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How to tell if your child is drinking
Parents sometimes can't tell if their child is drinking or on drugs. Here are some of the signs you should be on the lookout for.
The Nose Knows
Your teenage son or daughter after a night out with the his/her friends. How do you know if he/she was drinking or smoking? Make a point of having a conversation -- not a yelled conversation through various rooms and closed doors, but a real, face-to-face conversation.
If your child has been drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, or marijuana, the smell will be on his/her breath. Any smoke he/she's been around will also soak into the clothing and hair. That's not necessarily a sign of personal guilt, but if it's pot smoke you smell, you have the right to be alarmed; even if he/she wasn't smoking it himself/herself, he/she was with peers who were. You should also be suspicious if your teen enters the house chomping on a fresh wad of spearmint gum or smelling of freshly applied lotion or perfume. He/she's probably trying to cover up a telltale odor.
Take a Closer Look
If your teenager is using or abusing an illegal substance, there's probably visual evidence to support it too. While you're chatting with him/her after he/she gets back from going out with his/her friends, take a close look. Pay attention to the eyes -- they tend to reveal any substance use.
If he/she's been smoking marijuana, his/her eyes will be red and heavy lidded with constricted pupils. If he/she's been drinking alcohol, his/her pupils will be dilated, and he/she may have difficulty focusing on you. In addition, alcohol has the effect of giving a red, flushed color to the face and cheeks.
There are also telltale signs of more serious drug use. Intravenous drug use leaves track marks, not only on the arms, but occasionally other places like the legs. Long sleeves in scorching hot summer weather may be an attempt to hide something. Snorting cocaine causes nosebleeds and eventually eats away at the septum inside the nose.
Finally, if there are strange burns on his/her lips or fingers, he/she may be smoking a substance through a hot glass or metal pipe. Sores or spots around the mouth along with paint stains on the body or clothing, a chemical odor or a runny nose can also indicate inhalant use, the practice of inhaling the fumes from household chemicals for a high. Ecstasy causes involuntary teeth clenching, increased affection and a loss of inhibitions. Also look for a fascination with sights and sounds, excessive water consumption and child-like toys.
Mood Changes
Okay, the scenario is the same as above; your son/daughter has just gotten back from a night out with his/her friends. How is he/she acting? Is heshe loud and obnoxious, or laughing hysterically at nothing? Is he/she unusually clumsy to the point where he/she is stumbling into furniture and walls, tripping over his/her own feet and knocking things over? Is he/she sullen, withdrawn, and unusually tired and slack-eyed for the hour of night? Does heshe look queasy and stumble into the bathroom?
These are all signs that he/she could have just been using some kind of illegal substance: alcohol, marijuana, or something else. You shouldn't read too much into a slight mood change after he/she gets home from being with his/her friends, but you should be on the lookout for unusual or extreme behavior. You should also pay attention to your teenager's behavior over time.
If your teenager has become silent, angry, withdrawn, and uncommunicative, and this has lasted for at least a few weeks, something else is going on. He may get angry if you try to reach out to him, and insist that you leave him alone, but you need to find out what's going on. Although a child can be moody for a number of reasons, you should certainly consider the possibility that he/she has formed a habit of substance use.
Car Accidents
For many older teens, their cars are their lives. If you suspect your teenager has been using illicit substances recently, see if the car has any clues to offer. Maybe his/her driving is noticeably more reckless when he or she is coming home after being with friends. Maybe there's a new dent in the front of the car and he/she claims he/she knows nothing about it.
If you're suspicious, examine the inside of the car too; most teens are pretty sloppy about cleaning the inside of their car. Does it smell like marijuana smoke or alcohol fumes? Are there any bottles, pipes, bongs, or other drug paraphernalia rolling around on the floor or hidden in the glove box? If you find anything, challenge him/her on it immediately: be forthright, and tell him/her exactly what you've discovered and why you're concerned.
Deceit or Secretiveness
Suddenly, you find your normally honest child lying to you all the time. His/her evening and weekend plans are starting to sound a little fishy; being vague about where he/she is going or his/her alibis don't work. He/she says that parents will be at the parties he/she's going to but can't give you a phone number, and comes home acting intoxicated. He/she gets in way past the curfew or estimated time, giving endless string of excuses. Even if you find evidence of substance use -- drunken or high behavior, a beer can or a marijuana rolling paper in her room - he/she's got someone or something else to place the blame on. When excuses fail, the response is that it's none of your business. Something is wrong, and you need to figure out what he/she's really up to.
Decreased Motivation
Your child's grades start falling and there's no obvious reason for it. You're given a weak explanation and assured that he/she can handle the situation but is not. He/she may be skipping school and spending less and less time on the homework. And he/she appears to be losing interest in other activities as well.
You're getting calls from teachers, coaches, principals, all saying the same thing: that your teenager has been skipping his classes, activities, or practices, and he/she's not putting in any effort when he/she's there. This could be a sign of a real substance abuse problem, where the desire to get drunk or high has taken top priority in his/her life.
Missing Alcohol, Cigarettes, Money or Valuables
For the teen who's looking to get drunk or buy drugs, their parents' house can be a gold mine of resources. Nearly all parents keep some sort of alcohol in the house, whether it's six-packs of beer, a rack of wine bottles, or a cabinet featuring an assortment of liquor. Teens will start stealing this alcohol, hoping their parents won't miss it, or filling liquor bottles back up with water to bring them to the original level. If one or both of their parents smokes cigarettes, they can always take some from the pack. If they need money to buy drugs, then they'll start going through their parents' wallets, stealing bills, or else will steal valuables like jewelry and heirlooms to pawn for money.
You should always keep track of the alcohol in the house. If you notice anything missing or your liquor tastes suspiciously watery, you should lock it up so your teen can't get to it. If your child is stealing cigarettes and you don't approve of him/her smoking, don't leave packs out where he/she can get to them. And in all these instances, particularly when money or valuables are being stolen, you need to confront him/her immediately. He/she must be aware that you know what is going on and you won't tolerate it.
Cash Flow Problems
You know something is going on when your money starts disappearing. There are other money-related ways to detect this sort of problem too. Obviously, drugs and alcohol cost money, and even seemingly inexpensive substances add up over time. Your child may work a part-time job after school, but he/she's probably not earning much more than minimum wage.
If you find that he/she is increasingly concerned about getting more money but volunteers no explanation as to why, you should wonder what he/she's spending it on, especially if there's no new items. It may be that the money is being used to support his/her substance use. On the other hand, if he/she suddenly seems to have a whole lot more money, way beyond what he/she reasonably should in his/her circumstances, consider that he/she could be dealing drugs. Under these circumstances, a room search may be justified.
Change in Friends
You notice that your teenager is hanging out with a different peer group. Sure, it's normal for teenagers to make new friends, but these friends worry you for some reason. Perhaps these new friends are older and seem to be independent, with less parental supervision and less interest in school.
They might be making poor choices and getting involved in questionable activities. Maybe you've even suspected they were high or drunk when you were talking to them. Whatever the case, your teen will probably defend his/her new choice in friends, they are more fun and understanding. But if you've got a feeling they're up to no good, keep your eyes and ears open, and go with your instincts.
If you see all these signs in your child, then you can be sure that definitely, your child is using alcohol or drugs. Confront him/her, but not in a quarrelsome way; talk to him/her and if possible, try to get help.
You might want to read some of the comments. They have some really helpful tips and some remarks are really insightful, from different walks of life, I would say.
Laughed my ass off reading this. I'm a straight A high school student and I go out and smashed every weekend. This helicopter-parent fear-mongering is ridiculous. Let your kids go have fun, because they're gonna do it anyway. And I doubt they're doing anything more harmful than drinking a couple beers or smoking a joint. Who cares? You did the same thing in high school.
