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Police stop theft in progress
Two Clarksville men were arrested by Jeffersonville police after responding to a call of a suspicious blue pickup truck at Estes Excavating Co. at 5005 Hamburg Pike about 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Michael Rodgers, 34, 108 Lynda Ave., and John Turner, 32, 645 W. Harrison Ave., were each preliminarily charged with D felony theft and A misdemeanor trespassing. A third man is believed to have also been involved, but was not located by officers.
On their arrival, police searched a building on the property, but found it to be unoccupied. The pickup truck, with keys in the ignition, was located, however. The truck contained equipment, vehicle batteries and several pieces of metal, police reported. Other pieces of metal were found stacked around the vehicle, which police reported appeared to be in prepared to be loaded into the truck
JPD with the assistance of their K9s, the Clark County Sheriff's Office, Indiana State Police and the Clarksville Police Department worked a perimeter around the area to locate the men.
A sheriff's deputy located Rodgers and Turner leaving a wooded area near Coopers Lane and U.S. 31.
"The subjects were sweating profusely and were out of breath," police reported.
The men admitted to driving on the property, loading the stolen materials onto the vehicle and running away when they saw police approaching.
"[Rodgers] and [Turner] both admitted they made a bad decision tonight," police reported.
They each identified the third man as having committed the act with them, but that he had separated from them during their flight.
Cocaine, crack pipe found in motel room
Clarksville police stopped a vehicle at America's Best Inn and Suites on Eastern Boulevard, after an officer observed the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and turning into the motel property without using a turn signal, police reported.
John McNally, 36, and Karen Colmore, 42, both of Louisville, were found in the vehicle. McNally told the officer that they had been at a dollar store, and the officer found a dollar store bag containing spoons and baking powder during a search of the vehicle.
When asked why he had purchased the items, McNally said, " ... he had no idea where the items had come from and that he assumed they were in the car when he got it," according to the police report.
Colmore said they had been at Thornton's gas station, and she had no idea why McNally said they had been at a dollar store.
After telling the officer which room at Best Inn and Suites he was staying in and that there were no illegal materials in the room, McNally gave consent to have the room searched by the police. McNally opened the room's door for the officer, and the officer reported finding on a nightstand in plain view a white, powdery substance and a Brillo pad.
"We asked McNally what it was," according to the report. "He stated he didn't know and that it was probably there before he got there."
The item on the nightstand tested positive for cocaine.
The search of the room also revealed a plastic bag of a white powdery substance, believed to be crack cocaine, and a crack pipe, police reported.
McNally and Colmore were then placed under arrest.
Colmore then told the officer she and McNally had been smoking crack together the night before.
McNally was also found with an expired Kentucky driver's license and to be a habitual traffic violator.
Both were preliminarily charged with possession of cocaine/narcotics and possession of controlled substance, both class D felonies, and possession of paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor.
McNally was additionally charged with a class D felony for being a habitual traffic violator.


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Rev. Matthew Busch ('04) is the College's 60th alumnus priest, having received the Sacrament of Holy Orders at the hands of the Most Rev. Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee, on May 10. This photo from his ordination, which took place at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Pensacola, comes courtesy of the Knights of Columbus, Tallahassee, of which Fr. Busch is a member, and for which he now serves as a Faithful Friar. Fr. Busch will begin his first priestly assignment on July 1 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Tallahassee, where he also served as a transitional deacon.
Please be sure to keep this new priest in your prayers — and Deo gratias!
The Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary website has published the obituary and funeral information below for Peter Daniel Doran II ('06), who died last week. Please continue to pray for the repose of his soul and the consolation of his family.
Peter Daniel Doran II
Peter Daniel Doran II passed away suddenly June 4, 2014, from a pulmonary embolism that caused cardiac arrest. Born December 4, 1984, in Denver, he was 29 years old. Peter graduated high school from Colorado Catholic Academy in Wheat Ridge in 2002. He continued his education at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, California, earning an undergraduate degree in philosophy and theology in 2006. He went on to earn a Master of Accountancy from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2012. He earned his CPA in 2014.
He is survived by his parents, Peter and Lou Ann Doran; three of his grandparents, Johanna Doran, and Hugh and Mary Hogan; his four siblings, Mary Kate, Mark, Kevin, and Sam; and by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins whom he loved so well.
Peter was a most gentle son, a beloved brother, and a faithful friend. He served at Mass as an altar boy for much of his life. He taught the Holy Catholic Faith to others for years. He became an Extraordinary Minster of Holy Communion in 2014. He was a learned defender of the Faith. He loved hiking in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, especially conquering fourteeners with a bottle of Chimay to share with his fellow climbers. He constantly strove to console and comfort those in need. He made the best buttery, flaky, sweet apple pie. He will be sorely missed.
There will be a viewing from 6:00-7:00 pm June, 10, 2014, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, followed by the recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 pm. His funeral Mass will be at 10 am Wednesday, June 11, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, followed by interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Wheat Ridge. A reception will follow at Holy Ghost. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and the Carmelite Monastery of Littleton.
Please pray for the soul of Peter Doran ('06), who died suddenly yesterday morning due to an illness. "He was a truly gentle soul," says Director of Alumni Relations Mark Kretschmer ('99), who asks that fellow alumni and friends of the College also pray for the consolation of the Doran family.
Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
27, 2013
Lora (Calhoun '78) McClamrock sends along the following prayer request for her husband, David ('85):
Dear Friends,
As many of you know, my husband David has been diagnosed with kidney failure on account of BPH (swelling of the prostate gland). The doctors say there is a 100 percent need for surgery. David has great devotion to Bl. Margaret of Castello, a patron of life. Please join us in praying this novena for a complete cure, that she may receive the miracle she needs for canonization.
And, please continue to pray for our family.
May God bless you, and may you have a Happy Thanksgiving!! Lora
Novena Prayer to Bl. Margaret of Castello
To obtain her intercession
Almighty and Eternal God, the comfort of the afflicted, the strength of the burdened and the hope of the unwanted; may the prayers of those who call on you in any trouble be heard by you; so that all may rejoice to be helped by your Mercy in their need.
V. Pray for us, Bl. Margaret.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let Us Pray
O God, who wished Blessed Margaret be blind from birth so that the eyes of her soul, enlightened by your grace, might more clearly see the value of spiritual realities: graciously grant that we may perceive the hidden dangers in the world of darkness and safely reach our home of eternal light. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
Canonization Prayer
Bl. Margaret of Castello
Jesus, Mary, Joseph, glorify your servant Bl. Margaret, by granting the favor we so ardently desire. This we ask in humble submission to God's will, for His honor and glory and the salvation of souls.
(Dominican Nuns, Summit, N.J.)
18, 2013
From Director of Alumni Relations Mark Kretschmer ('99):
Eric Stoutz ('93) passed away peacefully early this morning.
He and his family have been praying that his death would bring about great good for many people. As we continue to pray for Eric and his family, let us also lift up this intention.
Thank you all for your prayers.
Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
11, 2013
Director of Alumni Relations Mark Kretschmer ('99) has sent out the following prayer request for Eric Stoutz ('93):
As you know, Eric has been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer and has recently started receiving chemotherapy. Eric, Monica (Chavez '92), and their eight children have felt buoyed up by all our prayerful support. After being taken to the emergency room yesterday, he is now stabilized after a serious episode with internal bleeding. He is not out of the woods yet and is on a respirator. The family is asking that we pray a Divine Mercy Chaplet today at 3:00 p.m. (or when you get this) for Eric and his family.
