Psychedelic rock booms through The Vapour Lounge. In the store, young and some not-so-young people smoke pot through a variety of devices. And owner Marc Emery stands in the middle of it all, proclaiming his goal of defeating the U.S. war on drugs.

Lil Wayne didn't get "A Milli" Grammy nominations, but his total haul was still pretty amazing — eight.

Welp apparently winsomecowboy is coming to the Big Smoke, and it is my duty as a member of the Rubber Chicken something-or-other to meet up with him.* He comes in on August 14 and is staying for just under 20 days.

Hip-hop often comes under attack for the lyrical content found in much of the music released such as the glorification of drug use, the focus on a largely material life, and the promotion of violence.

Bryan "Baby" Williams, AKA the #1 Stunna, AKA Birdman, exploits the big living, MOB lifestyle to the fullest, and as the owner of Cash Money Records, he knows a thing or two about how to do it.

Wu-Tang has not released an album since 2001's Iron Flag, but getting them together has proven the right move, as 8 Diagrams is a new classic album in an age where hip-hop is supposedly dead.

Every once in awhile in my internet browsing I find something particularly angering, and to be honest it usually involves the government. The upset today comes from Wikipedia, specifically the article on Abstinenc e-only sex education. Scroll down to the Rise in the U.S. section.

It is no secret that China continues it's persecution of dissident voices in order to create an appearance of unity, not only for the world but for her own citizens.

In 1975, British delegate Sir George Godber informed the World Health Organization how to get smokers to quit: foster an atmosphere where it was perceived that active smokers would injure those around them, especially their family and infants or young children who would be expos …

Selfishness is one of the most despised traits, it seems, a man can hold. It is decried as being evil, as being no good in a world where integration among men is required.

After all this controversy lately I think it is time for some lighter discussion. There is a weekly column in the Toronto Star called Random Acts of Kindness.

Augustus has been called the greatest emperor of Rome and his rule as Augustus was a successful one. However, to look upon him as being wise and fair for his entire life would be a mistake.

The Peloponnesian War was the end of the Athenian Golden Age, a period which began with the Greco-Persian wars. Pericles himself did not survive the war yet played an integral part in its beginnings.

The world is a cold place where a leading light is needed for the general population to maintain a level of fortitude. This sanguine element takes many forms; however, it always contains a much needed component of faith on the part of the individual.

Tonight on CNN there is a special on Jesus and the major political issues of the day. If you are interested in watching it tune into CNN at 8PM EST.

Adam Smith was an 18th century political economist and philosopher who not only created, but greatly impacted the study of economics.

There are a number of issues discussed and debated over between the different political ideologies and when the air smells of election these issues become hot topics. Even though awhile away, the 2008 election already has filled the air with anticipation.

The accusations against FOX and other news outlets of being biased are not without good evidence. Ardith recently sparked my idea for this topic in her article Will Fox News, CNN, or Any Media Outlet Host Fair Presidential Debates? which touches on bias in the media.

In the first few months of groups I think most Viners have found themselves lost as to the actual goal of the groups.

Religions have always relied on their truths being absolute, an idea that makes the religion seem more universal and grand. Many of these absolute truths are shared by most people of the world such as murder and theft which are never socially acceptable.

So you think an article is dead after eleven months and nothing will really come out of it anymore. Apparently it isn't true, sbukti came up with the idea for a thread for all of us to explain our nicknames, if we have one.

The Neoconservatives are on the forefront of the push for war with Iran, and in general the Neocon policy calls for war, regardless of whom with. Now I don't underestimate the Neocon belief that Iran is an immediate, and very dangerous, threat.

What does it take to be happy in this world? Is it simply – he who dies with the most toys win, or perhaps the person who does the most charity. Apparently, and this is science, the happiest people are the Buddhist monks who gain control over their minds.

I sit here, at 1 in the morning, having a cigarette and thinking how relaxing it is. It makes me think of the misunderstanding of people who don't smoke. I smoke and I enjoy it. There is nothing quite as satisfying as a smoke after a good meal.

Recently at work I got into a discussion with my boss and a co-worker. I was telling them of my dreams to enter politics in the United States and make changes for the better.