And one thing I feel like I should add:
If your kid comes home on drugs (drunk, high, tripping, whatever they may be) don't freak out at them that night. You might not know this but there are many drugs which intensify emotions many times over. Even a weed-high can quickly go to hell (thought loops, vomiting, dizziness, terror) when confronted with a situation that can't be dealt with in your present state. You might think it would be more effective to get mad at them while in such a state, but a bad experience can be extremely damaging. Drugs like acid and shrooms can literally give you the experience of being in hell, a bad trip causing feelings of profound terror, confusion, anxiety, grief, and loss of reality, and this type of experience can be brought on by something as simple as the wrong comment or a raised voice. Trust me, if you knew what it was like to have that kind of experience and you (even inadvertently) caused it to happen to your child, you would never forgive yourself. Wait until your teen is sober before giving them the "talk."
A few things:
- Weed can cause your pupils to either dilate or constrict, but it's more likely and common for them to constrict.
- Don't be too alarmed if you find out your kids are doing drugs. I know, it can be scary, but you have to really think about it. It might interest you to know highly intelligent people are at a higher risk for drug abuse and experimentation than their less intelligent peers (they also stay up later and have more sex).
- Please, please don't get mad at your kids for smoking pot. It's harmless. Handing your kid a cup of coffee or an energy drink is more dangerous than a joint.
- Not every kid is the same. Depending on how mature, responsible and respectful your child is you should react differently. Some kids are better prepared to drink responsibly than people 30 years their senior.
- If your kid is valedictorian, making great grades, volunteering, etc. Basically, if you look at your child and think, "They could never do something like that," rest assured that they haven't made their decision lightly. If your child is smart, just know that whatever they've done, they had to convince themselves to do it first. That should already count for something.
- Telling your children, "No, you must never, ever do that under any circumstances," is not going to prevent them from doing whatever it is you're talking about. Reason with them, provide good reasons for why they shouldn't do something. If you lie to your kids and tell them smoking weed is bad and provide then statistics and information that is, in its essence, propoganda, they're going to wonder what else you're lying to them about and they'll take your advice about more serious issues with a grain of salt.
- Freaking out when you catch your teen doing something like this is going to teach them to hide it better and push them away from you.
- Strict parents create sneaky kids.
Weed isn't bad, it makes you happy
This information will not help parents at all. And seriously kids can look up this crap to take extra precautions. If anything your helping us the kids as this shows up under the google of "how to hide drinking from parents". Thanks for helping me escape with drinking.
Yea lots of good stuff said so far. I have found that light and responseable marijuana and alcohol use can be manajeable, but if the person, no matter the age, has copeing issues it can be easy to self medicate with substances. Hiding drug and alcohol use can be very difficult from the people around you, sheer mood changes and emotional withdrawl can be a give away.
thanks now my parents wont be able to catch me because you told me all there tricks
Wow decca, ur obviously an adult trying to scare teens. "I smoke weed and pot". Really, cuz that's the same thing. This whole forum is rediculous. If I was ur guys' child I would smoke and drink just to prove that u'd never catch me. If this information has helped you "catch" your son/daughter, there is a good chance your kid is retarded. Relax people
Part of being a teenager is rebelling against what their parents or caregivers tell them to do.But when an angry teenager drinks they can and aggressive.This could have disastrous result. TEENAGERS DRINK TO BE COOL.WHAT THEY CAN NOT SEE IS THAT THEY ARE COWARDS
I'm 13 years old, but I drink, smoke weed and pot. You really are good at this because every hiding place I have ever used has been mentioned :P but I don't want other kids to get into drugs like me, so that's why I'm writing this. I used to be an A* student now I'm lucky to be getting a D, it's practically ruined my life and I haven't got the will to stop...
What if all of a sudden, your boyfriend smells like beer? we were watching a dvd. All of a sudden when he kissed me. I was certain he smelled like beer. I've been with him the whole day though. He was denying that he drank the night before. Should I believe that someone will out of the blue smell like beer?
This is fucking stupid I could see parents going crazy if there kids are doing serious drugs but if a teen is smoking cigarettes or weed its no big deal especially if their drinking alcohol it noooo big deal! so stop bugging out teens are gonna drink and smoke week all they want!
some interesting stuff here. I thought i'd add my .02. @ihavequestions. your daughter is expecting a harsh punishment if she gets caught. if you confront her harshly theres the chance she could storm out of the house, and since she's 18 you cant stop her. the last thing you want to do is corner her. My suggestion is to approach her in the least expected way when you know she is sober. an extreme way to do this would be to enter the room with liquor and make her start taking shots with you. this has to be done quick enough to induce vomiting. say nothing else and leave the room. this may seem on the extreme side but you get the picture. you cant punish this with yelling or the usual grounding. you have to do what she least expects
I found liquor in my 18 year old daughter's closet today. (a lot and most drank out of). How should my husband and I confront her without causing her to rebel worse?
While I agree with the sentiment of this post there are quite a few things missing/wrong with the detection. This is coming from a recent teenager, one of the easiest ways to tell especially if your child is the class clown is when they are acting like they are part of an inside joke you are not aware of. I used to drink at home in front of my mother, I would even tell her I was drinking, believe it or not this stopped almost all suspicion that I was drinking away from home.(Oh and when searching the room check trophies, most are hollow and can easily hold a pack of cigarettes or enough cocaine to send the entire household away.)
I'm also completely against tobacco usage, in every form.
Check out this link by the way:
Listen, soda is worse than weed for you. Seriously. There are no recorded deaths with weed intake, it is recommended for people with cancer, AIDS, anorexia, clinical depression, etc, while soda is recommended you have absolutely none, and it can lead to obesity. Drinking alcohol may not be all good, but let us have our fun before we are presented with all of these responsibilities of being an adult. Marijuana only contains THC, which ONLY leads to temporary imparement. Weed has NO addictive chemicals, psychological addiction is possible, but you can avoid that if you accept that your kids do it, and just give limits, say only twice a week. On the other hand soda contains high fructose corn syrup and caffeine, which are very addictive chemicals.
I hope all of you parents can see things from out point of view, and don't think I'm a maniac.
I am a twenty one year old father of two and kids, I just went through that stage and it scares the hell out of me knowing my kids will too. You won't listen either way, but believe me drugs are not the answer to anything. Been there done that glad I quit. Just my two cents.
i am a 15 year old teenage girl and i find this article interesting. I do drink, and my parents basically know i do.I only have come completely shitfaced once, when i got caught the first time. Now, whenever i come, my parents will sometimes ask me i drank. I'll tell them yes, a couple of beers and wine coolers. They think this is fine, because they know i will drink anyway. They dont condone the whole drinking thing, but they dont punish me if i admit it either. I am the youngest one in my extended family, so my older cousins allow me to drink with them. I personally think that parents should not be so strict with drinking. If they're child is using hard drugs, then they should be mad. But if its just drinking, it should not be totally blown out of proportion.
as a teenager who has experienced being drunk (and trying to hide it from my parents), and also as a human with a conscience, I can tell you that half the time I choose not to drink at parties simply because I don't have the energy to lie to my parents.. if I'm going to be sleeping over anyway, and it's a totally safe environment, I know my limit and drink within it. but like I said, if your kid has any kind of conscience and they know you don't want them drinking, they will use their judgement correctly.
when you look back on your high school years, you're not going to remember all those nights you stayed in studying. dont let your parents hold you back from living. but remember, they put you on this earth and they most likely want to keep you on it!
be responsible, know your limit, and NEVER drive drunk.
You'll never catch us ;)
My son was drinking continuously for 4 years. My grand dad told about Ayurvedic Medicine which if taken once, the alcoholic would completely stop drinking. Taking that tablet just one time is enough. It will do the magic. And the cost is also very less, it was something like 50$ 2 years back. Now i think its 75$. Still its worth, because for quitting Alcohol, you are spending just 75$ which is far cheaper than your one night alcohol spending :)
Anyways am leading a happy family now. I googled and found the website, it is www.CureAddicts.com.
