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Mini-choppers to fight crime 1 2 3
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QUEENSLAND police may finally get the helicopter they've been dreaming of – except it's in miniature. The Sunday Mail has learned that police have approached Queensland University of Technology researchers about the use of remote-controlled choppers and planes to fight crime. Systems for both the plane and helicopters are being developed at QUT, while CSIRO is working on test flights for the mini-choppers at Pullenvale in Brisbane. "They are pretty impressive when you see them in flight," said CSIRO researcher Stefan Hrabar. QUT aviation expert Associate Professor Rod Walker has confirmed talks with police took place last year. The university has also extended inv…
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A man, and His Ganja Tree, Make Escape Bid from Cops
by kiwi_farmer- 3 replies
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Fri, Oct 24, 2008 11:57 am http://hightimes.com/news/ht_admin/4759 JOHOR BARU: A 56-year-old kindergarten janitor tried in vain to escape with his marijuana tree after police raided his home. The suspect pulled out the tree from its vase and ran during the police raid at about 6am in Layang-Layang, Kluang on Saturday. However, several policemen managed to tackle the suspect before he escaped. Johor deputy police chief Senior Asst Comm I Datuk Tun Hisan Tun Hamzah said that the suspect is believed to have grown the tree over the last six months. “Being in possession, let alone growing this tree, is against the law. “We are not ruling out the possibility that …
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Thu, Oct 23, 2008 11:25 am http://hightimes.com/news/dan/4755 An argument over the hogging of a cannabis cigarette resulted in a man suffering a broken leg. Christopher Lawson, 19, had been drinking with a group of people in the Elizabethan pub in Welford, on Friday, April 25, when they decided to go to the reservoir to smoke cannabis. Rebecca Wade, prosecuting at Northampton Crown Court said the party of four included James Niven, who asked Lawson to pass over the cannabis spliff but Lawson refused. They got into an argument, during which Lawson punched Mr Niven in the face and, as he fell to the ground, he stamped on his leg "once or twice", causing it to brea…
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Drugs smugglers break down outside Kenya police base
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Writing by Daniel Wallis; Editing by Matthew Jones Mon 3 Nov 2008, 10:15 GMT http://africa.reuters.com/odd/news/usnTRE4A21SC.html © Reuters 2008. All Rights Reserved NAIROBI (Reuters) - Elite Kenyan police who went to help a luxury 4x4 that broke down outside their base were surprised when the occupants took off on foot -- until officers took a closer look and found the vehicle loaded with marijuana. "When the occupants refused assistance and fled, officers became suspicious and searched the vehicle," finding about $20,000 (12,333 pounds) worth of the drug, Trans Mara police boss Joshua Omukata told The Standard newspaper. Members of the highly-regarded paramili…
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Walking In Another Mans Shoes
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CANADA: Ottawa's monopoly on pot over
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Ottawa's monopoly on pot over – Court dismisses federal appeal -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By BRETT CLARKSON, SUN MEDIA 28th October 2008 Alison Myrden, who eats, drinks, and smokes 50 grams a day of medical pot, couldn't be happier that the federal government's marijuana monopoly has gone up in smoke. Myrden, 44, was one of several medicinal marijuana users who yesterday watched as appeal court judges dismissed Ottawa's bid to keep the medical pot supply chain limited to one grower per smoker. The controversial Health Canada one-grower-per-patient regulation was struck down in January by federal court Justic…
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I LOVE WEED I love smoking, i dont really get that many oppurtunities to do it though. I smoke about 1 once a month if im lucky usually with close bloke mates or a female friend before sexy times. IM MORE ADDICTED TO GROWING, growing is so soothing. I also love this website. Reading countless post on this site had swayed me from not sure if weed is harmless to im positive its harmless and its a crime that its not legal. A NEGETIVE ANOCDOTE GOT ME THINKING I was discussing my views with my brother who had a personal account of weed that differed from mine. His was mainly negetive, he didnt enjoy weed like his friends did he was one of those people with whom it didnt…
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I use to sell drugs for a living 1 2
by entheofarm-
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Unknown author I use to sell drugs for a living. For ten years I supplied hundreds of thousands of people with a dangerous mind altering substance. This was the job I had always wanted. I had grown up around this drug and from a young age took an unhealthy interest in it. I began using in my teens and quickly joined the drug industry as a shit kicker. Having worked my way up the ladder I was a major player in the distribution of this dangerous drug, and I loved it. Within 5 years I was responsible for a multi million dollar a year business with several staff working for me. I was good at selling this drug, my bosses made huge profits feeding off people’s addicti…
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CANADA: Ottawa's grip on medical marijuana loosened
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Ottawa's grip on medical marijuana loosened -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Canadian Press October 27, 2008 TORONTO — A Federal Court of Appeal decision on Monday that upholds a lower-court ruling loosening Ottawa's tight grip on access to medical marijuana is being reviewed, the federal government says. A three-judge panel dismissed an appeal from government lawyers who argued Ottawa's monopoly on medical pot was the only way to provide a safe and reliable supply. The panel strenuously challenged arguments made by Justice Department lawyer Sean Gaudet that there was a lack of hard evidence to back up a Jan. …
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Alison Myrden on TIME4HEMP once again...
