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LOS ANGELES — It looks like cocaine. It’s packaged like cocaine and it’s intended to make you feel wired, energized and feeling good. It’s a new energy drink called “Blow” and it’s stirring up controversy.
“Blow” is touted as a new, pure, uncut energy drink mix. It’s measured in grams, just like the real drug. It even comes with a mirror so you can break down the rocks in a fine powder. You then pour it into a bottle of water and you’re flying high on caffeine — a lot of caffeine.
“Blow” packs a punch: 240mg caffeine and 2000mg of Taurine. Just one vial of “Blow” is equal to drinking two “Red Bull” energy drinks and three cups of coffee.
But, nutritionists say “Blow” isn’t a harmless supplement. “One person could have a ton of energy. Another person could get very sick,” according to Los Angeles nutritionist LeeAnn Smith. Smith says parents should keep this product away from children. “This could also be risky for pregnant women. It could put them at risk for miscarriage,” Smith warned.
“It’s provocative. People obviously will have something to say about it, especially parents,” says a father KTLA spoke to in Hollywood.
“It’s not cool. It glamorizes the use of cocaine,” a mother told KTLA.
The manufacturer, Kingpin Concepts, Inc., says you have to be 18 years old to buy “Blow.” But critics say the product is currently sold on-line (at iloveblow.com) and doesn’t enforce age restrictions or take precautions to prevent children from purchasing the product. The company also promotes “Blow” on MySpace and other social networking sites popular with teens.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says “Blow” is an unapproved new drug and does not meet the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Some consumers say the new product crosses the line and is a low blow in the fight against drugs.
TORONTO, Dec. 23 /CNW/ – On this Christmas Day 2009, I want to wish you all the very best of the season. This is a time of family, celebration, reflection and renewal. It is also an opportunity to assist the less fortunate among us.
As I look back on the year, my thoughts turn to a warm day in July when I visited several groups who help the homeless including Youth Unlimited, the Salvation Army Gateway, Sanctuary and the Yonge Street Mission.
I was also deeply moved when I participated in the Scott Mission’s Remembrance Day Ceremony for homeless veterans who, having served Canada, fell on hard times and now live on the streets. They and other homeless people are helped by the Mission.
At this time of year it is important to remember those in need and do what we can to help them. Let us remember as well, those serving as peacekeepers around the world or in harm’s way in Afghanistan.
May I also take this time to extend a warm invitation for you to join us at the Lieutenant Governor’s New Year’s Levee. The Levee will be held in Toronto, in the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite at Queen’s Park on Friday January 1st between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. We look forward to meeting you there.
As The Queen’s representative in Ontario, I wish you all Joyeux Noel, Feliz Navidad, and a very Merry Christmas!
For further information: Nanda Casucci-Byrne, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, (416) 325-7780, www.lt.gov.on.ca
One of the biggest issues that churches face is how do you meet the needs of those around you. Both in your faith community and outside your faith community. Who would have the right skill set to match that specific need? How would ever know all the needs that exist with out relationships? The Common is helping people match their gifts with needs of those around them.
My church started using TheCommon in August and it has revolutionized the needs that exist with the skills to help.
If you tell your Sr. Pastor that it was your idea, we won’t say anything.
Sex Trade & Trafficking is usually a conversation that is done in whispered tones and side glances. Youth Unlimited GTA ministry called Safelight decided to use a microphone to discuss this dark side of our humanness.
Safelight put on a one day education and awareness program that provided one-day conference to promote awareness and education, by dispelling myths and providing facts from expert speakers, and testimony’s from survivors exploited by the sex trade.
They targeting the Christian community, however, this event was open to those who wanted to attend a Spirit-filled day of information.
Christian leaders, and social workers, outreach workers, nurses, teachers, volunteers, students, law enforcers, media, survivors, parents and family members of prostituted people, all attended.
Speakers:Jan Rothenburger: Outreach/Yonge Street Mission, Tim Huff: Youth Unlimited, Greg Paul: Sanctuary Ministries, Brenda Wooten: Florence Booth Shelter-Salvation Army, Wendy Leaver: Toronto ‘s Sex Crimes, Special Victims Unit, John Fenn:John School Coordinator, George Schuurman: Retired Police Detective / Teen Challenge Board Member, Natasha Falle: Youth Unlimited / SafeLight Conference Coordinator
Testimonials: Amy Mcphee, Bridget Perrier, Kayla Scott, Roxanne Smith
The Toronto Sun also did an great article on the one-day conference and you can read it here: Toronto Sun Article.
One of the top questions you hear when you get together with friends, family etc… is “Did you know?” You’re never sure if what you are about to hear is gossip or fact.
But when it comes to new technology and social networking the question takes on a new meaning. I grew up with the electronic babysitter at my home. From the moment I came home from school until I went to bed the TV was on. But the youth we are ministering to these days refer to “Screen Time” and TV is only a small part of that equation.
Watch this video and tell us how much, “Did you know?”
energized and feeling good. It’s a new energy drink called “Blow” and it’s stirring up controversy.