Let us join together in praying a Chaplet for Eric's health, for Monica's strength, for the well-being of their dear children, and guidance for his healthcare professionals.
Please pray. Updates about Eric's condition are available via the Prayers for Eric Stoutz Facebook page.
24, 2013
Rosary: Friday, September 27, at 7:00 p.m. in Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel
Funeral Mass: Saturday, September 28, 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel
Graveside service: Immediately following the Funeral Mass, Santa Paula Cemetery, located off Santa Paula Street at 380 Cemetery Road
Reception: The Grimm's home in Ojai at 10882 Creek Road
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19, 2013
Thomas Aquinas College chaplain Rev. Hildebrand Garceau, O.Praem. ('78), reports that a beloved alumna, Rosie Grimm ('10), passed into eternity earlier this evening after a protracted battle with cancer. She died surrounded by her family, who had just completed praying the Rosary. It was the most peaceful and beautiful death, Fr. Hildebrand says, that he has ever seen.
Rosie's brother Jack ('15) has sent out the following reflection to friends and family:
My sweet sister Rosie died at about 6:20 tonight, after praying the Rosary with the family. She has been the most wonderful example of courage and faith that I have ever known or seen, as well as being a deeply encouraging and loving friend.
"Where shall we find a better daughter, or a kinder sister, or a truer friend?"
I look forward to seeing her again. May she rest in peace.
Please pray for the repose of Rosie's soul and the consolation of her family.
Bl. Miguel Pro, pray for us!
18, 2013
Below is the latest update on Rosie Grimm ('10), from her sister Wendy Irene ('99):
Thank you so much, everyone, for your prayers and to those who helped look for a relic of Bl. Miguel Pro. Deo gratias, a first-class relic has turned up — within driving distance! — which will arrive in a few hours. Our dear Jesuit friend will come to bless Rosie with it tonight. While Rosie's physical condition continues to seriously deteriorate, we have already felt blessings flowing from Fr. Pro's intercession and your prayers to him!
We want to invite you to join with us in praying a novena to Bl. Miguel Pro. We're praying the following prayers, the first of which is by Fr. Pro. I asked Rosie what to request for her; she said, ask for a cure and for the same things Fr. Pro prayed for.
Prayer of Bl. Miguel Pro
Does our life become from day to day more painful, more oppressive, more replete with afflictions? Blessed be He a thousand times who desires it so. If life be harder, love makes it also stronger, and only this love, grounded on suffering, can carry the Cross of my Lord Jesus Christ. Love without egotism, without relying on self, but enkindling in the depth of the heart an ardent thirst to love and suffer for all those around us: a thirst that neither misfortune nor contempt can extinguish ... I believe, O Lord; but strengthen my faith ... Heart of Jesus, I love Thee; but increase my love. Heart of Jesus, I trust in Thee; but give greater vigor to my confidence. Heart of Jesus, I give my heart to Thee; but so enclose it in Thee that it may never be separated from Thee. Heart of Jesus, I am all Thine; but take care of my promise so that I may be able to put it in practice even unto the complete sacrifice of my life. Amen.
Blessed martyr of Christ the King, Father Miguel Agustin Pro, you are a special patron of those who labor, those in illness, depression, or despair. You are also a friend of musicians, the captives, and all who work toward social justice. Your beloved brothers, the Jesuits, revere you and count you among the ranks of their saints. You love your people of Mexico and all those loyal to the Church. I thank the Sacred Heart for loving you so dearly. I pray to Our Lady of Guadalupe whom you love so dear, to intercede for the cause of your canonization. I pray that you remember me in your eternal and well-deserved rejoicing, and also my needs: a cure for Rosie, if that's God's will, and that she receive all the graces of Fr. Pro's prayer. Through your courageous life and martyrdom you have won the crown of life everlasting. Remember me, Blessed Miguel, for I remember you. Viva Cristo Rey! Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe!
Most Reverend John F. Donoghue
03, 2013
From her mother, Rose (Teichert '76):
"Two weeks have passed since we received that awful prognosis, and to our great joy Rosie has been able to attend Mass with us, in her wheelchair, both yesterday and today. We do not believe that anything underlying has changed. But whether due to steroids and chemo or prayers (probably all three!), her most painful symptoms have subsided. She has increasing weakness, mostly on her left side but somewhat also on her right ... nevertheless, she is able to transfer to her wheelchair and to have some real fun with her visitors. The last two weeks have actually had a great deal of joy in them, both for Rosie and for us.
"So we continue to thank you all for your prayers and other help — we have received so much kindness — beautiful meals, lovely cards, lovely visits. Rosie and all of us are praying for your intentions."
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An implosion is defined as "a violent inward collapse," and can often be recognized by large puffs of smoke surrounding the effected area. The 2011 Red Sox were a team constructed to score runs, play defense, and pitch with authority. The season did not play out as scripted, and was highlighted by disappointing performances by Carl Crawford, John Lackey, and Daisuke Matsuzaka, a combined $39.25 million salary in 2011. While these very expensive mistakes made many Boston fans squirm in their seats, it was settling to know that the Red Sox roster did not depend on these two for production.
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The Washington Redskins' injury misfortune continued Monday night in their second win of the preseason, although coach Mike Shanahan was optimistic that none of the injuries is serious.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins mildly sprained the middle of his right foot in the second quarter of Washington's 24-13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. X-rays showed no fracture, but Cousins is scheduled to have an MRI exam Tuesday to determine whether he suffered a LisFranc injury.
"The preliminary indications are not to worry about that," Cousins said.
Cousins expects his availability this week to be determined daily. He left the game after being tackled around the ankles near the sideline. His right foot was tangled underneath him as he fell. Cousins tried to limp back to the huddle, but he sat down on the field in order to receive medical attention. He walked gingerly to the locker room and did not return.
"When I first did it, I didn't feel like it was anything serious," Cousins said. "It feels almost like a sprained ankle, just in the middle of my foot."
First-string nose tackle Barry Cofield fractured his right hand in the first half. He is not expected to miss any regular-season game time, but he must wear a cast, Shanahan said.
"I broke the same bone in my other hand in 8th grade and came back and played great in middle school football," Cofield said. "So I'm not too worried about it, and I think I should bounce back with a little tape and TLC."
Injuries were the main focus of an otherwise sloppy victory. The Redskins won despite four turnovers and three personal foul penalties.
"You've got to eliminate them," Shanahan said. "When you're able to overcome some of those mistakes, that means a lot of people are playing hard and playing together. But…that's way to many mistakes."
Receivers Leonard Hankerson (right knee) and Aldrick Robinson (left thigh) did not return after suffering injuries late in the second quarter, but neither is considered serious.
Rookie running back Chris Thompson's left shoulder popped out and immediately went back into the joint when he was tackled in the second half. He returned to the game. Running back Keiland Williams suffered a minor left knee injury.
Washington outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 22-yard interception return for a touchdown. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger intended a pass for a running back in the right the flat. Kerrigan read the play perfectly with the help of some pre-snap direction from inside linebacker London Fletcher.
"Fletch alerted us before the play: 'Screen. Watch the screen,'" Kerrigan said. "Sure enough, that's what came out."
Hankerson's one-handed 10-yard touchdown catch was one of few highlights in a game that featured seven turnovers. He separated to the inside with a double move.
"It was man coverage," Hankerson said. "I saw that, and I saw that was a touchdown from that. When I'm standing at the line of scrimmage, I knew it was a touchdown automatic because I saw what defense they was in."
