- Alex Heriot, 19, collapsed in the main area at the RockNess festival at Dores, on the shores of Loch Ness, on Saturday night
- Before festival he had tweeted: 'To say I am excited for RockNess 2012 is an absolute understatement'
- Two other festival goers believed to be friends of the dead teenager described as being in a ‘comfortable’ condition
- Benzo Fury can be bought wholesale over the internet and usually sells for 10 a pill, or 25 for three
By Jill Reilly
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Alex Heriot, 19, collapsed at the RockNess festival
A teenager died and two other festival-goers were hospitalised after apparently taking 'legal high' Benzo Fury at a Scottish music festival.
Alex Heriot, 19, collapsed in the main area at the RockNess festival at Dores, on the shores of Loch Ness, on Saturday night.
Mr Heriot, of Portobello, Edinburgh, was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness but died in the early hours of yesterday.
Hours later, a 19-year-old woman, and a 20-year-old man, believed to be friends of the dead teenager, were taken to hospital.
It is thought they may also have taken the 'legal high' Benzo Fury – a chemical available on the internet that police believe may be dangerous when taken with other substances or alcohol.
The man and woman are described as being in a ‘comfortable’ condition.
Northern Constabulary confirmed Mr Heriot’s death is believed to be drug-related but would not say whether he had taken Benzo Fury.
Toxicology tests are being carried out to discover what substance or mixture, if any, was involved.
Benzo Fury can be bought wholesale over the internet and usually sells for 10 a pill, or 25 for three.
On Thursday, the teenager, had written on his Twitter profile page about how much he was looking forward to the Scottish music festival
Festival: More than 30,000 people attended the weekend event and police said 144 revellers had been arrested over drug possession and one for dealing
Friends: Hours later, a 19-year-old woman and 20-year-old man, believed to be friends of the dead teenager, were taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness
WHAT IS 'LEGAL HIGH 'BENZO FURY?
‘Legal highs’ are substances which produce the same, or similar effects, to drugs such as cocaine and ecstasy, but are not controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
There are a large number of 'legal highs' - some are known by their brand/product name, such as Benzo Fury and it's not always clear what's in these products and their contents can change regularly.
Benzo Fury is a man-made amphetamine which can give users a euphoric high.
It induces feelings of empathy similar to Class A drug ecstasy.
Benzo Fury is also a stimulant and it's side effects include loss of appetite, hallucinations and paranoia.
Controversial 'legal highs' such as Benzo Fury and Ivory Wave are manufactured in laboratories in the Far East and eastern Europe.
They have become a popular alternative to illegal ecstasy and Meow Meow..
Mr Heriot's father told the Daily Record: 'We are still talking to the police liaison people and we are not sure of the full circumstances of what has happened.
'We are still struggling to take it in.'
On Thursday, the teenager, who was studying at Jewel and Esk College in Dalkeith, Midlothian, had written on his Twitter webpage about how much he was looking forward to the festival, headlined by acts including Mumford & Sons.
He wrote: ‘To say I am excited for RockNess 2012 is an absolute understatement.’
More than 30,000 people attended the weekend event and police said 144 revellers had been arrested over drug possession and one for dealing.
Legal highs defeat sniffer dogs which are not trained to detect legal substances and so far no other Benzo Fury has been found.
Police and organisers minimised the risk of controlled drugs at the festival through measures, including searches and the use of drugs dogs as well as amnesty bins.
Event commander, Superintendent Stevie Mackay, said: 'Taking drugs or any medicines, which you have not been prescribed, is an extremely risky thing to do.
'People may think that legal highs are safe, because they are not classed as a controlled drug, but they are extremely dangerous.
Benzo Fury can be bought wholesale over the internet and usually sells for 10 a pill, or 25 for three.
'If anyone has the tablets described or any other drug, whether controlled or a 'legal high', in their possession, they are advised not to take them and to hand these in.
'Amnesty bins are available at the main Nesstival entrance or anyone can hand in substances to Crew 2000 at the welfare tent.'