by Alison Myrden- 0 replies
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Another Interview I was in for a U.S Podcast called TIME4HEMP at http://www.time4hemp.com with a good friend of mine, Casper Leitch... Please go to the left hand side of their Home page and click on Time4hemp podcasts. Then go to the next page and you will see an Interview with LEAP Speaker Jay Fisher and one titled "Raise Your Awareness" - THIS - is my most recent interview at TIME4HEMP... Please check these out and pass them on when you have a second... Enjoy! Thank you... Love and a squish, Alison xx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Casper" <happybob_714@yahoo.com> To: "'Alison Myrden'" <alisonmyrden@cogeco.ca> Sent: Saturday, Novemb…
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Treatment for Drug Addicts Works
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Treatment for Drug Addicts Works and Jail Time Doesn't - Here Are the Stories to Prove It Matthew Palevsky, AlterNet. October 30, 2008 AlterNet DrugReporter Treatment graduates ask CA voters to give others the opportunity they had, to get treatment and turn their lives around. The following video by Prop 5 supporter Matt Palevsky puts a human face on the benefits of rehabilitation rather than incarceration for illicit drug consumption: Matthew Palevsky is the Chairman of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, a drug policy reform organization with over 100 chapters on college campuses across America. Formerly a producer at The Real News Network, Matthew left TRNN to organ…
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Who's Getting Rich Off Prohibition?
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For the past 15 years, lawmakers have pursued tough-on-drugs policies in an effort to create a "drug free America," ploughing billions of dollars into prosecuting and imprisoning drug offenders. Is it working? Not according to many drug policy observers. AlterNet DrugReporter Who's Getting Rich Off Prohibition? Just Look Who Opposes CA's Prop. 5 Posted by Paul Armentano, NORML, November 1, 2008
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Cannabis use by people with severe mental illness – is it important? Zerrin Atakan Advances in Psychiatric Treatment (2008) 14: 423-431. doi: 10.1192/apt.bp.105.002006 © 2008 The Royal College of Psychiatrists http://apt.rcpsych.org/cgi/content/abstract/14/6/423 Zerrin Atakan worked as the lead consultant in the National Psychosis Unit at the Maudsley & Bethlem Royal Hospitals in London until August 2007, when she retired from NHS duties. She currently holds an honorary contract at the Institute of Psychiatry (De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AF, UK; email: Zerrin.Atakan@iop.kcl.ac.uk), where she is doing research on the effects of cannabis compounds on brain functio…
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New Report Analyses the Market for Cannabinoid Products Live-PR Public Relations and News 31 October 2008 http://www.live-pr.com/en/new-report-analy...r1048214933.htm Piribo, the online destination for business intelligence for the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, has added a new report providing a critical examination of current cannabinoid products and areas of unmet clinical need where the use of cannabinoids could be clinically beneficial and commercially profitable. (live-PR.com) - “Emerging Opportunities with Cannabinoids” which is available at www.piribo.com/search/results.html?k=ESP1105 reports that the psychotropic effects of Cannabis have been known for…
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50pc of homeless 'dependent on alcohol, drugs' By Penny McLintock 31 October 2008 ABC News http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/10...?section=justin More than 100,000 Australians are estimated to be homeless every night. (AFP: Jewel Samad) New research from the Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) shows a large percentage of homeless people are dependent on alcohol and drugs. The ANCD estimates over 100,000 people are homeless every night with a third under the age of 25. ANCD executive director, Gino Vumbaca, says a number of these people have problems with alcohol and drugs. "What the council has found is that the levels are quite high - [they are] …
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6OZ Stoners: Charting the Rise of Australia's Premier Cannabis Community
Greetings, Stoners! The rich narrative of the Australian cannabis community, with OZ Stoners standing tall at its helm, is a blend of trials, tribulations, heartening comebacks, and the unwavering dedication of its members. Let’s delve deep into this riveting tale.
Geocities: The Digital Genesis
In the bustling digital streets of the late '90s, Yahoo Geocities stood out as a haven for burgeoning online communities. It was here, amidst this digital renaissance, that OZ Stoners planted its foundational roots. This marked the dawn of a space that would go on to become synonymous with Australian cannabis culture.
Navigating the Digital Tempests
On its journey, OZ Stoners faced formidable challenges. Between Yahoo's unpredictability and the unexpected anti-cannabis stance of titans like Meta, steering the ship required a blend of adaptability, tenacity, and foresight.
A Hiatus and the Phoenix's Ascent
Come 2022, OZ Stoners entered a period of unplanned dormancy, lasting a challenging 12 months. But, reminiscent of the legendary phoenix, this hiatus was transformed into an opportunity for rebirth. The platform underwent comprehensive upgrades, server enhancements, and a revitalising overhaul. As it emerged, it did so with a phoenix-like rise, soaring higher and brighter, dedicated to serving the community with even more zeal and purpose.
Ode to the Trailblazers
The tapestry of OZ Stoners is woven with the dedication and vision of its founding members. Their relentless drive and contributions have been the bedrock of its success. While many of these pioneers continue to shape its direction, we pause to honor those trailblazers we've lost over time. Their indomitable spirit continues to inspire and resonate within the cannabis community. - Memorial Hall
The Lighthouse of Today and Promise of Tomorrow
OZ Stoners, in the contemporary digital landscape, stands as a lighthouse for the Australian cannabis community. Beyond being a forum, it exemplifies adaptability, unity, and a shared passion. As it anchors and shapes cannabis discourse Down Under, it continually underscores the strength and beauty of collective endeavor.
As you engage with OZ Stoners, remember the sweat, tears, and dreams that built its legacy. Here’s to the cannabis community, the trailblazers of the past, and the promising horizons of the future. Cheers to shared stories and monumental growth ahead!
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