No, I am not just publishing the same article again, although it might feel like it. After all, I did bring you this just last week: JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Preparing For High Risk — “Things Go Terribly Wrong” The reason I'm covering this topic again is because Jamie Dimon just did another interview where HE covered it again. As many of you know who follow the "Elites" they seem to have some sort of rule they play by where they have to "warn you in advance" before they do anything. And Dimon is about as "Elite" as they come. So when I see a guy who was previously Mr. Bull for the US Economy and a man who in 18 years of being JP Morgan CEO never once sold a share of JPM stock....when I see him do a complete 180 and suddenly sell a bunch of his stock (more on that below) and then do interview after interview warning about "Recessions" and "Hard Landings" for the economy, I take notice. By the way, what a funny little colloquialism: "Hard Landing". Oh it's just a "Hard Landing". Translation: everyone who isn't already a multi-millionaire is about to go through something akin to the Great Depression! Massive job losses.... Wage cuts.... Price inflation.... You make less but everything costs more.... But these people have their cute little term: "Hard Landing". Take a look, here is Dimon talking about a "Hard Landing": BREAKING ?: JPMorgan CEO warns of potential ‘hard landing’ for U.S. economy ??https://t.co/QjgzNnrCA0 $JPM #JPMorgan #JamieDimon — Jordan Major (@JordanMajor_) May 24, 2024 And here he is talking about a coming "Recession": Jamie Dimon doesn’t rule out recession down the road as inflation saps consumer confidence https://t.co/Kho9zEVa3S — MarketWatch (@MarketWatch) May 24, 2024 Watch the interview yourself here: From MarketWatch: JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said consumers continue to worry about inflation even as the stock market hits record highs and some economic indicators remain bullish. The longtime CEO of the megabank JPM, 1.76% said tailwinds such as low unemployment, record stock prices, wage increases and the rising value of homes have benefited the economy, but higher prices continue to weigh on sentiment. “The consumer is in pretty good shape,” Dimon said in an interview with CNBC-TV early Thursday. “However, their confidence levels are low, and that seems to be mostly because of inflation.” While financial markets mostly remain in rally mode, Dimon wouldn’t rule out a recession or an unexpected dive, and he agreed a that hard landing for the U.S. economy is a possibility. “There are a lot of things out there which could drive inflation. Not today. I’m talking about 12 months or 24 months from now,” Dimon said. It's not just Dimon though, it's also Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon (talk about a powerful Jewish name!) saying the same thing. From Yahoo Finance: Jamie Dimon told CNBC on Thursday that sticky inflation is more likely than many people think. The JPMorgan CEO pointed to the tidal wave of fiscal and monetary stimulus since the pandemic, suggesting it may still be fueling liquidity and driving up asset prices. Dimon said interest rates, which the Federal Reserve has hiked from virtually zero to more than 5% since early 2022, could rise further — and the world was "not really" prepared for that. Asked if a "hard landing" or recession were still possible, he replied: "Of course. How could anyone who reads history say there's no chance?" Inflation has cooled from a 40-year high of over 9% in mid-2022 to below 4% in recent months, but remains well above the Fed's 2% target. The US economy grew at an annualized 1.6% in the first quarter, but that was down from 3.4% during the previous three months. Dimon said the "worst outcome" would be stagflation — a painful combination of elevated inflation, higher rates, and a recession that would hit consumers and pull down corporate profits. "The world will survive that, but I just think the odds are a little bit higher than other people think," the JPMorgan boss said, describing his outlook as cautious. No cuts and a real slowdown David Solomon struck a similar tone at a Boston College event on Wednesday, Bloomberg reported. The Goldman Sachs CEO predicted there would be "zero" cuts to interest rates this year. Pointing to signs of weakening demand in recent earnings from McDonald's and AutoZone, he cautioned that consumers are being squeezed by higher prices. "Everything is more expensive," Solomon said. "You're starting to see the consumer, the average American, feel this." Steeper living costs have raised the chances of a "real and palpable slowdown" compared to six months ago, he added. Both Dimon and Solomon have been warning against complacency for a while. Ok, but now the big question.....what can YOU do right now about it to prepare and stay safe? Don't worry, I've got you