Gunslingers
The wall beside Gerard exploded as a high velocity bullet struck the already heavily battered bricks and sent them shattering outwards in a spray of red shards. Gerard stood still, one hand casually flicking the ignition wheel on his lighter. As he lit the end of his cigarette, another volley of bullets stuck the wall behind which he was hiding. Bullet holes riddled it like holes in a Swiss cheese, and the cover was becoming steadily more useless. He took a puff and tucked the black lighter back into the pocket of his trench coat. He put two fingers to the cigarette and removed it from his lips to breath out the slow stream of smoke whilst his opponent continued to waste his bullets and his time shooting aimlessly at Gerard.
A row of bullets riddled the wall five feet to his right and he called out,
“Hey, nearly got me that time.” In a mocking voice.
His enemy muttered a curse and Gerard heard the sound of footsteps approaching. The cowardly bastard had called for backup. Oh well, the more the merrier.
A fresh stream of shots, this time from a multi-barreled rotary cannon spat out along Gerard’s cover. He watched with casual indifference as the red brick wall slowly disintegrated around him, slowly reducing his cover to just the tiny section of masonry that he hid behind. There was an ominous silence broken only by the sudden thump as an entire section of wall collapsed to the ground. Gerard heard the sound of one of his adversaries reloading their weapon. He dropped the cigarette on the ground and stamped it out with his boot. He reached within his trench coat and withdrew a shining silver revolver. He slowly and almost carelessly loaded one shot after another into the weapon, occasionally jerking his head to one side as a stray bullet clipped the edge of the wall. As he placed the last shot in the ancient weapon he spun the wheel and gripped the handle. He then paused for a moment until his opponent’s clip ran dry again and he heard the sound of the rotary cannon being loaded again.
Gerard took one step to the left and with barely a glance calculated exactly how far his opponents were from him. In the same fluid motion as he completely removed himself from cover, he leveled the revolver at the two enforcers across the deserted plaza from him and squeezed the trigger.
(Behind the limo shots) Since I was facing the building where the shots were coming from (Texas Book Depository), I just glanced up and saw two colored men in a window straining to look at a window up above them. As I looked up to the window above, I saw a rifle being pulled back in the window. It might have been resting on the windowsill. I didn't see a man. I didn't even see if it had a scope (telescopic sight) on it.
A starving man paves his own highway with the calloused soles of his hunger. Out on the untamed wastelands, forests, and prairies it was the way of the gun, the knife, and the axe for all that managed to survive. And survive these brave men and women did with a sheer will of endurance that the pampered of today’s world has not come to know even the shadow of. In our modern comfort we live in what legacy these bold souls carved out of this nation, and much of the thanks we must give is passed to the sweat-hewned implements of their survival, the weapons of the frontier.
“What’s with these freaking lights,” he mumbles, ducking erratically as the bullets slash past him striking everything. To the edge of the road, he runs tumbling into a ditch where Michelle is waiting.
So just how dangerous can texting while driving actually be? According to Monash University, “those drivers who use handheld devices while driving are four times more likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves” (qtd. in Wilson 1). This is not good because there are thousands of divers that are on the road at any given time. University of Utah reports, “Using a cell phone while driving, whether it’s handheld or hands-free, delays the driver’s reaction as much as having a blood alcohol concentration at the legal limit of 0.08%” (qtd. in Wilson 1). With more drivers out there that lead to the possibility that a crash could happen “The time it takes to is an average of 4.6 seconds, would be equal to traveling the length of a football field at 55mph visionless.” (Wilson 1). Carnegie Mellon reports, “that with the use of a mobile cellphone reduces the amount of brain activity by associated with driving by 37%” (qtd. in Wilson 1). The Nation...
...es. Strout came in the front door and shot Frank twice in the chest and once in the face with a 9 mm auto-matic (112).
