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Ten Successful Weed Smokers

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These are the common stereotypes associated with the term ‘pothead’. In a recent piece we published on pot farms, a debate erupted in the comments section, with some arguing that if you smoke pot, you’ll be poor, gay, and “washing dishes until you’re dead.”

Where these stereotypes originated remains a mystery to us. In reality, they couldn’t be further from the truth. Not only have 42% of Americans admitted to trying pot, but pot smokers have gone on to become some of the most successful people in our society. We’re not talking about Willie Nelson and Snoop. These guys are on the Forbes 500, they’re leading the free world, and they prove that all existing pothead stereotypes are nothing more than myths.

Sir Richard Branson

While the ‘Sir’ in front of this guy’s name puts him in some very elite company, it doesn’t automatically get him on this list. What does earn him a spot is the fact that he’s the 236th richest person in the world, founder of the Virgin empire, which encompasses everything from airlines to record stores to cell phones, and made his entire multi-billion dollar fortune from absolutely nothing. Not only does this man smoke weed, he gets high with his 21-year-old son. He has publicly stated that there’s nothing wrong with smoking pot, has petitioned for the legalization of pot, and even said that if it were legal, he’d sell it.

Rick Steves

Your name doesn’t become synonymous with ‘European Travel’ by accident. You can’t just take a bong hit, lay back in your bean bag and toss off a few ‘graphs on how awesome the Louvre is. And yet here’s Rick Steves, author of 27 top selling European travel guides, host of his own TV show and radio show, and a very outspoken pothead. He’s a member of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, and credits pot for turning him into a better travel writer by opening his mind to new things.

Aaron Sorkin

In fairness to tokers around the world, Sorkin is a bit more of a ‘drug addict’ than he is ‘pothead’. He started dabbling with weed and coke back in the late ’80s, has been in and out of rehab numerous times, and was arrested for possession of marijuana, mushrooms and crack in 2001. So yeah, he loves to smoke weed… but he also loves to freebase. Not cool, Aaron! However, the man’s drug problems have done little to hinder his success in Hollywood. His work on The West Wing, both as writer and producer, earned him multiple Emmy Awards, and countless nominations for other awards.

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Barack Obama

Almost every American President before Barry, from Washington to Clinton to Bush, has had a pot addled past. Clinton purportedly tried and failed to smoke a joint, Bush was a boozer, but messed with coke and pot from time to time, Washington even grew marijuana on his farm. But as far as we know, none have admitted to smoking as much pot as Obama. He wrote extensively about his stoner past in his book Dreams of My Father, and in a 2007 interview stated “When I was a kid I inhaled frequently. That was the point.” Anyone who wonders what kind of future a pothead can have should take a hard look at Barack Obama. Not only can you grow up to be ridiculously smart, you can grow up to be President.

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I can name way more than ten.

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Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
AKA GFK, Jr.
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
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We Got It For Cheap – Clipse

How to do a Financial Heist: Madoff Style

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1. Last More than Six Years. This is the key part. The look-back period for a fraudulent conveyance claim is six years. Once you, the fraudster, go past the six-year mark, any monies that you transferred to third parties before that time are likely safe. It appears that Mr. Madoff’s fraud has gone far past the six-year mark, giving him safe harbor for any transfers made prior to that time.

2. Transfer Your Money to Friends and Family. With the six-year fraudulent conveyance period in mind, it is important to transfer significant sums to your friends and relatives through outright transfers. In addition, employ them in your business and pay them inflated amounts, which can also be hard to challenge on legal grounds. Ensure that the transfers to your spouse are plentiful and that significant sums are kept in his or her own name only. To the extent that this is impossible, open up accounts abroad. We don’t know the full extent of Mr. Madoff’s transfers, but it appears that his children, niece and brother were paid millions by his firm and that his wife is paying for his court-ordered 24-hour security service. I don’t believe she had a job. Where do you think this money comes from?

3. Title Your Assets With Your Spouse. After transferring as much money as possible for as long as possible, make sure that your home, vacation home, boat, etc., are all titled in your spouse’s name. In particular, have him or her own a home in Florida. This way, they can eventually relocate there and be protected under Florida’s homestead laws. Again, Mr. Madoff followed this principle, and much of his real estate, including his homes in Palm Beach, Long Island and France, appear to be titled solely in his wife’s name. Where do you think she got the money for these?

