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The Tunnel of Time : An Autobiography (English)
By: R. K. Laxman
ISBN: 9780143424741 Publisher: Penguin India Year of publishing: 2015 Format: Paperback No of Pages: 248 Language: English
From being tormented by gamblers convinced they see lucky numbers concealed in his cartoons to being mistaken for a Mexican and debarred from attending an invitation dinner on Park Avenue because he is carrying...Read more
From being tormented by gamblers convinced they see lucky numbers concealed in his cartoons to being mistaken for a Mexican and debarred from attending an invitation dinner on Park Avenue because he is carrying a raincoat to being charged with importing obscene literature into the country because a friend has sent him a copy of Playboy, R.K. Laxman's experiences could rival the most uncanny adventures of his most enduring creation, the Common Man. In The Tunnel of Time Laxman narrates the story of his life with the same acerbic wit, keen sense of humour and the satirist's ability to take a whimsical, cock-eyed look at just about anything under the sun that we are so familiar with.
About the author: R. K. Laxman
Rasipuram Krishnaswamy Laxman was born in Mysore in 1924. He began cartooning for the Free Press Journal, a newspaper in Bombay, in 1947, soon after he graduated... Read more
Rasipuram Krishnaswamy Laxman was born in Mysore in 1924. He began cartooning for the Free Press Journal, a newspaper in Bombay, in 1947, soon after he graduated from the University of Mysore. Six months later he joined the Times of India as staff cartoonist, where he enjoyed a prolific career over fifty years. R.K. Laxman wrote and published numerous short stories, essays and travel articles, some of which have been collected in the book, The Distorted Mirror. He also authored three works of fiction, The Hotel Riviera, The Messenger and Servants of India, all of which have been published by Penguin Books. Penguin has also published several collections of Laxman's cartoons in the series The Best of Laxman and Laugh with Laxman. The Tunnel of Time, Laxman's autobiography, is also available from Penguin. R.K. Laxman won numerous awards for his cartoons, including Asia's top journalism award, the Ramon Magsaysay Award, in 1984. The University of Marathwada and the University of Delhi conferred honorary Doctor of Literature degrees on him. In 2005, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Vibhushan. R.K. Laxman passed away in Pune on 26 January 2015. He was 93.
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It can be used for Indoor Navigation in Urban scenario as well as deliver 2.5 cm position accuracy in RTK setup.
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Pollux is a GNSS aided INS which can provide navigational data even in absence of GPS. Instead of relying upon only GPS signal, it is advisable to go for an INS aided by GNSS. Solely depending on GNSS has multiple disadvantages.The GNSS signal can be easily interfered with or jammed. In urban setups, the signal cannot penetrate buildings and is also affected by interference in the atmosphere. Delays induced by ionosphere and troposphere and also by reflecting surfaces bring down the reliability of GNSS. On the other hand, output of a standalone INS (i.e. without using GNSS assistance) degrades over the time. As pollux is a GNSS aided INS, it can be used for Indoor Navigation in Urban scenario and can deliver 2.5 cm position accuracy in RTK setup.
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Jordan has one of the most modern health care infrastructures in the Middle East. Jordan's health system is a mixture of public and private. The public sector consists of two major public programs that finance as well as deliver care: the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Royal Medical Services (RMS). Other smaller public programs include several university-based programs, such as Jordan University Hospital (JUH) in Amman and King Abdullah Hospital (KAH) in Irbid. Each of the health care subsectors has its own financing and delivery system that reflects directly on the delivery of services among these sectors.
The main challenges facing all providers of health care in Jordan include problems related to accessibility, equity, duplication of services, poor coordination among major providers, unregulated private sector, low utilization rates in the private sector, limited quality improvement programs, inefficient use of available resources, poor management and inappropriate health information systems.
For diabetics we have the National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Genetics (NCDEG) which is an independent non-profit organization. It is a fully integrated organization of specialized health care for diseases of diabetes, endocrine glands and genetics in both the public and private sectors in cooperation with the public and private medical institutions.
It depends in which sector you get your healthcare. If you have public insurance you register and follow up with one of the public-affiliated centers (usually the nearest to where you live). There you get your prescription from the doctor for a minimal amount of money.
