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2 Cups flour
* Sugar
1 egg, beaten
Blackberries 1 cup sugar
Pre-heat oven to 400. Mix all dry ingredients. Put balance of all ingredients in expect fruit and stir until just blended. DO NOT OVERSTIR. Add fruit, and fold in lightly. Place batter in lined or greased muffin tins. Will make 12 Medium size or 6 jumbo muffins. Bake approximately 20 minutes. Check for doneness with toothpick (clean). Sit on wire rack for 7-10 minutes and remove from pan.
Buckle topping- especially good on blueberry
1/3 cup sugar
Banana Praline Muffins
3 bananas, ripe- mashed
3 Tbs. Brown sugar
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mash bananas, add egg, sugar and oil. Beat well. Add flour, baking powder and salt and mix until just moistened Grease muffin tins, and put equal amount of batter in each. Top each with equal amount of praline mix in center of muffin. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12 Regular size muffins or 6 large.
Low Fat Blueberry Bran Muffins: makes 12 regular sized muffins
2 cups of Bran Cereal
Heat oven to 400 degrees. In Medium bowl, Mix cereal, milk and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in egg and applesauce. Add dry ingredients, (flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon). Stir until just moistened. Fold in 1 1/2 - 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen). Spray muffin pan with no stick cooking spray. Fill muffin pan with batter and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Check with tester for doneness.
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
1/2 cup butter- room temperature
Filling and topping
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 350. Cream together butter and sugar, add eggs and mix well with mixer, add sour cream and vanilla, mix well. Add all dry ingredients and mix. Grease a bundt or tube pan, spread 1/2 batter in greased pan, put 1/2 topping, then balance of batter and balance of topping. Bake for 45 minutes. Variation: Add sliced apple, or blueberries in middle with cinnamon/sugar mix.
1 - 1 1/2 cups raisins- plumped
Preheat oven to 450. In large bowl mix all dry ingredients, then add shortening. Cut shortening into dry ingredients (will be crumbly) Add beaten egg and milk. Dough will be wet. Drain raisins, mix raisins in batter. Knead 1/2 of batter on well floured surface about 10 times (DO NOT OVERKNEAD!) Make circle and cut into 6 slices. Put on baking sheet. Do the same with the second half of the batter. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until a light golden brown. DO NOT OVERBAKE! Remove from cookie sheet immediately and serve.
To plump raisins- Boil 2 cups of water, place raisins in bowl and cover with boiling water for at least 1/2 hour. Many nights I do this the night before and let sit overnight - covered with saran wrap and drain the water in the morning when using them.
Poppyseed Bread
3 eggs, beaten
Preheat oven to 350. Beat eggs, add sugar and oil and beat well. Add milk and vanilla, beat. Add flour and baking powder- beat until smooth. Add poppyseeds and mix well.
Pour batter into 2 greased and floured bread pans and bake for 45 minutes. Check to insure doneness. Remove from oven and turn bread onto cooling rack. Let bread cool before glazing.
1/4 cup orange juice
Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Heat slightly until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool for 1 - 2 minutes. Prick breads with skewer. Pour or use brush to glaze breads.
Strawberry Bread
1 10oz. Package frozen strawberries, thawed
Preheat oven to 325. Puree strawberries in blender, set aside. Beat together eggs and oil. Add dry ingredients to the mixture and mix well, add strawberries and blend in. Pour into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake for approximately 50 minutes until done. Cool on rack for a few minutes then remove from pan to fully cool before slicing.


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Harman buys equipment manufacturer for $365 million
Harman International Industries said Wednesday that it agreed to acquire audio and visual equipment maker AMX, of Texas, for $365 million.
Stamford-based Harman said the deal with The Duchossois Group will expand its reach beyond the car, where Harman focuses many of its products.
"Harman is the leader in smart connectivity. Our vision is to extend our reach beyond the car into the enterprise, where we already have a substantial audio presence," Dinesh Paliwal, chairman, president and CEO of Harman, said in a statement. "AMX is the global technology leader in enterprise control and automation as well as audio and video switching and distribution. With the addition of AMX, Harman will be uniquely positioned to provide complete audio, video, lighting and automation solutions to our customers globally."
AMX, founded in 1982, makes hardware and software to help with the audio and visual elements used in conference rooms, hotels, classrooms and more. The company is based in Richardson, Texas, and employs more than 600 people in its 19 locations worldwide.
With the acquisition, AMX will become part of Harman's professional division, handling audio and lighting. The division designs products for recording and broadcast, musicians, cinema, touring sound, commercial applications like airports, stadiums, hotels and concert halls.
"Harman is a world-class company, and this transaction will provide additional opportunities to grow the AMX business," Robert Fealy, president and chief operating officer, the Duchossois Group, and chairman of AMX, said in the statement. "The sale to Harman fulfills one of our fundamental objectives, which was to position this business with a leading entity that will take AMX to an even higher level of performance and success."
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In the 1973 Woody Allen movie Sleeper, the protagonist wakes up 200 years in the future, where he is told that the old world was destroyed when "a man named Albert Shanker got hold of a nuclear warhead." It was just five years after a bitter, racially divisive teachers' strike in New York City, and the union leader was being portrayed as a terrorist in popular culture.
Shanker may have been a "tough liberal," as the title of a biography described him, but he forcefully injected himself into the national education debate. When teachers vilified the "A Nation at Risk" report in 1983, Shanker disagreed with his members and agreed that our education system was in crisis. Both loved and reviled, he became a national voice for his style of education reform.
President Bill Clinton spoke at Shanker's memorial service in 1997:
Al Shanker's life fully reflected the wisdom of the words of Herman Melville … "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men. And among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects."
Al Shanker's cause was education. And through his lifelong devotion to it, he lifted up our children, our schools, our teachers and others who work in our schools, our nation and our world. He was truly our master teacher.
Not many of us can have on impact on the lives of presidents.
But once again, teachers' unions (under the umbrella of the American Federation of Teachers) and their leadership are being vilified in a film, Waiting for Superman. The filmmaker, Davis Guggenheim, chooses a hero — Geoffrey Canada, the CEO of Harlem Children's Zone — and a heroine — Michelle Rhee, the chancellor of the Washington, D.C., school district — and traces five families' efforts to get their kids into charter schools. The Darth Vader character is AFT President Randi Weingarten, portrayed as defending the inept. The film has been widely praised, and occasionally criticized.
Are teachers' unions stifling change? Standing in the way of reform that will revitalize our school systems? Or are they critics of bad ideas that are turning us away from the core problems confronting schools?
In a cash-strapped era, the president has dangled billions of dollars if states agree to support the creation of more charter schools (publicly funded, privately run schools that are free of school district and union regulations); evaluate teachers based on student test scores, thereby easing teacher-dismissal rules (tenure); consider paying teachers based on pupil performance; agree to common standards (a national curriculum wherein every student across the nation would have to meet the same standards on every grade and in every course; right now all standards are established by states and vary significantly); and create data systems (test students regularly and use the test data for pupil and staffing decisions).
Teachers and teachers' unions are skeptical. With good reason.
Half of All Teachers Leave Teaching Within Five Years
Teaching is a really, really hard job. Despite the early enthusiasm, the dedication and the endless hours of preparation, half of all new teachers fall by the wayside. Instead of concentrating the debate on "bad teachers" — and there are bad teachers — we should be training prospective teachers more effectively and supporting them on the job.
