Laverty talks drugs, non-violent criminals
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harrisondailytimes - (US) After Laverty asked Depart-ment of Correction director Larry Norris how many inmates are in prison on marijuana offenses. (Sat Nov 21 04:34:35 2009 PST)









Los Angeles gets tough on medical marijuana shops
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buenosairesherald - (US) Los Angeles gets tough on medical marijuana shops Go to Article Will Wilkerson. Holds a sign advertising a medical marijuana dispensary on Venice Beach in Los Angeles Go to Article Will Wilkerson. (Sat Nov 21 04:20:07 2009 PST)






Trial begins for manager of marijuana dispensary
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signonsandiego - Is on trial in San Diego Superior Court facing several counts related to the possession and sale of marijuana. (Sat Nov 21 02:39:09 2009 PST)





Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 6:00 pm By: Radical Russ
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stash.norml - (US) NORML Daily Audio Stash The Growing Truth About Cannabis - s t a s h . n o r m l . o r g NORML Information NORML Website About Marijuana NORML Marijuana Arrests You are not on the NORML Daily Audio Stash Main Page. (Sat Nov 21 02:19:47 2009 PST)

LA gets tough on medical marijuana shops
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kolkatamirror - Kolkata Mirror LA gets tough on medical marijuana shops City prosecutors declare war on marijuana dispensaries with threats to take action against those selling pot for profit City prosecutors declare war on marijuana dispensaries with threats to take action against those selling pot for profit City prosecutors declare war on marijuana dispensaries with threats to take action against those selling pot for profit C... (Sat Nov 21 01:39:18 2009 PST)






Swine flu variation resists Tamiflu
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heraldnet - (US) Mountlake Terrace rejects medical marijuana dis... ... (Sat Nov 21 00:50:20 2009 PST)






In the News:
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latimes - (US) The AMA's reversal on marijuana -- latimes.com The AMA's reversal on marijuana For all the debate over whether marijuana has medicinal value, arguments that the drug has significant palliative properties or that it has none suffer from the same flaw: There's little... (Sat Nov 21 00:39:39 2009 PST)








[also latimes4818]
Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act widely supported in Wisconsin editorials and columns
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examiner - Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act widely supported in Wisconsin editorials and columns Madison NORML Examiner Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act widely supported in Wisconsin editorials and columns Madison NORML Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Madison NORML Examiner. (Sat Nov 21 00:39:39 2009 PST)





City rules bring medical pot into the mainstream
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redding - (US) The drug war is becoming a zoning dispute. He was "encouraged. Faced with complaints that the local head of law enforcement was the wrong person to be in charge of licensing co-ops. (Sat Nov 21 00:39:39 2009 PST)






Fire tips police to Lynnwood pot farm
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heraldnet - (US) Five rooms in the home were full of marijuana plants. (Sat Nov 21 00:35:40 2009 PST)






Faith calendar
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heraldnet - (US) Mountlake Terrace rejects medical marijuana dis... ... (Sat Nov 21 00:35:40 2009 PST)





Editorial: The AMA's reversal on marijuana
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latimes - (US) The AMA's reversal on marijuana -- latimes.com The AMA's reversal on marijuana For all the debate over whether marijuana has medicinal value, arguments that the drug has significant palliative properties or that it has none suffer from the same flaw: There's little... (Sat Nov 21 00:21:53 2009 PST)








Irv Rosenfeld Smokes 115000 Joints
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celebstoner - Irv Rosenfeld Smokes 115,000 Joints ! Marijuana News ! News Marijuana News Legalize Marijuana Protest Cannabis Cup Hemp Mansion Party Tulsa NORML Meeting Medical Marijuana Benefit Concer ... (Fri Nov 20 23:04:20 2009 PST)




Read
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tnr - (US) We can all agree that what happened in the Bronx on Monday would have been very different if there were no War on Drugs. (Fri Nov 20 22:44:08 2009 PST)











Los Angeles gets tough on medical marijuana shops
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dnaindia - Hundreds of pot shops have sprung up in the last couple of years across Los Angeles. (Fri Nov 20 22:34:09 2009 PST)







Video: Prosecutors Say Med Pot Mgr. Used Collective For Profit
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10news - Jackson is charged with selling marijuana. Deputy District Attorney Chris Lindberg told jurors in his opening statement that the case against Jackson was not about medical marijuana. (Fri Nov 20 20:41:28 2009 PST)








Prelim for CHP assault scheduled
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willows-journal - Orland's medical marijuana ordinance still a no-go Kuykendall was charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession and is back in Superior Court on Dec. 15 for arraignment. (Fri Nov 20 19:49:25 2009 PST)





Stockbroker crusades for medicinal marijuana
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sun-sentinel - (US) If I was still alive I'd be homebound and not have a lot of mobility. 13 states have legalized marijuana for medical use. (Fri Nov 20 19:39:13 2009 PST)







Teen pleads guilty in Border Patrol agent killing
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chicoer - (US) The attack sparked a massive search on both sides of the border in rugged terrain strewn with white boulders that is popular with illegal immigrants and marijuana smugglers. (Fri Nov 20 19:33:05 2009 PST)






Student Returns Bag Full of Money
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wsaw - Mother Uses Medical Marijuana to Treat Autistic Son Mother Uses Medical Marijuana to Treat Autistic Son Mother Uses Medical Marijuana to Treat Autistic Son (Fri Nov 20 17:34:21 2009 PST)




Warrant: Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas firm
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sdnn - (US) The milky liquid drug is not regulated by state and federal authorities as a controlled substance. (Fri Nov 20 17:04:07 2009 PST)





[also chicoer4315]
Real estate experts: Boulder housing market improving
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coloradodaily - (US) Forum speaker also says medical marijuana dispensaries have boosted commercial market Smith noted that in addition to governmental agencies . (Fri Nov 20 17:04:07 2009 PST)



CO: El Jebel may not get medicinal pot - VailDaily.com
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vaildaily - (US) We don't have to worry about it. The closest dispensary to El Jebel is at the WIN Institute. Eagle County is in the process of coming up with detailed land-use regulations for dispensaries in unincorporated portions of the county. (Fri Nov 20 16:52:13 2009 PST)




CO: No medical marijuana at Summit County ski resorts for now - SummitDaily.com
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summitdaily - (US) They would exclude dispensaries at Keystone and Copper Mountain resorts by prohibiting them in mixed-use buildings that have a residential or hotel component. (Fri Nov 20 16:45:51 2009 PST)




Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Facing Years in Prison as City Attorney Wastes ...
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massachusettsnewswire - (US) As cannabis is something most Californians think should be legal. As he is facing five years in prison in just a few days. Rubin is a proponent of pot. This real life pastor and college teacher is a graduate of UCLA. Rubin has named DEA agents by name as being petty thieves when his Temple 420 was raided three years ago and has the video to back up his statements. (Fri Nov 20 16:34:18 2009 PST)







[also californianewswire4714, floridanewswire4496, newsblaze5266, send2press4756]
Whitefish Proposes Ban on Medical Marijuana Shops
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keci - (US) News Channel 13 - Whitefish Proposes Ban on Medical Marijuana Shops News Channel 13 - Whitefish Proposes Ban on Medical Marijuana Shops Whitefish Proposes Ban on Medical Marijuana Shops Whitefish Proposes Ban on Medical Marijuana Shops (Fri Nov 20 16:21:58 2009 PST)

