text: Anti-Bacterial Agents: Substances that reduce the growth or reproduction of BACTERIA.Erythromycin: A bacteriostatic antibiotic macrolide produced by Streptomyces erythreus. Erythromycin A is considered its major active component. In sensitive organisms, it inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunits. This binding process inhibits peptidyl transferase activity and interferes with translocation of amino acids during translation and assembly of proteins.Roxithromycin: Semisynthetic derivative of erythromycin. It is concentrated by human phagocytes and is bioactive intracellularly. While the drug is active against a wide spectrum of pathogens, it is particularly effective in the treatment of respiratory and genital tract infections.Clarithromycin: A semisynthetic macrolide antibiotic derived from ERYTHROMYCIN that is active against a variety of microorganisms. It can inhibit PROTEIN SYNTHESIS in BACTERIA by reversibly binding to the 50S ribosomal subunits. This inhibits the translocation of aminoacyl transfer-RNA and prevents peptide chain elongation.Trachoma: A chronic infection of the CONJUNCTIVA and CORNEA caused by CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS.Macrolides: A group of often glycosylated macrocyclic compounds formed by chain extension of multiple PROPIONATES cyclized into a large (typically 12, 14, or 16)-membered lactone. Macrolides belong to the POLYKETIDES class of natural products, and many members exhibit ANTIBIOTIC properties.Microbial Sensitivity Tests: Any tests that demonstrate the relative efficacy of different chemotherapeutic agents against specific microorganisms (i.e., bacteria, fungi, viruses).Ketolides: Compounds based on ERYTHROMYCIN with the 3-cladinose replaced by a ketone. They bind the 23S part of 70S bacterial RIBOSOMES.Doxycycline: A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity.Drug Resistance, Bacterial: The ability of bacteria to resist or to become tolerant to chemotherapeutic agents, antimicrobial agents, or antibiotics. This resistance may be acquired through gene mutation or foreign DNA in transmissible plasmids (R FACTORS).Chlamydophila pneumoniae: A species of CHLAMYDOPHILA that causes acute respiratory infection, especially atypical pneumonia, in humans, horses, and koalas.Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination: A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate.Josamycin: A macrolide antibiotic from Streptomyces narbonensis. The drug has antimicrobial activity against a wide spectrum of pathogens.Streptococcus pneumoniae: A gram-positive organism found in the upper respiratory tract, inflammatory exudates, and various body fluids of normal and/or diseased humans and, rarely, domestic animals.Haemophilus influenzae: A species of HAEMOPHILUS found on the mucous membranes of humans and a variety of animals. The species is further divided into biotypes I through VIII.Mycoplasma genitalium: A species of gram-negative bacteria originally isolated from urethral specimens of patients with non-gonoccocal URETHRITIS. In primates it exists in parasitic association with ciliated EPITHELIAL CELLS in the genital and respiratory tracts.Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare Infection: A nontuberculous infection when occurring in humans. It is characterized by pulmonary disease, lymphadenitis in children, and systemic disease in AIDS patients. Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection of birds and swine results in tuberculosis.Ofloxacin: A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION.Anti-Infective Agents: Substances that prevent infectious agents or organisms from spreading or kill infectious agents in order to prevent the spread of infection.Conjunctivitis, Bacterial: Purulent infections of the conjunctiva by several species of gram-negative, gram-positive, or acid-fast organisms. Some of the more commonly found genera causing conjunctival infections are Haemophilus, Streptococcus, Neisseria, and Chlamydia.Drug Therapy, Combination: Therapy with two or more separate preparations given for a combined effect.Cefixime: A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is stable to hydrolysis by beta-lactamases.Levofloxacin: The L-isomer of Ofloxacin.Rifabutin: A broad-spectrum antibiotic that is being used as prophylaxis against disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex infection in HIV-positive patients.Ciprofloxacin: A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.Penicillin G Benzathine: Semisynthetic antibiotic prepared by combining the sodium salt of penicillin G with N,N'-dibenzylethylenediamine.Amoxicillin: A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.Urethritis: Inflammation involving the URETHRA. Similar to CYSTITIS, clinical symptoms range from vague discomfort to painful urination (DYSURIA), urethral discharge, or both.Aza CompoundsChlamydia Infections: Infections with bacteria of the genus CHLAMYDIA.Ceftriaxone: A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic with a very long half-life and high penetrability to meninges, eyes and inner ears.Double-Blind Method: A method of studying a drug or procedure in which both the subjects and investigators are kept unaware of who is actually getting which specific treatment.Administration, Oral: The giving of drugs, chemicals, or other substances by mouth.Clindamycin: An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN.Chlamydia trachomatis: Type species of CHLAMYDIA causing a variety of ocular and urogenital diseases.Fluoroquinolones: A group of QUINOLONES with at least one fluorine atom and a piperazinyl group.Cefaclor: Semisynthetic, broad-spectrum antibiotic derivative of CEPHALEXIN.Drug Resistance, Microbial: The ability of microorganisms, especially bacteria, to resist or to become tolerant to chemotherapeutic agents, antimicrobial agents, or antibiotics. This resistance may be acquired through gene mutation or foreign DNA in transmissible plasmids (R FACTORS).Typhoid Fever: An acute systemic febrile infection caused by SALMONELLA TYPHI, a serotype of SALMONELLA ENTERICA.Treatment Outcome: Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.Mycobacterium avium Complex: A complex that includes several strains of M. avium. M. intracellulare is not easily distinguished from M. avium and therefore is included in the complex. These organisms are most frequently found in pulmonary secretions from persons with a tuberculous-like mycobacteriosis. Strains of this complex have also been associated with childhood lymphadenitis and AIDS; M. avium alone causes tuberculosis in a variety of birds and other animals, including pigs.Otitis Media: Inflammation of the MIDDLE EAR including the AUDITORY OSSICLES and the EUSTACHIAN TUBE.Haemophilus Infections: Infections with bacteria of the genus HAEMOPHILUS.Eyelid DiseasesPenicillin V: A broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used orally in the treatment of mild to moderate infections by susceptible gram-positive organisms.Chlamydophila Infections: Infections with bacteria of the genus CHLAMYDOPHILA.Ophthalmic Solutions: Sterile solutions that are intended for instillation into the eye. It does not include solutions for cleaning eyeglasses or CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS.Drug Administration Schedule: Time schedule for administration of a drug in order to achieve optimum effectiveness and convenience.Half-Life: The time it takes for a substance (drug, radioactive nuclide, or other) to lose half of its pharmacologic, physiologic, or radiologic activity.Mycoplasma Infections: Infections with species of the genus MYCOPLASMA.Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis: Gram-negative aerobic cocci of low virulence that colonize the nasopharynx and occasionally cause MENINGITIS; BACTEREMIA; EMPYEMA; PERICARDITIS; and PNEUMONIA.Respiratory Tract Infections: Invasion of the host RESPIRATORY SYSTEM by microorganisms, usually leading to pathological processes or diseases.Area Under Curve: A statistical means of summarizing information from a series of measurements on one individual. It is frequently used in clinical pharmacology where the AUC from serum levels can be interpreted as the total uptake of whatever has been administered. As a plot of the concentration of a drug against time, after a single dose of medicine, producing a standard shape curve, it is a means of comparing the bioavailability of the same drug made by different companies. (From Winslade, Dictionary of Clinical Research, 1992)RNA, Ribosomal, 23S: Constituent of 50S subunit of prokaryotic ribosomes containing about 3200 nucleotides. 23S rRNA is involved in the initiation of polypeptide synthesis.Bites, Human: Bites inflicted by humans.Atovaquone: A hydroxynaphthoquinone that has antimicrobial activity and is being used in antimalarial protocols.Gonorrhea: Acute infectious disease characterized by primary invasion of the urogenital tract. The etiologic agent, NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE, was isolated by Neisser in 1879.Pneumonia, Bacterial: Inflammation of the lung parenchyma that is caused by bacterial infections.Streptococcus pyogenes: A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria isolated from skin lesions, blood, inflammatory exudates, and the upper respiratory tract of humans. It is a group A hemolytic Streptococcus that can cause SCARLET FEVER and RHEUMATIC FEVER.NaphthyridinesNeisseria gonorrhoeae: A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria primarily found in purulent venereal discharges. It is the causative agent of GONORRHEA.Pharyngitis: Inflammation of the throat (PHARYNX).Central Nervous System Protozoal Infections: Infections of the brain, spinal cord, or meninges by single celled organisms of the former subkingdom known as protozoa. The central nervous system may be the primary or secondary site of protozoal infection. These diseases may occur as OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS or arise in immunocompetent hosts.Bronchiolitis Obliterans: Inflammation of the BRONCHIOLES leading to an obstructive lung disease. Bronchioles are characterized by fibrous granulation tissue with bronchial exudates in the lumens. Clinical features include a nonproductive cough and DYSPNEA.Spiramycin: A macrolide antibiotic produced by Streptomyces ambofaciens. The drug is effective against gram-positive aerobic pathogens, N. gonorrhoeae, and staphylococci. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria and Toxoplasma gondii.Penicillins: A group of antibiotics that contain 6-aminopenicillanic acid with a side chain attached to the 6-amino group. The penicillin nucleus is the chief structural requirement for biological activity. The side-chain structure determines many of the antibacterial and pharmacological characteristics. (Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 8th ed, p1065)Pneumonia, Mycoplasma: Interstitial pneumonia caused by extensive infection of the lungs (LUNG) and BRONCHI, particularly the lower lobes of the lungs, by MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIAE in humans. In SHEEP, it is caused by MYCOPLASMA OVIPNEUMONIAE. In CATTLE, it may be caused by MYCOPLASMA DISPAR.Salmonella typhi: A serotype of SALMONELLA ENTERICA which is the etiologic agent of TYPHOID FEVER.Antiprotozoal Agents: Substances that are destructive to protozoans.QuinolinesVitellins: Major egg yolk proteins from egg-laying animals such as non-mammalian VERTEBRATES; ARTHROPODS; and others. They are high-density lipoglycoproteins derived from circulating precursors, VITELLOGENINS. Vitellins serve as nutrients for the growing non-mammalian embryos (EMBRYO, NONMAMMALIAN).Gingival Crevicular Fluid: A fluid occurring in minute amounts in the gingival crevice, believed by some authorities to be an inflammatory exudate and by others to cleanse material from the crevice, containing sticky plasma proteins which improve adhesions of the epithelial attachment, have antimicrobial properties, and exert antibody activity. (From Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982)Sulfadiazine: One of the short-acting SULFONAMIDES used in combination with PYRIMETHAMINE to treat toxoplasmosis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and in newborns with congenital infections.Suspensions: Colloids with liquid continuous phase and solid dispersed phase; the term is used loosely also for solid-in-gas (AEROSOLS) and other colloidal systems; water-insoluble drugs may be given as suspensions.Streptococcal Infections: Infections with bacteria of the genus STREPTOCOCCUS.Tetracycline: A naphthacene antibiotic that inhibits AMINO ACYL TRNA binding during protein synthesis.Lymphogranuloma Venereum: Subacute inflammation of the inguinal lymph glands caused by certain immunotypes of CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS. It is a sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. but is more widespread in developing countries. It is distinguished from granuloma venereum (see GRANULOMA INGUINALE), which is caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis.Administration, Topical: The application of drug preparations to the surfaces of the body, especially the skin (ADMINISTRATION, CUTANEOUS) or mucous membranes. This method of treatment is used to avoid systemic side effects when high doses are required at a localized area or as an alternative systemic administration route, to avoid hepatic processing for example.Treatment Failure: A measure of the quality of health care by assessment of unsuccessful results of management and procedures used in combating disease, in individual cases or series.Community-Acquired Infections: Any infection acquired in the community, that is, contrasted with those acquired in a health care facility (CROSS INFECTION). An infection would be classified as community-acquired if the patient had not recently been in a health care facility or been in contact with someone who had been recently in a health care facility.Erythromycin Estolate: A macrolide antibiotic, produced by Streptomyces erythreus. It is the lauryl sulfate salt of the propionic ester of erythromycin. This erythromycin salt acts primarily as a bacteriostatic agent. In sensitive organisms, it inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunits. This binding process inhibits peptidyl transferase activity and interferes with translocation of amino acids during translation and assembly of proteins.Pityriasis Rosea: A mild exanthematous inflammation of unknown etiology. It is characterized by the presence of salmon-colored maculopapular lesions. The most striking feature is the arrangement of the lesions such that the long axis is parallel to the lines of cleavage. The eruptions are usually generalized, affecting chiefly the trunk, and the course is often self-limiting.Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A species of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria commonly isolated from clinical specimens (wound, burn, and urinary tract infections). It is also found widely distributed in soil and water. P. aeruginosa is a major agent of nosocomial infection.Uterine Cervicitis: Inflammation of the UTERINE CERVIX.Ethiopia: An independent state in eastern Africa. Ethiopia is located in the Horn of Africa and is bordered on the north and northeast by Eritrea, on the east by Djibouti and Somalia, on the south by Kenya, and on the west and southwest by Sudan. Its capital is Addis Ababa.Pneumococcal Infections: Infections with bacteria of the species STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE.Bacterial Infections: Infections by bacteria, general or unspecified.Gambia: A republic in western Africa, constituting an enclave within SENEGAL extending on both sides of the Gambia River. Its capital is Banjul, formerly Bathurst.Ethambutol: An antitubercular agent that inhibits the transfer of mycolic acids into the cell wall of the tubercle bacillus. It may also inhibit the synthesis of spermidine in mycobacteria. The action is usually bactericidal, and the drug can penetrate human cell membranes to exert its lethal effect. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1992, p863)Miocamycin: A macrolide antibiotic that has a wide antimicrobial spectrum and is particularly effective in respiratory and genital infections.Sulfamerazine: A sulfanilamide that is used as an antibacterial agent.Cystic Fibrosis: An autosomal recessive genetic disease of the EXOCRINE GLANDS. It is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE REGULATOR expressed in several organs including the LUNG, the PANCREAS, the BILIARY SYSTEM, and the SWEAT GLANDS. Cystic fibrosis is characterized by epithelial secretory dysfunction associated with ductal obstruction resulting in AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION; chronic RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS; PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY; maldigestion; salt depletion; and HEAT PROSTRATION.Scrub Typhus: An acute infectious disease caused by ORIENTIA TSUTSUGAMUSHI. It is limited to eastern and southeastern Asia, India, northern Australia, and the adjacent islands. Characteristics include the formation of a primary cutaneous lesion at the site of the bite of an infected mite, fever lasting about two weeks, and a maculopapular rash.Rifampin: A semisynthetic antibiotic produced from Streptomyces mediterranei. It has a broad antibacterial spectrum, including activity against several forms of Mycobacterium. In susceptible organisms it inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity by forming a stable complex with the enzyme. It thus suppresses the initiation of RNA synthesis. Rifampin is bactericidal, and acts on both intracellular and extracellular organisms. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p1160)Tonsillitis: Inflammation of the tonsils, especially the PALATINE TONSILS but the ADENOIDS (pharyngeal tonsils) and lingual tonsils may also be involved. Tonsillitis usually is caused by bacterial infection. Tonsillitis may be acute, chronic, or recurrent.Mycoplasma pneumoniae: Short filamentous organism of the genus Mycoplasma, which binds firmly to the cells of the respiratory epithelium. It is one of the etiologic agents of non-viral primary atypical pneumonia in man.NepalMeglumine: 1-Deoxy-1-(methylamino)-D-glucitol. A derivative of sorbitol in which the hydroxyl group in position 1 is replaced by a methylamino group. Often used in conjunction with iodinated organic compounds as contrast medium.Cephalosporins: A group of broad-spectrum antibiotics first isolated from the Mediterranean fungus ACREMONIUM. They contain the beta-lactam moiety thia-azabicyclo-octenecarboxylic acid also called 7-aminocephalosporanic acid.Endemic Diseases: The constant presence of diseases or infectious agents within a given geographic area or population group. It may also refer to the usual prevalence of a given disease with such area or group. It includes holoendemic and hyperendemic diseases. A holoendemic disease is one for which a high prevalent level of infection begins early in life and affects most of the child population, leading to a state of equilibrium such that the adult population shows evidence of the disease much less commonly than do children (malaria in many communities is a holoendemic disease). A hyperendemic disease is one that is constantly present at a high incidence and/or prevalence rate and affects all groups equally. (Last, A Dictionary of Epidemiology, 3d ed, p53, 78, 80)ConjunctivitisHair Diseases: Diseases affecting the orderly growth and persistence of hair.4-Quinolones: QUINOLONES containing a 4-oxo (a carbonyl in the para position to the nitrogen). They inhibit the A subunit of DNA GYRASE and are used as antimicrobials. Second generation 4-quinolones are also substituted with a 1-piperazinyl group at the 7-position and a fluorine at the 6-position.Naegleria fowleri: A species of parasitic protozoa having both an ameboid and flagellate stage in its life cycle. Infection with this pathogen produces PRIMARY AMEBIC MENINGOENCEPHALITIS.Ureaplasma Infections: Infections with bacteria of the genus UREAPLASMA.Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial: The ability of bacteria to resist or to become tolerant to several structurally and functionally distinct drugs simultaneously. This resistance may be acquired through gene mutation or foreign DNA in transmissible plasmids (R FACTORS).Colony Count, Microbial: Enumeration by direct count of viable, isolated bacterial, archaeal, or fungal CELLS or SPORES capable of growth on solid CULTURE MEDIA. The method is used routinely by environmental microbiologists for quantifying organisms in AIR; FOOD; and WATER; by clinicians for measuring patients' microbial load; and in antimicrobial drug testing.Leishmania braziliensis: A parasitic hemoflagellate of the subgenus Leishmania viannia that infects man and animals. It causes cutaneous (LEISHMANIASIS, CUTANEOUS), diffuse cutaneous (LEISHMANIASIS, DIFFUSE CUTANEOUS), and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (LEISHMANIASIS, MUCOCUTANEOUS) depending on the subspecies of this organism. The sandfly, Lutzomyia, is the vector. The Leishmania braziliensis complex includes the subspecies braziliensis and peruviana. Uta, a form of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the New World, is caused by the subspecies peruviana.Chloranil: A quinone fungicide used for treatment of seeds and foliage.Antibiotics, Antitubercular: Substances obtained from various species of microorganisms that are, alone or in combination with other agents, of use in treating various forms of tuberculosis; most of these agents are merely bacteriostatic, induce resistance in the organisms, and may be toxic.Nasopharyngeal Diseases: Pathological processes involving the NASOPHARYNX.Gingival Overgrowth: Excessive growth of the gingiva either by an increase in the size of the constituent cells (GINGIVAL HYPERTROPHY) or by an increase in their number (GINGIVAL HYPERPLASIA). (From Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p574)Bronchiolitis: Inflammation of the BRONCHIOLES.Ointments: Semisolid preparations used topically for protective emollient effects or as a vehicle for local administration of medications. Ointment bases are various mixtures of fats, waxes, animal and plant oils and solid and liquid hydrocarbons.Acute Disease: Disease having a short and relatively severe course.Granuloma Inguinale: Anogenital ulcers caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis as distinguished from lymphogranuloma inguinale (see LYMPHOGRANULOMA VENEREUM) caused by CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS. Diagnosis is made by demonstration of typical intracellular Donovan bodies in crushed-tissue smears.Blepharitis: Inflammation of the eyelids.Streptogramins: A class of natural cyclic peptide antibiotics produced by certain subspecies of STREPTOMYCES. They include two structurally unrelated components, STREPTOGRAMIN GROUP A and STREPTOGRAMIN GROUP B, which generally act synergistically to inhibit bacterial growth.Gram-Positive Cocci: Coccus-shaped bacteria that retain the crystal violet stain when treated by Gram's method.Bacteria, AnaerobicTobramycin: An aminoglycoside, broad-spectrum antibiotic produced by Streptomyces tenebrarius. It is effective against gram-negative bacteria, especially the PSEUDOMONAS species. It is a 10% component of the antibiotic complex, NEBRAMYCIN, produced by the same species.Probenecid: The prototypical uricosuric agent. It inhibits the renal excretion of organic anions and reduces tubular reabsorption of urate. Probenecid has also been used to treat patients with renal impairment, and, because it reduces the renal tubular excretion of other drugs, has been used as an adjunct to antibacterial therapy.Quinine: An alkaloid derived from the bark of the cinchona tree. It is used as an antimalarial drug, and is the active ingredient in extracts of the cinchona that have been used for that purpose since before 1633. Quinine is also a mild antipyretic and analgesic and has been used in common cold preparations for that purpose. It was used commonly and as a bitter and flavoring agent, and is still useful for the treatment of babesiosis. Quinine is also useful in some muscular disorders, especially nocturnal leg cramps and myotonia congenita, because of its direct effects on muscle membrane and sodium channels. The mechanisms of its antimalarial effects are not well understood.Lung Transplantation: The transference of either one or both of the lungs from one human or animal to another.AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections: Opportunistic infections found in patients who test positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The most common include PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA, Kaposi's sarcoma, cryptosporidiosis, herpes simplex, toxoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, and infections with Mycobacterium avium complex, Microsporidium, and Cytomegalovirus.Cefuroxime: Broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic resistant to beta-lactamase. It has been proposed for infections with gram-negative and gram-positive organisms, GONORRHEA, and HAEMOPHILUS.Drug Interactions: The action of a drug that may affect the activity, metabolism, or toxicity of another drug.Legionella pneumophila: A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria that is the causative agent of LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE. It has been isolated from numerous environmental sites as well as from human lung tissue, respiratory secretions, and blood.Pseudomonas Infections: Infections with bacteria of the genus PSEUDOMONAS.Syphilis: A contagious venereal disease caused by the spirochete TREPONEMA PALLIDUM.Paratyphoid Fever: A prolonged febrile illness commonly caused by several Paratyphi serotypes of SALMONELLA ENTERICA. It is similar to TYPHOID FEVER but less severe.Omeprazole: A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.Bacteria, AerobicQuinolones: A group of derivatives of naphthyridine carboxylic acid, quinoline carboxylic acid, or NALIDIXIC ACID.Piroplasmida: An order of protozoa comprising heteroxenous tick-borne blood parasites. Representative genera include BABESIA, Dactylosoma, and THEILERIA.Dose-Response Relationship, Drug: The relationship between the dose of an administered drug and the response of the organism to the drug.Metronidazole: A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. It has also been proposed as a radiation sensitizer for hypoxic cells. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985, p133), this substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (Merck, 11th ed).Nalidixic Acid: A synthetic 1,8-naphthyridine antimicrobial agent with a limited bacteriocidal spectrum. It is an inhibitor of the A subunit of bacterial DNA GYRASE.Chloroquine: The prototypical antimalarial agent with a mechanism that is not well understood. It has also been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and in the systemic therapy of amebic liver abscesses.Renal Agents: Drugs used for their effects on the kidneys' regulation of body fluid composition and volume. The most commonly used are the diuretics. Also included are drugs used for their antidiuretic and uricosuric actions, for their effects on the kidneys' clearance of other drugs, and for diagnosis of renal function.Leucomycins: An antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces kitasatoensis. The complex consists of a mixture of at least eight biologically active components, A1 and A3 to A9. Leucomycins have both antibacterial and antimycoplasmal activities.Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: A spectrum of inflammation involving the female upper genital tract and the supporting tissues. It is usually caused by an ascending infection of organisms from the endocervix. Infection may be confined to the uterus (ENDOMETRITIS), the FALLOPIAN TUBES; (SALPINGITIS); the ovaries (OOPHORITIS), the supporting ligaments (PARAMETRITIS), or may involve several of the above uterine appendages. Such inflammation can lead to functional impairment and infertility.Penicillin Resistance: Nonsusceptibility of an organism to the action of penicillins.Lung: Either of the pair of organs occupying the cavity of the thorax that effect the aeration of the blood.Otitis Media with Effusion: Inflammation of the middle ear with a clear pale yellow-colored transudate.Northern Territory: Territory in north central Australia, between the states of Queensland and Western Australia. Its capital is Darwin.Pneumonia, Pneumococcal: A febrile disease caused by STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE.Loperamide: One of the long-acting synthetic ANTIDIARRHEALS; it is not significantly absorbed from the gut, and has no effect on the adrenergic system or central nervous system, but may antagonize histamine and interfere with acetylcholine release locally.Meibomian Glands: The sebaceous glands situated on the inner surface of the eyelids between the tarsal plates and CONJUNCTIVA.Babesiosis: A group of tick-borne diseases of mammals including ZOONOSES in humans. They are caused by protozoa of the genus BABESIA, which parasitize erythrocytes, producing hemolysis. In the U.S., the organism's natural host is mice and transmission is by the deer tick IXODES SCAPULARIS.Minocycline: A TETRACYCLINE analog, having a 7-dimethylamino and lacking the 5 methyl and hydroxyl groups, which is effective against tetracycline-resistant STAPHYLOCOCCUS infections.Serum: The clear portion of BLOOD that is left after BLOOD COAGULATION to remove BLOOD CELLS and clotting proteins.Tanzania: A republic in eastern Africa, south of UGANDA and north of MOZAMBIQUE. Its capital is Dar es Salaam. It was formed in 1964 by a merger of the countries of TANGANYIKA and ZANZIBAR.Staphylococcus