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Ampicillin sodium is derived from the penicillin nucleus, 6-aminopenicillanic acid. Chemically, it is monosodium (2S, 5R, 6R)-6-[(R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetamido]-3, 3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2- carboxylate and has a molecular weight of 371.39. Its chemical formula is C16H18N3NaO4S. The structural formula is:
Sulbactam sodium is a derivative of the basic penicillin nucleus. Chemically, sulbactam sodium is sodium penicillinate sulfone; sodium (2S, 5R)-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia- 1-azabicyclo [3.2.0] heptane-2-carboxylate 4,4- dioxide. Its chemical formula is C8H10NNaO5S with a molecular weight of 255.22. The structural formula is:
UNASYN, ampicillin sodium/sulbactam sodium parenteral combination, is available as a white to off-white dry powder for reconstitution. UNASYN dry powder is freely soluble in aqueous diluents to yield pale yellow to yellow solutions containing ampicillin sodium and sulbactam sodium equivalent to 250 mg ampicillin per mL and 125 mg sulbactam per mL. The pH of the solutions is between 8.0 and 10.0.
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I'm fairly certain that I could light up all 4 with the hybrid in the bugeye once.
This is a discussion on Can't seem to wheelspin! within the New Member Hangout forums, part of the Community - Meet other Enthusiasts category; I'm fairly certain that I could light up all 4 with the hybrid in the bugeye once. Once....
I'm fairly certain that I could light up all 4 with the hybrid in the bugeye once.
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The other tops: Markku Alen, Stig Blomqvist, Henri Toivonen, Hannu Mikkola, Timo Salonen, of course Ari Vatanen, and from the south, Miki Biasion, Sandro Munari, and Jeannot Ragnotti.
Ken who? Gym-kan-what?
Incidentally, since Roehrl is the best in history, it might be worthwhile for us all to reflect on his stance on things like, oh, say, "drifting" and thus also wheelspin... It's not flattering... And he's correct (he usually is now, isn't he?!).
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The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry. Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms, 1929
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Practicalism - the act of placing practicality over showmanship
IMO, Rohrl was a "practicalist." Actually, I will further that statement by suggesting that most of the classic rally drivers were "practicalists." Rohrl, Blomqvist, Mouton, Alen, Ragnotti, et. al were all excellent examples of focused, driven, motorsports participants. A "practicalist" improves his/her driving ability by paying homage to the basics. That is, the "practicalist" focuses on the most simple way to achieve the obvious: win the rally championships.
Lately, it seems as though Block, Pastrana, and others have soiled the very soul of Rally by choosing "flash" over practicality. These individuals are not "practicalists" as they are not focusing on the simplest way to win rallies, but instead on how to garner the most attention. I believe this is due to the recent influx of X-games BMX bikers, Skateboarders, and adrenaline junkies in U.S. Rally motorsports. X-games sports are nothing more than flashy, daring stunts (as they must in order to capture the 30 second attention span of the average U.S. citizen). It is unfortunate, but American motorsport has followed in these footsteps.
Block is an impressive stunt man. He has honed his skills to present a circus-like entertainment to his fans. A driver, however, he is not. A true driver would not purposefully place his/her car in an uncontrolled spin just to receive praise when control is recovered. A true driver is a "practicalist."
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I would say Jimmie Johnson is basically a practicalist (nice word Zak) as well. He gets hated on regularly for being too bland, too boring, not cool-enough and for just plain winning too much. You practically never hear about him in controversies/spats with other drivers or about on track vendettas... All you typically hear about him is that he wins.. a lot. Also you hear about how he seems to find a way to win, to rise to whatever challenge he has faced to repeatedly win Nascar's premiere circuit, the Cup Series. He and his team have done it four times in a row and they are in first place vying for a fifth straight championship with only 8 races left. Only one other man in history has won more then two in a row and that was more then 30 years ago (Cale Yarborough won 3 in a row 1976,77,78).
What Jimmie and the 48 team have done is nothing short of amazing. Even if he doesn't win the championship this year, his current achievements are still amazing. If he should go on to win the fifth straight championship (which as I said he is on pace for) I may just run out of adjectives to describe it. The only thing I could think of to say about 5 in a row would be something along the lines of a dynastic sports achievement.
Edit: and btw JJ definitely knows how to spin the wheels when he wants. lol
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"Driving most supercars is like trying to manhandle a cow up a back staircase. . . This is like smearing honey into Keira Knightly" -JC
I've read Roehrl and I've read comments about him too, and from what I can work out he focused on flow and efficiency, keeping things calculated and measured. Every motion had a purpose and he put effort into actually minimizing what he'd do, to keep the car moving forward with as few turns and as little correction as possible.
He was amazing and my greatest regret is only having seen him in person on gravel (the local rallye growing up is, was, and will be the best WRC event in the world but over the years it's more and more gravel -- now exclusively so except the super special -- and I much preferred mixed events like the old-style San Remo; seeing what W.R. did there and whom he defeated in what with the ill-suited and bad-tempered S1 is just a hint of his abilities).
The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry. Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms, 1929
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The apartement is located in the centre of Berlin in a street near the Friedrichstrasse. Suburban trains, underground, tram, bus and train are within easy walking distance (2 min). Important sights and cultural institutions like Staatsoper, Komische Oper, Konzerthaus, Philharmonie, Berliner Ensemble, Deutsches Theater, Museum Island, Dom, Reichstag are within easy walking distance too. It means the room is ideal located for visitors with cultural interests.
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The room was fine and perfectly located near the S/U-bahn. Contact with Jens and the welcome by a fried went very smooth.
The location was perfect, in a quiet corner of downtown. The host(Jens) was very friendly and the room was clean, big and comfortable. Teh contacts with Wimdu and Jens was very good.
Jens is a very nice host. He's available to give you information got your trip in Berlin. The room is pretty big and the apartment is clean and ordered.
