Former WWE superstar Rob Van Dam (RVD) gives his thoughts on Marijuana laws! Please help RVD get the word out by showing this video to as many wrestling […]
Biyernes, Abril 29, 2011
Rob Van Dam (RVD) talks about Marijuana laws
Canada's Liberal Leader Smoked Pot! I Know Who I Am Voting For
Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff responded in the affirmative to the inevitable marijuana question on Wednesday, saying, "I have smoked pot as a young man, yes . . . […]
Feds Continue To Harrass Medical Marijuana States
Huwebes, Abril 28, 2011
Federal Government Send Warning to Medical Marijuana States
The 420 Times Federal pot warning sent to Colorado lawmakers
BusinessWeek
Colorado is the latest state to receive marijuana warnings from the federal government as state lawmakers mull regulating the drug. The top federal prosecutor in Colorado sent a letter Tuesday to Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper a
Illinois to be the 16th Medical Marijuana State
Los Angeles Times Medical Marijuana Bill Gaining Support in Illinois
WGNtv.com
Medical marijuana is legal in fifteen US states, and Illinois could be next, according to the Chicago Tribune. A bill that puts some strict rules on using marijuana for severe medical conditions is gaining support in Springfield
Help! Reinstate Walmart Employee of the Year Fired Over Marijuana
MLive.com ACLU Looks To Reinstate Fired Walmart Employee Lawsuit
The 420 Times
The argument goes to the heart of Michigan's medical marijuana law and whether or not it protects patients in the workplace. A former Employee of The Year, Joseph suffers from a brain tumor and sinus cancer, but was fired by
Linggo, Abril 24, 2011
Protesting... Keep Up The Work!
jenniferjolene posted a photo:
Antoine Dodson Viral Video Star charged with marijuana possession ... Geez
Internet phenomenon Antoine Dodson has been charged with marijuana possession, EW has confirmed. Dodson was arrested in Huntsville, Ala., according to the Huntsville Police Department, at around 2 a.m this morning.
Sabado, Abril 23, 2011
"The Egg Stunt" by LORDS of MIDNIGHT - Happy Easter!!
Grint From Harry Potter Thought to Be Smoking Pot - But It's Not, But Looks Like Him
Biyernes, Abril 22, 2011
Just Because I Smell Like Pot Doesn't Mean You Can Search Me!
Seemingly arriving as an early 4/20 gift, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled on Tuesday that the odor of marijuana smoke alone does not give law enforcement the right to order a driver or passenger out of a parked vehicle, now that pot has been decriminalized in the Bay State- High Times
Just Because I Smell Like Pot Doesn't Mean You Can Search Me!
Seemingly arriving as an early 4/20 gift, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled on Tuesday that the odor of marijuana smoke alone does not give law enforcement the right to order a driver or passenger out of a parked vehicle, now that pot has been decriminalized in the Bay State- High Times
Jack's Continues to Spread the Word
It was a year ago on April 15 that the father of the modern cannabis movement passed away. Jack Herer dedicated his life to legalizing the plant. Thousands were inspired by The Emperor Wears No Clothes, his book exposing the myths and celebrating the miracles of marijuana, and thousands more now rea
Jack's Continues to Spread the Word
It was a year ago on April 15 that the father of the modern cannabis movement passed away. Jack Herer dedicated his life to legalizing the plant. Thousands were inspired by The Emperor Wears No Clothes, his book exposing the myths and celebrating the miracles of marijuana, and thousands more now rea
Lunes, Abril 18, 2011
How Should You Clean Your Bubble Bags?
Now that you have your hash, it is time to clean your hash bags as you will need them next time you do another run.
1. Rinse the bags with cold water and hang dry.
2. Do not use hot water as it will clog the screens with trichomes.
3. If clogging happens, clean it with an isoprophyl alcohol and rinse it again with cold water.
4. Make sure that the bags are completely dried before storing for mold will grow.
That's it! Make sure you buy a good quality set of bubble bags as it will be worth your money if you plan to use them again and again.
