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Hemp Reform in Michigan
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You Are a Racist
John Sinclair
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Notes from The Editor
-Chelsea Shaker
June 2014
Time and time again, activists involved
in a movement get SO involved in whatever
it is they’re working on that sometimes one
may lose focus, in one capacity or another.
It’s not a bad thing, to be so dedicated to a
cause that it “becomes” a part of who you
are. There does come a time when perhaps
the way of thinking may need to evolve a
few times-to get it on track with the rest of
the world’s ever-changing involvement and
stance on the issue. A lot of the time, it’s not
easy for a person to adapt, or change their
mindset on the matter. In fact, lots of times
it can be almost impossible for one person,
dedicated to their position, to budge on the
evolution of their noble cause. In our case, it
happens all too often, just as it does everywhere else in the country and the world.
The question we are facing now is: how
can someone prepare themselves for an adaptation in position on a subject, despite it
possibly not being their own personal intentions? Every movement has changes. That’s
also why it’s called a movement. Adaptation,
by definition, is a PROCESS. It evolves. It’s
“hashed out” a few times. Different hands are
dealt to decipher what is the best decision.
How do we as a whole learn to look down
the road at what is potentially to come or
way, and how do we learn to adapt our activism to the rest of the world.
Will everyone come together and finally
agree in Lansing and amongst Michigan’s
cannabis groups? Maybe it’s “agree to disagree”. Either way, I think Michigan patients
and caregivers, those with years of hard
work and dedication put into producing
quality medicine to the thousands, as well as
those suffering daily, still waiting for everything to be “hashed out”, deserve a whole
hell of a lot of respect- enough so that all of
the egos, personal opinions, and beefs are
not interfering with the steady work of protecting our g-d rights. Sometimes people in
this movement act as if they forgot how they
even got where they are now and why they
are so strongly involved to begin with. Don’t
ever forget why you became involved. Help
spread that positivity to the next person, and
things will thrive after all. Little bickering
things add up to bigger things that, in turn,
stalls our freedom.
“If you don’t like something, change it.
If you can’t change it,
change your attitude”
-Maya Angelou
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Michigan News
by Chelsea Shaker
June 2nd through June 8th is
National Hemp History Week! Let’s
All Celebrate Michigan’s Recent
Success in Moving along the
Industrial Hemp Efforts in Lansing
and on to a House of Reps vote!
Michigan is making fast progress
towards becoming a Hemp-friendly
state with the passing of House Bill 5439
and 5440 for the use of Industrial Hemp! Making their way
through to the Michigan House of Representatives- Agriculture Committee, and receiving a unanimous vote, we are
well on our way to the House of Representatives for a vote.
HB5439, sponsored by Rep Kevin Daley, would allow the
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), college, or university in Michigan to grow
and/or cultivate industrial hemp for agricultural and academic purposes. A college or university would receive direct
grants from the federal government or any other source for
research. The college or university is allowed to transport
said industrial hemp with the requirement to include a
letter on department, college, or university letterhead that
provides notice of the presence of industrial hemp.
Rep Daley of Presque Isle is no stranger to his residents’
call for action in regards to industrial hemp. In 2012,
Presque Isle was one of 3 counties that passed Hemp
Resolutions, which did not allow the cultivation of hemp,
but in their counties they recognized industrial hemp as a
viable commodity and to take steps to remove barriers in
order to encourage the commercial production of the crop.
They also urged Michigan legislators to pass and regulate
hemp laws and regulations, without requiring federal applications, licenses, or fees. These resolutions successfully
passed in ’12 in Oscoda County and Montmorency County as
well as Presque Isle.
RESEARCH FUND
The research fund will be created and administered
by MDARD. The state treasurer will be directed to place
any money or assets from any source into the fund. Any
monies remaining at the end of the fiscal year will have
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it lapse over in to the General Fund. Any finances must be
put towards research, development, education, cultivation.
Unfortunately, Michigan falls just months short of being
included in the federal farm bill, which allows for direct
federal funding to universities with PASSED hemp legislation, so it is unclear what kinds of funding will be allowed
for Michigan after our own industrial hemp laws are passed
and implemented.
PUBLIC HEALTH CODE:
HB5440, sponsored by Rep. Peter Pettalia, would amend
the Public Health Code (MMM 333.7106) to include Industrial Hemp found in 5439, and to specify that marijuana in
the code does not include industrial hemp being grown
and/or cultivated for research purposes. It states in 5440
that marijuana does not include the mature stalks of the
plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cakes made from
the seeds of the plant, any other compound from the plant.
Both of these bills are tie-barred together in the House
of Representatives, meaning they must be acted on, heard
in committee, and voted on at the same time in the House
for consideration.
It is well-known now throughout the country, and by our
own federal government, that hemp has the potential to be
the saving grace of our economies. Without the reintroduction of industrial hemp into our farming communities, we
would be falling short of the economic boost our country,
and Michigan, desperately needs. At this time, the hemp
bills only allow the cultivation for research at universities.
It is hopeful that a possible amendment will be added
to include select individual local farmers for cultivation,
research, and development, rightfully so.
With over 60 State Representative sponsors on these bills,
and further inquiries on the viability of industrial hemp,
Michigan activists and representatives are doing a fantastic
job at promoting industrial hemp. 5440 and 5439 are expected to see the House of Representatives with hopefully
an equally unanimous decision to pass with amendments
and carry over to the Senate for consideration. Stay tuned
for details on a House of Reps vote and onward march to
the Senate for consideration!
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National News
by Chelsea Shaker
New York
New York Senate’s Health Committee passed legislation for a medical marijuana
program with a 9-8 vote on May 20th. It is an interesting mix of lawmakers in New
York, with eight committee members voting yes and only ONE republican in committee
voting yes, the rest voting against the bill. The bill will carry on to the Senate Finance
Committee for further consideration, then on to the Senate for a vote, which will make
it legal for patients aged 21 years and older to medicate with marijuana. Senator John
De Francisco is chair of the Finance Committee, which has 20 Republicans and 17
Democrats that will have to be swayed for further advancement on to the Senate floor
for a vote. De Francisco has stated that if the majority of senators agree to take up and
pass these efforts, he would not hold it up in his committee. His only major concern
is: ‘if it alleviates and helps treat cancer patients and those with serious debilitating
conditions, why has the FDA not cleared it yet?, a typical question which has been the
topic of discussion for lawmakers and physicians across the country. It is possible this
bill will have more than one hearing in Finance Committee, to oversee the feasibility
to a regulatory program.
Minnesota
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is set to sign into law a
medical marijuana program and observational study of the
effects and benefits of using medical marijuana to relieve
debilitating conditions, making it the 22nd state in the U.S. to
legalize the medical use of marijuana. Their bill, being much
different than the normal medical marijuana legislation, calls for
the allowance of patients to use capsule, oil, and vapor forms of
medicating, and still keeps smoking marijuana illegal. It also allows for children with serious medical conditions to use medical
marijuana as well. Minnesota will be establishing two medical
cannabis manufacturers, who will be distributing medical marijuana to up to six distribution centers throughout Minnesota.
Previous opposition, like Minnesota law enforcement and Minnesota Medical Association, has now taken a neutral stance on
this soon-to-be law, having made a compromise with lawmakers.
A state patient registry program will be introduced for regulatory purposes. Minnesota plans to study the treatment of Cancer,
Glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Tourette’s Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, ALS,
and seizures.
Although medical cannabis activists are excited for the law,
the efforts are flawed in some aspects, as outlined below by
Marijuana Policy Project:
This bill would only allow limited access points, requiring
patients from around the state to travel for hours to obtain their
medicine. There should be dispensing throughout the state.
While line 4.3 of the bill specifies that the manufacturer must be
supplying cannabis by July 1, 2015, lines 5.2-5.3 allow the commissioner to extend his timeframe for rulemaking by up to 18
months, meaning rules may not be written until January 2017.
Illinois
Illinois has included an amendment
to their medical marijuana program
to add pediatric patients (under the
age of 18) that are suffering from
debilitating epileptic conditions to be
allowed to use medical marijuana. This
measure passed with a 98-18 vote in
the House, which now must see the
Senate again for further approval since
changes were made to the measure,
citing patients under 18 years of
age that are enrolled in the medical
marijuana program are not allowed to
medicate by smoking.
Only pharmacists could dispense cannabis. No other state
with an operational program requires pharmacists to dispense
cannabis, (aside from the Michigan SB 660 for Pharmaceutical Grade Cannabis, which may not be issued until the federal
rescheduling of marijuana changes.) Given that pharmacists
must have a DEA registration and there are a limited number of
pharmacists, they may not be open to dispensing and delivering
medical marijuana.
A pharmacist employed by the manufacturer would have to
deliver the medical marijuana oil form or capsule form to every
disabled patient. Caregivers could not pick up cannabis, only
assist with administering at the patients’ residence. This means
disabled patients who can’t drive to the designated centers
would be forced to forgo their medicine or hope a pharmacist is
able to assist them with transportation.