CO: Fruita fields inquiries about setting up shop after marijuana vote
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gjsentinel - Phone calls already were coming in to city planners about dispensaries wanting to set up shop. (Fri Nov 20 16:18:52 2009 PST)




CO: Sales tax on medicinal pot largely a non-issue in Aspen - AspenTimes.com
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aspentimes - (US) These jars are at a dispensary in Los Angeles —. Will be subject to sales taxation in Colorado. (Fri Nov 20 16:02:26 2009 PST)



CO: Medicinal marijuana may be shut out of El Jebel - AspenTimes.com
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aspentimes - (US) We don't have to worry about it. The closest dispensary to El Jebel is at the WIN Institute. Eagle County is in the process of coming up with detailed land-use regulations for dispensaries in unincorporated portions of the county. (Fri Nov 20 16:02:26 2009 PST)





Moderate Dems pivotal in Saturday health care vote
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chicoer - (US) Principal figure in medical marijuana scam gets three years in prison Pri... (Fri Nov 20 15:48:29 2009 PST)




Letters: Alcohol kills, but it's 'impossible to overdose on cannabis'
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morganhilltimes - It's 'impossible to overdose on cannabis' I find it sad that in today's world there are still newspapers like yours that will not take the time to see that there are true legitimate reasons for medical cannabis. (Fri Nov 20 15:39:36 2009 PST)






Dozens of pot plants found in baby's room
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abclocal - (US) Sports - abc7.com Dozens of pot plants found in baby's room A one-year-old is in protective custody after Tustin police found nearly two dozen marijuana plants in the baby's bedroom. (Fri Nov 20 15:39:36 2009 PST)




Prosecutor says medical marijuana manager hid behind law
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sdnn - (US) Jackson is charged with selling marijuana. Deputy District Attorney Chris Lindberg told jurors in his opening statement that the case against Jackson was not about medical marijuana. (Fri Nov 20 15:39:36 2009 PST)








DEA Still Erroneously Citing the AMA on Medical Marijuana
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reason - DEA Still Erroneously Citing the AMA on Medical Marijuana - Hit & Run : Reason Magazine DEA Still Erroneously Citing the AMA on Medical Marijuana DEA Still Er... (Fri Nov 20 15:19:03 2009 PST)




Scanner report
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edhat - (US) The medical marijuana issue and that should not even be an issue people should be able to get all their medications in the pharmacy not have 20 stores in one town catering to one group. (Fri Nov 20 14:41:50 2009 PST)





Los Angeles gets tough on medical marijuana shops
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in.reuters - (Europe) Hundreds of pot shops have sprung up in the last couple of years across Los Angeles. (Fri Nov 20 14:41:50 2009 PST)






[also reuters5452]
Los Angeles gets tough on medical marijuana shops
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nationalpost - (Canada) Los Angeles gets tough on medical marijuana shops LOS A... (Fri Nov 20 14:41:50 2009 PST)

Los Angeles gets tough on medical marijuana shops
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publicbroadcasting - (US) Hundreds of pot shops have sprung up in the last couple of years across Los Angeles. (Fri Nov 20 14:41:50 2009 PST)






[also publicbroadcasting.net12026]
Summit Ski Resorts Say No To Med. Marijuana
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cbs4denver - (US) The county is considering tough new regulations on medical marijuana dispensaries barring them from mixed-use buildings. (Fri Nov 20 14:41:50 2009 PST)





Los Angeles Gets Tough On Medical Marijuana Shops
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postchronicle - (US) Los Angeles Gets Tough On Medical Marijuana Shops Hundreds of pot shops have sprung up in the last couple of years across Los Angeles. (Fri Nov 20 14:36:05 2009 PST)







[also new.wkzo8888, new.wsau8877, publicbroadcasting.net11562, publicbroadcasting.net12245, publicbroadcasting.net11607, publicbroadcasting.net11670]
Moderate Democrats Pivotal in Saturday Health Care Vote
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flatheadbeacon - (US) In Montana, Medical Marijuana Law Creates Dilemma In Montana, Medical Marijuana Law Creates Dilemma (Fri Nov 20 14:36:05 2009 PST)





Los Angeles gets tough on medical marijuana shops
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uk.reuters - (Europe) Hundreds of pot shops have sprung up in the last couple of years across Los Angeles. (Fri Nov 20 14:05:13 2009 PST)






[also abcnews.go4330]
Medical-marijuana price hikes from too many regulations worry Denver councilman
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blogs.westword - Denver city councilman Chris Nevitt is focusing on the practical questions that arise from the issue. dispensary food products that contain marijuana But he wants to make sure rules placed on medical-marijuana purveyors aren't so onerous that they cause precipitous price increases . (Fri Nov 20 13:39:14 2009 PST)






Michigan opens Cannabis College
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network.nationalpost - (Canada) If marijuana is going to be legal for medicinal use. (Fri Nov 20 12:49:18 2009 PST)



Anyone for a pot of coffee?
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punemirror.in - The customers do not have coffee pots in front of them. With digital readouts indicating when the plant samples have been heated to precisely 375 degrees Fahrenheit. (Fri Nov 20 12:39:39 2009 PST)





LEGALIZING POT -- AND HOPING THE TOOTH FAIRY IS REAL
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blogs.redding - (US) HOPING THE TOOTH FAIRY IS REAL LEGALIZING POT . HOPING THE TOOTH FAIRY IS REAL They focus in on marijuana. Is the introduction of a bill by Assembly member Tom Ammiano to legalize sales of the drug across the board. (Fri Nov 20 12:39:39 2009 PST)








Yreka bans marijuana dispensaries
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siskiyoudaily - (US) Ending by stating that he is in full support of a moratorium and ban on dispensaries. Simmen stated that while he is against having dispensaries in Yreka. (Fri Nov 20 11:42:20 2009 PST)




Essayist: Is government-run health care constitutional?
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democratandchronicle - (US) Even when the Court has justified expansive regulation, as it did in the medical marijuana case Gonzales v. The justices held that the Controlled Substances Act did not exceed Congress' authority under the Commerce Clause because personal cu... (Fri Nov 20 11:42:20 2009 PST)




American stockbroker sets record for cannabis consumption with 115000th joint ...
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mailonsunday - (UK) American stockbroker receives lifetime of legal cannabis - to treat rare bone disorder ! Mail Online American stockbroker sets record for cannabis consumption with 115,000th joint (and it's all legal) An American stockbroker has one of the world’s most prolific cannabis smokers – thanks to a c... (Fri Nov 20 10:39:39 2009 PST)








Students study how to grow marijuana at cannabis college - Collegenews.
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collegenews - Where students are taught how to grow cannabis. Whose existence is possible because of Michigan becoming the 14th state in the U.S. to legalize medicinal marijuana. (Fri Nov 20 10:39:39 2009 PST)





Mile Highs and Lows: Walking Raven Dispensary
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blogs.westword - Marijuana dispensaries of all types and sizes are proliferating around the state Some resemble swanky bars or sterile dentist offices. (Fri Nov 20 10:39:39 2009 PST)