aureus: Potentially pathogenic bacteria found in nasal membranes, skin, hair follicles, and perineum of warm-blooded animals. They may cause a wide range of infections and intoxications.Nasopharynx: The top portion of the pharynx situated posterior to the nose and superior to the SOFT PALATE. The nasopharynx is the posterior extension of the nasal cavities and has a respiratory function.Time Factors: Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.Pharmaceutical Solutions: Homogeneous liquid preparations that contain one or more chemical substances dissolved, i.e., molecularly dispersed, in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents. For reasons of their ingredients, method of preparation, or use, they do not fall into another group of products.Eyelashes: The hairs which project from the edges of the EYELIDS.Endometritis: Inflammation of the ENDOMETRIUM, usually caused by intrauterine infections. Endometritis is the most common cause of postpartum fever.Mycobacterium avium: A bacterium causing tuberculosis in domestic fowl and other birds. In pigs, it may cause localized and sometimes disseminated disease. The organism occurs occasionally in sheep and cattle. It should be distinguished from the M. avium complex, which infects primarily humans.Chancroid: Acute, localized autoinoculable infectious disease usually acquired through sexual contact. Caused by HAEMOPHILUS DUCREYI, it occurs endemically almost worldwide, especially in tropical and subtropical countries and more commonly in seaports and urban areas than in rural areas.Chlamydia: A genus of the family CHLAMYDIACEAE whose species cause a variety of diseases in vertebrates including humans, mice, and swine. Chlamydia species are gram-negative and produce glycogen. The type species is CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS.Antiparasitic Agents: Drugs used to treat or prevent parasitic infections.Legionella: Gram-negative aerobic rods, isolated from surface water or thermally polluted lakes or streams. Member are pathogenic for man. Legionella pneumophila is the causative agent for LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE.Drug Evaluation, Preclinical: Preclinical testing of drugs in experimental animals or in vitro for their biological and toxic effects and potential clinical applications.Legionnaires' Disease: An acute, sometimes fatal, pneumonia-like bacterial infection characterized by high fever, malaise, muscle aches, respiratory disorders and headache. It is named for an outbreak at the 1976 Philadelphia convention of the American Legion.Bronchiectasis: Persistent abnormal dilatation of the bronchi.Blister: Visible accumulations of fluid within or beneath the epidermis.Ureaplasma: A genus of gram-negative, nonmotile bacteria which are common parasitic inhabitants of the urogenital tracts of humans, cattle, dogs, and monkeys.Bronchitis: Inflammation of the large airways in the lung including any part of the BRONCHI, from the PRIMARY BRONCHI to the TERTIARY BRONCHI.Tinidazole: A nitroimidazole antitrichomonal agent effective against Trichomonas vaginalis, Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia lamblia infections.Ceftizoxime: A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic which can be administered intravenously or by suppository. The drug is highly resistant to a broad spectrum of beta-lactamases and is active against a wide range of both aerobic and anaerobic gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It has few side effects and is reported to be safe and effective in aged patients and in patients with hematologic disorders.Chorioretinitis: Inflammation of the choroid in which the sensory retina becomes edematous and opaque. The inflammatory cells and exudate may burst through the sensory retina to cloud the vitreous body.Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial: Bacterial diseases transmitted or propagated by sexual conduct.Rifamycins: A group of ANTI-BACTERIAL AGENTS characterized by a chromophoric naphthohydroquinone group spanned by an aliphatic bridge not previously found in other known ANTI-BACTERIAL AGENTS. They have been isolated from fermentation broths of Streptomyces mediterranei.Toxoplasmosis, Ocular: Infection caused by the protozoan parasite TOXOPLASMA in which there is extensive connective tissue proliferation, the retina surrounding the lesions remains normal, and the ocular media remain clear. Chorioretinitis may be associated with all forms of toxoplasmosis, but is usually a late sequel of congenital toxoplasmosis. The severe ocular lesions in infants may lead to blindness.Salmonella Infections: Infections with bacteria of the genus SALMONELLA.Streptococcus: A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria whose organisms occur in pairs or chains. No endospores are produced. Many species exist as commensals or parasites on man or animals with some being highly pathogenic. A few species are saprophytes and occur in the natural environment.Procainamide: A class Ia antiarrhythmic drug that is structurally-related to PROCAINE.Macrophages, Alveolar: Round, granular, mononuclear phagocytes found in the alveoli of the lungs. They ingest small inhaled particles resulting in degradation and presentation of the antigen to immunocompetent cells.Tylosin: Macrolide antibiotic obtained from cultures of Streptomyces fradiae. The drug is effective against many microorganisms in animals but not in humans.Rosacea: A cutaneous disorder primarily of convexities of the central part of the FACE, such as FOREHEAD; CHEEK; NOSE; and CHIN. It is characterized by FLUSHING; ERYTHEMA; EDEMA; RHINOPHYMA; papules; and ocular symptoms. It may occur at any age but typically after age 30. There are various subtypes of rosacea: erythematotelangiectatic, papulopustular, phymatous, and ocular (National Rosacea Society's Expert Committee on the Classification and Staging of Rosacea, J Am Acad Dermatol 2002; 46:584-7).Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid: Washing liquid obtained from irrigation of the lung, including the BRONCHI and the PULMONARY ALVEOLI. It is generally used to assess biochemical, inflammatory, or infection status of the lung.Gingival Hyperplasia: Non-inflammatory enlargement of the gingivae produced by factors other than local irritation. It is characteristically due to an increase in the number of cells. (From Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p400)Gentamicins: A complex of closely related aminoglycosides obtained from MICROMONOSPORA purpurea and related species. They are broad-spectrum antibiotics, but may cause ear and kidney damage. They act to inhibit PROTEIN BIOSYNTHESIS.Gram-Negative Bacteria: Bacteria which lose crystal violet stain but are stained pink when treated by Gram's method.Ivermectin: A mixture of mostly avermectin H2B1a (RN 71827-03-7) with some avermectin H2B1b (RN 70209-81-3), which are macrolides from STREPTOMYCES avermitilis. It binds glutamate-gated chloride channel to cause increased permeability and hyperpolarization of nerve and muscle cells. It also interacts with other CHLORIDE CHANNELS. It is a broad spectrum antiparasitic that is active against microfilariae of ONCHOCERCA VOLVULUS but not the adult form.Prospective Studies: Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group.Male Urogenital Diseases: Pathological processes of the male URINARY TRACT and the reproductive system (GENITALIA, MALE).Drug Combinations: Single preparations containing two or more active agents, for the purpose of their concurrent administration as a fixed dose mixture.Neutrophils: Granular leukocytes having a nucleus with three to five lobes connected by slender threads of chromatin, and cytoplasm containing fine inconspicuous granules and stainable by neutral dyes.Bronchopneumonia: Inflammation of the lung parenchyma that is associated with BRONCHITIS, usually involving lobular areas from TERMINAL BRONCHIOLES to the PULMONARY ALVEOLI. The affected areas become filled with exudate that forms consolidated patches.Toilet Facilities: Facilities provided for human excretion, often with accompanying handwashing facilities.Mycoplasma hominis: A common inhabitant of the vagina and cervix and a potential human pathogen, causing infections of the male and female reproductive tracts. It has also been associated with respiratory disease and pharyngitis. (From Dorland, 28th ed)Bronchoalveolar Lavage: Washing out of the lungs with saline or mucolytic agents for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It is very useful in the diagnosis of diffuse pulmonary infiltrates in immunosuppressed patients.Naphthoquinones: Naphthalene rings which contain two ketone moieties in any position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.Sputum: Material coughed up from the lungs and expectorated via the mouth. It contains MUCUS, cellular debris, and microorganisms. It may also contain blood or pus.Penicillin G: A penicillin derivative commonly used in the form of its sodium or potassium salts in the treatment of a variety of infections. It is effective against most gram-positive bacteria and against gram-negative cocci. It has also been used as an experimental convulsant because of its actions on GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID mediated synaptic transmission.Lincosamides: A family of LINCOMYCIN-related glycosides that contain a pyrrolidine ring linked via an amide-bond to a pyranose moiety. Individual members of this family are defined by the arrangement of specific constituent groups on the lyncomycin molecule. Many lincosamides are ANTIBIOTICS produced by a variety STREPTOMYCES species.Hyperbilirubinemia: A condition characterized by an abnormal increase of BILIRUBIN in the blood, which may result in JAUNDICE. Bilirubin, a breakdown product of HEME, is normally excreted in the BILE or further catabolized before excretion in the urine.Drug Resistance, Multiple: Simultaneous resistance to several structurally and functionally distinct drugs.