Only 3 percent of teachers are African-American males. Why are so few black males entering teaching, and why isn't the administration focusing on that crucial failing? After all, unions don't hire teachers, although perhaps veteran teachers should play a role in hiring new teachers.
Charter Schools Across the Nation Do About the Same as Public Schools: Some Do Well, Others Poorly
There is an irony: The idea of charter schools began in 1988 with Shanker. He had a vision of a system in which small groups of teachers and parents would submit research-based proposals outlining new ways to educate kids.
As Shanker envisioned it, charter schools would become laboratories for innovation, a place to test new ideas that, if successful, would be adopted in public schools.
The reality hasn't lived up to his hopes. Charter schools, some run by not-for-profits, others by for-profits, offer educational programs that are closely geared to the standardized tests. Few offer anything innovative, and most require parent involvement as a prerequisite for acceptance. A small number are unionized, and the unionized schools are quite successful. The Green Dot Charter Schools in Los Angeles is one success story.
But why the emphasis on charter schools? Teachers are suspicious. Again, for good reason.
Merit-Pay Plans — Pay for Performance — Have Simply Not Worked
The drumbeat from the critics of unions is that teachers should be paid according to the performance of their students as measured by a standardized exam. (As they stand now, teacher pay scales are incremental; you receive annual raises and additional raises for additional graduate degrees.) Teachers' unions object to individual pay for performance, asking, where has it been tried and it worked? The most recent study, at the National Center on Performance Incentives at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education, concludes that pay for performance is not "the magic bullet that so often the policy world is looking for."
The study's conclusion: "It doesn't work." Are unions wrong to oppose unproven ideas?
In many school districts, including New York City, unions have negotiated plans that give schools, not individual teachers, bonuses for meeting achievement targets; the bonuses are distributed collaboratively by the staff.
Tenure Means Due Process, Not a "Job for Life"
Why do unions defend "bad teachers"? Why do lawyers defend "bad" defendants?
In most states, teachers serve a three-year probationary period, during which time they can discharged "at will." After that time period, they obtain "tenure," which hardly guarantees the teacher a cushy job for life. Tenure does, however, guarantee the teacher a due-process hearing regarding disciplinary charges or issues of incompetence. In some instances, this has caused problems. In New York City, teachers accused of malfeasance sat for months, sometimes years, because management chose not to expedite the cases for political reasons. After years of dispute, the law now requires all cases to begin within 60 days and to be concluded within six months.
Unions, under the law, have a duty of fair representation. Members pay dues, unions represent them — and an impartial party determines innocence or guilt. "Jobs for life" is nonsense.
Not every teacher accused of incompetence is guilty. Each one is entitled to a vigorous defense, and that is the job of the union.
Testing Narrows What Is Taught: "If We Don't Test It, We Don't Teach or Learn It"
Teachers worry that this narrow emphasis on "the test," which purportedly determines the success or failure of the pupil and the school — which determines the evaluation and perhaps the salary of the teacher — will turn schools into test-prep mills. What happens to music? Art? Physical education? The highest-achieving school systems in the world — Finland, South Korea and Singapore — don't use standardized tests. Are we making better schools or enriching testing companies?
Why Are We Ignoring the Impact of Poverty?
The Schott Foundation's "Black Boys Report" shows staggering disparities in the number of black males graduating from high schools. For example, in New York City, only 28 percent of black males graduate with the college-ready Regents diploma.
NYU professor Pedro Noguera reminds us:
Studies on literacy development in small children show that middle-class children arrive in kindergarten literally knowing hundreds more words than poor children.
And schools alone — not even the very best schools — cannot erase the effects of poverty.
Teachers' unions are in the forefront, warning us that teachers and schools alone cannot eradicate poverty. Unions are campaigning for the creation of Community Schools, which utilize partnerships between the school and other community resources, focusing not just on academics but also on health and social services. The schools are open to the community 24-7.
Unfortunately, Washington has paid scant attention to Community Schools and continues to ignore the impact of poverty.
Teachers and their unions are under attack and fighting back. Criticizing bad ideas, offering other policies and campaigning in the political sphere are the essence of our democracy. As Washington, D.C., Mayor Adrian Fenty found out in this past election, top-down policies frequently do not resonate with the voters. The teachers and parents defeated him at the polls.
Teachers' unions played a major role in electing President Obama, and now, in spite of the attacks, are expressing themselves; they have serious doubts in regard to his education policies.
Rather than see teachers' unions as an obstacle to progress, we must understand that it is teachers and parents who should be partners in creating schools that address the needs of all students. Teachers plus parents equals kryptonite to bad education.
Peter Goodman has taught in a Brooklyn, N.Y., high school, served on his union's executive board and taught education at the New School University. He now works as a consultant in the design and support of new high schools and writes a blog, Ed in the Apple: The Intersection of Education and Politics.


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We are pleased to announce the Winnipeg Irish Festival will be taking place on October 4 - 5, 2013. We will be holding music and dance workshops during the day on Saturday, followed by the evening gala concert.
Venue: Irish Cultural Centre, 654 Erin Street
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Reel Pride is a festival of Queer Cinema, but also a celebration of local Queer artists who obtained a voice through visual mediums. An important voice that the whole community is invited to witness.
Venue: Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Avenue
Neighbourhood: Winnipeg
International Wine Festival of Winnipeg
Friday, October 18, 2013
Sample some of the hundreds of wines on display during the 3-day Wine Festival. Over 100 wineries are represented this year with experts on hand, ready to offer suggestions and help you discover previously unknown treasures from around the world.
Venue: The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Road
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Sunday, September 1, 2013
Asham Stomperfest is a family friendly weekend Music and Dance festival showcasing the talents of Aboriginal performers, this year featuring Charlie Major, The Asham Stompers and much more.
Venue: Reedy Creek. Kinosota
Neighbourhood: Kinosota
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Friday, September 20, 2013
A fall festival of Learning and Music in Onanole and Riding Mountain National Park.
Neighbourhood: Riding Mountain National Park
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In September each year, Winnipeg welcomes writers from Canada and around the world for a week of readings, lectures, interviews, conversations, book launches, and other events.
Venue: various venues throughout Winnipeg and province
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Sunday, September 22, 2013
Dora is embarking on her most important mission yet in Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys.
Venue: Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street
Neighbourhood: Winnipeg
Fall Family Festival
Sunday, September 22, 2013
A festival to celebrate the harvest! Enjoy local food from FortWhyte Farms or buy something special from a local vendor. Also take part in a variety of fun family activities around FortWhyte Alive!
Venue: FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road
Neighbourhood: Winnipeg
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Sunday, September 22, 2013
Join us for a day filled with family activities, local artisans and a children's concert.
Venue: FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road
Neighbourhood: Winnipeg
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Venue: Reedy Creek, Kinosota
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Venue: St. Malo Arena
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Today it was reported that Broncos wideout Kenny McKinley's death was likely caused by a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, a devastating piece of news for a Broncos franchise that can't seem to escape tragic events.
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's report quoted one investigator as saying McKinley had been depressed over a knee surgery he had a month ago.
"He had made statements while playing dominoes shortly after the surgery that he should just kill himself," the officer reported. "No one believed he was serious."…
The report also said McKinley had made statements about not knowing what he would do without football.
And that's one of the real problems with anyone who suffers from serious depression. It's a disease that constantly wants to disguise itself, a disease that always comes with healthy doses of fear, shame and guilt.
