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Salem Police Ransack Medical Marijuana Dispensary By Bonnie King www.salem-news.com Many people in South Salem were witness to the police action on 13th Street March 6th at Smokey's Lounge. For hours, police had the driveway blocked and were seen in and around the building taking photographs and by some accounts, intimidating onlookers. The small building serving as a medical marijuana lounge is not much of a hot spot. It is unassuming and quiet, even with patients coming and going. On the front door is a posted note, explaining that one must have an Oregon Medical Marijuana Permit and picture ID to enter. It is a private club.
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The elderly and infirm are rarely able to accomplish the task of gardening, and must rely on others to supply their medicine. Some say that there are not enough gardeners available for patients, and have a difficult time in finding one. Rightly so, people are careful about trusting others in this arena. That is where the medical marijuana dispensary comes in. Dispensaries have been opening up around Oregon increasingly since 1998, and in 2010 there was an intense effort to regulate them (Measure 74), but voters rejected the bill. The campaign to change the availability of medicine statewide continues. This is a "burr in the saddle" for the U.S. Attorney General.
Regardless of Oregon's laws, the Federal Government has the ability to overrule and circumvent our authority. Image from salem-news.com. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder sent a letter Boarded up window at Smokey's in downtown Salem. to Oregon Medical Marijuana dispensaries Patients that are state-sanctioned to last June, professing his intention to shut legally use marijuana (or Cannabis) must them down. He said that the Feds would acquire their medicine from a source go after the landlords, and threatened to outside the accepted pharmaceutical take their property if they don't go along industry. That is the way the State of with him. The letter was signed by 33 of Oregon has it set up. 34 Oregon district attorneys. A patient with a chronic medical condition may have a doctor who believes Cannabis will do them some good, perhaps to keep them off hard drugs, or to reduce the amount of dangerous prescription drugs necessary. Once their doctor has signed the application for a medical marijuana permit, the patient sends the information in to the state- with $200. This process is repeated every single year, making Cannabis the only medicine that patients must pay a tax in order to take.
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Many dispensaries complied, instantly defeated. Some contacted their attorneys and warily continued. Some insisted they were already complying with the law, and refused to close. Medical marijuana clubs or lounges in Oregon operate under the propriety of not making any medicine available to sell; they are disallowed from "selling" completely. A patient is allowed to donate (toward utilities, water, fertilizer, etc) and receive some medicine. It is a simple answer for a great many people. It is compassionate. Whether or not AG Holder's promise to
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disrupt the lives of thousands of Oregon patients was behind the efforts on Tuesday is not clear, but it does appear to be a factor. Tuesday morning on March 6th started out with the police responding to a broken window at Smokey's Novelties Gift Shop in downtown Salem. At 6:30 a.m. morning walkers saw the aftereffects of an alleged robbery, with police surrounding the store for hours. Something prompted police to obtain a search warrant, apparently via "Probable Cause" and proceed to the owner's other properties for a fine-tooth-comb going over. This brought them through the closed door of Smokey's Lounge. What they did and what, if anything, they found there is still undetermined. At 12:10 p.m., owner Edward Lara was booked into the Marion County Jail on eleven counts. General Manager Lupe Espinoza is being held on the same eleven charges. They were both arraigned March 7th, and each assigned a half-million dollar bail. Their pretrial hearings were 8:30 a.m. March 16 (Espinoza) and April 2 (Lara), respectively. The charges include Delivery of Marijuana, Endangering Minors, being too close to a
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On February 25th I attended the first ever Cannabis Law Reform Conference at Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. The pro-marijuana conference was hosted by the six Oregon chapters of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP). According to to the conference Facebook page, “Oregon SSDP is a network of hundreds of students from Reed College, Lewis & Clark College, Western Oregon University, Portland State University, University of Oregon, and Lewis & Clark Law School, with more chapters in the works.” SSDP State Coordinator Sam Chapman, who I can say first hand is a very hardworking Sam Chapman marijuana addressing the crowd. activist, stated the inspiration behind the conference on the SSDP blog, “Through the 2012 Cannabis Law Reform Conference, we hope to inspire unity of purpose and coordination among the various competing marijuana legalization initiatives in Oregon.” “Today’s youth are tired of being prosecuted by draconian drug laws that are blatantly discriminating based on age, class, and race.” says Chapman. “We are tired of getting arrested, losing scholarships, and losing our futures over a relatively harmless substance, one that contributes far less mental, physical and social harm than alcohol.” The conference started with a very special guest, Cont. on Page 10
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Det. Myers And The RADE Team Are At It Again! By Keith Mansur Oregon Cannabis Connection Grants Pass Police Detective Ray Myers was at it again in March. On March 21st, the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team, led by Det. Myers, raided the Southern Oregon Cannabis Club at 1457 NE 6th St. #B in Grants Pass, OR, as well as the home of the business owner, Larry Lacey, in Wolf Creek. Lacey was arrested and later released on bail. Last year we reported in April on Lacey, and Det. Myers raid on his home and business, Grants Pass Compassion Center, located at the same address as his current club. It was one of many raids conducted in Grants Pass on February 10th last year at all 3 compassion centers in the city, including Lacey's. All closed, but Lacey re-opened within weeks, as the Southern Oregon Cannabis Club.
Lar r y Lacey at his Cannabis Club in Grants Pass
We explained that, though Myers had accused Lacey of attempting to sell marijuana from his center, Lacey denied the charge, and evidence suggests he was well within his legal limits of medication amounts, both at his home and business. Lacey also pointed to a long-standing, contentious relationship he has with the RADE team, over previous issues, as motivation to close him down. He told OCC last year, in reference to the February 2011 raids, “They just knew they were going to find tons of pot at my place, and they only found ¾ of a pound
Lacey filed a motion in court in a few weeks before the recent raid. The motion showed conflicts of interest and problems with the 2011 case, and asked to have the case thrown out. The RADE team struck his home, and then business, after the original case was rescheduled for later this year, just following his motion to dismiss. Interesting timing.
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The search warrant affidavit submitted to the judge by Det. Myers listed the information regarding Lacey's properties, and the patients and growers registered at each. After referencing the Law Enforcement Database System (or LEDS), he broke down the number of plants and medicine that is allowed, pointing out there were 25 patients registered to grow at his home address, and 4 at his business address. It also showed 19 patients listing Lacey as their registered caregiver.
With the 2012 election approaching, one of the most important positions that directly effects how our state carries out our medical marijuana laws is the position of Attorney General. We here at Oregon Cannabis Connection feel it is our duty to our readers to inform them of a possible better choice of candidate.
At those numbers, the affidavit showed he could have 150 mature plants, and a total number of 600 plants (the other 450 being 12 inches or less) at his home, and up to 24 large and 72 small plants at the business address. He would also be allowed to have 19 patients medicine, or 19 x 1.5 pounds, or 28.5 pounds total. The press release from police said they confiscated 216 “small” plants and 14 useable pounds of medicine from his home. Over one pound of medicine, about one pound of medicated candy, and another 90 “small” plants were confiscated from the business. The amounts are well within the limits provided by the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act (OMMA), as Det. Myers so effectively points out in the search warrant affidavit. The affidavit also indicated the Confidential Informant (CI) Det. Myers and RADE used was a registered OMMP card holder, that was paid for his services to RADE! He also came back to the club, without police, and purchased a few plants and marijuana from Lacey's club. Lacey said he even chose strains in which he was most interested. He must have been impressed by their quality!
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Our current U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon, Dwight Holton, has proven himself over the last year to be unelectable. His utter distaste for the OMMP program, and the tens of thousands of patients who rely on it, shows his record to be horrific, at best. After the 2010 elections, he has waged a crusade of misinformation, disinformation, and outright fear dissemination. Holton was also responsible for a series of threatening letters to compassion centers, collectives, and resource centers. The letters stated, in essence, if they do not close down they will face severe legal action and possible forfeiture of assets. In a past issue of Oregon Cannabis Connection, Editor Keith Mansur wrote an article about a recent Oregon Public Broadcasting radio program in which Holton wasted endless amounts of hot air demonizing the OMMP. Here is a breakdown of some of his finer points/lies: When asked why he sent out the letters, his response was, “that the OMMP is essentially completely unregulated, so what we see are striking numbers.”
Needless to say, Myers' CI is an active, registered medical marijuana patient in Holton elaborated his view of the program Oregon that felt Cont. on Page 8 in greater detail stating that, “[It’s] a
train wreck, putting marijuana in the hands of people, kids who are not using it for pain management purposes. Of 50,000 cardholders, 30,000 got them from 10 clinics. We’ve got a broken system.” When asked, Holton explained his reason for getting involved, “Treatment providers from around the state...came to me and said 'Marijuana Abuse is killing us'. [It's] the number one unreported problem in the state,” he said. Is this who we want in our state government supposedly protecting our rights? Bysystematically trying to demolish one of the most compassionate medical marijuana programs in the country? Lucky for the state of Oregon, we have another choice this election cycle, Ellen Rosenblum. As stated on her website, ellenrosenblum.com, on the subject of marijuana, “The priorities of the next Attorney General need to be wisely using our limited tax dollars - protecting consumers and prosecuting dangerous criminals. I do not believe that prosecuting people for possessing small amounts of marijuana represents the best use of our resources. A better use of those resources is providing more treatment options for people with drug and alcohol addiction. As Attorney General, I will make marijuana enforcement a low priority, and protect the rights of medical marijuana patients.” This is a good starting point for an attorney. Instead of avoiding the issue altogether, she at least acknowledges that enforcing and prosecuting people for minor marijuana infractions should be one of the lowest priorities. But how does she feel about the state of Oregon’s medical marijuana laws? In early May during a debate Rosenblum stated that the OMMP, "Provides vulnerable citizens with the medicine they needed to cope Cont. on Page 10
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Oregon News President of The Greenery, handled the Master of Ceremony duties with an upbeat attitude and quick wit. Managing and introducing the bands, and presenting the main awards, he did a great job.
Inaugural Southern Oregon Cannabis Cultivators Cup By Keith Mansurs Oregon Cannabis Connection The first ever Southern Oregon Cannabis Cultivators Cup was held on March 3rd in Talent Oregon. A private, invitation only party, the Cup was organized by The Greenery and Southern Oregon NORML, and was the inaugural event at a new venue, Casa Nova, located at 111 Talent Ave. Casa Nova is a great new place, and will hold well over 250 people comfortably. The evening started with a large number of sponsors setting up tables Kim with Xtraktor showing her to extraction bags to attendees. display their wares. From Southern Oregon NORML and Green Leaf Labs, to Xtraktor bags and Food vendors, about 10 vendors provided samples, demos, and great products. A photographer, Rose Legault , even offered portraits at the entrance, so attendees could document the event. Since all attendees were required to have an Oregon Medical Marijuana Program ID card, a Hash Bar The Hash Bar, well used and nicely lit! was provided for attendees, free of charge. Medicating was allowed throughout the venue, providing for a slightly smoky, intensely
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Frankie Hernandez, playing with The Herbal Crew
relaxed atmosphere. Once medicated, everyone was hungry. Luckily, that was anticipated and food was provided as part of admission. Sandwiches, salads, fruit, cheese, meats....it was a very nice spread of food, and no one was left hungry. Music was the preliminary entertainment, with The Herbal Crew kicking off the night. They really got the place going with their great reggae sound. Sol Seed then played, exciting the house, followed by Frankie Hernandez, a fan favorite. Finally, the headliners Karrgo Bossajova took the stage, laying down a great rock beat.
Of course, the highlight of the night was the awards. A total of 19 strains The OCC's own Justin were Jenkins, the Cup's MC, entered, taking care of the crowd! all outdoor strains as required by the entry rules. The awards had one minor category, based on test results and the main category, overall patients choice. The potency award was based on THC levels measured by Green Leaf Labs, and the overall award was based on the patientjugdes questionnaires. The winner of the Queen Of The Lab (highest overall potency) was American Crippler. Congratulations to the winner, an impressive job growing outdoor!
The overall awards were announced last. The third place winner was Elvis. Second The night was place went to Rogue anchored by Dreams, a breeders Frankie strain. And, the Hernandez, winner was participating with Strawberry Diesel. The beautiful, custom, first place award, many bands. As which included: A Shower Cap Percolator, With a beautiful, Herb Bowl, Oil Bowl, Oil Dome, 2 Matching usual, he sounded crystalline look, lovely great, partly due to Nails, Oil Dish and Dauber, Stand for the flavor and great high, bowl, and a Goblet his marshaling of the popularity of the the sound system. strain was no surprise. His equipment and sound work was It was a clear winner. invaluable. Thank you Frankie! The overall winners received amazing Justin Jenkins, Associate Editor of awards, the likes of which have never Oregon Cannabis Connection and Board been awarded in a cannabis competition, anywhere! Provided by sponsor Fire & Water of Ashland, the awards were amazing, custom glass smoking accessories . The winning award was a custom blown, Shower cap Percolator with matching accessories including: Herb Bowl, Oil Bowl, Oil Dome, 2 matching nails, oil dish and dauber, a stand for the bowl not in use, and a Goblet. Second place received a custom scientific glass, natural percolator, and third place a gorgeous, custom color pipe with a diamond cut marble, peering into an opal . Cont. on Page 8
Salem Club Raid Cont. From Pg 4. school, and, surprisingly, possession of cocaine. The details on Lara's arrest and the story behind each of the charges has not been revealed, though the cocaine charge is a shock to many that know Lara. At about 7 p.m. March 6th, I spoke to an officer on the scene. Another stood close by, shining his flashlight in my vehicle while I inquired about the nature of the investigation. The first officer told me that there were police inside, and no one else. I asked if there had been a robbery, which seemed to surprise him, and he clearly said, "No, we have a search warrant. Everything is being searched, they're closed." He didn't offer any other information, or seem to know that this event had reportedly began with a robbery. Edward Lara, or Smokey, is a renowned glass blower from the Salem area. He's been in business since 2002, an artisan entrepreneur who found his calling. His arrest was unsettling for scores of regular clients and patients, their faith in Oregon's justice system brought into question combined with confusion about the many charges. Lara is well-known and respected in the canna-business community and has carved out a name for himself with an inventory of quality products. Salem Police have not returned our request for a statement or produced a press release at this time. Smokey's Novelties gift shop downtown was not open for business on the day after the raid, but their other location on Lancaster Ave. is open. The future of Smokey's Lounge however, is definitely more up in the air. For many Salem patients, that is a grave disappointment. Reprinted by permission from www.salemnews.com. Bonnie King is the Publisher at www.salem_news.com. Visit them online for more information and news from Oregon.
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As usual, the winter months are the most productive for the Oregon State Police in terms of marijuana arrests. Don't do what so many in the I-Five O log do, get caught being out of compliance, or completely illegal!! Feb 6 – Roseburg (OSP) An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop along Interstate 5 near Roseburg led to the arrest of two Washington residents after they were found in possession of more than 7 lbs of marijuana in their vehicle. Both men are facing charges in Douglas County Circuit Court.
Feb 12 – Eugene (OSP) A California man is facing several charges after a motor home stopped by Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Springfield Area Command office on Interstate 5 north of Eugene was found to contain 39 marijuana plants and other evidence. A California man was cited to appear at a later date in Lane County Circuit Court. According to OSP reports, on February 12, 2012 at approximately 1:00 p.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 1984 Winnebago motor home displaying Alaska license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 201 for a traffic violation. The lone occupant was identified as a 29 year old male fromMcKinleyville, CA.
On February 6, 2012 at approximately 9:30 p.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 1990 Ford pickup northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 122 for a traffic violation. The two occupants were identified as Washington residents, the passenger being and a 17year old male. Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop led OSP troopers to discover over 7 pounds of marijuana concealed in the pickup’s passenger compartment. Estimated value of the seized marijuana is $17,500. Both men were detained and cited to appear at a later date in Douglas County Circuit Court of Unlawful Possession and Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana. Feb 12 Roseburg (OSP) Two Washington men are facing charges in Douglas County Circuit Court after an Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop near Roseburg led the trooper to discover approximately 8 pounds of marijuana, over a hundred marijuana starter plants and other evidence in their rented vehicle. According to an OSP Sergeant, on February 12, 2012 at approximately 11:30 p.m. an OSP trooper stopped a rented 2012 Nissan Altima displaying Washington license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 120 for a speed violation. The vehicle’s two occupants were identified as Washington residents. Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop led troopers to find and seize 102 marijuana starter plants, approximately 8 pounds of processed marijuana, and other evidence, including a handgun. Estimated value of the processed marijuana is $20,000. One suspects was lodged in the Douglas County Jail for Unlawful Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana. The other suspect was cited to
Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop led troopers to find and seize inside the motor home 39 mature marijuana plants, growing equipment, other evidence and small amounts of marijuana and hashish. The occupant was cited to appear at a later date in Lane County Circuit Court for Unlawful Possession, Distribution and Manufacture of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana. Feb 21 – Cottage Grove, Humboldt County, CA (OSP - HCDTF) An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop near Cottage Grove led to the initial seizure of more than 15 pounds of marijuana, over six ounces of hashish, and the arrest of two men from Missouri. The follow-up investigation by OSP Drug Enforcement Section detectives led to a search warrant being served in Humboldt County, California where one person was arrested and additional seizures of marijuana and other evidence occurred. On February 21, 2012 at approximately 8:44 a.m. an OSP trooper stopped a Mitsubishi sport utility vehicle displaying California license plates for traffic violations northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 173. The two occupants were identified as being residents of Missouri and California. Subsequent investigation with the assistance of an OSP drug detection canine and a Lane County sheriff deputy led to the seizure of over 15 pounds of marijuana and six ounces of hashish concealed in a large box inside the vehicle. Estimated value of the seized marijuana is $37,500.
trooper was conducting a traffic stop that later led to the arrest of two people on marijuana-related charges.
