Articles related to "Small Pox"
Bioterrorism Part III: What Microbes are Used and Why?
What are the microbes most useful to bioterrorist? Here is a list of the nasty organisms sorted according to their likelihood of causing significant problems.
bioterrorism • bioterrorist • anthrax • bacillus anthracis • small pox
What are the microbes most useful to bioterrorist? Here is a list of the nasty organisms sorted according to their likelihood of causing significant problems.
bioterrorism • bioterrorist • anthrax • bacillus anthracis • small pox
Staying Healthy
For those of us with autoimmune disease, staying healthy can be a challenge. Often, our already mixed up immune systems have trouble defending us against the hoards of virus and bacteria bombarding our skins. Once one of them breaches our defenses, it can be very hard to route out again.
health • disease • small pox • flu • autoimmune
For those of us with autoimmune disease, staying healthy can be a challenge. Often, our already mixed up immune systems have trouble defending us against the hoards of virus and bacteria bombarding our skins. Once one of them breaches our defenses, it can be very hard to route out again.
health • disease • small pox • flu • autoimmune
Granny Ross
It's hard to imagine what life was like for early settlers to Canada. Early pioneer, Marie Henriette Ross, faced daily challenges. In addition, she blazed a trail in the world of science, inspiring future generations.
granny ross • science • marie henriette ross • mary m alward • mary alward
It's hard to imagine what life was like for early settlers to Canada. Early pioneer, Marie Henriette Ross, faced daily challenges. In addition, she blazed a trail in the world of science, inspiring future generations.
granny ross • science • marie henriette ross • mary m alward • mary alward
A Short History of Bioterrorism
Now the United States and other Western nations are faced with an old threat, under a new name, Bioterrorism. Learn more about how biological warfare, smallpox in particular, has been used in warfare for over 300 years.
public • health • issues • bioterrorism • smallpox
Now the United States and other Western nations are faced with an old threat, under a new name, Bioterrorism. Learn more about how biological warfare, smallpox in particular, has been used in warfare for over 300 years.
public • health • issues • bioterrorism • smallpox
Smallpox: British and American Models Show Different Outcomes
As scientists work to understand the potential impact of a smallpox attack, British studies and American studies are showing very different results. These differences could be crucial to dealing with smallpox should such an attack occur.
smallpox • small pox • anthrax • plagues • cdc
As scientists work to understand the potential impact of a smallpox attack, British studies and American studies are showing very different results. These differences could be crucial to dealing with smallpox should such an attack occur.
smallpox • small pox • anthrax • plagues • cdc
The Eradication of Polio
The WHO has reported that they believe the end of the most deadly form of polio may be in site. With statistics dropping more than 99% it seems that the most virulent form of the dreaded disease may be headed the way of smallpox.
polio • poliomyelitis • paralytic disease • paralysis • plague
The WHO has reported that they believe the end of the most deadly form of polio may be in site. With statistics dropping more than 99% it seems that the most virulent form of the dreaded disease may be headed the way of smallpox.
polio • poliomyelitis • paralytic disease • paralysis • plague
The Vaccination Dance - Part One
The CDC has come out officially with a stance of stating that the smallpox vaccine should not be routinely given to prevent an outbreak should a biological attack occur. But what is the CDC really saying?
smallpox • small pox • biological warfare • terrorism • plagues
The CDC has come out officially with a stance of stating that the smallpox vaccine should not be routinely given to prevent an outbreak should a biological attack occur. But what is the CDC really saying?
smallpox • small pox • biological warfare • terrorism • plagues
The Vaccination Dance - Part Two
Knowing that smallpox can be a virulently contagious virus and knowing that only the vaccination can prevent it from spreading, what exactly is the motive of the CDC in reassuring the American public that smallpox is not a disease we should vaccinate against.
smallpox • small pox • biological warfare • terrorism • plagues
Knowing that smallpox can be a virulently contagious virus and knowing that only the vaccination can prevent it from spreading, what exactly is the motive of the CDC in reassuring the American public that smallpox is not a disease we should vaccinate against.
smallpox • small pox • biological warfare • terrorism • plagues
The Visit.
I invite you to come and experience a short moment back in time, at the Court of Elizabeth I.
mary sidney • queen • queen elizabeth • robin dudley • tudor england
I invite you to come and experience a short moment back in time, at the Court of Elizabeth I.
mary sidney • queen • queen elizabeth • robin dudley • tudor england
Viruses
A look at the differences in structure between viruses, and how viruses reproduce.
virus • small pox • rabies • measles • influenza
A look at the differences in structure between viruses, and how viruses reproduce.
virus • small pox • rabies • measles • influenza
What Exactly Is Smallpox?
