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2/20/10
Seed Bank Hall of Fame: New Inductions!
HIGH TIMES: Seed Bank Hall of Fame: New Inductions!
It's Not Just About Marijuana
ED ROSENTHAL: It's Not Just About Marijuana
'It is for this reason, and the stories of harassment people continue to tell me, that I have been advising groups all over California to stop negotiating with medical terrorists, or at least seek alternatives while negotiating.'
Tax and Regulate Bill Reintroduced in California
MPP: Tax and Regulate Bill Reintroduced in California
'A landmark bill to tax and regulate marijuana, authored by Assemblyman Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco), was reintroduced in the California legislature today.'
Biggest Win for Med. Marijuana in 20 Years !!!
MR LUNK: BIGGEST WIN for Med. Marijuana in 20 Years !!!
'SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The first U.S. clinical trials in more than two decades on the medical benefits of marijuana confirm pot is effective in reducing muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis and pain caused by certain neurological injuries or illnesses, according to a report issued Wednesday.'
HempCon 2010 This Weekend At L.A. Convention Center
TOKE OF THE TOWN: HempCon 2010 This Weekend At L.A. Convention Center
'A three-day celebration of all things cannabis opens Friday in downtown Los Angeles.'
Strain Review: Pineapple Kush
MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Pineapple Kush From Homegrow (wheezer)
'Overall: A very nice smooth tasty herb that is a pleasure to smoke. It’s a little finicky to grow and isn’t a great yielder, but it’s still worthy to be in the garden. –wheezer'
2/19/10
Marijuana and Pregnancy
BAKED LIFE: Marijuana and Pregnancy
'Marijuana has a bad reputation when it comes to many areas of daily life. The evidence against it has ties to prohibition propaganda, which produced studies, articles, and other information about the negative affects of marijuana use.'
Rob Van Dam
MARIJUANA RADIO: Rob Van Dam
'Early on we talked a little about a local grower busted by the feds for growing MMJ. Shortly after we had a great conversation with the one and only Rob Van Dam.'
Cops: Imitation Marijuana as Bad as The Real Thing
'JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- There may be nothing like the real thing, but some industrious marijuana users have seized on an obscure but easily accessible substance that mimics the drug's effects on the brain -- creating a popular trade in legal dope that has stymied law enforcement authorities.'
Illinois Police Say Pot Haul Worth Almost $20 Million
'PESOTUM, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State Police now say that the more than two tons of marijuana they intercepted this week would be worth almost $20 million on the street.'
LA Cracks Down on 21 Marijuana Dispensaries
CANNABIS CULTURE: LA Cracks Down on 21 Marijuana Dispensaries
'Los Angeles authorities have gone after 21 medical marijuana dispensaries, arresting one owner and filing lawsuits and eviction orders against outlets.'
This is Why Your Kid Gets High
HAILMARYJANE.COM: This is Why Your Kid Gets High
I smoke with my pops.
'This is quite the find from houroc. From the youtube channel DementedRants comes a video of an enraged father discussing the failure of our country to protect the children from the evils of marijuana.'
I smoke with my pops.
Mayor Hyer Is Higher: Washington Politician Busted For Dealing Pot
TOKE OF THE TOWN: Mayor Hyer Is Higher: Washington Politician Busted For Dealing Pot
'Olympia, Washington Mayor Pro Tem and incoming Thurston County Treasurer Joe Hyer was arrested Thursday evening at his home on suspicion of marijuana trafficking, according to Thurston County Sheriff Dan Kimball.'
2/18/10
The Ripple Effect of the Marijuana Industry
HAILMARYJANE.COM: The Ripple Effect of the Marijuana Industry
'Anyone familiar with “trickle down” economics or the more popular term “supply side” economics (I prefer voodoo economics from Bush the senior) knows why and how medical marijuana will stimulate the economy.'
Strain Review: Mr. Frosty
MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Mr. Frosty From Private Dealer (hbizzle)
'Overall: Prior to this strain, I tried some Jack Herer from my dealer, and loved it so much. When he got this stuff, he told me that it was even BETTER than the Jack. I knew he wouldn’t say it unless it was true.'
