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	<title>Reverend Ryan on Building a new home</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>We are working on a land purchase on mountain property in the GNW.   We are looking forward to building our new "Dome" (geodesic dome) with alternative or recycled materials.</p>

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<p>This is a home build out of hemp.  Great video, thanks to Oregon Hempworks for posting of facebook!</p>

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<p>If you are in the states this is a good company to check out for hemp building materials.</p>

<p><a title="Hemp Traders Building materials" href="http://www.hemptraders.com/product_info.php?cPath=30&#38;products_id=99" target="_blank">HEMPTRADERS.COM</a></p>
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	<title>erickbranner on Writing a Good Dissertation</title>
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	<title>Reverend Ryan on St. Patrick's day and the rising of the Emerald Sun</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Emerald Sun</strong> is making a lot of progress on getting our store put together.
We have a long way to go in a short time, licenses and inspections still to pass.</div>
<div>People keep asking what we are opening up.  Just for further clarification, we are opening up a <strong>design studio</strong>.
We will be displaying our custom made clothing, including patch clothing and custom screen printed t-shirts that we make inhouse.</div>
<div>
No we are not opening a dispensary, though we have toyed with the idea of opening up a co-op but that discussion has been going on for a long time and we still have a lot of legal stuff to work on.  That will not happen at this location, nor will it happen any time soon <em>if ever at all</em>.</div>
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We have helped multiple dispensaries with amazing vivid custom media including business cards, website's and Point of Sales equipment.  So far we have helped 3 dispensaries and now with our store opening we are broadening our services.   We are also available to do custom monument signage.  We can make custom vinyl, printed vinyl and monument signage.   We have a screen print and vinyl shop inside the store, and we take custom orders large and small.</div>
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<div>Join us on March 17th!  See <strong><a title="Emerald Sun Inc" href="http://Emerald-Sun.com" target="_blank">Emerald-Sun.com</a></strong> for more details.</div>
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<div>Also after the St. Patty's parade come up to our shop, we'll have an Irish theme at our grand opening.   We will open at 1pm.    We'll be there to greet people, and allow anyone who hasn't yet to sign the I-1068 petition.  Hopefully we will have free stickers and free shirts to give out.</div>
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<div>With St. Patty's day coming up, and my self initiated Celtic history month in March, please have a listen to an artist that I appreciate very much.  Miss Hollie Smith.</div>
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<blockquote><div>From Sensible Washington:</div>
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<div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello Spokane 1068ers!</span>

This was the first full week on the campaign trail, and you came out with a bang! Volunteers covered the Bus Plaza, Riverfront Park, bars, concerts, the Courthouse, and a door-to-door neighborhood canvass. </span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">We came very close to reaching our weekly goal.</span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> And we got a <strong>federal judge</strong>, a <strong>deputy</strong> <strong>prosecutor</strong>, and a <strong>high-ranking city official </strong>to sign the petition.

This is what the end of Marijuana Prohibition looks like.

But it won't come without a fight -- we need to prove we're serious about ending the injustices. Anything short of a weekly show of our strength means our opponents can write us off as "just another stoner cause" without enough motivation to get the job done.

This Saturday, prove them wrong at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Spokane!

Parade starts at noon on the 13th, so come early to get the crowd beforehand.

Or if you can't make it, join us at the other scheduled events below. Your area coordinator will get in touch to invite you to come gather signatures with other volunteers, and s/he can provide you with petitions and the info you need to collect signatures legally.

<em>If we all pull in at least <span style="text-decoration: underline;">40 signatures a week</span> through July 2nd (two hours a week) we can end the harassment, surveillance, property seizures, court dates and trials for the decent people who choose marijuana -- whether treating an illness or blessed with health.</em>

And please -- turn your completed petitions in to your area coordinator weekly. If you don't know your area coordinator, please reply to this email or call 723-9965.
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Thank you all, so much, for all that you do!