How Should You Clean Your Bubble Bags?
Now that you have your hash, it is time to clean your hash bags as you will need them next time you do another run.
1. Rinse the bags with cold water and hang dry.
2. Do not use hot water as it will clog the screens with trichomes.
3. If clogging happens, clean it with an isoprophyl alcohol and rinse it again with cold water.
4. Make sure that the bags are completely dried before storing for mold will grow.
That's it! Make sure you buy a good quality set of bubble bags as it will be worth your money if you plan to use them again and again.
How do you make bubble hash?
Now, we proceed to making the bubble hash. First, we gather all the necessary equipments:
· Bubble bags (I recommend Hydro Willys Trichome brand)
· Suitable sized bucket
· Dried plant material
· Mixing tool
· Plenty of ice and water
1. Place the bubble bag on the bucket. Put the 25 micron bag first. Place the next largest size above the other.
2. Pour cold water into the bucket until it is half full.
3. Then place the plant in the bucket. A dried plant gives you a great quality. So, you’d better dry the plant first before making a hash for if a plant is dried, the crystals are now in their psychoactive state. Chop it in small chunk, and leave it in a freezer overnight before the day you will make a hash.
4. Fill the bucket with ice up to its brim. The ice is important to keep the bucket’s temperature low.
5. Then stir the mixture for 15 to 25 minutes. If you can see something foamy, then you have mixed it well and you can stop from stirring.
6. Let it stand for another 20 to 30 minutes.
7. Then take the bags out one by one. The largest bag should be first of course.
8. To make the draining of the water easier, once you pull up the bag, twist its top then slowly grip it down.
9. Once all the bags are drained, pull it inside out in a bowl to collect the plant’s residue.
10. Remove the extra moisture by putting them on an absorbent paper.
How do you make bubble bags?
Making a bubble bag is as easy as making a typical bag but in a tapered shape and its bottom is made of fine screen. There is a wide variety of screens you can choose from in terms of sizes and colors. You can also save yourself the hassle and buy brands online such as Trichome from Hydro Willys. When making the bags, you want to make sure it is a monofilament screen because it is thick and does not allow the materials you need to be scraped, then you make a taper for the extraction bag. You cut the material into an unusual C shape as this is essentially the cone for the bubble bag. Get the top and bottom radius of the bag and decide how deep you want your bag to be. Do the calculations to get the total height of the cone.
Get three pieces of string:
· A length of a total height of the cone
· A length of the total circumference of the top of the bag ((Radius x 2) x 3.14)
· Length of your desired height or depth of the cone
Then take the long piece of string (total H), pin it to the ground and use a chalk to draw a quarter of a circle. Next, take the other piece (desired height or depth), draw a smaller quarter or a circle in the larger circle. Then using the circumference string, run it along the total H string for this is the right diameter of the bag. Then mark H at the end of the circumference string. Next, get the H string that is connected to the top cone and draw a line down. This is the template of your tapered bag. Then trace it on a cardboard or plastic and trace it again on your material for the bubble bag.Linggo, Abril 17, 2011
Marijuana Law Needs to be Rewritten
A judge from Vancouver thinks it is time to re-evaluate and rewrite the laws regarding the legalization of marijuana. He thinks that the existing laws are too restricting and now the Canadian government is reviewing the options.
Initially, it was illegal in Canada to possess, grow and distribute marijuana. But 10 years ago, the government permitted it to be used for medical purposes and with their doctor’s prescription.
Just this week, a man who needed marijuana for medical purposes argued that he was forced to grow it illegally because he did not find a doctor who will prescribe it to him and a judge from Ontario sided with him.
Last April 11, Ontario Superior Court Justice, Donald Taliano, said that the government only has few doctors to prescribe medical marijuana which controls and limits patients to accessing medical marijuana immediately.
