A truck loaded with ethanol flipped and exploded on BR-101 in Palhoça At least 22 cars and 3 trucks were caught in the blaze leaving five people injured — two with severe burns Both directions of the highway were completely shut down “The overturning of a truck loaded with ethyl alcohol (ethanol) followed by an explosion blocked BR-101 According to information from the Federal Highway Police (PRF) "Accident involving a truck with flammable products leaves several cars on fire on Morro dos Cavalos but so far there are no reports of fatalities," the local media reported Fibromyalgia (FM) syndrome is a common illness characterized by chronic widespread pain Dysfunctional neurotransmitter systems that influence the body’s endogenous stress response systems are thought to underlie many of the major FM-related symptoms A model of FM pathogenesis suggests biological and psychosocial variables interact to influence the genetic predisposition The Polyvagal Theory provides a theoretical framework from which to investigate potential biological mechanisms The vagus nerve (VN) has anti-inflammatory properties via its afferent and efferent fibers A low vagal tone (as assessed by low heart rate variability) has been observed in painful and inflammatory diseases while the ventral branch of the VN is linked to emotional expression and social engagement These anti-inflammatory and psychological (limbic system) properties of the VN may possess therapeutic potential in treating FM This review paper summarizes the scientific literature regarding the potential role of the VN in transducing and/or therapeutically managing FM signs and symptoms.Copyright © 2021 About Physician’s Weekly Careers Memberships & Verifications Advertise With Us Our Partners Blog Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Editorial Policy Contact Us The content of this site is intended for healthcare professionals Any views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and/or participants and do not necessarily reflect the views A profile showcasing an individual's professional experience A profile for companies that LinkedIn users can follow Guarda do Embaú is home to a world class wave that breaks consistently year-round and is known as one of the best surf spots in Brazil It is situated directly adjacent to the Serra do Tabuleiro State Park the largest conservation area in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina which boasts a stunning natural environment including the Madre River The combination of world-class waves in a pristine coastal setting has nurtured a vibrant conservation-minded surf community that seems to grow stronger by the year The influence of the local community and the legacy of the late Brazilian surfing legend and Guarda do Embaú local lends national significance to Guarda do Embaú’s approval as a WSR The World Surfing Reserve approval holds the promise to harness Brazil’s love of the sport for a deeper commitment to coastal activism and protection amongst the Brazilian surf community and policy-makers Guarda do Embaú is home to a world- class wave that breaks consistently year-round and is known as one of the best surf spots in Brazil which boasts a stunning natural environment including the Do Madre River Guarda do Embaú’s approval has national significance Brazil’s booming surf industry and growing dominance on the professional surf tour (WSL) has made it the second most popular sport after soccer The World Surfing Reserve approval holds the promise to harness Brazil’s love of the sport for a deeper commitment to coastal activism and protection amongst the Brazilian surf world and policy-makers former President and current Director of Communications for the Association of Surfing and Preservation of Guarda do Embaú was the principal organizer for the WSR application Kito said ‘The World Surfing Reserve approval represents the possibility to trace the history and the environmental characteristics of Guarda do Embaú We seek to create a management plan to preserve and protect our coastline in response to the environmental issues that might threaten our waves and local tradition.” Guarda do Embaú is home to a legendary wave that breaks at the mouth of the powerful Do Madre River throughout the year The best months for waves are during rainy season (summer and part of autumn) but waves are on offer throughout the year hollow left-hand barrels the break off of a scenic rocky headland The wave works best with a East swell reaching up to 10 feet Guarda do Embaú hosts professional and amateur local state and national surf competition such as Rip Curl Groom Search 2007 when Gabriel Medina and Felipe Toledo were crowned For generations Guarda do Embaú was just a small surfers discovered the epic waves and it is now internationally recognized as one of the best surf spots in Brazil Each decade has ushered in an expansion of local surf culture and witnessed a growing influence over other aspects of the community Guarda do Embaú is now a full -ledged surf community and surfing has played an important role in creating a strong environmental ethic in the village Guarda is also a multi-generational fishing village so there is a deep inherent respect for their coastal resource Guarda do Embaú beach closes down for mullet fishing and surfing is not allowed a small deserted beach where the access is made by the coast of the North side of the beach of Guarda is a good option The history of surfing in Brazil cannot be written without mentioning Guarda do Embaú Guarda do Embaú is located in a pristine coastal environment flanked by rivermouths The village is situated directly adjacent to the Serra do Tabuleiro State Park The combination of world-class waves in a pristine coastal setting were strong attribues in their favor during