The location is near the museum island, so you can visit a good part of the city just walking. It was a pleasant experience.
Nice room within shared appartment,very welcoming and great location to reach main monuments within Berlin. Local supermarket near by to get any food need. Would recommend to anyone staying in Berlin.
The room was spacious and comfy, and the house was clean. The location is extremely good. We did not have the chance to meet Jens in person, but he made sure that we could find the house and his roommate kindly received us.
The host replied very quickly. Since the host was away, his roommate took over the check-in and check-out. He was very friendly and helpful. The bedroom was spacious and clean. Also, the kitchen and bathroom were very neat and clean, too. I was able to used the laundry machine. The location of the apartment is great. It is close to the s-bahn/train station and the tourist attractions. Also, it is one block away from the busy street that has grocery store, food, cafe, etc. To note, you can hear little of bit of trains going by (although I had no problem sleeping), and you need to be able to carry your luggage up the stairs.
Good communication from host prior to visit, and he was there when arrived and access was fine, the apartment is three floors up and the room was clean and adequate with double bed, table, TV etc, plus an apple computer and was able to come and go as required, The apartment is very central but in a quiet and peaceful street which is in the next street from Friedrichstrasse railway station, Able to use the kitchen and bathroom (shared with host) both of which clean and modern. very central, would recommend.
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M/M Paris: Haunch of Venison/Venison of Haunch Haunch of Venison, London W1, until Saturday
Since setting up nearly 15 years ago, Mathias Augustyniak and Michael Amzalag, better known as M/M Paris, have been both commercially successful and artistically credible. Operating in the grey area between fine art and graphic design, their CV includes creating advertising campaigns for the likes of Calvin Klein and outlandishly redesigning French Vogue. Known for their playful use of punky, hand-drawn fonts over more traditional fashion photography, their work has always been brave, eclectic and genuinely different. Yet Haunch of Venison/Venison of Haunch is unconvincing. The show acts as a retrospective but also plays with notions of identity, both of the gallery and M/M itself. However, the only reason I can tell you this is because I have the press blurb in front of me. Visitors are confronted with a perplexing collection of lighting, products, artwork, posters, and an aural installation. I suspect they will leave knowing little more about the designers, which is a huge shame.


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Older women with high estrogen levels are less likely to suffer cognitivedecline, says a new study from researchers at the University of California, SanFrancisco and the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Whileprevious studies did not find such an association, the researchers explainedthat the new study measured estrogen that was free from other proteins, whichis the form of the hormone most likely to affect the brain.
The new study supports the theory that taking estrogen after menopause may helpsome women avoid Alzheimer's disease, said Kristine Yaffe, MD, UCSF assistantprofessor of psychiatry, neurology and epidemiology, and chief of geriatricpsychiatry at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. However, before decidingabout hormone replacement therapy women should consider other factors, such asevidence that estrogen can reduce the risk of osteoporosis, and can increasethe risk of breast cancer, she said.
Earlier research had shown that higher levels of estrogen in the blood mightnot protect against cognitive decline. But most of the estrogen moleculesmeasured in these studies would have little effect on the brain, because 90percent of all estrogen is bound to a protein that prevents it from gettingpast the protective barrier between the bloodstream and the brain. "Estrogenthat is bound to protein is not as biologically active and cannot exert itseffect whereas the loosely-bound and free forms can," Yaffe said.
The current study, published in the latest issue of the Lancet, used arelatively new test that measures free estrogen and estrogen that is looselybound to proteins.
Yaffe and her colleagues studied 425 women over the age of 65 who are part ofan ongoing study. They determined their natural levels of free or looselybound estrogen by measuring levels of estradiol, a specific estrogen molecule.The researchers also gave the women a test to assess their memory, attention,language and calculation abilities at the beginning of the study, and again 6years later.
Women in the study who had the highest free estrogen levels, had a 70 percentlower risk of cognitive decline compared with the women who had the lowestestrogen levels, Yaffe said.
"Estrogen looks like it really is protecting against cognitive decline," Yaffesaid. It's likely that this decline is, in many cases, a precursor toAlzheimer's disease, although the study did not make that clinical assessment,she added.
If women with naturally low estrogen levels can be identified by testing, it ispossible that they could take estrogen to help ward off cognitive decline,Yaffe said. She emphasized, however, that a clinical trial would be the bestway to know whether estrogen could help.
"There are a number of ways in which estrogen may be protective in the brain,"Yaffe said, including stimulation of brain cell growth, control of thechemicals that transmit messages in the brain, and protection from strokedamage.
Co-authors on the study included Steve Cummings, MD, UCSF professor of medicineand epidemiology, Li-Yung Lui, MA, MS, statistician in the department ofepidemiology and biostatistics, Deborah Grady, MD, UCSF professor ofepidemiology and biostatistics, Jane Cauley, DrPH, professor of epidemiology,School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, and Joel Kramer, PsyD, UCSFassociate clinical professor of psychiatry.
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Intel not ahead of the foundries
Transistor performance lagging
The naming game for the next generation of chipmaking actually covers up the fact that Intel is probably not ahead of the foundries in terms of transistor performance.
Altera deal might bite Chipzilla
Analyst warns
Technology analyst Ashraf Eassa is getting a little worried about Intel's $16.7 billion Altera deal which he thinks could end up being a huge flop.
Intel's roadmap has three families on 10nm
Rumours starting to firm up
It is starting to look like the rumours Chipzilla is planning to launch three processor families manufactured on the 10nm process node are proving true.
Samsung and TSMC slug it out over new processes
Begun the Gen.3.14 FinFet wars have
Samsung and TSMC are starting to slug it out introducing Gen.3 14 and 16-nano FinFET system semiconductor processes, but the cost could mean that smartphone makers shy away from the technology in the short term.
TSMC's 5nm plans revealed
Two years after 7nm
Foundry TSMC claims it will be ready to roll out its 5nm process technology two years after the launch of its 7nm node..
