2/6/10

WI: Medical Marijuana Dispute

'Some area people are fighting to legalize medical marijuana.

Supporters of medical marijuana in Wisconsin are working to educate the public on its benefits. Some say it's a life saver.'

Moms for Marijuana

Marijuana is safer than alcohol, duh.

Bongwater Bob Goes to California

Really.

Lincecum's Pot Arrest Could Put $5 Million Deal Up in Smoke

'He's 25 years old and looks like a skateboarder, more than a little like one of the lead characters from the 1993 movie "Dazed and Confused." (And he apparently sometimes acts like a character from the film as well.)'

Jack Herer's Wife Wins Guardian Suit

CELEBSTONER: Jack Herer's Wife Wins Guardian Suit

'After many troubling months following Jack Herer's devastating heart attack last September, his wife Jeannie Herer (below left in photo) is now his official guardian. The decision was made on Feb. 3. in Lane County Court in Oregon.'

Strain Review: Honey Oil

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Honey Oil (whatuthinkin)

'Overall: Really good smoke. I have always loved smoking it. It takes a while to figure out exactly what amount you need to hit but once you do it is a great experience every time. I always look forward to smoking it.

I usually smoke this in the morning before I go to work. It puts me in a great mood, especially if the weather is nice outside. I feel like I have more energy after smoking this.

Just some good ole Tree Sap from Oklahoma. –whatuthinkin'

Marijuana Cloning 101

Great info.

Hawaii Marijuana Group Proposes Reform

'HONOLULU — A medical marijuana group is recommending Hawaii pass laws making it easier for patients to get the drug and to increase the number of marijuana plants they can grow.'

Strain Review: Supergirl

JOHN DOE RADIO: Strain Review: Supergirl – Nirvana Seeds

'Supergirl is a new strain from Nirvana seeds and is an awesome strain to grab if you are looking for a new addition to your garden or medicine cabinet. Especially if you are looking to find something most people don’t have in their collection yet.'

As Goes Kansas, So Goes the Nation?

MPP: As Goes Kansas, So Goes the Nation?

'Kansas was the first state to embrace alcohol prohibition, and one of the last to end it.'

Wild Marijuana Plants

THE BAKED LIFE: Wild Marijuana Plants

'The Cannabis Plant is one of the most resilient plants in the world. It can grow almost anywhere without any help from anyone.'

CA: 4 Arrested in Raid at Marijuana Dispensary

'COSTA MESA, Calif.—Police in Costa Mesa have raided a medical marijuana dispensary and arrested four people for allegedly selling or having pot.'

CA: D.A. Threatens To Jail City Council For Allowing Pot Dispensaries

TOKE OF THE TOWN: D.A. Threatens To Jail City Council For Allowing Pot Dispensaries

'District Attorney Mike Ramsey doesn't want any marijuana dispensaries in Chico, California. He dislikes them so much, in fact, that he threatened to jail members of the city council if they allow the pot shops in town, reports Toni Scott of the Chico Enterprise Record.'

Strain Review: Russian Lights

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Russian Lights (snake420)

'Overall: Russian lights is perfect – it’s cheap, big buds coated in crystal, great smell, great taste, great very long high and is 100% organic.

I would recommend this strain to any herb smoker except beginners. It might be a little strong for them. But any one who enjoys a strong high will fall in love with Russian Lights fast. –snake420'

Meet Sam Malache - Natural Healing Cannabutter

Canada is awesome, except for the cold.

Dutch Think We’re Lame (probably right)

HAILMARYJANE.COM: Dutch Think We’re Lame (probably right)

'I’ve never been to Amsterdam. It’s been a point of consternation ever since I realized you could get high without the inevitable threat of police. But, I haven’t gone, probably because friends who’ve visited come back and say things like: “You’ll be eaten up by it.” “You’ll never leave,” and “I would take odds that you ended up dead” In actuality it’s because I had no money, and my parents aren’t wealthy, so I didn’t get to take a cool backpacking trip around Europe after college (I have been to Cuba, Ecuador, Rome, Antigua and the BVI–so don’t feel sorry for me).'

CA: Two Medical Marijuana Co-Ops in Palm Springs Receive Permits

Congrats to Palm Springs!

CBS Rejects Marijuana Legalization Ad From NORML

THE DAILY SMOKER: CBS rejects marijuana legalization ad from NORML

'"CBS has rejected an advertisement from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws intended for a digital billboard – the CBS Super Screen – located in Manhattan’s Times Square. In emails obtained by High Times, the marketing firm Neutron Media informed NORML that the network would not approve the ad.'

