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U.S. Law Enforcement Officials Call on Canadian Prime Minister to Legalize Marijuana

Canada Risks Repeating ‘U.S. Mistakes‘ with Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Bill C-10.

(WASHINGTON DC) - A high-profile group of current and former law enforcement officials from the United States is calling on the Canadian government to reconsider the mandatory minimum sentences for minor marijuana offenses proposed in Bill C-10.

They argue that the taxation and regulation of marijuana is a more effective policy approach to reducing crime.

Do We Have Democracy or Fearocracy?

What on earth is going on?

(LAKE CITY, Fla) - A Social or Government tactic to not only used to scare the enemy, but to implant fear into the very citizenry of the country... to manipulate with consent due to shock.

This is far from a new concept. I provide a link below which explains it and how it has been used throughout history time and again.

Israel-Palestine Talks in Windsor, Ontario, Canada and Throughout Oregon

Rich Forer's talks will focus on the psycho-spiritual dimensions of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

(SALEM) - Throughout the month of March I will be speaking at venues in Canada, only minutes away from the Detroit, MI area, and Oregon.

If you're in the area I hope you can attend. If you know people in those areas please make this information available to them.

35, 45 or Older - The Surprising Effects of Blood Pressure in Fitness Training

Be safe and monitor your blood pressure and consider your breathing during high intensity cross fit or weight training!

(GUELPH, Ontario) - As most of us know, high blood pressure is one of the leading killers of adults of any age or sex.

Stress, smoking, lack of exercise, excessive drinking, diet, lack of sleep and obesity are the typical factors we think of as contributing to high blood pressure. However, few weekend warriors over 35 have probably ever thought about the effects of cross-fit or weight training and breathing on blood pressure.

Hypocrisy and Intransigence- Mainstays of the Agent Orange Controversy

Suspicions continue to exist between the US and Viet Nam, although the deep freeze appears to be thawing...

(BRITISH COLUMBIA) - Over 77 million litres of herbicide were dispensed over southern Viet Nam by the US military through the code-named ‘Operation Ranch Hand’.

The Vietnamese reported early in operation that human health was being adversely affected by widespread dispersal of defoliants. Agent Orange.

Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam Dislodges Sri Lanka

Foreign Minister John Baird articulated his country's foreign policy on human rights...

(COLOMBO) - The Foreign Ministry contingent lead by Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to the UK Dr Chris Nonis had to change tactic and react in submission.

In a lecture focused predominantly on human rights, Foreign Minister John Baird articulated his country's foreign policy on human rights by bringing out examples where Canada had made an impact in the past present and may be in future.

Canada Stepping Out in Front

Denial is not just a river in Egypt--it's also too real an attitude for too many Americans.

(Calgary, Alberta) - On a recent story, Stephen, a frequent commenter wrote:

I think it is an illusion to think Canada is a country. Canada is one of the 50+ states.

Archaic Politics In A Modern World

Current events show us that we have a long way to go yet, to reach that point. The question is, what price we will pay before we get there.

(GOLD RIVER B.C.) - One has to wonder about the people who run the world, and those who hope to run it.

Not many of them seem too interested in running it for the benefit of most of the people on it, or for future generations. If they were, things would not be in such a mess today.

35, 40 or 50 - Jump Start to General Fitness & Good Health

Remember its exercise, you decide when, where and how long. Get started and don’t give up!

(GUELPH, Ontario) - I have been Powerlifting for 15 years and a member of the National Masters Powerlifting Team for 3 out of the last 6 years. I finished 6^th at the World Championships in the Czech Republic in 2010 and placed in the top 10 in 2005 and again in 2009.

Time for a BC Pesticide Ban

BCers want a ban that does not affect public health protection or the forestry and agriculture industries.

(KAMLOOPS, B.C.) - Many today are involved in the effort to see a BC cosmetic pesticide ban on the sale and use of unnecessary toxic products that are used on lawns, playgrounds, sport fields, golf courses and gardens. I am a Kamloops Mom who wants all BCers, our pets and the environment to be protected from harmful pesticide exposure.

The Campbell Government did nothing after last year’s on-line public consultation, even though 88% of respondents wanted a ban!