With thanx for visiting the blog this last year
Mona XXX
Mona XXX
My present to you all
Friday, 25 December 2009
Ho! Ho! Ho! (?)
I can't stand Kevin 'Bloody' Wilson but this was a request from someone who complained that for an Australian blog I actually don't have that much Australian content.
I hope this makes you happy...
I hope this makes you happy...
Thursday, 24 December 2009
Iran sends former government spokesman to prison
A semiofficial Iranian news agency says a former government spokesman who became an opposition supporter has been sentenced to six years in prison.
Abdollah Ramazanzadeh was charged with fomenting unrest in order to topple the Iranian ruling system.
His trial was part of mass proceedings under way against more than 100 leading moderates, opposition figures and supporters who have challenged President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's disputed re-election in June.
The Fars news agency reported on Thursday that Ramazanzadeh was found guilty of "acts against national security, propagating against the Islamic establishment and keeping classified documents."
Ramazanzadeh served until 2004 as spokesman under reformist President Mohammad Khatami.
Banned - GBL and other 'legal highs' (UK governments Xmas present to you!)
A range of former so called ‘legal highs’ including GBL, BZP and man-made chemicals sprayed on herbal smoking products such as ‘Spice’ are now illegal, Home Secretary Alan Johnson announced today.
As part of the government’s commitment to tackle the emerging threat of so called ‘legal highs’, the substances now banned under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 include:
- Chemical solvent GBL (Gamma-Butyrolactone) and a similar chemical – which are converted into GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) in the body and often used as ‘club drugs’ – are now controlled as Class C drugs when intended for human consumption;
- Synthetic cannabinoids – man-made chemicals sprayed on herbal smoking products such as ‘Spice’, which act on the body in a similar way to cannabis but can be far more potent, are now controlled as Class B drugs alongside cannabis; and
- BZP (Benzylpiperazine) and related piperazines, which are stimulants, similar to amphetamine, are now controlled as Class C drugs.
Home Secretary Alan Johnson said:
"We are cracking down on so called ‘legal highs’ which are an emerging threat, particularly to young people. That is why we are making a range of these substances illegal from today with ground- breaking legislation which will also ban their related compounds.
"We are sending out a clear message to anyone who is thinking about experimenting with them, particularly over the festive period, that not only are they putting themselves in danger they will also be breaking the law."
"We are sending out a clear message to anyone who is thinking about experimenting with them, particularly over the festive period, that not only are they putting themselves in danger they will also be breaking the law."
Tim Hollis, Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) lead on drugs, said:
"Police are all too well aware of the harms caused in local communities, particularly to young people, by these drugs and we support the decision taken by the Home Office to clearly spell this out.
"Enforcement will be proportionate and will focus particular attention on those who traffic in drugs and put people at harm. Practical advice has already been circulated to forces to support them in this respect. We want people to enjoy the festive season without exposing themselves to unnecessary risk by taking what are potentially dangerous substances."
The government continues to raise awareness of the dangers of psychoactive substances via the FRANK campaign.
In addition, 15 anabolic steroids, testosterone-like products often used by sports people and increasingly being used by the general public for their growth promoting properties, are to be controlled as Class C drugs, alongside two growth promoters.
The control of these substances follows advice from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD). Following receipt of their advice and after consulting with industry on those substances which have legitimate use, the government announced its intention to bring these substances under control using the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. The ACMD continue to look at the use of so called ‘legal highs’ as a priority and will report back to the government on the cathinones in 2010.
Exile's gig of the year: Nick Cave's ATP festival at Mount Buller
A brilliant weekend, just a real pity it is not on again next year, tho' they would have found it hard to top the bill of this year.
My award for gig of the decade goes to Mark Lanegan at Cherry Bar...a night that will remain with me for lots of reasons!
My award for gig of the decade goes to Mark Lanegan at Cherry Bar...a night that will remain with me for lots of reasons!
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