New Study Confirms Marijuana as an Effective Painkiller
CANNABIS CULTURE: New Study Confirms Marijuana as an Effective Painkiller
'CANNABIS CULTURE - A new California state-sponsored study has found that medical cannabis can reduce pain for patients suffering from HIV/Aids, multiple sclerosis, and cancer.'
2/17/10
JDR: Volume 7 Show 7
JOHN DOE RADIO: John Doe Radio Volume 7 Show 7
'We also bring you Mitch Shenassa, a creator of The Incredibowl, a Colorado product and High Times Cannabis Cup Award Winning Product. We talk about that and more and about how you could be the lucky winner of a trip to Boulder, Colorado on 420 of this year. Also, you can WIN and Incredibowl soon on JDR. We will tell you how in the coming weeks.'
Tyra Banks Show - Soccer Mom Stoners
MIKECANN.NET: Tyra Banks Show - Soccer Mom Stoners
'Warning, lots of annoying reefer madness, hypocricy, good old fashioned disinfo, and no real thought to check in with reason, science, logic.'
DEA Scare Tactics Signal Fresh Fight over Medical Marijuana
HEMP NEWS: DEA Scare Tactics Signal Fresh Fight over Medical Marijuana
'February 17, 2010 – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) raided a Denver-area Medical Marijuana grower on Saturday, signaling a new tactic in the watered-down War on Pot.'
Supposed Marijuana And Schizophrenia Link “Overstated”
NORML: Supposed Marijuana And Schizophrenia Link “Overstated”
'Clinical evidence indicating that marijuana use may be casually linked to incidences of schizophrenia or other psychological harms is not compelling, according to a scientific review published online by the journal Addiction.'
Marijuana Shortages Possible After Multiple Truckload Busts
SPARK REPORT: Marijuana Shortages Possible After Multiple Truckload Busts
'Some marijuana consumers around the U.S may experience shortages or price increases after a sharp increase in the frequency of one ton or more marijuana busts along highways.'
CA: Pot Research Center May Be Winding Down Work
'SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A research center established by the California Legislature to look into the possible medical benefits of marijuana is wrapping up its work after 10 years and nearly $9 million.'
DEA Changes Tune: No War on Marijuana Dispensaries
'Sweetin’s stance on the issue has seemed to soften a bit. He told the Denver Westword yesterday that the DEA is “not declaring war on dispensaries.”'
Washington Legislature Drops The Ball (Again) On Marijuana Decrim
TOKE OF THE TOWN: Washington Legislature Drops The Ball (Again) On Marijuana Decrim
'Cowardly career politicians, out of touch with their own constituents and terrified of being branded "soft on drugs," have once again dropped the ball on decriminalizing marijuana.'
The $1,000 Growroom
HIGH TIMES: The $1,000 Growroom
'Allow me to first throw out a few disclaimers. Our chief concern here in the Cultivation Department, as always, is the safety and well-being of our readers and growers, as well as the families and neighbors of said growers. To grow marijuana safely is sometimes contradictory to doing it inexpensively.'
Strain Review: Ice Cream
MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Ice Cream From Lake Forest Dispensary (Calibud)
'Overall: Coughed more than I was expecting and felt like I was walking in a very lucid dream, or on the moon. Loved the high because I’ve been smoking heavy for the last 4 months and despite the tolerance I’ve built up, I was ripped for a long time off Ice Cream.'
Washington Court Ruling Scares Medical Marijuana Patients
CANNABIS CULTURE: Washington Court Ruling Scares Medical Marijuana Patients
'Just as medical marijuana commerce was beginning to flourish openly in Tacoma, a Washington State Supreme Court decision sent many patients running for cover.'
2/16/10
CO: Split Verdict In Medical Marijuana Case Creates More Questions
'PUEBLO – A jury came up with an interesting verdict in the case against a man who had over 100 medical marijuana plants seized from his home in Beulah last year.'
Strain Review: Hogs Breath
BAKED LIFE: Hogs Breath - Baked Life's Strain Encyclopedia - Indica
'Hogs Breath is a common marijuana strain. It is good quality Indica Strain and became popular after it won the 2002 Cannabis Cup for best Indica. The genetics are a cross of Hindu Kush and Afghani, which are two legendary strains of their own. It's come a long way since it's humble start in Tennessee, USA.'
