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This is where a really good imagination, an armchair book and wonderful memories come into play. Anyone living in a country that has four seasons will appreciate the longing for sunnier climates. Since my destination of choice would always be the sun-drenched beaches of an idyllic island in Greece that is where my culinary trip will take me today. I am reminded of days gone by spent on the island of Kea with my friends Aglaia Kremzei, her husband Costas our guide and master of the grill, their energetic dogs, their friends and co-workers Kostis and Marcie at Red Tractor Farms, family and the other participants of the cooking school at Keartisanal . Such a perfect setting for learning new cooking techniques and learning to make use of freshly picked garden produce and herbs; exploring and hiking every inch of the island with experiencded botanists and history buffs; snorkeling the azure blue waters of the Agean Sea and boating in a traditional caique. Throw in a little dancing, some raki, newly made friendships with locals and tourists alike and you have an immersion of both worlds.
These burgers are a culmination of my longing to return to Greece. I always add a little Greek cheese to the mix to give these burgers a flavour boost!!
By far, the most popular and the most ancient of the Greek Cheeses is feta. It is the traditional cheese of Greece when we think of what symblozes the country. Feta is traditionally made from goat or sheep's milk and is stored in barrels of brine.
My next choice for these burgers (that would be available here in my area), would be Kefalotiri. This traditional Greek cheese is very hard in texture. It is made with a combination of sheep and goat's milk. It's salty and sharp taste make it similar to Regato or Parmesan.
Next would be Kefalograviera which is a cross between Kefalotiri and Graviera and made from cow's milk. It's a hard cheese, pale yellow in color with a sharp taste and smell.
And lastly Graviera which has a hard texture and milder taste which resembles Swiss or Gruyere in texture. Any one of these cheeses would add that touch of Greece to your meal!!!!
Top your burger with some homemade tzatziki and fresh veggies and your armchair trip to Greece is complete!!!
1 lb. lean ground beef or lamb
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 cup crumbled feta, kefalotiri, Kefalograviera or Graviera cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
Tzatziki Sauce (recipe to follow)
tomato slices , thin slices red onion,
thin cucumber slices, spinach, lettuce,
pita bread or rolls
In large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, oregano, feta or other choice of cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic. Mix gently. Shape the meat mixture into 4 patties. make an indentation with your thumb in the centre of each patty to allow for even cooking. Refrigerate while preparing tzatziki sauce.
If cooking on the barbecue preheat the grill. Cook patties for 13-15 minutes until they are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in the center Turn them over once. Serve in pita breads or rolls with the tzatziki sauce and your choice of condiments above.
Serves 4
2 medium sized cucumbers
400g strained yoghurt
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
a little salt
fresh chopped fennel fronds or dill
Peel cucumbers and grate each one length-wise with course grater. Salt, allow to drain and press out excess liquid from grated cucumbers. Peel garlic cloves, and crush them. Mix cucumber, garlic, vinegar salt and fennel fronds or dill. Fold the yogurt and the olive oil into the mixture.
You might also want to try a little different and less classic recipe for tzatziki from Ina Garten.
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RPi 常见问题解答
- 1 介绍
- 2 购买和运输
- 2.1 我能在哪买到呢?
- 2.2 我一次性可以购买多少?
- 2.3 它的价格是多少?
- 2.4 我能使用哪些方式付款?
- 2.5 当我仅购买一个 Raspberry Pi 时,我能得到什么?
- 2.6 为什么价格是用美元计价?你们是一家英国公司!
- 2.7 还会有"买一赠一"的计划吗?
- 2.8 Will the device be available internationally?
- 2.9 How much will it cost to ship to [country X]?
- 2.10 Will there be a minimum order quantity?
- 2.11 Do you accept pre-orders?
- 2.12 I want to be a Raspberry Pi reseller.
- 2.13 Can I join the mailing list?
- 3 一般问题
- 3.1 Model A 和 Model B 之间的区别是什么?
- 3.2 Raspberry Pi 的大小是多少 ?
- 3.3 你们使用的何种 SoC ?
- 3.5 它有多强大?
- 3.6 Will it overclock?
- 3.7 Will it blend?
- 3.8 How does it boot?
- 3.9 Where's the on / off switch?
- 3.10 Why is there no real time clock (RTC)?
- 3.11 Will you sell a self-assembly kit?
- 3.12 Can I add extra memory?
- 3.13 What hardware documentation will be available?
- 3.14 But I want documentation for <hardware X>!
- 3.15 But I demand the documentation for the chip. Give it to me!
- 3.16 Why doesn't the Raspberry Pi include <insert name> piece of hardware or <insert name> sort of port?
- 3.17 Can you test it to make sure that it is suitable for <X>?
- 3.18 How do I connect a mouse and keyboard?
- 4 外壳
- 5 视频
- 6 音频
- 7 电源
- 8 软件
- 8.1 What operating system (OS) does it use?
- 8.2 Does it have an official programming language?
- 8.3 Will it run WINE (or Windows, or other x86 software)? =
- 8.4 What Linux distros will be supported at launch?
- 8.5 Will it run Android?
- 8.6 Will it run <insert name of program here>?
- 8.7 Will it run the new Windows RT?
- 11 教育用途
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Raspberry Pi 是什么?
Raspberry Pi 是一个信用卡大小、可以接入电视和键盘的计算机。且短小精悍,很多桌面计算机能做到的事情它同样可以。比如电子表格、文字处理、玩游戏以及播放高清晰度视频。我们希望看到它被用于世界各地学习编程的孩子。
我可以购买 Raspberry Pi 的股份吗?
您可以通过 Premier Farnell/Element 14 和 RS Components 购买到 Raspi,中国客户也可以咨询韵动电子来了解相关信息。
第一批订单我们限制了每人仅限购买一个,用来防止 eBay 倒票 (在一定程度上 - 我们还自己去拍下了我们的主板以尽量确保黄牛没有市场),并尽量确保每个购买这都能得到 Raspberry Pi!
经销商支持大多数信用卡、PayPal 和离线付款方式。
当我仅购买一个 Raspberry Pi 时,我能得到什么?
只能得到 Raspberry Pi 主板。 排线、电源适配器、外壳或 SD 卡都是不包含在内的。但您可以在任意 Raspberry Pi 厂商处购买到这些配件:Premier Farnell/Element 14 和 RS Components。您可以在您自己的 SD 卡上创建操作系统或者直接在上述供应商处购买预装了 Raspian "wheezy" 的 SD 卡。
Will the device be available internationally?
