A friend is missing their confirmation email
At the above referenced link, which only we members will see, I need all of us to ask the admin of Lm5 To request a confirmation email to Crystal S Kauffman, Imogenerayne on Lm5. She signed up, will do valuable content,and there's no sense to the site missing out on her lists, too.
Or use the thread: http://www.listmyfive.com/Forum/Forumposts/My-friend-is-missing-a-confirmation-email?uid=8ee5c2a
By the way, mark everyone who replies as helpful. This is only being asked so we writers show what we can do for just one fellow contributor. Thank you.
Mar 4, 2011
Answer just one question in the comments, please. Skip any ad to come along.
What do you think of the new blog title?
It turns out, the old name (Which I'll not even repeat here) could have become a terrible conflict, with another. So, for the good of everyone concerned, I'm just going with the more organic name.
Feedback, critique, and lewd suggestions are welcome in the comment section below. Spam will be destroyed.
It turns out, the old name (Which I'll not even repeat here) could have become a terrible conflict, with another. So, for the good of everyone concerned, I'm just going with the more organic name.
Feedback, critique, and lewd suggestions are welcome in the comment section below. Spam will be destroyed.
Mar 3, 2011
Cheap Chocolate Fix: Mug Brownies Yum!
Ever have a chocolate fix so bad it drives you nearly insane? Ever have one when those little things like extra chocolate aren't in the budget? Usually, the cheapest alternative to a chocolate craving/sweet tooth is to keep some home baked goods on hand, but who has time for that?
For those of us who want something chocolatey and good every now and again, the following easy snack recipe sure hits the spot, and hardly costs anything. Not only is it cheap, the whole brownie recipe takes about three minutes from start to nom. This easy snack brownie recipe is more for those who love their brownies more "fudgy" than "cake."
Gooey Chocolate Mug Brownies: Ingredients
4 Tablespoons (1/4 cup) flour
4 Tablespoons (1/4 cup) sugar
2 Tablespoons (1/8 cup) cocoa powder
2 Tablespoons (1/8 cup) vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons (1/8 cup) water
dash of salt
Ina microwave-safe mug, mix the flour, sugar, and cocoa powder. then add the salt, oil, and water, and mix thoroughly. Make sure to stir all lumps out of batter.
Microwave for 70 to 90 seconds. Do not over cook. The center will still be a little gooey. Very "nom" considering there is no egg. May also be served as a sort of mousse. Try it with a spoon of whipped cream on top. Tell us what you think of this dish in the comments. *If you happen to put a marshmallow on top during the last few seconds of microwaving...mmm...mmm...mmm!
For those of us who want something chocolatey and good every now and again, the following easy snack recipe sure hits the spot, and hardly costs anything. Not only is it cheap, the whole brownie recipe takes about three minutes from start to nom. This easy snack brownie recipe is more for those who love their brownies more "fudgy" than "cake."
Gooey Chocolate Mug Brownies: Ingredients
4 Tablespoons (1/4 cup) flour
4 Tablespoons (1/4 cup) sugar
2 Tablespoons (1/8 cup) cocoa powder
2 Tablespoons (1/8 cup) vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons (1/8 cup) water
dash of salt
Ina microwave-safe mug, mix the flour, sugar, and cocoa powder. then add the salt, oil, and water, and mix thoroughly. Make sure to stir all lumps out of batter.
Microwave for 70 to 90 seconds. Do not over cook. The center will still be a little gooey. Very "nom" considering there is no egg. May also be served as a sort of mousse. Try it with a spoon of whipped cream on top. Tell us what you think of this dish in the comments. *If you happen to put a marshmallow on top during the last few seconds of microwaving...mmm...mmm...mmm!
Attention amateur writers:What can MatesGate.biz do for you?
When I first heard of Paul's offer about http://MatesGate.biz, it seemed a good enough idea. Paul offers all members of his social network, get paid an equivalent share of advertising revenue. While, interesting in itself, the offer of a kickback isn't even the biggest benefit of http://MatesGate.biz. It's the networking opportunities.
The members a new writer will meet there are endless. Http://MatesGate.biz offers businesspeople everywhere a virtually untapped marketplace of prospective site visitors and customers.