TSMC does rather well
Will out perform the industry average
While many expected TSMC to suffer from from the downturn in China it appears that the company is still doing rather nicely thank-you.
Mother of Snapdragons choses Samsung
Qualcomm knifes TSMC
Qualcomm's long running partnership with TSMC appears to be grinding to a halt after the chipmaker chose rival Samsung to make its coming flagship mobile chip.
TSMC buys more gear
Expansion in the works
TSMC appears to be planning another huge chip exansion and written cheques to the value of $700 million on semiconductor capital equipment in recent weeks.
TSMC gets fan-out (InFO) wafer-level packaging
All ready for 2016
TSMC is scheduled to move its integrated fan-out (InFO) wafer-level packaging technology to volume production in the second quarter of 2016.
TSMC wants 12 inch wafer factory in China
16nm plans
TSMC has asked the Investment Commission of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs to allow it to invest in a wholly-owned 12-inch wafer manufacturing facility and a design service centre in Nanjing, China.


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Troy Mine lays off miners, surface workers
TROY, Mont. - There are "Thank You - Revett Minerals, Troy Mine, Inc." signs that dot storefronts all along Missoula Avenue in Troy.
"The mine obviously supports the town and everyone here is very supportive of the mine," said Chris Hermes of Kootenai Drug.
But this week, the signs are almost difficult to look at - the Troy Mine laid off 100 workers on Wednesday and Thursday. Nearly everyone in town knows someone directly affected by the layoffs.
"It affects the whole community," said Darren Coldwell of Booze 'N Bait, "everybody is intertwined by basically the workers at the mine."
Brandee Welcome of Odie's Big Sky Cafe said a lot of miners frequent the restaurant, bringing them steady business.
"We just started doing good in the community, started coming back." Welcome explained. "Now we're not. I fear for our town."
Coldwell agreed, the layoffs are a trickle-down effect.
"We've been through it before but this time it seems a little more scary because there's no one else to pick up the slack," said Coldwell.
The mine's had it's ups and downs - folks there are used to it - so they're staying optimistic.
"It's really going to hurt for the summer months for them," said Hermes. "I hope they get back up and are able to rehire them, that's the goal."
Still, the uncertainty looms for Troy and whether or not the "Thank You" signs disappear from shop windows.
"If they can't do something with the mine then I fear we'll become a ghost town," said Welcome.


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The videos from the Ladies FS practice are now on mishersh's YT channel! Thank you so much as always!!
Tuktamysheva and Pogorilaya not looking good... Liza looks almost bored with her skating, without her usual fire and 3Lz+3T is not working Radionova is simply Julia looks unbeatable: she landed everything, and her solo 2A has a lot more height right now


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No plans, but I have used a Black and Decker Workmate with a bunch of sandbags over the lower stays along with pegs to keep it stable. It works pretty well with the Dillon presses.
Does anyone have plans for a portable reloading bench? I am living in an RV for the next 4 months and I brought my rock chuck with me to play with some loads. I just want to build something small that I can move in and out of the camper.
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No plans, but I have used a Black and Decker Workmate with a bunch of sandbags over the lower stays along with pegs to keep it stable. It works pretty well with the Dillon presses.
Semper in excremento sum, solum profunditas mutat. 'Always in the shit, only the depth varies'
The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.... Margaret Thatcher,
Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the act depriving a whole nation of arms as the blackest.
Mahatma Gandhi
I have a friend who has all of his hand loading equipment in a small cabinet on rollers. The top of the cabinet is a thick square of wood (chunk of counter top) that he has bolted his press to. He wheels it out when he wants to load and wheels it into a closet when he's done.
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I was gonna suggest the Lee as well. as a press stand they about got it nailed with that one. Shit, for the price you could buy 2, or just add a small folding table to put shit on and just use the tripod for the press.
it's gonna be hard to beat the stability and wieght of the 3 legged lee stand.
Sinclair International has a wooden press stand that your clamp to the table or bench. They make reloading gear for benchresters that load at the range so it might work for you. Can't get to the site from this computer but I'll check back in later tonight if no one else posts it.
When have any of our plans ever actually worked? We plan, we get there, all hell breaks loose.
I too was going to mention the Lee..... mine was handy as hell. I used it in my camper at Benning. I used to set it next to my kitchen table, where all the goodies were handy, and load away. I would load in stages over a couple of days.
Another friend at Benning, who was a cheap bastard, mounted his press to the picnic table next to his camper. That worked too. :duh:
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You could probably make something just like this for cheaper but it's a nice product nonetheless.
When have any of our plans ever actually worked? We plan, we get there, all hell breaks loose.


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KCET Receives NEA Grant to Support Departures Initiative | KCET
KCET Receives NEA Grant to Support Departures Initiative
KCET Departures receives one of 832 Art Works grants
totaling $23.3 million in funding
Angeles, CA--National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Rocco Landesman
announced today that KCET is one of 832 non-profit organizations nationwide to
receive an NEA Art Works grant. KCET is recommended for a $25,000 grant to support Departures.
is a hyper-local web documentary series and digital literacy program about the
people, places, issues and history of Los Angeles' neighborhoods, such as
Highland Park, Venice, South Robertson and Little Tokyo (www.kcet.org/departures).
Departures' popular Field Guides include self-guided activities and tours
through some of the region's most unique landmarks such as Venice, the Los Angeles River and
Highland Park (www.kcet.org/fieldguides).
proud to announce these 832 grants to the American public including KCET's Departures," said Chairman
Landesman. "These projects offer extraordinary examples of creativity in
our country, including the creation of new work, innovative ways of engaging
audiences, and exemplary education programs."
"We are
excited to be able to continue to study the culturally rich neighborhoods that
define our region with help from this NEA grant, and share what we've mined
with our audience in Departures'
dynamic visually stimulating environment," said Juan Devis, KCET's Director of
Production and Program Development.
