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A DrugSense publication
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Table of Contents
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DrugSense THIS WEEK (Top) | ||||||||
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RealAudio broadcasts of live radio programs are becoming quite popular these days. Live Internet broadcasts coupled with the fact that most of these shows provide toll-free numbers for listener comments can be a powerful tool for activism. Now, no matter where you live you can listen to a national radio program live and call in with your views. | ||||||||
Just as e-mail has been an indispensable asset to our newspaper activism many of us feel that RealAudio can be just as effective in moving us forward with radio events. Look for features and tips on how you can use RealAudio to boost your activism and success stories from those who are "just doing it" right now in this and future issues of DS Weekly. | ||||||||
Thanks to Richard Lake, , for this week's feature
article, "Getting Started with RealAudio."
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Feel free to send comments/suggestions to our editor, Tom Hawkins,
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Enjoy!
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GETTING STARTED with RealAudio (Top) | ||||||||
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by Richard Lake
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In response to Mark Greer's appearance on the web via a RealAudio web cast
a new member of the MAP lists wrote:
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I heard about this, and I have the realaudio software, but it just doesn't
work on my computer. I've tried everything, so I've decided it's not
worthwhile? Do you know if I could find the written dialogue of their
debate anywhere?
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Gosh, as I type this I am listening to Mark discuss MAP and more via a RealAudio link. Great stuff! IMHO it is worth some effort to get audio or video going as part of your Web experience. I would have to know just about everything about your computer setup, net connection, etc. to be able to make any real recommendations. I found the following FAQ most helpful in understanding the software available and the hardware requirements: | ||||||||
Once you have audio going, a good test is listing to Mark on "It's Pat and Mike's World Wide Web Review." broadcast. Your RealAudio should start running when you click on the July 5th show on the list of past broadcasts at: | ||||||||
Mark comes on the show at about the first tic mark past the start on your Real player. If I understand the data on the mono network stream which is showing an 8 Kbps stream it should run ok even on a 14.4 net connection. | ||||||||
There are some super videos out on the net, too. I run both the RealPlayer
for video and the VDOLive player and find where sites like the following
have video in both that it is worth trying to see the difference between
one and the other. More info on both is available at:
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A great place to test your video software is Psych@ctive: a weekly news
series concentrating on marijuana legalization and the "war on drugs." New
episodes are posted every Tuesday. | ||||||||
The broadcasts available as of this message on their web site are: | ||||||||
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Dan Baum: The creepiest thing about the war on drugs.
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Hemp for Victory: U. S. Propaganda film circa 1943 sings the praises of
everyone's favorite source of fiber. | ||||||||
The Honorable Robert Sweet, Federal Judge: The injustices of the war on
drugs. | ||||||||
Doug Malken: How to get Medical Use passed in your own home town. | ||||||||
Warren Edson: How to avoid arrest. | ||||||||
Dr. Jocelyn Elders: Drugs, AIDS, and the CIA.
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They are all great, but IMHO both Dan Baum and Dr. Elders are inspiring! | ||||||||
The web page to find the video clips is:
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Their main page is:
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on which you will find the ability to sign up for email notification of
what each new video is each Tuesday. | ||||||||
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ACTIVIST NEWS from the 'NET (Top) | ||||||||
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Channel 2 in Los Angeles posted the question on their web page:
Todd McCormick: Should Marijuana Mansion Grower Go To Jail?
Their message board to express your opinion is on their web site at
http://www.channel2000.com/talkback/index.html
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Bob Owen, treasurer for WHEN, the Washington Hemp Education Network, has
written a comprehensive report on the history of drug use in America. You
can read the full report, "Compare Legal Drugs With Illegal Drugs," on
WHEN's web site at http://www.olywa.net/when/
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NORML's report, Still Crazy After All These Years, Marijuana Prohibition 1937-1997, is now available in it's entirety on their web site at http://www.norml.org/warcrimes/crazy/index.shtml | ||||||||
It's time once again for the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse.