@isabelle and the other dimwits above
ur age does not matter and sminut is merely giving her opinions as a mom and a third party. no harm done.
also, she is a mother now, and so is ur and everyone else's parents...but know that once they were kids too. it is stupid one sided comments like urs that makes these topics less fun to read.
and please keep ur words to urself when u call others a "stupid fucking parent" ur gonna be one one day and ur parent is one too. i hope u wont live to see the day when some bitch or bastard calls u a fucking stupid parent.
and oh lastly, ur not the only teen who believes that we should have fun every once in a while. And just to clear ur pea brain, this article is aimed towards parents on how to softly, yet in a nice way, know if kids are doing smth, not so they can be yelled or reprimanded at, but just for the ease of parents mind!!!
fuck tard.
This is so fucking dumb. Let teenagers have some fun. I'm an honor student who was severely depressed and the occasional marijuana or alcohol use has brought me back to my happy self. I continue to be am honor student, I am very responsible, and neither has gotten in the way of school or my future. I'm 15 by the way. I hate stupid fucking parents like you. Not every teenager that likes to have fun is an unmotivated piece of shit.
your sister does drugs? that's weird. i think she doesn't and you're just letting your suspicions run wild. maybe she cant admit to the cigarettes or alcohol because she knows you or your parents are going to freak out? thus children prefer concealing and lying..rather than having to face the truth and face a rap or two from parents, who just want the best for their children. parents should be a friend sometimes..cos who knows, that could be what their kids really need. not alcohol or cigarettes. just a friend.
Ever think up just asking them straight up if they're doing drugs? Geez, talk about trust!
I am joining the club because I accidentally found out my 14 yrear old and his older brother have been drinking. Both honors students, both club level athletes in high school. I am discouraged and disappointed because I felt that as parents, my husband and I have talked with our children. I felt we had a good relationship with them both. I am wondering how to approach them ...Some things are now staring to make sense...older son having more Friday night sleepovers with his friends at our house...basement, yup, there's a bar. Actually liking to go sledding for hours...hmmm. Any thoughts??? The relationship is ok, not great...I don't want it to go to worse...
Wow are you serious... I agree with mosto
seriously??? I am a teen and When parents over react on everything and just explode! it just pushes us farther and farther away. I have gotten away with a lot of things , and neither of my parentss found out. Why dont You guys actually just leave us alone.
Thanks for the info. Now I know what to do next time I come home wasted.
have you tried weed? it is not addicting and is really good for a good time, you darling have not lived i'm sorry to say. I am a lawyer 35 years old, i have an income of 500,000+ a year and live with my wife and 3 kids. We live a perfect life and i smoke weed once a week to keep me how I am, which is a friendly, well known lawyer. Weed makes things easier and is great in moderation, I have been doing it since i have been 12
I think parents are fukin stupid, im 15 almost 16 and parents like u make me want to go out and get stoned everyday, may i ask if you are christian cos that seems to be a big thing stopping me from gettin wasted with friends. my parents not letting me makes me want to do it more. and thanks to them i now do weed cos the effects are shorter. :) so in a way thank you
listen i m 15 years old n ur kids can get around all of that... at every party wen ur done u will go get some bread n water to silver up on n some mint flavored gum n for the eyes almost everybody has eyedropss tht make the redness go away n we ask around for ppl wit colon so if ur kid comes home n he is nervouse n his palms r sweaty n if they smell of colonge then thats a pointer.
Some of this info is just plain false like for instance weed doesn't make ur pupils constrict lol wow it makes them huge like you've just been in a cave for an hour
Thanks for the tips on how to hide my partying from my parents haha
I am 16 and like to getdrunk with friends and occasionally smoke weed if the opportunity arises. My parents will let me have a beer (or a couple) if were with certain people like chill relatives as opposes to my douche aunt (nah shes nice just has common misconceptions about alcohol and weed). My grandparents even give me wine and stuff when im with them when were not around my younger cousins. Anyway my parents would flip shit if they knew i drank with friends not cuz im not the "magic number" of 21 yet, but cuz they're worried about me being responsible (which i am). if they knew i smoked weed, my parents would have a fucking heart attack and send me to rehab or something ridiculous like that. The fact is it is impossible to get physically addicted to marijuana and those that become mentally "addicted" to it already have an "addictive personality" and are just as likely to become addicted to gambling or video games. Those likely to become mentally addicted to it are using it to escape from reality and deal with the stresses of everyday life as opposed to the majority of marijuana users who use it to have a good time and have a couple laughs wih friends. I hope i have made things clearer for you.
protip-keep eye drops, change cloths and dont eat.
Easy as that not to get caught kids :)
i drink and i have smoked (dont smoke weed anymore). im 17. my parents dissaprove of this but they have also told me if i ever need a ride just call them and have told me to be responsible. some people will say thats bad parenting. if they ever told me not to drink and your grounded for doing it i would just sneak out. i tell them where i am and what i am doing, if im gonna be drinking they know about it. i tell them if im staying the night or have a designated driver. and they say ok be careful. because they know they cant stop me from doing it but they make sure im ok. if they just grounded me or yelled at me for it i wouldn't be so open to them.
Im a teenager with a 3.5 GPA and im class president at my High School of over 3000 kids. I chew tabacco smoke and drink. Just except the fact that your teens will do this too just make sure they are safe about it. Getting them in trouble does no good as soon as were done being grounded we go kill another bottle of jack to celebrate. So stop being gay liberal parents!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank. You. I desperately needed to know whether my teen is smoking "pot" or not because my dealer was recently arrested and I am in quite the bind. Well, bound no longer. Don't let anyone ever tell you knowledge isn't power!
thanks, now i know what my parents will be looking for, and i know how to avoid all these stated facts. ahahahha
Is this stuff for real.... Really just let the stoners smoke... It's better that they get over the habit when they're still young
Just wanted to offer some more hiding places... Pillow cAses, in piles of cloths, dresser drawers, the top of a moving fan, inside a closet above the door, look for cut holes in the boxspings of a bed, and my favorite Air conditoning vents that can easily be unscrewed. These Are commonly used places to hide a stash... I should kno I'm a teen
there isn't much you can really do to stop a kid from smoking.. I've been arrested but continue... The sad truth is if your child wants it bad enough ther is really no way to prevent it. But I would say if u do find out that ur teenage child is smoking or drinking show them that you still love them. Try to make a strong connection with them. Then if their negative habbits continue talk with them and try to work it out.
Don't jump to punishment... I know for a fact that this will just leed to childs anger at parents and continued if not intensified drug use. So if u find out your child is abusing a substance talk with them and try to figure out why because most of the time there is a real reason behind it and if ignored this reason will get much worse.
Anouther drug used by some teenagers is nutmeg... In about 2 tablespoon dossages it can cause halucigins... Symptoms are similar to use of weed but as nutmeg is eaten it causes terrible dry mouth that lasts for several days so if u notice that ur teen is drinking unusuall amounts of water and is shaking and paranoid consalt them about the issue
Overall kids have reasons for their acctions even if u adults don't understand them atleast try... Or maybe get some counciling it helped me a lot.