Man suspected in Healdsburg burglary jailed
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pressdemocrat - (US) Solheim is believed to be one of three people acquainted with the Johnson Street victim and invited in that morning to look at some medical marijuana the victim had. (Fri Nov 20 09:40:14 2009 PST)




American stockbroker receives lifetime of legal cannabis - to treat rare bone disorder - Mail Online
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dailymail - (UK) American stockbroker receives lifetime of legal cannabis - to treat rare bone disorder ! Mail Online American stockbroker sets record for cannabis consumption with 115,000th joint (and it's all legal) An American stockbroker has one of the world’s most prolific cannabis smokers – thanks to a c... (Fri Nov 20 09:40:14 2009 PST)








LA Facing Health Epidemic
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citywatchla - (US) Medical Pot-Another View Seriously ill Angelenos are being provided unregulated and potentially toxic medical cannabis. (Fri Nov 20 09:40:14 2009 PST)







Can LA be Fixed?
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citywatchla - (US) The City Council Public Safety and PLUM committees met to discuss the medical marijuana ordinance as proposed by the City Attorney. Isn't it time for the citizens to take back our city before it becomes one big pot hole? ... (Fri Nov 20 09:40:14 2009 PST)



Springs doctor given probation for selling narcotics
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gazette - CO Springs doctor given probation for selling narcotics New ICE office coming to Colorado Springs Springs doctor given probation for selling narcotics Grigg was sentenced Thursday to serve five years probation and 180 days in-home detention for illegally distributing prescription narcotic drugs. (Fri Nov 20 09:40:14 2009 PST)






Would-be pot dispensary burglars elude police
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9news - (US) Police set up a perimeter but were unable to locate any of the would-be burglars. (Fri Nov 20 09:40:14 2009 PST)





New prepaid loyalty card for medical marijuana dispensaries
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colloquy - New prepaid loyalty card for medical marijuana dispensaries - COLLOQUY New prepaid loyalty card for medical marijuana dispensaries Ne... (Fri Nov 20 08:39:19 2009 PST)

Santa Rosa man suspected in Healdsburg burglary arrested
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pressdemocrat - (US) Solheim is believed to be one of three people acquainted with the Johnson Street victim and invited in that morning to look at some medical marijuana the victim had. (Fri Nov 20 08:34:13 2009 PST)




Irvin Rosenfeld Nears Pot Smoking Record
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myfoxchicago - Fla. will smoke his 115000th marijuana cigarette Friday. To alleviate the pain associated with the disorder he was prescribed marijuana. (Fri Nov 20 07:41:34 2009 PST)








[also myfoxillinois8660, myfoxspokane8565, myfoxtwincities8894, myfoxtampabay8645, myfoxdc7991]
Marijuana trial for dispensary manager begins
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sdnn - (US) Marijuana trial for dispensary manager begins Opening statements are scheduled Friday morning in the trial of a manager of a medical marijuana collective charged with possessing the drug for sale. (Fri Nov 20 07:41:34 2009 PST)






Irvin Rosenfeld Nears Pot Smoking Record
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myfoxatlanta - Fla. will smoke his 115000th marijuana cigarette Friday. To alleviate the pain associated with the disorder he was prescribed marijuana. (Fri Nov 20 07:41:34 2009 PST)








[also myfoxdfw8116, myfoxchattanooga8968, myfoxny8024, myfoxdetroit8559]
Red Bluff City Council: Two of three liquor licenses approved
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redbluffdailynews - (US) Medical marijuana patients urge input on revised pot rules Two residents questioned why the council wants to... (Fri Nov 20 07:19:31 2009 PST)



Irvin Rosenfeld Nears Pot Smoking Record
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myfoxmemphis - Fla. will smoke his 115000th marijuana cigarette Friday. To alleviate the pain associated with the disorder he was prescribed marijuana. (Fri Nov 20 07:04:19 2009 PST)







[also myfoxphilly8458, myfoxla8002, myfoxhouston8583, myfoxnepa8230]
Community calendar of events for November 20, 2009
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jamestownsun - Letter to the editor: Medical marijuana must be made legal in America (1) ... (Fri Nov 20 07:04:19 2009 PST)




Students taught how to grow marijuana in Detroit's new cannabis college - World news - guardian.co.uk
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guardian - Cook and sell it too b after "Growing pot by chucking seeds in the garden is fine for the recreational industry. There is demand for places at MedGrow Cannabis College. (Fri Nov 20 05:34:34 2009 PST)








Story Corps
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tabletmag - One news site, though, was focused on entirely different stories: a zookeeper in Gaza painting stripes on donkeys to pass them off as zebras, medical marijuana farmers playing psalms to their plants, and elderly Israelis painting their cityb s streets purple. One news site, though, was focused on entirely different stories: a zookeeper in Gaza painting stripes o... (Fri Nov 20 04:19:34 2009 PST)





Legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin
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biztimes - Legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin - BizTimes Legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin It is time to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. (Fri Nov 20 04:04:33 2009 PST)





CANADA: A high to remember - theVARSITY.ca
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thevarsity - The most psychoactive cannabinoid chemical [in marijuana] is tetrahydrocannabinol. (Fri Nov 20 03:39:51 2009 PST)







First legal marijuana cafe opened in America
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dnaindia - For how long will 'Cannabis Cafi' survive in America is entirely up to the Obama administration. (Fri Nov 20 03:39:17 2009 PST)







20/11/2009Film reveals psychiatric inmates can pay for sex
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expatica - (Europe) In addition, the documentary reveals scene of patients smoking marijuana and watching pornography. ... (Fri Nov 20 03:20:07 2009 PST)




Medical Marijuana Inc Continues Development and Completes 1st Stage of the ...
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foxbusiness - (US) Medical Marijuana Inc (PINKSHEETS: MJNA) announced today they have completed the taping of the Educational Seminar series as the 1st step toward the Seminar program being offered across America in those states where permitted by law. (Fri Nov 20 03:04:36 2009 PST)





Medical Marijuana Inc Continues Development and Completes 1st Stage of the ...
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money.cnn - (US) Medical Marijuana Inc Continues Development and Completes 1st Stage of the National Rollout of Its Educational Seminars Medical Marijuana Inc Continues Development and Completes 1st Stage of the National Rollout of Its Educational Seminars Medical Marijuana Inc Continues Development and Completes 1st Stage of the National Rollout of Its Educational Seminars Medical Marijuana Inc Continues Development and Comp... (Fri Nov 20 02:39:56 2009 PST)







First legal marijuana cafe opened in America
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blog.taragana - First legal marijuana cafe opened in America LONDON - America’s first and only legal marijuana coffee shop has been opened in Portland, Oregon. Cannabis Cafi’ which looks like any other coffee shop in America has a special corner for marijuana. Cannabis Cafi’ which looks like any other coffee shop in America has a special... (Fri Nov 20 02:39:56 2009 PST)






First legal marijuana cafe opened in America
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britainnews - For how long will 'Cannabis Cafi' survive in America is entirely up to the Obama Administration. (Fri Nov 20 02:39:56 2009 PST)