This is perhaps amplified by the sport McKinley played. You don't need me to tell you that football, like most other sports, is that most macho of arenas, where pain and suffering are held up as character flaws.
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There have been fantastic inroads made in the treatment of pro athletes suffering from non-physical ailments. Just this preseason, the Colts placed offensive lineman John Gill on IR for alcoholism after he got tagged for DUI. That's a long way from the old "throw the bum out" mentality of yesteryear. While there are still plenty of fans who think athletes, given their relative fame and fortune, have no right to ever be depressed many other fans share those problems and sympathize entirely. I know I do.
But McKinley's death is proof that, no matter what a league or a team will do to help athletes with serious depression or other mental illnesses, there's still a limit. You can't get inside someone's head. You can't possibly know what it's like to be them. You can't read every sign they give out, particularly when the person involved truly wants to die, and isn't just using suicide as a means of begging for help. Here's a quote from one of the women who found McKinley's body:
"Because of his personality, because of who he is, nobody would have ever believed he would have done it."
Precisely. Many seemingly obvious warning signs of suicidal depression can go unnoticed or ignored by virtually anyone. You'd never want to overreact to someone making a passing comment about suicide, for fear they'd find you crazy for taking them seriously. Worst of all, sometimes you don't WANT to believe someone you love is suicidal, because it's so hard to accept, let alone comprehend. It's not wrong to think this way. It's just human.
And so the Broncos are left to pick up the pieces of this tragedy, tortured by the idea that there was a way to prevent McKinley's death. Counseling. Listening. A league program of some kind. But the hard truth is that there may not have been any way to foresee or prevent it, and that's the most tragic thing of all.


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Start Menu
The Start Menu button had a monumental change from XP to Vista: the "Start" text was removed and the Start Button "orb" was created. That orb has been tweaked in Windows 7, and the above screenshot shows that Microsoft has opted for a more vibrant look between build 7000 and build 7100. From top to bottom, the different buttons are based on how you are interacting with the orb: normal, mouseover, and clicked.
Above is the Start Menu as you first see when you install Windows 7. Below I've listed the icons as they appear from top to bottom.
- Build 7000: Getting Started, Windows Media Center, Sticky Notes, Snipping Tool, Calculator, and Paint
- Build 7100: Getting Started, Windows Media Center, Calculator, Sticky Notes, Snipping Tool, Paint, Remote Desktop Connection, Magnifier, and Solitaire
In the Getting Started menu option, "Learn about Windows 7" is now "Discover Windows 7" and "Discover Windows.com" has been removed.
Microsoft has decided to move Computer up a group, putting it together with Games. Also, Devices and Printers has swapped places with Default Programs. The shutdown menu button looks identical between the two builds when you aren't interacting with it, but upon mouseover or click, there's a distinct white border around the button in build 7100. You may also notice that "Search programs and files" as well as "All Programs" are no longer bolded. If you click on the latter, you'll see that the Extras and Upgrades folder has been removed, including the web links inside: Small Business Resources, Windows Marketplace, and Windows Web Site.
While not turned on by default, you can add two more entries to the Start Menu in build 7100 that you could not in build 7000: Homegroup and Downloads. "Personal libraries" is now "Personal folder" and has a new icon, as do Games and Recorded TV. You can now also set the maximum number of Jump List items.
Sticky Notes
While there were some odd changes to Sticky Notes during interim builds, the only change between build 7000 and build 7100 is the default color switch from green to yellow, and a new icon.
Sync Center
The only difference here is that a "Manage offline files" link has been added.
Just like in other areas of the Control Panel, the old icon is gone from the top left, and of course the copyright has changed from 2008 to 2009. Furthermore, there's now a "Pen and Touch" line which tells you whether your monitor is capable for the Touch capabilities built into Windows 7.
System Configuration
Oh no, they changed msconfig! Relax, it's only a minor tweak in BOOT Advanced Options: the "Detect HAL" checkbox has been removed.
System Restore
At the "Confirm your restore point" page there are extra lines of text: "Your computer will be restored to the state it was in before the event in the Description field below" at the top and "If you have changed your Windows password recently, we recommend that you create a password reset disk. Create a password reset disk" at the bottom. The last phrase is a link that takes you to a Windows Help and Support Page. Finally, the Description line no longer gets cutoff as it has lost the word "Before."
Tablet PC Input Panel
Uh oh, now where am I supposed to write? The "Write here" text has disappeared, and the actual window is no longer semi-transparent (nor does it go fully transparent when you move your cursor away). In the options dialog window, the tabs have been rearranged, and Opening is now the default one, instead of Insertion. In the Tools menu, Microsoft has put some of the words in lower case, to conform to other Windows applications: "Personalize Handwriting Recognition" is now "Personalize handwriting recognition," "Report Handwriting Recognition Errors" is now "Report handwriting recognition errors," and "Help Topics" is now "Help topics."
The default number of Jump List items for 7100 is 10 (build 7000 did not have an obvious limit) and this number can be modified in Taskbar and Start Menu Properties. New items bump older items off the list.
Build 7100 allows you to pin items to programs that aren't associated with that file extension. For example, you can pin a bitmap image to Notepad and even though Paint is set to open it by default, that file will now open in Notepad. Many have told me they find this very useful.
This change is hard to spot at first, but if you look closely, the notification color has been made slightly brighter; Microsoft says this is because users complained they were missing when an application wanted attention.
Just like in the Quick Launch bar in previous versions of Windows, build 7100 lets you hold down the shift key when dragging an item over a program's icon to have that program open it (think "Open with").
In the Taskbar tab of the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window, "Desktop Preview" is now referred to as "Preview desktop with Aero Peek."
You get the icon on the left when you are connected to a local connection with an Internet connected. The right icon did not exist in build 7000; when you are connected to a local connection without Internet, you will get the icon on the right in build 7100.
Finally, here's a very odd tidbit I noticed. Don't ask me how I figured this out, because I honestly don't remember. If you rename a program and then pin it to the taskbar, it will be renamed back to its previous name. For example, I took UT2004.exe, renamed it to bla.exe, and then pinned it to the taskbar. On build 7000, when I right clicked on the taskbar icon, the program was called bla, but on build 7100, it was UT2004. A minor change, but it is there.


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Passports being distributed to Afghans in Saudi Arabia
Passports being distributed to Afghans in Saudi Arabia
KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghan citizens previously traveled on Pakistani passports to Saudi Arabia are being distributed Afghan passports, the Afghan embassy in Riyadh said on Wednesday.
In a statement, the Afghan diplomatic mission thanked Saudi King Khadem-ul-Harmain Sharifain Salman Al Saud for cooperation in this regard.
The statement said the distribution of passports to Afghans was made possible as result of efforts by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and officials of the Foreign Ministry.
Afghans who in the past used Pakistani documents will now have Afghan identity papers with the distribution of passports to them.
The process would start from November 22, the statement said. According to the Work and Social Affairs Ministry, currently 300,000 Afghans are working in Saudi Arabia.
Most of Afghans went to Saudi from Pakistan on Pakistani passports. At that time, Saudi Arabia denied visas to Afghan citizens.
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The PSENmat is a world first: it is a pressure-sensitive safety mat with integrated switch functionality. As such the pressure-sensitive safety mat is suitable for more than area monitoring. PSENmat also has an operating function, which triggers actions that can be freely defined in advance. This is enabled via an integrated virtual switch.
