Cranpup's Bog Blog

2007-06-05T11:33:00.000-07:00

The newest Ocean Spray Commercial:

2007-03-24T10:21:00.000-07:00

Make Fresh Cranberry Sauce

2007-03-22T18:28:00.000-07:00

New Review Highlights Cranberry for Possible Cancer Preventing Mechanisms

Friday January 19, 2007

Activity Due to Unique Combination of Plant Nutrients

EAST WAREHAM, Mass. - A new research review and study examines how cranberry's unique flavonoid compounds -- which act as potent antioxidants -- have been further linked to potential anti-cancer properties. Led by Dr. Catherine C. Neto of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and funded in part by the Cranberry Institute and the Wisconsin Cranberry Board, this review is the first to examine the effects of cranberry polyphenols on human cancer cells, in order to further explore cranberry's potential role in cancer prevention. The review was published in the current edition of The Journal of Nutrition and presented as a part of the International Research Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Cancer, hosted by the American Institute of Cancer Research in Washington, D.C. in July 2006.

The review explores the existing research and recent findings on the anti-cancer properties of the cranberry, and its diverse phytochemical profile that likely plays a role in cancer prevention. Cranberries' high antioxidant content is one of the many factors that work synergistically to create observed anti-tumor activities. "The results from in vitro studies using a variety of tumor models show that the polyphenol extracts from cranberry inhibit the growth and spread of breast, colon, prostate, lung, and other tumors," said Dr. Neto.

"This review is so significant because it adds to the growing body of evidence of both the proven and emerging health benefits of the cranberry," said Martin Starr, PhD, science advisor to the Cranberry Institute.

The cranberry has long been recognized for its potential health benefits, from prevention of urinary tract infections and gum disease via a unique anti-adhesion mechanism, to its high level of antioxidants, which may also provide protection from cardiovascular disease. These new findings reinforce earlier research on cranberry's anti-cancer benefits and show promise that cranberry may limit processes involved in tumor development and growth in human patients.

In a recent study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles tested the extracts of six berries, including cranberry, against human tumor cell lines in cell cultures. Cranberry extract was shown to be effective in slowing cancer cell growth, a protective benefit that increased with the amount of extract added.

The evidence is compelling, especially for consumers looking to add healthier foods to their diet. "It's easy for consumers to add functional foods such as cranberries in their diet by eating dried cranberries as a snack or drinking a glass of cranberry juice once a day. And, apart from helping maintain wellness, cranberries taste great," said Jere Downing, Executive Director of the Cranberry Institute.

2007-03-12T11:45:00.000-07:00

Good morning! Today, I thought I would share some interesting "Cranberry Trivia" tidbits that go back to the American Indians.

The Pequot Indians of Cape Cod called the berry ibimi, meaning bitter berry.

Algonquin Indians were among the first to harvest wild cranberries. They used them for food, medicine, and as a symbol of peace.

Native Americans pounded cranberries into a paste and mixed with dried meat, and called this mixture 'pemmican.'

2007-03-11T12:56:00.000-07:00

Ever wonder how much cranberries you should eat/drink in a day? And then, there are different ways of getting your daily cranberries. There's juice, sauce, fresh and dried. So... how much of each one would be a good daily amount to eat or drink? Find out by going HERE.

2007-03-10T15:56:00.000-08:00

Ocean Spray is releasing a series of new ads. Here's a brand new one.

2007-03-09T19:40:00.000-08:00

I'm back! I've got a great new link for cranberry lovers. It's the Pacific Coast Cranberry Web. It has an amazing amount of information about cranberries! If you like cranberries, you've going to love this website!

2006-07-09T08:46:00.000-07:00

HERE is a really great petition to sign. It is, "Stop TeenScreen's Unscientific and Experimental 'Mental Health Screening' of American School Children". If you don't know what TeenScreen is... then just read the petition and you'll find out.

2006-07-02T08:19:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of updates recently. I have had computer problems and haven't been able to post. But... here I am again!

How about a cranberry recipe from the Ocean Spray Test Kitchen?! This one is Cranberry Yogurt Coffee Cake. YUM! Just click here for the recipe.

2006-06-22T09:05:00.000-07:00

Here is a little tiny cranberry.

2006-06-21T06:41:00.000-07:00

Here's a little bit of a closer view of what cranberries look like today. You can really see the little cranberries starting to set on the vines.