Other concerns within the medical marijuana law are the
amount of conditions being considered. Intractable pain (those
suffering from prescription opioids dependency, etc), patients
with nausea and wasting syndrome, also patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder are not considered under this law at this
time. Patients that do qualify will be required to pay an annual
fee of $200 for the program.
Any oils and liquids could be vaporized under this bill, but
it regrettably leaves out smoking as an option. Virtually all of
the researches on cannabis shows that, using the entire plant
(leaves and flowers) will help a patient alleviate their conditions
thoroughly. No edibles, tinctures, etc. will be allowed either,
unless the commissioner decides to approve them. The commissioner will also decide the chemical composition of cannabis
after reviewing research.
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Highest greetings from London, where it’s still a crime
to smoke and possess cannabis products and the medical
use of marijuana is not yet recognized by the forces of the
Crown. Like the guy at Customs told me a couple of years
ago when he seized my medically prescribed cannabis in
its official Dutch medical container and refused my offer
to present my Dutch prescription and my Michigan medical marijuana card: “This is just smuggling drugs to us.”
dence, record my radio shows and work on scheduling
and posting the programs for my internet radio station,
RadioFreeAmsterdam.com.
I’m in London to mark the release of my new album
MOHAWK from Ironman Records and play a couple of
little gigs with my drummer and comrade Steve The Fly,
who produced the album for me in Amsterdam and is
here with me for the month where we’re guests of Caleb
Selah and The Fuck You Sound internet radio studios in the
Blackheath sector of southeast London.
We’re in good hands here and our medical and recreational needs are being well attended, and that’s a very
good thing. At the end of the month I’ll be enjoying the
great honor of opening for Marshall Allen & The Sun Ra
Arkestra at the Sun Ra Centennial concert at the Barbican
Centre—one of the highest points of my performing arts
career, now in its 50th year, and I’m very happy to be here.
But I have to confess that I’m looking forward to fulfilling my artistic duties here and moving on to my favorite
roost, the beautiful city of Amsterdam, where my daily life
is centered on the coffeeshop called the 420 Café located
right in the center of the city. I’m the Poet In Residence at
the 420 when I’m in town and I take my post there just
about every afternoon, plug in my laptop, have a coffee
and roll a joint, greet my friends, conduct my correspon-
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As a poet, writer, internet broadcaster and public intellectual fueled by art, information, marijuana and espresso,
there’s no better place for me than the 420 Café to hang
out and get my work done without interruption or discomfort. In my travels and in daily life, all I need to keep up
with my work is a place with Wi-Fi to plug in and work my
keyboard, and I’m usually hunched over my MacBook at a
table in somebody’s kitchen as a guest in their home, but
it’s far more satisfying for me to be able to take care of
my little business in a public setting where I can quietly
fit in to the flow of humanity around me and feel more
like a human being myself.
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Since I left New Orleans in 2003 to try to base myself
in Amsterdam I haven’t had a home of my own, and after
my first 60 years residing in a series of apartments and
houses while I found my way in life, married, had children,
remarried, gained more children and somehow got them
all through the Detroit public schools, then moved to New
Orleans and spent 12 years in residence there with my
wife Penny, I was ready for something different.
A house fire in New Orleans in 2000 burnt up my most
prized possessions, my music and book collections, and
with the counseling of my Buddhist friends I learned to
live without them. I set out for Amsterdam a couple of
years later with “a suitcase stuffed with clothing / & a
bag full of manuscripts / & hand-burnt CDs.” My wife was
settled in Detroit attending to her aging mother while I
went ahead to try to make a place for us across the Atlantic Ocean, but it turned out she didn’t like it there and
decided to stay in Detroit. So I left the furniture and all
my other possessions there with her and kept on with my
quest to establish myself in a strange—but very comfortable—new place with very few material encumbrances.
After a lifetime as a tenant with familial responsibilities
I was on my own in a foreign land without a housing budget or any visible means of support, suddenly dependent
on my friends and sympathizers for a place to sleep and
the means of survival. Twelve years in New Orleans living
by my wits as a music writer, performer, community radio
broadcaster and slash-&-burn barnstorming bard had
produced barely enough remuneration to keep up with
the rent, and I concluded that if I had to starve in New
Orleans, I could just as well try to starve in Amsterdam
where at the very least I wouldn’t have to be worrying
about the police and nobody was armed.
So I starved for several years until I could get my footing, but the 420 Café has sustained me throughout my
entire occupation of Amsterdam and provided me with
a stable base from which to operate, ensure my survival,
make new friends, and keep up with my self-imposed
workload. They play music that you can listen to, my own
tunes are on the playlist, the splendid staff of the 420 has
furnished some of my closest friends, and I’m always made
to feel more than welcome in the warm, comfortable environs of this old-school cannabis café.
its own distinctive ambience, its own musical direction, its
own menu of weed and hash, its own non-alcoholic drink
specialties, and its own idiosyncratic clientele.
There are coffeeshops in far-flung neighborhoods for
the local tokers, many varied spots in the Centrum for
touring smokers of every origination, hard-rock coffeeshops, joints that play house music, rap, reggae, jazz and
classic rock. If you’re a resident or a regular visitor, you
choose your favorite hang and fall in whenever you want
to. It’ll have the menu you want to pick from, the music
you want to hear and the patrons you want to be with, or
you move on to another place that looks like where you
want to be at.
As a life-long daily marijuana smoker, this is my idea
of civilization. In my old age I’ve managed to arrange my
affairs so I can get to stay in Amsterdam for about half
the year, traveling to London and around Europe to perform as requested and returning to the States to visit my
daughters and granddaughters, do enough work to keep
paying my way, and stay in touch with what my hundreds
of friends in Detroit and New Orleans and all around the
country are doing to make life more interesting all the
time.
One of my brightest dreams remains to establish a
coffeeshop like this in Detroit where the laws would now
allow it, a place where registered marijuana patients could
come, present their cards, take a seat at the table of their
choice, have a coffee or a juice or a soft drink with their
friends, and light up and be somebody while the music of
Radio Free Amsterdam is played continuously as the appropriate soundtrack for the setting.
I’m out of space for this month but think about how
great that will be when it finally happens. Free The Weed!
—London
May 25, 2014
© 2014 John Sinclair. All Rights Reserved.
The great thing about the cannabis café culture is that
there’s one for everybody. There used to be 750 coffeeshops in Amsterdam, but even with the continual shrinkage mandated by the government over the past 20 years
there are still more than 200 operating coffeeshops that
cater to every stripe of the smoking community. Each has
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YOU ARE A RACIST
(IF YOU BELIEVE IN DRUG WAR)
“[President Nixon] emphasized that
you have to face the fact that the
whole problem is really the blacks.
The key is to devise a system that
recognizes this without appearing to.”
-H.R. Haldeman (top Nixon advisor) to
his diary.
by Chuck Ream
Opium was outlawed because of the “yellow peril” of “degenerate Chinese” on the west coast. Cocaine supposedly made
blacks wild and crazy; likely to harm or rape white women.
“Cocomania” was said to give blacks superhuman strength, so
that bullets could hardly stop them. The scary new Mexican
drug “marijuana” made Mexicans, blacks, and degenerate whites
become insane and do horrible things.
“Look, we understood we couldn’t
make it illegal to be young or poor
or black in the United States, but we
could criminalize their common pleasure. We understood that
drugs were not the health problem we were making them out to
be, but it was such a perfect issue...that we couldn’t resist it.”
- John Ehrlichman, White House counsel to President Nixon on the
rationale of the War on Drugs.
Federal Bureau of Narcotics chief Harry Anslinger detested the
“lower” races and classes. He told Congress that “ fifty percent of
the violent crimes committed in districts occupied by Mexicans,
Turks, Filipinos, Greeks, Spaniards, Latin Americans and Negroes,
may be traced to the abuse of Marijuana”. (He had zero data.)
Abel (1980) notes “Marijuana became the pretext for vexing
the Mexicans, just as opium had been the pretext for vexing the
Chinese years before.
So they cranked up the “War on Some Drugs”. Racist Americans
have always looked for “reasons” or scapegoats that could be
used to gain political support for the exploitation, marginalization, and brutalization of people of color. (Please note: the 13th
amendment did not abolish slavery; slavery is fine if you are
creative enough to convict people of a “crime”.)
Anslinger was upset that
“colored” jazz musicians
could play better when
they smoked pot. Since
cannabis “lengthened the
sense of time” musicians
“could get more ‘grace
beats’ into their music...”.
“Drug warfare” provides the realization of the racist’s wildest
dreams. Every form of drug prohibition in the USA was birthed by
racism. It is “bigot nirvana”; the way that modern racism is done!
Cops only have to enforce drug laws against people they don’t
like, and our society doesn’t need.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
asserts that “Racial profiling is part of a larger
system of racial subjugation and separation
…called Drug Prohibition”.
