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- A Recollection of the Beginning of the Time of Trouble During the Rise of the Jiang Shi and the Struggle for CathayThis short story is a blend of steampunk and gothic horror, it is set in Victorian-Era Shanghai, China and builds upon the Frankenstein legend to include the Jiang Shi, a mythical chinese creature that resembles both zombie and vampire.
- Opioids and LegalizationOpium or cocaine can be studied and utilized clinically for pharmacology.
- Afghanistan: Opium, Poverty, and WomenIn Afghanistan, poverty and low status to women mean a very frightening situation for children.Some are being fed pure opium, why? Read ahead..
Parents in Afghanistan Feed Their Toddlers OpiumIn Afghanistan some families are serving their entire family members opium, which is what people use to make heroin.
Dita Von Teese unveils "The Opium Den" during Erotica 2010She's the top name in the world of burlesque, and earlier today (November 20) Dita Von Teese showed off her moves at Olympia Exhibition Centre in London, England.- Information on the Papaver SomniferumThe Oriental poppy (Papaver somniferum) has a long and diverse history. A popular garden plant, the poppy requires very little care to thrive and flourish in the home landscape.
- Afghan Opium Production a Threat to Global SecurityOverview of Afghan opium production and its financing of Taliban and other insurgency groups in Afghanistan, Pakistan and the rest of the world.
Movie Review: Opium and the Kung Fu MasterA review about a movie where a dude is addicted to opium. But not enough to give oral for some.
Entertainment: The New Opium of the MassesMarx said that religion is the opiate of the masses. Critical Western Marxists argued that it was entertainment that was the new opiate of the masses; and that capitalism wasn't a form of economic exploitation, but a form of cultural domination- Illegal Trade of OpiumThe article gives an insight into the illegal trade of Opium and the ways and need to control it.
- Opium, the Drug and Its Effect on Our BodyThe article describes the constituents of the Opium drug, types of intake of the drug and its harmful effects on our body.
Lasting Effects of the Opium Wars (1840-1860)Did the Opium Wars change anything? Ironically, the drug trade has caused many of the same problems in the United States today as it did in China during the Opium Wars.
Opium Wars: Second Clash (1856-1860)In the Second Opium War, Britain, France and the United States fought the Chinese again over the opium trade and trade relations generally. It was fought in the middle of another war that left 25 million dead.
Opium Wars: First Clash (1839-1842)Militarily, the British won the Opium Wars in China, but in the long term the wars accomplished little. The humiliation of the Chinese would fuel their insularity, and the effects of the drug trade were disgusting.- The Opium TradeThe opuim trade during the late 18th and early 19th century was nothing short of a complete disaster for the Chinese people. It was the main cause of the opium wars which caused considerable suffering in China.
- "Psychoactive Drugs & Anti-Drug Legislation in the United States"The following describes, in brief, the history of anti-drug legislation in the United States.
July 1, 1959, Opium in Thailand Becomes IlligalLooking back at what was going on in Thailand 50 years ago. Opium became illegal.- Opium Poppy: Beautiful Flower that You Can EatPoppies make lovely large flowers that can be seen from far distances. The poppy does not last long so that makes it seem all that more special.
Opium Perfume by Yves Saint Laurent Fragrance ReviewOpium perfume by Yves Saint Laurent was introduced to the fragrance market in 1977. Since the debut of Opium perfume by Yves Saint Laurent, the bottle and package design have been changed a couple of times slightly but the fragrance remains the same.- The Opium Wars: Sound Familiar?A look at the Anglo-Chinese Wars of the mid 19th century. They are examples of the worst of imperialism and rampant greed. Have we really improved that much?
- The Irony: Is it "War on Terror" or "War for Opium"?1. First Week: USA gives Pakistan $5 billion+ for "War On Terror." 2. Second Week: Pakistan sends "terrorists" to India. 3. Third Week: USA rushes intelligence officials and Condy Rice to "help" Indians.
- Taliban and the Opium TradeAfghanistan occupation turned Taliban from opponents to supporters of the opium trade.
The Opium Conflict in China: Trade Through Addictive Substances, Reckless Colonization and Brute ForceSamuel M. Wilson describes the destructive events which transpired to transform China into a drug crazed nation, and the respectable efforts of foreign trade commissioner Lin Zexu to prevent tragedy within his country.- The Opium War: China Fights and LoosesDiscusses the reasons why China might have lost the Opium War.
- History of Heroin, Opium and Morphine AddictionA brief history of Heroin, Opium and morphine Addictions through out the world.
- Kubla Khan's Opiate HeritageThis essay examines how Samuel Taylor Coleridge's use of opium influenced his creative process on the poem, "Kubla Khan."
- The Use of Opium by Victorian Britons, French, and AmericansUntil 1900, few countries besides China prohibited drugs like opium. Until that time, they were used by many in mainstream society...
- Thomas De Quincey's Confessions of an Opium EaterAn analysis of what may have caused De Quincey to prefigure the confessional genre several hundred years before it became profitable.
- Product Overview: China Treasures Opium PillowHere is one product that is quite lovely and extremely unique in its look.
- World's Top 5 Producers of Illicit DrugsWhere do the world's drugs come from? These are the 5 countries that supply more drugs to the world than any others.
Opium Production Soars in AfghanistanIn addition to being one of the front lines of the War on Terror, Afghanistan is also ground zero for the Ward on drugs, as evidenced by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime 2007 Annual Opium Survey.- The Opium WarsA little informative snippet from Chinese history.
A Brief History of OpiumOpium is a drug that has existed since the dawn of time. It was opium that gently nudged Samuel Taylor Coleridge and helped him to conjure up Kubla Khan, and many other artists are deeply in its debt.- Religion is the Opium of the MassesMarx said that religion is the opium of the masses. Vulgarising this oft-quoted saying, the close followers of Marx repudiated religion. But what Marx had wanted to mean? He never wanted to repudiate religion...
The Opium WarThe Anglo-Chinese, or Opium War was the most humbling defeat China ever endured. In the 1830's the British ran the most massive drug cartel that ever existed...one that could put any of those of the 20th century to shame.
Exclusive Interview with Opium for the MassesMy interview with Marxist electronic band, Opium for the Masses.- Opium Use in Nineteenth Century British LiteratureA brief history on opium culture and British literature in the nineteenth century.
- Opium, Coca, Peyote and More Discussed in 'Dangerous Harvest'"Dangerous Harvest" brings together geographers and historians to discuss drugs and indigenous groups. The relationships historically are embedded in tradition, religion and ritual.
- So, You Think Pot is Natural, Huh?An essay on the dangers of some "natural" products
- What Plagues Afghanistan?What plagues Afghanistan? Well a simple answer would be to say everything under the sun. But understanding the issues plaguing the nation is not that simple.
