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Why not completely dismantle ALL nuclear weapons and impose a total ban on them? Give complete control to the IAEA on all matters concerning atomic energy and nuclear weapons. Any country that wishes to defy the ban could then be turned over to the U.N.. If that does not curb a country's intent to build such a weapon then the international community would be justified in invading and putting a stop to any attempt of a nuclear build up. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

It is anything but, "junk science". As an AIDS patient, I know firsthand that it relieves nausea and increases my appetite. Marinol (legal synthetic THC) was least effective and extremely costly. Smoked marijuana has an immediate onset, opposed to oral Marinol. The effect from Marinol would take up to four hours. THC has been shown to induce apoptosis in brain tumors. It has been shown to protect the brain in cases of near drowning victims. As for glaucoma, there are plenty of studies, outside the U.S., that prove its effectivness. Recent studies show that THC may be the most effective drug to treat alzheimer. True, there are those who are latching on solely to get high but, the same can be said for all drugs. Marijuana is, in fact, the safest drug known and its potential should be studied and it should be allowed for those who can benefit from its power. MS patients swear by it. Countless AIDS patients swear by it (myself included). Countless cancer patients swear by it. It should not be a crime. The only true crime is that the Federal governments has lied for more than 50 years as to how dangerous marijuana is, all the while, allowing dangerous drugs such as alcohol, nicotine and a countless list of pharmetcutical drugs to flood society. Those who are so quick to dismiss marijuana should do indepth research and learn the truth and NOT read that which is published by the Federal government. You may need a toke someday to curb the nausea of chemo or AIDS or to reduce the pain of MS or any other ailment that may inflict you. Keep an open mind. Marijuana May Prevent Alzheimer's Disease From Christine Kennard, Your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease. FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Could THC Discovery Contribute to New Alzheimer's Medications? Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute have found that the active ingredient in marijuana may help prevent Alzheimer's disease. Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC as it is better known, apparently inhibits the formation of amyloid plaque. In plaques, the main protein component is called beta-amyloid, which is produced from a larger protein called beta-amyloid precursor protein. Ever since the discovery of these proteins researchers have been attempting to discover their role in the disease. This study has found that THC is much more effective at breaking down the plaque than some of the FDA approved medications currently available for treating Alzheimer's disease. Many people may have to think again about marijuana. The researchers say their findings show that there is a "previously unrecognized molecular mechanism through which THC may directly affect the progression of Alzheimer's disease". More research will need to be done to see if a new treatment that involves the use of THC will halt or slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is a disease that affects about 4.5 million Americans. It is estimated that by 2050 that number of people with Alzheimer's could be as high as 16 million. Information Source: Lisa M. Eubanks, Claude J. Rogers, Tobin J. Dickerson, Albert E. Beuscher IV, George F. Koob, and Arthur J. Olson. (2006) A Molecular Link Between the Active Component of Marijuana and Alzheimer's Disease Pathology, Journal Molecular Pharmaceutics Publication of the American Chemical Society. Updated: October 6, 2006 "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