Parents need to realize that a looooot of kids drink and smoke and they need to let it happen but tell their kids to use in moderation it will help the kid to be more open and less secretive
I love getting drunk and having sex with weirdos lol
This post is stupid. It is Sokol easy to get by parents when you're drunk or high so this article doesn't help at all lol
im 14 and i do smoke pot and drink regularly. my mom lets me drink as long as im with her and i promise i wont be stupid:p my parents do not know i do drugs but im planning on telling them soon(once i get the corage)i have came home high and drunk before and never got caught. But everyday i feel guilty hiding stuff from my parents as everybody should if they're doing something illeagal behind their back. i have never experimented with hard drungs and im not planning on ever doing so. i got started by peer presure. i always thought id be the one to turn down drugs but when i first tried it i was under alot of stress and needed something to take it away so my cousin offered and i accepted and now i toke up at least 3 times a week:)
P.S. i just quit smoking ciggeretts and it was the hardest thing ive ever done in my life!
trashh this hib is a load of shit. what kind of teen wants to come home trashed. they stay out at a friends house or, sleep in their car. not that hard, hey mom im staying at robs. rob says he is staying at my house it all works out perfect.
As a teenager i got a tell you, drinking and smoking weed is some fun shit, but as much fun as it is, its depressing if your parents find out because you feel guiltly for doing something you enjoy. Sorry im a little drunk right know and am just thinking how fucked im gonna be tommorrow mourning.
Ps. I'm spelling pretty good for being fuckfaced drunk right know.
This has been very useful. Thanks alot
This is a very good parent guide. I am actually a teen who drinks and smokes in moderation. Growing up in Puerto Rico with an un-enforced drinking and smoking age of 18 (been drinking since i was 14 and never been carded at even bars) I actually learned a surprising amount about how parents react to substance abuse. My parents obviously did not condone my habits as a younger teen, however at around 16 going on 17 they decided to preach responsibility as opposed to abstinence. As a parent you should expect your children will experiment, but teach them how to be responsible. My parents for example allow me to drink in the house with them, and when I go to parties, they tell me they are always an option for a ride, which I utilize often. My parents have raised me in a way which has lead to a 0%! chance of drunk driving. Hard illegal drugs are another story as they bring on the consequences of both bodily damage and social damage. De-mystifying alcohol has actually decreased my interest in hard drugs which I have never experimented with.
Every child is different and a person who does not use any drugs (including alcohol and tobacco) has my respect. However be prepared for the likely chance that he or she will experiment. If you do not believe your child is responsible or mature enough to drink then simply do not let them. However a time will come where it will be very accessible to them and you may need to start thinking about teaching responsibility. If your child is reaching adulthood (yes adulthood does come at 18 not 21) chances are you should focus on the latter.
True, Im not a parent, and no I do not know everything, I just thought I would give a little insight from a teen's point of view. How you raise your teen is up to you but I believe preparing teens for the real world in anyway is a lot better than sheltering it from them, and alcohol is very much a part of the real world like it or not.
these are pointless, ima teen and these only help me cover it up, and if your kid is smart enough he will be imaginative and figure out ways to hide it. It's really not that hard, and I have to correct the point someone made about your eyes being dilated because of weed, it's only when you're high, afterwards maybe a bit red. Smell's a dead giveaway, but if you already wear cologne or deodorant there's no problem in putting on a bit more. Weed isn't dangerous, less harmful than alcohol, nicotine or even coffeine. Let the kid toke up occasionally, and don't invade his privacy, it'll only push him further away from you. I smoke and still have a healthy relationship with my family, overuse of alcohol is a different thing though, as well as hard drugs.
hahahaha I smoke and drink and Ive never once been caught, of course my parents are suspicious but it is quiet east to hide the signs of being stoned or on drugs...being drunk is hard to cover up though
Thank you so much! Thanks to your site i realized that my Daughter was doing some drugs and drinking. As i was reading your tips, she came stumbling in the house with a bottle of gin screaming about Gary Busey.. huh? She then proceeded to vomit all over my newly carpeted living room and threw her bottle of gin through our new flat screen tv. When she finally regained her balance i noticed she was involuntarily grinding her teeth and sniffling constantly. I then shown an LED light into her eyes and her pupils did not dilate. As i went to grab her arm a baggy of white substance and a baggy with little white pieces of paper(presumably LSD) fell out of her fanny pack. She had never shown signs of this until this night.. ps.. she was homecoming queen and president of her class so this could be your daughter!!!!
you guys are ridiculous im a teenager and thanks to this site ive found out how not to get caught
Actually, alcohol dialates pupils
If you are wondering where your kids are hiding their stash, if they have celing tiles, look above them. That is where some kids think is a safe place. Or a concrete ledge in the wall. Like behind a heating duct or something. Hope it helps.
err the only thing is. i'm pretty sure weed makes your puples big. its the only depresent that does that.
how i found out my son was using pot is i came early one day and i went to the back yard and i found him skoking pot.
I love DRUGS and neither this or any other HUB for that matter will stop me. Parents good work not trusting your children and invading their privacy, I believe that these tips will definitely help catch your hoodilum kids.
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P.S.-Crack is Whack
WOW what a great informative HUB. My kids are pretty much grown, but I have to say this guide is a great asset for all parents who have children in this dangerous world that we live in.
oh great information its good
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NRL Welfare and Education programs reach over 500 CRL Academy Program Participants
Country Rugby League's Under 16 and 18s Academy Program for 2016/2017 has begun with over 500 players and staff taking part in NRL Wellbeing and Education programs.
NRL Welfare and Education staff and ambassadors including Andrew Ryan, Luke Bailey, Ben Smith, George Rose and Dan Hunt have visited CRL Academies in Wollongong, Warren and Coffs Harbour; with upcoming events in Wagga, Tamworth, Newcastle and the Central Coast.
The NRL Wellbeing and Education sessions form part of the Country Rugby League Academy program and feature Career Wise, Respectful Relationships, Player Agent, Anti-Doping, Relocation and Resilience presentations.
These topics are integral to preparing players for their futures on and off the field, with a focus on leadership skills which can be utilised in school, employment and social settings.
Parents of Academy Program members are also invited to attend the sessions to gain an insight into the presentations undertaken by the NRL Welfare and Education team.
Country Rugby League CEO Terry Quinn believes the strong relationship between the CRL and NRL Welfare and Education department is integral to providing young regional players with the best possible education opportunities.
"Country Rugby League are very proud to work alongside the NRL Welfare and Education teams to ensure our players are provided with the best preparation both on and off the field," Quinn said.
"Feedback from the parents has been extremely positive about the focus on education from the 'Career Wise' program, along with much needed information provided on player agents and anti-doping.
"Our Academy Program is designed to not only give our players the opportunity to improve their footballing ability, but to provide them with the tools to be successful in their education and life outside of football."
Country Rugby League's Academy Program commenced in November, and will culminate in the selection of Regional Under 16s and 18s teams to take part in the 2017 CRL Country Championships.
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Babes in the Wood
- Malcolm Jack
- 11 December 2008
Oran Mor, Glasgow, until Sat 20 Dec
A panto couldn't really call itself a panto without imparting a stream of unadulterated nonsense upon its audience, and Dave Anderson and David MacLennan's Glaswegian retelling of Babes in the Wood does just that, albeit to the point of being plain nonsensical at times. But we'll give them the benefit of the doubt since it's shoehorned into a lunch hour, squeezes a few good laughs out of its credit crunch context, and features more comedy alliteration than you could shake a lampooning lyricist's lexicon at.
Gaudily-attired sister and brother Babes and Boobs are abandoned in the forest by their swindling aunt and uncle, where they meet an array of speculating fairytale figures such as Hood and the Wolf Estate Agents (a kind of picture book Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp) and diamond dealers Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. It's obviously been penned with adults in mind, although the fact that it's hard for even a grown man to work out what's going on half the time handily suggests you might as well just bring the kids along to be confused too.


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As 2018 comes to a close, Dustin addresses some issues.
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Martim Galvão Signs for Nashville SC
Martim Galvão has signed a professional contract with Nashville SC ahead of the 2018 USL season. The definite fan favorite from the NSC U23 squad we saw last summer, this is long overdue. After his superb PDL season in Nashville, Galvão landed at #13 in the PDL 2017 Top Prospects List and #1 in our … Continue reading Martim Galvão Signs for Nashville SC
2018 USL Schedule Released
The 2018 USL regular season schedule is out
USL Announces Home Openers
USL announces home openers for the 2018 season.
