Torsten Posted March 25, 2003 This Announcement message (#31, Mar 19 2003) can be read online at: http://www.erowid.org/general/announce/ann...1_3-19-03.shtml "It's Erowid's reports on side effects, on precise doses, and its long list of recipes, that make it *the* encyclopedia of altered states." -- CBS Evening News, Jan 27 2003. On January 27, 2003, CBS Evening News ran a short "Eye on America" feature about "recreational drug web sites". Their report focused on Erowid's role as an information source and questioned whether such information should be available to everyone. This 3 minute piece led to a doubling of Erowid's traffic for several days following the report, with more than 40,000 visitors each day. For a transcript see: http://www.erowid.org/general/mentions/men...ews1_2003.shtml It's been a few months since the last email announcement we sent out. As usual we've been hard at work on a variety of projects. We've also been trying to hone our fundraising skills this winter as we continue the challenge of trying to make up for a $60,000 shortage in 2003. We've just finished a matching donation offer for contributions over $200. We successfully reached our goal of $8,000 before the April 1 deadline and would like to thank those of you who helped us make the most of this generous grant. We are really amazed by the financial and moral support people have been sending our way. We'll be continuing with the fundraising efforts throughout the year. If you have the ability to help, please consider joining the growing ranks of Erowid supporters. http://www.erowid.org/donations/ As we have for the last two years, Earth and I will be presenting at the Mind States conference this May. The conference will be held in Berkeley, California May 23-25, 2003. The list of presenters is looking great! For more information about the conference, see: http://www.mindstates.org We welcome submissions, suggestions, criticisms, or corrections at [email protected]. peace, fire, earth, & the Erowid crew ====================================================== Index ====================================================== 1) 1987 DEA Blotter Catalog http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/lsd/lsd_history5.shtml This is a collection of LSD blotter published in 1987 in the DEA publication "Microgram". It shows (poor resolution, black and white) images of more than 150 samples of street blotter along with testing results showing the amount of LSD found on each. Great historical data. 2) DARE Vault http://www.erowid.org/psychoactives/prohib...tion_dare.shtml This new vault provides some information and a collection of links about the DARE program, including studies about its efficacy. 3) Syringe & Needle Basics http://www.erowid.org/psychoactives/hardwa..._syringes.shtml Basic information about needles and syringes including the most common types, what various measurements mean, and which sizes are used for different types of injections. 4) 4-Methylaminorex Basics http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/4_methylam...ex_basics.shtml A summary of the basics about 4-methylaminorex, also called euphoria, intellex, or "U4Euh". 5) Poppy Biscuits http://www.erowid.org/plants/poppy/poppy_info3.shtml Information about a novel poppy preparation method. 6) List of Journal Articles on Presence of DMT in Humans and Mammals http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/dmt/dmt_jo...l.shtml#mammals A collection of 20 references about the presence of DMT in both humans and mammals. 7) UDV New Mexico Ayahuasca Case Timeline and Overview of Events http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/ayahuasca/...sca_law15.shtml This timeline of the UDV Ayahuasca trial in New Mexico provides a good outline of the case with links to more information. 8) Major Law Updates http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/amt/amt_law.shtml http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/5meo_dipt/..._dipt_law.shtml On January 28th, the DEA announced its intention to emergency schedule both AMT and 5-MeO-DiPT. The final emergency order placing them in schedule I has not yet been issued, but could be made at any time. 9) New Vaults Nootka lupine http://www.erowid.org/herbs/nootka_lupine/...ka_lupine.shtml Justicia pectoralis http://www.erowid.org/plants/justicia/justicia.shtml Morphine http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/morphine/m.../morphine.shtml Amineptine http://www.erowid.org/pharms/amineptine/am...mineptine.shtml Mescal (Sophora secundiflora) http://www.erowid.org/plants/mescal/mescal.shtml Buprenorphine http://www.erowid.org/pharms/buprenorphine...enorphine.shtml 10) Art Vaults Additions http://www.erowid.org/art/ March Featured Artist : Scott Cranmer http://www.erowid.org/culture/art/artists_...mer_scott.shtml February Featured Artist : shiptu shaboo http://www.erowid.org/culture/art/artists_...oo_shiptu.shtml January Featured Artist : Jorn Endresen http://www.erowid.org/culture/art/artists_...-endresen.shtml December Featured Artist : Erin http://www.erowid.org/culture/art/artists_.../art_erin.shtml November Featured Artis : Drew French http://www.erowid.org/culture/art/artists_...ench_drew.shtml 11) 552 New Experience Reports http://www.erowid.org/experiences/exp.cgi?...003&M2=03&D2=19 12) New Image Vault Additions We've added 136 new images to the Vaults. A few highlights include: Atom LSD Blotter http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/show_image...otter_atom1.jpg Tabernanthe iboga Seeds http://www.erowid.org/plants/show_image.ph...iboga_seed2.jpg Psilocybe weilii http://www.erowid.org/plants/show_image.ph...ybe_weilii5.jpg Carisoprodol Tablets http://www.erowid.org/pharms/show_image.ph...dol_tablet4.jpg Nitrous Oxide Cartridge and Cracker http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/show_image...us_cracker3.jpg 13) 36 New Ask Erowid Answers http://www.erowid.org/ask/ask.cgi?DateRang...003&M2=03&D2=19 Featured Question: Does LSD Make Your Brain Bleed? http://www.erowid.org/ask/ask.cgi?ID=3022 14) Books Added to the Library / Bookstore We've added 91 new books to the library. A few highlights: Scrapbook of a Haight Ashbury Pilgrim http://www.erowid.org/library/books/scrapb...ok_haight.shtml Shamanic Snuffs or Entheogenic Errhines http://www.erowid.org/library/books/shaman...ic_snuffs.shtml Legal Muscle: Anabolics in America http://www.erowid.org/library/books/legal_muscle.shtml The Peyote Religion Among the Navaho http://www.erowid.org/library/books/peyote...on_navaho.shtml Magic Mushrooms in Religion and Alchemy http://www.erowid.org/library/books/magic_...-heinrich.shtml For a more complete listing of What's New at Erowid go to: http://www.erowid.org/new.shtml ======================================================= ECSTASYDATA.ORG The EcstasyData project is running out of funding. The testing of tablets is an expensive process, costing $100 for each tablet tested. If you have any suggestions for organizations who might be interested in providing a grant for this ongoing harm reduction project, please let us know. http://www.ecstasydata.org/results.php?A=D...003&M2=03&D2=19 84 tablets were received and tested between October 22, 2002 and March 18, 2003. 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