I’m going to see Crawl this weekend! Alexandre Aja and Sam Raimi behind a creature feature? Should be pretty good! I might write up a review sometime this weekend
A Genetic Test That Reveals Alzheimer’s Risk Can Be Cathartic Or Distressing
In a waiting room at the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute in Phoenix, a 74-year-old woman named Rubie is about to find out whether she has a gene that puts her at risk for Alzheimer’s.
“I’m a little bit apprehensive about it, and I hope I don’t have it,” she says. “But if I do, I want to be able to plan for my future.”
The gene is called APOE E4, and it’s the most powerful known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s after age 65.
APOE E4 doesn’t cause the disease, and many of those who carry it never develop Alzheimer’s.
Still, about 1 in 4 people who carries a single copy will develop Alzheimer’s by 85. Among people who get two copies (one from each parent) up to 55 percent will develop Alzheimer’s by age 85.
Don’t let the weather ruin your #MyPublicLandSummer
Before you head out to enjoy your public lands and experience your #BLMAdventures, make sure you and your family are prepared for anything. BLM-managed lands are some of the most exciting federally-managed public lands, but they can also be some of the most rugged. Be prepared and stay safe.
Don’t let the weather ruin your #MyPublicLandSummer. Thunderstorms and severe weather conditions such as flooding, are a common occurrence and can be dangerous. Check out these tips to help you prepare for inclement weather and #GetHomeSafe:
Always check the weather before you head out.
Carry a lightweight jacket in case of summer rain showers.
If you’re outside during a thunderstorm, avoid high peaks/ridges, isolated trees, and bodies of water.
Never lie flat on the ground during a thunderstorm.
During a flood warning, find shelter as quickly as possible. Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.
Stay off of bridges over fast-moving water during a storm or flood.
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Photo by @drosf Gerenuk also known as the giraffe gazelle. Samburu National Reserve, Kenya. #wild #savanna #antelope #safari #head #horns #samburu #nature #wildlife #animals #igs_africa #wildeyesa #gerenuk #giraffe #gazelle https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz00R35AHUp/?igshid=1pfq1t2h2izj4
Those who, while they disapprove of the character and measures of a government, yield to it their allegiance and support are undoubtedly its most conscientious supporters, and so frequently the most serious obstacles to reform.
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Henry David Thoreau, Civil Disobedience (via philosophybits)
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