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ATOMIC BOMB  

The prelude and the deadly aftermath of "Little Boy," the atomic bomb that leveled most of the city of Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945.

Paul Tibbets died today at age 92 in his Columbus, Ohio home. He piloted the B-29 Superfortress, the Enola Gay, when it dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. It was the first of two nuclear bombs to be dropped on Japan.

Hundreds of thousand of people were killed when atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Dropping the atomic bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima was an unnecessary act of violence.

Based on exclusive conversations and communications with Enola Gay oo-pilot Bob Lewis, and Gerry Newhouse, personal aide to pilot (now General) Paul Tibbets. Much of this copy appears in my four World War II books.

Brigadier General Paul W. Tibbets, Jr.(ret), who piloted the airplane that dropped the world's first atomic bomb on an enemy target, ending one war and ushering in a cold war, has died. Tibbets died of natural causes Nov 1 in Columbus, Ohio.

Peace vigils about Hiroshima take place at Offutt Air Force Base on a regular basis. It was at Stratcom that the aircraft that dropped the atomic bombs was created. A speaker that was at Hiroshima talked about it in Omaha.

This article talks about a lot of different aspects of John Hersey's work. Short sections on the setting, characters, conflict, themes, and symbolism are included.

In a word, humankind has been �beached' awaiting atomic inevitability in Stanley Kramer's adaptation of Nevil Shute's On The Beach. A richly allegorical story about man, machine and political fallout in the Atomic age.

The Enola Gay' claims to historical fame rests on the fact that it dropped the first atomic bomb, The Little Boy, on Hiroshima...

Gojira is a masterful film that brilliantly relates a cautionary tale about the horrors of the atomic bomb. Godzilla is a fun monster movie from the '50s.

People have come to accept 'collateral loss of life' as a standard though regrettable outcome of warfare, but at what cost?

Japan stalled for a variety of reasons, and most of them stem from within and from Soviet motives, not from the United States. The atomic bombs were one of many reasons the Japanese finally quit the war.

A deeper look into the Manhattan Project and The Nuclear Bomb.

Looks at some of the key political, social, economic, scientific events of the 1940's.

merica has gone from revolution for freedom to gaining land from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean to becoming a sort of police man for the whole world. This paper takes a brief look at the process.

It's now possible to see more of the aircraft that touch the sky. The Smithsonian's extensive collection of space and flight artifacts has a new venue: The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

Step by step directions on folding a paper crane. Plus a brief history on the tradition.

While Wilma was no Andrew or Katrina, its effects expose weaknesses in South Florida's overdeveloped infrastructure.

Weapons of mass destruction are a violation of the people of Hiroshima's human rights on several accounts. We the people of the United States live by the two words know as human rights, it is what this country was morally established on.

The torch that carries the flame to the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games wends its way through Italy, showcasing national pride and celebrating human achievement. History continues in a tradition that links ancient tradition to the modern world.

The Doomsday Clock has moved two minutes closer to nuclear midnight, the closest it's been since the Cold War.

If you dislike technical and lengthy historical texts, you will love this simple description of United States History from Christopher Columbus the the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Conflict between two or more groups of people has come to be known as...

Howard Zinn has a unique perspective on history due to his time in the United States Air Force during World War II.

An article on examining the power and politics behind the latest global bargaining chip, nuclear proliferation.

A look at how Asians were portrayerd in movies and currently, on TV and in other media outlets.

A new study found that air pollution, obesity, smoking, and second-hand smoke can pose greater health risks than living near a severely damaged nuclear reactor.

Tetsuya "Ted" Fujita devised a scale that could determine the power of twisters, and his research into microbursts and wind shear has helped airplanes steer clear of these dangerous winds.

Albert Einstein was a man ahead of his time. His theories still boggle most of the scientific community today.

A look at the modern day threat of a nuclear attack. Using comparison to the tensions of the Cold War and the aftermath that followed.

