Cholesterol, Clearing the Smoke. Ah, cholesterol values; the topic that has caused frustration in everyoneâs life at some point. Cholesterol discussions with your physician always fill the room with an aura of uncertainty. It is a difficult topic for physicians, as we are constantly given mixed messages.
The Man Who Would Not Be King. February 20, 2006. George Washington is the face on the one-dollar bill and - these days - the smiling face of Presidentsâ Day sales. Most of us know he was the first president of the United States. But why is that important? What else do we know about him? George Washington was the man who established the American republic.
There are two famous rarities of George III. The first is the Northumberland Shilling of 1763. This was distributed by Hugh, Earl of Northumberland on his installation in Dublin as Viceroy of Ireland. About 150 pounds worth was minted, representing 3000 shillings, a very small mintage.