2006-06-20T08:08:00.000-07:00

Here is a closer view of what cranberries look like right now. This is interesting, because this picture shows cranberries in 3 different stages.

2006-06-19T09:59:00.000-07:00

This is what a cranberry bog looks like today.

2006-06-17T09:31:00.000-07:00

Here is a wonderful recipe for Cranberry Blueberry Muffins from the Ocean Spray Test Kitchen.

2006-06-16T09:14:00.000-07:00

Do you know the side effects of psychiatric drugs? If you or someone you know is taking these drugs, then you should! Go HERE to find out more.

2006-06-15T07:19:00.000-07:00

Here's a yummy recipe from the Ocean Spray Test Kitchen: the Berry Chocolate Smoothy.

2006-06-12T07:26:00.000-07:00

The FDA passed a law stating that only a "drug" can cure a disease therefore; farms, orchards, or any company promoting fruit as beneficial to your health were threatened with violations & the confiscation & destruction of their products. Their "cherries" for example were not approved as a new drug by the FDA & were not declared as "safe & effective". The average cost to get a "new drug" approved: $800 million. Sound unbelievable? Actual FDA letter sent to a farm marketing cherries as a natural remedy.

2006-06-10T08:47:00.000-07:00

Did you know that: 20% of recently approved prescription drugs have serious, life threatening side effects.

2006-06-08T06:45:00.000-07:00

Here is a GREAT recipe for a Cranberry Gorgonzola Appetizer Tart. Yum!!!!!

2006-06-07T10:36:00.000-07:00

In case you missed this one: Win a Celebrity Cruises Vacation from Ocean Spray!!!!! Other prizes include an iPod® Shuffle Digital Music Player, $100 gift card from SpaFinder.com, $100 Gift Card from Bath & BodyWorks®, or a one-year’s supply of Diet Ocean Spray®. Click HERE for more details and enter to win!

2006-06-04T09:25:00.000-07:00

Here is another picture from the article on us in the Capital Press.

2006-06-03T09:06:00.000-07:00

Here's an article about our cranberry farm that was in the Capital Press yesterday.

2006-06-02T11:38:00.000-07:00

This is what cranberries look like today.

2006-06-01T20:13:00.000-07:00

This is what cranberries look like today.

2006-05-31T15:02:00.000-07:00

What a growing cranberry looks like right now.

2006-05-30T09:16:00.000-07:00

This is what cranberries look like today.

2006-05-29T08:42:00.000-07:00

In case you missed this one: Win a Celebrity Cruises Vacation from Ocean Spray!!!!! Other prizes include an iPod® Shuffle Digital Music Player, $100 gift card from SpaFinder.com, $100 Gift Card from Bath & BodyWorks®, or a one-year’s supply of Diet Ocean Spray®. Click HERE for more details and enter to win!

2006-05-28T07:47:00.000-07:00

The number of children diagnosed with "ADD/ADHD" & drugged in 1985: 500,000

The number of children diagnosed with "ADD/ADHD" & drugged today: approximately 6 million

Find out more

2006-05-27T08:36:00.000-07:00

Here is a great website: MadeHow.com
On it, there is an area that tells all about how cranberries are made. I don't think it is completely up to date, but it is great data none the less.
CLICK HERE to read all about cranberries.
Also have fun searching for how other things are made too!

2006-05-26T20:18:00.000-07:00

Win a Celebrity Cruises Vacation from Ocean Spray!!!!! Click HERE for more details and enter to win!

2006-05-25T09:31:00.000-07:00

Oregon Cranberry Facts:
Oregon produces approximately 500,000 barrels of cranberries a year.
A barrel is equal to 100 lbs.

2006-05-24T10:33:00.000-07:00

Did you know that: Cranberries are shown to promote urinary tract health and have the ability to both treat and prevent urinary tract infections.

2006-05-23T09:35:00.000-07:00

HERE is an amazing recipe for Cranberry Linguine Florentine. YUM!

2006-05-22T10:50:00.000-07:00

Did you know that: an ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.

2006-05-19T09:19:00.000-07:00

And here we are zoomed in a little closer. The stage that the cranberries are in right how is called, "hook". That little pink hook will turn into a flower, and then into a cranberry.

2006-05-18T10:00:00.000-07:00

Here is what cranberries look like right now. Where's the cranberry? We'll get in there a little closer tomorrow and I'll show you.

