#uty alexander

[s0ckh3adstudios]

I have a lot more doodles but I'm not going to shove them ALL here-

This is Marth! A mothman inspired monster living in a new area I came up with- The Depths! Dark, dangerous caves that monsterkind hasn't explored or expanded too that Marth decided to claim as his own. Some monsters say the place is haunted by worse than ghost-monsters and say they've heard screams or cries coming from deep in the cave.... or perhaps it's just the sad song of an old moth's violin.

Marth is a grouchy old monster who's been around since before that fateful war started. After his brother ended up being one of the few stragglers left behind on the surface after monsterkind was trapped (AKA; the real rumoured mothman of our world), he lives alone bitter and grumpy. He spends his days making music and putting up more Keep-Out signs.

Featuring cameos from my buddy's ( @capt-summer ) OC Alexander who is Marth's arch-nemesis pretty much (or is he?) AND @cheygrembaby with... herself!

[silviaflowers]

CHAT i CANT BREATHE

THIS TOOK ME 40 MINUTES

ALEXANDER (AND HIS SPRITES) BY @capt-summer , FLO (AND THEIR SPRITES) BY @s0ckh3adstudios

ORIGINAL UNDER THE CUT

[aissmseducation]

Antibiotics: A Boon to the Treatment of Bacterial Infections

Name: Rutuja Dhanraj Sultanpure

Class: M. Pharm (Sem- III)Department: Pharmaceutics

In the perpetual battle against bacterial infections, antibiotics emerge as indispensable weapons, revolutionizing the landscape of healthcare. Authored by Sharayu P. Ninawe from the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Aissms College Of Pharmacy, Pune, this exploration delves into the significance of antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Unveiling the Power of Antibiotics: A Historical Perspective

An antibiotic, derived from "anti" meaning against and "bios" meaning life, signifies an agent specifically active against bacteria. Since time immemorial, antibiotics have played a pivotal role in combating diseases that once claimed countless lives. Serendipitously discovered by Sir Alexander Fleming, the first antibiotic paved the way for a medical revolution, granting humanity the ability to fight infections and extend life expectancy.

Antibiotics: Guardians of Health and Longevity

Disease-causing microorganisms infiltrate the body through various entry points, overwhelming the immune system and causing illness. Enter antibiotics, potent agents designed to swiftly and effectively eliminate infections, offering relief within days. Over the years, antibiotics have evolved into the primary treatment option for conditions ranging from common respiratory infections to life-threatening diseases like sepsis, proving their efficacy across diverse scenarios.

The Versatility of Antibiotics in Healthcare

Healthcare professionals wield antibiotics as frontline tools against bacterial infections in various contexts:

Respiratory Infections: Addressing bacterial pneumonia, bronchitis, or sinus infections.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Combatting bacterial growth in the urinary system.

Skin Infections: Targeting cellulitis or certain abscesses caused by bacteria.

Ear Infections: Effective against bacterial causes rather than viral origins.

Strep Throat: Tackling infections caused by Streptococcus bacteria.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Treating bacterial STIs like gonorrhea and syphilis.

Preventive Power of Antibiotics

Antibiotics also serve as preventive measures in specific medical procedures, including eye surgeries, joint replacements, breast enlargement surgeries, pacemaker installations, and surgeries such as gallbladder or appendix removal.

In conclusion, antibiotics stand as a testament to medical progress, transforming the outlook on bacterial infections and securing a healthier, extended life for individuals worldwide. As we navigate the complex realm of healthcare, understanding the role and impact of antibiotics is paramount, heralding a future where bacterial infections are not just treatable but preventable.More details- https://aissmscop.com/antibiotics-a-boon-to-the-treatment-of-bacterial-infections/

[juniperpublishersna]

A Cross-Sectional Study of Cephalosporin Prescriptions for the Treatment of Respiratory and Urinary Tract Infections in Two Sudanese Hospitals

Abstract

Cephalosporins representing a wide variety of β-lactam antibiotics. Cephalosporins have some desirable features, including a convenience of administration, a reasonably broad spectrum of efficacy and a low incidence of toxicity. A descriptive cross-sectional study on the usage of cephalosporin for the treatment of respiratory tract infections (RTI) and urinary tract infections (UTI) was conducted at Ibnsinaa and Alshaab Hospitals in Khartoum state. The data were acquired via questionnaires sent to doctors and community pharmacists, as well as 48 patient files with UTI and RTI diagnoses. SPSS was used to examine the data. The study’s findings indicated that 90% of physicians and pharmacists do not follow cephalosporin prescription and dispensing recommendations. 73% of cephalosporins (3rd generation) are used to treat UTI, whereas 54% of cephalosporins (2nd generation) are used to treat RTI. At conclusion, the findings of this research reveal that the use of cephalosporin in these hospitals is often inconsistent with accepted therapeutic principles. To prevent the emergence of cephalosporin-resistant pathogens, healthcare providers should be cautious when prescribing antibiotics and remain current on recommended antibiotic practices and dosages.

Keywords: Antibiotics; Cephalosporin; UTI; RTI; Infections; Sudan

Introduction

Infectious diseases were a major cause of morbidity and death before to the turn of the twentieth century. Even in the industrialized world, the average life expectancy at birth for men and women was 46 and 48 years, respectively. Plaque, diphtheria, smallpox, pneumonia, cholera, typhoid fever, syphilis, tuberculosis, typhus, and other contagious illnesses were common [1]. Alexander Flemming’s discovery of the first antibiotic (penicillin) in 1928 revolutionized medicine and saved millions of lives [2]. Following the end of Second World War, the golden era of antibiotic discovery began. From the 1950s until the 1970s, dozens new antibiotics were discovered each year, and they revolutionized medicine. Without antibiotics, routine treatments such as open-heart surgery, chemotherapy for cancer patients with compromised immune systems, and organ transplantation would be impossible [3-5]. However, bacteria quickly evolved resistance to antibiotics, and the frequency of infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria is growing globally. Since the turn of the twenty-first century, the threat of untreatable diseases has loomed [6,7].