What exactly is smallpox? We hear the word every time we turn on the news or open a newspaper. But how many people really know much about the disease itself?
smallpox • small pox • biological warfare • biological weapons • terrorism
What exactly is smallpox? We hear the word every time we turn on the news or open a newspaper. But how many people really know much about the disease itself?
smallpox • small pox • biological warfare • biological weapons • terrorism
Rock Island Prison
Harsh conditions experienced by Confederate prisoners at the Rock Island Prison led some to call it "the Andersonville of the North."
rock island prison • confederate prisoners • confederate pow's • civil war prisons • andersonville
Harsh conditions experienced by Confederate prisoners at the Rock Island Prison led some to call it "the Andersonville of the North."
rock island prison • confederate prisoners • confederate pow's • civil war prisons • andersonville
Edward VI (1547-1553)
Nine-year-old Edward VI introduced the Reformation, established the English Church, understood international affairs and showed a keen interest in reforming the currency.
english reformation • church of england • english prayer book 1549 • forty-two articles of religion 1552 • catholic rebellion devon cornwall
Nine-year-old Edward VI introduced the Reformation, established the English Church, understood international affairs and showed a keen interest in reforming the currency.
english reformation • church of england • english prayer book 1549 • forty-two articles of religion 1552 • catholic rebellion devon cornwall
Mandan
This is a history of the Mandan Indians, dating back some eight hundred years ago as they migrated westward, following the Missouri River. In time, they met white men. Then, in 1838, the deadly small pox nearly destroyed them.
mandan • indians • missouri river • native americans • plains
This is a history of the Mandan Indians, dating back some eight hundred years ago as they migrated westward, following the Missouri River. In time, they met white men. Then, in 1838, the deadly small pox nearly destroyed them.
mandan • indians • missouri river • native americans • plains
Shirley Jackson's The Lottery and The Hidden Holocaust
Published in 1949, Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" is a modern Gothic set in what can arguably be a post-apocalyptic milieu. And as great fiction often does, this story mirrors reality in the form of a ritual enacted in modern Nantucket that is as dark and barbaric as that set in Jackson's fictitious village. And clams everywhere suffer for it.
shirly • jackson • the • lottery • clams
Published in 1949, Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" is a modern Gothic set in what can arguably be a post-apocalyptic milieu. And as great fiction often does, this story mirrors reality in the form of a ritual enacted in modern Nantucket that is as dark and barbaric as that set in Jackson's fictitious village. And clams everywhere suffer for it.
shirly • jackson • the • lottery • clams
The New Massachusetts Charter
Increase Mather returns from London with the new charter. Now accused witches can be tried, rather than merely held chained to prison walls.
salem witch trials • increase and cotton mather • sir william phipps • london • pilgrims
Increase Mather returns from London with the new charter. Now accused witches can be tried, rather than merely held chained to prison walls.
salem witch trials • increase and cotton mather • sir william phipps • london • pilgrims
Bozeman Forts Burned
The Bozeman Trail is created and the military builds forts along it. Red Cloud and Crazy Horse lead attacks against these forts. Immigrants bring in small pox and measles
bozeman trail • red cloud • crazy horse • american history • sioux
The Bozeman Trail is created and the military builds forts along it. Red Cloud and Crazy Horse lead attacks against these forts. Immigrants bring in small pox and measles
bozeman trail • red cloud • crazy horse • american history • sioux
Infamous Scribblers by Eric Burns
"Infamous Scribblers" offers a fascinating look into the evolution of early American journalism and the printers and writers involved.
infamous scribblers • eric burns • journalism • benjamin franklin • james franklin
"Infamous Scribblers" offers a fascinating look into the evolution of early American journalism and the printers and writers involved.
infamous scribblers • eric burns • journalism • benjamin franklin • james franklin
The Gold Rushes
Gold is discovered in Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. Forts along Bozeman Trail cause Indian uprise.
the gold rushes • colorado gold rush • idaho gold rush • montana gold rush • nevada gold rush
Gold is discovered in Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. Forts along Bozeman Trail cause Indian uprise.
the gold rushes • colorado gold rush • idaho gold rush • montana gold rush • nevada gold rush
Medicine in the Age of Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment promoted reason and scientific knowledge, but sometimes new medical treatments were suggested by influential patients and not physicians.
medicine • age of enlightenment • lady mary wortley montagu • smallpox • medical treatments
The Age of Enlightenment promoted reason and scientific knowledge, but sometimes new medical treatments were suggested by influential patients and not physicians.