Both men were taken into custody and lodged in the Lane County Jail for Unlawful Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana. Following the initial stop and seizure, the investigation continued by OSP Drug Enforcement Section detectives that led to a search warrant being served by Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF). The interagency investigation led to an additional seizures of approximately 15 pounds of packaged marijuana, 40 pounds of drying marijuana, over 100 marijuana plants and other evidence. A 49-year old man was arrested at this location.
On March 29, 2012 at approximately 12:36 p.m. an OSP senior trooper stopped a 1956 GMC bus displaying Idaho license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 242 for a vehicle license violation. During the stop the trooper was inside the bus speaking to the driver and passenger, both from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, when he heard a commercial truck lose control. The truck crashed with a pickup before jackknifing and blocking all northbound lanes. Following initial impact, the truck and semi-trailer jackknifed and the pickup collided with the semi-trailer. The truck then collided into the center concrete barrier before coming to a stop across the northbound lanes.The northbound lanes were closed about 3 hours before the truck and trailer could be removed.
Feb 22 – Roseburg (OSP) An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop south of Roseburg led to the arrest of a Boise, Idaho man after a trooper discovered approximately 3 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle.
Subsequent investigation related to the initial traffic stop led to the discovery of nearly 1/2 pounds of marijuana and a small amount of hashish in the bus. The occupants were both arrested by OSP and lodged in the Marion County Jail for Unlawful Possession and Delivery of a Controlled Substance --- Marijuana.
According to OSP, on February 22 just after 7:30 a.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 1993 Toyota Tercel displaying Idaho license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 116 for a traffic violation. The vehicle’s occupants were an Idaho man, the driver, and a 22-year old male transient passenger.
Apr 3 – Salem (OSP) A Medford-area man was arrested early Tuesday morning by Oregon State Police (OSP) when troopers found over 10 pounds of marijuana in the van he was driving along Interstate 5 in the Salem area. OSP Drug Enforcement Section detectives are continuing the investigation.
Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop with the assistance of an OSP drug detection canine led to the discovery of approximately 3 pounds of marijuana concealed in the trunk. Estimated value of the seized marijuana is $7,500.
On April 3, 2012 at approximately 12:30 a.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 2003 Chevrolet van displaying California license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 253 for a speed violation. The van's driver was identified as being from Medford.
The driver was taken into custody and lodged in the Douglas County Jail for Unlawful Possession and Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana. Mar 23 – Roseburg (OSP) A traffic stop by Oregon State Police (OSP) south of Roseburg led to the arrest of a Boise, Idaho man after the trooper found approximately 8 pounds of marijuana in the man's car. On March 23, 2012 at approximately 4:15 p.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 2004 Hyundai Accent displaying Idaho license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 116 for a traffic violation. The car's lone occupant was identified as an Idaho resident. Subsequent investigation with the assistance of an OSP drug detection canine led to the discovery in the car's trunk of approximately 8 pounds of marijuana in a box. Estimated value of the seized marijuana is $20,000. The driver was arrested without incident and lodged in the Douglas County Jail for Unlawful Possession and Delivery of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana. Mar 29 – Salem (OSP) Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into a non-injury crash involving a commercial truck and pickup in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near the Santiam River south of Salem. The crash happened near the area where a
Subsequent investigation led to the discovery of over 10 1/2 pounds of marijuana inside the van. Estimated value of the seized marijuana is $25,000. The suspect was arrested and taken to the Marion County Jail for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance --Marijuana.
Lakeview District Feb 5 - Klamath Falls (OSP) Two men were arrested by Oregon State Police (OSP) after a trooper discovered approximately 3 pounds of marijuana concealed in their vehicle during a traffic stop on Highway 97 three miles north of the Oregon/California border. On February 5, 2012 at approximately 9:06 a.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 2008 Dodge Charger displaying Washington license plates northbound on Highway 97 near milepost 289 for several traffic violations. During contact the two occupants were identified as residents of Washington and California. Subsequent investigation related to the traffic stop led the trooper to find concealed inside the car approximately 3 pounds of marijuana and a small amount of methamphetamine. Estimated value of the seized marijuana is $7,500.
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Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop led to the discovery in the pickup of over 1 pound of marijuana inside a suitcase, prescription pills, a stolen laptop computer, and a .357 handgun. Estimated value of seized marijuana is $2500.
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Both men were taken into custody and lodged in the Klamath County Jail on Unlawful Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana & Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine Feb 21 – Klamath Falls (OSP) A Utah man was arrested by Oregon State Police (OSP) when a trooper discovered over 12 pounds of marijuana and nearly 16 pounds of hashish during a traffic stop on Highway 140E near Klamath Falls. The OSP Drug Enforcement Section is continuing the investigation. On February 21, 2012 at approximately 1:22 p.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 2010 Nissan pickup displaying Utah license plates on Highway 140E near milepost 9 for a speed violation. The vehicle’s lone occupant was identified as being from Ogden, Utah. Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop led to the discovery of over 12 pounds of marijuana and nearly 16 pounds of hashish in the pickup’s bed. Estimated value of the seized marijuana is $32,500. Estimated value of the seized hashish is $140,000. The driver was taken into custody and lodged in the Klamath County Jail for Unlawful Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substance, and later released. Feb 24 – Klamath Falls, Bend (OSP) A Bend-area man is facing multiple marijuana-related charges in Deschutes and Klamath counties following an Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop that has led to the seizure of nearly 125 pounds of marijuana. The marijuana and other evidence was found in vehicle and later at a home he rents where he maintained a large indoor grow operation. OSP Drug Enforcement Section detectives are continuing the investigation. On February 24, 2012 at approximately 11:35 a.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 2001 GMC pickup displaying Oregon license plates for traffic violations northbound on Highway 97 near milepost 190 in Klamath County. The pickup’s driver was identified as a Bend resident.
Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop led the trooper to discover approximately 24 pounds of marijuana inside large duffel bags in the pickup. The ongoing investigation by OSP troopers from the Bend Area Command office, and Criminal Investigations Division and Drug Enforcement Section detectives led to search warrants being served at his rented home located south of Sunriver, OR. Investigators found a large indoor marijuana growing operation and noted the rented home had been extensively converted to grow marijuana. A search of the home yielded 561 starter and mature-sized marijuana plants, approximately 100 pounds of processed marijuana, and additional evidence related to manufacturing, possessing and distributed marijuana. Estimated value of the seized process marijuana during the traffic stop and at the home is approximately $312,000.
The occupants were arrested and lodged in the Klamath County Jail for Unlawful Possession and Delivery of Marijuana, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Theft in the Second Degree, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Mar 17 – Burns (OSP) A Wisconsin man was arrested during an Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop west of Burns when the trooper found approximately 7 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle. The OSP Drug Enforcement Section is continuing the investigation. On March 17, 2012 at approximately 7:30 p.m. an OSP senior trooper stopped a 1996 Saturn displaying Wisconsin license plates eastbound on Highway 20 near milepost 115 for a speed violation. The lone occupant was identified as a resident of Wisconsin.
On March, 2, 2012 at approximately 2:55 p.m. two OSP troopers stopped a 1997 Ford pickup displaying Idaho license plates on Highway 97 near milepost 188 for a traffic violation. The two occupants were identified as being from Boise, Idaho.
RADE At It Again Cont. From Pg 5. the Southern Oregon Cannabis Club was legitimate enough to return... on his own. Det. Myers noted the conflict of interest in the affidavit, and concluded Lacey broke the law, but the CI did not. As in most raids, the vast majority of the medicine taken by police was for Lacey's patients, a few of whom are outraged by this second round of raids. A few spoke to OCC, anonymously, explaining their frustration. They feel the police are out of line, and that the patients should get the medicine back. They all believe Lacey is doing a good thing,. So do we! Lacey says he will keep his doors open, and was back at his club the following week. He says he will continue to fight, and believes he is doing a good thing by providing access to medication for those who cannot grow for themselves. More on this in upcoming issues.
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The suspect was lodged in the Deschutes County Jail for Unlawful Possession, Distribution and Manufacture of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana. He was also cited to appear in Klamath County Circuit Court on the same charges. Mar 2 – La Pine (OSP) Two Idaho residents were arrested by Oregon State Police (OSP) during a traffic stop on Highway 97 south of La Pine in northern Klamath County when troopers discovered over one pound of marijuana, a stolen laptop computer, and a .357 handgun concealed in their pickup. OSP is continuing the investigation.
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All were custom blown Glass Artist and owner of Fire & Water, Chris Hurley. The First Place Piece and Set alone were appraised at $3,000!
Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop led the trooper to discover approximately 7 pounds of marijuana concealed in a duffel bag in the car's trunk. Estimated value of the seized marijuana is $17,500. The driver was arrested and lodged in the Harney County Jail for Unlawful Possession, Distribution and Manufacture of a Controlled Substance --- Marijuana.
At the very end of the evening, when the event was near shutting down, the Talent Police showed up at the venue entrance. They inquired about the event, and were met at the door by event organizers Jeffrey Carey and Joseph Hopkins, from The Greenery. Attorney Paul Loney was also present during the conversation. After the officer was advised that all attendees were card holders, and that all ID's were checked, he officer complained that the Talent PD was not notified of the Cup, and then advised organizers the loud music was an issue. The officer left without incident, having never made it past the entryway. As with most cannabis events, there was no incidents that interrupted the festivities...even the police. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the music and food. The crowd was amazed by the prizes created for the winners, too, and crowded around the table for a look before they were awarded. My hat's off to the organizers for doing a great job on their very first competition. Casa Nova is an independent venue not affiliated with the event sponsors.
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Oregon News Nugs Willie Nelson Endorses OCTA, Signature Drive Continues
Oregon News medical marijuana card without hearing or due process when entering into a DUII diversion program.” The letter ends by requesting Governor Kitzhauber's help, suggesting, “The OMMP be provided with independent council to replace Mr. Kroger and asks Gov. Kitzhauber to help with this endeavor.” For further information, contact, Christine
In a public service announcement, Willie Nelson is urging people to "support the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act to regulate marijuana and restore industrial hemp." In the ad, Nelson says:
McGarvin with the Institute For Cannabis Therapeutics. www.ictoregon.com or email c_mcgarvin@hotmail.com “Hi, I'm Willie Nelson. I urge you to support the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act to regulate marijuana and restore industrial hemp. This initiative will end adult marijuana prohibition and let our criminal justice officers focus limited resources on real criminals, not on marijuana users like me. OCTA will also allow farmers to grow hemp for fuel, fiber & food, to create jobs and help our economy. Please support OCTA. Thank you!” Paul Stanford, author of the bill and founder of The Hemp and Cannabis Foundation, said to Salem-news.com's Bonnie King, “Willie’s endorsement will bring more attention to OCTA 2012, which is important right now,” Stanford said. “His fans cross all musical boundaries, and they are listening.” Stanford also told Salem-news.com, “We are going full steam ahead. We have signature gatherers all over the state, meeting with groups and attending events. We have a way to go, but we are on target to reach our goal. Still, we need donations to help get this done. Every dollar contributed means signatures, and brings us closer to changing a very bad law- prohibition." OCTA needs 87,000 signatures by July 6 to qualify for the ballot. The campaign currently has more than 50,000 signatures. For more information, visit www.cannabistaxact.org
Oregon's ACMM charges AG Kroger with Conflict Of Interest Oregon Attorney General John Kroger has decided to instruct law enforcement agencies to not return medical marijuana that was seized from Oregon medical marijuana patients. Due to his stance and actions against the will of the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act, John Kroger is being charged with professional conflict of interest by the Advisory Council On Medical Marijuana. The council does not feel he can represent them as council, and wants something done. The notice says AG Kroger, “Has a professional obligation to represent and advise each department in the State of Oregon government equally,” and also explains, “Other cases of unfair legal interpretations, including the Atty Generals advice for the OMMP to revoke a patient's
I-24 Steaming Towards Ballot. The campaign for Initiative 24 has turned in over 53,000 signatures of the required 116,284 to get a spot on the November 2012 ballot. The campaign, led by Citizens For Sensible Law Enforcements Bob Wolfe, was gathering over 10,000 signatures a week at the end of March. Since the measure is a Constitutional amendment, it requires a higher number of valid signatures than a Statutory amendment, which requires only 87,213. But, amendment status also means it can't be altered by the legislature in Salem.
Rebelution Kicks It With OCC By Justin Jenkins Oregon Cannabis Connection Earlier in 2011, I had written about a show I had seen at the Britt Festival. The main act was Slightly Stoopid, one of my personal favorites as far as bands go. But, what really caught my attention during the show was Rebelution, whose members include: Eric Rachmany (vocals / guitar,) Rory Carey (keyboards,) Wesley Finley (drums,) and Marley D. Williams (bass), along with touring member Khris Royal (sax/percussion). The mind piercing vocals of Eric, along with the relaxing reggae vibe, left a pretty indelible mark on me. When I heard that Rebelution was coming back to play in Eugene, with special guests The Green and Pep Love, I jumped at the opportunity. When we arrived in Eugene on February 23, we checked in to the hotel and then high tailed it to the McDonald Theatre. It’s an absolutely gorgeous building with a 1920’s feel, from the vaulted ceilings to the arched stage. After grabbing a beer at the bar, we went inside to enjoy the show. On the way in, we were walking past the
Wolfe, the author and chief petitioner of the measure, indicated they should have no problem collecting signatures if things go as planned. Wolfe said, “We have over 200 paid signature gatherers on our payroll and many other volunteers helping out.” The campaign has also received generous donations, including one very large one that should insure enough signatures are gathered. Funding is important in raising signatures, and they have what they think need to get it on Novembers general election ballot. Wolfe told OCC, “We believe that we will have all the signatures we need, especially if we can keep up the pace we have so far.” At 10,000 a week and , they should have well over the required number by the July 6th deadline, which is many weeks away. For more information on I-24, visit www.endprohibitionagain.com
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keyboard, but also having to play the horn section on keyboard, as well. After the show I had a chance to meet the band, and after a couple more beers, we moved to their bus. The Headband was flowing freely that night my friends, but at least we could cut through the smoke to see each other enough to open up, and have a conversation. I spoke one-on-one with Rory, and shot off a few questions his way, between coughs. OCC: Hello Rory, thanks for sitting down with us at Oregon Cannabis Connection! With four major albums since 2006, multiple tours, sharing the stage with the biggest names in reggae, and beyond, how have you been handling your meteoric rise to fame?
The purpose of I-24 is to stop punishing people in Oregon for using or having marijuana. The amendment is very simple, with the essential part only 3 sentences long. The sentences say: Applicability of state laws and penalties to the private personal use, possession and production of marijuana; exceptions; state may regulate. Except for actions that endanger minors or public safety, neither the criminal offenses and sanctions nor the laws of civil seizure and forfeiture of this state shall apply to the private personal use, possession or production of marijuana by adults 21 years of age and older. The State may enact laws and regulations consistent with this amendment to reasonably define, limit and regulate the use, possession, production, sale or taxation of marijuana under state law.
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Rory: Fame is a big word that I don’t like using. We are just out doing what we do best. Rebelution - L to R Eric Rachmany (Vocals/guitar), Rory Carey (Keyboard), Wesly Finley (Drums), Marley D. Williams (Bass)
merchandise tables and I got a chance to have a small chat with Kiki, Rebelution’s merchandising manager. He told me that since the beginning of January, starting with their first show in Killington, Vermont, they had already made 2530 stops, so far, as they spread the love across America. The show went off without a hitch, flawless performance if I do say so. The only unfortunate part was member Khris Royal’s absence, which left Rory Carey to not only play standard
OCC: On August 04, 2009, you released “Bright Side of Life”, which hit #1 in iTunes reggae and #3 for top albums loaded. Is this pretty much the point you knew you had made it? Rory: We were really happy with the success of “Bright Side of Life” and it encouraged us to push harder. We are just getting started and have a lot more work to do! OCC: I just wanted to point out we are a Cannabis newspaper, so you know these questions were coming! It is obvious that marijuana has made an influence on your band with songs Cont. on Page 10
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SSDP Conference Cont. From Pg 4. none other than Harborside owner and Weed Wars TV star Steve DeAngelo via Skype. Steve gave a very inspirational speech about how important the youth vote will be in this election, about how important college students are to the marijuana movement, and even invited the SSDP students to apply
Paul Stanford of OCTA 2012, Madeline Martinez of Sensible Oregon, and Adam Smith of I-24
at Harborside when they are done with college. I was very impressed with how Steve DeAngelo emphasized unity, and that it’s not about each person, or each initiative, it’s about the plant and pursuing the end of prohibition above all else. The conference then moved into a panel discussion involving a representative from each of the three Oregon marijuana initiatives present, moderated by SSDP State Coordinator Sam Chapman. Sam gave each person ten minutes to explain the initiative they were representing, where they were with their efforts, and why people should support their particular initiative. It wasn’t a debate; the panel was more of a discussion about the merits of each initiative. I like how each representative stuck to that format. Representing the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act 2012 was Paul Stanford. Representing Sensible Oregon was Madeline Martinez. Rounding out the trio was TWB author Adam Smith, representing Citizens for Sensible Law Enforcement. All three people did a great job of describing why their initiatives deserved votes, and above all, that they would support any of the efforts that made it onto the ballot. There are so many times that I have seen a lot of fractures in the Oregon marijuana activism network and I was very proud how everyone encouraged the crowd to sign all three efforts. According to the panel discussion, as of right now the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act has roughly 50,000 signatures. Citizens for Sensible Law Enforcement has over 35,000 signatures, and Sensible Oregon, the admitted underdog, has a little less than 800 signatures. Paul Stanford said about 98% of the campaign money for the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act 2012 has so far come from patrons of his medical marijuana clinics, but didn’t specify an amount.
