While federal officials announced plans this week to outlaw alcoholic energy drinks like Four Loko, five 20-somethings living in a Columbia Heights group house hatched a plan of their own: Anytime someone sees Four Loko for sale, buy as much as possible. ugg tall
The housemates have only a half-dozen cans so far, but they are hoping to stockpile several dozen. Then, once the caffeinated version of beverage is formally pulled from shelves and no longer sold legally, they will host a massive Four Loko party.
"We will be the last earthlings to enjoy the taste of Four Loko," said Tom Grahsler, 26, whose favorite flavors are watermelon and fruit punch. "I'm pretty sad to see it go."
In a series of high-profile incidents, dozens of college students have been treated for alcohol poisoning after overindulging in Four Loko and similar products, and several states and universities then banned the drinks. Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) has been one of the most vocal opponents of the potent drinks, calling them "dangerous and toxic brews."
Experts say that the high levels of both alcohol and caffeine in the beverages create a "wide-awake drunk" that makes it difficult for people to realize how intoxicated they are and enables them to consume far more alcohol than they otherwise would without passing out. That puts them at increased risk for alcohol poisoning, engaging in such risky behavior as driving drunk and committing or being the victims of sexual assaults.
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Four Loko, the most popular of the bunch, has been nicknamed "blackout in a can." The colorful 23.5-ounce cans contain as much alcohol as several beers and as much caffeine as a strong cup of coffee - all for about $2.50. The makers of Four Loko have already agreed to remove caffeine and other substances from the product.
News of the impending ban has raised awareness of the dangers of mixing alcohol with caffeine - and prompted mockery from college students who disagree with the decision. A YouTube video shows people how to make their own Four Loko using an energy drink, caffeine tablets, Jolly Rancher candy and malt alcohol. Some fans changed their Facebook profile photos to tributes proclaiming, "Viva la Vida Loko" and "Save Loko."
"It's amazing how people have come together around this," said Greg Gerlach, an American University sophomore who has stockpiled more than 50 cans of Four Loko.
Gerlach, an economics major, understands the forces of supply and demand - and he hopes to make some quick cash off the ban.
"I can buy it for around $2 a can, and as stores sell out, people are willing to pay more," said Gerlach, who said he was 21. "People know I'm selling it. Everyone knows I'm obsessed with this stuff."
Several liquor stores near American and Georgetown University reported a surge in Four Loko sales Wednesday and Thursday. Foggy Bottom Grocery, near the George Washington University campus, also saw a bump in sales, said owner Kris Hart, who planned to pull the product from his shelves Thursday afternoon. He said he's opposed to the drink because it's clearly marketed to young people, who often don't realize that drinking a can of Four Loko is not like having a standard drink. ugg boots Classic
Hart said he carried the product so he could compete with the numerous other liquor stores near campus. He said he has been meeting with university and city officials since October, begging them to ban the product from all stores.
"There was an absolute demand. Kids would come in for a four-pack of Four Loko, a case of beer and maybe some sandwiches," he said. "I'm thrilled that they are banning it. ... I know my competitors are stocking up on it just in case there's a run on it, just in case it becomes like Prohibition."
And there are still people out there who have not tried Four Loko - like Amanda Foster.
"There was so much in the media about it that I wanted to try it," said Foster, 28, who works in government affairs for a corporation in the District. "Now I'm set on trying it because it's going to be banned forever."
A few of Foster's friends are hosting a "Four Loko tasting party" Saturday night, and one of the organizers visited several liquor stores Thursday afternoon to buy up more than 50 cans of the drink in all eight flavors. Chances are it won't be the only Four Loko party raging this weekend.
