breaking cannabis news

Prosecutors request life in prison for American suspect at Italy murder trial
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610cktb - (US) According to Knox, who took the stand last June, she spent the night of Nov. 1 with Sollecito at his home, watching a movie on his computer and smoking pot. According to Knox, who took the stand last June, she spent the night of Nov. 1 with Sollecito at his home, watching a movie on his ... (Sat Nov 21 18:33:09 2009 PST) [also forbes7353, katu3241]

On the trail
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jsonline - Law enforcement officials have cleaned up marijuana growing areas or drug making operations hidden in several remote areas on public lands across the state. (Sat Nov 21 18:19:44 2009 PST)

Friendswood Police Arrest Webster Man on Drug Charges
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familybadge - (US) Friendswood Police Arrest Webster Man on Drug Charges Galveston drug raid nets 3 arrests Hi was in possession of approximately four pounds of marijuana and 19 tablets suspected to be ecstasy. (Sat Nov 21 18:19:44 2009 PST)

Man sentenced to 4 years probation for sexually assaulting young girls
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state-journal - (US) Romelle Coleman, 22, 117 Ridgewood Lane, pleaded guilty to charges of possession of cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana. Romelle Coleman, 22, 117 Ridgewood Lane, pleaded guilty to charges of possession of coc... (Sat Nov 21 18:06:19 2009 PST)

Australian soldiers using cocaine, heroin in Afghanistan
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news - (Australia) Heroin in Afghanistan DIGGERS are using cocaine. Sailors and airmen have tested positive to a string of illegal drugs since troops were sent to Afghanistan and Iraq. (Sat Nov 21 18:06:19 2009 PST)

The war on Drugs: A Blueprint for Regulation
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2ser.podomatic - (US) The war on Drugs: A Blueprint for Regulation A Former Australian health minister Peter Baume has endorsed an international report calling for illegal drugs to be regulated and decriminalised. The report suggests governments apply the same setup as Hollandb s coffee shops where punters can buy cannabis and smoke in a controlled environment. Profe... (Sat Nov 21 18:06:19 2009 PST)

Galveston drug raid nets 3 arrests
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familybadge - (US) This investigation was headed by Narcotic Officer R. (Sat Nov 21 18:06:19 2009 PST)

breaking hemp news

Portland's Cannabis Cafe is not the first marijuana coffee shop in the U.S.
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examiner - Portland's Cannabis Cafe is not the first marijuana coffee shop in the U.S. (Sat Nov 21 12:50:47 2009 PST)

Review: 'Bad Lieutenant'
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celebstoner - Marijuana News Legalize Marijuana Protest AZ4NORML Meeting Cannabis Cup Hemp Mansion Party Cannabis Career Institute Seminar Issues in Medical Marijuana Caregiving Seminat by ... (Sat Nov 21 11:49:27 2009 PST)

Nation has right to ask 'why?'
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ljworld - (US) Afghanistanb s government is corrupt, there has been in a civil war going on for 38 years; it is the worldb s biggest drug trafficker, and its people are mostly living back in biblical days, ... (Sat Nov 21 03:50:59 2009 PST)

Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 6:00 pm By: Radical Russ
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stash.norml - (US) 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. (Sat Nov 21 02:19:47 2009 PST)

Irv Rosenfeld Smokes 115000 Joints
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celebstoner - Irv Rosenfeld Smokes 115,000 Joints ! Marijuana News ! News Marijuana News Legalize Marijuana Protest Cannabis Cup Hemp Mansion Party Tulsa NORML Meeting Medical Marijuana Benefit Concer ... (Fri Nov 20 23:04:20 2009 PST)

TOP: Son of city police sergeant arrested, marijuana seized in raid -- baltimoresun.com
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baltimoresun - (US) Marijuana seized in city raid The 21-year-old son of a Baltimore police sergeant was arrested Thursday night after officers raided the family's rowhouse on North Luzerne Avenue and found a half-pound of marijuana. (Fri Nov 20 14:22:51 2009 PST)