In the 109-page ruling, Taliano indicated, "rather than promote health, the regulations have the opposite effect. Rather than promoting effective drug control, the regulations drive the critically ill to the black market."
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Marijuana Law Needs to be Rewritten
A judge from Vancouver thinks it is time to re-evaluate and rewrite the laws regarding the legalization of marijuana. He thinks that the existing laws are too restricting and now the Canadian government is reviewing the options.
Initially, it was illegal in Canada to possess, grow and distribute marijuana. But 10 years ago, the government permitted it to be used for medical purposes and with their doctor’s prescription.
Just this week, a man who needed marijuana for medical purposes argued that he was forced to grow it illegally because he did not find a doctor who will prescribe it to him and a judge from Ontario sided with him.
Last April 11, Ontario Superior Court Justice, Donald Taliano, said that the government only has few doctors to prescribe medical marijuana which controls and limits patients to accessing medical marijuana immediately.
In the 109-page ruling, Taliano indicated, "rather than promote health, the regulations have the opposite effect. Rather than promoting effective drug control, the regulations drive the critically ill to the black market."
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Ontario Takes One Step to Blow Marijuana Legalization
One step more and Ontario will be closer to legalizing medical marijuana as Ontario Superior Court knocked down two of the key parts of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, which restricts the use and possession of marijuana.
On April 11, the Court announced that the Act’s rules regarding the access and prohibition of medical marijuana are constitutionally invalid and of no force and effect. Marijuana will be going straight to legalization after 90 days, if the government does not take action. Then marijuana users can now get the party started as marijuana legalization will be fully blown.
Ontario Court of Appeals also added that if someone with serious illness is deprived the use medical marijuana as treatment, it violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom. In line with this, the federal government created the Marijuana Medical Access Regulation to let people grow, possess and use medical marijuana, given that they have a license issued by their doctor.
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Ontario Takes One Step to Blow Marijuana Legalization
One step more and Ontario will be closer to legalizing medical marijuana as Ontario Superior Court knocked down two of the key parts of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, which restricts the use and possession of marijuana.
On April 11, the Court announced that the Act’s rules regarding the access and prohibition of medical marijuana are constitutionally invalid and of no force and effect. Marijuana will be going straight to legalization after 90 days, if the government does not take action. Then marijuana users can now get the party started as marijuana legalization will be fully blown.
Ontario Court of Appeals also added that if someone with serious illness is deprived the use medical marijuana as treatment, it violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom. In line with this, the federal government created the Marijuana Medical Access Regulation to let people grow, possess and use medical marijuana, given that they have a license issued by their doctor.
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Huwebes, Abril 14, 2011
Pot advocate blames red tape for hash-oil blast
By DAVENE JEFFREY Staff Reporter Tue, Apr 12 - 4:54 AM Ottawa is to blame for an explosion that badly burned a Lower Sackville man Saturday, says the head of Maritimers Unite for Medical Marijuana. "I firmly believe what happened is the fault of our government," said Debbie Stultz-Giffin of Bridgetown. Chris Backer was in his basement making hash oil when the blast occurred, RCMP have said. The 40-year-old has a permit to use medical marijuana, which he has said he uses to manage his Crohn’s disease. But Stultz-Giffin said Backer and many other patients get the most relief from ingesting cannabis in oil form. "Oils often exemplify the medical benefits of the plant, and people tend to get more prolonged relief, better pain coverage over a longer period of time, by ingesting extracts, whether it’s oils, tincture or something as simple as a brownie with cannabis in it," Stultz-Giffin said. She said the only ways to get hash oil in Canada are to buy it on the black market or try to make it yourself. Backer is a longtime member and board member of the society, which acts as a lobby and advocacy group. "(Backer’s) oil use and oil making is 100 per cent medical," Stultz-Giffin said. Health Canada knows that many people use or want to use oils but there is no legal way to get them, she said. "(Backer’s case) is just the prime example, that they’ve put us in danger time and again." Stultz-Giffin said all aspects of the plant should be considered equally for medicinal use. And methods and equipment for safe home manufacturing of hash oil could be developed if the government endorsed the idea, she said. Backer was listed in critical condition over the weekend. Stultz-Giffin said Monday evening she was not free to discuss his condition. |
