In 2008, Lehman faced an unprecedented loss due to the continuing subprime mortgage crisis. Lehman’s loss resulted from having held onto large positions in subprime and other lower-rated mortgage tranches when securitizing the underlying mortgages. Low interest rates which encouraged mortgage lending Securitisation,which is when mortgages were bundled together and…
A complex relation between serotonin dysfunction, hypersensitivity to stress, and vulnerability to developing major depressive disorder has been suggested. In addition, dopamine is increasingly thought to play an important role in the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder. Both preclinical and clinical evidence supporting the involvement of these atypical neurotransmitters in…
It’s worth bearing in mind that this is one of the points in The Tempest where Caliban speaks in verse (blank verse, specifically: unrhymed iambic pentameter). This gives his words a dignity and music which many of his other lines of dialogue elsewhere in the play, which are spoken in…
The first national observance of Memorial Day occurred on May 30, 1868. Then known as Decoration Day, the day was proclaimed by Commander in Chief John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic for the purpose of honoring Union soldiers who died in the Civil War. History of…
People who should not take turmeric include those with gallbladder problems, bleeding disorders, diabetes, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), infertility, iron deficiency, liver disease, hormone-sensitive conditions and arrhythmia. Pregnant women and those who are going to undergo surgery should not use turmeric. Turmeric supplements are to be taken only when advised…
The COO is usually the CEO’s second-in-command and reports directly to them. Often, the COO handles the company’s internal operations while the CEO is the public face of the company and reports to the board of directors. Who usually reports to a COO? The chief operating officer (COO) is a…
Padded bras are highly recommended for women with a small bust. They can wear it every day to boost their confidence and for ultimate coverage. Heavy-breasted women can also enjoy the benefits of padded bras and minimizer bras. There are different types of padded bras, though. You can wear an…
The Facebook algorithm is what determines the 6 friends on Facebook. It uses interactions such as comments, likes, tags, and messages to determine which friends are placed in the top 6 of your friends list. Therefore, the people you interact with the most will be at the top. Today, your…
The ASEAN Declaration / Bangkok Declaration – ASEAN. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. The two surviving signatories…
Humans have occupied the Chesapeake Bay area for at least 12,000 years. No one knows when the first humans arrived, but archeologists have found evidence of Paleoindians from 11,500 years ago. The Archaic and Woodland peoples followed. The first successful settlement in the Chesapeake, Jamestown (1607), was set up by…