-Renata


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<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Signature Events!</span></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><em><span style="font-size: medium;">Grab a clipboard, some pens and some friends --
this is the quick &#38; easy way to get your 40 sigs a week</span></em></span></div>
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<div><span><span style="font-family: 'arial black',sans-serif;">Sunday, March 7</span></span></div>
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<div>12-3 pm: Plaza/Downtown/Riverfront Park. Call coordinator Nick for more info: 389-8275</div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'arial black',sans-serif;">Monday, March 8</span></div>
9-11 am: Courthouse in courtyard of Public Safety Building. Call coordinator Dave T. for more info: 570-762-4114
12-2 pm: SFCC signatures. Call coordinator </span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Nick for more info: 389-8275</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">12-4 pm: Plaza/Downtown/Riverfront Park. Call coordinator Matt for more info: 209-0575

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<div><span><span style="font-family: 'arial black',sans-serif;">Tuesday, March 9</span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">12-4 pm: </span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Plaza/</span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Downtown/Riverfront Park. Call coordinator Will for more info: 723-9779
</span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">12-2 pm: SFCC signatures. Call coordinator </span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Nick for more info: 389-8275</span>
<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">
<div>6 pm - Spokane Chiefs vs Kelowna Rockets at the Arena! Meet at the corner of Boone &#38; Howard - call coordinator Will for more info: 723-9779</div>
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<div><span><span style="font-family: 'arial black',sans-serif;">Wednesday, March 10</span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">12-4 pm: </span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Plaza/</span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Downtown/Riverfront Park. Call coordinator Will for more info: 723-9779</span>
<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">12-2 pm: SFCC signatures. Call coordinator </span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Nick for more info: 389-8275</span>
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<div><span><span style="font-family: 'arial black',sans-serif;">Thursday, March 11</span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">12-4 pm: </span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Plaza/</span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Downtown/Riverfront Park. Call coordinator Will for more info: 723-9779
</span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">12-2 pm: SFCC signatures. Call coordinator </span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Nick for more info: 389-8275</span>
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<div>7 pm - Bar Night! <em>(Wander to Knitting Factory at 919 W. Sprague to catch the crowd for Janus concert)</em> - call coordinator <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Shayna for more info: <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">998-3158</span></span></span></div>
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<div><span><span style="font-family: 'arial black',sans-serif;">Friday, March 12</span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">9-11 am: Courthouse in courtyard of Public Safety Building. Call coordinator Dave T. for more info: 570-762-4114
</span>
<div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">12-4 pm: Plaza/Downtown/Riverfront Park. Call coordinator Matt for more info: 209-0575
</span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">12-2 pm: SFCC signatures. Call coordinator </span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Nick for more info: 389-8275</span></div>
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<div>6 pm - Spokane Chiefs vs Kelowna Rockets at the Arena! Meet at the corner of Boone &#38; Howard. Call coordinator Will for more info: 723-9779.</div>
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<div>7 pm - Bar Night! <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Meet outside Dempsey's Brass Rail, 909 W. 1st, branch out from there. </span>Call coordinator Shayna for more info: <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">998-3158</span></div>
<div>8 pm - Gonzaga Strip (Bulldog Tavern on Hamilton @ Sharp) - call coordinator <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Nick for more info: 389-8275</span></div>
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<div><span><span style="font-family: 'arial black',sans-serif;">Saturday, March 13</span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><em>***Give your signature totals to your local coordinator by the end of the day today. If you do not know your coordinator, write to <a href="mailto:sensiblewashingtoneast@gmail.com" target="_blank">sensiblewashingtoneast@gmail.com</a>***</em></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><strong><span style="color: #33cc00;">11am-1pm - ***St. Patrick's Day Parade!*** ALL HANDS ON DECK! Meet at Pavilion entrance at Riverfront Park and get all the supplies &#38; info you need. Call coordinator Renata for more info: 723-9965
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<div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">7 pm - Bar Night, St. Paddy's Day Edition! Meet outside O'Doherty's, 525 W. Spokane Falls Blvd </span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> - call coordinator Shayna for more info: 998-3158
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<div>8 pm - Gonzaga Strip (Bulldog Tavern on Hamilton @ Sharp) - call coordinator <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Nick for more info: 389-8275</span></div>
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<div><span><span style="font-family: 'arial black',sans-serif;">Sunday, March 14</span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">
<div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><em>***Your local coordinator needs your signature totals. If you do not know your coordinator, write to <a href="mailto:sensiblewashingtoneast@gmail.com" target="_blank">sensiblewashingtoneast@gmail.com</a>***</em></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">
<div>12-2 pm: Main Market Coop, 44 W. Main Street, call coordinator Will for more info: 723-9779<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">12-3 pm: Plaza/Downtown/Riverfront Park. Call coordinator Nick for more info: 389-8275</span>