US customs seize 316000 bongs shipped from China
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belfasttelegraph - (Netherlands) She said it is illegal to import or export drug paraphernalia in the United States. (Thu Nov 19 23:49:40 2009 PST)

medical marijuana news

OH: CityBeat
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citybeat - In a weekend packed with information, there will be workshops, readers, holistic healers, artists, live music and more to help you explore the world of para... (Sat Nov 21 18:15:02 2009 PST) [also citybeat7763, citybeat3371]

Baby boomers find growing acceptance of marijuana use - The Boston Globe
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boston - (US) Baby boomers find growing acceptance of marijuana use - The Boston Globe Baby boomers find growing acceptance of marijuana use Pot is fun. (Sat Nov 21 17:39:11 2009 PST)

REGION: Raided smoke shops back in business
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nctimes - (US) Which are commonly used for smoking pot. Were for legal tobacco use. Many of the raided shops are operating much as they were. (Sat Nov 21 17:20:44 2009 PST)

Bay Area Report Highlights 11/22/09 - Bay Area Blog - NYTimes.com
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bayarea.blogs.nytimes - (US) Patients line up as marijuana is dispensed for medical use at Wo/Menb s Alliance for Medical Marijuana. (Sat Nov 21 17:04:40 2009 PST)

CO: Medical marijuana can be taxed, says Colorado Attorney General Suthers - Denver Business Journal:
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denver.bizjournals - (US) Colorado law is clear: Medical marijuana. Suthers issued the opinion amid confusion about whether medical pot can be taxed since the drug is still illegal under federal law. (Sat Nov 21 16:18:49 2009 PST)

CO: Legal News - bizjournals
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denver.bizjournals - (US) LEGAL SERVICES NEWS Sign up for the LEGAL SERVICES NEWS weekly newsletter LEGAL SERVICES NEWS FROM DENVER Colorado companies targeted in ICE's nationwide immigration audit Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is auditing 12 Colorado companies that work in critical infrastructure and whom authorities believe may have hired illegal immigrants. (Sat Nov 21 16:18:49 2009 PST)

CO: Medicinal marijuana may be shut out of El Jebel - AspenTimes.com
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aspentimes - (US) We don't have to worry about it. The closest dispensary to El Jebel is at the WIN Institute. Eagle County is in the process of coming up with detailed land-use regulations for dispensaries in unincorporated portions of the county. (Sat Nov 21 16:01:46 2009 PST)

cannabis dispensary news

OH: CityBeat
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citybeat - In a weekend packed with information, there will be workshops, readers, holistic healers, artists, live music and more to help you explore the world of para... (Sat Nov 21 18:15:02 2009 PST) [also citybeat7763, citybeat3371]

Baby boomers find growing acceptance of marijuana use - The Boston Globe
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boston - (US) Baby boomers find growing acceptance of marijuana use - The Boston Globe Baby boomers find growing acceptance of marijuana use Pot is fun. (Sat Nov 21 17:39:11 2009 PST)

REGION: Raided smoke shops back in business
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nctimes - (US) Which are commonly used for smoking pot. Were for legal tobacco use. Many of the raided shops are operating much as they were. (Sat Nov 21 17:20:44 2009 PST)

Bay Area Report Highlights 11/22/09 - Bay Area Blog - NYTimes.com
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bayarea.blogs.nytimes - (US) Patients line up as marijuana is dispensed for medical use at Wo/Menb s Alliance for Medical Marijuana. (Sat Nov 21 17:04:40 2009 PST)

CO: Medical marijuana can be taxed, says Colorado Attorney General Suthers - Denver Business Journal:
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denver.bizjournals - (US) Colorado law is clear: Medical marijuana. Suthers issued the opinion amid confusion about whether medical pot can be taxed since the drug is still illegal under federal law. (Sat Nov 21 16:18:49 2009 PST)