• Thirteen percent of Americans are African-American, as are
about 13% of monthly “drug users”. However, 35% of those arrested for drug possession are African American. 55% of those
convicted of drug possession are African American and 74% of
those imprisoned are African Americans. In some states, like
Illinois and Maryland, blacks and “Latins”, make up over 90%
of drug prisoners.
• A 2013 ACLU report showed that blacks are about 4 times
as likely as whites to be arrested for marijuana. These are real
people and families whose lives are wrecked on purpose.
American blacks became a threat in the 1960s, as city after
city burned. Drug war became the perfect strategy to divide, neutralize, and destroy the black community by dividing it against
itself. Top Black leaders were blind to the racism of drug war. By
1990 the Sentencing Project reported that “America has more
black men in prison than in college”. Black Muslim minister Louis
Farrakhan saw that “There is a war being planned against Black
youth by the government of the United States under the guise of
a war against drugs”.
We have now reached the point where it is “legal” for police
to stop black people, search them for cash, and simply take the
cash. Black and white women use drugs at the same rate... but
Black women are ten times as likely as whites to be turned in to
authorities while giving birth in a hospital, (and possibly have
their babies taken).
Racism and drug war spring from
the same bigoted, self righteous roots.
Ending drug war can help heal the
“American Disease” of racism;
…and pot helps bring people together.
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Ask Dr. Beth
Dr. Beth Fisher is the Chief Creative Officer for Senior Medical Cannabis. Senior Medical Cannabis provides seniors with
a wide range of information and supports relating to Cannabis; legal/legislative, medical, political, and social issues. To
ask a question, email her at [email protected]
Dear Dr. Beth:
Dear Dr. Beth:
A friend of mine recently presented me with a wonderful lip gloss made with Cannabis oil. I love how it feels on
my lips and the color is vibrant. But will I get high from
it?
Sincerely, Licking my Lips
My mother is 90. She has used medical Cannabis for
decades and is now looking at senior residential communities. What questions should she ask?
Sincerely, Nervous Daughter.
Dear Licking Lips:
I know what you mean. I am currently testing a
wonderful Cannabis rich lotion. You feel the medicine
working almost immediately. But no psychotropic effects, only a slight tingling. Theoretically, if there was
enough THC in the lip gloss, your lips would feel it.
More importantly, a lip balm like this would be an excellent anti-viral healing agent for open sores located
on the mouth. So wear this lip gloss and know that
your lips are licking great medicine.
Dear Nervous:
Before your mother starts this journey of moving,
let’s ask a few questions:
• Does your mother want to stay in her own home?
Are there areas where systems could be implemented
to protect your mother and provide peace of mind for
both you and her?
• Can a support system be developed to check in on
your mother on a daily, weekly basis? Use of security
cameras and other technological tools are being used
to specifically support seniors.
If after considering the above questions, your mother would like to move, one consideration is a gated
community where Cannabis is an accepted medicine.
Dear Dr. Beth:
My father has severe respiratory issues; should he
vaporize instead of smoking? I say he should vaporize as
the smoke will harm his lungs. He claims that Cannabis
smoke is actually good for the lungs. Who is correct?
Sincerely, Worried Son
Here are a few questions to ask:
• What is the community’s policy on medical Cannabis?
• Are there any dispensaries with the community
area? What kinds of medicine
Dear Worried:
If it was my father, I would worry as well. While I am
not a medical doctor, the research I conducted with
medical Cannabis patients, participating in conversation threads, and speaking with my colleagues reveal
the following: 1) Leave the lungs alone. Don’t vaporize
or smoke as both may irritate the lining of the lungs.
2) Try a concentrated form of Cannabis like strips, capsules, suppositories. These specific forms of Cannabis
medicine will provide the medical relief your father
needs.
• If so do they have speakers and presentations about
medical Cannabis?
• Are residents permitted to grown their own medicine (within state guidelines)
Once you have that information, you will be able to
make a better decision. Good luck, please write back
and update us.
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Secured,
Outdoor Growing
As of last year, all medical marijuana that grows outdoors must comply
with Michigan House bill 4851 that amended the MMMA.
According to these new rules, all outdoor cultivation must not be “visible to the unaided eye from an adjacent property when viewed by an
individual at ground level or from a permanent structure” and must be
“grown within a stationary structure that is enclosed on all sides, except
the base, by chain-link fencing, wooden slats, or a similar material that
prevents access by the general public and that is anchored, attached or affixed to the ground, located on land that is owned, leased, or rented by the
registered patient or caregiver and restricted to that grower’s access.
Just as important, if someone robs a grow, a patients medicine is going on to the streets,
which endangers everyone’s ability to cultivate their own medicine.
Here are some tips to stay in compliance when growing outside:
1. Always grow on your property, or property that you are renting. Currently there is a bill in the works
that would allow landlords to prohibit tenants from growing their own medicine, so make sure that one
has permission to avoid complications.
2. Make sure you grow is secured on all sides and cannot be seen from anyone unless they are on your
property. Fencing around your green house or other grow structure is the best solution. Chain link fence
will do but you may need to acquire translucent material to line the fences. Just one leaf that is popping
out could make one out of compliance so make sure you give your plants room to grow. Fencing must be
secured to the ground in such a fashion that one could not easily break in.
3. Secure your fencing to the ground. If one is growing on a concrete slab, secure
it with high impact concrete screws. If one is on dirt use 4x4 posts every four to six
feet around the grow structure. Using a post hole tool, dig two foot deep post holes
and use quick setting concrete to secure the post in the ground. (if you need further
instruction, look up do-it-yourself guilds to deck building) Then secure the post to
the grow structure so nothing can lift it.
4. Put something one top of your grow structure, such as chick wire. This will keep you in compliance
for both a structural security as well as preventing your plants from growing so high that the girls may be
seen from a distance.
5. Use motion sensor floodlights, security cameras and watch dogs for additional security. If someone
breaks in to a grow operation, the security will be in question and you will lose you medicine.
6. Finally, do not tell anyone that does not need to know. Seems like common sense but more grows
are stolen from bragging to friends and family than anything else.
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Chuck Reams’ Cuttings from Cannabis Classics
memory, neurogenesis, energy and metabolism, stress balance, immune function,
reproduction, digestion, inflammation,
the autonomic nervous system, temperature regulation, psychological well being,
and sleep - even bone density and blood
formation. Dr. Mechoulam , who discovered
the structure of THC, says “There is barely
a biological, physiological system in our
bodies in which the endocannabinoids do
not participate”.
Part 1: “High Science”
When a reporter recently started with
the “What about the Children?” crap, I
replied “Yes, I am concerned about teen
brains. I would like to see every parent of a
child who might binge drink be sure they
also have plenty of marijuana to smoke!”
(And I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.)This author’s “Eureka! moment”, when “I
knew I had to write this book, came after
hearing a radio report of a study which
found that smoking marijuana significantly
reduced the brain damage caused by binge
drinking alcohol”.
This book is jaw dropping, astounding,
revelatory; the author sometimes had
to hold on to his head “so it would not
explode in amazement”. Scientific facts
about the health giving power of cannabis
seem to go beyond the claims of medical
marijuana advocates. When we began this
struggle we knew we were right; cannabis
has been a staple of all “pharmacopeias”
since medicine began. Still, we had no
concept of the magnitude of the medical
miracle that we uncovered.
Werner presents “stunning evidence that
cannabinoids, especially THC and CBD,
interrupt a number of disease processes in
a variety of surprising ways and therefore
inhaling or ingesting marijuana benefits
our health and vitality”. The science says
that “using it regularly will reduce your
chances of developing an impressive number of serious illnesses.” It has “powerful
anti-tumor activity” and “helps to guard the
brain from the type of damage that results
from toxicity, injury and aging”.
Research into this illegal substance
caused scientists to discover the “endocannabinoid system”. Cannabinoid receptor
sites are located throughout your central
and peripheral nervous system. This system does not turn your body “up” or “down”,
its purpose is regulation. Signals can go in
reverse along neuronal pathways to bring
systems toward “homeostasis”, balance, and
health! “Cannabinoids activate specific
kinds of these receptors to convert extracellular stimuli into intracellular signals”.
It was proved in Virginia in 1975 that
THC reduced tumors and prevented them
from growing. The more cannabinoids
the mice got the greater the anti-cancer
effect. The study went almost unreported.
Congress then established the National
Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) “and gave it
a strict mandate to research only the harm
posed by such compounds”.
Some of the systems regulated are
pain and analgesia, mental function and
In 1996 a reporter leaked a story to
AIDS specialist Donald Abrams M.D. that
a study “revealing the beneficial effects of
cannabinoids was being buried by government officials”. This was a government
funded study to “determine the toxicity of
THC in rats and mice and to find out how
likely it was to induce cancer”. When the
report was forced into the light it revealed
that the rodents dosed with pure THC “had
a significantly greater survival rate”. “THC
was effective in reducing cancer of the
breast, uterus, pancreas, and testicles, and
higher doses led to greater protection and
longer life”.