Premier Farnell/Element 14 and RS Components distribute and ship world-wide via subsidiaries and partners in virtually every country. There have been some problems with information about pricing and availability being fully shared among some countries' local offices, but, they are being worked out with the primary distributors and should be resolved by mid-March 2012.
How much will it cost to ship to [country X]?
Premier Farnell/Element 14 and RS Components and their subsidiaries/partners will convey this information before orders are charged, and these costs may vary from country to country, which the Foundation cannot control.
Will there be a minimum order quantity?
The minimum order quantity is one unit. The maximum order size restriction has been lifted.
Do you accept pre-orders?
Pre-orders are now being taken by Premier Farnell/Element 14 and RS Components
I want to be a Raspberry Pi reseller.
We are not taking requests for people to be resellers at the moment. However , nothing stops your buying devices from the distributors and reselling them with accessories.
Can I join the mailing list?
You certainly can. Head to the home page, and you'll see a form at the top right you can fill in. People who are signed up will get an e-mail as soon as we have confirmed a release date.
Model A 和 Model B 之间的区别是什么?
Model A 有 256 MB RAM, HDMI, 一个 USB 端口 并且 没有 以太网 (网络连接). Model B 有两个版本. 第一个( 引用为 revision 1 ) 有 256 MB RAM, HDMI, 两个 USB 端口 和 一个 100 Mbits/sec 以太网端口. Model B revision 2 有 512MB RAM 及相同端口.
Raspberry Pi 的大小是多少 ?
Raspberry Pi 测量为 85.60mm x 53.98mm x 17mm, SD卡和连接器设计时在边缘稍有超出. 重 45g.
你们使用的何种 SoC ?
SoC 是 Broadcom BCM2835. 它包含了一个 ARM1176JZFS, 带有浮点, 运行于 700Mhz, 及一个 Videocore IV GPU. GPU 能胜任蓝光品质回放, 使用 H.264 于 40 Mbits/s. 它拥有一个高速3D核心,通过使用提供的OpenGL ES 2.0 和 OpenVG 库来访问.
GPU 提供了 Open GL ES 2.0, 硬件加速的 OpenVG, 及 1080p30 H.264 高性能解码.
GPU 能胜任 1 Gpixel/s, 1.5 Gtexel/s 或 24 GFLOPs 通用计算,带有一系列纹理过滤特性及DMA基础.
就是说, 图形处理能力在性能上概略地等价 Xbox 1 级. 总得说来,现实性能类似于一个 300MHz Pentium II, 带有一个很时髦显卡.
Will it overclock?
There's a little overclocking headroom – most devices will run happily at 800MHz. There's no BIOS per se, but we do support booting bare metal code, so something could be done.
Will it blend?
Yes. We have conducted extensive virtual simulations. No Raspberry Pis were harmed in the testing.
How does it boot?
You have to boot from SD but a USB HD can "take over" after the initial boot. You cannot boot without an SD card.
Where's the on / off switch?
To switch on: just plug it in!
To switch off: remove power.
Or if you really want a switch, you can get a Pi Supply Switch
Why is there no real time clock (RTC)?
The expectation is that non-network connected units will have their clocks updated manually at startup. Adding an RTC is surprisingly expensive, once you've factored in batteries, area and componentry and would have pushed us above our target price. You can add one yourself using the GPIO pins if you're after an interesting electronics project.
Will you sell a self-assembly kit?
No. It would be too expensive for us to provide kits alongside finished boards, which would mean introducing another step in manufacturing; and a kit would be impossible to hand solder. We use special equipment (robots!) to solder on the BGA package and other tiny components.
Can I add extra memory?
No. The RAM is a POP package on top of the SoC, so it's not removable or swappable.
What hardware documentation will be available?
Broadcom don't release a full datasheet for the BCM2835, which is the chip at the heart of the Raspberry Pi. We have released a datasheet for the SoC which covers the hardware exposed on the Raspi board e.g. the GPIOs. We also have released a board schematic .
But I want documentation for <hardware X>!
Other documentation may be released in future but this will be at the Foundation's discretion.
But I demand the documentation for the chip. Give it to me!
To get the full SoC documentation you would need to sign an NDA with Broadcom, who make the chip and sell it to us. But you would also need to provide a business model and estimate of how many chips you are going to sell.
Why doesn't the Raspberry Pi include <insert name> piece of hardware or <insert name> sort of port?
Our main function is a charitable one – we're trying to build the cheapest possible computer that provides a certain basic level of functionality, and keeping the price low means we've had to make hard decisions about what hardware and interfaces to include.
Can you test it to make sure that it is suitable for <X>?
If you want to use it for something that we haven't tested, and that it's not intended for (i.e. anything but the educational work we're planning for it), then that development work is up to you.
How do I connect a mouse and keyboard?
Model A has one USB port and Model B has two. Beyond this, mice, keyboards, network adapters and external storage will all connect via a USB hub.
Will it have a case?
Not for the first batch. We'll be making and selling cases by the summer; you'll be able to buy a unit with or without a case, or a case on its own. The education release later in 2012 will have a case by default. There are lots of homebrew case discussions on the forum.
Will it fit in an Altoids tin?
Doesn't quite work, I'm afraid – because we don't round off the edges of the board, it's a little too big to fit the tin.
What display can I use?
There is composite and HDMI out on the board, so you can hook it up to an old analog TV, to a digital TV or to a DVI monitor (using a cheap adapter for the DVI). There is no VGA support, but adaptors are available, although these are relatively expensive.
Why is there no VGA support?
The chip specifically supports HDMI. VGA is considered to be an end-of-life technology, so supporting it doesn't fit with our plans at the moment.
Is there a GPU binary?
Yes. The GPU binary also contains the first stage bootloader.
Can I add a touchscreen?
We haven't experimented with any touchscreens yet, but there's no electronic reason why it shouldn't work. There's lots of discussion about this on the forums. The main issue people are encountering seems to be one of cost; touchscreens are very pricey!
What is the usable temperature range?
The Raspberry Pi is built from commercial chips which are qualified to different temperature ranges; the LAN9512 is specified by the manufacturers being qualified from 0°C to 70°C, while the AP is qualified from -40°C to 85°C. You may well find that the board will work outside those temperatures, but we're not qualifying the board itself to these extremes.
Is sound over HDMI supported?
What about standard audio in and out?
There's a standard 3.5mm jack for audio out. You can add any supported USB microphone for audio in.
What are the power requirements?
The device is powered by 5v micro USB. You can read more about it here. Power supplies will be available at launch.
Can I run power Raspberry Pi from batteries as well as from a wall socket?
Yes. The Model A should run well off 4 x AA cells.
Is power over Ethernet (PoE) possible?
