breaking cannabis news

Drug squad works through changes
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press-citizen - (US) Drug squad works through changes ! press-citizen.com ! Iowa City Press Citizen Drug squad works through changes Police department takes on street crime An estimated 8.1 pounds of marijuana, 2.2 pounds of cocaine, 10 ounces of crack, 3 ounces of meth, 2 grams of heroin and an asso... (Mon Mar 22 01:37:16 2010 PDT)

Baby used in drug smuggling attempt, says prison boss
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stuff - (Australia) The cannabis was detected by a drug dog during a search of the woman's car on Friday. (Mon Mar 22 01:19:56 2010 PDT)

Drug suspect falls in Laoag
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mb.com.ph - Drug suspect falls in Laoag ! Manila Bulletin Drug suspect falls in Laoag Senior Inspector Christopher Danao, head of the Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office’s Anti-Illegal Drug Special Operations Task Group (PAIDSOTG), identified the suspect as Virgilio Ganitano, 62, of Barangay 53 Rioeng, here. Danao said the anti-narcotics operatives seized 20 sachets of crysta... (Mon Mar 22 01:19:56 2010 PDT)

Manhunt Monday Targets Most Wanted - KTSM News Channel 9
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ktsm - (US) Ravelo and fellow gangsters are believed to act as hitmen for the Vicente Carrillo Fuentes drug trafficking organization. (Mon Mar 22 01:19:56 2010 PDT)

Groton Town
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theday - (US) Was charged Saturday with possession of less than 4 ounces of marijuana. (Mon Mar 22 01:19:56 2010 PDT)

Analysis: Health care's political lift uncertain
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dailyrecord - (US) Time to legalize marijuana Time to legalize marijuana Time to legalize marijuana (Mon Mar 22 01:19:56 2010 PDT)

Aussies arrested for yacht drugs in Paua New Guinea
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adelaidenow - (Australia) FIVE Australian men have been arrested in Papua New Guinea for possessing almost half a kilogram of marijuana on their yacht. (Mon Mar 22 01:07:31 2010 PDT)

breaking hemp news

Program board hosts marijuana debate
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svsu.edu - (US) Arguing for the legalization of hashish was Steve Hager. (Mon Mar 22 00:35:50 2010 PDT)

Marijuana's illegal status attained through racism, fraud and greed
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chieftain - (US) Fraud and greed A poster for the propaganda movie b Reefer Madness.b Harry Anslinger If Harry Anslinger were alive today. Imploring the gathered politicians to ignore the will of the people and ban the wicked weed outright. If Harry Anslinger were alive today. (Sun Mar 21 23:39:27 2010 PDT)

Jesse James road rage fleeing Paparazzi caught on cam (video)
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examiner - Fuel sources of the future predicted in the past: Henry Ford's predictions about Ethanol and Hemp ... (Sun Mar 21 18:50:49 2010 PDT)

San Diego Land Use and Housing will consider medical marijuana regulations
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examiner - San Diego Land Use and Housing will consider medical marijuana regulations Cannabis Revolution Examiner San Diego Land Use and Housing will consider medical marijuana regulations Cannabis Revolution Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Cannabis Revolution Examiner. (Sun Mar 21 15:39:17 2010 PDT)

Smoke Free or Die
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celebstoner - Smoke Free or Die! ! Marijuana News Hemp Week @ University of New Hampshire Colorado Cannabis Convention Hash Bash Wisconsin NORML Fundraiser Cannabis Therapeutics Conference Cannabis Therape... (Sun Mar 21 14:34:55 2010 PDT)

Natural compound in bananas could hold key to stopping HIV
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naturalnews - (US) Certified Organic Nutiva Hemp Seeds (Sat Mar 20 23:36:53 2010 PDT)

NDLEA Nabs Alleged Hard Drugs Dealer
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thisdayonline - (US) Abdulahi. Who is believed to be an accomplice to the baron in the illicit drug business. (Sat Mar 20 17:50:47 2010 PDT)

medical marijuana news

Drug Alcohol News: Walnut Creek marijuana collective prepares for closure
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drugalcoholnews - Drug Alcohol News: Walnut Creek marijuana collective prepares for closure Get Help for Drug Addiction Drug Alcohol News: Walnut Creek marijuana collective prepares for closure TEMECULA: Businessman looking to set up marijuana cooperative A former real estate executive is hoping the city of Temecula follows the lead of Palm Springs and passes some sort of ordinance that would allow one or two medical marijuana coop... (Mon Mar 22 01:39:15 2010 PDT)