That made it 14-3 in the second quarter. Kai Forbath added a 38-yard field goal on the final play of the first half.
Washington's third-string defense surrendered a touchdown to the Steelers' third-stringers. Undrafted linebacker Will Compton was turned in a circle by a play-action pass, which opened a lane for rookie quarterback Landry Jones to find receiver Derek Moye for a 10-yard touchdown.
Redskins running back Roy Helu Jr. scored a 30-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter on a read-option play. Pittsburgh safety Robert Golden overran the play after quarterback Pat White handed to Helu, who broke a tackle a burst up the middle.
White and Rex Grossman each threw an interception. Rookie tight end Jordan Reed took responsibility for Grossman's interception, saying he ran the wrong route. He was supposed to cross the safety's face.


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Twins Minor League Report (8/25): Sano Homers Twice
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On Sunday, there was some terrific starting pitching in the Twins minor league system. Of the six starters, none gave up more than two runs and they all went at least five innings. The Miracle have found a way to turn around their slide. They had won just four of their last 18 games, but now they have won four in a row. Another day, another Cedar Rapids win. They have won 82 games this year in their first year as a Twins affiliate. One more win, and this years team will have more wins than any of the Kernels 20 years with the Angels. If the season ended today, the Red Wings would be in the playoffs, but they are trending in the wrong direction. Oh, and Miguel Sano and some of the Twins top prospects had an impressive day too.
See what else happened in the Twins farm system on Sunday.
Rochester Red Wings 8, Indianapolis Indians 5 (10 innings)
Box Score
The Red Wings were swept in a four game series against Indianapolis. It was their fifth straight loss yet, somehow, they still maintain a one-game lead over Norfolk for a playoff Wild Card spot.
Kyle Gibson made his return start with the Red Wings. He gave up three runs (2 earned) on five hits and a walk in five innings. He struck out four. Aaron Thompson pitched the sixth and gave up one run on two hits. Shairon Martis struck out two over two shutout innings. Michael Tonkin pitched a scoreless ninth in his first appearance since being sent back. After pitching a scoreless ninth inning, he was charged with four runs in the top of the 10th inning and recorded just one out. Edgar Ibarra got the final two outs.
James Beresford was 2-3 and his two-run single in the bottom of the ninth tied the game at four. Darin Mastroianni went 1-3 with two walks. Jared Mitchell went 2-5.
New Britain Rock Cats 7, Bowie Bay Sox 4
Box Score
Pedro Hernandez was very good in this game, and Miguel Sano helped power the Rock Cats to a victory. Hernandez worked the first six innings. He gave up one run on five hits over six innings. He walked two and struck out two. Dan Sattler started the seventh and got just two outs. However, he gave up three runs on four hits and two walks. Matt Hauser came in and got the final out of the seventh before working perfect eighth and ninth innings too. He struck out two.
Miguel Sano got a couple of pitches to his liking. He went 2-3 with a walk. He hit his 32nd and 33rd home runs and drove in four runs, giving him 99 RBI on the season. He was also hit by a pitch, but it was on a full count. Eddie Rosario went 2-5 with his 18th double. Kyle Knudson went 2-4 with his fourth double. Danny Ortiz went 2-4. Danny Santana stole his 27th base.
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Game 1 - Ft. Myers Miracle 5, St. Lucie Mets 1
Box Score
JD Williams provided the offense, and Taylor Rogers won for the 11th time with the Miracle. Williams went 3-4 with his fourth and fifth doubles and his first home run. He drove in four runs. Levi Michael went 2-2 with a walk, his 14th double, and he also stole his 19th base. Byron Buxton went 2-2 with his eighth triple. Matt Koch went 2-3.
Taylor Rogers was charged with only an unearned run in six innings. He gave up four hits, walked four and struck out three. Tyler Jones came on and struck out one in a scoreless seventh.
Game 2 - Ft. Myers Miracle 8, St. Lucie Mets 2
Box Score
The second game was much like the first game. The Miracle got a very solid start, and this time, it was Stephen Wickens, and a bunch of walks, that provided the offense. Wickens went 3-4 with his 20th and 21st doubles. He also stole his 17th base. Dalton Hicks went 1-2 with two walks and drove in another run. JD Williams, Byron Buxton and Kennys Vargas each walked two times. Mike Kvasnicka doubled for the 13th time.
Lefty David Hurlbut got the start and went the first six innings. He gave up two runs on five hits. He walked three and struck out four. Adrian Salcedo gave up one hit in a scoreless seventh inning.
Cedar Rapids Kernels 9, Peoria Chiefs 1
Box Score
Again, the equation looks pretty much the same; strong starting pitching and plenty of offense. Tim Shibuya gave up only an unearned run on three hits in seven innings. He walked one and struck out two. Brett Lee came on and struck out one in a perfect inning. Alex Muren gave up two hits in a scoreless inning.
Ryan Walker led the way going 3-5 with his first double. Tyler Grimes was also 3-5. Travis Harrison was 2-4 with a walk. Michael Gonzales went 1-2 with a walk and his seventh double. Adam Walker was 1-3 with two walks. Bo Altobelli and Michael Quesada each added a double.
In a scary situation, Max Kepler was a late scratch due to a freak accident near the indoor batting cage. Check out Jim Eckers story of what happened and how long Kepler could be out.
Elizabethton Twins 0, Princeton 2
Box Score
The E-Twins certainly got the good starting pitching part of the equation, but they got no offense. They managed just three hits in the game. They walked twice and struck out 14 times.
Stephen Gonsalves started and gave up one run on three hits in five innings. He walked two and struck out nine. Carson Goldsmith came on and gave up one run on three hits in two innings. Luke Bard struck out one in a perfect inning.
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April 4, 2014
The University of Texas at Austin, LBJ School of Public Affairs, Bass Lecture Hall, Room 2.104
Join us for a timely forum on linking transit and affordable housing policies in our region to build sustainable, inclusive communities. As Austin prepares for a November bond referendum on a new high-capacity transit investment, we will explore why Austin needs to link its plans for transit with affordable housing. Come learn from national and local experts about the tools available to get transit and affordable housing on track together. The conference program is available on the UT Opportunity Forum's website.
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A panel discussion with local housing and transportation experts will follow the keynote speech.
Mandy DeMayo, Executive Director, HousingWorks Austin
Kyle Keahey, Vice President, HNTB Corp.
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(Red Bull) said coca leaf extracts were used worldwide as a natural flavouring, and that its own tests had found no traces of cocaine."Germany bans cola after drug test"
The illegal cocaine alkaloid - one of 10 found in coca and representing only 0.8% of the plant's chemical make-up - is chemically removed before use, as mandated by international anti-narcotics agencies.
"There is no scientific basis for this ban on Red Bull Cola because the levels of cocaine found are so small," Fritz Soergel, the head of the Institute for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research in Nuremberg, Bavaria, told Time magazine.
"And it's not even cocaine itself. According to the tests we carried out, it's a non-active degradation product with no effect on the body. If you start examining lots of other drinks and food so carefully, you'd find a lot of surprising things."
48 Responses to "Cocaine found in Red Bull Cola?"
Anonymous says:
Little confused here, there IS Red Bull and Red Bull Cola (which is not directly manufactured by Red Bull) When I google Red Bull COLA it leads me to Red Bull, however Red Bull COLA is still a different entity. So, does that mean Red Bull itself is still "safe" to drink? Confusing….
Anonymous says:
I wonder if anyone has tested positive. I think it's pretty possible, considering everyone already has a small amount from external contamination(money,ATM's,. etc.)