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<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> --
Renata Rollins
Eastern Washington Field Director
Initiative 1068 - Sensible Washington

</span> <a href="http://www.sensiblewashington.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">www.SensibleWashington.org</span></a><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">

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	<title>Reverend Ryan on Hemp and the Family Farm with Willie Nelson</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Willie uses nothing but common sense.  I love his approach.  My family for generations were farmers at some scale.  Thanks Willie for all you do!</p>

<p>[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EegtyuNAtwI[/youtube]</p>

<p><a title="Willie Nelson and Hemp" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EegtyuNAtwI">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EegtyuNAtwI</a></p>
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	<title>Reverend Ryan on Hiring for several web development projects</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<br />
<p>I need a few PHP/MySQL/Wordpress jobs filled.</p>
<p>1.&#160; I need to create a widget that will import the functionality of SLU2.com, to wordpress via a widget.&#160; I would like to use the SLU2.com domain, and the SLU2.com database.&#160; But I would like to be able to include it&#39;s function on several different website&#39;s that I own.&#160; All of these websites use WordPress.</p>
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<p>2.&#160; I have a few modifications needed for&#160; <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.phppointofsale.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.phppointofsale.com</a></p>
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	<title>John Parr on Hemp Clothing - The Evolution</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>well if Walmart read this forum they would have products on the shelves</p>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>HEMP For VICTORY  ,    VOTE For HEMP</p>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>You know I was there and he is the most determined person the movement has known</p>
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	<title>Reverend Ryan on Free at last?</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Respect and love for the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.</p>

<p>It is sad that some must give all for their cause, but I thank God for those who do.</p>

<p>For the civil rights and racial equality that Rev. King fought for and made so much progress, and for all of his community service.  My fullest respect goes to this man!</p>

<p>Another man that fought hard for civil rights, long before Rev. King, was Marcus Garvey in the 20's.</p>

<p>I made a video about Marcus Garvey a few weeks back.  With some Bob Marley (lyrics that quote Marcus Garvey).</p>

<p>I like what Mr. Garvey says at the end of the video  "Liberate the minds of man, and ultimately you will free the bodies of men".</p>

<p>There is a lot going on in the news of marijuana law reform.  I recommend staying tuned to the NORML SHOW LIVE  <a title="NORML Daily Audio Stash, NORML Live" href="http://stash.norml.org" target="_blank">http://stash.norml.org</a></p>

<p>See the video here:</p>

<p><a title="Racial Diversity" href="http://utahpirateradio.com/2009/11/14/discussion-of-white-slavery-civil-rights-and-affirmative-action/" target="_blank">http://utahpirateradio.com/2009/11/14/discussion-of-white-slavery-civil-rights-and-affirmative-action/</a></p>

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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:10:05 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Reverend Ryan on Recovering from a snoball fight</title>
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	<category>Medical Marijuana</category>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Yesterday, I posted an article about getting snoballed.  Today I am recovering from this snoball fight and Im moving on.</p>

