Studies Have Found Wild Birds That Are Resistant to Low Level Antibiotics
According to National Geographic, microbes that are immune to commonly used drugs have been found inside birds living in some of Earth's most remote regions, scientists say. The research suggests that antibiotic resistance has spread deep into nature—and humans are likely to blame.
The researchers sampled waste from 97 birds belonging to a dozen different species from the Arctic tundra of northeastern Siberia, northern Alaska, and northern Greenland.
Eight birds—including sandpipers, geese, and gulls—carried Escherichia coli bacteria that was resistant to one or more commonly prescribed antibiotics.
"Many of these antibiotics are used at hospitals against severe infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, or septicemia [blood poisoning]," Olsen said.
Only a fraction of the Arctic birds sampled carried drug-resistant bacteria. If the immunity had developed naturally, the researchers noted, more birds should have carried the resistant strain.
The researchers speculate that the birds contracted drug-resistant E. coli from contact with human sewage or waste in lower latitudes before migrating north.
Infected birds could spread resistant bacteria to other animals or—in rare cases—even back to humans as the birds migrate around the world, Olsen said.
I never thought about the fact that our antibiotic resistance could be passed on to animals. But it does only makes sense, since throughout history we have received germs from with the animal kingdom (the Black Death, the Avian Flu, Smallpox...) It only makes sense that the corridor is two ways.
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I love historical romantic fiction. I enjoy a book that transports me to a different time, where the characters bring to life a time that I don't know much about and make me feel as though I am there. DiAnn Mills has written such a book: "Awaken My Heart". This book takes place at the turn of the 1800s in the colony of Texas. There are handsome vacqueros and beautiful senoritas. The story was captivating. One of the things i liked about it the most was how DiAnn used her heroine, Marianne Phillips, to share with the reader how simple faith can be. And she used Marianne to show the reader what it means to trust in God, how to witness to others, and how to live a prayerful life.
A couple of months ago, I was fortunate enough to win a 3 pound package of yummy 
I got a beautiful rose cross pendant and another pendant which has been calling to me. I love flowers and so does 
Do you struggle with dry skin? I do. During the winter time it is the worst. I have a couple of knuckles on my right hand that stay dry and 'scaly' no matter what I do and I have had my fingers crack open because of the dryness. That is very painful. So when I was given the chance to try a revolutionary shielding lotion called Skin MD, I was delighted. 
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I know most, if not all of us were astounded to learn of Heath Ledger's passing this week. His wasn't a name I ever heard link with drugs or other types of misbehavior so prevalent among today's stars. 
A couple of days ago, I shared about the
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I am also a long time fan of horseradish, so spicy brown mustard is what I gravitate towards for my sandwiches, pretzels, and to dip pieces of turkey and ham in during the long holiday season! So when I received the new Grey Poupon Hearty Spicy Brown mustard, I couldn't wait to get the top off and give it a whirl. This mustard takes the nose opening Grey Poupon recipe and adds in bits of yellow onion. It is so yummy, you can eat it with a spoon (or lick it from the tip of your finger) and make your tastebuds tingle. So far, I have also enjoyed it on my french fries, chicken nuggets and for dipping my pretzels into! If you like a mustard that lets you know it is there, then you should give the Grey Poupon Hearty Spicy Brown mustard a try.
Grey Poupon is also introducing the Harvest Coarse Ground flavor. This flavor is even more sinus opening than the other. And I love the texture of the mustard seeds. This mustard is chock full of mustard seeds that burst in your mouth with tangy goodness giving you a delightful flavor sensation. Of these two mustards, this one is the stronger tasting one. If you prefer a milder dijon mustard, I would stick with the Hearty Spicy Brown, but if you want a real taste sensation, then stick your finger or spoon or pretzel into a jar of Harvest Coarse Ground and make your tongue smile with happiness. When you go to the Grey Poupon website, it recommends foods that the different mustards are especially meant to complement. One food for the Harvest Coarse Ground flavor is deviled eggs! I think that would be awesome and I am sensing some in my very near future!
Where to begin this latest saga....should I begin with the death of Ella, the hamster named after Ella Enchanted. Or perhaps I should begin with the Xbox 360 that hubby won at a convention and that he purchased the game Legos Star Wars For? Or maybe the story begins with a little girl who loves animals and has been asking for a new kitten (never mind we have four cats and two rabbits). 