Cephalosporins were not discovered by chance. World War II needs pushed the quest for antibiotics generated by microorganisms [8]. Cephalosporins are antibiotics with a beta-lactam ring that are derived from the Acremonium fungus, commonly known as cephalosporium, this important antibiotic is widely used against bacteria in a variety of serious diseases, including respiratory tract infection (RTI), skin infection, and urinary tract infection (UTI) [9]. Cephalosporins currently come in five generations. With the development of fifth generation cephalosporins, infection management has become even more difficult. However, their use must be strictly limited because if bacteria develop resistance to the fifth generation cephalosporins, infection management will become very difficult [10] Over the last few decades, the rise and spread of beta-lactam resistance in nosocomial Enterobacteriaceae, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, has become a major global concern. Particularly concerning is the rising resistance to third- and fourth generation cephalosporins [11].

Antibiotics are widely utilized in Sudan, and the majority of hospitals in the country rely heavily on cephalosporin antibiotics, especially in surgical departments, as the preferred option for prophylaxis [12]. Accordingly, the current study aimed to evaluate use of cephalosporin in the treatment of respiratory and urinary tract infections in two Sudanese hospitals (Ibnsinaa and Alshaab Hospitals).

Methodology

Study design

This study used a descriptive cross-sectional survey to confirm and/or refute assumptions about the attitudes of health professionals in two hospitals in Khartoum that treat patients with UTI and RTI with cephalosporins, as well as to evaluate the results in order to comprehend and resolve the study’s issue.

Study area

The study took place in two hospitals in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital: Ibnsinaa and Alshaab Hospitals in the state of Khartoum.

Study duration

Two months, between May and July 2018, the surveys were performed utilizing a questionnaire to gather data.

Data collection

The sample size was chosen to be 96 prior to completing the survey. The questionnaire was anonymous. It elicited data on cephalosporins administered for UTI and RTI under treatment recommendations, the Protocol for Dispensing Cephalosporin, the Mode of Prescription, the Common Cephalosporin Used to Manage UTI and RTI, and Counseling Patients About Drugs.

Ethical approval statement

The research used a cross-sectional design. The study protocol was authorized by the ethical committee at Alneelain University’s Faculty of Pharmacy in Khartoum, Sudan, in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration for the conduct of human experimentation. Each participant completed an informed permission form after receiving a thorough verbal summary of the process.

Statistical analysis

The statistical analyses were performed, classified, and analyzed using SPSS. The descriptive data and results were presented using tables and figures. To compare and correlate variables, the chi-square test was utilized.

Results and Discussion

Cross-sectional studies often enable researchers to gather a large amount of data fast. Self-report questionnaires are often used to acquire data affordably. However, causal correlations might be difficult to deduce from cross-sectional data [13].

According to our current study, numerous significant facts were discovered throughout the present cross-sectional investigation. As seen in (Table 1), the protocol for treating RTI and UTI infections at the respective institutions which should be followed by healthcare providers. Clinical guidelines are gaining popularity as a tool for clinicians to use to influence their practice. No guideline, however, can be sufficiently detailed to apply to all clinical circumstances [14].

Additionally, 90 % of healthcare personnel (physicians and pharmacists) at these two hospitals do not adhere to cephalosporin prescription and dispensing guidelines (Table 2). These intriguing results highlight a global concern, especially in developing countries where antibiotic stewardship is poor. Regretfully, the irrational use of antibiotics in Sudan is well-documented [15,16]. According to previously published data, even developing countries with a better health situation than Sudan, a significant amount of antibiotics is provided without a prescription, and a large percentage of antibiotics supplied are unsuitable for the illnesses being treated [17]. The WHO acknowledged irrational antibiotic usage as a significant role in the development of antimicrobial resistance in its two publications, ‘Global Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistance Containment’ and ‘The Pursuit of Responsible Medicines’ and therefore, health authorities in developing countries should tackle this concern [18].

In our study, as shown in (Figure 1-3), 90 % of healthcare providers at these hospitals did not follow specific manner in prescription of cephalosporins for UTI and RTI patients. 4% of participants prescribed first generation cephalosporins, 17% prescribed second generation, 73% prescribed third generation, and 6% prescribed other antibiotics, as shown in Figure 2 & 3. As a result, the third-generation cephalosporin is the most often used antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections. Additionally, our survey found that 6% of respondents prescribed the first generation of cephalosporins to control RTI infections, 54% used the second generation, 31% used the third generation, and 8% used others, as shown in Figure 2 & 3. As a result, we discovered that second generation cephalosporins are effective in treating RTI infections in our investigation.

Numerous clinics worldwide give cephalosporins to patients in excess of what is necessary and with an excess of extravagance that borders on abuse, necessitating medical monitoring and control to prevent the establishment of anti-cephalosporin infections [19,20]. Fortunately, several institutions have recognized the negative repercussions and created control procedures aimed at possibly limiting antibiotic usage and abuse [21]. These control strategies must be implemented as soon as possible in developing countries such as Sudan, since some countries have reported infections and the rise of cephalosporin-resistant pathogens. For instance, Acinetobacter baumannii strains was detected highly resistant to cephalosporins and β-lactamases in Syria [22], In the United Kingdom, Enterobacter cloacae reported resistant to third generation cephalosporins [23], and Klebsiella infection which was found resistant to late-generation cephalosporins in a nosocomial outbreak in the United States [24]. Finally, Effective antibiotic resistance prevention strategies are available and should be adopted aggressively in critical care units. These strategies fall into three categories: nonpharmacologic infection control, antibiotic management and increasing existing efforts to avoid antibacterial resistance, particularly given the expected future scarcity of novel antibacterial medication classes [25].