Private patients go to private based clinics where they register, follow up, and get prescription from the doctor, paying cash from pocket for prescriptions. For example, a 10 year old girl gets diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and her father works for the government, so his insurance covers all public hospitals. The government pays for her therapy unless her father decides to treat her at a private clinic. If he chooses private, he has to pay for her therapy from his own pocket, rather than the free care at the public clinics.
Who decides what medicines a doctor can prescribe?
The Jordan Food & Drug Administration (JFDA) is an independent public sector institution that is the sole national competent authority for ensuring drug safety and efficacy in addition to food safety and quality.
Practically, what is it like to live with type 1 diabetes in Jordan?
It can be very hard or it can very easy; it all depends on which coverage you have. Public insurance covers insulin up to a certain age and it does not cover all types of insulin. It also does not cover the needed amount of strips to fully manage diabetes. On the other hand there are people who can afford private care who have the most updated insulin pump with all things they might need to manage their diabetes.
If you are admitted to a public hospital you would pay a minimal amount of money for the therapy you received. If you are admitted to a private hospital you would pay from your own pocket.
How does diabetes care vary throughout Jordan?
Diabetes care can vary dramatically across Jordan. As explained above, you can be a type 1 patient with no full coverage of all types of insulin and you can be an insulin pump user with personal continuous glucose monitoring. It all depends on your financial status.
To address this inequality I founded Your Device is My Life (YDIML), a Jordanian youth initiative for diabetics in need. We support 45 patients who get their supply of test strips of one box per month from YDIML along with hope, support and awareness sessions for them and their families.
Thank you so much to Yassmin Al-Shalabi in Jordan for providing this information.


How Can I Avoid Scams that Target the Elderly?
Exploitation is on the rise and costs seniors more than $2.9 billion annually.
There are a number of reasons why seniors are vulnerable, including changes over the years in the way retirement plans are administered.
Talking with loved ones and a trusted financial advisor is one of the best ways you may be able to protect yourself.
I'm 72 and I've been hearing a lot lately about scams targeting the elderly. I feel like I'm vigilant and have my guard up, but I still worry that I might fall for one of these schemes. How can I protect myself?
I'm glad to hear that you're thinking about how to protect yourself. I've heard so many stories from friends and colleagues about family members becoming victims of this kind of exploitation, and it breaks my heart every time. People work hard to earn their money and accumulate wealth, and it's not right that they're getting cheated out of it.
The other scary thing is that this can happen to anyone; it doesn't matter if you're rich or poor, educated or uneducated. People simply become more vulnerable as they age. But you can take steps to help safeguard yourself and your money, and I'll share a few ways for you to do so.
I know you mentioned scams that target the elderly, and those are definitely a risk. I've heard about "lottery scams" that ask people to make a payment to collect "prizes," as well as "phishing" emails that ask you to provide sensitive financial information. But I've also heard too many stories about older people being deceived by family members or new "love" interests. One friend's niece manipulated her aunt into control of her life savings, and another's father was convinced to rewrite his will, leaving everything to a young woman who stepped in to "help" him.
Changing trends in retirement plans also put people at risk. It used to be that most Americans received retirement funds through defined benefit—or pension—plans, which someone else managed and doled out in small amounts throughout our retirement years. Now, most Americans including many elderly people have a defined contribution plan, such as a 401(k), which they manage themselves. I love 401(k)s but I also know that people who have them often receive the funds at the time they may be more susceptible to financial exploitation.
Regular readers of my column won't be surprised by what I recommend to help safeguard yourself against financial exploitation: You need to talk with the people you love, as well as a trusted financial advisor, about your finances.
Start by organizing all the information on your accounts, properties, assets, and liabilities. Make sure your will is in order, as well as your beneficiary designations and advance care directives.
Then you'll want to identify the people in your life who you think are trustworthy enough to help you if you're no longer able to manage your finances. Such people could be a spouse, children, professional financial advisor, or close friends. You'll want to grant someone power of attorney (POA), so that person can act in your place if you become incapacitated or unable to handle matters on your own. Be sure to talk to your attorney and loved ones about what powers they should have, when the POA goes into effect, and how long it will remain in effect. You should review these documents periodically to make sure they still coincide with your wishes.