medicine • age of enlightenment • lady mary wortley montagu • smallpox • medical treatments
Sitala, the Guardian deity
This week, too I am going to talk about a potent and powerful village Goddess. She is Sitala Devi who holds sway over most of North India.
goddess • hindu • women • indian women • religion
This week, too I am going to talk about a potent and powerful village Goddess. She is Sitala Devi who holds sway over most of North India.
goddess • hindu • women • indian women • religion
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis, future president of the Confederacy, is born in Kentucky. Years later he attends West Point and fights in the Black Hawk war.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • black hawk war • west point
Jefferson Davis, future president of the Confederacy, is born in Kentucky. Years later he attends West Point and fights in the Black Hawk war.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • black hawk war • west point
Western Outlaws at the Suite 3
The Outlaws continue with Jack McCall, Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Joe Scott and Joaquin Murrietta.
jesse james • california bandit joaquin murrietta • jack mccall murdering wild bill hickok • calamity jane • waylon jennings
The Outlaws continue with Jack McCall, Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Joe Scott and Joaquin Murrietta.
jesse james • california bandit joaquin murrietta • jack mccall murdering wild bill hickok • calamity jane • waylon jennings
A Ghost of a Dance
The massacre of Sioux Indians at Wounded Knee Creek in December 1890 came as a result of the practice of a visionary religion know as the Ghost Dance.
ghost dance • native americans • u.s. and indian relations • wounded knee creek • big foot
The massacre of Sioux Indians at Wounded Knee Creek in December 1890 came as a result of the practice of a visionary religion know as the Ghost Dance.
ghost dance • native americans • u.s. and indian relations • wounded knee creek • big foot
Confidentiality in Health Care
Can you keep a secret? If you're really bad at it, you're going to have to learn if you want a career in health care.
confidentiality in health care • hipaa • confidentiality • need to know • patient-doctor privilege
Can you keep a secret? If you're really bad at it, you're going to have to learn if you want a career in health care.
confidentiality in health care • hipaa • confidentiality • need to know • patient-doctor privilege
Crossing the Atlantic in the 1630s
John Winthrop and Richard Mather gave accounts of their Atlantic crossing in the 1630s. Both played important, formative roles in early Massachusetts.
crossing atlantic in 1630s • ocean voyages of 1630s • gov. winthrops journal • rev. richard mather's journal • ship conditions in 1630s
John Winthrop and Richard Mather gave accounts of their Atlantic crossing in the 1630s. Both played important, formative roles in early Massachusetts.
crossing atlantic in 1630s • ocean voyages of 1630s • gov. winthrops journal • rev. richard mather's journal • ship conditions in 1630s
Dick Turpin Part 1
Dick Turpin, the famous flamboyant debonair and handsome Highwayman.....or was he??
leicestershire • dick turpin • black bess • ullesthorpe • harrison
Dick Turpin, the famous flamboyant debonair and handsome Highwayman.....or was he??
leicestershire • dick turpin • black bess • ullesthorpe • harrison
Ebola Is Back
Uganda is experiencing an Ebola outbreak and the United States has not yet restricted travel. Why are people being allowed to go to and from this country, when the risk factors are so high?
public health • ebola • outbreak • uganda • infectious
Uganda is experiencing an Ebola outbreak and the United States has not yet restricted travel. Why are people being allowed to go to and from this country, when the risk factors are so high?
public health • ebola • outbreak • uganda • infectious
Edward VI
The short life of Edward VI was ruled by power-hungry ministers and in the shadow of the reign of his father, Henry VIII.
edward vi • henry viii • jane seymour • mary • elizabeth
The short life of Edward VI was ruled by power-hungry ministers and in the shadow of the reign of his father, Henry VIII.
edward vi • henry viii • jane seymour • mary • elizabeth
How to Conquer the Inca Empire
While Hernán Cortés is regarded as the conqueror of the mighty Aztec Empire, former illiterate pig-farmer Francisco Pizarro is credited with wiping out the Inca Empire.
gonzalo pizarro • conquered • conqueror • inca empire • conquistador
While Hernán Cortés is regarded as the conqueror of the mighty Aztec Empire, former illiterate pig-farmer Francisco Pizarro is credited with wiping out the Inca Empire.
gonzalo pizarro • conquered • conqueror • inca empire • conquistador
Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor Review
Amateur or not, Lupe Fiasco joins the ranks of fellow Chicago emcees like Kanye West, Twista, and Common with his first studio effort.