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Parkway United Church of Christ – 7-15-18 – Jodie Walters
So … Kathy asked me to talk about a favorite book that influenced my spirituality. Years ago, a gal I worked with gave me a set of tapes of "The Power of Now," read by the author Eckhart Tolle (Toe-lee). I listened to them several times, while I did the dishes. The ideas he presents in the book are not brand new. Thich Nhat Hanh (known as the father of mindfulness in the west) & other Zen masters have taught similar concepts. But the way they were explained in "The Power of Now" really rang true to me, Eckhart Tolle spoke with the power of conviction. After I started organizing my thoughts for today's talk, I remembered that I'd been so impressed by this book when I first read it in 2005 I'd written an article about it for the Courier. I got some wonderful feedback from Joyce Momont & Owen Harris, two Parkway members who've passed on.
I was drawn to these ideas way before reading this particular book. As a baby boomer, I was attracted to these ideas by my experiences, circumstances, & natural disposition, they'd preoccupied by mind for decades.
I had read Aldous Huxley's dystopian novel, "Brave New World," & his utopian novel, "Island," & was very influenced by them.
Then, "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda really captivated me & I joined the Self-Realization Fellowship & learned meditation & breathing exercises.
Later, I read all of Carlos Castenada's books, which some people consider true anthropological accounts of his time with a Yaqui Indian learning about shamanism, & some people consider fiction. I was fascinated by a completely different way of looking at the world, & what we consider reality.
"The Four Agreements," by don Miguel Ruiz lays out a code of conduct based on ancient Toltec wisdom. I try to remind myself of these concepts every day & find them helpful.
These books, & many others, laid the groundwork for me to be receptive to the ideas in "The Power of Now." I felt like the concepts made sense, & they were helpful. They also seemed to dovetail with things I'd absorbed from elsewhere that I'd judged to be valuable. There are so many choices in life. You have to decide – which religion, or which version of Christianity, to believe, & how devoutly you'll live your faith. You have to decide – if other faith practices can also fit into your belief system, or if there's only room for one way of thinking. You have to decide – when you have an unusual experience, do you dismiss it, maybe consider it a coincidence? Or do you appreciate the specialness of the event, maybe recognize it as a synchronicity, which Carl Jung referred to as one of the ways to experience the divine? As Kathy said in a benediction some weeks ago, "May you be blessed with the awareness of God."
So, what is the book about? It could be viewed as another attempt to package Eastern mysticism for Westerners, like yoga & meditation. It was already selling well when Oprah featured it, then sales really took off, & it reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Eckhart Tolle is now a spiritual teacher & public speaker. But when he was a young man he suffered a deep depression & was suicidal. At his lowest point he was struck with the realization that the voice in his head was not his true self. He had an epiphany, & it changed him. He recovered & studied & has gone on to help many other people. We currently have an epidemic in this country of depression, drug abuse, & suicides. Many people are bothered to a greater or lesser degree by the voice in their head – a stream of incessant, involuntary, compulsive, often negative dialogue. Understanding, quieting, learning to ignore, this inner voice can be very helpful to your mental health, decreasing self-consciousness & increasing confidence. To clarify, we're not talking about what people consider the voice of their conscience, or their intuition, or gut instinct, that can be a helpful, protective mechanism.
Tolle teaches that the beginning of freedom is the realization that you are not just this voice, this thinker, you can observe this thinker, watch this thinker, break old habits, activate a higher level of consciousness. He believes the mind/the ego, what he calls the egoic mind, creates the inner dialogue & gives you endless distractions to keep you from feeling your true self, your true core. It creates a false narrative where the past & the future take over increasing amounts of your waking thoughts, keeping you from truly experiencing the present moment, which is the only true reality. As Lao Tzu said over 2500 years ago: "If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present."
When Tolle talks about the egoic mind he means a false self, created by unconscious identification with the mind, where the present moment barely exists, it's only concerned with the past & the future. When you are free of involuntary dialogue there is inner stillness. Most of us need to practice techniques to experience this on any kind of regular basis. Or, it can sometimes be experienced in times of extreme stress. This happened to me once when I was caught in crossfire while I was driving, my mind went blank & I felt the stillness, the scripture we heard earlier popped right into my mind. Now when I recall that experience, I also think of when Marv Ediger (another old Parkway member) used to say, "The God in me greets the God in you." Heaven is within you.
Tolle talks a lot about breaking out of old patterns, inherited (taught) collective mind patterns that have kept humans suffering for eons. What is false within you – human unconsciousness & dysfunction – leads to conflicts in relationships, & to wars between tribes & nations. What is true – the possibility of attaining an enlightened state of consciousness, stillness, peace, & joy of being – leads to your true nature, oneness with creation. You can only know it when the inner voice is quiet, the mind is still, & you are fully present, fully in the now.
He believes the collective egoic mind is the most dangerously insane & destructive entity ever to inhabit this planet. What do you think will happen on this planet if human consciousness remains unchanged? Consciousness raising is necessary – aside from increasing personal happiness it is needed to end the violent conflicts all over the planet. Just because it's always been this way doesn't mean it has to stay this way. Most scientists believe the Sixth Extinction is already underway – will it include us?
This quote at the end of the book really speaks to me: "What is God? The eternal One Life underneath all the forms of life. What is love? To feel the presence of that One Life deep within yourself & within all creatures. To be it. Therefore, all love is the love of God."

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Second day: Time to choose 'Supreme Champion'
It's Day Two of the Royal Manx Agricultural Show at Knockaloe and all eyes in the farming world are on the stock judging.
It's the chance each year for those who raise stock to show their best - in the hope of winning a trophy or commendation.
This year's Supreme Champion will be chosen this afternoon at 4pm, at the event's high point - the Grand Parade.
Chief Minister and farmer Howard Quayle says taking honours at the Royal is a very proud moment:


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Escobar singles in game-winner as Royals top Houston in 10
KC snaps Houston's 5-game winning streak
Although Alcides Escobar didn't make solid contact, he immediately knew he had a game-winning hit.
Escobar singled home Paulo Orlando with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.
Orlando singled off Will Harris (4-3) with one out and stole second before Escobar's game-winning looper to shallow right gave the Royals the win and snapped the Astros' five-game winning streak.
"With a man on second base, any base hit in that scoring position, he will score easily," Escobar said. "I see this guy (right fielder Colby Rasmus) he is playing right to the line and the second baseman (Jose) Altuve playing to the middle, I say no chance, game over."
Kelvin Herrera (2-2) pitched a scoreless 10th to pick up the victory.
Eric Hosmer tripled high off the left-field fence with two out in the ninth, but was stranded when Harris retired Alex Rios on a grounder.
"Runs were hard to come by, obviously," Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. "Then we got beat by a little bleeder. It was an exciting game, a tough one to lose. These type of games are character builders. There are no moral victories around here, but I was proud of our guys. We fought pretty hard. We played an extremely tough team."
The Astros grabbed a 1-0 lead in the sixth when Altuve singled and stopped at third on Marwin Gonzalez's double into the left-field corner. Rookie Carlos Correa hit a sacrifice fly to center to drive in Altuve.
Houston right-hander Scott Feldman took a one-hitter into the seventh inning before the Royals tied it. Escobar's led off with an infield single and moved to third on Kendrys Morales' ground-rule double to center.
After Hosmer was walked intentionally to load the bases, Salvador Perez's sacrifice fly scored Escobar, snapping the Royals' 15-inning scoreless drought.
Feldman, who was making his second start since having right knee surgery in late May, left after 7 2/3 innings, allowing four hits and one run, while walking one intentionally and striking out two.