After you've identified these people, have an honest conversation with them about your finances and your wishes for the future. I know that not everyone is comfortable talking about money, but this is really important. I'd recommend setting up a meeting that includes your financial advisor, estate attorney and your children (or other family members), so that everyone is on the same page and knows your wishes. The more people who are familiar with your financial situation, the more likely it is that someone can identify financial exploitation if it occurs.
One of the best ways to help protect yourself from financial exploitation is to stay connected to the people in your life. Scam artists often befriend lonely older people, only to take advantage of them.
If you are connected to friends and family, you'll be a less attractive target. Stay in touch with children and siblings, and try to spend time with friends. I'd urge you to be especially wary of any new people who enter your life and want to be particularly close or try to separate you from family or lifelong friends. I know older people can feel particularly lonely and isolated after a death of a spouse and might long for company, but you should be very careful about people you meet on online dating sites.
Speaking up can help protect you, too.
If you or someone you know experiences financial exploitation, I'd urge you to report it immediately. Many of these crimes go unreported because older people feel ashamed and embarrassed that they were duped. Please don't let that stop you. You can reach out to your local National Adult Protective Services Association, the Federal Trade Commission, or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's Securities Helpline for Seniors for help.
Even though this is a growing problem, you really can take measures to help protect yourself—and speaking up is an important start. I'm so glad you raised this question. The more we talk about the problem of financial exploitation, the more we can help protect all seniors.


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U.S. Holocaust Survivor Sues Germany for Looted Artwork
Impressionist painting, from the controversial Gurlitt collection, had been sold to unknown Israeli buyer.
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A painting by a renowned German Jewish artist that originally belonged to a Jewish collector, was confiscated by the Nazis and sold at auction decades later to an Israeli is at the center of a legal struggle that has the art world in an uproar.
In May 2000, a public auction took place at the Villa Grisebach auction house in Berlin. Among the items sold was the painting entitled "Korbflechter" ("Basket Weavers"; 1901) by the German-Jewish Impressionist painter Max Liebermann.
The painting's previous owner was German collector Hildebrand Gurlitt, whose name made headlines in the last year or so due to revelations that he had amassed a huge amount of artwork which the Nazis confiscated from Jews. The late collector's elderly son, Cornelius Gurlitt, is now at the center of a court case that is reverberating through the art world, following the seizure of some 1,300 allegedly stolen paintings from his homes in Munich and Salzburg.
Liebermann's painting was sold to an Israeli art collector in 2000 for 130,000 marks (about $92,300). As is usual in such transactions, the collector's name was not made public.
But now, 14 years later, David Toren, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor who lives in New York and claims that the painting belonged to his family, has become the first American survivor to file a lawsuit against the German government calling for the return of Nazi-looted artwork.
Toren says his family owned the painting before World War II, and he is demanding that the government return it to him – together with another Liebermann painting that the Nazis confiscated from his family which ended up in private hands. The other work, entitled "Two Riders on the Beach," is also believed to have been painted in 1901.
Toren, a retired lawyer, was born in Germany in 1925. He claims that both paintings belonged to the collection of his great-uncle, David Friedman. Last week, he filed a 19-page lawsuit against the Federal Republic of Germany and the Free State of Bavaria last week in Washington, D.C.
While "Basket Weavers" was sold to a private Israeli collector, "Two Riders on the Beach" was among the huge cache of artwork confiscated two years ago from the apartment of Cornelius Gurlitt in Munich.
After the seizure, the German authorities put the paintings in secure storage. A special team of experts from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, historians and art history experts has been investigating whether the paintings indeed belonged to Jews and were confiscated by the Nazis. It is believed that this was the fate of several hundred of the paintings seized.
Toren's uncle, David Friedman, was a wealthy Jewish businessman who lived in Breslau (today Wroclaw), Poland. His collection contained works by Gustave Courbet, Camille Pissarro and Raphael. He died of natural causes in 1942, but his wife and daughter were murdered by the Nazis. The Nazis seized Friedman's collection during World War II, and eventually it ended up in Gurlitt's possession.
Friedman's heir was his nephew, Toren, whose parents were murdered in Auschwitz; he and his brother managed to escape. On August 23, 1939, Toren reached Sweden as part of the Kindertransport, the organized operation to save Jewish children from the Nazis. His brother found refuge in the Netherlands and later in England.
