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Help support a genuine consumer advocate by signing this petition. Let's get fired up about Elizabeth Warren!
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I am having the hardest time finding communities with the interest I have; it seems like all the active ones with good names are in Russian! I can't read that!
http://community.livejournal.com/p…
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I would like to join some type of active community which discusses magic mushrooms and/or ganga.
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I would like to join some type of active community which discusses magic mushrooms and/or ganga.
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I am frustrated and bored; there is not enough to do or read on the limited leash I have given myself on the web. So ... I have reached out and sent in membership applications for a couple of lj communities which need membership approval. Hopefully, they will approve my requests and I can find new lj friends with my interests. The age difference is always a problem, but I am an original hippie!
I read yesterday that Jack Herer died recently; that is sad. So many of us passing on to the other side. Jack was a good friend of a friend, but I only met him once. When I did meet him, I asked him to autograph a book he wrote. Not only did he autograph it, he drew a picture in it! Fun. He will be missed.
Yesterday, when I posted about the demonstration I forgot to post the link. I am in the third photo down, on the left side of the photo.
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x…...
Not much else for now, need to start my day.
I read yesterday that Jack Herer died recently; that is sad. So many of us passing on to the other side. Jack was a good friend of a friend, but I only met him once. When I did meet him, I asked him to autograph a book he wrote. Not only did he autograph it, he drew a picture in it! Fun. He will be missed.
Yesterday, when I posted about the demonstration I forgot to post the link. I am in the third photo down, on the left side of the photo.
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x…...
Not much else for now, need to start my day.
stolen from a friend's facebook page:
"Obama is not a brown-skinned, anti-war socialist who gives away free healthcare. You're thinking of Jesus."
on the subject of quiche ...
I came home hungry and tired yesterday, and saw food already made in the refrigerator. Yummy, or so I thought ...
Aza made quiche yesterday. I have never, ever had quiche made with canned green beans before yesterday. I can't say I ever want to have it again. It tasted better after I pulled the green beans out to eat separately; some things are just not meant to be cooked together!
But it did fill my belly, so not complaining so much as sharing. I mean, the idea of canned green beans in a quiche is enough alone to share for a laugh! And we can all use a good laugh.
ps -- Aza says they weren't canned green beans, it was a "flash frozen vegetable medley"; none-the-less, green beans don't work in a quiche.
Aza made quiche yesterday. I have never, ever had quiche made with canned green beans before yesterday. I can't say I ever want to have it again. It tasted better after I pulled the green beans out to eat separately; some things are just not meant to be cooked together!
But it did fill my belly, so not complaining so much as sharing. I mean, the idea of canned green beans in a quiche is enough alone to share for a laugh! And we can all use a good laugh.
ps -- Aza says they weren't canned green beans, it was a "flash frozen vegetable medley"; none-the-less, green beans don't work in a quiche.
Take note, salvia users!
Clip:
While the prohibition of salvia divinorum has been branded into
legislation for the last two weeks, knowledge of its removal has failed
to successfully spread to those familiar with the substance. Although
local businesses now risk facing $10,000 fines if found violating the
new legislation, many who have experimented with the trivial
hallucinogen remain ignorant to its newfound illegality.
Newshawk: MadisonNORML.org
Source: Daily Cardinal (WI EDU)
Pubdate: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Author: Samantha Witthuhn
REASONS FOR STATEWIDE SALVIA BAN HAZY AT BEST
Don't leave public opinion out of public decisions.
Two weeks ago, the powerful hand of the law laid a smack down on one of
the few remaining legal drugs being used throughout Wisconsin. Salvia
divinorum, commonly confused with saliva, was effectively banned from
being manufactured and distributed among the many citizens of Wisconsin.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the short-term hallucinogenic
drug, salvia is a Mexican herb that was legal to those over the age of
eighteen up until March 3, 2010. The drug is known to cause
hallucinations that remain for a short period of time. They occur
seconds after being smoked, licked or chewed. The lack of lengthy
sensory stimulations produced by salvia have pushed it to become an
afterthought substance among avid drug users and essentially makes it an
unpopular and somewhat "non-existent" drug to the general public.
Despite salvia's minor impact on society, state legislators, including
former state Senators Sheldon Wasserman and David Cullen, have found its
existence to be so troublesome that they have continually exerted
efforts to ban the drug for the sake of "protecting our children."
