September 1838: Frederick Douglass’ escape to freedom
Sept. 3, 1838 Frederick Douglass escapes to freedom Frederick Douglass, a slave in Maryland, resolved that he would escape bondage, though, if he failed,…
Month: September 2020
Fall foliage trips
Now is the time to plan your driving tour of colorful fall foliage. It’s a getaway that should be a great family excursion, even with covid restrictions…
The day when Sept. 2 was followed by Sept. 14
The day when September 2 was followed by Sept. 14 In 18th century Britain, there was a problem with the calendar. Britain and its possessions, including…
Golfers need two-eye vision to putt
To putt well, your eyes need to be properly aligned and working together, according to Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon. Golfers who have…
Here’s what you’re missing from fair food
Here’s what you are missing from fair food this year With many state fairs closed for 2020, fair food aficionados are missing their funnel cakes and…
Ready for an earthquake?
You might live in an area where earthquakes are rare, but chances are never 100 percent that one won’t occur where you live. In the Midwest, seismologists…
September: Cholesterol Education Month
What’s the right age for a first cholesterol test? By age 20 and beyond, all adults should know what their cholesterol levels are. That’s the age…
Six Phase III Covid Vaccines
Worldwide, six vaccines were in Phase III. – Moderna, U.S., launched July 27. An RNA approach that produces viral proteins. $1 billion U.S. funding. -…
One Covid drug in approval phase
As of the end of July, one vaccine from China had received limited approval from the Chinese government. CanSinoBIO demonstrated in Phase II trials that…
Testing phases for vaccines
Preclinical testing: Vaccines given to animals to see what response it produces. Phase 1 Safety Trial: Scientists test the vaccine on a small number of…