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4. Confess When the Writing is on the Wall. Once it appears the scheme is over, confess quickly. This way you can control the process and limit the collateral damage. So, for example, did Mr. Madoff’s two sons, Andrew and Mark, who had worked for Bernie’s firm for years, 1) learn of the fraud from him and immediately inform on their father to the federal government, or 2) know about it all along, but their father, knowing that the end was coming, told them to report him so he could take the fall?
Which scenario seems more plausible: that Andrew and Mark were top executives for their father for years with no inkling, or were at best willfully blind? Under the former explanation, I think they are at best fools, and under the latter explanation, far worse. In any event, by managing his capture, Mr. Madoff has been able to create the appearance that he is the sole actor, something which seems incredible. In any event, I don’t see the Madoff family and the firm’s employees rushing to return the millions paid to them over the years.

5. Be Arrested by the Feds. The United States federal government has lenient bail requirements, which allow for bail so long as you are not a danger to society or a flight risk. Conversely, in the state of New York, you can go to Rikers. By being arrested by the Feds, Mr. Madoff was able to come under the federal bail procedures. That is why he is now sitting in his penthouse apartment. Had he been arrested by the state authorities, he might be in Rikers right now.

Here, I have a question: Where is New York County District Attorney Robert M. Morgenthau in all this? Mr. Madoff’s alleged crimes sustain a simple felony theft charge under New York State law. If I am correct, Mr. Morgenthau should do his job and charge Mr. Madoff with felony fraud and theft. Perhaps he can do a better job than the Feds, who don’t appear to have much traction on this case.

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It all goes smoother with no spouse.

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Michael Porfirio Mason
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AKA GFK, Jr.
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
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Guest Manifesto: HD on Bourdain and Kicks Food Knowledge

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HD had this to say about The G Manifesto post: Anthony Bourdain: Three Little Pigs Sandwich

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Great call on Bourdain. He is a perfect representation of everything twisted & jaded with folks in the food world today. Also the perfect American dream story, drank too much and did a ton of dope in the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s. Now has one of the top culinary entertainment career’s in the world and a multimedia superstar. Not to mention he is one of the only true lyrical assassin. Tony has thrown stones at everyone from Alan Richman, Rocco, The Food Network, and most recently her majesty Alice Waters. Dude just isn’t afraid to go toe to toe with anyone.

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Now on to something I picked up while hunting in Madrid when I was a young cook. First thing you want to focus on is landing the Jamon Iberico Aka “pata negra”. Iberico pigs from Spain that feed only on black acorns. The marbling on this stuff is out of control. At $150 per lb. in the down economy I know is tight, but it will be well worth it. Just at all cost stay away from the “Boars Head” shit.

Cubed fresh braised Pork Belly should be your next move. I take my pork very serious, Duck is the only other protein that I have the same passion for. well talk about that another time. A nice organic fried egg is a great touch. On to the cheese, Keep it in Spain and lay on the aged manchego. When trying to land fly model chicks, stay away from the stinky cheese. This might be the most important touch of all. I’ve seen some closed deals drown because of the cheese. Drizzle with a nice Extra Virgin olive oil and a crunchy baguette.

Open up a Unico, Vega Sicilia – 1998, Ribera del Duero

Tempranillo, which comprises between 65% and 80% of “Unico” has a structure that seems to defy oxidation. Blended with a small portion of Cabernet, this Tempranillo gives intense black fruit and leather aromas. The texture is legendarily supple due to extensive oak aging. (10-25 years!)

White Wine with pork isn’t an advisable move, especially with the cheese. If you don’t get down with the reds. Grab something barrel fermented from the WC of the US.