A well designed NIDA study in 2006 “intended to prove once and for all that long
term marijuana use caused lung cancer”.
“Scientists were amazed (and some were
appalled)” that cannabis “actually inhibited
the formation and growth of cancer cells”.
Cancers of the head, neck and lungs were
reduced in heavy cannabis smokers.
“One way that cannabinoids kill
cancer cells is through…cell apoptosis,
or programmed cell death”. “They cause
cancer cells to die…before they are able to
spread…while leaving healthy cells alone”.
Cannabis can block the ability of a cancer
cell to establish a blood supply. Cannabinoids from plants trigger receptors to “suppress and kill cancer cells, but they also
target unruly cells for death by suffocation
and other means.” (They work both with
receptors and on their own!)
The USA faces an epidemic of Alzheimer’s and diabetes. Scripps Institute
researchers have found that “THC is more
effective at preventing Alzheimer’s disease
than any other substance”. No treatment
for this horrendous fate is available, but effective cannabinoids “could trigger a high”.
Study after study shows that cannabis
helps protect and even restore the brain.
CBD “can help prevent the onset of
diabetes”, and cannabis helps so much
with arthritis, MS, and ALS. Many common
medical problems could be exacerbated by
a “cannabis deprivation syndrome”.
Modern evidence of the benefits of cannabis is compelling. Our American attack
on this plant must end NOW. The vastly
beneficial health potential of cannabis
must be realized; to relieve suffering, (and
save money).
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1900
Cannabis Used for
Asthma, Bronchitis, and
Loss of Appetite
in South Asia
“Cannabis was one of the more important drugs in the Indian Materia Medica
at the turn of the century. It was, and
still is, widely used in rural areas of the
Indian subcontinent [South Asia] for asthma, bronchitis and
loss of appetite.”
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Marijuana Research Findings: 1976,
NIDA website, 1977
1911
Massachusetts Becomes
First State to Outlaw Cannabis
“Bolstered by Progressive Era faith
in big government, the 1910s marked a high tide of
prohibitionist sentiment in America. In 1914 and 1916,
alcohol prohibition initiatives would make the state
ballot. Meanwhile, the legislature was tackling such
morals issues as prostitution, racetrack gambling, prizefighting, liquor, and oral sex. Amidst this profusion
of vices, Indian hemp [aka cannabis] was but a minor
afterthought… states banned cannabis in the 1910s:
Massachusetts in 1911; Maine, Wyoming and Indiana
in 1913; New York City in 1914; Utah and Vermont in
1915; Colorado and Nevada in 1917. As in California,
these laws were passed not due to any widespread use
or concern about cannabis, but as regulatory initiatives
to discourage future use.”
Dale Gieringer, PhD “The Forgotten Origins of Cannabis Prohibition in California,” Contemporary Drug
Problems, Summer 1999
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1906
Pure Food and Drugs Act Requires Labeling of
Medicine, Including Cannabis
“[O]n 30 June 1906 President Roosevelt signed the
Food and Drugs Act, known simply as the Wiley
Act... The basis of the law rested on the regulation of product labeling rather than pre-market
approval.”
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “FDA History - Part I,” FDA
website (accessed Dec. 28, 2011)
“An Act for preventing the manufacture, sale, or transportation of
adulterated or misbranded or poisonous or deleterious foods, drugs,
medicines, and liquors, and for regulating traffic therein, and for other
purposes...That for the purposes of this Act an article shall also be
deemed to be misbranded... if the package fail to bear a statement on
the label of the quantity or proportion of any alcohol, morphine, opium,
cocaine, heroin, alpha or beta eucaine, chloroform, cannabis indica,
chloral hydrate, or acetanilide, or any derivative or preparation of any
such substances contained therein.”
Pure Food and Drug Act (1906)
National Center for Biotechnology Information website, June 30, 1906
1918
US Pharmaceutical Farms Grow
60,000 Pounds of Cannabis Annually
“Up to World War I, pharmaceutical supplies of cannabis indica were entirely
imported from India (and occasionally Madagascar), in accordance with the U.S.
Pharmacopoeia, which specified that it come from flowering tops of the Indian
variety...
Finally, in 1913, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Bureau of Plant Industry
announced it had succeeded in growing domestic cannabis of equal quality to the
Indian. When foreign supplies were interrupted by World War I, the United States
became self-sufficient in cannabis. By 1918, some 60,000 pounds were being
produced annually, all from pharmaceutical farms east of the Mississippi.”
Dale Gieringer, PhD “The Forgotten Origins of Cannabis Prohibition in California,” Contemporary Drug Problems, Summer 1999
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1915
President Wilson Signs Harrison Act,
the Model for Future Drug Regulation Legislation
“Representative Francis B. Harrison
(D-NY) introduced three bills in 1913
to remedy the [drug] problem by
controlling the domestic manufacture of opium and by regulating the international
opium trade. According to his bills, opium could be imported or exported only
for medicinal purposes. Harrison also proposed that the government ‘...impose
a special tax upon all persons who... sell, distribute or give away opium or coca
leaves...’ President Woodrow Wilson signed all three of Harrison’s measures into
law by Jan. 1915. The Harrison Act, as the final proposal was known, required
every physician who prescribed opium or any of its derivatives to put a serial
number, which could only be obtained from the Internal Revenue Department, on
each prescription... Every doctor who wished to prescribe narcotics was required
to register annually with the federal government.”
Although it does not apply to marijuana, the Harrison Act becomes the model for
drug regulation on the federal level and is considered the basis for the Marihuana
Tax Act of 1937.
Dennis Joseph Pfennig, PhD “Early Twentieth Century Responses to the Drug
Problem,” OAH Magazine of History, Fall 1991
1930
Harry J. Anslinger Appointed Commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics
“Harry Anslinger emerges as the pivot around whom marihuana legislation swings.
He represents the most extreme reaction against marihuana use... Anslinger joined
the Treasury Department in 1926 and by 1929 was Assistant Commissioner of Prohibition... [He was promoted] to the head of the Narcotics Bureau in 1930...”
Michael Schaller, PhD “The Federal Prohibition of Marihuana,” Journal of
Social History, Autumn 1970
1925
League of Nations Sign Multilateral Treaty
Restricting Cannabis Use to Scientific and
Medical Only
At the Second Opium Conference and the International Opium Convention, sponsored by the League
of Nations and signed in Geneva on Feb. 19, 1925,
Egypt proposes that hashish (cannabis resin) be added to the list of narcotics covered by the convention.
The convention authorizes the use of “Indian hemp”
(cannabis) only for scientific and medical purposes.
Restrictions on importing and exporting cannabis
resin are put into place. This convention is the first
multilateral treaty that deals with cannabis.
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) “The Cannabis Problem: A Note on the Problem
and the History of International Action,” UNODC
website, Jan. 1, 1962
1928
Cannabis Added to the UK’s
“Dangerous Drugs Act”
Cannabis is added to the list of prohibited drugs in the UK’s “Dangerous
Drugs Act in 1928.”
Cocaine was added in 1920.
The Observer “100 Years of Altered States,”
observer.guardian.co.uk, Apr. 21, 2002
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1930
American Pharmaceutical Firms Sell Extracts of Marijuana as Medicines
“As demand for marijuana-based medications accelerated, pharmaceutical firms attempted to produce consistently potent and reliable
drugs from hemp. By the 1930s at least two American companies – Parke-Davis and Eli Lily – were selling standardized extracts of
marijuana for use as an analgesic, an antispasmodic and sedative. Another manufacturer, Grimault & Company, marketed marijuana
cigarettes as a remedy for asthma.” Janet Joy, PhD Alison Mack Marijuana as Medicine: Beyond the Controversy, 2001
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The Dog Blog:
Magazine Style
by Abbey Hernandez
My name is Abbey, I am a pet
lover through and through.
Throughout my childhood I
grew up with a couple different
canine companions and could not
imagine life without one. I recently moved back to Michigan to help expand our family business. My company offers
cannabis based dog treats that help improve ANY problem,
pain, or discomfort that your canine companion may endure.
The treats do NOT cure the diagnosis; however, they drastically reverse symptoms and help improve their overall way
of life. We’ve seen dogs pass kidney stones, stop having
seizures, and become “puppy like” after old age and arthritis
in the short six months we’ve been offering treats to canine
patients!
Our first featured canine
for the MMM’s newest
addition “The DOG Blog,
magazine style” is ESPN!
MEET ESPN! He is a 10 year
old boxer, the eldest of our
family. He has been on steESPN
roids since birth. Although
ESPN has lived a long, happy, life, things were not always
easy for him! His tail was cut too short at birth and he cannot fully sit down. He has major allergies to the outdoors and
has recently developed tumors with old age. ESPN medicates
twice a day and his way of life has drastically improved!
We started noticing serious trouble around his first birthday. ESPN was diagnosed with severe allergies, he would
itch and scratch at his skin until his coat was nearly gone.
He constantly had dry skin and would bleed on a daily basis.