covered. Here's a sneak preview of the answer, and I'll give you the EXACT details as you keep reading below): Central Banks On A Gold Buying Spree — What Do They Know That You Don’t? Before I get into those exact details, I want to show you what Jamie Dimon said just one week ago.... This man is putting out a very clear warning....are you listening? I am. Keep reading: JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Preparing For High Risk -- "Things Go Terribly Wrong" Jamie Dimon is back in the news today, admitting he is preparing for basically every bad scenario under the sun. On one level, that's just what a good CEO does. They are constantly doing a "SWOT" analysis and looking for any hidden risk anywhere they can find it. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. Risks fall under the "Threat" category. Some of the best CEOs are constantly paranoid, constantly looking for anything that could take their business down. And that's what Dimon sounds like in this clip. Watch here: Jamie Dimon expecting very bad things to come.... Paranoid or just smart business planning? pic.twitter.com/f84Z0QCT4B — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) May 17, 2024 As I said, on one level it's just good business. In fact, we've warned you plenty ourselves that we too see a MAJOR risk coming in the form of an EMP Attack. Those details here (and what you can do to prepare) if you missed it: Here’s Why I Think An “EMP” Is The Biggest Threat To America Right Now But Dimon is as connected as they come, and some are wondering if he has the insiders playbook... Does he know what's coming next? Does he know a big Black Swan event is coming? I think these are all fair questions: ? Jamie Dimon discusses risk management: Geopolitical crises ?cyber risks ?high energy ? He also emphasizes the importance of being prepared if things go terribly wrong and #Fintechs. Does Jamie have the playbook? ? ?#Gold #Silver #Crypto pic.twitter.com/rKAm8n873R — Subjective Views (@subjectiveviews) April 28, 2024 In fact, it really caught our attention recently when we saw that Jamie Dimon suddenly filed paperwork to sell a ton of his shares in the Bank. Why is that weird? Because he has NEVER done that before. Literally, never before in 18 years. But now he's cashing out. Why? Well, inquiring minds want to know. Here was our prior report (I will publish in full below): Insider’s Selling (Part 3): Jamie Dimon Sells MILLIONS Of Stock — First Time Ever In Over 18 Years Insider's Selling (Part 3): Jamie Dimon Sells MILLIONS Of Stock -- First Time Ever In Over 18 Years This is Part 3 of a 3-part series about Stock Market Insiders selling massive amounts of stock in their companies. Parts 1 and 2 are listed below in case you missed them: Insider’s Selling (Part 1): Jeff Bezos Sells $8.5 BILLION of Amazon Stock Insider’s Selling (Part 2): Walton Family Cashes Out of Wal-Mart! And now part 3, featuring JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. This is a fascinating one to me because since Dimon became CEO of the bank in 2006, he has NEVER sold a single share --- until now: That's 18+ years and not a single sale. So why now? Why $150 MILLION now? SHIT ABOUT TO HIT THE FAN? Jamie Dimon sold $125m of JPMorgan stock through a plan, while his wife Judith Kent sold $25m of stock By Ed LinFriday, 23 February 2024 at 02:03https://t.co/o3ZjlPKQwI — Jack Straw (@JackStr42679640) February 24, 2024 Is Dimon selling perfectly at the top? That remains to be seen, but what we know for sure is he perfectly bought at the bottom: Jamie Dimon bought 1.235 million shares in the open market from 2009 to 2016 at the exact times when markets bottomed. Last week, he sold 821,778 shares of JPM stock worth $150 million for the first time ever. Impeccable timing? pic.twitter.com/Nk99iHm5Jj — Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) February 26, 2024 In other words, I'm following this guy! Here are more details, from the NY Post: JPMorgan Chase chief Jamie Dimon cashed in about $150 million of his stock in the bank — the first time the head of the largest US lender has sold shares since taking charge in 2005. Dimon, one of the longest-serving chief executives on Wall Street, unloaded 821,778 shares of JPMorgan, according to an SEC filing Thursday. The selloff is part of a larger plan the bank revealed in an SEC filing in October to sell 1 million of the 8.6 million shares Dimon and his family own. A spokesperson for JPMorgan confirmed to The Post that “this was the planned sale of less than 10% of his holdings that we announced last October.” Jamie Dimon in a suit gesturing as he speaks during a Senate hearing on Wall Street firms. At that time, a regulatory filing attributed Dimon’s trimming of his personal stake in JPMorgan to financial diversification and tax-planning purposes. U.S. stocks smashed a new record high last week, but the rally