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Enjoy

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INTRUDERS – COWBOYS TO GIRLS – 1968

Cowboys to Girls – The Intruders

Sugar Shane Mosley defeats Antonio Margarito: Round by Round

For Pomona’s Shane Mosley, Saturday night marked the first return to the scene of his greatest victory, a thrilling split decision over Los Angeles’ favorite boxer, Oscar De La Hoya in 2000. A massive Staples Center crowd of 20,820 relished the pre-fight festivities as Mosley entered to T.I./Rihanna’s “Live Your Life,” and Tijuana’s Antonio Margarito came in as a traditional Mexican song played, bowing to the crowd with his arms folded in front of him. Then the fight was underway:

Round 1

* What happened: Mosley’s camp said they found pads containing flecks of a substance containing a “plaster of Paris” type substance in Margarito’s hand wraps, which were cut off and sealed for further inspection by the California State Athletic Commission. Mosley was the surprise aggressor, snapping some scoring jobs and barreling a nice right straight to the champion’s belly. Another good combination and nice right to the body by Mosley made it his round, which Margarito seemed to acknowledge with a late smile toward the challenger.

* Pugmire’s take: Mosley looked fresher than he has in a few fights. Wearing black shorts as he did against De La Hoya more than eight years ago, he fought as if he has indeed turned back time.

* Judges: Max De Luca: Mosley, 10-9; Dr. James Jen Kin: Mosley, 10-9; Nelson Vazquez: Mosley, 10-9.

Round 2

* What happened: Mosley keeps the momentum, banging a right-left to Margarito’s head. Margarito sneaks in a solid overhand right, but Mosley throws him off and clearly is not intimidated by Margarito’s champion status.

* Pugmire’s take: Margarito looks as unprepared as Mosley was when he first faced Vernon Forrest after beating De La Hoya all those years ago

* Judges: De Luca: Mosley, 10-9; Jen Kin: Mosley, 10-9; Vazquez: Margarito, 10-9.

Round 3

* What happened: Mosley starts strong again with a scoring right and jab. Margarito charges forward and stings Mosley, who might be bleeding under the left eye. A big Mosley left is followed by his productive jab, and a nice combination to the head by Mosley is followed by a stiff right to Margarito’s chin. Three more strong scoring shots make the round Mosley’s.

* Pugmire’s take: Now, we’re three rounds deep, and Mosley is still charging, looking like the far sharper boxer.

* Judges: De Luca: Mosley, 10-9; Jen Kin: Mosley, 10-9; Vazquez: Mosley, 10-9.

Round 4

* What happened: Margarito’s steel chin is getting tested. Mosley unleashes an impressive flurry, starring two big rights. Margarito is forced to tie Mosley up to slow one barrage, but the Pomona product is teeing off, capping the round with a wicked overhand right to Margarito’s punished mug.

* Pugmire’s take: Mosley clearly still has world-class skills, and his training camp under Bernard Hopkins’ trainer Nazim Richardson did, as they said, produce a game plan of perfection.

* Judges: De Luca: Mosley, 10-9; Jen Kin: Mosley, 10-9; Vazquez: Mosley, 10-9.

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All of a sudden, it looks like Sugar Shane is head of the class.

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Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
AKA GFK
The Guide to Getting More Out of Life
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Pomona’s Suga Free – If U Stay Ready

If U Stay Ready – Suga Free

Disadvantage of The Down Economy: Girl Backlog

We have written before on Why I love a Down Economy?, Swooping Girls in a Down Market, How to Make Money in a Down Economy, and The Top Ten ways to Make Money in a Down Economy.

It might seem like there is no down side to the Down Economy. But there is: Girl Backlog.

It is so easy to swoop fly girls these days (primarily from lack of competition and rivals falling by the wayside) and “lead generation” and Number Crunching nights are so effective, that it simply is impossible to swoop all the girls you meet in a seven day week. (And lets face it, not to be cocky but I will state the obvious with pockets thick: My style is so mean and my swagger is vicious on girls delicious.)

I still haven’t launched calls to girls I met back at The Del Mar Racetrack back in mid July.

But this is, as they say, a good problem to have, Oh my Brothers.

Maybe we can get Obama install a 10 day week.

He is a smoker isn’t he?

He should understand.

Might help the Down Economy too. Somehow.

Even though I love it.

The Rest is Up to You…

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
AKA GFK
The Guide to Getting More Out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

Charles Hamilton – Brooklyn Girls