Leo's story

government considers you able to work if you can give anything more than 0%

He's correct. This is excellent.

He is casting spell of car repair on it, I think.

And now it just needs a plate!

Other options are LONNNG and LOMMMG.

But consider:

Thanks for deciphering the label! That brings us to a very narrow chunk of time...

Fantastic article!! The guys looking for it were fish researchers who saw it one time, knew instantly it was an undescribed species, and then tried for nearly 20 years to find and document it!

It's a type of ghost pipefish, related to seahorses, and it floats around coral reefs looking like a piece of algae and hunting unsuspecting prey

They are, of course, named after Snuffleufagus from Sesame Street!

Later on it the project, they got citizen science involved, and people across the Pacific started reporting sightings of snuffy fish from all over!

Slide 1: What is cerebrospinal fluid?

The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, which act as the body's control center.

These structures are surrounded by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which cushions and protects the brain and spinal cord from injury.

[diagram of the central nervous system with brain, ventricles, cerebrospinal fluid and spinal cord labeled]

Slide 2: What are CSF leaks?

A CSF leak happens when CSF leaks out through a tear in the dura, the outer lining that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.

There are two main types of CSF leaks:

Spinal CSF leaks

Occur anywhere along the spine

Cranial CSF leaks

Occur in the skull

CSF leaks may happen after medical procedures, injury, or without an identifiable cause.

Slide 3: CSF leaks in EDS

The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes affect connective tissue, which provides structure and support throughout the body.

In some people, this can make the dura more fragile and more prone to CSF leaks.

Chiari malformation type I may also occur in people with hypermobile EDS and may be associated with CSF leaks in some cases.

[diagram of Chiari malformation type I]

Slide 4: Symptoms of cranial CSF leaks

Cranial CSF leak symptoms may include:

Clear, watery drainage from one side of the nose or ear

A salty or metallic taste in the mouth

Loss of sense of smell

Changes in hearing

Changes in behavior or ability to think clearly

[image of a head in profile with red dots on nose, mouth, ear, and brain]

Slide 5: Symptoms of spinal CSF leaks

The most common symptom of a spinal CSF leak is an orthostatic headache.

Orthostatic headaches are headaches that worsen when standing or sitting up and improve when lying down. They typically affect the back of the head and may also be triggered or worsened by coughing or straining.

Other symptoms of spinal CSF leaks may include:

Neck or shoulder pain

Changes in hearing

Dizziness, nausea, or vomiting

Changes in vision

Sensitivity to light or sound

Changes in behavior or ability to think clearly

Slide 6: Intracranial hypotension

CSF leaks can lead to low pressure inside the skull, known as intracranial hypotension.

This change in pressure is one of the reasons people experience orthostatic headaches and other symptoms.

[image of brain with a deflated shape labeled: Cerebrospinal fluid

Low pressure can cause the brain to sag]

[image of deflated balloon labeled: Deflated Balloon

Lost 'cushion' due to CSF leak]

Slide 7: Diagnosing a CSF leak

Healthcare professionals may use a range of tests to help diagnose a CSF leak, depending on the symptoms and suspected location.

These tests may include:

Beta-2-transferrin testing of fluid leaking from the ear or nose

Spinal tap, also known as lumbar puncture

Computed tomographic (CT) myelography

Intrathecal fluorescein

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

In some cases, additional imaging techniques may be used to find the source of the leak.

Slide 8: Managing a CSF leak

Management depends on the type and location of the leak, as well as the underlying cause.

Conservative approaches may include bed rest, increased fluid intake, and caffeine, which may help relieve symptoms in some cases.

If these approaches are not effective, other options may be considered, such as:

Epidural blood patch

Fibrin sealant

They don't blame all white people for slavery. They only blame those who would have supported slavery.

You want to "make America great again" and believe that the time it was great was "when it was founded"? Congratulations. You would have supported slavery.

You expect protesters to be peaceful? Congratulations. You would have supported slavery.

You support the use of prison labor? Congratulations. You would have supported slavery.

You support ICE and Alligator Alcatraz? Congratulations. You would have supported slavery.

You believe that people can be "illegal"? Congratulations. You would have supported slavery.

You support law enforcement? Congratulations. You would have supported slavery.

You believe that complying is the best way to be safe? Congratulations. You would have supported slavery.

You oppose Black Lives Matter? Congratulations. You would have supported slavery.

29. Stop requiring me to have an X account to read the emergency updates that my government posts on X.

I am in a hurricane. My house is in a swimming pool, and the swimming pool is in a tree. Emergency services are, for reasons I am not presently at leisure to explore, posting vital safety updates on X. When I try to read the relevant thread, the app tells me I can’t do it unless I create an account, something I would gladly do if a Kia Sorento were not flying at my face. I shall die peacefully here in my swimming-pool tree, knowing that at least I never had to talk to Grok.