hip-hop music • chicago emcees • chicago rappers • lupe fiasco's the cool • lupe fiasco's food & liquour
Amateur or not, Lupe Fiasco joins the ranks of fellow Chicago emcees like Kanye West, Twista, and Common with his first studio effort.
hip-hop music • chicago emcees • chicago rappers • lupe fiasco's the cool • lupe fiasco's food & liquour
Martha Washington and Valley Forge
Many American women and their children accompanied their men to the battlefield. Martha left Mt. Vernon to join her husband, George at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
martha washington and valley forge • america's first-first lady • martha washington and the continental army • women of valley forge • social life at valley forge
Many American women and their children accompanied their men to the battlefield. Martha left Mt. Vernon to join her husband, George at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
martha washington and valley forge • america's first-first lady • martha washington and the continental army • women of valley forge • social life at valley forge
Masai - The Shepherds of East Africa
The Masai are a Pastoral people of East Africa. They are cattle herders. This article outlines their social life briefly touching their encounter with European and their present condition
masai • pastoral • africa • blood • tribe
The Masai are a Pastoral people of East Africa. They are cattle herders. This article outlines their social life briefly touching their encounter with European and their present condition
masai • pastoral • africa • blood • tribe
Myth and Folklore: Birthwort
Birthwort. The very name has the reek of folklore; a plant (‘wort’) useful in childbirth, and perhaps other female conditions. Actually, it has had a much wider range of applications.
myth and folklore: birthwort • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • biology
Birthwort. The very name has the reek of folklore; a plant (‘wort’) useful in childbirth, and perhaps other female conditions. Actually, it has had a much wider range of applications.
myth and folklore: birthwort • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • biology
Pandemic or Epidemic
In simple terms a pandemic is much more widespread geographically than an epidemic. A pandemic is often worldwide.
pandemic or epidemic • spanish flu • asian flu • hong kong flu • plague
In simple terms a pandemic is much more widespread geographically than an epidemic. A pandemic is often worldwide.
pandemic or epidemic • spanish flu • asian flu • hong kong flu • plague
Rideau Canal, An Engineering Feat
Completed in 1832 by the bare hands of men with only rough tools, the Rideau Canal is an engineering achievement of glory. Locks permitted travel uphill and downhill.
canadian history • the rideau canal • eastern ontario waterway celebrates its 175th anni • waterway planned by lieutenant-colonel by in the m • construction of the rideau canal began in 1826
Completed in 1832 by the bare hands of men with only rough tools, the Rideau Canal is an engineering achievement of glory. Locks permitted travel uphill and downhill.
canadian history • the rideau canal • eastern ontario waterway celebrates its 175th anni • waterway planned by lieutenant-colonel by in the m • construction of the rideau canal began in 1826
Santa Barbara Sideways
Santa Barbara's history with film is as fertile as its land. It's infectious. Film lovers world-wide find their way to this sleepy coastal paradise.
santa barbara • cinema paradise seaside town • history why hollywood takes the coastal drive nor • sideways • santa barbara ideal weather
Santa Barbara's history with film is as fertile as its land. It's infectious. Film lovers world-wide find their way to this sleepy coastal paradise.
santa barbara • cinema paradise seaside town • history why hollywood takes the coastal drive nor • sideways • santa barbara ideal weather
The Battle of Bushy Run
In 1763, A British column was attacked by Native Americans determined to preserve their fading culture. The ensuing battle would determine the outcome of a war.
the battle of bushy run • pontiac's war • fort pitt • colonel henry bouquet • general jeffrey amherst
In 1763, A British column was attacked by Native Americans determined to preserve their fading culture. The ensuing battle would determine the outcome of a war.
the battle of bushy run • pontiac's war • fort pitt • colonel henry bouquet • general jeffrey amherst
The First Europeans to Arrive in Canada
Christopher Columbus is generally credited with discovering the Americas in 1492. There is reliable evidence to indicate the presence of Europeans in Canada much earlier.
canadian history the first europeans • canada viking sagas • christopher columbus the americas • the first europeans canada the vikings • canada vikings
Christopher Columbus is generally credited with discovering the Americas in 1492. There is reliable evidence to indicate the presence of Europeans in Canada much earlier.
canadian history the first europeans • canada viking sagas • christopher columbus the americas • the first europeans canada the vikings • canada vikings
The World's Best Scientific Discoveries
Scientists over time have made incredible discoveries that have helped others understand the way the world works. Here are some of the best ones.