The membership at http://MatesGate.biz are friendly, and the admin keep the site up and running consistently enough. But perhaps the biggest tickle I get is from how dependable the practice blogs are.
It's also possible my readers are only business owners themselves. Were new members to sign up under my personal referral link, I'll guarantee you Paul will offer you the best prices on advertising your business to members. These members are active, motivated, and responsive. You'll want to just contact admin to let them know you want the best advertising deal. Some great buyers are waiting for you.
The members a new writer will meet there are endless. Http://MatesGate.biz offers businesspeople everywhere a virtually untapped marketplace of prospective site visitors and customers.
The membership at http://MatesGate.biz are friendly, and the admin keep the site up and running consistently enough. But perhaps the biggest tickle I get is from how dependable the practice blogs are.
It's also possible my readers are only business owners themselves. Were new members to sign up under my personal referral link, I'll guarantee you Paul will offer you the best prices on advertising your business to members. These members are active, motivated, and responsive. You'll want to just contact admin to let them know you want the best advertising deal. Some great buyers are waiting for you.
The Top Five Steps You Must Take to Change Your Life Guest blog from Akbar the Tentmaker
The Top Five Steps You Must Take to Change Your Life
Whatever the goal you wish to attain in life, whether it's losing weight, making more money, improving your love life, all of the above, or any of a host of other possibilities, there some key steps you must perform. Either you want the change, or you don't. It's really that simple.
Take Charge of Your Emotions. There are those who let their emotions control their thoughts, and there are those who make their thoughts control their emotions. Life will throw you curve balls, whether you're ready or not.
Whatever challenges you will face when you have decided to improve some aspect of your life, it is imperative that those emotions are kept in check, in order to "keep your wits about you."
Choose What You Accept As Input. Advice is always free, and sometimes, that's about all it's worth. Would you accept sobriety advice from someone who won't quit drinking, themselves? Marital advice from someone who hates the opposite sex? Dating advice from a guy who refuses to shower?
People mean well, when they offer advice. But that, in and of itself, does not mean they have a clue what they're talking about. If you truly need advice, get it from someone experienced with what you're asking about.
This includes the media, too. Most entertainment, contemporary music, and even most newspapers are full of junk. It's like bubble gum, when you need food. Even when it's not harmful, it's a huge distraction. Remember: Garbage in, garbage out.
Know Your Goal. Know specifically what it is you're wanting to achieve. The more detail, the better. Want to lose weight? How many pounds? Want more income? How much, exactly, and by when? Not having a specific goal is sot of like shooting at a target through fog. How can you aim if the exact specific target is not determined?
Besides giving yourself a specific target, the more specific details you give yourself, the more "why" there is behind the efforts. Give someone enough "why" and the "how" will nearly work itself out.
Pay Your Price. For someone to say they want to increase their income, and not make the effort needed to increase their income, is akin to living with a delusion. It's also just as silly to claim wanting to lose weight and not improving diet or exercising.
Pay the price for what you want, or let it go. Nobody else gets more than 24 hours within a day, yet they make their lives work. Excuses are like eyeballs. Almost everyone has at least one.
Perform Consistently. The term "overnight success" is really just a euphemism. It's a figure of speech. Even those who really do end up at the summit of Success Mountain need to perform consistently. Nearly every single day will require some sort of effort towards whatever desires you must have.
Imagine a guitar student wanting a record contract, after only one lesson. That's nuts, right? It takes dedicated, daily practice to become a successful musician. While there are those who have a "knack" for music, even they give something of themselves towards their goal, daily. Nothing worth having is easy.
Either you want what you say you want, or you're just griping. If a person is sincere in their desire to achieve anything, then they must perform towards that goal, regardless of what it is.
You might not hit the target on the first try, any more than a sailboat will go straight from point A to point B. But little by little, it can be reached. With sincere dedication, anything can be obtained. Without sincere dedication, nothing is possible.
Originally published on Listmy5.com
Whatever the goal you wish to attain in life, whether it's losing weight, making more money, improving your love life, all of the above, or any of a host of other possibilities, there some key steps you must perform. Either you want the change, or you don't. It's really that simple.
Take Charge of Your Emotions. There are those who let their emotions control their thoughts, and there are those who make their thoughts control their emotions. Life will throw you curve balls, whether you're ready or not.