may not last for long thanks to heightened risks that the economy returns to a 1970s-style stagflation scenario. US heading to 1970s-style stagflation, JPMorgan Chase strategists warn Chase sued over ‘unconscionable and predatory’ junk fees for depositing checks that bounce JPMorgan shares were up over 1%, to $183.07, in early trading Friday and the firm has a market capitalization of $527.3 billion — the largest of any US bank. Year-to-date, JPMorgan has already seen its share price rise more than 6%. Year-to-date, JPMorgan has already seen its share price rise more than 6%. Under Dimon’s nearly two-decade reign, JPMorgan’s shares have increased some 250%. Year-to-date, JPMorgan has already seen its share price rise more than 6%. Under Dimon’s nearly two-decade reign, JPMorgan’s shares have increased some 250%. Even after the selloff, Dimon and his family still own about 7.6 million shares in JPMorgan, which has more than $2.5 trillion under management, per the bank’s website. Dimon “continues to believe the company’s prospects are very strong and his stake in the company will remain very significant,” JPMorgan told The Post in October after announcing his planned stock sale. Dimon’s transactions involving JPMorgan shares are subject to the terms of Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the bank told The Post, which requires insiders to sell company stock by setting up a predetermined plan that specifies a transaction date and the amount of stock to be sold. So....what should you do?  What CAN you do? I will repeat what I've said in all 3 parts of this series....I am NOT a financial advisor -- hear me clearly on that -- but if you'd like to get out of stocks and into something SAFER for your retirement, may I suggest that Gold has ALWAYS been God's money? Gold has never failed, it was money in the Bible and it's still money today. And a store of value. So how do you protect yourself? And your family? How do you stay safe? And....here's a nice kicker....how can you do it with no money out of pocket?  (Yes, really!) Simple: you need to get some #Gold or #Silver in your own possession. It's called "physical" gold and silver. Not paper traded garbage on the stock exchanges that isn't backed by anything. Don't touch that stuff. I have two special hook-ups for you. Both involve PHYSICAL gold and silver. Because if you do NOTHING else, make sure you own "physical" gold and silver, not paper contracts. The paper contracts (like stock ticker SLV and GLD) could very well go POOF one day and disappear or go to zero, because they're not actually backed by the gold and silver they claim to represent. It's a massive game of musical chairs out there and when the music stops (and I think it will stop soon...) people who only own paper might find themselves owning something not worth the paper it's literally written on. And I know you'll never forget it if I give you this GIF so....Let's Get Physical: Now...WHERE do you get physical gold and silver and how do you know it's real and safe? And that you're getting the best price? Oh, and how about personal one-on-one real customer service? You know, like you were some Big Wig millionaire at Goldman Sachs who could just call their personal banker and get help? That's what I'm about to tell you.   I have two killer connections for you... The first is for purchasing gold and silver bullion. That means bulk bars. That's the cheapest and most economical way to do it, to stretch your dollar into as much gold and silver as possible. The website is called WLT Precious Metals and when you see my logo in the top left-hand corner, you'll know you're in the right place. You'll get a personal phone call with Ira Bershatsky (or someone on his team) and they will work with you free of charge for as long as needed to answer any questions you have and get you taken care of. How about that! You don't see that much anymore, but Ira and his team pride themselves on good old-fashioned real customers service: No sales pitch, just real, actual help. And the best prices you will find. Here's the only disclaimer I will give you: because they do pride themselves on dedicated service, it might take a few days before you get a phone call back.  