Sandusky
By Rebecca Trylch
SANDUSKY (WJRT) -- (11/08/09) -- Millions of dollars worth of drugs are off the streets tonight after authorities broke up a late night smuggling operation this weekend.
Authorities say they made a $10 million drug bust after a small airplane landed at the Sandusky City Airport in Sanilac County.
Border patrol agents first noticed the small plane in Port Huron and on a hunch, followed it up to Sandusky. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter watched the plane drop seven or eight large bags onto the runway. Authorities say the plane picked up one bag and took off.
Sandusky residents won't soon forget that eventful night, watching from their porches and windows as police combed the citySandusky
By Rebecca Trylch
SANDUSKY (WJRT) -- (11/08/09) -- Millions of dollars... more
Only college kids smoke out of hand-blown bowls with swirly colors. Adults spend their hard-earned money on well-designed products made of stainless steel, acrylic and leather. This thing is the perfect compliment to the Volcano.
Joanna Krupa goes nude in December 2009 issue of Playboy Magazine! This time she takes it all down, and reveals her beautiful body out to the whole world. Well, it was about time she did it too! We’ve definitely been cheering for this to happen… Boys, I’m sure you’ll enjoy this. NSFW.
For the 10th year in a row, SELF Magazine set out to determine the healthiest cities in America for women to live. Sara Austin, Features Director at SELF, announces this year’s winner and shares how other cities across the country measure up.For the 10th year in a row, SELF Magazine set out to determine the healthiest cities... more
The UK Government's chief drugs advisor, Professor David Nutt, has said ecstasy, LSD and cannabis are safer than alcohol and cigarettes.
The Home Office, trying to distance themselves from his remarks, said the following in response: "Prof Nutt's views are his own and do not reflect the views of Government."
ttp://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23762192-drugs-chief-under-fire-for-saying-cannabis-is-safer-than-alcohol.doThe UK Government's chief drugs advisor, Professor David Nutt, has said ecstasy, LSD... more
With the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act only five months old, associated issues have once again become pushed to the forefront of society’s consciousness. Riding upon yet another wave of burgeoning awareness regarding the hazards of tobacco, it is not surprising that many would find themselves moved to try and ditch a smoking habit altogether.With the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act only five months old,... more
Diagram of a bong in operation.
The rationale behind the use of a bong is the claim that the cooling effect of the water helps to reduce the chance of burning the mouth, airways, and lungs, thus many claim that using a bong to smoke is safer. The water can trap some heavier particles and water-soluble molecules, preventing them from entering the smoker's airways.[5] Thus the mechanics of a bong function similarly to those of a laboratory gas washing bottle. This "filtration" can lead to the belief that bongs are less damaging than other smoking methods.
However, a 2000 NORML-MAPS study found that "water pipes filter out more psychoactive THC than they do other tars, thereby requiring users to smoke more to reach their desired effect".[6] In the study, smoke from cannabis supplied by the NIDA was drawn through a number of smoking devices and analyzed. An inhalation machine, adjusted to mimic the puff length of cannabis smokers, drew smoke through a standard bong, a small portable bong with a folding stem, a bong with a motorized paddle that thoroughly mixes the smoke with the water, and two different types of vaporizers. Comparisons to traditional non-filtered smoking methods were not included in these experiments.
MAPS[7] also reviewed a study that examined the effects and composition of water-filtered and non-filtered cannabis and tobacco smoke. It found that when alveolar macrophages were exposed to unfiltered smoke, their ability to fight bacteria was reduced, unlike exposure to water-filtered smoke. It also found substantial epidemiological evidence of a lower incidence of carcinoma among tobacco smokers who used water-pipes, as opposed to cigarettes, cigars, and regular pipes. "It appears that water filtration can be effective in removing components from cannabis smoke that are known toxicants... The effectiveness of toxicant removal is related to the smoke's water contact area.
Specially designed water pipes, incorporating particulate filters and gas-dispersion frits, would likely be most effective in this regard; the gas-dispersion frit serves to break up the smoke into very fine bubbles, thereby increasing its water-contact area."[7] This study suggests that a bong's smoke is less harmful than unfiltered smoke.Comparison with other smoking methods
Diagram of a bong in operation.
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This firefighter might have found this some inhalation somewhat better than regular smoke inhalation from any other fire fought. Click For VideoThis firefighter might have found this some inhalation somewhat better than regular... more
A Doctor’s Word--Tips to Escape the Smoking Trap
New America Media, Commentary, Erin Marcus, M.D., Posted: Oct 20, 2009
Editor's Note: In the debut of A Doctor's Word, Dr. Erin Marcus wrote about an African-American man's effort to quit smoking cigarettes. This week, she offers practical advice for all who would like to kick the habit. Dr. Marcus is associate professor of clinical medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
In my first column, I shared the story of Lawrence Jones, a 55-year-old man who smoked for 35 years until July, when he decided to quit. In his words, he was “sick and tired of being sick and tired.” Giving up the addictive habit of tobacco is extremely difficult, and Jones’ success depended on the help of a counselor, smoking cessation classes, nicotine replacement patches, and the support of a friend. Here are some things that helped Jones, as well as tips I’ve garnered over the years as a primary care physician.