The Nobel Peace Prize for 2006 The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2006, divided into two equal parts, to Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank for their efforts to create economic and social development from below. Lasting peace can not be achieved unless large population groups find ways in which to break out of poverty. Micro-credit is one such means. Development from below also serves to advance democracy and human rights. Muhammad Yunus has shown himself to be a leader who has managed to translate visions into practical action for the benefit of millions of people, not only in Bangladesh, but also in many other countries. Loans to poor people without any financial security had appeared to be an impossible idea. From modest beginnings three decades ago, Yunus has, first and foremost through Grameen Bank, developed micro-credit into an ever more important instrument in the struggle against poverty. Grameen Bank has been a source of ideas and models for the many institutions in the field of micro-credit that have sprung up around the world. Every single individual on earth has both the potential and the right to live a decent life. Across cultures and civilizations, Yunus and Grameen Bank have shown that even the poorest of the poor can work to bring about their own development. Micro-credit has proved to be an important liberating force in societies where women in particular have to struggle against repressive social and economic conditions. Economic growth and political democracy can not achieve their full potential unless the female half of humanity participates on an equal footing with the male. Yunus's long-term vision is to eliminate poverty in the world. That vision can not be realised by means of micro-credit alone. But Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank have shown that, in the continuing efforts to achieve it, micro-credit must play a major part. Oslo, 13 October 2006 Wrong, it was given to; The Nobel Peace Prize for 2005 The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2005 is to be shared, in two equal parts, between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its Director General, Mohamed ElBaradei, for their efforts to prevent nuclear energy from being used for military purposes and to ensure that nuclear energy for peaceful purposes is used in the safest possible way. At a time when the threat of nuclear arms is again increasing, the Norwegian Nobel Committee wishes to underline that this threat must be met through the broadest possible international cooperation. This principle finds its clearest expression today in the work of the IAEA and its Director General. In the nuclear non-proliferation regime, it is the IAEA which controls that nuclear energy is not misused for military purposes, and the Director General has stood out as an unafraid advocate of new measures to strengthen that regime. At a time when disarmament efforts appear deadlocked, when there is a danger that nuclear arms will spread both to states and to terrorist groups, and when nuclear power again appears to be playing an increasingly significant role, IAEA's work is of incalculable importance. In his will, Alfred Nobel wrote that the Peace Prize should, among other criteria, be awarded to whoever had done most for the "abolition or reduction of standing armies". In its application of this criterion in recent decades, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has concentrated on the struggle to diminish the significance of nuclear arms in international politics, with a view to their abolition. That the world has achieved little in this respect makes active opposition to nuclear arms all the more important today. Oslo, 7 October 2005 "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

99% of the women I have had the pleasure to work with gave 100% and then some. I cannot say that about the men I have worked with. The majority of these women worked harder than the men on the job and then went to second jobs or to a class or home to take care of children. Often they were single parents pulling the full load. Damn, you sound like a sexist with a serious grudge against women. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

there was some notion of this, I'm sure, but they gave up on being able to determine the exact person. It's not just births, it also includes immigration. 100M increase (50%) in 39 years is actually a very low rate, esp considering the immigration levels. It figures to be in the 2% range annually. Who in their right mind would not want a year supply of Gerbers strained peas? Heck toss in one year of Gerbers strained bananas and then we're talking about a rush to be customer number 400 million. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

You forgot to add the humanrace. Peoples inability to get along and treat each other with respect and not worry about what another is doing is the main culprit. You and your kind can do has you please as long as it does not cause harm to another person or group. People stomp and shout about what they consider wrong and want to cram what they consider right right down your throat. I do not give a damn about what someone is doing untill they cross the line. Only when the few cross that line should we concern ourselves. I use to be extremely racist and why? There are more white people who has caused me harm than black or mexican or whomever. I use to really hate gay people because I thought they were sick. They never done anything to me. Basicly, I hated everyone who was not like myself. An entire world of people like myself would be an extremely screwed up world. Diversity makes the world interesting and people should respect that and stop trying to mould it to their own world vision. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

This kind of bullshit happens right here in American factories. The plant that I worked in had a huge number of Muslims who would leave the line to go pray, all the while still getting paid! They would then get extra time after the shift to "make up" for the work they didn't do (never mind that someone had to pull in the slack while they prayed). They got huge paychecks. Most of us felt they should had been forced to clock out whenever they did their praying. If anyone other than a muslim tried that crock of bullshit, they would had been shown the door and fired. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Reminds me of Cheech and Chongs "Vietnam" (Officer to troops "I need volunteers for a search and destroy mission. Uh, no one! Hell, I just about got stampeded last week when I asked for volunteers to go and burn down that marijuana patch! By the way, where the hell are those guys!) "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

You make it sound like our troops were standing right next to him when he was shot. How far away were US troops fighting from when this happened? I guess a mile or more. Sounds as if they were alot closer than the mile or more that you assume. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Got quite a few Dylan albums (all vinyl and I still have my Pioneer turntable!) but, I don't have his version so, if anyone is interested here's the link to Dylans version. You're right, it is excellent http://bobdylan.com/songs/irahayes.html "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

