http://www.popsugar.com Insanely Addictive. en http://www.casasugar.com/1539537 <a href="http://www.casasugar.com/1539537"><img width=106 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl1/6/61259/15_2008/200322794-001.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span>TeamSugar member <a href="http://teamsugar.com/user/lafx23" >Lafx23</a> recently wrote in, saying:</p> <blockquote><p>I have a lot of unwanted grass and weeds growing around my pool area (especially wild onions), and I really want to get rid of them. Every year it seems like they just come back twice as bad as the year before. Any suggestions on the best ways to kill them off?</p></blockquote> <p>To hear my response to Lafx23's weed dilemma, and to offer your own advice, read more.<br /> <br class=clear-both /b><br /> Hi Lafx23,<br /> That's a great question! I spent many a Spring weekend as a kid on my hands and knees pulling weeds out of the ground, during what my parents lovingly called "family weeding time," so I certainly understand your pain! There are several ways to kill weeds without using herbicides, which I strongly recommend. In some cases, after using these treatments, the weeds will resprout, but if you are persistent, even the most stubborn perennial weeds should eventually die off. Just be sure to avoid letting the treatments reach your nearby plants that are <a href="http://www.casasugar.com/tag/good+to+grow" >Good to Grow</a>!</p> <p>Here are several methods for killing that unwanted growth:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Douse them with boiling water.</strong> Cut off the top of the plant first. Boil up a kettle of water, and take it out to the problem area immediately. Then, pour it over the weed from a low height, so you avoid splashing yourself or nearby plants &#8212; it will burn the plant (and your skin). This method should kill off weeds, as well as their seeds. If it resprouts, repeat the treatment. This method is nontoxic, simple, and very inexpensive!</li> <li><strong>Spray them with vinegar.</strong> One great organic homemade weed killer is vinegar. Just put some in a spray bottle and coat the weeds evenly with it. Household vinegar (white or cider), which is 5 percent acetic acid, will kill <a href="http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2002/020515.htm" target="_blank">weeds during their first two weeks of life</a>. Older plants require a higher acetic acid concentration to kill off, so look for pickling vinegar which is 9 percent acetic acid. This method was <a href="http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2002/020515.htm" target="_blank">confirmed by the USDA</a> as a potent weedkiller.</li> <li><strong>Spray them with rubbing alcohol.</strong> Mix one to five tablespoons of rubbing alcohol (depending on how tough your weeds are) with one quart of water, and put the solution in a spray bottle. Spray the weeds thoroughly, but lightly, and avoid nearby plants. This will basically dehydrate the plant at a high speed, effectively killing it.</li> <li><strong>Hinder seed growth with corn meal.</strong> Corn meal gluten prevents weed seeds (or any other seeds) from going into plants &#8212; a "garden-variety" contraception. You can scatter it around your lawn so long as you've not recently planted seeds, and it won't kill plants that are already growing. Basically, this method doesn't really kill weeds, but rather prevents them from growing. I'd try this after you've used one of the treatments above.</li> <li><strong>Smother them.</strong> Smothering your weeds will kill them from lack of sun, and prevent weed seeds from sprouting (because they need sun). This isn't the most aesthetically pleasing method, but it works. To do this, try layering <a href="http://www.thisgardenisillegal.com/2006/05/7-deadly-homemade-weed-killers.html" target="_blank">four sheets of newspaper</a> or a layer of <a href="http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/asktoh/question/0,,213256,00.html" target="_blank">plastic</a> over the weeds, secured down, or use <a href="http://www.checnet.org/healthehouse/education/top10-detail.asp?Top10_Cat_ID=23" target="_blank">two or three inches</a> of mulch, "shredded bark, wood chips, straw, cocoa bean hulls, gravel or rocks."</li> <li><strong>Salt them.</strong> Salting the earth was used <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salting_the_earth" target="_blank">as a war tactic</a> as far back as 1290 BC (and is even documented in the Old Testament,) as a method of rendering the land incapable of growing crops. It will not only kill your weeds but it will make the ground <a href="http://www.thisgardenisillegal.com/2006/05/7-deadly-homemade-weed-killers.html" target="_blank">unsuitable for future growth</a> for months. I don't recommend this method, but if your weeds are localized on a small scale, where you have no plans to grow other plants (say between cracks in a walkway), you can drop a pinch of table salt at the base of plants. You may have heard of killing weeds with <strong>bleach</strong> as well. Because <a href="http://www.extension.colostate.edu/4DMG/Weed/bleach.htm" target="_blank">bleach (sodium hypochlorite) has sodium in it</a>, it basically has the same effect as salt. Not recommended.</li> </ul> <p>Hope that helps!<br /> Casa</p> <p><a href="http://legacycreative.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.casasugar.com/1539537#comment Casa Verde plants weeds ask casa eco how-to good to grow weeding Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:15:48 -0700 CasaSugar http://www.casasugar.com/1539537 http://www.casasugar.com/3442886 <a href="http://www.casasugar.com/3442886"><img width=107 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/ons1/192/1922794/28_2009/1121d58d37dc51fd_56350247.large.jpg'></div></a><p><a target='_blank' href='/files/ons1/192/1922794/28_2009/1121d58d37dc51fd_56350247.jpg'></a>If you have some stubborn weeds or grass peeking out between patio stones or the cracks in your sidewalk, don't resort to toxic methods quite yet. Instead, try boiling a kettle of water. Take your kettle out to the offending weeds, and holding it close to the top of the weeds, slowly pour the water out onto them. If stubborn plants with a long tap root are the source of the problem, you can cut off the top of the plant, dig a small hole to the side of it, and then direct the water towards its taproot. If the weeds reappear, simply boil another kettle of water and use the same technique. It doesn't get much cheaper, or nontoxic, than that!<br class=clear-both /></p> http://www.casasugar.com/3442886#comment Getty Casa Quickie weeds eco Nontoxic Cleaning Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:00:51 -0700 CasaSugar http://www.casasugar.com/3442886 http://www.popsugar.co.uk/5155104 <a href="http://www.popsugar.co.uk/5155104"><img width=160 height=117 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/ons1/258/2589278/39_2009/8fa5f30a8bc97b59_primetime-emmy-awards-2009.large.jpg'></div></a><p>The stars arrived looking glam last night, and they were all there to see who would receive the statuettes at the <a href="http://www.popsugar.co.uk/tags/2009+Primetime+Emmy+Awards" target="_blank">Primetime Emmy Awards</a>! <b>30 Rock</b> and <b>Mad Men</b> were both big winners last night, taking the top Comedy Series and Drama Series trophies. Kristin Chenoweth was thrilled and tearful as she took to the podium to accept her Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy award for <b>Pushing Daisies</b> while Toni Collette won Best Actress in a Comedy for her amazing turn in <b>The United States Of Tara</b>. Leighton Meester, Blake Lively and Ricky Gervais were among those presenting awards, while Justin Timberlake won for his guest spot on <b>Saturday Night Live</b>. Alec Baldwin jumped for joy over his win in the press room, while Neil Patrick Harris was the fantastic host for the evening!</p> <p><a href="http://www.popsugar.co.uk/5154421" target="_blank"></a></p> <p><div class='gallery_thumbs limit' ><div class=title></div><ul></ul></div></p> <p>To see the long list of winners as well as many more photos from the show and press room, just read more.