Oregon News Madeline Martinez admitted that Sensible Oregon is not as well funded as the other two campaigns and only has thousands of dollars on hand, but pointed out that Sensible Oregon would poll very well if given a chance. Adam Smith stated that Citizens for Sensible Law Enforcement has about $250,000 committed. Adam Smith elaborated a little bit about a strategy to get more funding for Citizens for Sensible Law Enforcement, but was limited due to lack of time. I was going to ask the other two campaigns about their strategies, but the time constraints didn’t allow it. I will post their information as soon as I get the e-mails, which I will hopefully get from Paul and Madeline soon. After each campaign had a chance to speak, the panel took questions from the audience. Questions ranged from how each campaign would affect medical marijuana, to a question from a student from Reed College asking how each initiative would affect marijuana laws for out of state students. One question that came up quite a bit was whether or not each campaign would support the other ones if they didn’t make the ballot themselves. Overwhelmingly, the answer was yes. To quote Madeline Martinez, “I don’t care who’s driving the bus, I just want to be on the fuckin' bus!” Her comment received an instant cheer from the crowd. After the question segment, the members of Oregon SSDP adjourned to a different room to vote on which initiative would receive the official endorsement of Oregon SSDP. Meanwhile, the conference goers and initiative representatives enjoy some delicious snacks provided by Fred Meyers. I’m not sure how SSDP lined that up, but shout out to Fred Meyers for having an open mind! During the snack portion of the conference, I had the chance to chat with some legendary Oregon marijuana activists, such as Radical Russ Belville, the masterminds behind Stoney Girl Gardens, and Leland Berger who is the man behind the legal argument that made it possible for out of state residents to get medical marijuana cards in Oregon. The conference had a couple of panel discussions about medical marijuana after the snacks, and ended with Oregon SSDP officially announcing a full endorsement of the Citizens for Sensible Law Enforcement campaign. I tip my hat to Oregon SSDP for putting on such a great event, and I really hope to see something like this in the future. From what I understand, this Oregon conference has inspired a similar conference at USC…If you are out there USC, send me an e-mail, I’d love to attend! SSDP mobilizes and empowers young people to participate in the political process by pushing for sensible policies to achieve a safer and more just future, while fighting back against counterproductive Drug War policies, particularly those that directly harm students and youth Repreinted by permission from The Weed Blog. Find more information about cannabis news and events at www.theweedblog.com.
Rebelution Cont. From Pg 9. like "So High" off your current album and “Green to Black” from your 2007 release “Courage To Grow”. How exactly has it had an influence on you and your music?
Cannabis Connection This isn’t one of those fly by night bands, just the way they conduct themselves. Their peacefulness, and of course their talent, leads me to believe they will be here for a while. So, if you haven’t had a chance to listen to Rebelution yet, please go out and get some of their music from their first selftitled album, or their 2007 and 2009 releases, Courage to Grow and Bright Side of Life. Oh, while you’re on ITunes or at the record store, don’t forget to grab their newest album, Peace of Mind. Put on track number nine, light one, and relax.
Rosenblum for AG Cont. From Pg 5. Rory: Marijuana can really open creative aspects of people’s minds. It makes you think about reality and not fantasy. When I use cannabis I don’t want to fight and make war, I want to chill and enjoy the great things life has to offer. It makes me realize that love is much more important than the worldly possessions that people fight over. It’s a potent weapon against negativity and hate. That fire can really fuel amazing music. OCC: What is your favorite strains to smoke on? I know that’s a difficult one! Rory: Headband, Sour Diesel, most Haze strains, most Kush strains, GDP, Cheese, Trainwreck, Bullrider, and there’s a lot more! OCC: So Rory, do you think it will ever be legal? Why do you think it’s not legal yet? Rory: It hasn’t been illegal for too long, so I really have hope that soon all of mankind will once again realize the value of this amazing plant. The problem is governments know that it makes the masses conscious of what’s wrong in society. It makes people think and that terrifies authorities trying to stay in control. It’s going to take the masses of people to fight for legalization because the government won’t budge otherwise.
radical departure from the rhetoric of Holton, and his one man crusade. Rosenblum’s seeming readiness to work with the OMMP and not just try to shut it down is the reason why we are formally endorsing Ellen Rosenblum for Attorney General for state of Oregon in the 2012 election. Also, in the ensuing months leading up to this fateful election, we urge our readers to keep following up and taking the time to research and understand the true views of our politicians. As we learned with President Obama, a candidate's election promises and statements must be taken with Ellen Rosenblum a grain of salt. Understanding what a person says to get him or herself elected can end up being the exact opposite of their actions once office is obtained. We have made this endorsement with a hefty spoonful of cautious optimism. If things improve only slightly, it is still an improvement.
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Politicians From Five States Send Letter To Feds Over Medical By The Weed Blog Letter From California, Washington, New Mexico, Maine, and Colorado In Regards To Medical Marijuana With all of the madness that went on at Oaksterdam University April 2nd, and the wrongful arrest of cannabis activist Richard Lee, there is some good news to report. Elected officials from California, Washington, New Mexico, Maine, and Colorado sent a letter to the feds telling them to roll back their crusade against medical marijuana.
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“States with medical marijuana laws have chosen to embrace an approach that is based on science, reason, and compassion. We are lawmakers from these states,” states the letter. “Our state medical marijuana laws differ from one another in their details, such as which patients qualify for medical use; how much marijuana patients may possess; whether patients and caregivers may grow marijuana; and whether regulated entities The letter is signed by Assemblyman Tom Ammiano (D-Calif.), Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-Wash.), Rep. Antonio Maestas (D-N.M.), Sen. Cisco McSorley (D-N.M.), Assemblyman Chris Norby (RCalif.), Rep. Deborah Sanderson (R-
National News mounting level of federal hostility and confusing mixed messages from the Obama The Letter: Administration, the Department of Over the last two Justice, and the decades, 16 states various United and the District of States Attorneys. Columbia have In 2008, then chosen to depart candidate Obama from federal policy stated that as and chart their President, he own course on the Ca. Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, one of would not use the issue of medical the letters' authors. federal marijuana, as government to states are entitled circumvent state laws on the issue of to do under our federalist system of medical marijuana. This promise was government. These states have rejected followed up in 2009 by President the fallacy long promoted by the Obama with a Department of Justice federal government -- that marijuana has absolutely no accepted medical use memo from former Deputy Attorney General David W. Ogden stating that and that seriously ill people must federal resources should not generally choose between ignoring their doctors' be focused "on individuals whose medical advice or risking arrest and actions are in clear and unambiguous prosecution. They have stopped using compliance with existing state laws their scarce law enforcement resources providing for the medical use of to punish patients and those who care marijuana." This provided welcome for them and have instead spent guidance for state legislators and considerable resources and time administrators and encouraged us to crafting programs that will provide move forward with drafting and patients with safe and regulated passing responsible regulatory access to medical marijuana. legislation. States with medical marijuana laws Nonetheless, the United States have chosen to embrace an approach Attorneys in several states with that is based on science, reason, and medical compassion. We are lawmakers from marijuana laws these states. have chosen a different course. Our state medical marijuana laws They have differ from one another in their explicitly details, such as which patients qualify threatened that for medical use; how much marijuana federal patients may possess; whether patients investigative and and caregivers may grow marijuana; prosecutorial and whether regulated entities may resources "will grow and sell marijuana to patients. continue to be Each of our laws, however, is directed" motivated by a desire to protect towards the seriously ill patients from criminal manufacture penalties under state law; to provide a and distribution of medical safe and reliable source of medical marijuana; and to balance and protect marijuana, even if such activities are permitted under state law. These the needs of local communities and threats have generally been timed to other residents in the state. The laws influence pending legislation or were drafted with considered encourage the abandonment of state thoughtfulness and care, and are and local regulatory programs. They thoroughly consistent with the contradict President Obama's American tradition of using the states campaign promise and policy his first as laboratories for public policy year in office and serve to push innovation and experimentation. medical marijuana activity back into the illicit market. Unfortunately, these laws face a
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Maine) and Sen. Pat Steadman (DColo.)
Most disturbing is that a few United States Attorneys warn that state employees who implement the laws and regulations of our states are not immune from criminal prosecution under the federal Controlled Substances Act. They do so notwithstanding the fact that no provision exists within the Controlled Substances Act that makes it a crime for a state employee to enforce regulations that help a state define conduct that is legal under its own state laws.
Federal Agents Raid Oaksterdam University The nation's first medical cannabis school, Oaksterdam University, was raided by federal agents in the early morning of April 2, along with a dispensary and the home of its founder. Sealed federal search warrants were served by US Marshals and DEA and IRS agents wielding a sledgehammer and power saws at Oaksterdam's downtown Oakland location. Also raided was the apartment of founder Richard Lee, and Coffee Shop Blue Sky, one of four licensed medical cannabis dispensaries in the city. Lee's Coffeeshop Blue Sky had moved twice in recent months after the dispensary's original landlord was threatened with property forfeiture by the area’s US Attorney, Melinda Haag. Federal Agents, standing guard outside Oaksterdam The Oaksterdam U. in Oakland CA. Gift Shop and the Oakster-dam Museum, where Coffee Shop Blue Sky is now located, were also sealed off by federal agents. Lee was detained at his apartment, as were four workers at Oaksterdam's nursery. None have been arrested or charged.
News of the raids spread quickly through social media and the ASA raid text alert system, drawing scores of protestors with signs and bullhorns to the site of the Oaksterdam raid, including ASA Executive Director Steph Sherer. Oakland police were called in to escort federal agents carrying bags of evidence, file boxes and safes from the Oaksterdam building. Sherer and other protestors blocked agents' vehicles at the site. At least three protestors were arrested, including ASA activists Danielle Schumacher and Jose Gutierrez. At 2pm that afternoon, Sherer and other activists held a press conference and rally Cont. on Page 16
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National News “Happy Buds” recommends “Casey Jones” for Naturists doing their thing in nature, like bird watching and hiking. “Grandaddy Grape Ape” is suggested for, “frolicking in the high meadows”, as they put it, which would be a very pleasant experience, I must say!
Book Review: HAPPY BUDS: Marijuana For Any Occasion By Keith Mansur OCC I have always believed certain strains of cannabis are more appropriate for certain activities than others. Not surprisingly, the self proclaimed ganja guru of marijuana, Ed Rosenthal, has produced a great book that does just that! Happy Buds: Marijuana For Any Occasion by Quick American Publishing is a great new book that Rosenthal put together with Anna Foster and Mamakind which breaks down the activities into 10 chapters. Themes include “A Night Out”, “”Fun In The Sun”, Wake N' Bake, and “Hittin' The Sack”. The convenient, small six by six inch book is laid out in easy to read pages, interspersed with fun tips, suggestions, and even recipes, throughout. Each chapter is broken down into sub-chapters focusing further on the basic chapter theme, with tips in each. The first chapter, “A Night Out” starts with the “Boogie Down Buds” portion, providing suggestions for strains that will enhance your dance experience. One of the strains that are recommended is, not surprisingly, “Dancehall”, which the book says, “Dancehall is a party weed that pairs well with a long night of dancing to irie Jamaican Grooves.” It goes on to say, “It has an enduring effect that inspires an alert, creative and sociable mood, perfect for getting up with the get down.” Page 14 has a great list of dance songs
that even the most untalented dancers can bust a move to, even when heavily medicated! And a few pages later, a list of essential albums for the “Ear Buds” section of the chapter, aimed at those who sport an Ipod religiously. And the strains here are most appropriate, and include AK-47 and Chiesel. The albums include Bob Marley's Legend, two from Modest Mouse, and, my favorite choice, 40oz To Freedom by Sublime. Partaking of some Chiesel would suit my needs, and the book says, “Chiesel energizes the party- this is a very up, energetic pot that has an electric enlivening feel to it. Leads to giggling and improvisational creativity...”
One tip they give for “Beach Buds” is to bring along “a lightweight pop-up tent” to provide an easy windbreak at the beach, which makes medicating a bit easier! Two of the strains recommended for tidal tea party's are “G-13 Diesel” and “Super Lemon Haze”. Another chapter covers the morning time...aka, “Wake N' Bake”. Those who have been marijuana users for years are well aware of the term, and the practice, of early morning medicating. It is necessary for many patients, allowing them to start off the day in the proper frame of mind, and without the symptoms they are combating.
The “Fun In The Sun” chapter covers many outdoor recreational activities, including Road Trippin', Naturist, and Beach Buds. Outdoor activities are always fun when medicated, and knowing the right strain to keep you energized is helpful. The Road Trippin' tips include simple ideas, like “Have a plan”, which advises you to have enough weed to get you there and back, and “Break only one law at a time” which explains the concept of going the speed limit, keeping your records up to date, and to not act overly cautious, which draws attention. They also advise to S.W.I.M., which stands for Snacks, Weed, Information, and Music, all are a must for a truly epic road trip!
“Happy Buds” recommends a few different strains for early morning, including “Kaya” and “White Russian”. They explain “Kaya” as, “Unlikely to waylay lightweight smokers on the first bong hit and she is a great daytime friend to those who prefer more of a 'snack' than a 'meal' ” They also provide a tip page that covers a sequence of morning exercises and stetches, using great names like “Filter Rolling Pose”, and “Dropped Lighter Pose”. The regime looks like it would get anyone ready for the day! Once limbered up, you can sit down and make a “Iced Ask Ed-puccino”, which is coffee and soy milk drink that will keep your heart strong and mind sharp! Just one of many recipes throughout the book. Overall, the book is a great little snipet of how to incorporate marijuana into different activities. Whether a recreational user or a serious medical patient, the book can provide insight into what types of weed work best for the occasion, or activity. From waking up in the morning to a calm late night with your sweetie, “Happy Buds” provides a creative approach to marijuana and the activities we do. Happy Buds is available at Amazon for under ten bucks, and only 3.99 for the Kindle version!
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Cops, Judges Endorse Washington I-502 Marijuana Legalization By Steve Elliott Toke Of The Town Law Enforcers Say Ending Prohibition Will Improve Public Safety A group of police officers, prosecutors, judges and other criminal justice professionals including Seattle's former chief of police - is endorsing I-502, the Washington initiative to regulate and tax marijuana that voters will decide on this November. Norm Stamper, the former Seattle chief and a spokesman for the group Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), said, "Everyone knows that marijuana prohibition has failed. When even those who once worked to enforce these laws are saying this, the only logical next step is to enact a system that legalizes, regulates and controls marijuana. "Doing so will not only take money away from the gangs and cartels that sell marijuana now, but will generate new, Dr. Norm Stamper much-needed revenue that can be used to pay the salaries of police officers and teachers and for substance abuse prevention and education," Stamper said. "Replacing the criminalization of the marijuana trade with a public health approach grounded in science will allow our criminal justice system to fully focus on stopping and solving violent crimes and crimes against property," added David Nichols, a retired judge in Bellingham. "We don't need the backs of our police cars, our courtrooms or our jails filled with people caught on marijuana charges." (I hope that goes for marijuana DUI charges as well, since I-502 also creates a new per se five nanogram per milliliter [5 ng/ml] blood THC limit, superseding Washington's current law, which is based on actual impairment.) If I-502 is passed, there will be penalties in place to punish driving with a blood THC level more than 5 ng/ml, or use by persons under 21 years old (for whom a zero tolerance DUI rule would apply). I-502 would strictly regulate the sale of marijuana to adults over 21. The initiative would not change laws regarding medical marijuana or impairment in the workplace. "By regulating and controlling marijuana, we will make it less available to teenagers," said James Doherty, a former prosecutor who lives in Seattle. "Ask any high school student whether it is easier to get marijuana or alcohol. Most will say marijuana, because alcohol is regulated and controlled under the law, and marijuana is controlled by illegal dealers who don't ask for I.D." Cont. on Page 16
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2012 Outdoor Grow Calendar For use by registered medical marijuana patients as allowed by state laws. Refer to state and local laws and stay within compliance. And remember, growing cannabis is still a federal crime.