Pot advocate blames red tape for hash-oil blast
By DAVENE JEFFREY Staff Reporter Tue, Apr 12 - 4:54 AM Ottawa is to blame for an explosion that badly burned a Lower Sackville man Saturday, says the head of Maritimers Unite for Medical Marijuana. "I firmly believe what happened is the fault of our government," said Debbie Stultz-Giffin of Bridgetown. Chris Backer was in his basement making hash oil when the blast occurred, RCMP have said. The 40-year-old has a permit to use medical marijuana, which he has said he uses to manage his Crohn’s disease. But Stultz-Giffin said Backer and many other patients get the most relief from ingesting cannabis in oil form. "Oils often exemplify the medical benefits of the plant, and people tend to get more prolonged relief, better pain coverage over a longer period of time, by ingesting extracts, whether it’s oils, tincture or something as simple as a brownie with cannabis in it," Stultz-Giffin said. She said the only ways to get hash oil in Canada are to buy it on the black market or try to make it yourself. Backer is a longtime member and board member of the society, which acts as a lobby and advocacy group. "(Backer’s) oil use and oil making is 100 per cent medical," Stultz-Giffin said. Health Canada knows that many people use or want to use oils but there is no legal way to get them, she said. "(Backer’s case) is just the prime example, that they’ve put us in danger time and again." Stultz-Giffin said all aspects of the plant should be considered equally for medicinal use. And methods and equipment for safe home manufacturing of hash oil could be developed if the government endorsed the idea, she said. Backer was listed in critical condition over the weekend. Stultz-Giffin said Monday evening she was not free to discuss his condition. |
Marijuana Going Virtual?
Due to the positive changes to the medical marijuana laws and regulations, it is unquestionable that marijuana sellers, who usually only accept cash, will now be obtaining merchant accounts in their businesses. This is also true to suppliers. They are even taking their business to the virtual world and they are looking for web experts to help them build their sites. This will help to implement their new mode of payments.
Undeniably, marijuana sellers are finding it hard to get merchant services using traditional ways. Mobile terminals, E-commerce and internet point of sale are needed if these entrepreneurs really want to increase their revenue. These are obviously big hurdles.
A business’ ability to accept debit and credit cards benefits the owners. Their venture to create internet sales can help them to gain more potential clients and expand their services. It also gives owners security on their money as not everyone has cash to pay.
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Marijuana Going Virtual?
Due to the positive changes to the medical marijuana laws and regulations, it is unquestionable that marijuana sellers, who usually only accept cash, will now be obtaining merchant accounts in their businesses. This is also true to suppliers. They are even taking their business to the virtual world and they are looking for web experts to help them build their sites. This will help to implement their new mode of payments.
Undeniably, marijuana sellers are finding it hard to get merchant services using traditional ways. Mobile terminals, E-commerce and internet point of sale are needed if these entrepreneurs really want to increase their revenue. These are obviously big hurdles.
A business’ ability to accept debit and credit cards benefits the owners. Their venture to create internet sales can help them to gain more potential clients and expand their services. It also gives owners security on their money as not everyone has cash to pay.
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Montana Lawmakers Debate Marijuana Legalization
In Helena, Montana, Governor Brian Schweitzer rejected a bill which abolishes the voters-approved medical marijuana law in Montana. Gov. Schweitzer said that it is against the people’s decision.
During the session, the Left house and the Senate conferees left the session. They left with only eight more days to discuss this matter and with a compromised proposal that will surely tighten the laws regarding the medical marijuana legalization.