2006-05-16T08:15:00.000-07:00

• From 1992 - 2003, the abuse of psychotropic drugs grew at twice the rate of marijuana abuse; five times that of cocaine abuse; & 60 times that of heroin abuse.
Find out more.

2006-05-15T10:15:00.000-07:00

Did you know that: The longest recorded flight of a chicken is thirteen seconds.

2006-05-14T08:17:00.000-07:00

Cranberry Spinach Salad with Warm Honey Dijon Bacon Dressing
This is one of my FAVORITE recipes from the Ocean Spray Test Kitchen. At this link, you can also find more absolutely wonderful recipes that use cranberries.

2006-05-13T10:00:00.000-07:00

Farm Facts:
Did you know... A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why.

2006-05-12T11:40:00.000-07:00

Ever wonder what a cranberry looks like BEFORE it's a full grown cranberry? Well... if you're curious, then go to the CranCam and find out what cranberries look like THIS week.

2006-05-11T08:23:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the new Ocean Spray ads, "Straight From The Bog"? If not, check them out HERE. Most of them are cute.

2006-05-10T07:50:00.000-07:00

Cranberries are Springing Up in Recipes Year-Round

Fall favorites aside, this berry is bursting with possibilities

LAKEVILLE-MIDDLEBORO, Mass., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- If you've only been enjoying the natural goodness of the cranberry during your Thanksgiving
feast, you've been missing out on the wholesome, tangy flavor and health
benefits this fruit offers year-round. Rejuvenate your recipe collection by
adding the vibrant color and sweet, tangy taste of the cranberry and wow
Mom or Dad on their special day -- or your family every day -- with easy
meals that deliver big flavor.
No matter what the season, cranberries pair well with just about
anything. From sweet to savory, their versatile flavor adds a new dimension
to almost every dish. Although fresh cranberries are only available during
the fall months, that great cranberry flavor comes in many forms and can be
enjoyed year-round in the form of juice, sweetened dried cranberries and
sauce. Pick your favorite and let the creativity begin.
Kick start Mom's day the healthy way with a luscious Mixed Berry
Smoothie made with Ocean Spray(R) Cranberry Juice Drink, or a surprisingly
sweet sprinkle of Craisins(R) Sweetened Dried Cranberries in your breakfast
bowl. Craisins(R) Crunch Breakfast Bowl is a combination of Craisins, your
favorite yogurt, granola and bananas. Look for Craisins(R) in a larger 12
oz. resealable pouch, perfect for all your baking and topping needs.
Need a dinner idea fit for the world's best mom or dad? Try Chicken
Tenderloins with Cranberry Mustard Sauce. Ocean Spray(R) Jellied Cranberry
Sauce provides an easy start for a fabulous finish in less than 30 minutes.
Finish the meal off with a treat to let Mom know how sweet she is!
Cranberry White Chocolate Parfaits are beautifully layered desserts that
adults and kids alike will appreciate.
Cranberries are not only great for recipes, but they also offer a
variety of health benefits. Research shows that the unique anti-adhesion
properties of the cranberry's proanthocyanidins, or PACs, can prevent
bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract, stomach, and mouth -- helping
to ward off infection. However, bacterial protection may not be the only
health benefit jam-packed into the tiny cranberry. Cranberry PACs also
function as antioxidants -- and with far more PACs per gram than most other
fruit, cranberries bolster the body's defenses against free radical damage
that can contribute to many chronic diseases including heart disease.
For more spring recipes, visit http://www.oceanspray.com.

Mixed Berry Smoothie

3/4 cup Ocean Spray(R) Light White Cranberry Juice Drink
3/4 cup frozen mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries
and blueberries)
1 6-ounce container low fat berry-flavored yogurt
1/2 banana, cut into slices
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend for a few seconds on high
speed or until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Pour into a large
glass. Makes approximately 2 servings.
Craisins(R) Crunch Breakfast Bowl

1 banana, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Ocean Spray(R) Craisins(R) Original Sweetened Dried Cranberries
2 tablespoons low-fat French vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons low-fat granola
Divide the banana slices and sweetened dried cranberries between 2
small bowls; toss gently. Top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of yogurt and 1
tablespoon of granola. Makes 2 servings.
Chicken Tenderloins with Cranberry Mustard Sauce