Drug Czar Should Go

CANNABIS CULTURE: Drug Czar Should Go

'Voters are disgusted by the reckless spending of politicians in Washington. The backlash is coming, so policymakers are now scrambling to do something, or at least be seen as doing something, about the enormous federal debt. Now is a good time for Congress to abolish government agencies that are outdated, dysfunctional or just unnecessary.'


Amen.

IL: Man Arrested with 220 Pounds of Pot

'CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities in Chicago have accused a suburban Cicero man of possessing more than $1 million worth of marijuana.'

Cooking with Reefer: Stuffed Shells with Hash Oil and Sausage

Mmmmm!

Marijuana: Top 5 Myths EXPLAINED!

Must see video!

2/5/10

Obama’s New Drug Czar Budget Tilted 2-1 For Law Enforcement vs. Treatment

NORML: Obama’s new Drug Czar budget tilted 2-1 for law enforcement vs. treatment

Drug War Victim: The Naulls Family

MPP: The Naulls Family

'A church-going family man who used medical marijuana to ease chronic pain from injuries sustained in a 2001 car accident, Ronald Naulls already had two successful careers – one as an IT consultant and another in real estate – when he established the Healing Nations Collective in Corona in 2006 to save fellow patients the hours-long drive to Los Angeles for medicine.'

Roll It Up, Light It Up, Smoke It Up

Just do it.

Strain Review: Grand Daddy Purple

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Grand Daddy Purple (doublejay_CPT)

'The smoke went down smooth via a bong full of ice water. I smoked about a bowl and a half and I was right where I needed to be. –doublejay_CPT'

Marc Emery: Top CelebStoner

CANNABIS CULTURE: Marc Emery: Top CelebStoner

Cannabis Cultivation!

Marijuana, it's the in thing.

Banned Michael Phelps Superbowl Ad!

LOL.

Do We Have This Problem With Marijuana?

We smoke roaches.

2/4/10

Kill Bill C-15 with Medicinal Michelle

Canada, eh.

Texas Cannabis Crusade

HAILMARYJANE.COM: Texas Cannabis Crusade

NY: Republicans Favor Medical Marijuana, Poll Shows

'Medical marijuana’s support among voters in New York State is so solid that even a substantial majority of Republicans favor its legalization, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday.'

It's 4:20 Somewhere

Indeed.

'Marijuana Meatballs' Cop Loses Bid To Get His Job Back

'Anthony Chiofalo had contended that Commissioner Ray Kelly's decision to end his 22-year career over the single failed drug test was "arbitrary, capricious, unreasonable and unconstitutional" - especially since he didn't know he was ingesting the drug.'

Strain Review: Blue God

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Blue God (THCFiend)

'Overall: I would recommend it for night time use. –THCFiend'

The Pot Olympics

CANNABIS CULTURE: Progressive Laws in Vancouver Make Next Month's Winter Games the Pot Olympics

'The Winter Games commence Feb. 12 in Vancouver, British Columbia, the most marijuana-friendly host city in Olympic history, a place where restrictions on pot are loose enough to allow "consumption lounges," some of which are extending their hours to accommodate a wave of jet-lagged international visitors.'

Poll: Should Kansas Legalize Medical Marijuana?

'A Kansas legislator has introduced a bill that would legalize marijuana for people suffering from chronic illnesses who have a doctor's prescription for the drug.'

Fresno - Medical Marijuana - Dr. Daniel Brubaker

I love that the "Medical Pot Attorney" sounds stoned.

Colorado: Dispensaries Stay, But As Non-Profits

Non-profit? That always works, huh?

2/3/10

L.A. Mayor Signs Medical Marijuana Shop Law

'LOS ANGELES -- The mayor of Los Angeles has signed an ordinance that will close hundreds of medical marijuana shops and banish the rest to industrial areas.'

Man Blames Marijuana Cookies for Flight Disturbance

'PITTSBURGH — A San Francisco man claims he was high on a double dose of medical marijuana cookies when he screamed, dropped his pants and attacked crew members on a cross-country flight, forcing its diversion to Pittsburgh, the FBI said Wednesday.'



Bullshit, plain and simple.

S.F. Marijuana Murder Trial Ends in Acquittal

'SAN FRANCISCO -- A 25-year-old San Francisco man was acquitted of murder and attempted murder charges today in connection with a marijuana robbery that ended in the victim's slaying.'

JDR: Volume 7 Show 5

JOHN DOE RADIO: Volume 7 Show 5

'We bring you a special update from The Prince of Pot, Marc Emery. He lets us know how he is doing while out on bail and waiting to be extradited to the United States from Canada for selling Marijuana seeds. It is Olympic time in Vancouver also and we talk about what that’s like in the heart of Vansterdam.'

