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http://www.latimes.com/news/local/l a-me-oldpot28apr28,0,5823482.story?coll=l a-home-headlines Pot Laws Pain Some Elders Senior citizens who use medical marijuana to treat their ailments wonder why the federal government wants to just say no to them. By Eric Bailey Times Staff Writer April 28, 2005 SEATTLE — Betty Hiatt's morning wake-up call comes with the purr and persistent kneading of the cat atop her bedspread. Under predawn gray, Hiatt blinks awake. It is 6 a.m., and Kato, an opinionated Siamese... read more

Had this hit my inbox and had to share. I think we all know this, but... All pet owners have had, at one time or another, an experience in which their pet, whether golden retriever, kitten, horse, or iguana, recognized their suffering and offered comfort. Animals, both wild and domesticated, have the ability to sense changes in the body and mind and can positively influence humans in many ways. They can inspire playful thoughts in those discouraged and remind us of the need to nurture both...

Bringing Down the House: The Current Foreclosure Crisis and Possibilities for Collective Action by crudo From the forthcoming Modesto Anarcho #5. If you want a PDF copy of this, email us at: anarcho209[at]Yahoo[dot]com. Anyone who lives in the Central Valley knows that rent is sky high (1). The influx of bay area people brings rent up on houses and apartments and predatory landlords and firms stalk elderly seniors and the poor in mobile home parks (2). But in the midst of all this money making...

HEY!! GUESS WHAT!! I'M NOT DEAD YET!! Also, I had my first day at my new job. Awesome FTW. Title : Written in the Stars Chapter : 13/?? Author : Nina/ technicolornina Fandom : Yu-Gi-Oh! Pairing/Characters : This chapter features puzzleshipping/blindshipping . Word Count : 8 664 Story Rating : R/M for sexual situations, language, and violence . Chapter Rating : R/M for suggestive language , ridiculously archaic discussion of homosexuality , and some violence . Story...

Note: Chris Hedges gave this keynote address on Wednesday, May 28, in Furman University's Younts Conference Center. The address was part of protests by faculty and students over the South Carolina college's decision to invite George W. Bush to give the May 31 commencement address. When it was announced in May that Bush would deliver the commencement address, 222 students and faculty signed and posted on the school's Web site a statement titled "We Object." The statement cites the war in Iraq and...

Title: Wibbly Wobbly, Timey wimey...stuff part 10/? Rating : PG due to violence Characters: The Doctor, Donna and others Spoilers: Follows on from Journey's End Disclaimer : My first doctor who fic. Characters aren't mine. Also, unbetaed, so apologies for any mistakes. Author's note: final part of the crossover with atmosfear/nightmare . Summary: The search for the key to time continues, taking The Doctor and Donna into another universe. The harbingers are unleashed, and now The Doctor...