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 an illness caused by rare bacteria which occurs mostly in menstruating women who are using high absorbency tampons. The main cause of TSS is a common bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus. It is thought the bacteria produces toxins (poisons) which cause the symptoms of TSS. Tampons may facilitate the infection because their use may cause lacerations and ulcerations of the vaginal wall.