The President’s Anti-Drug Budget

MPP: The President’s Anti-Drug Budget

'President Obama released his budget requests for fiscal 2011 today, requesting $3.5 million less for the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign than he did in fiscal 2010.'

Strain Review: Durban Poison

MERNAGH.CA: Marijuana Strain Review Durban Poison

'Durban Poison possess a potent uplifting pop. Just a little in my Volcano Digit worked wonders at easing my fibromyalgia symptoms. A pinch of Durban Poison will stone you with a powerful wholly unique marijuana high.'

Medical Marijuana News and Reviews

Hightimes.com

Medical Marijuana Inc Appoints New President

'Medical Marijuana Inc (PINKSHEETS: MJNA) announced that the company has restructured its corporate staff to position the company to manage the growth of Medical Marijuana Inc.'

NM: Officers Find Cat Food Tucked In With Pot

'Smugglers tried but failed to hide 400 pounds of marijuana inside a load of cat food.'

Strain Review: Meteoroid

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Meteoroid (Heroic)

'Overall: A great strain, my new favorite actually. I do realize it’s expensive, but in my opinion more than worth it, especially with a vaporizer.

I’ve never seen a strain produce such a thick cloud of vapor. –Heroic'

MI: Patient's Marijuana Seized

'ROYAL OAK — Christopher Frizzo has a state-issued card to use medical marijuana, but it wasn't enough to prevent police from seizing his leafy relief for multiple sclerosis during a routine traffic stop.'

Nearly a Ton of Marijuana Seized in Banana Shipment

'SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have seized nearly a ton of marijuana hidden in a banana shipment at a cargo facility near the U.S.-Mexico border.'

14-Year-Old Caught Selling Weed at Middle School

HAILMARYJANE.COM: 14-year-old caught selling weed at middle school

A Grow Room, Week 4

Nice.

2/2/10

Strain Review: Budder

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Budder (Demo11)

'Purity and Potency: This batch of budder was made with OG Kush, Purple Kush and the infamous Pineapple Express. '

In The Weeds

Sick people are fed up!

Huge Protest With Hot Girls

From July 2009.





TX: More Than a Ton of Marijuana Found Hidden at Abandoned Car Lot

'SAN ANTONIO - Thousands of pounds of marijuana have been taken off the streets. Immigration and Custom Enforcement, also known as “ICE,” seized a total of 2,512 pounds of marijuana at an abandoned used car lot on 3300 block of Southwest Military Drive Tuesday morning.'

Kansas' War on Fake Marijuana Rages On

'The Kansas House endorsed legislation Tuesday to outlaw synthetic marijuana, sold as incense under the brand name K2 and now perfectly legal.'

Will Medical Marijuana Spread to Other States?

Let's hope so.

Undercover Narc Testifies for Marijuana Legalization in Rhode Island

'A former undercover narcotics detective will tell a Rhode Island Senate commission on Wednesday that it is time for the state to legalize and regulate marijuana sales, or at least decriminalize possession of the drug.'

D.A.R.E. Generation Wants Marijuana Legalized

'D.A.R.E. America Chairman Skip Miller writes in his Jan. 28 Times Op-Ed article, "Don’t legalize marijuana," that his organization has been successful in its efforts to reduce illegal drug use in the U.S. by educating schoolchildren. Indeed, protecting young people has long been used to justify marijuana prohibition. But in reality, our drug laws have failed to stop marijuana use among American youth but have succeeded in punishing them with damning criminal records, loss of financial aid for college and removal from after-school activities. As a graduate of D.A.R.E., I know all too well about the shortcomings of this program and of America's war on marijuana.'

Two Florida Men Arrested in 2-Ton Pot Bust

'HARRISBURG, Pa. — State police say they may have made the biggest drug bust in Pennsylvania's history over the weekend after pulling over a truck loaded with between two and three tons of marijuana.'

Car Crash Turns Into 238-Pound Pot Bust

'TUCUMCARI, N.M. (AP) - Tracks in the snow leading from a crashed car to the nearby bridge overpass on New Mexico's I-40 just didn't look right to officers.'

Strain Review: Pink OG Kush

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Pink OG Kush (Ghost Guy)

'Overall: This is an excellent strain. Not quite perfect for my insomnia needs, but it’s a great strain when you want something to make the stress slide right off of you. –Ghost Guy'

Ganga Winners at the Grammy Awards

CANNABIS CULTURE: Ganga Winners at the Grammy Awards

'At the age of 64, Canadian rocker Neil Young finally won his first Grammy award on Sunday night, one he shared for art direction on the box set Neil Young Archives Vol. 1 (1963-1972). Young was also recognized for his long-standing charity Bridge concerts, and for the Neil Young benefit on Friday night that raised more than $4 million. Young and Bob Dylan, neither of whom can really sing, were beat out by Bruce Springsteen for Best Solo Rock Vocal.'