Pat Neshek replaced Feldman and stranded Orlando at second base to end the eighth. He has permitted just one of 15 inherited runners to score this season.
Royals left-hander Danny Duffy was pulled after six innings and 101 pitches, allowing one run and three hits, while walking one and striking out three.
"My fastball had a lot of life," Duffy said. "When I made bad pitches, the defense made plays. I was really quite honestly pretty tired in the fourth, but my fastball felt pretty strong all night."


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On the evening of August 9th, local time in Boston, USA, the 45th IES Illumination Awards Ceremony was held at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston. The "Love Sculpture at Sakura Lake Sports Park" project ( product used: YD's customized double protection packaging 70 linear lights) which was participated by Hangzhou YD Illumination Co., Ltd. won the the highest award for this year's lighting award for IES (Award of Distinction), Hangzhou YD Illumination. The manager for the International Trade department, Mr. Xu Haisheng, attended the award ceremony to receive the award.
The IES Illumination Awards are presented by the IESNA (Illuminating Engineering Society of North America), which is more than 100 years old. It is one of the most authoritative and oldest in the history of lighting design awards in the world. It represents the highest design level in the world. The IES Lighting Awards are created to provide an opportunity for public recognition of lighting design projects that demonstrate professionalism, intelligence and creativity. The awards are divided into the final Award of Distinction, Award of Excellence, Special Citation, and the Regional Award for Primary Selection ( Section Award) and Award of Merit.
In the morning, Mr. Xu Haisheng, the manager of International Trade department for Hangzhou YD Illumination Co., Ltd., rushed back to the headquarters of company in Hangzhou in order to share this joy. This also means that China's lighting industry has achieved remarkable results under the joint efforts of lighting colleagues, and has been recognized and affirmed by international lighting society.
Award-winning project appreciation:
Sakura Lake Love is a ring sculpture located in Weihai Sakura Lake Sports Park. The sculpture is 42 meters high and carries the architectural aesthetics based on traditional Chinese hemispherical dome cosmology. It is located beside the long seaside and blue sea. It has a ring shape and is wrapped in stainless steel. It is magnificent and stands on the shore of the Sakura Lake, giving people a sense of strength.
On the inner groove of the sculpture, 12 light strips consisting of a custom-made double protection of 70 linear lights are installed. The light belt is laid along the circular contour. After the night falls, the sculpture transforms into a huge animated colorful ring. In the park and beyond, it becomes an important focus point for tourists.
Sakura Lake Sports Park combines the original ecological environment with modern facilities to provide a diverse sports experience for the public. In the sculptural light presentation, the sport of riding bicycles is also used as a carrier to create the interaction between people and lighting effects.
The sculpture lighting fixtures have built-in interactive control system, which is connected with the bicycle. The system can change the rate of pedaling into a control signal through the sensor to change the light embedded in the sculpture. The lighting effect changes with the speed of the rider. The 12 bicycles on the spot can be divided into three modes: cooperative mode, single player competition and group competition.
Cooperative mode:
The overall animation is controlled by 12 bicycles, and the animation speed is controlled according to the total speed. The more people ride, the faster the speed changes, the faster the picture changes, and finally the full color transforms, which lasts for about ten seconds. When the animation is finished, the interaction ends and then return to the initial state.
Single player competition:
Each bicycle controls a single strip of light to control the changing of light. The faster the speed changes, the faster the light changes, the different colors of each strip are used to distinguish the participants, When the winner is first to hit the destined place, all light colors will change into winner's color.
Grouping competition:
The interactive mode, similar to tug-of-war, 12 bicycles are divided into 2 groups, each group of 6 people, the control lights changes from the bottom upwards. The first group controls the lights in clockwise direction and the second group controls the lights in counterclockwise direction. the faster the speed changes, the faster the light changes. When the two sets of lights meet, the direction of the light flow is determined according to the speed of both sides, and when the winner reaches the end, the winning picture will appear.
The colorful lighting interactive method creates a dynamic lighting experience, which not only realizes the interaction between people and lighting, but also the interaction and communication between people, which also fits the spirit of sports, and the project is recognized as highlight of Sakura Lake Sports Park.
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Keep the snorkle mailboxes on New Milford's Main Street
Sometimes it's the everyday inconveniences that add up to big frustration.
Postal officials should consider that before making changes to the way people send their bills and letters in the mail.
New Milford's postmaster has decided to remove three blue mailboxes -- called snorkle boxes -- from the west side of the Village Green.
Postmaster Lydia Blackwell said she plans to do this out of consideration for the safety of the carriers who must empty the three boxes frequently. She said there have been a couple of "near misses" when carriers have been pushing carts across the street to retrieve the public's mail.
Certainly safety must be considered, but another remedy should be found to allow the public to post mail in the village center from the convenience of their vehicle.
The fact that the three boxes must be emptied on average three times a day is indicative of their popularity.
It is easy to reach the mailboxes: A curb cut allows a driver to pull to the left out of traffic on the one-way south-bound side of Main Street, roll down the car window, and slip correspondence into one of the boxes.
At times, several cars can be seen waiting in line for a turn to take care of mail.
Obviously, this well-used convenience helps to bring traffic downtown.
Drivers might not stop to shop every time, but they can see what downtown has to offer.
What the postal officials want to do is take away the convenient snorkel boxes and install walk-up mail boxes on the sidewalk near the north side of the post office building next to the parking lot.
That's just not good enough.
Because people would have to park and get out of their cars -- in a parking lot that already sees a great deal of traffic and often is crowded -- either congestion would increase or people won't come downtown to post their mail.
Neither scenario is appealing.
The preferable remedy would be for postal officials to find another way for mail to be retrieved while keeping employees safe.
Instead of crossing the street with a cart, to get from the post office to the snorkel boxes, can't employees use a postal vehicle?
While it would take a few minutes longer to drive to the boxes, employees would be protected.
If for some unforeseen reason that is not feasible, then we recommend the postal service move the snorkel boxes to the back of the post office parking lot.
That way, drivers could enter the lot, put their mail in the snorkel boxes, then leave via Boardman Terrace and a right turn back onto Main Street.
But that would not be an ideal solution.
The best move would be to leave the well-used, convenient mailboxes where they are and find a way to keep carriers safe.
Postal officials should reconsider pulling those snorkel boxes off Main Street and pushing drivers away from downtown.


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With world famous beaches, Southeast Asia offers a tonne of opportunities to enjoy the endless coastlines of the region. Become a beach bum and spend your days lazing on the sand, taking in the sun followed by a dip in the clear waters. If planning a beach vacation in the region, consider one of the following places for an amazing time:
- Rai Leh, Thailand
Rai Leh is Thailand's beach paradise on the Andamans. When here, visit the breathtaking Phra Nang beach, arguably the finest beach in Thailand, if not southeast Asia. Relax on the broad strip of white sand staring at the massive cliffs that frame each end of the beach. Also make a trip to Ton Sai to indulge in some rock climbing and go to the viewpoint to get a spectacular view of the islands. Visit for 3 nights to make the most of this wonderful beach destination.
See also: Top four relaxing destination around the world
- Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Surrounded by white-sand beaches and undeveloped tropical islands, Sihanoukville is Cambodia's most happening beach destination. If you are looking for something less crowded than this is the place for you. While here definitely make a trip to the Otres Market, the late night market with live music shows and food stalls and the popular rocky strip of Ochheuteal Beach. Visit for 3 nights to get a complete experience of the islands.
- Nha Trang, Vietnam
Ringed by a necklace of hills and with a sweeping crescent beach, Nha Trang enjoys a stunning setting. Offering some of the best scuba diving in the country it an ideal destination for a memorable beach holiday. Check out the Bao Dai Villas here for a terrific view of the bay. Also visit the National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam for the sharks, turtles, coral reefs, lionfish, sea horses and Long Son Pagoda for the 79 feet tall white Buddha statue. Visit for 4 nights to enjoy a complete vacation with your family.
See also: Living like Gandhi: See the world with Mahatma Gandhi's eyes
- Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Liberally sprinkled with picture-perfect white sand beaches and cloaked in dense, impenetrable jungle, Phu Quoc is the best beach in Vietnam. Spend you day trekking through the Phu Quoc National Park, visit the beautiful Cua Can and Ong Lan Beaches and the Dinh Cau Night Market for delicious range of Vietnamese Street food. Visit for 3 nights for an amazing getaway from your regular life.
