Medical Marijauana...?

Governor Cuomo has made it clear he doesn’t want the bill to legalize medical marijuana in the state to go up in smoke, he just wants to make certain it isn’t administered in any smokable form.
That’s one of the stumbling blocks holding up passage of the measure. The state senate worked late as leaders conferred with the Governor to reach some compromise.
The Assembly approved it, and it was expected to breeze through the Senate until the Governor said he feared the measure in its current form would wreak havoc unless major changes were made. He doesn’t want it administered through smoking the weed. It could be given orally.

No need for any delay since it impact the patients' lives. Marijuana's side effect [Smoked or not]looks great compared to Chemotherapy treatment.

Physician visit, Co-Pay, Insurance Premium, Pharmacy, Co-Pay or a dispensary, Manufacturing, Distributors, DEA, Court system, etc. So let us make it simple, not a money maker on the backs of those who needs it. Let us put the patients comfort first, make sure it is low cost product for the patient who is or isn't on Government's assistant.

Just a [simple] thought.

Spain, Down and Out...

Spain has been the world’s best soccer team, winning the World Cup in 2010 and winning the European Cup in 2008 and 2012. They did it with flair and creativity, with a beautiful, fluid short passing game. 

Spain lost 5-1 to the Netherlands, then fell 2-0 to Chile. They will play Australia but they cannot advance. The Aussie put up a surprisingly good battle against the Netherlands.

Spain appeared slow, no desire to win or prepared to fight.  Spain’s goalkeeper, Casillas, may be blamed for couple of errors.

So for the World Cup Soccer 2014, one of pre-tournament favorites is a bust, leaving Brazil, Germany, Argentina and the Netherlands as the most potent-looking teams thus far.

Just a [sad] thought.

Quack...!

Dr. Oz testified in a Senate subcommittee hearing and acknowledged that his backing of so-called "miracle" weight loss products have "provided fodder for unscrupulous advertisers," Consumerist reported. OZ had a history of being a bit overly enthusiastic about some of the alternative and nontraditional treatments he’s highlighted, resulting in countless scammers cashing in on the questionable weight-loss treatments he’s described as “miracles,” like the green coffee extract that is the subject of an ongoing federal action.

Senator Clair McCaskill, Chair, grilled the talk show host in her opening remarks.   "I'm concerned that you are melding medical advice, news and entertainment in a way that harms consumers."

Oz admitted that his "cheerleading" of products that are often used as "crutches" has caused trouble for himself and the Federal Trade Commission, but he said he stands by his research.

"I do think I've made it more difficult for the FTC," Oz said. "In the intent to engage viewers, I use flowery language. I used language that was very passionate that ended up being not very helpful but incendiary and it provided fodder for unscrupulous advertisers."
[I am not sure who are unscrupulous.]   Just a thought.

Same...

The Iraq war [2003], which Bush officials and media advocates sold as easy and inexpensive, grew into the biggest U.S. foreign policy debacle in a generation, resulting in the deaths of over 4,500 U.S. soldiers and 100,000 Iraqis. It also cast a shadow over the U.S. media, which largely promoted the administration's bogus case for war. [Wall Street Journal]  6/16/14

There has been a good deal of comment, some of it quite outlandish, about what our postwar requirements might be in Iraq. Some of the higher end predictions we have been hearing recently, such as the notion that it will take several hundred thousand U.S. troops to provide stability in post-Saddam Iraq, are wildly off the mark. It is hard to conceive that it would take more forces to provide stability in post-Saddam Iraq than it would take to conduct the war itself and to secure the surrender of Saddam's security forces and his army, hard to imagine. [Wolf-Wiki]

Hawks are only happy when we are at war, fueling the military-industrial complex as U.S. soldiers die and platoons of maimed veterans return home to underfunded medical care.  [Alert Net 6/13/14]  

And here we come again. Ignorant people are trying to deceive the American people. Help with Air fire. Al-Qaida, Terrorist,  Foreign Fighters, Islamists, Time is running out, Obama not starting a war, terrorist will be back in New York...

Well, if the Sunni, Shiite, Kurds, or anybody is in charge of Iraq, it is all the same. Some are good, some are bad and some are in the middle. It is the same.

Just a [same] thought. 

Bogus.......Again.