With fifteen states that have legalized marijuana, it is not easy for the federal government to decide how to strongly implement and regulate the rules. They believe it could be risky and addictive but they said that they will not punish users as long as they follow the indicated state laws.
However, Montana legislatives disagree. They said that its legalization only attracts criminals and youth. Because of this, the bill sponsored by House Speaker Mike Milburn, which states the approval of marijuana legalization, took an unusual turn last week.
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Montana Lawmakers Debate Marijuana Legalization
In Helena, Montana, Governor Brian Schweitzer rejected a bill which abolishes the voters-approved medical marijuana law in Montana. Gov. Schweitzer said that it is against the people’s decision.
During the session, the Left house and the Senate conferees left the session. They left with only eight more days to discuss this matter and with a compromised proposal that will surely tighten the laws regarding the medical marijuana legalization.
With fifteen states that have legalized marijuana, it is not easy for the federal government to decide how to strongly implement and regulate the rules. They believe it could be risky and addictive but they said that they will not punish users as long as they follow the indicated state laws.
However, Montana legislatives disagree. They said that its legalization only attracts criminals and youth. Because of this, the bill sponsored by House Speaker Mike Milburn, which states the approval of marijuana legalization, took an unusual turn last week.
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Martes, Abril 12, 2011
Brinkley: Less Penalty on Criminalizing Marijuana
In Annapolis, it is definitely good news for Frederick County Senator, David Brinkley, as it has taken almost one decade to minimize the criminal penalties for using medical marijuana.
As a Republican, Brinkley is one of the lead sponsors of the bill that permits marijuana users to be criminally free when found using the said drug. Also, Brinkley wants to run a research study regarding the general use of medical marijuana.
The bill was given the initial “ok” last Saturday by the House of Delegates. If this bill gets passed on Monday, Brinkley thinks it will be accepted already.
Brinkley, a cancer survivor, believes that a person should not be punished for using. He also believes that carrying a criminal record for the rest of one’s life is ridiculous as seeking the treatment for a chronic illness is not a crime, especially which other medicines cannot provide relief.
On the other hand, the bill does not cover those who use it in public places and in doses of more than an ounce.
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Brinkley: Less Penalty on Criminalizing Marijuana
In Annapolis, it is definitely good news for Frederick County Senator, David Brinkley, as it has taken almost one decade to minimize the criminal penalties for using medical marijuana.
As a Republican, Brinkley is one of the lead sponsors of the bill that permits marijuana users to be criminally free when found using the said drug. Also, Brinkley wants to run a research study regarding the general use of medical marijuana.
The bill was given the initial “ok” last Saturday by the House of Delegates. If this bill gets passed on Monday, Brinkley thinks it will be accepted already.
Brinkley, a cancer survivor, believes that a person should not be punished for using. He also believes that carrying a criminal record for the rest of one’s life is ridiculous as seeking the treatment for a chronic illness is not a crime, especially which other medicines cannot provide relief.
On the other hand, the bill does not cover those who use it in public places and in doses of more than an ounce.
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Linggo, Abril 10, 2011
Stop Cancer from Spreading
Molecular Cancer Therapeutics is a journal that published a study on breast cancer. The study suggested that breast cancer spreading may be prevented by the non-psychoactive element that is naturally present in the marijuana plant.
A chemical called cannabidiol (CBD), was found to affect the gene’s activity, known as ld-1, to hormone- independent breast cancer patients. In embryos, this ld-1 helps the cells grow and spread but they should not be active until adulthood. In adults, it can only be found in cancer cells that spread all over the body.
The study’s senior researcher Pierre Yves-Desprez, said that when the ld-1 genes get activated, this is when the trouble starts. They tell the cells to act like the embryonic cells. They go wild, multiply and transfer. And so, Desprez said that ld-1 must be inactive to make the cancer less lethal. Tumors can be removed through surgery but if it is widely spread already, it may be hard to fight anymore.