Cannapalooza Kaput: Casino Cancels Event Due To 'Fear Of Potheads'

TOKE OF THE TOWN: Cannapalooza Kaput: Casino Cancels Event Due To 'Fear Of Potheads'

'Sin City loves a drunk, but it's apparently not nearly as fond of stoners.'

Citizentube = Censorshiptube

Mikecann.net

2/1/10

BEST OF HIGH TIMES #55

Hightimes.com

Strain Review: The Shit OG

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: The Shit OG (blairfourtwenty)

'Overall: I think paying $70 for any eighth is ridiculous, so I bought a gram just to sample something new while they had it.

Wow – it’s just an overall stoney, tasty, kushy bud. It’s really sticky and smelly, so you know it’s bomb.

Only smoke this stuff if you like to get faded. –blairfourtwenty'

Banks Wary of Marijuana-Dispensary Accounts

CANNABIS CULTURE: Banks Wary of Marijuana-Dispensary Accounts

'Wells Fargo & Co. — which medical-marijuana dispensary owners say is virtually the only bank in Colorado willing to take their business — has stopped opening new accounts for dispensaries.'

Obama Ignores Marijuana Question During Online Interview

MPP: Obama Ignores Marijuana Question During Online Interview

'President Obama’s CitizenTube forum concluded today with questions about ending marijuana prohibition receiving the most votes, by far. Yet, an answer to the most popular question was absent from the president’s address, which took place on YouTube this afternoon.'

Colorado Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

TOKE OF THE TOWN: Colorado Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

'The Colorado State Senate has passed a bill designed to prevent recreational pot users from exploiting the law to obtain medical marijuana.'

1/31/10

MD: Putting Fences Around Medical Marijuana Use

'Even as a proposal to legalize medical marijuana emerges in Maryland, a backlash over the burgeoning industry has developed in other states - and is likely to influence legislation here.'

High All The Time

50 Cent.

VT: Medical Marijuana Use Keeps Woman From Regaining License

'BARRE - Deborah Baxter, a Bradford resident, has had a Vermont medical marijuana card for about three years and can legally smoke pot to ease her physical pain. Yet the state is punishing her for her use of the leafy green drug.'

KS: Weekend Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of 33 Pounds of Marijuana

'A Saturday morning traffic stop by a Kansas State Trooper leads to the discovery of a large amount of marijuana and the arrest of two people from Colorado.'

Update on Sponsored Links

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Big ups to 420.com!

Drug War Victim: Donald Scott

MPP: Donald Scott

'On the morning of October 2, 1992, a group of 30 law enforcement officers served a marijuana search warrant to Donald Scott at his Malibu, California ranch. While serving the warrant to Scott and his wife, Frances Plante, deputies shot Scott three times, killing him instantly. No marijuana was found on the property.'

Marijuana Too Damaging to be Legalized

I lost count of the lies in this piece, but the main one is comparing marijuana to tobacco.

'The Los Angeles City Council's vote Tuesday to shut hundreds of so-called medical marijuana dispensaries was a welcome move, but the larger battle over pot has just begun.'

Russ Belville to Appear on CNN Radio’s “Cultural Distortion” This Sunday

NORML: Russ Belville to appear on CNN Radio’s “Cultural Distortion” this Sunday

'I’m happy to let you all know that I will be on national radio this Sunday, which just happens to be my 42nd birthday!'

MI: More Than 1,000 Attend Marijuana Convention

'More than 1,000 people took that in and more as they milled by exhibits and crowded into lectures Saturday during opening day at the Marijuana Caregivers Cup Expo, held at a Marriott hotel in Ypsilanti.'

Strain Review: Strawberry Diesel

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Strawberry Diesel (redcrow)

'Overall: This is serious medical marijuana and a fine example in modern breeding. One of my all time favourites for sure! –redcrow'

Weed Brownies

HAILMARYJANE.COM: How To Make Weed Brownies

Munchies.

Smoking The Competition

TOKE OF THE TOWN: Smoking The Competition: Giant Joint Elected To Wesleyan Student Assembly

'Wesleyan University students have elected "Giant Joint" to the student assembly, beating out two human competitors for the seat.'

Get Educated Now!

Cultural shift.

Hitler on CA Legalizing Marijuana

Dammit!

Legalizing Marijuana in Indiana?

Right next door to me!

NJ: Marijuana Commentary Lacked Impartiality

'Our elected officials pledge to "faithfully, impartially and justly" perform the duties of their office. With this in mind, I was surprised by the Jan. 22 commentary "New medical marijuana law will increase teen drug use" by Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini, R-Monmouth.'