A Brief History In 2005, Chronic Illness, a quarterly peer-reviewed medical journal, was established. When you are living with a chronic illness or chronic pain, it is important to make sure you do not let it stop you enjoying life. This effort can, however, mean that you need to put a lot of thought into things that other people may find easier, such as going on a trip, so that you have strategies in place to ensure you are safe and to cope with your symptoms. Planning ahead a little can make a lot of difference when you need to go…
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A Brief History On September 9, 1991, the Tajik SSR declared its independence from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) as part of the disintegration of the USSR and became the sovereign nation of Tajikistan. The first part of the name of the new nation is no mystery, it reflects the majority ethnicity of the people in that region, people calling themselves Tajiks. The ending part of the name of the country, and the names of so many other countries in the region, “stan,” derives from the Persian word for “place.” Thus, Tajikistan pretty much means “Place of the…
A Brief History In 1785, the first grades issued at Yale University (and possibly the first in the United States of America) were given out when President Ezra Stiles recorded in his diary that there were “Twenty Optimi, sixteen second Optimi, twelve Inferiores (Boni), [and] ten Pejores” among 58 Seniors. Today, bad grades scare most students and it is also true that neither students nor teachers like seeing a bad grade. Fortunately, grades can be improved by following some strategy. This article elaborates on some ways to avoid bad grades in high school and college. If avoiding a negative grade is one of your…
A Brief History In 1822, the birth of leisure cruising began with the formation of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company. Today, choosing a cruise line and itinerary can be overwhelming- with so many options and children to consider. Here is how to plan a cruise to suit everyone! According to one source, about 20 million people will end up going on a cruise sometime this year. A cruise can be a great way to spend time with your family and create memories you all will never forget; however, choosing a cruise line and itinerary can be overwhelming- with…
A Brief History On August 29, 2019, we take a look at Malone, a small to medium sized town that lies in the state of New York, in the good old USA. It is the seat of Franklin County. There is a village inside the town which also bears the same name and the two must not be confused with each other. It has population of 14,545 according to 2010 census. The city has a rich, not to mention interesting history but the town maintains a balance between its heritage and its contemporary conveniences in order to keep its legacy…