but once the films have finished, the in-water tests begin. The pool training and testing is the most difficult and can make or break a guard. In-water testing consists of three exams; swimming a 500, retrieving a brick, and treading water. When swimming the 500, a trainee can use whatever stroke they'd like and goggles as oppose to the other tests. Retrieving the brick can be strenuous, especially when the black brick is dropped on the black line. Diving down into the 13 foot pool to recover a camouflaged object, then backstroking with the brick on your chest above water signifies what saving a submerged victim would resemble. Personally, treading water for three minutes was the hardest part, solely because trainees could not use hands to keep a steady pace. After finishing the water tests, the training portion then begins. For instance, we learned in-water back-boarding, saving submerged or struggling victims, deep water saving, and how to enter the pool depending on the victim’s status. If the swimmer is immobile and floating atop the water, for example, guards are to enter the water slowly to decrease the chance of paralysis. After learning and acquiring skills in the water, we then learn proper CPR depending on the status of the victim. One of the most
Romanticism is an influential literary movement in America that changed literature permanently from the drastically modest and structured ideals of Puritanism. Two contrasting types of authors, Romantics and Dark Romantics, introduce new, meaningful literature to America; while Romantics see the light and airy side of the world, Dark Romantics see the darker more horrific side. This drastically modified literary period is influenced by Europe and was revolutionary for America from the moment it arrived. American Romanticism rejects the normal, rational thought and praises the unpredictability and complexity of emotion. Romanticism has changed American literature forever.
7. Learn CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation). This applies particularly to pool owners and water sports enthusiasts.
Life is made up of different routines and schedules that are followed by the ordinary human being daily. In ‘Waiting for Godot’, Samuel Beckett uses time and repetition consistently throughout the play to demonstrate how these routines and habits are key elements in the course of life itself. The three main devices Beckett uses are the illogical pass of time, the lack of a past or a future and the absurdity of repetition in both dialogue and actions within the main characters and their surroundings.
The MGN 20 note and the ISM code are connected and the principles of the risk assessment, together with several other aspects, like safety meetings, reporting of deficiencies and unsafe working practices, can be said to be practical and they promote the adoption of a safe working environment by safe guarding the health and wellbeing of the crewmembers onboard. However the health surveillance requirement of the MGN 20 note is considered impractical since it is not feasible to be performed onboard due to lack of diagnostic equipment required to be operated by medically trained staff.
The theme of futility is further reflected in the cyclical nature of the dialogue in the sense that nothing appears to change and everything is simply repeated, their conversation never reached a definitive conclusion they are ultimately still ‘waiting for Godot’ and longing for answers. The concept of time is used very successfully by Beckett in order to highlight and develop the theme of futility in ‘Waiting for Godot.’ Time can be seen as a very fluid concept in the sense that the audience is never made aware of how l...