Not in the base device, but it's been a very commonly requested feature, so we're examining options for later releases.
What operating system (OS) does it use?
It is capable of running several different operating systems. As of July 2012, the Foundation recommmends Raspbian "Wheezy" for first-time users. It's straightforward to replace the root partition on the SD card with another ARM Linux distro if you want to use something else. The OS is stored on the SD card.
Does it have an official programming language?
By default, we'll be supporting Python as the educational language.
Any language which will compile for ARMv6 can be used with the Raspberry Pi, though; so you're not limited to using Python.
Will it run WINE (or Windows, or other x86 software)? =
What Linux distros will be supported at launch?
Fedora, Debian and ArchLinux will be supported from the start. We hope to see support from other distros later (because of issues with newer releases of Ubuntu and the ARM processor we are using, Ubuntu can't commit to supporting Raspberry Pi at the moment). You will be able to download distro images from us as soon as the Raspberry Pi is released, and we will also be selling pre-loaded SD cards shortly after release.
Will it run Android?
If someone in the community can port a version of Android to work with 256MB of RAM, then it'll run on the Raspberry Pi.
Will it run <insert name of program here>?
In general, you need to look to see whether the program you want can be compiled for the ARMv6 architecture. In most cases the answer will be yes. Specific programs are discussed on our forum, so you might want to look there for an answer.
Will it run the new Windows RT?
We are not partners with Microsoft, and their support would be required for porting Windows 8.
设备是否支持网络? 有Wi-Fi吗?
设备 Model B 版本包含了 10/100 Mbits/second 有线以太网.Model A版本没有以太网(我们期望大部分被教育市场所接纳),但是Wi-Fi可以通过一个标准USB适配器接入.
第一版本将不会有,可是你可以添加一个适配器.ARM Linux WiFi支持可能有点不协调;wiki上已经有一列测试过的适配器.
不. 无论如何,这是个如此低功率的设备,我们期望它大部分时间都保持开机.
What educational material will be available?
We're working with partners to get software materials developed, as well as with the open source community. Computing at School is writing a user guide and programming manual, we're aware of a few books being planned and written around the Raspberry Pi, and others have already started to produce some excellent tutorials including video. We're also working with partners to use it as a teaching platform for other subjects, including languages, math, and so on.
Once we launch, we hope that the community will help organizations like Computing at School put together teaching material such as lesson plans and resources and push this into schools. In due course, the foundation hopes to provide a system of prizes to give young people something to work towards.
There's lots of discussion of educational uses and resources in our forums – come and have a chat!
BGA: Ball Grid Array. A type of surface mount packaging for electronics.
SoC: System on Chip. A computer on a single integrated circuit.
GPIO: General Purpose Input/Output. Pins that can be programmed to do stuff.
GPU: Graphics Processing Unit. The hardware that handles 3-D graphics in scientific notation (floating point) math.
Distro: a specific package ("flavor") of Linux and associated software.
Brick: to accidentally render a device inoperative by making changes to software or firmware.
Pxe: Preboot execution environment. A way to get a device to boot via the network.
PoE: Power over Ethernet. Powering a device via an Ethernet cable.


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Visitors to a zoo in China got a rude surprise when the lion started barking.
Turns out it was no lion, but just a Tibetan mastiff, a large, hairy breed of dog — which, for what it's worth, more closely resembles the king of the jungle than does perhaps any other domestic canine.
Apparently, officials in Louhe city zoo in central Henan province hoped no one would notice when they decided to make the switch and send the enclosure's regular resident, an African lion, away to a breeding center.
"One family surnamed Liu took their six-year-old son to the zoo in People's Park," reported the localDahe Daily newspaper.
"On the way, Mrs. Liu was teaching her son all the sounds that the different animals make. But when they arrived, her son said the lion was barking like a dog."
Mrs. Liu told the Beijing Youth Daily: "The zoo is absolutely trying to cheat us. They are trying to disguise dogs as lions."
And, the dog-for-cat swap wasn't the only attempt to pull the wool over the eyes of zoo patrons: There was also a domestic dog housed in the wolf pen, and a white fox was found pacing the leopard exhibit.
The Telegraph newspaper reports:
"There was no official explanation for the change of exhibits, but one zookeeper said the lion had been sent away for breeding.
Yu Hua, a spokesman for the People's Park said that the zoo had been run by a private businessman for several years, at an annual rent of [$17,000].
Many Chinese zoos have struggled to make money in recent years, after a government ruling that animal shows should cease and that they should operate on a non-profit basis."
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LOS ANGELES (AP) – Guillermo del Toro is helping to open the "Book of Life."
The Oscar winner is producing the animated feature by first-time director Jorge Gutierrez, and joined him at Fox Studios on Monday to unveil footage from the film, set for release in October.
"Book of Life" is rich with imagery from Mexican folklore, with a special emphasis on the Day of the Dead, the food- and music-filled celebration of the annual return of the spirits of deceased loved ones.
Del Toro said he was moved by Gutierrez's emotional, visual and narrative connection to Mexico.
"It was a huge nostalgia," del Toro said, "a very painful and beautiful nostalgia that made me say I'm going to protect this project and celebrate this guy."
It helped that Gutierrez presented his ideas and illustrations over "a trunk of tequila," the filmmaker said.
"Book of Life" centers on two best friends angling for the girl of their dreams, not realizing that otherworldly powers have a stake in the outcome. The leaders of the underworlds, the Land of the Remembered and the Land of the Forgotten, make a wager on which lover the girl will choose.
Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum and Diego Luna lead the voice cast. The film also features ranchera interpretations of popular songs by Mumford & Sons, Radiohead, Rod Stewart and others. Oscar-winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla provides the score.
The approach to music and animation is unique, del Toro said. "It's enchanting and gorgeous in a way that is not the cookie-cutter way," he said.
Colorful sugar skulls- the traditional Day of the Dead treat - inform the fantastical look of the Land of the Remembered. Other Mexican folk arts, like handcrafted wooden dolls, are represented in the film's everyday world.
"I'm not supporting a movie that is going to look like every other movie, that's going to sound like every other movie," del Toro said, adding that he tries to specialize in producing first-time filmmakers to add to the diversity of voices in cinema. "Every time we did something unique, I felt very proud of him. He's like my love child without the love."
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Uruguay is poised to create a state-licensed marijuana industry, after the country's lower house of Congress passed a controversial bill late Wednesday detailing how the government would regulate marijuana — from its production and import to marketing and distribution. The move would be a first.
NPR's South America correspondent Lourdes Garcia-Navarro tells our Newscast unit that the landmark bill now goes to the Senate, where it is expected to sail through.
