The Pothead Pundit: March 07, 2010

3/13/10

DIY Stealth Grow Box

'Browsing the forums over at Cannabis Culture, I came across an old how-to for a DIY Stealth Grow Box.'

Strain Review: Pink Kush

MERNAGH.CA: Marijuana Strain Review Pink Kush

'Phenomenal, but overpriced, Pink Kush is a beautiful, heavy, hardy, indica marijuana strain.'

From The Mail: Legalize Me

Here's a great article I got in the email from Emerald Herb. If you would like to send in a story to be linked, send it to stonerwire420@yahoo.com.

http://emeraldherb.net/blog/index.php/component/content/article/1-drug-war-rants/70-legalize-me-marijuanas-plea-for-innocence

IA: Man Ate Marijuana in Back of the Squad Car

'Police said a 77-year-old Iowa City man swallowed marijuana he had hidden on him while in police custody.'

Strain Review: Red Oyster

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Red Oyster From Private Dealer (BluntMastaSkuz)

'Overall: I like this weed. I just picked up a 8th after finishing a quarter I had bought of this. Definitely a good batch of bud. It’s hard hitting, no doubt. –BluntMastaSkuz'

Former NBA Star Found With Marijuana 'Between His Buttocks'

TOKE OF THE TOWN: Former NBA Star Found With Marijuana 'Between His Buttocks'

'Police in Salt Lake County, Utah have arrested former Utah Jazz center Robert Whaley and found marijuana "between his buttocks," according to a jail document.'

Marijuana Legalization? A White House Rebuttal, Finally

'“Marijuana legalization – for any purpose – is a nonstarter in the Obama administration,” said Mr. Kerlikowske, a former police chief himself.'

Prohibition STILL Doesn't Work

HIGH TIMES: Prohibition STILL Doesn't Work

The latest by The Pothead Pundit for Hightimes.com.

Note: I'm not sure what's up with the video, maybe it's just so good you should see it twice.

3/12/10

Marijuana Decriminalization Advances

REASON: Marijuana Decriminalization Advances

'On Tuesday I noted USA Today's cover story on the prospects for marijuana law reform. Three recent legislative developments reinforce the impression of growing tolerance (or at least waning repression)'

Futurola Rolling Machine

BAKED LIFE: Futurola Rolling Machine

'Rolling Machines are one of the most convenient accessories for pot smokers who enjoy joints, spliffs, etc.'

NYC Time Square Billboard (March 15th 2010)

Progress.

Celebrities and Marijuana

ABC NEWS: Celebrities and Marijuana

Great slide show.

CA: Student Group to Rally for Marijuana Legalization

'As efforts to legalize marijuana for recreational use are underway in Sacramento and possibly on the ballot, a large gathering of student activists from across the country will convene in San Francisco this weekend. This Is Your Brain On Drug Policy, a conference organized by Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), will take place from March 12 through 14th with former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson and California Assemblymember Tom Ammiano in attendance.'

FLYING With Marijuana

The Weedguy flying with a pound of weed.

From The Mail: Haim On You, Dr. Drew

Great piece on Dr. Drew and addiction that was sent to me, check it out.

Haim On You, Dr. Drew

If you have a story, send it to stonerwire420@yahoo.com.

IA: Des Moines Police Seize 300 Pounds of Marijuana

'Des Moines police confiscated more than 300 pounds of marijuana and arrested two suspected drug dealers late Wednesday.'

WA: Bill Would Let More Professionals OK Use of Medical Pot

'The bill allowing patients to get medical-marijuana authorizations from a wider range of health-care professionals came a step closer to becoming law as it passed in the Legislature Thursday.'

CA: Sacramento Officials Unveil Plan to Cap Marijuana Dispensaries

'Sacramento officials Thursday night presented a plan to cap the number of marijuana dispensaries in the city at a dozen and impose strict requirements for their operations.'