Authoring the Assembly Bill 168, Wasserman and Cullen believe salvia to
be a dangerous hallucinogen that "we cannot allow young people to be
deceived into thinking [is] risk free because it is legal." Gov. Jim
Doyle concurred with Wasserman's claims and ultimately decided to rid
Wisconsin of the herb upon signing the bill outlawing the drug on March
3, making Wisconsin a fresh member of the 19 states now regulating it.
While the prohibition of salvia divinorum has been branded into
legislation for the last two weeks, knowledge of its removal has failed
to successfully spread to those familiar with the substance. Although
local businesses now risk facing $10,000 fines if found violating the
new legislation, many who have experimented with the trivial
hallucinogen remain ignorant to its newfound illegality. The reason for
this unawareness is the lack of public exposure to the bill. Time to
debate the guts of the bill or submit a referendum was overlooked, for
the taboo topic of legalizing any questionable substance remains a dark
subject most sensible state lawmakers aim to avoid.
Although students attempt to make their voices heard through stoned
State Street marches toward the Capitol once a year or by passionately
carving "Legalize It" on the back of almost every chair in Bascom 165,
decisions outlawing particular drugs continue to be made without public
knowledge. Delivering proper and accurate information concerning the
pros and cons of legalizing the use of certain substances remains
unclear because most politicians tend to turn their shoulders on
drug-related matters for fear of public disapproval. The ban on salvia
throughout Wisconsin is yet another example of a successful push to ban
a drug that ultimately only harms those who make the choice to use it.
Representation for those in favor of legalizing marijuana and other
drugs is minimal, and the time has come for legislators and
representatives to overcome their fears of rejection by particular
demographics and start listening to constituents who have valid
arguments surrounding big, bad drugs. The purpose of this article is not
to debate the pros and cons surrounding the legalization of marijuana,
but to highlight how important it is for politicians to start listening
to their constituents about these issues. By imposing laws and
regulations without public consent, state politicians like Gov. Doyle
are essentially deciding what is best for us. Constituents should have a
say in this.
Outlawing more and more drugs may have negative effects on those who use
them safely and legally, which might make their opinions significant
enough to deserve adequate representation. The lack of total publication
of the new ban on salvia divinorum demonstrates that politicians are not
taking those in favor of legal usage seriously.
Unfortunately, representatives continue to avoid subjects concerning the
authorization of particular substances for fear of decreased approval
ratings and pessimistic political reputations despite legitimate and
valid arguments being expressed by the opposition. The banning of salvia
throughout Wisconsin is yet another step backwards in the world of
healthy drug debates. What's next to go, Red Bull?
Samantha Witthuhn is a sophomore majoring in political science. Please
send responses to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
While the prohibition of salvia divinorum has been branded into
legislation for the last two weeks, knowledge of its removal has failed
to successfully spread to those familiar with the substance. Although
local businesses now risk facing $10,000 fines if found violating the
new legislation, many who have experimented with the trivial
hallucinogen remain ignorant to its newfound illegality.
Newshawk: MadisonNORML.org
Source: Daily Cardinal (WI EDU)
Pubdate: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Author: Samantha Witthuhn
REASONS FOR STATEWIDE SALVIA BAN HAZY AT BEST
Don't leave public opinion out of public decisions.
Two weeks ago, the powerful hand of the law laid a smack down on one of
the few remaining legal drugs being used throughout Wisconsin. Salvia
divinorum, commonly confused with saliva, was effectively banned from
being manufactured and distributed among the many citizens of Wisconsin.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the short-term hallucinogenic
drug, salvia is a Mexican herb that was legal to those over the age of
eighteen up until March 3, 2010. The drug is known to cause
hallucinations that remain for a short period of time. They occur
seconds after being smoked, licked or chewed. The lack of lengthy
sensory stimulations produced by salvia have pushed it to become an
afterthought substance among avid drug users and essentially makes it an
unpopular and somewhat "non-existent" drug to the general public.
Despite salvia's minor impact on society, state legislators, including
former state Senators Sheldon Wasserman and David Cullen, have found its
existence to be so troublesome that they have continually exerted
efforts to ban the drug for the sake of "protecting our children."
Authoring the Assembly Bill 168, Wasserman and Cullen believe salvia to
be a dangerous hallucinogen that "we cannot allow young people to be
deceived into thinking [is] risk free because it is legal." Gov. Jim
Doyle concurred with Wasserman's claims and ultimately decided to rid
Wisconsin of the herb upon signing the bill outlawing the drug on March
3, making Wisconsin a fresh member of the 19 states now regulating it.