Lourdes reports:
"Uruguay is set to become the first nation to produce and distribute marijuana. The measure specifies that the government will control marijuana imports, planting, cultivation, harvesting, production, storage, marketing and distribution.
"The plan has the backing of the left-leaning president, who says it's vital to find new ways to fight drug trafficking.
"Users will be able to cultivate up to six plants or buy the drug from a dispensary or marijuana growing club. The opposition says marijuana is a gateway drug.
"The law will not allow foreigners visiting the country to have access to the crop.
Uruguay's President Jose Mujica is a doctor by training, Agence France-Presse reports. The news agency says that in the legislature's lower house, lawmakers "argued for 14 hours before approving the text with 50 votes in favor out of 96."
Mujica backed a similar bill last summer, prompting the Drugs Peace Institute to launch a campaign to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The AFP says that during Wednesday's debate on the bill, "NGO workers favoring regulation of legal marijuana had filed into the chamber's visitors' galleries as lawmakers emphasized that the drug business finances organized crime."
As the Spanish-language newspaper El Pais reports, a Uruguayan law was adopted in 1974 that permits the use of marijuana, but prohibits producing or selling it. The new legislation would put government regulators in control of pot as it becomes decriminalized.
"Buyers would have to be registered on a database and be over the age of 18," the BBC reports. "They would be able to buy up to 40 g (1.4 oz) per month in specially licensed pharmacies or grow up to six plants at home."
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Wayne Brackett walks the track and Noel Field during Relay for Life in 2010 in this iBerkshires file photo. Update Monday, June 14, 2010: Brackett was arraigned this morning in Northern Berkshire District Court on charges of five counts of animal cruelty and breaking and entering and malicious destruction of property. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Wayne Brackett walks the track and Noel Field during Relay for Life in 2010 in this iBerkshires file photo.
WTEN reports that Brackett was ordered held at the Berkshire County House of Correction on $25,000 bail. His family was in court with him. His mother told Channel 10 News that the family would stand beside him but "there is no excuse, there is justification, there is no anything, but he needs help." She said the family would stand beside him.
Brackett apparently told police he had been drinking and smoking pot and that he doesn't remember anything.
Brackett has been in trouble before. In 2005, he and two friends were arrested in connection with breaking and entering and car thefts. The three teens had reportedly broken into the Windsor Mill and stolen guitars and twice broke into then Gateway Chevrolet, stealing two cars they took joy riding.
His sister is reportedly battling cancer and Brackett participated in the Relay for Life fundraiser last month at Noel Field.
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UPDATE: Friday, June 11, at 6 p.m.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Wayne C. Brackett Jr. of North Adams was arrested Friday afternoon in connection with the bunny killings that occurred Tuesday night. Brackett, 23, turned himself in to police at around 3:30 p.m., according to Public Safety Commissioner E. John Morocco. Brackett is being held on $10,000 bail and will be arraigned at Northern Berkshire District Court on Monday morning. He faces numerous charges, including five counts of animal cruelty, five counts of malicious killing of an animal and one count of breaking and entering at night. Morocco confirmed that an investigation by police and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) had successfully identified the suspect. After interviewing Brackett, MSPCA Sgt. Roy Sutton and local police searched Brackett's residence and found evidence that supported the charges against him.
"The MSPCA Law Enforcement and North Adams Police departments have been actively pursuing the suspect's identity and collecting crucial evidence since Tuesday evening," said Sutton in a statement on MSPCA's website. In an interview with iBerkshires.com on Friday afternoon, Morocco said Brackett was "sullen" at the time of arrest. The arrest comes after police received an outpouring of community involvement over the last several days. "We literally received 100 tips," Morocco said. "I don't think he had a choice [but to turn himself in]. We had pretty much narrowed it down to him."
A reward leading to the arrest and conviction of the bunny killer ballooned to $9,000 in a couple of days, including large donations from the MSPCA, North Adams Police, Pittsfield Police and $5,000 from a WTEN News sponsor. The killings also resulted in an outpouring of support for the Duquette family, whose 6-year-old daughter had been raising the bunnies with her grandfather. "I've been around a long time, and I've seen people do a lot of things to a lot of other people," said Morocco. "When it happens to animals, it's a whole different issue, especially since they depend on us for so much. "People do a lot of cruel things. I've seen a lot of stuff, but never with this much anger." To view WTEN's report of the arrest, click here. The Albany, N.Y., television station was among the first on the scene Wednesday morning.
UPDATE: Thursday, June 10, at 5:10 p.m.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Police are still on the lookout for a white male between the ages of 16 to 20 years old, who is responsible for killing five rabbits Tuesday night at Berkshire County Construction on Ashland Street. As of 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Public Safety Commissioner E. John Morocco said the case was "put to bed for the day, unless something happens tonight." Asked if there were any leads in the case, Morocco said he could not divulge that information, adding that "there is nothing new to report." Morocco said, in an interview with the North Adams Transcript, the suspect is approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs between 140 and 160 pounds. The suspect is facing felony charges of malicious destruction of the animal of another and cruelty to animals. If convicted, he faces up to 2 1/2 years in state prison and up to a $2,500 fine. Police suspect, but cannot confirm, that the male is also responsible for two other acts of vandalism that occurred shortly before the animal attacks took place. According to reports, a camper at Windsor Lake was broken into and two trucks at Construction Drilling Co. on Ashland Street were smashed. Morocco said that the reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest is between $6,000 and $9,000. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call North Adams Police at 413-664-4944.
UPDATE: Wednesday, June 9
Police are investigating the bizarre killing of five pet rabbits Tuesday night at Berkshire County Construction on Ashland Street. The culprit apparently broke into two other locations before brutalizing the rabbits. The case was still under investigation and no one had yet been arrested, said North Adams Police Sgt. James Foley. Security footage shows what appears to be a young man wearing a trucker cap, black hooded sweat shirt, camouflage pants and a backpack terrorizing the rabbits, kicking them and tossing them. Foley said the suspect was first picked up by the security cameras about 8:30, at least a half-hour before he broke a window and set off the alarm. By the time police arrived, he'd fled the scene. The individual also is believed to have broken into a drilling company across the street from Berkshire County Construction and a camper at Windsor Lake. "The park people chased him out of there," said Foley. The man knocked over the hutches, freeing 14 of the 17 rabbits being raised by the owner's father and his young daughter. Foley said five were killed but all 14 were affected. "These are domestic rabbits. They were let loose and put in danger from other animals," he said. Animal cruelty is a felony in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has launched its own investigation and removed the bunnies' bodies this morning to be autopsied. Both the police and MSPCA are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator, said Foley. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call North Adams Police at 413-664-4944. Here's WTEN Channel 10's report on the story.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Tens of thousands of people marched to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and down the National Mall on Saturday, commemorating the 50th anniversary of King's famous speech and pledging that his dream includes equality for gays, Latinos, the poor and the disabled.