I can hardly wait to hear what our brave "war president" will say. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

So, what does the 300 millionth customer win? A full year supply of Gerbers strained peas? "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

The song was actually written by Peter LaFarge but, only Johnny Cash could sang it with such real feeling. Some people felt that the song was an insult. I think it tells a real story. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

They welcomed us in the beginning. They welcomed our support during the Iran/Iraq war (my ship gave support during that war). After three years and no end in sight other than more death what are they to think. Very few interviews of Iraqi people are in the U.S.'s favor. The number of people leaving for Iran, Syria and Jordan should clue any person in on what the reality is. Iraq is to date the biggest blunder of this country and those who support continuing this mess should be ashamed. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

All to often the reality of what those returning from war must face is seldom told. They are always viewed as heros and rightfully so, although, most do not view themselves as such and feel that that honor belongs solely to the fallen. Ira Hayes was one such man who felt this way. His is a tragic story. His story is part of the new release from Clint Eastwood, The Flags of our Fathers. Very few people today have never heard of Ira Hayes, although he was immortalized in the photo of the flag raising at Iwo Jima and in the song written by Peter Lafarge (sung by Johnny Cash). I hope that more films are made to show the truth of what those returning are to face. What is trapped in their minds are always overshaddowed by what society only wants to see - chest out and head held high. The truth is is that many will withdraw and find comfort in alcohol and drugs. Ira Hayes found it in alcohol. His story is truely a tragic story. Ira Hayes Pima Tribe Born -January 12, 1923 Sacaton, Arizona Died - January 24, 1955 Bapchule, Arizona Buried in Arlington National Cemetery There are probably no more tragic stories than that of Ira Hayes. Born on the Pima Indian Reservation in Sacaton, Arizona, Ira was the son of a poor farming family. His people had struggled for years to make a living in the arid conditions of the Reservation and had little success beyond survival. At one time the Pima were successful farmers but that was before the US Government cut off their water supply and created a situation where they could no longer grow enough crops to eat. Until the beginning of W.W.II, his life was probably unnoticed by anyone more than a few miles from his birthplace. When America called its men to arms Ira answered this call and joined the US Marine Corps for several reasons: He would be able to leave the Reservation, eat regularly and send money home to his family to help them have a better life. His Tribal Chief told him to be an Honorable Warrior and to bring honor upon his people. Ira never failed to do this. He was a dedicated Marine who was admired by his peers who fought alongside him in three major battles in the Pacific. February 23, 1945, at age 23, an event occurred that would forever place Ira Hayes in this nation's history books and irrevocably change his life. On a hilltop above a Pacific island, a small group of Marines struggled to raise the American flag to claim victory over the Japanese occupancy. As the flag was being raised, Ira rushed to help his comrades just as the photographer snapped what was to become one of the most famous pictures in history. That picture was the "Flag Raising At Iwo Jima" and it is Ira's hands that are outstretched to give the final thrust that planted this symbol of American victory. Six men were caught in that photograph, three of them died shortly afterwards. The battle of Iwo Jima was a costly one for our troops. Only 5 of Ira's platoon of 45 survived and of his company of 250, only 27 escaped death or injury. Ira Hayes was stunned when he was told that President Truman wanted him and the other survivors to return to the United State to join the 7th Bond Tour to help raise money for the war efforts. He never considered himself a hero and often said the real heroes were "my good buddies" who died during the battles. What was supposed to be an easy tour of duty turned into the worst ordeal of Ira's military life. He never understood why he was called an American hero and struggled with the adulation that was heaped on him everywhere he went. Over and over he made statements that he was not a hero but reminded everyone of the brave men who had died and deserved this honor. By the time Ira was released from duty he was hopelessly addicted to alcohol. The Bond Tour had