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|News. - 2019 global events.
Vote. See: News sources. Facebook: GCM-420 [9][10][11]. Tags: [12][13][14][15]. Twitter: [16][17][18][19]. Searches: [20][21][22] [23][24][25][26]. Featured photos [27]. All graphics. See videos.
2019 Facebook reports for 4/20. Getting lit! Stoners around the US and Canada celebrate the biggest 420 day EVER at public festivals after a tenth state legalizes recreational weed. Daily Mail.
10 Apr: Medicare For All: Accept No Substitutes. [28][29]. Medicare spends only 1.4% on bureaucracy:
Weekly totals for cities/towns worldwide for #FridaysForFuture youth strike for climate.
Video: A teenage climate activist (Greta Thunberg) called out world leaders in December 2018 at age 15. [30][31][32]. Her videos have tens of millions of views. Wikipedia: School strike for climate.
2 in 3 Americans (66%) Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana. [33]. By Gallup Poll. So why are Senate Republicans still blocking cannabis bills?
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20 Feb 2019: U.S. Supreme Court Rules Unanimously That States Cannot Impose Excessive Fines. This limits 'policing for profit', asset forfeiture.
19 Feb: The Nursing Home With A Medical Cannabis Program The Feds Can Live With.
19 Feb: Oregon's small towns revel in weed tax windfall.
17 Feb: He pushed for marijuana legalization for nearly 20 years. Now the Weedman feels sidelined. [37][38]. And: Bodega owners, too. 14 Feb: Democrat Senator Tim Kaine introduces bill to allow veterans access to medical marijuana through VA. Will Republican Senate block it?
Say Goodbye to authoritarian kings and US Presidents. No European democracy has an executive veto power requiring a 2/3 vote to override. Wikipedia: Nuclear Option: Bring back "50% plus 1" democracy to the US Senate: Stop the: Republican Senate filibuster against federal marijuana legalization. Still true. See Wikipedia: Removal of cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. 2 in 3 Americans Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana.
11 Feb 2019: Senator Kamala Harris acknowledges smoking weed in the past, supports legalization, and says it gives people joy. [39].
24 Jan: Philippines and Bangladesh. Drug-war extrajudicial killings of many opposition leaders. 23 Jan: Pot advocate John Sinclair sues state of Michigan over Schedule 1 status. 23 Jan: Here's the Medical Cannabis Super Bowl Ad CBS Refused to Run. [43]. 22 Jan: Pot website offers free medical marijuana to government workers amid shutdown. 22 Jan: Michigan business offers free marijuana with book-bundle purchase. 20 Jan: New Zealand company gets licensed for high THC cannabis. 16 Jan: Virginia House Republicans snuff out marijuana bills. Even decriminalization with civil fines.
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As Poll Shows Majority Back 70% Top Marginal Tax Rate for Ultra-Rich, Ocasio-Cortez's "Radical" Proposal Proves Extremely Mainstream. [45][46].
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And: The Richest 10% of Americans Now Own 84% of All Stocks. [47]. See Wikipedia: Wealth inequality in the United States.
See: Wikipedia: List of countries by wealth per adult. Partial table below:
Note that USA is number 21 in the 2018 list. Canada is number 8.
Median wealth is exactly in the middle. 50% of adults have more, and 50% of adults have less. Wealth is all assets (money, stocks, bonds, property, etc.) minus all debts.
|Median wealth
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|New Zealand
|United Kingdom
|South Korea
|United States
The average median wealth per adult for Canada is much higher than for the USA, a former great nation. Trump is right. America is no longer great. It's due to Republican trickle-down voodoo economics: Giving tax cuts mainly to the rich instead of to the middle class and poor who actually need them. Combined with predatory mortgage loans and foreclosure. And predatory unforgivable student loans.
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It Would Take Oregonians 7 Years to Smoke All the Weed They Harvested This Year. [53][54][55][56].
18 Dec 2018: California Regulators: Cities Can't Ban Recreational Marijuana Deliveries.
17 Dec 2018: U.S. Student Loan Debt Sets Record, Doubling Since Recession. $1.465 trillion. 14 Dec 2018: Federal judge forces Trump administration to cancel $150 million in student loan debt.
Luxembourg's New Deal: Free Transit (summer 2019) and Legal Weed (by 2023). [59]. 7 Dec 2018.
Video. Why is Finland the Happiest Country in the World? Universal healthcare and free college tuition.
27 Nov 2018: The president's job approval is at 38 percent while his disapproval numbers are at a record 60 percent. And: America's 'war on terror' has cost the US nearly $6 trillion and killed roughly half a million people.
Trump storms ahead with Medicaid work rules, even though they're disastrous for enrollees. By Los Angeles Times.
19 Nov 2018: Greece eyes pot of gold as medicinal cannabis licensed. 18 Nov 2018: Couples offer marijuana at weddings. 18 Nov 2018: Here's what's behind Mexico's radical move toward legalizing marijuana during its war on drugs 18 Nov 2018: How Democrat and medical cannabis activist Nikki Fried became Florida's agriculture commissioner. [61][62]. 16 Nov 2018:
16 Nov 2018: It's now cheaper to build a new wind farm than to keep a coal plant running. 16 Nov 2018: Oregon marijuana prices plunge – and sales soar. 12 Nov 2018: Michelle Obama says smoking pot was 'part of her becoming story'.
Mysterious interstellar object floating in space might be alien, say Harvard researchers. USA Today. Interstellar Cannabis March! The mysterious flying joint! 6 Nov 2018.
Michigan Legalizes Recreational Marijuana. 10th state to do so. 6-7 Nov 2018: Election results 2018: States legalize marijuana, felon voting rights. USA Today. And: Missouri votes to legalize medical marijuana. And: Utah Voters Approve Medical Marijuana Legalization. And: Florida restores voting rights to 1.5 million former felons.
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Marijuana In The Governor's Mansion: Record Number Of Democrat Candidates Say Legalize It.
1 Nov 2018: Mexico's Supreme Court effectively legalized weed in an effort to eliminate gang-related violent crime. [68][69].
Bernie Sanders: 3 people own more wealth than the bottom 50% of Americans. [70]. And: Happy alternatives to Republican poverty.
Thailand is Poised to Become the First Asian Country to Legalize Medical Marijuana. [71][72]. 30 Oct 2018: The World's Largest Weed Dispensary Is About to Open Near the Las Vegas Strip.
28 Oct 2018: US. Another Big Election Year For Marijuana As Candidates Recognize Voters Want Legal Weed. And: CannabisVoter.info And: Quebec cannabis stores to close 3 days a week due to shortages.
21 Oct 2018: North Dakota Marijuana Legalization Measure Winning In Latest Poll.
Ohio Issue 1 is leading in polls. 21 Oct 2018: Cutting through the hype. Possession of drugs would be no more than a misdemeanor. Treatment could be mandated. [80][81][82][83].
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17 Oct 2018: Republican Mississippi. Medical cannabis patient gets 8 years in prison for possession of 3 pounds. [84]. See: Cost of Republican-led drug war.
17 Oct: US. Legalizing Marijuana Nationwide Would Create One Million Jobs, Study Says.
16 Oct 2018: Miami police say they'll offer opioid addicts rehab instead of arresting them.
12 Oct: Video. Disney heiress opposes shifting huge taxes from the wealthy to the middle class. [85].
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36 separate major cannabis reform measures on the ballot November 6, across seven states. In addition to a larger number of local marijuana tax and licensing proposals.
4 Oct 2018: New cannabis ice cream sold to help treat Florida patients. Heavenly Hash creamery in Lakewood Ranch created the ice cream that contains CBD. Sold to people without medical marijuana cards.
26 Sep 2018: Republican Arkansas governor signals opposition to minimum wage ballot issue. His Democrat opponent in the November election supports raising the minimum wage.
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23 Sep: Michigan. Legal marijuana: Vote for it, even if you aren't going to smoke it.. Detroit Free Press Editorial Board. 24 Sep 2018: Seattle Throws Out 15 Years of Marijuana Convictions. 24 Sep 2018: Chicago Judge Exonerates 18 People Framed By Crooked Cops.
21 Sep: 8 prisoners released, 263 cases under review after Florida deputy accused of planting drugs. 21 Sep 2018: Oregon. Former Eugene pot lab owner tied to white nationalists sued by employees. - History. - Twitter archive. - Related. 20 Sep 2018: New Jersey. Top Cop Caught On Tape Making Racist Comments About Marijuana Legalization. "State Attorney General, ... subject of additional racist remarks."
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18 Sep 2018: South Africa's highest court legalises cannabis use.
He is from Louisiana, the state with the 2nd highest incarceration rate. See Wikipedia: List of U.S. states by incarceration and correctional supervision rate.
Kansas moving forward on industrial hemp; licenses could be available by spring. 14 Sep 2018.