</p> <p>COMEDY SERIES<br /> <b>30 Rock</b> </p> <p>DRAMA SERIES<br /> <b>Mad Men </b></p> <p>MINISERIES<br /> <b>Little Dorrit</b></p> <p>ACTOR IN A COMEDY<br /> Alec Baldwin, <b>30 Rock</b> </p> <p>ACTOR IN A DRAMA<br /> Bryan Cranston, <b>Breaking Bad</b> </p> <p>ACTRESS IN A COMEDY<br /> Toni Collette, <b>United States of Tara</b></p> <p>ACTRESS IN A DRAMA<br /> Glenn Close, <b>Damages</b></p> <p>MADE FOR TELEVISION MOVIE<br /> <b>Grey Gardens</b></p> <p>REALITY HOST<br /> Jeff Probst, <b>Survivor</b></p> <p>REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM<br /> <b>The Amazing Race</b></p> <p>ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE<br /> Brendan Gleeson, <b>Into The Storm</b></p> <p>ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE<br /> Jessica Lange, <b>Grey Gardens</b></p> <p>SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY<br /> Jon Cryer, <b>Two and a Half Men</b></p> <p>SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA<br /> Michael Emerson, <b>Lost</b></p> <p>SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE<br /> Ken Howard, <b>Grey Gardens</b></p> <p>SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY<br /> Kristin Chenoweth, <b>Pushing Daisies</b></p> <p>SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA<br /> Cherry Jones, <b>24</b></p> <p>SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE<br /> Shohreh Aghdashloo, <b>House Of Saddam</b></p> <p>WRITING FOR A COMEDY<br /> <b>30 Rock</b> ("Reunion," Matt Hubbard)</p> <p>WRITING FOR A DRAMA<br /> <b>Mad Men</b> ("Meditations in an Emergency," Kater Gordon, Matthew Weiner)</p> <p>WRITING FOR A VARIETY, MUSICAL OR COMEDY SERIES<br /> <b>The Daily Show With Jon Stewart</b> (Steve Bodow, Jon Stewart, David Javerbaum, Josh Lieb, Rory Albanese, Kevin Bleyer, Jason Ross, Tim Carvell, John Oliver, Sam Means, Rob Kutner, J.R. Havlan, Rich Blomquist, Wyatt Cenac, Elliott Kalan, Rachel Axler)</p> <p>WRITING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL<br /> <b>Little Dorrit</b> (Andrew Davies)</p> <p>DIRECTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES<br /> <b>The Office</b> ("Stress Relief," Jeff Blitz)</p> <p>DIRECTING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL<br /> <b>Little Dorrit</b> (Dearbhla Walsh)</p> <p>DIRECTING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY SERIES<br /> <b>American Idol</b> ("The Final Three," Bruce Gowers)</p> <p>ORIGINAL MUSIC AND LYRICS<br /> <b>81st Annual Academy Awards"</b> ("Hugh Jackman Opening Number")</p> <p>VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY SERIES<br /> <b>The Daily Show With Jon Stewart</b></p> <p>DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES<br /> <b>ER</b> ("And in The End," Rod Holcomb)</p> <p><br><br /> LIST OF WINNERS IN THE CREATIVE ARTS CATEGORIES</p> <p>GUEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES<br /> Justin Timberlake, <b>Saturday Night Live</b></p> <p>GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES<br /> Michael J. Fox, <b>Rescue Me</b> ("Sheila")</p> <p>GUEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES<br /> Tina Fey, <b>Saturday Night Live: Presidential Bash 2008</b></p> <p>GUEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES<br /> Ellen Burstyn, <b>Law &amp; Order: SVU</b> ("Swing")</p> <p>GOVERNORS AWARD<br /> Sheila Nevins, HBO Documentary Films</p> <p>ANIMATED PROGRAM (FOR PROGRAMMING ONE-HOUR OR MORE)<br /> <b>Destination Imagination (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends)</b></p> <p>ANIMATED PROGRAM (FOR PROGRAMMING LESS THAN ONE HOUR)<br /> <b>South Park</b> ("Margaritaville")</p> <p>ART DIRECTION FOR MULTI-CAMERA SERIES<br /> <b>How I Met Your Mother</b> ("Shelter Island, Not A Father's Day")</p> <p>ART DIRECTION FOR A SINGLE-CAMERA SERIES<br /> <b>Pushing Daisies</b> ("Dim Sum Lose Some")</p> <p>ART DIRECTION FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE<br /> <b>Grey Gardens</b> and <b>Little Dorrit</b></p> <p>ART DIRECTION FOR VARIETY, MUSIC, OR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING<br /> <b>American Idol</b> ("Episode 821-822") and <b>2008 MTV Video Music Awards</b></p> <p>CASTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES<br /> <b>30 Rock</b></p> <p>CASTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES<br /> <b>True Blood</b></p> <p>CASTING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR SPECIAL<br /> <b>Little Dorrit</b></p> <p>CHOREOGRAPHY<br /> <b>81st Annual Academy Awards</b> ("Musicals Are Back") and <b>So You Think You Can Dance</b> ("Adam and Eve/Silence")</p> <p>CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A HALF-HOUR SERIES<br /> <b>Californication</b> ("In Utero")</p> <p>CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A ONE-HOUR SERIES<br /> <b>The Tudors</b> ("Episode 303")</p> <p>CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE<br /> <b>Little Dorrit: Part 1</b></p> <p>CINEMATOGRAPY FOR NONFICTION<br /> <b>Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations</b> ("Laos")</p> <p>CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR REALITY PROGRAMMING<br /> <b>Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment</b> ("What Did I Sign Up For?")</p> <p>COMMERCIAL<br /> "Heist," Coca-Cola</p> <p>COSTUMES FOR A SERIES<br /> <b>Pushing Daisies</b> ("Bzzzzzzzzz!")</p> <p>COSTUMES FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR SPECIAL<br /> <b>Little Dorrit: Part 3</b></p> <p>COSTUMES FOR A VARIETY/MUSIC PROGRAM OR A SPECIAL<br /> <b>So You Think You Can Dance</b> ("Episode 415-416A")</p> <p>DIRECTING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SPECIAL<br /> "Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony" (Bucky Gunts)</p> <p>DIRECTING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING<br /> <b>Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired</b> (Marina Zenovich)</p> <p>MAIN TITLE DESIGN<br /> <b>United States of Tara</b></p> <p>MAKEUP FOR A SERIES, MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR A SPECIAL (PROSTHETIC)<br /> <b>Grey Gardens</b></p> <p>MAKEUP FOR A SINGLE CAMERA SERIES (NON-PROSTHETIC)<br /> <b>Pushing Daisies</b> ("Dim Sum Lose Some")</p> <p>MAKEUP FOR A MULTI-CAMERA SERIES OR SPECIAL (NON-PROSTHETIC)<br /> <b>MADtv</b> ("Episode 1405")</p> <p>MAKEUP FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE (NON-PROSTHETIC)<br /> <b>The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler (Hallmark Hall of Fame Presentation)</b></p> <p>MUSIC DIRECTION<br /> "Streisand: The Concert"</p> <p>MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR A SERIES (ORIGINAL DRAMATIC SCORE)<br /> <b>Legend of the Seeker</b> ("Prophecy")</p> <p>MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR A SPECIAL<br /> <b>Into the Storm</b></p> <p>ORIGINAL MAIN TITLE THEME MUSIC<br /> <b>Great Performances</b></p> <p>PICTURE EDITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES (SINGLE-CAMERA)<br /> <b>Breaking Bad</b> ("ABQ")</p> <p>PICTURE EDITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES (SINGLE OR MULTI-CAMERA)<br /> <b>30 Rock</b> ("Apollo, Apollo")</p> <p>PICTURE EDITING FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE (SINGLE-CAMERA)<br /> <b>Taking Chance</b></p> <p>PICTURE EDITING (SHORT FORM)<br /> <b>81st Annual Academy Awards</b> and "Stand Up to Cancer"</p> <p>PICTURE EDITING FOR A SPECIAL (SINGLE OR MULTI-CAMERA)<br /> "Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger"</p> <p>PICTURE EDITING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING<br /> <b>This American Life</b> ("John Smith") </p> <p>PICTURE EDITING FOR REALITY PROGRAMMING<br /> <b>Project Runway</b> ("Finale Part 1")</p> <p>HAIRSTYLING FOR A SINGLE-CAMERA SERIES<br /> <b>Mad Men</b> ("The Gold Violin")</p> <p>HAIRSTYLING FOR A MULTI-CAMERA SERIES OR SPECIAL<br /> <b>Dancing With the Stars</b> ("Episode 709") </p> <p>HAIRSTYLING FOR A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE<br /> <b>Grey Gardens</b></p> <p>CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT IN INTERACTIVE MEDIA - NONFICTION<br /> "The Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Digital Experience," nbc.com</p> <p>CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT IN INTERACTIVE MEDIA - FICTION<br /> "The Dharma Initiative," DharmaWantsYou.com.