Topic: DRUGS - on October 31, 2009 at 11:57:00 AM CET
Das große Promi-Kiffen
Juhu, „Pastewka“ ist wieder da! Deutschlands beste Sitcom. Gut, so viele gibt es ja nicht, mögen Spötter sagen. Aber Pastewka muss sich nicht einmal hinter „Curb your Enthusiasm“ verstecken, dem amerikanischen Vorbild der Serie. Darin lässt Larry David, früher „Seinfeld“-Produzent, prominente Schauspieler als sie selbst auftreten. Diese Idee übernahm Komiker Bastian Pastewka für seine Sitcom, die ab heute mit neuen Folgen auf Sat 1 läuft.
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Topic: DRUGS - on October 31, 2009 at 11:55:00 AM CET
Colo. ski town could push marijuana legalization
A measure before Breckenridge voters in Tuesday's municipal election would legalize possession of smoking paraphernalia and up to 1 ounce of marijuana. Pot possession would still be a state crime, but town police officers would have to take users to the county sheriff's department to be cited.
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Topic: DRUGS - on October 31, 2009 at 11:53:00 AM CET
Regierungsberater hält Alkohol für gefährlicher als Cannabis - Forscher beklagen Wissenschaftsfeindlichkeit
Drogen wie Cannabis, Ecstasy oder LSD sind nach Ansicht des Chef-Drogenberaters der britischen Regierung weniger gefährlich als die legalen Suchtstoffe Alkohol und Tabak.
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Topic: DRUGS - on October 31, 2009 at 11:48:00 AM CET
UK drug adviser fired after saying marijuana, Ecstasy and LSD less dangerous than alcohol
Britain's top drug adviser was fired Friday after saying that marijuana, Ecstasy and LSD were less dangerous than alcohol.
David Nutt's comments have embarrassed the British government, which toughened the penalties for possessing marijuana earlier this year over the protests of many prominent British scientists.
Nutt said he was disappointed by his sacking, telling Sky News television that it might have something to do with the upcoming general election, which must be called by the middle of next year.
metronews.ca Government drug adviser David Nutt sacked cannabisculture.com
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Topic: DRUGS - on October 31, 2009 at 11:47:00 AM CET
Der Al Capone von Kandahar
Präsidentenbruder Wali Karzai, einer der mutmaßlich mächtigsten Drogenhändler Afghanistans, soll Zuträger des US-Geheimdienstes CIA sein. Für die Amerikaner kommt die peinliche Enthüllung zur Unzeit, sie verschärft die Debatte um die richtige Militärstrategie am Hindukusch.
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Topic: POLITIK - on October 31, 2009 at 11:46:00 AM CET
Bundesregierung investiert 21 Millionen in Krypto-Handys
Drei deutsche Firmen dürfen sich über Großaufträge des Bundesbeschaffungsamts freuen: Secusmart, Rohde & Schwarz sowie T-Systems sind auserkoren, Bundesbeamte mit sicheren Handys auszustatten. Die drei Rahmenverträge umfassen "tausende Handys" und "mehrere Millionen Euro" – Genaueres verraten die Beteiligten offiziell nicht. Das Geld stammt aus dem Konjunkturprogramm II, in dem 500 Millionen Euro für Informationstechnik reserviert sind. Aus den Details der ersten (PDF-Datei) und zweiten (PDF-Datei) "Verteilrunde" geht hervor, dass insgesamt 21 Millionen Euro für Krypto-Handys fließen. Mehr als die Hälfte davon nimmt T-Systems für seine Simko2-Geräte ein.
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Topic: SECURITY - on October 31, 2009 at 11:44:00 AM CET
The New Operations Manual from the F.B.I. - Original Document (PDF)
In September 2008, the Bush administration changed domestic intelligence-gathering rules. The Federal Bureau of Investigation's interpretation of those rules was recently made public when the bureau released a redacted copy of its "Domestic Investigations and Operation Guide" in response to a Freedom of Information lawsuit. The new rules have given F.B.I. agents the most power in national security matters that they have had since the post-Watergate era. On selected pages, click the yellow icon in the top-left corner for more information.
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Topic: NATURE - on October 31, 2009 at 11:38:00 AM CET
Ein Wal in Lebensgröße im Web
Ein Flash-Banner der Wal- und Delphinschutzorganisation WDSC (Wale and Dolphin Conservation Society) zeigt einen Blauwal in Lebensgröße im Web.
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Topic: MUSIK - on October 31, 2009 at 11:35:00 AM CET
Los Tigres del Norte Song Critical of Mexican Gov’t Censored
Reporting from Mexico City - Los Tigres del Norte, Mexico's superstar norteño band, abruptly canceled its participation Wednesday in a major awards show after it was barred from performing a song critical of the government's campaign against drug cartels.
The band, best known for its corridos, or Spanish ballads, chronicling the legendary exploits of drug traffickers, had already traveled to Mexico City from homes in Los Angeles for Wednesday night's event. Organizers of the show insisted the band refrain from playing its latest single, "La Granja" ("The Farm"), the group's record label, Universal Music Group, said in a statement.
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Topic: ART - on October 28, 2009 at 9:43:00 AM CET
15 Forms of Barcode Art
Barcodes may be a potent symbol of consumerism, but they aren’t just found on product packaging anymore. Whether imbued with meaning or merely appreciated for their visual impact, barcodes are turning up everywhere, from tattoos to graffiti to home décor. These 15 forms of barcode art take these ubiquitous black and white lines and make them fun, provocative and beautiful.
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Topic: STRANGE - on October 28, 2009 at 9:42:00 AM CET
Man charged after getting puppy drunk on vodka
According to authorities, 28-year-old Jared Levi Colony of Iowa City was looking after the dog on behalf of its owner for about half an hour. While the owner was gone, Colony poured some flavoured vodka into the dog's bowl, and encouraged it to drink.
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Topic: NATURE - on October 28, 2009 at 9:40:00 AM CET
10-foot Great White Shark bitten nearly in half by 20-foot 'monster shark' near Australian beach
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...
Swimmers were warned that a "monster shark" was prowling off a popular Australian beach, one that nearly bit a 10-foot great white shark in half last week, London's Daily Mail reported.
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