In 1956, Toren immigrated to the United States with "less than $100" in his pocket, he says. He eventually made his living as a lawyer, raised a family and now lives in Manhattan; he went blind six years ago.
To his lawsuit, Toren appended an affidavit issued by the economy ministry of Nazi Germany in 1939, stating that the two paintings were owned by Friedman.
Toren claims that in negotiations held recently with Gurlitt's lawyers in an attempt to regain the allegedly stolen paintings, the lawyers asked for a between 100,000 and 300,000 euros in exchange for them.
An expert in the return of stolen art told Haaretz that it is impossible to find out the identity of the Israeli collector who bought "Basket Weavers" in 2000.
For his part, the director of Villa Grisebach says that he cannot remember this specific sale "after so many years."
Hildebrand Gurlitt, father of Cornelius Gurlitt, 1925.AP
Haaretz Correspondent

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That the mind creates an abstraction to thoughts, sensations and feelings which creates the sense of the separate self.
I would be most grateful for a person to help guide me and keep on track and push through to full awakening. I feel I have the basis of the understanding, but some aspects are sticking and not fully realized on the experiential level.
To help me reach the goal. I would hope to be open and find direct help and answers, techniques to any blocks or misunderstandings I may have. To be clear on what i need to do, to check on all aspects of my existence and rejection of the separate self.
Long term - mediator (mantra) and have had prior awakenings or transcendental experiences but keep going round in circles and not free from my feelings emotions and mind. I feel blessed that i have uncovered this path that 'I' believe will be true liberation.
I am happy to guide you. If you are happy to proceed post back and we can begin our conversation.
Great! This inquiry uses a method of directly looking at experience and to investigate what is experienced for any sign of a self or I until it is clearly seen there is no self anywhere to be found. Does that make sense?
If so, let's get started. Let's begin by looking at the difference between direct experience and what thought (thinking) says about what is experienced. Here is an opening question for you.
What is the difference between direct experience and thinking about experience? What can be experienced directly?
Please post back whenever you are ready and we can continue our conversation.
OK, so I would say that direct experience's would be: Hearing, Seeing, Touching, Sensing, Smelling and Tasting.. And that the difference between thinking about experience and it directly would be thoughts that add a label to the Sound – say Dog Barking as opposed to just hearing that sound as a noise, and so on with the others i.e. labelling of the experience as opposed to just pure experience of it.
Fantastic answer! Should I call you Steve or Sek?
In this inquiry we are "looking" or paying attention or taking awareness to the direct, immediate experience of the senses. The "pure" experience of the senses as you say. We will look at thought and thinking a bit later but for now here is an exercise to get you started with this.
Here's an exercise that I would like you to try as many times throughout the day as you can. Label daily activities simply colour/image, sound, smell, taste, sensation, thought.
Practice that for a day or so and post back when you are ready.
Regarding the exercise set…generally it has shown me that my experience to all those experiences are generally coloured by thoughts, feelings and emotions.
For most of the weekend I was running on automatic and trying at times to be aware of the direct experience, but for several reasons didn't have the space to truly feel those experiences. Sometimes thought patterns or old thoughts and emotions, things about family, friends, me start to affect the overall experience so I feel limited to that moment and what my mind if telling me.
I found that waking in the morning my senses felt bit dulled until I washed or drunk coffee or after exercise that I felt a different more relaxed but felt that that feeling would be temporary i.e that the relaxation that is seemly caused by exercise will wear off.
I found it easiest to separate out sound…as with eye closed felt a bit meditative i.e could try to isolate the sound. Seeing think is the sense that has the most impact and try to fix on a direct experience without thought was difficult without any effort to block out thoughts.
Tasting…well I enjoyed some food over the weekend but it came down to me…I want a piece of cake…enjoying the taste of it. Also at times feeling hungry which precipitated the need for food and then satisfying that emotion.
It's great to notice how much of your "direct experience" of life is layered with thoughts, feelings and emotions. The key to seeing through the illusion of self is to really pay attention to what is directly experienced so lets try working with physical sensations.
If you close your eyes and look at the sensations in your body can you find any self or I within any of those sensations? Do these sensations belong to you or are there just sensations?