Using This Calendar We at the Oregon Cannabis Connection felt it was time to assist those in the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) in producing their medication. Since Oregon's laws require patients to produce their own medicine, or assign another person to do so, we thought it would be helpful to develop grow calendar special sections to provide basic information for producing medication outdoors, and indoors. In this issue we are providing a simple to use outdoor grow calendar. In our Dec/Jan issue, we will be providing an indoor grow calendar to assist those interested in year round production, and those who have to keep their garden inside due to the inclement weather...a common problem in most of Oregon. This 2012 Outdoor Grow Roseburg • Calendar is aimed at a region of Oregon which has become renowned for Cave • Ashland Junction • its outdoor production. Though most of Oregon is known for a wet climate nearly year round the valley
regions in southwestern Oregon are not. Oregon's Emerald Corner is a region that has a Mediterranean climate, which is perfect for outdoor cannabis production. Oregon's Emerald Corner comprises a 3 county region, Josephine, Jackson, and southern Douglas counties. Receiving 35 inches of annual rain, or less, with almost all of it falling in the winter months, these southern regions have become a hotbed of cannabis production. Hot, dry summers and cool, dry falls are the norm, providing excellent conditions for medical cannabis production. It is such a great region that even the legislative proposal, the Patients Access to Cannabis Amendment (or PACA), specifically bans industrial hemp production in these regions, to avoid pollination of medicinal plants grown outdoors. Sunset magazine, one of the nations leading gardening publications, developed their own grow region designations. The region encompassing the Emerald Corner are Zone 7, which Sunset says is characterized by “Hot summers and mild but pronounced winters give Zone 7 sharply defined seasons without severe winter cold or enervating humidity.” See the map with the red outlined areas, running from Myrtle Creek south to
First Choice, Which Strains To Grow?
Ashland, and west of Cave Junction to Shady Cove and east. Each Month's calendar has icons for reference, and notes pertaining to the actions needed. A general guide and pointers are provided to help growers keep up with their garden, and remind them of important matters they should consider. This calendar is not intended to be a truly comprehensive guide, by any means. We intend to assist those who wish to grow outdoors, especially growers in Oregon's Emerald Corner (and those growing in well ventilated greenhouses in northern parts of Western Oregon) by providing basic tips on planting dates, watering schedules, fertilizing schedules, and other basic guidelines. Readers should use the calendar in conjunction with other, comprehensive, resources to help them achieve a descent result from their efforts. Resources abound, and far be it from us to tell you which to use. There are great websites, such as howtogrowmarijuana.com, and rollitup.org. There are books from legendary growers like Jorge Cervantes and Ed Rosenthal. There are even social websites, like youcannect.com, that have forums and advice dispensed from hundreds of people, some who know what they are doing, and some who don't, so proceed cautiously. Don't do unusual things to your plants, follow the more “agreed upon” methods you see. We suggest buying a good book that covers all aspects of outdoor growing, and try to find a website with competent individuals, or forums, that can give you descent information. You will find growing rewarding, calming, and you can feel confident in your own, home grown, medicine. So, get your resources lined up, get ready, and lets go grow!
The first, major decision you will have to make is what strains do you want to grow? There are several factors to consider, including: What strains work for your ailment? What strains grow well in my area? What production (how much medicine) do I need from my garden? These questions you will have to answer for yourself. If you have a height issue in your garden, then Indica dominants may be shorter. We have great success keeping height down on all our plants by topping them and training branches outward. If you don't have the lateral space, then you may prefer to keep them taller and skinnier. The right strain could help. If the Rogue Valley region, we get a few late summer thunderstorms, so plants that are resistant to mold and powdery mildew are good choices. A local favorite that does well in our region is Williams Wonder W illiams Wonder, a (from Williams Oregon), which is a great strain for Oregon! good producer, resists mold, and finishes fairly early. Another is Lemon Diesel, recommended by a friend for similar reasons. If you are in a colder climate, or wetter, you may want a highly mold resistant strain, or one that finishes even earlier. Some areas are also higher altitude, and get colder earlier than other regions. Areas in southern Douglas County can use strains especially resistant to front or that finish early. Green Crack is a favorite strain of many, and I have found it finishes early, sometimes in late September. Ask around of other growers, or utilize online resources, to find possible strains to try. You will have to ask around, read up, and check online. Experimenting with different strains will become a treat as you grow in subsequent years!
2012 Grow Calendar Frost threat exists thru May for most areas in the "Emerald Corner" region. Keep plants protected by covering if freezing temperatures are expected. Check the weather forecast regularly!
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Topping plants to increase yield is effective, especially outdoor. A substantial increase can be produced on a well pruned plant. Refer to your grow guide for more information.
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1. Garden Prep – Get holes/containers prepared, Set up Security, Get OMMP Info posted 2. Propagation – Get clones or already sexed starts ready. Place outdoor to adjust to light. 3. Soil Prep – Prepare soil or buy soil. Test old soil for needed amendments. 4. Propagation - Plant starts, be careful to watch for frost (through May), cover at night if needed. 5. Fight Pests – Treat rooted starts with organic pesticides to prevent pests, retreat ing every 3 days for 10 days. Ladybugs and other beneficial bugs can be used.
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Soil, The Key To Good Medicine They say of people, “you are what you eat”, well the same can be said for plants. Cannabis is an annual plant, having a single growth cycle per season, dying off during the winter. This means they grow very fast, and develop large root systems very quickly. The roots uptake the food, providing the needed nutrients used in photosynthesis, so you want a lot of healthy roots, which means quality soil in a large container or hole. Many growers produce their own soils, using
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6. Watering – Check frequently, water when top 1/2” of soil is dry. Do not let early plants dry out. 7. Check Leaves – Use microscope or 60x jewelers loop and check for pests, check leaves for stress. Treat accordingly if problems exist. Shaping - Top tips of plants to encourage more buds and larger yield. 8. Shaping - Top tips of plants to encourage more buds and larger yield. 9. Nutrients – Add B1 nutrients to initial water after planting, to boost root growth. 10. Propagation – Watch low temperatures, cover plants to protect.
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Portable plant covers can be easily made to protect plants overnight. Even buckets upside down work, just remember to uncover plants in the morning!
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As the plants take hold, you can adjust your watering habits, with longer periods between watering, allowing the top 2 inches on soil to dry out. As the temps rise near the end of June, you may need to water 3 days a week to prevent drying out. Do not let the plant wilt, that increases the chances for disease! When you do water, thourougly soak the plants. Always apply fertilizers after or during watering, and never on totally dry soil.
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11. Propagation – Last chance to start plants for decent yields. Water small plants frequently, do not let them dry out and wilt. 12. Check Leaves – Look for pests, nutrient deficiencies, and diseases. Treat accordingly 13. Nutrients – Begin fertilizing with high 2;1;1 ratio, foliar sprays, and micro-nutrients if needed. 14. Watering – As high temps rise, water more deeply, and less often. Let top 1- 1/12 inches dry out between watering, but continue watering any new, small plants, frequently.
composting techniques and adding additional organic nutrients and additives to increase performance. Starting with a nice loamy top soil (loose and full of organic matter), additives like kelp, rock dust, pumice or perlite, guano, worm castings (worm poop), and more help to create amazing soils. If you have great soil available, or can make your own, that's great, do it!
Romulan growing in a large kiddie pool, photo taken in late July. Yield was quite good!
If you are like Nice, Loamy top soil many growers, you don't know where to go, or who's soil mix to trust. In that case, we suggest you fork over the dough for commercial, pre-bagged, soil. Not the stuff from the local big box store, it is worthless. You need quality, commercial soil from a grow store, like Foxfarm's Ocean Forest® or Happy Frog®, or Roots Organics Formula 707®, but expect to spend $5 to 10 per cubic foot, or more! It is worth the investment, though, trust me. You will need little to no nutrients the first few months in these soils. Use the largest containers or holes you can manage, and afford. You do not want an outdoor plant in a 5 gallon bucket or tiny hole in hard-pan soil (like my garden!). It will never get very large. Plant in large fabric pots, like Smartpots®, or large holes in the ground. All containers and holes should drain easily. Poor drainage is bad. To battle the hard-pan, we use plastic kiddie pools
with a huge hole in the bottom. A large kiddie pool holds 8-10 bags of soil, a small one about 4 bags, and they last 2 seasons if you are careful. They are only 15 bucks, too! So, get the best soil you can, and the largest containers or holes possible, and fill em' up!
2012 Grow Calendar Summer brings hot days in the region, though nights can remain cool much of the time. Spraying your plants with water is a good way to cool them down, and wash off bugs and disease. Try to wet them in the morning, before the midday heat!
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Fertilizing and Nutrients, A Key To Success If you started with a quality, organic soil, you should not have needed many nutrients in the first few months in your garden. When you do, you will need to understand a bit about how they work. At the very least, understand that fertilizers are broken down by their Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), and Potassium (K) content (as a ratio). Often called the N-P-K ratio, all fertilizers list this ratio as 3 numbers, like 15-10-10, or 50-3030. We suggest you refer to your
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When you do notice the leaves lightening up in color, and dropping yellow leaves under the canopy, you want to supplement with a high nitrogen (N) organic fertilizer, like 15-10-10. Many people make guano “teas” while others use off the shelf fertilizers. We recommend organic, since you will be using it in your body. Do research and chose a quality one. About late summer, your plants will start to
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15. Watering – As days get hot, water deeply, and up to every 2 days. Still let top 1- 1/12 inches dry out between watering. Water new plants daily! 16. Check Leaves – Look for pests, nutrient deficiencies, and diseases. Treat and/or fertilize accordingly. 17. Shaping – Clean out excessive large “water” leaves and all yellowing leaves at base of branches.
comprehensive resources for ideas and a better understanding of fertilizers. It is important.
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Hot months mid summer, and plants will grow fast! Water frequently, allowing the top 2 " of soil to dry out between watering. Treat preventatively for pests at end of July/early August, before large buds start forming. Trim away excess leaves at base of plant, allowing for good air flow and help prevent mold later. Never leave dead leaves on a plant, remove them!
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Plants will start budding, so any fertilizers should be switched by mid-month to a high Phosphorus (P) ratio to promote better buds, like a 4;8;4. Even well balanced soils can usually use additional P at this point, refer to your grow guide.
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Hot days continue, keep the water flowing! Plants will begin flowering, so careful with excessive water on the budding tops. Don't allow plants to wilt, that is an invitation to disease.
18. Nutrients – Fertilize with high N, a 2;1;1 ratio. Also, foliar sprays, and micro-nutrients, if needed. 19. Fight Pests – Treat if pests found, as in 5. 20. Nutrients – Fertilize with high P, like a 1;2;1 ratio. Buds should be starting, and the plants need more Phosphorus. Refer to your growing guide.
“bud”. You will notice small flowers forming at the leaf joints, and this signals a change in your fertilizing regimen. The plants use a lot more Phosphorous (P) and Potassium (K) at this time. You will now switch to a high P and K fertilizer, like 5-20-10. You will see a dramatic increase in flower and resin production. In mid September we usually stop all N fertilizers, and give only P and K for a couple of weeks. After a few treatments, we then flush the plants for 10 days, or more.
Use water only to “rinse” the soil and plant of built up nutrients when watering. Flush especially well if you used non-organic chemical fertilizers to avoid bad tasting bud. Your resources will come in handy during these stages. Use them to help diagnose nutrient issues and bug problems as soon as they occur. Check your leaves carefully for nutrient deficiencies, bugs, and disease. Diagnosing and treating your plants when they are infested with bugs, depleted of nutrients, or ailing from disease is an important job, and you need to be diligent!
2012 Grow Calendar September SUNDAY
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Begin flushing your plants mid month, or sooner for your early finishing strains. 10 days of flushing is recommended, so watch the trichomes closely! Be prepared for thunderstorms, too, and make sure branches do not break from the weight. Use a leaf blower to dry off wet plants. Covering plants can be effective, but remove the cover immediately after the rain to prevent mold from developing. Greenhouses should be well ventilated
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Beginning in early Fall, you will notice your plants are laden with buds sugary in trichomes. You will need to get a magnifier (at least 60x), available at grow shops and head shops. Look at the trichomes on the leaves under the magnifier. I know, beautiful aren't they? These are how you will determine if your plants are “ripe”.
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Harvest: Reaping Your Rewards!
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You may have plants that ripen into November, if so, continue checking them, and protect from frost! Note which strains were late bloomers, and those that molded badly, you may want to avoid them in the future.
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24. Watering – Start Flushing plants near harvest. Water heavily each watering, still allowing the top inch to dry between. Later finishing plants may still need fertilizing a week or two. 25. Fight Pests – Treat if pests found, as in 5. 26. Garden Security – Your plants have value now, make sure you have security in place to protect your garden. A big dog, a tall fence and alarms work well. Firearms and Marijuana, not a good idea!
There are many different ideas as to the best time to harvest, but everyone agrees that once the trichomes have all turned amber and brown, it is over-ripe, and if they are all clear and milky, it's not yet ready. The best time to harvest is somewhere in between milky and amber, with none turning brown yet. Check your resources for ideas and opinions, then experiment on your own.
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Every mature trichome has a bulb on top, like a mushroom, which contains cannabinoid oils. The color of the trichomes, depending on the “ripeness”, ranges from clear, to milky white, to amber, to brown. A clear trichome is not yet ripe, and not as potent in THC as it could be, while a brown trichome is way to over-ripe, and has lost THC potency. The ripeness helps determine the effects of the medicine.
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Mild days and cold nights become more regular. Protect plants against frost as nights get cold. Harvest all plants as they become ripe, checking trichomes regularly.
27. Harvest- Start regularly checking the trichomes on your plants. When they reach the ripeness you want, take them down. Trim the fan leaves off and hang in a room to dry. 28. Testing – Once your crop is dried and cured, have each strain tested for potency. Its relatively inexpensive, and can help you understand your strains better.
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We try to get the plants when they are no more than 50% amber. Sometimes even earlier, at 1/3 amber, 50% milky, and a few clear. We actually take some plants at different stages, often weeks apart, and note the dates. The difference in the same strain can be remarkable!
producing chlorophyll. This can be done in a controlled fashion by containing your buds in airtight glass jars. This will accelerate the rate of the curing process by trapping the multiplying microorganisms inside the jars.
This is from Dru West, Author of West Coast Masters on Curing:
1.Loosely fill the jars with your buds and seal the lids.
Curing is the process of extracting chlorophyll from the buds. Chlorophyll is what gives Almost time for this plant! plants their green color and Notice the amber and is an important milky trichomes factor for photosynthesis, since its function is to absorb light and turn it into energy. It does not, however, taste good.
3.Allow the jars to sit undisturbed for five days.
After marijuana has been harvested and dried, microorganisms in the air will begin to break down the unnecessary chlorophyll as time goes by. The by-product of this process is ammonia, which explains why bags of grass clippings from the lawn take on that smell after they sit in the garage for a while. To cure your buds is to extract the ammonia-
Instructions
2.Place them in a dark, cool place like a closet or a cupboard.
4.Then open the jars and let them air out for a couple hours. You should begin to detect hints of ammonia. 5.Allow the jars to sit undisturbed again for one week then repeat Step 4. 6.Keep repeating steps 4 and 5 until you can no longer detect any traces of ammonia. This is the point in which your buds are properly cured and ready to be used as potent medicine. 7.Enjoy your medicine! If you have followed this book to the letter you should now have in your possession one of the finest gifts Mother Nature has to offer.