Medical Marijuana completes taping of its Educational Seminar series
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news-medical - (US) Medical Marijuana completes taping of its Educational Seminar series Medical Marijuana Inc (PINKSHEETS: MJNA) announced today they have completed the taping of the Educational Seminar series as the 1st step toward the Seminar program being offered across America in those states where permitted by law. (Fri Nov 20 02:39:56 2009 PST)





First legal marijuana cafe opened in America
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story.birminghamstar - For how long will 'Cannabis Cafi' survive in America is entirely up to the Obama Administration. (Fri Nov 20 01:49:30 2009 PST)





[also topnews.in6500]
Medical Marijuana Inc Continues Development and Completes 1st Stage of the ...
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streetinsider - Medical Marijuana Inc (PINKSHEETS: Cultivation techniques and environmental sensitivity and solutions regarding the broad based tax solution that MJNA offers were explained in depth and unanimously agreed upon as paving the future for Medical Marijuana. (Fri Nov 20 01:49:30 2009 PST)





First legal marijuana cafe opened in America
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thaindian - (US) First legal marijuana cafi opened in America Janet Jackson admits that Michael Jackson had a drug problem First legal marijuana cafi opened in America London, Nov. 20 (ANI): America’s first and only legal ... (Fri Nov 20 01:40:01 2009 PST)








First legal marijuana caf opened in America
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littleabout - (US) For how long will 'Cannabis Caf' survive in America is entirely up to the Obama Administration. (Fri Nov 20 01:40:01 2009 PST)






Medical Marijuana Inc Continues Development and Completes 1st Stage of the ...
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tradingmarkets - (US) Medical Marijuana Inc (PINKSHEETS: Cultivation techniques and environmental sensitivity and solutions regarding the broad based tax solution that MJNA offers were explained in depth and unanimously agreed upon as paving the future for Medical Marijuana. (Fri Nov 20 01:40:01 2009 PST)





[also marketwire6761]
Visalia Pot Shop Owner Prepares for Legal Showdown
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abclocal - (US) Visalia Pot Shop Owner Prepares for Legal Showdown - 11/20/09 - Fresno News - abc30.com Visalia Pot Shop Owner Prepares for Legal Showdown Medical marijuana is being openly sold in Visalia. (Fri Nov 20 01:40:01 2009 PST)



Medical Marijuana Inc Continues Development and Completes 1st Stage of the ...
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pr-inside - (Austria) Medical Marijuana Inc (PINKSHEETS: MJNA) announced today they have completed the taping of the Educational Seminar series as the 1st step toward the Seminar program being offered across America in those states where permitted by law. (Fri Nov 20 01:34:33 2009 PST)





Dolphins hold off Panthers
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heraldnet - (US) Mountlake Terrace rejects medical marijuana dis... Lawsuit blames county and weed inspector in man... ... (Fri Nov 20 00:49:03 2009 PST)





RIEHL: Guardian of the status quo
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nctimes - (US) Maybe that explains Horn's crusade against teens checking out R-rated DVDs from their public libraries,B medical marijuana, and allowing disabled persons to rideB publicly subsidized buses to visit casinos. Maybe that explains Horn's crusade against teens checking out R-rated DVDs from the... (Fri Nov 20 00:40:15 2009 PST)




Medicinal pot may be shut out of El Jebel
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aspentimes - (US) We don't have to worry about it. The closest dispensary to El Jebel is at the WIN Institute. Eagle County is in the process of coming up with detailed land-use regulations for dispensaries in unincorporated portions of the county. (Fri Nov 20 00:40:15 2009 PST)





Principal figure in medical marijuana scam gets three years in prison
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chicoer - (US) Casey James Wilkins of Chico was one of 15 individuals arrested after the names of the same medical marijuana patients were found posted in a series of "collective" grows in the fall of 2008 throughout Butte County. (Fri Nov 20 00:40:15 2009 PST)





Editorial: Use the 'time out' to draft guidelines
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gjfreepress - (US) Ceding to the state would be the easiest thing to do given some have called upon the legislature to lay down law to regulate dispensaries in Colorado. (Fri Nov 20 00:40:15 2009 PST)

One toke over the line?
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gjfreepress - (US) Jim Spehar was never much good at rolling his own but his bad back and aging knee bother him and he hears it's not that difficult to obtain cannabis comfort. (Fri Nov 20 00:40:15 2009 PST)







Principal figure in Butte County medical marijuana scam gets three years in prison
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chicoer - (US) Casey James Wilkins of Chico was one of 15 individuals arrested after the names of the same medical marijuana patients were found posted in a series of "collective" grows in the fall of 2008 throughout Butte County. (Fri Nov 20 00:40:15 2009 PST)





Red Bluff City Council tables medical marijuana ban
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chicoer - (US) The Red Bluff City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday night to table an ordinance that would have banned medical marijuana dispensaries. (Fri Nov 20 00:40:15 2009 PST)



El Jebel may not get medicinal pot
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postindependent - (US) We don't have to worry about it. The closest dispensary to El Jebel is at the WIN Institute. Eagle County is in the process of coming up with detailed land-use regulations for dispensaries in unincorporated portions of the county. (Thu Nov 19 23:49:40 2009 PST)




'Love Me if You Will; Hate Me if You Must; But for God's Sake, Don't Ignore Me'
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citywatchla - (US) In fact, based on Hollywood alone, it would seem that the Supportive Housing non-profits would have an easier time getting their projects off the ground if they would simply add a liquor license, incorporate a Medical Marijuana dispensary and wrap the building in Digital Billboards. In fact, based on Hollywood alone, it would seem that the Supportive Housing non-profits would have an easier ... (Thu Nov 19 23:49:40 2009 PST)




Fixing the $7.3 Million Mistake
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citywatchla - (US) It turned out that the City Council was still in session, debating Medical Marijuana. It turned out that the City Council was still in session, debating Medical Marijuana. (Thu Nov 19 23:49:40 2009 PST)

Calimesa City Council sets a special meeting for Nov. 30 to further discuss ...
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newsmirror - (US) Calimesa City Council sets a special meeting for Nov. 30 to further discuss medical marijuana Monday evening, the Calimesa City Council received and filed a report on measures which would alleviate the conditions which led to the adoption ... (Thu Nov 19 23:49:40 2009 PST)

VA and Army Medical Care: More Dangerous than IED's It's Also More Futile - Salem-News.Com
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salem-news - Because medical cannabis is legal in Oregon I ended up with about one thousand PTSD Vets from all recent wars as legal MMJ users. (Thu Nov 19 23:49:40 2009 PST)






Relief, not reefer, is reason for bill
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jsonline - Is reason for bill - JSOnline Relief. Is reason for bill It's nothing more than coincidence that Cheech and Chong are coming to Wisconsin next week just as a bill to legalize medical marijuana begins to make its way through the Legislature. (Thu Nov 19 23:39:20 2009 PST)







Scotts Valley teen found with ecstasy
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pressbanner - Press-Banner - Scotts Valley teen found with ecstasy A 17-year-old Scotts Valley girl was arrested after 30 tablets of ecstasy and 1.73 grams of ketamine. (Thu Nov 19 23:39:20 2009 PST)