MEXICAN DRUG WARS
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thechronicleherald - (Canada) Many were cartel foot soldiers involved in turf battles. Others were police officers. Are indeed far from the Mexico-U.S. border and mostly free of violence. (Mon Mar 22 01:07:31 2010 PDT)

Lawmaker says medical marijuana should be allowed to treat PTSD
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durangoherald - Will try to amend proposed medical marijuana regulations (House Bill 1284) to allow the practice during a committee meeting today. (Mon Mar 22 00:40:01 2010 PDT) [also denverpost4219]

Man with Multiple Sclerosis Gets 5 Years for Marijuana Use in New Jersey
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hometestingblog.testcountry - (US) Man with Multiple Sclerosis Gets 5 Years for Marijuana Use in New Jersey ! Testing It Up b Drug & Health Testing News b Test Country Blog Man with Multiple Sclerosis Gets 5 Years for Marijuana Use in New Jersey NASA Seeking Answers and Doing Drug Tests After Cocaine Discovery Sudden Deaths for Cocaine Users National Institute on Drug Abuse Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Man with Mul... (Mon Mar 22 00:40:01 2010 PDT)

The Future of Drug Reform Is Bright
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alternet - The Future of Drug Reform Is Bright ! Drugs ! AlterNet The Future of Drug Reform Is Bright The Students for a Sensible Drug Policy conference in San Francisco was a major demonstration of youthful. The Students for a Sensible Drug Policy conference in San Francisco was a major demonstration of youthful. SSDP was founded in 1998 in response to a provision in the Higher Education Act that cut off loans and grants to... (Mon Mar 22 00:40:01 2010 PDT)

Program board hosts marijuana debate
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svsu.edu - (US) Arguing for the legalization of hashish was Steve Hager. (Mon Mar 22 00:35:50 2010 PDT)

The Eagle lands a Pasodoble
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spokesman - (US) She also manages to cope with a pill addiction – a condition complicated by the hospital’s new robotic medication dispenser, a less cooperative drug dealer than her former lover Eddie (Paul Schulze). She also manages to c... (Mon Mar 22 00:20:43 2010 PDT)

cannabis dispensary news

Man with Multiple Sclerosis Gets 5 Years for Marijuana Use in New Jersey
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hometestingblog.testcountry - (US) Man with Multiple Sclerosis Gets 5 Years for Marijuana Use in New Jersey ! Testing It Up b Drug & Health Testing News b Test Country Blog Man with Multiple Sclerosis Gets 5 Years for Marijuana Use in New Jersey NASA Seeking Answers and Doing Drug Tests After Cocaine Discovery Sudden Deaths for Cocaine Users National Institute on Drug Abuse Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Man with Mul... (Mon Mar 22 00:40:01 2010 PDT)

The Future of Drug Reform Is Bright
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alternet - The Future of Drug Reform Is Bright ! Drugs ! AlterNet The Future of Drug Reform Is Bright The Students for a Sensible Drug Policy conference in San Francisco was a major demonstration of youthful. The Students for a Sensible Drug Policy conference in San Francisco was a major demonstration of youthful. SSDP was founded in 1998 in response to a provision in the Higher Education Act that cut off loans and grants to... (Mon Mar 22 00:40:01 2010 PDT)

State's chief medical officer promotes restrictive law
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chieftain - (US) The Colorado General Assembly is close to passing a bill intended to put the emphasis on medical need rather than legal marijuana. B Calonge said earlier this week that SB109 is intended to end the practice of physicians conducting "clinics" at marijuana dispensaries b usually for patients they've never seen before and often without performing an exam or even asking to see medical records to back up applicant... (Sun Mar 21 23:39:27 2010 PDT)

Marijuana's illegal status attained through racism, fraud and greed
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chieftain - (US) Fraud and greed A poster for the propaganda movie b Reefer Madness.b Harry Anslinger If Harry Anslinger were alive today. Imploring the gathered politicians to ignore the will of the people and ban the wicked weed outright. If Harry Anslinger were alive today. (Sun Mar 21 23:39:27 2010 PDT)

A more patient-friendly bill?
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thedenverdailynews - Reducing some of the restrictions on who is eligible to have a medical marijuana license. I think overall the patient community and the dispensary community should be fairly pleased with where the bill is ending up. (Sun Mar 21 22:39:14 2010 PDT)

Week Ahead: Public meetings on the Central Coast
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sanluisobispo - (US) On the agenda: Ban on medical marijuana dispensaries; hazardous materials consulting services contract for Historic City Hall Project. On the agenda: Ban on medical marijuana dispensaries; hazardous materials consulti... (Sun Mar 21 22:34:29 2010 PDT)