Just be patient. Good things come to those who wait! You can contact Ira and WLT Precious Metals here. Ok, that was #1. Now I want to tell you about option #2. An equally great company, I am so happy to be working with these guys. This next company is called Genesis Gold and this is for people who want to purchase real physical gold or silver in their IRAs (Investment Retirement Accounts). You know what the beauty of that is? TAX FREE baby! I'm not a tax advisor, but that's a general oversimplification. Never pay more taxes than you are legally required to pay. And that's why I love getting gold and silver in my IRA (and why I hold a large chunk in an IRA myself!). There's so much to love about Genesis Gold, starting with the fact they are proudly and un-ashamedly Christina! They call it "Faith-Driven Stewardship" and they put it right on the homepage of their website along with a quote from Ezekiel: Wealth Preservation With Gold & Silver – The Genesis Gold IRA By your wisdom and your understanding you have made wealth for yourself, and have gathered Gold and Silver into your treasuries – EZEKIEL 28:4 Genesis Gold Group believes the Bible gives clues on how man-made currencies (paper money) represent instability, and a lack of virtue and encourages living wastefully in excess. Conflicts have beleaguered us since the dawn of civilization, and they can all be encapsulated into one battle. The battle is between currency, man-made paper, and gold and silver — the two precious metals found in our Earth’s crust, sent to us by our Lord to use as money. Man-made currency always leads nations down the path to increased war, greed, and ultimate collapse. History has shown that abandoning gold and silver has always been a bad idea. Gold and Silver enforce discipline, nurture self-constraint, self-reliance, and balance, and lead to confidence, a restrained government, and a more stable foreign policy. Genesis Gold Group believes in empowering faith-driven stewardship with Gold & Silver are an integral part of a balanced portfolio. Protecting your finances with precious metals has never been more crucial during these trying times. With a combined 50-plus years in the precious metals industry, let your Genesis gold and silver experts guide you through the simplicity of asset protection and growth with our Genesis Gold IRA. Sincerely, Genesis Gold Group Empowering Faith-Driven Stewardship Oh....and they're VERY good at what they do. You also get physical gold and silver with Genesis, believe it or not!  The gold and silver is purchased for you (in whatever combination of coins and bars you prefer, a picture taken and sent to you, and then stored safely in a vault for you! I love what these guys are doing. Here's more on why gold and silver in your IRA are so powerful: You can contact Genesis Gold here. They are also very backed up with record demand, so you may have to wait a bit, but someone WILL get in touch with you for personal customer service and assistance! Tell 'em Noah sent ya! Oh, and did you know Genesis is recommended by SUPERMAN himself? It's true. Superman himself, Clark Kent -- Dean Cain -- came on my show a few weeks ago and we broke it all down: Watch here: Stay safe! Make sure you can weather the storm when it hits! Because the storm always hits eventually, doesn't it? As for me and my house, we will be ready.

I’ve been wanting to write this article for a while now, and when I saw the video I’m about to show you below I knew now was the time. Since 2020, when President Trump’s world SEEMINGLY fell apart, I have been fascinated and preoccupied by one question:  “How in the world does this man stay so calm?” Not even just calm, but he’s often playful and happy! Child-like at times, and I mean that in a good way. Like this video below… Riddle me this: how does a man who has the entire Deep State aimed at him, the subject of four wildly illegal and Unconstitutional lawfare cases biting at his ankles, the Biden Regime fully weaponized against him….how does that man even get out of bed every day? But President Trump not only gets up and fights each day, but he looks like he’s having FUN with not a care in the world! Watch this to see what I mean: Question: Does this look like a guy who is really nervous and worried…. ….or does it look like a guy who holds all the cards and knows he’s already won? pic.twitter.com/hgmIPGM1zB — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) May 24, 2024 Who dances like that when the entire warfare of an illegally-installed U.S. Regime is aimed squarely at you and trying to take you down any way they can? It defies all logic! Unless…… Unless he already holds all the cards and has for a LONG time. Unless he played the PERFECT sting operation and caught them all….and he’s just been waiting out The Pause for the exact right time. A man who caught (and documented) the steal of 2020 and has the evidence tucked squarely away (perhaps even in Space via Space Force?) and he’s just waiting for the right time to reveal it. Because doing so back in 2020 would have torn this nation apart. But now? Now after 4 years of Hell on Earth of the Biden Regime? After 4 years of millions of Americans red-pilling? I think now the outcome will be much different. I think we are VERY close to the “right time”. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about this and I can’t think of any other explanation that makes sense. I’ve said it before about many things and it applies again here:  TRUST YOUR EYES. What do your eyes show you? Do your eyes show you a man who is beaten down and defeated? A man who knows he lost? Or do your eyes show you a man who is so “comfy”…..a man who holds the Royal Flush and he’s just sitting back, fully safe, fully protected, fully guarded, untouchable…..and just waiting to play it and take the pot? That’s what my eyes see. I know, I know….it’s been a LONG time. Trust me, I get it. I’ve been here for every step along the way. I also know the other big thing people will say: if he has all the evidence, why wait so long?  Why not just show us and get it over with? This is not easy and there are not easy answers. In 5G warfare, there are tough decisions to make. There are even casualties along the way. But you are weighing the greater good of a true victory and wiping out the enemy vs. what might feel good in the short term but wouldn’t be sustainable. I’ll even wrap it up with this (and some of you might not like to hear this)…. It would not surprise me in the least if it LOOKED temporarily after the 2024 election like Trump lost. Like they stole it again. Let me explain. If your’e Joe Biden’s handlers, what do you do? In a free and fair and open election, you know he probably loses all 50 states at this point, right? So your only choice is to cheat again, and again to do it on a massive scale — probably has to be an even bigger steal than 2020 at this point. But you have no other option. And is that the corner President Trump is painting them into? Pure genius if you ask me. So I would not be surprised to see it look like all is lost. A “Good Friday” moment, if you will. And I’m not here at all to claim Trump is some kind of a God — he’s not — it’s just an analogy, but I think Easter Sunday would be shortly around the corner. Imagine it…. Imagine they caught the Steal of 2020 and hold all the evidence. Imagine they caught it again in the 2022 Midterms. And then imagine they catch it one final time in 2024. It would be irrefutible. Even the most ardent Biden Supporter and Democrat would be forced to get behind Trump at that point. And I do believe you’d likely have executions for Treason that follow. So ask yourself, if that’s how this plays out, will it have been worth it? Will the plan have been so strong and so irrefutable that it was worth the wait? You’re going to need to wrestle with those questions because I think that’s exactly where we’re headed. Because I see the way this man is dancing and smiling, and I there is more conveyed in that one video than could be done in a thousand words: Question: Does this look like a guy who is really nervous and worried…. ….or does it look like a guy who holds all the cards and knows he’s already won? pic.twitter.com/hgmIPGM1zB — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) May 24, 2024 Stay tuned my friends, I think you’re gonna LOVE how this story ends!

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Public libraries lend people all the information in the world free of charge. When you need information, you can always head to the nearest library with a book list and find it. However, some subjects are sensitive, making patrons hesitant to ask for help finding them. Image from Wikimedia Commons. Libraries are organized using the Dewey Decimal System, developed in 1873 by Melvil Dewey. Since its publication in 1876, it has been the mainstay for all public libraries. Card Catalogs are rows of tiny file drawers containing cards for every book in a library. Computerized databases offering various search options have replaced many physical card catalogs. People searching for sensitive information might hesitate to use these methods in a library, making it more difficult to compile a book list. One library found a way to help people discretely by posting this handy list. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Upworthy (@upworthy) The list contains many subjects people might seek, such as suicide, eating disorders, anxiety, infertility, and more. Each category includes the Dewey decimal number for that subject. For example, people curious about depression can find that information in section 618.85 or abuse in section 362.76. The handy list guides patrons without using a card catalog, computerized search, or asking a librarian. Image from Wikimedia Commons. The list begins with, “TOUGH TOPICS Everything you want to know, but don’t really want to ask.” The bottom of the homemade poster adds, “As librarians, we’re not here to judge. We’re here to help.” The short message reflects a non-judgemental acceptance. You never have to fear your search history or the potential of leaving a digital fingerprint. Please share this awesome list with anyone who might need to make a library book list for sensitive subjects but is afraid to ask. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Ingenious Library Offers Discreet Way For Patrons To Find Sensitive Subjects Privately appeared first on InspireMore.