CO: Medicinal marijuana may be shut out of El Jebel - AspenTimes.com
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aspentimes - (US) We don't have to worry about it. The closest dispensary to El Jebel is at the WIN Institute. Eagle County is in the process of coming up with detailed land-use regulations for dispensaries in unincorporated portions of the county. (Sat Nov 21 16:01:46 2009 PST)

Portland's Cannabis Cafe is not the first medical marijuana coffee shop in America
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examiner - Portland's Cannabis Cafe is not the first medical marijuana coffee shop in America Santa Cruz County Drug Policy Examiner Portland's Cannabis Cafe is not the first medical marijuana coffee shop in America Santa Cruz County Drug Policy Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Santa Cruz County Drug Policy Examiner. (Sat Nov 21 14:20:38 2009 PST)

cannabis festival news

Rendell puts his name on medical marijuana - voters your voice is needed now on PA HB 1393
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examiner - Rendell puts his name on medical marijuana - voters your voice is needed now on PA HB 1393 Cannabis Revolution Examiner Rendell puts his name on medical marijuana - voters your voice is needed now on PA HB 1393 Cannabis Revolution Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Cannabis Revolution Examiner. (Wed Nov 18 16:40:36 2009 PST) [also examiner9965, examiner14112, examiner15073]

Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell will support a well crafted medical marijuana bill
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examiner - Cannabis Revolution Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Cannabis Revolution Examiner. "If the legislature sends him a well crafted medical marijuana bill Governor Rendell said he will sign it.". (Wed Nov 18 15:40:30 2009 PST)

TOP: Seattle Post-Intelligencer: P-I Account Services
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seattlepi - Richard Nixon and national marijuana policy Seattle 911: A primer: How not to get caught with 15 pounds of pot The Big Blog: Why were there naked cyclists at Hempfest? (Tue Nov 17 15:08:30 2009 PST)

cannabis legalisation news

Portland's Cannabis Cafe is not the first marijuana coffee shop in the U.S.
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examiner - Portland's Cannabis Cafe is not the first marijuana coffee shop in the U.S. (Sat Nov 21 12:50:47 2009 PST)

Review: 'Bad Lieutenant'
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celebstoner - Marijuana News Legalize Marijuana Protest AZ4NORML Meeting Cannabis Cup Hemp Mansion Party Cannabis Career Institute Seminar Issues in Medical Marijuana Caregiving Seminat by ... (Sat Nov 21 11:49:27 2009 PST)

Chai Feldblum Only Accidentally Supports Polygamy
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queerty - Whether it's cute young gentleman claiming to be from HRC begging for our credit card number outside a grocery store or a gal standing outside Starbucks hoping we'll sign her petition to legalize marijuana, there's a reason we don't sign our names to documents thrust in front of our faces: Because we never know what, exactly, we're putting our names on. Whether it's cute young gentleman claiming... (Sat Nov 21 11:49:27 2009 PST)

Stockbroker swears by medicinal marijuana
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bostonherald - (US) Stockbroker swears by medicinal marijuana - BostonHerald.com Stockbroker swears by medicinal marijuana ORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — At a picnic table outside his office building Friday, stockbroker Irvin Rosenfeld ... (Sat Nov 21 09:34:53 2009 PST)

Stockbroker crusades for medicinal marijuana
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palmbeachpost - (US) If I was still alive I'd be homebound and not have a lot of mobility. 13 states have legalized marijuana for medical use. (Sat Nov 21 09:04:22 2009 PST)

Unemployed Going "Back to School" for Medical Marijuana Training
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pr-usa - PR-USA.net - Unemployed Going Back to School for Medical Marijuana Training Unemploy... (Sat Nov 21 08:39:36 2009 PST)

Ri Lawmaker-Elect To Fill Seat Held By Late Father
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wjtv - Slater's father worked successfully to legalize medical marijuana in Rhode Island and was a fierce critic of state budget cuts that hurt the poor. (Sat Nov 21 08:39:36 2009 PST)

reefer madness news

New York: Maroon News - Arts and Features
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maroon-news - (US) There were no shady drug dealers involved or explicitly illegal instruments or even a Grateful Dead album crooning along in the background. (Fri Nov 20 21:29:16 2009 PST)