</p> <p>LIGHTING DIRECTION (ELECTRONIC, MULTI-CAMERA) FOR VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY PROGRAMMING<br /> <b>American Idol</b> ("Finale")</p> <p>VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY SPECIAL<br /> "The Kennedy Center Honors"</p> <p>SPECIAL CLASS PROGRAMS<br /> "Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony"</p> <p>SPECIAL CLASS - SHORT-FORMAT LIVE-ACTING ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS<br /> "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog," drhorrible.com.</p> <p>SPECIAL CLASS - SHORT-FORMAT NONFICTION PROGRAMS<br /> "Writer's Draft"</p> <p>CHILDREN'S PROGRAM<br /> <b>Wizards of Waverly Place</b></p> <p>CHILDREN'S NONFICTION PROGRAM<br /> <b>Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am? With Maria Shriver</b> and <b>Nick News with Linda Ellerbee: Coming Home: When Parents Return from War</b></p> <p>NONFICTION SPECIAL<br /> "102 Minutes That Changed America"</p> <p>NONFICTION SERIES<br /> <b>American Masters</b></p> <p>REALITY PROGRAM<br /> <b>Intervention</b></p> <p>EXCEPTIONAL MERIT IN NONFICTION FILMMAKING<br /> <b>The Memory Loss Tapes</b></p> <p>WRITING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING<br /> <b>Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired</b></p> <p>SOUND EDITING FOR A SERIES<br /> <b>Battlestar Galactica</b> ("Daybreak: Part 2")</p> <p>SOUND EDITING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR SPECIAL<br /> <b>Generation Kill: The Cradle of Civilization</b></p> <p>SOUND EDITING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING (SINGLE OR MULTI-CAMERA)<br /> "102 Minutes That Changed America"</p> <p>SOUND MIXING FOR A COMEDY OR DRAMA SERIES (ONE HOUR)<br /> <b>House</b> ("House Divided")</p> <p>SOUND MIXING FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE<br /> <b>Generation Kill: The Cradle of Civilization"</b></p> <p>SOUND MIXING FOR A COMEDY OR DRAMA SERIES (HALF-HOUR AND ANIMATION)<br /> <b>Entourage</b> ("Pie") and <b>Weeds</b> ("Three Coolers")</p> <p>SOUND MIXING FOR A VARIETY OR MUSIC SERIES OR A SPECIAL<br /> <b>81st Annual Academy Awards</b> and <b>The 51st Annual Grammy Awards</b></p> <p>SOUND MIXING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING (SINGLE OR MULTI-CAMERA)<br /> "102 Minutes That Changed America"</p> <p>SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS FOR A SERIES<br /> <b>Heroes</b> ("The Second Coming/The Butterfly Effect")</p> <p>SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR SPECIAL<br /> <b>Generation Kill: The Cradle of Civilization</b></p> <p>STUNT COORDINATION<br /> <b>Chuck</b> ("Chuck Versus the First Date")</p> <p>TECHNICAL DIRECTION, CAMERAWORK, VIDEO CONTROL FOR A SERIES<br /> <b>American Idol</b> ("Episode 834A")</p> <p>TECHNICAL DIRECTION, CAMERAWORK, VIDEO CONTROL FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR SPECIAL<br /> "Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony"</p> <p>VOICE-OVER PERFORMANCE<br /> <b>The Simpsons</b> ("Father Knows Worst")</p> <p>WRITING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY SPECIAL<br /> "Chris Rock - Kill The Messenger"</p> <p><div class='gallery_thumbs ' ><div class=title><!-- gallery teaser --><a class=photo-count href='http://www.popsugar.co.uk/5154421'>View 80 Photos ›</a><!-- /gallery teaser --></div><ul></ul></div></p> <p>Images include: Kristin Chenoweth, Justin Timberlake, Leighton Meester, Blake Lively, Tina Fey, Rob Lowe, Alec Baldwin, Hayden Panettiere, Toni Collette, Tracy Morgan, Kate Walsh, Brendon Gleeson, Patricia Arquette, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kiefer Sutherland, Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Kaley Cuoco, Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Ricky Gervais, LL Cool J, Chris O'Donnell, David Boreanaz, Michael J Fox, Glenn Close, Bryan Cranston, Elisabeth Moss, January Jones, Jon Hamm, Christina Hendricks, Cat Deeley, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, Amy Poehler.</p> http://www.popsugar.co.uk/5155104#comment WireImage Hayden Panettiere Jason Segel Drew Barrymore Blake Lively Leighton Meester Justin Long Justin Timberlake Cat Deeley Alyson Hannigan Neil Patrick Harris Kristin Chenoweth Tina Fey Tracy Morgan Ricky Gervais Michael J Fox Kiefer Sutherland Christina Hendricks Stephen Colbert January Jones Alec Baldwin Rob Lowe Toni Collette Jennifer Love Hewitt Jon Hamm Johnny Galecki Jim Parsons 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards Jon Stewart Kaley Cuoco David Boreanaz Elisabeth Moss Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:21:00 -0700 PopSugarUK http://www.popsugar.co.uk/5155104 http://www.buzzsugar.com/5147684 <a href="http://www.buzzsugar.com/5147684"><img width=111 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/ons1/192/1922283/38_2009/913fc0733f165e79_nph.large.jpg'></div></a><p></p> <p>Well, <a href="http://buzzsugar.com/tags/2009+Primetime+Emmy+Awards" >the Emmys</a> are over, and we have our full list of winners. Were you guys surprised by this year's picks? (Check out all my <a href="http://www.buzzsugar.com/tag/2009+Primetime+Emmy+Awards+Poll/slides" >Emmy polls here</a>.) I thought the show started out pretty unexpectedly when underdogs Kristin Chenoweth and Toni Collete took home trophies, and there were a few other surprises along the way. Towards the end, though, the big wins seemed pretty predictable with <a href="http://buzzsugar.com/tags/mad+men" >Mad Men</a> for drama, <a href="http://buzzsugar.com/tags/30+rock" >30 Rock</a> for comedy - no surprises there.</p> <p>I had a lot of favorite moments of the night - more on those later - but mainly, I just enjoyed seeing Neil Patrick Harris as host. I loved everything from his opening to Dr. Horrible, and most of you thought <a href="http://www.buzzsugar.com/5145139" >his opening number</a> was pretty great, too. </p> <p>For the full list of 2009 Emmy winners, just read more.<br /> COMEDY SERIES<br /> <b>30 Rock</b> </p> <p>DRAMA SERIES<br /> <b>Mad Men </b></p> <p>MINISERIES<br /> <b>Little Dorrit</b></p> <p>ACTOR IN A COMEDY<br /> Alec Baldwin, <b>30 Rock</b> </p> <p>ACTOR IN A DRAMA<br /> Bryan Cranston, <b>Breaking Bad</b> </p> <p>ACTRESS IN A COMEDY<br /> Toni Collette, <b>United States of Tara</b></p> <p>ACTRESS IN A DRAMA<br /> Glenn Close, <b>Damages</b></p> <p>MADE FOR TELEVISION MOVIE<br /> <b>Grey Gardens</b></p> <p>REALITY HOST<br /> Jeff Probst, <b>Survivor</b></p> <p>REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM<br /> <b>The Amazing Race</b></p> <p>ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE<br /> Brendan Gleeson, <b>Into The Storm</b></p> <p>ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE<br /> Jessica Lange, <b>Grey Gardens</b></p> <p>SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY<br /> Jon Cryer, <b>Two and a Half Men</b></p> <p>SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA<br /> Michael Emerson, <b>Lost</b></p> <p>SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE<br /> Ken Howard, <b>Grey Gardens</b></p> <p>SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY<br /> Kristin Chenoweth, <b>Pushing Daisies</b></p> <p>SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA<br /> Cherry Jones, <b>24</b></p> <p>SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE<br /> Shohreh Aghdashloo, <b>House Of Saddam</b></p> <p>WRITING FOR A COMEDY<br /> <b>30 Rock</b> ("Reunion," Matt Hubbard)</p> <p>WRITING FOR A DRAMA<br /> <b>Mad Men</b> ("Meditations in an Emergency," Kater Gordon, Matthew Weiner)</p> <p>WRITING FOR A VARIETY, MUSICAL OR COMEDY SERIES<br /> <b>The Daily Show With Jon Stewart</b> (Steve Bodow, Jon Stewart, David Javerbaum, Josh Lieb, Rory Albanese, Kevin Bleyer, Jason Ross, Tim Carvell, John Oliver, Sam Means, Rob Kutner, J.R. Havlan, Rich Blomquist, Wyatt Cenac, Elliott Kalan, Rachel Axler)</p> <p>WRITING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL<br /> <b>Little Dorrit</b> (Andrew Davies)</p> <p>DIRECTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES<br /> <b>The Office</b> ("Stress Relief," Jeff Blitz)</p> <p>DIRECTING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL<br /> <b>Little Dorrit</b> (Dearbhla Walsh)</p> <p>DIRECTING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY SERIES<br /> <b>American Idol</b> ("The Final Three," Bruce Gowers)</p> <p>ORIGINAL MUSIC AND LYRICS<br /> <b>81st Annual Academy Awards"</b> ("Hugh Jackman Opening Number")</p> <p>VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY SERIES<br /> <b>The Daily Show With Jon