Richmond finds it may be time to put limits on pot clubs: City doesn't want to ...
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istockanalyst - (US) Medical marijuana clubs are flocking to Richmond. (Sun Mar 21 20:04:40 2010 PDT)

cannabis festival news

Local events on today and tomorrow
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byronnews - (Australia) Northern Rivers K9 Sports Club (formerly known as Lismore District Kennel Club Obedience & Agility) is running an 8 week Obedience Beginners course. (Sun Mar 21 20:36:29 2010 PDT)

San Diego Land Use and Housing will consider medical marijuana regulations
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examiner - San Diego Land Use and Housing will consider medical marijuana regulations Cannabis Revolution Examiner San Diego Land Use and Housing will consider medical marijuana regulations Cannabis Revolution Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Cannabis Revolution Examiner. (Sun Mar 21 15:39:17 2010 PDT)

Smoke Free or Die
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celebstoner - Smoke Free or Die! ! Marijuana News Hemp Week @ University of New Hampshire Colorado Cannabis Convention Hash Bash Wisconsin NORML Fundraiser Cannabis Therapeutics Conference Cannabis Therape... (Sun Mar 21 14:34:55 2010 PDT) [also celebstoner9118, celebstoner9168, celebstoner9419, celebstoner7055, celebstoner9202]

Words are all based on past associations
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celebstoner - I am not offended by any term because I KNOW that there is no one out there that can dispute the efficacy of cannabis. (Sat Mar 20 08:50:09 2010 PDT)

INTERNATIONAL: Buttrose nephew jailed for drugs - National News - Breaking National News in Australia - Northern Star
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northernstar - (Australia) ITA Buttrose's nephew has been sentenced to at least 12-and-a-half years jail after he was caught with almost six kilos of cocaine and $1.3 million in cash. (Sat Mar 20 01:16:42 2010 PDT)

Colorado Department of Public Health opposes medical marijuana for PTSD
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examiner - Colorado Department of Public Health opposes medical marijuana for PTSD Cannabis Revolution Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Cannabis Revolution Examiner. The Colorado House Judiciary Committee will consider HB 1284. (Fri Mar 19 12:41:17 2010 PDT)

Will Colorado medical marijuana patients and legislators ever share the peace pipe?
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examiner - Will Colorado medical marijuana patients and legislators ever share the peace pipe? Cannabis Revolution Examiner Will Colorado medical marijuana patients and legislators ever share the peace pipe? (Thu Mar 18 11:41:03 2010 PDT)

cannabis legalisation news

Analysis: Health care's political lift uncertain
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dailyrecord - (US) Time to legalize marijuana Time to legalize marijuana Time to legalize marijuana (Mon Mar 22 01:19:56 2010 PDT)

Man with Multiple Sclerosis Gets 5 Years for Marijuana Use in New Jersey
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hometestingblog.testcountry - (US) Man with Multiple Sclerosis Gets 5 Years for Marijuana Use in New Jersey ! Testing It Up b Drug & Health Testing News b Test Country Blog Man with Multiple Sclerosis Gets 5 Years for Marijuana Use in New Jersey NASA Seeking Answers and Doing Drug Tests After Cocaine Discovery Sudden Deaths for Cocaine Users National Institute on Drug Abuse Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Man with Mul... (Mon Mar 22 00:40:01 2010 PDT)

Legalizing pot is not the answer
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citizen - (US) Legalizing pot is not the answer "Marijuana is a controlled drug that remains illegal under federal law. (Mon Mar 22 00:35:50 2010 PDT)

Program board hosts marijuana debate
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svsu.edu - (US) Arguing for the legalization of hashish was Steve Hager. (Mon Mar 22 00:35:50 2010 PDT)

A more patient-friendly bill?
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thedenverdailynews - Reducing some of the restrictions on who is eligible to have a medical marijuana license. I think overall the patient community and the dispensary community should be fairly pleased with where the bill is ending up. (Sun Mar 21 22:39:14 2010 PDT)

OH: The Chronicle-Telegram - Lorain County's leading news source
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chronicle.northcoastnow - Which they said were valued at about $1000 apiece. They said the marijuana he was growing would be considered high grade. The marijuana smells were stifling as deputies hauled it out. Rapists & murderers around here! seems like they have no problem busting someone who grows a natural plant & makes money from it but cant go find all the missing children that are probly now sex slaves ~~ VOTEHEMP.COM & NORML.ORG I&#... (Sun Mar 21 18:30:04 2010 PDT) [also chronicle.northcoastnow7251]

