The Daily Populous

Wednesday February 14th, 2018 day edition

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Doctors have used similar implants for years to block abnormal bursts of activity in the brain, most commonly in people with Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy.

“It’s one thing to go back through your data, and find that the stimulation works.

“Now that the technology is out of the box, all sorts of neuro-modulation algorithms could be used in this way,” he added.

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Many of the electrodes are placed in the brain’s memory areas, and the wait can take weeks in the hospital.

Some lists were memorized with the brain stimulation system turned on; others were done with it turned off, for comparison.

“Ideally we can find other, less invasive ways to switch the brain from these lower to higher functioning states,” he said. »

‘Star Wars: Episode 9’ Hires ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Art Director

Authored by slashfilm.com

Paul Inglis, art director of Blade Runner 2049, has just been hired for the upcoming J.J. Abrams-directed sequel.

Paul Inglis, art director on Skyfall, Game of Thrones, Prometheus, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Children of Men, and of course, Blade Runner 2049, is headed to a galaxy far, far away for Star Wars: Episode 9.

Art directors oversee the entire art department on a film, and help realize the production designer’s overall vision. »

Column: How Mardi Gras beads get to the French Quarter

Authored by pbs.org
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It’s estimated that up to 920,000 pounds of mixed chlorinated and brominated flame retardants were in the beads.

I traveled to several Mardi Gras bead factories in China to witness the working conditions firsthand.

There, I met numerous teenagers, many of whom agreed to participate in the making of my documentary, “Mardi Gras: Made in China.”. »

‘The Goonies’ director on shooting ‘truffle shuffle’ scene: ‘It was painful’

Authored by nme.com

Richard Donner, director of classic 80s movie The Goonies, has described shooting the film’s ever popular ‘truffle shuffle’ scene as “painful”.

In the memorable scene, Jeff Cohen’s character Lawrence “Chunk” Cohen is told he can’t come back into the house until he performs the “truffle shuffle”, a dance movie which plays on his overweight physique.

Recalling how he shot the scene as The Goonies celebrates its 30th birthday, Donner told Uproxx: “There was no direction. »

Israel PM Netanyahu faces corruption charges

Authored by bbc.co.uk
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Israeli police say that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be charged over alleged bribery cases.

A police statement said there was enough evidence to indict Mr Netanyahu for bribery, fraud and breach of trust in two separate cases.

Speaking on Israeli television, Mr Netanyahu said the allegations were baseless and that he would continue as prime minister. »