Michigan Medical Marijuana Certification Center Brings Relief to Patients

'SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Marijuana is not just for brownies anymore. It has touched the lives of thousands of Michigan residents who are struggling with chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, spasms or wasting syndrome.'

Bill O'Reilly on Harrelson's Hemp Tux: 'So What?'

CELEBSTONER: Bill O'Reilly on Harrelson's Hemp Tux: 'So What?'

'Woody Harrelson's decision to wear a black hemp tuxedo to the Academy Awards has drawn the attention of several Fox pundits, including Bill O'Reilly, who dismissed the actor's pro-pot fashion statement: "So what? Unless he smoked it. Woody Harrelson is alone. I don't think kids are paying attention to what Woody Harrelson's wearing to the Oscars."'

How Gil Kerlikowske Lies

'Now the drug czar would like to make a big deal about the dangers of drugged driving, partly because if he can get states to pass “per se” laws (where even the presence of residual metabolites from marijuana, for example count as drugged driving despite the lack of impairment), then it puts a complication into efforts to legalize.'

Top California Official ‘Favors’ Taxing and Regulating Marijuana as Revenue Generator

MPP: Top California official ‘favors’ taxing and regulating marijuana as revenue generator

'For decades, advocates of marijuana policy reform have argued that a regulated and taxed marijuana market would generate revenue for government on the local, state and federal levels. There have even been studies projecting tax revenues from marijuana sales at $6.2 billion and even $31 billion annually.'

CO: Medical Pot Records Seized In Grow Op Search

TOKE OF THE TOWN: Colorado: Medical Pot Records Seized In Grow Op Search

'A Colorado search warrant executed Tuesday authorized the seizure of records for more than 300 medical marijuana card holders, including doctors' recommendations and personal contact information.'

Strain Review: Purple Kush

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Purple Kush From Private Dealer (Jbone204)

'Overall: Very good bud, well grown. Not something I’d want to smoke before doing something important, that’s for sure. Very enjoyable batch of PK! –Jbone204'

WalMart Fires Medical Marijuana Patient

'"I was terminated because I failed a drug screening," says former WalMart employee Joseph Casias.'

Quite lame.

3/11/10

HI: Feds Raid Hilo Cannabis Ministry

'HILO --Federal agents raided the downtown Hilo sanctuary of The Hawaii Cannabis Ministry Wednesday morning, assisted by local police.'

Are You Cannabis Deficient?

'If the idea of having a marijuana deficiency sounds laughable to you, a growing body of science points at exactly such a possibility. Scientists have known that the active psychoactive compound in marijuana is THC, which is short for tetrahydrocannabinol.'

Review: Med-Strips

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Med-Strips From South Coast Patients Center (IE420Patient)

'Overall: FINALLY, a Sativa "edible" in Southern California that actually worked for me. What’s so cool about these Med-Strips is that they are so discreet and small. Aside from sticker on the package (which I’d just take off if traveling), nobody would even think this is a MMJ product. '

PA: Drug Agents Seize 300 Pounds of Marijuana

'READING, BERKS COUNTY - A Reading man, 30 year old Billy Robles, has been arrested in connection with the seizure of 300 pounds of marijuana worth about $1.3 million. Agents from the Attorney General's Bureau of Narcotics Investigation found the marijuana hidden in a shipment of home improvement materials that was bound from Texas to Berks County.'

The Reefer Report: Mar 11, 2010

Reefer news from Colorado, Michigan, California, and fucking Wal-Mart.

KopBusting Ex-Narc Plans To Sue Police for Millions

CANNABIS CULTURE: KopBusting Ex-Narc Plans To Sue Police for Millions

'Ex-narcotics officer Barry Cooper is fuming over a police raid on his home and plans to sue the officers and officials involved for $30 million, calling their conduct "obvious retaliation" for a sting operation he pulled on Texas police for his show KopBusters.'

More States Embrace Marijuana Decriminalization

TOKE OF THE TOWN: More States Embrace Marijuana Decriminalization

'With numerous states facing significant budget cuts, legislators and voters across the United States this month have been giving overwhelming support to measures that would reduce the penalty to a civil fine for possession of small amounts of marijuana.'

