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To: Brumar89 who wrote (390402)	11/2/2010 11:20:49 AM
From: FJB	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793549

WTF? Is this satire or for real?

To: Brumar89 who wrote (390402)	11/2/2010 12:07:37 PM
From: Doren	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793549

The Spleefinator Another irony. The second largest company in America is run by a pot smoking, LSD takin' hippie who got his start bootlegging long distance calls. I think that other company was started by hippies who watched too much Star Trek when stoned on pot too?

To: Brumar89 who wrote (390402)	11/2/2010 6:51:05 PM
From: Brumar89	1 Recommendation Respond to of 793549

Add massage parlors to the list for which CALWORKS cards can no longer be used: sweetness-light.com Schwarzenegger bans welfare cards at psychics By AP \| Published: 12:08 AM 11/02/2010 \| Updated: 5:18 AM 11/02/2010 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneger says welfare recipients can no longer use state-issued debit cards at medical marijuana shops, psychics and other businesses whose services have been deemed “inconsistent with the intent” of the program. The Los Angeles Times reports that Schwarzenegger sent a letter to county welfare directors Monday announcing that ATMS and point-of-sale card readers in such businesses will be removed from the network that accepts California’s Electronic Benefits Transfer cards. Other businesses affected by the ban include bail bond establishments, bingo halls, cruise ships and tattoo parlors. In June, Schwarzenegger barred welfare cards at casino ATMs following a Times report that CalWORKS cards were being used to withdraw cash in more than half the casinos in the state. Read more: dailycaller.com