Stewart</b></p> <p>DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES<br /> <b>ER</b> ("And in The End," Rod Holcomb)</p> <p><br><br /> LIST OF WINNERS IN THE CREATIVE ARTS CATEGORIES</p> <p>GUEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES<br /> Justin Timberlake, <b>Saturday Night Live</b></p> <p>GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES<br /> Michael J. Fox, <b>Rescue Me</b> ("Sheila")</p> <p>GUEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES<br /> Tina Fey, <b>Saturday Night Live: Presidential Bash 2008</b></p> <p>GUEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES<br /> Ellen Burstyn, <b>Law &amp; Order: SVU</b> ("Swing")</p> <p>GOVERNORS AWARD<br /> Sheila Nevins, HBO Documentary Films</p> <p>ANIMATED PROGRAM (FOR PROGRAMMING ONE-HOUR OR MORE)<br /> <b>Destination Imagination (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends)</b></p> <p>ANIMATED PROGRAM (FOR PROGRAMMING LESS THAN ONE HOUR)<br /> <b>South Park</b> ("Margaritaville")</p> <p>ART DIRECTION FOR MULTI-CAMERA SERIES<br /> <b>How I Met Your Mother</b> ("Shelter Island, Not A Father's Day")</p> <p>ART DIRECTION FOR A SINGLE-CAMERA SERIES<br /> <b>Pushing Daisies</b> ("Dim Sum Lose Some")</p> <p>ART DIRECTION FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE<br /> <b>Grey Gardens</b> and <b>Little Dorrit</b></p> <p>ART DIRECTION FOR VARIETY, MUSIC, OR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING<br /> <b>American Idol</b> ("Episode 821-822") and <b>2008 MTV Video Music Awards</b></p> <p>CASTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES<br /> <b>30 Rock</b></p> <p>CASTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES<br /> <b>True Blood</b></p> <p>CASTING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR SPECIAL<br /> <b>Little Dorrit</b></p> <p>CHOREOGRAPHY<br /> <b>81st Annual Academy Awards</b> ("Musicals Are Back") and <b>So You Think You Can Dance</b> ("Adam and Eve/Silence")</p> <p>CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A HALF-HOUR SERIES<br /> <b>Californication</b> ("In Utero")</p> <p>CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A ONE-HOUR SERIES<br /> <b>The Tudors</b> ("Episode 303")</p> <p>CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE<br /> <b>Little Dorrit: Part 1</b></p> <p>CINEMATOGRAPY FOR NONFICTION<br /> <b>Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations</b> ("Laos")</p> <p>CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR REALITY PROGRAMMING<br /> <b>Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment</b> ("What Did I Sign Up For?")</p> <p>COMMERCIAL<br /> "Heist," Coca-Cola</p> <p>COSTUMES FOR A SERIES<br /> <b>Pushing Daisies</b> ("Bzzzzzzzzz!")</p> <p>COSTUMES FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR SPECIAL<br /> <b>Little Dorrit: Part 3</b></p> <p>COSTUMES FOR A VARIETY/MUSIC PROGRAM OR A SPECIAL<br /> <b>So You Think You Can Dance</b> ("Episode 415-416A")</p> <p>DIRECTING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SPECIAL<br /> "Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony" (Bucky Gunts)</p> <p>DIRECTING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING<br /> <b>Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired</b> (Marina Zenovich)</p> <p>MAIN TITLE DESIGN<br /> <b>United States of Tara</b></p> <p>MAKEUP FOR A SERIES, MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR A SPECIAL (PROSTHETIC)<br /> <b>Grey Gardens</b></p> <p>MAKEUP FOR A SINGLE CAMERA SERIES (NON-PROSTHETIC)<br /> <b>Pushing Daisies</b> ("Dim Sum Lose Some")</p> <p>MAKEUP FOR A MULTI-CAMERA SERIES OR SPECIAL (NON-PROSTHETIC)<br /> <b>MADtv</b> ("Episode 1405")</p> <p>MAKEUP FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE (NON-PROSTHETIC)<br /> <b>The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler (Hallmark Hall of Fame Presentation)</b></p> <p>MUSIC DIRECTION<br /> "Streisand: The Concert"</p> <p>MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR A SERIES (ORIGINAL DRAMATIC SCORE)<br /> <b>Legend of the Seeker</b> ("Prophecy")</p> <p>MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR A SPECIAL<br /> <b>Into the Storm</b></p> <p>ORIGINAL MAIN TITLE THEME MUSIC<br /> <b>Great Performances</b></p> <p>PICTURE EDITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES (SINGLE-CAMERA)<br /> <b>Breaking Bad</b> ("ABQ")</p> <p>PICTURE EDITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES (SINGLE OR MULTI-CAMERA)<br /> <b>30 Rock</b> ("Apollo, Apollo")</p> <p>PICTURE EDITING FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE (SINGLE-CAMERA)<br /> <b>Taking Chance</b></p> <p>PICTURE EDITING (SHORT FORM)<br /> <b>81st Annual Academy Awards</b> and "Stand Up to Cancer"</p> <p>PICTURE EDITING FOR A SPECIAL (SINGLE OR MULTI-CAMERA)<br /> "Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger"</p> <p>PICTURE EDITING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING<br /> <b>This American Life</b> ("John Smith") </p> <p>PICTURE EDITING FOR REALITY PROGRAMMING<br /> <b>Project Runway</b> ("Finale Part 1")</p> <p>HAIRSTYLING FOR A SINGLE-CAMERA SERIES<br /> <b>Mad Men</b> ("The Gold Violin")</p> <p>HAIRSTYLING FOR A MULTI-CAMERA SERIES OR SPECIAL<br /> <b>Dancing With the Stars</b> ("Episode 709") </p> <p>HAIRSTYLING FOR A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE<br /> <b>Grey Gardens</b></p> <p>CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT IN INTERACTIVE MEDIA - NONFICTION<br /> "The Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Digital Experience," nbc.com</p> <p>CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT IN INTERACTIVE MEDIA - FICTION<br /> "The Dharma Initiative," DharmaWantsYou.com.</p> <p>LIGHTING DIRECTION (ELECTRONIC, MULTI-CAMERA) FOR VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY PROGRAMMING<br /> <b>American Idol</b> ("Finale")</p> <p>VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY SPECIAL<br /> "The Kennedy Center Honors"</p> <p>SPECIAL CLASS PROGRAMS<br /> "Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony"</p> <p>SPECIAL CLASS - SHORT-FORMAT LIVE-ACTING ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS<br /> "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog," drhorrible.com.</p> <p>SPECIAL CLASS - SHORT-FORMAT NONFICTION PROGRAMS<br /> "Writer's Draft"</p> <p>CHILDREN'S PROGRAM<br /> <b>Wizards of Waverly Place</b></p> <p>CHILDREN'S NONFICTION PROGRAM<br /> <b>Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am? With Maria Shriver</b> and <b>Nick News with Linda Ellerbee: Coming Home: When Parents Return from War</b></p> <p>NONFICTION SPECIAL<br /> "102 Minutes That Changed America"</p> <p>NONFICTION SERIES<br /> <b>American Masters</b></p> <p>REALITY PROGRAM<br /> <b>Intervention</b></p> <p>EXCEPTIONAL MERIT IN NONFICTION FILMMAKING<br /> <b>The Memory Loss Tapes</b></p> <p>WRITING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING<br /> <b>Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired</b></p> <p>SOUND EDITING FOR A SERIES<br /> <b>Battlestar Galactica</b> ("Daybreak: Part 2")</p> <p>SOUND EDITING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR SPECIAL<br /> <b>Generation Kill: The Cradle of Civilization</b></p> <p>SOUND EDITING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING (SINGLE OR MULTI-CAMERA)<br /> "102 Minutes That Changed America"</p> <p>SOUND MIXING FOR A COMEDY OR DRAMA SERIES (ONE HOUR)<br /> <b>House</b> ("House Divided")</p> <p>SOUND MIXING FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE<br /> <b>Generation Kill: The Cradle of Civilization"</b></p> <p>SOUND MIXING FOR A COMEDY OR DRAMA SERIES (HALF-HOUR AND ANIMATION)<br /> <b>Entourage</b> ("Pie") and <b>Weeds</b> ("Three Coolers")</p> <p>SOUND MIXING FOR A VARIETY OR MUSIC SERIES OR A SPECIAL<br /> <b>81st Annual Academy Awards</b> and <b>The 51st Annual Grammy Awards</b></p> <p>SOUND MIXING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING (SINGLE OR MULTI-CAMERA)<br /> "102 Minutes That Changed America"</p> <p>SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS FOR A SERIES<br /> <b>Heroes</b> ("The Second Coming/The Butterfly Effect")</p> <p>SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR SPECIAL<br /> <b>Generation Kill: The Cradle of Civilization</b></p> <p>STUNT COORDINATION<br /> <b>Chuck</b> ("Chuck Versus the First Date")</p> <p>TECHNICAL DIRECTION, CAMERAWORK, VIDEO CONTROL FOR A SERIES<br /> <b>American Idol</b> ("Episode 834A")</p> <p>TECHNICAL DIRECTION, CAMERAWORK, VIDEO CONTROL FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE, OR SPECIAL<br /> "Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony"</p> <p>VOICE-OVER PERFORMANCE<br /> <b>The Simpsons</b> ("Father Knows Worst")</p> <p>WRITING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY SPECIAL<br /> "Chris Rock - Kill The Messenger"</p> http://www.buzzsugar.com/5147684#comment WireImage 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards Winners Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:32:15 -0700 BuzzSugar http://www.buzzsugar.com/5147684 http://www.tressugar.com/3778393 <a href="http://www.tressugar.com/3778393"><img width=125 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/ons1/301/3019466/32_2009/857b1077b9f8d448_10048701.large.jpg'></div></a><p><a href="http://www.tressugar.com/tag/conventional+wisdom" >Conventional Wisdom </a> is a different kind of advice column. Your questions will be answered by people from all walks of life rather than by advice experts. This week, an accountant advises a woman who's having a tough time with her boyfriend's pot smoking. Want to throw your hat into the ring? You can submit questions <a href="http://www.tressugar.com/contact/ask" >here</a>. </p> <p><b>Today's Question:</b><br /> My boyfriend of over three years has been smoking pot since he was a teenager. I knew this before we started dating, but really thought he would quit by now. He is now 32 years old and still smokes multiple times a day. I've already talked to him about how I don't like it at all and wish he would quit. He then argues that it is better to smoke pot than to drink alcohol or do other heavier drugs. I see his friends that have families and they smoke around their babies and toddlers, but I do not want our kids (if we ever have any) to be exposed to it. Should I put my foot down harder or just let him have his "hobby"?</p> <p>Signed,<br /> Feeling Low</p> <p>To see the accountant's answer, read more.</p> <p>Dear Feeling Low, </p> <p>It may be true that someone who smokes a lot of pot is no worse than someone who drinks a lot of alcohol, but you are wise to consider your future.</p> <p>Now unless you are really warped, having kids usually makes you grow up and become responsible to some extent. But since you and he hang around others that haven't changed, my guess is that you can't count on a baby to stop the drug habit.</p> <p>Now consider some really hard facts. Having kids will cost a lot, and smoking pot will really cut into your diaper budget. Since weed doesn't come with a filter, he is wrecking his health. Not to mention, lung cancer kills! So do you really want your boyfriend to increase his chances of contracting this nasty disease in the future? And don't forget about paying for all that extra medical attention. I don't know about you, but I think that insurance companies take our medical premiums and then tell us it isn't covered when we get sick. Besides, when was the last time you paid less when you went to the doctors? Cut out the weed and you can plow that money into a 401K so that when you retire you won't have to work a part-time job as a Wal-Mart greeter!</p> <p>The bottom line, as we accountants like to put it, is that you need to find a new boyfriend and hang around with folks that get high on life. Ask yourself the question: how much do I love myself? Take it from a CPA, if you value yourself, the choice to move on with a new guy should add up and pay you many dividends in the future. Good luck!</p> <p>Signed,<br /> The CPA (Certified Pot Adviser)</p> http://www.tressugar.com/3778393#comment Getty Love and Sex Marijuana Conventional Wisdom Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:00:46 -0700 TresSugar http://www.tressugar.com/3778393 http://www.fitsugar.com/1924997 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/1924997"></a><div id="health_topic"> <div id="health_topic_left"> <div class="left_nav_block"> <h3>Overview</h3> <ul> <li class="indent"><a href="#Definition" >Definition</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#Alternative-Names" >Alternative Names</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#Information" >Information</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#References" >References</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="left_nav_block" id="related_topics"><health_topic_related></health_topic_related></div> <div class="left_nav_block"></div> <div class="left_nav_block" id="related_tags"><health_topic_tags></health_topic_tags></div> <div class="left_nav_block" id="other_tools"></div> </div> <div id="health_topic_right"> <div id="health_topic_from_adam"> HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M </div> <div id="health_topic_content"> <h3 id="Definition">Definition</h3> <p>Drug abuse is the use of illegal drugs, or the misuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs.</p> <p>See also:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/1924816" >Drug abuse and dependence</a></li> <li><a href="/1915535" >Drug abuse first aid</a></li> </ul> <h3 id="Alternative-Names">Alternative Names</h3> <p>Substance abuse; Illicit drug abuse; Narcotic abuse; Hallucinogen abuse<br /> <h3 id="Information">Information</h3> <p>MARIJUANA (also called "grass," "pot," "reefer," "joint," "hashish," "cannabis," "weed," and "Mary Jane")</p> <p>About 2 in 5 Americans have used marijuana at least once. About 10% of the population uses it on a regular basis.</p> <p>The source of marijuana is the hemp plant (cannabis sativa). The active ingredients are THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) and other cannabinoids, which are found in the leaves and flowering shoots of the plant.</p> <p>Hashish is a substance taken from the tops of female plants. It contains the highest amount of THC.</p> <p>The drug dose in marijuana varies greatly depending on how it is prepared.</p> <p>You may feel the effects of marijuana within seconds to several minutes after breathing in the smoke (from a joint or a pipe), or within 30 - 60 minutes after eating foods containing marijuana, such as "hash brownies."</p> <p>Because you can feel the effects almost right away, you can stop breathing in at any time to reduce the effect. In contrast, eating marijuana produces effects more slowly. These effects add up and last longer, making unpleasant reactions more likely.</p> <p>The main effects of marijuana are on behavior, because the drug affects the <a href="/1925318" >central nervous system</a> (CNS). Marijuana became popular because it gives people a feeling of joy (euphoria), relaxation, and increased sight, hearing, and taste with low-to-moderate doses. Most users also report an increase in their appetite ("the munchies").</p> <p>Unpleasant effects that may occur include trouble telling oneself from others, changed body image, lack of orientation, and <a href="/1925228" >acute</a> panic reactions or severe <a href="/1916444" >paranoia</a>.</p> <p>Some cases of severe <a href="/1916245" >delirium</a>, seeing or hearing things that aren't there (hallucinations), and violence have also been reported. In such cases, marijuana may have been laced with another drug, such as PCP.</p> <p>Marijuana has specific effects that may decrease your ability to perform tasks that require a lot of coordination (such as driving a car). It affects visual tracking and prolongs the sense of time.</p> <p>The drug can affect learning because it can reduce your ability to concentrate and pay attention. Studies have shown that learning may become "state-dependent," meaning that information learned while under the influence of marijuana is best remembered in the same state of drug influence.</p> <p>Other marijuana effects may include:</p> <ul> <li>Airway (bronchial) irritation leading to narrowing of the airways (bronchoconstriction) or airway spasms (bronchospasm)</li> <li>Bloodshot eyes</li> <li>Increased <a href="/1926238" >heart rate</a> and <a href="/1926237" >blood pressure</a> </li> <li> <a href="/1916166" >Pharyngitis</a>, <a href="/1916158" >sinusitis</a>, <a href="/1916590" >bronchitis</a>, and <a href="/1915656" >asthma</a> in heavy users</li> <li>Possible serious effects on the immune system</li> <li>Widening of the airways (bronchodilatation)</li> </ul> <p>Regular users, when they stop marijuana use, may have withdrawal effects. These may include:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/1926059" >Agitation</a></li> <li><a href="/1926058" >Anxiety</a></li> <li><a href="/1926057" >Insomnia</a></li> <li>Irritability</li> </ul> <p>Because the substance formed when the body breaks down marijuana may be stored in the body's fat tissue, heavy users may show evidence of marijuana in urine tests for up to 1 month after stopping the drug.