The event was an homage to a generation of activists that endured fire hoses, police abuse and indignities to demand equality for African Americans. But there was a strong theme of unfinished business.
"This is not the time for nostalgic commemoration," said Martin Luther King III, the oldest son of the slain civil rights leader. "Nor is this the time for self-congratulatory celebration. The task is not done. The journey is not complete. We can and we must do more."
Eric Holder, the nation's first black attorney general, said he would not be in office, nor would Barack Obama be president, without those who marched.
"They marched in spite of animosity, oppression and brutality because they believed in the greatness of what this nation could become and despaired of the founding promises not kept," Holder said.
Holder mentioned gays and Latinos, women and the disabled as those who had yet to fully realize the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream. Others in the crowd advocated organized labor, voting rights, revamping immigration policies and access to local post offices.
Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., the only surviving speaker from the 1963 March on Washington, railed against a recent Supreme Court decision that effectively erased a key anti-discrimination provision of the Voting Rights Act. Lewis was a leader of a 1965 march, where police beat and gassed marchers who demanded access to voting booths.
"I gave a little blood on that bridge in Selma, Ala., for the right to vote," he said. "I am not going to stand by and let the Supreme Court take the right to vote away from us. You cannot stand by. You cannot sit down. You've got to stand up. Speak up, speak out and get in the way."
Organizers expected about 100,000 people to participate in the event, the precursor to the actual anniversary of the Aug. 28, 1963, march that drew some 250,000 to the National Mall and ushered in the idea of massive, nonviolent demonstrations.
Marchers began arriving early Saturday, many staking out their spots as the sun rose in a clear sky over the Capitol. By midday, tens of thousands had gathered on the National Mall.
Lynda Chambers, 58, gave up a day's pay to attend because her retail job does not provide paid vacation. Even as a 7-year-old at the time of the original march, she felt alienated and deprived of her rights. Remembering those feelings, she said, she was compelled to make the trip Saturday.
"I wanted to have some sort of connection to what I have always known, as far as being a black person," she said.
Longtime activist Al Sharpton, now a MSNBC host, implored young black men to respect women and reminded them that two of the leading figures in the civil rights movement of the 1960s were women.
"Rosa Parks wasn't no ho," he said. "And Fannie Lou Hamer wasn't no bitch."
Speakers frequently mentioned persistent high unemployment among blacks, which is about twice that of white Americans, and the acquittal of George Zimmerman for the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin in Florida. Along the Mall, Martin's picture was nearly as ubiquitous as King's.
Nancy Norman, of Seattle, said she was disappointed more people who look like her had not attended. She is white. But the 58-year-old she said she was glad to hear climate change discussed alongside voting rights.
"I'm the kind of person who thinks all of those things are interconnected. Climate change is at the top of my list," Norman said. "I don't think it's one we can set aside for any other discussion."
Those in attendance arrived in a post-9/11 Washington that was very different from the one civil rights leaders visited in 1963.
Then, people crowded the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and could get close to King to hear his "I Have a Dream" speech. Saturday's speakers were also on the memorial's steps, but metal barriers kept people away from the reflecting pool and only a small group of attendees was allowed near the memorial Saturday.
There was a media area and VIP seating. Everyone else had been pushed back and watched and listened to the speeches on big-screen televisions. Police were stationed atop the Lincoln Memorial. After the speeches, marchers walked from there, past the King Memorial, then down the National Mall to the Washington Monument, a distance of just over a mile.
On the day of the anniversary, President Barack Obama will speak from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He will be joined by former Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter. Churches and groups have been asked to ring bells at 3 p.m. Wednesday, marking the exact time King spoke.
Joseph Lowery, who founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference along with King, urged the crowd to continue working for King's ideals.
"We've come to Washington to commemorate," the 92-year-old civil rights leader said, "and we're going home to agitate."


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Corn and Hominy Casserole...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite inspired by James Beard
3/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1/3 cup cilantro
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream or sour half and half, divided
16 ounces frozen corn , thawed
2 cans (15.5-oz each) hominy , drained and rinsed, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup Monterey or pepper jack cheese
3 tablespoons butter
cooking spray
1 teaspoon dried chervil
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a tall-sided casserole dish with cooking spray. Combine bell and jalapeno peppers. Stir cilantro into sour cream. Layer 1/3 of hominy, then 1/3 of corn in casserole. Sprinkle with pepper and salt. Top with 1/3 cup mixed peppers. Cover with 1/3 cup sour cream, then 1/2 cup cheese. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter.
2) Build a second layer with 1/3 of the hominy, 1/3 of the corn, 1/3 cup mixed peppers, and 1/3 cup sour cream. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter. (this layer is not seasoned or topped with cheese).
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This contemporary class focuses on developing style and enhancing technique through a series of stretches, improvisation, and storytelling. With a fusion of jazz and ballet a musical connection is developed. The class ends with a combination influenced by the techniques learned.
NOTICE: There are no refunds once your payment is processed. Please bring email confirmation or printed ticket to check-in for admission. First-time students must arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to start time to complete new client paperwork. No late admittance for anyone 15 minutes after class has begun.
What is the refund, change or lateness policy?
There are no refunds at any time. If you are 15-minutes late, you will not be admitted.
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Up to approximately 60 participants are in the class, subject to change.
Can I reserve a space for someone else?
You cannot reserve a space for someone else. Each participant must reserve their own space in class by going though the online reservation system.
I want to come in as a part of a group but don't know how many spaces are remaining in the class that I want. Can someone let me know the number of students currently registered before I reserve my space?
Our staff is not able to notify patrons of the current number of registered participants for a class. If the system does not let you register for a particular class, then that class is full. If interested in booking a private class, party or event, please visit www.dance411studios.com or call 404-622-4110.
What do I need to wear to class?
Please wear workout attire, or whatever is most comfortable. NO SHOES WITH BLACK SOLES permitted on the dance floor.
Is a ticket required for admittance?
Yes, you will need a printed ticket or an electronic/mobile version of your ticket, with the barcode clearly showing for at-the-door scanning. DO NOT FORGET YOUR TICKET. Your admittance may be denied, and there are no refunds once you have registered for class. An order confirmation email or a Paypal receipt cannot be used for admittance.
No at the door registration for these classes. Online registration only.