- Bukit, Bali, Indonesia
A large limestone peninsula, Bukit is the real backwater of Bali. After landing here, head straight for Balangan, one of the most gorgeous beaches on the entire island of Bali and perfect for surfing and relaxing. Rent a surfboard for the day or take a scooter to explore the hidden beaches of Bingin and Dreamland and visit the Uluwatu temple to see the famous Kecak dance at sunset. Plan a trip for at least 4 nights to enjoy the laid-back atmosphere.
Courtesy: www.traveltriangle.com
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This typical Atlantic prawn salad that includes the regional vegetables is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner party entrée.
Skill level
- 12 medium prawns, steamed, peeled and deveined
- 8 new baby potatoes, boiled in their skin
- ½ cup just-cooked cauliflower florets, cut into small pieces
- 1½ cups finely diced seeded cucumber
- 2 tbsp walnut halves, cut into small pieces
- 1 tbsp tarragon leaves, cut into small pieces
- flaked salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, delicately chopped
- 12 peeled, roasted hazelnuts, crushed into a few pieces
- 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp curry powder
- juice of ½ lemon
- 50 ml lemon olive oil
- Tabasco sauce, to taste
Cook's notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
Keep 4 nice-looking prawns aside for garnishing and cut the remaining prawns each into 3 pieces.
Keep 2 baby potatoes aside for garnishing and cube the remaining potatoes.
For the dressing, place the mustard, curry powder, lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl. Using a stick blender, whiz together until well combined. Season with a few drops of Tabasco sauce, just enough to feel a little heat.
Place the cauliflower, cucumber, potato cubes, chopped prawns, walnuts and tarragon in a bowl. Gently combine with two-thirds of the dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
Place a 10 cm PVC or stainless steel ring in the centre of each plate, then spoon a few tablespoons of the vegetable and prawn salad into the rings. Gently flatten the tops, then sprinkle with chopped egg, a few hazelnut pieces and most of the chives. Top each with a reserved prawn and a baby potato half. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and sprinkle with the remaining chives.
• I like to use 10 cm PVC rings to attractively mould this superb coastal salad. You could also serve it in an elegant glass.
Taste le Tour with Gabriel Gaté starts Saturday 7 July 2018 on SBS and then on SBS On Demand and finishes 29 July 2018. Visit the Taste le Tour website to catch-up on episodes, cook up his recipes or find out more about the series.


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Tasty Keto and Low Carb Zucchini Recipes, is a roundup of the most delicious and simple to prepare, zucchini recipes found on Pinterest. All are so good you will not miss any of the carbs. Who knew there were so many great ways to cook zucchini!
Tasty Keto and Low Carb Zucchini Recipes
As I am writing this post I am completely craving melted cheese. I think that will become apparent as you browse through the recipes below! Just about all of the recipes below involve cheese – melted cheese. 🙂 On top of a cheese craving, I have an abundance of zucchini from the garden. Perfect! Problem solved.
Ingredients You Might Need to Make These Zucchini Recipes
There are a couple of kitchen gadgets that you might need for a few of these recipes. Chances are if you are on a low carb diet you've already got these, but you'll need a vegetable spiral slicer and a mandoline slicer. You're in luck! Neither of these are expensive! You can certainly manually slice zucchini by hand but it takes a while. I don't like having unnecessary kitchen items laying around, but these gadgets have been essential to making my meal prep easier. Both my husband and I are on low carb diets so we use the items A LOT. They are indispensable. Spiralizer, (HERE) and Mandoline (HERE)
Zucchini Taco Casserole
My new favorite zucchini casserole! Recipe: Zucchini Ground Beef Taco Casserole
Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas (Keto Zucchini Enchilada Boats)
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Minnesota: Open chess tournament starts Saturday
The Green Bay Open Chess Tournament will mark its 28th year Saturday and July 18 at the Midway Hotel, Packer Drive at Holmgren Way, Ashwaubenon. Last year's tournament was the largest in Wisconsin, according to its sponsor, the Green Bay Chess Association. Among those playing this year is Stan Smetankin of Minnesota, rated No. 41 on the U.S. Chess Federation's overall list.
Pre-registration is encouraged by Wednesday with a fee of $28 for adults, $23 for age 18-under. There is an extra $9 fee after that date. The tournament is open to all USCF members with membership and registration available on site and a special reduced entry for first-time USCF members. Boards and sets will be provided; participants should bring chess clocks if they have them.
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31 October, 2018
On the Awards Ceremony winners and finalists of 20 different nominations, out of more than 350 nominees will deservedly receive recognition of "The Best in Tourism and Hospitality".
Welcome to Georgia! National Tourism Awards is the Annual Awards Ceremony, which is held in Georgia for the field of
Welcome to Georgia! National Tourism Awards is the Annual Awards Ceremony, which is held in Georgia for the field of tourism and hospitality since 2015. It is kind of "Oscar" to celebrate the achievements of Georgian tourism and hospitality industry!
Award Ceremony is closed and will host to 800 guests: General Managers and owners of the best hotels, restaurants, wineries of the country, the market leading developers, the main businesses of the country, Government officials, national and local authorities, representatives of the largest hotel operators, travel agencies and tour operators, mass media and industry press.
The venue of event is national and cultural monument of Georgia - Rustaveli Theatre. Exquisite culture, centuries old traditions and unique hospitality will come together in Rustaveli Theatre on the Fourth Official Ceremony of Welcome to Georgia! National Tourism Awards to celebrate success of Georgian Tourism and Hospitality!
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After Party host is Republic – newly opened multifunctional venue which combines cool and contemporary interiors by the worldwide renowned Georgian architects and artists. Located in the very heart of the city with panoramic windows offering a spectacular view over the city center and the Caucasus Mountains, Republic with its slick design and gorgeous views is an elegant addition to the historical center of Tbilisi.
For the fourth year already Georgian National Tourism Administration on behalf of Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia is Co-organizer of the Award Project. Also Co-organizer of the project is Bank of Georgia. Official Supporters: Tbilisi City Hall and Partnership Found. General Sponsor - Alliance Group.
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text: POP Ke$ha Leaves Rehab: 'Feeling Healthy & Working On Tons of New Music' 3/7/2014 by Jason Lipshutz FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Christopher Polk/AMA2013/Getty Images for DCP Kesha performs onstage during the 2013 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, CA Ke$ha has exited the Chicago-area rehab facility that she entered in early January, telling fans that she is "happy to be back" while changing her Twitter handle to something less self-deprecating. On Thursday night (Mar. 6), Ke$ha (real name: Kesha Rose Sebert) posted a photo from a seat on an airplane to Twitter -- her first tweet since Jan. 22, which was three weeks after the pop star checked into a rehab center for an eating disorder. Soon after, Ke$ha added, "Happy to be back! Feeling healthy & working on tons of new music. I can't thank my fans enough for all the love & support u have given me." life is beautiful. I'm so blessed to have u all — kesha (@KeshaRose) March 7, 2014 Also of note: Ke$ha's Twitter handle is now @KeshaRose, after being @keshasuxx for years. Since entering the rehab center on Jan. 3, Ke$ha has posted infrequent updates on her social media platform, describing her treatment stint as "really hard and necessary work." On Feb. 4, the singer announced in a press statement that she would be postponing her March and April tour dates in follow to follow the advice of her doctors. Hot 100 March Madness 2014: Vote Now! The 27-year-old singer's mother, Pebe Sebert, has publicly accused Ke$ha's longtime musical mentor Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald of serving as a cause to her daughter's disorder. Gottwald has vehemently denied such claims. During Ke$ha's two-month treatment, "Timber," her collaborative single with former touring partner Pitbull, hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart. The "tons of new music" Ke$ha is focusing on suggests that a follow-up to her 2012 sophomore album, "Warrior," is in the works. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME


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PUBLISHED: 16:00 09 January 2019
Plans to build six homes in Kenn have been rejected on appeal for the second time by North Somerset Council.
Projex Developments originally planned to build eight homes in the former Mill Farm Farmhouse site near the Yeo Bank business park, in Kenn Road.
Planning inspector James Bridgwater rejected the scheme last May, saying it would 'result in the loss of land safeguarded for employment purposes'.
The developer reduced the number of homes from eight to six in a bid to win favour.
However, the revised plan was refused by North Somerset Council last week.
Projex Development has appealed the council decision, saying its plan would deliver homes 'at a time of acute housing shortage near Clevedon - one of UK's most desirable towns'.
