“In theory, there should be no difference between theory and practice, but in practice, there is.” William T. Harbaugh
Theory & Practice…
On This Day … 29 July
Events 587 BC – The Neo-Babylonian Empire sacks Jerusalem and destroys the First Temple. 238 – The Praetorian Guard storm the palace and capture Pupienus and Balbinus. They are dragged through the streets of Rome and executed. On the same day, Gordian III, age 13, is proclaimed emperor. 904 – Sack of Thessalonica: Saracen raiders… Read More
Reviewing the Maxillofacial Fracture Patterns in Military Casualties
Research Paper Title Maxillofacial Fracture Patterns in Military Casualties. Background Morbidity and death after facial trauma are substantial issues of concern both in civilians and in military personnel. This cross-sectional retrospective study sought to assess the prevalence, pattern, treatment, and complications of soft and hard tissue injuries of the face in military personnel from 2012… Read More
On This Day … 28 July
Events 1364 – Troops of the Republic of Pisa and the Republic of Florence clash in the Battle of Cascina. 1540 – Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of treason. Henry marries his fifth wife, Catherine Howard, on the same day. 1571 – La Laguna encomienda, known… Read More
Can Military Personnel use Tyrosine or Caffeine to Enhance Cognitive Performance Sleep-deprived?
Research Paper Title A Systematic Review of the Effect of Dietary Supplements on Cognitive Performance in Healthy Young Adults and Military Personnel. Background Intake of dietary supplements has increased, despite evidence that some of these have adverse side effects and uncertainty about their effectiveness. This systematic review examined the evidence for the cognitive benefits of… Read More
Luck is…
“Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.” Earl Nightingale (1921 to 1989) Earl Nightingale was an American radio speaker and author, dealing mostly with the subjects of human character development, motivation, and meaningful existence. He was the voice during the early 1950’s of Sky King, the hero of a radio adventure series, and was a WGN… Read More
On This Day … 27 July
Events 1054 – Siward, Earl of Northumbria, invades Scotland and defeats Macbeth, King of Scotland somewhere north of the Firth of Forth. 1189 – Friedrich Barbarossa arrives at Niš, the capital of Serbian King Stefan Nemanja, during the Third Crusade. 1202 – Georgian–Seljuk wars: At the Battle of Basian the Kingdom of Georgia defeats the… Read More