some of the most fascinating findings in scientifi • the world's best scientific discoveries • isaac newton discovers universal gravitation (1666 • anton van leeuwenhoek discovers microorganisms (16 • edward jenner invents the vaccination (1796)
Scientists over time have made incredible discoveries that have helped others understand the way the world works. Here are some of the best ones.
some of the most fascinating findings in scientifi • the world's best scientific discoveries • isaac newton discovers universal gravitation (1666 • anton van leeuwenhoek discovers microorganisms (16 • edward jenner invents the vaccination (1796)
Cherokee Brigadier General Stand Watie
Stand Watie - Cherokee and Confederate General. Was his greed to blame for the removal of the Cherokee from their homeland? He was a courageous war hero, but did he betray his nation?
watie • cherokee • jackson • ridge • elias
Stand Watie - Cherokee and Confederate General. Was his greed to blame for the removal of the Cherokee from their homeland? He was a courageous war hero, but did he betray his nation?
watie • cherokee • jackson • ridge • elias
Emerging Infectious Diseases
New infectious diseases are cropping up in wild animals and pose a "significant threat to human health and to global diversity."
New infectious diseases are cropping up in wild animals and pose a "significant threat to human health and to global diversity."
Ghosts of Alaska
Imagine all the Natives, gold diggers, trappers, explorers and travelers that have lived and died in Alaska over the centuries. We have not only history, but recordings of the voices of Alaska's past. Come listen to my EVP collection and decide for yourself what we've got!
ghosts • northern • life • slices • sandy
Imagine all the Natives, gold diggers, trappers, explorers and travelers that have lived and died in Alaska over the centuries. We have not only history, but recordings of the voices of Alaska's past. Come listen to my EVP collection and decide for yourself what we've got!
ghosts • northern • life • slices • sandy
Health Problems in Colonial America
There were numerous health problems back in Colonial America. Many diseases were running rampant due to a lack of doctors and poor sanitation.
colonial america health problems • colonial america diseases • colonial america doctors • colonial remedies • colonial america medicines
There were numerous health problems back in Colonial America. Many diseases were running rampant due to a lack of doctors and poor sanitation.
colonial america health problems • colonial america diseases • colonial america doctors • colonial remedies • colonial america medicines
Henna
An introduction to henna and its historical roots, use, as well as its current popularity in the United States.
henna • mehndi • tattoos • body painting
An introduction to henna and its historical roots, use, as well as its current popularity in the United States.
henna • mehndi • tattoos • body painting
MAUDE ABBOTT - (1869 - 1940)
Maude Abbott was determines she would go to school and become a doctor. Maude succeeded and was one of the most famous doctors of her time.
maude abbott • doctor • mcgill university • woman doctor • lord stanley gold medal
Maude Abbott was determines she would go to school and become a doctor. Maude succeeded and was one of the most famous doctors of her time.
maude abbott • doctor • mcgill university • woman doctor • lord stanley gold medal
Medicine in Colonial America
Zabdiel Boylston, the first American surgeon, is remembered for introducing variolation to Colonial America despite strong opposition from the local medical profession.
medicine • colonial america • zabdiel boylston • colonial surgery • variolation
Zabdiel Boylston, the first American surgeon, is remembered for introducing variolation to Colonial America despite strong opposition from the local medical profession.
medicine • colonial america • zabdiel boylston • colonial surgery • variolation
Renaissance Fashion Accessories
Fashion accessories of the Sixteenth Century were almost as important as the clothing itself. Hoods, ruffs, wigs and cosmetics all came onto the scene during the 1500s.
renaissance headware • renaissance fashion • european renaissance • historical costumes • renaissance hats
Fashion accessories of the Sixteenth Century were almost as important as the clothing itself. Hoods, ruffs, wigs and cosmetics all came onto the scene during the 1500s.
renaissance headware • renaissance fashion • european renaissance • historical costumes • renaissance hats
The Age of Anne Boleyn. IV
Fourth part of the article discussing Anne Boleyn's age.
anne boleyn • tudor women • edward vi • elizabeth i • tudors
Fourth part of the article discussing Anne Boleyn's age.
anne boleyn • tudor women • edward vi • elizabeth i • tudors
The Chemical/Biological Threat of Terrorism
With the attack on the United States by terrorists, more and more people are wondering about the threat of chemical or biological weapons. Find out more about what these two types of weapons are and how you can help keep your family safe in many cases.
public health • issues • chemical • biological • tips
With the attack on the United States by terrorists, more and more people are wondering about the threat of chemical or biological weapons. Find out more about what these two types of weapons are and how you can help keep your family safe in many cases.
public health • issues • chemical • biological • tips
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