"It's the end of an era," said Joey Maier, 21, a junior at American. "This was the drink of the semester." cheap nike shoes
2010年11月18日星期四
2010年11月16日星期二
Nice face, the Sonata; shame about the legs
The new Sonata is Hyundai's alternative in a highly-competitive medium-executive class ruled by the all-powerful BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class, with the Honda Accord, Citro?n C5, VW Passat and Mazda6 all fighting for scraps of market share. sale ugg boots
Available with only one engine and one transmission - a new 2.4-litre petrol pushing 131kW/228Nm, mated to a six-speed auto - Sonata buyers have the choice of the standard 2.4 GLS selling for R279 900 or the GLS Executive for 20 grand more, each standard with Hyundai's five-year or 150 000km warranty and five-year or 90 000km service plan
Hyundai is employing some first class designers these days.
Following the South African launch in October, Hyundai let us drive a Sonata for a few weeks and it's left me with mixed feelings. The car reminds me of a sexy woman with halitosis; great to look at but get closer and she's not all she's cracked up to be.
There's no doubt the Korean firm is employing some first class designers these days and the Sonata is something you could actually picture on a young boy's bedroom wall.
There's real pizzazz in those coupé-like lines and long-and-low stance, which Hyundai calls its "fluidic sculpture" design language. It's a great effort and I can imagine even Italian car designers tugging on their goatee beards, muttering "bella".discount ugg boots
Step inside and the fairytale continues with the Sonata's sleek design and classy finishes, combined with plenty of stretch-out space and lots of storage nooks
If the Sonata just sat there looking pretty it would be one terrific car.
There's also plenty of luxury kit including, among others, a panoramic sunroof, auto aircon, cruise control and even an electrically-adjustable driver's seat that glides away from the steering wheel when the ignition's off.
The controls are clearly laid out and it takes about five seconds to master the user-friendly aircon and audio system controls. Safety spec is also generous with six crash bags, stability control and antilock braking. Classic ugg boots outlet
All good so far, and if the Sonata just sat there looking pretty it would be one terrific car. The need for a breath mint arises when you start driving it.
The steering's numb, the car wallows like a bowl of pudding when you change lanes and - worst of all - the six-speed auto 'box hunts frantically through the gears searching for an elusive sweet spot.
Thank goodness the transmission's incessant hunting can be overcome by using steering-wheel paddle shifters to shift gears manually.
The power delivery is smooth and linear but never sporty, and the car manages an 11.5sec 0-100 sprint time and a 208km/h top speed on the Reef.
The Sonata cruises fine when it gets up to speed but there's never a satisfying surge of power from the normally-aspirated 2.4-litre engine, which also gets quite noisy at high revs.ugg outlet online
The fuel consumption of around 11 litres/100km is also a lot higher than the claimed 8.2.
The Sonata comes with active suspension - amplitude selective dampers in Hyundai-speak - which automatically adjust damper stiffness depending on road conditions. A great idea in theory but there's something amiss in the execution.
The car generally wafts along in comfort and takes fast sweeping bends with relaxed nonchalance but the chassis doesn't react well when really challenged, such as over speed humps which the suspension doesn't absorb as well as you'd like.
And if you tug the steering with any kind of haste in a lane change, there's a lot of yaw caused by the soggy-feeling suspension.
The Sonata is spacious, generously-specced, solidly built, very easy on the eye, well priced, and does everything expected by middle managers who don't demand too much of a car.
But as a driver's car it falls well short of the BMW/Audi/Mercedes/Honda league, and leaves one emotionally underwhelmed. ugg boots 2010
Available with only one engine and one transmission - a new 2.4-litre petrol pushing 131kW/228Nm, mated to a six-speed auto - Sonata buyers have the choice of the standard 2.4 GLS selling for R279 900 or the GLS Executive for 20 grand more, each standard with Hyundai's five-year or 150 000km warranty and five-year or 90 000km service plan
Hyundai is employing some first class designers these days.
Following the South African launch in October, Hyundai let us drive a Sonata for a few weeks and it's left me with mixed feelings. The car reminds me of a sexy woman with halitosis; great to look at but get closer and she's not all she's cracked up to be.
There's no doubt the Korean firm is employing some first class designers these days and the Sonata is something you could actually picture on a young boy's bedroom wall.
