Quartz Window
This article describes a new clear quartz window which does not block UV light. The discovery of beneficial effect of UV light in this article was assigned to work by Dr. William T. Bovie of Harvard in cooperation with C. C. Little of the University of Maine. The benefits of UV rays squares well with the more recent research about the importance of Vitamin D3 in our health.
The Sun As Your Doctor (original article)
Vitamin D Council (the best source of information on Vitamin D)
Old Bangalore
J. H. Stephens describes how Bangalore dealt with the threat of plague. The culprit was found to be congestion and overcrowding.
A Plague-Proof City In India (original article)
History Of Bangalore (Wikipedia)
Revolving Solarium
This article speaks about the importance of of essential vitamins on our health. It is interesting to note that the article stresses the importance of vitamin D (sunshine vitamin) which has been increasingly recognized as most essential for our health.
Vitamins – Health’s Mysterious Allies
Vitamin D Council ( an excellent source of information about vitamin D3 run by Dr. John Cannell )