With your eyes closed touch something. Can you describe what the sensations are like? If you push against something with your hand can you experience your hand separately from the thing you are pushing against or are there just sensations? Is there a self or I anywhere to be found in the sensations?
As you go about your daily life, try closing your eyes at different times of day whilst engaging in different activities and pay attention to the sensations. Can you find a separate self anywhere within the experience of physical sensations?
Sitting yesterday…my mind was active and was abit distracted…but when I closed my eyes and started to try to find myself in the experience of touching an object, my mind seemed to quieten and felt meditative. I have found a silence when trying to find myself when touching an object with my eye closed.
I noticed after eating certain foods a bodily sensation might arise. And then my normal reaction might be pleasant or unpleasant which associates with me…or thoughts of like or dislike.. but if I take a step back I can know that the feeling or sensation is just that…independent from me. Its thought that tries to lump me in with the feeling.
What interesting if I try with eyes shut and without using my thinking mind, if I try to label the experience of touching a pen…its almost impossible to truly verbalise that feeling of touch.
Pushing against something as you suggested…as you say…I can feel something…but without mind filling in the description, it isn't clear exactly what I am feeling apart from the sensation. I feel or maybe my mind wants to break free in that situation and become one with the sensation but feel that something is holding me back, or something it distracting me, or something in my mind is saying I am odd for sitting here doing this…or that if my wife came home and caught me she would think I am losing it – but I know this is the mind trying to take over and get back to normal business of controlling everything. Thoughts about what others think or what I am discovering and how to explain myself to others are constantly with me.
Am I right that we can't focus on two sensations at once…that our awareness goes to one thing after the other…so sometimes we might experience different sensations but the most dominant one is the one that if experienced? However if I relax my attention and close my eyes, maybe I can feel a sort of pulsing in my body with tingly in my feet, but nor sure I experience them as one but as separate.
and I agree. It's very difficult to verbalise or translate sensations into thought. As much as possible try not to get up in conceptualisations of what is happening and simply pay attention to what is being experienced.
Lets try "looking" at sounds and hearing next.
If you close your eyes and become aware of sounds taking place around you, can you find a self that is listening or is there simply sound arising? Listen to sounds near and far. Is there a self or I that is listening or are sounds arising (within the field of awareness)? Can you say these sounds are arising "inside" or "outside" of you? Try to listen to the actual sound and not become caught up in labelling or thought stories about the sound.
I cant try find a self when listening to sound…yes it just arises…but thought keeps making me feel that there is a self or trie's to label or bring some kind of context too it. I felt that sounds are arising inside of me which is insightful and interesting considering in a physical world they do not originate there?
Let's look at thought and the thinking process next..
Sit quietly, relax, and watch one thought after the other come up. Look at each question for about 5 minutes. You don't need to do the exercise in one piece.
Do you bring thoughts? If so from where and how?
Do you send them away?
Do you know what you're going to think before you think it? Sit quietly for a moment and try to predict your next thought. Does it work?
Do you plan what you are going to think before you think it?
Can you know your next thought before it arises and stop it from arising if you don't like it?
Is there is a thought that you can control?
What can a thought do – what power does it have?
Did any of these thoughts come on purpose?
You experience thoughts, but do you experience the content? Is the content real?
No…they seem to appear from nowhere…but then are thoughts or ideas about something practical…they feel like they are more purposeful or that they are being directed by my. So in that way yes I can bring them…or do they count as perceptions?
If so from where and how? Do you send them away?
I might try to send some thoughts away…previously through mediation…would focus on a mantra to make the current thought pattern dissolve and have a clear mind. In this way they are directed away. But think otherwise they go way at will. Some seem to linger for too long which is cause of suffering, making them or wanting them to go away…well that is the question…sometimes in prayer in a bad situation…might want the situation and thoughts to change i.e go away…in reality they only go way when we stop focusing on the content?
Do you know what you're going to think before you think it?
I like this…it takes me out of any thought pattern in my head…and feels like I am open but stuck inside…but also like something wants to shift inside me.
Otherwise, think it reality that isn't the case…as I am writing this…the words are coming from inside me…and as I ponder what to write next, it feels asif the cogs are turning in me to develop the text…but maybe I just type without the need to be so focused on each word that is written and also question arises who do these words that have been written belong too..
