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Remembering the Fallen November 11, 2002 On November 11th, we both mourn and celebrate the sacrifices of those who went forth and fought in the major wars of the 20th century. Veterans Day in the United States, Rememberance Day in Canada and Armistace Day in England all fall on the 11th of November, marking the anniversary of the end of the first World War. The poppy has long been the symbol of the brave soldiers who fought and died for freedom from tyranny. In honour of their sacrifices, poppies.org will observe a virtual moment of silence, with the somni-forum going off-line at 11am on November 11th. For more information on the traditional moment of silence in Canada, click here. In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

Law review would be opiate for Tasmania August 10, 2001 This is an older article, but we're putting it up anyhow simply because it makes for an interesting read. Back in 2000, about fifteen hundered farmers licensed by the Tasmanian Government to grow poppies represented a potential new order. With the exception of the USA, they supplied the rest of the world's pharmaceutical industry with half its needs. They were pressing hard for a relaxation of the American "80-20 rule", which ensures the world's biggest drug industry buys most of its opium requirements from India and Turkey. Discuss This Article Read The Full Story

Confessions of an English Ecstacy Eater July 15, 2001 An interesting story: He's a 50-year-old writer, buys drugs from his son and says they give him the best experiences of his life. Discuss This Article Read The Full Story

Narcotic Leaf the Key to Yemeni Life in Britain July 15, 2001 Forum member Rock sent me this interesting article on Qat, a mild stimulant that is used widely in Yemen, and imported to England (where it is legal -- opposed to the USA, where it is classified with Heroin and Cocaine). The green Qat leaves and the most tender parts of the stem contain cathonine, a natural stimulant which produces a mild high after prolonged chewing, but which breaks down and loses it potency after 48 hours. It also gives an interesting peek into Yemeni culture within Britain. Interesting stuff. Discuss This Article Read The Full Story

So Long, and Thanks for all The Fish May 12, 2001 Douglas Adams died on Friday morning in Santa Barbara, California, following a heart attack. Adams was a favourite author of mine, and I am saddened to hear of his passing. Discuss This Article Read The Full Story

Canadian "Pain Manifesto" A World First May 10, 2001 Within Canada's healthcare system, there exists a severe undertreatment of pain. To address this worrying situation the Canadian Pain Society today launched an aggressive new initiative - the Patient Pain Manifesto. This public awareness and education program will be aimed at alerting and educating hospital patients, and their families, regarding their rights in the management of their pain. Discuss This Article Read The Full Story

Something Stinks at Hotmail April 2, 2001 This may be unrelated to poppies, but I know most of you are farily concerned about your privacy. Use hotmail, MSN, or any other Microsoft passport or .NET services? Well, say goodbuy to any of your privacy or intellectual property rights. The current Passport Terms of Use agreement not only fails to guarantee confidentially, but actually gives Microsoft and its business partners the right to own your information, and do pretty much what they want with it. Check out the full story here.

Some interesting stuff... March 30, 2001 I got this emailed to me the other day, it's the letters page for that Frontline documentary that aired some time ago called "The Opium Kings". Most of the letters are pretty insightful (although some are clearly written by the irreparably insane), so I thought it would make an interesting read for most of our visitors. Check it out here.

Victim Not Included December 29, 2000 Freelance writer and "amateur floral arranger" Michel Fuseau paints a stark portrait of one somniphile's desire to leave behind the cold streets of Harlem for greener pastures closer to the Equator. Discuss This Article Read The Full Story

Moment of Silence Over November 11, 2000 The "Virtual" moment of silence has ended. When accessing the forums today, many of you might have seen this page instead of what you were expecting. On November 11th each year all across Canada, people observe a short moment of silence out of respect for those who fought and died in war. With the poppy being the official symbol of Rememberance Day, I felt it appropriate for poppies.org to also partake in this moment of silence. If you're out today, and you run into a war veteran -- please take the time to thank them. For more information on the history of the poppy as a symbol of war veteran sacrifices, please click here.