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[kom-poetry-channel]

I've translated into Norwegian Child 163, "The Battle of Harlaw". The Lallans dialect being more strongly influenced by Norse, and less by the detestable Norman French that infests the rest of the Isles, this was a very easy translation - all those lovely cognates! Finding pictures was, in this case, much more difficult than finding words; I apologise for the occasional anachronistic musket - it's really very hard to avoid the Jacobite risings if you want pictures of Highlanders launching their death-or-glory charge.

As usual for a ballad, there are many versions of the song; I have stuck closely to the words usually sung in modern performances, though omitting the refrain that imitates the sound of a drum, "wi' a derrum-a-dru, an' a dree, an' a drum; wi' a derrum-a-dru-drum-drey!". This leaves out "Sir James the Rose" and "John the Graeme", who seem to me to have been imported from some other song; a Graham has no business in this very northern affair anyway. Let them stick to mixing it up with riding-names from south of the Border. I also drop (following what seems to be the modern tradition) the episode of Forbes sending a servant to fetch his coat of mail, and launching his decisive attack only after the two hours it takes to get his armour delivered to the battlefield. This seems to be some sort of medieval politics - an oblique criticism of how late that attack was delivered? At any rate it seems incredible that anyone who owned a coat of mail, would then proceed not to bring it with him to fight "fifty thousand" savage Hielantmen. Finally, Child collects many different verses on the general theme of "the Highlander attack was very powerful", which probably would not all have been sung in the same performance, and here are collapsed into the one "three acres' breidth and mair". Incidentally, since an acre is a chain by a furlong, three acres' breadth would be about 200 feet, which is probably a bit longer than the traditional Norwegian unit "a stone's throw", but not a completely implausible match since some sources give the 'steinkast' as up to 75 meters. In any case it rhymes.

Pace the Forbes's propaganda, McDonald in fact had at most ten thousand men, and survived the battle though he did give up his claim to the Earldom of Ross. The title "Lord Forbes" is technically anachronistic - though he was presumably chief of the eponymous clan, Alexander Forbes was not created 1st Lord Forbes until at least 1436, 25 years after the battle.

I've previously posted alt-historical fiction using the ballad as the skeleton of the narrative.

Norwegian text:

Og kom du hit fra høyland, mann? Kom du den hele vei? Så du McDonald og hans menn, da de kom inn fra Skye?

Ja, jeg kom gjennom Garioch-land og inn ved Netherha', og jeg så McDonald og hans menn, marsjerte mot Harlaw.

Og kom du nær, og nærme nok, at du et tall kan gi? Kom si meg så, John høylandsmann, hva kan det tallet bli?

Ja jeg kom nær, og nærme nok, at manntallet jeg så: Der var femti tusen høylandsmenn, marsjerte mot Harlaw!

Og jeg kom inn, og lengre inn, og ned og ved Harlaw, falt mange menn på hver en kant; slik kamp man aldri så!

Høylenderne, med lange sverd, de angrep hardt og hvast, de drev tilbake våre menn i mer enn et steinkast.

Herr Forbes til sin bror han sa, nu broder, ser du ei? De rykker frem på hver en kant; snart må vi i vei.

Nei, nei, nei, min broder kjær, slik skam kan aldri bli. Grip sverdet fast i høyre hand; vi står vårt mannskap bi.

Det første slag, herr Forbes gir, sverd inn en alen går; det andre slag, fra Forbes' hand, McDonalds banesår.

Slikt kav det ble, blant høylandsmenn, som lederen fallen så de bar ham bort, og gravla ham, en lang mil fra Harlaw!

Det var en mandags morgen at kampens hete brant; lørdag uti kveldingen kunne du knapt si hvem som vant.

Om noen skulle spørre deg, etter de som er borte nå, bare si rett fram, og bent rett fram: De sover ved Harlaw.

And for completeness, the Lallans text:

An' cam ye frae the Hielans, man? An' cam ye all the way? Saw ye McDonald an' his men, as they cam in frae Skye?

Aye, I cam in frae the Garioch lands, an' doon by Netherha'; an' I saw McDonald an' his men, a-marching tae Harlaw.

An' cam ye near, an' near enough? Did ye their number see? Come tell tae me, John Hielandman, what mecht their numbers be?

Aye, I wis near, an' near enough, an' I their number saw: There was fifty thousand Hielantmen, a-marching on Harlaw!

As I came in, an' further in, an' doon an' by Harlaw, they fell fu' close on ilka side; sic strokes ye never saw!

The Hielant men, wi' their lang swords, laid into us fu' sair; an' they drove backwards all oor men, three acres' breidth an' mair!

Lord Forbes tae his brother did say, "Noo brother, dinna ye see? They'll drive us back on ilka side; we'll be forced tae flee!"

"Oh na na na, ma brother dear; this thing it maunna be: Ye'll tak' yer guid sword in yer haund, and ye'll gang in wi' me!"

The first blow that Lord Forbes struck, the sword ran in an ell; the second blow that Forbes struck, the great McDonald fell.

Sic a cry frae amang the Hielant men, when they seed their leader fa'; they carried him, an' buried him, a lang mile frae Harlaw.

On Monday in the morning, the battle was begun; by Saturday, at gloaming-time, ye'd scarce ken wha had won.