Facts or Lies

Do people buy beer on the black market? Case closed.

We're All Waiting to Inhale

The DEA has a solemn responsibility: to ruin sick people's lives. They take it very seriously.

Former Bush Appointee, Prohibitionist Author Now Supports Marijuana Policy Reform

MPP: Former Bush Appointee, Prohibitionist Author Now Supports Marijuana Policy Reform

'John J. Dilulio, Jr., the man who once co-authored a book with two former drug czars that described America’s drug war as “the most successful attack on a serious social problem in the last quarter-century,” has now reversed course, writing in the journal Democracy that it is “insane” to “expend scarce federal, state, and local law enforcement resources waging ‘war’ against [marijuana] users.”'

Marijuana: The Gateway Back

DANNY DANKO: Marijuana: The Gateway Back

'For years we've heard tall tales from the government about the dreaded "gateway effect" of marijuana. 'Try it and soon you'll be hankering for a stronger high. Shortly thereafter, you're a junkie on the street desperately seeking another fix.''

How Reefer Will Be Going Corporate

'Now, at age 24, he's the founder of Med Grow Cannabis College, a trade school for medical marijuana caregivers.
Since its founding last fall, Med Grow has graduated more than 400 students, who pay $475 for a six-week course. They can earn between $40,000 a year to well into the six figures, said Tenant, who uses medical marijuana himself to treat his early onset Chron's disease.'

Marijuana-Related Website Rankings

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Cannabis Holy War

CANNABIS CULTURE: Cannabis Holy War

'Chris Bennett is preparing for battle in his quest to become the first Canadian legally permitted to use marijuana for religious purposes.'

Strain Review: Cinderella 99

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Cinderella 99 From Trinity Gardens (NorCal_Cyclist)

'Overall: I tried a couple bong hits and immediately felt the head buzz starting. The joint smoked nicely too – allowing me to get a better taste of "Cindy". Again, smooth and a pleasant tasting smoke.
I think I prefer a joint for the flavor, but the bong provided a better burn (might have been that this was still a little too fresh and needed a bit more dry/cure time). A great daytime bud if you like strong sativas. –NorCal_Cyclist '

Ass Weed

THE DAILY SMOKER: Show some dedication

'Uhhmmm, OK… I don’t know what to think about this one. Is there anybody out there who’s willing to put 33 grams of cannabis in his ass and then make the decision not to shit for the next 5 days?'

Marijuana Apparel Creates Buzz

'CONYERS, Ga., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Gifts, an Atlanta-based distributor of cannabis culture merchandise and tobacco equipment, has introduced hemp-scented T-shirts to its product line. Appropriately, the T's feature designs representative of marijuana legalization efforts and April 20th (420) - "National Pot Smoking Day."'

3/10/10

Chronic Babe: Gorgeous KinkiiKronik (Nudity)

CHRONIC BABES: Gorgeous KinkiiKronik

'What can we say about KinkiiKronik that you can’t see for yourself. She is just a super gorgeous stoner babe! Sorry guys this one is taken, but ladies you still have a shot!'

Medical Marijuana Patient Convicted of Felony

HIGH TIMES: Medical Marijuana Patient Convicted of Felony

'Matthew Zugsberger, a medical marijuana user, has been convicted of felony drug transportation and misdemeanor possession. Zugsberger, who was profiled in the first issue of HIGH TIMES Medical Marijuana News & Reviews, attempted to travel with his medicine to New Orleans in December 2008.'

Strain Review: Destroyer

MARIJUANA WIKIPEDIA: Destroyer

'This 100% Sativa strain is a cross of Meao Thai and an early and stable Mexico/Colombia. The exceptional backcross of two of our best females took over 7 years.'

CA: Bringing in the Green

'The city of Berkeley's Medical Marijuana Commission is considering a new tax on cannabis dispensaries as a way to help close a $12.2 million budget shortfall.'