Sit quietly for a moment and try to predict your next thought.
As I sit here…I can feel a kind of internal movement or pulsing…I can't predict the next thought…but thoughts come by them self, so they feel like they are coming to me now? As I put the mind under scrutiny it seems to back off abit..like it doesn't like the attention turned onto it?
– No I can see that I cannot plan on what to think before then, however sometimes I see myself scanning for something to trigger a thought or perceptions…i.e look at a bill on the table that I need to pay or look at emails…to try to stay ontop of practical matters which bring there own thoughts with them…so that feels like I am planning on thinking those thoughts or being involved with them and then that doing becomes my being kind of thing?
It feels like I am liable for my thought…i.e I feel a guilt if I think something not nice about someone…and wish I didn't think it as it makes me feel bad and then starts a chain of other thoughts associated with it.
I used to use a mantra and breathe with eyes open or closed to not pay attention to thoughts and move them away – in this respect I guess I cannot stop them arising…just either pay or not pay attention to them?
Currently thoughts seem to influence they way I feel and act in my life…but a nice thought about something and similar a not nice thought make me feel a certain way, depending on other circumstances…the worst thoughts are those that I cant seem to understand or the language feels muted…a stuck position. However this exercise has make me feel more aligned with my thoughts in terms of looking at each arising and judging it on its merits…but maybe I don't need to consider thoughts at all or how do I differentiate useful or not useful thinking?
It feels real – think when I am too much in a hurry/busy, no time to think and be i.e. I don't have the distance between myself and the thought…they feel real that they are inside me…but they cause anxiety. And churning on other thoughts…sometimes in the past I have had feelings and thoughts about someone or something that have proved to be right…sometimes wrong…but the thoughts were there (as understood by me) as a safe guard for myself and situation. I guess there are lots of other thoughts that never come true – but question is which to listen too…?
Also if I am speaking to someone…I hate the feeling of having to go along with there way of speaking…i.e people bringing you into there reality of life…or group think, banter chit chat…kind of thing…people think your rude or other if you don't act all false..
it's clear from your answers that some thoughts are certainly more helpful than other types of thoughts but what is a thought?
Is it words in your head, if so do you "see" the words as if they were on a screen? or do you hear the words, like a voice in your head? If so, is the voice that is speaking you or is the person being spoken to (the one that is listening) you?
Do you think in pictures? if so, are they static images or are there move clips playing?
Now, you have looked a bit at your thinking process can you describe how you think to me? Not the content but the form of the thought e.g. pictures and words? What are the building blocks of the mental representations we call thought in direct experience?
Last question for now, what is the relationship between the thought (mental representation) of something and the thing itself? For example, what is the difference between a thought about an apple and an actual, material apple?
If so, is the voice that is speaking you or is the person being spoken to (the one that is listening) you?
I would say that I am sometimes the person that is being Spoken too as in listening and sometimes the person speaking and this can depend on…not sure. I really like this…as when you understand it, its seems ludicrous that I should be talking to I, but, that is what is happening…a kind of fusion of the two in a never ending chat.
In terms of thinking, its hearing words (not written) but also images and movie clips if I try to direct my thought to something past or future.
The difference between the initial thought of an apple and an actual apple is the thought is a blurry image type thing in me that isn't really clear and hasn't much detail, cant really describe it from the thought of it as its too vague, but could only describe it from memory using words. where as the material apple holds all the real detail that can be experienced directly by me. its surprising how hard it is to really know your own thoughts…feels like just trying to recall what you just thought has gone…and not always sure how the message was received i.e in picture or words.
I find sometimes getting caught up in other peoples thought patterns and/or that my own self is blocked by having to act and think in a certain way to fit in.


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What is status migrainosus?
Living with status migrainosus
Status migrainosus is a type of migraine that is difficult to treat. It's a migraine that lasts more than 72 hours.
Treatments for migraines may not be effective in treating status migrainosus. However, there are a number of options for dealing with it.
The episodes can become debilitating and interfere with daily life. A person may require hospital treatment to break the cycle of symptoms.
In this article, we'll look at what causes status migrainosus, how it differs from other types of migraine, and how to alleviate symptoms.
Status migrainosus symptoms extend longer than those of a regular migraine attack.