1 pound chicken tenderloins
Flour
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons oil
2/3 cup dry white wine
2/3 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup Ocean Spray(R) Craisins(R) Original Sweetened Dried Cranberries
1/4 cup sliced green onions, green part only
Lightly toss chicken pieces with flour; shake off excess. Sprinkle
lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and oil in a large skillet. Add half of the
chicken; cook about 2 minutes, turning once until chicken is golden brown
on each side and cooked through. Add more butter and oil if needed. Remove
to a platter; keep warm. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Add wine, chicken broth and mustard to skillet, scraping up browned
bits. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir into skillet. Add
sweetened dried cranberries. Boil 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
Stir in green onions; cook 1 more minute. Pour sauce over chicken. Makes 4
servings.
Cranberry White Chocolate Parfaits
1 16-ounce can Ocean Spray(R) Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
1 3.3-ounce package white chocolate or vanilla instant pudding and pie
filling mix
1 cup milk
1 cup whipping cream
Whipped cream, if desired

Spoon cranberry sauce into a small bowl. Set aside.
Combine pudding mix and milk in small mixer bowl; beat on low speed for
30 seconds. Add whipping cream; beat on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes or
until soft peaks form.
Spoon alternate layers of pudding and cranberry sauce into parfait
glasses or stemmed wine glasses. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes or until
set. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired. Makes 6 servings.
Ocean Spray is an agricultural cooperative owned by more than 650
cranberry growers in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Oregon,
Washington, British Columbia, and other parts of Canada as well as more
than 100 Florida grapefruit growers. Ocean Spray was formed 75 years ago by
three cranberry growers from Massachusetts and New Jersey. Florida
grapefruit growers joined the Cooperative in 1976. Ocean Spray is North
America's leading producer of canned and bottled juices and juice drinks,
and has been the best-selling brand name in the canned and bottled juice
category since 1981. Ocean Spray posted fiscal 2005 gross sales of about
$1.4 billion.
Contact:
Sharon Newcomb
Ocean Spray
(508) 946-7185

Ericka Helwig
(617) 520-7028

SOURCE Ocean Spray
Web Site: http://www.oceanspray.com

2006-05-09T09:02:00.000-07:00

This is a yummy one! Click HERE for the recipe!

2006-05-08T09:08:00.000-07:00

Regulating Every Drop of Water Doesn’t Make Sense

By Bob Stallman
President, American Farm Bureau

American farmers and ranchers have a good track record of taking care of the land and water through conservation, including wetlands protection and restoration. That’s why Farm Bureau is closely watching and awaiting a decision currently before the U.S. Supreme Court that could alter the Clean Water Act as we know it.

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2006-05-07T09:37:00.000-07:00

Since the June 2005 Supreme Court ruling in the case of Kelo v. The City of New London, Conn., the subject of eminent domain has been pushed to the frontlines for farmers, property owners and anyone else who ever hopes to own property one day.

The Kelo decision is a subject that EVERYONE needs to know about, as it affects you, whether you know it or not. This is something that everyone needs to take a stand on, fight, and do something about.

You can learn more about the Kelo decision HERE.

2006-05-06T09:55:00.000-07:00

Did you know:

Turtles can breathe through their butts.
Butterflies taste with their feet.

2006-05-05T09:13:00.000-07:00

In addition to cranberries, our farm has somewhere between 200 and 300 rhododendrons. This is one of them. Her name is Ruby Bowman. She is absolutely beautiful, isn't she?!

2006-05-04T08:10:00.000-07:00

Do you have questions about cranberries? Many people do. The American Cranberry has a Frequently Asked Questions page that answers the most common questions asked about cranberries. Check it out!

2006-05-03T09:29:00.000-07:00

Did you Know:

Percentage increase from 1985 - 1999 in stimulant psychotropic drugs prescribed to children: 327%.

Do you find something wrong with that? Then go HERE to learn more and find out what YOU can do about it!

2006-05-02T08:47:00.000-07:00

Did you know that cranberries...

--- are a nutrition powerhouse. They are packed with many vitamins, minerals, and are an extremely high in antioxidants.

--- have the highest levels of antioxidants among common fruits.

--- may be beneficial in preventing the beginning stages of cancer and in slowing tumor development.

--- have compounds that are toxic to a variety of cancer tumor cell lines, including lung, cervical, prostate, breast and leukemia cancer cells.

