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WORLDLY NEWS

weird News Latest Human rights

Rehabilitated: Cook County, Ill., judge Cynthia Brim is awaiting the Illinois Courts Commission’s decision as she seeks to be reinstated following her suspension in 2012 for mental health issues. Brim has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, has been hospitalized “multiple” times since 1993 (according to a Chicago SunTimes report), and now claims to be fine, provided she takes her meds on schedule -- which her doctor said she will need to do for the rest of her life. Her suspension came after a manic courtroom outburst lauding her heroic “testicles” and which preceded a scuffle with sheriff’s deputies outside a county judicial building.

Least Competent Criminals

Genres That Never Get Old: (1) Evelyn Hamilton, 37, was arrested in Lufkin, Texas, in April as merely the most recent person to complain to police that in a recent street transaction, she had been sold inferior marijuana. “Seeds and residue,” she whined to the nearest officer, as she pulled a stash from her bra. (2) Though many people are remorseful about their first tattoos, Jeffrey Chapman is

apparently more so. His ultracool inking (the word “murder” on his neck in reverse image, clearly readable only in a mirror) is now awkward as he prepares, at press time, to stand trial for first-degree murder for a 2011 killing in Great Bend, Kansas.

Can’t Possibly Be True

Jerry Hartfield lost again.

In the Texas case mentioned in News of the Weird in March, the illiterate, borderline-incompetent black man sought release from prison because his constitutional “speedy trial” right was violated. (He had been sentenced to death row in 1977 for murder, but his conviction was overturned in 1983, and the then-governor quickly “commuted” the sentence to life in prison. Hartfield languished behind bars for 23 more years before realizing that there was no “sentence” in effect in 1983 to “commute” and petitioned to be freed since Texas was, basically, mocking his speedy-trial right.) However, in April, district judge Craig Estlinbaum once again turned him down, hinting that Hartfield must have consciously ignored his speedytrial right for 23 years because he was content to be imprisoned (and might even have been pur-

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posely lingering in lockup to make his eventual speedy-trial claim stronger). Obviously, Hartfield’s lawyers will appeal further.

Unclear on the Concept

Americans (mostly men) continue to accidentally shoot themselves. Several men from law enforcement did: a cop in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in the leg at a bagel shop (December); a former police officer and firearms instructor in Glenwood, Nebraska (January); a sheriff’s deputy, in the leg while defending himself against an aggressive dog in Riverside, California (April); and the police chief in Connersville, Indiana, in the leg (January), but -- over 14 years had passed since the previous time he accidentally shot himself! Some familiar (recurring) incidents: the accidental testicle shot (holstering his weapon into his pants, Portland, Oregon, January); the motorist looking to intimidate in a road rage incident (but shooting his own leg, Orlando, Florida, January); the man demonstrating gun safety to his girlfriend by pointing the “unloaded” gun to his head and firing (fatally) (Oakland County, Michigan, February); and the butt shot, while reaching for his wallet at a Home Depot.

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enactment, the results will be widely reported as a defeat for medical On November 4, Florida voters use and a victory for the forces of will have the opportunity to vote on ignorance and fear. an amendment to their state consti- Amendment 2 tution, Amendment 2, to establish a The proposed amendment would medical marijuana program in that permit authorized medical marijuana state. This vote is especially impor- treatment centers to legally cultivate tant as it would be the first southern and sell medical marijuana to approved state to legalize medical use, and patients. Patients would not be allowed would likely encourage other states to grow their own marijuana. in the region to take a serious look Specifically, the measure would at the use of marijuana as a medi- guarantee the following: cine for seriously ill patients.