With the pressure-sensitive safety mat PSENmat you have a pressure-sensitive safeguard to protect workers in accordance with EN ISO 13856-1. The safety mat detects when people step on it, reliably records their position and forwards the position data to the safe controller. Should anyone enter the danger zone, PSENmat slows down or stops the machine (access protection). While there is anyone inside the detection zone, the pressure-sensitive safety mat also prevents the machine from restarting unintentionally (protection against encroachment behind the detection zone).
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Ukrainian beer market 2019: companies and brands
Brewing industry in Kazakhstan 2019
Cannabis: product that changes markets
Russian beer producers 2018 (catalogue/database MS Excel)
Global hop market. Hop Market in Russia.
Beer market of Vietnam: "Young tiger"
Russia: Positions of Brewing CompaniesThe review contains an analysis of interim performance of brewers in the first half of 2019. There are rather dynamic changes behind a modest industry growth. Baltika is again experiencing a stage of volumes and market share slid due to competition with AB InBev Efes. Because of the price competition and presence expansion in the modern trade company #2. has come close to the leading position. At the same time sales of Heineken Russia have continued growing which makes the premium part of the portfolio heavier. The market premiumization trend had been also confirmed by import brands. MBC and Zavod Trekhsosenskiy have been the most successful among federal market players. The market share of independent regional brewers and Ochakovo have continued falling as they are being squeezed out by the market leaders at their competitive fields.
Ukrainian beer market 2019: companies and brandsIn 2019 beer production and market have been still fluctuating about zero point. However, the past season was successful for brewers judging by the sales profitability. The price mix has improved due to rapid general market premiumization, as well as its particular aspect, the growth of import beer sales. By the season end AB InBev Efes improved its positions considerably. It turned out that consumers had not forgot Efes brands that had to leave the market, but started to recover rapidly. Against the stagnating market that meant sales decline of other companies, in the first place Carlsberg Group that most of all beneficiated from Efes exiting the market. PPB turned out to be stable to branding activity of its competitor and Obolon kept the same volumes and at the moment it is the absolute leader of the economy segment. The share growth of independent producers took place thanks to leading craft breweries, that so far do not have a big market weight, but they are rapidly gaining it.
Brewing industry in Kazakhstan 2019During the first half of 2019, the majority of Kazakh brewers made their contribution into positive dynamics. Yet it was companies of the lower division, not the two transnational leaders that raised their production and sales. The shares of draft beer and aluminum can which is rapidly squeezing glass bottle out of the market, have been growing. The price segmentation has remained stable despite the substantial rise of retail prices and fluctuations of brand market shares, while the borders between segments have become blurred. The main events in the industry have been: the announced revision of the beer excise policy, launch of BeerKhan brand in the strong beer segment, and most important – purchasing assets of Shymkentbeer by Arasan.
The trend of complication of Russian beer market is going on and in several directions at the same time. The range has got wider, the import and small segments are growing, namely craft beer, alcohol-free beer and special flavor beer. At the same time, all ex-mega brands and light lagers by Russian brewers are experiencing a decline of their shares. AB InBev Efes, Heineken, MBC and Pivzavod Trekhsosenskiy have exceeded the market, Carlsberg was developing slower than the market and Ochakovo as well as some other mid-sized breweries have been cutting down their volumes. To a big extent brewers' performance was connected to their ability to reach agreement with networks, sacrifice their margin and enter new markets. Craft brewers are facing a serious danger of producers' registration introduction – de facto licensing. ...
The global outlooks of the legal market of cannabis are excellent. It is possible to simultaneously imagine dry law repeal and craft brewing boom but not in one but in several consumer categories. For alcohol is contained in liquids and cannabis derivatives can be in three physical forms.The value of legal market of cannabis and its products can reach 10% of the world beer market in five years, and in 2030-2040 even reach the same scope provided the current rates of legalization and development of market infrastructure remain at the same level. Cannabinoids are actively integrating into the food industry from chewing gum to beverages deforming the pharmaceutical and alcohol markets, they influence the trends of healthy lifestyle and beauty. ...
Foster's names new chief marketing officer
He succeeds Peter Sinclair, who was promoted to head marketing and commercial development for the African and Eastern business. The company said Gibson, who joined the company after 12 years with Diageo, has more than 20 years experience in consumer brands internationally and a track record in building and transforming some of the major alcoholic beverage brands.
Gibson, during his term in Diageo, held various senior management/marketing roles in Europe, North and Latin America, Asia Pacific and Australia. Recently, he served as General Manager of Diageo's Germany/Austria/Switzerland operations.
Foster's Group CEO John Pollaers said the appointment of Andy Gibson is a major step in the process of re-focusing Foster's/CUB as a dedicated, world-class brewer.
"Andy's appointment adds to the depth and experience of our senior management team and reaffirms our commitment to investing in the iconic brands that will drive the growth of the business", Pollaers said.
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A central Florida airport want to install artificial turf to deter birds from hanging around the planes.
Sanford International Airport officials say birds cause problems for dozens of planes a year. One jet had to make an emergency landing after a bird flew into one of its engines.
In 2012, the Federal Aviation Administration spent more than $100,000 on air cannons to scare away birds. Airport officials tell WFTV that they now want to take a quieter approach.
Officials say artificial turf doesn't retain water or food, so the birds won't want to hang around the airport.
Three acres of the fake grass has been proposed for the north side of the airport at a cost of more than $500,000. Airport officials plan to finalize the project next month.
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Visitors to the 26th Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Show on Labor Day Weekend in Silver City will be asked to fill out a brief survey when they arrive. The survey, which takes only a moment, automatically enters the visitor free of charge in a drawing to win one of three fabulous door prizes. Winners will be drawn at the close of the show, and notified by telephone or email.
Among the door prizes is a lovely slab of mineral called Selenite from Mexico that was purchased at the Quartsite show by club members Lee Stockman and Judy Allen. It is approximately 12 x 14 inches and includes a display stand. Gypsum is another name for this mineral, but the colorless, transparent form is called Selenite, from the Greek, meaning "moon stone".
Thanks to a generous donation from Kevin Cook and Sylveen Robinson-Cook, owners of the Royal Scepter Gem and Minerals in Silver City; another door prize is a unique Swan Valley Copper enameled bowl. The artists, Roger and Jerry Watson, have perfected the ancient technique of cooper enameling creating deep color tones and a beautiful porcelain surface with solid copper welded edges and filigree designs.
Rockhounds at all levels of experience will appreciate a door prize that consists of two excellent publications: the New Mexico Geological Society publication Geology of the Gila Wilderness - Silver City Area and the New Mexico Geologic Highway Map.
The survey provides important information that helps plan future shows by demonstrating the diverse demographics of visitors. It provides information that is used to direct advertising efforts and to support the request for funds from the Lodgers Tax. It is also useful in attracting and retaining high quality show vendors.
In the last survey almost 35% of show visitors came from outside of Grant County, encompassing over 20 different States. A telephone survey of local motels indicated full occupancy during the show weekend. Some visitors indicated that they stayed for multiple days. Although the Show was their primary reason for the visit, visits were extended to enjoy the other area amenities.