Opposing Views: Why Students Hold Key to Ending Marijuana Prohibition
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opposingviews - (US) Opposing Views: Why Students Hold Key to Ending Marijuana Prohibition Drug Law: Why Students Hold Key to Ending Marijuana Prohibition by NORML Drug Law The following speech was given by NORML&rsquo. (Sun Mar 21 18:19:51 2010 PDT)

reefer madness news

State's chief medical officer promotes restrictive law
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chieftain - (US) The Colorado General Assembly is close to passing a bill intended to put the emphasis on medical need rather than legal marijuana. B Calonge said earlier this week that SB109 is intended to end the practice of physicians conducting "clinics" at marijuana dispensaries b usually for patients they've never seen before and often without performing an exam or even asking to see medical records to back up applicant... (Sun Mar 21 23:39:27 2010 PDT)

Marijuana's illegal status attained through racism, fraud and greed
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chieftain - (US) Fraud and greed A poster for the propaganda movie b Reefer Madness.b Harry Anslinger If Harry Anslinger were alive today. Imploring the gathered politicians to ignore the will of the people and ban the wicked weed outright. If Harry Anslinger were alive today. (Sun Mar 21 23:39:27 2010 PDT)

CO: Durango Herald News, Marijuana clinic opens in Durango
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durangoherald - Marijuana clinic opens in Durango It is the sixth medical marijuana clinic in Durango and the only one downtown. Durangoans now have a sixth source for medicinal marijuana. People are price shoppers. The medicinal marijuana is weighed and stored behind a steel door and deadbolt lock. (Sun Mar 21 16:35:10 2010 PDT)

Health Care Reform Bill 101: Who Will Pay for Reform?
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flatheadbeacon - (US) Reefer Madness (12 Comments) Reefer Madness (12 Comments) Reefer Madness Reefer Madness (Sun Mar 21 09:19:42 2010 PDT)

NH: New Hampshire Public Radio
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nhpr - (US) Or strict laws is going to reduce cannabis use. (Sat Mar 20 19:22:58 2010 PDT)

NH: The Hidden Economy of Marijuana in California - New Hampshire Public Radio - Word of Mouth
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nhpr - (US) There are about 200000 people in California who have letters from their doctors prescribing them medicinal marijuana. (Sat Mar 20 19:22:58 2010 PDT)

Push comes to shove for drug traffickers
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theage - (Australia) Said there did not appear to be evidence of an increasing drug problem in public housing and the appropriate way to deal with trafficking was through the criminal justice system. (Sat Mar 20 06:20:36 2010 PDT)

the hashish report

Program board hosts marijuana debate
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svsu.edu - (US) Arguing for the legalization of hashish was Steve Hager. (Mon Mar 22 00:35:50 2010 PDT)

Customs officer, Iraqi driver held for role in drug trafficking racket
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arabtimesonline - (Europe) Iraqi driver held for role in drug trafficking racket The arrests came after officials interrogated a kingpin in the trade and his brother from whom 72 kilograms of hashish and 65000 narcotic pills were recovered earlier. (Sun Mar 21 23:49:52 2010 PDT)

News snippets week ending 21st March
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fethiyetimes - Fethiye Policeb Drugs Squad stopped a bus as it was leaving the bus station for Antalya. (Sun Mar 21 18:19:51 2010 PDT)

San Diego Land Use and Housing will consider medical marijuana regulations
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examiner - San Diego Land Use and Housing will consider medical marijuana regulations Cannabis Revolution Examiner San Diego Land Use and Housing will consider medical marijuana regulations Cannabis Revolution Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Cannabis Revolution Examiner. (Sun Mar 21 15:39:17 2010 PDT)

AFGHAN POLICE: The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
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veteranstoday - (US) Police commanders have been implicated in drug trafficking. (Sun Mar 21 15:36:15 2010 PDT)

Heroin worth Rs 6 crore seized from train, 3 held
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timesofindia.indiatimes - Heroin worth Rs 6 crore seized from train, 3 held - Jaipur - City - The Times of India Heroin worth Rs 6 crore seized from train, 3 held Narcotics Control Bureau JODHPUR: The Narcotics Control Bureau on Saturday seized six kilograms of heroin worth Rs 6 crore from the Jaisalmer-New Delhi Intercity Express at Jo... (Sun Mar 21 14:48:51 2010 PDT)

TOP: Afghanistan News - Breaking World Afghanistan News - The New York Times - Narrowed by 'OPIUM'
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topics.nytimes - (US) Afghanistan News - Breaking World Afghanistan News - The New York Times - Narrowed by 'OPIUM' OPIUM UNITED STATES DEFENSE AND MILITARY FORCES The Afghan opium harvest is feeding a $65 billion global trade in heroin each year. (Sun Mar 21 14:02:04 2010 PDT)