In March
2012, the NEA received 1,509 eligible applications for Art Works requesting
more than $74 million in funding. The 832 recommended NEA grants total $22.3
million, span 13 artistic disciplines and
fields, and focus primarily on the creation of work and presentation of both
new and existing works for the benefit of American audiences. Applications were
reviewed by panels of outside experts convened by NEA staff and each project
was judged on its artistic excellence and artistic merit.
For a complete listing of projects recommended for Art Works grant support, please
visit the NEA website at arts.gov.
About KCET
On-air, online and in the community, KCET plays a vital role in the
cultural and educational enrichment of Southern and Central California. KCET
offers a wide range of award-winning local programming as well as the finest
public television programs from around the world. KCET currently produces the
Emmy®, duPont-Columbia and Peabody Award-winning SoCal Connected, a hard-hitting prime-time nightly television news
program that examines the issues and people of Southern California. Throughout
its 48-year history, KCET has won hundreds of major awards for its local and
regional news and public affairs programming, its national drama and
documentary productions, its quality educational family and children's
programs, its outreach and community services and its website, kcet.org. KCET
is a donor-supported community institution. For additional information about
KCET productions, web-exclusive content, programming schedules and community
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The Women Breaking Opera's Glass Ceiling
We may not have elected a woman president in 2016, but more and more women are gracing the podium and the stage in classical opera. Here are a few stellar examples and what obstacles they faced to get where they are.
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Fire damages Racine house in possible arson
Authorities in Racine are investigating a fire possibly involving arson that damaged a home early Wednesday.
The small fire "appears deliberately set," the Racine Fire Department said in a news release. It occurred at about 3:30 a.m. at a house on Terrace Ave.
The fire started outside but burned the front of the house, causing $1,500 in damage.
No one lives at the house, which is being used to store construction materials, the news release said.


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Investors need to wake up to the legal complexities pertaining to the precise nature of their law firms' involvement in fund structures. By Nick Holland
Most lawyers attempt to avoid or at least minimise conflicting roles as much as possible, and are usually required by their regulatory authorities to do so. For this reason, the many conflicting roles in offshore investment structures played by organisations related to some offshore law firms are, at first blush, puzzling in their disregard for this approach and arguably in their fiduciary obligations to their clients.
The following is a common example of a hedge fund structure, which will usually be tax-driven. The firm will, at the behest of an investment manager, create a 'master fund' company: the management's shares in the master fund company will be owned by another company owned by the partners of the same law firm (Law Firm Co); the non-voting shares will be owned by two feeder fund entities (one designed for US taxable investors, the other for non-US taxable investors). Law Firm Co will hold the management shares in the master fund in trust for the purpose of holding the shares; the enforcer/protector of this trust will often be a party related to the law firm as well. Law Firm Co will, as the sole voting shareholder in Master Fund Co, appoint its own high-ranking officers/directors to act as the majority of the board of directors of the master fund. These same directors will then appoint the law firm to act as lawyers to the master fund. The feeder funds will essentially have the same structure, except that the non-voting shareholders will be the investors.
Essentially, the law firm and its related entities will receive fees as lawyers to the fund during its establishment, trustee fees, protector/enforcer fees, director fees and legal fees throughout the existence of the fund at both the master fund and feeder fund levels. Furthermore, the law firm and its related entities can only be removed from the fund structure with the consent of one of the law firm-related parties, unless the fund is placed in liquidation – although even that remedy may be difficult to obtain or unavailable (for example, it is now possible under Cayman Islands law to incorporate a company that cannot be placed in liquidation without the consent of its directors).
The million-dollar question
The question, then, is how could it possibly be in the interests of the fund companies or the investors to have a structure whereby one law firm is irrevocably ensconced in so many different roles and drawing so many different fees?
However, it could be argued that this is entirely the wrong question from the law firm's perspective.
The issue the law firm is retained to resolve when the fund is structured is: how irrevocably to ensconce the investment manager in the structure, regardless of the possible changing wishes of the investors and fund companies.
The law firm's answer to the problem is often to place itself and its related entities in the sole position that is permitted to appoint the investment manager, thereby protecting its client, the investment manager. Some of these roles are in reality figurehead positions: the management shareholders are supposed to leave much of the business to the directors, and the directors delegate virtually all of their responsibilities to other entities. However, there are serious exceptions to the first statement, and the legal effect of the second statement is very much open to question.
The plot thickens
The investors probably never turned their minds to these legal niceties (some will have known they had few legal rights; others will have assumed wrongly that they possess protections they may not ultimately have) until the fund has suspended its net asset value or its redemptions. Now they care a lot, and investors are beating down the doors of the financial advisers and investment managers who put them into these funds.
Certainly these conflicting roles do not read well. This is, in part, the problem. Some firms have prepared offer documents for certain funds that do not set out adequately or accurately these conflicts and the descriptions of these various entities; and their relationships to one another are often drafted to read as a glossy sales pitch rather than a legally obliged disclosure. The ramifications of these conflicts in the more extreme examples are very rarely, if ever, set out in their harsh black-and-white reality.
Structural integrity
There are arguments in support of such structures that can be, and often are, made.
The fund is only a vehicle for investment. The investment manager and the investors are not looking for legally enforceable rights in respect of their investment – they only want a good rate of return. If the lawyers are not ensconced, the investment manager is not inviolable, and the investors wish to avoid any risk of the investment manager being removed. Not all conflicts are necessarily regarded as being grounds for a claim and, ultimately, only a court can decide on the relative merits of any particular case.
But that is precisely the point. A very small number of disputes arising out of some of these conflicts are already the subject of legal proceedings, but very soon the investors, the independent financial advisers who placed them in these funds and, indeed, even the investment managers on whose behalf these structures were constructed are likely to subject the merits of these structures to the scrutiny of the courts, especially in cases involving inadequate disclosure of the conflicts in the offer documents.