Cell phones can be our best friends ands our worst enemies.They are our primary form of communication with the outside world.We have all kinds of information about everything and everyone at our fingertips. However,the use of a cell phone while driving can be very dangerous.660,000 drivers a day attempt to use their cell phones while behind the wheel. It is reported that the use of a cell phone while driving leads to about 1.6 million crashes every year. It is said that around 11 teenagers die every day due to the use
When it was my turn to shoot I felt the rough texture of my gun as I lifted it up. Looking down the barrell and steadying it out, taking a deep breath in. Then I yelled pull as I observed and followed the orange clay target that flew up in the sky. I squeezed the trigger when I was right in front of the clay target hearing the loud bang go off. As the shot went off the shell had sent many soaring pellets into the air. The target had shattered in a thousand small pieces as though its life had just ended. I lowered the gun and smelled all the smoke that had been released. At that point I realised that ear plugs were as needed as much as oxygen was.
Eleven percent of all drivers under the age of 20 are involved in fatal crashes every year (Dr. Williams, 2010). All of those accidents have been reported as being distracted at the time of the crash. Admit it some people cannot resist those text messaged that’s coming to their phone. I would totally encourage people to stop texting while driving.
Cell phones should never be used while driving because,hand free devices won't work. When you’re talking on the phone your multitasking which means your delaying you’re reflexes which is seriously dangerous. Bluetooth and hands free devices are dangerous because you’re mind isn't fully on driving.
A contract is an agreement between two parties in which one party agrees to perform some actions in return of some consideration. These promises are legally binding. The contract can be for exchange of goods, services, property and so on. A contract can be oral as well as written and also it can be part oral and part written but it is useful to have written contract otherwise issues can be created in future. But both the written as well as oral contract is legally enforceable. Also if there is a breach of contract, there are certain remedies for that which are discussed later in the assignment. There are certain elements which need to be present in a contract. These elements are discussed in the detail in the assignment. (Clarke,
Texting and driving kills! A cell phone can be a bad distraction for anyone, especially if they are driving. Ever since the automobile was invented, there have been many distractions that drivers and those around them have had to worry about. ¨People take their hands off the wheel for many reasons.”(Three types of driving distractions.)People have been seen putting on makeup using their rear view mirror while driving down the road. Some people like to eat a 4-course meal while driving. People have been seen eating using a fork and spoon while driving. Another thing people have been seen doing is actually reading a book or magazine while behind the wheel! Distractions while driving may not have been as big a deal when the automobile was first
An enlargement of studies show that driving while using a cell phone can be can be distracting and extremely dangerous. Other studies show that there are many activities that can be distracting and dangerous while driving - like listening to loud music, arguing with your kids or husband, and even simply taking a drink of your Taco Bell strawberry ICEE. Although they are helpful in many ways, cell phones should be banned while driving.
In any kind of conversation, people tend to focus more on the conversation than anything else. This is where having conversations through the phone and even with passengers cause a dilemma. For instance, “if the conversation is stressful, the reaction time will not be as quick. Also, whoever you are talking with on the phone does not know what is going on around you, whereas someone in the car talking to you is aware of the circumstances" ("Should Cell Phones Be Banned While Driving?"). This is another reason why cell phones have a bad reputation in cars because people’s emotions and attention are on other things than the road. By putting yourself in this situation, you aren’t fully aware of traffic changes, cars stopping short or cutting you off, or pedestrians walking on the road. Laws against talking on the phone are made to protect drivers from ever being in that situation. Cell phones are beneficial to have in the car because it allows you easy access to a GPS, they give you fast connection to someone if you need help or in an emergency, and they help you stay connected with others. But, a law is a law and it is made for a reason. Cell phones are a serious danger and when not used responsibly, can lead to injuries, accidents, and even
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Over the last few decades, the use of cell phones has become a very common tool. Furthermore, Technology has certainly advanced, and the cell phone is becoming the most preferred mode of communication. The demand for a cell phone is growing every day. In addition, the use of wireless technology is affordable, and anyone can buy a cell phone at a reasonable price. They come in all shapes and sizes. They range from black to bright metallic white. American public use of cell phones is increasing everyday. As the number of people using cell phones increase, the use of cell phones while driving will also increase on our streets and highways. At the same rate, motorists still converse on cell phones and write text messages while driving. Motorist will also engage in other activities apart from driving. For example, drivers will text when driving, and they will dial numbers. Drivers will receive calls and converse with the recipient for long periods. Again, driving demands your full attention, and your concentration needed when talking on the phone. However, it means that the driver has to divert his attention to the conversation, which leads to less concentration on the road. On the contrary, one can therefore connect motorist’s accidents and cell phone usage while driving.