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Police: LA Celeb Burglaries Led By 19-Year-Old
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wpbf - (US) Prugo said they removed cash, narcotics and thousands of dollars worth of jewelry, including family heirlooms. Police also found three photos of Paris Hilton, designer jeans, three computers, a Korean passport, 204 $100 bills and less than one ounce of marijuana when they arrested Lee at the home in northwest Las Vegas on Oct. 22, ac... (Sat Nov 07 05:08:24 2009 PST) [also wftv4895, kpho4874, kmbc4853, wesh4879, wtov94961, kfoxtv5114, wptz4909, wgal4867, koat4871, kirotv5111, koco4868, wdsu4891, 4029tv4881, wisn4889, channel30005364, whiotv5113, clickondetroit5942, wyomingnews9277]

BBC NEWS - UK - Magazine - A risky business
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news.bbc - (UK) The dangers of smoking cannabis are hotly debated Scientific advice may suggest how dangerous things are - like smoking cannabis and horse riding - but risk is not all about numbers. (Sat Nov 07 05:08:24 2009 PST)

Sports Briefs
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abilene-rc - San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop in his home state. (Sat Nov 07 05:08:24 2009 PST)

Report: Lincecum Has Agreement On Pot Charge
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wyff4 - (US) Newspaper said Clark County prosecutors have reached a deal with a lawyer for the 2008 Cy Young Award winner that would result in a $250 fine for possessing a marijuana pipe. (Sat Nov 07 04:49:13 2009 PST)

TWO ARRESTED ON MARIJUANA CHARGES
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chillicothegazette - (US) TWO ARRESTED ON MARIJUANA CHARGES ! chillicothegazette.com ! Chillicothe Gazette TWO ARRESTED ON MARIJUANA CHARGES During that investigation, they discovered five marijuana plants in a garden pot inside as well as two more plants hanging from a light in the bedroom, according to a sheriff's off... (Sat Nov 07 04:49:13 2009 PST)

Report: Prosecutor, attorney for Giants ace Tim Lincecum have agreement on ...
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startribune - Attorney for Giants ace Tim Lincecum have agreement on marijuana charge ! StarTribune.com bbn giants lincecum pot 110609 Report: Prosecutor. (Sat Nov 07 04:49:13 2009 PST)

News of public record
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bucyrustelegraphforum - (US) Burns, 19, Galion, disturbing the peace, fined $254; underage consumption, fined $259, sentenced to 10 days in jail with all suspended; drug paraphernalia, fined $150, sentenced to 30 days in jail with all suspended, driver's license suspended for six months; ... (Sat Nov 07 04:49:13 2009 PST)

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Protest in Dearborn, Michigan on Saturday (11/21/09):Demand Obama Legalize Marijuana Immediately
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examiner - Michigan on Saturday (11/21/09):Demand Obama Legalize Marijuana Immediately Detroit Drug Policy Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Detroit Drug Policy Examiner. Unregulated "Marijuana Self Cultivation" for all adult American Citizens This is the only policy that is guaranteed to destroy the Mexican Drug Cartels immediately: and without another dime of American "Blood or Treasure" wasted on th... (Fri Nov 06 17:19:51 2009 PST)

Puking drunk driver calls 911 to report stolen marijuana
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stash.norml - (US) Puking drunk driver calls 911 to report stolen marijuana ! NORML Daily Audio Stash The Growing Truth About Cannabis - s t a s h . n o r m l . o r g NORML Information NORML Website About Marijuana NORML Marijuana Arrests You are not on the NORML Daily Audio Stash Main Page. (Fri Nov 06 15:39:48 2009 PST) [also stash.norml.org4197]

Hemp making a comeback despite idiotic pot laws
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edmontonjournal - (Canada) Hemp making a comeback despite idiotic pot laws The symptoms and side effects of reefer madness are now clearer than ever. (Fri Nov 06 09:49:48 2009 PST) [also edmontonjournal9258]

MI: Northern Express Weekly is northern Michigan's largest weekly newspaper, Traverse City, distributed in 13 counties throughout the northwestern lower peninsula of Michigan.
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northernexpress - (US) Medical Marijuana Wagoner and his wife are among many who have taken the path of using marijuana for medical purposes. (Thu Nov 05 22:43:03 2009 PST)

So-called patients are hijacking medical marijuana
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sdnn - (US) So-called patients are hijacking medical marijuana Steve Lopez finally decided to take obvious step No. 1: get a physician’. The unscrupulous have hijacked the Compassionate Use Act of 1996. That have city permits and some 600 more that don’. No way is all that weed from legal sources: The eight ounces of dried marijuana. Six mature plants or 12 immature plants allowed qualified patients and primary... (Thu Nov 05 13:04:33 2009 PST)

Record Pot Seizures in California
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hightimes - (US) Every aspect of ganja growing is exposed to all. Selecting the "best" vaporizer for you is about matching the available units with your personal toking preferences. (Thu Nov 05 12:40:23 2009 PST) [also hightimes3892]