--- are shown to promote urinary tract health and have the ability to both treat and prevent urinary tract infections.

--- may help prevent stomach ulcers.

--- help promote healthy teeth and gums.

--- lower cholesterol. They lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol.

--- may help promote a healthy heart.

--- can help prevent the formation of kidney stones.

--- can help aid in the recovery of a stroke.

2006-05-01T09:18:00.000-07:00

This is a great website that everyone should see! It is "Children & Adults Against Drugging America". They have an amazing statistics page that you should look at. Check this out:

20% of recently approved prescription drugs have serious, life threatening side effects.

2006-04-30T09:48:00.000-07:00

Fascinating Facts About The Cranberry Industry:
Reprint from Ocean Spray Fact Sheet

During the days of wooden ships and iron men, American vessels carried Cranberries. Just as the English loved limes, American sailors craved cranberries. It was the cranberry's generous supply of vitamin C that prevented scurvy.

Only three major fruits are native to North America -- the cranberry, blueberry and Concord grape.

If all the cranberry bogs in North America were put together, they would comprise an area equal in size to the tiny island of Nantucket -- approximately 47 square miles.

Native Americans used cranberries to make a survival cake known as pemmican. They also used the fruit in poultices and dyes.

American recipes containing cranberries date from the early 18th century.

The hearty cranberry vine thrives in conditions that would not support most other crops: acid soil, few nutrients and low temperatures, even in summer.

Contrary to popular belief, cranberries do not grow in water. They are grown on sandy bogs. Because cranberries float, some bogs are flooded when the fruit is ready for harvesting.

Every acre of cranberry bogs is supported by four to 10 acres of wetlands, woodlands and uplands. This area offers refuge to a rich variety of wildlife.

2006-04-29T08:16:00.000-07:00

Check out the Pacific Coast Cranberry Web. And when you're done, sign their GuestMap. GuestMap is a cute little program, like a guest book, but a map. It's a great little feature I use on all my websites.

2006-04-28T10:11:00.000-07:00

I am often asked how much cranberry should be consumed for health benefits. Here is the answer!

For more information on cranberry health, and to see a larger version of this picture, visit the CranberryFarmers.org health page.

2006-04-27T09:19:00.000-07:00

This is a GREAT recipe for cranberry sauce.

1 navel orange
1-1/2 C sugar
1/2 t grated ginger
4 C cranberries
1/2 C (2 oz.) toasted pecans

Grate the orange peel and add to a pot with the sugar and ginger.
Add the juice from the orange into the pot and simmer over
medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
Add cranberries and cook until they pop - about 5 minutes.
Add pecans and cool sauce.

2006-04-26T06:58:00.000-07:00

Report questions FDA's safety procedures
Posted 4/23/2006 8:02 PM ET

By Rita Rubin, USA TODAY

The Food and Drug Administration "lacks a clear and effective process" for managing postmarket drug safety issues, says a Government Accountability Office report out Monday.

The report was requested in late 2004 by Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, and Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Concerns about how the FDA handled high-profile drug safety cases — two were Vioxx, the painkiller linked to heart attacks and strokes, and antidepressants, linked to suicidal behavior in children — spurred the request.

"GAO observed that there is a lack of criteria for determining what safety actions to take and when to take them," the report states, noting that FDA officials, given a chance to review a draft, called its conclusions "reasonable" but did not comment on its recommendations.
In an interview Friday, Grassley said the report backs up "what everybody seems to know, that the FDA needs reform, that things that go on in the FDA don't really protect the consumer. The FDA is kind of a Good Housekeeping seal of approval on drugs, and really, it's questionable (whether) they should have that honor."

In a statement, Barton said the GAO "shows that the drug-safety system is not in crisis, but the FDA's process may need some fine-tuning. Prescription drugs approved by the FDA should keep you out of the hospital, not send you to one."
Grassley and Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., introduced a bill a year ago calling for an FDA Center for Postmarket Drug Evaluation and Research that would be on an equal footing with the existing Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, or CDER.
Currently, both the Office of Drug Safety (ODS) and the Office of New Drugs (OND) are part of CDER, an arrangement that results in a "dangerous imbalance of power between postmarket safety and the reviewing decision," said Sidney Wolfe, head of the Public Citizen Health Research Group. The consumer advocate called the GAO's proposed remedies "necessary, but grossly insufficient."