The question then will turn on whether the courts treat these conflicts as so much interesting topiary or a matter of material concern.
Nick Holland is head of contentious trusts and estates at Bircham Dyson Bell


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SailNet Community (http://www.sailnet.com/forums/)
- General Discussion (sailing related) (http://www.sailnet.com/forums/general-discussion-sailing-related/)
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Caribbean sailing for 1 yr
My wife and I are having a baby in 1 month.( we are 40 yrs and 28yrs) We are fairly new to sailing ( only Hobie Cats and Lazers) . We plan to sail the Carribean for 1 yr. We have a budget of 40 - 50 K for a 34 -36 ft boat (I like the 34 Catalina-early 1990s) and about $1200 budget /month . I plan to buy the boat in 4 - 6 months, sail it often around Miami, and ready it for the trip 6 months later
Sailing with a 1 yr old ----- good or bad idea ??
Catalina 34 -- decent boat for 1 yr in the Caribbean? any other ideas?
1200/month --- doable in the Caribbean ?? (we don't drink or need fancy stuff and hope to fish and dive for some food.
Any other advice would be great
Thanks for your time
Disclaimer: I have no experience, just similar dreams.. :D
I have read a lot on the subject though. One thing that is pretty constant, is the recommendation to live on the boat while you outfit for cruising. That is a pretty good litmus test. My wife and I would like to go cruising someday (5-10 yrs from now) , and we are going to do a very basic trial run by living aboard in our marina this summer for just a month. If we are still married..HA!, we will think about the whole summer next season, etx. The boat sounds fine to me (people have crossed oceans in boats much smaller, and if you are vigilant about watching the weather, np)... but it is all about what will work for you. Maybe 2 adults and a baby may find that too small, maybe not. The other biggie is experience. Sounds like you are a little short in that dept. Things on my agenda (besides a lot of miles under my keel) that I want to nail down before we leave: Learning a LOT about weather forecasting, engine maintenance and repair, getting my HAM license, getting some experience in snotty weather (not going to seek this out, but dont want the first time a squall comes up to end the cruise), etc. IMHO going cruising is not something to rush in to. If you are really committed, maybe living on the boat in sunny south florida for a year or two while you get ready would make sense. Let the kid's soft spot harden up a little and shove off when he/she will be able to have some memories of the trip
I hope you dont take this as a negative position. I wish you only the best, and as I said, I have no idea what I am talking about except for what I have read, but I do know that nothing can substitute for experience.
p.s. Here is a blog that really inspires me:
Dream Catcher - Welcome!
they are young and have been at if for a few years and are really living the dream.
So here you go - an off base but somewhat relative relation...
Dreams are those things that can carry one far. Dreams however have limits.
When you are ridiculously beyond yourself... one can hope trains, planes and autos... and create a journey.
A boat however is not like a car, and it is not something in the same means of trains, buses or airplanes.
One can aspire to do great travels, but those travels are more or less dictated by what you can put in to begin with. IN other words its not like signing up for a Carnival Cruise...
A boat for world traveling is akin to owning your first ever car that gets 5 mpg. A little tender care - she takes you to where ever but you also know at anytime she will over-heat, get fouled, or otherwise show her age. A boat is like that. It can be 27 feet - it can be 90 feet. She'll let you know when she is tired like any good hot rod or favorite auto.
To cruise the Carib.. you have to have faith in the Miss. if you do not you will miss the the journey you so self subscribed.
It really is that simple... you have to be captain of your domain and your domain must be in good working order - and if so then the field of dreams is just an orchestration of your proficiency.
Give it a try! You can always change your mind or your destination. We've lived aboard for 11 years - traveled to Florida 4 times (from Chesapeake Bay) and the Bahamas twice - our destination was the Carribbean - we may never make it but we're still trying and having a great time. You're young - we didn't have that advantage.
Also in re. the baby - we met a couple on a 26 foot boat happily cruising with a 2 year old and 4 year old. The younger was born ON the boat.
You can either live your life conventionally or live an adventure. I'd opt for the adventure. Good luck to you.
If you stay on the hook, don't go to restaurants or bars much, and don't have any significant boat repairs to pay for, $1,200 per month might do it. Although, baby food and disposable diapers aren't cheap. On the hook, you'll need a good size house battery bank, and all the gear to keep it charged.
$1,200/mo is only $10 per day, and food is significantly more expensive in the eastern Caribbean, unless you can make fish you catch and local vegetables and fruit a major part of your diet. And even the latter are somewhat expensive unless you buy them where they're grown in quantity, like Dominica or St. Vincent. For example, the Dominicans come to Nevis once a week in a small ship, and sell their fruit and vegetables for half of what the local vendors charge, and probably twice what they'd charge in Dominica.
Are you using "new math" Hud?
Maybe that was $10 a day per person... Him, his wife, the baby and the BOAT.
Could be done if all went well and you pre planned and avoided some of the places that everyone wants to go. Problem is "something happens" more often than we usually wish...
When I'm on the hook I do save money as mooring typically are $20 to $30 per night in the "resort" areas of the Virgin Islands where I spend most of my time. As you can see from your local gas station, the cost of fuel is going up and except in some area in South America... they will continue to go up. I would not be surprised to see $8.00 a gallon for diesel in the next year in the Carib.
Personally, I'm addicted to ICE... gotta have that cool sundowner and a cold beer at some point in the afternoon is not often turned down. This takes power... as HUD indicated you have to have a large battery bank and a means of charging it. It you have solar panels and wind generator it will reduce your daily cost of running your engines but the initial cost is still very high.
As far as boat goes.... your use is dependent on what is recommended. Once your in the Carib the boat your talking about will be acceptable for some island hopping in good weather. It is not a bad weather boat. It is not a blue water boat... I know I know.. some have taken a canoe across the Atlantic.. but for real people, it is not something one would do with a small child and others you love.
