[Abrams described a historically significant episode that revealed how the medical establishment -not just the government- has upheld prohibition.] In read more

[Abrams described a historically significant episode that revealed how the medical establishment -not just the government- has upheld prohibition.] In 1997 after the law was changed in California, Jerome Kassirer, who was Editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine, wrote an editorial on medical marijuana called 'federal foolishness,' saying 'We know this drug works, everybody has their anecdotal experience of people who have benefited from it, get over it, reschedule it, make it schedule 2.' Unfortunately, ... he very shortly thereafter became no longer the editor in chief of the New England Journal of Medicine.

I think we have been able to clarify issues, ... I do not want to say it does not mean read more

I think we have been able to clarify issues, ... I do not want to say it does not mean that in all details we agree 100 percent.

We are everywhere and still watching as well

We are everywhere and still watching as well

Of all afflictions, the worst is self-contempt

Of all afflictions, the worst is self-contempt

I meant exactly what I said: that we are saddled with a culture that hasn't advanced as far as science.

I meant exactly what I said: that we are saddled with a culture that hasn't advanced as far as science.

[HOLLYWOOD, California (Variety) -- Nicolas Cage, who played twins in] Adaptation ... It's time for me to discover and enjoy read more

[HOLLYWOOD, California (Variety) -- Nicolas Cage, who played twins in] Adaptation ... It's time for me to discover and enjoy my own company.

Colby had a good game, and that was big for him,

Colby had a good game, and that was big for him,

Back home, people are really, really friendly. We grew up playing the same games and doing the same things. It's read more

Back home, people are really, really friendly. We grew up playing the same games and doing the same things. It's different here because we don't have the same connection with kids. We're homesick most of the time, but we know we're here for a purpose and you try and make your dream happen.

Here with my beer I sit, while golden moments flit: alas! They pass unheeded by: and as they fly, I, read more

Here with my beer I sit, while golden moments flit: alas! They pass unheeded by: and as they fly, I, being dry, sit idly sipping here, my beer.