</p> <p>The active substance in cannabis is believed to have medical properties. Many people believe that it can help treat nausea caused by <a href="/1925331" >chemotherapy</a> in cancer patients.</p> <p>Others claim that cannabis stimulates appetite in patients with AIDS, or is useful for treating <a href="/1924914" >glaucoma</a>. While the active ingredient in marijuana has been approved as a medication (dronabinol) by the Food and Drug Administration for these purposes, the use of whole marijuana remains very controversial. Currently, cannabis is illegal even for medical use.</p> <p>PHENCYCLIDINE (PCP, "angel dust")</p> <p>It is difficult to estimate the current use of phencyclidine in the United States, because many people do not know that they have taken it. Other illegal substances (such as marijuana) can be laced with PCP without the user being aware of it.</p> <p>A 1986 National Institute of Drug Abuse survey of high school seniors revealed that more than 12% of the students had used substances that cause hallucinations (hallucinogens), and that many of these drugs probably contained PCP.</p> <p>PCP use in the U.S. dates back to 1967 when it was sold as the "Peace Pill" in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco. It never became very popular because it had a reputation for causing "bad trips."</p> <p>PCP use grew during the mid-1970s, mainly because of different packaging (sprinkling on leaves that are smoked) and marketing strategies. During the 1980s it became the most commonly used hallucinogen, especially among users aged 15 - 25.</p> <p>Although phencyclidine was first created by a drug company searching for a new pain reliever (anesthetic), it was not good for human use because of its mind-altering (psychotropic) side effects.</p> <p>PCP is no longer produced for legitimate, legal purposes. Unfortunately it can be made rather easily and cheaply by anyone who knows organic chemistry. This makes it a prime drug for the illegal drug industry. It is available illegally as a white powder that can be dissolved in either alcohol or water.</p> <p>PCP may be taken in different ways. How fast it affects the user depends on how it is taken. If dissolved, PCP may be taken through a vein ("shot up") and its effects begin within seconds.</p> <p>Sprinkled over dried parsley, oregano, or marijuana leaves, it can be smoked. The effects begin within 2 - 5 minutes, peaking at 15 - 30 minutes. Taken by mouth, in pill form, or mixed with food or drinks, PCP's effects usually start within 30 minutes. The effects tend to peak in about 2 - 5 hours.</p> <p>Lower doses of PCP typically produce feelings of joy (euphoria) and less inhibition, similar to being drunk. Higher doses cause numbness throughout the body, and perception changes that may lead to extreme anxiety and violence.</p> <p>Large doses may produce paranoia, "hearing voices" (auditory hallucinations), and <a href="/1924846" >psychosis</a> similar to <a href="/1916433" >schizophrenia</a>. Massive doses, usually from taking the drug by mouth, may cause:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/1916005" >Acute kidney failure</a></li> <li>Cardiac <a href="/1916605" >arrhythmias</a> </li> <li>Death</li> <li><a href="/1926040" >Muscle rigidity</a></li> <li><a href="/1926047" >Seizures</a></li> </ul> <p>Because of the pain-killing ( <a href="/1925148" >analgesic</a>) properties of PCP, users who get seriously injured may not feel any pain.</p> <p>Ketamine, a substance related to PCP, has become more popular in recent years. It is commonly called "Special K."</p> <p>HALLUCINOGENS</p> <p>In addition to PCP, other commonly abused hallucinogens include LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), psilocybin (mushrooms, "shrooms"), and peyote (a cactus plant containing the active ingredient mescaline).</p> <p>Some people have used naturally occurring hallucinogens, especially for religious rites, for centuries. The native people of Mexico used mushrooms containing psilocybin, and peyote use was common among southwestern Native Americans.</p> <p>In contrast, LSD is an artificial substance, first developed by a drug company in 1938. Today, most hallucinogens are used experimentally rather than on a regular basis. Most users report only one or a few uses per year.</p> <p>LSD is a very strong hallucinogen. Only tiny doses are needed to produce effects. Compared to LSD, psilocybin is 100 - 200 times weaker, and mescaline (peyote) is about 4,000 times weaker.</p> <p>Hallucinogens can lead to extreme anxiety and lack of reality at the height of the drug experience ("bad trips"). These experiences can come back as a "flashback," even without using the drug again. Such experiences typically occur during times of increased stress, and tend to occur less often and intensely after stopping the drugs.</p> <p><a href="/1925315" >STIMULANTS</a> ("speed," "crack," "coke," "snow," "crank," "go," "speedball," "crystal," "cross-tops," "yellow jackets")</p> <p>Cocaine</p> <p>The abuse of cocaine increased dramatically in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but is now on the decline.</p> <p>Cocaine may be breathed in through the nose ("snorting"), or dissolved in water and taken through a vein (intravenously). When mixed with heroin for IV use, the combination is called a "speedball."</p> <p>Through a simple chemical procedure, cocaine may be changed into a smokeable form known as freebase or crack. Smoking produces an instant and intense sense of joy (euphoria), which is attractive to abusers. Other effects include:</p> <ul> <li>Feelings of increased confidence and energy</li> <li>Less inhibition</li> <li>Local numbness</li> <li>Powerful stimulation of the central nervous system</li> </ul> <p>Increased use of and addiction to cocaine probably occur because it produces a very pleasurable high that is very short lived. This encourages the user to use the drug more often or regularly to get the desired effects.</p> <p>Both the need to use larger amounts of the drugs to get the same effect (tolerance) and dependence may occur with regular cocaine use. Regular users may have:</p> <ul> <li>Depression</li> <li>Loss of interest in school, work, family, and friends</li> <li>Memory loss</li> <li>Mood swings</li> <li>Sleep problems</li> <li>Social withdrawal</li> </ul> <p>Because heavy use may cause paranoia, cocaine users may become violent.</p> <p>AMPHETAMINES</p> <p>During the 1950s and 1960s, amphetamines were often prescribed for conditions such as <a href="/1925938" >fatigue</a>, <a href="/1925951" >obesity</a>, and mild depression. Such use has stopped because the drugs are very addictive, and are now considered controlled substances.</p> <p>Over-the-counter (OTC) amphetamine look-alike drugs are often abused. These drugs typically contain <a href="/1925451" >caffeine</a> and other stimulants, and are sold as appetite suppressants or stay-awake/stay-alert aids.</p> <p>If taken in high doses, these OTC drugs may cause the same high and other effects that occur with amphetamines. 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The drugs are absorbed through the respiratory tract and cause an altered mental state within 5 - 15 minutes.</p> <p>Negative effects of inhalant abuse include:</p> <ul> <li>Brain damage</li> <li><a href="/1926047" >Convulsions</a></li> <li>Liver or <a href="/1916572" >kidney damage</a> </li> <li>Nerve damage ( <a href="/1916103" >peripheral neuropathy</a>)</li> <li>Sudden death</li> </ul> <p>Most inhalant use occurs among teens or preteens who do not have access to illegal drugs or alcohol.</p> <p>OPIATES, OPIOIDS, AND NARCOTICS</p> <p>Opiates come from opium poppies. These drugs include morphine and codeine. Opioids are artificial substances that have the same effect as morphine or codeine.