Sell your stuff -- or your family -- on Craigslist
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postindependent - (US) Medical marijuana dispensary employees looking for a side job might think about applying for this one. Medical marijuana dispensary employees looking for a side j... (Thu Nov 19 23:34:32 2009 PST)

Lincecum wins Cy Young
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dailycamera - (US) Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges stemming from a traffic stop in his home state of Washington on Oct. 30. (Thu Nov 19 23:34:32 2009 PST)



MI: Northern Express Weekly is northern Michigan's largest weekly newspaper, Traverse City, distributed in 13 counties throughout the northwestern lower peninsula of Michigan.
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northernexpress - (US) Medical Marijuana Case Heads to Trial: Civil Disobedience Case could have Statewide Impact There was a pony-tailed man with a pinwheel among the crowd gathered to support multiple sclerosis sufferer and medicinal marijuana user Matthew Barber at the court house on Tuesday. (Thu Nov 19 22:56:56 2009 PST)







MI: Colorado medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes - The Oakland Press News: The best place for news in and around Oakland County
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theoaklandpress - (US) Colorado medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes - The Oakland Press News: The best place for news in and around Oakland County Colorado medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes - The Oakland Press News: The best place for news in and around Oakland County Colorado medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes Bill Ritter plans to direct medical marijuana dispensaries to start paying sales tax. (Thu Nov 19 22:55:04 2009 PST)







Real estate experts: Boulder housing market improving
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dailycamera - (US) Forum speaker also says medical marijuana dispensaries have boosted commercial market Smith noted that in addition to governmental agencies . (Thu Nov 19 22:40:23 2009 PST)




Police blotter: Nov. 20, 2009
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gjsentinel - Pot shop burglars sought Crime Stoppers is looking for information on the suspects who police say burglarized a medical marijuana dispensary and stole cash. (Thu Nov 19 22:35:14 2009 PST)






Colorado Cities Choose Moratoriums on Medical Marijuana
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publicbroadcasting - (US) KUNC: Colorado Cities Choose Moratoriums on Medical Marijuana (2009-11-20) Colorado Cities Choose Moratoriums on Medical Marijuana Four additional Colorado cities passed moratoriums on new medical mari... (Thu Nov 19 21:39:52 2009 PST)





Couple arrested after police find marijuana growing in baby's room
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ocregister - Marijuana - News - The Orange County Register Couple arrested after police find marijuana growing in baby's room TUSTIN - A couple was arrested and their 1-year-old was placed into protective custody after police found nearly two dozen marijuana plants growing in the baby's bedroom. (Thu Nov 19 20:40:21 2009 PST)






More from the medical marijuana front
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signonsandiego - Archer was a medical marijuana patient (chronic pain from a construction accident)who said he was growing for himself as well as four others. (Thu Nov 19 19:39:10 2009 PST)



SCI3: Cannabinoids, multiple sclerosis and neuroprotection
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ingentaconnect - In recent years, several laboratories have addressed the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids in MS, given the experience reported by some MS patients who self-medicated with marijuana. In recent years, several laboratories have addressed the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids in MS, given the experience reported... (Thu Nov 19 19:21:51 2009 PST)



Santa Cruz considers ban on more medical marijuana dispensaries
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examiner - Santa Cruz considers ban on more medical marijuana dispensaries Santa Cruz County Drug Policy Examiner Santa Cruz considers ban on more medical marijuana dispensaries Santa Cruz County Drug Policy Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Santa Cruz County Drug Policy Examiner. (Thu Nov 19 17:39:31 2009 PST)







Medical Pot Club Radio Ad
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fox40 - (US) [Canna Care is here to help.] Medical Pot Club Radio Ad - KTXL Medical Pot Club Radio Ad - KTXL Medical Pot Club Radio Ad - KTXL Medical Pot Club Radio Ad - KTXL Medical Pot Club Radio Ad Medical Pot Club Radio Ad Medical Pot Club Radio Ad Medical Pot Club Radio Ad ... (Thu Nov 19 17:39:31 2009 PST)






First marijuana coffee shop opens in America
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telegraph - (US) Is the first to give people who have been prescribed marijuana by a doctor a place to get hold of the drug and smoke it. Although they have to remain out of public view. (Thu Nov 19 17:39:31 2009 PST)




Prosecutors Attack Proposed LA Ordinance to Regulate Marijuana Dispensaries
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law - (US) The proposed ordinance comes as the medical marijuana dispensaries have increased dramatically in Los Angeles. (Thu Nov 19 17:35:34 2009 PST)





Gang killed people for their body fat, police say
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heraldnet - (US) Mountlake Terrace rejects medical marijuana dis... Lawsuit blames county and weed inspector in man... LIMA, Peru — A gang in the remote Peruvian jungle ha... (Thu Nov 19 17:19:41 2009 PST)





Prosecutors Attack Proposed LA Ordinance to Regulate Marijuana Dispensaries
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law - (US) The proposed ordinance comes as the medical marijuana dispensaries have increased dramatically in Los Angeles. (Thu Nov 19 17:04:09 2009 PST)





CO: Steamboat Today: mmjPatient22
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steamboatpilot - (US) Proud medical marijuana patient since Oct. 16, 2009. Proud medical marijuana patient since Oct. 16, 2009. Proud medical marijuana patient since Oct. 16, 2009. ... (Thu Nov 19 16:51:05 2009 PST)

CO: Monte Vista Journal
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montevistajournal - Despite trend toward legalization, marijuana mixed bag MONTE VISTA During the last Monte Vista City Council meeting, in the departmental reports, the topic of discussion turned to medicinal marijuana dispensaries, and how Monte Vista might have to address the issue sooner than expected, following the recent opening of several dis... (Thu Nov 19 16:43:02 2009 PST)



Marijuana: Treat Like Every Other Controlled Medication, Or Tax It
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egpnews - (US) Have everyone in a tizzy over how to best control the growing number of marijuana dispensaries in the city. (Thu Nov 19 16:39:48 2009 PST)




WeHoNews.com:
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wehonews - (US) They promise to prosecute any and all collectives where money is exchanged despite the city council s actions. Cooley and Sheriff Lee Baca wrote a letter in August expressing their viewpoint that marijuana sales are illegal and will be prosecuted. (Thu Nov 19 16:39:48 2009 PST)





CO: Marijuana licenses on hold Colorado Community Newspapers Online - News Around Town News Press News
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coloradocommunitynewspapers - (US) Marijuana licenses on hold ( Colorado Community Newspapers Online - News Around Town ( News Press ( News Marijuana licenses on hold Larkspur is in the midst of a 180 moratorium that prohibts any further licencing of people to grow. (Thu Nov 19 16:28:53 2009 PST)



Canon City Daily Record - Heimerich ready for senate run
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canoncitydailyrecord - (US) He would like to see the state take control of the medical marijuana issue, which he said has spiraled out of control. He would like to see the state take control of the medical marijuana issue, which he said has spiraled out of control. (Thu Nov 19 16:19:13 2009 PST)




Part Three: Home Grown Meds
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9and10news - (US) Law enforcement is trying to balance their responsibility to get drugs off the streets with the delicate right that comes with medical marijuana. (Thu Nov 19 16:19:13 2009 PST)