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Led By Latin America, Debate On Ending The War On Drugs Gains Momentum By Steve Elliott Toke Of The Town The 55th annual session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) started today in Vienna, Austria with a focus on strengthening the drug program of the UN. Government representatives from over 100 countries discussed international cooperation in combating
drugs, and the enforcement of the current prohibition model. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime will invite delegates to celebrate 100 years of successful drug control. “No changes to the UN conventions or even constructive discussions on alternative policies on drugs are to be expected at this meeting”, said Ms Ruth Dreifuss, former president of Switzerland and member of the Global Commission on Drug Policy (GCDP), a distinguished group of international leaders that has called for the end of the global war on drugs. Ms Dreifuss is attending the CND together with Professor Michel Kazatchkine, Executive-director of the Global Fund and also a member of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, to present recommendations on a healthoriented policy that includes decriminalization of drug users, prevention and experiments with regulation of less harmful drugs such as
National News cannabis to reduce the violence and harm caused by the war on drugs. “We believe that the UN should use science as a basis and seek consistency on its approach to drug issues, listening to bodies such as the World Health Organization and UNAIDS, that call for harm reduction and public health as the guidelines for drug policies”, states Ms Dreifuss. While the UN seems focused on reinforcing prohibition and remains closed to scientific evidence, a high profile debate around decriminalization and regulation of drugs has taken off in the wake of the taboo-breaking report War on Drugs launched by the Global Commission on Drug Policy in July 2011. “There’s an obvious disjuncture between the increasingly vigorous public debate on alternatives to the war on drugs, and the continuing failure of the CND to meaningfully engage with that debate – or seemingly even acknowledge that it is taking place”, notes Steve Rolles, from UK NGO Transform Drug Policy. For Mike Trace, from the International Drug Policy Consortium who is following the agenda in Vienna, “given the limited impact, and negative consequences, of traditional approaches to reducing the scale of the global drug market, national governments need to look at options for drug law reform that suit their own situations and legal structures”. That seems to be the case for countries in Latin America, the region most affected by the perverse side effects of the war on drugs, such as organized crime and violence. Political pressure has been mounting in the region since last November, when president Juan Manuel Santos from Colombia became the first leader in office to declare that market alternatives to deal with narco-trafficking should be considered. In February 2012, President Otto Perez Molina of Guatemala stirred the discussion by openly calling for a concrete debate on
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drug regulation to reduce violence in the region, prompting support for dialogue from Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras and Mexico. USA vice president Joe Biden acknowledged the debate by visiting and meeting with state authorities in Latin America in early March to address the White House position of sticking to the criminal approach. Presidents from the region, including Felipe Calderón, from Mexico, and president Juan Manuel Santos from Colômbia, agreed to come to Guatemala on March 24 for a wideranging debate on the subject. The meeting will set the stage for a formal discussion at the annual Summit of the Americas, to take place in Cartagena, Colombia in April. In the midst of rapid increasing awareness on the need for alternatives to the drug war, policymakers had unique insight into public opinion with the Intelligence Squared and Google+ debate “It’s time to end the war on drugs” on Tuesday March 13th. at King’s Place in London, UK. The debate streamed live to an unprecedented audience for a drug policy reform discussion. Anyone visiting YouTube will automatically watched trailers of the live transmission, reaching as many as 800 million people. Structured in three acts and presenting debaters and witnesses, the event featured a statement by Fernando
Henrique Cardoso, former president of Brazil and chair of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, and a panel by Sir Richard Branson, from the Virgin Group and a member of the GCDP. “There is a clear rise in public perception Cont. on Page 14
Op Ed: America Needs to Open Up the Debate on Decriminalization
In a debate sponsored by Google + and Intelligence Squared last week, I supported the motion that "it is time to end the war on drugs." I continued the discussion in Washington D.C. at an event hosted by The Atlantic two days later. For over 40 years, global efforts to punish drug users have failed to stem the drug trade and instead caused epidemics of violence and crime. Throughout Europe and Latin America, and in many U.S. states, a similar debate is playing out: Can and should the drug war be replaced with drug regulation that supports individuals with health issues and focuses law enforcement on serious criminals? This debate should be taken up by President Obama and his Republican rivals as well. In 2009, more than 1.6 million Americans were arrested for non-violent drug crimes. Each of those convicted and imprisoned cost taxpayers about four times more in jail then they would in treatment. A stunning $51 billion is spent incarcerating drug users in America even though most of them have done no harm to others. Ironically, many come out of prison hardened, violent criminals. And the system is racist: even though blacks and whites have similar levels of drug use and drug dealing, blacks are 10 times as likely to be incarcerated for drug crimes. This election year, America needs to open up the debate on decriminalization of drug use to consider reforms in-line with Cont. on Page 16
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Washington, DC Selects Medical Marijuana Growers By Stephen Gutwillig Drug Policy Alliance Medical marijuana patients in the nation's capital are one step closer to being able to get access to their medicine after the Washington, DC, Health Department announced March 30th it had selected the winning bidders for six grow operations designed to supply the city's proposed dispensaries, which the city hopes to approve this summer. The move comes nearly 14 years after DC voters approved medical marijuana in a 1998 initiative vote. Congress blocked the city from implementing the will of the voters until 2009, and an extremely cautious DC city government has taken the past two years to arrive at a medical marijuana supply system it can live with. Under the DC system, up to 10 medical marijuana grows, or cultivation centers, which can each grow up to 95 plants, could be permitted, although only six were selected Friday. They will provide medical marijuana to up to eight dispensaries. Under the DC system, patients cannot grow their own medicine and even face criminal charges if they possess marijuana that didn't come from a dispensary. The cultivation centers still must apply for and obtain business licenses and building permits, but can start growing once they've cleared those bureaucratic hurdles. Given that it takes at least three months to produce a crop, the city will likely see its first harvest by July. Dispensaries are set to be selected in June. How the Obama administration will react to a government-sanctioned medical marijuana production system in the nation's capitol remains to be seen. The Obama Justice Department has in the past year taken an increasingly hard line against large-scale medical marijuana production and sales in other states. Medical marijuana supporters reacted with a mixture of applause for local officials and misgivings about what could lie ahead from the federal government.
National News "This is a major step for patients that could benefit from this program toward finally finding relief. Congress and the DC The National Mall, government Washington D.C. have been Image from wikipedia delaying implementatio n since 1998, and it is good to see that patients will soon have access to their medicine," said Dan Riffle, legislative analyst for the Marijuana Policy Project. "The medical marijuana program established in the District is a model of safety and effectiveness. Mayor Vincent Gray should be congratulated for listening to his constituents and serving the seriously ill patients of the District." "The mayor and council should be commended for moving forward with DC's medical marijuana program, even though the Obama administration has declared open season on medical patients and providers," said Bill Piper, director of national affairs for the Drug Policy Alliance. "Medical marijuana will soon be growing just blocks from the White House and Congress -- opponents of a compassionate marijuana policy need to realize that they're on the losing side of history." But advocates worry that if the Obama administration moves against the city's cultivation centers and dispensaries, patients will be left in the lurch. Some are calling on the city to allow patients to grow their own. "Given the Obama administration’s ongoing war on medical marijuana dispensaries, it is irresponsible of the DC Council not to allow patients to grown their own -- and it's outright cruel to subject them to jail time for obtaining their medicine from whatever source they can," said Piper. "The DC Council should pass emergency legislation providing for a backup plan in case the federal government shuts down local dispensaries." Still, medical marijuana is about to become a reality in the shadow of Congress and the White House. Used by permission from www.stopthedrugwar.com
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5 Politicians Cont. from Pg 11 Hundreds of state and municipal employees are currently involved in the licensing and regulation of medical marijuana producers and providers in New Mexico, Colorado, Maine, and California, and have been for years. The federal government has never threatened, much less prosecuted, any of these employees. Indeed, the federal government has not, to our knowledge, prosecuted state employees for performing their ministerial duties under state law in modern history. It defies logic and precedent that the federal government would start prosecuting state employees now. Recognizing the lack of any real harm to state employees, a number of states have moved forward. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie drew on his own experience as a former United States Attorney in deciding that New Jersey state workers were not realistically at risk of federal prosecution in his decision to move forward implementing New Jersey’s medical marijuana program. Rhode Island, Vermont, Arizona, and the District of Columbia are also in the process of implementing their state laws. Nonetheless, the suggestion that state employees are at risk is have a destructive and chilling impact. Washington Governor Christine Gregoire vetoed legislation to regulate medical marijuana in her state and Delaware Governor Jack Markell suspended implementation of his state's regulatory program after receiving warnings from the United States Attorneys in their states about state employees. Additionally, a number of localities in California ended or suspended regulatory programs after receiving similar threats to their workers. We, the undersigned state legislators, call on state and local officials to not be intimidated by these empty federal threats. Our state medical marijuana programs should be implemented and move forward. Our work, and the will of our voters, should see the light of
We call on the federal government not to interfere with our ability to control and regulate how medical marijuana is grown and distributed. Let us seek clarity rather than chaos. Don’t force patients underground, to fuel the illegal drug market. And finally, we call on President Obama to recommit to the principles and policy on which he campaigned and asserted his first year in office. Please respect our state laws. And don't use our employees as pawns in your zealous and misguided war on medical marijuana. End of letter. Enough Said.
War On Drug Debate Cont. from Pg 13 on the flaws of the current approach to deal with drugs in our society”, said president Cardoso. “We can no longer afford the levels of violence in Mexico, Brazil, Central America and West Africa, the trillions of dollars spent on this endless war and the obstacles it presents to harm reduction policies. It is about time that the UN and politicians in office engage on a constructive debate towards decriminalization, regulation and public health programs that may reduce violence whilst preventing and relieving the suffering of drug abusers”. View the debate here: www.intelligencesquared.com/events/ve rsus-drugs.
The Publisher, in his garden
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National News Nugs Maryland Gov. O'Malley Would Veto MMJ Law Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley’s administration March 9th opposed legislation that would legalize medical marijuana, citing concerns that state employees could face federal prosecution for implementing the proposals now before state lawmakers.
National News poorly contemplated or purposely constructed to frustrate the implementation of constitutionally mandated access to the substance," Mosley wrote in his decision. Voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing patients to use medical marijuana in 2000. That amendment charged the legislature with crafting "appropriate methods for supply of the plant to patients authorized to use it."
Joshua Sharfstein, the governor’s health secretary, spoke out against the legislation at a bill hearing.
But the legislature didn't do that. While the law allows patient cardholders to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana, other state laws make it illegal to buy or sell it.
He said he supports the concept of a measure that would allow academic centers to run a Gov. O'Malley medical marijuana program with strong oversight, but he expressed concern that federal prosecutors have said state employees could be at risk of arrest for putting the idea into effect.
Although a number of dispensaries opened up in Las Vegas, they have mostly vanished now, after police and prosecutors made several dozen arrests of dispensary operators who charged set prices and thus received "consideration." Such a legal situation was "mind-boggling," Judge Mosley wrote.
“I won’t support the bill because we think that path is blocked right now,” Sharfstein told reporters before a hearing on bills in Maryland. “But I will say that, would the federal landscape look different, then I would support a bill like this.”
Mosley found that disallowing any payment for the marijuana, as well as limiting anyone from possessing more than one what patient can possess, was simply unworkable.
Rick Abbruzzese, O’Malley’s director of public affairs, confirmed the governor would veto medical marijuana legislation this session. O’Malley, a Democrat, did not take questions from reporters during an unrelated event Friday morning in the State House.
"The law falls short however in providing a realistic manner in which a qualified purchaser and a qualified distributor of marijuana may function, thus frustrating the clear intent of the Nevada Constitutional Amendment," the judge's decision read.
"It is absurd to suppose that from an unspecified source 'free' marijuana will be provided to those who are lawfully empowered to receive it," Mosley wrote. As to the limited amounts, "This arrangement is of course ridiculous and in effect would make impossible any commercial distribution of medical marijuana," Mosley said.
In 2003, Maryland approved a law limiting sentencing to a $100 fine for people who use marijuana if they have a medical excuse. Critics say that still drives people whose pain could be alleviated by marijuana into alleys to buy from drug dealers.
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Last year, lawmakers passed legislation to eliminate the possibility of conviction for people who use marijuana for medicinal purposes if they have a debilitating illness. The measure also created a workgroup to study ways of allowing medical marijuana, which resulted in the legislation this session. Sharfstein was a member of the workgroup.
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Judge Challenges Nevada Medical Marijuana Restrictions By Phillip Smith, Stop The Drug War In a ruling March 2nd, a Nevada district court judge ruled that the state's laws for the distribution of medical marijuana were unconstitutional because they seemed designed to thwart their ostensible purpose. The ruling came in the case of two dispensary operators, Nathan Hamilton and Leonard Schwingdorf, who had been charged with drug trafficking for taking money to grow marijuana for patients. Clark County District Court Judge Donald Mosley dismissed the charges against them, calling the law "ridiculous" and "absurd." Mosley said he was "not a proponent of medical marijuana," but that his job was to uphold the state constitution. "It is apparent to the Court that the statutory scheme set out for the lawful distribution of medical marijuana is either
Canadian Senate Passes Harsh Crime Bill
The Canadian Senate March 1st gave its approval to a government package of crime measures that include a number of harsh provisions, including mandatory minimum prison sentences for growing as few as six marijuana plants. The bill, C-10, the Safe Streets and Communities Act, now heads back to the House of Commons for final approval. The bill has already passed the House, but members will have to approve amendments adopted by the Senate that more clearly define terrorist activities and how victims of terrorism can seek compensation from groups or states that support terrorism. Passage in the Senate came after ruling Conservatives used their majority to limit debate on the measure to six hours. Liberals objected vociferously, but in vain. The only Conservative to vote against limiting debate was Sen. Pierre Claude Nolin, a long-time advocate of marijuana and other drug law reforms. "Canadians are expecting us to pass this," said Conservative Sen. Claude Carignan, explaining that the rush to passage was necessary because the government had promised to pass the legislation within a hundred days of taking office. "The best way to ensure the population is not jaded when it comes to politics is to keep our promises."
Liberals argued that there was enough opposition to the bill that every senator deserved to be heard on the issue, but that argument didn't fly with the Conservative majority. "There is no excuse for what this chamber is about to do," said Liberal Sen. Joan Fraser. "We should be ashamed of ourselves." The Senate vote came despite heated opposition, both from within Canada, where various polls show consistent majority support for marijuana legalization, and internationally. The Global Commission on Drug Policy this week urged Parliament not to pass the bill, while Law Enforcement Against Prohibition also urged the Conservatives to reconsider. While the bill is now almost assured of final passage, opponents have vowed to carry on the fight in the courts. Once the bill becomes law and goes into effect, look for quick challenges to its constitutionality under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Used by permission from www.stopthedrugwar.com.
N.H. Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Bill By Steve Elliott, Toke Of The Town In a huge victory for patients and their families, the New Hampshire Senate voted March 28th to approve New Hampshire's medical marijuana bill, SB 409, in a 13-11 vote. The bill's prime sponsor, Sen. Jim Forsythe (R-Strafford), thanked his colleagues for their open-mindedness and willingness to take a chance: "I know this was a difficult vote for several of my colleagues, and I applaud them for asking the tough questions that helped us make this a better bill," Forsythe said. "The intent here has never been to turn New Hampshire into California," he added. "We've worked hard to make sure SB 409 will protect patients and their families without opening to door to abuse, and I'm very pleased that a majority of my colleagues ultimately chose to support this bill."
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Sen. Ray White (R-Bedford) and Sen. John Gallus (R-Berlin) are the bill's Senate cosponsors. House co-sponsors include Rep. Evalyn Merrick (D-Lancaster), a cancer survivor, and Rep. Jennifer Coffey (RAndover), a licensed EMT. Rep. Merrick, who led the charge on medical marijuana legislation in 2009 and 2011, expressed delight with the Senate vote: "All along we've been saying that this issue transcends partisan boundaries, and it's very gratifying to see so many Republicans join the growing bipartisan consensus in support of medical marijuana." SB 409 would allow patients with serious illnesses such as multiple New Hampshire sclerosis Capital (MS), cancer, and AIDS to register with the Department of Health and Human Services and receive ID cards protecting them from arrest if their doctor recommends marijuana. Qualifying patients would be permitted to cultivate up to four mature plants in an enclosed, locked facility. The bill was previously approved in a surprising 5-0 vote on March 22 by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. A similar bill passed the House 229-96 in 2011 before being tabled and killed by the Senate. In 2009, a medical marijuana bill passed both the House and Senate; the House voted to override a gubernatorial veto, but the Senate override effort fell two votes short. Clayton Holton, a muscular dystrophy patient from Somersworth who has advocated for this reform since 2007, summed up the response of patients: "I'm really happy to see the Senate agree once again that patients like me aren't criminals." Reprinted by permission from www.tokeofthetown.com. © 2012 Village Voice Media
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Op Ed: Richard Branson Cont. from Pg. 13 the recommendations of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, on which I served alongside former U.S. Secretary of State George Schultz, former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, and former Brazilian President Fernando Cardoso. Analyzing drug policy around the world, we determined that they only way to have a real impact, and to treat people with the dignity they deserve, is to decriminalize drug use and treat it as a health problem so that addicts do not resort to criminal behavior in pursuit of their next fix. This will help us to stop filling our prisons and free up law enforcement to go after violent traffickers and organized criminal gangs.
National News health care and social services, and young people get honest education about the risks of drug use. Under such a model, drug policy would become a comprehensive issue for families, schools, civil society and health care providers, not just law enforcement. The U.S. Federal Government should sanction new approaches by states that include ending the criminalization of individual use in favor of treatment, and reward policy experimentation and careful analysis of the outcomes of new policies. With your diversity of states, cultures and public policy structures, the U.S. is the best place for such experimentation based on decriminalization and a public health approach.