Kansas Becomes First State to Prohibit Synthetic Marijuana

'Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson signed into law a prohibition on synthetic marijuana today, making the Sunflower State the first in the land to ban the substances.'

Guess some still don't know that prohibition never works. Good luck Kansas.

Mother & Son: The New Face Of Medical Marijuana

TOKE OF THE TOWN: Mother & Son: The New Face Of Medical Marijuana

'CNN's Jim Spellman introduces us to a mother and son in the controversial and expanding business of medical marijuana.'

NeNe Leakes Calls Son’s Arrest for Marijuana Possession a ‘Family Issue’

'A third season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta was just announced -– and it already promises to be drama-filled.
Bryson Bryant, the eldest son of NeNe Leakes, was arrested on a minor marijuana possession charge and was put in an Atlanta-area jail on March 7. Bryant has appeared on the Bravo reality show — and, in the first season, was filmed looking at colleges with Leakes.'

22-Year Sentence For $6M Marijuana Grow

'MEDFORD (AP) - A 54-year-old man has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for growing marijuana valued at about $6 million on his rural property in southern Oregon.'

Animated Cop Pot Brownies 911 Call

A classic, now animated.

Robbie Williams Bloody Loves Marijuana

'“Weed, it’s such a lovely drug. It is such a lovely drug. But it doesn’t mix well with me – at all.”'

N.H. House Overwhelmingly Passes Marijuana Decriminalization

TOKE OF THE TOWN: N.H. House Overwhelmingly Passes Marijuana Decriminalization

'The New Hampshire House of Representatives Wednesday voted, as it did in 2008, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana.'

Sprinter Williams Tests Positive For Marijuana

'(Reuters) - American world indoor sprint favorite Ivory Williams has withdrawn from this weekend's IAAF championships because of a positive test for marijuana, his manager said on Wednesday.'

Colorado Judge Rejects Claim That Marijuana Use Allowed Under Religion

'GEORGETOWN, Colo. — A Colorado man who belongs to a Hilo-based ministry that holds marijuana as a sacrament has been convicted of misdemeanor drug charges.'

Going Rogue: DEA Style

CANNABIS CULTURE: Going Rogue: DEA Style

'It takes a lot to get some of the state's most conservative lawmakers on board with a Democratic Congressman from the People's Republic of Boulder. But that's just what happened this week.'

Police Bust $10M Six-House Indoor N.J. Marijuana-Production Scheme

'Police uprooted a multimillion-dollar network of homes used to grow marijuana in the largest bust of pot production in New Jersey history, authorities announced today.

Within three days last month, police seized a total of 3,370 growing plants, 115 pounds of harvested pot and $65,000 cash.'

Strain Review: Rosa Red

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Rosa Red From Go Green Bear (mundane)

'Overall: Well worth the ridiculously-low price. It didn’t give me what I was looking for in a sativa, but I’m more of an indica person, anyway, so I was pleased. It feels much more like a hybrid to me. The taste eventually grew on me, and I soon found it difficult to put the whip down. –mundane'

Pass The Test Without Spending Cash

HAILMARYJANE.COM: Pass The Test Without Spending Cash

'Awww every potheads worst nightmare, drug tests. Now I have never been on probation. I have had my slew of drug test, whether it was for work or my parents, I have never failed a test and never stopped smoking Ms. Mary-Jane. Wouldn’t you love to know my secret.'

Slowly, States Are Lessening Limits on Marijuana

USA TODAY: Slowly, states are lessening limits on marijuana

'LOS ANGELES — James Gray once saw himself as a drug warrior, a former federal prosecutor and county judge who sent people to prison for dealing pot and other drug offenses. Gradually, though, he became convinced that the ban on marijuana was making it more accessible to young people, not less.'

3/9/10

Marathon Hearing In Colorado Produces MMJ Bill Rewrite

JOHN DOE RADIO: Marathon Hearing In Colorado Produces MMJ Bill Rewrite

'The debate over a Senate bill to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries in Colorado stretched on for hours, and concluded with plans for a rewrite of the bill.'