<p>But I wanted to tell you a little bit about my experience in providing excellent service to marijuana dispensaries, and just the way that I like to do business in general.</p>

<p>So this client wrote us in November and wanted to test our software.  We directed them to the full-featured free demo at:</p>

<p><a title="Free Dispensary sofware" href="http://emeraldpos.com/pos-software-demo/" target="_blank">http://emeraldpos.com/pos-software-demo/</a></p>

<p>They tried it and liked it.   We also told them about OpenBravo.com, which is a very good software as well (but doesn't have off-site data).   They wanted the software at the link that I provided.</p>

<p>After a week, they were ready to sign up.  So they signed the paper work and our contract.   On December 7th, they asked if we would include a way for the software to inlcude documents and photos to be uploaded to a patient's profile for medical records etc.  <br />
I told them that I would get right on it, and I paid my developer Joel more money to alter the software.   Within 2 days, Joel had the modification made, and the client liked what they saw.</p>

<p>Finally on December 14th 2009 they sent their payment to secure their order for the custom Point of Sales unit that they bought from us.  Mind you, this is 9 days after they signed the contract with us.   So a week before Christmas we get their order in, all except for the scanner which was lost in the mail (serves to reason, since it is Christmas holiday and all).  But we proceed to configure their hardware and software for the new point of sales system.  On December 22nd I bought a plane ticket for January 11th to install their hardware, and help them with other technical issues that they were having with their surveillance system (on the house).</p>

<p>They agree to the date of January 11th for delivery, and even though they wanted the items sooner, they understood that not all of the items had came in and it wasn't our fault.  Had they made their payment on December 5th when they signed the contracts, this shipping delay wouldn't have been an issue.</p>

<p>So I thought everything was going to proceed as planned, and they asked me when I was going to set up their server.  I did that on December 23rd 2009, and I installed their software and bought a Security Certificate for 128 bit SSL encryption which they verified with the SSL company finally on January fourth.  The server and the SSL certificate are non-refundable items.  Once I bought them, I was stuck with them, just like the traveling reservations that I had made for this install.</p>

<p>On January 3rd, the customer complained about not liking the software any more, and wanted a refund.  He said he found other software to go with.  I told him, that I would refund him whatever he was entitled to, as per our signed contract.  <br />
He told me he wanted all of his money back, or he was going to sue me.  <br />
I explained that the hardware that he ordered will work with any software, and that if he wanted to return it, it would be a charged of a 10% restocking fee.   And that the server contract was a 12 month, non-negotiable commitment.   He said he refused to pay it, and he refused the 10% restocking fee.</p>

<p>So now to give him his money back.  I am stuck with non-refundable travel reservations to Colorado, a server that was leased for him, and he has an SSL certificate which was sent to him, and can only be used for his domain.   Over $1000 worth of expense.  Plus I am left holding his hardware that I custom order and custom configured for him.   This loss now is worth over $2500 to me and my family, right after Christmas, and with our new business which is only a month old, and has not seen anything but expense, no profit yet.</p>

<p>Despite that he only paid us $1700, and his contracts are legal and non-negotiable 12 month contracts worth $1400.  I instantly give him $660 in refunds.   When he was only due $319 in refunds minus the service contracts.</p>

<p>But then, as a last insult. He attempts to do a charge back on me, to get money that he is not legally entitled to.</p>

<p>So now, if he gets his money back I am left with this $2500 loss.</p>

<p>But, despite not being legally obligated to pay the full refund.  I made an arrangement to get this guy 100% of his money back.</p>

<p>Meanwhile I am left holding travel arrangements to Colorado, plus his server and the expense on his SSL certificate.</p>

<p>All because he didn't like our free software?</p>

<p>Sometimes, no matter how kind and generous you are, people still seek to take advantage of you to the fullest extent.</p>

<p>This guy will get all of his money back.  And I will walk away knowing that I did everything in my power to make this right.</p>