If ony man should speer o' thee, for them that's gane awa'; just tell 'em plain, and unco plain: They're sleepin' at Harlaw.

[venicepearl]

Macdonough’s victory on Lake Champlain and defeat of the British Army at Plattsburg by Genl. Macomb, Sept. 11 1814 - Benjamin Tanner

The Battle of Plattsburgh, also known as the Battle of Lake Champlain, ended the final British invasion of the northern states of the United States during the War of 1812. An army under Lieutenant General Sir George Prévost and a naval squadron under Captain George Downie converged on the lakeside town of Plattsburgh, New York. Plattsburgh was defended by New York and Vermont militia and detachments of regular troops of the United States Army, all under the command of Brigadier General Alexander Macomb, and ships commanded by Master Commandant Thomas Macdonough.

Downie's squadron attacked shortly after dawn on 11 September 1814, but was defeated after a hard fight in which Downie was killed. Prévost then abandoned the attack by land against Macomb's defences and retreated to Canada, stating that even if Plattsburgh was captured, any British troops there could not be supplied without control of the lake.

When the battle took place, American and British delegates were meeting at Ghent in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, attempting to negotiate a treaty acceptable to both sides to end the war. The American victory at Plattsburgh, and the successful defense at the Battle of Baltimore, which began the next day and halted British advances in the Mid-Atlantic states, denied the British negotiators leverage to demand any territorial claims against the United States on the basis of Uti possidetis, i.e. retaining territory they held at the end of hostilities. The Treaty of Ghent, in which captured or occupied territories were restored on the basis of status quo ante bellum, i.e. the situation as it existed before the war, was signed three months after the battle.

[king-of-men]

I've translated into Norwegian Child 163, "The Battle of Harlaw". The Lallans dialect being more strongly influenced by Norse, and less by the detestable Norman French that infests the rest of the Isles, this was a very easy translation - all those lovely cognates! Finding pictures was, in this case, much more difficult than finding words; I apologise for the occasional anachronistic musket - it's really very hard to avoid the Jacobite risings if you want pictures of Highlanders launching their death-or-glory charge.

As usual for a ballad, there are many versions of the song; I have stuck closely to the words usually sung in modern performances, though omitting the refrain that imitates the sound of a drum, "wi' a derrum-a-dru, an' a dree, an' a drum; wi' a derrum-a-dru-drum-drey!". This leaves out "Sir James the Rose" and "John the Graeme", who seem to me to have been imported from some other song; a Graham has no business in this very northern affair anyway. Let them stick to mixing it up with riding-names from south of the Border. I also drop (following what seems to be the modern tradition) the episode of Forbes sending a servant to fetch his coat of mail, and launching his decisive attack only after the two hours it takes to get his armour delivered to the battlefield. This seems to be some sort of medieval politics - an oblique criticism of how late that attack was delivered? At any rate it seems incredible that anyone who owned a coat of mail, would then proceed not to bring it with him to fight "fifty thousand" savage Hielantmen. Finally, Child collects many different verses on the general theme of "the Highlander attack was very powerful", which probably would not all have been sung in the same performance, and here are collapsed into the one "three acres' breidth and mair". Incidentally, since an acre is a chain by a furlong, three acres' breadth would be about 200 feet, which is probably a bit longer than the traditional Norwegian unit "a stone's throw", but not a completely implausible match since some sources give the 'steinkast' as up to 75 meters. In any case it rhymes.

Pace the Forbes's propaganda, McDonald in fact had at most ten thousand men, and survived the battle though he did give up his claim to the Earldom of Ross. The title "Lord Forbes" is technically anachronistic - though he was presumably chief of the eponymous clan, Alexander Forbes was not created 1st Lord Forbes until at least 1436, 25 years after the battle.

I've previously posted alt-historical fiction using the ballad as the skeleton of the narrative.

Norwegian text:

Og kom du hit fra høyland, mann? Kom du den hele vei? Så du McDonald og hans menn, da de kom inn fra Skye?

Ja, jeg kom gjennom Garioch-land og inn ved Netherha', og jeg så McDonald og hans menn, marsjerte mot Harlaw.

Og kom du nær, og nærme nok, at du et tall kan gi? Kom si meg så, John høylandsmann, hva kan det tallet bli?

Ja jeg kom nær, og nærme nok, at manntallet jeg så: Der var femti tusen høylandsmenn, marsjerte mot Harlaw!

Og jeg kom inn, og lengre inn, og ned og ved Harlaw, falt mange menn på hver en kant; slik kamp man aldri så!

Høylenderne, med lange sverd, de angrep hardt og hvast, de drev tilbake våre menn i mer enn et steinkast.

Herr Forbes til sin bror han sa, nu broder, ser du ei? De rykker frem på hver en kant; snart må vi i vei.

Nei, nei, nei, min broder kjær, slik skam kan aldri bli. Grip sverdet fast i høyre hand; vi står vårt mannskap bi.

Det første slag, herr Forbes gir, sverd inn en alen går; det andre slag, fra Forbes' hand, McDonalds banesår.

Slikt kav det ble, blant høylandsmenn, som lederen fallen så de bar ham bort, og gravla ham, en lang mil fra Harlaw!

Det var en mandags morgen at kampens hete brant; lørdag uti kveldingen kunne du knapt si hvem som vant.

Om noen skulle spørre deg, etter de som er borte nå, bare si rett fram, og bent rett fram: De sover ved Harlaw.

And for completeness, the Lallans text:

An' cam ye frae the Hielans, man? An' cam ye all the way? Saw ye McDonald an' his men, as they cam in frae Skye?