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Stop Cancer from Spreading
Molecular Cancer Therapeutics is a journal that published a study on breast cancer. The study suggested that breast cancer spreading may be prevented by the non-psychoactive element that is naturally present in the marijuana plant.
A chemical called cannabidiol (CBD), was found to affect the gene’s activity, known as ld-1, to hormone- independent breast cancer patients. In embryos, this ld-1 helps the cells grow and spread but they should not be active until adulthood. In adults, it can only be found in cancer cells that spread all over the body.
The study’s senior researcher Pierre Yves-Desprez, said that when the ld-1 genes get activated, this is when the trouble starts. They tell the cells to act like the embryonic cells. They go wild, multiply and transfer. And so, Desprez said that ld-1 must be inactive to make the cancer less lethal. Tumors can be removed through surgery but if it is widely spread already, it may be hard to fight anymore.
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Sabado, Abril 9, 2011
Medical Marijuana On Its Way?
In Washington, distributors and users of marijuana will not be prosecuted by the federal government, providing that they abide by the laws stipulated by the state. This was confirmed by the Justice Department in a directive with political and legal implications.
A memorandum was passed by the federal prosecutors of 14 states. This memorandum allows the use and distribution of marijuana and regulates the users and distributors’ to ensure efficiency and rational use. They believe that prosecution for patients who need marijuana and the distributors who help the patients is a move in the wrong direction.
This action does not suggest that the federal prosecutor embraces marijuana completely but it is a clear sign that these lawmakers believe there is more to focus on.
Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. said that it is not their priority to use their resources to prosecute patients with severe illnesses and those suppliers who are meeting their needs but they will not tolerate traffickers.
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Medical Marijuana On Its Way?
In Washington, distributors and users of marijuana will not be prosecuted by the federal government, providing that they abide by the laws stipulated by the state. This was confirmed by the Justice Department in a directive with political and legal implications.
A memorandum was passed by the federal prosecutors of 14 states. This memorandum allows the use and distribution of marijuana and regulates the users and distributors’ to ensure efficiency and rational use. They believe that prosecution for patients who need marijuana and the distributors who help the patients is a move in the wrong direction.
This action does not suggest that the federal prosecutor embraces marijuana completely but it is a clear sign that these lawmakers believe there is more to focus on.
Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. said that it is not their priority to use their resources to prosecute patients with severe illnesses and those suppliers who are meeting their needs but they will not tolerate traffickers.
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Miyerkules, Abril 6, 2011
Cure Spasticity with Marijuana Extracts
Global Science Innovative Foundation conducted a systematic review and found that out of the six samples they had tested, five of those showed spasticity reduction and the positive effect on the mobility on sclerosis patients who used the extract of cannabis.
The researchers of this foundation, who are based in Los Angeles, Marie Rowland and Shaheen Lakhan, looked for samples that they can use to evaluate these cannabis extracts. The extracts they were looking for are known as Delta9-THC and cannabidiol. This study was published in BMC Neurology’s December 2009 issue.
In their study, they were trying to relate these two extracts as one of the cures to one of the most hard to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis, which is spasticity. This is when a muscle involuntarily contracts. Spasticity is the most common symptom of multiple sclerosis.
Medications and therapies done for this symptom are difficult to achieve and really have undesirable and intolerable side effects.
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More Research on Marijuana Supported by ACP
In 2008 a group showed their support towards the extensive research and investigation of the medical functions of marijuana, which includes its very active element, the Delta 9 THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). A position paper called “Supporting Research into the Therapeutic Role of Marijuana” was submitted by this group and this group was the American College of Physicians in Philadelphia.
Federally, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance and doing legitimate research about its efficiency as a medicine was limited due to the constraints of its illegality. However, reports showed support as its key components showed positive results on curing host of maladies and even cancer.