MrJM says:
Red Bull is a gateway drug.
Anonymous says:
coca leaf is medicine!
Coca leaf is great!
stegodon says:
Well, it's preferable to the alternative.. finding Red Bull in your blow. Ahem.
Jazzhigh says:
The paranoid's question is of course: "How long before this testing did the coca cola company notice that Red Bull Cola sales were on the climb."
Anonymous says:
There's 123 times more cocaine coating the average dollar bill than there is in one can of red bull cola.
Anonymous says:
Yeah the red bull cola tastes like donkey balls.
Keeper of the Lantern says:
No one's mentioned the interesting little factoid that Coca Cola used to have cocaine in it early in the 20th century. This was by design, and the cocaine in coca-cola (no coincidence in the name, by the way) was considered a nice little pick-me-up.
Anonymous says:
pleaze makes a thc version of this drink ^_^
Fletcherism says:
it gives you WIINGS!! BIG HUGE DRAGON WINGS AAAAAGGGGHHG!!!!!!
El Stinko says:
Hey! You got your cocaine in my Red Bull!
You got your Red Bull in my cocaine!
soupisgoodfood says:
In other news, poppy seed muffins found to contain heroin.
grimc says:
What size of can?
wolfiesma says:
It is a relief they're referring to the redbull cola, which is pretty atrocious. My fruity, pink, fizzy wonder drink is a miracle of science, though, so, please just let it be!
Anonymous says:
hey I'll drink Red Bull Cola only because I want to try cocaine
Anonymous says:
not enough cocaine to even notice, not even if you condensed 100 cans and drank them simultaneously.
Though it gives me an idea. Why not dissolve 1/4 gram in a can of Red Bull. I probably wont, because it is a waste of 1/4 gram and more importantly the substance that it is cut with may be insoluble. It is an interesting thought though.
devophill says:
"4 micrograms per liter is nothing."
Unless you're a homeopath.
Anonymous says:
I worked with a Thai who imported Red Bull from Thailand, because "Swedish Red Bull is crap". He got busted in urine tests a couple of times because of it. It contained both some kind of ephedrine derivate and opiates. He promised not too drink it a couple of times and had to get drug addiction treatment (in Sweden an employer can't sack an employee for drug use, or being absent or dangerous because of it, without trying drug addiction treatment for decades).
Apparently Red Bull is different in different countries.
(At that same workplace a Canadian was busted for using a prescription free Canadian cold remedy. In Sweden you can't even get it from doctors and drug dealers sell it as a party drug. She was rather chocked as she had used it since she was a kid and on her own kids.)
zuzu says:
(At that same workplace a Canadian was busted for using a prescription free Canadian cold remedy. In Sweden you can't even get it from doctors and drug dealers sell it as a party drug. She was rather chocked as she had used it since she was a kid and on her own kids.)
Are you thinking of DXM (Robatussin)?
Or perhaps Benadryl (diphenhydramine)? but that's for allergies or use as a mild sleeping pill. But I think I recall that it's essentially impossible to get in the UK for unknown reasons, while it's OTC in the USA and Canada (and very common).
wolfiesma says:
This is tragic. I drink two per day and I might die without it. Now they could take it off the shelves. Even if it stays, how can I show my face on the street, pushing the tricycle with one hand, a nice cold can of fizzy lifting drink in the other… Tut, tut, now everyone I pass on the street will be like, "Ooooooh, that mom drinks redbull. I heard it has COCAINE!" Next thing you know, I'll be reported. Pesco, why are you busting my balls??
Lyddiechu says:
I'm frankly surprised at the voracity of the red bull cola haterz. I buy that stuff by the case.. tastes waaaaay better than any other cola on the market.. the only better cola is AfriCola which I have, alas, never seen in the US. The difference is the delicious, delicious real sugar instead of corn syrup.. and Red Bull cola has all kinds of crazy herbs in it (for example, galangal/blue ginger). Really, I'm surprised at the lack of taste around here sometimes.
alowishus says:
Sad. That there isn't MORE cocaine in it. Think of the boost in productivity! This could've gotten us out of the recession!
aldasin says:
It's Red Bull COLA, people. COLA.
This bit of information seems to be sailing over people's heads everywhere this story pops up.
And the article makes it pretty clear that there is not cocaine in it, but I guess the headline wouldn't be as catchy and urban legend spawning without your question mark.
Could boingboing try a little harder when it comes to shitty media reporting on science issues please?
Beanolini says:
#30: Keeper of the Lantern, May 26, 2009 11:56 PM
No one's mentioned the interesting little factoid that Coca Cola used to have cocaine in it early in the 20th century.
Apart from that bit in the article that said "Coca-Cola didn't become entirely cocaine-free until 1929."
No one's mentioned the fact that "factoid" used to mean "a statement formed and asserted as a fact, but with no veracity", until the 1980s.
Anonymous says:
There's some ambiguity in the original post here: this is Red Bull Cola, not the original Red Bull energy drink.
nosehat says:
This sounds like a viral marketing campaign to me. ;)
hackedbychinese says:
so if coca leaves are used in red bull cola flavoring, then cocaine tastes like the inside of a ladies' public restroom trash can?
Antinous / Moderator says:
Are there really people who don't know what cocaine tastes like? It's nasty.
Anonymous says:
^yeah the assay..
Those cutoff numbers are really for tests that use antibodies. If this was screened under mass spec, it wouldnt matter what the metabolite is. we'd know what and how much..
Valis667 says:
@#14: So you've tasted donkey balls?
wolfiesma says:
Diet redbull does taste a bit like a ladies restroom, assuming the restroom was coated heavily with air freshening agents.
TroofSeeker says:
Just what I was thinking, Nosehat- I'll bet the cans are flying off the shelves!
A RedBull official is quoted as saying "Oops!"
Wolfie's mom has balls?! Maybe there's something worse than cocaine in the RedBull, huh?
pagepropeller says:
Interesting! they found drugs in everyday soda!
vib says:
We should now drink Red Bull Cola as much as possible to get the most out of it. You should do it now while it's still available. Information is not clear but you should drink at least tens of thousands of portions to get any effect.
The information was brought to you by German scientists, even though there isn't real danger at all, they say, but the issue remains unresolved and unconfirmed.
So, you should try it out yourself and do your own research on this new controversial and interesting product, while confirming that refreshing energy from the Andes.
Straight from Edward Bernays et al.
Anonymous says:
what a ridiculously small amount.. coca cola does the same thing with coca leaves! I wouldn't be surprised if there were infinitesimal traces in there too. if you want actual cocaine in your beverages, you can easily get it naturally and safely from south america.. just look for inca tea. Coca tea is common in Peru for altitude sickness, digestive problems, and as a very nice pick me up. There's also coca wine, liquor, candies and other coca leaf food you can buy. Cocaine is only one of the many alkaloids found in the leaf. Try compras peru.. they're great, and very nice. Just don't drink too much, and don't try getting too creative with releasing the alkaloids, because then some of the detriments of the processed stuff unfortunately start to happen. Depending how you make it, you can end up with something reminiscent of green tea with stimulation on par with strong tea OR a sludgy coca powder paste beverage which tastes terrible but really really naturally makes you feel very very excited. Then you become obsessed with Incan culture and that happy flute music they play makes total sense!
Anonymous says:
i like to go fast…..
Splendor says:
I really dislike headlines that end with a question mark. "Cocaine found in Red Bull Cola?" "Is Obama a secret Buddhist?" "Is the air around Dick Cheney always 4 degrees colder than the ambient temperature?"