New York: Maroon News - Going Green: Reefer Turns Over a New Leaf
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maroon-news - (US) Maroon News - Going Green: Reefer Turns Over a New Leaf Masque & Triangleb s performance of Reefer Madness was a bold. (Fri Nov 20 21:29:16 2009 PST)

TOP: Son of city police sergeant arrested, marijuana seized in raid -- baltimoresun.com
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baltimoresun - (US) Marijuana seized in city raid The 21-year-old son of a Baltimore police sergeant was arrested Thursday night after officers raided the family's rowhouse on North Luzerne Avenue and found a half-pound of marijuana. (Fri Nov 20 14:22:51 2009 PST)

One toke over the line?
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gjfreepress - (US) Jim Spehar was never much good at rolling his own but his bad back and aging knee bother him and he hears it's not that difficult to obtain cannabis comfort. (Fri Nov 20 00:40:15 2009 PST)

It's the new GREEN industry
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citizentelegram - (US) Three medical marijuana dispensaries are now open. Making Rifle quite the green scene Three medical marijuana dispensaries are now open. (Thu Nov 19 07:49:35 2009 PST)

"Bowls, Weeds, and Joints," a new residence hall anti-marijuana seminar
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keystoneonline - Joints.b The goal of the program was to educate students on how terrible marijuana is. (Wed Nov 18 20:43:22 2009 PST)

AMA supports medical marijuana studies, does not support current state programs
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mtshastanews - (US) The AMA is also recommending that physicians be protected from prosecution for recommending marijuana and that further studies be conducted into marijuana's use as medicine. The AMA is also recommending that physicians be protected from prosecution for recommending marijuana and that further studies be conducted into marijuana's use as medicine. “. The report is careful. The patchwork of state-based syst... (Wed Nov 18 18:39:43 2009 PST)

the hashish report

Morocco police seize two tons of drugs in northern city
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apanews - Moroccan authorities on Saturad announced the seizure of two tons of drugs from cannabis resin near the northern city of Larache while two drug traffickers were arrested. (Sat Nov 21 12:04:58 2009 PST)

INDIA: SSB jawans seize charas worth Rs 1.60 cr - Patna - City - The Times of India
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timesofindia.indiatimes - SSB jawans seize charas worth Rs 1.60 cr - Patna - City - The Times of India SSB jawans seize charas worth Rs 1.60 cr PATNA: Shasastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawans of 27th Battalion, Narkatiaganj, West Champaran district, seized 16 kg of charas worth approximately Rs 1.60 crore in the international ma... (Sat Nov 21 09:05:56 2009 PST)

INDIA: The Times of India: Search Results
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timesofindia.indiatimes - 1 kg charas found abandoned on Kutch coast http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/1-kg-charas-found-abandoned-on-Kutch-coast/articleshow/5255670.cms (Sat Nov 21 09:05:56 2009 PST)

INDIA: 1 kg charas found abandoned on Kutch coast - Rajkot - City - The Times of India
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timesofindia.indiatimes - Kutch coast - Rajkot - City - The Times of India 1 kg charas found abandoned on Kutch coast BHUJ: More charas was found abandoned along Kutch coast on Saturday morning. (Sat Nov 21 09:05:56 2009 PST)

Freddie gang 'owned a slice of Hyland's f2m cannabis haul'
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herald.ie - (Netherlands) Have been jailed for their role in overseeing the movement of the cannabis resin shipment. (Sat Nov 21 07:20:06 2009 PST)

Court hears gun, drugs found at Dunsdon home
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brantfordexpositor - (Canada) Also found inside the bag were 2234 ecstasy pills. (Sat Nov 21 03:34:42 2009 PST)

TOP: Hair tests beat urine in nabbing workplace drug users - USATODAY.com
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usatoday - (US) Friday will release hair data for the first time that show that in the first half of 2009 cocaine was found in three of every 1000 urine tests performed on job applicants and employees. (Fri Nov 20 14:00:28 2009 PST)