Aye, I cam in frae the Garioch lands, an' doon by Netherha'; an' I saw McDonald an' his men, a-marching tae Harlaw.

An' cam ye near, an' near enough? Did ye their number see? Come tell tae me, John Hielandman, what mecht their numbers be?

Aye, I wis near, an' near enough, an' I their number saw: There was fifty thousand Hielantmen, a-marching on Harlaw!

As I came in, an' further in, an' doon an' by Harlaw, they fell fu' close on ilka side; sic strokes ye never saw!

The Hielant men, wi' their lang swords, laid into us fu' sair; an' they drove backwards all oor men, three acres' breidth an' mair!

Lord Forbes tae his brother did say, "Noo brother, dinna ye see? They'll drive us back on ilka side; we'll be forced tae flee!"

"Oh na na na, ma brother dear; this thing it maunna be: Ye'll tak' yer guid sword in yer haund, and ye'll gang in wi' me!"

The first blow that Lord Forbes struck, the sword ran in an ell; the second blow that Forbes struck, the great McDonald fell.

Sic a cry frae amang the Hielant men, when they seed their leader fa'; they carried him, an' buried him, a lang mile frae Harlaw.

On Monday in the morning, the battle was begun; by Saturday, at gloaming-time, ye'd scarce ken wha had won.

If ony man should speer o' thee, for them that's gane awa'; just tell 'em plain, and unco plain: They're sleepin' at Harlaw.

[spotlight-report]

Jagger of THE KIDS - 18th Birthday Bash At Frankie's Pizza!

Jagger of THE KIDS - 18th Birthday Bash At #frankiespizzabytheslice! @ErberJagger #thekidsmotherfuckers

THE KIDS are exactly that, kids. But don’t let their age fool you, because this young punk band with attitude can rock & play hard & aggressive, leading the charge for Aussie Punk bands across the globe. To celebrate the 18TH Birthday of drummer extraordinaire Jagger Alexander-Erber, THE KIDS headline a massive 18th Birthday party for Jagger at the legendary Frankie’s Pizza in Sydney! on Sunday…

[s0ckh3adstudios]

Wow guys I sure love Undertale Blue what a great game that exists hahahahaha

( Alexander belongs to @capt-summer )

[sims2squared]

Today in Pleasant Hills #7

/// Rotation 1, Spring Don & Cassandra's Household Part 1 ///

"Mawage is wot bwings us togeder today."

Cassandra brought up having children with Don almost the second they arrived home after their wedding.... and surprisingly, Don wants kids too! They wasted no time in getting down to business, and Cassandra was pretty happy with the whole experience.

Don absolutely loves to workout, and as a result he decided to make the move from the Doctor career to the Athlete career. Cassandra... well, she hates working out about as much as Don loves it.

While Don went off to work on Sunday, Cassandra joined Mary-Sue at the flea market. The day went really well until Cassandra brought up LGBT+ rights and discovered that her friend wasn't in agreement with her views. There was a small tiff over it, but in the end they decided to set that aside and enjoy the day.

On Monday afternoon while Cassandra was at work, Nina dropped by the house. Don couldn't help himself, of course... and later that night when he and Cassandra went to the humor and hijinks festival, Don wasn't feeling so humorous... looks like Don has a UTI and it is not a pleasant sensation.

Tuesday was Cassandra's 23rd birthday, and her entrance into full adulthood. She and Don invited her Dad and brother out for dinner at The Queen's Inn. They were having a lovely time, even getting a chuckle at letting Alexander order for them.

Nina happened to be at the restaurant, of course, and Don shot straight up out of his chair when he saw her approach the table. Luckily, Nina just wanted to wish Cassandra a happy birthday.

Between Nina approaching the table like that, and him still suffering a UTI, Don suggested they finish the birthday celebrations at home.

Lets just say things got intimate after the candles were blown out. /// To be continued.... ///

[greatworldwar2]

• Yak-7 Fighter

The Yakovlev Yak-7 was developed from the earlier Yak-1 fighter, initially as a trainer but converted into a fighter. As both a fighter and later reverting to its original training role, the Yak-7 proved to be a capable aircraft and was well liked by air crews.

In 1939, Alexander Yakovlev designed a tandem-seat advanced trainer, originally designated "I-27" and then "UTI-26", offered along with the original I-26 proposal that became the Yak-1. It was armed with a single 7.62 mm (0.30 in) ShKAS machine gun in the cowling, mainly for use in training, but Yakovlev envisioned a multi-purpose aircraft that could also undertake courier and light transport duties at the front. The first production aircraft known as Yak-7UTIs retained a retractable main landing gear, but beginning in the summer of 1941, a fixed landing gear variant, the Yak-7V (Vyvozoni for Familiarization) was substituted. The factory reasoned that production would be simplified and that reduced performance would not be detrimental for a trainer. Yak-7UTIs and Yak-7Vs were also equipped with skis for winter operations.

The GKO and the NKAP issued decrees in August 1941 for the Yak-7 to be produced by Factories N°301 and N°153, but the Factory 301 had to be evacuated to Novosibirsk where it merged with N° 153. So, just 62 aircraft were produced in 1941: 51 in September–October by Factory N° 301 and 11 by N°153 in December. Test pilot A.N. Lazarev noted the good flight characteristics, how easy it was to get out of a spin, how well it behaved when diving, characteristics that he considered safer than those of the Yak-1. But the Yak-7 showed some defects: the M-105P engine piping, the landing gear locking system, the tires and the tail wheel were identified. The Yak-7 was introduced into the production line and the first batch of 60 reached operational squadrons by the end of 1941.