14 Sep 2018: Oklahoma. Democrats Call For Special Session For Medical Marijuana. 14 Sep: Florida. Polling: Republican candidates on wrong side of medical marijuana smoking ban. 13 Sep: Oregon. The New Revenue Coalition Is Pushing Lawmakers to Legalize Social Cannabis Consumption.
12 Sep: Texas. Willie Nelson to headline rally for Democrat O'Rourke, running against Republican Ted Cruz. [96][97]. 10 Sep 2018: Marijuana In Texas: Where Ted Cruz And Beto O'Rourke Stand On Legalization. 12 Sep 2018: NPR. More Older Americans Are Turning To Marijuana. [98].
Manhattan DA to dismiss more than 3,000 marijuana cases. 12 Sep 2018.
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10 Sep: He will spend life in prison for pot. Trump hasn't given clemency to any cannabis lifers. [99]. And: In the four years since Corvain Cooper was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole on marijuana charges, California law has changed. The two prior felony charges that triggered his life sentence are now deemed misdemeanors. And: Video. John Knock serving Life for Pot. For a first time offense.
1 Sep 2018: California. Editorial board: Vote yes on Prop. 12, allowing farm animals a cage-free life. Compassion for all sentient beings. The aliens are among us. Prisons at all levels need to be made more humane.
Withdrawal deaths in jail. 4 Sep 2018: New Orleans jail staffers ignored dying man's cries for help, lawsuit charges. 3 Sep 2018: Woman lay dead in Nevada jail cell for hours after deputy found her unresponsive. 30 Aug 2018: Canada. Free cannabis offered at Vancouver, British Columbia clinic to help illicit drug users detox.
Medicare spends less than 2 percent on bureaucracy. 1.4% to be exact. See chart. We need Medicare for All. Nearly a third of our health care dollars go to something other than health care. See also:
Trump approval hits new low (35%) in CNN poll. 32% in AP–NORC poll. Lowest in history for a first-year President. [100]. Bring back democracy: Remove Presidential veto power. And: Senate 60% rule.
See: More News. And: Cannabis is safer. And: Cannabis polls.
Vote out most Republicans and their cannabis war.
CannabisVoter.info - Click your state to see which anti-cannabis Republicans to vote out.
Republicans Voted Often to Kill Coverage of Pre-Existing Conditions. [101][102][103].
Vote out most Republicans! See Ballotpedia: Ballot issues: marijuana & minimum wage.
Timeline. Trump's staggeringly low approval ratings compared to other presidents. Scroll down. Run mouse cursor over Presidential charts. Updated continuously.
- 1 Table top
- 2 Top
- 3 Cities
- 4 Links
- 5 Luxembourg info
- 6 Global Marijuana March
- 7 Cannabis is safer
- 8 Polls. Need for activism
- 9 Life for Pot. Under Trump
- 10 66% support legalization
- 11 Cannabis versus cigarettes
- 12 Trump's drug war has
- 13 Killed 72,000 in US in 2017
- 14 Republican cannabis war
- 15 Senate blocks cannabis
- 16 US Republican war on poor
- 17 Canada versus USA
- 18 Single Payer costs less
- 19 Portugal's drug decrim
- 20 Healthcare for all costs less
- 21 Drug war is expensive
- 22 Ground wars are costly
- 23 Hemp for all
- 24 Children's Climate Action
- 25 Green Love. Warming &
- 26 President Eisenhower was
- 27 A progressive Republican.
- 28 He wasn't a socialist. His
- 29 91% top marginal tax rate
- 30 & lower middle-class taxes
- 31 Equals prosperity for more
- 32 Vs Republican Party today:
- 33 Kleptocracy, drug war, and
- 34 Mass incarceration
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- City pages on this wiki. Cities in Luxembourg (see above search too): Luxembourg City.
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- Map of Medical Cannabis Worldwide. Zoom in and out. And: In Spanish.
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Luxembourg info[edit]
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- Wikipedia: Luxembourg.
- Wikitravel: Luxembourg.
- Wikivoyage: Luxembourg.
|Search Wikipedia, Wikitravel, Wikivoyage. See help.
- CannabisVoter.info - Vote for cannabis.
- Cannabis news sources.
- Drug Policy Organizations (from MAP). US cannabis organizations. And: Canada. State, province, nation from Area menu. Can also sort by topic. See advanced power search. It can search news, and it can Google search many organizations (choose one from menu).
- News Source Directory (from MAP). State, province, nation from Area menu. Or A-Z from Source menu. Google search MAP site for news, sources, topics, city, state, province, nation, organizations, etc..
- World Cannabis Map - SpliffyMap. See "about" for Paypal link. See Facebook.
- Marijuana Travel Database. Marijuana and travel reports, cities, countries, smoking laws, legality.
- WeBeHigh.org - Click "Travel Guides" button at top for continents. By U.S. state. And: Google site search.
- Marijuana Dispensary & Strain Reviews - Leafly.
- HeadShopFinder - Find Marijuana Dispensaries and Smoke Shops Near Me.
- PotGuide.com | Comprehensive Guide. Dispensaries, events, news, guides.
- European Coalition for Just and Effective Drug Policies. Wikipedia: ENCOD.
- European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. Wikipedia: EMCDDA. See country overviews. And detailed info by country.
|More cannabis-related links.
Please add more cannabis-related links of any kind to city, state, province, and country pages. See news. See Google News archives (for many years). See these links for searching for marijuana march videos. For events, web sites, concerts, groups, activism, bands, regional chapters, and more: Use these search links (add city, state, province, and country names): Google, Facebook, MeetUp.com, Wordpress.com, Blogspot.com (Google blogs), LiveJournal (2), Google Groups (2), and YouTube 2. Search for other words for cannabis such as marihuana (with an 'h'), maconha (Portuguese), etc.. Use Google translation to read text written in various languages. Search other social networking sites. Add chapter links (local, state, province, and country links) for various organizations. See: United States. Cannabis-related links. See Category: Cannabis-related links. See MAP: Drug Policy Links, and choose a state, nation, or province from the Area dropdown menu. See ENCOD.org (member organizations worldwide), INPUD (drug user organisations), Teapot Party (chapters), and more. Use Special:Search to search cannabis.shoutwiki.com site for specific cities, countries, and links for them. For example; see the detailed Global Marijuana March city lists to find local links from different years. See the "City info" sections of city pages for Wikipedia links. The Wikipedia pages for cities also have media links. See: Media Awareness Project links. EMCDDA: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. Wikipedia: EMCDDA. See country overviews. And detailed info by country. Marijuana Travel Database. Marijuana and travel reports, cities, countries, smoking laws, legality. WeBeHigh.org - Click "Travel Guides" button at top for continents. By U.S. state. And: Google site search.
Global Marijuana March[edit]
GMM (years signed up).
Google site search no longer works well. It does not find all the yearly city lists containing a city name.
Special:Search works well. Click: "Global Marijuana March maps". Add city name to search, and state/province/nation as needed. This is an advanced search of main pages and templates. This will pull up all yearly maps in which the city is listed. Except for 2015, 2016, or 2017 in which only countries were listed for the most part. Putting quotes around multi-word city names helps focus the search: "New York City". This city, nation, or subnational area participated or signed up one year (or more) for the Global Marijuana March (GMM), Million Marijuana March (MMM), or 420. Cities and nations holding 4/20 events are also included in later years. 42 nations participated on May 5, 2018, or thereabouts. 42 nations participated on May 6, 2017, or thereabouts. 45 nations participated on May 7, 2016, or thereabouts. 43 nations participated on May 2, 2015, or thereabouts. 213 cities from 43 nations signed up for May 3, 2014 or thereabouts. 229 cities from 43 nations signed up for May 4, 2013 or thereabouts.
1002 cities have participated from 83 different nations or subnational areas since 1999.
|Global Marijuana March links.
GMM: photos, basic city lists, maps, detailed city lists, years, regions, nations, links, graphics. Google images: Crowds, flyers: Marcha da Maconha. And: Marche Mondiale du Cannabis. And: Marcha Mundial de la Marihuana. And: Global Marijuana March. Add city name to searches. See signup. And: Facebook hashtags: [104][105][106][107]. Twitter hashtags: [108][109][110][111][112]. Google Plus searches: [113][114][115]. Pinterest: [116][117].
Global Million Marijuana March. GMM Facebook pages. GMM yearly city totals. Many GMM links. See also: 420 event lists. And: More cannabis-related links. And: Google News archives. And: GMM on Wikipedia. Google (add name of city to searches): [118] [119] [120] [121] [122] [123] [124] [125]. [126]. Google maps: city, state, nation.