Why A Constitutional That medical use of marijuana by a Amendment? qualifying patient in private is not Fearful that the conservative subject to criminal or civil liability or Republican state legislature would sanctions under state law. have passed legislation overriding such a change, if it were simply a That a licensed physician is not subject state law changed by voter initia- to criminal or civil liability or sanctive, People United for Medical tions for issuing medical marijuana Marijuana, the sponsor of this pro- certification to a person diagnosed posal, elected to try to include the with a “debilitating medical condipolicy changes as an amendment to tion” under state law. the state constitution. Amendment 2, the Use of Marijuana for Certain That registered medical marijuana Medical Conditions initiative, must treatment centers are not subject to therefore receive 60 percent of votes criminal or civil liability or sanctions cast to be enacted as a constitutional under state law. amendment, a high goal and a real challenge for any proposal to meet. To be approved for medical use, a paThat decision is one that may be in- tient would first have to get a written structive for future voter initiatives, certification from their physician that with most polls currently showing the patient has a “debilitating” medical we will win a majority of votes, but condition, and that the use of medical likely less than 60 percent. marijuana by the patient would likely If Amendment 2’s backers had outweigh the potential health risks. sought a majority vote, a victory Qualifying conditions include cancer, would have kept the national mo- multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, hepatitis mentum moving ahead full steam. C, HIV, AIDS, ALS, Crohn’s disease, Even if the state legislature had the Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, courage to ignore the will of a ma- or “other conditions for which a phyjority of the voters and took steps sician believes that the medical use of to amend or repeal the law the fol- marijuana would likely outweigh the lowing year, which was not a cer- potential health risks for a patient.”[ tainty, the statement made by voters Additionally, the physician must note in Florida would have moved the how long he or she recommends the legalization movement forward na- patient use marijuana. tionally, and especially in the south. Continued to pg. 4................................

Unfortunately, if the current proposal wins majority support but fails to achieve the 60 percent required for

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Florida Amendment 2

Patients would then submit their physician certifications to the Department of Health, which would issue patients identification cards. The Health Department is also charged with issuing implementing regulations, which must be promulgated within six months after approval of the amendment. Those regulations would include a determination of the quantity of marijuana “that could reasonably be presumed to be an adequate supply,” the presumptive amount a patient would be permitted to possess. That finding could be overcome with evidence that a specific patient’s condition requires a larger amount.

A patient can designate a caregiver, but the caregiver can only help the patient obtain or use his medical marijuana; caregivers could not personally use medical marijuana.

Nothing in the proposed amendment would change the current Florida laws regarding DUID offenses, nor would it protect patients from being fired by an employer for failing a drug test, without any showing of impairment on the job.

Also, there is no language in the proposal providing reciprocity with patients authorized in other medical use states.

Amendment 2 has been endorsed by the Florida AFL-CIO, Service Employees International Union of Florida, Florida NAACP, The Gainesville Sun, the Orlando Sun-Sentinel, Florida State Democratic Party, as well as the Broward County and Saratoga County Democratic Party, Conflicting Polling Results Again, the polls measuring public support for Measure 2 have been inconsistent, though generally supportive, until now.

A poll conducted by Quinnipiac University, released on July 28, 2014, indicated that 88 percent of Florida’s voters favor legalization of medical marijuana, suggesting

that the initiative may be on the path to victory. But that survey asked about support for medical marijuana as a concept, without reference to Amendment 2. That same survey found 70 percent support for Measure 2.

On September 1, in a separate poll, Gravis Marketing found 64 percent support specifically for Measure 2.

On September 4, a poll conducted by the University of Florida found only 57 percent support for the proposal. And on September 9, Public Policy Polling found 61 percent support for Amendment 2 down slightly from the 65 percent PPP found when they asked the question in June; 33 percent of voters said they were opposed. The other 6 percent were undecided.

And now comes two of the latest polling results. The first, released on October 13, commissioned by SaintPetersBlog and taken by St. Pete Polls, showing 52 percent support for Amendment 2, while 39 percent oppose it and the remaining voters are undecided. When the undecided voters were asked if they are leaning one way or the other, opposition to Amendment 2 rose to 40 percent while support moved to 54 percent.

The second, commissioned by the Tampa Bay Times, found only 48 percent. support, with 44 percent. opposed, and 7 percent. undecided.

And as we know, the threshold for passing a constitutional amendment in Florida is 60 percent. It appears the support for this amendment has dramatically tanked.

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‘Because i got high’ The science behind the remix

BY SABRINA FENDRICK Marijuana.com The lyrics behind Afroman’s recent remix of “Because I Got High,” a modern-day legalization anthem that highlights the benefits of marijuana, is not just entertaining, it’s a compelling, evidencebased infomercial on why it’s time to end marijuana prohibition. The different concepts behind each verse focus on either the medical benefits associated with the plant or the positive impact reform would have on society and the economy.

Since launching on Oct. 15th, the remix video has been viewed more than three million times on YouTube.