The Yak-7 proved to be an effective close support fighter although the first two-seaters were considered nose-heavy, consequently, the factory introduced a rear cockpit fuel tank. Pilots complained about the fuel tank's vulnerability since it was unarmored, and it was usually removed in the field. There were constant changes to the design based on combat observations including a definitive single-seat variant, the Yak-7B, which was produced in large numbers. After trials in April–May 1942, a small batch of 22 Yak-7-37s was authorised, all of which were issued to the 42nd Fighter Aviation Regiment (IAP) at the North-Western front, where they proved highly successful both in air-to-air combat and ground attack.

After the war, some Yak-7V trainers were provided to the Poles and a single Yak-7V was delivered to the Hungarians for familiarization with the Yak-9 fighter. Roughly 6,399 Yak-7's and it's variations were produced by the war's end.

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How often do you get fountain drinks from a gas station? It’s been like 5-6 years since the last time, but I used to do that here and there. I often stopped at the 7/11 near by house on my way to or from school during my college days when I had to take the public bus to get snacks, and while I typically opted for a bottled soda, a fountain drink really hit the spot sometimes. My mom and I used to get them sometimes during the summer as well.

If you get online and look at graphics, what website(s) do you go to? Tumblr and Pinterest.

Who would you say your favorite celebrity is? Alexander Skarsgard.

Have you ever slept in your car? If so, explain. Only during long car rides.

If you were forced to murder one of your parents, which one would it be? Wtf kind of question is this???

What song are you currently obsessed with? There isn’t one currently. I haven’t been listening to music the past couple of months, which is odd.

Explain your last run in with the police: I haven’t had a run-in with the police.

Who was the last friend you hung out with, and what did you guys do? A former friend a few years ago back when I still had friends and somewhat of a social life.

What time do you usually go to bed and wake up? I go to bed around 6 or 7AM and wake up between like 2 and 5PM.

If you could have any job in the world, what would it be? What's stopping you? I don’t know what I want to do. :/

Do you have a friend that's in a horrible situation right now? Explain. I don’t have any friends.

What was the last store you were in, and what did you buy? The last store I was in was Walmart last year like a couple weeks before the pandemic hit and everything shutdown. I was there grocery shopping with my mom. I always tagged along with her for our grocery shopping trips, but ever since the pandemic hit I stopped going. I don’t go anywhere now except for my once a month doctor appointment.

Who was the last person you texted, and what did this text say? My mom. We ordered takeout last night and she was waiting there for an hour after it said it was supposed to be ready and I was texting with her about how ridiculous that was. She didn’t even leave until a little after it was supposed to be ready as it was and ended up having to wait an hour.

What is the reason for the last time you cried? Life and frustrations.

Who is your favorite character in your favorite movie? I like more than just one movie. <<< Yeah, I have many favorites.

What color did you last paint your nails? Black.

It's 112 degrees out today, describe your attire: Ugh, that will be the reality in a few short months when summer hits. D; My attire will still consist of leggings and graphic tees like it does year round, just no long sleeves or sweatshirts. 

Do you have any friends that are currently in jail? Explain their situation. --

Do you tend to take long or short surveys? I like longer ones. They gotta be at least 20 questions, but I like them longer.

What do you currently desire? To feel better.

How often do you honk your horn? I don’t drive.

For what reason were you last at a park? It was for a friend’s party years ago.

What junk food can you never pass up? Sweets like brownies, cheesecake, cookies, muffins, donuts, and Little Debbie snack cakes, as well as Wingstop and ramen, which I’m counting as junkfood.

If you're a girl, what is your favorite brand of feminine hygiene products? If you're a boy, what is your favorite brand of condoms? Summer’s Eve.

Where was the last place you went on a walk to? Uhhh. It’s been many years since I’ve done that.

How are you feeling today? Having stomach issues, which sucks.

Do you ever make your own surveys? No.

How flexible are you? Not very flexible at all.

What is your favorite class? I’m done with school, but I always loved English.

What is your boyfriend's name? I don’t have one of those.

What is your favorite drink? Coffee and white chocolate Starbucks Doubleshot energy drinks.

Who is your best friend? My mom.

What time is it? 5:23AM.

What is your middle name? I’m not sharing that.

What 3 websites do you visit daily? Tumblr, Facebook, and YouTube.

Where do you work? Nowhere.

What is your favorite band? I have several, but Linkin Park will always be my top favorite. 

Do you want any kids? No.

Have you ever microwaved soap? No, but I’ve seen what happens.

Are there any new movies that you want to see? Godzilla vs Kong cause my man, Alexander Skarsgard, stars in it. ;)

How many places have you lived? A few.

Do you have any health issues? Oh do I. 

Are you texting anyone? No.

What do you drive? I don’t drive.

Have you ever had a crush on a teacher? Nope.

Are you drinking or eating anything? I finished eating my ramen a couple hours ago and I’m finishing my Starbucks Doubleshot.

What color is your shirt? Black.

Do you drink? I don’t drink alcohol, no.

What year do/did you graduate? I graduated UC back in 2015.

Do you play any sports? Nope.

Do you pop your fingers? Gah, yes.

What is your shoe size? 6 in women’s (US).

Have you ever had a UTI? Many times, unfortunately. They’re common for paraplegics.

What was the last thing you baked? Muffins.

When was the last time you showered? A couple days ago.

Would you rather go to the dentist or the doctor? I’d rather not have to go to either one.

Have you ever been in love? Yes. Twice.

How do you feel about public speaking? Ugh, I haaaaated it. I always got the worst anxiety beforehand. It never got any easier for me. I’m SO glad I don’t have to do those anymore.

Do you see anything green? Yeah, my Baby Yoda plushie next to me.

What shoes do you usually wear? My black Adidas.