During 1942, marijuana was still included in the public standard setting authority on medicine in the US, which is called US Pharmacopoeia. It is believed that the use of marijuana, for medical purposes, takes us back as far as 24th century BC, when Emperor Chen Nung discovered that it can treat malaria, rheumatism and gout.
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Lunes, Abril 4, 2011
Source Through Marijuana Dispensaries
Typically, in the United States, where medical marijuana is legal, the dispensaries source their drugs from local marijuana growers’ backyards. They would then distribute marijuana to their patients with prescriptions. On the other hand, Oakland, California City Council wants to take it one step further when it comes to marijuana production as they want to have control to approve the industrial marijuana-producing companies to be constructed and operate within the city.
This approval makes Oakland the first city in California to approve on the construction of facilities. In addition, the nearby city, Berkeley, also voted about this topic in November, as reported by Los Angeles Times.
To some, this new ordinance could make sense to a state that allows usage of medical marijuana but not everyone agrees. The local marijuana growers argued that this could destroy their business. Furthermore, Oakland City’s attorney is concerned about the legality of the dispensaries, even though it is under the state law and they could be raided by federal agents once they go on operation.
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Source Through Marijuana Dispensaries
Typically, in the United States, where medical marijuana is legal, the dispensaries source their drugs from local marijuana growers’ backyards. They would then distribute marijuana to their patients with prescriptions. On the other hand, Oakland, California City Council wants to take it one step further when it comes to marijuana production as they want to have control to approve the industrial marijuana-producing companies to be constructed and operate within the city.
This approval makes Oakland the first city in California to approve on the construction of facilities. In addition, the nearby city, Berkeley, also voted about this topic in November, as reported by Los Angeles Times.
To some, this new ordinance could make sense to a state that allows usage of medical marijuana but not everyone agrees. The local marijuana growers argued that this could destroy their business. Furthermore, Oakland City’s attorney is concerned about the legality of the dispensaries, even though it is under the state law and they could be raided by federal agents once they go on operation.
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Kill Cancer with Marijuana
Researchers from Complutense University in Madrid conducted a study and found that THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, can kill cancerous brain cells, while leaving healthy cells. The results of this study were published in the Journal Clinic of Investigation.
Initially, the researchers used mice to carry three different versions of human brain cancer. They injected THC molecules near the tumor’s site of the mice everyday. When injected, the cells act to breakdown on its own as this chemical engages in autophagy.
Researcher Guillermo Velasco stated, "these results may help to design new cancer therapies based on the use of medicines containing the active principle of marijuana and/or in the activation of autophagy."
THC, which belongs to the class of cannabinoids, is the chemical that gives psychoactive effects when marijuana is consumed. The researchers are open to the possibility that cannabinoids could potentially be a new family of antitumor agents.
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Possess and Grow Marijuana Legally Here
Imagine this: You are planning to move out and you are looking for a new place to live. Your family and friends give some suggestions but you want to base your decision on how lax the laws are. After researching and looking for placing to live, you find out that marijuana is illegal in most places. The problem is that you are sick. You are a marijuana patient. You are constricted to states that have de-criminalized medical marijuana, which means moving away from all that you know.
The prohibition of marijuana started during the 1906. By the mid-1930s, the drug law was regulated and instituted through the Uniform State Narcotic Drug Act. In 1970s, many states started to decriminalize the use of medical marijuana. They began drug education and giving civil fines to regulate the use of marijuana. In 1990s, marijuana use was legalized by some states, which were opposed with the federal laws for they believed that this drug was more prone to be abused and was not safe to use. After the many debates, the federal government was given the right to regulate and criminalize the use of marijuana, even for medical purposes. Now, here are the states where you can grow and use medical marijuana. Hopefully, you either live in one of these states or plan to visit.
- ALASKA – The legalization of marijuana in this state got approved on November 3, 1998, by 58 percent of the total voters. Patients may possess not more than an ounce of marijuana. They may only grow six marijuana plants and only three must be mature. Patients must also register and get identification cards that permit them to carry marijuana.