Photos, graphics, and image searches. Share link: Image search. Marijuana March: [127] [128] [129] [130]. Marihuana March: [131] [132] [133]. Marcha Marihuana (Spanish): [134] [135] [136] [137]. Marche Mondiale Cannabis (French): [138] [139] [140]. Marche Mondiale Marijuana (French): [141] [142] [143]. Marcha Maconha or Marcha Marijuana (Portuguese): [144] [145] [146] [147] [148] [149]. Google Advanced Image Search. And: Flickr advanced image search. Has "date taken" search too. Pinterest: [150][151][152][153]. GMM Blogs: [154]. Travel blogs with photos: [155]. Wikipedia: Legality of cannabis by country: Erowid.org. WeBeHigh.org - many cities worldwide. Old Yahoo Groups: [156] [157] [158]. Basic city lists by year. Marijuana polls. And: Wiki upload posters, flyers, and banners. See also Wikimedia upload.
Search for marijuana march videos. And more.
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|Cannabis March & 420 signup.
See: 420 and Global Cannabis March event lists by year.
See also: 2019 page editors. The Global Cannabis March (GCM or GMM) is the first Saturday in May or thereabouts. 420 events are on April 20 or thereabouts.
See: GCM and 420 on Facebook, Twitter, and more.
Ask any of the local and regional GCM and 420 organizers for help about anything.
There are many Global Cannabis March and 420 Facebook pages organizing cities and countries for GCM and 420. Search Facebook. Find more people, groups, and organizations via the GCM links box (many links in one place), and the GCM links page.
You can add links directly to the country, state, province, and city pages (no log-in required).
Share link: signup. Invite people to GCM and 420 events: Tag some of your friends in comments on relevant Facebook event messages and images.
|Browse GCM city lists and maps: ~ 1999. 2000. 126.96.36.199.126.96.36.199.9. 2010. 188.8.131.52.188.8.131.52.19.
Yearly event links in most cases will no longer be added to city pages due to the amount of work involved. Such links are found in the yearly city lists and maps. Graphics and crowd photos will also no longer be added to city pages in most cases. Graphics and photos can be found in this alphabetical flat list.
Cannabis is safer[edit]
Return to top. See article: Cannabis is safer. Share link: Obama.
- Obama correctly said that cannabis is safer than alcohol. See: Cannabis is safer. He also said marijuana should be treated more as a public health issue than a criminal one. And: Obama signals support for legalizing medical marijuana. [177]. See video.
- USA. 1 in 10 deaths of working-age adults are alcohol-related (disease, overdose, car crashes, falls, violence, etc). 87,798 per year, 2006 to 2010. [178][179][180][181][182].
See longer article: Cannabis is safer.
- Imagine if Mitt Romney had been elected President in 2012 instead of Obama.
- Obama on marijuana legalization. [183]. "My suspicion is that you're gonna see other states start looking at this". The Washington Post. Jan. 22, 2015.
Above quote is from Sanjay Gupta interview of Obama on April 15, 2015. Interview aired on CNN on April 19, 2015. [184][185][186].
- Obama administration asks Supreme Court to reject lawsuit filed by Republican governments in Oklahoma and Nebraska to stop legal marijuana in Colorado [187]. December 2015.
Polls. Need for activism[edit]
Two in Three Americans Now Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana. 22 Oct 2018. By Justin McCarthy, Gallup. This is after decades of activism such as cannabis marches, events, education, referendums, and more. See: cannabis polls and activism. We march until all the anti-cannabis US Republican leaders are removed from office. The majority of Republicans overall now support full cannabis legalization, but many of their leaders do not. The Republican US Senate is a pseudo-democracy. See Wikipedia: Nuclear Option. A minority of Republicans block federal cannabis legalization via a radically expanded filibuster rule allowing a minority of 40% to rule. Combined with the threat of presidential vetos requiring a 2/3rds vote of Congress to override. No European democracy has such authoritarian executive vetos. Their kings, presidents, and prime ministers were stripped of such power. USA. Life for Pot. Under Trump There were 72,000 overdose deaths in 2017 in the US due to the Republican-led drug war under Trump. We need to look at Portugal, where their overdose death rate, HIV, and hepatitis rates, were all drastically reduced after decriminalization and a public health, universal healthcare, treatment-for-all approach.
Life for Pot. Under Trump[edit]
USA. Life for Pot. Under Trump
66% support legalization[edit]
Two in Three Americans (66%) Now Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana. [190]. By Gallup Poll.
Cannabis versus cigarettes[edit]
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Chart is for regular marijuana and cigarette use by 12th graders in the USA in the past 30 days. For cigarettes actual daily use is measured. For marijuana it is for use on 20 or more occasions in the past 30 days.
Trump's drug war has[edit]
Killed 72,000 in US in 2017[edit]
Republican cannabis war[edit]
Return to top. See also: Cannabis is safer.
Vote out most Republicans and their cannabis war.
|Legal Marijuana Advocates Rank The Best And Worst Governors On Cannabis. 2.. By Tom Angell, Jan 16, 2019. From the article (emphasis added):
|Of the governors who received passing grades in the new scorecard, 22 are Democrats and only five are Republicans. Meanwhile, 100 percent of those who got A grades are Democrats. On the other end of the scale, the 15 who got D grades and the four who received an F are all GOP governors. No Democrat got less than a C.
Register and vote for cannabis.
CannabisVoter.info - Click your state to see which anti-cannabis Republicans to vote out.
- 23 Feb 2019: Trump Continues to Flip-Flop on Medical Marijuana.
Senate blocks cannabis[edit]
Return to top. See also: Vote out most Republicans and their cannabis war.
US Republicans block the federal rescheduling or descheduling of cannabis.
Wikipedia: Nuclear Option: Bring back "50% plus 1" democracy to the US Senate: Stop the:
Republican Senate filibuster against federal marijuana legalization. Still true.
|16 July 2018: Republican Congressional Committee Blocks Marijuana Votes (Again).
|10 July 2018: Republican Congress Has Blocked Dozens Of Marijuana Amendments.
Say Goodbye to authoritarian kings and US Presidents. No European democracy has an executive veto power requiring a 2/3 vote to override as with US presidents. Their kings, presidents, and prime ministers were stripped of such power.
US Republican war on poor[edit]
Return to top. Income inequality and drug war.
Canada versus USA[edit]
- Wikipedia: Cannabis in Canada. Recreational cannabis is legal in Canada.
Single Payer costs less[edit]
See charts in these articles:
- Canadian single-payer universal healthcare versus US healthcare.
- Happy alternatives to US Republican-led poverty, mass incarceration, food insecurity, debt, ill health, intense concentration of wealth, endless wars.
|Medicare-for-all is single-payer, non-socialist, non-government-owned, Canadian-style healthcare.
|USA spent $3.3 trillion on healthcare in 2017. (2.3.4.). Canada got better outcomes, spent half as much per person, and thus has a higher median wealth. So: 70% of Americans support 'Medicare-for-all'. (2.3.)
|Households with handguns: Canada: 3%. USA: 30%.
|Median wealth per adult 2018. US dollars
|Healthcare cost per person. US dollars PPP. 2017
|Murder rate per 100,000. 2016
|US spent 17.2% of GDP (national economy) on healthcare in 2017. - Canada spent 10.4%. See article with info, charts, videos exposing US Republican myths about Canadian healthcare. (2.)
|Life expectancy 2016 (2)
|Under-5 mortality rate per 1000 live births. 2017
|Maternal mortality rate per 100,000 live births. 2015
|82.8 years
|78.5 years
|Universal healthcare, minimum wage, median wealth, homicide rates, handgun ownership rates, overpopulation, and quality of life are rarely compared by country by NPR or US mainstream media.
10 Apr 2019: Medicare For All: Accept No Substitutes. [191][192]. Medicare spends only 1.4% on bureaucracy:
Portugal's drug decrim[edit]
Return to top. See: Canadian single-payer healthcare and Portuguese drug decriminalization.
Portugal's drug decriminalization. 22.214.171.124. Based on single-payer, universal healthcare. 2.
USA had 185 overdose deaths per million people. From 2016 chart in article. Also, see chart below.
Portugal had 6 overdose deaths per million people.
Chart of the day: Drug overdose deaths per million persons. Can the US learn something from Portugal? • AEI | Carpe Diem Blog » AEIdeas. By Mark J. Perry @Mark_J_Perry - July 9, 2017. See chart:
How Europe's heroin capital solved its overdose crisis. By Chris Brown. Apr 25, 2017. CBC.ca. "Goulao says 90 per cent of public money spent fighting drugs in Portugal is channeled toward those health-care goals — just 10 per cent is spent on police enforcement."
- Portugal. Cannabis-related links. Also has links about Portugal's drug decriminalization.