the selection process created in 1975 is the largest conservation area with full protection in the state of Santa Catarina and occupies an area of approximately 87,405 ha taking up about 1% of the territory of Santa Catarina that protects a wide diversity of habitats (mangrove distributed in plains and mountains) where 9 municipal districts are partially inserted in the park This park provides water to agricultural food production and industrial processes and also holds the main water supply source of capital Florianópolis and surrounds Guarda do Embaú and Serra do Tabuleiro State Park are home to several endangered species incliuding: the macuco (Tinamussolitarius) the parrot-of-breasted purple (Amazona vinacea) 2002).Guarda do Embaú village is located in a sandbank area (herbaceous/shrubby coastal sand-dune habitats) and the beach is separated from the village by the Da Madre River The river has its mouth in the north part of the beach and its water has good quality The river is responsible to form a sandbank that stretches for several kilometers between the river and the sea Planejamento Estratégico / Strategic Planning  The Coalition Summit held in Santa Cruz on June 7 through June 9 was a historic event for Save The Waves and the protection of surf ecosystems more broadly It was the first time in the history of the World Surfing Reserves program that we brought the entire network together with all 12 WSR’s represented has continued to work diligently towards the long-term protection of the most important ecosystem attribute for the coast It is this river that flows from the mountains of the Serra do Tabuleiro State Park down to the breaking waves at Guarda that is the Local Stewardship Council of the 9th WSR stated that intervention at the mouth of Rio da Madre is necessary Guarda do Embaú is home to a legendary wave that breaks at the Da Madre River mouth throughout the year For generations Guarda do Embaú was just a small surfers discovered Guarda’s epic waves and it is now internationally recognized as one of the best surf spots in Brazil campaign alerts and news from our Coalition around the world and 10% off your first purchase at the Save The Waves Shop Privacy Policy   |  Terms & Conditions Powered by Team of Horses   |   ©2015-2025 Save The Waves Coalition According to the country’s Civil Defence at least 10 people have died and over 17,500 have been displaced As reported on 02 December heavy rain caused a massive landslide along a highway near Guaratuba in Paranà state Emergency teams are still working at the site Twenty-one vehicles were buried in the slide and it was thought at least 30 people could be missing Six others were able to escape the vehicles without needing assistance Heavy rain has affected other areas of the state The number of displaced has fallen slightly over the last few days from 1,152 to 1,079 More heavy rain has fallen and the municipality of Inácio Martins recorded 88.6 mm in 24 hours to 04 December 2022 Heavy rain since late November continues to cause flooding and landslides in Santa Catarina including 10,000 in Massaranduba and 4,000 in Campo Alegre A total of 1,077 people were displaced including 688 in Joinville and 220 in São Bento do Sul The state government reported fatalities in Palhoça A firefighter is still missing Navegantes and another person was reported missing after being swept away by an overflowing river in Brusque Municipalities in a state of emergency are: Araquari Heavy rain has been falling for the last week in the state of Espírito Santo where Civil Defence reported 18 municipalities affected several of which have declared a state of emergency including Cariacica there were a total of 4,051 displaced in the state as a result of the severe weather One fatality was reported in the municipality of Viana where a total of 1,676 people were displaced Santa Teresa municipality recorded 258 mm of rain in 3 days from 01 to 03 December The Doce river at Linhares is above the orange alert level (3 metres) Authorities reported severe weather in the Norte Fluminense region of Rio de Janeiro State Affected municipalities included Carapebus One person died from a lightning strike in Carapebus another was seriously injured and around 85 people were displaced after a landslide in Conceição de Macabu where 2 people died and around 1,000 families have been displaced Macaé recorded 196.6 mm of rain in 48 hours to 01 December 2022 The national Civil Defence reported a total of 16,900 people affected across 5 municipalities in the state Heavy rain has also affected areas further north At least 16 municipalities in the northeastern state of Bahia have declared a state of emergency causing flooding in Prado City where 3,000 people were displaced on 28 November The heavy rain has continued to cause problems since then and as of 04 December a total of 51 municipalities have been affected 9,281 people were displaced and 65,515 were affected according to the state’s Civil Defence There were no reports of missing persons or deaths The worst affected municipalities and those that have declared a state of emergency are: Prado On 29 November the city of Ibotirama recorded 133.4 mm of rain and Barreiras recorded 104.4 mm The following day 75 mm of rain fell in Ribeira do Amparo Amargosa recorded 84.6 mm on 01 December; Porto Seguro 90.4 mm on 02 December and Lençóis 49.5 mm on 03 December Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList For five days during the summer in the Southern Hemisphere a pagan festival that later became the time that precedes Lent young Latter-day Saints in Brazil have had the chance to participate in fun and spiritual activities away from the revelry in the cities these meetings have become something unforgettable as they create friendships and bring