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It’s easy not to give a second thought to our nails beyond keeping them clean and tidy, but keeping an eye on them can actually be pretty important. Though they only make up a small part of our body, a change to our nails might be an important sign of what’s going on inside.GrowthsSome nail conditions are the result of changes in cell size, or cells growing and dividing to an abnormal extent. Sometimes, this can be harmless – though the appearance might distress some people – but there are also cases where disease can be at play.NeoplasmLike any other area of the body, nails can have neoplasm – an abnormal and excessive growth of tissue, which you might have heard of as a tumor. This can be benign, where the cells stay put, or it can be malignant, where the growth continues in an uncontrolled way and can invade nearby tissues.A case of the latter that can be found in nails is melanoma, a type of skin cancer. This most often appears as a dark brown or black line running from the bottom to the top of a nail and can grow over time, known as melanonychia.It's common for melanoma in the nail to start out as a single streak and then widen.Image credit: Ito et al., Journal of Clinical Medicine 2023 (CC BY 4.0); modified by IFLScienceThe color of the streak is the result of an overgrowth of melanocytes in the tissue underneath the nail. These cells produce the melanin that gives skin color. In melanoma, this production rises, leading to the dark stripe.There can also be benign tumors in nails, one of which is a rare condition known as onychopapilloma. It’s usually characterized by dark red-brown streaks, a wart-like growth under the nail, splitting, and lifting at the nail tip.Though benign, a recent study found that the presence of onychopapilloma might be linked to a rare inherited syndrome, BAP1 tumor predisposition syndrome (TPDS), that can increase the risk of developing cancer. This could make it a useful marker for diagnosis, although further research with larger and more diverse groups of participants would be required before finding its way into the clinic.HypertrophyNails can also experience hypertrophy, where cells increase in volume. This is what happens in the matrix of the nail (where growth begins) in a condition called onychogryphosis, more commonly known as Ram’s horn nails. This is because of the thick, curved appearance of the nails (there's a picture in the previous link), which occurs due to the hypertrophy causing uneven growth of the nail.It can sometimes be an inherited condition, but onychogryphosis can also occur as the result of trauma to the nail, infection, or associated with medical issues such as circulatory problems or psoriasis.Treatment can range from conservative approaches like using nail clippers and burs to cut down the nail, through to surgical options that involve full nail removal.Pits and groovesThough it’s normal for nails to have ridges running vertically, other textures such as tiny dents or grooves running the width of the nail can be a sign of something else going on.PittingPitted nails are characterized by small, round dents – it almost looks as if a tiny ice pick has been taken to the nail. These pits can be the result of psoriasis within the nail matrix, which interferes with the formation of the nail. It can also be found in some people with eczema affecting the hands and feet, those with the genetic condition incontinentia pigmenti, or those with the autoimmune condition alopecia areata.Treatment might vary depending on the cause of the pitting, but in the case of nail psoriasis, some approaches include corticosteroids or vitamin A-derived medications.Beau's linesDeep grooves that run horizontally across the nail are known as Beau’s lines, and are a sign that the nail stopped growing – though it can restart once the cause is identified and dealt with.Beau’s lines can have an external cause, such as injury of the nail matrix or cuticle (even from something like a manicure), or infection. Growth can also cease as a side effect of chemotherapy, as well as uncontrolled diabetes, illnesses that come with a high fever, and mineral deficiencies.ColorYellowYellow nails aren’t necessarily something to be concerned about – it can happen when someone doesn’t use a base coat before painting their nails an obnoxiously bright color. However, if a yellowish color doesn’t go away and is accompanied by nail thickening and growth slowing down, it could be yellow nail syndrome. This is a very rare condition that can sometimes come with symptoms beyond the nails – namely, swollen legs and respiratory problems like coughing and fluid buildup. The exact cause isn’t known, though some scientists think it might involve genetics, or problems with the body’s lymphatic system.A more common medical reason for yellow nails might be a fungal infection. Such infections typically start off with yellowing at the edge of the nails, which can eventually spread across all of the nail. It’s usually not serious, but the nail can become brittle and the area painful, though antifungal medications can be used to treat it.WhiteDespite commonly being known as “milk spots”, those little white spots that sometimes pop up on nails don’t have anything to do with not drinking enough milk, or calcium deficiency.Leukonychia or milk spots usually happen when nails have been injured in some way.Image credit: OHishiapply/Shutterstock.comThe medical term for these spots is leukonychia and the most