From Miami to the Carib is not a easy day sail... get a copy of the Thorny Path for best information on what routs to select based on season of travel. Nothing is impossible... well almost nothing but reasonable limits and restrictions need to be considered.
Have you considered buying a boat in the Carib? Often far less expensive than in the states and already at the location you want to be. I would recommend you learn sailing first. No real point in getting a boat in the Carib if you have no idea how to handle a cruising boat.
That's in EC dollars??? :rolleyes:
Sorry, I'd had my coffee, too! Without any rum in it.
Yup, $40 per day. Should work fairly well.
Reality, good point Hud may have meant per person/day. You may not be too far off on fuel prices in the Virgins. Diesel sold on the water in St Thomas and St John varied yesterday between $4.59 and $5.25/gallon. Fuel in St Croix is always much cheaper and of course there is Venezuela for really cheap fuel. Don't know how friendly a place that would be to spend time though. Filled up my Jeep today with gas at $4.11/gallon. OUCH!!!!
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NYC Parks Events Calendar
Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
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Saturday, October 22, 2016
Garden Conservation Day
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We will be planting our daffodil bulbs!
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Volunteer
Beautify Fort Tryon Park with New York Cares
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Beautify Fort Tryon Park, a beloved historic and scenic landmark, by weeding, planting, removing invasive species, and more.
Category: Volunteer
Pumpkins: Playful and Plentiful
at The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Explore more than 30 friendly scarecrows set among rare and unusual pumpkins and gourds in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fall Festivals
Tai Chi Chuan
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Students split into groups according to their level of expertise, exploring movements at their own pace, whether as beginners or as more advanced students of Tai Chi.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness
Family Art Project: Magical Wands and Fairy Houses
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Make a wand of ribbons to twirl through the autumn air and then be captivated by Rama Mandel's enchanting fairy stories.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Best for Kids
Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Garden
at The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The chrysanthemum, kiku in Japanese, is the most celebrated of all Japanese fall-flowering plants, and hundreds of meticulously trained kiku will be on display.
Category: Nature, Art
Early Childhood Math Program
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Ms. Carole Mulligan will be teaching a free early math program for kids ages three to six.
Category: Education, Best for Kids
Crochet Meet Group
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
This is a friendly group of parents interested in learning crochet to teach their children
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and the Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Category: Nature, History, Tours
Nature and Art of Central Park
at West 72nd and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join our Urban Park Rangers on a walk through the park to learn more about the art and nature of one of our most popular parks.
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Andy Hurley
Andy Hurley joined the University of Cincinnati in March of 2006 to head the Athletic Development office. His primary duties as the Associate Athletics Director for Development are centered on managing efforts to generate private, philanthropic support to assist UC's student-athletes and coaches in building championship caliber programs in the BIG EAST.
He came to UC after seven years at the University of Buffalo, where he served as an assistant athletic director for the last three. Hurley had served as UB's Director of Athletic Development since September of 1998 before being appointed an Assistant Athletic Director of Development in July of 2003. He was responsible for all fundraising and development activities for the UB Division of Athletics, including securing major gift donations, providing leadership for the Blue & White Club fund drive for the Division of Athletics and serving as a member of the senior management team for athletics and university development at Buffalo. He implemented annual giving efforts that resulted in a significant increase in revenues over a five-year period. He also organized the first-ever capital campaign for Buffalo athletics.
Hurley joined UB after serving as Director of Marketing for Genesee Research and Development Corporation where he was responsible for all aspects of marketing and account management from 1995 to 1998. Prior to that, he served as Director of Development for the New York Special Olympics from 1988 to 1995. He was the Executive Director of the Titan Athletic Foundation at Cal-State Fullerton in 1987-88.
Hurley earned his bachelor's degree from UB in 1984 and starred on the football team at defensive back, earning ECAC and Pizza Hut All-America honors in 1984. He received his master's degree in sports administration from the University of Massachusetts in 1987. Hurley and his wife Jackie have four children, Alexa, Jenna, Ryan and Jacob.


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Connect America2193 W. Chester Pike Broomall, Pennsylvania USA
Connect America Medical Alert Refused refund for return of unused equipment and never-activated services. Policies not explained. Service area misrepresented. Over $200 for nothing except shipment to me. I offered to deduct their shipping charge. Broomall Pennsylvania
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I got a call today from Connect America Medical Alert Company asking how I was doing with their equipment that I ordered last November. I told them it was still in the box it was shipped in. I had assumed that since it had never been unpacked and activated, no charges had been incurred.
Wrong. They've charged me $89.85 a quarter (Nov-Dec-Jan, Fed-Mar-Apr, May-Jun-Jul), $269.59. I said I'd like to return the equipment for a refund, as I did not feel confident in my ability to set it up. They said that if I returned it before July 1, they would refund the fee for July (one month). I requested and was denied a full refund.
It was then that I learned that this was only "leased" equipment; I thought I had purchased it (just as I purchased my cell phone; they both use communication towers). It wasn't even mine. I would not have done business if I had known this.
Continuing the conversation, I learned that "my" machine only worked within 600 feet of the house. I had talked with my salesman about taking it to California with me. What a joke. Not funny. It wouldn't even save my life at Safeway, 2 miles up the road.
So, my complaint is:
1) I was given misinformation and was not given information that I should have had.
2) I want the money back that I have spent to have a box of equipment on a table in my den that was never connected to any service and for which I do not believe I should be charged.
3) Their records would have shown that the equipment was not activated, yet it took them 8 months (while they raked in income for nothing) to check this out. The only reason I got a check-up call at all was to market an additional piece of equipment.
4) They told me flat out that "This (people not activating their equipment) happens all the time...and then they want their money back." Well, if it "happens all the time," somebody's not giving them the information they should be getting to have an honest transaction occur.