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Easy Lean-To Makeover: Our New Coop
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absolutely beautiful. it inspires me to make my new coop into something more lady like for my girlsReplyDeleteReplies
Oh good ! They deserve a girly-coop !Delete
Amazing! What a great job! I wish I were as handy as you! I'll share it on my facebook page.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you ! I had it easy because the structure was basically there for me.Delete
You did an awesome job! And I am sure the girls enjoy all of your efforts!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Trisha! I KNOW they enjoy having a bigger coop and I think they like a new space to explore. I also know it makes ME happy :0)Delete
- AnonymousAugust 14, 2012 at 5:05 PM
This looks great, some very lucky hens for sure and you did a fantastic job. Wait until the assessment officer sees this? LOLReplyDeleteReplies
Hahah ! The fortunate thing is that we already were paying taxes on the lean-to as part of the barn, so we're in the clear on the whole tax thing. Plus it faces the woods, not the street :0)Delete
Beautiful Job Lisa! Handy Dandy is now Handy Mandy!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 14, 2012 at 6:00 PM
I have been so looking forward to seeing these pictures! You did the most amazing job!! Love it!ReplyDelete
I'm waiting to unload my latest find off the flat trailer to clean/disinfect, paint and decorate. You have certainly inspired me!
It looks fantastic! I know the girls are going to love it once they get used to their new house!ReplyDelete
This is so perfect and I am really impressed with your work!!!!ReplyDelete
OH MY MARTHA! Will you ever stop surprising us with your great taste and innovations? Your little chicken house is so pretty...a perfect home for your spoiled hens. And what an inspiration for the rest of us. Well done! I think you need a copy of chicken little in there so your top hen can teach all the others just how its done on the SFF.ReplyDelete
Okay where is my bunk bed...did you forget!!! Beautiful Job!!!ReplyDelete
Nice job!!! Love it. I bet your girls are thrilled to be living is such sweet new place.ReplyDelete
@ 3Beeze Homestead
Beautiful! So many cute touches...I wouldn't have known the trim scallops were painted if you hadn't told us. I'm in the midst of updating a coop with similar door and shutters and I love how your black strap hinges make them pop.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 15, 2012 at 8:10 AM
Audrey here. You are remarkable!!! I wish I had one ounce of your energy!! You did a beautiful job as usual! Love the coop!ReplyDelete
Ahhh...love it! And so impressed on your DIY skills! We are in the "planning stage" of re-vamping our coop...you gave me tons of inspiration! Thank you!!! ~KimReplyDelete
I just ordered a new larger coop from Horizon yesterday! I did not have anything pre-existing to convert but JOB WELL DONE!!!!!ReplyDelete
It is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great job Lisa! We expanded our coop at the same time as you!ReplyDelete
It looks great! Can't wait to get started on our coop :)ReplyDelete
Beautiful! Love the little touches...we just finished our coop and had so much fun. Your pictures give me further inspiration to decorate for the girls!ReplyDelete
I will have to show this to my husband . We are planing to build another coop. I would love him to add some of the touches that you did.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 16, 2012 at 8:09 PM
Fabulous job..kudos,kudos..So easy with an open mind and a vision..Use to do stuff like this all the time..At 65 I have slowed down some but this just inspired me to take the plundge again..my coop is only delayed my imagitation, and some power tools..lol Sheilah locklear from SC.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 16, 2012 at 9:26 PM
I Love this! I wish that I could get you to Fl to help me with my simple coop :) I am creativity challenged! Thanks for the great ideas and all the picsReplyDelete
Mandi Miller
I LOVE your new coop Lisa. It's a hen's dollhouse. My girls have lace curtains too.ReplyDelete
Can my chickens come over for a playdate? You did an amazing job and your chickens are lucky girls to have such a great Mom. We have chickens too and I just adore them. Nothing like those "fresh laid in Virginia" eggs. :)ReplyDelete
Thanks all. I really love creating AND the joy I get afterwards. I admit I'm a bit lost now without a project to sink my teeth into.ReplyDelete
Amazing transformation! Those girls don't know how good they have it!ReplyDelete
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Done! And I'm sharing your blog with a few friends too.Delete
That looks so nice!ReplyDelete
Oh My Gosh -- this is a huge project to take on and it looks amazing! I absolutely love the lace curtains. It has so much charm & personality --- hard to believe what it started as!ReplyDelete
bahahahahaha!!! look how cute! i love this :) if i were a chicken, i'd want to live in your coop. hahaha!ReplyDelete
today is the Wednesday Fresh Foods Blog Hop – I was hoping, if you feel up for it, that you'd link up this fabulous post (and any future fabulous, seasonal and/or real food posts) with us Everyone is welcome so feel free to stop by. take care! xo, kristyReplies
Hi there. I love linkies...be right over. Thanks!Delete
This was such a cool project, and so well executed. Congratulations, and I bet the ladies all give it a big thumbs up (do chickens have thumbs? hehe)ReplyDelete
You have inspired me to try to redesign our current coop, and finish up the lean-to that has become our summer coop. Thank you!
Your coop is beautiful. I'm working on coop #3 also and I might have to 'steal' your door idea since my next thing to do is the front door. But how did you frame out the front of your building? I didn't see any 2X4's.ReplyDelete


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Reading 3: "The Eagle Has Landed!"
On July 20, 1969, millions of people fidgeted, held their breath, or prayed. They were waiting for the announcement that the lunar landing craft Eagle was safely on the surface of the Moon. The Eagle descended from an orbit 70 miles above the surface of the Moon. It had separated from Columbia, the "mother" spacecraft, when both were out of sight behind the Moon, cutting off communication with the earth. When the two came back into sight, Michael Collins, commander of Columbia, reported, "The Eagle has wings." The news that the landing craft was performing as expected brought a sigh of relief, but one of the most dangerous parts of the mission lay ahead.
Guidance computers in the Mission Control Center at the Manned Spacecraft Center (Johnson Space Center) in Houston took the Eagle out of orbit and controlled its descent until it was suspended 160 feet from the Moon's surface. The landing site chosen by the computer turned out to be a boulder-strewn crater that could have toppled the Eagle and made a later take-off impossible. A signal indicated only 114 seconds of fuel left. If the Eagle could not land within those few seconds, the astronauts would have to abort the mission and return to Columbia. It was then that Neil Armstrong, aided by Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, took control from the computers and manually maneuvered Eagle to a landing on the relatively smooth terrain of the Sea of Tranquility. Armstrong coolly reported: "Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed." There were tears and cheers, and loud applause from the scientists, engineers, and reporters in the control room as Houston responded: "Roger, Tranquility. You got a bunch of boys about to turn blue. We're breathing again. Thanks a lot." The time was 4:17 p.m., EDT.
For the next several hours, the astronauts checked their instruments to make sure the Eagle had not been damaged by the landing and prepared it for a quick takeoff, should it have been necessary. The astronauts were supposed to sleep for four hours before they began their walk on the Moon, but they were too excited to relax. They wanted to begin their walk immediately.
At 10:57 p.m. Armstrong opened the door of the Eagle, began to climb down the ladder, and opened the pack that protected the television camera that would record the remainder of his climb down to the Moon's surface. When his nine-and-a-half size boots stepped onto the Moon, he uttered words that summarized the nation's feelings about the moon landing: "That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind."
Armstrong then set up a television camera to record the astronauts' activities on the Moon. All the while, he chattered away like any tourist in new surroundings; he snapped photograph after photograph and provided detailed descriptions of his surroundings. Houston had to remind him four times to get back to the high-priority task of gathering lunar soil, so it would be ready to carry back to earth in case the mission had to be aborted. After 30 minutes, Buzz Aldrin came down the ladder, and as soon as he touched the Moon's surface, he paused to jump back to the ladder three times, just to show how easy it was. Then, excited by his weightlessness, he broke into a run.