been a battle that had taken more of a toll on him than any he fought in the Pacific. It seemed that this nation found one way to honor its heroes: Buy them a drink! Ira went back to the Reservation to escape the unwanted attention he'd be forced to bear but people did not stop writing and coming to see "the Indian who raised the flag." Ira's only escape from the conflict he felt over being viewed as a hero was the bottle. Over and over he made statements like; "I was sick. I guess I was about to crack up thinking about all my good buddies. They were better men than me and they're not coming back. Much less back to the White House, like me." After a ceremony where he was praised by President Eisenhower once again for being a hero, a reporter asked Ira, "How do you like the pomp & circumstances?" Ira just hung his head and said, "I don't." For the next few years Ira Hayes was a drifter, drinker and loner. He never married, was often arrested for public drunkenness and was filled with despair over the plight of his people. He had been wined and dined by the rich and powerful, had been immortalized in American history but he was still no more than an Indian on a dried up Reservation now that he'd come home. There was still no water, no crops and no hope for a better life for the Pima or him. All this time he still struggled with his own inability to reconcile himself as being worthy of the fame he'd received for simply being one of the lucky ones who lived through such a horrible war. Ira never saw his military service as any more than just being an "Honorable Warrior." In 1954, Ira Hayes attended the dedication ceremony in Washington, D. C. for the Iwo Jima Memorial. This monument was a bronze cast replica of the now famous photograph of the flag raising, created by Felix DeWeldon. Within 10 weeks of this celebration Ira Hamilton Hayes would be dead at age 33. After another night of drinking and still lamenting over his fallen "buddies", Ira fell drunk in an irrigation ditch and froze to death, alone and forgotten by a country that had called him a hero. The ditch where he died was the single source of water that was provided for his people by the same government he'd proudly served. Copyright©1997 by Spirit Voices "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Considering that the full range of the cannabis family is the most versatile plant on the planet, only a moron would be against the many uses of this plant. Medical and industrial uses are many. Let's send the morons who cannot realize this. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Wasn't this a directive give from Baker? And, also, was not Iraq, more or less, justified in crossing into Kuwait given that Kuwait allied with Iraq to garner protection from Iran. Kuwait in turn stabbed Iraq in the back by not relieving a more than 14 billion dollar debt and then bagan slant drilling into Iraq oil reserves while at the same time increasing production and lowering price, all the while Kuwait was also building millitary outpost on Iraqi land. Kuwait was once a part of Iraq seperated via imperialism. Kuwait was waging an economic war in hope of putting Iraq further in debt. Iraq was having enough trouble exporting its oil as its ports were all but destroyed during the Iraq/Iran war. Saddam needed Kuwaits ports. He believed that he had the U.S. support by assertions from Glaspie, Baker and Dole. He believed, from a statement from Dole, that Bush would veto any sanction levied against Iraq. Bush desicion to go to war against Iraq afterwards had more to do with protecting Saudi Arabia than it did with protecting Kuwait. Had he prevailed in Kuwait, he most defintely would had gone full bore into Saudi Arabia and that was something that the U.S. would not allow therefore stopping him at Kuwait was a must. To Bush 1 's credit, he had the good sense to stop where he did and to contian Saddam instead of pushing in. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Damn! Glad I wasn't taking a drink of coffee when I saw that!!!! I'd be wiping up the mess. Let's see, now. The Iran/Iraq war was supported by the U.S., I spent several months in the Gulf back in the 80's while our ships aircraft flew night ops. They never told us what was going on but, one need not be a rocket scientist to figure it out. Plenty of documents state that the U.S. supplied info in regards to Iranian troop movements to the Iraqis. Also, the U.S. supplied the know how for Iraq to build its weapons program!! Kuwait - Bush 1 pretty much gave him the go ahead, stating that the U.S. would not intervene in Arab affairs!!!! He lied. The son is much like the father. Kurds - The U.S. turned a blind eye to that one and only use it now as a soapbox platform. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