Why was I not aware of the charge? It was coming quarterly from a little-used account, the declining balance of which could be accounted for by a new premium for convalescent care insurance, and which would not overdraft. I pay better attention now.
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I have read your complaint and would like to speak to you. We record all sales calls, and I am quite willing to listen the your sales call to see if you were misinformed. Not unlike the cable company, when you order their equipment, and never use it or turn on your television, you are still charged for it.
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Casey seeks probe of tanker crash
May 21, 2013 10:30 AM
HARRISBURG (AP) — U.S. Senator Bob Casey wants federal regulators to investigate a fiery tanker crash that caused serious damage at the interchange of Interstate 81 and U.S. Routes 22/322 near Harrisburg.
Casey said the investigation could provide additional details about the May 9 crash and help efforts to increase highway safety in the Harrisburg region.
The tanker was hauling 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel northbound from Carlisle when it flipped over on an on-ramp to Route 22/322 that crosses over I-81 and under another section of Route 22-322.
The driver escaped serious injuries, but I-81 was closed for several days as part of repairs that are expected to take months.


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Nighfall is When We RuleMature
Darkness falls over the land as the lights of the town flicker on. I wait by our usual spot knowing you'll come. You appear from the bushes with a smile on your face, "Shall we begin?" I ask with a hint of tease in my voice.
"Why of course!" You answer and toss me a pack of skittles.
We begin our nightly fun, we roam the town without a care in the world. Running from angered house owners, eating ice cream at two in the morning, walking along the train tracks , and watching the stars slowly progress across the night sky. This is our paradise, no one else can enjoy is as we do. I glance over at you as the setting moon and rising sun cast a beautiful glow over your face, "It's almost dawn" I rise up onto one elbow and smile down at you. "Yeah...guess we'd better get going then." You stick your tongue out as I stand up and help you onto your feet.
We take the tracks all the way back to my favorite gas station where we buy ourselves our daily donuts and drinks. As we walk towards the school we giggle and laugh about the most random things, like how that cloud looks like an evil bunny eating a human arm.
"I dunno what I would do without you, you're my best friend, and the night is when we rule this world." You simply roll your eyes and toss me a M&M pack, "Well then, we've got more ruling to do tonight buddy" You smile happily as we walk into the school doors, throwing M&M's at random freshmen.
Written By: David Ericson


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Check out page 34 in Allure Magazine's January 2007 issue. I found the following bit piece by Meirav Devash
Do-it-yourselfers love hardware stores for their
drywall accessories and caulk guns. Now some
women are snapping up sandpaper for their own
version of dermabrasion--and boasting about it on
Internet bulletin boards.
Like traditional dermabrasion with a high-speed
rotary wheel or brush, sandpaper removes the
surface layer of the skin, explains New York
City dermatologist Doris J. Day. "The problem is
that it's simply not safe," she says. "The sandpaper
could be teeming with bacteria."
Agressive scraping and tiny nicks to the skin
could lead to infection and scarring. Whether for
home or personal renovation, some tasks are best
left to the professionals. --Meirav Devash
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Now I can understand that desparate times calls for desparate measures, but this is just going too far.
Have any of you heard about this or know anyone who does this so-called "dermabrasion" method at home? What are your thoughts?


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Hello all,
I just picked up an '05 WRX wagon on Monday. I have a set of Sparco Torinos that I want to install (from my previous car of 8 years ... '95 Audi 90).
The wrx seats have airbags in them? If I take them out will this cause the airbag light to stay on? Does anyone have a good solution for installing aftermarket seats?
My question regarding the factory gauge package: Is there wiring behind the dash for this or do I need to do all the wiring?
I'd like to get the seats in, a set of STi wheels and tires, and the gauge package installed so I can start autoXing again!


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In the last column in this series you read about making amends. The biggest, and perhaps most difficult part of that is learning to listen. It is hard enough as it is, but add to that your emotions and frustrations and it can seem almost impossible not to interrupt and say what you think or feel.
If you can truly listen to others with an open mind and without judgment or the desire to jump in and speak, you can begin to understand them. The reason this works is because good listening leads to empathy, and once you can get to that place, the entire dynamic of the relationship changes.
In most of our challenging relationships, we feel bruised and put ourselves on the defensive. We may want to make things better, but we assume the other person is "impossible." We may have tried to talk in the past, but to no avail, so we give up, feel trapped and want to protect ourselves.
More often than not, however, it is possible to improve the relationship. If you're not sure about that, just think of the fact that this person probably has at least some good relationships in his life. Like you, he is capable of getting along with people.
So where do you start? By letting down your defenses, and truly trying to understand the other person's perspective. Ask him to sit down with you, and explain how he sees the problem or the relationship. Then, make sure you do a few important things:
• Be present. Listening requires focus and an emptying of the mind. The more focused you are, the easier the process will be. Being present also means you keep your defenses down. If you catch yourself preparing a rebuttal in your mind, stop. Think of yourself as a third party mediator, simply trying to understand this person's point of view. It doesn't really matter whether or not you agree with what he is saying. You don't have to agree to understand.
• Ask questions. If you aren't clear about what the person is saying, ask what they mean. Don't be afraid to probe and ask for examples. If he says you are overbearing, ask him to give a few recent situations in which he perceived you that way.
• Don't take the bait. If the relationship is at all damaged, this person is probably harboring some anger or resentment. He may hit below the belt. If that's the case, resist the urge to respond or react. If a comment is extremely offensive, ask him to say it differently. Remind yourself that these kinds of statements are simply an illustration of the emotion he feels. In other words, it's about him; not you.
• Open body language: Eighty-five to 90 percent of our communication is non-verbal. Even if you don't interrupt in a conversation, your body language will give away your frustration and other emotions. When you are listening, it is important to face the person, uncross your arms, and look at them. The goal is to have a neutral stance and facial expression.