This is a follow up piece to the original “Science Behind the Remix” article, and breaks down the research behind the final three verses, which highlight the benefits of cannabis as a replacement for prescription medications, the positive economic impact of legalization on education and public health, removing the criminal element, and increasing public safety.

Scientists have confirmed that anxiety and the response to stress is regulated by the endocannabinoid system, which works to dampen excitatory signals. In 2014, an international group led by researchers at Vanderbilt University found cannabinoid receptors, in the part of the brain that serves as the key emotional hub involved in regulating anxiety, and the flight-or-fight response. Clinical trial data published online in The Journal of Psychopharmacology found that certain cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant “reduce anxiety in SAD and that this is related to its effects on activity in limbic and paralimbic brain areas.”

Marijuana has also shown to be a positive replacement drug for

many pharmaceutical narcotics.

Health Journal Addiction Research and Theory recently published data from a survey of about 400 Canadian medical marijuana patients.

The results showed that nearly 68 percent of those questioned used cannabis as a replacement for prescription pills.

What’s more, another recent study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association found that opioid overdose deaths dropped by 25 percent in states with medical marijuana laws.

Since the opening of Colorado’s retail cannabis shops in January, the combined medical and recreational marijuana industry has brought in more than $45 million in taxes and fees to government coffers. Additionally, under colorado’s new legal marijuana market, up to $40 million of one of the special retail marijuana taxes is

committed to school construction.

Regulations for the retail cannabis industry in Washington include a provision directing 65 percent of their tax revenues towards the state’s basic health plan fund and to substance abuse treatment and prevention.

The final verse in the song highlights the social justice and public safety benefits of legalization. The racial arrest disparities and overzealous police tactics used to enforce marijuana prohibition have saddled millions of consumers (mostly young, male minorities) with a criminal record. This severely limits their ability to access student loans, or get a job — among other needless obstacles holding them back from becoming productive, contributing member of society. Prohibition drives 100 percent of the profits to criminals and cartels, who settle their

disputes on street corners with weapons and violence. One of the most grotesque examples of law enforcement’s brutish behavior is the New York Police Department’s “stop and frisk” policy. The New York ACLU published a recent report showing the ineffectiveness of this racially biased practice, linking such tactics to the soaring marijuana arrest rates in the city.

Legalization will minimize the black market, and provide a safe way for adult customers to purchase cannabis. In the first five months of legalization in Colorado, overall crime rates (as compared to the same months in 2013) have dropped 10 percent, teen use is below the national average and regulations ensure that consumers are given a clean, safe product.

Well, there you have it — the science behind the lyrics.

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BY P. AIDEN HUNT “I’m Chong, man.”

That’s how Tommy Chong introduced himself to his new dancing partner and reintroduced himself to the world last Monday. A pre-recorded segment shown before Chong made his debut on Dancing With the Stars had him stumbling out of the back of a smoke-filled hippie van.

The green theme in his clothes — and everything else on stage — during his performance wasn’t subtle, but neither is Chong. He makes no secret about his goal of furthering the medical marijuana cause during his time on the show. Maybe it’s just for the easy puns, but ABC doesn’t have a problem with it.

“Absolutely the opposite.”

Chong says when asked about backlash from representing marijuana on a “family” show.

He explains that people have trouble demonizing the plant now that they are seeing how much it can help sick people.

He claims his advocacy lets people understand him better.

“That pretty much shows everybody that I’m an actor playing a stoner, not a stoner playing an actor.”

Doctors diagnosed Chong with prostate cancer in 2012. A year later, after foregoing traditional chemotherapy in favor of high-dosage cannabis oil treatments, the comedian declared victory over the Big C. Along with a renewed faith in the healing powers of cannabis, Chong credits his cancer scare with being in better than average shape.

“I had to change my diet, then I had to get serious about working out. All that led to me being in shape enough so that

I can dance with these young people.”

Despite being the oldest cast member at 76, Chong says he feels good. He compared being old on a dance show to having a big handicap in a golf tournament. Rehearsals, on the other hand, are no walk in the park.

“They go for 4 hours, 5 hours sometimes. It’s very intense.” says Chong. “Like a boot camp for dancers. We’re going into battle, so we have to be prepared.”

The wise gateway Media and television continue to rely on stereotypes of lazy pot smokers as nothing more than comic relief. While Chong joins in on the marijuana gags and puns, a chat with him reveals that there is more to him than this. He says once people know that he is supporting medical marijuana openly on the show, that’s the first question they ask.