As the "War on Terror" and the Military Industrial Complex consume vital resources, we, as a nation, place ourselves at risk the downfall of our nation and our way of life.

An in-depth analysis of Beat writer William S. Burroughs'impact on society throughout the 1950s. Specifically looks at the themes and social parodies in "Junky" and "Naked Lunch".

This is a term paper that considers William Faulkner's Barn Burning and John Steinbeck's The Chrysanthemums in light of Faulkner's claim that the only thing worth writing about is the human heart in conflict with itself.

On December 7, 1941, Americans experienced a tragic moment in their history as the Japanese military attacked Pearl Harbor initiating a war in the Pacific. The Japanese people immediately became a target of harsh American criticisms and actions.

On August 9, 1945, an atomic bomb nicknamed "Fat Man" was dropped on the city of Nagasaki, Japan.

A research paper dedicated to the evaluation of dropping the atomic bomb on Japan.

A discussion of the dropping of the A-bomb, Japan's surrender, and the use of the A-bomb.

On July 16, 1945, at about 5:30 in the morning, the first atom bomb test disturbed my dreams, the beginning of nightmares.

Post WWII America enters the Cold War and 1950s sci-fi addresses the fears of the atom bomb and Communism.

How might World War II have ended differently if Germany had produced an atomic bomb before the United States did? How close were they to doing this?

JNB Atomic Bomb had to wait until a few days after March 17th for the running of Lincoln Greyhound Park's St. Patrick's Day Stakes, but it was worth it.

While you never plan to stumble upon an atomic bomb that is charged to release an explosion, sometimes things happen in your day that you could not have foreseen when you lifted yourself out of bed in the morning.

How close were the Nazis to developing an atomic bomb? The reality of a Nazi atomic bomb was foiled in large part due to the great bravery of British and Norwegian commandos in 1942 and 1943.

It's a good record, but it's not great and some fans will hold that against the band.

On May 11, 1958, the United States Air Force accidentally dropped an atomic bomb on American citizens...

Seven years after dropping the atomic bomb, thanks to the Cold War, the United States exploded the world's first hydrogen bomb. This bomb being hundreds of times more powerful than the atomic bombs.

Bohr's work did a lot of explaining regarding the structure of the atom, including the explanation as to why it was limited in size; and, the fact that light did not include all colors.

I was in the Royal Air Force for 22 years. From 1952 - 1974. In 1958 I was told that I was going on detachment to Christmas Island in the Pacific Ocean to take part in the Nuclear Bomb Tests.

Rivers Cuomo and his faithful rockers from California drop the atomic bomb U2 failed to dismantle last October and release one of their most exciting and engaging LPs yet. Hands down the best rock CD of 2005 so far!

An examination of the top 10 songs by U2, covering all phases in their career from "Boy" to "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb".

Sleep-deprived thinking bonding with a bit of anger had me obsessing over a sleep solution. I've made the atomic bomb of shuteye.

Persistent claims are made that Teflon is a by-product of the US space program. Despite these claims the fact is that Teflon was first discovered in 1938 and was used in the Manhattan Project, the code name given to the secret development of the Atomic Bomb.

Tennessee is not only the birthplace of Jack Daniel's, MoonPies, and Mountain Dew, but Tennessee is also the birthplace of the atomic bomb, touchscreen monitors, and even the first self service grocery store. Find out the story behind these popular inventions.

Revolutionaries get an atomic bomb and, after a warning so the city can be evacuated, blow up Jerusalem. They hope that by eliminating some of the religious hot-spots conditions on the planet will improve...but it ends up not meaning much of anything.

This tells about the hypocrisy involved in America's upholding of the practice of torture, as well as its previous uses of the atomic bomb.

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were taken to trial in 1951 for Cold War spying. They turned over secrets suspected of leading to Russia's development of the atomic bomb.

Some experts said today that it will be eight years before Iran can deploy a nuclear bomb, four years before it can develop such a weapon.

The recent North Korean atomic test has robbed Godzilla of his beauty sleep (and God knows he needs it).