The GAO does not specifically advise taking the drug safety office out of CDER but recommends that the FDA commissioner clarify its role. For now, "ODS serves primarily as a consultant to OND," the report says. Yet, it notes, the new drugs office has sometimes excluded analyses by drug safety staffers at advisory committee meetings held to review particular medications.
The GAO also recommended that Congress consider expanding the FDA's authority to require drugmakers to conduct postmarket safety studies. The agency sometimes asks for such studies as a condition of approval, but from 1991 to 2003, only a quarter were completed, the report said.

"I wish it had gone further," Arthur Levin, head of the non-profit Center for Medical Consumers, said of the GAO report. Levin, who's on the FDA's risk management advisory panel, noted that the GAO didn't mention empowering the agency to fine drugmakers for not doing postmarket studies. The FDA needs "not just more authority," he says, "but more authority with clout."

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2006-04-23-fda-safety_x.htm

2006-04-25T09:09:00.000-07:00

HERE is the best place for cranberry recipes. Look at the picture of that salad! YUM!!! I know what I'm making for lunch!

2006-04-24T08:46:00.000-07:00

Now THIS is interesting!:

New Study Confirms No Blood Tests for Any Mental Disorder in Psychiatry's Billing Bible of Mental "Disorders" — Diagnoses Pharmaceutically Driven

University of Massachusetts psychologist Lisa Cosgrove, lead author of new study finds "No blood tests" for mental disorders and more than half of 170 "experts" who developed psychiatric diagnoses criteria had ties to pharmaceutical companies.

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights, the world's leading psychiatric watchdog established by the Church of Scientology in 1969, says psychiatry's pseudoscience is finally being exposed: Click the video link to see medical experts expose the fraud of Psychiatry's Billing Bible, the DSM (may take a few minutes to download).

"Every psychiatric expert involved in writing the DSM standard diagnostic criteria for disorders such as depression and schizophrenia has had financial ties to drug companies that sell medications for those illnesses." - Washington Post April 20. 2006

"No blood tests exist for the disorders in the DSM. It relies on judgments from practitioners who rely on the manual." - USA Today April 20, 2006

"In recent years, critics have said that the manual has become too expansive, including diagnoses, like social phobia, that they say appear tailor-made to create a market for antidepressants or other drugs." - New York Times April 20, 2006

To find out more, go to www.cchr.org or contact Marla Filidei at 800-869-2247

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
(DSM): A Psychiatric Hoax video: click here

2006-04-24T08:28:00.000-07:00

This is amazing:

VIDEO OF MENTAL HEALTH "EXPERTS" ADMITTING THAT ADHD CANNOT BE DEFINED

Recent FDA hearings have put the nation's attention on the drugs used to treat so-called ADHD. As these drugs have been linked to heart attack, sudden death and the appearance of psychotic symptoms in children, not generally at risk for such, this is definitely a positive move.

But going a step further, the validity of the diagnosis of "ADHD" should also be questioned. In 1998, a group of psychiatrists and doctors attended the U.S. National Institutes of Health consensus conference on "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder," (ADHD) and attempted to establish the criteria for diagnosing this so-called psychiatric disorder.

They failed.

Not only did they fail, but the only "certainty" that resulted, by their own admission, was a total inability to even define the symptoms of the ADHD label, with one of the "experts" called upon literally fumbling with words for minutes on end.

See video footage of this remarkable meeting, including the startling concluding admission made by the conference chairman, on CCHR's website by clicking the link below.

Watch the video!

2006-04-21T08:53:00.000-07:00

Did you know that there's a magazine that's all about cranberries???? Well... there is! It's called Cranberries Magazine. Check it out!

2006-04-20T09:40:00.000-07:00

Check out this wonderful interactive timeline that takes you from the begining of the Ocean Spray Cooperative to present day. Very interesting!

2006-04-17T08:50:00.000-07:00

Here's a fun thing to do: Do you want to find out what your emotional tone is? Go HERE to take a cool online Tone Scale test.

2006-04-16T07:24:00.000-07:00

Would you like to send someone a cranberry e-card? Well... The Cranberry Lady has them! You can send one by going HERE... and check out the rest of her site. It's really cute!

2006-04-15T08:58:00.000-07:00

The Cranberry Club

What is The Cranberry Club? It is where you can get the lastest cranberry recipes, health tips, and more. Just go HERE to join!

