The Cutter Incident led in part to the development of a polio vaccine that was more dangerous. By Dr. Michael FitzpatrickGeneral PractitionerBarton House Health Centre In April 1955 more than 200 000 children in five Western and mid-Western USA states received a polio vaccine in which the process of inactivating the live virus proved to[…]
A Hungarian obstetrician was the first to nail down the importance of hand-washing to stop the spread of infectious disease. Introduction One of the front-line defenses individuals have against the spread of the coronavirus can feel decidedly low-tech: hand-washing. In fact, it was 19th-century Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis who, after observational studies, first advanced the[…]
President George Washington forced St. Clair to resign his post and Congress initiated its first investigation of the executive branch. Introduction He was so obsessed with not dividing his troops that he did not send out scouts, instead marching forward without reconnaissance. With no scouts out, St. Clair was completely unaware of the force of[…]
Flaminius was in such a rush to catch the invaders that he failed to set up proper reconnaissance. Introduction The Battle of Lake Trasimene (21 June 217 BC) was a major battle in the Second Punic War. The Carthaginians under Hannibal defeated the Romans under the consul Gaius Flaminius. Hannibal’s victory over the Roman army[…]
From ancient Greek, the word was used to connote any foreigner not sharing a recognized culture or language with the speaker or writer. Introduction The term Barbarian does not derive from the name of any tribe or cultural group. It is not a name one gives to oneself, rather it is given to others. The[…]
The name museum derives from the nine Muses of Greek mythology, each of which was credited with a particular skill in the arts. Introduction Museums have been around much longer than one might think, but in the ancient world, they were principally institutions of research and learning rather than places to display artworks and artefacts,[…]
Holiday parties will be a source of fun and entertainment. You can spend time with your family and friends while eating, drinking and playing games. During these parties, you can play card games, board games, memory games, dancing and lots of other games. For beginners, idn poker and several other platforms are available to practice[…]
Real estate has several options and alternatives for investors. If you can’t withstand the instability of the stock market, you can consider multi-family investing. A multi-family home offers terrific income potential and financial freedom. If you want a quick appreciation in your portfolio, feel free to invest in multi-family properties. If you are interested in[…]
A real estate investor can use diverse investment strategies to generate steady income. Nowadays, the concept of owner-occupied real estate buildings is becoming popular. These are commercial or multi-unit residential real estate properties. Owners choose to reside in one of the units and earn rental income from remaining units. You can find two types of[…]