Table of Contents
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newsreview - (US) There are many ways to use hemp. My name is Bob. (Thu Nov 05 00:41:04 2009 PST)

medical marijuana news

Taconic mom had 'regular' pot habit
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nypost - (US) Taconic mom had 'regular' pot habit Report: Taconic mom smoked pot regularly and drank days before crash Taconic mom had 'regular' pot habit Wrong-way Taconic driver Diane Schuler smoked pot "on a regular basis" after putting her kids to bed and was downing daiquiris the weekend of the fiery crash that claimed eight lives . (Sat Nov 07 03:20:14 2009 PST)

Woodland planners won't OK pot sellers
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dailydemocrat - (US) For zoning reasons the request was denied but the city passed an emergency ban on all dispensaries until the issue could be thoroughly discussed. (Sat Nov 07 02:51:13 2009 PST)

Report: Lincecum has agreement on pot charge
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redbluffdailynews - (US) Newspaper said Clark County prosecutors have reached a deal with a lawyer for the 2008 Cy Young Award winner that would result in a $250 fine for possessing a marijuana pipe. (Sat Nov 07 02:51:13 2009 PST)

Pardon N.J. marijuana grower; Good luck Gov.-elect Chris Christie; Sen. Richard Codey still has some juice - The Star-Ledger Editorial Page - NJ.com
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blog.nj - (US) Pardon N.J. marijuana grower; Good luck Gov.-elect Chris Christie; Sen. Wilson, who has multiple sclerosis, has been charged with growing marijuana plants. With the Legislature probably close to passing a bill that permits medical marijuana use, pardoning With the Legislature p... (Sat Nov 07 02:35:30 2009 PST)

Report says Lincecum has agreement on pot charge
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tdn - (US) The Daily News Online ( Ap-state-wa ( Report says Lincecum has agreement on pot charge Medical Marijuana: How much is too much? (Sat Nov 07 02:04:30 2009 PST)

Mourners gather at KeyArena for slain Seattle officer's memorial
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tdn - (US) Medical Marijuana: How much is too much? (Sat Nov 07 02:04:30 2009 PST)

Afghan gov't says UN representative out of line
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tdn - (US) Medical Marijuana: How much is too much? Medical Marijuana: How much is too much? (Sat Nov 07 02:04:30 2009 PST)

cannabis dispensary news

Woodland planners won't OK pot sellers
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dailydemocrat - (US) For zoning reasons the request was denied but the city passed an emergency ban on all dispensaries until the issue could be thoroughly discussed. (Sat Nov 07 02:51:13 2009 PST)

City ponders how to deal with marijuana dispensaries
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chieftain - (US) There was a big crowd for the public hearing - at least 60 people in the audience - and most of the speakers said they use marijuana for medical reasons or support having licensed dispensaries here in Pueblo. (Sat Nov 07 01:19:54 2009 PST)

North State in Brief: Nov. 7, 2009
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redding - (US) Mother suspected of providing pot to child A 19-year-old Red Bluff mother was arrested Thursday on suspicion of child endangerment and providing marijuana to a child after police said they saw photos of her giving her 2-year-old a marijuana pipe. (Sat Nov 07 00:19:50 2009 PST)

Pot on back-burner?
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courier-journal - (US) Pot on back-burner? ! courier-journal.com ! The Courier-Journal Pot on back-burner? Maine became the third state (New Mexico, Rhode Island) to authorize state-run non-profit medical marijuana dispensaries. Maine became the third state (New Mexico, Rhode Island) to authorize state-run n... (Sat Nov 07 00:19:50 2009 PST)

Sen. White seeks crackdown on medical marijuana industry
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postindependent - (US) What we've effectively got now is de facto decriminalization of marijuana. That is not what the people of this state voted for.”. (Fri Nov 06 23:49:46 2009 PST)

Marijuana dispensary burglarized
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durangoherald - Marijuana dispensary burglarized A medical marijuana dispensary in Durango was burglarized last week. (Fri Nov 06 22:39:19 2009 PST)

Marijuana case seen in US District Court
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record-bee - (US) Carter and Bassignani were arrested in August during a Drug Enforcement Administration raid and face charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana and distributing or possessing with intent to distribute marijuana. (Fri Nov 06 22:07:55 2009 PST)

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Cy Young Stoner: Giants' Lincecum Busted for Pot
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celebstoner - The 25-year-old hurler was cited for speeding and charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana and paraphernalia use. (Thu Nov 05 17:48:46 2009 PST)

The Cannabis Therapy Institute introduces Caregivers 'Do More" program
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examiner - The Cannabis Therapy Institute introduces Caregivers 'Do More" program Cannabis Revolution Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Cannabis Revolution Examiner. (Wed Nov 04 17:41:10 2009 PST) [also examiner13581, examiner15638]

Colorado DAs in El Paso, Jefferson and Weld Counties prepare to seize medical marijuana dispensaries
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examiner - Jefferson and Weld Counties prepare to seize medical marijuana dispensaries Cannabis Revolution Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Cannabis Revolution Examiner. "I have been raising issues that everyone knows must be clarified eventually. (Tue Nov 03 13:04:36 2009 PST)

cannabis legalisation news

FROM OUR READERS: More to it than just teacher accountability
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lvrj - Then what would your blood Mary Jane level need to be before you are considered legally drunk? (Sat Nov 07 02:35:30 2009 PST)