2006-04-14T08:50:00.000-07:00

This year I was invited to the speak to the Oregon Women for Agriculture about cranberries. Here I am giving my speech. It was a fun day and the women there were some of the nicest people I've ever met. They're a really wonderful group!

2006-04-13T10:18:00.000-07:00

Here is a really great article I read this morning. It's called Clean Hands Make a Happy Life. Check it out!

2006-04-12T21:02:00.000-07:00

Here's a great new website for both cranberry growers and cranberry lovers. It's the Pacific Coast Cranberry Web. Check it out, and sign their guest map!

2005-10-24T07:20:00.000-07:00

Well, it's harvest time once again! Here is two of the Cranpups on a foggy morning looking for mice around a cranberry bog that we are filling with water.

2005-08-04T07:51:00.000-07:00

It's been an absolutely beautiful summer here, and as you can see, the cranpups have been enjoying swimming in the ponds this year. The cranberry crop is looking good and we can't wait till harvest!

2004-11-14T19:34:00.000-08:00

Loading the cranberries into the trucks during harvest.

For more harvest pics and cranberry pics, go to the the Photo Tour page of Royal Ruby Cranberries.

2004-11-14T09:10:00.000-08:00

Sorry that it's been a while since my last post. It's our busiest time of year on the farm, and we've been harvesting our cranberries. I will be posting some harvest pictures soon and some more pics of the Cranpups. So stay tuned!

Oh yes... and in case you haven't heard, we have a new Cranpup website! Cranpup.com - Feel free to visit!

2004-08-28T09:08:00.000-07:00

Did you know that there are two types of people? Knowing these two types and their characteristics can greatly help you in your life. So... click here to find out about them.

2004-08-25T08:28:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like a victim? Did you know that you don't have to feel that way? There IS something you can do to handle it. All you have to do is click here, read about why you feel like a victim and how to handle it, and then go and actually handle it. It's pretty easy! Give it a try!

2004-08-22T20:04:00.000-07:00

Did you know that there are two rules for happy living? That's right! TWO rules. Would you like to know what they are? Well then... all you have to do is click here. I hope these two rules help you bring more happiness and more joy to your life.

2004-08-19T18:05:00.000-07:00

This is Casey the Cranpup.

More of Casey can be seen at the Cranpup Photo Tour at: http://www.itsaruby.com/Photo%20Tour%201.htm

2004-08-06T07:50:00.000-07:00

It's a beautiful time of year on the farm. The cranberries are starting to turn red. I've eaten all of the blueberries, and the blackberries are ripening by the minute.

The cranpups LOVE blackberries, especially Bo. I picked blackberries yesterday for 30 minutes or so. I threw him one about every 7-10 seconds. He never did get full. He gulped down every single one. Freckles is more independent. She picks them off the vine herself.

The cranpups also just discovered that there are finally cranberries. It's all I can do to keep them away from the edge of the cranberry fields. They sit there and eat all the berries they can reach from the edge! Silly dogs.

2004-06-26T08:42:00.000-07:00

Not much happening in cranberry land lately. We're just mowing and weeding... weeding and mowing. We have been catching lots of bee swarms this year. It's been a lot of fun. I put on a bee suit the other day for the first time and went up to a swarm and helped them into a hive. It was really fascinating and amazing.

The cranpup's are doing great! They've been enjoying swimming in the ponds more now that the weather is warmer. One of them smells like a skunk... I have yet to get close enough to find out which.

2004-04-30T08:04:00.000-07:00

On my Royal Ruby Cranberries site... I have a really great photo tour about how cranberries are grown. I also have the "Cranpup Photo Tour" there along with other pictures of animals and other things on my farm. I hope you enjoy it!

Here's a preview of one of the pictures taken at harvest.

And here is a picture of an actual cranpup!

2004-04-29T17:50:00.000-07:00

Here is a wonderful website that has TONS of information about cranberries. Royal Ruby Cranberries.

2004-04-29T13:47:00.000-07:00

Just a quick first post to my new blog, "Cranpup's Bog Blog", (trying saying THAT ten times fast!). Here, I will write about cranberries... cranberries... and even cranberries! Yes... I am somewhat of a crannoisseur. Hopefully... this will be fun and interesting... if you find cranberries interesting.