With countless vet visits, specialists, and three different antibiotic regiments (at approx. $500/month) nothing seemed
to be working! After 2 years of trying every medication, the
vet decided the only way to get his skin condition was under control was with steroids. Unfortunately, steroids often
cut an animals’ life span in half! Running out of options, we
agreed to the steroid treatment and hoped for the best!
After 5 years, the steroids kept ESPN’s allergies under
control; however, they created multiple breathing problems.
Once Michigan passed the law in ’08, we decided ‘if cannabis helps humans, why can’t it help canines?!?’ We took
natural, organic treats, along with medication, and created a
new way of life for ESPN. Now we want to share our success
with you!
ESPN medicates twice a day. He gets a whole treat in the
morning and half at night. It helps his arthritis and makes
him happy every day. The treats increase his appetite and
help keep him active and in shape.
Similar to humans, canines have a different tolerance to
medication based on weight, breed, and exposure. We ask
that you please be a responsible pet owner and do NOT
over medicate your canine! We are looking forward to your
submissions and meeting you and your canine companion!!
ESPN was born in 2004, when I was beginning college.
I played college softball and he was our mascot! He was
at EVERY game and had lots of attention from our training
room, athletic staff, and my fellow athletes. Unfortunately, as
my college years progressed, I could no longer keep ESPN
with my living situation. I was fortunate enough that my
parents took him in and gave him the best life any canine
could ask for!
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VGIP T-SHIRTS 2014
Ever wonder how you can support the Vote Green Initiative Project??
Become involved in our fundraisers, events,
and petition initiatives throughout Michigan!!
The back of the newest t-shirt features
Michigan cities proposing decriminalization of
marijuana in 2014!
Help the cause! Get involved!
Do your part to support
our marijuana rights!
(Upcoming VGIP fundraiser
June 5th in Ann Arbor –see Events page)
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events
Would you like to see your event
listed on this page? Contact us!
[email protected]
UNITED CAMPAIGNS
2014 FUNDRAISER
Thursday, June 5th | 7:30 - 9:30 PM | Cost: $50
Dominick’s in Ann Arbor - 812 Monroe St.
(Where the Monroe Street Fair h
appens on Hash Bash Day)
Fundraiser in support of
Michigan Senate Majority Leader
Randy Richardville
FEATURING: Auction of Marijuana Memorabilia (and
other items) Conducted by Matt Abel, head of Michigan
NORML and Cannabis Counsel - world’s greatest cannabis auctioneer!
Monday, June 9th, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Governmental Consultant Services Inc.
120 N. Washington Sq., Ste. 110 | 2nd Floor Conference Room
Lansing, MI 48937
And, the new Vote Green 2014 t shirt with the name of all 2014
cities on the back, will be available for sale for $20. (FREE
with contributions of $50 or more) AND MUCH MORE!
PLEASE BE THERE JUNE 5th!!
SUPPORT CANNABIS LAW REFORM!
For more information, please call
Nick Panessidi: (517) 749-1350
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Next Monthly Meeting:
Saturday, June 14th - 10:00am
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Tuesday, June 24th
GCSI Headquarters
120 N. Washington Sq. Ste 110
2nd Floor Conference Room
Lansing, MI 48937
PINE GROOVE FESTIVAL 2014 - Saturday, June 7 | 10am - 11pm
Pine Grove Park - Port Huron
THREE stages of amazing electronic music from the areas finest musical talent
as well as art exhibits and live media creation. All ages, FREE!
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Memo to Legislators:
Understanding the Need for Cannabis Concentrates
by Dr. Beth Fisher
Cannabis concentrates are currently at the epicenter of
controversy in Michigan. Instead of attempting to explain
and persuade others on the benefits of concentrates, I
going to share a single case study of what happens when
this higher potency medicine is not available. Understanding how Cannabis addresses specific medical symptoms
and aides in the healing process is critical information.
Individuals who may ultimately decide the fate of medical Cannabis need to be aware and informed regarding
this natural, herbal medicine. (Note: As a social scientist,
I use scientific terms. Marihuana, the term that is used in
the Michigan Cannabis law, is pejorative; those who are
educated in scientific biological classification prefer to use
the correct term, Cannabis sativa or simply Cannabis.)
The single case study is me. I am self-declared workaholic. I manage to be up before dawn, 12 to 15 hour work
days are typical. I travel all over the country speaking
with seniors about medical Cannabis; in order to maintain
this schedule, I keep myself in top physical shape. I eat
organic foods, drink plenty of water, incorporate healthy
habits into my daily schedule, and exercise daily. I run, golf
(poorly), paddle board, and practice yoga one to two times
a day.
think without pain was nonexistent. The muscle spasms
would start without warning and continue up to 30 minutes.
While I want to tell you I was able to reach for the
proper Cannabis medicine, take it and experience relief, I
can’t. I didn’t have the medicine I needed due to a 2013
Michigan Court decision. As result, my pain continued
much longer than it should have as did the healing time.
So to the Michigan Court of Appeals justices & state
legislators, I’m providing you with a brief criteria of who is
qualified to determine Cannabis medicine strength, additional information for the court to consider the next time
they are faced with this issue, and what happens when
a patient does not have the proper Cannabis medicine
strength.
Let’s start with who really is qualified to make important medical decisions for Cannabis patients:
• A formally trained medical professional;
• this medical professional has personally reviewed Cannabis research studies and understands the concept of
Homeostasis (having the body maintain internal stability);
• is themselves a medical Cannabis patient (verified
through drug testing)
I am also a certified medical Cannabis patient in the
states of Michigan and California. I medicate mostly at
night for severe pain issues. And herein begins the study.
Anyone other than those above individuals are not in a
position to determine my course of treatment, nor qualified to determine potency amounts of medical Cannabis.
On April 10, 2014, I injured my gluteus maximus, gluteus medina, and bicep femoris. Unable to walk without
falling suddenly stopped my work outs and the ability to
If a justice or legislator was at this level of understanding, they would know Cannabis is absorbed by the body
to the degree that the body needs the medicine. Whether
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palliative or medicinal, Cannabis heals the injury and
reduces the pain simultaneously. Specifically, in my case, I
didn’t have what I needed as a patient; I needed a higher
strength of medical Cannabis, which meant I should have
been using concentrates.
as pain control and healing factors. Within 20 minutes, the
pain would leave, my muscles would relax, and I could rest
and heal. That is the beauty of Cannabis medicine. It treats
the symptoms like pharmaceuticals, but it also helps with
the healing process.
To understand why I didn’t get the medicine I needed,
let’s look back a year. In 2013, the Michigan Court of Appeals decided for Michigan medical Cannabis patients that
the law passed in 2008 excluded resins from the definition ergo, any mixture or preparation with resin is illegal.
Unfortunately for Michigan medical Cannabis patients,
the court did not understand that concentrates weren’t
being used to the same degree they are now (due to new
ways of medical Cannabis manufacturing). There was
simply no need to include the term “resins.” I believe that
the authors’ intent was for Michigan residents to use legally medical Cannabis to relieve and heal; and the term,
“resins” would have been clearly listed in the description,
which would mean patients would currently have legal
access to this form of medicine.
Thankfully, I have my caregiver. She began to make
flower only “usable marijuana” caps. Which meant she
finely ground flowers and placed them in gelatin caps.
I started taking the caps and they started to help. The pain
was subsiding, muscles spasms stopped. I was able to rest
without screaming when I turned over.
The court looked at the seminal intent from the 2008
law. But if they had looked further, they would have seen
a precedent from before 1937. Before Cannabis prohibition, there were between two and three hundred thousand
legal manufactures of Cannabis medicine. Companies like
Eli Lily, were making up to 20 different kinds of Cannabis
concentrates at one time. These companies knew patients
needed stronger medicine than the plant alone (“usable
marihuana” form). So concentrates were legally being used
before 1937 were acceptable, but not in 2013? An interesting question for the court.
While I want to report the flower capsules worked as
effectively as the concentrates, they did not. After a few
days of taking this form of Cannabis (up to 24 a day), I
began to have irritation in my lower intestine and had to
modify my diet to adjust for this irritation.
Let’s return to my case. Screaming from the pain, I tried
pharmaceuticals. I did not want to, I wanted my medicine
that was approved through the passing of Michigan Medical Marijuana Initiative Proposal 1 by a vote of 3,008, 980
votes.
Because I did not have the appropriate Cannabis medicine, I had no choice but to use pharmaceuticals; Flexeril,
10 mg; Celebrex, 100 mg; Ibuprofen 800 mg. These medicines suppressed the pain, but did nothing for the healing. I also learned that after a few doses of the medicine,
I needed secondary pharmaceuticals for heartburn and
irritable bowel syndrome.
But they weren’t concentrates. I needed a higher potency of medicine that the courts deemed “illegal.” It was
the same medicine…just condensed. Think of it this way, I
needed ibuprofen in a strength that fit my pain level, ergo
the physician wrote me a prescription for 800 mg. Why
would it be any different with Cannabis? I needed a higher
concentration, which would have been a concentrated
capsule or a medible.