Healthcare for all costs less[edit]
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Total healthcare cost per person in Canada and Europe is half of what Americans pay per person in taxes, deductibles, copays, and premiums. This is because health insurance companies have much less to do with healthcare there. Universal healthcare is about prevention and keeping people well, and not about continually "treating" them and keeping them profitably sick. See info, charts, and videos in this article:
|US spent 17.2% of GDP (national economy) on healthcare in 2017. - Canada spent 10.4%. See article with info, charts, videos exposing US Republican myths about Canadian healthcare. (2.)
|Per capita spending on health. Public and private costs. USD - PPP. 2017
|Healthcare costs as a percent of GDP. 2017
|% of health costs paid by gov't. 2016
|USA spent $3.3 trillion on healthcare in 2017. (2.3.4.). Canada spent half as much per person, and got better outcomes. 70% of Americans support 'Medicare-for-all'. (2.3.)
|Life expectancy (years). 2016
|Under-five mortality rate per 1000 live births. 2016
|Maternal mortality rate per 100,000 live births. 2015
|3. 4. 5.
|Videos. US Republican myths about Canadian healthcare: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96. Nations with better and healthier quality of life: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13.
Drug war is expensive[edit]
Ground wars are costly[edit]
- $5.9 trillion is the cost of America's wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, etc..
Hemp for all[edit]
- Google search: The Emperor Wears No Clothes. Jack Herer. Chris Conrad.
|12 Dec 2018: Veto-proof Farm Bill passed overwhelmingly by Congress. American farmers will be able to plant and harvest hemp. It could spark a boom for the $1 billion marijuana-linked CBD industry. 2.
Children's Climate Action[edit]
Weekly totals for cities/towns worldwide for #FridaysForFuture youth strike for climate.
Facebook video with captions. A teenage climate activist (Greta Thunberg) called out world leaders in December 2018 at age 15. See comments and number of views by clicking on the video after it starts. Another popular version. Her videos have many tens of millions of views. See the full version on Youtube. It has a transcript in the description. There are many versions online. See Wikipedia: 2018 United Nations Climate Change Conference. See: Thousands of UK Students Skipped Class to Protest Climate Change. Feb 15, 2019. Many photos.
- Wikipedia: Greta Thunberg. And: Wikipedia: School strike for climate. Many events worldwide.
- Google search: greta climate.
- Wikipedia: Voting age. Voting age of 16 in many countries. Youth have more sense than US Republican climate change deniers.
Darwinian evolution turning into US Republican politician evolution:
Green Love. Warming &[edit]
Democrat Congresspeople in the US support cannabis reform and the environment much more than Republican leaders. Republican misogyny as represented by Donald Trump is only matched by Republican misogyny for Mother Earth. Partly due to Trump the number of Democrat women in Congress increased in record numbers after the 2018 midterm election. The number of Republican women in Congress declined after the 2018 election. See Wikipedia: 2018 United States elections.
18 Dec 2018: Nevada becomes first US state with majority-female legislature. This was partly due to voters dumping the trump morons (Republican leaders) who opposed recreational cannabis. Nevada legalized recreational cannabis in 2016.
Overpopulation is the main driver of global warming. Free birth control is part of the solution. The Little Ice Age is believed to have been partly due to the reforestation that occurred during the hundreds of years of lower human population caused by the Black Plague worldwide.
Colorado's Effort Against Teenage Pregnancies Is a Startling Success. Free birth control. July 5, 2015. New York Times.
7 July 2015: As with cannabis legalization Colorado led the way.. More info. 2.3..
Wikipedia: Population milestone babies.
- 9 June 2015: Abortion Rates Dropped Sharply. What Caused It? "According to a survey released by the Associated Press on Monday, abortions have dropped by 12 percent nationwide since 2010. ... the correlation between increased access to contraception and a decrease in unplanned pregnancy has been significantly documented over the last two decades. Teen pregnancy rates have been dropping to historic lows, a trend that has been connected to the change in social norms surrounding contraception and increased birth control availability."
- ObamaCare Birth Control - Obamacare Facts. Free birth control.
President Eisenhower was[edit]
A progressive Republican.[edit]
- They tried to call FDR and the New Deal 'socialist' too. Here's how he responded. By Michael Hiltzik. Feb 13, 2019. Los Angeles Times.
91% top marginal tax rate[edit]
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Hires Former Marijuana Lobbyist As Senior Advisor. By Kyle Jaeger. January 7, 2019. Marijuana Moment. From the article: "Both believe that marijuana should be legalized at the federal level".
Ocasio-Cortez floats 70 percent tax on the super wealthy to fund Green New Deal.
7 Jan 2018: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is floating a 70 percent top tax rate — here's the research that backs her up. And: Haters. And: Dancegate.
Eisenhower, the progressive Republican President, had a 91% top marginal income tax rate.. He participated in one of the greatest eras of economic prosperity-for-more in the US in the 1950s.
That era had lower overall taxes on the middle class.
Make America Progressive and Prosperous for More Again.
As Poll Shows Majority Back 70% Top Marginal Tax Rate for Ultra-Rich, Ocasio-Cortez's "Radical" Proposal Proves Extremely Mainstream. [193][194].
Median wealth per adult. Credit Suisse 2018. Country links below are to Wikipedia articles. Country Median wealth
per adult.
US dollars
1 Iceland 203,847 2 Australia 191,453 3 Switzerland 183,339 4 Luxembourg 164,284 5 Belgium 163,429 6 Netherlands 114,935 7 France 106,827 8 Canada 106,342 9 Japan 103,861 10 New Zealand 98,613 11 United Kingdom 97,169 12 Singapore 91,656 13 Spain 87,188 14 Norway 80,054 15 Italy 79,239 16 Taiwan 78,177 17 Malta 76,116 18 Ireland 72,473 19 Austria 70,074 20 South Korea 65,463 21 United States 61,667 22 Denmark 60,999
Rich get richer; while middle class wages are flat (inflation-adjusted).
USA. Since 2001, labor's share of national income has suffered a sustained decline. 11 Sep 2018.
- The Richest 10% of Americans Now Own 84% of All Stocks. Dec. 19, 2017. Time (magazine). "The top 10% of American households, as defined by total wealth, now own 84% of all stocks in 2016, according to a recent paper by NYU economist Edward N. Wolff."
The top line in the chart below is for hourly wages adjusted for inflation: Bottom of chart below says: "Data for wages of production and non-supervisory employees on private non-farm payrolls."
& lower middle-class taxes[edit]
Overall taxes on the middle class in the US were lower in the 1950s
Equals prosperity for more[edit]
Eisenhower, the progressive Republican President, had a 91% top marginal income tax rate.. He participated in one of the greatest eras of economic prosperity-for-more in the US in the 1950s.
That era had lower overall taxes on the middle class.
- Viral meme says 1956 Republican platform was pretty liberal. Article by PolitiFact says it is mostly true. See Wikipedia: PolitiFact.
Vs Republican Party today:[edit]
Kleptocracy, drug war, and[edit]
Chart. Homelessness is increasing under Trump. And: Inflation-adjusted wages are flat.
Prosperity for all is not sustainable without universal healthcare, progressive taxation, higher taxes on the rich, lower taxes on the middle class, a high minimum wage, and a sustainable population. Money wasted on health insurance companies, drug wars, and most ground wars, helps no one.
|Republican Party. Greed, ground wars, drug wars, and mass incarceration.
The Richest 10% of Americans Now Own 84% of All Stocks. [195]. See Wikipedia: Wealth inequality in the United States.
Source. 22 Jan 2019: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: A system that allows billionaires to exist alongside extreme poverty is immoral.
Wikipedia: Minimum wage in the United States. Wikipedia: Fight for $15.
That illegal smile Republican leaders don't like.
See: map source. U.S. Dept. of Labor. Map of states with higher minimum wage than the federal minimum wage. Note that slavery still exists in the Republican South. Wage slaves.
Mass incarceration[edit]
|The US has the highest incarceration rate in the world due to the Republican-led drug war, and the Republican/NRA-led campaign for mandatory minimum sentencing.
OECD (developed countries) incarceration rates in chart below. See source info. And: Wikipedia:List of countries by incarceration rate. And: Wikipedia: Comparison of United States incarceration rate with other countries.


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Working with the Office of Central Asian Affairs in the South and Central Asia Bureau has given me a fascinating glimpse into the daily workings of the foreign policy arm of the U.S. Government. During my short 10-week program, I have had the opportunity to learn about the lesser known Central Asian countries -- Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan -- and their increasingly important role throughout Asia and to U.S. interests in the region.
All five countries are currently celebrating 20 years of independence and strong partnerships with the U.S. Government. Kyrgyzstan recently held the Central Asian region's first peaceful and democratic presidential election, won by President Almazbek Atambayev, who was inaugurated on December 1, 2011. I had the distinct pleasure of attending Kazakhstan's 20th anniversary celebratory concert and gala at the Kennedy Center, and was treated to a display of Kazakh music, culture, and cuisine. Turkmenistan recently celebrated its anniversary by hosting Turkmen Culture Days in the United States, bringing an assortment of tapestries, antique jewelry, and traditional garb. I was tasked with drafting remarks for senior Department officials who participated in these events. It's a pretty surreal experience to see the Assistant Secretary using my contributions.
