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When someone suffers heat stroke, body temperature rises rapidlyand the body loses its ability to sweat, which is its naturalcooling mechanism. Individuals suffering heat stroke can registerbody temperatures of 106 degrees or higher. Heat stroke can causedeath or permanent disability if emergency treatment is notprovided.
Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that candevelop after several days of exposure to high temperatures andinadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids.
If you suspect you or someone you know is suffering from heatexhaustion or heat stroke, call 911. These conditions requireimmediate medical attention.
Were you on the National Mall in Washington on Aug. 28, 1963, tohear Martin Luther King deliver his "I Have a Dream" speech? If so,The Commercial Appeal's Washington correspondent, BartholomewSullivan, would like to hear from you for a story about the 45thanniversary of that historic event.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recruiters will launch"Tennessee Blitz," a series of recruiting events statewide today,including a stop at the Crowne Plaza Memphis at 300 N. Second inDowntown.
Recruiters will be at the hotel from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answerquestions, offer application assistance, test-taking tips, practicetesting and evaluation and accounts of their career experiences.
Between noon to 6 p.m. today, the Germantown Athletic Club ishosting a "Chill & Grill" open house with free hot dogs andhamburgers in the club's outdoor pool and splash park. In addition,staffers will give guided tours on club's latest changes such asnew fitness equipment, along with a list of classes that will beoffered during the open house.
The club is located at 1801 Exeter.