Danny Danko from High Times
MARIJUANA RADIO: Danny Danko from High Times
'Get ready, get set, and smoke for your favorite counterculture radio. Tonight we had a nice conversation with our friend Danny Danko from High Times.'
Who Would You Rather Smoke With… Curren$y vs. Wiz Khalifa
HAILMARYJANE.COM: Who Would You Rather Smoke With… Curren$y vs. Wiz Khalifa
I don't know who these dudes are, but if you do, go vote.
I don't know who these dudes are, but if you do, go vote.
Register Poll: Iowans Back Medicinal Marijuana
'The poll, published in a copyright story on Tuesday, shows 64 percent of Iowans think patients should be allowed to use marijuana if their doctors approve. Thirty-three percent oppose the idea, and three percent aren't sure.'
Mississippi's Marijuana: Legal Pot Farm at Ole Miss
'The University of Mississippi Marijuana Project provides marijuana by the bale to licensed researchers throughout the nation. They study the drug through a federal contract with the National Institute on Drug Abuse.'
IL: Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Marijuana Customer
'An Ingleside man has been charged with fatally stabbing a drug customer who claimed he was shorted of a small amount of marijuana, police said Monday.'
Florida Man Thrown In Jail For Telling Police Dog To 'Sit'
TOKE OF THE TOWN: Florida Man Thrown In Jail For Telling Police Dog To 'Sit'
'A Florida man has been charged with striking a police dog for telling a drug dog to "sit."'
Strain Review: Grand Daddy Purple
MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Grand Daddy Purple From Private Dealer (txbluedreams)
'Overall: Definitely a new favorite. Incredible looks, smell, and taste matched with an amazing high.We get a lot of indicas here on the island and a fair bit of "purps" too. Still, this definitely far surpasses the rest. –txbluedreams'
2/15/10
Medical Marijuana iPhone App Becomes Free
HEMP NEWS: Medical Marijuana iPhone App Becomes Free
'While they haven’t changed the functionally of the Cannabis application, they have made it free for anyone over the age of 17 with an iPhone.'
EBay Yanks High Times 'At Request Of Federal Government'
TOKE OF THE TOWN: EBay Yanks High Times 'At Request Of Federal Government'
'A Virginia man says eBay deleted his sales listings for back issues of High Times -- which he's sold for years at the online auction site -- at the request of the federal government.'
SC: Marijuana Smell Complaints Lead To Hidden Grow Operation
'Citizen complaints of the smell of marijuana coming from a garage shop led authorities to an indoor marijuana growing operation.'
Drug Smugglers’ Creativity Grows
'Hidden among truckloads of peppers, bananas, toilet paper and medical supplies entering from Mexico, customs officers have been finding another type of import.'
Photos Released of 5 Men Involved in $3.6 Million Marijuana Ring
'Whitcomb, 65, of Wyoming, is one of nine people snared by local and federal investigators, who announced Monday they dismantled a multi-state $3.6 million marijuana ring that trafficked over 3,000 pounds to West Michigan from a New Mexico supplier.'
Cypress Hill's New Joint: 'It Ain't Nothin'
CELEBSTONER: Cypress Hill's New Joint: 'It Ain't Nothin'
'On Apr. 6, Priority Records (headed by Snoop Dogg) will release Cypress Hill's Rise Up, their first album since 2004's Til Death Do Us Part.'
Strain Review: Champagne
MERNAGH.CA: Champagne Marijuana Strain Review
'Rough almost outdoor marijuana looking strain packs potent indica punch. Unfortunately, Champagne isn’t smooth like the booze when going down. But Champagne effect is way better than booze.'
VT: Medical Marijuana Bill Gains Ground
'MONTPELIER – Rep. Joe Baker is about as unlikely an advocate for marijuana-reform legislation as one could find.'
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We Won't Raid Medical Marijuana Producers . . . So Long as They Aren't Successful at It. And They Don't Talk About It
REASON: We Won't Raid Medical Marijuana Producers . . . So Long as They Aren't Successful at It. And They Don't Talk About It.