The tragedy analyzed.

The creation of the printed word marks a milestone in human history; how the printed word has evolved over the ages is a pivotal part of the human experience.

Did you know where the origins of the web smiley came from? Well, I provide the very interesting history of this staple in electronic communication, plus I list all of the known smiley's.

A look at the truth behind human cloning

There are some pretty unique things to do when visiting Knoxville this summer, and most are not expensive. Some are family-friendly; some are more for adults. All are educational.

I remember being a child and using the Emoticons to get my point across - however, I didn't know that these are over 25 years old. I provide the history of the Smiley's and then also I provide a massive list of Emoticons.

After several years of attending the LANWAR event Paul Borntraeger wrote this article to describe the experience to people who were unaware of the subculture of computer gamers.

Shhhhh---Riders on the thrill ride The Scandia Screamer in Sacramento, California are prohibited from screaming. Read why...

We could tell that it was a regular sized lizard crawling next to a toy car, but we didn't care back then. Our date would be scared stiff and hung on to us, boosting both our ego and libido.

Albert Einstein was more than just a scientist, he was a man who had to jump the same hurdles as the rest of us.

This paper discusses World War II, Hitler, and the Holocaust from the political, social, and human viewpoints.

Dentists and scientists tell us that fluoride is good for us and needed for healthy teeth. In reality, fluoride is harmful to human health and is associated with nuclear arms.

An examination of how Santiago, the protagonist of Hemingway's classic novel, stands apart from other Hemingway characters.

While Heroes is only in its first season, the show has gained many fans and is one of the most popular shows on television. The show follows an episodic and character driven approach that has made shows like "Lost" such a great hit.

Who Really Built Saddam

What's really going on at Hanford Nuclear Site? Click hear for information and strong opinion about exactly what is happening in Hanford, Washington.

A quick history with observations about the UFO phenomenon. With recommendations.

You will not see such titles as "I Was A Teenage Frankenstein" or "Attack of the Crab Monsters" or "High School Confidential." The list includes major movies with top actors and directors.

This is the first in a multi-part series on creative writing. This part deals with finding a topic for writing.

Three major myths about space exploration have arisen and are believed by a great many people. Two of the myths have been around since the beginning of the Space Age. One myth, however, is of more recent vintage.

Studying both the "drifter" character and the town he enters will show the ideological differences between Western films of America and Italy.

How did our universe come into existence?

U2 has been one of rocks leading bands over the course of 27 years. Along those years, they have earned countless Grammy Awards and No. 1 songs.

Over the last few years, Google has gone from a small company with a search engine, to a large company with applications from word processing to chat clients to web page designers. Can Google take on Microsoft's near-monopoly? Only time will tell.

All of these attractions in East Tennessee are family friendly and very affordable. I hope you'll consider visiting some of these attractions the next time you pass through East Tennessee.

MTV ushered in new careers for several classic rock artists. Take a look at these clips and remember the good old days of MTV.

As the world heads towards an energy-crisis, the search for an endless source of energy is on. Nuclear Fusion could well be the answer. The problems faced in making it commercially viable and the various alternatives are discussed.

Threads and The Day After... two movies from two countries, with one aftermath and one goal...

An in-depth look at the technology of hydrogen-power automobiles, and the potential future of this technology, including myths about hydrogen fuel, and current existing prototypes.

Discussion and questioning of the newest "home" of modern liberalism...the latest vehicle for usurpation of personal liberty...the fear of global warming.

The folly of the United States Government in fighting this war. What is our money accomplishing? Production of cocoa rose 8 percent last year.

The only thing plunging faster than Bush's approval rating are those of Congress! Republicans can't be happy with growing signs of disapproval as election time nears...

U2 have released several of the best selling albums of all time. More than a rock band, their business acumen and philanthropy is unmatched in rock music.

A review and informative fact source on Carnival's fun ship cruise from New York to Halifax

The story of a single type of airplane, that singlehandedly wrote aviation history. After seventy years,