Medical Marijuana Legislation in Maryland

People are suffering.

AZ: Backpacks of Marijuana Found Abandoned

'AJO -- U.S. Border Patrol agents found more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana abandoned in the desert near Ajo.'

Public Opinion and the Climate for Reform

HIGH TIMES: Public Opinion and the Climate for Reform

'Public support for marijuana legalization has been growing. But what else is on people’s minds these days? This is important, because the legalization of marijuana requires more than widespread public support. It also has to become a priority for the political system. Maybe not the biggest priority, but politicians and legislators need to make it an action item; they have to perceive this as an issue the public not only supports but also an issue the public wants resolved.'

Texas Man Gets 35 Years For Pot Possession

CANNABIS CULTURE: Texas Man Gets 35 Years For Pot Possession

'A Smith County jury found a Tyler man guilty on Thursday of possession of less than five pounds but more than four ounces of marijuana in a drug-free zone.
The jury in the 7th District Court with Judge Kerry Russell presiding then sentenced Henry Walter Wooten, 54, to 35 years confinement in prison. He was not assessed a fine.'

Strain Review: Psychodelicious

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Psychodelicious From Spain (levelnext-)

'Overall: La Maca’s favorite strain. Female smokers seem to appreciate this strain for it’s cramp soothing properties. Taste is good but not overwhelming and the upper buzz is heavily sought after by our club members. Do you have a really busy day? Better smoke some Psicodelicia, it’ll get you going. –levelnext-'

Californians Smoke 16 Million Ounces Of Weed A Year: Report

TOKE OF THE TOWN: Californians Smoke 16 Million Ounces Of Weed A Year: Report

'Whoa, dude. Californians smoke 16 million ounces of marijuana a year (yeah, genius, that's a million pounds), according to a recent report prepared for the Legislature. That's almost half an ounce for every man, woman and child in the state.'

3/8/10

Did Marijuana Kill John Patrick Bedell?

REASON: Did Marijuana Kill John Patrick Bedell?

'Is marijuana responsible for John Patrick Bedell's suicidal assault on the Pentagon? Yes, says Washington Post blogger Charles Lane, although his theory of the plant's criminogenic effects is slightly more sophisticated than Harry Anslinger's. Instead of obtaining "effective treatment for his obviously serious mental illness," says Lane, Bedell sought help for his insomnia from a California physician, who gave him a recommendation for marijuana.'

Strain Review: Sour Diesel

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Sour Diesel From Private Dealer (ezrawww)

'Overall: I liked that this bud didn’t put me to sleep or give me the old couch lock. I had been out drinking earlier and I didn’t feel sick or tired at all. Good bud but not quite A+ worthy. I will probably buy this strain again.'

Real World Ramifications of Cannabis Legalization and Decriminalization

NORML: Real World Ramifications of Cannabis Legalization and Decriminalization

'Opponents of such liberalization proposals inevitably argue that any efforts toward decriminalizing or legalizing cannabis will adversely impact the public’s use of marijuana and/or young people’s attitudes toward it. Yet regional data gleaned from around the word consistently demonstrates that the imposition and enforcement of harsh criminal marijuana penalties do not dissuade cannabis use, and moreover, that criminalization is an objectively ineffective public policy.'

When Does Weed Go Bad?

MEDICAL MARIJUANA BOOTCAMP: QA: When Does Weed Go Bad?

Border Patrol Seizes 2-1/2 Tons of Marijuana at AZ Checkpoint

'Border Patrol agents near Nogales, Ariz. seized more than 5,000 pounds of marijuana in two separate incidents Friday at the Interstate 19 checkpoint.'

CA: OC Pot Store Workers Arrested

'SANTA ANA, Calif.—Authorities say the owner and two managers of a Lake Forest pot dispensary housed in the same building as a preschool have been arrested for selling marijuana.'