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If this is your first class ever at Dance 411, you must arrive a minimum of 15-minutes early to sign your waiver and release, or confirm its previous electronic submission. Our parking lot space is very limited, so please arrive early in anticipation of any parking delays.
I am part of a party or group. Can I bring in any food or beverages?
Plastic bottles of water only are allowed in the classroom. No food or drink of any kind (other than water), no glassware, no alcohol. Alcohol, cake and other foods (if authorized by our staff) are only allowed at our private parties and events. If interested in booking a private class, party or event, visit www.dance411studios.com or call 404-622-4110.
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Minimum age is 13 to attend the event. Parent must be present with any student under the age of 18.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
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Energy burden is the percentage of household income spent on home energy bills. In this report, ACEEE, along with the Energy Efficiency for All coalition, measures the energy burden of households in 48 of the largest American cities. The report finds that low-income, African-American, Latino, low-income multifamily, and renter households all spend a greater proportion of their income on utilities than the average family. The report also identifies energy efficiency as an underutilized strategy that can help reduce high energy burdens by as much as 30%. Given this potential, the report goes on to describe policies and programs to ramp up energy efficiency investments in low-income and underserved communities.
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Most Muslims around the globe tend to be deeply committed to their faith and believe that it should shape not only their personal lives, but the societies they live in, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center (PDF).
Pew's face-to-face survey of more than 38,000 Muslims, including many in the United States, between 2008-12 produced a telling snapshot of attitudes and beliefs.
"In all but a handful of the 39 countries surveyed, a majority of Muslims say that Islam is the one true faith leading to eternal life in heaven, and that belief in God is necessary to be a moral person," the survey released Tuesday concludes. It adds that "many also think that their religious leaders should have at least some influence over political matters. And many express a desire for sharia — traditional Islamic law — to be recognized as the official law of their country."
Muslims living in the United States are much more likely than those in other countries to have close friends who are non-Muslim, the study concludes. U.S. Muslims also are much more likely to be open to the idea that religions other than Islam can lead to eternal life in heaven.
However, in a mirror of attitudes of American Christians, Pew says, Muslims living in the U.S. are more at odds with the scientific theory of evolution than those living elsewhere.
Nine out of 10 Muslims (including women) who were surveyed in Iraq, Morocco, Tunisia, Indonesia, Afghanistan and Malaysia expressed the view that "a wife is always obliged to obey her husband."
On the subject of suicide bombing or other violence used in the name of Islam, 81 percent of Muslims in the United States disapprove, with fewer than 1 in 10 saying violence is justified "often" or "sometimes" to defend Islam. However, Pew notes that "substantial minorities in several countries say such acts of violence are at least sometimes justified, including 26 percent of Muslims in Bangladesh, 29 percent in Egypt, 39 percent in Afghanistan and 40 percent in the Palestinian territories."
Other findings include:
-- Support for making sharia the official law of the land was highest in countries such as Afghanistan (99 percent), Pakistan (84 percent) and Morocco (83 percent).
-- Some 37 percent of Muslims in Jordan, 41 percent in Malaysia and 53 percent in Afghanistan say religious leaders should play a "large" role in politics.
-- Muslims around the world overwhelmingly think prostitution, homosexuality, suicide, abortion, euthanasia and consumption of alcohol are immoral. But attitudes toward polygamy, divorce and birth control are more varied.
-- While a majority of Muslims in most countries disapprove of so-called honor killings, majorities in Afghanistan and Iraq say they condone the practice of extrajudicial executions of women who allegedly have shamed their families.
-- At least half of Muslims in most countries surveyed say they are concerned about religious extremist groups, including two-thirds or more of Muslims in Egypt, Tunisia, Iraq, Guinea Bissau and Indonesia.
-- Substantial percentages of Muslims in sub-Saharan Africa perceive hostility between Muslims and Christians.
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Penn women's lacrosse dominates year end awards
For the past decade, the athletes of Penn women's lacrosse have collectively been the stars of the Ivy League. So it should come as no surprise that this year, the Quakers' two biggest leaders got officially recognized as such.
This week, Penn seniors Tory Bensen and Meg Markham were named Ivy League Attacker and Defender of the Year, respectively.
Coming off of a breakout campaign last season, Bensen has stepped up her game even further throughout the 2015 campaign.
Bensen has been a dominant force with her scoring all season, leading the Quakers with 46 goals. That mark is 20 more than that of the next closest Penn goal scorer, junior Iris Williamson. And she has done it efficiently, notching goals on an impressive 51.1 percent of her total shots.
It is the first time in the program's history that a Penn attacker has taken home the year-end honor.
While it was Bensen's first time receiving such high recognition, it was the second consecutive year that Markham took home Defender of the Year honors.
Markham led Penn's traditionally dominant defensive unit throughout the season, leading the Ancient Eight in turnovers with 40 (more than double the second-best total of 19). She has also provided a strong presence with her ability to and win draws.
Bensen and Markham join teammates Lucy Ferguson, Nina Corcoran, Lely DeSimone and Taylor Foussadier as Penn's All-Ivy selections for the year.
Despite the Penn's impressive depth of talent, the Quakers' road to another Ivy tournament title will not be an easy one. Having already lost to No. 1-seed Princeton, the Quakers enter the tourney as a No. 2-seed despite their copious year end Ivy awards.
The Quakers will likely get their chance to avenge their loss to the Tigers at the tournament, which starts this Friday.
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text: Space | 12. February 2013 Landsat 8 – into space on Carnival Monday For over 40 years, the US Landsat series of satellites has been delivering multispectral and thermal imaging data of the entire planet at a consistent high quality. As a consequence, the Landsat data archive has become an important tool for Earth remote sensing. It has helped to visualise long-term changes on the ground, to explore the influence of mankind on the biosphere and to manage natural resources. Landsat 8, the newest member of the Landsat family, was launched on 11 February 2013. To highlight the global character of this mission, NASA invited a large number of international guests to Vandenberg Air Force Base in California for the launch of this new satellite on board an Atlas 5 carrier rocket. Germany is also an important partner in this programme; Patrick Hostert from Humboldt-Universität Berlin was appointed a member of the 'International Landsat Science Team' in October 2012. DLR is also making significant contributions to the Landsat programme. The German Remote Sensing Data Center (Deutsche Fernerkundungsdatenzentrum; DFD) in Neustrelitz has been supporting the Landsat mission with the reception, processing and intermediate storage of data. Furthermore, the data is processed into information products and distributed to users. An important addition to the Landsat programme is the German hyperspectral satellite mission EnMAP. The successful launch of the new Landsat mission on Carnival Monday delighted more than just the spectators who watched the rocket fly into the blue sky over California. The scientists on the Landsat programme can now look forward to a further five to 10 years of data – the estimated operational life of the newly-launched satellite. As experience with satellites has shown, forecasts of this nature can occasionally prove to be wrong. Landsat 5, launched back in 1984, was designed for a three-year mission, but was not actually decommissioned until December 2012, after more than 28 years of operational service. Landsat 8 is intended to take its place. Source: DLR/Thilo Kranz (CC-BY 3.0).