USL Announces 2018 Conference Alignment
USL announces two conferences consisting of 33 teams.
Nashville Becomes the 24th Team in MLS
On December 20, 2017 Nashville became part of Major League Soccer .
A Breakdown of MLS Expansion Bids
The four finalists for MLS expansion are gathered in New York at the moment to try to secure a team for their market.


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|Credit: Diary of a Stay at Home Mom
::The Weather::
Gloomy, chilly, with more expected showers. It's the perfect stay inside kind of day, but I will admit I can't wait for spring to arrive. I'm over the gloom and chill. I'm ready for sunshine and warmth! :)
::Right now I am::
Drinking a warm cup of lemon tea. Lemon tea is my favorite whether it's served hot or cold. And I keep checking on my youngest, as it's almost time for him to wake up from his afternoon nap.
Just about life in general. How God always has our prayers in mind. Even if he doesn't answer right away, or doesn't answer the way we may want Him too, He hears us. We just have to trust in Him.
::On my reading pile::
Invisible by Ginny Yttrup (review will be posted the first week of April)
::On my TV::
catching up on missed Nashville episodes
House Hunters
::Favorite blog post this week (mine or other)::
Give Me Just One Good Reason - Reduce Footprints
::Something fun to share::
Scientists Discover Children's Cells Living in Mothers' Brains
::On the menu for this week::
Monday- beef & noodles, mashed potatos, corn
Tuesday- Smoked Sausage, Cheesy Potato Casserole
Wednesday- Homemade Pizza
Thursday- Chili Cheese Dogs, sweet potato fries (kids choice) also shopping day
::On my to do list::
For once I actually got everything accomplished this morning. I will of course have the normal chores after dinner, but for now there's nothing. It feels so weird, but so good!
::What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting, or creating::
I've been crocheting some throw blankets for the boys. It's been slow going as we have had a lot going on lately, but they are coming along nicely.
::Homemaking tips::
This is one I'm sure many of you already probably use, but storing your salad in mason jars keeps it fresher days longer. It keeps the lettuce from turning brown, and you can grab them on the go. Simply add your dressing. This is something I make for hubby often, as he loves taking salads to work. Mason jars are a must have in our house, there's so many uses for them.
::Looking around the house::
Gizmo is chewing on his bone at my feet. I'm sitting on the couch. Levi is taking his afternoon nap, and it's gloomy outside. I have all the curtains open in the house anyway to let in what light it will.
::From the camera::
no pictures this week.
::On my prayer list::
My husband as he has been pulling in a crazy amount of overtime. It has been hard on all of us because he has a long commute to and from work. Everyone has been taking their vacations and since a lot of people quit him and a couple others has had to take on an extra work load.
Some friends that are going through a difficult time.
::Bible verse/devotional::
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people.


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Sharing the wonders of travel & everyday adventures
The first 'must' for any international adventure is enthusiasm…the second is research. No matter what your travel style – 'wing it', 'nose-in-guide' or 'three page daily itinerary' – there is always a need to read up about your destination (even if it's only about how to get there).
Being the book worm that I am, this research phase pleases me exceedingly. So today (to reward myself for an almost completely disciplined study session), I curled up on my lounge and consulted the wise one we call the internet to learn more about Norway.
So far I've learnt…
5.5. (I kinda knew a bit about this one already). The Northern Lights (a.k.a. aurora borealis) can be seen from Norway. This natural light display of moving colours is best seen in Northern Norway, above the Arctic Circle, between September and March.
Now, this is just the beginning of my research adventure; I'm sure I have much more to learn. Please share your experiences, knowledge and insights – I'd love to hear from you.
Links for more insight into Norway:
Lonely Planet – Norway travel tips
New York Times – photos of Oslo
National Geographic – Norway guide
Magical, misty tour: Explore Norway's dramatic fjords by speedboat and kayak – blog by Tam Leach


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Japan Nuclear Disaster raised to Level 7 on International Nuclear Event scale
Fukushima event now rated at 7 on the International Nuclear Event Scale
By: Anthony Garreffa | Current Affairs News | Posted: Apr 13, 2011 11:06 am
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The unfolding nuclear crisis in Japan has been one of the most devastating events in history and it just doesn't seem to get any better as the days go on with the reports coming out that Japanese officials may have been downplaying the amount of radiation released since the Japanese nuclear regulatory agency has now put the Fukushima Daiichi disaster on the same level as the 1986 Chernobyl explosion.
This is an admission by the Japanese government that the amount of radiation released into the environment has reached a new order of magnitude. The fact that we have now confirmed the world's second-ever Level 7 accident will have huge consequences for the global nuclear industry. It shows that current safety standards are woefully inadequate.
Deputy Director General of Japan's nuclear regulator has said that the total amount of radioactive materials released from the plant equals 10-percent of what was released in Chernobyl.
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R.A. Dickey's 2012 campaign was so good it might be described as supernatural. The 38-year-old pitcher had the best season of his life, winning 20 games and coming away with the Cy Young Award.
A Christmas present from Lucas Films to Dickey only confirmed that the Force was with Dickey.
The Toronto Blue Jays pitcher and Star Wars buff tweeted a photo of himself in a Star Wars onesie this week, an apparent Christmas gift from the studio that created the saga. Dickey wrote in a tweet that the onesie might be his "favorite gift" of the entire year.
That might sound silly, seeing as Dickey is coming of a career year in which he signed a contract extension with the Blue Jays worth $25 million, but this man isn't just your average Star Wars fan. He has called himself a Star Wars "nerd," and he can rattle off Star Wars knowledge with the best of them.
Dickey is the latest athlete to don a onesie. And no matter how many professional athletes we see in these pajama outfits, it never gets old.
Maybe my favorite gift all year. Thank you Lucas Film. twitter.com/RADickey43/sta…
— R.A. Dickey (@RADickey43) December 26, 2012


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Rule The World showed his battling qualities when ploughing through the rain-softened conditions to land the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree.
Steadily working his way through the field, the 33-1 shot was sitting a close third as The Last Samuri and Vics Canvas jumped the last together.
The Last Samuri battled on at the elbow but could not quite hold off the strong-finishing Mouse Morris-trained nine-year-old, who was remarkably winning for the first time over fences.
Forging on inside the final 100 yards under 19-year-old David Mullins - on his first ride in the race - the Gigginstown House Stud-owned gelding eventually crossed the line six lengths ahead of 8-1 joint-favourite The Last Samuri.
Vics Canvas was third at 100-1 and Gilgamboa (28-1) fourth.
Mullins said: "It's unbelievable. I just couldn't expect things to have gone better.
"There was one little mishap at the fourth-last, but thank god I came out (the other side). Everything went to plan really.
"Credit to Mouse, he's produced this horse without having won over fences. Then there's me, who's never even walked around the Grand National track.
"Mouse is a genius and he's the best man in the world for preparing a horse for one day.
"I'm very thankful to Michael and Eddie O'Leary (of Gigginstown) for giving me the chance.
"That's the best ride I've ever got off a horse and it's the best feeling to come back into a place like this.
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Children from Polegate School today (Tuesday) protested passionately against plans to close the library they love.
Pupils from year six united outside the building in Windsor Way with home made signs, leaflets, and placards urging the county council not to close the facility they use all the time.
The messages on these included, 'Great libraries build communities, keep our library going', 'books fuel our minds', and 'long live our library'.
Head Teacher Claire Martin-O'Donoghue said, "The children feel so passionately about reading at Polegate, they have been quite outraged with the prospect of it closing, and approached me to ask what I was going to do about it.