The real problem is that certain individuals in Lansing
still see Cannabis as the “demon weed.” They are still shaking their heads that the majority of Michigan residents
voted for medical Cannabis; they truly do not see Cannabis as medicine. In short, a few individuals are not willing
to do their homework when it comes to medical Cannabis;
a perfect example for the aforementioned determination
criteria. If you do not know about the benefits of Cannabis
sativa, you don’t get to participate in the discussion. It
might be easier to do your homework. Or easier yet, contact me; I can help you understand.
Dr. Beth Fisher may be reached at:
[email protected]
A couple of these prescriptions reduced the pain, but
they made me confused, nausea, and aggressive. What
I needed were the Cannabis concentrates that I took in
California. Strain, strength, and recommended dose were
clearly listed on the bottle. I knew what to expect as far
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CONFUSCIOUS QUOTES:
Man who drop watch in toilet
bound to have shitty time.
Man who stand on toilet high on pot.
Man who smoke pot choke on handle.
Man who walk through airport door sideways going to Bangkok.
Man who have women on ground have
piece on earth.
Man who run behind car get exhausted.
Take many nails to make a crib; but one screw to fill it…
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!
“They lie about marijuana:
‘Marijuana makes you unmotivated.’
Lie. When you’re high, you can do
anything you normally do just as
well. You just realize it’s not worth
the fucking effort.
There’s a difference.”
– Bill Hicks
You know you’re a “medicated person”,
when….
Your music collection is worth more than your
vehicle.
Your bong is taller than your dog.
It takes you more than 30 minutes to roll a
joint.
You set your wedding date for 4/20.
You take off April 20th every year and treat it
as a holiday.
You spent your last bit of money to score
some herbs and don’t have enough gas money
to get home but you don’t care.
You start every sentence with – uhhh!.
You have ever smoked pot before 8 o’clock in
the morning.
You actually get these jokes and pass them on
to other pothead friends.
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A sativa dominant strain, high in CBD. Has a pleasing aroma
reminiscent of mango and pineapple. Famously low in THC, this
strain is effective medicine for PTSD, social anxiety,
and chronic discomfort.
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Medicinal Cannabis:
Nod, Nod – Wink, Wink
by James E. Kostrava
Let’s face it. We still have a long way to go before Medicinal Cannabis will be accepted as the life-changing, miracle medicine that it is. This is due to a number of factors
including generations of intentional misinformation presented by powerful business and
political interests and perceived “misuse” of the plant for recreational purposes. Not until
2014 has medicinal cannabis become recognized for its wonderful healing properties.
World renowned scientific
experts, such as Dr. Sanja Gupta,
M.D. and Dr. Oz, M.D., have boldly
[and humbly] done a 180 degree
change in their positions on the
use of it and its many benefits.
Dr. Sanja Gupta, M.D. is CNN’s
Chief Science Officer. In his two
CNN specials: Weed and Weed 2
he has done more than anyone
else to provide solid research
and information to make the
case for medicinal cannabis as
medicine. It would be hard for
anyone to watch either of these
two specials and not have tears
come to their eyes when they
see little five-year-old Charlotte Figi, suffering from “Dravet
syndrome” a form of epilepsy,
reduce her daily epileptic seizures from more than 300 a day
to one a day after being treated
with “Rick Simpson Oil” made
from cannabis by the Stanley
brothers of Colorado.
We can leave the philosophical debate about the recreational use of
cannabis for another day. But aren’t we finally to the point where we
can refer to medicinal cannabis as medicine without getting a skeptical smirk or the “Nod, nod – wink, wink” reaction that says, “who are you
kidding”?
This year I met a 17 year old girl in Taylor, Michigan who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer at age 14. Some of the top Oncologists and Brain Surgeons in the world, at the University Of Michigan
Hospital in Ann Arbors told her that she was terminal. There was
nothing they could do for her – other than keep her comfortable while
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she went through her hospice stage. After going through a series of radiation treatments and daily doses of
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her life. She is now cancer free. She was one of the featured speakers at the Michigan Medical Marijuana
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I spoke with her briefly after her presentation and it is hard to express how that experience ratcheted
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Astrology June 2014
ARIES:
Aries have ram-like eyebrows and
smug expressions. They should not
be quite so smug because they are
constantly clunking themselves in
the skull. Aries rarely say one thing
and do another. They usually do
the wrong thing and don’t discuss
it.. Aries folks love Pisceans
because Pisces people make them
feel well-grounded. Aries hate
listening to Scorpios talk because
they take pride in being even more
self-centered. In fact, much to
the Scorpios’ dismay, you are the
biggest pricks in the zodiac. Your
rams’ horns are in everyone else’s
asses.
TAURUS:
You are brooding emotion incarnate. One minute you’re up, the
next you’re down, the next you’ve
shot your favorite newscaster in
the kneecaps, “just ‘cuz.”. You’re very
earthy, which may mean that you
don’t shower as often as most people. Or it may just mean that you
like to roll around with your nose
in clover and sigh. Taureans love
happy movies where everyone is
jolly and having fun, but they fight
with waiters and get upset with
billboards. You are generally tough
to figure out because you answer
every question with a question.
GEMINI:
Everyone loves a Gemini because
everyone loves a schizophrenic.
You like to think that you are a
half-and half mixture of Socrates
and Michelangelo, but in reality it’s
more like Prince and Bea Arthur.
You are progressive, outgoing,
and one of the most popular rides
at Cedar Point. However, you can
and will negate all of this by the
time you’re finished reading this
sentence. Gemini is Latin for “I’m
okay, I’m okay.” Geminis speak very
loudly in order to be heard. This
is unfortunate as they are nearly
always talking to themselves.
Geminis are frequently abidextrous, which means that they can
pick both sides of their noses at
the same time.
CANCER:
You like to know what’s going on
in the lives of everyone in the
galaxy. However, you tend not
know know what’s going on in
your own. If you are lucky, your
friends will tell you. Cancerians
only get dressed because they
have to, and their fashion sense
can only be described as “erratic.”
So much for buying the world a
Coke - they would breast-feed the
world if they could. This trait is
not gender-specific. You will never
excel in sports because you have
to rest for fifteen minutes every
time you breathe. You do not mind,
since you plan to conduct your
career from the comfort of your
own bed.
LEO:
You will grab attention in any
way you possibly can. Self-immolation is not out of the question..
Genghis Khan was a Leo, and so
is Barney the Dinosaur. People
still love Lucy, but less because
she was a Leo. Leos will interrupt
conversation to talk, and they will
place themselves bodily in the
way of someone who is trying to
leave before the Leo is finished
saying what he or she needs to say
Leos never marry because no one
is good enough for them. If they
do marry, they keep their spouses
locked under the bathroom sink.
They need physical affection at
all times; unfortunately, they can’t
find any because everyone thinks
they are irritating punks.
LIBRA:
You are oh-so-elegant and tasteful
to the point of incurring nausea
from loved ones. You are also
bipolar as hell and can’t make a
decision on your own. You usually
consult your therapist or TV Guide.
Libras are trendy and malleable
folks. They are funny because
they will glom onto something
they hated before if it suddenly
becomes fashionable. They singlehandedly started the cappucino
movement. You constantly worry
about what other people think.
If you really paid any attention,
maybe people would like you
more. Libras use quotes from
David Mamet plays to describe
philosophical concepts. Then they
have those concepts engraved
upon nice little wallet cards.
CAPRICORN:
Capricorns are hardworking,
reliable, and dull as hell. They are
always on the move, headed to
their next delusion of grandeur.
They are often good at math
which explains why they are such
pains in the. Most politicians are
Capricorns, which is why our country is always in the hole. It is not
surprising that politicians need so
much security around them all the
time. Capricorns are like a strange
cross between a Leo and a Virgo.
They think that this makes them
both charismatic and logical. In reality, it means that they are tightassed and nitpicky. In the event
of nuclear war, only cockroaches
and Capricorns would find a way
to survive. The rest of us just don’t
want to live in a world like that.
SCORPIO:
You embarrass Libras because you
like your coffee straight out of the
bag, eaten with a spoon. You take
your paranoid beatnik approach to
life very seriously. Many Scorpios
have found ways to successfully smoke in the shower. Your
number-one grudge is about never
having been abducted by aliens, or
being the victim of a government
conspiracy. Your master plan for
world domination will never work
because it involves you at the
helm. It is hard for you to accept
that Star Trek is fiction, and you
are not a Borg leader.
AQUARIUS:
Aquarians are the only people in
the zodiac who can play volleyball with themselves. And they
frequently do. Aquarians use the
phrase “Dude, man...” frequently
when describing philosophical
concepts. Aquarians have out-ofbody experiences on a daily basis.
If you are talking to an Aquarian
and he or she zones out, consider
the conversation hopeless. He
or she is talking to the guy three
feet away from you. Aquarians are
fun because they channel people.
Aquarians like astronomy because
they’ve been to all those places. If
you want to know what the food
is like on Saturn, ask an Aquarius.