While the prohibition of salvia divinorum has been branded into
legislation for the last two weeks, knowledge of its removal has failed
to successfully spread to those familiar with the substance. Although
local businesses now risk facing $10,000 fines if found violating the
new legislation, many who have experimented with the trivial
hallucinogen remain ignorant to its newfound illegality. The reason for
this unawareness is the lack of public exposure to the bill. Time to
debate the guts of the bill or submit a referendum was overlooked, for
the taboo topic of legalizing any questionable substance remains a dark
subject most sensible state lawmakers aim to avoid.
Although students attempt to make their voices heard through stoned
State Street marches toward the Capitol once a year or by passionately
carving "Legalize It" on the back of almost every chair in Bascom 165,
decisions outlawing particular drugs continue to be made without public
knowledge. Delivering proper and accurate information concerning the
pros and cons of legalizing the use of certain substances remains
unclear because most politicians tend to turn their shoulders on
drug-related matters for fear of public disapproval. The ban on salvia
throughout Wisconsin is yet another example of a successful push to ban
a drug that ultimately only harms those who make the choice to use it.
Representation for those in favor of legalizing marijuana and other
drugs is minimal, and the time has come for legislators and
representatives to overcome their fears of rejection by particular
demographics and start listening to constituents who have valid
arguments surrounding big, bad drugs. The purpose of this article is not
to debate the pros and cons surrounding the legalization of marijuana,
but to highlight how important it is for politicians to start listening
to their constituents about these issues. By imposing laws and
regulations without public consent, state politicians like Gov. Doyle
are essentially deciding what is best for us. Constituents should have a
say in this.
Outlawing more and more drugs may have negative effects on those who use
them safely and legally, which might make their opinions significant
enough to deserve adequate representation. The lack of total publication
of the new ban on salvia divinorum demonstrates that politicians are not
taking those in favor of legal usage seriously.
Unfortunately, representatives continue to avoid subjects concerning the
authorization of particular substances for fear of decreased approval
ratings and pessimistic political reputations despite legitimate and
valid arguments being expressed by the opposition. The banning of salvia
throughout Wisconsin is yet another step backwards in the world of
healthy drug debates. What's next to go, Red Bull?
Samantha Witthuhn is a sophomore majoring in political science. Please
send responses to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
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I have been going nuts with my book buying; ebay is VERY addictive. I browse the ending auctions of the antiquarian children's books, and I look though many of them! Last night I had a bit of free time before going to bed, and I was going to look through them without buying _anything_, but when I saw a book which I have personally paid $55 for before (and made a fine good profit on) sitting at 99 cents with no bids, well I just had to bring my snipe program up! So, I put a snipe on it of just a tad over $11 and we will see what heppens today when the auction ends.
Almost -- but not everything -- I am purchasing needs some type of repair. I am good at this, and I am learning more all the time.
One thing I am in need of, and don't know what it is really, or where to find it, is a marker for repainting gilt on the cover of a book. In this particular case, I need it to be a white color gilt. Do any of the artists on my list know what I need and where to find it? If not, I will ask on the booksellers list, but I would rather not display my ignorance there.
I have a long road trip ahead of me today; I want to start early.
Almost -- but not everything -- I am purchasing needs some type of repair. I am good at this, and I am learning more all the time.
One thing I am in need of, and don't know what it is really, or where to find it, is a marker for repainting gilt on the cover of a book. In this particular case, I need it to be a white color gilt. Do any of the artists on my list know what I need and where to find it? If not, I will ask on the booksellers list, but I would rather not display my ignorance there.
I have a long road trip ahead of me today; I want to start early.
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Progress continues to be made ...
February 17, 2010
The Iowa Board of Pharmacy voted unanimously this afternoon to recommend legislators reclassify marijuana in a way that could open the door to medical uses.
The board recommended that legislators reclassify the drug from Schedule I, for which there are no permitted uses, to Schedule II, which could allow medical uses.
The board also recommended the state set up a broad task force, including patients, medical professionals and law enforcement officers, to come up with a way to safely implement a medical marijuana program.
Marijuana proponents cheered after the vote was taken, but they acknowledged that hurdles remain before the drug could become available to patients.
"This is a big thing. This is momentum," said Carl Olsen, one of the measure's main Iowa proponents. He said he didn't expect legislators to consider the matter until next year's legislative session.
The vote came after a morning of discussion in which the six board members appeared split on whether medical marijuana would be a good idea.
