breaking cannabis news

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)

Stourport man given CRASBO
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kidderminstershuttle - (UK) They are: The Co-op, Tesco, Jules of Stourport, and Martins McColls, all in Lombard Street; Pot Luck, Superdrug, Bentleyb s (two shops), and Boots Chemist in High Street; The Factory Shop, Lloyds Garage, and Dwyers Newsagent, all of Bridge Street; Cooks Garden Centre, Worcester Road; Allcocks Outdoor of York Street; Lidl in Vale Road; Wigleys DIY, Barracks... (Sat Nov 07 04:19:38 2009 PST)

Leicestershire police sniffer dog retires
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thisisleicestershire - (UK) Leicestershire police sniffer dog retires Veteran sniffer dog retires from Leicestershire police He is the hard-working police pooch who has been sniffing out criminals for seven years. (Sat Nov 07 01:49:25 2009 PST)

Police arrest 10 people in major drugs crackdown
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pressandjournal - Heroin and cannabis seized at Montrose Tayside Police have arrested 10 people at Montrose on suspicion of drug dealing after a major crackdown. (Sat Nov 07 00:34:49 2009 PST)

Pot theft sends cell mates back to prison
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ukiahdailyjournal - (US) "The intent was to come up here and rob some victims of about 100 pounds of marijuana. (Sat Nov 07 00:19:50 2009 PST)

DRUGS FACTORY WOMAN 'WON'T DE DEPORTED'
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express - (US) Would have been sent back to Vietnam after being convicted of farming the ultra-strong weed in a suburban street. (Fri Nov 06 16:34:02 2009 PST)

cinema's most influential and inventive duo
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entertainment.timesonline - This is something of a disaster!” Thus, as I am ushered into the top-secret suite of an opulent West End hotel for a rare encounter, only one simple questions thunders through my mind: how do I break the ice? they dared to invoke art-house symbolism (a black hat blows freely across... (Fri Nov 06 13:20:51 2009 PST)

breaking hemp news

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)

breaking drug news

Five men caught stealing caravan
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hartlepoolmail - (UK) Wayne Carroll was also given a 12-month conditional discharge after admitting refusing to give a sample for drug testing while in custody. (Sat Nov 07 04:19:38 2009 PST)

Dead drug lord's theme park proves a hit with tourists
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dailyrecord - (UK) Dead drug lord's theme park proves a hit with tourists - The Daily Record Dead drug lord's theme park proves a hit with tourists THOUSANDS of tourists are flocking to the former home of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar - to visit the theme park built in his honour. (Sat Nov 07 04:04:00 2009 PST)

Drug dealer is sent to prison
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hartlepoolmail - (UK) Drug dealer is sent to prison - Hartlepool Mail Drug dealer is sent to prison A STREET drug dealer and bungling burglar is starting a lengthy prison sentence after being jailed. (Sat Nov 07 02:04:30 2009 PST)

Town 'a better place after dealers jailed'
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sheffieldtelegraph - (UK) THREE South Yorkshire drug dealers have been jailed for their part in a heroin supply network - with addicts trying to quit now benefiting after they were swept from the streets. (Sat Nov 07 01:34:58 2009 PST) [also thestar6008]

Project is boxing clever to keep youngsters involved
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thisisderbyshire - (UK) Fellow club member Franz Ndebele, also 18, said: "The Saturday sessions keep me off the streets and take me away from doing bad things – like hanging out with bad people, stealing and drug dealing. ... (Fri Nov 06 23:49:46 2009 PST)

Blackpool man jailed after 24-hour crime spree
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blackpoolgazette - (UK) Blackpool man jailed after B#10K cocaine find (Fri Nov 06 23:34:30 2009 PST)

