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Analysis of Ernest Hemingway's "Letter of August 18, 1918, to His Parents"An analysis of Ernest Hemingway's "Letter of August 18, 1918, to His Parents" that investigates the piece's tone, humor, and overall mood while maintaining serious implications.
Red Sox and Cubs: The 1918 World Series Didn't Need FixingCicotte claimed that several of his Black Sox teammates overheard that one or more Chicago Cubs were offered $10,000 to fix the 1918 World Series.- Bibliography Arthur Machen in the Evening News 1916-1921Machen was a regular in The Evening News from 1910 through 1921, and his contributions have become very desirable in the collectors market.
Circa 1918 Kitchen & Saloon Opens Its Doors in Hilton VillageCirca 1918 Kitchen & Saloon is a newly opened Newport News restaurant that features a perfectly crafted menu with equal attention paid to seafood, poultry and meat.
Racial Stereotypes in Classic Film: Tarzan of the Apes (1918)Tarzan first came to the silver screen in 1918. A critical analysis of the film reveals several controversial portrayals of other cultures. Though racial stereotypes already existed, the early film industry helped to solidify them in American culture.
Is H1N1 Mutating to Resemble Its 1918 Cousin?A serious case of influenza has struck the Ukraine and is spreading. Symptoms resemble those of the 1918 influenza epidemic. Is it a mutant form of H1N1, or is it another mysterious flu-like virus?- 1918 Flu Pandemic Offers Lessons for TodaySurvivors of the 1918 flu pandemic were found to have increased rate of heart attacks decades later, implicating in utero exposure to the 1918 flu as the culprit.
- Famous Birthdays: Born on July 17thBorn on July 17th? Read ahead if your birthday falls on July 17th to see all the unique facts and information that your personal date of birth marks and is known for in addition to it being all about you!
Critical Lessons of the Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918Influenza pandemics are not a new phenomenon. The first flu pandemic to be documented occurred in 1580. Its rapid spread from Asia to Europe devastated a number of Spanish cities and an estimated 10% of Rome's population in six short weeks.- Swine Flu and the Spanish Influenza of 1918The public is concerned about the mortality rate of the newest Swine Flu epidemic. Is this the feared killer that the Spanish flu proved to be?
Chiropractic Care During 1918 Influenza Epidemic Reveals Startling StatisticsThe 1918 Influenza Epidemic swept the world. As we face another possible flu epidemic, a look at chiropractic 1918 influenza epidemic records reveal startling statistics for pandemic preparedness.
The Spanish Flu Pandemic: Was it Natural or Man Made?The Spanish Flu forever stamped its impression on our health awareness. It also stamped its impression on all future influenza pandemics. Did the Spanish Flu develop without help?
The 1918 Spanish Flu: Hoosiers Were Not SparedIndiana is not new to having to deal with a flu epidemic by closing schools and banning face-to-face contact.
Flu Epidemic: Alternative Remedies Success in 1918 Flu OutbreakIn the flu epidemic of 1918, the mortality rate for alternative remedies was 1.05% compared to 30% medically.- Flu in Mexico City May Be Next Pandemic: Firsthand Account of 1918 and 1957A look at news reports of the Mexico City swine flu outbreak and some firsthand remembrances of the 2 biggest pandemics of the 20th century.
- The Flu Pandemic of World War IAbout eighty percent of the population in Spain died as a result of being exposed to the dreaded flu virus that was sweeping across Europe, and throughout the world.
- The Habsburg Monarchy, 1809-1918A book review of The Habsburg Monarchy, by A.J.P. Taylor.
- 21,000 Died in the U.S. On Halloween in 1918 - A Halloween PoemA Scary Story / Poem
- The Deadliest Train Wreck in U.S. History: Nashville, Tennessee 1918After 90 years of countless other train collisions in America, the deadliest one in America's history has probably been forgotten. It happened in 1918 and had a high death count for probable human bias reasons that are hard to imagine, yet very plausible...
Lucy Puckett and Cowart Children Die from 1918 InfluenzaNear the beginning of the 20th century the world encountered a disease of epidemic proportions. Europe was in the throes of World War I and the United States was preparing to send thousands to face an enemy that was like none that had been encountered before.
Pandemic - An Exploration of the Spread of Influenza in 1918The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 was among the most deadly outbreaks in world history. One of the reasons that this pandemic should remain in discussion today is that it may have much to tell us about current influenza, and prepare us for a possible future outbreak.- The Influenza Pandemic of 1918The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 spread quickly and had a dramatic effect on our world.
Research on 1918 Flu Pandemic Raising More Questions Than AnswersAfter almost a century, a knowledge base regarding the 1918 Influenza Pandemic is still far from complete. According to investigators, this may not bode well in the face of future pandemics.
Was the 1918 Influenza Pandemic Caused by an Avian Flu Virus?Recently, the virus responsible for the 1918 influenza pandemic was re-synthesized . The virus was characterized in mice and the genomic sequence was aligned with other known influenza viruses, yielding very interesting results.- Fahrenheit 11-11-11Believe it or not, November 11th was not made a holiday in order to celebrate war, support troops, or cheer the 11th year of occupying Afghanistan.
The Guns Fell SilentA poem. Tanka. Meditations on Veteran's Day- The 1994 Animated Version of Igor Stravinsky's (1918) "The Soldier's Story"The PBS Emmy-winning animated 1994 version of Igor Stravinsky's (1918) "The Soldier's Story" mixes the styles of three animators and voices of a surprising international cast.
- The Haunting of the UB-65The UB-65 was a German submarine that was reportedly home to a very persistent ghost.
- November 11Other than Veteran's Day and ANZAC Day what happened on November 11?
- This, that and the OtherIf it is Tuesday, then it is "This, That and The Other" Day!!!
- MamaI wrote this poem late one night when I was being very introspective.
- Book Review: a Stillness Heard Round the World: The End of the Great War: November 1918Here is a critical review of the book, A Stillness Heard Round the World by Stanley Weintraub, New York, New York: Truman Talley Books E.P. Button, 1985.
- The Flu that Beat WWIApproximately one fifth of the world's population died as a direct result of soldiers catching and spreading the flu during the war.
- Claiborne Pell 1918-2009Remembering a person who made going to college a bit easier for many.
- 21st Amendment Repealed Prohibition 75 Years Ago TodayThe Prohibition era tried and failed to get rid of alcohol, paving the way for the 21st Amendment to end it and bring back legal alcohol exactly 75 years ago today.
- The Chances of Antibodies Existing for the Entire Life of a Person to Prevent the FluWith the thought that our bodies may put up an antibody shield to certain diseases, we may just have a new look into how resourceful our bodies are when viruses attack it. Then again, what a person gets in their diet may be the deciding factor in how it works...
- Madeline L'Engle: 1918-2007My eulogy to Madeline L'Engle, author and poetess
Explore the Caves in Lockport, NYThe highlight of the Lockport Caves tour is the ride on the underground boat, supposedly the longest in the United States. Groundwater, seeping down from above, constantly drips from the ceiling, so plan your outerwear accordingly...