Anonymous says:
so, should the rb cola be snorted for maximum effect? freebasing will be difficult. sic
dwdyer says:
Yes Aldasin, it's Red Bull Cola, not Red Bull.
I've tried it, it tastes like crap.
But this does highlight the problem with any law that requires "zero" of anything.
4 micrograms per liter is nothing.
dculberson says:
Anon32, I'm gonna have to suggest that your sacked coworker was probably doing drugs in addition to the Red Bull.
zuzu says:
Are there really people who don't know what cocaine tastes like? It's nasty.
All alkaloids taste bitter, AFAIK.
(Unfortunately, tasting is no longer the common practice for chemists. …but that's how saccharin was discovered as an artificial sweetener! …it got on his cigarette no less!)
"4 micrograms per liter is nothing." Unless you're a homeopath.
I'll wager there's more than 4 mics of cocaine per liter of tap water because Americans are such coke fiends, and most of it gets pissed into the water supply but not removed at the reclamation plant, so it's pumped back for us to drink.
Xenu says:
Dave Chappelle was right all along!
Anonymous says:
I bet you could test positive on a drug screen from the red bull cola if you drank about 2-3 cans a day. If 1 can contains 130ng and the cutoff is 300ng on an essay and 150ng for confirmation test. Thats if the by product is benzoylecgonine.
Ratbus says:
I guess they better take Spain off the market too since they found the air there contains 850 picograms per cubic meter. That sure sounds like a lot ;).
"Higher concentration over weekends –
The group said the study showed higher concentrations of the components on weekends, suggesting that drug consumption was up in these periods."
Anonymous says:
Well, considering the average bill of US currency contains 16ug of cocaine, and weighs only 1g, American money should be 4000x more illegal in Germany than red bull cola.
Actionverb says:
Maybe the real reason is that it has traces of Tom Cruise in it.
amuderick says:
Just because we have the power to detect something at incredibly dilute concentrations doesn't make it dangerous.


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Madikizela, Nosinodi Alicia (1989) Family planning : an evaluative study on the attitudes and use of contraceptives by black males in Umtata. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
The purpose of this study is to identify, observe and record the attitudes and use to of contraceptives by black males in Umtata and to investigate the effect of education, urbanisation and age on fertility control. Data was gathered from a sample of adult males who were past the school going age and were employed or working in Umtata and its surburbs, which are Ngangelizwe, Ikwezi, Southernwood, Northcrest, Norwood, Ncambedlana, Nduli Crescent, Fortgale and Hill Crest. Information was also gathered from Nursing officers in charge of family planning service centres in the areas mentioned above. Findings reveal that, although black urbanised educated males in Umtata seem to have accepted the use of contraceptives by themselves and their sexual partners, their patterns of behaviour in relation to fertility control and the value of children to families remains traditional. This contributes to the relatively high fertility rate in the country. Children are an investment for old age. They are also regarded as a security factor against divorce. It is the duty of legally married couples to raise a family with children who will continue to bear the family name. It appears that men are either suspicious of modern contraception if not totally opposed to it. Many still prefer the use of natural methods of contraception . There is thus need for social workers and health planners to recognise and educate males on the· use and benefits of modern contraceptives to limit the number of children borne and control periods when they would like to have children. This study will be of value to social welfare services and to family planning nurses who are in direct contact with clients in hospitals and clinics, in their family planning campaigns, when they motivate couples and individuals on the importance of family planning, and also in mother-and-child health services. Educationists, sociologists, psychologists and persons in other fields of study will also benefit from information attained in this survey.
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On Fiday, April 13, 2012, demonstrations titled "A revolution for all Syrians" were held all across the country as the head of the Syrian National Council Burhan Ghalioun called on Syrians to take to the streets to protest against President Bashar Assad's regime.
According to the opposition, civilians were killed in Idlib, Aleppo, Daraa, and outskirts of Damascus.
Five civilians were killed, according to an NGO. Four protesters were killed by security forces firing on protesters in Hama, in Nawa in the province of Deraa (south) and in Salqine in Idleb province (northwest).
A fifth civilian was killed by a stray bullet fired by security forces in the outskirts of Damascus, according to Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).
In Aleppo (north), a young man was critically wounded by gunfire at demonstrators which ended with the arrest of 17 people.
Earlier, the official SANA news agency has reported that terrorist groups have clashed with the country's troops in the village of Khirbet al-Joz near the border with Turkey. The clashes erupted after the Syrian Army was deployed to force out the armed men, who had violently seized a post. But no victims were reported in this clash.
Meanwhile, Iran's television Al-Alam reported, opposition activists pelted officers with smoke bombs in Homa while in Aleppo, one police officer died and another was injured in a fire attack.
According to Syrian media, the terrorist armed groups were intensifying criminal operations in an attempt to destabilize Syria and torpedo the Annan plan.
Local activists reported on Friday that at least 67 ceasefire violations by the Syrian regime forces on the second day of ceasefire.The activists also reported that military helicopters flew over several cities, including Dmeir, 40 kilometers from Damascus.
On the diplomatic front, the Security Council plans to vote on Friday on a draft resolution concerning the deployment of 30 observers to Syria.
Diplomatic sources say the resolution demands that Damascus ensures the observers safety and free movement. It also contains some provisions tolerating sanctions against the Syrian regime.
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I have only one question:
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Where is the national media on this?¬Ý Right, I know. I don't really need to ask.
I wonder how you yanks are going to dig yourselves out of this hole.
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Addiction Resources
Methadone Prescribing and Safety
Evidence-Based Addiction Medicine
Books & Booklets of Interest
(Most books are available from www.amazon.com and other on-line booksellers.)
Medication-Assisted Treatment and Opioid Addiction
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Booklets for Patients, Families and Friends
A series of three booklets produced in 2009 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)) are designed to provide basic information about MAT for opioid addiction including medication options for treatment - methadone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine. The booklets also explain how medication options fit into the overall recovery process.
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction - Facts for Families and Friends
PDF available here for download <click here…> (1.4MB, 20pp)
The Facts About Buprenorphine for Treatment of Opioid Addiction
PDF available here for download <click here,,,> (2.13MB, 16pp)
The Facts About Naltrexone for Treatment of Opioid Addiction
PDF available here for download <click here...> (594 KB, 16 pp)
Overcoming Prescription Drug Addiction by Rod Colvin, M.S.
The main theme of the book is education. The public needs to be aware of the use of narcotics and the risk of addiction. They also need to understand that treatment is available.. The book also offers anecdotes of recovery from former addicts, along with insights from addiction medicine specialists.
This easy-to-read 203-page book would be a helpful to both persons who are addicted to prescription opioid drugs as well as their families.
Overcoming Prescription Drug Addiction is available as an e-book for $4.99 at:
Methadone Maintenance Treatment in the U.S. - A Practical Question and Answer Guide
This user-friendly reference book on Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs), would be of interest to substance abuse treatment researchers, and other health service professionals who want to learn more about all aspects of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Authors Wendee M. Wechsberg, PhD; Jennifer J. Kasten, PhD; Nancy D. Berkman; and Amy E. Roussel offer insights into the history and effectiveness of methadone, methadone dosing practices, the characteristics of successful methadone treatment programs (budgets, treatment services, staff, etc.), as well as regulation and accreditation issues. The information presented in this guide is based on a study of more than 100 OTPs in 15 states.