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Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells. In cancer, cells become abnormal and grow out of control. As the number of abnormal blood cells increase, the healthy blood cells are outnumbered. There are three main types of blood cells. Each has a distinct job:
- White blood cells (WBC), also called lymphocytes, are most often involved in leukemia. Their main job is to help the immune system.
- Red blood cells (RBC) carry oxygen throughout the body.
- Platelets help the blood clot at injury sites.
Leukemia cells cannot do the job of normal blood cells. This causes many of the symptoms of leukemia. The disease starts in the bone marrow where blood cells are made. The most common types of leukemia are:
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
- Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
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Cancer occurs when cells in the body divide without control or order. Normally, cells divide in a regulated manner. If cells keep dividing uncontrollably when new cells are not needed, a mass of tissue forms, called a growth or tumor. The term cancer refers to malignant growths. These growths can invade nearby tissues. Cancer that has invaded nearby tissues can then spread to other parts of the body.
It is not clear exactly what causes these problems in the cells, but it is probably a combination of genetics and environment.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Factors that may increase your chance of leukemia include:
- Current or past smoking is strongly associated with AML. Risk is compounded by how much you smoked and for how long.
- AML and CLL are most common in adults over 60 years.
- ALL is most common in children.
- Chemotherapy for previous cancer.
- Some genetic diseases such as Down syndrome.
- Chronic exposure to benzene that exceeds federally approved safety limits.
- Previous radiation therapy.
- Myelodysplastic syndrome —A blood disease, which increases risk for AML.
Leukemia may cause:
- Fever or night sweats
- Flu-like symptoms
- Minor cuts that heal slowly
- Excessive reaction to insect bites
- Feeling weak or tired
- Headache
- Pale skin
- Bleeding and bruising easily
- Nosebleeds
- Bleeding gums
- Tiny red spots under the skin
Excess leukemia cells can gather in different parts of the body and organs creating:
- Pain in the bones or joints
- Puffy gums
- Rash
- Difficulty breathing
- Swelling of testicles
- Swelling or discomfort in the abdomen (from enlarged spleen)
- Swollen lymph nodes (particularly in neck or armpit)
- Weight loss
- Meningitis with headache, nausea, loss of muscle control, seizures, symptoms of stroke
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. The doctor will check for swelling of the liver, spleen, or lymph nodes in the armpits, groin, and neck.
Tests may include:
- Blood tests—to look for leukemia cells in blood
- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy —the removal of a sample of bone marrow to look for cancer cells
If cancer cells are found, additional tests may be done. These tests check if the cancer has spread and what systems may already be affected.
- Lumbar puncture —removal of the liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord
- Imaging tests to evaluate other bodily structures:
The goal for acute leukemia is to destroy all signs of the disease and return the blood and bone marrow to normal. Chronic leukemia is rarely curable. Treatment focuses on slowing disease progression.
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Options include the following:
- Imatinib mesylate—used to treat myeloid leukemia by reducing the number of cancer cells in the blood and bone marrow
- Nilotinib—targeted therapy similar to imatinib
- Dasatinib—targeted therapy similar to imatinib (if leukemia cells become resistant to imatinib)
These drugs can cause infertility and early menopause. Talk to your doctor about your fertility options before you start treatment.
Your doctor may prescribe medications to stimulate the production of healthy blood cells.
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. It may be given in many forms including pill, injection, and via a catheter. The drugs enter the bloodstream and travel through the body killing mostly cancer cells. Some healthy cells are killed as well. The specific combination of drugs will depend on the type of leukemia, your age, and condition.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy is a type of treatment that uses radiation to kill cancer cells. Typically, it is only used to prepare for a bone marrow transplant or in some cases of chronic leukemia.
- Blood transfusions —Healthy blood cells from a donor are given through an IV. This may be done if the leukemia is causing shortness of breath, fatigue, or severe bleeding.
- Bone marrow transplant —Stem cells from a donor's healthy bone marrow are injected in you. Stem cells can make all types of blood cells. Once injected into your bloodstream, the stem cells should make healthy blood cells.
- Splenectomy —The spleen may need to be removed if it becomes congested with leukemia cells.
Biological Therapy (Immunotherapy)
The therapy uses medications or substances made by the body to improve your body's defense against cancer. This type of treatment is still fairly new and under investigation. Talk with you doctor about whether this treatment is an option for you and about clinical trials in your area.
To help reduce your chance of leukemia:
- If you smoke, talk to your doctor about how you can successfully quit
- Avoid exposure to benzene
- Avoid exposure to high levels of radiation when possible
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Alprazolam belongs to the group of drugs called benzodiazepines and used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It works in central nervous system slowing down the mind and body to increased relaxation. Doctors prescribed alprazolam to decrease the symptoms of:
- heart palpitation
- fear
- physical tension
- restlessness
- panic
- worried thoughts.
Even though alprazolam can effectively treat several illnesses it can generate an addiction because of the "high" feeling or euphoric feeling it gives. This sensation can often lead to drug abuse even when the person is following a legitimate medical prescription.
Fast facts about Alprazolam:
In a report published by the Drug Enforcement Administration, it states that:
At least 20 million people used benzodiazepine for a non-medical reason during their lifetime.
In 2010, 650,000 people were rushed into emergency rooms because of benzodiazepines use.
Out of the number mentioned above, alprazolam is also responsible for at least one-third of these ER visits.
Alprazolam is the most prescribed benzodiazepine drug with 49 million prescriptions distributed in 2011.
History of Alprazolam
In 1981, Upjohn (now Pfizer) first released alprazolam and approved as a medication for panic disorder. The drug was initially marketed under the brand name Xanax and instantly become a hit in the United States.
Today, alprazolam is the most prescribed drug and the most abused benzodiazepine in the country. The US Drug Enforcement Administration classified alprazolam as s Schedule IV controlled substance.
Why is Alprazolam abused?
Authorities put strict guidelines for alprazolam, labeling it as a controlled substance in the US. The drug is widely used as a medication for people suffering from panic disorder, anxiety, and insomnia.
As a psychoactive drug, it affects the nervous system and produced hypnotic effects in large doses. Even when users are following a legitimate prescription, the drug can still produce a momentous physical dependence. This can result in several side effects including life-threatening withdrawal symptoms.