CO: Noted: FBI investigation on Fort Carson noose - Noted - Colorado Springs Independent
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csindy - (US) Pure Medical dispensary in Colorado Springs is soon to open. (Thu Nov 19 16:14:35 2009 PST)






CO: Paul Nitze: Amendment 20 isn't the answer - AspenTimes.com
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aspentimes - (US) An Aspen truck driver named James Wingers took a plea deal in a marijuana trafficking case that will land him between five and 40 years in federal prison. (Thu Nov 19 16:03:07 2009 PST)









TOP: Panel to discuss effect of R.I. law governing marijuana possession - State Government - projo.com - The Providence Journal
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projo - (US) Have done? Citing the 391 marijuana-related arrests the state police have documented in Rhode Island since Jan. 1. T think any legislation is going to be taken seriously in the upcoming session unless it can demonstrate a relief of resources. (Thu Nov 19 14:58:03 2009 PST)






[also projo8236]
Musings on the intersection of science, medicine, and culture
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scienceblogs - (US) Why I won't be prescribing medical marijuana : White Coat Underground Why I won't be prescribing medical marijuana a medical marijuana law The new law allows Michigan residents to grow weed for their own consumption if they have approval. allow doctors to prescribe marijuana. (Thu Nov 19 14:39:48 2009 PST)




The cure for apres-ski aches and pains: cherry juice?
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blogs.westword - Marijuana Dispensaries Advil, alcohol, medical marijuana, ice)? ... (Thu Nov 19 14:39:48 2009 PST)



Soaking up the atmosphere at America's first 'Cannabis Cafe'
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timesonline - (UK) Is America&rsquo. How long it survives is entirely up to the Obama Administration. The US is legalising marijuana On the quiet. (Thu Nov 19 14:39:48 2009 PST)








Hotchkiss enacts moratorium on medicinal marijuana dispensaries
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deltacountyindependent - (US) Weber wondered if the town had the right to have a moratorium when voters had approved a constitutional amendment about permitting use of marijuana for medical conditions. (Thu Nov 19 14:39:48 2009 PST)






TOP: As pot clubs proliferate, San Jose mayor warns they remain illegal - San Jose Mercury News
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mercurynews - (US) San Jose mayor warns they remain illegal Medicinal marijuana dispensaries have sprouted like weeds in San Jose since a city councilman proposed regulations to permit and tax them. (Thu Nov 19 14:28:48 2009 PST)




TOP: Bob Shallit: Scent of (medical) pot is on Sacramento airwaves - Sacramento Business, Housing Market News - Sacramento Bee
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sacbee - (US) Bob Shallit: Scent of (medical) pot is on Sacramento airwaves - Sacramento Business. (Thu Nov 19 14:26:11 2009 PST)




TOP: Bob Shallit - Sacramento Business, Housing Market News - Sacramento Bee
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sacbee - (US) Bob Shallit: Scent of (medical) pot is on Sacramento airwaves One of Sacramento's pioneering medical pot shops has a trailblazing new marketing vehicle: radio ads. (Thu Nov 19 14:26:11 2009 PST)



TOP: West Hollywood's medical marijuana success story -- latimes.com
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latimes - (US) Latimes.com West Hollywood's medical marijuana success story Medical marijuana Marijuana dispensaries in West Hollywood Steve Cooley said he believed most dispensaries were illegal and threatened to prosecute them. (Thu Nov 19 14:03:36 2009 PST)





New US attorney boosts Fresno staff
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fresnobee - (US) Asked about marijuana, Wagner responded that possession remains a federal crime. He said Attorney General Eric Holder's comment that federal agents would stop raiding medical marijuana distributors that com... (Thu Nov 19 13:39:44 2009 PST)






Health Sciences Group Quest to be Listed on the OTCBB
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foxbusiness - (US) "We are still in negotiations with Marijuana Inc. We have all intentions of bringing on the best legal team possible and to make medical marijuana acceptable to the public. (Thu Nov 19 13:39:44 2009 PST)




Deputies to dig into pot spot records
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thesungazette - (US) Deputies to dig into pot spot records The Tulare County Sheriff's deputies will begin investigating medical marijuana dispensaries following a vote by the Board of Supervisors at its Nov. 10 meeting. (Thu Nov 19 13:39:44 2009 PST)




District Attorney says he will target marijuana dispensaries
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laindependent - District Attorney says he will target marijuana dispensaries ! The Los Angeles Independent - Community Newspaper Serving Hollywood and West Hollywood ! News District Attorney says he will target marijuana dispensaries ! The Los Angeles Independent - Community Newspaper Serving Hollywood and West Hollywood ! News District Attorney says he will target marijuana dispensaries ! The Los Angeles Independent - Community ... (Thu Nov 19 13:39:44 2009 PST)




Chronic City: It's Obvious -- State Medical Association Says Pot Prohibition ...
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blogs.sfweekly - State Medical Association Says Pot Prohibition Is 'Failed Public Health Policy' - San Francisco News - The Snitch Chronic City: It's Obvious . (Thu Nov 19 13:34:53 2009 PST)






No medical marijuana at Summit County ski resorts for now
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vaildaily - (US) They would exclude dispensaries at Keystone and Copper Mountain resorts by prohibiting them in mixed-use buildings that have a residential or hotel component. (Thu Nov 19 12:39:11 2009 PST)




Health Sciences Group Quest to be Listed on the OTCBB
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globenewswire - (US) "We are still in negotiations with Marijuana Inc. We have all intentions of bringing on the best legal team possible and to make medical marijuana acceptable to the public. (Thu Nov 19 11:40:27 2009 PST)




Health Sciences Group Quest to be Listed on the OTCBB
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streetinsider - "We are still in negotiations with Marijuana Inc. (Thu Nov 19 11:40:27 2009 PST)





Marijuana Policy Project's 15th Anniversary Gala to Celebrate '15 States in 15 ...
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commondreams - MPP assistant director of communications Marijuana Policy Projectb s 15th Anniversary Gala to Celebrate b 15 States in 15 Yearsb Celebrity guests and other prominent figures will help celebrate MPPb s remarkable passage of improved marijuana laws in 15 states in 15 years WASHINGTON - November 19 - The Marijuana Policy Project. (Thu Nov 19 11:40:27 2009 PST)





Pro-Pot Group Says LA City Council In Its Pocket
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blogs.laweekly - Anti-dispensary stances of county District Attorney Steve Cooley and City Attorney Carmen Trutanich and that the council will eventually emerge with legislation that allows the kind of over-the-counter pot shops that have proliferated in neighborhoods such as Venice. (Thu Nov 19 11:19:22 2009 PST)





MN Legislature to Make New Effort at Medical Marijuana
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blog.tenthamendmentcenter - Nullification: Ballot Drive for Legal Pot in CA Marijuana Legalization as the Blueprint ATF: All Your Amendment are Belong to Us Tweets that mention MN Legislature to Make New Effort at Medical MarijuanaB !B Tenth Amendment Center Blog . (Thu Nov 19 11:05:57 2009 PST)





