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Pic of the Day- "A Lady in Bloom"

A Lady in Bloom - Fort Myers, FL LeahAnn 04.28.2011

Quote "Not all shamans use intoxication with plants to obtain ecstasy, but all shamanic practice aims to give rise to ecstasy. Drumming, manipulation of breath, ordeals, fasting, theatrical illusions, sexual abstinence-all are time honored methods for entering into the trance necessary for shamanic work. Yet none of these methods is as effective, as ancient, and as overwhelming as the use of plants containing chemical compounds that produce visions." Terence Mckenna

Fact Cannabis has long been used for fibre (hemp), for seed and seed oils, for medicinal purposes, and as a recreational drug.

TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp

#100 - Female Hemp "Medicinal/Recreational/Sacramental smoke"

Pic of the Day- "In Appreciation of Our Sun"

In Appreciation of Our Sun - Fort Myers, FL LeahAnn 04.27.11

Quote "If someone who can't swim falls into the ocean, that person will grasp at the water and sink like a rock. A good swimmer who has trained knows how to relax and become one with the vast ocean. Learning how to swim takes practice, and it helps to have some guidance as we begin. it is the same way with our minds." Tulku Thondup

Fact Peace of mind, serenity, and calmness are descriptions of a disposition free from the effects of stress. In some cultures, inner peace is considered a state of consciousness or enlightenment that may be cultivated by various forms of training, such as prayer, meditation, T'ai Chi Ch'uan or yoga, for example. Many spiritual practices refer to this peace as an experience of knowing oneself. Finding inner peace is often associated with traditions such as Buddhism and Hinduism.

TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp

#99 - Hemp "Sports Coat"

Pic of the Day- "A Change of Pace"

A Change of Pace - Fort Myers, FL Babel 04.27.2011

Quote "If there is anything that we wish to change in the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could better be changed in ourselves." - Carl Jung

Fact  The first bowling balls used in the United States were made of wood, especially oak, and lignum vitae wood. In about 1906 the first hard rubber balls were produced, such as the Brunswick "Mineralite" ball, and these remained the standard until the 1960s and 70s. These decades saw the emergence of plastic (polyester) balls.

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#98 - Hemp "Burgers"

Dit Da Jow Recipe - helps heal swollen, bruised areas, and arthritis

Jow recipe:

• Arnica blossoms (anti-inflamatory, pain relief)
• Comfrey (anti-inflamatory, pain relief)
• Blessed Thistle (blood purifier)
• Goldenseal root (antibiotic, wound healing)
• Ginger root (circulation, wound healing, pain relief)
• Myrrh (antiseptic, circulation, wound healing)
• Sasparilla root (blood purifier)
• Witch Hazel (anti-inflamatory, pain relief)

Use equal proportions of all the items listed, by weight. You can meaure them out on a small kitchen scale. Grind the herbs in a mortar & pestle (or electric grinder) and place them in a glass jar. Add 80 or 90 proof grain alcohol (I use vodka); use 4 ounces of dried herbs to one pint of alcohol base (or equivalent proportions). Seal the jar tightly. Allow the infusion to work for two weeks; once or twice a day, swirl the liquid gently through the herbal mash. After two weeks, strain off the liquid and discard the herbal residue; pour into smaller glass containers.
This tincture can be applied as is to swollen or bruised areas, or can be mixed with a thickener (like lanolin or safflower oil) and a hardener (like beeswax) to make an ointment. This formulation has also been effective in the treatment of arthritis, for pain relief and restoration of range of motion.

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Pic of the Day- "Nightfall"

Nightfall - Fort Myers Beach, FL Babel 04.27.11

Quote "The foundation of the Buddha's teachings lies in compassion, and the reason for practicing the teachings is to wipe out the persistence of ego, the number-one enemy of compassion."

Dalai Lama XIV

Fact  Athens dominates the Attica periphery and it is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years.