Aquarians can allow themselves
every possible vice on the planet,
and don’t think twice about it. That
is why they piss everyone else off.
They are cosmically entitled to
do this.
SAGGITARIUS:
Sagittarians are born adventurVIRGO:
ers. They like smashing spiders
You are a pain in the ass. You
with their bare hands and trying
regulate your breathing and colorto walk to the bathroom in the
coordinate the clothes in your
middle of the night with the lights
closet. No Virgo in history has ever
out. They would sooner sustain
belched. Virgos clean every square
crippling injury than do anything
inch of everything they own twice
the easy way. Sagittarians love to
PISCES:
daily with a toothbrush. Everything entertain their friends, family, and
Everywhere you go, laughter and
has its place, and yours is on the
total strangers. Sagittarians are
comedy ensue. This would be great
floor scrubbing with a magnifying
loud and have no social graces.
if you were trying to be funny.
glass, checking for germs.. It is
They seek to offend. Sagittarians
Piscean women wear long floaty
easy to freak out a Virgo. Tell them usually have nicknames like Thundresses and enormous amounts
they have something between
derpooper or Vomitus Maximus.
of unusual silver jewelry. Pisceans
their teeth. Then watch them scrub
Animals and small children love
claim to love the stars, but the
frantically at the imaginary thing.
Sagittarians. This is unfortunate
only constellation they can find is
Virgos are a hell of a lot of fun for
since adults usually hate them..
the Big Dipper. If they cannot find
assholes like us. Hell for a Virgo is Sagittarians use interpretive dance
it, they cry. You remember what
being locked up in an elevator for to describe philosophical concepts.
you were wearing on March 3rd,
eternity with a naked Aquarius.
Buttons and bumper stickers with 1981 but forget your own address.
rude sayings on them are a tradeYou have no sense of direction.
mark of the Sagittarian.
They are proud to tell you that
Michelangelo, Galileo, George
Washington, and Albert Einstein,
were all Pisceans. What they won’t
tell you is that so is Ted Kennedy.
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B.H.O. Is not
Dangerous
& People Should Stop Bitching
by Citizen Jay
Here’s something that’s been bugging
me lately: the fracas over tane. “Tane” is
how hash makers usually refer to Butane; but the term may also be applied
to other chemical solvents like Hexane,
Pentane, Propane, etc. Pretty much any
solvent derived from a hydrocarbon can
be called “tane.” Those solvents are some
of the best used for extracting essential
oils from plants. And they have been
found to be safe for multiple applications.
Hydrocarbon-based solvents have been
used for decades in both the cosmetics and
food industries. Here’s what my cursory
investigation turned up (bear with me, it’s
kinda technical).
Butane, Isobutane, Propane, Isopentane
and the like are unpredictable substances
developed from petroleum and other
natural gases. Butane, Isobutane and
Propane have been used to make shaving
cream, cleansing products, hair conditioners, and other cosmetics. Butane, Isobutane, and Propane are compressed gases
also commonly used as aerosol propellants. Isopentane can be used as either an
aerosol propellant or as a solvent. These
ingredients are used in cosmetics and
personal care products as replacements for
chlorofluorocarbons, or CFC propellants,
which are known to have long-term negative environmental effects.
For cosmetics, the hydrocarbon solvent of
choice is primarily Butane. This substance
is known to be organically friendly and
non-toxic. This solvent has also been used
in the food industry for decades because
its evaporative qualities leave no trace.
Butane can liquefy and remove waxes,
oils, and fragile aromatics most effectively
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while maintaining the integrity of any
particularly evaporative floral compounds.
Extracted components using Butane will
closely match the aroma, flavor, and taste
of the original substance without being
lost or destroyed during the extraction,
evaporation, or recovery of the solvent.
Moreover, Butane has been shown NOT
to react with the food products that are
being extracted. Butane is a “non-polar”
solvent that has a linear molecular structure made up of hydrogen and carbon
atoms that allow it to dissolve oils very
effectively without reacting and creating
other unwanted products. This is important to know because some people have
been talking about BHO being somehow
molecularly bound to the Butane used in
its extraction—creating a new molecule
or some other chemical. But this actually
can’t happen.
As another example, Butane is commonly used as the propellant in cooking oil
spray canisters because it is safe, non-toxic,
evaporates completely and dissolves the
oil readily so it can be sprayed out of the
low pressure canister. It also provides the
pressure to do so.
In a recent report entitled, Final Report
of the Safety Assessment of Isobutane,
Isopentane, n-Butane,and Propane, the
American College of Toxicology maintained Isobutane, Isopentane, n-Butane,
and Propane are non-mutagenic. The
report points out that Isobutane caused
very slight iridial and corneal inflammation in eye irritation studies in rabbits. And
showed that n-Butane and Propane were
only mildly to moderately irritating to the
skin of rabbits. The report further showed
that Isobutane, at 22% in a hair spray, was
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study. Subchronic inhalation of Isobutane and Propane produced no toxicity in
animals. In addition to these findings, the
report goes on to state that “no significant
systemic abnormalities occurred in human
subjects during an acute inhalation study
of Isobutane, n-Butane and Propane.” According to the report, Propane caused no
human mucosal irritations. Furthermore,
a Propane-Isobutane mixture, present at
64.5% and 70.0% in two different cosmetic
formulas, caused no skin irritation in 125
human volunteers. The report concluded
“on the basis of the available information
that Isobutane, Isopentane, n-Butane and
Propane are safe as cosmetic ingredients
under present conditions of concentration
and use.”
The majority of vegetable oils sold in
bottles or used as other food ingredients in
our grocery stores and conventional food
industries are also solvent extracted oils,
though most are not required to be labeled
as such. Solvent extractions are largely
considered more efficient than mechanical separations and have become the most
common form of oil removal. However,
while efficient and less expensive, these
methods tend to deliver the least expensive and subsequently the lowest quality
food-quality vegetable oils.
Solvent extraction of seed oils (for
example olive or canola) is generally accomplished through a multi-stage process.
First, the seeds are ground. The ground
seeds are then purged or washed with a
solvent—usually petroleum derived (the
most common of which is Hexane), which
releases the oil in the seed. The solvent
is then “flashed off” by heating the oil in
a sealed chamber. The oil and solvent
blend is next heated to 212º F (100º C) to
purge off the solvent. If properly done, this
process leaves effectively no detectable
levels of solvent in the oil. However, minute quantities (up to 25 parts per million)
of solvent can remain in the meal and the
finished oil. Commercial oil companies are
quick to claim that the solvent is completely removed in the recovery phase of
their extraction cycle. But this is difficult
to verify because of the differing manufacturing practices and quality control
standards employed by each processor.
So there you have it. Hydrocarbon
solvents have been used to make food and
skin products for a long time now. And this
group of solvents has been determined to
be safe for both use and consumption. So
why all the trash-talk about “tane” in your
erl? I think most of it is market competition; that mixed with a bit of ego.
Recently, I’ve had a few conversations
with people who didn’t want to share
dabs. Let me be clear here, it’s not that
they didn’t want to share their dabs with
me. Quite to the contrary, they refused
to take dabs from me. Let me tell ya, I
usually have some pretty good dabs. The
dispensaries I go to carry some of the best
and I am pretty particular myself. In addition, I’m friends with some of the BEST
hash makers in Denver and the World, eh?
Sometimes they give me things…wonderful things. And I always like to share.
When pressed as to why these people
didn’t want anyone else’s dabs they
routinely claimed it was due to a fear of
residual solvents. I personally think a little
fear is a healthy thing (pretty sure I’ve
said this before), but when it drives you to
repeatedly commit social faux pas perhaps
it is best to more closely examine it. And
that’s what I’m trying to do here. I’m
trying to help a few people correct their
behaviors by providing them with a little
information.
products in a vacuum oven before they
learned to co-opt a vacuum-sealed closed
loop conversion system.
Today most BHO extraction companies
here use a closed-loop system. These provide a much safer environment in which to
work while maximizing conversion rates
and recycling the solvent. Afterwards, they
still purge their products in a vacuumsealed oven. This amount of care results
in the almost total obliteration of any
residual solvents in the final product. But
this too can vary, especially since no two
hash makers do it exactly the same.
But just how much solvent are we
talking about here? Here it is: usually on
the magnitude of 17-50 ppm on average
according to the testing I’ve seen. That is
not a whole-heck-of-a -lot. What does the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have to say about it?
From the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) for Butane (source Vector Butane
Gas Refill Cartridge):
• It is composed of Butane (synonyms include n-Butane, Tetrane), iso-Butane (synonyms include 2-Methylpropane, Trlmethylethane), and Propane (synonyms include
LPG, Dimethylmethane, Propylhydride).
• HEALTH HAZARD DATA:
o Personal Protective Procedures: None
required under normal use.
o Health Hazards: Inhalation: 1% vapor
concentration may produce anesthetic
effects.
o Non-toxic, but may displace oxygen
causing asphyxiation.
o Eye or Skin Contact: Vapors are not irritating; liquid may cause freeze burns.
o Ingestion: Freeze burns to mucous
membranes, and central nervous system
depression.