'Last Friday, the DEA raided a medical marijuana producer in Colorado. The story needs some fleshing out, but at the moment it appears that Chris Bartkowicz wasn't violating any state law. Medical marijuana is legal in Colorado. His offense appears to have been boasting about how much money he makes growing the drug for patients.'
CO: Call for Clarity in Medical Marijuana Industry Stretches Across Sectors
'Law enforcement and medical marijuana dispensaries alike hope state legislation and local ordinances will clearly define Amendment 20, allowing legitimate businesses to rise up from a longstanding underground environment.'
As long as we have this imperfect medical marijuana system, laws must be clear as possible.
How to Make Cannabis Ghee
THE CANNABIS CHEF: How to make Cannabis Ghee
'Description: Ghee is clarified butter, and contains mostly butter fat and only trace amounts of water and milk solids.'
MI: Marijuana Clinic Opens in Kalamazoo
'KALAMAZOO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Michigan voters legalized medical marijuana back in 2008, but until now most of clinics where you get those prescriptions were on the east side of the state.'
Presidential Stoners
STUFF STONERS LIKE: Presidential Stoners
'About marijuana, our current president said “I inhaled frequently. That was the point”. As we celebrate President’s Day, let’s honor our founding fathers for conceiving the United States of America while stoned.'
Strain Review: Frankenstein
MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Frankenstein (NCsmoker89)
'Overall: After smoking a bowl with a friend I was high for at least 2 1/2 hours. It hit me immediately with an uplifting head high that was relaxing but at the same time active.I played 18 holes of disc golf and was high the whole time. This stuff is good for any outdoor activities. –NCsmoker89'
2/14/10
CA: 126 lbs Of Marijuana Seized At Check Point
'San Diego County sheriff's deputies at the San Clemente Border Patrol station on Interstate 5 seized 126 pounds of marijuana and arrested the driver, a sheriff's lieutenant said Sunday.'
NM: New Disease Approved for Medical Marijuana Use
'Medical marijuana users celebrate a victory as another condition is added to the list of diseases that qualify for the state's medical marijuana program.'
Cannabis Breeders DNA Genetics Speak Out
HIGH TIMES: Cannabis Breeders DNA Genetics Speak Out
'Over the past few years, DNA has emerged as a major power in the complex world of Amsterdam marijuana cultivation.'
Giants, Lincecum Reach Two-Year, $23 Million Deal
'The 25-year-old right-hander said last week he thought the Giants might bring up his offseason marijuana arrest in Washington state during a hearing, but insisted there would be no hard feelings. He was hoping for a multiyear deal to stay put in San Francisco.'
Medical Marijuana Lawyer Wants DEA Agents Disciplined Over Raid in Colorado's Highlands Ranch
'DENVER (AP) — A medical marijuana lawyer wants the U.S. Department of Justice to discipline agents who raided a the home of a marijuana grower in suburban Denver.'
420 Girls: Mother Nature's Messengers Keep It Smokin' 17 Years
TOKE OF THE TOWN: 420 Girls: Mother Nature's Messengers Keep It Smokin' 17 Years
'Marijuana activist/visionary Rob Griffin set the standard, simply because he was there before almost anyone else. When he launched 420 Girls in 1993, there weren't any other sites centered around photos of naked women smoking weed.'
No More Playboy Parties for MPP
CELEBSTONER: No More Playboy Parties for MPP
'After four years of scandalous parties at the Playboy Mansion, the Marijuana Policy Project won't be going back, Washington City Paper reports.'
You Could Have Left Me Some
THE DAILY SMOKER: You could have left me some
'"You didn't have to take it all. You could have left me some." LOL.'
Colorado’s Dope Dilemma
NEWSWEEK: Colorado’s Dope Dilemma
'With more medical-marijuana dispensaries than Starbucks outlets, Denver has emerged as the per capita frontrunner for curative ganja. As more residents partake of doctor-prescribed pot, however, questions are emerging about where the line is between an employee's right to use medical marijuana and an employer's right to a drug-free office.'
Strain Review: Purps
MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Purps (Michiganfinest)
'Overall: Never thought I could see Purps better then that Purple Kush I posted, but I think this beats it the purple.This bud is gorgeous. It’s a great stain to smoke. –Michiganfinest'
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