Robert Fulton grew up in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the last half of the eighteenth century. When he was fourteen years old, he worked on a paddle wheel that could be attached to a row boat. The twin paddle wheels were made of wood and attached to either end of an iron pole. The pole was bent in the middle and passed through either side of the rowboat. The paddle wheels were turned by way of a crank. Fulton steered the rowboat by attaching a rudder in the shape of a paddle to the stern. This was his earliest design of what would come to be known as a Fulton paddle boat.

Snow is on the sidewalks, in the streets, a thin layer covering the Mississippi River, on top of four-inches of ice -the houses and buildings are all lit, fires glowing in hearths, furnaces burning, as I rush out into the cold early Saturday morning air to sell newspapers "Five Cents!" It is December, 1956 and I'm ten-years old, just turned ten-years old in October. I see people sitting in their houses: men, women and children-as if their minds are unoccupied, its 6:00 a.m., some of the houses are covered with blotches of snow; some even appear to smile at me-with their shadowy silhouettes.

The Rebel flag, a softer title given to the Confederate flag, has been part of many Southern political debates. The most significant so far was in 2000, involving the removal of the Confederate flag from the South Carolina state house, but during the 1990s and 2000s, various Southern lawmakers proposed changing state flags that still bear these symbols. Although the two most contested, Mississippi and Georgia, still bear the Confederate symbol, such debates bring up the issue of what the Rebel flag stands for in American history.

Last night's tragic collapse of 500 feet of road deck crossing the Mississippi river in Minneapolis, Minnesota at rush hour is yet another example of the fact that "All Hazards" includes more than just the natural disasters of hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and tornadoes and it goes far beyond the manmade disaster of terrorism. With night falling and bumper-to-bumper rush hour traffic, the bridge gave only a momentary creak as warning before suffering structural failure and sending more than 50 cars into the murky waters of the muddy Mississippi.

If you're looking to study at one of the top forensic science universities, it's important to look at the course offerings as well as the options at each of the colleges. Forensic science universities train students to become professional analysts of crime scene data by working with the latest technology. In order to gain the expertise needed, various top schools provide the latest lab equipment for DNA analysis, as well as more standard technologies such as biological and weapons identification.

The rich cultural history of New Orleans has made it one of the more popular travel destinations in the United State. From the St. Louis Cathedral to Jackson Square, travelers are sure to learn something unique about the city. The tourist favorite French Quarters, allows travelers to get a glimpse into the cultural heritage still present in the city, while also introducing them to some unique historical places such as Madame John's Legacy, the Presbytere, and Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop.

Pember was the general on site, but Van Dorn had kept the Yankees from getting out of the river and up behind the fortress. The one time when Grant did get up on the Railroad to try to come in behind, Van Dorn had called in Forrest who had destroyed Grant's supply line and driven him back into the river. The Confederates could not get across the river to drive Grant off, but as long as they held Vicksburg, Yankee shipping could not get up and down the Mississippi. No, it was not easy to find fault with Van Dorn's performance in the field. It was his performance at night, when not in the filed, that was worrying Joe Johnston.