breaking cannabis news

Some Saw Trouble Ahead With Fort Hood Shooter
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wpxi - (US) Who was shot by civilian police and taken into custody. (Sun Nov 08 04:04:37 2009 PST)

Lucas County dog death toll rises as controversy swirls
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toledoblade - (US) Especially when the weather is treacherous or area police agencies need to incinerate confiscated illegal drugs. (Sun Nov 08 04:04:37 2009 PST)

Drug inhibits H1N1 growth
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examiner - Marijuana helps post traumatic stress disorder and does not cause schizophrenia (Sun Nov 08 04:04:37 2009 PST)

Narcs are tribal thumpers
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nypost - (US) Narcs are tribal thumpers MOHAWK NATION OF AKWESASNE . Sending its drug czar upstate to try to help cut off a massive pipeline of pot and ecstasy to the city run by Mohawk Indian smugglers on the Canadian border. "I was astounded at how lenient the border is. Which is sovereign land. (Sun Nov 08 03:48:56 2009 PST)

Stafford County grand jury announces indictments
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fredericksburg - (US) Christopher Albert Becker, Stafford, two counts of possession of illegal drugs with the intent to sell. Crystal Lee Bishop, aka Crystal Lee Hughes, Spo... (Sun Nov 08 03:48:56 2009 PST)

Men face charges in drug ring
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thetimesherald - (US) Men face charges in drug ring ! thetimesherald.com ! The Times Herald Men face charges in drug ring Two Canadians are facing federal charges after authorities uncovered an international drug ring and seized more than 300 pounds of Ecstasy and 100 pounds of marijuana in Sandusky. (Sun Nov 08 03:48:56 2009 PST)

Crime report for Sunday, Nov. 8
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newschief - (US) A juvenile reportedly was found with a small bag of marijuana at McLaughlin Middle School. (Sun Nov 08 03:48:56 2009 PST)

breaking hemp news

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Patients may be Helped by Marijuana
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medindia - (US) Cannabis is produced from dried leaves from the Hemp plant. (Sun Nov 08 00:49:22 2009 PST)

Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 9:27 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 07 17:19:53 2009 PST) [also stash.norml.org7570, stash.norml.org4197]

Report: Congressman Frank was present during 2007 marijuana bust - Raw Story
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rawstory - Report: Congressman Frank was present during 2007 marijuana bust ! Raw Story Report: Congressman Frank was present during 2007 marijuana bust Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) at the home of his longtime partner when police arrested the man and charged him with marijuana cultivation. (Sat Nov 07 13:49:33 2009 PST)

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)

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)

medical marijuana news

Police report says wrong-way driver in NY crash that killed 8 was a regular ...
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fox43 - (US) Police report says wrong-way driver in NY crash that killed 8 was a regular marijuana smoker - WPMT Police report says wrong-way driver in NY crash that killed 8 was a regular marijuana smoker (AP) —. (Sun Nov 08 03:03:10 2009 PST)

Too much pot to be 'medical'?
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seattletimes.nwsource - More than 200 pounds of marijuana was seized in a raid on a growing operation in Southern Oregon that produced far more marijuana than allowed for the medical patients it supplied. (Sun Nov 08 01:34:55 2009 PST)

Zimmerman: Who can we trust if FDA puts stamp on snake oil?
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tdn - (US) Medical Marijuana: How much is too much? Medical Marijuana: How much is too much? (Sun Nov 08 01:04:19 2009 PST) [also tdn6610]

Lymphoma Drug Could Help Against Bone Cancer as Well
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medindia - (US) [Psychoactive ...] ... (Sun Nov 08 00:49:22 2009 PST)

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Patients may be Helped by Marijuana
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medindia - (US) Cannabis is produced from dried leaves from the Hemp plant. (Sun Nov 08 00:49:22 2009 PST)

AFTER THE VOTE: How to dispense pot to patients?
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morningsentinel.mainetoday - It has something to do with the abuse and addiction to prescription drugs (if the crime was drug related in the first place). (Sun Nov 08 00:39:44 2009 PST)

Should cities tax marijuana?
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denverpost - (US) Though it's yet to be determined whether pot is a medical or herbal remedy. Taxing medical marijuana sales is an idea worth considering. (Sun Nov 08 00:39:44 2009 PST)

cannabis dispensary news

Husted: Ad campaign for Hapa Sushi is smokin'
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denverpost - (US) Sign Spotting Now comes the news that Hapa is marketing its sushi using Colorado's marijuana outlets. (Sun Nov 08 00:39:44 2009 PST)

Patients flock to California doctors practicing pot medicine
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sacbee - (US) Allen is a legal. His recently opened cannabis evaluations clinic on Auburn Boulevard is a newcomer in an increasingly robust medical industry. The profession is newly energized by the federal government's recent decision to relax enforcement policies for 14 states that have legalized medicinal use of marijuana. (Sun Nov 08 00:39:44 2009 PST) [also fresnobee4092]