</p> <p>Opiates and opioids include:</p> <ul> <li>Heroin</li> <li>Hydromorphone</li> <li>Oxycodone</li> <li>Meperidine</li> <li>Methadone</li> <li>Propoxyphene</li> </ul> <p>All of these substances, natural or man-made, are considered narcotics. 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Young people seem to move more quickly through the stages than do adults.</p> <ul> <li>Experimental use -- typically involves peers, done for recreational use; the user may enjoy defying parents or other authority figures.</li> <li>Regular use -- the user misses more and more school or work; worries about losing drug source; uses drugs to "fix" negative feelings; begins to stay away from friends and family; may change friends to those who are regular users; shows increased tolerance and ability to "handle" the drug.</li> <li>Daily preoccupation -- the user loses any motivation; does not care about school and work; behavior changes become obvious; thinking about drug use is more important than all other interests, including relationships; the user becomes secretive; may begin dealing drugs to help support habit; use of other, harder drugs may increase; legal problems may increase.</li> <li>Dependence -- cannot face daily life without drugs; denies problem; physical condition gets worse; loss of "control" over use; may become suicidal; financial and legal problems get worse; may have broken ties with family members or friends by this time.</li> </ul> <p><strong>TREATMENT OVERVIEW</strong></p> <p>As with any other area of medicine, the least intensive treatment should be the starting point.</p> <p>Residential treatment programs monitor and address possible withdrawal symptoms and behaviors. These programs use behavior modification techniques, which are designed to get users to recognize their behaviors.</p> <p>Treatment programs include counseling both for the person (and perhaps family), and in group settings. Drug abuse treatment programs have a long after-care part (when the user is released from the medical facility), and provide peer support.</p> <p>Drug addiction is a serious and complicated health condition that requires both physical and psychological treatment and support. It is important to be evaluated by a trained professional to determine the best care.</p> <p><strong>CALL YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER</strong></p> <ul> <li>If you are concerned about the possibility of getting addicted to any prescribed medications</li> <li>If you are concerned about possible drug abuse by yourself or a family member</li> <li>If you are interested in getting more information on drug abuse</li> <li>If you are seeking treatment of drug abuse for yourself or a family member</li> </ul> <p>Also seek out information and support from local 12-step support groups, such as:</p> <ul> <li>Al-anon/Alateen</li> <li>Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)</li> <li>Narcotics Anonymous (NA)</li> </ul> <p>Other support groups include:</p> <ul> <li>LifeRing Recovery</li> <li>Moderation Management</li> <li>SMART Recovery</li> </ul> <p>See also:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/1925213" >Alcoholism - support group</a></li> <li><a href="/1925185" >Chemical dependence - support group</a></li> </ul> <h3 id="References">References</h3> <p>National Institutes of Health. 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(I'm talking complete overhaul, from Susie Bookworm to Bunny McBoobie). Of course I don't find out about this until my wedding night, when I dump his sorry butt instead of having a night of romance and rapture....so I'm in Cancun alone and heartbroken, when I decide, screw Cancun, it's full of American tourists. I need to get away from everyone involved with my wedding day. That's why I booked this flight to Thailand. I'm dying to see the beaches where the movie the Beach was filmed. If only I could find Leo waiting there for me. Although I knew I should be using this time for some much needed self reflection, I again said screw that -- I need to start having some fun. I can't sit around and mope the entire time I am in Thailand, I need to LIVE! My first day on the beach, I cozied up at the bar at my hotel, ordered a Sing Ha when a Taye Diggs dead ringer said, "I don't mean to bother you but can I buy you a drink?"</p> <p>Immediately, my mind floated to that movie with Claire Danes and Kate Beckinsale. If I said yes to this guy, would he later put cocaine in my backpack and watch me get arrested and thrown in a Thai jail? Then I remembered the second Bridget Jones. Can't be all that bad can it? I looked Taye Diggs' doppelganger straight in the eyes and said, "I'd love a sex on the beach." With a devilish smile, and a suppressed laugh, he ordered, and winking at the waiter, said, "don't keep this lady waiting!" I was so flattered, and a girlish wave of excitement came over me, and just as I was thinking about how the day I dump my fiance I meet a new man, my drink came, and my elbow knocked it off the counter and onto his shoes until his girlfriend walks up. and says "What the Hell is going on here" in the snottiest tone of voice known to man. </p> <p>I was extremely embarrassed from the spilled drink and she took my flushed cheeks as a sign of hanky panky between us. She launched into a rant about how he never respects her and this is why they are breaking up for the last time. She then turned on her heels and walked off. He said to me "sorry you had to witness that" Well that totally killed the mood so I said, "yeah, me too, but you'd better go after her." Seeing his girlfriend's retreat reminded of my own recent retreat, and I didn't want to trade one liar for another. "Excuse me, I said" and carried my new drink onto the beach. I was ready for some alone time and a nice walk, but it wasn't in the cards. Within minutes, a little boy wondered up to me "you buy pearls from me" he said with a huge smile on his face and held up some poorly strung plastic beads. "how old are you?" i asked him. "special deal! just for you!" he says, waving the beads around as if they are mystical. "no beads" I say "but here's $20. go home now it's late". he considers the money for a moment and then runs off without so much as a thank you. "come back here!" i hear a woman call "you no good little thief!" she looks after the boy and says to me "did he sell you MY PEARLS!?" I play dumb "who?" she doesn't bite "I saw you talking to that little thief!" "oh he was only a boy" I say. she runs after him, screaming about her precious pearls. "thank you" I hear from the boy as he scurried off. I looked down at myself, my hair was a mess, I smelt like tanning oil from being at the pool all day and I definitely needed a shower. I decided to call it a quits and began walking back to my hotel room when I think my heart may have stopped.I mean an abrupt stop at what I could have sworn was the hottest man in all of Thailand. He was on his cell phone and had a bag over his shoulder; it looked like he was just checking in. It took me about 30 seconds to realize that I had been standing there staring at him like a fan to brad pitt. I immediately snapped out of it and began walking towards my destination (elevators) which coincidentally happened to be right by him. As I swayed over in the most feminine walk I could stir up...whisked my hair over my shoulder and got ready to flash a smile, I noticed. a gold band around his left ring finger. As I felt the crushing blow, he looked over at me and grinned. His teeth were shining white, which only made my disappointment grow. I hurried toward the elevators, and pressed the button that would summon the machine. I waited, shifting my weight from side to side, I looked over and the man with the ring stood next to me. I could smell his expensive cologne wafting over and I nervously pressed the button again. He leaned toward me. "Do not be swayed by the ring." He whispered in a heavy accent. "It is my grandfather's wedding ring. When he died, he left it to me. It's the only finger it fits on, deceiving I know but it let's me weed out the good girls from the bad ones. </p> <p>After letting out a huge sigh of release, to myself of course, I knew I had to act fast. "I am glad you said something, I was beginning to think all the good ones were taken". Did I really just say that, I thought to myself, without even knowing this mans name? "My name is Phoebe by the way" as I reached out my hand He smiled widely, took