Cheech and Chong Light Up 'The Factor'
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foxnews - (US) Two strong advocates for the weed are comedians Cheech and Chong. The marijuana legalization is really taking off under this medical marijuana ruse. (Thu Nov 19 10:49:18 2009 PST)









How Not to Advertise Medical Marijuana
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industry.bnet - How Not to Advertise Medical Marijuana ! BNET Advertising Blog ! BNET If you want to get the real dope on prospective employees, ask job candidates these seven questions. How Not to Advertise Medical Marijuana ... (Thu Nov 19 10:40:23 2009 PST)





Yreka City Council to decide on medical marijuana dispensaries tonight
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siskiyoudaily - (US) CA - Siskiyou Daily News Yreka City Council to decide on medical marijuana dispensaries tonight The Yreka City Council tonight will mull the possibility of keeping medicinal marijuana dispensaries out of the city limits of Yreka. (Thu Nov 19 10:40:23 2009 PST)





Why does't North Bend Medical Center allow doctors to recommend medical marijuana?
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theworldlink - (US) Said the facility does not have any policy regarding prescriptions for medical marijuana Pete Johnson. (Thu Nov 19 10:40:23 2009 PST)




What would marijuana legalization look like?
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capitolweekly - Discussions about legalizing marijuana have become part of California&rsquo. Most of the popular debate is dominated by two groups&mdash. (Thu Nov 19 10:40:23 2009 PST)







PR Campaign Guides Los Angeles to "Sensible" Pot Regulations
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opposingviews - (US) Opposing Views: OPINION:PR Campaign Guides Los Angeles to "Sensible" Pot Regulations Americans for Safe Access , Medical Marijuana Therapeutics/Research - 11 Minutes Ago , Medical Marijuana Therap... (Thu Nov 19 10:40:23 2009 PST)







Moratorium won't affect exisitng 'herbal dispensary' in Orchard City
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deltacountyindependent - (US) We all know this is a conservative area. There were no questions concerning legalizing marijuana on Tellurideb s Nov. 3 election ballot. (Thu Nov 19 10:40:23 2009 PST)





Cedaredge approves medicinal marijuana store moratorium
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deltacountyindependent - (US) Cedaredge approves medicinal marijuana store moratorium ~ Cedaredge approves medicinal marijuana store moratorium Cedaredge approves medic... (Thu Nov 19 10:40:23 2009 PST)

The Venice Beat: Marijuana Statement Goes to City Council
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smmirror - (US) Thereby assuring that the VNC Community Impact Statement will at least have the opportunity to influence the outcome. The VNC resolution also recited that [o]ver 100 Venice stakeholders expressed their overwhelming support for the legalization of marijuana in a poll of Town Hall attendees but recognized that the current issue was limited to treatment for medical conditions. (Thu Nov 19 10:33:52 2009 PST)






North state in brief: Nov. 19, 2009
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redding - (US) SL panel to consider pot dispensary rules SHASTA LAKE - A resolution recommending the City Council adopt a series of guidelines to govern and regulate the operation o... (Thu Nov 19 09:39:52 2009 PST)




No medical marijuana at Summit County ski resorts for now
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skyhidailynews - (US) They would exclude dispensaries at Keystone and Copper Mountain resorts by prohibiting them in mixed-use buildings that have a residential or hotel component. (Thu Nov 19 09:39:52 2009 PST)




Stan Garnett: Colorado has mishandled the medical-marijuana issue - Denver News - The Latest Word
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blogs.westword - He declared that he was " Garnett has been out front about medical marijuana: A few months back. He declared that he was " committed to having the most progressive approach to medical marijuana of any DA's office in the state committed to having the most progressive approach to medical marijuana of any DA's office in the state The marijuana crowd spread myths that pot is non addictive and harmless. (Thu Nov 19 09:39:52 2009 PST)








Paonia moratorium decision on hold Hotchkiss enacts moratorium on medicinal ...
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deltacountyindependent - (US) Weber wondered if the town had the right to have a moratorium when voters had approved a constitutional amendment about permitting use of marijuana for medical conditions. (Thu Nov 19 09:39:52 2009 PST)






Opposing Views: VIDEO:Mock PSA Thanks You for Buying American Marijuana
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opposingviews - (US) We all know that a lot of people are harmed by prohibition. (Thu Nov 19 09:36:45 2009 PST)






County joins list of entities with medical marijuana moratoriums
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deltacountyindependent - (US) Medical marijuana dispensaries planning to set up legally under state law will. The Delta County Commissioners have joined a growing list of local governments around Colorado and in the county calling a halt to the unregulated spread of medical marijuana distribution points. (Thu Nov 19 08:39:41 2009 PST)






N.J. politicians concerned Christie won't change Trenton status quo - New Jersey Politics - NJ.com - - NJ.com
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nj - (US) While legislators at the state level have been concerned with same-sex marriage and medical marijuana bills. (Thu Nov 19 08:39:41 2009 PST)



Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes
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theworldlink - (US) The World Link : Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes DENVER (AP) &mdash. (Thu Nov 19 08:39:41 2009 PST)







It's the new GREEN industry
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citizentelegram - (US) Three medical marijuana dispensaries are now open. Making Rifle quite the green scene Three medical marijuana dispensaries are now open. (Thu Nov 19 07:49:35 2009 PST)





Morgan and Morgan Debt Harassment Lawyer Billy Howard Featured on CBS Radio News
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transworldnews - (US) The Medical Marijuana Debate Continues The Medical Marijuana Debate Continues Narconon Sauna Detoxification Proven to Release Drug Residues (Thu Nov 19 07:49:35 2009 PST)




What would marijuana legalization look like?
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publicceo - (US) Discussions about legalizing marijuana have become part of Californiab s political discourse. Most of the popular debate is dominated by two groupsb avid pro-marijuana crowd. (Thu Nov 19 07:39:33 2009 PST)







Let desperate patients have pot
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host.madison - (US) Let desperate patients have pot A bill in the Wisconsin Legislature would let patients with cancer. (Thu Nov 19 07:39:33 2009 PST)









Medical marijuana patients urge input on revised pot rules
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redbluffdailynews - (US) Medical marijuana patients urge input on revised pot rules - Red Bluff Daily News Online Red Bluff puts pot ban on hold Medical marijuana patients urge input on revised pot rules Patients are still not happy with the Red Bluff City Council's decision to hold off on banning medical marijuana. (Thu Nov 19 07:39:33 2009 PST)



A Kink in the Campaign - Feature - Chicago Reader
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chicagoreader - (US) He's pro medical marijuana and pro gay marriage. ... (Thu Nov 19 07:04:21 2009 PST)






Med Pot Advocates Fired Up Over Security Video, Other Reforms
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statebillnews - Other Reforms Medical Marijuana advocates are lit up over the possibility that Denver police officers might be able to confiscate the security tapes of medical marijuana dispensaries at any given time. (Thu Nov 19 06:39:24 2009 PST)






County prosecutor: Marijuana laws causing problems
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romeoobserver - He said he is concerned it will be more readily available to students due to people owning medical marijuana cards that grow their own plants. (Thu Nov 19 06:39:24 2009 PST)