What are the signs and symptoms of Alprazolam addiction?
Most of the symptoms can manifest even when the user is taking a prescribed medication. However, when abuse these symptoms can intensify and amplify these effects. Some of the signs and symptoms of alprazolam abuse include:
- Taking alprazolam without a valid medical prescription
- Consuming the drug in higher doses or more frequently than prescribed
- Taking alprazolam for non-medical reasons.
- Users can experience sedation
- Disorientation
- Feeling dizzy
- Problems with speech and coordination
- Reduced blood pressure
- Reduced respiration rate
- Memory and concentration problems
What are the side effects of Alprazolam?
Alprazolam is recognized for its immediate side effects which can take 30 minutes and last for about 6 hours. This characteristic can effectively help people suffering from panic disorders and anxiety as it can quickly act on the central nervous system.
When users take more than prescribed or intentionally consume alprazolam for recreational use they will experience the short-term effects of the drug. These include the feeling of euphoria and act worry free. If taken in higher doses, the drug can cause lapses in memory.
Similarly abusing alprazolam can cause numerous detrimental side effects to the body.
Short-term effects of Alprazolam
- Shortness of breath or Dyspnea
- Nausea
- Dry mouth
- Hypersalivation
- Unnecessary talking
- Decreased enthusiasm
- Irritability
- Decrease sexual activity
- Difficulty in focusing
- Memory problems
- Paranoia
- Slurred speech
- Hallucination
- Depression
- Nightmares
- Seizures
Long-term Effects of Alprazolam
Prolonged use of the drug can eventually lead to physical dependence, tolerance, and addiction. Over time the body builds tolerance over persistent use. The users need to take more alprazolam to get the same calming effects. This can start a relatively dangerous cycle of compulsive use and lead to addiction. Taking the drug in higher doses increases the chance of drug overdose which can result in death.
Signs and symptoms of alprazolam overdose
- Vertigo
- Dizziness.
- Difficult to wake up from drowsiness
- Syncope /fainting
- Significant muscle weakness
- Uncoordinated motor skills
- Low blood pressure
- Shallow breathing
Within the past years, drug overdose is a common occurrence. Although uncommon, coma and death can still happen because of alprazolam overdose. However, when users mix alprazolam with other substances like alcohol can result in a drug overdose. The combination of the side effects of alcohol and alprazolam can slow breathing which may eventually lead to coma even death.
What are the treatments available for Alprazolam addiction?
The initial step to treating alprazolam addiction is detoxification process. Detox is a process which allows the body to process and excrete the drug from the system. Also, it is an important part of the medical treatment for addiction. The body must get rid all traces of the drug to eliminate dependency in order for it to start the recovery process. It is strongly recommended for the user to undergo a detoxification process on inpatient health care facility. A medical practitioner can monitor the user to ensure safety as users can experience extreme withdrawal symptoms.
Withdrawal symptoms of alprazolam include:
- Anxiety
- Inability to sleep/insomnia
- Irritability
- Depression
- Shakiness
- Chills
- Seizures
Users must also seek an evaluation from a doctor or substance abuse expert before ending the addiction. This is to ensure the best course of action to take for the addiction treatment. Depending on the severity of substance abuse, options for the substance abuse include:
- Detoxification process
- Residential rehabilitation
- Outpatient treatment
- Support groups
After the users undergo detoxification process, experts may refer the user for rehabilitation or outpatient treatment. Rehabilitation treatment can greatly help users with severe addiction. These also include poor support system coming from loved ones, and those living in the unhealthy environment. A residential program can improve the overall health of the user for the duration of the recovery program. Usually, health care facility with a residential rehabilitation has a 30 and 90 days program.
One of the main focus of the rehab program is to teach users new skills to deal with their stressor that cause them to turn to substance addiction and to live a healthy lifestyle.
Alprazolam Withdrawal Timeline
Alprazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine with an approximate half-life of 11 hours according to the FDA.
Alprazolam Withdrawal Timeline
- 6 to 12 hours
- Users may experience the start of the withdrawal symptoms as the drug stops getting active in the blood plasma.
- 1 to 4 days
- As withdrawal symptoms begins to peak, users may experience cravings for alprazolam.
- 5 to 30 days
- Users may still experience acute withdrawal symptoms which start a few days from the last drug intake and can last up to 30 days. Usually, symptoms peak around two weeks before users can see improvement.
- Months even years from the last drug intake
- Most of the alprazolam addiction co-exists with other psychiatric disorders. It is important to have a professional address these concerns to ensure the user's total recovery.


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Video: German Robot May Beat You at Ping-Pong
November 15, 2012
If you've ever watched professional ping-pong players on TV, you may have wondered if -- due to their rapid-fire pace of play -- they were actually robots.
Well wonder, no more. A German research team created the first robot that can not only play ping-pong like a human, but can also improve its game by learning from its human opponents like the ones you've maybe seen whizzing around the table in a blur.
The robot -- the brainchild of PhD candidate and robotic researcher Katharina Muelling at the Technical University of Darmstadt -- consists of a robotic arm to which a ping-pong paddle is attached, as well as a camera that provides a view of the table and area of play.
Muelling's work focuses on developing robots that can achieve motor control and perform complex motor-oriented tasks, as well as learn to adapt as they perform them -- a concept called "kinesthetic teach-in." She outlined her work on the robot in a paper available online.
As described by Muelling, she and her team used table tennis as a "benchmark task" to design the mixture of motor primitives (MoMP) algorithm controlling the robot, allowing it to understand one basic set of movements and then dynamically apply those movements as it goes along. (Watch a video of this process below.)
"The goal of this task is to learn autonomously from and with a human to return a table tennis ball to the opponent's court and to adapt its movements accordingly," she wrote in the paper, titled "Learning to Select and Generalize Striking Movements in Robot Table Tennis."
Once the robot learns movements from a human teacher -- the kinesthetic teach-in aspect of the basic task -- the machine's MoMP is programmed according to these movements. Following this, the robot's learning system identifies the movements it takes to hit the ball, generalizes them, and is able to apply them later throughout a game or prolonged play with an opponent, Muelling wrote. "The resulting system is able to return balls served by a ball launcher as well as to play in a match against a human."
From the looks of the video, Muelling's robotic ping-pong player isn't quite ready for the Olympics yet, but it could provide a steady opponent for practice -- the equivalent of a mechanical ball pitcher for batting practice or playing tennis against a wall.
For robotics researchers, her work lends itself to the creation of future machines that can intuitively learn tasks and adapt their movements accordingly, work other researchers also are bolstering.
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