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Proxima Centauri b . AI-Generated.
Chapter seven Proxima Centauri b In the aftermath of deactivating the ancient bomb, Tim, Rita, and The Conductor found themselves at the heart of a delicate and unprecedented alliance. This uneasy truce had not only averted catastrophe but also opened the door to a new era of exploration and understanding.
By Mark Stigers 2 years ago in Chapters
WELCOME TO JAMROCK PART 2 . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The humid night air hung heavy over the waters as the fishing boat, laden with its precious cargo, cut through the Caribbean waves towards the Jamaican shore. Malik Shaw stood at the prow, his eyes scanning the horizon with a mix of anticipation and caution. His men were on edge, their hands never far from their weapons, alert to any sign of trouble
By Nicola Shaw2 years ago in Chapters
Meet The Woman Living In The water For The Past 20 Years
The Underwater Sanctuary: The Story of Marina, the Woman Who Lives Beneath the Waves In the depths of the Pacific Ocean, where the sunlight barely penetrates the shimmering blue expanse, lies a hidden underwater world that few have ever seen. This world is not just the domain of marine life, but also the home of Marina, a woman who has lived beneath the waves for the past 20 years.
By Abbas Usman Maishanu2 years ago in Chapters
Dog Thirteen. Top Story - June 2024.
Dog Thirteen June 4, 2023 Today was different. To be fair, all days are different now that I am a new dog. Every day I seem to be able to do something new- open my eyes, stand up, hobble around, wag my tail. Every day I get stronger and more comfortable in this body. It’s not bad, being a dog. Not so far, at least. I never have to go hungry, although we are feeding from our mother less and less and trying new foods that come out of a bag and a can. It’s a mixture. I wish I could tell the humans that I prefer the food from the can. I try to show them by picking out the kibble pieces and spitting them onto the ground, but they just laugh and think I am being cute. That feels frustrating, to not be understood. But I cannot stay mad for too long because the humans pick me up and pet my head and body and it makes me feel happy inside, and now that I know how to wag my tail, I try to do that a lot.
By Morgan Longford2 years ago in Chapters
Unspoken Regrets: A Son's Journey to Redemption
In a small, close-knit village, lived a mother named Hoa and her son, Minh. Their home, though modest, was a haven of warmth and love. Hoa, with her gentle demeanor and tireless devotion, always put Minh's needs above her own. Minh, despite his deep love for his mother, often struggled with the impulsiveness of youth.
By hiep lam cam2 years ago in Chapters
The Scorpion Day
Title: The Day I Faced a Shot from a Scorpion Chapter 1: The Adventurer's Call The call of adventure is a powerful force. It beckons with the promise of the unknown, the thrill of discovery, and the allure of testing one's limits. For me, adventure was more than just a call; it was a way of life. I had traversed deserts, climbed mountains, and dived into the deepest oceans. Each journey left me with a story to tell, but none as unforgettable as the day I faced a shot from a scorpion.
By Abbas Usman Maishanu2 years ago in Chapters
MOUNT KANLAON IN THE PHILIPPINES ERUPTION
At 6:51 p.m. local time on June 3rd, 2024, Mount Canlaon in the Philippines underwent its most substantial eruption ever recorded. An immense ash plume swiftly ascended into the sky, triggering the collapse of part of the eruption column, which in turn generated pyroclastic flows. These superheated streams, carrying volcanic material at temperatures of up to 800°C, raced down the slopes at speeds exceeding 120 km/h, traveling as far as 3,000 meters before dissipating just two minutes later. Alongside these flows, large lava bombs, some as big as cars, and other glowing materials were ejected.
By Inie Hermedalla2 years ago in Chapters
Drug addiction. Content Warning.
Drug addiction The term drug dependence indicates a disorder of psychiatric interest classified in the Diagnostic statistical manual (DSM), edited by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), and in the International classification of diseases and health problems (ICD), edited by the World of health, in its tenth edition. The term drug addiction , which corresponds to the English addiction , is a synonym of f. reserved for the more serious forms. In English, an f is distinguished. in the strict sense ( drug-dependence ) from an f. for substances containing pharmacologically active ingredients, such as alcohol, tobacco, marijuana ( substance dependence). The F. is indicated by ICD 10 as a syndrome , i.e. a set of symptoms, of a physiological, behavioral and cognitive nature, in which the use of a substance or a class of psychoactive drugs acquires a much higher priority for the subject than other behaviors that previously they had a primary value. Fundamental aspect of addiction is the strong and compulsive craving) to consume the substance, the difficulty of moderating its use and the tendency to relapse into use even after a period of abstinence. Another important aspect of the f. it consists of tolerance and physical dependence, changes induced by chronic exposure to the drug. Tolerance consists of a progressive reduction in the efficacy of the drug so that increasing doses become necessary to maintain its pharmacological effects. Physical dependence is expressed in withdrawal, which develops when drug administration is stopped or replaced with a drug that antagonizes its effects. Tolerance and physical dependence are two aspects of an adaptation process and consist in the induction of modifications of opposite sign to those of the drug, which, in the presence of the drug itself, they reduce its effects (tolerance) and, in its absence, prevail, triggering the withdrawal syndrome. A classic example of tolerance and physical dependence is heroin and in general the analgesic narcotics of which morphine is the progenitor. Chronic exposure to these drugs induces tolerance to their analgesic, sedative, respiratory depressant and rewarding effects: their interruption causes an abstinence syndrome characterized by opposite symptoms (hyperalgesia, mydriasis, intestinal colic, diarrhoea, irritability). The importance attached to tolerance and physical dependence in f. has changed over the years. This evolution is also reflected in the criteria on which the diagnosis of addiction is based. Until 1987 tolerance and physical dependence were considered necessary conditions for a diagnosis of addiction. With the introduction of ICD-10 and 3In the R edition of the DSM, tolerance and physical dependence lose this status , becoming two of the 6 (ICD-10) or 7 (DSM) symptoms whose presence, in the measure of at least 3 of them, allows the diagnosis of drug dependence. The change corresponds to a reinterpretation of the meaning of the f. as a disturbance of motivation rather than as an alteration of drug response and organ functions, which is induced by chronic drug exposure.
By Being Inquisitive2 years ago in Chapters