Methadone Maintenance Treatment in the U.S. A Practical Question and Answer Guide is available from Springer Publishing at: http://www.springerpub.com/prod.aspx?prod_id=01305 (ISBN: 0-826-10130-5, publication date May 2007; soft cover; 216 pages; list price $59.00).
Professional Perspectives on Addiction Medicine: Understanding Opioid Addiction and the Function of Methadone Treatment
This 125-page book from Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System, San Jose, CA, covers all the basics for OTP staff, patients, community leaders, criminal justice system authorities, and interested others. Presents easy to follow and authoritative information.
Complete book PDF available online <click here…> (682KB, 124pp)
Addict in the Family - is a reference for persons addicted to substances of abuse, and for their relatives and friends. It provides a practical, no nonsense guide for better understanding drug abuse and the various treatment options available by Andrew Byrne.
<Click here to view PDF file online...>
Managing Chronic Pain
From SAMHSA - You Can Manage Your Chronic Pain to Live A Good Life
September 2013.
This is a guide that equips people who have chronic pain and mental illness or addiction with tips for working with their healthcare provider to decrease their pain without jeopardizing their recovery. Explores counseling, exercise, and alternative therapy, as well as medications.
Available for free download at: http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content//SMA13-4783/SMA13-4783.pdf
Clinical Books of Interest
Principles of Addiction Medicine: The Essentials
Extracted from Principles of Addiction Medicine, 4th Edition, this new book from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) provides a quick reference on virtually all addiction medicine topics. Key clinical points from each chapter of Principles of Addiction Medicine, 4th Edition, are presented in an easily readable manner, and the book is now available in both print and Kindle versions. Principles of Addiction Medicine: The Essentials is an excellent reference for a wide variety of addiction medicine professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, internal medicine/primary care physicians, and substance abuse counselors. Further information including the table of contents and ordering information is available at: http://www.asam.org/PrinciplesEssentials.html#TOC
(Publication date May 2011; paperbound; 600 pages; list price $74.99 plus shipping and taxes). The 5th edition is due out in Spring 2014.
Clinical Manual of Drug Interaction Principles for Medical Practice
The book published by American Psychiatric Publishing is well organized, with major sections on metabolism; cytochrome P450 enzymes; drug interactions by medical specialty; and practical matters, such as the medicolegal implications of drug-drug interactions and how to retrieve and review the literature.
Clinical Manual of Drug Interaction Principles for Medical Practice is available from APPI at http://www.appi.org/SearchCenter/Pages/SearchDetail.aspx?ItemId=62296 (ISBN 9781585622962
((Publication date 2008; paperback; 608 pages; list price $66.00).
Psycho-Pharmacology Handbook for the Non-Medically Trained
Unquestionably, a large number of patients coming into Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) today have co-occurring mental or psychological disorders of some sort. And, most of those persons are already taking or will be prescribed medications for those afflictions, an aspect of medicine called "psychopharmacology."
Therefore, - Psychopharmacology Handbook for the Non-Medically Trained – serves a vital need for
OTP clinic staff who would benefit from a better understanding of those medications.
As the title implies, this 270-page text could be invaluable for clinic staff who might be considered non-medically trained: counselors, therapists, social workers, and others who have patient contact. These
persons need to understand the variety of medications patients may be taking, their actions, typical dosages, side effects, and expected impact on recovery from both addiction and mental illness.
At the same time, since medically trained providers – nurses and physicians – absolutely need such knowledge, this book could serve them well in broadening their education. Even the most experienced or psychiatrically trained medical staff might find this book to be an excellent review and a handy reference text. Whether medically trained or not, MMT staff must spend time educating patients, their family members, and others about the benefits of combining medication regimens with effective psychosocial strategies. This book can help provide necessary knowledge.
Psychopharmacology Handbook for the Non-Medically Trained is available from the publisher, W.W. Norton, New York at: http://www.wwnorton.com/orders/npb/070459.htm (ISBN: 0-393-70459-9; publication date July 2006; hardcover; 240 pages; list price $27.50). It also is available from http://www.amazon.com.
4th Edition of Classic Text from ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) - Principles of Addiction Medicine, 4th Edition - 2009 provides a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis andtreatment of addictive disorders, as well as the management of co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions. The 1,408 page Principles of Addiction Medicine, Fourth Edition, priced at $216.99, can be ordered by phoning 1-800/638-3030 Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm EST or visiting Lippincott Williams & Wilkins' website at:http://www.lww.com/product/?978-0-7817-7477-2 .
Drug and Alcohol Abuse: A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment; 6th ed., Marc A. Schuckit, MD provides an overview of drug classifications and mechanisms, and covers the pharmacology and mental/physical effects of alcohol, depressants, stimulants, opioids, hallucinogens, cannabis, and more. Most critical, there is an emphasis throughout the book on how to deal with emergency medical problems related to drug abuse, addiction, and overdose.
Schuckit recommends skimming all of the chapters covering the many drug classes. From there, the book can serve as a handbook, kept nearby for easily-accessed advice on dealing with drug-related crises or confirming suspected drug-induced symptomatology appearing in clinical settings.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse: A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment; 6th ed. is from Springer. Available online from www.amazon.com ($79.89 and free shipping).
Recovery Options: The Complete Guide
Authors Joseph Volpicelli, MD, PhD and Maia Szalavitz provides an in-depth look at the many ways to view alcoholism and other drug addictions, and an overview of addiction treatment research, modalities, and pharmacotherapies.
The outlook in this book is extremely well-balanced, without lobbying for any particular treatment approach as a one-size-fits-all solution. In fact, the "Penn Paradigm," which Volpicelli advocates, stresses that "it is what the patient considers important, not what the treatment program is pushing, that matters." The underlying posture of the entire book is, "Patients given a menu of treatment options do significantly better than those who are simply told what to do." Patients, or prospective patients, also will greatly benefit from this book, as denoted by its subtitle: How You and Your Loved Ones Can Understand and Treat Alcohol and Other Drug Problems.
Recovery Options: The Complete Guide from Wiley books is available at local bookstores (ISBN 047134575X, 2000, paperback, 320pp), or from http://www.amazon.com/ ($11.67 plus shipping) and other online booksellers .
Books on the History of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Drug Policy, Addiction and Recovery
Incomprehensible Demoralization - An Addict Pharmacist's Journey to Recovery
Published in 2008 by Jarod Combs, this book tells his story of being an addict and pharmacist and his road to recovery. (Paperback, 184pp). Highly rated by Amazon.com readers.
The book can be ordered online at Amazon.com for $16.57.
The Narcotic Farm: The Rise and Fall of America's First Prison for Drug Addicts
Published in 2008 by authors Nancy D. Campbell, J.P. Olsen and Luke Walden, this book tells the story of the U.S. Narcotic Farm outside Lexington, Kentucky, in operation from 1935 to 1975. Originally designed to rehabilitate addicts and to find a cure for drug addiction, "Narco," as the Farm was known locally, served as a federal prison as well. The Farm became a major center for research into drug addiction and its treatment. Scientists at the institution made important advances in using drugs that block the action of opiates and in using methadone to treat heroin withdrawal. (ISBN 0810972867 2008, hardcover, 208pp).
The book can be ordered online at Amazon.com for $17.16.
Addiction Treatment - Science and Policy for the Twenty-first Century
Edited by Jack E. Henningfield, Patricia B. Santora, and Warren K. Bickel, this book examines drug addiction treatment in the United States. It explores specific challenges (scientific, medical, social, and legal) to reaching the goal that treatment for drug addiction should be as accessible as treatments for diseases of the heart, liver, and lungs which often result from the use of addictive drugs. These essays, written by leaders in addiction science, medicine, and health policy, present diverse and often opposing points of view to foster thought and discussion. Addiction Treatment provides a solid foundation for understanding addiction as a treatable illness and for establishing a framework for effective treatment in the twenty-first century.
