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Former Microsoft Exec Decides to Sell Weed

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Users should expect to see lots of pretty colors while being confused when presented with a choice. Just like Windows 8.

Now we know where the inspiration came from!

I was semi-seriously thinking about doing almost the same thing here in Colorado.

The general assembly still has to nail down the details, and the federal government hasn't said what they're going to do, so it's still mostly an idea. Depending on how those play out, I'm going to look into it a little more.

In any case, I doubt it'll make me rich, but I think I could make enough money to quit my day job.

On one hand, the barrier to entry from competitors is very small.

On the other hand, most of your competitors are going to be smoking pot.

>> Starting on December 6th, it will be legal for Washington residents over 21 to possess marijuana

What? Is it actually legalisation or decriminalisation?

Either way, it's progress.

legalisation.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/07/us-usa-marijuana-l...

Have you noticed the Macbook in the right-bottom corner?

Bahahhaa, great catch! Microsoft has been guilty of this 1 too many times.

Windows runs pretty well on one :p

He hasn't worked at MS for 3 years. He's been the CEO of http://www.facebook.com/findood for that period.

I would not be surprised if everyone there used macbooks, even if they had windows installed on them.

Less provocative headline: "Entrepreneur Sees Opportunity And Announces Intent To Start New Business"

I'm slightly confused about all of this. The DEA can still come after dealers, no?

Yep - But look to the Volstead_Act[1].

Its not whether or not it is illegal, its whether or not they want to / have the power to enforce it.

[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volstead_Act#Enforcement_and_im...

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