The two men stayed on the Moon's surface for two and a half hours, gathering 60 pounds of rocks, digging into the Moon's surface for core samples, and setting up scientific equipment. They stopped their work just once, to receive a message from President Richard Nixon who told them, "This certainly has to be the most historic telephone call ever made.... All the people on this earth are truly one in their pride in what you have done." Mission Control in Houston flashed the words of President Kennedy announcing the Apollo commitment on its big screen. Kennedy's words were followed with these: "TASK ACCOMPLISHED, July 1969."¹
Finally, the men at the Mission Control Center ordered the two men to "head on up the ladder." Armstrong and Aldrin left behind the American flag they had put on the Moon's surface and a plaque reading "We came in peace for all mankind." The plaque was signed by the President and the three astronauts. They left medals and shoulder patches as memorials to Soviet astronauts Yuri Gagarin and Vladimir Komarov, and American astronauts Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Roger Chaffee, and Edward White, all of whom had died while serving in their nations' space programs. (They also brought medals back to earth and presented them to the widows of the Americans.) They left a disk containing statements by Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon, as well as the leaders of 72 other nations, and Pope Paul VI. They also left the bottom part of the lunar module, which they had used as a launch pad, and the backpacks, boots, and other items that had been contaminated with lunar dust. The next day they returned to the Apollo capsule and set off back to Earth. They safely splashed down in the Pacific on July 24.
Radios and televisions around the world carried the events of the successful moon landing live. American soldiers in Vietnam stopped to listen despite the war raging around them. The Russians tried to jam Voice of America radio frequencies and buried reports on the moon landing in routine news broadcasts. In most other countries, radio and television stations did their best to make sure that viewers would not miss the moon walk. Streets in some cities were deserted as residents stayed home to watch television coverage. In other countries, television screens were set up out of doors. The worldwide television audience watching the Apollo moon landing was the largest in history.
Questions for Reading 3
1. Why do you think the landing craft was controlled from Houston? Why did Armstrong and Aldrin override the computer control and handle the landing themselves?
2. After Armstrong and Aldrin stepped out of the landing craft, how did they react to the huge audience that was watching them on television? What was the first thing each man did? Do you think they should have behaved differently? Why or why not?
3. Why was it so important for someone to remain in the Columbia during the walk on the Moon?
4. What did the astronauts leave on the Moon? Why do you think they selected those items?
5. Based on the reading, do you think the Apollo program accomplished what President Kennedy hoped it would?
Reading 3 was adapted from articles in the [Washington]
Evening Star, July 21, 1969; Time, July 25, 1969, and Newsweek,
July 28, 1969.
Apollo: A Retrospective Analysis" web site, History Office, Office
of Policy and Plans, National Aeronautics and Space Administration,
¹"Project Apollo: A Retrospective Analysis" web site, History Office, Office of Policy and Plans, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 19.


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static int weight(BinaryTree t, Node v) if t.size == 0 then //if BinaryTree t is an empty tree return 0 else if t.hasLeft(v) then /** if Node v of BinaryTree t doesn't have a left children, it means Node v is an external node. */ return v.element else return weight(t, t.left(v)) + weight(t, t.right(v))


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"Skittles," "Cotton," and "Skippy" are just a few of the catchy nicknames that fool teens into thinking prescription and over-the-counter drugs are a safe way to get high. They couldn't be more wrong.
Emmy Hall was only 13 the first time she got high on "Vikes." She'd had a serious ear infection, and her doctor recommended Vicodin, a medicine commonly prescribed for severe pain. "I knew you could get high on it, but I'd never had temptation so close at hand," she says. Her mother, who had no reason not to trust Emmy, had stored the bottle in the medicine cabinet. "I popped two or three at first, then a couple more an hour later," Emmy recalls. "I got really loaded, but I figured doing 'Vikes' was harmless because they're legal." When a girlfriend urged her to try "Skittles"—slang for over-the-counter cough and cold tablets—Emmy was game to try another sneaky way kids get high. "The words kids use for drugs are cute and make you think of fun things like candy," she explains. "That makes you less tense about taking them. But once you start, you want to keep moving on to the next exciting thing."
For Emmy, "Skits" were the gateway to methamphetamines. The good girl who had attended a private religious school became a full-blown addict at 14 and repeatedly ran away from home, returning only when she needed money. Arrested for meth possession in 2004, she was placed in rehab, and after five hard months came back to Grants Pass, Oregon, where she's now a high school senior. "I'm blessed with family and friends who support me," says Emmy, 18. "But I still cry sometimes knowing that some of the girls I was in treatment with are back on the streets or dead—and that I was one step away from the same fate."
New Drug Slang for Dangerous Things Kids Do to Get High
Mary Jane, acid, crack, crank—slang has always been part of the drug culture. But today's teens face an especially insidious threat: a growing array of prescription and over-the-counter medications with innocent nicknames that deceive kids into thinking they're a safe high from one of their weird ways to get high. "The attitude among many teens is that stuff they can get from a medicine cabinet or at the grocery store isn't risky, isn't addictive, and doesn't have any downside," says Steve Pasierb, president of Partnership for a Drug-Free America.
As a result, kids who wouldn't go near illegal drugs don't hesitate to down a bottle of cough syrup or a blister-pack of cold and flu pills. Nearly one in four teens have abused a prescription drug, according to a Partnership survey. And they're paying a terrible price. Deaths from accidental overdoses of such medications, especially painkillers like Vicodin, have increased 113 percent among youth 15 and older in recent years, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And kids are washing down all those pills with a potent new crop of fruit-flavored, caffeinated drinks with names like Sparks and Joose, some of which contain nearly 10 percent alcohol. (More and more teens are slipping into vaping, too.)
The abuse will continue until teens understand that all medications—even those that are FDA-approved—can be dangerous. "Education is critical, and it starts at home," says Gen. Arthur T. Dean, chairman and CEO of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. But parents need to broaden the message they're sending to their kids. "Plenty of adults talk to their teens about drugs, but only a third of them mention prescription and OTC medicines in addition to substances like cocaine and heroin," says Pasierb. Read our report on some of the drugs teens are abusing (including the aliases they're known by), and get some practical advice from the experts on what you can do to keep your children safe from harm.
Narcotic Pain Relievers
- What's being abused: Vicodin (hydrocodone), aka "Vikes," "Norco"OxyContin (oxycodone), aka "Oxy," "O.C.," "Cotton"
- How kids get high: Similar to morphine and heroin, these prescription drugs block pain signals in the brain and trigger the release of dopamine. OxyContin has a time-release formula that delivers between 10 and 80 mg of oxycodone over 12 hours, so teens usually crush the tablets and snort the powder to get a bigger dose, producing an intense euphoria. Hydrocodone, which is easier to obtain because it's more frequently prescribed, produces a milder high, so kids pop several pills at a time, often downing them with alcohol. A whopping (and frightening) stat: One in three teens in a recent National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) survey reported that Vicodin and other prescription opioids were easily available. And more are getting started early: OxyContin abuse among 8th-graders has nearly doubled in just a four-year span.
- The consequences: One in three teens mistakenly believe that prescription painkillers aren't addictive. But the brain quickly develops a tolerance to these narcotics—creating a craving that grows stronger with each use. "Abusers need more to get high, and as the dose increases so do the risks," says NIDA Director Nora Volkow. Vicodin and OxyContin are central nervous system depressants, and overdoses can lead to seizures or coma; breathing is impaired and sometimes stops altogether.