The book can be ordered online at Amazon.com for $44.65 and free shipping.
Discovering Addiction - The Science and Politics of Substance Abuse Research (Hardcover)
Authored by Nancy D. Campbell, Discovering Addiction (2007) brings the history of human and animal experimentation in addiction science into the present with a wealth of archival research and dozens of oral-history interviews with addiction researchers. Professor Campbell examines the birth of addiction science—the National Academy of Sciences's project to find a pharmacological fix for narcotics addiction in the late 1930s—and then explores the human and primate experimentation involved in the succeeding studies of the "opium problem," revealing how addiction science became "brain science" by the 1990s.
The book can be ordered online at www.amazon.com for $61.75 and free shipping.
The Fix
Published in 2000, The Fix authored by Michael Massing, makes a case for the return of the community-based drug treatment clinic model that was a cornerstone of U.S. drug policy under Richard Nixon. While Nixon's personal distaste for illegal drugs may have been most evident in his decision to ignore evidence indicating that marijuana use did not lead irreparably to harder drugs, his pragmatism helped him recognize that the problem of narcotics was far more cost-effectively approached as a health issue rather than one strictly of law enforcement. In a narrative that alternates between descriptions of a drug-ridden neighborhood in Harlem and policy makers in the nation's capital, Massing compellingly argues that the most effective battle against addiction is the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive national treatment system.
The book can be ordered online at www.amazon.com for $29.16.
Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America (Paperback)
Authored by William L. White 1998, this is a comprehensive book on the history of addiction treatment and recovery.
The book can be ordered online at www.amazon.com for $18.80.
A Doctor Among the Addicts
This book is a biography of Marie Nyswander. It was written by Nat Hentoff, and published in 1968.
For additional information visit Amazon.com. Note: only used copies are available for purchase.
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From the "Star-Ledger"; New Hampshire Primary Day (Tuesday, January 08, 2008) by John Weingart
The television show "The West Wing" was criticized by some for painting an unrealistically positive portrait of life within the White House. A smart, talented, well-informed president surrounded by a similarly qualified staff grapple with complex issues and do a pretty good job of arriving at policies and strategies in the best interests of the country.
Others thought the show captured government at its best even if it romanticized how often those admirable moments occur. But the final year of "The West Wing," centered around the campaign to succeed President Jed Bartlett (Martin Sheen), did seem just an entertaining fairy tale, valuable perhaps for showing how far modern politics has strayed from some ideal but not a useful frame of reference for anything likely to happen.
Yet if the latest polls in New Hampshire showing Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama in the lead are confirmed today and those choices are endorsed by voters in the primaries and caucuses to follow, "The West Wing" writers are going to seem like modern-day Nostradamuses.
The television campaign began during the program's penultimate year in 2005 and concluded with its final episode in May 2006. On the show, a tall, lanky, charismatic, Hispanic congressman with no national experience unexpectedly overcomes much better-known and more experienced opponents to win the Democratic nomination.
The Republicans select a significantly older senator who is considered a maverick with wide national appeal though he is distrusted by many within his party's base.
The candidates, Matt Santos and Arnold Vinick, are played by Jimmy Smits and Alan Alda. The physical resemblance between Smits and Obama is stronger than that of Alda and McCain, but the political profiles of both characters are strikingly similar to those of the apparent front-runners in New Hampshire. Once nominated, the two candidates agree to run a civil, issue-oriented campaign and then, amazingly enough, that is what they do. They even confer during the fall when they fear their advisers may be tamping down their best instincts.
How does the campaign end? Well, it is very close. By all accounts, the writers had a change of heart and altered the planned outcome after the sudden death of John Spencer, the actor playing the part of Matt Santos' running mate, Leo McGarry. In the end, viewers experience Santos winning by a narrow margin, but the real surprise comes when the president-elect then asks his opponent to serve as secretary of state. After some hesitation, he agrees.
Of course, that was all just a television fantasy. With the screen writers still out on strike, who could even imagine such a plot in real life?
John Weingart is associate director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University. This essay also appeared on NJVoices.com.
November 30, 2008


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45. Re: iMac 27" Screen goes black repeatedly, but then settles for a while?yvettegri Mar 4, 2013 7:23 PM in response to pbook4g5
I respectfully disagree with you and think my comment is entirely relevant. I do think your comment is out of place and kind of bullying, that is, of course, unless you own the thread? Are you in charge of the thread and arbiter of all the comments? If not, then I would assume all comments that are meant to be helpful are welcomed.
Instead of shut down I should have said goes to black, or the fan stops spinning, but the Mac is still on. Okay, does that clarify it? The monitor is black, the iMac is still on. Others do have a fan noise. Or, maybe the noise is of a higher frequency than you can hear and you just don't hear the fan noise? And as I said it happens sometimes when the hard drive has been replaced OR has malfunctioned and the sensor is not working properly. So your hard drive does not have to have been replaced, but it does happen more frequently with hard drives that were replaced.
I am suggesting a product that worked for me. I did suggest earlier in this thread that people try the free fan controller first. If that worked, then fine. However, the paid fan controller will work. I have subsequently received several emails saying thank you from people for whom my suggestion worked. Have you made any suggestions on this thread that people wrote to you to thank you about? BTW I have no financial interest in what I recommended and paid for the product I use that solved my problem.
I suggest you go to the link I posted and read their indepth explanation about the issues people here seem to be having.
46. Re: iMac 27" Screen goes black repeatedly, but then settles for a while?pbook4g5 Mar 4, 2013 7:28 PM in response to yvettegri
Wasn't meant to be bullying... You said shut down, and that was misworded, as you clarified. You can easily see how I got to my comment, so don't take it the wrong way.
I went to their site. I didn't find ANY in depth explanation about the issues I'm having. Can you link directly to this explanation?
So you're saying that the backlight is shutting off because of a temparature issue with the hard drive (If I can connect all the dots)?
47. Re: iMac 27" Screen goes black repeatedly, but then settles for a while?SkinnyStudios Mar 4, 2013 9:26 PM in response to pbook4g5
Now here's something weird.
I have been having all the same issues as described by other users.
I have tried lots of various fixes short of anything mechanical (eg: replacing LED boards).
I tried SM fanworks, which seemed to help for a little while, then the problem returned.
My most recent attempt at a fix, and I know it sounds silly, was to play with the sleep and screen saver functions, putting them on the shortest time period. I also dimmed my screen to the lowest level I am comfortable with, since doing this (2 weeks ago) I have not had the issue reoccur.
I don't know if my 'fixes' were effective or whether it is just coincidence.
I don't know if the issue will return. But for those of you struggling with the same problem, it might be worth a try - maybe it will work, or buy you a few more weeks...
Does anyone think this might be a virus or malware of some kind?
Good-Luck all!
48. Re: iMac 27" Screen goes black repeatedly, but then settles for a while?yvettegri Mar 4, 2013 9:36 PM in response to pbook4g5
Yes, I agree, my original comment was misworded.
Here's a link: http://www.hddfancontrol.com/imac-hard-drive-replacement-fan-noise-issue/
This is a problem that a lot of people have with not only the iMacs but with some Mac laptops, particularly the Macbookpro.
