Linen

paper, which was introduced as papermaking and the idea was received from China. In 1690, the recycled manufacturing process was also introduced and took place in Rittenhouse Mills near Philadelphia where paper came from fibers of recycled cotton and linen rags (Hoy, Suellen M., & Robinson, Michael,…

By: Christina Vo Saving a life is impressive especially with our country’s first president, Lydia Darragh was the one to save George Washington from the life threatening sneak attack. If it was not for Lydia’s courage, she would not have saved George from this death, along with hundreds of his soldiers. If you’d like to hear more, then you should continue reading this passage. Lydia Darragh lived a pretty average life before the Revolutionary War. Lydia was born in Dublin Ireland in 1729. At…

harmful diesel exhaust out of the fire station. Some old fire stations in the bigger cities, which the apparatus are started in more due to the high number of calls, are poisoned with the remnants of the diesel exhaust. Mattresses, couches, chairs and linens are saturated with soot from it. Walls and ceilings are discolored. All new fire stations are being constructed with these, but plans need to be made to outfit stations that will be around for years to…

When discussing the differences between Carthage and Rome, the topic of the Punic Wars could not be ignored. It was during the first Punic War that Rome gained its powers as a naval fleet, which led them on to conquer all and win victories in all three of the Wars. However, Rome’s navy was not always part of their strong-suit; it was their army that gave them their military status. But if they wanted to take down Carthage, who owned one of the best naval fleets of their time, Rome was going…

everywhere as it raced directly towards her across the rough soil. Soon the horse and the man riding had arrived at their doorstep. The man was short and stumpy, with brown hair and a long beard. He was wearing the clothing of a messenger, made of simple linens and worn with age. It was the last thing Alice saw before she…

She didn't respond to the fear in its voice. Instead, she tilted forward in her chair as sweat rolled down her face and turned her peach linen dress darker near her chest and lower back. The ding-a-lings near and fro cheered when it was announced class was ending early (the school photograph came with much success and Mademoiselle Poirier was feeling rather generous because of it) and Vivi…

Case Study: Interprofessional Collaboration Working in a hospital, there is no guarantee as to how many patients a nurse will have to care for in a day, the conditions of the patients will vary, and the amount of staff that is on hand never seems to be enough. Most night shifts have doctors who are on call, with resident physicians on the floors. Things can get tricky when there is not enough experience between the nurses and physicians on hand. As a nurse working with a healthcare team, the…

stay in the infirmary or during their appointment with the doctor. In addition to this, both LPNs and MAs help prevent the spread of disease or infection by offering a hygienic environment where patients obtain care. For instances, they change bed linens, disinfect shared areas, and clean equipment which are not disposable. Both MA and LPN work in specialized job settings. They include physician’s and doctors offices, nursing homes, hospitals, and home care. They also work in offices of…

A Certified Nurse Assistant, or CNA, helps patients with healthcare needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or sometimes a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Therefore, taking a CNA program is a start to your career. The program helped prepared you for your Nursing major if that’s what your planning to do. During my Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) career, I had experienced many new skills that I haven’t learned during my CNA class. Working alongside numerous registered nurses,…

Many are familiar with Leonardo Da Vinci, and the greatness and mystery the name holds. Whether their knowledge comes from the famous painting of the Mona Lisa that hangs in La Louvre in France, or something far more simple as a the ninja turtle, the name is internationally renowned. With his skill and natural thirst for knowledge, Da Vinci was quite possibly the absolute finest mind to ever come out of the renaissance, greater than Michelangelo even, or dare the author say it, Van Eyck. What…