As an intern, I was able to work on projects that directly influenced U.S. relations with Central Asian countries. Part of my responsibility was to meet with different bureaus to discuss the impact of U.S. policy in Central Asia and draft papers for our Front Office. These papers provided background information for senior department officials before their meetings with heads of state and foreign political figures, to help them tailor their discussions and reach productive conclusions.
I have found that the Department of State is a particularly lively place with foreign dignitaries and U.S. officials visiting daily. Our U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan was recently in town, and I had the opportunity to speak with him about his experience with the Department of State and his role in Kazakhstan.
Above all, I valued the conversations I have had with employees around the Department. Be it Civil Service or Foreign Service, everyone at the Department has a unique story to tell, and I have enjoyed listening. I have learned a tremendous amount just from casual meetings over coffee, discussing their experience with the Department. The Office of Central Asian Affairs has been a fantastic resource in navigating around the maze which is the Harry S. Truman building, and I credit them for my successful internship experience.
An internship with the Department of State provides a truly novel way to learn about daily happenings overseas. I would strongly encourage students to apply for internship opportunities to learn about foreign affairs and international relations.
Dale in the U.S.A. writes:
Learning about these cultures must be very nice. As a student, I agree that this kind of learning experience would be very beneficial to people wanting to know about foreign policy first-hand.
W.W.W. writes:
learning about cultures make u see how wird their hat are and viceversa
Stacey P. in Israel writes:
Rudi - your internship experience sounded excellent from what you wrote in this blog post. I hope a State Department internship influences you - positively- in your future career path. It sure did for me!

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Like the other Idealists, Champions are rather rare, say three or four
percent of the population, but even more than the others they consider intense emotional experiences as being
vital to a full life. Champions have a wide range and variety of emotions, and a great passion for novelty.
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Champions often can't wait to tell others of their extraordinary experiences. Champions can be tireless in
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And usually this is not simple storytelling; Champions often speak (or write) in the hope of revealing some
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Battlefield 4's Story Bridges Single Player and Multiplayer
While the star of any Battlefield game is the multiplayer, Battlefield 4 aims to make its campaign mode more compelling than ever.
An article on CVG features a brief interview with Battlefield 4 creative director Lars Gustavsson and his thoughts on Battlefield 4's single player mode.
"The future will tell, but where we come from we do single player because we want to and we've learned a lot while doing it, and I think we have a great story to tell," Gustavsson said.
The main thing DICE wanted to accomplish with Battlefield 4's story mode is the combination of single player and multiplayer components, which is something that's seen throughout the whole game. For example, Levolution came from single player and the ability to use one's squad in the story mode comes directly from the multiplayer mode.
One of the criticisms of Battlefield 3's story mode was that it was really restrictive and didn't feature much exploration, which is strange for a Battlefield game. Much of the gameplay had you going from point to point and neutralizing enemies in a rather straightforward way.
"First and foremost we're opening up the encounters more to give you the freedom to decide how to tackle them, whereas in Battlefield 3 it was more 'pick up that one and kill that one', which I can agree is not the most exciting way. Players want to feel smart doing what they're doing," said Gustavsson.
Battlefield 4 will be released on Oct. 29 for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It will also be available as a launch title for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.


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Last week I plugged an article I saw entitled "10 Reasons I Am A Libertarian Christian" and got some great responses, among them:
Many Christians that describe themselves as "Libertarian" are actually theonomic reconstructionists, and believe that such things as blasphemy and idolatry should be illegal. They, in short, do not believe in free speech.
So I just wanted to state clearly for the benefit of other libertarians who may not be religious or Christian, and especially for the benefit of any Christians reading this, that...
I, Wesley Messamore, am a devout, confessing, theologically conservative Christian and it is because of this, not in spite of it that I believe:
-In a strict separation of Church and State
-That government cannot and must not attempt to regulate aspects of individual morality, but should restrict its role to maintaining a civil society by preventing aggressive acts of force
-That Prostitution, Homosexuality, and any other sexual acts between consenting adults should be legal
-That government properly has nothing to say in definition of marriage and has no legitimate power to license people ("straight" or "gay") to wed
-That the private, responsible use (e.g. no driving under the influence) of any and all drugs by adults with or without a prescription should be legal
-That gambling of any kind by adults should be legal
-That faith-based initiatives of any kind should not receive government funding
-That wars of aggression, the use of torture, and indefinite detainment without trial or charges are immoral, hateful to liberty, and abhorrent to Christian ethics
-That the Patriot Act is unpatriotic, unconstitutional, and should be repealed immediately
-That the US Federal government's insatiable thirst for power and tax revenue is a greater threat to Americans than militant Islam
-That Carrie Prejean's freedom of speech has not been violated by anyone
-That George W. Bush is one of the worst presidents America has ever had
-That our society needs to show more true compassion for the plight of young women who feel that they have no option left but to have an abortion
-That clergymen should refrain from partisan or even political statements to protect the Church from being infected by politics as much or more than to protect government from being infected by religious sectarianism
-That Jesus Christ is not a Republican or a Democrat and transcended the partisan politics of His own day as well
-That Latino immigrants to America aren't destroying our culture; they are enriching, fortifying, and improving it (they are largely devout Christians with strong family values- pay attention, conservatives!)
-That America should end its strategic military alliance with Israel, withdraw troops from the Middle East, and not allow sectarian theological views to inform its foreign policy


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text: hi - at home our server we call green. it's not low power. but it is 100% recycled from someone who didn't want it... it's a P2 mobo with a P3 XU02 SLOT.... it consumes about 28W while under normal net usage. it has 2 HDD's a 20GB 'low' consumption laptop drive - adapted for the 3.5" bay, and an external 320GB disk in an enclosure. i rigged the power for that to slave from the PSU and that uses less power than while using it's own PSU. we also have a program/system that runs and optimizes the drives on time (uses scripting, active directory and IIS i think). so it turns off if no one is logged on or if it isn't used for some time. backup's are still a problem so will have to add that support soon. i think the new drives are just a new step on the ladder for hard drives. the power consumption is always going to fall as it's a demand of customers and the new technology available. i would say just another marketing con - like HD TV - to the end user like myself, probably no difference than the 'green' label... i'ld rather increase my carbon offset or buy a few solar panels than invest in one of these drives. Ricardo Reis wrote: > > Hi > > I thought in this days of heat and eco fashion a trend is set to get in > the green wagon. Anyone care to comment about his new WD hardrive? > > > http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/08/02/wd-greenpower-energy-efficient-hard-drives/ > > > greets!, > > Ricardo Reis > > 'Non Serviam' > > PhD student @ Lasef > Computational Fluid Dynamics, High Performance Computing, Turbulence > <http://www.lasef.ist.utl.pt> > > & > > Cultural Instigator @ Rádio Zero > http://radio.ist.utl.pt > _______________________________________________ > Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf at beowulf.org > To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit > http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf


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I liked this book because one part was funny and the book is pretty interesting and exciting from the beginning to the end. My favorite part was the part where it said Violet put a motor on her little cousin's tricycle and he went so fast that he fell of his bike because that was the funny part. Violet is an interesting character because she built a bunch of things. The illustrations were very well painted. They really describe the places and characters in the story. I felt comfortable when I read the book. I did not want to stop reading the book because the last part was interesting but not only the last part the whole book was interesting. One part was exciting compared to the rest of the book. That's when she had to save some people.
I would recommend this book to a third, fourth and/or fifth grade to read this book but maybe even first and second grade could read this book. It is a 4.2 level book .It is a funny and interesting book. If you want to know what happens at the end of the story, you should read this book to find out.


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Okay, Jalops. Time to put your crime-fighting hats on once again. This time it's not just a car owner who needs our help, but a pup named Lexy.
Over at the Pirate 4x4 forums, user heavytic reported that on Thursday night, his 1985 FJ60 Land Cruiser was stolen from a South Carolina Wal-Mart parking lot. That would suck enough for anyone, but the worst part by far is that his 6-month-old German short-haired pointer Lexy was in the truck when it got stolen, and now she's gone too.
Needless to say, the OP is a wreck. He says he's filed a police report and notified his local news stations, but as of Saturday neither Lexy nor the Land Cruiser have been recovered.
I'm a dog owner myself and I can't even imagine how awful this must be. My heart goes out to you, man.
It's got a North Carolina license plate, number BCJ 9881.
Be on the lookout for this car, folks, and hopefully this pooch will get reunited with her person sooner rather than later. And that the thief will get what's coming to him.
Thanks for the tips everyone!
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Caramel-Coated Apples
When I went apple-picking last week, I bought a wonderful, vibrantly red candy apple. I knew, right then and there, that I would have to use some of my freshly picked apples to make my own. I ended up deciding to make caramel apples... and what a disaster it was. One of my friends was celebrating his birthday and my plan was to bring him a few caramel apples as a gift. I had never really made caramel apples, but how hard could it be? Well, as it turns out, it's not always that easy! I used a pretty standard recipe at first but for some reason, the caramel would just not stick to the apples. The lovely amber-colored deliciousness dripped down the side of the apples, leaving a pool of soft caramel at their base.
