Early Life of Jacques Cartier. 1  Cartier was born in 1491 in Saint-Malo. During his early childhood he would hear stories of the great Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama and the exploits of the Spanish Conquistadors. 2  His homeland France was relatively inactive in the exploits of the New World.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory disease of zoonotic origin caused by the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV).
SARs are a right to receive an award (either in cash or shares), where the holder is granted a set number of shares at a set price. In due course of time when they vest, the holder can sell them and benefit from their appreciation. SARs vs. Stock Options.