A severe migraine attack that lasts more than 72 hours is known as status migrainosus. The same symptoms that characterize a person's usual migraine attacks may be present, but they may be more severe.
The main sign of status migrainosus is the persistent headache and accompanying symptoms. When traditional methods of symptom management, such as rest and medication, fail, hospitalization may be required.
The majority of migraine attacks follow a distinct pattern. A warning period may precede this, which may include visual problems or other sorts of aura.
Following that, during the attack phase of a migraine episode, a person may have a headache and:
sensitivity to light and noise
nausea and possibly vomiting
The person may feel a migraine "hangover" as these symptoms fade, which can last hours or even days.
A person can distinguish a migraine episode from other forms of headaches based on the sequence of symptoms.
The headache phase of status migrainosus lasts for at least 72 hours, or three days.
The pain and nausea of status migrainosus are so intense for some people that they must spend time in a hospital.
The symptoms are comparable to those of other migraine types, but they linger longer and are more severe.
Migraine symptoms can also differ from person to person and episode to episode, although they typically look like this:
Phase of the prodrome
Mood swings, food cravings, nausea, difficulty sleeping, concentration, sensitivity to light and sound, and other symptoms may occur. They can persist anywhere from a few hours to several days.
If a person goes through this phase, their eyesight may change – lights or strange forms may appear in their field of view. On one side of the body, a person may experience numbness and tingling.
This stage could last anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour.
Phase of a headache
It's possible that the headache will be severe and throbbing. It usually affects one side of the head, although it can also affect the other.
The migraine must include the following symptoms to be diagnosed as status migrainosus:
pain that is debilitating, rather than jus
a headache that lasts longer than 72 hours
A person with status migrainosus may also experience the following symptoms:
Changes in consciousness: Difficulty concentrating and communicating, as well as confusion and sleepiness, are all possible symptoms.
Vomiting and nausea: It's possible that a person won't be able to eat or drink, putting them at risk of dehydration and other symptoms.
Other symptoms: These may include weakness and tingling, nasal congestion, pain and stiffness in the neck, anxiety, and low mood.
The pain may temporarily ease with medication, rest, or both.
There is no reliable test for migraine. Whether a person sees a doctor during or after an episode, the doctor may do the following:
perform a physical examination
do other tests to rule out, for example, a stroke or brain injury
ask about symptoms
take a medical history
Only migraine people develop status migrainosus.
A doctor may investigate whether a person's medical history includes the following items to help determine whether they have status migrainosus:
at least five previous migraine episodes that each lasted 4–72 hours and occurred without an aura
two previous episodes of migraine with an aura
They may also conduct neurological tests or order an MRI to rule out other problems.
Although there is no cure for migraine, drugs can help to reduce the duration of status migrainosus symptoms.
Pain, nausea, and other symptoms are treated with standard therapy. Among the possibilities are:
It's important to preventing vomiting since dehydration can induce migraines and make symptoms worse.
A doctor may employ specialty medications to assist interrupt the cycle of symptoms in an emergency situation. The following therapies are possible:
in rare cases, opioids
triptans, which tighten the blood vessels
anti-seizure medication
The doctor can inject these drugs if the patient is vomiting.
There are methods for avoiding migraine attacks and status migrainosus. There are additional methods for reducing the severity or frequency of episodes.
Among the options are:
anti-seizure drugs
antihypertensive drugs
calcitonin gene-related peptide, or CGRP, pathway monoclonal antibodies
Acupuncture, biofeedback, and relaxation techniques are some non-drug treatments that may help.
Living with migraine can be challenging, particularly for those who are prone to status migrainosus.
Migraine can have long-term social, financial, and psychological consequences in addition to the immediate symptoms.
Life with migraine can be tough due to anxiety about an episode occurring, irritation over unmet plans, and a variety of other issues.
Support groups may be beneficial. They also give people the chance to share and learn new ways to deal with symptoms. The Move Against Migraine online group, for example, is run by the American Migraine Foundation.
Counseling may also assist a person in coping with the pain and anxiety that might accompany a chronic condition.
Find more tips for coping with migraine here.
Avoiding triggers
Many migraine people have noticed that certain triggers might set off attacks.