my hand, and gave me a steady, firm handshake. "Hmm..." I thought. "Now, this seems like a real respectable man." As the elevator doors opened, he motioned his hand for me to go first. I smiled, and we entered a very crowded elevator, full of people that smelled like musty water. Suddenly, e whispered into my ear, "can I buy you a drink after I drop off my bags?" Without thinking twice, I replied, "meet you in the lobby in 30!" Before he had a chance to respond, the elevator doors opened on my floor, I winked a goodbye, and ran down the hallway to my room so I could jump in the shower and make a quick change. So, I'm in and out of the shower lickadee-split, running around the room furiously getting ready when I stop and think "this is too good to be true." Um, yeah, wait a second, that's exactly what it is, it's too good to be true. Something seemed a little off about that whole interaction. Oh well, cest la vie! I have nothing to lose. Just as I'm throwing on my shoes and praising myself for getting ready so fast, I see that the message light on the phone in my hotel room is blinking. Hmmmm, that's strange, no one knows I'm here. So I pick up the phone to listen to the message, and it is the wrong number. I transfer the message back to the front desk and head out the door. As I stroll through the lobby I see he is not there. I sit in a chair, again contemplating if this is a good idea. I just ran away from a big mistake minutes before I was to walk down the isle. All of my family is probably wondering where I am and what happened. I decide to stroll back to the lobby looking at the industrial and downtown scenery. Telling myself: I wish it wasn't this complicated, but i guess i'll be patient." While i was looking at the scenery, i finally spotted her walking with a midnight blue gown with cobalt blue heels that make me think of her as the universe in the night that glitter with stars. I was suddenly hypnotize but thought, wow I didn't realize Angelina Jolie is here at this hotel. I wonder if she is doing a photo shoot or baby shopping. As I watched her from afar, I felt someone touch my arm. I turned suddenly to see the guy from the elevator standing by my side. "You ready for that cocktail, Phoebe?" He says, his voice soothing, deep, and sexy. I smile and say, "Absolutely" only once i got halfway into the word I burped! Seriously? omg. I felt my face burning from the shade of red it is, and then he burps too. I immediately had to suppress a giggle. I said "Well, excuse us both" and I held is arm as we walked to the bar. I couldn't quit thinking he must be a nice guy to immediately come to my aid like that. But I must keep a clear head. we just met! I just left someone at the altar and these thoughts i am having about a total stranger are ridiculous. I let go of his arm as we take a seat. Immediately our eyes met and something about them told me he was kind. He smiled as he reached across the table to brush the hair from my eyes. "Thank you" I mumbled, unable to fully comprehend what was happening to me. "So, tell me your story Phoebe",I beamed inside and thought, ME...he wants to know about ME. Just then he started to tell me about his Thai dance troop. He asked if I had ever danced or worn a costume. I told him never and he said I looked like just the kind of girl to play the part of the monkey in his troop. He even ordered a banana drink for me. Just as I was ready to accept, my cell phone rang. It was so loud it made me jump. It was none other than my devious, once-fiance. </p> <p>I saw a look of disappointment on my date's face as I said "Just one second. I'll be right back, Aaron." I answered the call and exasperatedly said, "What? What is it now?" The fiance from hell replied "Phoebe, I.. I need some help I think you had my return ticket in your bag. My flight home leaves later today and I can't find it anywhere." "Just like, you," I sniped, "only calling when you need something. And anyway, what if I do have it? How is that going to help you get out of town today?" "Good point," he said, "and Phoebe, I didn't call because I lost my ticket. I called to say I love you and I'm an idiot and, well." "That's all well and good, but it's over," I said. "Have a nice life, I'll leave your ticket at the front desk."</p> <p>Jerk.</p> <p>As I hung up the phone I realized, wait, he has no idea where I am so leaving it at the front desk isn't going to be doing him any good.. oh well, to hell with him, I need to move on, and the one I want to move on with is sitting at my table inside. I walked back to my table and sat next to my lovely stranger. "Is everything alright?" he asked with utter sincerity 'Everything is great! I am ready for that drink!' Then I proceeded to tell him a little about myself. I did not talk about the past few days because I had decided if this went any further it would just be a vacation fling. </p> <p>After 4-5 drinks he suggested dinner. I agreed and we walked the 2 blocks to this fabulous seafood restaurant. he walk to the restaurant with Aaron felt so natural. Laughing, and walking arm and arm, it was picture-esque I suppose you could say. The warm night and lamp-lit sidewalks only added to the dream-like, two-block walk. We finally arrived at the restaurant. The ambiance was filled with the buzz of busy chatter, the clang of silverware to plates, and the exotic mingling of spices mixed in with oysters, prawns, and catfish. We sat down to dinner and began what ended up being a very pleasant evening. We danced under the stars to a live jazz band at "Chandra's"(the local hot spot) enjoyed each other's walk down memory lane, and finally shared a passionate, yet respectful display of affection until Aaron finally walked me to my room. No sooner had I opened the door when all of a sudden my cell phone rang again. It was the loser in Cancun that had no ticket! He seemed like he really missed me at this point but who wouldn't being in a foreign country alone and with a hurricane coming. No ticket, no passport, no wedding; too bad he was such a creep to me. Now he must be thinking I would be suckered into whatever was up his sleeve. I stared at my phone for a second and flipped it open, "Yes?" "Phoebe, come on. You gotta forgive me. I just need my damn ticket and you're being selfish not letting me have it."</p> <p>"Oh well, I don't even know how to send it to you. Why don't you just buy a new one? I don't have time for this." I snapped then paused for a moment. "...And selfish? I'm not selfish. I'm not the one who went stir crazy and joined the mile-high club with some prissy, fake breasted airline stewardess!" The rest of the conversation was him babbling, and finally I told him I'd end this civilly. I told him I didn't want him trying to contact me anymore. And I hung up.</p> <p>"Sorry about that again... although this is a lot to take for one night, I really hope my ex isn't changing your opinion of me. I had a wonderful time with you tonight, it was actually the right time in, wow, so long I can't even begin to pin point it, where I actually had fun! Thank you." </p> <p>"Phoebe, I think your delightful, and no, this night only made me respect you more. Goodnight, I also had a wonderful time with you, can we do it again tomorrow night? I would love to see you again."</p> <p>A rush of emotion fell over my entire body as I replied, "Absolutely, I would love to see you again. Sleep well and I will see you tomorrow."</p> <p>Needless to say, I slept like a baby.....</p> http://www.tressugar.com/322771#comment Love and Sex Come Story Telling with me Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:00:00 -0700 DearSugar http://www.tressugar.com/322771 http://www.popsugar.com/2592 <a href="http://www.popsugar.com/2592"></a><p><b>Monday</b></p> <ul> <li> Showtime has the fabulous <a href="http://www.sho.com/site/weeds/home.do" target="_blank">WEEDS</a> - check it out!</li> <li>MTV has the new episode of Laguna Beach - The Real OC and the spoiled brats of <a href="http://www.mtv.com/onair/dyn/sweet_16/series.jhtml" target="_blank">My Sweet Sixteen</a></li> <li>E! has <a href="http://www.eonline.com/On/KillReality/" target="_blank">Kill Reality</a></li> <li> A&amp;E premieres the third season of Growing Up Gotti</li> </ul> http://www.popsugar.com/2592#comment What was TiVo'ed Sun, 21 Aug 2005 22:14:31 -0700 PopSugar http://www.popsugar.com/2592