‘Legal highs’ are substances which produce the same, or similar effects, to drugs such as cocaine and ecstasy, but are not controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
There are a large number of 'legal highs' - some are known by their brand/product name, such as Benzo Fury and it's not always clear what's in these products and their contents can change regularly.
In recent years there have been several highly publicised cases of young people dying after taking drugs which were legal highs.
Hester Stewart's body, 21, was found next to a bottle of GBL in a house in Brighton after a party in 2009, while Lois Waters, 24, is believed to have taken party drug mephedrone - known as meow meow - in the lead up to her death in 2009.
Both substances are now banned, but health professionals and police fear each time a drug is outlawed, a new alternative is introduced on to the market.
Legal high deaths: Hester Stewart's body, left, was found next to a bottle of GBL in a house in Brighton after a party while Lois Waters, right 24, is believed to have taken party drug mephedrone - known as meow meow - in the lead up to her death
Benzo Fury is a man-made amphetamine which can give users a euphoric high and induces feelings of empathy similar to ecstasy.
It is also a stimulant and its side effects include loss of appetite, hallucinations and paranoia.
Controversial 'legal highs' such as Benzo Fury are usually produced in laboratories in the Far East and eastern Europe.
Fatal collision: Two men killed in a road crash on Friday that involved a bus taking people to RockNess have been named as Mark McFarlane, 38, and Barry Murray, 28
They have become a popular alternative to illegal ecstasy and the now banned drug meow meow.
Meanwhile two men killed in a road crash on Friday that involved a bus taking people to RockNess have been named.
A van driver and passenger died in the accident at Ralia, near Newtonmore, Inverness-shire.
Northern Constabulary said the men were Mark McFarlane, 38, and Barry Murray, 28, decorators from the Glasgow area.
Meanwhile, police are anxious to trace Zoe McArthur, 18, of Edinburgh, who was last seen on Saturday evening at the festival.
Costco Wholesale's Third Quarter Earnings Report - Yahoo Finance
Costco Wholesale (Nasdaq: COST) announced its results for the most recent quarter on May 24, 2012. Costco Wholesale operates membership warehouses that offer a selection of nationally branded and selected private-label products in categories such as food, appliances, and sporting goods, at low prices.
In most situations, when earnings do not meet analyst estimates, a business' stock price will tend to drop. On the other hand, when actual earnings beat estimates by a significant amount, the share price will likely surge.SEE: 5 Tricks Companies Use During Earnings Season
The Numbers:
Costco Wholesale's EPS outpaced analyst estimates while the company's revenues came in below predictions. The company reported 88 cents per share versus the 87 cents per share estimate and revenues of $21.85 billion versus the $22.11 billion estimate. EPS rose 20.5% while revenue climbed 5.9% from the same period last year. Costco Wholesale's revenue has grown during each of the past four quarters on a year-over-year basis. The company's net income for the quarter rose 19.1% to $386 million. Last quarter marked the third in a row of rising net income.
A Look Back:
Last quarter was the fifth in a row that the company saw shrinking gross margins, as they fell 1.8 percentage points from the year-earlier quarter to 10.6%. In that span, margins have contracted an average of 0.7 percentage point per quarter on a year-over-year basis.
Net income has increased 10.3% year-over-year on average across the last five quarters. The biggest gain came in the most recent quarter, when income climbed 19.1% from the year-earlier quarter.
Looking Ahead:
For next quarter, analysts have a more positive outlook about the company's expected results. The average estimate for the fourth quarter is $1.29 per share, up from $1.28 90 days ago. Increasing earnings estimate is a positive sign about the company and it typically leads a increase in the stock price. For the fiscal year, the average estimate has moved down from $3.85 a share to $3.84 over the last 60 days.
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CTS Wholesale Sunglasses Announces The Great Summer Sunglasses Contest In Support of Cataract Awareness Month And UV Safety Month - YAHOO!
CTS Wholesale Sunglasses is launching a new contest this summer called the Great Summer Sunglasses Contest, in support of Prevent Blindness America's national Cataract Awareness Month and UV Safety Month.
