coughs or sneezes from an infected person that release airborne viruses, which are then inhaled by others. infected insects (such as mosquitoes or ticks) and animals, which can transfer some viruses directly into the bloodstream via their bite. What is a transmission agent for encephalitis? Infectious agents that can causeRead More →

On the night of Saturday, 9 March 1566 Mary, Queen of Scots’ private secretary, David Rizzio, was murdered in the queen’s private chambers at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Take a look inside these rooms and find out more about what happened that evening. Who is Rizzio in Mary Queen ofRead More →

Selective mutism usually co-exists with social anxiety disorder. People with selective mutism stay silent even when the consequences of their silence include shame, social ostracism, or punishment. Can mute people laugh? Muteness may result from two conditions: physical muteness, where the person has a problem with the throat or vocalRead More →

1 : unable to speak : lacking the power of speech. 2 : characterized by absence of speech: such as. a : felt or experienced but not expressed touched her hand in mute sympathy her mute hostility. What do you call a mute person? Aphonic refers to a person whoRead More →

The car you want to drive must be covered by an existing insurance policy and you must have permission to drive it. Driving other cars cover is usually only available on a comprehensive car insurance policy, so if you have third party (or third party, fire & theft) cover, youRead More →

Examples of monochronic cultures include the U.S., Israel, Germany, and Switzerland. Polychronic individuals, on the other hand, are more flexible about time schedules; they have no problem integrating task-oriented activities with socio-emotional ones. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being Monochronic? One advantage is their flexibility and adaptability toRead More →

High potential employees are employees who have been identified as having the potential, ability, and aspiration for successive leadership positions within the company. … While achieving these superior levels of performance, they exhibit behaviors that reflect their companies’ cultures and values in an exemplary manner. How do you identify employeesRead More →

/ (ɡəˈlɑːnt) / noun. an 18th-century style of music characterized by homophony and elaborate ornamentation. How do you use Gallant? (1) She made a gallant attempt to hide her tears. (2) Huang Jiguang’s gallant deed is known by all men. (3) The gallant soldiers lost their lives so that peaceRead More →

People whose racial heritage is mixed, and who consider themselves to be persons of colour, should identify as members of a visible minority. What is a racially visible person? Racially visible persons Racialized persons are people (other than Aboriginal/indigenous peoples) who are non-white in colour and non-Caucasian in race, regardlessRead More →

The Railroad Tycoons One of the first and best remembered tycoons was Cornelius Vanderbilt, better known as the “Commodore.” Vanderbilt was the classic entrepreneur, he never attended college and did not even finish public school, dropping out at the age of 11. Who was the most corrupt railroad owner? JayRead More →