This morning, after a little research, I picked myself up and tried to tackle the monster again. What a difference experience it was this time around! The temperature of the caramel is definitely key to successful caramel-coated apples. You want the coating to be soft enough to be able to coat the apples, but not so soft that it drips and doesn't adhere to the fruit. I added a little molasses to the caramel this time around, which added great richness to the color and the caramel flavor. My tip is to dip the apple in the caramel while it's still hot enough, coat the apples, and place in the fridge immediately to harden for 15 minutes.
The moral of the story might be not to make things for the first time when the plan is to give them away... !
Caramel-Coated Apples
Makes about 10 caramel apples
10 apples (I used Spartan)
3/4 cup of granulated sugar
1/4 lightly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
1/4 cup of light corn syrup
2 teaspoons of molasses
1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt
1/2 cup of heavy cream
Wash the apples and thoroughly dry them. If they are still wet, the caramel will not stick to the skin. Remove the stems, and insert a wooden stick at the top of each apple, about half-way through. The apples should securely cling to the stick.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease.
In a saucepan on medium heat, add the sugars, butter, corn syrup, molasses, salt and half of the cream. Swirl the pan to make sure all the ingredients come together. Once they have, add the remaining cream. Cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until the temperature of the mixture reaches 240F.
Remove the caramel from the heat and wait for the liquid to slightly cool (2 minutes). Using a swirling motion and carefully tilting the pan, coat the apples with caramel, leaving an untouched apple circle where the wooden stick is inserted. Let the excess caramel drip off, and place the apples on the parchment paper. Immediately place the apples in the fridge to harden. You may have to do this in batches so that the first coated apples don't stay at room temperature for too long: the quicker they get in the fridge, the better! If the caramel starts to harden and is not thin enough to coat the apples, simply place the saucepan on the heat for a couple minutes before coating more apples.
Leave the apples in the fridge for 15 minutes to harden. Once they have hardened, leave at room temperature. Package as you please. Enjoy!
41 comments:
- Meghan said...
These look fantastic! I love how you've decorated the stick of the apple!!! I've only made caramel apples with Kraft caramels, so I'm excited to see a recipe with homemade caramel. Those are even a little tricky because if you overheat them, the caramel gets rock-hard and it's impossible to eat (not that I've ever done that..!) :)
- October 26, 2009 at 4:02 PM
- Ravenous Couple said...
these look too good to eat!!
- October 26, 2009 at 4:12 PM
- Jennifer said...
With the success of these lovelies in mind, you're well-prepared for your friend's birthday next year.
- October 26, 2009 at 4:20 PM
- Mini Baker said...
These look delicious! I've never made REAL caramel apples, only caramel apple cake :)
I'll have to give these a try!
- October 26, 2009 at 5:37 PM
- Mary said...
These are so beautiful I don't think I could bring myself to bite into one. Thanks so much for the tip about the caramel. You've made it easier for the rest of us. Thanks.
- October 26, 2009 at 6:01 PM
- Dawn said...
I always love your photos--so crisp and clean.
- October 26, 2009 at 6:41 PM
- Rose said...
Outstanding! Those are beautiful. I am not so good with caramel :-O but yours looks divine!
- October 26, 2009 at 6:48 PM
- Coco Bean said...
Wow, seriously wow. They look fabulous! I'm really glad they finally worked out!
- October 26, 2009 at 8:08 PM
- Nina Timm said...
I remember having candy aplles as a child that had so much red food coloring in them that it took my mom almst a week to get the red from our lips and cheeks. This is a much more civilized version. My kids will love it!!!
- October 26, 2009 at 11:50 PM
- Sweet and Savory said...
These look yummy and they are pretty. A good combination - good looks and good taste.
- October 27, 2009 at 12:36 AM
- Junglefrog said...
They look absolutely beautiful!! I have never made anything (successfully) with caramel yet. There is something about it that doesn't really work with me I think. That photo is just gorgeous too!
- October 27, 2009 at 3:18 AM
- Muneeba said...
Thks for the tip! But I love your pic ... those apples almost look fake 'coz they're so beautiful and glossy!
- October 27, 2009 at 10:23 AM
- lisa @ dandysugar said...
Your apples look fantastic. They are hard to make but you've created such beauties. Sweet packaging too, what a delicious b-day gift.
- October 27, 2009 at 12:33 PM
- Choclette said...
They certainly don't look as though they were a disaster first time around. What a lovely idea. It's one of my foibles that I am usually trying out something new when it comes around to making something for others - spirit of adventure maybe!
- October 27, 2009 at 4:01 PM
- CookiePie said...
Oh, they are soooo beautiful! Perfect.
- October 27, 2009 at 5:34 PM
- Maria said...
I love these! they are almost too pretty to eat!
- October 27, 2009 at 5:38 PM
- RecipeGirl said...
I just made some caramel apples too & you're spot on about what the key is... get that caramel the right temperature before dipping! Placing them in the fridge right away after dip is a perfect idea.
These are gorgeous!
- October 27, 2009 at 5:39 PM
- Cheryl Arkison said...
Those are much prettier than mine were! I used all brown sugar in mine and it made a very rich caramel.
- October 27, 2009 at 5:55 PM
- Chocolate Shavings said...
Choclette: The first batch didn't get to be photographed.. they were too much of a disaster!
- October 27, 2009 at 11:43 PM
- jackie at phamfatale.com said...
Jenn, what a beautiful treat! Great for kids and big kids alike :P
- October 28, 2009 at 12:10 AM
- Cheryl said...
Where have you been all my life, LOL! I wish I had read this before my attempt, yours are soo pretty
- October 28, 2009 at 4:10 PM
- shaz said...
Such beautifully decorated toffee apples. Ha ha, I'm always thinking "How hard can this be?", then have to eat my disasters. You achieved perfection second time round!
- October 28, 2009 at 7:47 PM
- Dana said...
Those are absolutely beautiful apples and they bring up so many memories. I used to eat the caramel off and give the apple back to my mother. :)
- October 28, 2009 at 8:09 PM
- zurin said...
what lovely looking candied apples! your pics are awesome too....:)
- October 29, 2009 at 9:38 PM
- Trissa said...
I'm really glad you decided to make them again after the first failure - otherwise we would never have the pleasure of seeing such beautiful caramel apples!
- October 30, 2009 at 8:11 AM
- Rylan @ artandappetite said...
Holy Tuna! This is AMAZING! They look super good to eat. I think I need to call the mental hospital because I am going crazy for these.
- October 30, 2009 at 1:22 PM
- Ingrid said...
Hmmm, thanks for the info. I have every intention to make caramel apples myself. Yours look excellent and like the addition of molasses.
- October 30, 2009 at 2:59 PM
- AmyRuth said...
Those are really beautiful. sounds familiar, giving away something never made before. My hubs always marvels at that concept.
- October 31, 2009 at 12:47 AM
Very nice caramel apples indeed!
Just would like to know how you upload bigger picture on your blog. Is it by upload to photobucket first? Or you just resize the width and height?
- November 2, 2009 at 2:19 PM
- Jill said...
Beautiful pictures and you were so creative with the ribbon decorations!
- November 2, 2009 at 11:42 PM
- Chanel11 said...
I love the ribbon you twirled around the stick, nice touch
- November 3, 2009 at 11:08 PM
- Amanda said...
Those are just gorgeous!!
- November 4, 2009 at 9:10 AM
- Evelyne@Cheap Ethnic Eatz said...
That just brings me right back to childhood...yumm
- November 4, 2009 at 11:20 AM
- Olive said...
I have never tried making caramel apples but after seeing this, I think I will, and my kids would love these for sure :)
- November 5, 2009 at 8:13 PM
- Amelia PS said...
how adorable!
- November 6, 2009 at 9:52 AM
- Deborah said...
Those are absolutely gorgeous!!
- November 7, 2009 at 11:05 PM
- marzipanmom said...
Your caramel apples are lovely! I've heard that you should also make sure your apples are at room temperature when you dip them so that the caramel doesn't fall off. I made caramel this year with a recipe that included sweetened condensed milk. I didn't care for it...I'll be sure to bookmark this recipe for next year!
- November 9, 2009 at 4:38 AM
- Chocolate Shavings said...
marzipanmom: That's exactly right! If the apples are too cold, the caramel will not stick to their skin.
- November 10, 2009 at 12:18 PM
- The Cooking Photographer said...
The ribbons on this are adorable! I love the light coming in over the apples. Beautiful.
- November 11, 2009 at 12:14 PM
- Jamie said...
These are beautiful, perfect caramel apples, the joy of my childhood. And when it comes to me, even if I make them thirty times perfectly I'll screw up the time I make them to give them away. Luscious!