In this spirit, the NORML Advisory Board Member shared with Marijuana.com his new take on the

“gateway drug” theory.

“Well, it is a gateway drug, but if you use the gate wisely it can open the door from a lot of addictions like cigarettes or alcohol, but especially cigarettes.” Chong says.

He went on to explain that when his was 20 years old, he smoked cigarettes. He decided to quit cigarettes, so every time he wanted a cigarette, he’d smoke a joint instead.

As for the specific benefits of marijuana, Chong feels over-

whelmed by the sheer amount of information available. He says that when asked to justify his position, he often tells people to search “marijuana” on Google.

“You know, just Google it and find out the truth for yourself,” Chong says. “I can only talk on my experiences.”

DWTS- Week 2 When asked who he would most like to get high with among the judges, it was choreographer Bruno Tonioli who got the honors.

“Bruno’s the kind of guy who would try something and then ask you what it was.”

As for cast members, Tommy showed his fondness for his partner Peta Murgatroyd, saying that she’s the only cast member he wants to get high with.

Even though Chong came in 7th place last week with the judge’s scoring, pulling in a 27 out of 40, he says he not worried about his chances going forward.

“I’m not nervous because I know I have a lot of fan support and it’s my own personal belief that fan support is stronger than anything else.” Chong says confidently. “If you have the fan support, you can stay on the show for a long time and even win it.”

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women than Men

BY P. AIDEN HUNT

Dr. Rebecca Craft has good news for female medical marijuana patients: the plant’s effectiveness in treating pain is notably higher in women. Craft, a Psychology professor and researcher at Washington State University, says that the existence of estrogen explains this difference estrogen.

Of course, it’s not all good news. Higher estrogen levels also leave women more sensitive to some of the negative side effects.

Craft highlights much more potent marijuana as a catalyst for the study.

“Marijuana is very different than it was 40 years ago,” she said.

“It’s much higher in THC and lower in cannabidiol (CBD), so a little bit goes a very long way.” [WSU News] Craft’s study reveals that female rats are at least 30% more likely to benefit from the pain-relieving qualities of THC. Unfortunately, the study also showed that unpleasant effects of marijuana are more common for women.

“We’re more likely to see negative side effects today like anxiety, confusion, panic attacks, hallucinations or extreme paranoia,” she said. “And women are at higher risk.”

The school’s news report goes on to state that clinical drug trials

are commonly performed on men because of their steady hormone levels. Craft, however, has been conducting tests on drug sensitivities in females for years. She manipulates hormone levels to track the changes in sensitivity and has determined that estrogen is the cause.

“What we’re finding with THC is that you get a very clear spike in drug sensitivity right when the females are ovulating – right when their estrogen levels have peaked and are coming down,” The study also noets that females develop tolerance to THC more quickly than males. Craft’s team studied the added pain-relief

and its lessening over a 10 day period on a steady dosage. Even while reducing the female dosage by factoring in the sensitivity, females continued to develop tolerance faster than males.

In June, Sabrina Fendrick wrote an editorial about women smoking less cannabis than men.

Perhaps this study can shed some more light on the subject.

So what affects men more than women about THC? The answer isn’t very impressive.

According to the study, increased appetite for junk food– or the “munchie effect”– sets men apart from women when it comes to marijuana’s effect.

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RECIPE FOR WAKE AND BAKE

Pumpkin-Spiced Canna-Pancakes Ingredients:

Total Time: 30min

Prep:

1 cup vanilla soymilk 1 tbsp lemon juice ¼ cup coconut CannaOil 2 tbsp agave nectar 2-3 very ripe bananas (the more ripe and black/spotty they are, the tastier these will be!)

1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup white whole-wheat flour ½ cup all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder

Cook: 60 min

Yield: 4 servings

level:Medium

This recipe uses HEMP CANNAOIL

1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice ¼ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp salt ½ cup walnut pieces, optional (if using, sprinkle on top of pancake while in skillet cooking) ½ tbsp earth balance butter

Directions 1) Add soymilk and lemon juice into a small bowl and whisk together until combined. Let sit 5 minutes.

2) Meanwhile in a medium bowl add the flours, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt. Whisk together to fully combine. Set aside.