"So they have taken it on as a real life learning experience – campaigning, making leaflets, frequently visiting the library.
"We use it weekly as a school. If it closes, I think it would have a really detrimental effect on a lot of our children, some of whom would never perhaps be taken by parents."
The Mayor of Polegate councillor Angela Snell and the town's MP Maria Caulfield were invited to the protest.
Mrs Caulfield said, "Speaking to them during the march it is clear the children of Polegate School are so passionate about their local library and are determined to keep it open. The children had made banners and leaflets, and had even created a song to show how much they love their library.
"I urge all local residents to take part in the County Council Library Consultation so that children in Polegate, and Ringmer whose library is also under threat, can continue to have access to a local library."
The library is one of seven across East Sussex proposed to be closed in plans for the county council to save money.
To find out more and to comment on the proposals, visit: https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economy-transport-environment/draft-strategy/


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Again it has been far too long between posts but never fear, I am still around. I have been very lucky during my pregnancy not to have experienced any serious health problems, however a wobbly sacroilliac joint and enormously swollen feet have made every day things like sitting upright and on hard chairs fairly (nay, VERY) painful. So not too much leisure time on the computer or at the sewing machine for me! Fortunately the semi-reclined position I have been forced to adopt is brilliant for knitting and crochet so I have still been able to be creative.
So what has happened since I last posted? I finished work (which has relieved the SI joint pain a lot!), the weather has finally cooled after yet another record hot summer (so at least I can get socks on now, if not shoes!), I had another birthday (very quiet this year) and have been madly trying to pack all my sewing/crafting kit into one corner of the room that will from now on be the nursery - I am just about there. The baby is less than 2 weeks away and the fella and I are beside ourselves with excitement.
So here, belatedly, are my final two me-made maternity outfits. In these photos I am 28 weeks, and I'm 38 weeks now so that's how far behind on things I am!
here. The skirt is the same simple a-line pattern with the Kwik Sew pants yoke spliced on I used for the grey skirt blogged here , and also a denim version that I haven't blogged about.
This top is from a Kwik Sew maternity top pattern, K3487. Kwik Sew patterns are pretty expensive (or were until BMV started selling them) so I had intended to use this a lot, but alas I only made this one version in the end. I narrowed the upper back neck and added a CB seam so I could shorten the back above the waist as well (usual alterations for me). I didn't do an FBA, but I should have as the empire seam rides up and the neckline is a smidge open but it's not a deal breaker. The top has a coffin back so instead of making the belt as instructed and sewing it into the side seams, I made a separate tube and much longer so it wraps around my body twice and breaks the back piece as if the empire seam went all around. Of course it would have been easy to add an empire seam on the back - I just couldn't be bothered. This is a nice pattern and definitely one worth adding to the maternity arsenal!
The pants are another Kwik Sew pattern K3324. I used the stretchy yoke several times on skirts but this is the only pair of pants I made. I altered the shape of the legs (using my Hot Patterns Weekender Jean Jeanius Trouser Jeans pattern) since tapered pants are never going to do me any favours, pregnant or no! There is not much to say here. The pattern is pretty simple and the only alteration I made was to lengthen the back crotch (again, a usual alteration for me). The fit is by no means perfect but they are super comfortable and I only wear them with tunic tops anyway.
So that's pretty much it for my maternity clothes. I still have to update on numerous baby projects, and will try to do that soon. We are counting the days now (12 or so to go!). One benefit to being classed as 'high risk' is they won't let me go too late so I only have to be patient for a little while longer.
Oh, before I forget, I got a lovely comment from Cass a while ago and am only responding now. Cass, thanks for your kind wishes and sharing your experience. To answer your question about the ripple stitch I used for my millefoglie scarf, I believe the stitch is also called 'old shale' or something like that. I can't remember exactly what I did but in general it would be something like this:
Multiple of 12 sts and 4 rows.
1: Knit
2: Purl
3: k2tog 3 times, yo k1 6 times, k2tog 3 times. Repeat to end (I would have done 3 repeats).
4: Purl (if you want a garter ridge) or Knit (if you want stocking stitch throughout).
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LAS VEGAS, NV (The Spread) – Who will replace David Letterman as the host of the Late Show? The favorite probably won't surprise you.
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, Stephen Colbert is a 3/1 favorite to replace Letterman as host of the Late Show, while Craig Ferguson has the next-best odds at 7/2. Chelsea Handler is also 5/1, while Conan O'Brien is 6/1 and Jon Stewart is currently sitting with 7/1 odds.
Continuing with the odds, Jerry Seinfeld is 9/1 to replace Letterman as host of the Late Show while Neil Patrick Harris and Louis C.K. are both 15/1, respectively. Chris Rock is a 20/1 long shot, while Tina Fey and Ellen Degeneres are both 33/1. Howard Stern and Alec Baldwin are both 40/1, respectively, while Jay Leno has the longest odds at 50/1.
During a taping for his Late Show program on Thursday, Letterman announced that he will be retiring in 2015, ending more than three decades in the late night entertainment. Many would state that he's had one of the most influential runs in talk show history, especially from a comedy standpoint.
Some are already speculating that Leno's retirement last year had something do to with Letterman's swan song. If you hold any value in the odds, Leno remains a long shot to become Letterman's replacement but we'll find out soon enough.
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First of all CONGRATS!
Now a quick question for you. There are many goverment related conspiracies that lead to other areas such as the war of terror, religion, Alien contact, etc etc ad nauseum. In some cases, thes theories, will even cross into more than one area.
How are you looking to govern these various theories when they do cross over?
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Jyn Erso (Deluxe Version)
Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Movie Masterpiece Series
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"We have hope. Rebellions are built on hope!"
A new chapter of the Star Wars galaxy unfolds in the new film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story starring the courageous new character named Jyn Erso! Jyn is reckless, aggressive, and undisciplined until she crosses paths with the Rebel Alliance where she takes her chance to make a real difference by taking on the mission to steal the plans to the Empire's super-weapon.
Sideshow and Hot Toys are very excited to officially introduce a Deluxe Version of the widely anticipated sixth scale Jyn Erso collectible figure! Meticulously crafted based on the appearance of Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso in the film, the highly life-like collectible figure features a newly developed head sculpt, sophisticatedly tailored costume with multiple layers, detailed weapons and accessories including a blaster pistol, fighting baton, E-11 blaster rifle, and figure stand.
This Deluxe Version will exclusively feature an additional costume including a poncho with bandolier, a breathing mask, hat with goggles, quadnoculars, and additional blaster parts for Jyn's unique blaster that can be combined into multiple modes.
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Bad likeness
Alas, the sculpt looks nothing like the actress. The outfit is amazing though.
— Lesley Burt
Rogue Won!
I was very impressed! The first thing you notice is the wonderful,meticulous detail in her clothes. The head sculpt was great, and the articulation as well. Sideshow seems to do the women of "Star Wars" very well! Jyn and Rey are probably some of my favourite figures in my ever-expanding collection.
— Bruce Van Tol
Go Rogue!!!!
This figure without a doubt is ahead of the rest. Great articulation... The sculpt is amazing... detail amazing!!! I can't wait to till the imperial disguise arrives with K2-SO this week. God I love being a collector!!!
— Myron Byas
Harrisburg Pa


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Ubisoft has announced the development of Rocksmith, a new video game franchise that is set to revolutionize the music genre. Rocksmith is the first and only game where players can plug any real guitar with a standard quarter-inch input jack into an Xbox 360, PS3 or PC, and play through an in-depth library of music including everything from the latest hits to classic rock songs.
Featuring gameplay that automatically adjusts to the player's skill level and innovative game design that makes reading music visually fun and intuitive, Rocksmith engages experienced musicians and those who are picking up a guitar for the first time. The game includes a sizeable library of music from classic rock bands to current artists, such as The Animals, The Black Keys, David Bowie, Interpol, Nirvana, and The Rolling Stones.
