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Ionization Technology
Smoke Detectors
Ionization sensor smoke alarms contain a small amount of radioactive material, americium embedded in a gold foil matrix within an ionization chamber. The matrix is made by rolling gold and americium oxide ingots together to form a foil approximately one micrometer thick. This thin gold-americium foil is then sandwiched between a thicker (~0.25 millimeter) silver backing and a 2 micron thick palladium laminate. This is thick enough to completely retain the radioactive material, but thin enough to allow the alpha particles to pass.
The ionization chamber is basically two metal plates a small distance apart. One of the plates carries a positive charge, the other a negative charge. Between the two plates, air molecules-made up mostly of oxygen and nitrogen atoms-are ionized when electrons are kicked out of the molecules by alpha particles from the radioactive material (alpha particles are big and heavy compared to electrons). The result is oxygen and nitrogen atoms that are positively charged because they are short one electron; the free electrons are negatively charged.
The diagrams below illustrate how ionization technology works. The positive atoms flow toward the negative plate, as the negative electrons flow toward the positive plate. The movement of the electrons registers as a small but steady flow of current. When smoke enters the ionization chamber, the current is disrupted as the smoke particles attach to the charged ions and restore them to a neutral electrical state. This reduces the flow of electricity between the two plates in the ionization chamber. When the electric current drops below a certain threshold, the alarm is triggered.
|Alpha particles from the americium source ionize air molecules
|In the smoke-free chamber, positive and negative ions create a small current as they migrate to charged plates
|Smoke particles and combustion gases interact with the ions generated by the alpha particles, restoring them to their neutral electronic state and decreasing the electrical current passing through the cell.
|As fewer ions are available to migrate to the plates, the disrupted current triggers the alarm


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The periodic table contains the 118 unique elements that are currently known to exist on the planet. You can find it proudly displayed in most high school chemistry classes and it is a tool that teachers encourage their students to use on tests. In his book, The Disappearing Spoon, Sam Kean examines each individual element that makes up the periodic table by revealing their unique stories and origins. Here are just a few elements that are pretty awesome:
- Hydrogen (H) is one of the main elements that make up stars (and because it is highly reactive, we use it in balloons for KaBoom shows).
- "Self-sterilizing" Copper (Cu) tubing is used in air-conditioning ducts because copper will disrupt the metabolism of certain bacteria and fungi.
- Gallium (Ga) has a melting point of 84°F, which makes it one of the few metals that can melt in the palm of one's hand. A popular practical joke among scientists was to take a Gallium spoon and give it to a colleague with a hot cup of tea, only to have it disappear.
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I think it would be fun to have an "Ugliest Web Page" contest where people compete to create the ugliest web page possible.
The only rules would be that:
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2) Page length limit of (loosely) 3~5 page scrolls or so
3) The page must work (no errors) (Well, unless the error actually contributes to the ugliness in a compelling manner)
4) No frames
It would be perfect for anyone as nobody would need any design skills at all. Just a WYSIWYG editor would do even for people that have never made a web page before. Mind you, those with design experience would be at an advantage as they already know what works and doesn't.
Would anyone be interested?
I think it would be fun~!


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So what are these weird words I'm jabbering on about my precious body/skin being invaded by, you ask? Feingold, a doctor who endorses a low-sal diet, does a pretty good job of summing them up:
Phenols -- "A group of natural and synthetic compounds that are ingested or produced to varying degrees by the body or by microbes in the intestine contain a benzene ring with one or more hydroxyl (OH) groups attached to it. When this attachment occurs, they become phenolic compounds. These compounds possess unique chemical properties. They are very soluble both in organic solvents (like alcohol, ether, and the fatty components of the body) and in water (aqueous solution), where they are strongly acidic. They exert toxic effects in the brain, where normally certain enzymes prevent their accumulation." Salicylates -- "Salicylate is a natural chemical made by many plants. It is chemically related to aspirin, which is a derivative of salicylic acid. It is believed the plant uses it as protection from insects. Although natural salicylates are found in wholesome foods, some individuals have difficulty tolerating even small amounts of them. The reaction to a natural salicylate can be as severe as that to synthetic additives if a person is highly sensitive. Some people are troubled by only one or two, while others are sensitive to all of them."
So salicylates (the "don't eat me" chemicals fruits and vegetables naturally produce to ward off insects, higher in organic foods, think of them as nature's pesticides) and amines (in aged wines and cheeses/fermented foods/leftovers).
Here is the Feingold list of highly phenolic/high salicylate foods: Avoid anything -- food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, art supplies -- that has any of the following ingredients: Synthetic/artificial colors and flavors [for example, FD&C colors, vanillin], BHA, BHT, TBHQ, [all the preceding are made from or related to petroleum], Natural Flavoring (may contain salicylate), Natural Coloring (may contain salicylate), Aspirin and products containing aspirin or salicylic acid, Salicylates, Almonds, Apples, Apricots, Berries (all), Cherries, Chili powder, Cider & cider vinegar (apples), Cloves, Coffee, Cucumbers & pickles, Currants, Grapes & raisins, Nectarines, Oranges, Paprika, Peaches, Peppers (bell & chili), Plums, Prunes, Tangerines, Tea, Tomatoes, Wine & wine vinegar (grapes), Oil of wintergreen (methyl salicylate). Other items to consider are perfumes and fragrances, nitrites and nitrates, monosodium glutamate [MSG], Hydrolized Vegetable Protein [may contain MSG], sulfites/sulfiting agents, benzoates, and corn syrup [made from hydrogen sulfide + corn starch and many other added chemicals].
^Mind you, there have been quite a few members who report reactions from citrus and stone fruit (including almonds) and coffee.
(source: http://www.danasview.net/phenol.htm)
I hope I'm not throwing a wrench in anyone's plans. By no means do I believe you should chuck your DIY sauerkraut project or give up fruits and vegetables. I guess those who could benefit the most from this thread are those who are not experiencing so much as a lull in the inflammation they're experiencing with their body/skin. My throat tingles/feels inflamed fairly often and the more I read about this the more the information seems applicable to me. So I created this thread in which I can compile my findings and of course read what others think of all this.
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- russell lester
- Manson, WA
- United States
Orchardist, Grange
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Debate: Washington state's legalization of marijuana
Yesterday in WA state I-502 was passed. What are the pros and cons as you see them of this act? What should the federal government do?
In plain language, here is what Initiative 502 will do:
This law legalizes the possession of marijuana for adults age 21 and older. The only marijuana that would be legal to sell in this state would be grown by specially-licensed Washington farmers and sold in standalone, marijuana-only stores operated by private Washington businesses licensed and regulated by the state. There would be a 25% sales tax, with 40% of the new revenues going to the state general fund and local budgets, and the remainder dedicated to substance-abuse prevention, research, education and health care. Advertising would be restricted. A new marijuana DUI standard that operates like the alcohol DUI standard would be established.
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So far the biggest change I have personally seen is that their are more people open about their use of pot, and to tell the truth a general improvement in mood and communication. Some of my friends have reacted with a powerful pro democracy sentiment that was absent in them prior to the passage by this state of legal recreational pot use and gay marriage, a strong identification with Washington State and unprecedented loyalty to the state. There remains a lot of curiosity as to the Federal response and to the longer term effects. What if for example this has the unintended consequence of affecting the federal supremacy of law? I am very grateful to all who contributed and read this conversation thank you.
Nov 17 2012: It is difficult to comprehend each side of the argument, as there are so many lies, so much propaganda, and so many pro- legalization groups spewing out both of the aforementioned. Then there is the Government (UK) which has labeled it a class B drug due to the mental health concerns which appear unfounded.
Mitch SMith
Nov 14 2012: Here's how it works:
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Why do you criminalise a behaviour when it is known that it will not stop the behaviour?
There are 2 main reasons:
1. It is popular in a significant section of the electorate who do not understand that criminalisation will not work. I.E. to get votes.
2. It creates a business opportunity to capture a monopoly supply - there is no anti-trust mechanism for criminal activity.
So then, why would a government de-criminalise something?
1. The electorate has learned that criminalisation has failed to stop the behaviour - and there are no more votes in it.
2. The criminal organisation that holds the monopoly has become too powerful for the state to control. So you bring it back into the house.
Do not fool yourself that governments don't do this kind of thing all the time. For every unavoidable behaviour criminalised ther is a warlord enjoying monopoly supply - these guys sit around the table with governments and trade illegal favours and maintain power hierachies. In this way, govenments are able to govern by proxy in areas that the voter is not aware of the shaddow government that operates outside of the common law.
California would have 2 big issues with this law change:
1. Assasination would be a real risk - no warlord will go down without a fight. Perhapse the dope warlord has already been killed to pathe the way.
2. Electoral considerations have to be totally risk-evaluated. The mood of the electorate would need to be polled very carefully so as not to provoke backlash.
Ezra Scarlet
Nov 12 2012: Why did it take so damn long. Honestly look how legalizing liquor inproved society, and no one seemed to believe that the same should be done for weed.Nov 11 2012: Hi Russell,
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Controversial topic for some. There is usually a lot of misinformation regarding drugs, who uses them and why. There is also the irrational (and mostly unfounded) fear that legalization will lead to a widespread use and total decadence in society
Two things come to mind every time i hear the drug legalization debate
First, let's look at the experience in this country during the prohibition. Do we see any parallels there? organized crime taking advantage of the fact that established businesses could not supply a product that had demand. The forced "scarcity" drove prices up making these illegal sales even more profitable. The subsequent violence triggered by the fierce competition between these groups, and the inevitable collateral damage
Did the USA descend into chaos and decadence after the prohibition ended?
The second example is more recent. In 2001 Portugal decided to decriminalize all drugs. This included marijuana, cocaine, heroine, etc. They did it in a peculiar way. They decriminalized the purchase, possession and consumption, they established a limit corresponding to 10 days or personal use, (defined more specifically in the law)
They did not use the term "legalization", instead they changed it from a crime into an administrative violation. The key concept was to remove this drug purchase, possession and consumption from the context of criminal law
Almost 10 years later, there was a study by the Cato institute, following up on the consequences of this decriminalization. I would invite you to read it. Suffices to say that Portugal did not become the drug mecca, nor drug consumption skyrocketed. As a matter of fact, drug consumption remained the same or even decreased a little, and the deaths and transmission of viral diseases went down dramatically, rehabilitation rates went up significantly too
I think that we must stop demonizing, we should be skeptic about doomsday scenarios, and we should let people be individually responsible
cheersNov 10 2012: During a plane ride I was on shortly after California legalized cannabis, I happened to sit next to an executive of a major pharmaceutical, who will remain nameless. He told me that they had plans "on the shelf" to deploy high quality cannabis as an over the counter medication that anyone could pick up. Of course, being a pharma, it would be all processed and pill form, and that's a whole other issue. But I thought that was fascinating, and I wonder how that would play in the whole larger market.
One of the amazing things about Cannabis is that it is extra-ordinarily cheap and easy (and fun) to grow large amounts of high quality herb for personal use in your own backyard or inside your closet. I think that's just one of numerous medicinally useful plants that many people could and perhaps should grow themselves.
Anyone who researches the history of the anti-cannabis movement in the early part of the 20th century will quickly see that it originated from lies and greed. Refer Madness is a classic example of our government lies and propaganda machine focused on its own citizens. It's so farcical that it's actually played as a form of comedy today.
Our country went through 13 years of the so-called era of "Prohibition" (1920-1933), during which we made alcoholic beverages a crime. Our current era of cannabis prohibition stretches back over 70 years. Being so much longer, it's probably going to harder for society to adjust back to the way things always were before cannabis got banned in the first place.
Nov 10 2012: How would this scenario take you. In the morning you get up, put the coffee on, smell the rich aroma wafting up and then load the shot inhaler with a spot or decide to take it old style and smoke it, i had guys work for me who, if they smoked gave more of themselves than they would if they didn't but the reality is is that the majority loses focus while on the job and red eyed guys while on site doesn't sit well with the clients. I used to be a social smoker until i realized i was getting to the point where i was going out and actually looking for it, I'm not against it but let's hope that the law states that it can only be used within your domicile only.
Nov 11 2012: I just read a story on Yahoo news that was a Q and A about the law that just passed in Washington State. The law is evidently that an employer who learns that you are a user of marijuana CAN still fire you, even if the drug is legal.
Beyond this, just as a workplace does not need to allow tobacco smoking on site, a workplace obviously would not need to allow marijuana smoking on site.
http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Washington-marijuana-law-Answers-to-I-502-4021918.phpNov 11 2012: I think some people will use any drug as a way to check out to avoid a deeper pain in their lives. Others can handle it. Yet others get a true medicinal value from it. Whether it was pot or something else, I think some people will find anything to abuse and then they check out. They would likely become psychologically addicted, as they would to whatever they were using to numb a personal pain.
Certainly many people do this with alcohol. To modify your scenario, there are real people who will put the coffee on and have a bloody mary while they're waiting.
And even more will have those multiple cigarettes in the morning. We know that this kills hundreds of thousands of people a year. Statistically, you are more likely to have an employee that is addicted to cigarettes and then gets cancer and dies, or drinks too much after work and then crashes their car into someone else, as opposed to someone who smokes pot and either gives you more or less on the job.
Comparing cannabis with alcohol and cigarettes, the toll on human life is significantly smaller with cannabis, according to all the available data I've seen. [If anyone has counter evidence I would love to see it!] I think it's hypocritical of us (society/government) to support the two most harmful substances while arresting people for the least most harmful.
Nov 12 2012: Those are two very real strong arguments that can't be denied, In my country they are powerful revenue generators for our government, Tax cigarettes and tobacco high and get the spinoff from those that can't give it up. We've allowed alcohol to be sold through small business outlets where we use to only have it sold by Pubs and special outlets, The area of my city where i live voted to keep it under the old system, This may seem strange to some but we don't have alcohol in our supermarkets.
Drive to another part of our city and you see alcohol outlets on every corner and in every supermarket and now my small country has a drinking problem and our country tried to reform the bill that allowed it but was defeated by the power of the small businesses that the bill created, it was amazing to see my government give in citing how it impinged on the rights of the people to have access to entertainment, there was never ever a cause to stop access just limit the amount of licenses available. This in itself doesn't stop alcoholism but our stats has shown that by allowing alcohol outlets everywhere has shown a marked rise in alcohol consumption and a go-fast drinking culture. I would say Marijuana would be better sold by small business but not in alcohol shops, a limited amount of licenses for special outlets. It will be a great tax revenue source.
As the Law states, it will free up police resource time.Nov 11 2012: Refer Madness was played as comedy in the 60s as well, wasn't it?
Nov 11 2012: It sure was!Nov 11 2012: yes. a rather amusing one, too.Nov 9 2012: This conversation will align between those who love it and those who hate it. There are few inbetween. However, if you can seperate your emotions and discuss facts it could be productive.
It is still a federal violation and the Feds sued Arizona (nothing new there) after the law passed here. Arizona is still in the federal crosshairs on that issue and the governor cannot get a answer from the feds on their intentions. However Washington is a blue state and may get a blessing from the feds.
I do not know costs so bare with me. Say you pay $100 for XX amount and add a $25 tax add to that would be all of the operating costs that go with any business plus lisencing stock etc .... say 15 to 20 per cent per $100. So with all the costs in place the 100 dollar pax now runs close to $150.
I understand that some people will play by the rules and will buy at the shops. Now there is a competative market do you not think that the dealers could not beat the price. I doubt they will walk away from big business.
If crimes were being committed to purchase drugs prior to this new law why would you think that it will not continue.
The state accepts that it will be abused and has set funds aside for substance abuse programs. The education part will probally be directed to minors which the state also acknowledges that the substance will become more readily available to minors as there is no longer a need to hide it. Anyone want to guess why health care was added. Duh.
This presents a problem for employers. High hazzard areas, police, fire, heavy equipment, planes, you get the idea ..
Not only will this endanger the person but I can envision the insurance for the projects and the employees will increase. Insurance agents are licking their lips.
Rewrite laws, rules of evidence, and consequences. Much to do. Look for many changes in state law.
I expect a lot of hits .. I am just pointing out that there are other concerns.
edward long
Nov 9 2012: A signicant victory for state's rights and for societal disintegration.
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Nov 9 2012: State's rights? How on earth?? Apart from more taxes for the state. Societal disintegration? I must invite you to the Netherlands or even any country in Western Europe -- getting some is never a problem. The countries are far more civilized than the US -- by any secular measure.
How about this being a victory for individual rights? Before this, the state said "no", and the sheeple had to follow.
Nov 9 2012: You don't see how state's rights enters in to this issue? Each state is a sovereign entity whose residents pledge allegiance to the Republic which is the federal government. The feds should not dictate to states in matters outside the rights granted to them by the Constitution. Washington and Colorado have exercised their rights as sovereign states. Bravo for them!
However, the particular issue they chose is potentially most unfortunate. Data from the Netherlands and Portugal does not prove this new law will have the same effect in the USA. It is not valid to say because it worked there it will work here. The truth is we do not know what the overall impact will be. Based upon the effects of drug use I have personally observed I believe the end effect could well be negative.
Nov 9 2012: Ah... you meant US State... I had interpreted the term as "nation state". So, I agree with you on that.
"Data from the Netherlands and Portugal does not prove this new law will have the same effect in the USA."
Not just those two countries. It is fairly easy to get it in most of Western Europe. In the country I live in, which shall go unspecified, it is still illegal, but when the police catch users, (for example, when the party is to noisy) they typically do nothing. As for societies dealing with access, well... all these (including the US) are countries where the law enforcement is fairly effective (compared to most African or Asian countries). The people have reacted in fairly similar manners to similar circumstances, be it opening up everything or be it communism.Nov 9 2012: I agree that the available evidence, however scant, supports the conclusion that legalization does not increase use, abuse or crime. However, good logic says we must allow for the same cause to have a different effect under different circumstances. That is all I'm saying based on my consistently negative experiences with dopers throughout the last 50 years. I just don't see how the legalization of recreational use will change that. Thanks!Nov 9 2012: Edward
It might do you some good to take up dope smoking in fighting Alzheimer s
edward long
Nov 9 2012: I am not opposed to legitimate medical use of drugs. If I detect the onset of dementia I will look into weed. Also, if I detect the onset of dementia I will look into weed. By the way, fyi, if I detect the onset. . .
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pat gilbert
Nov 9 2012: Oh yea what were we talking about again..
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Ironic that a drug notorious for causing short term memory loss is supposed to be a cure for AlzheimerNov 10 2012: tell that to the mexican mob they are going out of 80% of the biz now we can get the ice and coke dealers
if you thought about the 40 million smokers and the 50000 dead i think you would call a truce in this war
taxes are going down revenue up
Nov 11 2012: Sorry Mr. Goldstein, I do not get your point. Can you dumb it down for me?
Gail .
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Black market with its violence goes away.
Income stream improves
Hard drug usage should decline of the Netherlands and Portugal are reliable evidence.
State will be spending a lot less on prisons
People will start making even better decisions because minds will open.
Nov 8 2012: Cons;
The black market will not go away for those trying to profit in on this by selling the stuff tax free and unlimited by age.
Hard drug use will not disappear.
An open mind is not dependent on drugs, and an open mind is only beneficial when it's rational, not busy having a snack attack and hallucinating.
Anyone else find it ironic that substance abuse prevention will be one of the uses for the revenue?
John Frum
Nov 9 2012: 1. Is there now a black market for selling tobacco and alcohol to under-aged people?
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2. "TED Lover" said "decline", not "disappear". How is this a Con?
3. "TED Lover" did not say that only those using drugs have open minds. I don't use hallucinogens. I'm very open-minded about other people using it. As a society, when people learn that it's OK to use drugs (responsibly), they will become more open-minded and tolerant.
"Anyone else find it ironic that substance abuse prevention will be one of the uses for the revenue?"
Given that the US now has nationalized healthcare, NO. If the healthcare were a free industry, I would have found it ironic.Nov 10 2012: "Anyone else find it ironic that substance abuse prevention will be one of the uses for the revenue?"
No, that's the benefit of legal taxation. Currently, no taxes are paid, and non drug users, are forced to pay for the rehab of drug users. By taxing marijuana to pay for rehab programs it puts the responsibillity for rehab on users and dealers, rather than non users. I find it ironic, that people still find it ironic though.
edward long
Nov 8 2012: Pro: Substantial revenue stream for Uncle Sam. More users will use more. Suits Green movement.
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Con: Substantial revenue stream for Uncle Sam. More users will use more. Suits Rehab movement.
Nov 8 2012: "More users will use more."
That's not what happened in the Netherlands.
Fritzie -
Nov 8 2012: Russell, as you live in Washington, I imagine you are actually quite familiar with the pros and cons. Probably some of the pros include: 1)There is no reason to treat marijuana use differently in terms of legality than alcohol use, 2) Law enforcement resources are best spent on crimes with victims (note that there are already avenues in place for prosecuting matters like driving under the influence), 3) There is an expectation that legalizing marijuana could reduce the variety of dangerous activities of drug cartels to protect their markets. Cons:1) Probably a fear that legalizing marijuana will make it more readily available to minors than it is now 2)Like alcohol and cigarettes, it isn't good for you and some people might abuse it.Nov 21 2012: actually legalization is neccessary for some people who have strong pain ilnesses .However this issue absolutely cause to abusement of the law even if strict regulations are applied... all in all it can be conccluded that I think this law is not innocent...Nov 13 2012: The American History of marijuana/hemp is really quite interesting, and this article a must read to get a better idea of exactly who is behind it's prohibition.......
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Nov 14 2012: "about a 15 years ago, there was some research that in addition to confirming the medicinal properties, do confirms influence of this plant, supstance THC, to human brain, to doing suicide, haveing traffic accidents, doing rapes; it couses epilepsy, cancer..."
what kind of science is this? junk science? can you link to this study?
Lejan .
Nov 14 2012: This is quite informative:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnFJYxCx7zk&feature=relatedNov 12 2012: This article from the conservative zealot Fox News is worth a quick read just for the history of Mary Jane in America. I learned, for example, that it was once, up until fairly recently, legal. Any critical thinking Tedsters will find this at least worth fact checking:http://www.foxbusiness.com/government/2012/11/09/regulatory-catch-22-legalized-marijuana/
Nov 21 2012: I found the banking issue raised the only interesting problem in this article, and judging by the complete denial of reality in most of the other claims I would only expect that the banking problem to as well be a complete hoax.
Legalization will not exacerbate drug-related crime unless it is done at a federal level, in which case there will be quite a mess at the Mexican boarder.
Long-term use does not in fact lead to "brain changes that cause violent behavior".
THC metabolites are common among criminals first, because marijuana is the most widely used drug besides alcohol and secondly, because those same metabolites are naturally occurring in the body.
The Dutch may have seen recent declines in education (down to 7th in the world, while the US is 14th), but this in no way relates to marijuana consumption, as it should be noted that only 5% of Dutch nationals use marijuana, a much lower number than in the US.
Also, rates of violent crimes in California around "marijuana clubs" rising...I could not find a single institution on Google promoting them selves as a "marijuana club".
The quote about "not a danger because its illegal, its illegal because its a danger" is borne from the true fact that marijuana was feared because it was a Black drug. It is in fact the least harmful common drug we have.
Sorry for quoting you. I feel like we probably agree on all of these issues, but that article saddened me quite a bit. I just cannot believe this is still going on and a man like Chris Williams from Montana is being sent to prison for a minimum of 80 years for running a state sanctioned grow house. As a single parent his child has been sent to state care. What do you tell that kid? As a neuroscience major it is just brutal to watch FOX's portrayal to the public.
Nov 21 2012: No, we do not agree. No apology needed for quoting me. Pro-dope folks argue vehemently for legalization and anti-dope folks (like me) argue for its continuing ban. My guess is we don't know. Overeating is bad, but it simply leads to bad health, not to more bad habits like crack, heroin, LSD, etc. The gateway argument seems to have some substance to it. Not many folks went straight to heroin. They started with MaryJane. I think that is sufficuent cause to continue prohibition. I am a conservative zealot and I appreciate FOX News very much as a way to balance the New York Times and MSNBC. I can't comment on Mr. Williams. Thank you!
Jesse Bryant
Nov 21 2012: In light of nearly 50% of the prisoners in federal prisons, those prisoners who you pay to keep alive, being in for small possession charges, do you still think that the gateway argument holds up?
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In regards again to the gateway argument, I would contend that both tobacco and alcohol are equally, if not much more important, as gateway drugs.
Also, can you speak to marijuana being a schedule 1 drug? Do you agree that:
a) It is proven to be an addictive substance and
b) It has no proven medical useNov 21 2012: Your gateway drug argument is so old and has been disproven many times. In a 1999 report to the US Congress, the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences admits that there is no conclusive evidence that marijuana leads to other drug use.
Its similar to saying that bicycle use as a teenager is a gateway habit to becomming a Hells Angel. Coorelation but not Causation.
Then again - you get your news from Fox so you probably think you're up to date.Nov 12 2012: Ok an oz of weed, the equilivent of a cigarette can put you in jail for a months. Yet people can buy and get High on as many Peracet as they want without fear of serious legal action.
Second I know people who gotten high on a regular basis for years and not died from overdose. Yet people can easily die from overdose of Pain Killers. One bottle of Aspripin can apparently kill you. One bottle of weed in a container with same size and weight will not.
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Nov 12 2012: I can honestly say it's for political gain.
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One they will reduce illegal production and increase revenue with a very pricey license to farm. This will motivate people to keep the business running clean for fear of termination of license.
Second the amount of crime goes down because people charged and in jail for drug trafficing weed. Will be released and charges removed. With new possiblities of employment
Third businesses will be charge with a lot of taxes therefore helping the state government. Plus over years time the government will increase the tax to reduce the weed compsumption.
Finally Police will still ticket and arrest people for smoking under the influence, and being under aged, and more importantly selling to people under the age.
I don't have a problem with weed not because I belief it will truly improve your health nor do I believe it will cause people to become mentally retarded. To me smoking weed is like smoking cigarettes, they may not necessarily be good for your health, but they do take the stress away from everyday life. I say maybe unhealth because I haven't found unbias research.
Main concern is who will regulate the Private washington Businesses that own the weed bar.Nov 11 2012: A news article in the Arizona Republic yesterday stated that 24 doctors issued 80% of all user cards in our state.
That is not news as everyone knows the doctors to go to for a work excuse, meds, etc ...
The elephant in the room is still the Feds. They have repeatedly stated that it is against federal law and they will enforce that law. Has Washington received any feedback on that issue?
Nov 11 2012: I don't know about Washington, but here in California the feds are using tax loopholes to target the major dispensaries. They are not going after individuals. What I've heard - and this is not first hand, so rumor alert - I've heard that it's not Obama driving this, but other agencies within the Federal government that he has not yet chosen to spend political capital on changing. Post-election, that may or may not change. We'll have to see.
I agree with you Robert. I think the biggest issue of all here, is the states rights issue. I think this has to end up in the supreme court. As far as I can see, the federal government is clearly violating the constitution here. Not that that's stopped them from violating other constitutional rights in the past.Nov 11 2012: I concur with you Bob, feds will be the issue. I think that in this case though, the feds should take a step back and let it play out in these two states, given the overwhelming evidence against the previous model
Have you ever looked at the experience in Portugal after the decriminalization of drugs in 2001? Very interesting outcomes
cheersNov 13 2012: In this case the LCB liquor control board has said that they will be working with the federal government to find a way to make the state law compatible with the federal position, I don't know what they have heard from the feds but the seem very confident for a group that was not vocally in favor of the new law that they will work the details out.
They will be working on details till Dec 2014, and my guess is that the huge tax revenues anticipated and the share of that the feds will see is going to be a part of them working things out. What does anyone know about the production of fuel from cannabis?If we can finally openly grow large crops can we make a profitable desirable replenish able fuel?
I think that I will look into providing a service for the farmers that provides security and verification of compliance with the rules for Grassp and state law as well as providing reliable witness testimony and risk reduction for insurance companies. It seems like a good rewarding business and it would provide a needed service to the new industry without actually taking the gamble of being involved in the industry.
Nov 13 2012: Russell, A Cal responder said that the feds are going thru taxes to stop them, in Arizona we worked with them also and it ended up being we will go after you, it is against fed law.
I wish you better but do not expect it.
For the time being I would not work in the industry until all things are settled with the feds and the new laws are written and passed. Someone will have to serve as a test court case. I do not want to enter into that lottery .... probally the only one I would ever win. Not telling you what to do just sayin ...
Good luck. Bob.Nov 10 2012: If you're going to legalize it then let it out to small business, it's still cheaper to buy a small $20 hit on the corner than to get a $150 legal hit. So, is this law just to assuage the old who still feel that it's wrong?
Nov 10 2012: Kind of made me laugh, because the very, very old would still remember the days when statesmen and proper society smoked it, before business and government tried to wipe it out.
Nov 10 2012: I come from nz and unofficially we're country full of smokers, 90% of all teenagers will try it here at sometime but we are a small enclosed society surrounded by water, there isn't much to do for kicks here for the young but i'm against legalizing it here for fear of rampancy,i have a family that have a lot of addicted heavy users and it affects their money, The States might prove different, who knows.Nov 10 2012: The Mexican mob is going down crime down and law endorsement can go after coke and meth..40 million people will not be criminals now..Thank God the people have spoken..Nov 10 2012: let people grow their own.
why should any other authorities be involved?
get money out of it and it won't be abused most of the time
crime connected to it will be rare if it is easily, readily and plentifully available. there will be
no reasons for greed, crime and so on.
abuse of it might happen and more than likely will, as with virtually any other commodity
humans are involved in using.
i don't have a problem with it being legalized.
legalize prostitution too, so women can control their own lives and list all occupations as
prostitution, which is what they are anyway.
a good way to really grow is to get to and admit the real truth and stop separating and
demonizing one another for being different.
put governors in every car, truck, motorcycle, train,bus and so on, to slow everything down
so that one can enjoy the ride........man, this is good stuff. Life is good.
I don't smoke it but others might.
Figure out the bumps after a trial legal period of time, and I don't mean incarceration.
completely outlaw, ban and get rid of all cigarettes and don't let any "official departments or agencies" have access to
putting anything in the weed.
Use this as initiative to begin eliminating most laws as most are worthless and created for the wrong reasons with
the wrong results. those results show they don't work.
Nov 10 2012: Children must be protected dude regulation is the key and taxes a good thing as rehab money is always neededNov 8 2012: When Washington State stores start selling hemp shirts, the real controversy will start.Nov 8 2012: I have to say that think that the pro's out weight the cons in this situation, however the second part of my question is what should the federal government do in response and what sort of legal impact will that have vis a vis the federal supremacy and the possibility of state laws that allow or restrict behavior that the federal government currently prohibits or protects?


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The Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) Laboratory previously validated the automated extraction of convicted offender buccal FTA® samples using the DNA IQ™ System on the Biomek® 3000 workstation and found it to be more effective than manual extraction. Due to the wide range of DNA concentrations obtained, quantification and normalization was a necessary part of the routine processing of database samples for ISPFS. The lack of automation procedures beyond extraction required multiple steps in which the analyst performed hands-on dilutions, master mix preparation and sample transfers. Manual quantification setup of 96-well plates was relatively efficient when using multichannel pipettes, but some pipetting variability was observed between analysts. Manual normalization of samples and amplification setup was extremely laborious and time-intensive because they were not amenable to the use of multichannel pipettes. Although the Biomek® 3000 can be programmed to perform these functions, the ISPFS laboratory did not have the time or expertise to write effective or efficient methods. ISPFS sought readily available and reliable methods to automate DNA quantitation setup, normalization and amplification setup processes to reduce the potential for pipetting errors, increase efficiency and allow analyst efforts to be focused on downstream data analysis and review. The laboratory desired that the automation methods reduce the hands-on time of the analysts, perform the same (or better) than manual methods and produce consistent and reproducible results. The ISPFS laboratory evaluated the Promega Identity Automation™ methods for DNA IQ™ extraction, Plexor® HY setup, sample normalization and PowerPlex® 16 HS amplification setup on the Beckman Coulter Biomek® 3000 with these criteria in mind.
The Biomek® 3000 DNA IQ™ extraction procedure was previously validated and has been used routinely by the ISPFS laboratory for processing convicted offender buccal FTA® samples; however, the method released with the Identity Automation™ procedures was modified by Promega and, therefore, was reevaluated as part of this study. The new extraction method includes addition of a second processing plate. The resin is transferred to this second plate during the first alcohol wash, increasing sample purity by preventing lysate residue from contaminating samples during heated elution. Additional features in the new Automated DNA IQ™ method for the Biomek® 3000 include the use of partial tip boxes, tip disposal, a sample start column prompt and a sample start volume prompt. The sample start volume prompt allows the preprocessing sample digest to be done with lysis buffer or Stain Extraction Buffer/proteinase K (SEB/proK). If SEB/proK is used instead of lysis buffer, the instrument will add lysis buffer to the sample at the beginning of the method. Three 3.2mm punches from eight different buccal FTA® samples were extracted using the original ISPFS-validated DNA IQ™ method, the updated DNA IQ™ method with a lysis buffer digest and the updated method with a SEB/proK digest. All three digests were performed in a 70°C water bath for 20 minutes. Extraction was evaluated by manual quantification on a single qPCR plate with the Quantifiler® Human DNA Quantification Kit per the manufacturer's instructions. No significant differences in DNA yield were observed between the three extraction procedures (data not shown).
The Automated Plexor® HY Setup method for the Biomek® 3000 allows manual or automated standard preparation as well as manual or automated master mix preparation. Each option was tested throughout the evaluation period with acceptable results. The instrument dispenses the master mix to the amplification plate, then adds samples and standards to the master mix. If the user desires the samples to be quantified multiple times on the qPCR plate, the Automated Plexor® HY method provides a prompt for the analyst to indicate the number of replicates to be sequentially transferred. As a verification of the method, all 24 extracts previously obtained from the three DNA IQ™ methods were quantified with the Plexor® HY System both manually and using the Automated Plexor® HY method. Each plate was amplified on an Applied Biosystems 7500 Real-Time PCR System and data analyzed with the Promega Plexor® Analysis Software. Table 1 lists the DNA concentrations obtained for each preparation method. Although some differences were obtained, especially with higher-concentration samples, overall a good correlation of results between the two methods was observed. The analyst performing this study does not routinely mix each sample after adding it to the well containing master mix, whereas the Biomek® 3000 performs thorough mixing when adding each sample to the already dispensed master mix. The different sample addition methods used by the analyst and the robot could possibly account for some of the variation observed.
The Automated Normalization and STR Reaction Setup method for the Biomek® 3000 works in conjunction with the STR Normalization Manager™ software. The STR Normalization Manager™ software is used to create templates that define the amount of DNA to be amplified (concentration and volume), number and types of controls as well as analysis methods and protocols to create a genetic analyzer plate document. The software also has several options for amplification plate setup based on sample type and concentration. For example, the user can choose whether or not to amplify samples if quantification values are low (cutoff determined by the laboratory) and, if a sample is not amplified, whether to skip that well or consolidate samples on the amplification plate. When the Biomek® Automated Normalization method is run, the STR Normalization Manager™ software automatically opens and prompts the user to choose the previously created template to be used as well as to input sample concentration information. The program allows manual entry of quantitation results or direct import of a .tab file. ISPFS currently uses a reduced-volume PowerPlex® 16 HS amplification. The Automated Normalization and STR Reaction Setup method can accommodate the small-volume transfers necessary for a reduced-volume reaction. Sixteen previously extracted and quantified samples were normalized and PowerPlex® 16 HS reduced-reaction amplification plates set up both manually and using the Biomek® Automated Normalization method with a target DNA concentration of 0.25ng. The plates were amplified on Applied Biosystems 9700 thermal cyclers using a 10/20 cycling protocol. The samples were subsequently run on an Applied Biosystems 3130xl Genetic Analyzer with 1µl amplified product and a 3-second injection time. Figures 1 and 2 show the average peak heights and peak height ratios observed at each locus for both methods. The overall peak heights and peak height ratios obtained were comparable between the two methods.
Overall manual peak height average = 306RFU; overall automated peak height average = 317RFU.
Overall manual peak height ratio average = 74%; overall automated peak height ratio average = 72%.
The 0.25ng target used in the normalization and amplification setup comparison was based on ISPFS's original PowerPlex® 16 HS validation, in which quantification was performed with the Quantifiler® Human kit. Concentration values obtained with the Plexor® HY System differ from those of Quantifiler® Human kit. Based on the Plexor® HY data gathered during this study, re-optimization was performed by ISPFS, and subsequent amplifications were done using 0.5ng of template DNA.
Twenty-four different buccal FTA® samples were punched with the BSD600-Duet semi-automated puncher (three 3.2mm punches). Each sample was punched twice into two separate plates and extracted using the updated Automated DNA IQ™ method for the Biomek® 3000. Preprocessing for both plates was done using a lysis buffer digest at 70°C for 25 minutes. The first plate was digested in a water bath, and the second was done using the Biomek® heater with the Slicprep™ adaptor (Slicprep™ 96 Device, Cat. V1391). Quantification setup for each extracted plate was performed on the Biomek® 3000 using the Automated Plexor® HY method and samples replicated three times on each qPCR amplification plate. Both plates were amplified on an Applied Biosystems 7500 Real-Time PCR System and data analyzed using the Plexor® Analysis Software. Good correlation of replicates was achieved with no significant differences in quantitation results between the water bath and heater/adaptor digests (data not shown). All subsequent plates throughout the evaluation were preprocessed with the heater/adaptor digest.
An additional 16 buccal FTA® samples were punched on a single plate and extracted using the lysis buffer/heater digest at 70°C for 25 minutes. Quantification setup was performed using the Automated Plexor® HY Setup method for the Biomek® 3000. Each of the 16 samples was replicated five times on a single qPCR plate. The qPCR plate was amplified on an Applied Biosystems 7500 Real-Time PCR System and data analyzed using the Plexor® Analysis Software. Table 2 shows the concentration results for the five replicates of these 16 samples. Samples dispensed by the instrument provided reproducible results with very good correlation between replicates.
A second Biomek® 3000 was purchased by ISPFS during the evaluation period. Quantification of previously extracted DNA from the 24 buccal FTA® samples (stored at –20°C) was set up in duplicate using the Automated Plexor® HY method on the new instrument. Samples were replicated three times on each of two qPCR plates, amplified on an Applied Biosystems 7500 Real-Time PCR System and analyzed with the Plexor® Analysis Software. Although concentration values were different than those previously obtained, likely due to sample age and evaporation, replicate precision was consistent with that of the first instrument (data not shown).