- What you can do about this dangerous things kids do to get high: Store narcotic painkillers out of sight—and under lock and key. Even having done that, keep an ongoing count of how many pills you have. Teens typically take only two or three at a time so you won't notice. Tell relatives to do the same. "If kids can't find these drugs at home, they'll look for them at Grandma's," says Pasierb. Teens often buy "Vikes" and "O.C." from friends or dealers, so stay alert for symptoms of abuse, which include lethargy and slow or shallow breathing.
Cough Medicines
- What's being abused: Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold and other over-the-counter pills, aka "Skittles," "Red Devils," "Triple-C"Robitussin, Delsym and other syrups, aka "Tussin," "Orange Crush"
- How kids get high: A dose of cough medicine contains 10 to 30 mg of dextromethorphan (DXM), an addictive drug that's chemically similar to codeine. Abusers ingest up to 15 times that amount, seeking a high that ranges from alcohol-like inebriation to visual hallucinations and out-of-body experiences. Some teens drink entire bottles of syrup, but "robo-tripping" or "robo-dosing," as the practice is known, often causes vomiting. As a result some kids prefer tablets, and the brand of choice is Coricidin Cough & Cold, which comes in little red pills stamped with three C's. "They have a sugary cinnamon coating that tastes good, and to have that as part of getting high is really cool," says Ashlyn M., a 16-year-old in New York City who started abusing "Vitamin D" (yet another name for DXM) five years ago and is still struggling with her addiction.
- The consequences: Taking excessive amounts of cough syrup can cause blurred vision, slurred speech, rapid heartbeat, seizures, and coma. (Overdoses of cough medicines that also contain the analgesic acetaminophen can permanently damage the liver.) Health officials across the country estimate that several people have died in recent years as a result of accidents, psychotic behavior, and violence caused in part by DXM abuse and this weird ways to get high. In response to the crisis seven states are considering legislation that would restrict sales of DXM medications to minors.
- What you can do about this dangerous things kids do to get high: Keep only one bottle of cough medicine at home and hide it from your kids. Be aware that DXM abusers can seem distant and detached, and overly absorbed with themselves or objects around them. Even if your child is behaving normally, check his backpack, room, and car for empty blister-packs or cough syrup bottles.
Related: The Latest on Teens and Marijuana Use
Attention Deficit Medications
- What's being abused: Ritalin, Adderall, aka "Jif," "Skippy," "Vitamin R," "R-Ball"
- How kids get high: Both drugs are stimulants (Adderall is, in fact, an amphetamine), and when taken in high doses their effects are similar to those of cocaine. Because Ritalin and Adderall are widely prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)—some 5 million kids are on them — teens can easily buy the drugs illegally from friends, dealers, or on the Internet for 50 cents to $1 a pill. (By the way, here's what every parent of a kid with ADHD needs to know.) Many abusers swallow the tablets or crush them and snort the powder. Some are looking to get high, while others take the drugs—which are also powerful appetite suppressants — to lose weight. And many rely on them as a study aid. "They increase focus and alertness so kids can hit the books longer with better retention," says Pasierb. "Some swear it's the difference between a B-plus and a C." Abuse rates almost double between the 8th and 12th grades, according to a NIDA-sponsored study.
- The consequences: When misused, stimulant medications can be addictive. Taking high doses repeatedly over a short period of time can cause hallucinations, dangerously high body temperatures, rapid heartbeat, and potential cardiovascular failure. What's more, mixing Ritalin or Adderall with decongestant cold medicines may elevate blood pressure, while taking them with certain antidepressants can lead to seizures.
- What you can do about this dangerous things kids do to get high: Be alert to any unexplained changes in your child's behavior. A sudden turnaround in grades that can't be explained may be a red flag that your kid is abusing "Jif" or "Vitamin R." Other signs of abuse include dilated pupils, dry mouth, sudden weight loss, and rapid, extreme swings in mood and energy. If your child takes Ritalin or Adderall for ADHD, give her only a day's worth of pills at a time rather than handing over an entire month's prescription
Alcoholic Drinks
- What's being abused: Hard lemonade, Smirnoff Ice, Bacardi Silver (and other flavored malt beverages), aka "Alcopop," "Cheerleader Beer"Sparks, Joose, Tilt (and other fruity "energy" drinks with alcohol and caffeine)
- How kids get high: They're as sweet as soda pop, but these beverages contain up to 9.9 percent alcohol—nearly twice the amount in, say, a bottle of Coors or Budweiser. Though manufacturers say the drinks are aimed at adults, critics complain they're really targeted to teens. A third of 14- to 16-year-olds and half of 17- and 18-year-olds say they've tried "Alcopops," compared with less than a quarter of adults, according to a survey by the American Medical Association (AMA). And twice as many teens say they prefer them to beer or mixed drinks. "It tasted yummy, looked cute, and seemed, I don't know, younger than beer," Emmy Hall says of her first "Alcopop" in middle school. "Alcopops" are popular with girls, while boys tend to go for the so-called energy drinks, sometimes referred to as "speedball in a can." Available in supermarkets and convenience stores, both kinds of beverages come in colorful packaging that makes them hard to distinguish from nonalcoholic drinks, so cashiers often don't even realize they're selling alcohol to minors.
- The consequences: "By mimicking drinks that kids like, these products make alcohol seem safe and familiar — and with flavors like pomegranate, some even seem good for you," says Michele Simon, research and policy director at the Marin Institute, an alcohol watchdog group in San Rafael, California. They're anything but. Underage drinkers tend to binge and end up consuming far more alcohol than they realize. According to the AMA, a quarter of girls who have tried "Alcopops" have driven a car or been a passenger with another person who had also been drinking; 15 percent say they've engaged in sex soon after drinking a malt beverage. "Energy" drinks are especially dangerous because they combine the illusion of alertness with the impairment of alcohol.
- What you can do about this dangerous things kids do to get high: Teens may sneak these drinks into the house—or even chug one in front of you—figuring that you won't know what's in them. So whether the can is in your kid's hand or his room, read labels for alcohol content. When he has a night out with friends, wait up or ask him to wake you when he returns, then discreetly check for flushed cheeks, bloodshot eyes, or alcohol on his breath. (The debate continues: Does letting teens drink at home teach them to do so responsibly?)
How to Keep Your Kids Safe (Even From Sneaky Ways Kids Get High)
- No lectures, please. Issuing ultimatums doesn't work. Instead, explain why you disapprove of drugs and alcohol—and be specific. Talk about prescription and OTC medicines as well as meth or coke, hard lemonade as well as whiskey. Discuss the dangers of abuse—addiction and organ and brain damage—and the consequences, from impaired judgment and falling grades to injuries and death. Also make a point of sitting down at meals or getting together for family activities so that questions about substance abuse can flow naturally from conversation. Ask your teen things like, "What's the most dangerous thing you or your best friend have done?" Save awkward or sensitive subjects for situations where you're not facing each other, like riding in the car or doing dishes. Kids feel more comfortable when you're not staring them down. Let them speak, and don't judge or reprimand. (And feel free to fess up about your past drug use, if relevant and if you're ready.)
- Eavesdropping is allowed. It's okay to listen in on your teens when they're on the phone or have friends over; the same goes for checking their computer history. "It's not about their privacy, it's about your duty to protect them," says Catherine Brunson, consultant for Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. "If you don't understand the slang they're using for sneaky ways to get high, look it up on the Internet or call your school's drug counselor."
