Because of its reputation for rain, you might think that nothing but aquatic plants would grow well in Seattle, but actually, the city receives no more precipitation than Atlanta, Washington, D.C. or New York City. Garden ideas and possibilities abound due to Seattle's temperate climate. Located in USDA planting zone 8a, Seattle enjoys mild winters and sunny, dry summers that provide desirable growing conditions for a diverse assortment of plants.
Second Impact Syndrome. Second impact syndrome is a very rare condition in which a second concussion occurs before a first concussion has properly healed, causing rapid and severe brain swelling and often catastrophic results. Second impact syndrome can result from even a very mild concussion that occurs days or weeks after the initial concussion.
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a potentially fatal illness caused by a bacterial toxin. Different bacterial toxins may cause toxic shock syndrome, depending on the situation. The causative bacteria include Staphylococcus aureus, where TSS is caused by enterotoxin type B or TSST-1, and Streptococcus pyogenes, where it is caused by streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxins. Streptococcal TSS is sometimes referred to as toxic shock-like syndrome (TSLS) or streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS).