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Monthly Archives: September 2004
Human Cells Make Morphine
Human cells can synthesize the painkiller morphine, a finding that could provide new pharmacological targets for treating pain.
Pot Blocks Cancer-causing Herpes
The ingredient that gives marijuana its high also appears to block the spread of some cancer-causing herpes viruses.
Researchers at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa say that delta-9 tetrahydrocannbinol, better known as THC, could be the basis for new antiviral drugs.
Cannabis chemical pregnancy link
A cannabis-like chemical may be important for normal pregnancy, US researchers believe.
Cannabis: The Philosopher?s Stone
Part 1: The Knights Templar and Cannabis
from Green Gold: the Tree of Life, Marijuana in Magic and Religion
by Chris Bennett, Lynn Osburn, and Judy Osburn
FBI’s Anti-Terror ‘October Plan’
(CBS) Convinced that al Qaeda is still determined to disrupt the U.S. fall elections by an attack on the homeland, FBI officials here are preparing a massive counter-offensive of interrogations, surveillance and possible detentions they hope will disrupt the terrorist plans, reports CBS News Correspondent Jim Stewart.
The Dead Man’s Answer
When Mamiya, who later became a well-known preacher, went to a teacher for personal guidance, he was asked to explain the sound of one hand.
Mamiya concentrated upon what the sound of one hand might be. “You are not working hard enough,” his teacher told him. “You are too attached to food, wealth, things, and that sound. It would be better if you died. That would solve the problem.”
The next time Mamiya appeared before his teacher he was again asked what he had to show regarding the sound of one hand. Mamiya at once fell over as if he were dead.
“You are dead all right,” observed the teacher, “But how about that sound?”
“I haven’t solved that yet,” replied Mamiya, looking up.
“Dead men do not speak,” said the teacher. “Get out!”
Government to order airlines to turn over passenger data
WASHINGTON ? The government on Tuesday asked airlines to turn over information they collected on passengers who traveled in June, the first step in a controversial plan to screen for terrorists.
The Canada Border Service Agency, which is working on a Registered Traveler-style pilot program with the U.S. Homeland Security Department, is implementing iris-scanning technology at Canadian airports to verify the identity of travelers.
Is U.S. Rhetoric Fuelling Iran’s Nuclear Program?
As Iran announces it is resuming its nuclear program, we speak with Iranian-born author and former diplomat Mansour Farhang about the increasing tensions in the United States towards Tehran. [includes transcript]
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (Wireless Flash)—Recent hurricanes like Charley, Ivan, Frances and Jeanne have been bad for homeowners but they could be a real trip for hippies.
Create a Fake Phantom Limb
To experience this fascinating illusion, try the methods below (excerpted from Phantoms in the Brain by V.S. Ramachandran, M.D., Ph.D., and Sandra Blakeslee)...
Singer Cat Stevens Kicked Off Flight When His Name Found On Watch List
It truly is a wild world for Cat Stevens.
The singer, who adopted the Muslim name Yusuf Islam in 1977, was denied entry to the United States on Tuesday when his name was found on an anti-terrorist watch list.
Benefits Of Mediterranean Diet
(CBS) A new study from Europe in this morning’s Journal of the American Medical Association shows just how powerful the effect of following healthy lifestyle advice can be over the years, reports The Early Show’s Dr. Emily Senay.
Sweet Discovery at Centre of Milky Way
Astronomers have found a cloud of frozen sugar near the centre of our galaxy, the Milky Way, it was revealed today.
The discovery heightens the possibility of early building blocks of life originating in interstellar space.