Well-intentioned reforms by the Obama administration are sending some non-violent drug users to special courts that direct treatment instead of prison. But these reforms do not go far enough and leave too Sir Richard Branson, many contradictions in U.S. entrepreneur, philanthropist, policy. Indeed a senior White and warrioir in the battle against the drug war. House official said recently, In thinking about "The Obama administration decriminalization, the U.S. can look to some has been quite clear in our opposition to examples. In Switzerland, heroin use was decriminalization or legalization of illicit targeted by drug substitution and public health drugs." And federal authorities have been measures instead of incarceration in the 1980s. going after medical marijuana distributors in Heroin use dropped, participants in the states that have legalized it, depriving program committed 90 percent fewer property medicine to those who are sick. crimes, and the heroin market was disrupted as it lost its best customers. Users that failed to Seeing the impact of alcohol prohibition in the respond to treatment were put on supervised U.S. in 1921, Albert Einstein noted: "The heroin maintenance plans that stopped crime prestige of government has undoubtedly been and HIV infection and reduced drug related lowered considerably by the Prohibition law. deaths. In Portugal, personal use of all drugs For nothing is more destructive of respect for was decriminalized in 2001. Free from the the government and the law of the land than threat of prison, more drug users now get passing laws which cannot be enforced. It is an treatment, and HIV transmission is way down. open secret that the dangerous increase of Opiate use in the critical 16 -18 year old crime in this country is closely connected with demographic dropped. this." Cases like these have shown that drug use does not surge in response to decriminalization. It is important to note that these states did not legalize drugs; they decriminalized drug use by individuals. Decriminalizing focuses the right tools in the right places so law enforcement goes after violent organized crime, addicts get
The laws against drug use cannot be enforced, and the failure of this approach continues to cause crime and suffering. With Mexican drug cartels operating in 230 American cities, prison populations beyond bursting, and addicts unable to get the medical help they need, it does not take an Einstein to see that it's time for U.S. leaders to embrace drug policy reform and end the war on drugs. Richard Branson is the Founder of Virgin Group and a longtime proponent of ending the war on drugs. He was also a member of the Global Commission on Drug Policy.
Oaksterdam Raids Cont. from Pg. 11 at Oakland City Hall to denounce the raids. "Targeting a leader of the movement shows the federal government is growing desperate," said Sherer. "But they can't silence us. Science is on our side and compassion demands action." Lee, 49, who is confined to a wheelchair due to a spinal injury, founded Oaksterdam University in 2007 to provide professional training on medical cannabis. Since 2005, Lee has served on the City of Oakland Cannabis Regulation and Revenue Ordinance Commission. In 2010, he led the effort to pass Proposition 19, the failed initiative that would have made adult cannabis use in California legal. He has started two cannabis-related publications, and his business ventures have helped revitalize a blighted area of downtown Oakland. Oakland City Councilwoman Rebecca Kaplan called Lee an "exemplary community member" in an interview with the East Bay Express, saying, "His involvement in Oakland has been overwhelmingly positive."
I-502 Police Support Cont. from Pg. 12 Recent statewide polling shows a doubledigit margin of support for the initiative. Other high-profile criminal justice professionals who have endorsed I-502 include former FBI special agent in charge Charles Mandigo and former US Attorneys John McKay and Katrina C. Pflaumer. Coloradans will also vote on a statewide initiative to legalize and tax marijuana this November.
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Campaign Launches In Australia To End The War On Drugs By Phillip Smith Stop The Drug War Australia’s sitting foreign minister, Bob Carr, and a former head of the federal police, Mick Palmer, are among a group of prominent Australians behind a new campaign to end the war on drugs Down Under The campaign was launched January 31st with a report from Australia 21, which straightforwardly declares: ”The war on drugs has failed … The prohibition of illicit drugs is killing and criminalizing our children and we are letting it happen.” The campaign is being headed by former New South Wales director of public prosecutions Nicholas Cowdery. Other big names behind the campaign include former West Australia premier Geoff Gallop, former Defense Department head Paul Barratt, former Liberal health ministers Michael Wooldridge and Peter Baume, and drug addiction expert Dr. Alex Wodak. Carr, who joined the campaign before he was named foreign minister, said that while he would support government drug policy while part of the government, he still supported drug law reform. In his contribution to the report, Carr focused on marijuana law enforcement. “An issue that worried me while I was in New South Wales politics was the police hitting railway stations with sniffer dogs,” then-Senator Carr wrote. “It was marijuana that was the focus.” But pot-smoking was a victimless crime, Carr wrote, and he would have preferred that police “to things like make public transport safe and clean up [the high crime area] Cabramatta. The report, mainly authored by social scientists working with Australia 21, calls for a fundamental rethinking of approaches to drug use and “an end to the tough-ondrugs approach.” “The key message is that we have 40years of experience of a law-and-order approach to drugs and it has failed,” said Dr. Wooldridge, who had tried to get a heroin maintenance program going in the Australian Capital Territory, but was blocked by then-prime minister and drug war hardliner John Howard. Drug prohibition creates health and social problems, as well as a”proliferation of crime … and an increase in the corruption of law enforcement,” wrote Cowdery. Instead, he argued, drugs should be legalized and regulated. “A first step towards such a regime could be decriminalization, similar to the approach adopted 10 years ago in Portugal, or an adaptation of that approach,” Cowdery wrote. “The key as I see it, is to try to reduce substantially the profit potentially able to be Cont. on Page 21
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Does Cannabis Boost Creativity?
cell formation. We now know that the brain is continually rewiring itself, and that it’s always possible to grow new brain cells and learn new skills, which may play a role in creative thinking.
New scientific studies suggest that getting high on marijuana can genuinely make you more creative. For many years, numerous highlyacclaimed artists, scientists, writers, musicians, and creative people of all sorts have claimed that marijuana holds enormous potential to enhance creativity and inspire the imagination. Now, new scientific studies are beginning to confirm these claims, and researchers are starting to understand the psychological mechanisms behind how cannabis can improve the creative process. There’s a common myth, perpetuated by the mainstream media, that people often mistakenly think that they’re brilliant and creative while under the influence of cannabis, only to find that their creations are worthless, or that their insights are meaningless nonsense, upon returning to normal everyday consciousness. Let’s dispel this pervasive myth about cannabis right now, by taking the many anecdotal reports to heart, and looking at what the scientific studies have to say. From Charles Baudelaire to George Carlin, Shakespeare to Carl Sagan, Louis Armstrong to Paul McCartney, Norman Mailer to Jack Nicholson, the list of accomplished creative people who have claimed a positive influence from their use of cannabis is truly impressive. I’ve personally spoken with many accomplished people who made claims about how essential cannabis was for their creative process. For example, when I interviewed the late comedian George Carlin, he told me: “Pot...changed my thinking. It fostered offbeat thinking...Then it changed my comedy....I became more myself. The comedy became more personal, therefore more political, and therefore more successful...So, suddenly, I also became materially successful. People started buying albums. I had four Gold albums in a row.” Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys said to Rolling Stone magazine that “marijuana helped” him “write Pet Sounds,” which was
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Carl Sagan in Marihuana Reconsidered (1971) … “The cannabis experience has greatly improved my appreciation for art, a subject which I had never much appreciated before…A ver y similar improvement in my appreciation of music has occurred with cannabis. For the first time I have been able to hear the separate parts of a three-part harmony and the richness of the counterpoint…” Image from Hubble
ranked by the magazine as the second greatest album of all time. Anecdotes about cannabis and creativity abound, but what does the scientific research say? The Beckley Foundation--a nonprofit organization in England that supports pioneering, multidisciplinary research with cannabis and psychedelic drugs--is presently funding a two-part study on cannabis and creativity, that is being conducted by neuroscience researchers Valerie Curran and Celia Morgan at the University College London. Curran and Morgan are currently testing the effects of cannabis use on creativity in 400 subjects, and are then using neuroimaging technology to observe the neurobiological changes in the participants that are associated with creativity, while they are under the influence of cannabis. Although this study is still in progress, according to Beckley Foundation founder Amanda Feilding, the results so far indicate that cannabis is having a positive influence on the subject’s creative
performance. This new research builds upon a previous study by Celia Morgan, and her colleagues at University College London, that looked at how cannabis intoxication enhanced the effects of “semantic priming,” in which the activation of one word allows people to react more quickly to related words. One way that creativity can be described is the ability to find novel connections between different concepts. In psychological terms, the ability to see connections between words is called “semantic priming.” This 2010 study found that subjects linked distantly-related words and concepts significantly quicker when they were high than when they weren’t. This “hyper-priming,” as the researchers called it, is evidence that the flow of loose associations that cannabis users report is indeed real, and not an illusion, as some skeptics have claimed. Additionally, research by Xia Zhang and colleagues at Saskatchewan University has demonstrated that THC--the primary psychoactive component of the cannabis plant--can spur neurogenesis, or new brain
Cannabis has the effect of slightly increasing alpha-wave activity in the brain, and increasing blood flow into the right hemisphere, which is associated with holistic, nonlinear thought. Alpha waves, and right-brain thinking, are generally associated with meditative and relaxed states of consciousness, which are, in turn, often associated with creativity. Television talk show host Jason Silva summed up how the neurological effects of cannabis effect us psychologically by saying,“Essentially, marijuana can extend the range of our free-associative capacities. It increases the novel ways in which we find connections between ideas, and it also extends the range of ideas that we might somehow relate to one another.” So the next time you spark up a doobie before watching the sunset, be sure to bring along a pen and notebook to write down any novel ideas or interesting thoughts that you may have. Those fleeting intoxicated insights just may lead to the next Nobel Prize-winning discovery or bestselling novel. To learn more about cannabis and creativity, be sure to check out the upcoming Summer issue of High Times Medical Marijuana magazine, where fellow Patch writer Maria Grusauskas and I wrote a feature article together on the subject. If you enjoy my column, and want to learn more about psychedelic and cannabis culture, “like” my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/David-Jay-Brown and follow me on twitter at: http://twitter.com/#!/DavidJayBrown About this column: Catch the Buzz is a trimonthly column, running every 10 days, exploring news about cannabis and psychedelic culture in Santa Cruz. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6242904
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Marijuana-Like Compounds Effective Against Late Stage AIDS
Marijuana-like compounds can inhibit the multiplication of human immunodeficiency (HIV) virus in late-stage AIDS by acting on viral receptors. The results are from a new study were published by researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in the journal PloS ONE. Cannabis is used medicinally in diseases which are accompanied by appetite loss or by severe weight loss, and also for the management of chronic pain, symptoms that are usually present in the latter stages of AIDS, reports Cristian Mihon at Doctor Tipster.
In late stage AIDS, viral genome mutations are produced in order to penetrate inactive T helper lymphocytes; this action is mediated by a signaling receptor called CXCR4. By using marijuana-like chemicals -- cannabinoid receptor agonists which are able to activate CB2 receptors -- the scientists noticed that the activated CB2 receptor can block the CXCR4 receptor, thus suppressing the spread of infection to inactive T helper lymphocytes. By triggering CB1 receptors, it was observed that marijuana-like compounds have the same effects as marijuana, causing "unwanted side effects" -- that's what scientists call the cannabis "high." (They may not want it, but they need to speak for themselves.) Brain
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The scientists want to develop marijuanalike compounds that only trigger CB2 receptors, to reduce the infection of inactive T helper cells, without producing the euphoria associated with marijuana. (What they're neglecting to take account of, of course, is the fact that the high of cannabis is part of its healing properties.)
Graphic: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu Through this study, scientists learned that There are two types of cannabinoid receptors in the body. CB1 the cannabinoid receptors are expressed on the surface of neurons, and CB2 receptors are expressed on cells of the immune system. receptors on the surface of immune "Developing a drug cells, CB1 and CB2, are triggered by marijuana- that triggers only CB2 as an adjunctive like compounds and can inhibit the spread of treatment to standard antiviral medication may HIV through the body. It's crucial for scientists help alleviate the symptoms of late-stage AIDS to know the effects of activating these CB1 and and prevent the virus from spreading," the CB2 receptors, because that knowledge might researchers concluded. be used in the future to develop new drugs that can slow the progression of AIDS. HIV apparently infects inactive T helper lymphocytes by using CXCR4 receptors only in “We knew that cannabinoid drugs like advanced stages of AIDS, so the marijuana-like marijuana can have a therapeutic effect in compounds only seem to be effective in the late AIDS patients, but did not understand how stages of the disease. they influence the spread of the virus itself," said Cristina Maria Costantino, the leader of Since the study's results were deemed "very the study. "We wanted to explore cannabinoid promising" in vitro, researchers now want to receptors as a target for pharmaceutical develop a lab mouse model with late-stage interventions that treat the symptoms of lateAIDS to test the effectiveness of the marijuanastage AIDS and prevent further progression of like compounds that are triggering CB2 the disease without the undesirable side effects receptors in vivo. (Wouldn't it be a lot simpler to of marijuana." just use natural phytocannabinoids?)
The HIV virus infects T helper lymphocytes when it enters the body, rendering them ineffective in fighting infection. In order to spread, HIV needs inactive T helper lymphocytes to be activated by the immune system.
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Top Ten Cannabis Myths From Drug Policy Alliance Cannabis is probably the world’s most popular casual use drug that is illegal in most nations. It has become so widespread that many people wouldn’t think twice about asking to light up at a friend’s or to smoke in public places. It is an ancient drug that has been used throughout history for medical, magical, and pleasurable purposes. Thanks to the scare-tactics of propaganda in the 1960s and 1970s, there are many myths surrounding the drug – this list intends to put things straight once and for all. Myth: Cannabis’ active ingredient THC gets stored in body fat and its effects can last days or even weeks Fact: It is true that cannabis (like many other drugs) enters the body’s fat stores, and it is for this reason that it can be detected long after use, but that is the only part of this myth which is true. The fact is, the psychoactive aspects of the stored cannabis are used up quickly and while the residue of the drug remains, it no longer has any effect on the person. Furthermore, the presence of THC in body fat is not harmful to the fat, the brain, or any other part of the body. Myth: Cannabis use causes memory loss and a general reduction in logic and intelligence Fact: This is another myth which has elements of truth to it – no doubt the reason it is believed by so many. Laboratory tests have shown that cannabis diminishes the short term memory – but only when a person is intoxicated with it. A person who has taken cannabis will be able to remember things learned before they took it but may have trouble learning new information during intoxication. There is no scientific evidence whatsoever to suggest that this can become a long-term or permanent problem when sober. Myth: Cannabis has been scientifically proven to be harmful Fact: Let us start with a quote: “the smoking of cannabis, even long term, is not harmful to health.” This quote comes from the peerreviewed British medical journal The Lancet (founded in 1823). There is certainly no scientific consensus on cannabis use, and certainly no scientific proof that casual use is dangerous to health. Myth: Cannabis use causes apathy and a lack of motivation Fact: In fact, studies done on test subjects in which they were given a high dose of cannabis regularly over a period of days or weeks found that there was no loss in motivation or ability to perform. Of course, abuse of any intoxicating substance over long periods will reduce a person’s ability to function normally, but cannabis is no better or worse. Furthermore, studies indicate that cannabis users tend to have higher paid jobs than non-users. Myth: Cannabis causes crime Fact: Some people believe that cannabis use leads to violence and aggression, and that this, in turn, leads to crime. But the facts just don’t stack up. Serious research into this area has found that cannabis users are often less likely to commit crimes because of its effect in reducing aggression. Having said that, because of the number of nations that have outlawed cannabis, most users in the world are
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Cannabis Connection technically classified as criminals merely for possessing the drug. Myth: Cannabis kills brain cells Fact: Cannabis does not cause any profound changes in a person’s mental ability. It is true that after taking the drug some people can experience panic, paranoia, and fright, these effects pass and certainly don’t become permanent. It is possible for a person to consume so much of the drug that they suffer from toxic psychosis, but again this is not unique to cannabis and is very rare. Myth: Cannabis is a gateway drug – in other words, it leads to abuse of more potent drugs Fact: For most people, cannabis is a terminus drug, not a gateway drug. Users of high strength drugs such as heroin or LSD are also statistically more likely to have used cannabis in the past, but this is just toying with statistics; when comparing the number of cannabis users with hard-drug users, the numbers are extremely small – suggesting that there is no link at all. Myth: Cannabis is more potent now than in the past Fact: The reason that this myth has come about is that samples taken by drug enforcement agencies are used to test for potency but they are a tiny sample of the cannabis on the market. The vast majority of cannabis taken today is the same potency as it has been for decades. In fact, even if the potency were greatly higher, it would make little difference to the user as cannabis of varying potency produces very similar effects. Furthermore, there is statistical data on cannabis potency dating back to the 1980s which is more reliable than present methods of detection, and that shows little or no increase. Myth: Cannabis is more damaging to the lungs than cigarettes Fact: First of all, people who smoke cannabis but not cigarettes tend to smoke far less frequently – thereby limiting their exposure to the dangers in the smoke. Furthermore, smokers of cannabis are not inhaling the many additives that go into commercial cigarettes to make them burn down faster or to stay alight. There has even been some evidence that marijuana smoke does not have the same effect on the bronchial tubes as cigarette smoke, so even heavy use may not lead to emphysema. Myth: Cannabis is highly addictive Fact: Less than one percent of Americans smoke cannabis more than once per day. Of the heavy users, a tiny minority develop what appears to be a dependence and rely on the assistance of drug rehabilitation services to stop smoking but there is nothing in cannabis which causes physical dependence and the most likely explanation for those who need assistance is that they are having difficulty breaking the habit – not the “addiction”. This list was inspired by the excellent work of the Drug Policy Alliance Network. Sources: 1. Mellinger, G.D. et al. “Drug Use, Academic Performance, and Career Indecision: Longitudinal Data in Search of a Model.” Longitudinal Research on Drug Use: Empirical Findings and Methodological Issues. Ed. D.B. Kandel. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 1978. 157-177. 2. Johnson, L.D., et al. “Drugs and Delinquency: A Search for Causal Connections.” Ed. D.B. Kandel. Longitudinal Research on Drug Use: Empirical Findings and Methodological Issues. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1978. 137-156. 3. Schreiber, W.; A. M. Pauls and J. C. Kreig (February 5, 1988). “[Toxic psychosis as an acute manifestation of diphenhydramine poisoning]“. Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift 113 (5): 180–183. PMID 3338401. 4. Degenhardt, Louisa, Wayne Hall and Michael Lynskey. “Testing hypotheses about the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis,” Drug and Alcohol Dependence 71 (2003): 42-4. 5. King LA, Carpentier C, Griffiths P. “Cannabis potency in Europe.” Addiction. 2005 Jul; 100(7):884-6 6. Turner, Carlton E. The Marijuana Controversy. Rockville: American Council for Drug Education, 1981. 7. Stephens, R.S., et al. “Adult marijuana users seeking treatment.” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 61 (1993): 1100-1104.