There's real pizzazz in those coupé-like lines and long-and-low stance, which Hyundai calls its "fluidic sculpture" design language. It's a great effort and I can imagine even Italian car designers tugging on their goatee beards, muttering "bella".discount ugg boots
Step inside and the fairytale continues with the Sonata's sleek design and classy finishes, combined with plenty of stretch-out space and lots of storage nooks
If the Sonata just sat there looking pretty it would be one terrific car.
There's also plenty of luxury kit including, among others, a panoramic sunroof, auto aircon, cruise control and even an electrically-adjustable driver's seat that glides away from the steering wheel when the ignition's off.
The controls are clearly laid out and it takes about five seconds to master the user-friendly aircon and audio system controls. Safety spec is also generous with six crash bags, stability control and antilock braking. Classic ugg boots outlet
All good so far, and if the Sonata just sat there looking pretty it would be one terrific car. The need for a breath mint arises when you start driving it.
The steering's numb, the car wallows like a bowl of pudding when you change lanes and - worst of all - the six-speed auto 'box hunts frantically through the gears searching for an elusive sweet spot.
Thank goodness the transmission's incessant hunting can be overcome by using steering-wheel paddle shifters to shift gears manually.
The power delivery is smooth and linear but never sporty, and the car manages an 11.5sec 0-100 sprint time and a 208km/h top speed on the Reef.
The Sonata cruises fine when it gets up to speed but there's never a satisfying surge of power from the normally-aspirated 2.4-litre engine, which also gets quite noisy at high revs.ugg outlet online
The fuel consumption of around 11 litres/100km is also a lot higher than the claimed 8.2.
The Sonata comes with active suspension - amplitude selective dampers in Hyundai-speak - which automatically adjust damper stiffness depending on road conditions. A great idea in theory but there's something amiss in the execution.
The car generally wafts along in comfort and takes fast sweeping bends with relaxed nonchalance but the chassis doesn't react well when really challenged, such as over speed humps which the suspension doesn't absorb as well as you'd like.
And if you tug the steering with any kind of haste in a lane change, there's a lot of yaw caused by the soggy-feeling suspension.
The Sonata is spacious, generously-specced, solidly built, very easy on the eye, well priced, and does everything expected by middle managers who don't demand too much of a car.
But as a driver's car it falls well short of the BMW/Audi/Mercedes/Honda league, and leaves one emotionally underwhelmed. ugg boots 2010
Zef's world domination
"In Nashville, my bra, the entire audience from the first song is doing all the words - all the Afrikaans words," said Dan Roberts, director of Terraplane, the company that produces the band. Australia Ugg Boots
"Hell, before the show, I walked past a kid that was doing a few verses of one of Ninja's raps - perfectly."
The trio - consisting of lead rapper Ninja, Yo-Landi Vi$$er and DJ Hi-Tek - were taken by surprise when they saw fans sporting tattoos of the famous "Zef" slogan.
They have posted pictures of these fans on their Facebook page.
International fans are shaving their heads in order to resemble the two lead members. And on Halloween people dressed up in their style and went trick-or-treating. ugg australia sale
Since Die Antwoord shot to international fame in March this year, their Zef rap rave music has captured the imaginations of millions of fans.
Their Enter The Ninja music video has received more than 8-million hits since it was posted on YouTube in January. They also broke into the UK Top 40 chart and have played more than 80 gigs internationally since July. Australia sheep boots
Their debut album, $0$, released in South Africa through Rhythm Records, was released internationally by Interscope Records, publishers of US musicians Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent.
"$0$ is a very personal album, my blaar (leaf). It's about people stuck in a bad situation, people with no hope and no idea how to get out of there," said Ninja.
The group will be performing in Glasgow, Scotland today, after performing in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Detroit, Toronto, Germany, Texas, Houston and London.botas ugg
On their return to South Africa in December they will perform four gigs.
Their fan page features 171000 fans from all over the world, many of them begging the group to perform in their countries.
"Please come destroy Australia," says Luke Anderson.
