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Monthly Archives: March 2014
Somebody needs to protect the children from these predators
Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy, Partners Supply Funding for Field Trips to Anti-Drug Exhibit The goal is to take to every seventh grader in the school district to the Maryland Science Center to view the Drug Enforcement Administration … Continue reading
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What price for stealing babes from their mothers?
From the Greeks to Shakespeare, one of the most heinous things in literature is taking a newborn baby from its mother. I am not a parent, not a mother, yet it is obvious to me that such an act is … Continue reading
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Who needs facts when you can make them up? (Updated)
WNYT: Activists call attention to ‘drugged driving’ The exhibit details deadly accidents caused by drugged driving — responsible for about 100 deaths a day in this country, explained the dean of the college, Dr. James Gozzo. 100 drugged driving deaths … Continue reading
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Clarifying poll results
A lot of sources (in fact, from a quick search of Google, just about all of them) have been reporting a new ABC/Wall Street Journal poll and have been saying things like “Americans rank marijuana less dangerous than sugar.” Yes, … Continue reading
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Oh Really?
I saw a play in New York where two of the characters had Harriman Leavey Syndrome – a fictional illness where they would tend to make statements that were completely absurd, like some kind of long-form Tourettes. It made much … Continue reading
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I’m back
Had a great week in New York, and the students had a fantastic time. Sorry for the lack of posts here. Some outstanding things I’ve learned by reading the comments here – you guys have been busy (although I did … Continue reading
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Odds and Ends
Still keeping extremely busy in New York, trying to keep up with 16 college students, but having a good time. So far, we’ve seen “All the Way,” “Pippin,” “Sleep No More,” “Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder,” and I’ve given … Continue reading
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Open Thread
I’m in New York all this week. I’ve got 16 students with me for a week of walking tours and Broadway shows. It’s pretty much a non-stop schedule, so I won’t be able to post much. Not even sure I’ll … Continue reading
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Willful Ignorance
Paul Armentano catches this incredible performance by the Director of the National Institutes of Health: Health Czar Shows Amazing Ignorance About Marijuana “We don’t know a lot about the things we wish we did,” with respect to the herb, Collins … Continue reading
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Wow. U.S. willing to not interfere in other countries’ drug policies?
That seems to be the message that’s coming here: US softens – Hints at ways Ja could avoid punitive measures for ganja Instead of belching fire and brimstone, the Obama Administration yesterday appeared to be treading softly on Jamaica’s plans … Continue reading
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