FL: Marijuana Stash had Driver's Name On It

'Upon searching the car, deputies found a green plastic box which had "Rebekah's pot" written on it, the report said.'

OMG.

LA: 800 Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Traffic Stops

'HOLDEN, LA (WAFB) - Almost 800 pounds of marijuana was seized during two traffic stops by Louisiana State Police Sunday morning on I-12 near Holden.'

Colorado Lawmakers Ask US Attorney General To Stop Pot Raids

TOKE OF THE TOWN: Colorado Lawmakers Ask US Attorney General To Stop Pot Raids

'Colorado's legislators, currently in the midst of trying to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries, are asking U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to stop raids of medicinal cannabis operations.'

The Pentagon Shooter and Medical Marijuana

'The death of John Patrick Bedell, the 36-year-old man shot and killed by Pentagon police officers after he opened fire on them March 4, is a tragedy. It might have been avoided if Bedell had received timely and effective treatment for his obviously serious mental illness. The fact that he did not is a cause for soul-searching by all of us. Advocates of “medical marijuana” should be especially chastened.'

Let me get this straight. He took medical marijuana, and at some point in his life he wigged out and started shooting up the Pentagon? So it's our fault?

Pardon my French, but are you fucking kidding me? That's like saying carrots cause cancer. Most people with cancer have consumed carrots in their lifetime. Does that mean there is a correlation between cancer and carrots?

Of course not. It's the same as the gateway drug theory, just because someone smoked weed, it doesn't mean it led to all the bad decisions they ever made in their lives. This dude was nuts; weed can't cure everything.

Forest Whitaker Not Snubbing Louis Armstrong's Marijuana Love in Biopic

'Forest Whitaker is sure to shock fans of jazz crooner Louis Armstrong by focusing on "Satchmo " 's love of marijuana in his next movie. The "Crying Game" star will star as Armstrong and direct the biopic in 2011, and he insists he won't be shying away from the most controversial aspects of the "We Have All the Time in the World" singer's life.'

Medicinal Marijuana by State

Great slide show from Health.com.

CO: Youth Factor Heats Up Medical Marijuana Debate

'In the debate over Colorado's medical-marijuana system, there is no issue that is as sharply divisive as the system's impact on young people.'

Top 5 Marijuana Myths

Know the facts!

Bubbleator

MARIJUANAREVIEWS.COM: Bubbleator (valluco956)

'Overall: Bubbleator does exactly what it says it does, but I found that if you’re using less than the max amount of material you don’t want to run it for too long, as it will result in plant material getting through.
When I did this the first time it gave me green hash, not the pure crystals I was hoping for. You just need to eyeball it and use some common sense as far as timing goes. If you do this while high, be prepared to f*^k up your results. I used the machine twice – once with high quality organic – which gave me positive results, and once with schwag that showed green hash.'

Tera Patrick Loves Weed

CHRONIC BABES: Tera Patrick Loves Weed

'Tera Patrick discusses her longtime love for marijuana while getting photographed for the cover of High Times magazine’s August 2008 issue.'

420 Girl: Lexi Belle (Nudity)

420 GIRLS: Lexi Belle

'Lexi loves her Marijuana, she says, "Music is much more enjoyable, I enjoy friends who smoke with me, I enjoy a good orgasm when I'm high and even a good exploratory hike".'

3/7/10

If Everyone Were to Smoke on Sunday

EMERALD HERB: If Everyone Were to Smoke on Sunday

'Sunday is about a day of rest. A day, for some, to congregate and pay some respects to their respective Lord's. What if everyone were to smoke on Sunday? What if everyone who goes to any kind of church, were to smoke before they went? What would that be like?'

Medical Marijuana’s Lost Man: Bryan Epis

NORML: Medical Marijuana’s Lost Man: Bryan Epis

'One of the best (or worse, it depends on one’s perspective and physical location!) indicators of the total failure of a law, is when it is woefully and subjectively applied.'