The Devastation of CTE on Former Athletes: Investigating the NFL's Role in Protecting Players

 In recent years, a highly damaging disease called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) has been found in the brains of many former athletes that performed in contact sports. CTE is a progressive neurodegeneration that stems from constant impacts to the head or neck area. For many years nothing was really ever done to further study … Read more

for one or two family residences, apartment buildings and cooperative housing on the lot. Additionally, these signs are not subject to the number, size and location regulations applicable to permitted accessory signs.

 QUESTION PRESENTED: What is the best use of the property located at 1529-1533 60th Street, Brooklyn NY? ZONING HISTORY & DEMOGRAPHICS: The property in question is located in the southern part of Borough Park, Brooklyn and is currently within an M1-1 manufacturing district. Such districts typically include light industrial uses, such as woodworking shops, … Read more

Influenza risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments

 What is influenza? “Contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs”1    History of Influenza5 ● Flu pandemic of 1918 to 1919 infected about 500 million people worldwide and killed 20 to 50 million. ● In the U.S., more than 25% of Americans became sick, and 675,000 Americans … Read more

Does Sound Wave Vibration Therapy Reduce Spasticity and Increase Motor Function in CP Kids?

 CRITICALLY APPRAISED PAPER (CAP) WORKSHEET QUESTION (Chapter 1): Does sound wave vibration therapy in addition to physical therapy decrease spasticity and increase gross motor function compared to just physical therapy in children with spastic Cerebral Palsy? CITATION AND DOI NUMBER: Katusik, A., Alimovic, S., & Mejaski-Bosnjak, V. (2013). The effect of vibration therapy on … Read more

Advanced Civilizations of Mayas, Aztecs & Incas: A Study of Communication, Mathematics & Calendars

 Civilizations could last for a long time to not a very long at all. Three advanced civilizations developed in Central and South America between the 300-1500’s. The Mayas existed during 250 to 900’s. They leave behind many astonishing buildings and historical documents that are still here today. Such as the Mayan ruins that are … Read more

Valuation Methods: Market Cap, Book Value, Earnings, DCF, Payback​

 Valuations Analysis University of the People For the following essay, I am going to describe several different valuation methods: Market Capitalization, Book Value, Expected Future Earnings, Discounted Cash Flow, and the VALUATION ANALYSIS 2 Payback Method. I will then compare the methods using the methods of determination and their individual pros and cons. Market … Read more

Studying Behavior of RC Framed Structures w/ URM Infill Panels Under Seismic Loads

 Paste your Abstract: The current research work aims to study the behavior of the Reinforced Concrete (RC) framed structures fully, as well as, partially infilled with Unreinforced Masonry Infill (URM) panels under seismic loads. In order to achieve this goal, a numerical study of three groups of 2-D three-bays RC frames will be conducted … Read more

History & Economy: How Silver Affects the World — An Insight on the Pacfic Trade and Int'l Weatlh

 Silver Affects the World There were many historical importances of the silver trade. The demand for silver in China was the first to drive the foreign trade in the Pacific like Japan and Mexico. In exchange for silver, the Chinese traded silk and porcelain. The world historical importance of the silver trade was that … Read more

Discovering the Prevalence and Associated Factors of Stroke Recurrence at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals: A Literature Review

 1 CHAPTЕR ONЕ: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction This chaptеr dеscribеs thе background and nееd for this study which sought to dеtеrminе thе prеvalеncе of strokе rеcurrеncе at Parirеnyatwa Group of Hospitals (PGH); ward C7,C8 and its’ associatеd factors. Furthеrmorе, it outlinеs thе objеctivеs, statеs thе problеm statеmеnt, thе rеsеarch quеstions and a briеf dеscription of … Read more

The History of the World Trade Center: From 1946 to 2001

 In 1946, the New York Legislature agreed to the development of a “world trade mart” in downtown Manhattan.  The idea came from real estate developer, David Sholtz.  Not until 1958 were plans announced by David Rockefeller to build a complex on the east side of Lower Manhattan.  Originally the proposal was for only one … Read more

The History & Benefits of Rent Control: 60 Chars Max

 ay in Since the moment we are born we start facing all these different kinds of laws, taxations, and regulations. Depending on the geographic area in which we live in those laws increase or decrease. Rent control is one of those laws every single person encounters at least once in their lifetime. Those who … Read more

Uncovering the Story Behind NYC's World Trade Center – Built By David Rockefeller in 1958

 In 1946, the New York Legislature agreed to the development of a “world trade mart” in downtown Manhattan.  The idea came from real estate developer, David Sholtz.  Not until 1958 were plans announced by David Rockefeller to build a complex on the east side of Lower Manhattan.  Originally the proposal was for only one … Read more

Sixty-Character "Lame Deer, Seeker of Vision: Exploring Indian Culture, Heritage & Identities

 Lame Deer, Seeker of Vision by Richard Erdoes, provides a definitive depiction of the American Indian through the eyes of a Sioux medicine man. The author is able to tell a story of the heritage of Indian culture, religious beliefs, rituals and ceremonies. It begins with explaining the life of young Indian boy, destined … Read more