By keeping account of what happened in the days leading up to a migraine attack, including dietary, emotional, and environmental aspects, a person can learn to identify their triggers. The next stage is to figure out how to cut down on your exposure to these triggers.
The following are common status migrainosus triggers:
weather changes
infections, such as a cold or the flu
surgery on the head or face
changes in medication, such as antidepressants or birth control pills
injuries to the neck or head
changes in sleeping or eating patterns
Keeping hydrated and getting enough rest can help to lessen the number of episodes you have. Drinking at least 60–80 ounces of water each day is recommended.
The condition known as status migrainosus can be frightening and painful. Understanding what triggers these episodes and taking actions to avoid them might help reduce anxiety and keep the problem from recurring.
A tailored treatment strategy may also assist to avoid or lessen the severity of attacks.
After having status migrainosus, a person should seek further evaluation and counsel from a neurologist who specializes in migraine.
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An Irish priest is driving down to New York and gets stopped for speeding in Connecticut. The state trooper smells alcohol on the priest's breath and then sees an empty wine bottle on the floor of the car. He says, "Sir, have you been drinking?" "Just water," says the priest, fingers crossed. The trooper says, "Then why do I smell wine?" The priest looks at the bottle and says, "Good Lord! He's done it again!"
It was a nice joke. It is not safe to drink while driving as You don't have control over your nerves. Even drinking is not good for health so try to avoid it. You can enjoy by eating healthy food and juices. I would prefer not to drink alcohol. It is not acceptable socially.
Drinking and driving is one of the worst or even the worst and idiotic thing anyone can think of doing, you put your life in danger and the lives of others, you become a safety hazard to anyone in your way. You should always drink responsibly and never drive regardless of how much alcohol you had.
I normally tell those who drink and drive that the devil is playing with their lives. This is because it is risky, not only for you but also for others. There was this case of a driver who was drunk and was carrying many passengers. What happened is that he ended up causing a tragic accident and everybody perished. I would advice anyone drinking to always call a taxi when they are through. It is much safer. Another thing is that these days things have been simplified. You only need to have an app in your phone and the taxi will get you at the door step.
My first reaction was to LOL.
Very nice joke :D Made me laugh. But of course it is a bad thing to do. Since a friend of my friend got killed by a man who drank a lot and drove after. He was riding a bike when the guy who was drinking at a party hit him on a dark road because he didn't see him going towards him. It's sad really.
Thats a funny joke kingcool52- HaHa!
I have a couple for you though- Question-how do you make holy water?
Answer-Boil the hell out of it !
Q-What do you call a nun in a wheelchair?
"And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?"
Very funny. I don't encourage drinking and driving as it not only put that person in danger but also he will be a danger to other people too. Despite the awareness and warnings and strict rules created by the government still, we can read cases of accidents due to drunken driving daily in the newspaper. It is so sad.
Ha, ha, ha, this was a good joke, and I am sure that something like this has happened somewhere and sometimes in this big world. Still, I would not agree with such a behavior from a priest, but this is nothing on what the priests from my country do! I cannot say here because this would not bring a smile on your face, it would bring a big disgust!


Scrub-a-dub, time for a tub.
Autumn is already in the air!!! Now that we have reached October, I am totally ready for all things fall. From pumpkin spice to all things cozy and nice! One of my favourite things to do in the colder months is to relax after a long day at work in a hot bubble bath, paired with my favourite novel (currently reading "Girl, wash your face" – How fitting for this post lol), a glass of Malbec and my favourite Autumn candle for my local Marshalls.
That bath shelf is amazing! There are few things in life I love more than a cozy bath!


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module Underscore {
    export interface Iterator<T, U> {
        (value: T, index: any, list: any): U;
    }

    export interface Static {
        all<T>(list: T[], iterator?: Iterator<T, boolean>, context?: any): boolean;
        identity<T>(value: T): T;
    }
}

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// Correct -> Error: Call signatures of types '<T>(value: T) => T' and 'Underscore.Iterator<{}, boolean>' are incompatible.
_.all([true, 1, null, 'yes'], _.identity);

// Incorrect -> Error: Call signatures of types '<T>(value: T) => T' and 'Underscore.Iterator<boolean, boolean>' are incompatible.
_.all([true], _.identity);

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