Before pulling the trigger, a sniper planning to assassinate an enemy operative must be sure the right person is in the cross-hairs. To help with this Western forces commonly use software that compares a suspect’s facial features or gait with those recorded in libraries of biometric data compiled by police and intelligence agencies. However, this… Read More
The scientific study of cannabinoids (aka the active compounds found in hemp) is still in its early stage. In addition to CBD (one of the cannabinoids in hemp), a few others have garnered attention. As well as a growing body of private-sector research, the US National Institutes of Health budgeted $1.5 million in 2019 for… Read More
“Only by full use of your imagination and your initiative will you ever know your own capabilities as a leader. You will never know your capability until you stretch yourself, or are stretched beyond what you think you can do or should do.” Arthur G. Trudeau (1902 to 1911) Arthur Gilbert Trudeau was a Lieutenant… Read More
Events 1096 – First Crusade: Around 800 Jews are massacred in Worms, Germany.. 1152 – The future Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. He would become king two years later, after the death of his cousin once removed King Stephen of England. 1268 – The Principality of Antioch, a crusader state, falls to… Read More
Research Paper Title Risk factors for injury among military working dogs deployed to Iraq. Background There is limited literature concerning the types of injuries that military working dogs (MWDs) face while in a deployed theater of operations and associated risk factors. Methods To summarise injuries and identify injury risk factors in MWDs during their first… Read More
Eating foods high in phosphatidylcholine is associated with a reduced risk of dementia and enhanced cognitive performance, according to a study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers analysed approximately 2,500 Finnish men between ages 42 and 60 for their dietary and lifestyle habits. The risk of dementia was 28% lower in men with… Read More
What are the Benefits? Even if you are doing regular cardiovascular workouts, jumping rope is a different way of moving. In addition to working the heart and lungs, it: Increases elasticity in the tendons and muscles in the lower leg. Improves balance, helps prevent falls, and improves bone density. Increases grip and wrist strength, and… Read More