Developed by Ubisoft, Rocksmith is slated to be released in the second half of calendar year 2011. For more information on Rocksmith, you can follow the game on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rocksmithgame, or visit www.rocksmith.com.


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Life Extension Virtyal Food Drive - Monthly
You can help our local friends in the Las Vegas area by participating in this year's Life Extension food drive! We've partnered with Three Square to try and "Fill The Plate" for as many people in need as we can. Did you know that just $1 can feed up to 3 people? Imagine the difference we can make if we all work together!!!
Three Square is Southern Nevada's only food bank providing food assistance to the residents of Lincoln, Nye, Esmeralda and Clark Counties. In 2015, Three Square provided more than 38 million pounds of food and grocery product – the equivalent of nearly 31 million meals – through their Program Partners including non-profit and faith-based organizations, schools and feeding sites throughout Southern Nevada. Let's join the Hunger Fight!


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Having problems with your Vivitar ViviCam 8025 Digital Camera ?
No disk installer and memory card wont work
\015 How can i upload pics to my computer if my memory card doesnt work and my camera didn't come with a disk installer\015
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The 8025 doesn't have much internal memory. Without a memory card you can take a test photo but it will disappear when you turn off the camera. You REALLY do need to insert a memory card (SD or SDHC, up to 8GB in size) and format it in the camera.\012\012\012
The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.
Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program, such as Picasa ( http://picasa.google.com ).
The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.
Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program, such as Picasa ( http://picasa.google.com ).
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Format the SD card make sure the camera is set to place the new files on the SD card and not go to the internal memory. What I fully expect is the camera has defaulted to using the internal memory which is now full of files/pictures and needs to be s ... Vivitar ViviCam 8025 Digital Camera
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Hi.....i am havimng a problem with my memory card PNY Optima SDHC 8 gb class 4......i have been using it in my sony camera....its was working fine at the start but recently after when i inserted the memory card in my camera it say "system error" or "error formating memory card".....i tried other memory cards in my camera and it worked..so i thought to formating my card using my camera usb cable but when i inserted the cable to my pc it says your disk is in read only format and make sure its ch
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Canon PowerShot A620 says no memory card when there is a memory card installed. Tried two different cards and both not working. Card is not full or locked. Card door closes all the way. Owner's manual's answer is that there is no memory card installed when you receive that message. Any suggestions?
Your camera has a board with the SD card slot board and electronics to record and retrieve images. This board can be replaced and should cost about $100 to repair. ... Canon PowerShot A620 Digital Camera
Memory cards i have two memory cards and neither will work on my computer, it lets me open the files on it but not the dcim files the pictures which i have taken. the pictures that i have added on to the memory card work but not the dcim ones. it just says program but not letting me open the file like if i do not have the right application to open the file. it used to let me open it but not now. one memory card will not let me format it but the other will but the one that has been formatted wont
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My Verbatim 32 GB SD Memory Card wont work on my camera. It keeps tellin me me to please reinsert the memory card. But my camera works with my other memory cards. Can you tell me what might be the problem and how to get it working again?
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I have a Cannon camera Powershot A550 The camera works o.k. with the memory card furnished,but when I try a 2gb memory card the camera says "memory card error"The card is formated but the camera doesn'like it.Ive tried 3 new cards but it still wont work. Thank you for your help Larry
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My camera wont read memory cards anymore. It was working just fine, then the next picture I tried taking it said "memory card error" and the memory card works in other cameras, and my camera turns on and I can navigate thru it. What could be wrong?
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Memory card errors. I turn it on and get message MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK CARD. Occurs on different cards. Sometimes I can clean the contacts on the card and it will work. Sometimes, I can take pictures but if I remove the card it cannot be read if install it back or by a computer or printer. I use the camera as publicity in trade shows taking then printing pictures, so the cards are removed and inserted constantly. I have reformatted the card in the camera, still fails.
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Fuji a360 the camera wont turn on with the memory card in it but as soon as i take the memory card out it does, but obviously it wont work that way.
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Kohler Showers, Shower-head, Handshowers, Body Sprays, Doors, Handles Review
Kohler Shower
Kohler shower department stands out as the brand's most diverse and modular in terms of types of products and accessories: besides the wide range of actual plumbing equipment, the company also provides an entire selection of shower receptors, floor or wall-mounted seats, and doors. Kohler make the task of choosing a desired package of products easier by offering modules where everything is included – similar to the suite approach in bathtub installations.
The competition in this field is very strong: Delta, American Standard, Moen, Grohe, and other brands all vying for the customer's attention.
Aqua Streams
Shower experiences include trademark WaterHeaven, BodySpa, and other, more traditional and classic water streaming. It's obvious that Kohler treat showering as a therapeutic procedure – not just a hygienic one – and aim to build micro-climates where the body receives a maximized relaxing or invigorating cleansing. In order to achieve this, the showerheads, mounted to the wall, the ceiling, or auxiliary bars, spray and conduct the water in countless variations of streams, aquatic textures, drops, jets and more – all of which mix and enhance each other, eventually landing on the skin.
The cornerstone of a salubrious shower, a receptor's most important quality is its resistance to any sort of leaking – a quality Kohler specifically make a point of promising to the clients. Regarding aesthetics, the company's receptors tend to dovetail to the rest of the bathroom, rarely drawing particular attention. Some of the most elaborate items feature an integrated seat; decorative drain covers conceal the metallic parts that conduct water away from the premises – creating a unified visual experience as well.
Showerheads and Rainheads
Kohler design their showerheads according to collections, reintroducing such familiar from sinks, kitchen and bathroom faucets titles as Bancroft, Devonshire, Coralais, Forte, Memoirs, Purist, Revival, and others. Specialized, shower dedicated collections include WaterTile (a rectangular stationary showerhead, arranged in four multi-piece panels in some variations), and three-way MasterShower. Rainheads comprise a series of flat, round or square metallic heads that descent from the ceiling, releasing water – a classic, traditional design.
Hand Showers
Another segment organized according to collections, Hand Showers arrive in chrome, nickel, bronze, or French gold finishes, and a wide range of shapes and forms. Shift line present a modern microphone-like build, while Memoirs opts for a traditional, bell-like structure. Matching accessories include slide bars, elbows, holders, and brackets.
These are the products that acts as minor yet essential comfort elements without which bathing can become frustrating: hand-rails and grab-bars, shower baskets to hold all the shampoo bottles, and shower lockers and seats.
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2016 Wetland Bird Surveys
We surveyed nearly 60 privately owned wetlands twice — covering most of Missouri. Our data provides exact locations of all species detected within each wetland. This information can be used to with water level data collected, to explain the various wetland birds association with water depths within properties.
2015 Wetland Bird Surveys
An amazing year with great progress as we surveyed 30 plus privately owned wetlands covering most of Missouri. Using our iPAD field data collection of exact bird locations and distance analysis we were able to generate compelling results on where the birds are actually using the habitat within properties! A small example of one property here https://mrbo.maps.arcgis.com.
2014 Wetland Bird Surveys
Out with old and in with the new. Well, in April, May, and June we conducted surveys on 15 privately owned wetlands covering most of Missouri. Ten of the sites were visited 3 times. The other 5 were visited twice.
Why are we still doing this? Marshbirds need our help…
Given that most wetland birds are not adequately surveyed by the North American Breeding Bird Survey, better data are needed to address the conservation of these birds. Scientists began developing a national standardized marsh bird survey method in 1998 to fill this data gap, and in recent years, several states have begun piloting this protocol. In 2012, Missouri will joined the ranks of states implementing pilot marsh bird survey programs. This effort was intended to result in data that can be used at the State, regional, and National levels to track marsh bird populations, assist planning activities, assess habitat needs, focus conservation efforts, and evaluate the effects of conservation programs.