"Please come to Minnesota ... I really wanna see u guys live!" says Brian Russell. ugg outlet store
"Hell, before the show, I walked past a kid that was doing a few verses of one of Ninja's raps - perfectly."
The trio - consisting of lead rapper Ninja, Yo-Landi Vi$$er and DJ Hi-Tek - were taken by surprise when they saw fans sporting tattoos of the famous "Zef" slogan.
They have posted pictures of these fans on their Facebook page.
International fans are shaving their heads in order to resemble the two lead members. And on Halloween people dressed up in their style and went trick-or-treating. ugg australia sale
Since Die Antwoord shot to international fame in March this year, their Zef rap rave music has captured the imaginations of millions of fans.
Their Enter The Ninja music video has received more than 8-million hits since it was posted on YouTube in January. They also broke into the UK Top 40 chart and have played more than 80 gigs internationally since July. Australia sheep boots
Their debut album, $0$, released in South Africa through Rhythm Records, was released internationally by Interscope Records, publishers of US musicians Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent.
"$0$ is a very personal album, my blaar (leaf). It's about people stuck in a bad situation, people with no hope and no idea how to get out of there," said Ninja.
The group will be performing in Glasgow, Scotland today, after performing in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Detroit, Toronto, Germany, Texas, Houston and London.botas ugg
On their return to South Africa in December they will perform four gigs.
Their fan page features 171000 fans from all over the world, many of them begging the group to perform in their countries.
"Please come destroy Australia," says Luke Anderson.
"Please come to Minnesota ... I really wanna see u guys live!" says Brian Russell. ugg outlet store
2010年11月1日星期一
Swallows' skipper suffers while sitting on the sidelines
Tsutsulupa has been out injured for three months and was not part of the squad that made it all the way to the MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates early this month. sale ugg boots
Tsutsulupa, who will assume his role as Swallows' skipper tomorrow against Black Aces in the Telkom Knockout last 16 match, said he was hurting from being on the sidelines while his team-mates lost four out of their five league matches.
"What pained me the most was knowing that I could not add any value to the team because I was injured," Tsutsulupa said.
"I can't contribute, but I know we have players who are professional enough to get the team where it is supposed to be."
Tsutsulupa contradicted his coach, Rainer Zobel, who had harsh words for his players last week, calling them "unprofessional and think they are good quality".
Zobel is livid with his players for failing to win a single match in the league so far - only picking up one point in the five matches.
Tsutsulupa said the players' lack of confidence was letting them down. He said he believed they could have gained at least a point from their encounter with a 1-0 loss to Kaizer Chiefs last week.
Swallows go into another cup competition tomorrow night and Zobel will again be confused if they produce another stellar performance in a non-league match.
"I don't think it matters how we win," said Tsutsulupa. "I don't think we should say we care less about progressing in the cup because we want to do well in the league. A win against Aces will mean we are at least closer to our goal of starting to win matches. So we will take that into our league games."discount ugg boots
After mending leak, Iran begins loading fuel into nuclear plant
Iran started to fully load fuel into its only nuclear reactor Tuesday, after a leak in the Russian-built reactor's basin delayed the process for months, state media reported.
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that tests had been run and that it had started loading 163 fuel rods into the reactor's core, bringing the country closer to its goal of becoming a user of nuclear energy.
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The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that tests had been run and that it had started loading 163 fuel rods into the reactor's core, bringing the country closer to its goal of becoming a user of nuclear energy.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday that the United States does not object to the reactor, but that it remains concerned about facilities where Iran may be working on nuclear weapons.
"Our problem is not with their reactor at Bushehr," she said. "Our problem is with their facilities at places like Natanz and their secret facility at Qom and other places where we believe they are conducting their weapons program." ugg boots 2010
Tsutsulupa, who will assume his role as Swallows' skipper tomorrow against Black Aces in the Telkom Knockout last 16 match, said he was hurting from being on the sidelines while his team-mates lost four out of their five league matches.