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Cannabis Oil Dip By Marie J. Burke Author of “Treating Holistically with Cannabis” Ingredients: 1/4 -1/2 Cup of canna oil 1/4 -1/2 Cup of balsamic vinegar Salt & Pepper
Ingredients: 1/4 Cup garbanzo bean flour 3/4 Cup water 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp thyme
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Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, then line the muffin pan with cupcake liners. In a large bowl sift together the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Set aside. Beat the cannabutter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and mix in. Add vanilla extract and food coloring (to desired color). Now add the flour mixture and sour cream a bit at a time, and keep blending. In another bowl, combine vinegar and soda, after fizzing stops, add to the batter and mix in. Divide the batter by filling each liner about 3/4 of the ways full. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool. Frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting.
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Directions: Whisk above ingredients together into a batter. Heat omelette pan over medium high heat and spray with vegetable pan spray. Pour 1/8 cup batter into pan covering the pan completely.
Directions: This is the easiest way to ingest canna oil. Use a small plate and put the oil on half the plate and then the vinegar on the other half and sprinkle with salt and pepper. You can also use a sprinkle of pepper flakes if you like it a bit hotter. Now take this mixture and dip some of your favorite bread like ciabatta.
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Always be careful to keep medicated foods away from children and pets. Though not fatal, the side effects of an overdose can be frightening. Please keep all medicated food secure.
Directions: Print fortunes on thin strips of papers. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with silicone liners or parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine the egg whites, sugar and salt. Add the Canna Butter, flour, almonds and vanilla (or lemon juice), stirring in one ingredient at a time, blending well after each addition. Drop tablespoons of the mixture on a cookie sheet about 4 inches apart. Bake until edges are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Turn over one cookie at a time, place a paper fortune in the center letting part of the paper stick out and fold the cookie in half. Pinch closed bring the corners of each cookie together to make a “C” shape. Set on a rack to cool. Makes 24 cookies.
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Cultivation callus Brighter, more full Up to 25% more resistant to disease
Tissue Culturing
The hardest parts about tissue culturing is contamination and being consistent. Remember one particle of dust can carry 100’s of molds, bacteria, and fungus spores. As longs as you know how to keep yourself, your work area, and your storage area super clean, you can tissue culture!
By Bill Carrington BillBerry Farms Tissue Culturing What is Tissue Culturing?
Tissue Culturing
Tissue culturing is preserving plants genetics by taking smaller cuttings and growing them in a sugar and nutrient rich media. Tissue culture does not change genetic material or organisms, but rather multiplies the genetic material. Unlike traditional seed/cloning, you do not have to wait approximately 6 months to take a new cutting, you can take a new cutting within 24 weeks, and start the process over again. Research has shown that if you start your plants from a tissue cultures and multiply them in your lab, as opposed to multiplying them from clippings, then your plants can hold the same genetic material for 20 years. The best part of tissue culturing is the research and science behind it, which you can take into your day to day growing and, in turn, will make you a knowledgeable grower.
Other than yield, why do we want to control plants through culturing? We all know that medical marijuana has eased the effects of many illnesses and chronic pain for many years. Staff infections are one of the documented types of infections that have been linked to diseases stemming from molds and fungi in cloned plants. One of the best parts about tissue culturing is you can now get rid of contaminated cannabis plants. Tissue culturing will allow you to breed out viruses, molds, bacteria and yeasts that may be hibernating in your plant giving you a “true clean” medical product. We are now capable of producing therapeutic medicine that will give optimal benefits with consistency for the consumer, with minimal side effects. If we generate a cannibinoid with little to no disease, and minimal side effects, we will be providing contaminant
The first step to tissue culturing is clean, clean, clean. Clean the area you will be working in by spraying and wiping down all counter surfaces (If using a BillBerry Farms (BBF) Tissue Culture Box, which we recommend, thoroughly wipe down inside with 25% alcohol). Spray and wipe down the following with your sterile napkins and place in the clean area: free products which in turn will give a higher quality of medicine. This specifically will help people with a high sensitivity to molds, fungi, and yeasts. Most importantly all plant and nutrient research has come from tissue culture research. Mother Always have a shortage One Strain//Mother Not always contaminant free Not cost effective Cuttings Can have a poor survival rate Use more light, water, room Vulnerable to diseases Can only cut so many at a time Seeds Lack uniformity Use more light, water, and space Take longer to mature Not always true to type Tissue Culturing Never a shortage of mothers Less light, water, and space Uniformed plants Contaminant, virus free plant Preserve plant genetics Less maintenance Can produce ex plants from Stem leaf or
Plate Tools Tool Jar (approx 2 to 4 in. tall and narrow) Burner Lighter Sterile water jars Jars to be used for propagation. Arrange your work area to your liking. If using a plastic tub for your clean area, make sure to cover area while you clip your cuttings. If you’re using a BBF Box be sure to shut the door before taking your cuttings. Next step is to make your media. You will need the following: Sugar BBF MS Salts BBF Hormones BBF Agar Ph tester kit Mixer 1 liter measuring cup 1,000L distilled water We recommend using BillBerry Farms Tissue Culture Set. This set is made specifically for your cannabis plant. Using a blender, mix all of the ingredients together. PH test the media and cook in the microwave following the BBF instruction manual. When finished, pour an equal amount into your choice of test tubes, tubs, or jars. Place your containers, napkins, tools, and water to sterilize into a pressure cooker and cook at 20psi for NO more than 20 min. This process will remove any contaminants and sterilize your media. Once cooled, place into your CLEAN work area or into your CLEAN storage area, for future use. Taking your cuttings (these instructions are for using the BBF set, other media may require smaller cuttings) You want to choose the biggest, fullest and healthiest, pest free plant. Pick a branch, and starting at the top of the branch move down 2 nodes and cut. Be sure to leave yourself some stem to work with. Trim all sun leaves, extra leaf stems, and any extra leafs that you do not need. Place into a jar filled with water. Node should be no smaller that 5/8 inches and no longer that 1 ½ inches. Plantlet should have no more than 2 nodes. (See photo above) Repeat until you have a significant amount of plantlets. Wash plants with a water, bleach, and soap
Cannabis Connection solutions. Rinse with alcohol to remove any left over bleach or soap residue, then a final rinse with sterile water. Place into your work area. (We recommend using BillBerry Farms Tissue Culture washing instructions.) Before entering your work area wash hands and arms with warm soapy water. Here, you will proceed to placing your nodes into the media filled vessels. Spray hands and work area with 70% alcohol, wipe with sterilized paper towels. Spray plate with 70% alcohol and wipe with sterilized paper towels Run tools over the flame (to burn off the alcohol, a burner is not required.) and place on the plate (for 15 sec) to cool down before touching your plant. Note: If you grab a plant with hot tools you take a chance of burning the plant. Once cooled, open the plantlet jar with one hand, and with the tweezers in the other hand, remove one plant. Close lid and place plant on plate. Using the knife, cut 1/16th to 1/8th of the stem and any tips or leaves that could have been burned in the cleaning progress. Grab a media filled vessel and open using one hand, with the tweezers in the other hand pick up the plant and place in the medium gel, stem down. (Depending on jar size place 1 to 3 plants per jar.) Close lid completely. Place in a storage area/clean room The storage area/clean room needs to be a sealed area and always kept clean. The only thing that should be in this area is your vessels, to reduce the contamination hazards. Use florescent lighting, at no more than 2500 lux per shelf for 16 hours a day. Maintain temperature between 75-85 degrees. Average 78 degrees depending on health of plant. Maintain humidity between 45-65% To move from stage I to stages II or III, follow the directions above but omitting the washing instructions. When your plantlet is ready to move out of stage 3, remove from jar carefully by breaking up the gel (making sure not to break any roots). Under soft running tap water, rinse off any gel that is remaining on the plantlet’s roots. Place into the growing Cont. on Next Page
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Mr. Jenkins Journal
“In the span of my own lifetime I observed such wondrous progress in plant evolution that I look forward optimistically to a healthy, happy world as soon as its children are taught the principles of simple and rational living”.
Luther Burbank
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I felt that quote was quite poignant and a great starting point for my journal. Burbank was criticized by scientists of his day because he did not keep the kind of careful records that are the norm in scientific research and because he was mainly interested in getting results rather than in basic research. Truth be told, results are what we are all after. From the moment you plant that first seed of your life, you must understand that the first time you attempt to grow will not be like your second or third or even twentieth. And without learning from your mistakes or successes, you will find yourself stuck in grower’s purgatory. We begin this month’s journal in the garden of OMMPgrower. From the first time I met him, I found him quite admirable. He seemed to have learned from others’ mistakes before he made them himself. Yet, even he will tell you, that he still had to learn to grow and adapt just as his plants did. When he started growing a while back, he had the bare necessities, the foundation that every grower should at least have. Built into his primordial soup of a grow room he had the standard 1000 watt light bulb, a 4-inch Fresh® air filter, and a set of 6 light deprived plants. We all know that light plays one of the major roles, but so do nutrients. For what he lacked in raw wattage he tried to make it up in quality nutrients. Utilizing Foxfarms® Organic Ocean Forest® soil mix through veg and rounding off the flowering with (and yes, he’s a “synner” but we’ll forgive him) Tiger Bloom®, Cha Ching®, and Beastie Bloom®.
Culturing media of your choice. The principles of tissue culturing are all around us in nature. The only way we can learn is by our own research and the research of other growers and their experiences. We should learn about the normal requirements of soil composition and nutrients, light, and temperature for a specific plant species. We should study its form, growth, habits, and how it reproduces. These are only some of the clues that we can utilize in learning how to tissue culture. With this information we can turn to specific formulas and principles unique to tissue culturing to help us produce the best quality medicine. BillBerryFarmsTissueCulture.com carries all of your supplies for your tissue culture needs. The BBF tissue culture set is made for cannabis tissue culturing. Please feel free to visit the website and if you have any questions please send us an email and we will answer any of your tissue culture or grow questions.
OMMPgrower knew he was on the right track. His beautiful little Blue Dream and Green Crack temptresses did turn out to be good, but he knew it could get better. Quickly finding out that not every grower will let you in and show you their tips and tricks, he tried to find other sources. Finally coming upon YouTube and the invaluable resource to growers it has become. Through his research, he had come to the conclusion that what he set out to succeed in doing was only failing by continuing in his current path and it was time for change.
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Over a period of time he had saved his money, put up new walls in his grow area to separate it into separate veg and flower rooms and added a combined total of 5-1000 watts hps and 2-600 watt mh lights. He kicked down the cash for a handful of Yield Master II® reflector hoods to make those bulbs sing. During his first grow, he had also discovered that every time he watered the plants would end up looking sickly. He soon found out that it was a problem with his water, so he crawled out of the ocean, sprouted some legs and walked to the store and purchased a reverse osmosis system to purify his H2O.
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But most critical to the evolution of a garden, he kept trying new things. Some failed, which he learned never to do again; some succeeded, which now he would never think of doing without. He decided to enhance his line of nutrients with the full Botanicare® line of plant foods as well as changing from Ocean Forest® to Happy Frog® for a soil mix. Why you may ask? Trial and error is always the answer to that question.
The action is usually an attempt to clear excess salt buildup from around the root zone and facilitate plant cycling of excess nutrients sequestered in the flower and leaf matter of the plant prior to harvest.
All of this learning, de-learning, relearning, and pre-learning added up to be something spectacular. He has created a system by which he understands that he must roll with the punches and never stop learning about how to grow properly. Knowing full well that his whole system could change with the snap of a finger, his only choice is to continue accruing knowledge and do better. OMMPgrower has been so successful with his gardening gusto that he has joined the ranks of the YouTube community as one of Oregon’s foremost online teachers. His videos and webcasts on the subject of producing top quality medicine have been viewed by thousands of loyal “YouStudents”. I implore you, discover his videos and the message they convey. Just go to www.youtube.com/helpfulgrower. I chose the quote from Burbank because to me it shows a weird dichotomy. For a person who developed the most commonly eaten potato, the Burbank Russet, he had a hard time keeping notes and showing how these evolutions came about. You must learn to write stuff down and keep notes. For Burbank to produce the pinnacle of potatoes without keeping records is a lucky fluke. Accidents in your garden that produce quality buds should not be an accident. This is the difference between a person who grows just because he can and one who knows that he can do better. From the moment you think you’ve perfected everything and become set in your ways, you are already falling behind those who never stop learning.
Australia made by criminal activity in the drug trade and the only way to do that, as I see it, ultimately is to legalize, regulate, control and tax all drugs.” Politicians who know better are afraid to talk about drug reform, Cowdery noted. “That’s why I think we need to have the discussion in the community and why we need as a consequence of the discussion to demonstrate to the politicians that there is a significant proportion of people that want something better.”
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1.How do I flush my plants grown indoors in soil? The term “flushing” is often misunderstood and can mean different things to different people.
The usual method is to use plain ph adjusted water with the addition of a small amount of magnesium sulphate or commonly known “Epsom salts” often at the rate of 1 Tablespoon per gallon. This facilitates the removal of heavy metals and excess nutrients from the plant. The amount of water used depends upon the container size. You want to see 80% runoff from the containers, ie: If 5 gallons are put through a container, 4 gallons will be runoff. Consider how you will handle the excess runoff while flushing. If possible, move the plants to a bathtub or use a wet/dry vac to collect the excess water.
2.Should I "top", or "prune" my plants? If you want to increase your yield you will!
Topping your plant will break the apical dominance of the main stem top and induce lateral growth. This allows the lateral branches to compete for lead growth. In other words, the side shoots become “tops” giving you a shape that allows maximum utilization of your available light and produce greater yields.
3.I only have room for one large grow light so which type should I use, Metal Halide or High Pressure Sodium? The best way to handle a single light application is to obtain a switchable ballast, one that will run both HPS and MH. This gives you the ability to change your lamp spectrum to suit either the growth or flower cycle. Metal Halide (MH) being best for vegetative growth and High Pressure Sodium (HPS) being preferred for flowering. Also available are dual arc lamps that combine both a MH and HPS filament giving one the best full spectrum light for both plant phases, although these types of lamps are only currently available in 1000 A Swithchable Ballast watt and can be expensive. Additionally, there are MH lamps that output a very full spectrum that could be used in both grow and flower cycles. If one grow light is all you have, the fewer plants you grow under it, the better your results. Optimally, one plant per light will give better results than trying to crowd six plants under the same light. The size of the root mass and available light are the critical aspects with the adage “Light equals Yield” being the rule. Pruning and shaping the plant accordingly will also maximize flowering sites. (See question two above.)
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Events Calendar April / May 2012 Finders Keepers on the Beach
Red Lips & Tulips
Now until May 30,2012 Lincoln City, OR 97367
April 14 - 15, 2012 28836 South Barlow Road Canby, OR 97013
Finders Keepers is an annual promotion, which runs from Mid-October to Memorial Day - featuring handcrafted glass floats being placed along the 7-1/2 miles (12 km) of public beach in Lincoln City, from the Roads End area to the Cutler City area. You find it, you keep it! Weather permitting, every day colorful handblown glass floats are placed on the beach. If you find a float, bring it to the Lincoln City Visitors Center at 540 NE Hwy 101 to receive your certificate of authenticity and a biography of the artist who made the float. For more info, call (800) 452-2151 or go to www.oregoncoast.org.
Bugs Bonanza April 13, 2012 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy. Eugene, OR 97401 Did you know that insects represent more than half of all known living organisms on Earth? Discovery the fascinating world of bugs! You will examine mounted insect specimens, talk to the experts at Zany Zoo about keeping bugs as pets, and see live tarantulas, scorpions, and mosquitoes up close. You may also have the opportunity to catch a bed bug canine inspection demonstration, offered by Sprague Pest Solutions. Enjoy the exhibit Attack of the Bloodsuckers! and find out why bugs are an important part of our environment. Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure will play in the the Exploration Dome. For more info, call (541) 682-7888 or go to www.sciencefactory.org.