· CALIFORNIA – Qualified patients may possess not more than eight ounces of dried marijuana or six mature ones. However, if a patient needs more than that amount which is prescribed by his doctor, he is permitted so.
· COLORADO – Patients who have the registry identification card may possess not more than two ounces of usable marijuana and may grow not more than six marijuana plants, with a maximum of three mature and flowering ones.
· HAWAII – The amount of marijuana a patient may possess is a joint with his primary caregiver and must only be of adequate supply which should not be more than three mature plants, four immature ones, and ounce of usable one for each plant.
· MAINE – Patients may possess not more than one and a quarter ounces of marijuana and may grow not more than six marijuana plants, and not more than three of them mature.
· NEVADA – Just like in Hawaii, patients in Nevada may only possess not more than an ounce of usable of marijuana, three mature plants, and four immature ones.
· NEW MEXICO – Patients may possess not more than six ounces of dried marijuana; grow four mature plants and twelve seedlings.
· OREGON – A patient who has a registry identification number may hold up to 24 ounces of usable marijuana, and six mature plants.
· RHODE ISLAND – The amount of marijuana a patient can possess and grow should not be more than 2.5 ounces of marijuana, and 12 plants.
· VERMONT – A registered patient may possess not more than two ounces of usable marijuana, two mature plants and seven immature ones.
· WASHINGTON – The qualifying patient with a registered identification number may possess up to 24 ounces of usable marijuana, and not more than fifteen plants.
There you go! Pick your place and align it with where you want to live. Don’t forget to apply for the Medical Marijuana Registry Identification Number!
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Sabado, Abril 2, 2011
Marijuana-Like Product
A new product is being sold at convenience stores and smoke shops everywhere! This product is similar to incense and is called Spice or K2. To many, this product is considered to be an alternative to marijuana and people smoke it like a pot. Some claim it that it is natural as it is made of herbs. It is made of synthetic compounds that are made in Big Pharma Laboratories to copy THC, an active ingredient of marijuana.
It had been available in Europe’s market for some time. It recently arrived in North America, though it was banned to some countries. The coming of this product really made great headlines in the news as the jurisdiction questions its legality.
Spike or K2 has herb ingredients like Baybeans or Siberian Motherwort. What makes this product similar to marijuana is that it produces a high because of the THC.
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Elders Says Yes to Recreational Marijuana
Former US General Surgeon, Jocelyn Elders, expressed her support recently, through CNN, regarding the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana. As of next month, California voters will have their say as to whether they should legalize marijuana for recreation purposes. For those of you that don’t know, marijuana is already legalized in California for medical purposes and now they are taking a step forward on its other use.
Elders thinks that it is horrible to criminalize young people. Additionally, the government uses too many resources for things that are not detrimental to society. She claims that marijuana is not a toxic substance.
The opponents of Proposition 19, the bill regarding the legalization of marijuana for recreation purposes, insist that it will be the downfall of the state should it be legalized. In contrast, the proponents say that once the bill will be legalized it will minimize the number of people in jail for using for treatment.
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Elders Says Yes to Recreational Marijuana
Former US General Surgeon, Jocelyn Elders, expressed her support recently, through CNN, regarding the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana. As of next month, California voters will have their say as to whether they should legalize marijuana for recreation purposes. For those of you that don’t know, marijuana is already legalized in California for medical purposes and now they are taking a step forward on its other use.
Elders thinks that it is horrible to criminalize young people. Additionally, the government uses too many resources for things that are not detrimental to society. She claims that marijuana is not a toxic substance.
The opponents of Proposition 19, the bill regarding the legalization of marijuana for recreation purposes, insist that it will be the downfall of the state should it be legalized. In contrast, the proponents say that once the bill will be legalized it will minimize the number of people in jail for using for treatment.
Article review by: bubble bag