City ponders how to deal with marijuana dispensaries
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chieftain - (US) There was a big crowd for the public hearing - at least 60 people in the audience - and most of the speakers said they use marijuana for medical reasons or support having licensed dispensaries here in Pueblo. (Sat Nov 07 01:19:54 2009 PST)

Marijuana initiative: No quick fix for it
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freep - (US) Another section makes it clear that employers are not required to accommodate the "ingestion" of medical marijuana or tolerate employees who report to work under its therapeutic influence. (Sat Nov 07 00:19:50 2009 PST)

Your Letters
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postindependent - (US) My views on legalization of marijuana, prostitution and other such social matters would have eliminated me right from the first, let alone what magazines I might read. My vie... (Fri Nov 06 23:49:46 2009 PST)

Sen. White seeks crackdown on medical marijuana industry
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postindependent - (US) What we've effectively got now is de facto decriminalization of marijuana. That is not what the people of this state voted for.”. (Fri Nov 06 23:49:46 2009 PST)

Missing Montrose man dies in crash
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gjsentinel - Why are we allowing that to happen with medical marijuana?&rdquo. (Fri Nov 06 23:04:52 2009 PST) [also gjsentinel7979]

Believe it or not, there are drawbacks to legalizing drugs
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trentonian - (US) End the violence among cartels in Mexico and move toward a more humane society in which drug abuse is treated as an illness. (Fri Nov 06 22:49:47 2009 PST)

reefer madness news

Hemp making a comeback despite idiotic pot laws
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edmontonjournal - (Canada) Hemp making a comeback despite idiotic pot laws The symptoms and side effects of reefer madness are now clearer than ever. (Fri Nov 06 09:49:48 2009 PST) [also edmontonjournal9258]

Britain: Labour government sacks chief drugs adviser
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wsws - (US) Says he supports Nuttb s views that cannabis is less harmful than alcohol and tobacco adding. B I think the scientific evidence is absolutely clear cut. Johnson told Nutt that recent comments he made were undermining public confidence in the governmentb s drug policy and the independence of the ACMD. (Thu Nov 05 22:20:00 2009 PST)

Reefer madness
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newsreview - (US) (Thu Nov 05 08:40:46 2009 PST)

The futility of pot prohibition
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vcreporter - T have mattered. The Boggs Act was passed and the penalties for dealing marijuana quadrupled. It was the stepping stone to heroin. This was the first time marijuana had been lumped together with other narcotics and the passage of the Boggs Act was the defining moment that began the official national pot prohibition. (Thu Nov 05 07:48:41 2009 PST)

Mental health fears over cannabis may be 'misguided' - Bristol24-7
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bristol247 - Mental health may have been misguided. Said that preventing the use of the drug was still important –. That the link between cannabis and schizophrenia was very uncertain. (Thu Nov 05 07:48:41 2009 PST)

Medical Marijuana for PTSD - Psych Central News
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psychcentral - Medical Marijuana for PTSD ! Psych Central News ; Medical Marijuana for PTSD Marijuana May Trigger Schizophrenia Medical Ma... (Thu Nov 05 01:40:03 2009 PST)

Table of Contents
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newsreview - (US) There are many ways to use hemp. My name is Bob. (Thu Nov 05 00:41:04 2009 PST)

the hashish report

TWO CHARGED IN BUST
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owensoundsuntimes - (Canada) Owen Sound police blotter Two people were arrested and police seized $470000 worth of marijuana during a raid at Saugeen First Nation. (Sat Nov 07 03:35:19 2009 PST)

Scarlett case: Chargesheet exposes drug cartel in Goa
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expressindia - (India) LSD are available in Anjuna and can be purchased from parking lot opposite Paradiso Club and Nine bar and restaurant. (Sat Nov 07 01:34:58 2009 PST)

Court sentences Pakistani drug trader to death
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arabtimesonline - Case papers indicate the man was caught for attempting to smuggle huge quantity if hashish into the country. (Fri Nov 06 23:04:52 2009 PST)

Trentonian Daily Police Blotter
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trentonian - (US) Was allegedly in possession of marijuana. (Fri Nov 06 23:04:52 2009 PST)

DU policy proves harsher than City's
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thetriangle - (US) The zero-tolerance drug policy at Drexel University is harsher than the sanctions by the Philadelphia Police. (Fri Nov 06 20:35:17 2009 PST)

Drugs link to India murder probe
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journallive - (UK) Who was in the shack in Goa where the 15-year-old spent her last day. Claimed that drugs including Ecstasy and LSD were being sold in the village of Anjuna. (Fri Nov 06 09:04:57 2009 PST) [also examiner7419]

Cornton Vale prisoner back in jail after cannabis find
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stirlingobserver - (UK) Cornton Vale prisoner back in jail after cannabis find - Stirling Observer Cornton Vale prisoner back in jail after cannabis find Tracey Anne Donnelly (38) was found in possession of a container with cannabis resin at Cornton Vale Prison in January this year. (Fri Nov 06 08:49:47 2009 PST)