Posts By: Rob Schmidt

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Rob is proud to have voted for California Proposition 215 in 1996 and is now enjoying the fruits (or flowers) of the medical marijuana movement. He would happily give up alcohol in exchange for recreational cannabis and encourages people to read real peer-reviewed science and make informed decisions for themselves. We have only begun to understand the human endocannabinoid system.

August 20, 2012
08/20/2012
Granny Storm Crow’s List Archives

Granny Storm Crow’s List Archives

I recently stumbled upon Granny Storm Crow’s list (July 2012) the other day and I have to say, you will not find a more comprehensive single list of...
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August 17, 2012
08/17/2012
Facing Orders to Close, Los Angeles Marijuana Dispensary Owners Vow to Overturn Ban

Facing Orders to Close, Los Angeles Marijuana Dispensary Owners Vow to Overturn Ban

Despite threats of fines and jail time, some Los Angeles marijuana dispensary owners have vowed to stay open. They say they are working hard to qualify a ballot measure to overturn the ban on storefront sales of medical marijuana passed last month by the Los Angeles City Council.

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August 17, 2012
08/17/2012
Differences Between Sativa and Indica Marijuana

Differences Between Sativa and Indica Marijuana

What are the differences between sativa and indica? Cannabis sativa and cannabis indica are both part of the cannabis genus. Cannabis hybrids are genetically selected and bred from...
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August 16, 2012
08/16/2012
Marijuana: The Drought-Tolerant Plant

Marijuana: The Drought-Tolerant Plant

CNBC reporter Jane Wells takes a tour of Iowa’s farmland to survey the drought. She notes that there is apparently one drought-tolerant plant that can thrive in the worst drought in half a century: marijuana.

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August 16, 2012
08/16/2012
Piece of the Week | The Ice Bong

Piece of the Week | The Ice Bong

This week we honor the ice bong, a DIY project. This specific ice bong we found at DangerousMinds.net. I am not aware of any ready-made kits, so...
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August 16, 2012
08/16/2012
Big Pharma Infographic: The Stats About Pharmaceutical Companies

Big Pharma Infographic: The Stats About Pharmaceutical Companies

In the spirit of “know your enemy”, here is a great Big Pharma infographic titled: The Stats About Pharmaceutical Companies, from MySpace. Americans know that we’re paying too much...
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August 16, 2012
08/16/2012
Marijuana Groups Backing Denver Outdoor Ad Ban Won’t Disclose Membership

Marijuana Groups Backing Denver Outdoor Ad Ban Won’t Disclose Membership

Vocal supporters of the Denver outdoor ad ban bill included representatives of the Medical Marijuana Industry Group (MMIG) and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 7. MMIG, which has led the push to get the measure through City Council, says that a citywide prohibition against outdoor advertising could prove beneficial to the industry.

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August 15, 2012
08/15/2012
Police in Rome Seize Marijuana Farm Operating in Tunnel

Police in Rome Seize Marijuana Farm Operating in Tunnel

Italian police have discovered and seized a sprawling marijuana farm in a tunnel in Rome built during the era of Mussolini. The crop had an estimated street value of $3.7 million.

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August 15, 2012
08/15/2012
Ballot Language Approved for Marijuana Proposal in Grand Rapids

Ballot Language Approved for Marijuana Proposal in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids City Commission approved ballot language for a marijuana proposal that voters will consider in November. A Grand Rapids city charter amendment would make possession and use of marijuana a civil infraction enforced with a ticket, and prohibit authorities from referring violations for criminal prosecution under state law.

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August 15, 2012
08/15/2012
Seattle Chat About Marijuana Legalization Monday at Noon

Seattle Chat About Marijuana Legalization Monday at Noon

Join representatives from both sides of the marijuana legalization debate next Monday, Aug. 20, at noon, to talk about the pros and cons of Initiative 502, moderated by The Seattle Times political team.

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August 15, 2012
08/15/2012
10 Years to Life for Medical Marijuana: The Aaron Sandusky Trial

10 Years to Life for Medical Marijuana: The Aaron Sandusky Trial

All eyes should be focusing on the Aaron Sandusky trial, a man who faces a federal sentence of 10 years to life for running the G3 Holistic medical marijuana...
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August 14, 2012
08/14/2012
Chilean Senator Fulvio Rossi Admitted Marijuana Use

Chilean Senator Fulvio Rossi Admitted Marijuana Use

Chilean senator Fulvio Rossi admitted marijuana use, sparking debate over the drug. Lawmakers have tabled one bill that seeks to decriminalize personal cultivation of marijuana, and another to automatically impeach any official who consumes illicit substances.

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August 14, 2012
08/14/2012
Arizer Solo Stealth Adapter

Arizer Solo Stealth Adapter

If you own an Arizer Solo battery powered portable vaporizer, you should also own the Arizer Solo Stealth adapter. The Arizer Solo Stealth adapter allows you to...
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August 14, 2012
08/14/2012
Medical Marijuana Billboards Under Attack in Denver

Medical Marijuana Billboards Under Attack in Denver

Denver City Council voted 13-0 Monday night to ban outdoor advertising for medical marijuana. The Denver advertising ban doesn’t affect print advertising, radio or television ads but the ads would have to include the disclaimer that pot is “for registered Colorado medical marijuana patients only”.

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August 14, 2012
08/14/2012
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Another Step Closer to the Ballot

Arkansas Medical Marijuana Another Step Closer to the Ballot

Arkansas medical marijuana activists turned in 74,406 signatures on Monday afternoon to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office. This summer activists fell 26,000 short of the 62,507 valid signatures they needed.

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August 13, 2012
08/13/2012
Facebook To Allow Marijuana Reform Ads

Facebook To Allow Marijuana Reform Ads

We previously reported that Facebook had censored ads related to marijuana activism. Responding to outreach by EFF and the ACLU of Northern California, Facebook corrects this error and affirms its goal of providing a politically-neutral platform for election issues, including marijuana reform.

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August 10, 2012
08/10/2012
What Are the Best and Worst Countries for Drug Users?

What Are the Best and Worst Countries for Drug Users?

A recent article by TheFix.com explores the Best and Worst countries for drug users. The author considers what makes good drug policy? Should a nation make sure...
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