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On Denver visit, Obama asked: “Want a hit, man?”

By William Breathes on July 9, 2014 Culture, Say what?

Obama and his stoner buddies in high school.

Our president has admitted to puffing plenty of Jah herb back in the day, something we can’t fault him for (Hawaii is the perfect setting for getting blazed). But these days the man seems to pass on pot — at least when asked in public.
Last night, the POTUS had dinner in Denver with several local families. After a good dinner, nothing beats a good puff, which is exactly why we assume Instagram user Matt Anton offered up a puff to the prez. Even better? Obama’s reaction. Check out the clip below.

Cannabis filmmaker on new documentary and smoking pot in front of Republican Tom Tancredo

By William Breathes on July 8, 2014 Culture, Legalize It, Media

Adam Hartle (left) with Tom Tancredo.

In January 2013, ex-Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo had promised to puff a joint on camera as part of a comedian/filmmaker’s movie about Colorado’s new marijuana laws should the measure pass — which it did.
Tancredo later welched on his bet under pressure from his family. But in Mile High — The COmeback of Cannabis, the now-completed documentary, which screens tonight through Thursday (with Hartle promising to give out free legal pot to adults 21 and over outside theaters), Tancredo watches as the director blazes.

Southern California Oxycontin scheme put nearly 1 million pills on the streets

By William Breathes on July 7, 2014 Culture

A looming trial in Los Angeles involves: five medical professional defendants, including a Huntington Beach resident; Medicare and Medi-Cal being stung for $2.7 million in Oxycontin reimbursements; billings for $4.6 million in medical procedures that were not needed or never performed; and 900,000 Oxy pills eventually being sold on the streets, according to federal prosecutors. Two other Orange Countians were convicted in the wide-ranging case.
OC Weekly has more.

Texas cops clueless when it comes to the value of cannabis

By William Breathes on July 7, 2014 Culture, Legalize It

A rancher in Texas last week stumbled upon about 5,500 marijuana seedlings in small starter pots on land he was leasing and called the police. That alone isn’t really a story. Clandestine grow operations happen all the time in this country (it’s a byproduct of it being illegal, of course).
No, what makes this story newsworthy is that the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office is truly clueless when it comes to understanding the value of money. Those 5,500 starter plants were valued at $2 million. That breaks down to more than $360 per-seedling. To put that into perspective, a fully rooted clone sells for (at most) $40 at a recreational pot shop in Colorado.

Four NORML college chapters suing universities over logo disputes

By William Breathes on July 2, 2014 Culture, News, Say what?

ISU NORML Facebook.

An ISU student picks up trash around campus in one of the banned shirts (in red) during a volunteer day.

Iowa State University is under fire in federal court after the Iowa State National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws says they were unfairly told to remove the school mascot, Cy the Cardinal, from their t-shirts.
Two students, juniors Paul Gerlich and Erin Fuleigh, have filed a suit in Iowa arguing that their First Amendment rights were trampled by the college, who demanded NORML remove Cy from their shirts after a state lawmaker complained that it sent the wrong message. Their lawsuit is part one of four filed this week, the others coming from students at Ohio University, Chicago State University and Citrus College in California.

6th annual Degenerate Flame Off fires up today in Eugene, OR

By Jack Daniel on June 27, 2014 Culture

Enjoying its sixth year of showcasing the hottest innovations, and innovators, in the deeply talented glassblowing industry, the Degenerate Flame Off (or DFO) kicks off today in Eugene, Oregon.
Hosted annually since its inception by the beloved local glass supercenter, Cornerstone Glass, along with Northstar Glassworks, the DFO brings together the cream of the crop in the functional glassblowing world, along with mobs of their fans, for a scene that is equal parts competition and celebration.

The pros and cons of crowd-funding pot smartphone apps

By William Breathes on June 24, 2014 Culture, Products

Crowd funding sites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo have revolutionized the way new businesses start up.
But are they ready to help combine marijuana and mobile technology? The folks behind AbacaRX and Dispensed2U hope so.

Eight marijuana edibles perfect for the Florida palate

By William Breathes on June 19, 2014 Culture, News

Forget the pot brownie.

With poll numbers showing that Floridians will likely pass a medical marijuana amendment in November, its time to start thinking long and hard about what it will look like in Florida.
For many people with illnesses, smoking medical marijuana may not be the best route.
Marijuana edibles are already a booming business in states that have legalized the treatment, but often those products may not be best suited for the delicate Florida palate. Riptide cares deeply about people getting the best medical care possible, and wants to ensure that every Floridian gets the best treatment possible. As such, we’ve researched some ways to inject some medicinal herb into Florida’s favorite foods.

Five potheads who went on to change the world

By William Breathes on June 17, 2014 Culture

More photos below.

Ever have big plans for your life, but then you got high? Lethargic and under-achieving potheads may have created a bum rap for all of us, but that doesn’t mean success and lighting it up are mutually exclusive.
Breaking news: a lot of famous celebrities and creative-types smoke weed. If this surprises you, then congratulations on getting an Internet connection under that rock you call home. But what about the truly rich and powerful who got faded?

Marijuana infused sex lube is a real thing

By Mike Adams on June 10, 2014 Culture

What’s not to love about a product that both increases the intensity of an orgasm and gets you stoned at the same time?
Enter entrepreneur Mathew Gerson, who recently launched a marijuana-infused sexual lubricant for women called Foria, which is essentially an intoxicating concoction of cannabis and coconut oil that will not only grease up a couple’s organ grinding rituals but also allegedly heighten their overall sexual experience, especially for the woman.

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