Vice Chairwoman Susan Frey, a Villisca pharmacist, said marijuana clearly has benefits for some patients. But she said current pharmaceutical medications based on marijuana offer the same benefits. She raised the specter of problems in California and other states that have let people smoke marijuana for medicinal purposes. “I think without adequate controls, we would have mayhem,” she said.
Board Chairman Vernon Benjamin, a Fort Madison pharmacist, said he doesn’t believe marijuana is more likely to cause addiction than alcohol or prescription narcotics can. He also said the attraction of marijuana to young people probably is enhanced by the fact that it’s illegal.
A Des Moines Register Iowa Poll released this week found that 64 percent of Iowans support allowing patients to use marijuana if their doctors approve.
The Pharmacy Board previously expressed reservations about medical marijuana. But proponents sued, and a judge ruled last year that the board had to consider the matter.
The board last fall held a series of hearings around the state, at which most speakers spoke in favor of medical marijuana.
Board staff members noted a decades-old section of Iowa law giving the board authority to set up rules allowing medical uses of marijuana. But several board members said they thought the Legislature or a broad advisory panel should decide the matter.
Medical marijuana bills in the Legislature are considered dead for the year, but proponents hope the pharmacy board's vote will give the issue momentum next year.
A Des Moines Register Iowa Poll released this week found that 64 percent of Iowans support allowing patients to use marijuana if their doctors approve.
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/a…
The Iowa Board of Pharmacy voted unanimously this afternoon to recommend legislators reclassify marijuana in a way that could open the door to medical uses.
The board recommended that legislators reclassify the drug from Schedule I, for which there are no permitted uses, to Schedule II, which could allow medical uses.
The board also recommended the state set up a broad task force, including patients, medical professionals and law enforcement officers, to come up with a way to safely implement a medical marijuana program.
Marijuana proponents cheered after the vote was taken, but they acknowledged that hurdles remain before the drug could become available to patients.
"This is a big thing. This is momentum," said Carl Olsen, one of the measure's main Iowa proponents. He said he didn't expect legislators to consider the matter until next year's legislative session.
The vote came after a morning of discussion in which the six board members appeared split on whether medical marijuana would be a good idea.
Vice Chairwoman Susan Frey, a Villisca pharmacist, said marijuana clearly has benefits for some patients. But she said current pharmaceutical medications based on marijuana offer the same benefits. She raised the specter of problems in California and other states that have let people smoke marijuana for medicinal purposes. “I think without adequate controls, we would have mayhem,” she said.
Board Chairman Vernon Benjamin, a Fort Madison pharmacist, said he doesn’t believe marijuana is more likely to cause addiction than alcohol or prescription narcotics can. He also said the attraction of marijuana to young people probably is enhanced by the fact that it’s illegal.
A Des Moines Register Iowa Poll released this week found that 64 percent of Iowans support allowing patients to use marijuana if their doctors approve.
The Pharmacy Board previously expressed reservations about medical marijuana. But proponents sued, and a judge ruled last year that the board had to consider the matter.
The board last fall held a series of hearings around the state, at which most speakers spoke in favor of medical marijuana.
Board staff members noted a decades-old section of Iowa law giving the board authority to set up rules allowing medical uses of marijuana. But several board members said they thought the Legislature or a broad advisory panel should decide the matter.
Medical marijuana bills in the Legislature are considered dead for the year, but proponents hope the pharmacy board's vote will give the issue momentum next year.
A Des Moines Register Iowa Poll released this week found that 64 percent of Iowans support allowing patients to use marijuana if their doctors approve.
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/a…
for those in Wisconsin --
I received a message today from a friend of mine who is involved with constitutional law issues:
(nothing below this remark is my writing)
Court of Appeals Primary election this Tuesday
i'm voting for Ed Leinweber, currently a trial judge in Richland County.
While none of the 3 candidates are outright bad, Leinweber's not been
afraid to suppress evidence obtained in violation of the 4th
Amendment, and is the only judge in the State who i've heard tell
refusing the occasional application for a search warrant.
(nothing below this remark is my writing)
Court of Appeals Primary election this Tuesday
i'm voting for Ed Leinweber, currently a trial judge in Richland County.
While none of the 3 candidates are outright bad, Leinweber's not been
afraid to suppress evidence obtained in violation of the 4th
Amendment, and is the only judge in the State who i've heard tell
refusing the occasional application for a search warrant.