<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2233" title="0802027_marijuana-300x225" src="http://xcannabis.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/0802027_marijuana-300x225.jpg" alt="Medical marijuana money makers" width="300" height="225" /></p>

<p>Will this guy be sorry that my kids will go without this year for many things because he did not fully test the software before signing up with us?  Probably not.</p>

<p>And how much do you think he will be charging people for their medicine that grows naturally from the ground?   $10 per gram, $15 per gram, $20 per gram?    What if someone buys an ounce from him, takes it home, smokes half of it and returns it to him?   Will he refund them 100% of what they paid, or will he only give them half?</p>

<p>I hope that this guy treats his patients the same way that I treated him.  I hope that if his patience aren't satisfied with their medicine that he will give them back 100% of their money, even if they smoked half of it before returning it.  Because that will be the same way he expected me to treat him.  He burned up thousands of my dollars, and then wanted a full refund, despite that I went above and beyond to help him out.  Since I am giving him his refund, he better damn well follow the golden rule and do the same thing for his patients!</p>

<p>I feel like moving to Colorado, and becoming his patient, so that I can hold him to the same expectations that he held me to in this transaction!</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Reverend Ryan on Got snoballed today</title>
	<link>http://xcannabis.com/forum/medical-marijuana/got-snoballed-today/#p832</link>
	<category>Medical Marijuana</category>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Ever felt like you've been snoballed?</p>

<p>I really truly dislike the kind of people who will step on anyone to get the best deal.  <br />
 <br />
 This is probably why I don't like xmas much, or black friday, or all of the other BS that goes along with the vanity and commercialism of secular holidays.</p>

<p>Well, to make a long story short, I lost $2000 today directly because of someone being selfish, irresponsible and indecisive.</p>

<p>Now I feel like I've gotten snoballed.</p>

<p>I should introduce this guy to Gary Snoman, they'd get a long great!</p>

<p>It's too bad sometimes medical marijuana is ALL about the $$.</p>

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<div>On with the NEW YEAR!!   Keep up the resistance!</div>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:46:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Reverend Ryan on Merry Christmas</title>
	<link>http://xcannabis.com/forum/cannabis-news/merry-christmas/#p831</link>
	<category>Cannabis News</category>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>I am currently enjoying a very hempy and merry Christmas.  I wish the same to you and yours.</p>

<p>The holiday part of Christmas is enjoyable, even though it's stressful.   Having kids makes this holiday so much fun!</p>

<p>I enjoy the message of Christmas.  The message is fairly trans-denominational, solitice and other pagan holidays, to Hanukkah and of course Christmas.  This time of year is often very special for people.</p>

<p>For us we thank the Lord, and I celebrate Him with His sacred herb.  Cannabis.</p>

<p><a href="http://xcannabis.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Genesis129web.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2210" title="Genesis129web" src="http://xcannabis.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Genesis129web.jpg" alt="Genesis129web" width="400" height="305" /></a></p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:13:41 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Reverend Ryan on Emerald POS Dispensary Point of Sales system</title>
	<link>http://xcannabis.com/forum/medical-marijuana/emerald-pos-dispensary-point-of-sales-system/#p830</link>
	<category>Medical Marijuana</category>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Lexy,</p>
<p>&#160; Thanks for stopping by and posting on our forums.</p>
<p>I can assure you that <a title="Emerald POS Dispensary software" href="http://emeraldpos.com/" mce_href="http://emeraldpos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EmeraldPOS.com</a> can work with just about any industry, and if our hardware or software does not fit your current needs, we have the ability to customize our services to your needs.&#160;</p>
<p>Lexy I looked at your site, it also sells POS software and hardware, and while I am all about the free market, I had to watch out for how your link may negatively or positively effect this site in search engine matters.&#160;&#160;</p>
<p>I removed the URL link from the URL, but I am leaving the URL incase anyone is interested in comparing the prices at <a title="Emerald POS Dispensary software" href="http://EmeraldPOS.com" mce_href="http://EmeraldPOS.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EmeraldPOS.com</a> with Lexy's site:</p>
<p>geminicomputers.com<br mce_bogus="1"/></p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:39:10 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Reverend Ryan on Video:  Cannabis for Cancer</title>
	<link>http://xcannabis.com/forum/xcannabis-productions/video-cannabis-for-cancer/#p829</link>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>I made this video to demonstrate what legalizing cannabis means to me.<br />
I've lost so many due to the ineffectiveness or harm of synthetic drugs. <br />
There is a natural remedy for many ailments called "cannabis".  It is an ancient herb that has been used by mankind for thousands of years, and there is no record of an overdose yet. <br />
Cannabis is safe and effective medicine.  <br />
My video is dedicated to the loved ones that I've lost, who could have benefited from cannabis research and treatment if only it were legalized and properly researched.</p>

