Witness History: Pablo Picasso & the Guernica Bombing – A Powerful Symbol of Protest & Peace

 GUERNICA The Spanish Civil War began in 17 July, 1936. It was fought between the Spanish Republican government and the Fascist forces under the control of General Franco. It's specifically began on July 17, 1936 with the uprising of the nationalist forces under the command of General Franco against the Republican Popular Front coalition. … Read more

Exploring Neurofibromatosis – Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

 Classification Neurofibromatosis is a neuroectodermal abnormality that compromises the skin, nervous system, bones, eyes and/or other areas.  It affects all races and both sexes.  It is genetic in about half the cases and the other half the disease emerged as part of a new mutation.   There are eight classes with NF1 being the most … Read more

Discover Inca Civilization through Study of Machu Picchu: Prof. Sanders & Anthropologists

 Terrance Arce, Duncan Gigerich, Ohrlan Laborte, Guadalupe Perez, Ben Sanders Professor Sanders Anthropology 102 30 November 2017 The Incas of Machu Picchu     Machu Picchu in Peru is one of the most mysterious and widely researched archaeological sites in the world. Because Machu Picchu was built in the mid fifteenth century and later … Read more

Combatting Terrorism: US Policies, Strategies, and Effects

 Terrorism: A Major International Threat Terrorism is a major international issue in today's global society. Many states are affected, whether indirectly or directly. While most of those states oppose terrorism, others excuse or even support active, ruthless terrorism and terrorist groups. While there is no universal agreement on a definition, Terrorism, defined by the … Read more

How Joe C. Thompson Turned His Business into 7-Eleven

 7 Eleven was the creation of a man called Joe C. Thompson who bought an ice company and turned it into his own corporation which then started opening convenience stores called Tote’m which sold groceries, take-out foods and a bit of everything, famous for being open from 7:00-11:00 and it started Dallas, Texas. Given … Read more

Causes & Treatments for Depression, Schizophrenia, Anxiety & More!

 Depression is a complex mental illness with no single cause. Biological causes include genetic factors (which render people vulnerable to acquiring depression), structural and functional neurobiological abnormalities, bad sleep hygiene and disruptions in circadian rhythm.  Personal factors such as a person’s temperament, characteristics, cognitive biases, coping strategies and the way in which we deal … Read more

Bear Does Trick, Humans Collect Money: History of Unfair Credit for Biological Innovations

 In Korea, there is a phrase that says “bear does the trick but human collects all the money,” which means someone does all the work while other takes the payment for the work unfairly. Unfortunately, this can be observed in three different time periods with respect to biological innovations when distribution of credit for … Read more

Evolution of music technology

Music has been a part of the history of mankind since the beginning of time. This artistic medium has been used as a means to record history, tell stories, or simply provide entertainment. Overtime, the history of music has been complimented by the evolution in the ways with which man is able to listen to … Read more

The Pharmacology of Flunitrazepam: Discovery, Active Ingredient, Routes & More

 FLUNITRAZEPAM Pharmacology CHEM8005 Brugha Fitzpatrick – R00133434    TABLE OF CONTENTS DISCOVERY 1 ACTIVE INGREDIENT 2 ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION 3 PHARMACOKINETICS……………….…………………………………………4 PHARMACODYNAMICS……………………………………………………….5 MECHANISMS OF ACTION……………………………………..………….6 TOXICOLOGY………………………………………………………………………7 REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………8 References 1. UK Parliament. (2016). Dr. Reg Peart Class-Action-Lawsuit [online] Available at: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm199899/cmselect/cmhealth/549/99072723.htm [Accessed 24 Oct. 2017]. 2. Drugbank.ca. (2017). Flunitrazepam – DrugBank. [online] Available at: https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01544 … Read more

The Timeless Traditions of Filipino Weddings

 Weddings are a universal symbol of unity and happiness in cultures all over the world. They are a time of reunion for families, grand feasts, and extravagant apparel in order to celebrate the marriage of the bride and groom. Every culture has its own set of traditions, beliefs, and rituals it believes in. These … Read more

Uncovering US History: Examining Immigration Restrictions in Times of Crisis

 A War on Terror Morphed into a War on Immigration? Blurring the lines between National Security Responses and Immigration Law Tightening Immigration Restrictions in Times of Turmoil: A Historical Perspective In order to understand the United States’ response to the attacks of September 11, 2001, one must examine the historical events that set the … Read more