Whatever challenges you will face when you have decided to improve some aspect of your life, it is imperative that those emotions are kept in check, in order to "keep your wits about you."
Choose What You Accept As Input. Advice is always free, and sometimes, that's about all it's worth. Would you accept sobriety advice from someone who won't quit drinking, themselves? Marital advice from someone who hates the opposite sex? Dating advice from a guy who refuses to shower?
People mean well, when they offer advice. But that, in and of itself, does not mean they have a clue what they're talking about. If you truly need advice, get it from someone experienced with what you're asking about.
This includes the media, too. Most entertainment, contemporary music, and even most newspapers are full of junk. It's like bubble gum, when you need food. Even when it's not harmful, it's a huge distraction. Remember: Garbage in, garbage out.
Know Your Goal. Know specifically what it is you're wanting to achieve. The more detail, the better. Want to lose weight? How many pounds? Want more income? How much, exactly, and by when? Not having a specific goal is sot of like shooting at a target through fog. How can you aim if the exact specific target is not determined?
Besides giving yourself a specific target, the more specific details you give yourself, the more "why" there is behind the efforts. Give someone enough "why" and the "how" will nearly work itself out.
Pay Your Price. For someone to say they want to increase their income, and not make the effort needed to increase their income, is akin to living with a delusion. It's also just as silly to claim wanting to lose weight and not improving diet or exercising.
Pay the price for what you want, or let it go. Nobody else gets more than 24 hours within a day, yet they make their lives work. Excuses are like eyeballs. Almost everyone has at least one.
Perform Consistently. The term "overnight success" is really just a euphemism. It's a figure of speech. Even those who really do end up at the summit of Success Mountain need to perform consistently. Nearly every single day will require some sort of effort towards whatever desires you must have.
Imagine a guitar student wanting a record contract, after only one lesson. That's nuts, right? It takes dedicated, daily practice to become a successful musician. While there are those who have a "knack" for music, even they give something of themselves towards their goal, daily. Nothing worth having is easy.
Either you want what you say you want, or you're just griping. If a person is sincere in their desire to achieve anything, then they must perform towards that goal, regardless of what it is.
You might not hit the target on the first try, any more than a sailboat will go straight from point A to point B. But little by little, it can be reached. With sincere dedication, anything can be obtained. Without sincere dedication, nothing is possible.
Originally published on Listmy5.com
Mar 2, 2011
Mar 1, 2011
Ways to Plug Your Website For Free or Nearly Free Guest blog fromAkbar the Tent Maker
Getting visitors to your website is vital. It's as important to get people to give you page views, as advertising is expensive. Not all of us have an advertising budget to work with yet, so the trick is to find ways to spread the message and promote your website without spending the house payment. These following tips have helped me build up a readership, and they'll work for you too. Don't worry. I won't plug myself here.
Use the Url As Your Username. While not always possible, the simple use of your website url (sans the http:// part) as your username on many blogs and membership sites is an easy, free way to share the domain with prospective visitors. Admittedly, this method is sometimes considered "spammy" by many admins, and isn't always allowed. But as of this point, MySpace let's people do it, while Facebook does not. A simple read through the TOS of any site you want to join will usually tell you whether it's allowed or not. (Hint: If it's not allowed, don't risk it. Respect the rules of any site/forum you join.) Have a simple url, something that wouldn't need the http:// part.
Put the Url In Your Profile Pics. Got a profile pic up on Facebook? Maybe some other social networking site? Before you upload that image, open it up in Paint and add your url at the bottom. It's worked for many people who have a favorite cause to support, and it's not nearly as "spammy" as method number one. It's also often very permanent, so, only use it for a site you know will stay up.
Sign Your Email. On most email programs, there are options you can set your email account to. Each service is a little different than another, so the instructions can't be provided here. But, most of the time, it's where you would edit your signature on out-going email messages. Don't do this with more than two, maybe three urls. More than that, and it just sort of looks ridiculous, in a used car salesman wearing a plaid suit kind of way.
