The idea behind universal time was first conceived of in the late 1800s, when rail and shipping lines connected the world and standard timetables were necessary for coordinating economic activity. Before this, the time of day was set by whatever the clocks in that particular location said. What is the […]
Sir Sandford Fleming was Canada’s foremost railway construction engineer, as well as an inventor and scientist. He developed the system of standard time, still in use today (courtesy NAC/C-14128). Who created global time? Sir Sandford FlemingIn 1878, Sir Sandford Fleming (1827? 1915) developed the system of worldwide time zones that […]
Memphis was founded in 1819 on land previously inhabited by Chickasaw Indians. Andrew Jackson, later U.S. president, was one of its founders. Memphis was named for the ancient Egyptian city (meaning “Place of Good Abode”). When was the city of Memphis founded? 1819The City of Memphis, founded in 1819 and […]
All About TSU Designated as a “high research” institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, Tennessee State strives for excellence in programming, offerings, and community engagement. What majors is Tennessee State University known for? The most popular majors at Tennessee State University include: Business Administration and Management, […]
Bearberry is used as a urinary tract antibacterial and astringent. Bearberry is possibly effective for urinary tract inflammation. Currently it is not clear if bearberry extended use is safe. Patients are advised not to use it long-term. What are the health benefits of bearberry? The most important health benefits of […]
Uva ursi has been used to treat dysuria, cystitis, urethritis, and kidney and bladder stones. It has also been recommended for inducing diuresis and to treat constipation. In addition, the leaves of Arctostaphylos have been dried and smoked as tobacco, while leaves and berries have also been used as food. […]
There is a variety of “traditional tobacco” that the different tribes of the Great Plains use, in this book traditional tobacco is referred to as the plants that the Lakota/Dakota use as offering, smoking during prayer and ceremony. One day while the men were out hunting buffalo, the women and […]
N.B. An abbreviation for the Latin phrase nota bene, meaning “note well.” It is used to emphasize an important point. What does NB mean in text message? NB means “Not Bad.” What NB stand for? ◊ The abbreviation NB comes from the Latin phrase “nota bene,” which means “mark well.” […]
Kinnikinnick berries are edible but mealy and tasteless, but were an important traditional food source for some First Nations groups because of their persistence on branches throughout the winter. Due to their texture and lack of taste, the berries were usually processed, cooked, or preserved in some way. Is kinnikinnick […]
It consists of four primary campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; a health sciences campus in Memphis; a research institute in Tullahoma; and various extensions throughout the state.University of Tennessee system. Type Public university system President Randy Boyd Academic staff 2,250 Administrative staff 6,950 Students 49,000 What schools are […]
NM means “Never Mind.” This is the most common definition for NM on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. What does NM mean TikTok? “/nm” stands for “not actually mad or upset” What does NM stand for? Acronym Definition NM New Mexico (US postal abbreviation) NM Nautical Mile (6,080 […]
never mind. In social media, never mind is abbreviated NVM (also NM) or lowercase nvm (nm) and is usually used to tersely say “Disregard my last comment.” Is NVM rude? It could be pretty rude if it seems like you are trying to dismiss something that they are interested in. […]
“/nm” stands for “not actually mad or upset” What does NM slang mean? Nm is internet slang for not much or nevermind. What does ETC mean in TikTok? “Etcetera (Latin for “and so on”) (often written “etc.”)” is the most common definition for ETC on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, […]
One of the chemicals in uva ursi, hydroquinone, can damage the liver. You should only take uva ursi for short periods, no longer than 5 days, under a health care provider’s supervision. You should not take a series of doses of uva ursi more than 5 times in 1 year. […]
In clinical practice, abbreviations are often used in patient progress notes, prescriptions, pharmacy notes, discussions, etc. They are often used by practitioners to save time and can be helpful if you know what they stand for. Why are medical abbreviations used? Abbreviations are commonly used in the medical world to […]