together youth and leaders strengthening testimonies in a unique way and preparing the new generation for future experiences Here are a few comments from leaders and youth about this year's experiences Since they didn’t have an FSY scheduled for this year organized a stake conference that brought together more than 100 young women young men—including non-members—and leaders This year’s conference took place in Gravataí far from the city and surrounded by nature sees the youth conferences as a type of “modern-day Noah’s Ark which kept the prophet’s family safe during a flood that lasted 40 days "the youth conference is the ideal refuge from dangerous .. He continued: “The activities were planned since June 2022 both by adult stake leaders and youth from all six wards in the stake.” giving credit to the youth on the committee who put a lot of effort into it although young people are seen as tomorrow’s leaders they already are “an indispensable part of today’s leadership.” Bishop Pujol also saw it as a pattern for teens’ lives at home I plan to reinforce this aspect with the youth in my ward As a highlight, at the end of the four days, the owner of the location, his family and the staff were invited to the stage to receive a thank you from all the youth and leaders. Then, they sang the theme song, “I Can Do Everything in Christ.” “Because we sang this song over and over again for four days some people from the place started singing the song by heart,” shared Bishop Pujol “It wasn’t just beautiful; it was exciting It shows that Christ is not just the foundation of Church members Each and every person needs to know this — that they can do all things through Christ.” the youth were shy at first and would talk only to friends from their own ward The leaders told them to choose a “canga” or a buddy so they would not be alone said his main objective during the conference was to make new friends He described his experience: “We had four meals daily and that was the best time to meet people and make new friendships We also had dances on Saturday and Tuesday and the meetings on Sunday were amazing.” One youth from each ward was invited to give a talk Throughout the days he was able to make lots of friends and he said that the best part was an activity by a bonfire when the participants had a chance to share some of their feelings about the conference each one wrote a sin or weakness on a piece of paper and threw it on the fire it was the best spiritual experience that I had in my life,” Arthur said a leader in Santa Catarina from the Palhoça Brazil Stake also expressed her feelings about being part of the stake youth conference “What incredible days I lived there with these brave young people and intelligence is extraordinary—no doubt they are all noble spirits who have been prepared for the challenges of our times,” Yopán said an Area Seventy from the Maceió Brazil Stake were assigned to preside and coordinate the 2023 FSY for the Ribeirão Preto East Brazil Stake mentioned about having a spiritual experience while singing “I Stand All Amazed.” She said she had a feeling that while they sang they were not alone but had the presence of the Lord’s angels to help them during the conference She mentioned that a young man in their company has cancer and was very sad because he missed the activities the day before The company got together and did new activities just for him he bore his testimony of how much he loved them for helping him to feel better “I started crying and felt very strongly the presence of the Holy Ghost next to me,” Luciene said It’s a good thing nobody was standing in the middle section because they might have gotten thrown out on the asphalt unless they were hanging on to the handlebars really tight Normally, the pivoting joint with its protective folding shouldn’t allow for such a separation to occur, but, for some reason, in this case it did. Otherwise, using an articulated bus (or trolleybus) can be quite practical since they allow for faster boarding and disembarkation than, say, a double-decker bus Brazil Tanker Fire | Fuel Tanker Overturns 27 Vehicles Torched In Fire On Brazil's Southern Highway A truck carrying ethanol overturned on BR-101 highway in the southern Brazilia's Santa Catarina state in the vicinity of Palhoca on Sunday causing a major fire and disrupting traffic sustained burns and were taken to hospital No fatalities were reported at the time of writing Footage shows vehicles standing in line on the highway unable to leave as fire raging and spreading from one car to another with thick smoke rising THIS is the terrifying moment a bus split in half mid-journey leaving screaming passengers clinging on for dear life Footage shows the front part of the extended – or articulated – bus being ripped off in Palhoca Two women were filmed standing in the back half of the bus as the vehicle drove through the streets on Friday The brakes were heard screeching to a halt in the footage the second half got stuck and the bus started to rip apart Shocking footage shows passengers holding onto poles in the middle of the bus as it split completely in half The passengers were then seen walking off the bus Social media users expressed their shock at the bizarre footage One wrote: “Never be in the middle of the bus.” Another said: “I’ve always been afraid to stay in those buses – now I know why!” One social media user added: “How are they so calm?” We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Brazil: Major incident on BR-101 in Palhoça setting fire to 25 vehicles – 22 cars and 3 trucks The highway remains closed in both directions near Morro dos Cavalos VIDEO: Fuel truck overturns and explodes on BR-101 in Palhoça, Brazil, setting dozens of vehicles on fire https://t.co/XYap8ff6YM pic.twitter.com/0NWcJWOfVb