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New research suggests a single joint of cannabis damages the lungs as much as smoking five cigarettes in one go.

The study, carried out by the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, found the drug forces the lungs to work harder by obstructing air flow and causes chest tightness and wheezing.

The study found that of the 339 people tested, only those who smoked tobacco suffered from the lung disease emphysema, but cannabis use still stopped the lungs working properly.

further….

Using marijuana increases the risk of one day developing a psychotic illness such as schizophrenia, according to a study that provides some of the strongest evidence yet linking the drug to a mental disorder.

Marijuana is one the most commonly used illegal substances in many countries with up to 20 percent of young people in places like Britain reporting either some use or heavy use, British researchers said, citing government statistics.

All women to be questioned about abuse when go to hospital

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/index.cfm?c_id=146

Whilst in hospital women will be asked these three questions to see if she may have been abused:

* Has anybody hurt or threatened you?
* Have you ever felt controlled or always criticised?
* Have you been asked to do anything sexual that you didn’t wat to do?

Health Minister Pete Hodgson and other ministers are expected to announce the radical move tomorrow in an attempt to clamp down on the country’s appalling record of child abuse and other domestic violence.

Health Minister Pete Hodgson, is cheap today, cheaper than yesterday. He will only let hospital staff ask women three questions. If we throw some more cash as this we could have another three questions.

• Did you get pregnant just to get the DPB.
• Did you drink alcohol or take drugs during your pregnancy.
• Did you become depressed after your abortion and get pregnant again.

What would your other three questions be from the increased funding for the health system?

Southern Star Chariatable Trust presents a “Kids In Show Seats” benefit in aid of Radio Lollipop.

Auckland Single Parent’s Trust has received a number of free tickets for this event which we have heard are worth $30.00 each to the general public.

Date: 11th August 2007

Times: 10 am, 1 pm and 4pm.
We have tickets for all 3 shows so we need to know what time you would like to choose to go. We have many so dont be shy.

Venue: Logan Cambell Centre, ASB showgrounds, Greenlane Rd West, Auckland

Tickets are limited so please let us know ASAP.

And BTW, the tickets are for one adult and one child under 8 years of age.

julie@singleparents.org.nz

Here’s something worth supporting - a parenting website with a link to “Dad’s Corner” right near the top! Although there haven’t been many dads active on their discussion board so far, it could develop into a useful resource.

Hi John,

I’ve just located you through a Google search, whilst looking for men’s support groups.

I’m not sure if you’ve heard of our website, www.kiwifamilies.co.nz, but since its launch in October last year it’s become the most comprehensive parenting website in New Zealand.

Whilst we have thousands of visitors on site every month, the majority of these are mums. We would very much like to welcome more dads onto the site, and have developed Dad’s Corner with this purpose in mind.

If you follow this link, you will find a new chat room set up just for New Zealand fathers

I’m fronting Dad’s Corner, and would be most grateful if you could let the members of your group know that this online chat and support service is now available. Here Dad’s can share their experiences, joys and frustrations and find support and advice from other fathers throughout the country.

Look forward to seeing you on site.

Best wishes, Ian

Here it comes - the wave of underparented kids with poor behaviour many of us were predicting would arise out of the quagmire of feminist destruction of the family.
Hang on folks, we’re in for a bumpy ride. This didn’t exist when I was a school pupil, but then in those days the nation hadn’t been institutionally defathered.
Don’t get me wrong folks. I’m not saying there aren’t other factors - kids loaded with junk food, peer pressure etc. But I am saying I reckon that the hollowing out of fathering is the primary factor here.
As a probation officer I saw lots of young men who’d grown up fatherless and without firm paternal guidance had turned to crime.

Now here’s my next prediction - Big Sista Guvmints will go for increased social power and control and criminalise 12 year old boys en masse.
A career in the prison service looks a pretty secure option.

Should the age of criminal responsibility be lowered to 12?

Stuff poll.

Yes (3890 votes, 81.1%)

No (906 votes, 18.9%)

Can’t anyone remember what you where doing when you where 12 years old, when you where in form one. You really did have an understanding of the ways of the world, in total control of ever decision you made, and every mistake you made. You weren’t relying on your teachers and parents for guidance and help.

You pathetic people. Childhood should be the abundance of your blessings, not the condemnation of your failings. What is New Zealand – a country of savagery and ignorance.

If these children do not know the difference between right and wrong its your problem - it doesn’t matter if they are your children or not you need to decide who owns them - the parents or the state. When you have decided that, then decide who you support, it is either the parents or the state.

Think carefully because you are decideing the fate of the next generation.

Hell Pizza’s general manager Colin Mellar says he has had a combination of complaints about the magazine.

I have been watching this for a while, and I am no prude, but these guys are over the line.

These people are not on my menu any more.

I will be buying pizza elsewhere.

What do you think?

Article in the Herald: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=322&objectid=10452857� (link option not working)

“But there are also surveys that show women and men are equally likely to be perpetrators and victims of violence in intimate relationships…

Women’s Refuge’s Henare gives a swift response to such statistics. “The question is about fear. Does she fear her husband? A woman is beaten by man for years, then one day she picks up an iron and says: ‘If you touch me one more time, I’m going to put this into your skull’. She is taking a stand the only way she knows how. Does he fear her? I suspect not.”

Unbelievable. Does she really believe that the� reports like the Dunedin longitudinal study are actually describing what she suggests?

Mikeray gave such a good link in the previous thread I thought another link close to it would be appreciated HERE.
I love the way this series of pictures is so telling. As the old saying goes every picture tells a story.

Cancer test ‘may save many lives’

link http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6911677.stm