The invasion set this in action. Had Bush not invaded, these deaths would not occured. Regardless what Saddam was he would not had allowed his country to fall the way the Bush admin and the current government(?) has. Whether the numbers are correct or not the death rate is far above what it would had been had Bush not waged an illegal war on the Iraqi people. I can only imagine that the North Korean people are hoping that Bush has no plans to "liberate" them. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/10/AR2006101001442.html?nav=rss_world/mideast I wonder how Bush and his group of warmongers sleep, knowing what they are responsible for? How in the world is this making the world a safer place? So, they killed a few terrorist but at what cost? No wonder why the Iraqi people dispise the U.S.. At this rate the death toll will soon top over 1 million. How many more "terrorist" has this created. Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld and Rice should all stand trial for what can only be compared to the worst crimes against humanity. I for one am ashamed at what our government has done (invaded a country that poised no threat) and not done (captured Bin Laden who does poise a threat, and dealt with the number one threat from the beginning - N. Korea whom I said nearly 3 years ago IS the biggest threat, someone said I was crazy to think that!) "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Good point. Thanks for the input. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

As some may know and most don't, I do embroidery design and as of late I opened a Cafepress online store for my other designs. What I am asking is opinion on these items. 4 of the designs are already on the site. The Aussie 2way I did tonight and I'm considering it for a shirt, maybe a clock face or coffee mug. Your opinion will be greatly appreciated. Thank you...Mark "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Would you mind elaborating? no thanks, it's not a serious question you're asking, is it? I've heard enough bullshit tales of peaceful nice Iraq in the Bay Area to last a lifetime. All indicators point towards the Iraqi people much prefering Saddam to the wasteland that was created by this incompentant baboon of a president and his warhappy monkeys. The current exodus of people leaving for neighboring countries such as Iran, Syria and Jordan is proof of the colossal failure and lack of direction that the Bush admin has set into action. People are losing life and limbs for absolutely nothing. As I see it, the soldiers are not fighting to protect America they are fighting to protect their own lifes. The number of soldier interviews indicate this to be so. For this administration to continue to send men and women into a spiraling deathtrap should be itself a crime worthy of a charge of manslaughter if not 1st degree murder. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Your knowledge on HIV/AIDS rates a whopping ZERO. Faithbased groups are amongst the greatest danger that those who are trying to educate face. Faithbased groups HAVE contributed to the rise in AIDS cases across the globe. It is unreal to believe that people will not have sex. It is dangerous to not distribute condoms. Abstinence is fine but overall unreal. It is real in educating the masses on how to protect themselve when having sex. You should educate yourself Roid as you clearly know nothing about the issue. In your little world everyone is a sinner. I strongly feel that you hope all AIDS victims will die soon. Expect to see the death rate rise in the following years as the Bush admin. has cut funding for real world work and has earmarked more of that money to faithbased groups. Also, the Ryan White Fund is in real danger as well as Medicare (Medicare cuts for 2007 will not only affect a large portion of AIDS patients (I recieved my letter a few weeks back stating that as of Jan. 1st I am no longer eligable for Medicare. I was cut from Medicaid last year. Thanks GWB, you piece of ...) but, also, seniors and children) Bush is dancing cheek to cheek with faithbased groups who are robbing the American people blind. What little that these groups do has not done anything to discourage the spread of AIDS. Religous zealots need to stay far away from the issue and leave the work for the professional medical community. On religion, I prefer Dylans interpretation... All Along the Watchtower "There must be some way out of here," said the joker to the thief, "There's too much confusion, I can't get no relief. Businessmen, they drink my wine, plowmen dig my earth, None of them along the line know what any of it is worth." "No reason to get excited," the thief, he kindly spoke, "There are many here among us who feel that life is but a joke. But you and I, we've been through that, and this is not our fate, So let us not talk falsely now, the hour is getting late." All along the watchtower, princes kept the view While all the women came and went, barefoot servants, too. Outside in the distance a wildcat did growl, Two riders were approaching, the wind began to howl. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

You've been warned once, one more time and you will most defintely be on GWB's list of evil doers and quick and desisive action will be taken right after the "shock and awe" fire power display "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young