Suspect breaks into dispensary but leaves without taking anything
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denverpost - (US) The Durango Police Department reported that the dispensary was using a "dummy" camera that apparently spooked the burglar. (Sun Nov 08 00:39:44 2009 PST)

Colorado lawmakers ready bills to curb permissive medical-pot rules
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denverpost - (US) Another would put the state in the pot-growing business and require dispensaries to have licensed pharmacists on staff. (Sun Nov 08 00:19:53 2009 PST)

SLV facing medical marijuana maze
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chieftain - (US) The Pueblo Chieftain :: SLV facing medical marijuana maze The Pueblo Chieftain Online :: SLV facing medical marijuana maze ... (Sat Nov 07 23:39:48 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.”. (Sat Nov 07 23:39:48 2009 PST)

Medical marijuana dispensaries outnumber Starbucks in LA
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durangoherald - Calif. - The medical marijuana dispensary in this California wine country town is in a former auto dealership. (Sat Nov 07 23:39:48 2009 PST)

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Frankly, Barney Gives a Damn
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celebstoner - Humboldt Hempfest Tulsa NORML Meeting Cannabis Cup Barney Frank is so emphatic about reforming marijuana laws. (Sat Nov 07 12:35:01 2009 PST)

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]

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

Some Saw Trouble Ahead With Fort Hood Shooter
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wpxi - (US) Who was shot by civilian police and taken into custody. (Sun Nov 08 04:04:37 2009 PST)

Should cities tax marijuana?
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denverpost - (US) Though it's yet to be determined whether pot is a medical or herbal remedy. Taxing medical marijuana sales is an idea worth considering. (Sun Nov 08 00:39:44 2009 PST)

Husted: Ad campaign for Hapa Sushi is smokin'
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denverpost - (US) Sign Spotting Now comes the news that Hapa is marketing its sushi using Colorado's marijuana outlets. (Sun Nov 08 00:39:44 2009 PST)

TRAGESER: Smoke gets in your eyes
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nctimes - (US) I wondered to myself what disease it was that led him to seek relief in the natural bounty of marijuana. (Sun Nov 08 00:19:53 2009 PST)

A heady debate on medical pot
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denverpost - (US) A heady debate on medical pot - The Denver Post Sign Spotting A heady debate on medical pot If you were trying to be diplomatic. (Sun Nov 08 00:19:53 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.”. (Sat Nov 07 23:39:48 2009 PST)

Drug war casualty stirs more reflection
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stltoday - (US) He was going to make $10000 for transporting the dope. (Sat Nov 07 20:51:09 2009 PST)

reefer madness news

TOP: High crime? Nope, just stupid
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sfgate - (US) The rest of the sporting world must have chuckled to see the Bay Area media frenzy over Tim Lincecum's pot bust. (Sat Nov 07 14:10:48 2009 PST)

Professor David Nutt's take on cannabis is a creed and not science - Telegraph
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telegraph - (US) Professor David Nutt's take on cannabis is a creed and not science - Telegraph Professor David Nutt's take on cannabis is a creed and not science The evidence shows that cannabis is more damaging than Professor David Nutt believes. (Sat Nov 07 10:49:58 2009 PST)

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)

the hashish report

Patients flock to California doctors practicing pot medicine
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sacbee - (US) Allen is a legal. His recently opened cannabis evaluations clinic on Auburn Boulevard is a newcomer in an increasingly robust medical industry. The profession is newly energized by the federal government's recent decision to relax enforcement policies for 14 states that have legalized medicinal use of marijuana. (Sun Nov 08 00:39:44 2009 PST) [also fresnobee4092]

HaveeruOnline Beta - Maldives Customs Service seize more than 1kg of drugs hidden inside box
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haveeru.com.mv - (Maldives) The bag was weighed in the presence of the four Maldivians and investigations showed that the substance had tested positive for hashish oil, Nasheed said. The bag was weighed in the presence of the four Maldivians and investigations showed that the substance had tested positive for hashish oil, Nasheed said. (Sun Nov 08 00:03:24 2009 PST)

Medical marijuana shops abound in California
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reporternews - (US) While others are trying to ban the drug altogether. The medical marijuana dispensary in this California wine country town is in a former auto dealership. (Sat Nov 07 19:34:44 2009 PST)

Drug bust at downtown hotel
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sootoday - (Canada) Twenty-four-year-old Christopher Duclos is facing narcotics and weapons charges after police executed a search warrant yesterday in a room at the Days Inn at 320 Bay Street in Sault Ste. (Sat Nov 07 07:04:12 2009 PST)

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)