The chemotherapy (“chemo”) drug “The Red Devil” is doxorubicin (Adriamycin). It is an intravenous cancer medicine with a clear, bright red color, which is how it got its nickname. Does red Devil chemo work? The researchers found the compounds worked as well as the original drug at killing cultured cancer […]
It’s A Duke Thing Duke’s school spirit is infectious. From the moment you arrive on campus, you can feel it in the air. Our festive celebrations spark excitement, camaraderie, and an incredible sense of pride that bonds us from first year to long after graduation. Do Duke students have fun? […]
The husband of a dame is not accorded a courtesy title. A dame and her husband would jointly be addressed as: Dame Joan and Mr John Grant, or. Mr John and Dame Joan Grant. What is the wife of a Sir called? LadyAs the female equivalent for knighthood is damehood, […]
After the duke’s son died, the patent for the dukedom was amended by parliament to allow his daughters and their sons to inherit the dukedom successively. Can a dukes daughter inherit the title? Under Parliament’s amendment to the patent, designed to allow the famous general’s honour to survive after his […]
In the United Kingdom, the equivalent “Earl” can also be used as a courtesy title for the eldest son of a duke or marquess. In the Italian states, by contrast, all the sons of certain counts were little counts (contini). What is a Lords son called? All of these qualify […]
Married daughters The daughter of a duke, marquess, or earl who marries an untitled man becomes “Lady [Given name] [Husband’s surname]“. The daughter of a viscount or baron who marries a commoner is styled “The Honourable [Given name] [Husband’s surname]”. How do you address a Lord’s daughter? In conversation, daughter […]
Thus a duke’s wife is titled a “duchess”, a marquess’s wife a “marchioness”, an earl’s wife a “countess”, a viscount’s wife a “viscountess” and a baron’s wife a “baroness”. Despite being referred to as a “peeress”, she is not a peer in her own right. What are female dukes called? […]
Greet royalty with a small bow or curtsy. Deep curtsies are not a faux pas, but they are uncommon and difficult to do gracefully. Deep bows from the waist, on the other hand, are never performed in this situation. Perform this greeting when the royal family member passes by you, […]
A mistress is a female master — she’s the one in control. The wardrobe mistress is in charge of costumes for a theater. At some schools, the head of the school is called the headmaster or headmistress. What is the girl equivalent to master? In theory, mistress is the precise […]
Colleges want to know which students have a significant interest in attending their school – and they go to great lengths to find out. They carefully track students that show demonstrated interest. How? Typically, through an elaborate software program they have purchased. What is the best way to show demonstrated […]
The enrolled student population at Duke University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.2% White, 13.8% Asian, 6.98% Black or African American, 6.78% Hispanic or Latino, 3.14% Two or More Races, 0.42% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0959% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. What percentage of Duke students are […]
56.8%. Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity The enrolled student population at University of Virginia-Main Campus is 56.8% White, 13.1% Asian, 6.48% Black or African American, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.52% Two or More Races, 0.0897% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0702% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. Is UVA […]
The student-faculty ratio at Duke University is 6:1, and the school has 75.4% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. Is Duke a medium sized school? Many colleges fall into the “medium” category, between 5,000 to 15,000 students. For example, Yale, Brown, Howard, Duke, University of Arkansas, University of […]
Things you should never say in a job interview Negativity about a previous employer or job. “I don’t know.” Discussions about benefits, vacation and pay. “It’s on my resume.” Unprofessional language. “I don’t have any questions.” Asking what the company does. Overly prepared answers or cliches. What are 3 things […]
Stats on legacy admissions A study of thirty elite colleges, found that primary legacy students are an astonishing 45% more likely to get into a highly selective college or university than a non-legacy. Secondary legacies receive a lesser pick-me-up of 13%. Does having an alumni recommendation help? Recommendations and interviews […]