The 16 previously extracted and quantified samples used as part of the normalization precision study were used to check the normalization accuracy of the instrument. These samples were normalized both manually and with the Biomek® Automated Normalization method using a target concentration of 0.06ng/µl. In each case, 15µl of each normalized sample was dispensed to a 96-well plate for quantitation setup on the Biomek® 3000. An automated Plexor® HY qPCR assay was performed on each sample, and quantitation results were compared for the manual and Biomek® normalizations (Figure 3). Additionally, the DNA concentrations obtained from the Biomek®-normalized samples were compared to the 0.06ng/µl target value (Table 3). Although some variation is expected with any quantitation system, the concentrations obtained for the Biomek®-normalized samples were accurate with a very low standard deviation. The Biomek® 3000 performed as well as, and in a few cases slightly better than, manual normalization.
The availability of prewritten and validated methods for automation is a benefit to laboratories interested in implementing robotic technology. Analyst time can be spent on internal validation and implementation rather than the time-consuming and often frustrating process of writing programs for the robotic workstation. The Identity Automation™ methods are a viable option that allows flexibility in chemistry and lab-specific modifications. Automation from extraction to amplification setup using the DNA IQ™, Plexor® HY and normalization methods on the Biomek® 3000 provides reproducible and accurate results that are consistent with those obtained manually. Efficiency is increased and the analyst's hands-on time is greatly reduced when using this system for extraction, quantitation, normalization and amplification setup.
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Database Process Automation Using DNA IQ™, Plexor® HY and PowerPlex® 16 HS Systems on the Biomek® 3000 Workstation.
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Firefighters battle a fire that tore through three townhouses on New York City's Staten Island early Thursday, June 5, 2014. At least 34 people were injured, including two young children who were tossed out of a smoke-filled second-floor window into the arms of neighbors below, authorities and witnesses said. (AP Photo/Staten Island Advance, Ryan Lavis)
Cindy Piscopo holds her cat Zack after the cat was found by a firefighter after members of his battalion battled a blaze in a series of townhouses, including Piscopo's home in the Staten Island borough of New York, Thursday, June 5, 2014. About 200 firefighters responded to the blaze that erupted at about 1 a.m. on the island south of Manhattan. They battled the five-alarm fire for several hours. A Fire Department of New York spokesman said 23 firefighters and 11 civilians suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious but none was considered life-threatening. He said the number was expected to climb slightly. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
A Ukrainian soldier stands in position during a battle with pro-Russian separatist fighters outside Slovyansk, Ukraine, Thursday, June 5, 2014. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed an ammunition depot belonging to militiamen in Slovyansk, Donetsk region, spokesman for the military operation in eastern Ukraine, Vladislav Seleznyov, told on Wednesday evening. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
A Nepalese student hugs a tree during a mass tree hugging on the World Environment Day on the outskirts of Katmandu, Nepal, Thursday, June 5, 2014. More than 2,000 people gathered in Nepal's capital on Thursday in a bid to set a world record for the largest tree hug. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
A view of St. Paul's Cathedral in central London, from within a shopping centre, Thursday, June 5, 2014.(AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
A Bangladeshi man wipes the dust out of his eyes as he works at a metal factory on World Environment Day in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Thursday, June 5, 2014. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5 by the United Nations to stimulate worldwide awareness of environmental issues. (AP Photo/A.M. Ahad)
Supporters of President Juan Manuel Santos raise their hands with the word "peace" written on them during a campaign event where he received support from Clara Lopez, former presidential candidate for the Alternative Democratic Pole, in Bogota, Colombia, Thursday, June 5, 2014. Santos is seeking a second four-year term as candidate of the Social Unity Party in the June 15 presidential runoff against rightist Oscar Ivan Zuluaga. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
A lion cub nuzzles up to its mother, 4 ½-year-old Kashifa, rear, while she keeps an eye on her five cubs, Thursday, June 5, 2014, as Zoo Miami officially introduces the family to the public, in Miami. Kashifa gave birth to her second litter of cubs March 6, one female and three males. Kashifa's sister, Asha, had given birth to a single cub named Kwasi, on Dec. 15, 2013. Asha later died from complications during a veterinary procedure and Kwasi was adopted by Kashifa. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
June 5 2014 — Memphis firefighters work to put out a fire at Delta Medical Center. (William DeShazer/The Commercial Appeal)
June 5 2014 - Members of the Memphis Fire Department work to put out a fire at Delta Medical Center. (William DeShazer/The Commercial Appeal)
June 5, 2014 - Burt Hayes got a phone call from a neighbor saying a large tree from his yard had fallen and was blocking the street, after storms rolled through Germantown on Thursday afternoon. The city of Germantown had the tree cleaned up by 4pm at his home at 2467 Turpins Glen. City workers photographed a bee hive that was exposed after the tree fell. (Karen Pulfer Focht/The Commercial Appeal)
June 5, 2014 - Spectators and most volunteers are asked to leave during a mandatory evacuation of the golf course delaying the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Classic at Southwind Thursday. (Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal)


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Sure, it's nice to share closets with (or even swipe tees from) the boys. But with Thom Browne's first women's eyewear collection, we've never been happier to keep these babies all to ourselves. The designer whose beautiful unisex frames were once flattering for both fellas and ladies, has (yet again) won us over, this time with a retro-inspired collection for fall '12.
Partnering with L.A.-based Dita Eyewear, the TB collection is reminiscent of the '40s, '50s, and '60s — including sexy cat-eyes and cool rounded specs à la Lennon. What the sunnies may lack in flashy colors or avant-garde shapes, they more than make up for in classic beauty. Trust, these pretty UV-blockers will easily become your go-to pair to bring much-needed Cali shade in style. Lay your peepers on all the designs in the slides, and pick up your own pair available this June at Dita Legends Melrose.
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