Do Something In It's Name. While not technically free, this one is still easy. Making a donation of used clothing to Goodwill? Ask for a receipt for tax purposes made out to your website. Volunteering at a soup kitchen? Don't do it as "you." Be there in the name of your website, as far as the records show. If you're lucky enough to live in a small town, with a small newspaper, offer the activity to them as a press release. They just might need the news. Organize an activity for other volunteers too. The only limits here are in what you choose to give, or do.
Start a Facebook Fan Page. This tip might just be the easiest of all. Facebook offers members the ability to make fan pages for free for anything that needs promoted. That can be your company name, with your website listed within the info page. The fan page itself might be titled after your site. It's really easy, and for now anyway, totally free. The best part about this method is not only can you invite family and friends to "like" the fan page (and pester them some to share it) absolute strangers doing searches on similar topics can find you too. It really can almost share itself. Remember to triple-check the spelling.
Originally published on Listmyfive.com.
Use the Url As Your Username. While not always possible, the simple use of your website url (sans the http:// part) as your username on many blogs and membership sites is an easy, free way to share the domain with prospective visitors. Admittedly, this method is sometimes considered "spammy" by many admins, and isn't always allowed. But as of this point, MySpace let's people do it, while Facebook does not. A simple read through the TOS of any site you want to join will usually tell you whether it's allowed or not. (Hint: If it's not allowed, don't risk it. Respect the rules of any site/forum you join.) Have a simple url, something that wouldn't need the http:// part.
Put the Url In Your Profile Pics. Got a profile pic up on Facebook? Maybe some other social networking site? Before you upload that image, open it up in Paint and add your url at the bottom. It's worked for many people who have a favorite cause to support, and it's not nearly as "spammy" as method number one. It's also often very permanent, so, only use it for a site you know will stay up.
Sign Your Email. On most email programs, there are options you can set your email account to. Each service is a little different than another, so the instructions can't be provided here. But, most of the time, it's where you would edit your signature on out-going email messages. Don't do this with more than two, maybe three urls. More than that, and it just sort of looks ridiculous, in a used car salesman wearing a plaid suit kind of way.
Do Something In It's Name. While not technically free, this one is still easy. Making a donation of used clothing to Goodwill? Ask for a receipt for tax purposes made out to your website. Volunteering at a soup kitchen? Don't do it as "you." Be there in the name of your website, as far as the records show. If you're lucky enough to live in a small town, with a small newspaper, offer the activity to them as a press release. They just might need the news. Organize an activity for other volunteers too. The only limits here are in what you choose to give, or do.
Start a Facebook Fan Page. This tip might just be the easiest of all. Facebook offers members the ability to make fan pages for free for anything that needs promoted. That can be your company name, with your website listed within the info page. The fan page itself might be titled after your site. It's really easy, and for now anyway, totally free. The best part about this method is not only can you invite family and friends to "like" the fan page (and pester them some to share it) absolute strangers doing searches on similar topics can find you too. It really can almost share itself. Remember to triple-check the spelling.
Originally published on Listmyfive.com.
Components of Modern Action Hero Movies
Components of Modern Action Hero Movies
We all love modern action movies, don't we? The well-timed explosions, fantastical fight scenes, and of course, one man, alone, defeating insurmountable odds, and saving the day. How the action movie hero manages to hold his own in a fist-fight, after being shot three times by M-16 fire, we'll never know. But we love them! In order for Hollywood to keep cranking out our escapism at the volume we demand, they have to follow a formula. The best I can figure, each modern action movie must contain the following components.
Modern Action Hero Movie Components: Comic Relief There has to be someone in each movie to relieve some of the stress for the viewer. This comic relief usually comes in one of two varieties: either a) the outspoken, spunky orphaned kid or b) a chubby entrepreneur. Quite often the character used as comic relief becomes...
Modern Action Hero Movie Components: the Unlikely Ally Somewhere in the story-line, an unexpected ally appears. This character is often introduced as an adversary, and is usually the strong, silent type who comes around to seeing the wisdom of the hero's efforts to save...
Modern Action Hero Movie Components: the Damsel In Distress Ahh...the fair maiden who needs to be rescued tends to be integral to the storyline itself. The damsel in distress is introduced as being a tough nut to crack, but is soon won over by the macho yet gentle ways of the action movie hero. Her makeup and hair is always perfect. The damsel in distress is usually saved more than once in each story, and the first rescue is often by...