"What pained me the most was knowing that I could not add any value to the team because I was injured," Tsutsulupa said.
"I can't contribute, but I know we have players who are professional enough to get the team where it is supposed to be."
Tsutsulupa contradicted his coach, Rainer Zobel, who had harsh words for his players last week, calling them "unprofessional and think they are good quality".
Zobel is livid with his players for failing to win a single match in the league so far - only picking up one point in the five matches.
Tsutsulupa said the players' lack of confidence was letting them down. He said he believed they could have gained at least a point from their encounter with a 1-0 loss to Kaizer Chiefs last week.
Swallows go into another cup competition tomorrow night and Zobel will again be confused if they produce another stellar performance in a non-league match.
"I don't think it matters how we win," said Tsutsulupa. "I don't think we should say we care less about progressing in the cup because we want to do well in the league. A win against Aces will mean we are at least closer to our goal of starting to win matches. So we will take that into our league games."discount ugg boots
After mending leak, Iran begins loading fuel into nuclear plant
Iran started to fully load fuel into its only nuclear reactor Tuesday, after a leak in the Russian-built reactor's basin delayed the process for months, state media reported.
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that tests had been run and that it had started loading 163 fuel rods into the reactor's core, bringing the country closer to its goal of becoming a user of nuclear energy.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday that the United States does not object to the reactor, but that it remains concerned about facilities where Iran may be working on nuclear weapons. Classic ugg boots outlet
"Our problem is not with their reactor at Bushehr," she said. "Our problem is with their facilities at places like Natanz and their secret facility at Qom and other places where we believe they are conducting their weapons program."
Iran started to fully load fuel into its only nuclear reactor Tuesday, after a leak in the Russian-built reactor's basin delayed the process for months, state media reported. ugg outlet online
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that tests had been run and that it had started loading 163 fuel rods into the reactor's core, bringing the country closer to its goal of becoming a user of nuclear energy.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday that the United States does not object to the reactor, but that it remains concerned about facilities where Iran may be working on nuclear weapons.
"Our problem is not with their reactor at Bushehr," she said. "Our problem is with their facilities at places like Natanz and their secret facility at Qom and other places where we believe they are conducting their weapons program." ugg boots 2010
2010年10月14日星期四
Andrew - Fisherman
Two hundred and eighty fifth 日
Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, his fishing in which the group has gathered several people to become disciples of Jesus. He and other partners James and John, engaged in fishing in the Sea of Galilee work, have at least some success. Archaeologists discover biblical times in the sea of Galilee fishing village Jiabo major agricultural (Capernaum), when shown some very large houses - suggests a fisherman in his fishing career, can maintain abundant livelihood. Difficult task of biblical times suffering heavy fisherman, you need to serve the investment. Successful fisherman is deemed reliable, hard worker - and became a disciple of excellent material.
"Is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful." (I Cor d 2)
Further thought
As exegetes often pointed out, when Jesus chose his disciples, he selected the person who has been busy with work, to a certain extent, already considerable achievements. Jesus this way, if they comply with the Luke chapter ten of the sixteen principles? This appears to be true. Do you think?
Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, his fishing in which the group has gathered several people to become disciples of Jesus. He and other partners James and John, engaged in fishing in the Sea of Galilee work, have at least some success. Archaeologists discover biblical times in the sea of Galilee fishing village Jiabo major agricultural (Capernaum), when shown some very large houses - suggests a fisherman in his fishing career, can maintain abundant livelihood. Difficult task of biblical times suffering heavy fisherman, you need to serve the investment. Successful fisherman is deemed reliable, hard worker - and became a disciple of excellent material.
"Is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful." (I Cor d 2)
Further thought
As exegetes often pointed out, when Jesus chose his disciples, he selected the person who has been busy with work, to a certain extent, already considerable achievements. Jesus this way, if they comply with the Luke chapter ten of the sixteen principles? This appears to be true. Do you think?
Matthew twenty-seven to twenty eight chapters
Focus: Judas committed suicide; Jesus trial, crucifixion, burial, resurrection; enactment of the Great Commission.