In addition, OSHA notes that the vapors
of Butane are not irritating. However,
contact with the liquid or cold vapors may
cause frostbite, freeze burns, and permanent eye damage. OSHA further notes
that while ingestion is unlikely, contact of
mucous membranes with liquefied butane
may cause frostbite and freeze burns.
Butane is considered to be non-toxic by
inhalation. Inhalation of concentrations
over 10,000 ppm may cause central nervous system depression such as dizziness,
drowsiness, headache, and similar narcotic
symptoms, but there are no known longterm effects. Acute inhalation is measured at approximately 270,000 ppm for
Butane and 22,000 ppm for Isobutane. No
expected chronic effects or carcinogenicity
are noted.
So again I ask, why all the hub-bub? As
far as I can see, practically no one’s BHO
is going to be toxic even if it has a bit of
butane in it. So what are we squabbling
about? Look, there is nothing wrong with
a bit of good clean competition. It drives
innovation. But when people’s egos lead
them to disparage another’s diligently
processed product out of sheer spite, no
one benefits; least of all the one throwing
the stones.
It wasn’t too long ago that most dabs
were created outside using open blasting
techniques. In the professional community in Denver those practices have all
but disappeared. But they were standard
operating procedures for many years here
in Colorado and before in California, where
the practice originally came from (thanx
Big D!). In all those years if a problem with
solvent extractions was going to surface it
never did. Perhaps that is due to the care
of the pioneers who learned to purge their
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CANNABIS LIBERATION DAY - DETROIT 2014
by Adam Brook
So I was asked to cover the CANNABIS LIBERATION DAY –
DETROIT event. I was happy to do so as I love the setting. GRAND
CIRCUS PARK, Detroit.
Per Wikipedia: A part of Augustus Woodward’s plan to rebuild
the city after the fire of 1805, the city established the park in 1850.
Woodward’s original plan called for the park to be a full circle, but
after construction began, property owners north of Adams Street
were reluctant to sell due to rising land values (author note – So
Detroit!!).
The Detroit Opera House overlooks the eastern edge of the park,
and the grounds include statuary and large fountains. Near this
historic site, General George Armstrong Custer delivered a eulogy
for thousands gathered to mourn the death of President Abraham
Lincoln. Architect Henry Bacon designed the Russell Alger Memorial Fountain (1921) in Grand Circus Park. Bacon’s other projects
include the Lincoln Memorial (1915–1922) in Washington, D.C. The
fountain contains a classic Roman figure symbolizing Michigan
by American sculptor Daniel French who sculpted the figure of
Lincoln for the Memorial
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In 1957, the City of Detroit constructed a parking garage under
the two halves of the park. The eastern portion houses space for
250 cars and the western portion accommodates 540. The halfmoon shaped park is divided down its center by Woodward Avenue,
the city’s main thoroughfare. The Alger Fountain anchors the
eastern half and is capped on its north western edge with a statue
of mayor William Cotter Maybury. Its western half is anchored by
the Edison Fountain and capped on its north eastern edge with a
statue of mayor Hazen Pingree.
The Maybury and Pingree monuments have been relocated several times. The Pingree statue was erected in 1904 near Woodward
and Park Avenues facing south,while his rival, Maybury, occupied a
site in the eastern half of the park facing Pingree across Woodward
Avenue. After the 1957 garage construction, Pingree was returned
to his original site while Maybury was placed at the north boundary of the park with his back to his foe. In the 1990s, both statues
moved once again to their current locations.
GREAT Detroit history in this park. Plus it’s central location
makes it easy to get to. It’s a great place for vendors to set up as
it has natural walk ways built in if you set up around the fountain.
Unfortunately, due to a commitment I had (which I had covered
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representatives about MARIJUANA?
Do you call or write? I used to write. I would pick a day and sit
down and write a stack of letters....I would get your standard form
letter responses.....
until the individual backed out) I was not able to attend. But that
won’t stop me from telling you folks what happened, thanks social
media......
A few years ago, a friend was telling me how he has become
friendly with the secretaries in the offices of his elected politicians.
He said he started sending them gifts on Secretary Day, holiday
cards, etc....He became pretty well known to the point that he
could call and say “ Hi Mary, Bob Budsmoker here”.....Mary would
say “I know you are against Bill 660, I will let the Senator know”......
Then he tells me that when he showed up to do some face to face
press the flesh activism, even without an appointment, he was well
received in the office.
Ms. Josey Scroggin filled in as
emcee. I heard she killed it. Josey is a
firecracker and knows how to talk to
people whether it be with a politician
one on one or a crowd of thousands at
HASH BASH.
There were some great speakers there like Rick Thompson, Steve
Sharpe, Thomas Lavigne, Marvin Marvin, Matt Abel, Dakota Blue Serna and
Steven Lull to mention a few........The
Green Family was there including the
Princess Bree. DJ Eddie Legend spun
some great tunes......
Plus there were some great vendors in the park. The CANNABUS
and Stacey Theis were there in all their glory.
People were lining Woodward Ave with signs in hand...... The
march at 4:20 was awesome, and a great after party at the Marijuana Ranch.
Truth be told I could have said anything and you would have to
believe it. Why, because the faces I saw in the pictures were the
faces I expected to see. Where were the rest of you? You missed
an amazing event. I would say that with the right effort this event
could easily blow HASH BASH out of the water.
Chris Collins did a great job as host. With almost no support up until the day of the event he pulled it off. The problems that popped
up in the weeks before the event were as expected and Chris
stepped up and took care of business.
SO, get to know your elected politicians office staff. Remember
they are the front line warriors and are many times battle shy, so
be kind and make it personal. It won’t do much good to rant and
rave about the bad laws we have. Instead explain why you support
or don’t support something and how it would effect you and that
you are asking the politician to consider your wishes as a constituent. They will listen and you can actually get things accomplished....
I am looking forward to working on CANNABIS LIBERATION
DAY –DETROIT in the future. Keep in mind folks, the 1st Saturday
in May in Grand Circus Park at HIGH noon CANNABIS LIBERATION
DAY – DETROIT!!!!!! It goes all day and is FREE.
How many of you have contacted your state senators and state
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Jackson County Compassion Club
1620 E. Michigan Ave, Jackson
517-879-2801
Mt Morris Collective
G-9030 N. Saginaw, Mt Morris
810-686-4900
Natural Remedies
1349 S. Otsego Ave Ste 1,
Gaylord
989-748-4420
New World Seeds
502 E. Front St, Traverse City
231-313-2471
Select Provisions
207 W. Grandview Parkway,
Traverse City
231-218-7534
Summer Island
1502B N. Mitchell St., Cadillac
231-468-3168
The Green Bean Certifications
and Education Center
1625 W. Atherton Rd, Flint
810-232-4400
The Farmacy
6347 M-37, Mesick
231-885-1111
Muskegon Medical Caregivers Assc
1377 E Sherman Blvd, Norton Shores
231-683-1403
GARDENING STORES
Bestes
21410 Schoenherr Rd, Warren
586-776-1794
Barson’s Greenhouse
6414 Merriman Road, Westland
734-421-5959
Clio Cultivation
11394 N. Saginaw Rd, Clio
810-686-4769
Complete Garden Supplies
6004 N. Torrey Rd Ste N, Flint
810-655-2786
Cultivation Station
www.cultivationstation.com
Fenton Hydroponics & Garden Center
495 Fenway Drive, Fenton
810-714-1719
Forever Green
Growing Supplies
340 S. Main St, Vassar
989-882-9177
Greens Garden Supply
9384 N. Saginaw Road, Mt.
Morris
810-564-8700
Green Grow, LLC
9046 N. Dort Hwy.
Mt. Morris
810-687-9500
Green Thumb Hydro
8460 Algoma, Rockford 49341
616-884-3500
Greenway Gardens
916 W. 13th Street, Cadillac
231-775-7075
Home Light Gardens
3471 S. Huron Rd, Bay City
989-922-0088
Horizen Hydroponics
4646 W. Main St, Kalamazoo
866-791-1664
Hydro City Garden Supply
34863 Schoenherr Rd., Sterling Heights
586-883-9075
Hydroponics Hwy Inc
2708 14th Ave, Port Huron
810-982-4769
Light Green Water
3661 Highland Rd, Waterford
248-681-0001
Lush Lighting
www.lushledlighting.com
1-888-960-4533
[email protected]
Michigan Grow
3549 S. Dort #104, Flint
810-309-0564
Michigan Hydro & Gardening Center
4260 Van Dyke Rd., #110 Almont
(810) 673-3500
Organibliss
2007 Austin Street Suite B,
Midland
989-839-2342
Organic Roots 2 NV Hydroponics
2223 E. Highland, Highland
248-714-9292
Hydro Grow
8210 Telegraph Rd, Taylor
313-633-0641
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