<p>[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGmPamqJpf8[/youtube]</p>

<p><a title="Cannabis for Cancer Awareness Video" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGmPamqJpf8" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGmPamqJpf8</a></p>

<p>Please visit our group "<a title="Cannabis for Cancer Facebook Group" href="http://cancer.xcannabis.com" target="_blank">Cannabis for Cancer</a>"  Sign up, make a difference with your collective voices!</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:17:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Reverend Ryan on Cannabis for Cancer Awareness week  (Last Week of December)</title>
	<link>http://xcannabis.com/forum/medical-marijuana/cannabis-for-cancer-awareness-week-last-week-of-december/#p828</link>
	<category>Medical Marijuana</category>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>During the last week of December, in honor of my father Richard Thompson who died December 30th 2009 of Stage IV <a title="Glioblastoma multiforme" href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&#38;source=web&#38;ct=res&#38;cd=1&#38;ved=0CBEQFjAA&#38;url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FGlioblastoma_multiforme&#38;ei=4gArS8GcMYTKsAOdi7W9BA&#38;usg=AFQjCNERzIqBh82xNrXRPmheEh64g6db4A&#38;sig2=NU7iEp_t7BXZ0K-TDIQnPg" target="_blank">Glioblastomabrain cancer</a> .</p>

<p>I wanted to bring awareness to the usefulness of cannabis for cancer, and also showcase the research that has been done with cannabis compounds to kill cancer.  December 27th to January 3rd we will be celebrating this cause Cannabis for Cancer.</p>

<p>The Cannabis for Cancer Facebook Group is growing and doing well.  Please visit us at <a title="Cannabis for Cancer xCannabis" href="http://cancer.xcannabis.com" target="_blank"> http://cancer.xcannabis.com</a> and for more information on these cannabis/cancer studies please visit our <a title="Cannabis for Cancer xCannabis" href="http://xcannabis.com/cannabis-for-cancer/" target="_blank">xCannabis Cancer page</a>.

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<p>After losing my father, I became more dedicated to the cause of legalizing cannabis.  Not just to restore freedom and liberty, although that is certain the main part of my pleas.  But also so that we can much needed research done in this country on the effects of cannabis and cannabinoid compounds on cancer cells.</p>

<p>Without this much needed research, the secrets of cannabis will be tucked away.  Meanwhile our government is patenting cannabis compounds, because they already know the benefits of cannabis.</p>

<p>Just check out <a href="http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/6630507.html">US Patent 6630507</a> titled "Cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuroprotectants" which is assigned to The United States of America, as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services.<br />
<br />
It's certainly time to take this matter seriously.  cannabis holds so many undiscovered, wonderful medicine, it is difficult to even count it's many beneficial uses!</p>

<p>Had marijuana been rescheduled, and research my dad may have found the benefits that so many others are finding from cannabis, including many professors who can prove that marijuana effectively fights cancer.</p>

<p>I wish so much that the government would stay our of medicine and leave it up to the doctors!</p>
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