Mike Tyson's weird week on tour in the UK
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belfasttelegraph - (Netherlands) Tyson has been through rehab, prison, drug addictions, two marriages, the accidental death of his four-year-old daughter, and squandered about $400m (#240m) on the way. Tyson has been th... (Fri Nov 06 23:34:30 2009 PST)

medical marijuana news

Are your drugs laws working? Ask a scientist
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guardian - It was clear: "Globally. Drug use is not distributed evenly and is not simply related to drug policy. (Fri Nov 06 17:49:18 2009 PST)

Man charged with drink-driving after reporting marijuana stolen
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telegraph - (US) A jacket and a small amount of marijuana while he was at a tavern. (Fri Nov 06 16:40:49 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)

Blackburn man, 36, in court on murder charge in California
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thisislancashire - (UK) Sharkey, who worked as a medical marijuana grower, is accused of carrying out the attack in the garage which housed his business. (Fri Nov 06 06:40:50 2009 PST) [also lancashiretelegraph10415, blackburncitizen10115]

Opposing Views: OPINION:Let the Science, Not the Politicians, Decide About Marijuana
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opposingviews - (US) Decide About Marijuana Drug Policy Alliance New Research Shows Marijuana Arrests have Doubled Since 1991 Maine Votes b Yesb on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries California Cops Turn Focus to Making Marijuana Arrests Pot Uproar Continues in UK-Resignations & Actions Planned FDA. (Thu Nov 05 10:41:02 2009 PST)

Briton accused of killing man in US
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teletext - (UK) A British medical marijuana grower is to appear before a Californian court charged with murdering an employee of a shadowy organisation for the rich and powerful. (Wed Nov 04 19:41:42 2009 PST)

UK and USA Today Editoweb 4 november 2009
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wmaker - (UK) Where hundreds of marijuana shops have popped up and come under critical scrutiny. (Wed Nov 04 13:49:18 2009 PST)

breaking harm reduction news

UK: Irish News: LIVING: LIFESTYLE: Diocese sets out plan for anti-drugs initiative
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irishnews - (UK) Irish News: LIVING: LIFESTYLE: Diocese sets out plan for anti-drugs initiative growing problems: The Irish Bishops Drugs Initiative was set up in response to the growing social problems as a result of alcohol and drug abuse throughout Ireland growing problems: The Irish Bishops Drugs Initiative was set up in response to the growing social problems as a result of alcohol and drug abuse throughout Ireland IBDI ... (Fri Nov 06 10:31:46 2009 PST)

Opposing Views: OPINION:Let the Science, Not the Politicians, Decide About Marijuana
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opposingviews - (US) Decide About Marijuana Drug Policy Alliance New Research Shows Marijuana Arrests have Doubled Since 1991 Maine Votes b Yesb on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries California Cops Turn Focus to Making Marijuana Arrests Pot Uproar Continues in UK-Resignations & Actions Planned FDA. (Thu Nov 05 10:41:02 2009 PST)

Junkie left needles in toddler's bedroom
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dailyrecord - (UK) Was running a "shooting gallery" for addicts at the flat. (Wed Nov 04 23:49:08 2009 PST)

MP's shock at 131% increase in drinkers admitted to AandEs
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hastingsobserver - (UK) "These statistics and information in this assessment has been used to help us draw up an Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy which is due to be approved in the next few months. (Wed Nov 04 03:19:25 2009 PST)

Gordon Brown backs Alan Johnson as chief adviser says Professor David Nutt was ...
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news.scotsman - (UK) Sacked after saying many illegal drugs were less dangerous than alcohol and cigarettes. (Tue Nov 03 16:19:49 2009 PST)

Hypocrisy and hysteria on drugs
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socialistworker - (US) Are ranked lower at 11. What matters is how it exposes the hypocrisy surrounding the government s tough-talking drug prohibition laws. (Tue Nov 03 10:51:01 2009 PST)

Risky 'party highs' for sale in city
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edinburghnews.scotsman - (UK) POTENTIALLY dangerous "legal highs" are being openly sold in the Capital despite the death of a 22-year-old woman who took the "party drug" GBL. (Mon Nov 02 04:04:10 2009 PST)