Modern Action Hero Movie Components: the Lifelong Buddy Who Gets Killed Somehow, every action movie hero is both a loner, and has a lifelong childhood friend. The buddy who gets killed might die for the damsel in distress, the hero himself, or maybe as the whole point of the plot, he's always second banana to...
Modern Action Hero Movie Components: the Hero Who Makes Things Worse Like it or not, the hero is actually the character who complicates the modern action movie in the first place. Think about it. If Dirty Harry were just once to have gone by the book, none of the movie would have been fit to print. But that's what we love about action heroes, isn't it? We buy into the hero fighting all odds, in spite of their imperfections.
In spite of this tongue-in-cheek approach to what makes a modern action hero movie great, let's hope that it never changes. These movies draw viewers because the story line works. The story line works because it's fun escapism. Thank you Hollywood. Thank you!
Origininally published on Listmyfive.com 10 21-2010.
We all love modern action movies, don't we? The well-timed explosions, fantastical fight scenes, and of course, one man, alone, defeating insurmountable odds, and saving the day. How the action movie hero manages to hold his own in a fist-fight, after being shot three times by M-16 fire, we'll never know. But we love them! In order for Hollywood to keep cranking out our escapism at the volume we demand, they have to follow a formula. The best I can figure, each modern action movie must contain the following components.
Modern Action Hero Movie Components: Comic Relief There has to be someone in each movie to relieve some of the stress for the viewer. This comic relief usually comes in one of two varieties: either a) the outspoken, spunky orphaned kid or b) a chubby entrepreneur. Quite often the character used as comic relief becomes...
Modern Action Hero Movie Components: the Unlikely Ally Somewhere in the story-line, an unexpected ally appears. This character is often introduced as an adversary, and is usually the strong, silent type who comes around to seeing the wisdom of the hero's efforts to save...
Modern Action Hero Movie Components: the Damsel In Distress Ahh...the fair maiden who needs to be rescued tends to be integral to the storyline itself. The damsel in distress is introduced as being a tough nut to crack, but is soon won over by the macho yet gentle ways of the action movie hero. Her makeup and hair is always perfect. The damsel in distress is usually saved more than once in each story, and the first rescue is often by...
Modern Action Hero Movie Components: the Lifelong Buddy Who Gets Killed Somehow, every action movie hero is both a loner, and has a lifelong childhood friend. The buddy who gets killed might die for the damsel in distress, the hero himself, or maybe as the whole point of the plot, he's always second banana to...
Modern Action Hero Movie Components: the Hero Who Makes Things Worse Like it or not, the hero is actually the character who complicates the modern action movie in the first place. Think about it. If Dirty Harry were just once to have gone by the book, none of the movie would have been fit to print. But that's what we love about action heroes, isn't it? We buy into the hero fighting all odds, in spite of their imperfections.
In spite of this tongue-in-cheek approach to what makes a modern action hero movie great, let's hope that it never changes. These movies draw viewers because the story line works. The story line works because it's fun escapism. Thank you Hollywood. Thank you!
Origininally published on Listmyfive.com 10 21-2010.
Feb 5, 2011
How to win Texas Hold 'em Poker
For those who play Texas Hold 'em poker, winning may seem tied to sheer luck. But, such is not the case. The game is winnable, because there is a strategy to playing that is so simple, even a child can apply it to their game. For those unfamiliar with the game and wanting to learn the most basic of terminology, here's a great source. Once you finish studying up there, come on back for my method. Those of you already familiar though, read on.
I'm giving you the two parts of my method to playing Texas Hold 'em poker to win with one little caveat: You still won't win every single game. Even following this method, sometimes bad choices are still made. It happens. Knowing this, if you choose to ever bet the house payment on a losing hand, that's your responsibility, and not mine. Bet responsibly.
But, this method explained here will increase your winning percentage. I mentioned that this method comes in two parts. Those parts are 1) The principle, and 2) The procedure. Between the two, the latter might be the most difficult to grasp before practice. No need to fear though. The learning curve is fast in Texas Hold 'em poker.
How to win Texas Hold 'em poker: The principle The first thing a player needs to know is "The principle." It affects a card player's attitude, as well as their level of pleasure in play, by adjusting the results they should expect from the best or worst of any game of Texas Hold 'em poker. Remembering this principle is easy due to its pure, honest realism. Put simply, the principle is: Folding is your friend.
