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June 26, 2012
06/26/2012
A Wrong Reading of the Right Ruling

A Wrong Reading of the Right Ruling

Mike Riggs at Reason writes about an important decision recently handed down by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals but the article also gives an excellent example...
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June 25, 2012
06/25/2012
Cannabis Cup 2012 San Francisco in Richmond CA

Cannabis Cup 2012 San Francisco in Richmond CA

We finally made it to a High Times Cannabis Cup this year! The weather was beautiful in that Bay Area kind-of-way, 62 degrees, warm sunshine and a...
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June 22, 2012
06/22/2012
Can Marijuana save the United States Postal Service (USPS)?

Can Marijuana save the United States Postal Service (USPS)?

The Dec 15 2011 Daily Show skit Too Big To Mail lovingly poked fun at the continued dismantling by Congress of the 236 year old United States Postal...
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June 22, 2012
06/22/2012
Grinder: A Valuable Part of any Weedist’s Utility Belt

Grinder: A Valuable Part of any Weedist’s Utility Belt

A marijuana grinder does exactly what the name implies, it grinds up your buds so that they burn evenly.  A grinder simply accomplishes this better than any...
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June 21, 2012
06/21/2012
If Corporate Competition is Good for Consumers, Why isn’t Political Competition?

If Corporate Competition is Good for Consumers, Why isn’t Political Competition?

Economics 101 rightfully drills into business students’ heads that competition is a good thing.  Corporate competition to the consumer should ultimately lead to better products at lower prices....
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June 20, 2012
06/20/2012
Great Edibles Recipes: Medicated Chocolate Chip Cookies

Great Edibles Recipes: Medicated Chocolate Chip Cookies

We originally posted this recipe in our forums for the 4/20 celebrations. Though, who doesn’t love marijuana chocolate chip cookies any day of the week? Count me in....
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June 19, 2012
06/19/2012
Prohibition Losing Its Grip Brings More Subtle Reefer Madness

Prohibition Losing Its Grip Brings More Subtle Reefer Madness

Times are getting tense for our prohibition overlords with more and more states adopting medical and decriminalization measures as well as a few striving for legalization.  If...
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June 18, 2012
06/18/2012
Wendell Allen | Age 20 | New Orleans, LA | March 2012

Wendell Allen | Age 20 | New Orleans, LA | March 2012

Wendell Allen On March 7, 2012, 20 year old Wendell Allen of New Orleans was killed by the NOPD, whose rich history of brutality & racism is...
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June 15, 2012
06/15/2012
The Joys of Discreet Edibles

The Joys of Discreet Edibles

As I’ve aged, the pockets of time where I can whip out that massive glass bong have sadly considerably decreased. I’ve come to deeply appreciate edibles &...
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June 14, 2012
06/14/2012
How Does Eating Cannabis Work?

How Does Eating Cannabis Work?

As an alternative to vaporizing or combusting, cannabis may be ingested. However, to have as much effect, the cannabis or its extract must be sufficiently heated or...
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June 13, 2012
06/13/2012
AG Holder Asked to Fight CO Amendment 64 and the Majority’s Wishes

AG Holder Asked to Fight CO Amendment 64 and the Majority’s Wishes

A small group has formed, ironically called ‘Smart Colorado,’ to try and stop the groundbreaking Amendment 64 up for vote in Colorado this November.  This Amendement would...
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June 12, 2012
06/12/2012
How to Store Cannabis

How to Store Cannabis

This weedist prefers to store his cannabis in glass mason (aka canning) jars for short-intermediate term usage.  I’m not a fan of bags or jars made out...
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June 12, 2012
06/12/2012
Ramarley Graham | Age 18 | New York City , NY | February 2012

Ramarley Graham | Age 18 | New York City , NY | February 2012

On February 2, 2012 18 year old Ramarley Graham was killed by the NYPD in his own apartment with his grandmother and 6-year-old brother present. NYPD chased...
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June 11, 2012
06/11/2012
Weedists, We’ve Been Called out As Bitches (at the Polls)

Weedists, We’ve Been Called out As Bitches (at the Polls)

The American Prospect’s May 29th 2012 article on why politicians support the status quo on the War On Drugs has thrown down the gauntlet.  The essence of...
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June 9, 2012
06/09/2012
Big Pharma Strives For Cannabis Withdrawal “Medication”

Big Pharma Strives For Cannabis Withdrawal “Medication”

You tell me which is worse, a plant that grows on it’s own and then flowers with a substance that has evolved with the human body over...
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June 8, 2012
06/08/2012
Marijuana, Safer Than Peanuts!

Marijuana, Safer Than Peanuts!

  Statistically speaking this is true, no deaths have ever been attributed to marijuana use, while peanuts kill 100 people every single year!  Who knew that peanuts...
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June 7, 2012
06/07/2012
Just Another Strain for any Outdoor Adventure… Blue Dream (Hybrid)

Just Another Strain for any Outdoor Adventure… Blue Dream (Hybrid)

A few of us ventured out for a hike today overlooking San Francisco. I had my music set to some old live Dave Matthews at Red Rocks....
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June 6, 2012
06/06/2012
Star Wars Bongs

Star Wars Bongs

Every so often we see some gear that is so outrageous that it has to be shared. Today we take a look at some Star Wars inspired...
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June 5, 2012
06/05/2012
Great Edibles Recipes: Medicated Red Velvet Cupcakes

Great Edibles Recipes: Medicated Red Velvet Cupcakes

Who doesn’t love Red Velvet these days?  The chocolate cake, the cool red #5 color and the yummy cream cheese frosting. Estimated Time: 1 hour Serves: 12...
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June 1, 2012
06/01/2012
How to Make Cannabutter (Cannabis Butter)

How to Make Cannabutter (Cannabis Butter)

Cannabis butter, or ‘cannabutter’, is the staple building block of cannabis cooking. *any* recipe that calls for butter can use Cannabutter as a substitute.  How it works...
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