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#97 - Hemp "Ink"

Pic of the Day- "Venice Pier"

Venice Pier - Venice, FL Babel 04.25.2011

Quote "Stories of imagination tend to upset those without one."
Terry Pratchett

Fact stroke, previously known medically as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is the rapidly developing loss of brain function(s) due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain.


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#96 - Hemp "Caulking"

Make your own Honey Cow

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Pic of the Day- "ECHO: Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization"

ECHO in North Fort Myers, FL Babel 04.29.2011

Quote "In known history, nobody has had such capacity for altering the universe than the people of the United States of America. And nobody has gone about it in such an aggressive way."
Alan Watts

Fact Psychotherapy, or personal counseling with a psychotherapist, is an intentional interpersonal relationship used by trained psychotherapists to aid a client or patient in problems of living.

TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp

#95 - Hemp "Packaging"

Pic of the Day- "This Way"

This Way - Highland Forest in Fabius, NY Babel 06.24.2008

Quote "If you live the sacred and despise the ordinary,
you are still bobbing in the ocean of delusion." Zen Master Lin-Chi

Fact Zen is a school of Mahāyāna Buddhism. The word Zen is from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word Chán (禪), which in turn is derived from the Sanskrit word dhyāna, which can be approximately translated as "meditation" or "meditative state".

TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp

#94 - Hemp "Compact Disc Holder"

Pic of the Day- "Mated"

Mated - Syracuse, NY Babel 04.15.2011

Quote "Don't Gain The World & Lose Your Soul, Wisdom Is Better Than Silver Or Gold."
Bob Marley

Fact The Rastafari movement or Rasta is a monotheistic, new religious movement that arose in a Christian culture in Jamaica in the 1930s.^[1][2]

TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp

#93 - Hemp "Bread"

Pic of the Day: "Return to the Earth"

Return to the Earth - Fayetteville, NY Babel 04.07.2011

Quote "To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure."
J.K. Rowling

Fact Pangaea was the supercontinent that existed during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras about 250 million years ago^[2]

TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp

#92 - Hemp "Boxes"

Pic of the Day- "2"

"2" - Syracuse, NY Babel 04.02.2011

Quote "A day without sunshine is like, you know, night."
Steve Martin

Fact Surreal humour, also called absurd humour or nonsense humour, is a form of humour—and constitutes the comedic genre of surreal comedy—based on violations of causal reasoning with events and behaviors that are logically incongruent. 

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#91 - Hemp "Geo-Textiles"

Reusing or Upcycling Polystyrene (which is often mistaken for Styrofoam) Containers

Resin Identification Code 6: Polystyrene

Going out to eat is lovely, especially when you end up with leftovers for the next day's meal, but nothing frustrates me more than receiving a polystyrene container to house my meal for only a day or so. Commonly mistaken for styrofoam, polystyrene does not biodegrade for hundreds of years and is resistant to photolysis.^[1]

In fact, polystyrene foam is a major component of plastic debris in the ocean, where it becomes toxic to marine life. Foamed polystyrene blows in the wind and floats on water, and is abundant in the outdoor environment.^[2]

Have you received one of these containers?
Thoroughly clean it and reuse it; a number of ideas can be found below, or let us know how you put the pesky polystyrene to use!

• Reuse containers for soup or ice cream as measuring cups.
• Food storage for leftovers in the fridge or bringing a lunch.
• Craft, art, or hobby storage
• Paint trays
• Decorate and use to house a gift.
• Indoor compost container
• Insulation behind switch plates or walls
• Cut up and use as a fill for bean bags or pet beds.
• Cut up and use as a filler in the bottom of a plant's pot.
• Seed germinating trays, just poke a few holes in the bottom for drainage.
• Shred and use as packing peanuts for mailing, storage, or moving.
• Shape and use as a stamp.
• Create weather-proof decorations.
• Cut to size and use as plant markers.
• Cut to size, decorate, and use as a bookmark.
• As a scoop for dirt, seed, or pet food.
  
  
  
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