While this might fly in the face of every "positive thinking" guru you've ever heard before now, players need to understand that within each hand of any game of poker, the odds are stacked against everyone but the house. Short of being the house, what a player needs to know is that out of 52 cards, there are thousands and thousands of possible combinations. The odds of your hand being the winner of any given round by blind luck are quite slim. Never allow your judgment to be so clouded by pride, or other emotions, to ever be drawn into betting more than you can afford to lose - that is until you know you have a winning combination.
In most hands of Texas Hold 'em poker, all a player can really control is the maximum they're going to lose. If a player has nothing but a 2 and a 5 in their hand, a simple fold could be their best bet. Let the other players "gamble." You're there to play cards and get those chips. Why make a bet beyond the ante if you know your hand sucks? Miracles might happen, but you don't want to bet the firstborn child on them. So to make it easy to remember, anticipate loss, and manage those losses to as little as possible, until your chance comes up.
How to win Texas Hold 'em poker: The procedure While there's a ton of information online about complicated formulas and feel-good-gimmick ebooks on Texas Hold 'em poker, the best ideas are really quite simple. No mystical talismans will really help you, and unless you're a true card counter from MIT, forget about grasping the formulaic equations.
When the chance of a winning hand shows up, the procedure for getting the maximum number of chips from opponents is to draw them in little by little. Going "all-in" because your hand shows two aces might scare other players into folding, but will only win you their antes. Going about it that way is simply counter-productive.
A simple raise on the hand, a slightly bigger one on the flop, betting the pot on the turn, and doing the same on the river will more likely pull the maximum number of chips your way. Should a hand like two aces suddenly become a flush in favor of the opponent, fall back on "The principle," and fold. Screw pride. It's far better to cut your losses now, and get those chips back on the next hand of Texas Hold 'em poker.
Sources:
Personal experience, and
Flopturnriver.com "Texas Hold 'em Poker Lingo & Terminology"
Originally published on The Yahoo! Contributor Network.
Jul 7, 2010
Aromatherapy Herbal Incense from "Eyesight for the Blind" - a Product Review
What is aromatherapy herbal incense, and just who is this "Eyesight For The Blind"?
For those in the not-in-the-know-yet category, and for folks both just learning of the benefits of meditation, yoga, and living a peace/power centered life, it is the author's privilege to share a product of extreme benefit to visitors to this page. aromatherapy herbal incense is used the world over during meditation sessions, and during yoga to help students attain a state closer to Nirvana during practice.
How would someone properly use aromatherapy herbal incense from "Eyesight For The Blind"?
aromatherapy herbal incense is to be used, in small quantity as aromatherapy only towards relaxation, and breath control, during yoga sessions (sanas) (such as can be found here) as a simple scent in the air to aid a state of relaxation and calm. A wiff of the scent alone seems to trigger something in the human brain that, while within a state of meditation or casual concentration, helps the practitioner along as for concentration and focus.
Is aromatherapy herbal incense from "Eyesight For The Blind" easy to use?
Yes it is. Simply place the smallest amount in any appropriate burner and light. Most folks shape theirs into a pyramid shape, lighting the tip, just to coal. Blowing lightly upon it should easily ensure ignition. Be careful never to directly breathe in the fumes as they're simply not safe. Too much of anything can be a bad thing. Never risk your health in such a manner. *
Is aromatherapy herbal incense from "Eyesight For The Blind" expensive?
Visitors to "Eyesight For The Blind" will find the prices, including shipping, to be the most competitive in the marketplace. Not only are the prices reasonable, delivery time is fast. This last order came in just a matter of days, over the holiday weekend, no less. So, as a consumer, I'm extremely pleased over the whole value.
Is aromatherapy herbal incense from "Eyesight For The Blind" safe?
Yes. Be sure to use an appropriate incense burner for this dry, loose substance. Never leave burning incense, or any flame for that matter, unattended. Keep out of reach of children...almost goes without saying. Add to that to never use the product around any sort of combustible surroundings. Other than that, using aromatherapy like this is no more dangerous than burning a scented candle, and much more effective.
