Monthly Archives: August 2014

Was he asking for it ?

Posted on August 20, 2014 by zedd99

I just read that ‘officials’ in Ferguson, Missouri have released a result of drug tests. It seems the victim (young man who was shot) apparently testing positive for THC/cannabis. The report says they are looking for credible proof that the … Continue reading →

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Increased Militarisation

Posted on August 19, 2014 by zedd99

I have been watching ‘breaking news’ from Missouri USA, about nightly riots/protests as a result of a young unarmed black man being shot dead by a white police officer. (increased racial tension) Witnesses say the victim was apparently complying with … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Hempfields

Posted on August 19, 2014 by zedd99

I read that Hemp, was once a widely grown crop in Kentucky USA (prior to the irrational war, which saw no difference between it & the ‘illegal drug’; would have seen all plants/uses exterminated, if possible).. now that all the … Continue reading →

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Energy solution

Posted on August 18, 2014 by zedd99

I just watched a news item on an Int’l news network.. it seems that German scientists are researching suitable plants for Bio-fuel production. They pointed out some criteria they are looking for : 1) can be grown in ‘poorer’ soils … Continue reading →

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Political position ?

Posted on August 18, 2014 by zedd99

In the run up to Aotearoa/NZ election (political ‘silly season’) I try to keep an eye on the ‘issues’.. I look at the media & even read some of the blogs. I recently added a comment to a political blog.. … Continue reading →

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Deserve a Medal

Posted on August 17, 2014 by zedd99

In all Wars, great leaders & warriors who perform acts of bravery or significance in the ‘face of the ENEMY’ are awarded medals. Even the Rank & File Servicemen get ‘service medals’ for seeing action in campaigns or for length … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hate, Regulate

Posted on August 17, 2014 by zedd99

I attended the local J-Day earlier this year & bought a badge, which I still wear on my hat.. ‘Don’t Hate, Regulate !’ are the words written over a cannabis leaf.. says it all The thing I just can’t understand … Continue reading →

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other News

Posted on August 16, 2014 by zedd99

In the same local paper, as my last post.. is an update on Synthetic Cannabinoids/legal highs (now banned). The report has the comments from a prominent Anti-legal high campaigner, who said he was rapt that ‘legal highs are now off … Continue reading →

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Dunsterdam news

Posted on August 15, 2014 by zedd99

I read in a local paper that a Dunedin activist has just return from USA (visiting whanau) & made a stop in Denver, Colorado. Abe is the manager of ‘Legalise Cannabis House/Cannabis Museum’ & brought back a few ’empty packets’ … Continue reading →

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Spanish Clubs

Posted on August 14, 2014 by zedd99

I read that due to a ‘loophole’ in the law.. Spain allows people to grow & possess/consume cannabis. I read that dealing is still illegal, BUT; in Barcelona literally hundreds of ‘Smoking clubs’ have opened. They charge a subscription/membership or … Continue reading →

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