common cause is injury to either the nail itself or the matrix underneath. When this is the case, there’s no treatment as such – it’s simply a case of waiting for the nail to grow out.However, leukonychia can have other causes. These include fungal infections, allergies (often to nail products), and on rare occasions, diseases such as diabetes, heart failure, and psoriasis. How the cause of the spots is treated will depend on which of these potential causes is responsible.CurvesClubbingClubbed nails have a characteristic appearance; the nails widen and curve, starting to wrap around the sides of the fingertips. As well as these visible signs, clubbed nails can also feel spongy when they’re pressed upon.Clubbed nails feature a pronounced curve.Image credit: IdeaGeneration/Shutterstock.comThough it’s not actually harmful itself – you can be born with it, it can be hereditary, and for some people it occurs even if they’re healthy – it’s frequently a sign of an underlying disease so is worth getting checked out. Clubbing is often seen in people with heart and lung diseases, including lung cancer. Although the exact pathophysiology isn’t known, it’s thought to have something to do with the changes in blood oxygen and circulation in these conditions.If the underlying cause is treated, clubbed nails can return to normal – though it’s not guaranteed.“Spoon” nailsKoilonychia is often called “spoon nails” because of the affected nails' concave, spoon-like appearance. The nails, which are also thin and brittle, usually begin to flatten first, before a dent forms in the middle.Koilonychia can be occupation-related.Image credit: CHeitz via Flickr (CC BY 2.0 )The most common cause of this feature is iron deficiency anemia – a lack of iron leading to fewer red blood cells. This can have its own underlying cause, such as celiac disease or not consuming enough iron. By targeting these, spoon nails can eventually return to normal.That being said, there are also a few potential external causes. For example, someone is more likely to have spoon nails if they’re in an occupation that makes them overexposed to petroleum products, such as hairdressers, or if they live at high altitudes.All “explainer” articles are confirmed by fact checkers to be correct at time of publishing. Text, images, and links may be edited, removed, or added to at a later date to keep information current.  The content of this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.

While astronomers cannot say whether the jets released by black holes can damage stars or planets, they certainly influence the evolution of galaxies. According to a study published in The Astrophysical Journal, astronomers have discovered how supermassive black holes shoot jets of matter into space and then change the direction of these shots to hit another target. Scientists have compared these black holes to the fictional Death Star space station from the Star Wars film universe, which destroyed planets with its rays. The result of a new study helps to better understand the influence of supermassive black holes on the galaxies around them. Astronomers used observations from the Chandra Space Telescope and the VLBA robotic ground-based telescope system to study 16 supermassive black holes at the centers of different galaxies. The study showed that black hole jets can change direction by almost 90 degrees. According to scientists, these black holes spin and shoot out jets of matter at different targets, just like the fictional Death Star space station did in Star Wars. Powerful magnetic fields around supermassive black holes drive charged particles toward the black holes’ poles at nearly the speed of light. After this, these particles fly out in the form of two jets in opposite directions from different poles of the black hole. They studied the direction of movement of jets of black holes, consisting of high-energy particles that flew into space at almost the speed of light. The direction of movement of the jets was indicated by cavities in the interstellar gas. Powerful magnetic fields around supermassive black holes drive charged particles toward the black holes’ poles at nearly the speed of light. After this, these particles fly out in the form of two jets in opposite directions from different poles of the black hole. When these jets collide with hot gas in the surrounding galaxy, their energy prevents the interstellar gas from cooling and creating super-dense gas clouds. It is from them, when clouds are compressed under the influence of gravity, that new stars arise. Thus, a grown black hole jet can interrupt this process. If the jets change their direction, then the number of areas in the galaxy where new stars cannot appear increases. Because the black holes that astronomers have studied are so far away, it is unknown whether their jets could damage stars or planets. But the authors of the study cannot yet say exactly how supermassive black holes can change the direction of their jets. Supermassive black holes rotate, and their jets should align with their axis of rotation, that is, the imaginary line connecting the poles. One suggestion is that as the accretion disk rotates around the black hole, matter falling into the black hole at different angles may shift the black hole’s spin axis. As a result, the jets will be thrown in a different direction. The post ‘Death Star’ black holes shoot powerful beams at multiple targets appeared first on Anomalien.com.

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