To succeed at quitting, you first have to decide that this is something you really want to do. Medicine and classes won’t work unless you have made a commitment. In Jones’ case, a graphic video that his counselor played at his first stop smoking class made him resolve to quit. It showed pictures of smokers that he could not forget: a man missing an eye and part of his nose from mouth cancer, and people breathing through tracheotomies – holes that doctors surgically cut in their throats when cancer prevented them from breathing. “You have to be willing to give it your all,” Jones said. “But the pros outweigh the cons.”
If you can, join a stop smoking group. This can be difficult to do, as often these are held during working hours. But if you can find one at a time convenient for you, these groups can be very helpful in providing support and strategies and keeping you focused on your goal. Jones attended seven hour-long classes and describes them as crucial to his success. Call your local county health department or hospital and ask if they offer or know of a local smoking cessation program. The American Lung Association is a national organization that can direct you to smoking cessation classes in your region: 1-800- lung USA, or www.ffsonline.org
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Pot-smoking patients or their sanctioned suppliers should not be targeted for federal prosecution in states that allow medical marijuana, prosecutors were told Monday in a new policy memo issued by the Justice Department.Pot-smoking patients or their sanctioned suppliers should not be targeted for federal... more
European Commission rolls out a killer cartoon as part of an anti-smoking campaign targeting youth. The video shows how cigarets literally kill cartoon characters. The initiative aims to raise awareness among young people about tobacco-related issues.European Commission rolls out a killer cartoon as part of an anti-smoking campaign... more
Coffee. Please god. Just a sip. Yep. It’s true. She’s actually succumb to sucking on a coffee bean hoping the oil will go into her blood stream and give her a buzz. This addict is out of coffee and without a car to buy more. HELP!Coffee. Please god. Just a sip. Yep. It’s true. She’s actually succumb to... more
In the season premiere of Vanguard, correspondent Mariana van Zeller travels to South Florida, the "Colombia of prescription drugs", to expose a bustling pill pipeline that stretches from the beaches of Ft. Lauderdale to the rolling hills of Appalachia. "The OxyContin Express" features intimate access with pill addicts, prisoners and law enforcement as each struggles with a growing national epidemic.
***Vanguard is Current TV's original documentary series. Led by correspondents Laura Ling, Mariana van Zeller, Christof Putzel, Adam Yamaguchi and Kaj Larsen, Vanguard features enterprising reports from around the globe. It airs every Wednesday at 10pm on Current TV. And you can view all Vanguard stories by visiting current.com/vanguard.***In the season premiere of Vanguard, correspondent Mariana van Zeller travels to South... more
"I used to dread the rain when I lived in London. But in a town like L.A. where you rarely get a season change, you kinda embrace the moment. The only problem is, unlike the famously written pavement sign in this photo, neither of us looked right after that day."
If only teleportation and time-travel were real. You could go back and fix mistakes. You could re-live moments. But the sad fact is that you have to accept reality and often times it’s heartbreaking no matter how hard you try to alter it. This is about a girl and guy who try and make a place something it’s not and in the end it breaks both of their hearts.It Begins:
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The kid lights one up and passes off the lighter like he's been doing this for a very long time. Note that the kid doesn't cough. . .The kid lights one up and passes off the lighter like he's been doing this for a very... more
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Be they professionals or merely well-intentioned advocates of smoking cessation, these bloggers have devoted their time and energy to providing information on everything from the risks involved with tobacco use to the healthiest possible routes towards quitting.Be they professionals or merely well-intentioned advocates of smoking cessation, these... more
After the basketball legend is shown smoking a cigar on public golf course, San Francisco officials remind PGA about ban before Presidents Cup.
The newspaper published photos Tuesday of Michael Jordan smoking a cigar during a practice round at Harding Park, despite the city's ban on smoking on public golf courses. City officials asked the PGA Tour to remind Jordan he can't smoke while being an honorary assistant at the Presidents Cup.
"It was sort of a gentle nudge reminding them that smoking is illegal and that we would appreciate their support," Recreation and Park General Manager Phil Ginsburg told the Chronicle.
As for enforcing the $100 fine on Jordan? Matt Dorsey, the spokesman for City Atty. Dennis Herrera, remains unsure how that will play out.After the basketball legend is shown smoking a cigar on public golf course, San... more