2) Mash the bananas in a large bowl, taking care to leave a few lumps. Add the CannaOil, agave nectar, vanilla extract, and soy milk mixture. Whisk together until combined. Set aside.

4) Place a large skillet over medium heat. While heating up..

3) Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Make sure there are no dry ingredient lumps in that batter!

4) Once skillet is heated, lightly butter and test a baby-sized pancake to check for correct heat level. The pancake should begin bubbling and cooking through on the sides without burning on the bottom.

5) Once your heat level is solid, drop the batter into the skillet (about ¼ cup each) and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through. Hold in a warm oven until ready to eat. Top with agave nectar or maple syrup and enjoy!

*Dose Wisely: The CannaOil amount in this recipe is a suggestion, and is highly variable depending on the strength of your CannaOil and the potency you are going for.

Use this amount as a guideline to figure out the right amount for your situation. The best way to test for potency is to start with one portion of your meal, wait an hour, see how you feel, then snack on more if it feels right. Listen to your body!

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Vegan Baking Tricks explained: By mixing the soymilk with lemon juice, we have mimicked what buttermilk would do in a non-vegan pancake. The mixture adds a great depth of flavor and wonderful texture to our canna-cakes. Also, by using ripe bananas as the base, our pancakes are going to brown up very beautifully, just like if there were eggs in the batter. Use these baking tricks for your future vegan baking adventures!

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Getting all worked up over something you cannot change isn’t worth it.

Give your attention to individuals who have always offered you friendship, loyalty and respect. Problems can be expected while traveling or if you get into a debate.

SOCCER

AQUARIUS

(January 20 - Febrauary 18)

You can accomplish a lot if you redirect your energy into new ways to earn a living. Your original, experimental personality will help you come up with a sideline to help bolster your income. Be sure to set aside some time for romance.

PISCES

(February 19 - March 20)

You can secure your position and expand your interests if you take part in community events. Taking on a responsibility may seem daunting at first, but in the end you will gain experience as well as be rewarded for your effort.

ARIES

(March 21 - April 19)

Your competitive nature will help you succeed at whatever you decide to take on. You will thrive on being busy and accomplishing as much as possible. Romance will improve your love life and bring you greater happiness. Network and socialize.

TAURUS

(April 20 - May 20)

Compromise and go with the flow when dealing with partners or family matters. Don’t draw attention to the things you are doing until you have gone over all the fine details and are confident with what you have to present.

GEMINI

(May 21 - June 20)

Concentrate on what you can do to improve your personal life. Favors will be granted, and changes to the way you live can be made. Love is apparent, and making a commitment or doing something romantic will improve an important relationship.

CANCER

(June 21 -July 22)

Be reluctant to believe everything you hear or to follow what someone else decides to do. Protect your reputation, your assets and important relationships. Put more emphasis on your skills and doing the best job possible.

LEO

(July 23 -August 22)

Stand up and do your thing. Don’t be afraid to take action or to step into the spotlight. What you do will make a difference, but what you say may cause you grief. Remember, actions will speak louder than words.

VIRGO

(August 23 - September 22)

Stick to what has worked for you in the past. Don’t hesitate to take a conservative route, and don’t let what others do sidetrack you. Trust in your judgment and your abilities, and you will reach your destination.

ASTRO MONTHLY

scorpio Happy Birthday: It’s best to be a little secretive this year when it comes to your personal and professional goals and intentions. You are best to surprise everyone with your actions if you want to avoid interference. Keep your strategy precise and moderate, and you will find the success you are searching for. Less talk and more action will pay off. Your numbers are 7, 15, 18, 26, 29, 33, 41.

LIBRA

(September 23 - October 22)

Do your best to keep the peace, but don’t let anyone push you around or make poor choices for you. Change may be necessary if you aren’t being treated with respect. Size up your situation and do what needs to be done.

SCORPIO

(October 23 - November 21)

Find a quiet space that will inspire a creative idea you want to develop.

Don’t let someone’s criticism deter you from doing what will make you happy. You will learn a lot about someone if you listen and observe.

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 - December 21)

You may thrive on excitement, but to avoid trouble, you are best to be realistic. Don’t take risks when you should concentrate on protecting what you have. Romance can provide the adventure you need.

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November Issue 2014 Natures Herbs & Wellness - Altitude Wellness