The Iraq war [2003], which Bush officials sold as easy and inexpensive, grew into the biggest U.S. foreign policy debacle in a generation, resulting in the deaths of over 4,500 U.S. soldiers and more than 100,000 Iraqis, and injuries. It also cast a shadow over the U.S. media, which largely promoted the administration's bogus case for war. [Wall Street Journal]  6/16/14

  It is hard to conceive that it would take more forces to provide stability in post-Saddam Iraq than it would take to conduct the war itself and to secure the surrender of Saddam's security forces and his army, hard to imagine. [Wolf-Wiki]

Hawks are only happy when we are at war, fueling the military-industrial complex as U.S. soldiers die and platoons of maimed veterans return home to underfunded medical care.  [Alert Net 6/13/14]  

And here we come again in Syria.  Help with Air fire. Al-Qaida, Terrorist,  Foreign Fighters, Islamists, Time is running out, Obama not starting a war, terrorist will be back in New York...

Well, if the Sunni, Shiite, Kurds, or anybody is in charge of Iraq, it is all the same. Some are good, some are bad and some are in the middle. It is all the same.

Just a [same] thought.

Defending against itself.

Reporter Lara Logan

The insurgents have seized several cities and are threatening Baghdad. Fighting under the banner of the Islamic State in Iraq (ISIS), they regard Iraq's Shia majority as "infidels".

Iraqi security forces, bolstered by Shia and Kurdish militiamen, holding the advance by Sunni militants north of Baghdad and have retaken a number of towns that had fallen to the rebels. One cleric, sitting with a driver and bodyguard in an expensive four-by-four vehicle, said they were prepared to fight to the death and "splash their blood" to rid Iraq of the ISIS "terrorists".

Iran says it could be prepared to work with the US to fight Sunni insurgents in Iraq.
Sunni and Shia name each other as Infidels and terrorists. They are ready to fight, with religious people to justify the killing, creating a volatile situation.

Iraq has oil, and all the eyes and the fights are on it. Reduce the need for their oil, the region becomes more peaceful.

Just a thought

Golfer's story-Two Heart Transplant!

Erik Compton is a Norwegian-American professional golfer. When he was nine, Compton was diagnosed with  a condition where the heart muscle is inflamed and unable to pump as hard as it should. This condition has resulted in him undergoing two successful heart transplants, the first being in 1992 when Compton was 12, and the second taking place in 2008.

During The Masters at Augusta, Georgia in April 2009, Compton received the Ben Hogan Award, given to a golfer who has stayed active in golf despite a physical handicap or serious illness. He also gained recognition for his attempts to be allowed the use of a golf cart during qualifying rounds for PGA Tour.

He plays with a lot of heart at US Open.

It doesn't matter what anybody else does, [he explained] It matters what you do.

Just a [fantastic] thought.

 

Golfer with never 'give up' attitude surges to tie for 2nd behind after sterling 3rd-round 67

The Goal

Robin van Persie just doesn’t score ordinary goals emphasized his penchant for the spectacular with a breathtaking, diving header against Spain.  So far this is the best goal in this tournament.

Müller scored a hat trick to lead Germany to a convincing 4-0 victory that left short-handed Portugal in shambles. Ronaldo was left wanting to score in a World Cup match. While Pepe, central defender, was sent off in the 37th minute for an ill-tempered head butt on Müller. It left Portugal with 10 men for nearly an hour. He should be banned for a year for what he put his team through.

Just a thought.

Rain...*!

Regina Ilyinichna Spektor is a Russian-born American singer-songwriter and pianist. Her music is associated with the anti-folk scene centered on New York City's East Village.
In New York City, Spektor studied classical piano at the Manhattan School of Music until she was 17.  Although the family had been unable to bring their piano from Russia, Spektor found a piano on which to play in the basement of her synagogue, and also practiced on tabletops and other hard surfaces.
Here is her song. I love Paris in the rain.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWXWivwhi14

World Cup Soccer

World Cup opener was everything soccer fans could have hoped for. The Brazilian team did its part, beating Croatia, 3-1. The stadium was filled with national pride as yellow jerseys covered all sides of the stadium.

The expectation from the Brazilian was higher than what I got out of their first game. They were down, then came the doubtful Penalty kick. More would come from Brazil.

Mexico dominated the Cameron and matched their physical activity and speed. Scored fantastic goal that was incorrectly considered off-side.

The Netherland did their magic today. They defeated Spain 5-1. Fantastic goals from Van Persie and Robben while Spain's goal is from (doubtful) PK.

Spain will improve quickly so is the Netherland. More great plays to come.

Just a thought.