Pear Blossom Festival Events April 13 - 14, 2012 Downtown Medford Medford, OR 97501 The 2012 Theme is: Pears, Vines, Wines and Good Times! Kick off the Pear Blossom Festival weekend Friday night at The Pear A Fare, a vendor event held in a climate controlled tent in Alba Park. This event will feature locally produced wines and brews, along with local artisan foods and specialties. Start Saturday morning at the Rogue Valleys #1 Athletic event featuring over 4000 participants. After the race kickback and watch the Pear Blossom Parade in downtown Medford. See floats, horses, dogs, royalty and more march down the street in this community event celebrating the beginning of spring. The downtown area will be filled with over 100 vendors participating in the Pear Blossom Street Fair. Enjoy great food and lot’s of fun! For more info, call (541) 840-7327 or go to www.pearblossomparade.org.
On Saturday, April 14nd & Sunday the 15th, St Josef’s Winery in Canby, OR will be celebrating its 30th Red Lips & Tulips -Founders Day Festival. This celebration features Gypsy Jazz music and home-made Hungarian Goulash. New releases of our reserve wines with European style foods will be available. Join us for the beginning of the vineyard season and the blessing of the vines. For more info, call (503) 651-3190 or go to www.stosefswinery.com.
Family Fishing Days April 14 - 28, 2012 Hwy 26 Leaburg, OR 97489 Ages 3+. Saturdays, April 14, 21 and 28 at the Leaburg Fish Hatchery is tailored toward children and first-time anglers with an emphasis on aquatic education including aquatic habitat, water safety, various fishing techniques and how to clean your catch. Take home two rainbow trout. Oregon fishing license required for ages 14+ (must be obtained prior to the event). Register in advance at 541-736-4544. Trip leaves from Willamalane Center. For more info, go to www.willamalane.org.
First Annual 420 Strike April 20, 2012 All Day Location, Earth Specifically, USA In an effort to stop the insanity that has criminalized 25 MILLION of us in this country alone, Elvy Musikka is one of 4 patients in the USA that has a federal medical marijuana prescription (Not just a medical recomendation). She is proposing this event to raise awareness on how medical marijuana can help patients throughout the country. Join her in this cause of working with the government on changing the prohibition of medical marijuana. On April 20, 2012 let your lack of money speak for you loudly and clearly! We will all join together and refuse to spend our money on any items or wares except those items that are directly connected to cannabis, made out of cannabis, hemp, marijuana or connect to an event that supports the marijuana movement. Contact - organizer Elvy Musikka at https://www.facebook.com/events/198293580277 485/
Earth Day & Procession of the Species Parade
more on MERCY, call (503) 363-4588 or go to www.mercycenters.org.
April 21, 2012 16 NW Kansas Ave. Bend, OR 97701
Global Marijuana March 2012
Celebrating all that is natural and green, The Earth Day Fair features fun kids activities, unique earth friendly vendors, and music & dancing. Do you love a parade? Swath yourself in a costume representing your favorite species and join the Procession of the Species Parade in Downtown Bend. For more info, call (541) 3856908 or go to www.envirocenter.org.
25th Annual Taste of the Rogue Boys and Girls Club of the Rogue Valley 203 SE 9th Street Grants Pass, OR 97526 This premiere social event in Southern oregon features a live and silent auction, sample tasting from over 30 local and regional restaurants, several wineries and breweries, and tons of fun! For more info, call (541) 479-5258.
57th Annual RAGMS Gem & Mineral Show April 21 - 22, 2012 Scenic Middle School 1847 Scenic Ave. Central Point, OR 97502 57th Annual Gems, jewelry, lapidary, minerals, fossils, outstanding exhibits, demonstrations, dealers, lectures, family fun, food and more! Located in a new venue this year. Enjoy better parking, educational classes and more displays! For more info, call (541) 821-0883 or go to www.craterrock.com.
Mercy's Annual Wake-n-Bake Pancake Breakfast 2012 April 26 - 30, 2012 Milo McIver State Park Near Estacada, OR 97023 Last week in April. Starts: 4PM, Thursday, or whenever you get there. To be held at the Northern day-use area, Kingfisher group camp, at the Milo McIver State Park near Estacada, Oregon. We will be reserving the spot starting Thursday, so folks can get there any time on or after that day. Communing Friday afternoon and evening, a pancake breakfast Saturday morning (8-ish til 10-ish) and Networking til 1pm, Monday. Medication Station for Patients; Letter writing, poster making and other activism resources will be made available. If you have literature for your idea, group or action item; get it to us and we'll make room for it on the table. To reserve your spot for the breakfast, or for
May 5, 2012 World Wide The Global Marijuana March also goes by the name of the Million Marijuana March (MMM). It began in 1999. There are local names for the event too. Such as: World Cannabis Day, Cannabis Liberation Day, Global Space Odyssey, Ganja Day, J Day, Million Blunts March, etc.. The Global Marijuana March is a celebration embracing cannabis culture as a personal lifestyle choice. Participants unite to discuss, promote, entertain and educate both consumers and nonconsumers alike.
Medford plan: The march will begin at High Noon at Cannabis Community Center (332 W, 6th St.) & proceed to Alba Park in beautiful downtown Medford. Music by Frankie Hernandez & special guests bands from Oregon.There will be a rally featuring speakers from across the state on a variety of topics. Educate yourselves. Know your Rights. Free the Weed! Eugene plan: The W-V-NORML / CanLibSoc / EEH / ECTV Coalition will assemble 10:30am, at the FSP (Free Speech Plaza), 8th & Oak, do a lap around Saturday Market, back to FSP and begin the speeches at noon. The speakers this year are: Brian Michaels a prominent Criminal Defense Lawyer practicing in Oregon with extensive experience in Marijuana cases. Salem plan: MERCY will assemble for this event, starting at 11am, at the far end of the mall across from the steps of the Capital Building, Salem, Oregon on Saturday May 5, 2012 and March at High Noon. Officially, the intersection of Summer and Center streets. At High Noon (sharp!) we March!
Portland plan: Oregon NORML usually gathers in Pioneer Courthouse Square to march at High Noon through downtown Portland, accompanied by a police escort. To volunteer or for questions about the march and rally, please call the Oregon NORML message line at (503) 239-6110 or visit www.ornorml.org.
and agri-businesses in the greater Jefferson area and to showcase historic Main Steet in the community of Jefferson. Each year since, the Festival of the Flowers has been held on the first weekend of May. This year it will be held May 5th. For more information please call Nancy Hamby or Chris Giffin or visit the FOF website at www.gjccenter.org.
Apple Jam 2012 May 18 - 20, 2012 Provolt Store Williams, OR 97544 The Apple Jam Music Festival is an annual effort to promote the growth and development of the musical community in Oregon and the Greater Northwest. It is the hope of bringing people together, not for some special event or on anyone's behalf but simply for the enjoyment of music and the outdoors. And what better place than the beautiful Applegate Valley and the stage at Provolt Store! Apple Jam 2012 will be happening May 18th, 19th, and 20th @ The Provolt Store Property and Stage in Williams, Or. 2012 Lineup now available. For this and more info, go to www.applejam.webs.com.
Portland Rose Festival May 20 - June 17, 2012 Portland, OR Named 'Portland's Official Festival' in 2010, the Rose Festival isn't a celebration reserved only for roselovers. It's a veritable garden of great events and activities that bloom for weeks in late May and early June. Part of Portland's popular culture for the past 104 years, the Rose Festival has its roots in tradition while its programming is both contemporary and nostalgic. Foresighted city leaders started the festival during the first decade of the 20th Century in order to put Portland on the map and brand it the 'summer capital of the world.' Little did they know that more than a hundred summers later the Rose Festival would be world famous for its amazing, award-winning events, as well as serving as a community leader for celebrating values like volunteerism, patriotism and environmentalism. for more info, go to www.rosefestival.org.
Jefferson's Festival of the Flowers May 5, 2012 Main Street Jefferson, OR 97352
To submit your event for consideration, please email info@oregoncannabisconnection.com
The first Festival of the Flowers was held in 2007. It was conceived to "celebrate the timeless beauty of the garden", to showcase the organizations, non-profits
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WORLD FAMOUS CANNABIS CAFE 322 SE 82nd Ave. Portland, OR 97216 www.usacannabiscafe.org
OREGON GREEN FREE Mid-Valley Chapter midvalley.ogf@gmail.com (541) 704-7052 message OGF SOUTH CHAPTER (541) 210-8790 www.oregongreenfree.net OREGON MEDICAL CANNABIS UNIVERSITY 2900 SW Cornelius Pass Rd. Ste. 548 Hillsboro, OR 97123 (503) 649-2999 www.omcu.net OREGON NORML PO Box 16057 Portland, OR 97292-0057 (541) 239-6110 www.ornorml.org PATIENTS CHOICE CLINIC SERVICE 332 W. 6th St. MEDFORD, OR 97501 Ph(541) 499-5431 Fax(877) 885-9910 732 N. 11th St. KLAMATH FALLS, OR (541) 205-6968 PORTLAND ALTERNATIVE CLINIC INC. 816 NW Hoyt St. Portland, OR 97209 Ph(503) 477-5643 Fax(888) 243-9356 Dr. Sandra Camacho Can See You Today RIP CITY REMEDIES 3325 SE Division St. Portland, OR 97202 (503) 235-6000 www.ripcityremidies.com ROGUE RIVER HERBAL PAIN MANAGEMENT 106 E. Main St. Rogue River, OR 97537 (541) 582-9150 www.rrherbalcenter.com ROSE CITY WELLNESS CENTER 6016 NE Glisan Street Portland, OR 97213 (503) 384-2251 SOUTHERN OREGON ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 836 E. Main St. #6, Medford, OR 97504 (541) 779-5235 Fax (541) 779-0479 www.southernoregon alternativemedicine.com SOUTHERN OREGON CANNABIS CLUB 1457 NE 6th St. # B Grants Pass, OR 97526 (541) 660-0209 sommclub@gmail.com SOUTHERN OREGON CANNABIS COMMUNITY CENTER 332 W. 6th St. Medford OR 97501 (541) 779-1448 Fax (541) 779-1665 www.so-norml.org THCF THE HEMP AND CANNABIS FOUNDATION www.thc-foundation.org 2 Locations: PORTLAND, OR 105 SE 18th Ave (503) 281-5100 (800) 723-0188 GRANTS PASS, OR 558 NE F St. #1 (541) 244-4000 (800) 723-0188
YOUR HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL CLINIC 3482 Liberty Road S. Salem, OR Ph. (503) 391-8388 Fax (503) 363-0276 www.yhamd.com
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CORVALLIS GREEN BIKE DELIVERY SERVICE Serving OMMP Patients in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath For Information Call (541) 224-4039 GREEN LEAF LAB The Northwest's Premier Cannalysis™ Laboratory (503) 250-2912 www.greenleaflab.org OREGON GREEN LAB Cannabis Testing Services. Drop Locations Statewide. www.oregongreenlab.com PAUL LONEY, ATTORNEY Practicing Medical Marijuana Law (541) 787-0733 paultloney@gmail.com PROPERTY BOUNDARY QUESTION? Discreet Professional Land Surveyer Serving Oregon & Northern California Call for free estimate (541) 474-1081 Survey@charter.net SUNRISE ANALYTICAL LLC Test For THC (503) 625-6593 www.sunriseanalytical.com WOODFIRST - WEST COAST MOBILE SAW MILL Your Logs To Lumber, Quality Slabs, And Lumber Custom Furniture, Tree Falling,Trades Considered Insured Call Chris Johnson (541) 8920323
TOKE OF THE TOWN www.tokeofthetown.com Village Voice Media JACK HERER WEBSITE www.jackherer.com
EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES ANEVAY ORGANIC SOILS 3650 Alley Ln. Medford, OR 97501 (541) 601-2136
CANNATEST Know What's In Your Medicine Testing for Full Profiles Including: CBD-CBN-THC-THCV-CBG-CBC www.canna-test.com CHILLIGANS 1463 SE Stephens Roseburg, OR 97470 (541) 733-9695 DRAGON HERBARIUM 4638 S.W. Beaverton- Hillsdale Hwy Portland, OR 97221 (503) 244-7049 www.dragonherbarium.com DRAGON'S LAIR 210 Northwest 6th Street Grants Pass, OR 97526 (541) 479-5617 www.dragonslairglass.com
HIGH HOPES FARM Statewide Services For OMMP Patients, Growers & Caregivers (541) 890-9357 www.highhopesfarm.com MAGIC MUSHROOM / OREGON GIFTS "Look For The Giant Mushrooms" Next to I-5, Exit 136 Sutherlin, OR 97479 (541) 459-7481 MARY'S INDOOR GARDEN DESIGN 2000 SE 87th Ave. Portland, OR 97216 (503) 820-1617 OGF GRATEFUL GARDEN SUPPLY (503) 715-0120 www.gratefulgardensupply.com OPERATION PIPE DREAMS 2021 W. Main St. Medford, OR 97501 (541) 773-3165 www.myspace.com/ operationpipedreams OREGON ORGANIKS Your Wholesale Oregon Organic Garden Supplier www.oregonorganiks.com
NORML AND THE NORML FOUNDATION 1600 K Street, NW Suite 501 Washington, DC 20006-2832 (888) 67-NORML (888-676-6765) (202) 483-5500 www.norml.org
PANDORA'S BOX www.pandoraspipes.com 5 Locations: UMATILLA, OR 1300 6th St. #E (541) 922-9237
AMERICANS FOR SAFE ACCESS 1322 Webster Street, Suite 402 Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 251-1856 www.americansforsafeaccess.org
SUTHERLIN, OR 123 W. Central Ave. (541) 459-1133
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE 925 15th Street NW, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20005 (202) 216-0035 www.drugpolicy.org MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT P.O. Box 77492 Capitol Hill Washington, DC 20013 (202) 462-5747 www.mpp.org STUDENTS FOR SENSIBLE DRUG POLICY www.schoolsnotprisons.com U of O chapter contact samuelc@uoregon.edu
THE PIPELINE 2 locations: ALBANY, OR 97321 1907 Pacific Blvd SE (541) 981-2364 LEBANON, OR 97355 732 Park St. (541) 258-3139 www.myspace.com/albanypipeline
X-TRACTOR Professional Filter Extraction System (541)761-4293 kim@x-tractor.com APPAREL GARMENT ART Direct to Garment Printing Custom Artwork Creations, Embroidery (541) 234-7639 www.garmentart.weebly.com STONED MADE CLOTHING Hand Made Oregon Apparel www.stonedmade.com
LIBATIONS & CUISINE MACK & DUB'S BREAKFAST CLUB 4200 NE Martin Luther King Blvd. Portland, OR 97211 (714) 603-5644 MACK & DUB'S EXCELLENT CHICKEN & WAFFLES 3601 NE MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD. PORTLAND, OR 97211 (503) 933-7662 PLEW'S BREWS 8409 N. Lombard St. Portland, OR 97203 (503) 283-2243 www.plewsbrews.com THE GYPSY 205 W. 8th St. Medford, OR 97501 (541) 770-1212
ERIC SKYE Adventuresome Acoustic Jazz Guitar youtube.com/min7b5 www.ericskye.com KSKQ COMMUNITY RADIO 89.5 FM "Home Grown" Radio Streaming Live at KSKQ.com 330 East Hersey St, Ste #2 Ashland, OR 97520 (541) 482-3999 STATE OF JEFFESON BAND Performing At Festivals, Concerts, Special Events, And More! Organizers of Jefferson State Hemp Expo www.stateofjefferson.org
KENNEWICK, WA 5300 W. Clearwater (509) 396-9700 RICHLAND, WA 960 George Washington Way (509) 943-7473
GRANTS PASS, OR 560 N.E. "F" St. (541)955-7224
SMOKEY'S NOVELTIES & GIFT SHOP 2080 Lancaster Dr. NE SALEM, OR 97305 (503) 339-7320
ENTERTAINMENT
ROSEBURG, OR 1425 SE Stephens (541) 672-7473
PARADISE SUPPLY 2 locations: ROSEBURG, OR 2141 Airport Rd. # 8 (541)672-4955
SILVER SPOON 8521 S.W. Barbur Blvd. Portland, OR 97219 (503) 245-0489 www.silverspoonpdx.com
VICTORIA'S STATION THE STATION , LLC 120 Galice Rd. Merlin, OR 97532 (541) 471-1396
GREEN LIFE GARDENING Indoor Gardening Supplies 51538 S. Hwy 97, Ste 5 (La Pine Square) La Pine, OR 97739 (541) 536-1191
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
PUFFIN STUFF – OMMP SERVICES 1040 Crater Lake Ave. Ste A Medford, OR 97501 (541) 499-0489 RICKS MONSTER GROW Mycorrhizal Plant Mix (800) 851-3761 www.mycorrhizal.com
BASIN INDOOR GARDENS 417 N. Spring St. Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (541) 273-2023
ORGANIC GLASS ART 164 Market Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 808-0577
YOUCANNECT.COM (Formerly Budbook.org) Your Medical Marijuana Online Community www.youcannect.com
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