Does aromatherapy herbal incense from "Eyesight For The Blind" work? As in, is it effective?
We did just mention effectiveness didn't we? What used to take maybe twenty minutes to attain in regards to alpha picturing, swoosh methods, and all manner of N. L. P., now occurs within merely two or three. This gives me a lot more time in the mornings, and simply improves my overall day.
*Some special information about aromatherapy herbal incense from "Eyesight For The Blind":
"Eyesight For The Blind" assumes no responsibility for any consumer's misuse of product. Use of this product for any other purpose beyond the scope of it's intended use and design, might prove harmful, either directly, or indirectly. Herbal incense used properly and maturely, offers individuals the chance to plan and prepare for a better life, on all levels. Not legal in all fifty US states.
Sources:
Personal experience, and
Yoga Poses and Ideas for PracticingOriginally published on AssociatedContent from Yahoo!
Jul 5, 2010
Top ten reasons to decriminalize marijuana already! by Donald Pennington
Originally published under my name at Associated Content.com from Yahoo!
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I know the subject of the possibility of legal marijuana and decriminalization is a sensitive one for most folks in the world today. I also understand that millions upon millions of good people have been hurt by bad people on both sides of the law on this issue of decriminalization already. This is merely an opinion piece in regards to a very common social condition and I would strongly advise against the participation in any activity which is currently illegal even while advocating decriminalization.
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I know the subject of the possibility of legal marijuana and decriminalization is a sensitive one for most folks in the world today. I also understand that millions upon millions of good people have been hurt by bad people on both sides of the law on this issue of decriminalization already. This is merely an opinion piece in regards to a very common social condition and I would strongly advise against the participation in any activity which is currently illegal even while advocating decriminalization.
Personal discussion is welcome in the form of rational, mature, respectful comments. Questions are welcome. I'll do all that I can. I'll even admit if I find myself somehow "wrong." But, can an opinion be "wrong," or can they only be different?
You might even want to investigate whether it's even legal where you are, for you to be reading this sort of an opinion piece about decriminalization, in your community. I am presenting this particular topic of decriminalization solely for the purposes of, discussion as adults, at most, but at least for your entertainment, and consideration only. We Americans should all so exercise our freedom of speech...whether on the topic of decriminalization or any other topic.
It's time for America to discuss, through proper legal channels, the decriminalization of marijuana for personal use and possession. Doesn't it make some sense to rationally discuss reasons to legalize marijuana in the first place? There might be solutions to many of our country's ills by mere decriminalization. There is often more to the analysis of any given subject of unpopular topics than what seems apparent.
I'm not bringing up the subject of decriminalization as a wannabe comedian. There are serious issues we Americans are facing that can easily be solved by decriminalization of marijuana. And when I mention the subject, I'm asking decriminalization to be considered by acceptable processes first, and even then, still never the personal use of marijuana.
It's foolish to smoke the stuff. But we should consider exploiting the market. I'm also not in support of "drugs" in general. The only substance that, should even be considered as an option for legalization, is marijuana. Tobacco should be under tighter controls than marijuana. Ideally, folks would be free of any external substance requirements in order to live long, prosperous, fulfilling lives but reality now is what it is, that decriminalization of marijuana might be a good option for public funding and other reasons discussed here today. Let's remain as totally objective as we can here.
Also, unlike 99.9975% of all other posters and bloggers speaking on the issue of marijuana decriminalization, I'm putting my usual name to it. It's something people need to speak up for if you're in support of the decriminalization of a natural substance.
I'm just hoping that folks will come to understand the details of the points I want to make today and share their views. If we all consider the points made here more of you will understand why marijuana should be legal here in the United States.
Top Ten Reasons for decriminalization of Marijuana Number Ten
I'm a Darwinian- It's a personal reason really. If somebody else is interested in spending their own personal spin on the globe smoking themselves stupid it's their right to live that way. No entity on earth, including government, should ever bear the power to tell individuals how to live or what to do with their personal bit of time in life. You can call this my own personal version of a religious viewpoint. The other reasons are based solely on logic.
Let the "peasantry" have their "buzz." If the government successfully control the pothead they will one day control the farmer. We are to be a nation founded on certain individual freedoms.
