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Re: “Heavy Lifting”
Two words... HOVER MAT!
http://www.schoolanduniversity.com
thanks!!
Re: “The Straight Dope”
just started using a CBD tincture 3:2 cbd:THC and it works amazinggggggggg on anxiety and SAD and an overactive mind. 1 squirt which cost about 50 cents works for 8 hours totally worth finding at your local dispensary or if you live in California you can have them mail it to you
Re: “The Straight Dope”
In case you didn't read the actual patent you are referencing, Saavy, it does not patent cannabis, but patents research towards a specific delivery system of isolated cannabinoid molecules (and the patent has since expired). And while I do find it wholly disingenuous of the Fed Govt to classify cannabis as a Schedule I drug while behind the curtain it (in conjunction with pharmaceutical companies) funds research into cannabis' medical properties , this is not news. Just look at the disaster known as Marinol.
I'm just curious: Exactly what statement(s) in the article inspired you to make the claim that it is proto-Feds/Big Pharma?
Re: “Beer by Bus (or Limo)”
Its really true that ,very high quality beer is very helpful.Thanks to your beer information.
Limo Service
Re: “After the End of the World”
For those in Healdsburg who want to party locally check out the Old School Funk and Disco Party at Frank & Ernie's Steakhouse (9 Mitchell Ln) featuring DJ Terpenoid and DJ Bank$hot spinning the best rare grooves mixed with dashes of electronica, Brazilian groove and selected modern classics.
Re: “Pinot, Poverty and Politics”
Thanks for a great story on a very important topic. Keeping in mind that with the shockingly low wages for picking grapes and the fact that many of these workers are exploited and endangered with poor working conditions, lack of adequate shade and water and few job protections, another solution to the lack of low income housing is the use of union jobs and union contracts which bring with them a voice at work, safety standards, health care and decent wages. Paying good middle class wages is the best way to allow people to afford housing, so they don't have to live 3 or 4 families to an apartment or drive two hours to get to work. The people and especially the wine growers in Napa can't complain about low income housing if they don't pay living wages. If they aren't willing to pay decent wages they should be building housing that workers can afford. They can't count on taxpayers to subsidize the wine industry with roads, schools, housing and infrastructure while they make huge profits by exploiting workers.
Re: “The Straight Dope”
This article reads like it is greasing the wheels for the Federal Govt. and the BigPharma. Melinda, do you have any knowledge of this patent? http://lookingglass.blog.co.uk/2012/02/19/the-curious-case-of-patent-number-12825157/
Re: “Stud in the Mud”
Most people working as "driller or oiler upon a drill rig," get paid above average in benefits and wages. Some work offshore. They are fit from day one. We are called Operating Engineers Local #3 members. We are paid to dress up for the mud and come home complete. We create high-rises, tunnels, railway lines, highways, waterways, levees. Thanks for trying to imitate us without the paycheck.
Re: “Stark Raving”
I really enjoyed reading the claims of the owners of its employees able to buy housing while employed in "the best dining" in Sonoma County. This is a "good business." And the reputation for fresh and quality service delivers. Thank you Stark family.
Re: “Stud in the Mud”
Wonderful piece, Scott! I really enjoyed reading it. So much gratifying fun behind reading a good, published piece by someone I remember fondly.
Cheryl
Re: “Sneak Attack”
She marched with King? SFW! That doesn't enshrine her, just shows her political preference. She can go to SS and get a new card. Just more hand wringing from the politically correct. How long has this woman had to straighten out her lack of I.D.?
"Your lack of planning does not constitute and emergency for us"
reads the sign at the equipment rental window in our school.
Re: “Creative Parenting”
Avoid Genetically Modified Food GMOs if you want to carry your baby to term!
Some of the GMO corn is a registered pesticide. Also, the special weedkiller that they are designed to be drenched with, kills fetal cells and causes spontaneous abortions.
Children having allergies and bowel discomfort may be reacting to GMOs.
Here's a short segment of a longer video about allergies:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_VZfyRTZZw
Re: “Sneak Attack”
Can someone please enlighten me as to why having an ID shouldn't be required by law? In the majority of countries around the world a valid ID is required to participate in all government programs, to vote and to receive government welfare. I'll give the 93-year old adopted lady who lost her purse a break, but why are so many young people whatever their ethnicity/race and economic background without a valid ID? I'll tell you the biggest reason... because they don't make it down to the DMV. I am not convinced that requiring IDs is a bad thing. Yes, it was a sneak attach by the right for this election and yes it screwed a lot of people out of voting, but go get a damn ID already. You shoulda done it when they told us about the law 6 months ago.
Re: “Stud in the Mud”
Soooo.... am totally a secret admirer of the author, especially after the 5-10 minutes I spent loving this piece more and more ;-) All the g*damn good ones are married. great, well written piece that makes you want to follow this author and join the fanclub. love the realistic, no bullshit writing style, yet still humorous (well hilarious, actually) and optimistic.
It even made me want to do the next one. If you knew me, (the lazy, weakling ass self I am I think you would have a lot of respect for Scott and his piece. Lol. Good job to everyone who did that hell on earth activity and didnt die!
Re: “Stud in the Mud”
What a fun read! Thanks Scott and it was great to meet you yesterday.
Re: “Stud in the Mud”
Thanks for the cover shot, Mr. Brilliant! Glad you liked the story.
Re: “Stud in the Mud”
YES!!!!! While I'm still never going to run a Tough Mudder (the words 'Burning Man' are enough to keep me far, far away), I applaud the hell out of you for tackling this challenge with the sole motivator of getting to write about the misery later. ;)
Re: “The Book of Romney”
While Romney proselytizes about stopping women from having abortions and likes lots of births, he has represented a company that has been linked to possibly tens of thousands of spontaneous abortions and children never born.
What's the difference between using a vacuum cleaner to kill a fetus or killing it with chemicals?
http://www.thenation.com/article/169885/mitt-romney-monsanto-man
" it’s alarming how little is known about critical chapters of his business biography. Nothing spells that out more clearly than his ties to Monsanto whose dark history features scandals involving PCBs, Agent Orange, bovine growth hormone, NutraSweet, IUD, genetically modified (GM) seed and herbicides, reaching back to the 1970s and ’80s. That’s when Monsanto was the largest consulting client of Romney’s employer, Bain & Company, and when Romney helped move Monsanto from chemical colossus to genetic giant, trading one set of environmental controversies for another."
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=weed-whacking-herbicide-p
"Roundup has long been a top-selling weed killer. But now researchers have found that one of Roundup’s inert ingredients can kill human cells, particularly embryonic, placental and umbilical cord cells."
Roundup ready crops are those that have been genetically modified to tolerate being drenched in Monsanto's patented and expensive weed killer. The built in pesticide producing genes in every cell of the plants also cause their own problems.
Don't get mad, get even.
Vote Yes on Proposition 37 to label Genetically Modified Food.
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Re: “Heavy Lifting”
I should try it!