Key Verse: Jesus stood before; governor asked him, said: "What is the king of the Jews?" Jesus said: "you said." (Nianqi 11)
Content:
Jesus be arrested, after all the chief priests and the elders of the trial and sentenced to death, then the governor Pilate to understand that the local officials for trial. Governor Pilate asked him, saying: "What is the king of the Jews?" Jesus said: "you said."
Matthew's Center is looking about the Jews of Jesus the Messiah is the King to save the people of God; the king, Jesus Christ, now standing trial before a magistrate.
Local officials do not know that the one who stood before him Jesus is Lord of the universe, the King of kings; he thought he was great, the "King of the Jews" to interrogate the Lord.
Clear that the Lord had his identity, in addition to any charges, are not and will not answer, is that the governor marveled. Because he is a king, if he willingly humbled, taking form of a servant, who can interrogate him? How can anyone accused him?
What a poor Pilate, that local officials the right to hold small, it can judges King of the Jews. Poor people do not know the King of Kings, ridicule him, not believing him; many of the people of God have mercy on us, standing in front of the king, not humble bow to the king rather take orders from us.
Key Verse: Jesus stood before; governor asked him, said: "What is the king of the Jews?" Jesus said: "you said." (Nianqi 11)
Content:
Jesus be arrested, after all the chief priests and the elders of the trial and sentenced to death, then the governor Pilate to understand that the local officials for trial. Governor Pilate asked him, saying: "What is the king of the Jews?" Jesus said: "you said."
Matthew's Center is looking about the Jews of Jesus the Messiah is the King to save the people of God; the king, Jesus Christ, now standing trial before a magistrate.
Local officials do not know that the one who stood before him Jesus is Lord of the universe, the King of kings; he thought he was great, the "King of the Jews" to interrogate the Lord.
Clear that the Lord had his identity, in addition to any charges, are not and will not answer, is that the governor marveled. Because he is a king, if he willingly humbled, taking form of a servant, who can interrogate him? How can anyone accused him?
What a poor Pilate, that local officials the right to hold small, it can judges King of the Jews. Poor people do not know the King of Kings, ridicule him, not believing him; many of the people of God have mercy on us, standing in front of the king, not humble bow to the king rather take orders from us.
I ask that you send light guide
Life, there are many different fate, or will fall by the plight of oppressed and innocent being. These people not only to withstand the pressure brought fortune, more painful, is to come under pressure from his own heart, many questions have emerged between the mind and life to the risk of lost production.
The poet is experiencing trouble, heart recollected ever before in the Temple, with an audience with the people of God, what a joy, but now they have lost this joy, but also the face of those who were unjust and unreasonable oppression, and my heart very pain. Life seems to lose direction, no way.
Today, you are not also facing hardship or unreasonable treatment, so that your heart is no longer an audience with God, you do not have the strength to face God and all these things, life seems to lose direction, no way out. Then you should be like a poet, called to God, "Please send your light and your truth, let them guide me, take me to your holy mountain, to your home." Only to return the sanctuary of God, your life can be at peace. When you see the truth of God and light, life can get the strength and direction. Hope you like the poet in general, though in distress, you can still look up to God, praise God. Because God is my light and my God!
The poet is experiencing trouble, heart recollected ever before in the Temple, with an audience with the people of God, what a joy, but now they have lost this joy, but also the face of those who were unjust and unreasonable oppression, and my heart very pain. Life seems to lose direction, no way.
Today, you are not also facing hardship or unreasonable treatment, so that your heart is no longer an audience with God, you do not have the strength to face God and all these things, life seems to lose direction, no way out. Then you should be like a poet, called to God, "Please send your light and your truth, let them guide me, take me to your holy mountain, to your home." Only to return the sanctuary of God, your life can be at peace. When you see the truth of God and light, life can get the strength and direction. Hope you like the poet in general, though in distress, you can still look up to God, praise God. Because God is my light and my God!
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