After the 2012-13 pilot seasons, we adopted a new survey methodology with a study design focus on private lands in 2014. Much remains unknown about the guild of birds known as "secretive marshbirds", a group that includes the rails and bitterns that inhabit emergent marshes. In Missouri, the abundance, recent population trends, and habitat requirements of several species are poorly documented and short-term studies fail to determine detailed information about life history needs. The little information we do have suggests that populations are undergoing precipitous declines.
Aquiring data on nonabundant species and translating those results into something meaningful for conservation is a challenge. Marsh birds in Missouri are far more abundant during migration as many wetland managers and landowners concentrate efforts on providing habitat for waterfowl during those times. The limiting factor, however, may actually be breeding habitat.
In light of these dynamics, MRBO is conducting all birds using the wetlands we survey and sharing information about what specific wetland habitat and managment corresponds with bird occurance on private lands.
Unlike other bird surveys done from roads (e.g., Breeding Bird Survey), the secretive nature of many marsh birds requires venturing into the wetland habitat to conduct surveys. While some may not relish the idea of wading through a marsh, those who do will be offered spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities. This program also requires more advanced birding skills than some surveys, because observers need to be able to identify birds by sound alone.
We are no longer using the sampling framework developed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service reported on in 2012, but are still broadcasting a series of vocalizations to elicit responses from focal species. All species using the wetland will be mapped. In this way, we can provide information that is more "spatially explicit." Meaning, we can provide more exact bird location information to landowners and managers. Our systematic design will afford unbiased density/occupancy (for species with detection sample sizes that allow for it), as well as practical knowledge of exactly where and when these birds exist.
To learn more about additional research we are conducting, read our Report on the use of Autonomous Recording Units to examine marsh bird presence
We will conduct long-term monitoring through the foreseeable future. In 2014, marsh bird survey sites were located on private Wetland Reserve Program lands in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Marsh bird monitoring will help NRCS wetland biologists assess the viability of various management schemes in producing high-quality wetlands. We hope our data will not only underscore the importance of private lands to marsh bird conservation, but will provide refined measures that more truly represent the relationship of wetland management to bird occupancy.


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Grilled Honey-Soy Chicken
Marinate chicken in a citrus-soy-honey mixture overnight. At dinnertime, all you need to do is grill the chicken and stack the sandwich fixings.
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- In a shallow, nonmetallic dish combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, lemon-pepper seasoning, ginger, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- Place each chicken breast half between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Working from center to the edges, pound lightly with the flat side of a meat mallet to an even thickness. Remove plastic wrap. Place chicken pieces in marinade. Cover and chill for 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
- Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade. To grill, place chicken on an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill about 12 minutes or until tender and no longer pink, turning and brushing chicken with marinade once. Discard any remaining marinade. (Or, place chicken on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat about 7 minutes, turning and brushing chicken with marinade once.)
- Split buns and place on grill rack or broiler pan for 1 to 2 minutes to toast. Serve chicken breasts on toasted buns. Top each with lettuce and tomato slices. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts (Grilled Honey-Soy Chicken)
- Per serving:
- 229 kcal ,
- 4 g fat
- (1 g sat. fat ,
- 49 mg chol. ,
- 519 mg sodium ,
- 25 g carb. ,
- 2 g fiber ,
- 24 g pro.


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Are you trying to remove the advertisements on your MSN?
Do you wish to open two Windows Live Messengers at a time to login with two different accounts (multi-MSN)?
Try using A-Patch and be excited.
A-Patch is a lightweight application (no installation required) designed to slim down and customize MSN Windows Live Messenger. It typically has over 80 options but Microsoft has already designed and implemented some of the features in the later versions of MSN. The author is known to create new versions of A-Patch consisting of important and popular features before he gets the other features back for new versions of Windows Live Messenger – time is needed to code them.
It is definitely straightforward and easy to use. Just select the features that you need and click on the "Apply" button at the bottom.
Some of the Important Features of A-Patch:
Remove advertisement from main window
Remove text advertisement in the IM window
Polygamy/Multi-MSN – open more than one Messenger at once
Remove the "See More Offerings" items in the file menus
Remove "Featured" section from the Emoticons "more" dialog box
Disable Nudge Shake
Remove Nudge Delay
Remove the top of the Contact List
Remove Search Bar.
Remove the "Connected to…" bar
Accept more than 3 files (transfers at a time)
Disable Photo Sharing
Disable Video Sharing
Please note that patching Windows Live/MSN Messenger infringes Microsoft's Terms of Use. Do it at your own risk.


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OPM: Turn off the lights, pretend you aren't in and settle down with those tubs of sweets and your PlayStation. We've got all the horror you'll need to give yourself nightmares on the scariest night of the year.
i suggest something like saw the game or left 4 dead
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After the Doma and Prop 8 cases were handed down last month, lawyers all over the country and civil rights organizations like the ACLU got busy. Challenges to state constitutional amendments, and to laws denying recognition of same sex marriages performed elsewhere, have already been filed in many places, and petitions are circling to get measures legalizing same sex marriage on state ballots. Arizona. Arkansas. Hawaii. Michigan. Nevada. New Jersey. New Mexico. North Carolina. Ohio. Oregon. Virginia.
The ACLU filed suit challenging Pennsylvania's statutory ban on same-sex marriage. But something funny happened when Kathleen Kane, the Pennsylvania attorney general, got the lawsuit. She said she just could not defend it. She said things like, "I cannot ethically defend the constitutionality of Pa's DOMA as I believe it to be wholly unconstitutional," and "It is up to all of us to stand up against intolerance," and "I choose to represent those without lawyers."
"I looked at it this way," Ms. Kane said in explaining her decision in the lawsuit. "The governor's going to be O.K." But who would represent ordinary people, "the Daves and Robbies"? she asked. "Who represents the Emilys and Amys?"
"As attorney general," she said, "I choose you."
Kathleen Kane is doing what so many of us went to law school so we could do – make things better for our communities, our states, our country. She is actively being the change she wants to see in the world. She is representing ordinary people. She has too much integrity to want to defend an unconstitutional law.Even though the challenge has not even been answered yet, the attorney general's public decision not to defend the unconstitutional ban has had very real repercussions.
When the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania court clerks – the men and women who work in the county courthouses and issue marriage licenses to qualified applicants – heard the news, they said, "The AG says our state's same sex marriage ban is indefensible? Cool! Everybody can get married!"
And they have started issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
As of yesterday, at least five gay and lesbian couples had applied for and been granted their marriage licenses, and at least one couple was married on the courthouse lawn.
The clerk who made the decision to issue those licenses was on Rachel Maddow last night. To skip to the part where he enters the broadcast, skip to 8:32. His explanation as to how he arrived at the decision to issue the licenses is pretty cool. He's right – when a state statute conflicts with a constitution, the constitution trumps. Every time.
Got a legal question? Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com. I'm a lawyer, but there's only a 2% chance I'm licensed in your state. Whether I answer your question or not, sending me an email or reading this blog post does not create an attorney-client relationship between us. I'm on Twitter as @aramink, and you can see my regular blog at www.aramink.com.


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I saw this recipe on Pinterest and wanted to try it. The ingredients were healthy and this recipe could literally be made in just over 2 minutes. It was not very sweet, but delicious and very satisfying. Serve with extra fruit if desired.
serves 1 ( 5 points +)
- 1/4 c. quick cooking oats
- 1 egg
- 1 T. skim milk
- 1 tsp. brown sugar
- dash of cinnamon
- 1/4 c. blueberries
Mix together first five ingredients in a small bowl. Stir in berries. Place mixture in a coffee cup and microwave for 2 minutes. It will slide right out of the cup when done!