Salem, OR (PRWEB) June 11, 2012
CTS Wholesale Sunglasses believes in maintaining good eye health with the use of proper eye protection. In support of Prevent Blindness America's (preventblindness.org) national Cataract Awareness Month (June 1st - 30th) and UV Safety Month (July 1- 31st), CTS Wholesale Sunglasses is announcing a new 30-day contest.According to Prevent Blindness America’s 2008 Vision Problems in the U.S. report, 50% of all Americans will develop cataracts by age 80, and more than 22 million Americans age 40 and older already have cataracts in one stage of another. It is predicted that by 2020, 30.1 million Americans 40 plus years of age will have cataracts. One of the known causes of cataracts is exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), recent studies have shown that prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays without protection may cause serious eye conditions, such as cataracts and macular degeneration, which can lead to vision loss and even blindness.
"We really believe in proper eye protection," says Kirk Bachelder, owner of CTS Wholesale LLC, "Especially when it comes to spending extended periods of time outdoors during the summer."
Summer is a busy time for Bachelder and his employees at CTS Wholesale Sunglasses. Not only are they busy filling many of their retailers' orders, who are stocking up on supplies in anticipation of a warm and sunny summer, but they are also busy manning their own vendor booths at the many summer festivals and fairs across the country. "We know firsthand just how important a pair of sunglasses is when spending long days outside in the summer," says Bachelder.
The Great Summer Sunglasses Contest will begin on Friday, June 15th, 2012 and run until Saturday, July 14th, 2012, where one lucky winner will have the option to choose from a $100 gift certificate to CTSwholesaleSunglasses.com or a fully loaded sunglasses display rack.
To enter the contest, simply visit the blog (http://blog.ctswholesalesunglasses.com) on Friday June 15th. There is no purchase necessary and entrants may enter once every day for the full contest.
About CTS Wholesale LLC:
CTS Wholesale Sunglasses markets bulk sunglasses, party hats, oil lighters and other items for retailers to buy conveniently at any time and place from the Internet store. Toll-free numbers help to clarify doubts and get any questions answered before finalizing the order. Visit the online store at http://www.CTSwholesaleSunglasses.com.
Kirk Bachelder
CTS Wholesale LLC.
503.364.3486
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Make-up free Mendes! Eva is still a natural beauty on grocery shopping trip - Daily Mail
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She is often seen in full glamour mode in a stunning gown and full make-up on the red carpet.
But Eva Mendes looked a far cry from her usual movie star self as she went grocery shopping in Los Angeles yesterday.
The 38-year-old actress stepped out without a scrap of make-up while doing her food shop, but still managed to look good in a stylish outfit
Natural beauty: Eva Mendes went grocery shopping in Los Angeles yesterday wearing no make-up
She sported a chic slate grey playsuit with cropped cream cardigan and matching cream wedge sandals.
An oversized straw bag and a loose ponytail completed the look.
The star looked to be enjoying her shopping trip, flashing a smile as she carried armfuls of goods to her grocery cart.
Primped and preened: Eva looked a far cry from full glamour mode as she stepped out on the red carpet at the Costume Gala in New York last month
Decisions decisions: Eva looked pensive as she wheeled her grocery cart around the store
The star has recently returned from Canada where she joined boyfriend Ryan Gosling at his mother Donna's college graduation in Ontario.
The couple are said to have been dating for only eight months and have already been the subject of break-up rumours.
It had been claimed that Eva and Ryan had split, but the reports were put to rest when they were pictured strolling hand in hand around New York last month.
Casual chic: Eva still looked stylish in her all-in-one playsuit, cropped cream cardigan and wedge heels
Neither has been been forthcoming about their relationship, although Eva has praised her Canadian co-star's talents as an actor, calling him her 'dream co-star' in the March issue of Marie Claire.
'I have never felt so creatively satisfied on a film. He’s amazing,' she said of her experience filming thriller A Place Beyond The Pines with Ryan.
'I play Ryan Gosling's love interest and his baby mama,' she also recently told Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show.
Healthy choice: Eva's cart included include flowers, bags of salad and fruit
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