- November 17, 2009 at 12:47 PM
- Susan Salzman said...
These look delicious. I am making these next Fall!
- January 5, 2010 at 10:15 PM


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Point Park University Conservatory Theatre Company staged Illyria during the 2011-2012 season.
Alumnus and Broadway veteran Tomé Cousin returns to Point Park this fall as director and choreographer for the Conservatory Theatre Company's opening production, The Producers.
The 2012-2013 season begins Oct. 19 and runs through April 21 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Audiences will experience timeless stories told by the students in Point Park's Conservatory of Performing Arts program. The season includes:
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The ProducersBook by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meham, music and lyrics by Mel BrooksDirected and choreographed by Tomé Cousin, guest artistOct. 19–28, 2012 at the Rockwell Theater
Scheming partners Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom think they know how to make money on Broadway: fund a flop on the cheap and make off with the extra cash. No journey down the Great White Way would be complete without kitschy dance numbers, romantic interludes and over-the-top personalities; Mel Brooks delivers all of this, with a strong dose of humor.
Seven GuitarsBy August WilsonDirected by Jade King Carroll, guest artistNov. 9–18 and Nov. 29–Dec. 2, 2012 at the Studio Theater
It's 1948 and Floyd "Schoolboy" Barton, fresh out of jail, has an opportunity he won't let himself pass up: a studio has asked him to travel to Chicago and cut some records. Unfortunately, his unexpected musical success doesn't make up for his errant past. Seven Guitars, the seventh play written in August Wilson's decade-by-decade Pittsburgh Cycle, uses dark humor and flashbacks to paint a rich picture of the African-American struggle for identity and self-acceptance against the backdrop of racial prejudice.
The CrucibleBy Arthur MillerDirected by Shirley Tannenbaum, acting facultyDec. 7–16, 2012 at the Rauh Theater
The hysteria and intolerance of the Salem Witch Trials of the 1690's provide the setting for this Arthur Miller classic. When a mysterious illness affects a teenage girl, the family looks for someone or something to blame. Suggestions of witchcraft made by the jealous, conniving Abigail Williams throws this town into a frenzy of accusations.
Chess Book by Richard Nelson, lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny AndersonDirected by Scott Wise, assistant professor Feb. 22–March 3, 2013 at the Rockwell Theater
In the midst of the Cold War, Freddie Trumper of the United States and Anatoly Sergievsky of the Soviet Union face off in a world championship chess tournament. The two men, with the reputation of their countries at stake, prove weak in the face of love and loyalty.
The School for ScandalBy Richard Brinsley SheridanDirected by Alan Stanford, guest artistApril 12–21, 2013 at the Rauh Theater
The School for Scandal is widely considered a comic masterpiece of the Restoration Period with witty dialogue, hidden identities, and appropriately scandalous, slanderous and scheming characters. This comedy of manners still feels fresh after 235 years.
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Jimmy's Typhlosion
Jimmy's Typhlosion
Jimmy's Typhlosion (Japanese: ケンタのバクフーン Kenta's Bakphoon) was Jimmy's starter Pokémon, given to him as a Cyndaquil by Professor Elm.
Jimmy obtained Cyndaquil from Professor Elm on the same day that Vincent got his Chikorita and Marina got her Totodile.
Cyndaquil would soon become one of his closest Pokémon. At the very beginning of his journey, Jimmy used Cyndaquil to battle Silver, but he was defeated by the power of his rival's Nidoking.
The defeat made them decide to become increasingly strong and Cyndaquil soon evolved into a Quilava and some time later into a Typhlosion. Thanks to his arduous training, the duo eventually managed to defeat Silver, which brought the two even closer.
Jimmy used Typhlosion to defeat Shinji and his powerful Hitmonlee. After a hard battle, the Fire-type Pokémon and Jimmy emerged victorious and then complimented Shinji and his Pokémon.
Typhlosion was used in the battle of Jimmy against Marina. Jimmy chose it to battle against Marina's Croconaw where it shrugged off a Water Gun despite the type disadvantage. The battle was then interrupted because of the actions from Team Rocket against Raikou.
Jimmy then used Typhlosion to battle against Attila's Skarmory and Hun's Steelix, however it was defeated by Ground-type attacks and the disadvantage of Steelix and Skarmory's combined attacks.
In order to protect Jimmy, Typhlosion tried to battle the wounded Raikou, but Jimmy stopped it.
After retrieving its energy, Typhlosion was used again to save Raikou from the clutches of Team Rocket, and Typhlosion used its fire attack combined with the attacks of Meganium and Little Miss to try to destroy the machine of Team Rocket.
Jimmy used Typhlosion once again in order to save Raikou from Team Rocket's machine and used all of its strength to save the legendary Pokémon alongside Meganium.
Personality and characteristics
Like Ash and his Pikachu, Jimmy and Typhlosion are very close to each other. In The Legend of Thunder!, it was seen out of its Poké Ball most of the time. Like Jimmy, one of Typhlosion's defining traits is its immense willpower, and it doesn't like to give up, even in the face of danger.
As a friend, Typhlosion likes to battle for fun, and is aware of Jimmy's feelings for Marina. Nevertheless, it is extremely loyal to Jimmy, to the point of confronting the power of a Legendary Pokémon even though seriously wounded after a battle.
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- Typhlosion is the only one of the trio of starters belonging to Vincent, Jimmy, and Marina not to be seen in the main anime. This is because Jimmy himself has never appeared in it, whereas Vincent battled against Ash at the Silver Conference under the name "Jackson", and Marina has made several cameos during the Diamond & Pearl series.
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Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver of the 11th Doctor
Better than fish fingers and custard
- Collectible sonic screwdriver from the TV show Doctor Who
- Made by the TARDIS, used by the 11th Doctor
- Green light and sonic screwdriver sound effects
We'll admit it, we magically teleported to the UK to watch the first episode of the new season of Doctor Who before it aired in the US. We just couldn't wait. And there was The Doctor, so young, so new, so... was he seriously eating fish fingers with custard? (Do fish have fingers?) Gross. Sadly, his old sonic screwdriver was destroyed during his confrontation with Prisoner Zero in the village of Leadworth. But never fear, the TARDIS was nice enough to make the doctor a new one! This makes us a bit jealous - after all, how cool would it be if our cubicles sprouted new laptops every time the old ones went all wibbly wobbly?
This collector's item is an exact replica of the Gallifreyan multipurpose tool used by The Doctor himself. He's had many sonic screwdrivers throughout his life and they've all been a little different. This particular model is a bit larger than the old one and has a bright green light. Our replica has spring loading extending action and two ways to make timey-wimey noises. While the screwdriver is closed, just press the button on the side to activate the LED and sound effects. Flip open the cap on the end to reveal an additional button that will activate the light and sound effects when the screwdriver is extended and open. We're not sure if you'll be able to save the world, but at least you'll look hip trying.
Product Specifications
- For Ages 5 and Up
- It's the Sonic Screwdriver of the 11th Doctor!
- Great collector's item or costume prop
- Makes two different sound effects with green, light-up tip
- Spring-loaded extending action
- Button on handle makes light/sounds when closed. Hidden button (under end cap) makes lights/sounds when open
- Two secret lights/sounds patterns
- Officially-licensed Doctor Who toy
- Batteries: 3 x L1154 batteries (included)
- Dimensions: 9" long (closed); 10" long (open)


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All parents want children who are thankful and appreciative. Unfortunately, most parents instead worry because many children today feel entitled. The holiday season offers a good opportunity for parents to help children feel and understand gratitude.
One way parents can help their children cultivate an attitude of gratitude is to emphasize opportunities for service. These acts of service can be simple. For example, the slogan for the Boy Scouts of America is "do a good turn daily." The "Boy Scout Handbook" says, "That means doing something to help others each day without expecting anything in return."
Too often parents don't require children to do simple tasks such as daily chores, let alone ask them to perform daily acts of kindness. When parents occasionally ask their children to help, they often offer rewards or bribes even for simple tasks.
According to James Lehman, at www.empoweringparents.com, "Children get a false sense of entitlement by being overly praised for things and rewarded for tasks that they should be doing as a matter of course. There's nothing wrong with rewarding achievement and excellence, but it becomes a problem when you reward mediocre efforts."
For parents who are trying to provide nurturing support, it might be disconcerting to know that their own actions can make it difficult for children to understand gratitude and opportunity. "Parents' overly involved reactions toward (their children) emboldens them to cultivate a certain unruly brattishness," according to Leon F. Seltzer, Ph.D., in Psychology Today.
Susan Newman, Ph.D., social psychologist and author of "Little Things Long Remembered: Making Your Children Feel Special Every Day," wrote, "By providing our children with their every heart's desire (and then some), we have failed to provide them the proper attitude in which things should be received. Instead of appreciating what they have, our children (of all ages) want — and expect — the latest iPods, an American Girl doll with a full wardrobe, and even cell phones."
To help combat this entitlement mentality, author Mary Dixon LeBeau offered several ideas for helping children cultivate gratefulness. Her suggestions, found at www.parentingkaboose.com, include:
Have children do a random act of kindness each week. This could be as simple as drawing a picture and placing it in the mailbox of a neighbor, shoveling the walk for a mom down the street, or sharing dessert with a child who doesn't have any.
Write and send thank-you notes. Have children write a note thanking the gift giver for the gift (whether big or small), and try to do this in a timely fashion. Make sure the child gives genuine consideration to the words used and specifies why the gift meant something to him.
During the Thanksgiving season, volunteer with children to work at a soup kitchen, collect can goods for the homeless, or make sandwiches for the local food bank. At Christmas, let children pick out a toy for a needy child or adopt a local family that cannot afford to celebrate the holidays.
Keep a "Blessings Booklet." At the end of each week, parents can ask children what they were grateful for that week. Record each family member's thoughts, and review them monthly.
The holiday season is a great time for children to perform acts of kindness and service within their own families. Parents can encourage them to help prepare meals, clean rooms for guests, take care of younger siblings, empty garbages, rake leaves, shovel walks and more.
As with most important lessons, perhaps the best way for parents to teach their children about thankfulness and gratitude is to set a proper example.
Flint Stephens has a master's degree in communications from Brigham Young University. He is author of "Mormon Parenting Secrets: Time-Tested Methods for Raising Exceptional Children." His blog is www.mormonparentingsecrets.com.


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New York Tries To Rope Amazon Into Playing Tax Collector
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The New York Times reports that the state of New York is demanding that Amazon and other e-tailers begin collecting sales taxes from customers in the state by June 1 or face audits and bills for unpaid taxes. Under federal law, a state can only require a business to collect sales taxes for it if the business has a physical presence in that state. So Amazon collects sales taxes in Washington state, where it has its headquarters, but not in most other states, including New York. But New York has hit upon a novel legal theory: Amazon might not have a physical presence in New York, but many of Amazon's affiliates do, and New York argues that those affiliates constitute a "physical presence" sufficient to require Amazon to collect taxes for the state. It's a novel theory, and one that Amazon will almost certainly challenge in court. It doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Amazon's affiliates are essentially selling Amazon advertising space on their websites. They're not employees of Amazon any more than I become an employee of any site that purchases advertising space on my blog. If New York's interpretation is accepted by the courts, it would spawn endless litigation about which types of relationships establish a "physical presence." There's also a good chance Amazon would just cut off New York residents from participating in the affiliates program to save itself the headache of potentially having to comply with thousands of different taxing jurisdictions. Either way, nothing good is going to come from this.
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With the Bank of Japan now buying government bonds and targeting an inflation rate of 2%, a global "race to the bottom" is on again.
Japan's latest move has sparked new fears of a currency war. They're competing with the Fed's commitment to "quantitative easing" and the ECB's promise to buy dodgy Mediterranean economies' bonds.
However, the mathematical reality is that the world's major currencies can't all be catastrophically weak against each other. It's impossible.
Like any other war, this one won't end well, either.
But the winner may surprise you...
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- The "Currency Manipulator" That's About to Put 3 Million Americans Back to Work
Here's the Surprising Winner of the Currency Wars
With the Bank of Japan now buying government bonds and targeting an inflation rate of 2%, a global "race to the bottom" is on again.
The "Currency Manipulator" That's About to Put 3 Million Americans Back to Work
Well, boy has the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) got news for you.
The United States' No. 1 strategic consultancy's latest study shows 2 million to 3 million manufacturing jobs and about $100 billion in output can be expected to return to the United States from China by 2020.
That's right. China, so often the scapegoat for U.S. joblessness - and an alleged "currency manipulator" - actually is becoming our best ally in the fight against high unemployment.
The BCG team says three things will bring millions of Chinese jobs back to America:
- Soaring Inflation. China's annual inflation pulled back to 6.2% in August after hitting a three-year high in July. It's rumored that the People's Bank of China will allow the yuan to rise further to curb rising prices. A stronger currency will make the country's exports and labor less competitive.
- Rising Wages. Chinese labor is steadily becoming better educated and more affluent. The central government is targeting an increase in minimum wages of 13% a year through 2015.
- And A Stronger Yuan. The yuan has risen about 30% against the dollar since 2005. Again, the great motivator here is not the saber rattling of U.S. politicians, but rather troubling levels of inflation that could spur civil unrest.
Made in the U.S.A. (Again)Indeed, Chinese manufacturing, which had been much cheaper than U.S. manufacturing for the last decade or so, is suddenly less competitive in certain sectors.
This should come as a huge relief for Americans.
Modern telecommunications and the Internet revolution made it easier and cheaper than ever before to run a global supply chain. Consequently, U.S. manufacturing was priced out of the market.
We saw it first in cheap clothing - a highly labor-intensive industry where U.S. factories were already struggling.
The move to Chinese clothing sourcing, pushed into overdrive by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT), brought immense cost benefits to U.S. consumers. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics price index for apparel has declined by 15% in nominal terms since 1993, compared with a 50% increase in consumer prices as a whole.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and his predecessor, Alan Greenspan, helped this process along with their ultra soft money policies. We haven't had much inflation because of the price declines brought by outsourcing, but for many years it has been exceptionally cheap to raise money for investment in emerging markets. China and other emerging markets already had a cost advantage in cheap labor, and the Fed's loose monetary policies further encouraged outsourcing.
As a result, U.S. workers can now buy cheaper clothes from China through Wal-Mart, but are losing jobs and being forced to accept lower wages. And since Bernanke cannot be persuaded to reverse policy and raise interest rates, it was beginning to look as though U.S. jobs would drain away until American wages were at Chinese, or even African, levels.
However, the BCG report is a very welcome sign that this process could actually be coming to an end. Chinese wages have risen so much that U.S. labor is now competitive when its higher productivity and lower transport costs are taken into account.
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Annual to tree
Leaves basal or cauline, alternate to whorled, simple to compound
Inflorescence: 1° inflorescence a head, each resembling a flower, 1many, generally arrayed in cymes, generally subtended by ± calyx-like involucre; flowers 1many per head
Flowers bisexual, unisexual, or sterile, ± small, of several types; calyx 0 or modified into pappus of bristles, scales, or awns, which is generally persistent in fruit; corolla radial or bilateral (rarely 0), lobes generally (0)45; stamens 45, anthers generally fused into cylinder around style, often appendaged at tips, bases, or both, filaments generally free, generally attached to corolla near throat; pistil 1, ovary inferior, 1-chambered, 1-seeded, style 1, branches 2, generally hair-tufted at tip, stigmas 2, generally on inside of style branches
Fruit: achene, cylindric to ovoid, generally deciduous with pappus attached
Genera in family: ± 1300 genera, 21,000 species (largest family of dicots): worldwide. Largest family in CA. Also see tribal key to CA genera: Strother 1997 Madroño 44(1):128. See glossary p. 25 for illustrations of general family characteristics.
Biennial to subshrub from taproot or woody caudex, glabrous to tomentose or glandular-sticky
Leaves entire to pinnately lobed, generally clasping, gland-dotted
Inflorescence: heads generally radiate, 1many; involucres obconic to hemispheric, generally gummy; phyllaries in 410 series, bases generally tough, tips green; receptacle flat to convex, naked, ± pitted
Ray flowers 0many; ligules yellow
Disk flowers: corollas yellow; style appendages linear to lanceolate, generally = or > stigmatic portion
Fruit cylindric or swollen-obconic, shiny white to ± brown, glabrous, smooth to ridged; pappus of 16 awns ± < disk corollas, generally < 0.2 mm wide, generally U-shaped in X -section, generally entire, deciduous
Species in genus: ± 80 species: c&w North America, South America
Etymology: (D.H. Grindel, 17761836, Latvian botanist)
Hybrids common.
Perennial 215 dm, erect, few-branched above, green to red-purple or -brown, glabrous to tomentose
Leaf 110 cm, oblong to lanceolate, entire to lobed (less so upward) yellow-, red-, or gray-green
Inflorescence: heads often subtended by phyllary-like bracts; involucres 732 mm diam, hemispheric to bell-shaped; phyllaries 45 series, generally lanceolate-acute, outer erect to reflexed
Ray flowers 1060+; ligules 820 mm
Disk flowers many; throat narrow
Fruit 2.55.5 mm, golden- to red-brown, smooth to ridged; pappus awns flat
Chromosomes: 2n=12,24
Ecology: Sandy, clay, or serpentine slopes or roadsides
Elevation: < 1700 m.
Bioregional distribution: North Coast Ranges, n&c Sierra Nevada Foothills, Sacramento Valley, Central Western California, Western Transverse Ranges, Peninsular Ranges, Sonoran Desert
Distribution outside California: to British Columbia?
Varieties (except hallii ) intergrade.