Mexico poised to decriminalize small amounts of cocaine, heroin and…
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- Mexico poised to decriminalize small amounts of cocaine, heroin and…
- Marijuana House Is Hot Property in Calgary Real Estate Market
- The woes of Kilimanjaro | Salon.com News
- $200,000 in marijuana seized in two Estates homes
- Drug raid nets 202 marijuana plants
Mexico poised to decriminalize small amounts of cocaine, heroin and…
San Diego Union Tribune – Apr 28, 2006
” In Mexico, police often release people detained for minor drug possession, in exchange for bribes. Selling all these drugs would remain illegal under the proposed law, unlike the Netherlands, where the sale of marijuana for medical use is legal and it can be bought with a prescription in pharmacies. While Dutch authorities look the other way regarding the open sale of cannabis in designated coffee shops – something Mexican police seem unlikely to do – the Dutch have zero tolerance for heroin and cocaine. In both countries, commercial growing of marijuana is outlawed. In Colombia, a 1994 court ruling decriminalized personal possession of small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs. The effects could be significant, given that Mexico is rapidly becoming a drug-consuming nation as well as a shipment point for traffickers, and given the number of U… Selling all these drugs would remain illegal under the proposed law, unlike the Netherlands, where the sale of marijuana for medical use is legal and it can be bought with a prescription in pharmacies. While Dutch authorities look the other way regarding the open sale of cannabis in designated coffee shops – something Mexican police seem unlikely to do – the Dutch have zero tolerance for heroin and cocaine. In both countries, commercial growing of marijuana is outlawed. In Colombia, a 1994 court ruling decriminalized personal possession of small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs. The effects could be significant, given that Mexico is rapidly becoming a drug-consuming nation as well as a shipment point for traffickers, and given the number of U. students who flock to border cities or resorts like Cancun and Acapulco on vacation.
Marijuana House Is Hot Property in Calgary Real Estate Market
Bloomberg – Apr 28, 2006
as interest rates rise. The 14-year-old marijuana house, with a list price 6 percenthigher than the national average, isn't the only one attractingmultiple bids. When Scot Langenberger put his two-story Calgaryhome on the market last month, about 100 people traipsed through,leading to seven bids and a sale in two days. “You hear about this, though unless you go through it, youdon't believe it,'' said Langenberger, 53, a hospital food-service supervisor. “It was like a shopping mall. '' He and wife Leanne sold the 1,240-square-foot (115-square-meter) home for C$285,000, almost two-thirds more than they paidin 2002 and 6 percent above the asking price… rate,and the average price is forecast to increase 5. 7 percent, thecountry's real estate association said in February. With the strong demand for real estate, Calgary buyers mayhave to consider residences like the marijuana house, with itslisting that reads: “Please note, this property was a marijuana grow operation. Damages have NOT been remedied. Otherwise, great floor plan. '' To contact the reporter on this story:Reg Curren in Calgary at.
The woes of Kilimanjaro | Salon.com News
Salon – Apr 28, 2006
The region’s declining precipitation is not only contributing to the glaciers’ demise, but is dramatically changing the forests as well. Some scientists say damage to the forests will have a more devastating impact on Kilimanjaro’s water than even the disappearance of the glaciers. – - – - – - – - – - – - “Shall we go into the forest?” asks Andreas Hemp, rolling up a large topographical map of the mountain in his spacious home office. Trim and energetic, Hemp is a German ecologist who has been studying the forests on Kilimanjaro for over a decade. This year, he is back to check on the dozens of rain and temperature gauges he has placed at various points on the mountain. Over time, Hemp has observed a decline not only in rainfall, but also in the forests’ ability to retain and percolate moisture into the soil. This climatic trend, he says, could have an enormous impact on the region’s water resources… Some scientists say damage to the forests will have a more devastating impact on Kilimanjaro’s water than even the disappearance of the glaciers. – - – - – - – - – - – - “Shall we go into the forest?” asks Andreas Hemp, rolling up a large topographical map of the mountain in his spacious home office. Trim and energetic, Hemp is a German ecologist who has been studying the forests on Kilimanjaro for over a decade. This year, he is back to check on the dozens of rain and temperature gauges he has placed at various points on the mountain. Over time, Hemp has observed a decline not only in rainfall, but also in the forests’ ability to retain and percolate moisture into the soil. This climatic trend, he says, could have an enormous impact on the region’s water resources. We load his once-white Nissan four-wheel drive and climb another 2,600 feet up a relatively smooth dirt track, past Old Moshi, the village where he rents a house next to a century-old Lutheran mission.
$200,000 in marijuana seized in two Estates homes
Naples Daily News – Naples Daily News (subscription) – Apr 28, 2006
Authorities seized 149 plants with an estimated street value of $149,000 and about $20,000 worth of drug paraphernalia, the Sheriff’s Office said. Barrios has been charged with manufacturing and cultivation of marijuana and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. Luis Munoz, 57, of Hialeah, was arrested for trafficking in marijuana and possession of narcotic paraphernalia at 220 9th St. Authorities seized 53 marijuana plants with an estimated street value of $53,000 and $20,000 worth of drug paraphernalia.
Drug raid nets 202 marijuana plants
WBBH – Apr 28, 2006
The addresses are about 10 miles apart. At the 58th Avenue address, deputies arrested 35-year-old Manuel Barrios on charges of cultivating marijuana and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. Investigators say 149 marijuana plants were found at the home, along with $20,000 worth of drug paraphernalia. At the 9th Street home, deputies found 53 marijuana plants and another $20,000 in drug paraphernalia. They arrested 57-year-old Luis Munoz of Hialeah… At the 58th Avenue address, deputies arrested 35-year-old Manuel Barrios on charges of cultivating marijuana and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. Investigators say 149 marijuana plants were found at the home, along with $20,000 worth of drug paraphernalia. At the 9th Street home, deputies found 53 marijuana plants and another $20,000 in drug paraphernalia. They arrested 57-year-old Luis Munoz of Hialeah.