A spokesman for Clevedon Town Council said: "We feel the land should be retained for commercial use as these properties will be overlooked by properties on the industrial estate."
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Ricciardo: Renault thought backmarker-like lows were over
Daniel Ricciardo admits he and his Renault Formula 1 team were left "scratching our heads" at some of the lows they endured during the 2019 season.
Ricciardo joined Renault from Red Bull for this year and scored a best result of fourth, in Italy, but was only ninth in the drivers' championship as Renault slipped to fifth in the constructors'.
The team failed to build on its fourth-place finish in the championship last year and had a rollercoaster season, performing better on low-downforce tracks as its aerodynamic deficiencies came to light.
Ricciardo said: "I expected lows, and I think in any team you expect some lows because even if Mercedes is used to winning, then a fourth place is a low for them.
"The high was kind of in line – a top-five, whatever I knew was there. But the lows at times we were like scratching our heads. Like, 'we shouldn't be this far down'.
"We're not going to be a top-five car maybe every race, but to be running P14 or something, we thought we were done with this.
"So that was where there was a bit more, I guess, head-scratching and the reality of still we've got a lot of work to do."
Ricciardo said he was pleased by how his team responded to those difficulties, calling them "fuel for the fire".
He said Renault could have thought "we were kidding ourselves" with its bid to break clear of the midfield and accepted "this is where we belong" - and is glad the team didn't slip into this mindset.
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Ricciardo also explained how the fierce midfield fight forced him to evolve as a driver through the season.
Asked by Motorsport.com about what he had learned, Ricciardo described the battle as "fun" and one that "keeps you on your toes".
"But I think the biggest thing is understanding how to be perfect," he said. "It's so easy to overdrive and to try to get that extra tenth, and you end up losing a tenth.
"It's trying to remain composed. You're always trying to get the most out of the car but I think [it's] just being more conscious of what a bit of overdriving does.
"Especially with the midfield, the car is obviously not as good as the front guys. So if you do have a slide, I think you lose more time and overheat the tyres and you seem to pay a bigger price.
"Learning when to be sensible and when to try and get a bit more out of it, it's taught me probably just a bit of discipline over anything else.
"Because the long and short [of it] is you're always trying to drive as hard and fast as can. But picking your moment is probably the best way to put it, a bit of discipline and experience."
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I am loaning out items for very reasonable costs. None of the bags are brand new, but some of newer than others. Items are previously loved and show some wear, but they are fun. Unlike, these other businesses, I am only renting to friends and family and renting by recommendation. There will be no more than 3 degrees of separation with my clientele.
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by Adelaide M. Ayer - 1938
IN contrast to the almost indifferent policy of educators statesmen, and other responsible and forward looking people in the United States, Germany has for generations manifested marked interest toward training her future citizens for a knowledge, understanding and loyalty toward their local community and citizenship. During the short period of the Republic, though there was much less of centralization, and there were many extremely "free schools," the curriculum and the methods of instruction in the majority of schools of Germany were somewhat broader and richer, from the standpoint of community study, than before 1918.
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Sticks and stones will break your bones, but names can really hurt you.
Premier Dalton McGuinty says the childhood rhyme needs updating, and so do school rules to allow students to name their anti-homophobia groups Gay-Straight Alliances.
"Actually names really do hurt... in fact, they can be very dangerous. They can ultimately lead to, as we've seen the worst cases, some young people taking their own lives," McGuinty said Tuesday. "So we¹'e saying we're going to profit from recent experience, take advantage of the latest knowledge and send a strong signal to all our kids we¹re going to respect you for who you are."
The McGuinty government has introduced an amendment to its anti-bullying legislation which would prevent Catholic school boards from vetoing the club name Gay-Straight Alliance.
Marino Gazzola, president of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees¹ Association, is asking the Ontario Legislature to defeat the amendment.
Catholic schools already have anti-homophobia groups by other names, he said.
"In our view, the word itself is a distraction," Gazzola said.
McGuinty said his government heard from students and teachers at committee that words matter.
While the government is not mandating that any school group be named Gay-Straight Alliance, it is saying that students can choose to use that language, he said.
Tory MPP Monte McNaughton said the McGuinty government's amendment is needlessly divisive.
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Through 11 games, the San Francisco Giants have proven that Gabe Kapler's first team isn't all that similar to the final two or three rosters Bruce Bochy managed.
Bochy's clubs were built on pitching and defense and struggled to hit during his final seasons in San Francisco. In Kapler's first two weeks with the Giants, his lineup is emerging as one of the more intriguing groups in the National League, but his defense has been awful.
The Giants committed two more errors in Monday's 7-6 loss at Coors Field and should have been charged with a third when right fielder Alex Dickerson dropped a flyball at the right field warning track that was ultimately ruled a triple.
Dickerson was involved in another defensive miscue on Monday when he overthrew a cut-off man and watched catcher Chadwick Tromp scramble away from home plate in an effort to corral the errant ball. Tromp's decision to vacate the plate led to a Rockies run and ended up haunting a team that mounted a ninth-inning rally but fell a run short in the first game of a 10-game road trip.
The Giants have averaged more than six runs a game over their past six games and have quickly improved against right-handed pitching after a few rough showings early in the year, but their defense has shown no signs that the sloppiness fans saw during the season-opening series in Los Angeles will be going away anytime soon.
Kapler has so many moving pieces on defense that it's hard to keep track and it's especially clear the Giants have struggled to field the ball when infielders are positioned in shifts. Third baseman Evan Longoria was charged with the team's first error on Monday when he had trouble back-handing a ball while playing on the right side of the second base bag.
If the Giants hope to climb above .500 and stay there for awhile, they'll need better pitching and a much-improved defense to do so. Until then, fans can at least enjoy an offense that's proven more entertaining than expected.
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But road to the wheel is like walking on a hanging bridge. In order to discover the fate at the far end, the initial unknown on the journey must first be cleared, though it looks charming.
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Sloane Stephens of the United States celebrates defeating Madison Keys of the United States. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Saturday, 09 September 2017 06:54 PM
Sloane Stephens stayed composed throughout an all American U.S. Open final and played near-perfect tennis to win her maiden grand slam title with a 6-3 6-0 victory against Madison Keys on Saturday.
The 24-year-old, back this summer from almost a year off the courts because of a foot injury, was never in trouble as her defensive play derailed the 15th-seeded Keys, who was playing with a heavily bandaged right thigh.
"It's incredible. I honestly had surgery Jan 23 and if someone had told me I'd win the U.S. Open I would have said it's impossible," said Stephens.
In the first all American U.S. Open women's final since Serena Williams beat her sister Venus in 2002, Stephens made only six unforced errors to frustrate Keys.
She sealed a straightforward win on her third match point when Keys sent yet another forehand into the net.
Stephens welcomed the biggest victory of her career with a low-key smile, going into the Arthur Ashe Stadium stands to hug her coach, Kamau Murray.
Stephens, who will pocket a record $3.7 million cheque, underwent foot surgery in February and made her competitive comeback at Wimbledon.
Simply happy to be running around on courts, Stephens did a lot of running on Saturday to deny the 22-year-old Keys in what turned out to be a one-sided contest.
Keys showed no signs of nerves in the opening game, serving two aces and sending Stephens chasing balls left and right. Stephens was equally composed, holding to love on her first service game.
Stephens played her usual defensive tennis, forcing her opponent to make the extra shot and testing her patience.
She was rewarded with two break points in the fifth game, converting the first one when Keys again failed to wait for the right moment to accelerate and fired a forehand long.
Stephens held comfortably and bagged the set on her second occasion, Keys hitting a backhand long, her 17th unforced error -- compared to Stephens' only two.
Keys showed signs of frustration when she buried a backhand into the net at 40-40 on her opponent's serve as she had a chance to earn her first break point in the first game of the second set.
Stephens was a wall Keys couldn't pierce and she moved to 40-0 up on Keys's serve in the following game with a perfect backhand passing shot as the 15th seed looked for new ways to turn the situation around.
Another ill-timed rush to the net, though, cost her a break, Stephens punishing her with a delightful dipping forehand passing shot.
Keys fell 4-0 down when she hit a double fault and although she had her first break points of the match in the fifth game, Stephens held.
Keys hit the ball harder and harder but it would always come back and she needed a 19-shot rally to save her second match point. On the third, she hit her 30th unforced error of the day.
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