Do you take any birth control? No. I can’t have kids and I’m a virgin, so there’s the ultimate birth control.

Who is the last person you talked to? My mom.

Are there any fast food restaurants that you refuse to eat at? I’m not a fan of Wendy’s.

Do you recycle? We recycle plastic bottles and cans.

Do you know what you want to major in in college? I majored in and got my BA in psych.

Have you ever snuck anyone in your room? No.

Who was the last person in your bed besides you? Just me.

Have you ever been in the hospital? Many times.

What's the last movie you watched? My fam wanted to watch the new Tom and Jerry movie last weekend. I didn’t care for it much, personally.

What's your favorite fruit? Bananas.

What do your bathroom walls look like? They’re just white.

What do you spend most of your money on? Food.

Do you have any weird obsessions? Nah.

Do you bite your nails? I don’t bite them, but I’m constantly picking at them. 

What's the last color you dyed your hair? Red. The last time was over a year ago now and it shows, gah. D:

How do you feel about mustaches? Not a fan.

Is there anyone that you really want to see in concert? I’m sad I never got to see Linkin Park and obviously now I’ll never get to see them with Chester. 

[dumb-bitches-podcast-blog]

English Transcript of “Dumb Bitches Podcast”

Introduction

(Introduction music)

All: Dumb Bitches! (children cheering)

Linor: This podcast was created as an academic project for Comics: Seeing Differently with Dr. Galvan at the University of Florida. 

Linor: I’m Linor Sevilla and I’m majoring in Psychology.

Jamie: I’m Jamie Alexander and im majoring in English and Advertising.

Erin: I’m Erin Russell and I’m majoring in English. Raisa: I’m Raisa Karim and I’m majoring in Political Sciences.

Erin: This episode revolves around Dumb, a 2018 graphic memoir written and illustrated by Georgia Webber. It explores the life of author Georgia Webber as she struggles with a vocal injury and disability. 

Jamie: So, let's get into it! In this Podcast, we will discuss how Dumb raises questions about women’s health issues. There are multiple occasions where medical professionals overlook or minimize Georgia’s symptoms. For example, on page 126... 

Topic 1: Women’s Health issues (being taken seriously)

Jamie: ...we see how the words of the male doctor follow Georgia throughout her illness. He says, “I don’t want to tell you it’s all in your head, but you know, your body is affected by stress, and I know it’s hard, but there’s not much I can do.” This kind of language diminishes the seriousness of Georgia’s suffering, which is emphasized through her response, “nobody’s helping me,” as the last element on the two page spread. Also, Webber depicts him as physically more imposing than the other characters on page 126, where he encompasses a disproportionately larger section of the page than Georgia. 

Erin: According to a 2017 Harvard Health Blog article by Laura Kiesel, women in pain are much more likely than men to receive prescriptions for sedatives instead of pain medication. 70% of chronic pain patients are women, but 80% of pain studies are conducted on male mice or human men.

Jamie: It’s also important to try to keep in mind that not all people with uteruses or vaginas are women and that these issues also affect non-binary, trans, and other femme-identifying people.

Linor: Have any of you had experiences with chronic pain or dismissive doctors?

Raisa: I have. A little over a year ago, I went to my doctor for a suspected UTI multiple times over the course of 6-9 months. The urine tests would often come back negative, so I’d go back and she would prescribe me antibiotics anyway. The UTIs would go away, but come back again a couple weeks later. This went on and on and I was in severe pain for months to the point where my issue became chronic. But my doctor at the time continued to be dismissive, telling me to have less sex. That was so sexist! I wasn’t even having sex. I saw another doctor who did a wet mount and it turned out my UTIs were caused by an underlying case of bacterial vaginosis. I’m thankful for her, but my previous doctor’s dismissiveness ruined my ecosystem and now I have chronic yeast infections and BV. It’s tough!

Erin: Oh my gosh, Raisa, that’s awful! I’m so sorry that happened to you.

Raisa: Thanks, Erin.

Linor: These types of interactions with medical professionals can really affect patients’ mental health. They certainly impact Georgia in negative ways, as she has to visit several different doctors before finding one who is able to help her. We will take a look at that right after our segment, “Dumb Tips for Dumb Bitches!”

Dumb Tips for Dumb Bitches

(“Dumb tips for dumb bitches” transitional song)

Raisa: Hey, dumb bitches! The New York Times published an article in 2018 titled “When Doctors Downplay Women’s Health Concerns” by Camille Noe Pagan. Here is a “For Dummies” edition on how to ensure your health concerns are taken seriously with advice from Dr. Powell, the director of the Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics, a center which focuses on issues most likely to improve patient care, human subjects research, and health policy.

Erin: Tip one from Dr. Powell is to ask WHY a doctor is giving a certain recommendation and if there is a GUIDELINE for that recommendation.

Raisa: Tip two is to be DIRECT. If you are concerned about your doctor’s recommendations, please express it! A good doctor will be able to take a step back and reassess.

Erin: The third tip is to realize that only you can experience your own body. You most likely are not overreacting if you are concerned. Check your own bias!

Raisa: Finally, a tip from me. This from my own experiences of having symptoms overlooked by doctors. Always get a second, or even third, opinion!

(“Dumb tips for dumb bitches” transitional song)

Topic 2: Mental Health

Jamie: Going back to the discussion of Dumb, negative interactions with doctors can also have impacts on mental health. Georgia mentions not only anxiety, but also her struggle with disordered eating. On page 157, while shopping for food, Georgia thinks “what if my eating disorder comes back.” 

Erin: That’s such a big deal and it was surprising to see how off-handed and glossed-over that comment was! I think she included this comment to show how she has a history of mental illness and how her doctor made her so upset that she was worried about the return of her eating disorder. That’s horrible. How do you even deal with something like that? 