• Summarize or Paraphrase: When the person is finished talking, make sure you are both clear on what you understand. The easiest way to do this is to give him the bird's eye-view by saying something like, "So it sounds like there are three major problems...." This helps you both solidify the problem, and take the next step toward solutions.
If this seems like too much work, remember the old adage: People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. The best way to get people to listen to you is to listen to them first. Pick someone in your life and give it a shot. Chances are the results you get will make you want to listen a lot more.
Elisa Levy conducts seminars on conflict resolution and anger management. For more information, contact her at 305-296-5437 or visit http://www.elisalevy.com.


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Pink Floyd: Guitar Tab Anthology Released by Alfred Music Publishing
Los Angeles, CA — February 2011 - Alfred Music Publishing is proud to release the Pink Floyd: Guitar Tab Anthology, a 13-song guitar TAB collection of the most popular works spanning the career of the band that defined the album rock genre.
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I thought Gastly and its evolved forms where Ghost/Psychic not Ghost/Poison or am I misremembering? GreenDragonRanger (talk) 01:01, September 7, 2015 (UTC)
- In gen 1 Gastly was Ghost/Posion, I don't think it has changed since then. {{SUBST:Nosubst|User:felinoel/Signature}} 09:58, September 7, 2015 (UTC)


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After being prescribed Cipro and Toviaz for a Urinary Tract Infection that spread to the bladder and ended up as a kidney infection its now been almost two weeks and I have had NO RELIEF. Went to ER they said continue with the Cipro, however since I am still not feeling any better my doctor called in Nitrofurantoin 100mg twice daily. Can anyone tell me if they have been on this medication before for the same type of infection and did it help, and if so how long before you got some relief. Im in agony, and for two weeks for a urinary tract/kidney infection. I would be ever so grateful if someone could tell me about their experience with this medication.
Does anyone know anything about an antibiotic called Nitrofurantoin?
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- 4 May 2012 by benz13
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- cipro, urinary tract infection, infections, kidney infections, nitrofurantoin, toviaz, antibiotic, antibiotics, bladder, kidney
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Nitrofurantoin is a prescription antibiotic approved to treat and prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). It comes in three forms -- a liquid form (Furadantin), a regular capsule form (Macrodantin), and a slower-release capsule form (Macrobid).
If the doc prescribed the med he//she must have weighed all pro & cons to treat your UTI.
Nitrofurantoin works in a unique way, compared to other antibiotics. In bacterial cells, the drug is changed into a highly reactive form that destroys certain bacterial proteins and molecules. As a result, the drug interferes with bacteria's ability to make essential cell components such as protein, DNA, and cell walls. Nitrofurantoin should be taken with food, as food increases the absorption of this antibiotic.
Like any other antibiotic it would have a time period for which it needs to be prescribed, guess the doc/pharmacist would be the best person to seek advice from.
Please take care, best wishes!
Thanks so much for your reply. Your information was VERY helpful. Looks like I was prescribed the Macrodantin. This is only my first day on it... was given Cipro initially but hasn't helped at all. I've had this infection now for almost 10 days and I'm still in a great amount of pain, hard to even sleep. Cipro has often helped with prior kidney infections so I was surprised I was still in a great deal of pain after day 3. Would you by any chance know appproximately how many days it takes for it to really get in your system to the point that you see some relief? I was on cipro the full 10 days, however I don't want to wait another 10 days only to find that the Macrodantin isn't helping just like the Cipro. I know in past years when put on Cipro I felt relief within 2 days max, thats why its so strange that it didn't help at all this time. Thank you again for your reply.
Most welcome, I would assume that after day 3 or 4 it would start making a difference, or bet would be to talk to the doc/pharmacist.
Take care, best wishes & get well soon!
It has been around for a long time. Many bacteria have become resistant to the newer antibiotics, but the older ones work, because they haven't been used as much. It can turn your urine a brownish color, so don't get shocked if this happens. Its not harmful. Take it with food. And drink cranberry juice for the UTI, along with lots of water.
Thanks for the additional inputs.
I have been on nitrofurantoin for UTI's before. It usually takes 2-3 days to start to feel better. When I have a UTI, I use AZO-Standard in addition to the antibiotic. You can get it OTC at the drugstore. this medication acts as a bladder anesthetic and will stop the horrible bladder spasms and allow you to pee a full bladder instead of a few drops at a time. In turn, you can drink more water and get the bladder flushed out quicker. The only downside is that this stuff turns your urine very bright orange and it STAINS!! It can stain water deposits in your toilet bowl, if you have any. It will stain your panties. It will stain the toilet seat if urine comes in contact with it. You have to be careful and wear panty liners to save your panties but to me, it is worth the trouble for it to take that awful pain away! Have your Dr check you for a Candida (or yeast) infection. Sometimes a vaginal Candida infection irritates the urethra and gives you symptoms of UTI but antibiotics make the Candida worse so you wont feel better until the vaginal infection is addressed.
It sounds like the azo has pyridium in it, it did that. Good point about the yeast.
Yes, That's a sulfa drug. Many people can't take it because they are allergic to it. But if you can take it, this will be a good treatment. It's an old drug but far better to rid you of UTI. I hope you take it the full time it is prescribed without missing it. (as all antibiotics should be taken) The reason is because bacteria can only be killed at the adult stage. There is a growth pattern of 10 days. This is very important to not stop the drug when you feel better.
Hi! I have been on that many times. I have been getting Chronic UTI's for 3 years. but for the last six months i have not had one till this week. I am on Cipro right now and usually it knocks it right out but this time i am getting no relief. The med you are on right now is the generic for Macrobid. for me its the easiest on my stomach, but for the bacteria I have now, it wouldn't work. I was also on last year everyday (low dose) as a preventative for UTI. Did your doctor do a culture to make sure it was thr right one for your infection? i always had positive results with it. Hope you feel better!
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