Although these kinds of surveys are considered far less than accurate
by some many people still use them as the basis for their drug policy
views. You can read the full report on-line, then decide for yourself.
http://www.samhsa.gov/oas/nhsda/pe1996/httoc.htm
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM MAPTalk (Top) | ||||||||
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Hi Gang,
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Due to an act of God, an electrical storm in Victoria, the MAP mailing
lists and Majordomo have been offline for the last 48 hours. Things
should be back to normal now. | ||||||||
Matt ()
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Friday, August 8, 1997
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HEALTH CRISIS: Todd McCormick
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Todd McCormick's health is rapidly deteriorating. He has lost over 14 pounds since his arrest last week. Todd is also showing signs that his cancer has returned, but is receiving no medical care, according to Todd's Publisher, Peter McWilliams. (See related story below) | ||||||||
The courageous medical marijuana user who was already very thin -- and only
five feet six inches tall -- has lost a dangerous amount of weight since
being incarcerated. A federal judge has order that Todd NOT be allowed to
use medical marijuana, despite the fact that Todd has a prescription from a
Dutch physician and is thereby protected by international treaties, as well
as The Compassionate Care Act of 1996. His friends are very concerned for
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from the same post... | ||||||||
SHERIFF'S HELICOPTER CIRCLES WRITER-PUBLISHER PETER MCWILLIAMS' HOUSE FOR
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"Am I next?" wonders Medical Marijuana Magazine publisher Peter McWilliams,
referring to the recent arrest of his friend and co-author Todd McCormick
on medical marijuana charges. A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
helicopter circled McWilliams' house at low altitudes for ten minutes
around 6:00 p.m. today. "If I can read its licensee number, it was flying
pretty low," said McWilliams. Helicopter N24IJH was identified as a
Sheriff's Department helicopter by Sergeant Davis of the Sheriff's
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As usual Dave Fratello does a great job keeping us up to date on the latest
propaganda, and honest mj news.
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Roxane Laboratories issued their recurrent "commercial" regarding Marinol.
Roxane seems to be right there for us, when their closest competitor,
organic marijuana is being recognized as being superior medicine for many
patients who have discovered that smoke cannot be vomited up. Many patients
wonder when attempting to swallow a capsule while gagging with stomach
wrenching nausea, 'is this worth over a thousand dollars a month, when I
can grow my own medicine for free, that works better?'
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The full text of the report is available at
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The text will also be at Think, today. | ||||||||
Jim Rosenfield
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- - MEDIA RELEASE -
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August 9, 1997 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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VERDICT TO BE RENDERED IN CANNABIS LAW CHALLENGE
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LONDON, ON: The long-awaited verdict in a comprehensive legal challenge to
Canada's cannabis laws will be delivered by Judge John McCart on August 14
in the London courthouse. The outcome could have far-reaching implications
for the future of the country's cannabis prohibition. | ||||||||
The case involves 26-year-old London activist and hemp store owner Chris
Clay, who was arrested in 1995 for selling a small cannabis plant to an
undercover officer. Clay enlisted the help of Osgoode Hall law professor
Alan Young and his partner, Toronto lawyer Paul Burstein; together, they
launched a constitutional challenge and are seeking to have cannabis
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Dear News Editor:
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Has something died in Washington State? The smell of death is thick and
sickening even as it reaches me 2800 miles away. Perhaps the death of
reason, the death of compassion -- smells worse than the vomit and
excrement of cancer patients writhing in the aftermath of chemotherapy,
while denied the benign drug that brings them relief. | ||||||||
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To the Editor;
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In a state supreme court ruling it was found that the government's
authority to protect us outweighs our right to self medication. First of
all, where do these justices think that the government, a government of
the people, for the people and by the people gets its "authority"?
Apparently, I am under the idealistic notion that one's body is one's
own responsibility to do with as one sees fit. This ideal is upheld by
Roe vs. Wade amongst others. If there is no victim then there is no
crime and no need for outside interference. | ||||||||
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DRUGSENSE TIP OF THE WEEK (Top) | ||||||||
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In addition to our DrugSense and Media Awareness Project sites there
are many "sister sites" dedicated to the DrugSense concept. Why not
stop by one or more the next time you're out web surfing? And remember,
tell a friend about DrugSense today. | ||||||||
Canada MAP, CMAP
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United Kingdom MAP, MAP-UK
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Washington State MAP, WAMAP
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The Drug Policy Forum of Texas
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This is just another of the many free services DrugSense offers
our members. Watch this feature weekly to learn more about what
DrugSense can do for you. | ||||||||
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The DrugSense Newsletter is compiled and edited by
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Mark Greer
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