- Collect evidence. Make a list of behaviors that concern you, including when and how often they occur. "One of the biggest red flags is when your teen has new friends and suffers a sudden drop in grades," says Brunson. Others include different eating and sleeping patterns and a loss of interest in favorite activities.
- Act decisively. If you suspect your teen is abusing drugs or alcohol, sit down together when you're both calm and have plenty of time to talk things over. Explain why you're concerned, mentioning specific symptoms or incidents, and anything you've discovered, like pills or empty bottles. Tell your teen that you'll accompany him to a drug or alcohol evaluation assessment (schedule the appointment beforehand), but don't tell him that a test will be involved. A professional will recommend the best course of action or treatment.
Related: How to Improve Communication With Your Teen
Over-the-Counter and Prescription Medicines and Teens: A Rx for Trouble?
There's a wide range of drugs in your medicine cabinet that can attract teens looking for an easy high. Here, the most commonly abused and dangerous things kids do to get high (along with some of their slang names):
- Amphetamines, such as Dexedrine ("Christmas Trees," "Oranges") and Desoxyn ("Stove Top," "Go-Fast"), used to treat narcolepsy and obesity
- Benzodiazepines, including the sedatives Xanax ("Z-bars"), Valium ("Blues," "Drunk Pills"), and Klonopin ("pins," "super Valium"), prescribed for muscle tension, anxiety, seizures
- Barbiturates, including the sleeping aids Seconal ("Red Dolls," "Strawberries") and phenobarbital ("Jellies," "Barbies")


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In response to the Newtown tragedy in December, the Obama administration proposed a package of reforms, including a proposal to provide $150 million for local jurisdictions to hire new school resource officers (SROs) or counselors and $4 billion for the Community Oriented Police (COPS) program, which can also be used to hire law enforcement in schools. Members of Congress will be considering these proposals in the appropriations process and have introduced a number of others that would authorize more law enforcement officers in schools.
Many concerns have been raised about these proposals. It is crucial that we get loud immediately — and here's why.
First, the current system of law enforcement in schools doesn't work and needs an overhaul. Research since the federal crime bill of 1994 was put into place shows a substantial increase in the presence of law enforcement in schools, due in large part to greater federal funding and a rise in the prevalence of zero-tolerance policies in schools. These factors have led to substantial increases in suspensions, expulsions, arrests and referrals to the juvenile and criminal justice systems. For kids in many states, they can literally go from the school playground to the adult criminal justice system.
"This program has grown dramatically without the benefit of scientific evaluation," conclude University of Maryland researchers Denise Gottfredson and Chongmin Na in a 2011 study, "Police Officers in Schools." According to these researchers, "No rigorous study to date has demonstrated that placing police in schools promotes school safety."
Additionally, experts say there is no agreed-upon definition of an SRO. As a result, lacking a defined role, many of them are acting beyond the scope of security concerns by enforcing school discipline codes and otherwise criminalizing normal youth behavior.
Second, the young people most affected by these policies are being ignored. Youths involved with the national Dignity in Schools campaign have launched a "You Can't Build Peace With a Piece" campaign, putting forward effective school safety solutions that include ending zero-tolerance policies; rejecting efforts to expand police and military in schools; and funding programs that work, such as Positive Behavioral Supports in schools, peace building and restorative justice programs.
Third, funding for more SROs and the COPS program will directly compete with federal juvenile justice funding, which is designed to prevent youth violence and delinquency and protect children who do enter the justice system.
Funding for SROs and the COPS program is in the same appropriations bill as juvenile justice funding. Huge increases in these programs would squeeze juvenile justice funding, which has low support among appropriators compared with more popular programs (and even unpopular ones such as the federal Bureau of Prisons). Federal juvenile justice funding has already taken huge hits in the last decade, declining 83 percent from 1999 to 2010, and the Budget Control Act's appropriations caps and the implementation of sequestration will exacerbate these cuts.
Finally and perhaps most importantly, these proposals threaten the success of juvenile justice reforms in states and localities.
In Maryland, juvenile justice reform bills heard by the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee would limit the detention and incarceration of youths in the juvenile and criminal justice systems and make use of more cost-effective and research-proven alternatives. These proposals have bipartisan backing and are likely to garner significant support this General Assembly session.
However, if congressional and administration proposals to place more law enforcement in schools move forward, we should expect to see large increases in referrals from schools to the juvenile and criminal justice systems. An influx of kids into the justice system would undermine progress in juvenile justice, including the proposals under consideration by Maryland lawmakers.
It will take all of us working together to ensure policymakers understand the unintended consequences of implementing proposals to place more law enforcement in schools.
Liz Ryan is the president and CEO of the Campaign for Youth Justice, a national organization dedicated to ending the practice of trying, sentencing and incarcerating youths under 18 in the adult criminal justice system. Her email is firstname.lastname@example.com.


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WELLESLEY, Mass. – MIT successfully defended its New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women's tennis title this afternoon as the top seeded Engineers defeated No. 2 seed and tournament host, Wellesley College, 5-1, to win the championship. It was the fifth overall NEWMAC title for the program. Sophomore Victoria Tam (Rolling Hills Estates, Calif.) went 3-0 during the two-day tournament and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
MIT (11-0) picked up the first point of the afternoon with its No. 2 doubles team of Tam and freshman Elysa Kohrs (Half Moon Bay, Calif.) taking an 8-1 decision over Andjela Stojkovic and Lina Ye. The Engineers went up 2-0 with a win at No. 3 as junior Michelle Dutt (Gurnee, Ill.) and freshman Krystal Lai (Irvine, Calif.) scored an 8-4 win over Kendall Tada and Samantha Stone. Wellesley (9-3) avoided the sweep in doubles by taking the No. 1 match by a final of 8-4.
Early in the singles matches things were evenly split, with MIT controlling the early action three matches and Wellesley ahead in the other three. One of the early leads for the Engineers quickly turned into a point as junior Vynnie Kong (Cupertino, Calif.) downed Kendall Tada in the No. 6 match, 6-0, 6-0. MIT held its advantage in the other two matches in which it had a lead, while moving ahead in two of the other three matches as the Engineers won the first set in five of the six contests.
In the end it was the bottom half of the bracket that came through for the Engineers. Playing at No. 4, freshman Krystal Lai (Irvine, Calif.) overcame an early first set deficit to defeat Samantha Stone, 7-5, 6-0. Just moments after Lai finished off her match, freshman Wendi Kong (Cupertino, Calif.) wrapped things up for MIT when she downed Linda Ye in the No. 4 contest, 6-2, 6-2.
When the match finished Tam and senior Lauren Quisenberry (Corpus Christi, Texas) were ahead in their matches at Nos. 3 and 1, while Wellesley's Carina Chen held a slim advantage in the No. 2 match.
With the win, MIT also gained an automatic berth in the 2014 NCAA Championships that will be held next May. The victory also marked the close of the fall season for the Engineers, who will return for action in the spring in March.
Post match interviews with Lauren Quisenberry and head coach Carol Matsuzaki
|Captains Vynnie Kong, Michelle Dutt,
Julia Hsu and Lauren Quisenberry accept
NEWMAC Trophy.
|Victoria Tam accepts Most Outstanding
award frmo NEWMAC Executive Director
Patrick Summers.