Linor: Well, Erin, Georgia’s memoir really emphasizes the importance of having a support system when facing pressure in your mental health. Georgia leans on her friend and vents about her struggles with her disability and finds comfort in just being able to speak to someone else about it. It ends up giving her motivation to continue illustrating her comics. Having others to relieve your mental stress can be more healing than you might think. 

Raisa: Absolutely, having a support system is invaluable. But also don’t be afraid to reach out to medical professionals about your mental health. Unfortunately, that can be a luxury sometimes and the mental health system isn’t perfect, but, if you’re able, reach out to a psychiatrist to get diagnosed. As someone that has been in the mental health system for a while, having my illness diagnosed validated my feelings. Spending time taking medication and seeing a therapist regularly will also put you on the right track to the road to better mental health. It takes time and that sucks, but don’t give up!

Jamie: If you are experiencing self-harm thoughts, issues with your appetite, or other mental health symptoms please reach out! The UF’s CWC (the Counseling and Wellness Center) offers urgent services 24/7 at 352-392-1575 as well as urgent walk-in sessions during business hours at both of their locations. 

Erin: The Center also provides semester-long treatment plans after a triage consultation. Reach out to the CWC for more information on their services! If you are feeling suicidal, you can also call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK. That’s 1-800-273-8255.

Linor: What can we do if someone we know is suffering?

Erin: Reach out to that person! If you show them that someone is noticing their suffering and cares, they’re more likely to seek help.

Raisa: If you’re interested in more comics from Georgia Webber, especially ones about her experiences with anxiety and other mental health disorders, you can check out her short comics for free on The Hairpin. 

End of Podcast

Erin: While this story does discuss some very serious and difficult topics, it doesn’t only focus on the bad parts of disability.  There are several times throughout the narrative that Georgia highlights the positive experiences she’s had while dealing with her disability.

Linor: As we discussed previously, there are times throughout the novel where Georgia has some really positive interactions with her friends as she shares some of what she’s struggling with.  There are also points where she’s able to communicate with others without speaking that make her feel a little more secure in her situation.  The largest section of positivity is the very end of the graphic novel, illustrated almost entirely in red, where Georgia receives a free session from a vocal coach and begins to focus on caring for herself, mentally and physically.

Erin: We find that it’s really important to make aspects of this narrative positive, and especially notable that the novel ends on a positive note.  People who have disabilities should be able to see that they can find joy in spite of and even because of their disability.  For this story to end on such a positive note, and with this strong message of caring for and being gentle with yourself, is incredibly impactful, and can provide so much hope to people who may be struggling with their disability.

Raisa: Speaking of disability, we care deeply about making our podcast as accessible as possible. Please check out the rest of our podcast site where we have a transcript of the podcast in both English and Spanish as well as many visual aids. Thank you, and goodnight. 

(Ending music)

[diariodecampinas]

Com três recém-nascidos infectados pela Covid-19, Caism da Unicamp restringe visitações

Além dos bebês, há uma mãe infectada em internação, segundo o hospital. Medida segue pelo menos até esta quarta-feira (12), quando será realizada uma nova revisão da situação. Bebê recém-nascido internado na UTI do Caism em foto de arquivo Reprodução/EPTV Com três recém-nascidos infectados pela Covid-19 na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) neonatal, o Centro de Atenção Integral à Saúde da Mulher da Unicamp (Caism), em Campinas (SP), restringiu a entrada de visitantes e acompanhantes na unidade. A medida segue pelo menos até esta quarta-feira (12), quando será realizada uma nova revisão da situação. Além dos bebês, o hospital informou que há, atualmente, uma mãe diagnosticada com a doença em internação. Os resultados positivos foram obtidos durante a testagem de rotina dos pacientes, feita uma vez por semana, e todos os casos confirmados estão isolados e sem receber visitas. Como forma de tentar conter a disseminação do vírus, estão suspensas todas as visitas ao hospital, bem como a entrada e permanência de acompanhantes, à exceção dos acompanhantes de pacientes em trabalho de parto e de idosas ou menores de idade. Veja detalhes abaixo. Entenda as restrições Tanto para acompanhantes de pacientes em trabalho de parto, quanto de idosas ou menores de idade, só será permitida a permanência no mesmo ambiente que o paciente, utilizando somente os recursos disponíveis no local, como banheiro e alimentação. Não será permitida a troca de acompanhantes. Já as mães de bebês que não testaram positivo para Covid-19 devem estar assintomáticas e ter teste com resultado negativo para visitar os filhos. Além disso, somente mães que precisam amamentar e fazer o contato pele a pele são admitidas, segundo a superintendência do hospital. Mães que coletam leite em casa poderão entregar o material diretamente nas docas do Serviço de Nutrição, situado na Avenida Adolfo Lutz, próximo à esquina com a Rua Alexander Fleming. Também está suspensa a entrega de itens pessoais às pacientes internadas. Caism, o Hospital da Mulher da Unicamp, em Campinas Reprodução/EPTV Histórico As restrições às visitas e entrada de acompanhantes já haviam sido impostas por meio de um ofício divulgado pela unidade em 9 de abril. À época, apenas um dos 15 recém-nascidos na UTI neonatal tinha diagnóstico positivo para Covid-19. Havia, contudo, outros 12 bebês sob investigação. O documento cita ainda que, na UTI para adultos, três das quatro pacientes que estavam internadas testaram positivo para a doença; na enfermaria, eram quatro mulheres infectadas. VÍDEOS: veja o que é destaque na região de Campinas Veja mais notícias da região no G1 Campinas.

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