Apple started using harddrives that required a temperature sensor. The sensors monitored the temperature and when the iMac (or some Macbookpros) got too hot the fans would kick on. However, Apple used some really cheap Chinese harddrives in some of their iMacs. These had a high failure rate with either a complete failure, or the temperature sensor malfunctioning. When people whose harddrive had failed completely replaced them they replaced them with hard drives that did not have a temperature sensor. This caused the fans to not run, or the mac to think it was hotter than it was and to make the screen go black, make the fan stop, etc. You could click the mouse and the iMac would start back up. But, the symptoms would appear again, fairly soon.
I made an appointment at the Genius Bar and took my iMac in. They had it for a week, but iMac did not go to black. While I was picking up my iMac one of the technicians came out to talk with someone. He was wearing a jacket. I went up and asked him why he had on a jacket and he said they kept the tech room really cold because there were so many machines on. Of course, that was why my iMac wouldn't fail even though they had it running 24 hours a day for almost a week. The room was too cold.
I took my iMac home and within hours it failed. I decided to turn off the heat in my place, bundled up, and waited. The place got really cold and my iMac didn't fail the rest of the day. It didn't fail the next day either. I turned the heat on again, and it failed. I did some research and downloaded one of the free fan controllers. It work somewhat. I discovered that my iMac would fail at 54° C and above (the fan controll listed my iMac temperature in the top menu bar). That was the cutoff. I put a fan behind my iMac and ran it and watched the temperature go down to about 49°C. It didn't fail. I turned off the fan and watched the temperature go up. It failed again at 54°C.
A lot of people on some other forums figured out what was happening and came up with various fan controllers to solve the problem. Most are free. I've tried them all and they worked sorta. But, my iMac was still going to black occasionally. So, I broke down and bought the HDD because people on another forum said it worked for them when the free ones didn't. And it worked for me, too.
49. Re: iMac 27" Screen goes black repeatedly, but then settles for a while?pbook4g5 Mar 4, 2013 9:56 PM in response to yvettegri
Hmmm... I'm fairly positive that some of us are having the same issues you were having. If you can still see an image on the display by holding a flashlight up to it (like I can) then the machine is still running and the display is still "on".... the backlight is literally the only thing that is off. I've had a hard drive temp sensor cause a temporary sleep on my G5 before, but this isn't like that. Everything is running normally. Even an external display still works fine.
Here are some other reasons why I don't think its temperature related
1. Sometimes it happens when I turn my machine on after being off all day. Ambient air temp of 20 degrees celsius.
2. My graphics heatsink and processor diodes are currently (as I'm typing this) running at 65 degrees celsius. The HD sensor is reading at 57 degrees celsius. Currently, the backlight is functioning normally.
3. The block diagram from Apple's iMac (Late 2009) Technician Guide shows that the only pathways to the LCD are the power supply, backlight board and then back to logic board (I've attached an image below).
4. External display still works and computer performs and functions PERFECTLY fine other than no backlight.
5. You can still see an image on the LCD by holding a bright light up the screen at a 30 degree angle or so.
So, yeah.... I'm not sure we are having the same issue. In your case, I think your machine was going to sleep to preserve the system. In a lot of our cases, the machine is still running like normal (playing music, videos, etc), just no backlight. Hope this clarifies it.
50. Re: iMac 27" Screen goes black repeatedly, but then settles for a while?pbook4g5 Mar 4, 2013 9:58 PM in response to SkinnyStudios
No, I really think its hardware related due to a short somewhere. Either in the LCD/Backlight connection itself or on the driver board. It may be getting too much power from the powersupply.
If my new display/backlight doesn't fix the issue, then I will replace the power supply next.
51. Re: iMac 27" Screen goes black repeatedly, but then settles for a while?xikito Mar 11, 2013 2:10 PM in response to pbook4g5
Hi there!
I started to have this problem few days ago, but unlike most people comment here, when it firstly started to happen, it already became impossible to work with. Now, if I turn on the screen goes off after the start sound.
If I wait a few time i can put login and then i can put the itunes playing...
At the moment wont be easy to support the apple care costs, so when you have any info about the results post!
52. Re: iMac 27" Screen goes black repeatedly, but then settles for a while?Stepppy Mar 12, 2013 1:19 AM in response to xikito
I started this thread back in June last year and since I had a new LCD & backlight kit fitted in super quick time my iMac has been perfect.
I explained my symptoms, plus took in a photo which showed the screen half illuminated which it did sometimes and they knew exactly what the problem was and said it was a common fault on the 2011 27" iMac. Took it in and got it back the next day.
Hope you all get yours sorted.
53. Re: iMac 27" Screen goes black repeatedly, but then settles for a while?pbook4g5 Mar 13, 2013 6:25 PM in response to Stepppy
Yeah, while my screen never went half illuminated, it did do the completely off thing every once in a while.
While I replaced the LED Driver board (like I stated above) that didn't fix the issue, as it soon came back.
Yesterday I installed a new (to me, so it was used) LCD panel/backlight, and so far so good. No issues.
54. Re: iMac 27" Screen goes black repeatedly, but then settles for a while?MarkusWinter Mar 24, 2013 8:12 AM in response to pbook4g5
can you tell how you replaced it? I managed to get the screen out, but the LCD is in some kind of frame (which the replacement screen doesn't have) and I don't seem to be able to get the LCD out of that frame. I removed the 8 screws holding it but still no luck.
Thanks for any advice you might have.
55. Re: iMac 27" Screen goes black repeatedly, but then settles for a while?MarkusWinter Mar 24, 2013 8:39 AM in response to MarkusWinter
56. Re: iMac 27" Screen goes black repeatedly, but then settles for a while?pbook4g5 Mar 25, 2013 12:05 AM in response to MarkusWinter
Hi Markus,
You ran into the same issue as me... the frame is glued onto the LCD. You have to pry it off. It looks like it'll hurt, and it does take some force, but it does come off.
Good luck! My new screen is functioning normally (knock on wood). I also replaced my LED Driver board at the same time.
57. Re: iMac 27" Screen goes black repeatedly, but then settles for a while?CJYK Mar 27, 2013 6:22 PM in response to Stepppy
sooooo i have Mid2011 27inch iMac and Ive been experiencing this problem for about 3 months now. I tried all the workarounds, fan control, switchresX, etc. I dont have applecare and I live in a small town in Hawaii and theres no Apple store/Genius Bar.. there is only a little shop that sells/works with apple products.
I finally took it last week and they have been trying to diagnose the problem for a few days. The tech at the store called and said he opened it up and redid the connections blahblahblah he hasnt gotten any blackouts since so i picked it up, paid their diagnostic fee, came home and plugged it in. SAME PROBLEM! Today, i switched the display to a lower resolution and I havent gotten any blackouts yet..kindof annoying dealing with the black bars on both sides of the screen but its been wroking fine.. fingers crossed!
58. Re: iMac 27" Screen goes black repeatedly, but then settles for a while?MarkusWinter Mar 29, 2013 11:21 PM in response to CJYK
Dang it. Switching to a lower resolution here too "solved" the problem on my 27in 2009 iMac.
What does that mean?
59. Re: iMac 27" Screen goes black repeatedly, but then settles for a while?MarkusWinter Mar 30, 2013 12:46 AM in response to MarkusWinter
Spoke too soon. Just blacked out on lower resolution. However when it was running for a long period the brightness was reduced, so that might be working better.
Btw I set up the bottom right corner as "put monitor to sleep" so when the screen goes black a quick trip to the bottom right and out again brings it back.