Top Ten Reasons for decriminalization of Marijuana Number Nine
Take a bite outta crime!- The units of operation that produce for their customers have enjoyed a long enough run from, the exorbitantly high mark up on their product, due to the incorrect, illegal, classification of marijuana. The organizations producing marijuana would either be forced to compete legally and legitimately or simply go out of business due to lack of certification, taxes, and other requirements. Gangs and organized crime will weaken soft.
In fact, before their demise, those groups will probably squander what fortunes they now have in an anti-decriminalization campaign to keep their profits high.
Top Ten Reasons for decriminalization of Marijuana Number Eight
Supporting industries would benefit too.- How many side businesses would spring up from any industry that millions and millions and millions of Americans support passionately?
Besides the farming, manufacturing, processing, and shipping needs of such a popular product, there will be business and cottage industries born within communities all over America. That's not even going into detail about the...
Top Ten Reasons for decriminalization of Marijuana Number Seven
...jobs.- Did somebody mention jobs? My "guesstimation" that a minimum 100 people, on average, per community, would find gainful employment, in every single community in America. In some communities, larger cities, thousands and thousands of people would find work in the legal marijuana industry.
Top Ten Reasons for decriminalization of Marijuana Number Six
Tax Dollars.- Now we have a bailout to cover. Why stick our grandchildren with it? Need we to discuss this point further? Then you just don't read enough. Sorry. I know. I know. Maybe we shouldn't have done the bailouts in the first place but we did. Now somebody's gotta pay for it.
GM and Chrysler could make a ton of federal reserve notes backing the new "green farmer."
Top Ten Reasons for decriminalization of Marijuana Number Five
By-products.- Clothing would become cheaper and of higher quality. Paper prices would drop. The edible components of the plant would lower many costs associated with food production. In fact, I'll make such a sweeping statement as: "There is no industry that would not benefit from the legalization of marijuana." Consumers would find it easier to buy at lower prices.
Money would flow again all over America. People would be making more money and spending less of it to get by. That means more "disposable" income overall. Prosperity is what it's all about after all. Right?
Top Ten Reasons for decriminalization of Marijuana Number Four
Health care.- How many back pain sufferers are there in America alone? How many thousands of people could benefit from the use of medical marijuana for their own treatment? How many new medical products that will branch off from pharmaceutical research?
Also, if people are allowed to be high on marijuana then the use of other, currently illicit substances will actually drop. And those still not able to stop any substance alone will be able to get help, in a more understanding society, without so much of the "stigma" attached. Who's not admired for being an ex-smoker? Overall addictions themselves would be recovered from throughout American society.
Freedom from the laws against marijuana would also make it reasonably fearless for the true addict to find help, should they want to quit, themselves. You can call the mass recovery my hidden eleventh reason.
Top Ten Reasons for decriminalization of Marijuana Number Three
Stricter health controls.- Illegal marijuana often comes mixed with other harmful, more toxic drugs (laced). Inspections and regulation of legal marijuana would ensure prevention of contamination.
Top Ten Reasons for decriminalization of Marijuana Number Two
Other people's religious freedoms.- Just because I don't see your life the way you do doesn't mean you don't see your life the way you do. Some people just believe differently than others do.
Even I, the Meat Computer, claim my rights to believe the way I do...regardless of where anyone else stands and therefore must respect those same rights of others... ,but especially when they disagree with mine.
Top Ten Reasons for decriminalization of Marijuana Number One
Racism- The original reason that marijuana was classified as "illegal" in the first place, is that back in 1913, more people still believed in the myth(s) of "race" and a general consensus of European-descended government interests, determined to limit the influx of Mexicans into Arizona, by criminalizing marijuana. The original, initial intent to criminalize marijuana, was solely for hateful, mythical, racist belief systems.
Racial differences are not supported by genetic evidence. Humans are humans are humans. Since the initial reasons marijuana was criminalized under a false foundation as being based on racism then shouldn't we also debate the all of supporting logic against legal marijuana?
If said supporting logic was in support of a fiction and myths, then doesn't that alone, make such said support fictional and a myth? There are questions we're not asking ourselves about decriminalizing marijuana, in support of, a consensus, of a societal structure, that hasn't existed in decades.
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Mar 12, 2010
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Feb 11, 2010
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