Marijuana Sales Become Legal in Colorado

On Wednesday, at 08:00 MST, Colorado became the first place in the world where marijuana is legally sold.

Colorado's laws allow for residents to purchase up to one ounce at a time.

Out of state residents are limited to a quarter of an ounce.

Marijuana sales are taxed an extra twenty-five percent, above sales tax, which is being used to add to Colorado's income.

A large portion of the money is being aimed to fund the state's schools.

While it is now legal to buy weed, it is still illegal to possess more than an ounce.

It is also still illegal on the federal level, but the US government has not yet moved to counteract Colorado's law.

Minneapolis Explosion and Fire Injures 14, Leaves 3 Missing

An explosion and fire tore through a grocery store and ten apartment units in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Wednesday's incident injured fourteen people and three people are missing.

Six of the injured are in critical condition.

The three alarm fire was so dangerous that firefighters were unable to enter the building to fight the blaze.

Icy conditions made things even more difficult for them.

Nearby buildings were also damaged by the smoke and fire, but were not lost.

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the explosion.

Happy 2014

Well it's now 2014 and we've once again made it to see the calendar change to another year. For many, the New Year centers around midnight celebrations, specifically watching the ball drop in New York.

While I was up for the midnight hour, I did not watch the ball drop in New York, nor did I watch the Denver celebrations.

My New Years celebration revolves around the Rose Parade, as it does for millions of others in California, the US, and around the world. We are the ones who get up early on New Years day to either go to it, watch it on TV, or stream it online.

The beautiful floats, amazing marching bands, and the best equestrian groups combine to make something that is nothing short of magical. This year was the one hundred and twenty-fifth Rose Parade, and it continued the great tradition that continues to inspire awe.

New Years is a huge day of traditions, the Rose Parade and New York ball drop being just two of the many. Whatever your tradition, we at TORARADICALcom and the oooShiny Network want to wish you a Happy New Year.

We'd also like to thank you for your continued reading of our site and making us your daily tradition, as we have gone through many changes and challenges. Just a few months ago I was proud to get to start the podcast we'd been working towards. Hopefully you'll stick with us as and keep spreading the word about us as we continue to grow.

Our focus is still on bringing you important news stories, from our own sources, without copying other news agencies. We will assuredly continue to report missing person stories from the US, Canada, and the rest of the world. The big 2014 project will be to finally get our full site built, towards which we do have the donate button available.

May 2014 bring you good fortune and fulfillment.