'Cannabis Cafe' Opens in Oregon
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theatlanticwire - (US) So long as users are registered with the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Law (NORML) and smoke out of the public view. (Thu Nov 19 05:39:14 2009 PST)







No medical marijuana at Summit County ski resorts for now
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aspentimes - (US) They would exclude dispensaries at Keystone and Copper Mountain resorts by prohibiting them in mixed-use buildings that have a residential or hotel component. (Thu Nov 19 04:39:26 2009 PST)




Well-Being Calendar: 11/19/2009
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record-eagle - Dakoske/Phoenix Addiction Treatment Services, 940 E. Grand Traverse Compassionate Connection, a medical marijuana club, 7-8:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Wed. of each... (Thu Nov 19 04:39:26 2009 PST)







LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance
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sacbee - (US) LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News ! Sacramento Bee LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance The City Council will wait at least another week to decide whether to approve a long-awaited. (Thu Nov 19 03:35:10 2009 PST)




CANADA: Kelowna Capital News - Marijuana reviewer for U.S. newspaper a tempting offer
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bclocalnews - A friend of mine has sent me a rather unique job application to become a medical marijuana reviewer and I have to admit Ib m tempted. (Thu Nov 19 02:43:52 2009 PST)






Editorial: Time to legalize medical use of marijuana
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thenorthwestern - (US) Editorial: Time to legalize medical use of marijuana ! thenorthwestern.com ! Oshkosh Northwestern Editorial: Time to legalize medical use of marijuana It is time that Wisconsin has a serious debate about legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes. (Thu Nov 19 02:39:10 2009 PST)




Boulder police arrest fifth suspect in marijuana dispensary robbery
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coloradodaily - (US) Boulder police arrest fifth suspect in marijuana dispensary robbery - Colorado Daily Boulder police arrest fifth suspect in marijuana dispensary robbery Boulder police have arrested a fifth suspect in the June 16 robbery of the New Options Wellness Center. (Thu Nov 19 02:34:28 2009 PST)




Narconon Gulf Coast, Drug Treatment is the Answer, Not Jail
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timesoftheinternet - Narconon Gulf Coast, Drug Treatment is the Answer, Not Jail According to federal data, 7.6 million Americans needed drug treatment for illicit drug use in 2008, and only 1.2 million received it." Prison does not work for most individuals suffering from drug addiction. Prison does not work for most individuals suf... (Thu Nov 19 02:04:23 2009 PST)







Medical Marijuana Memo Lights up Controversy
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timesoftheinternet - The memo specifically notes that prosecutors are still urged to pursue marijuana cases involving violence. This is not a free pass for all crimes involving marijuana. (Thu Nov 19 02:04:23 2009 PST)








Whitefish plans quick action on medical marijuana
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dailyinterlake - (US) Whitefish plans quick action on medical marijuana The Whitefish City Council on Monday directed city staff to draft an emergency ordinanc... (Thu Nov 19 01:39:19 2009 PST)




Town lays off pot
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paradisepost - (US) Town lays off pot - Paradise Post Town lays off pot Lacking legal counsel to clarify a new municipal code that could ban dispensing medical marijuana in town, the Paradise Planning Commission tabled its decision Tuesday night until Dec. 7 when it will again host a public hearing on the matter. Lacking legal counsel to ... (Thu Nov 19 01:39:19 2009 PST)




Council takes step toward smoke-free parks
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theunion - (US) Councilman Robert Bergman said he worries the wording is too loose and might bar legitimate medical marijuana cooperatives. (Thu Nov 19 01:34:51 2009 PST)



Scioscia, Tracy voted MLB's top managers
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freep - (US) Michigan's medical marijuana economy Take a look inside the activity behind Michigan's growing medical marijuana industry... (Thu Nov 19 00:49:44 2009 PST)




Ruth Ham: Shapleigh, Acton and Sanford officials discussing future of Emery ...
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fosters - (US) Do you want to change the medical marijuana laws to allow treatment of more medical conditions and to create a regulated system of distribution? Do you want to change the medical marijuana laws to allow treatment of more medical conditions and to create ... (Thu Nov 19 00:49:44 2009 PST)



Pot dispensary provision dropped
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denverpost - (US) Brown said whether the dispensaries can deliver the marijuana to patients is a sensitive subject that likely will be highly debated. (Thu Nov 19 00:40:38 2009 PST)




Quillen: Colorado's medical marijuana maze
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denverpost - (US) You would have had to work at it to find that marijuana was illegal. The only pot arrests I recall were "stupidity busts.". Thus a pot dispensary that was legal under California or Colorado law was still a target for the federal DEA. (Thu Nov 19 00:40:38 2009 PST)









New US Attorney boosts Fresno staff
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fresnobee - (US) Asked about marijuana, Wagner responded that possession remains a federal crime. He said Attorney General Eric Holder's comment that federal agents would stop raiding medical marijuana distributors that com... (Thu Nov 19 00:40:38 2009 PST)






Eugene pot raid leads to arrest of West Linn man
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westlinntidings - (US) A major pot raid in Eugene last week led authorities to a 33-year-old West Linn man alleged to have rented several homes solely for space to grow marijuana. (Thu Nov 19 00:40:38 2009 PST)





Redding police prepare to inspect marijuana collectives ; Redding Record Searchlight
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redding - (US) Hansen said they were discussing the specifics of the marijuana ordinance. Redding police are preparing to enforce regulations designed to yank illicit marijuana dealers from the burgeoning crop of medical cannabis clubs that have sprouted around town over the past eight months. (Thu Nov 19 00:40:38 2009 PST)







Before I Be Your Dog A"a , and
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independent - The last pot I tried was so strong I just curled up like an armadillo with rigor mortis and waited for the fun to be over. (Thu Nov 19 00:40:38 2009 PST)








Medical Marijuana Memo Lights up Controversy
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24-7pressrelease - (US) The memo specifically notes that prosecutors are still urged to pursue marijuana cases involving violence. This is not a free pass for all crimes involving marijuana. (Thu Nov 19 00:40:38 2009 PST)







[also earthtimes.org9343]
Scent of (medical) pot is on Sacramento airwaves
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sacbee - (US) Bob Shallit: Scent of (medical) pot is on Sacramento airwaves - Sacramento Business. (Thu Nov 19 00:40:38 2009 PST)






Ridge planners delay decision on pot dispensaries
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chicoer - (US) Moore's reasons for changing the code were to prevent potential challenges. Growing and using marijuana for medical purposes was allowed through Proposition 215 in 1996 and clarified under Senate bill 420 in 2004. (Thu Nov 19 00:40:38 2009 PST)




Bob Shallit: Scent of (medical) pot is on Sacramento airwaves
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sacbee - (US) Bob Shallit: Scent of (medical) pot is on Sacramento airwaves - Sacramento Business. (Thu Nov 19 00:35:15 2009 PST)






and#8216;The Messenger,' and#8216;Precious,' and#8216;Blind Side,' and#8216;The Maid': Movie reviews and news
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sdnn - (US) So-called patients are hijacking medical marijuana. (Thu Nov 19 00:35:15 2009 PST)







Sales tax on medicinal pot largely a non-issue in Aspen
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aspentimes - (US) While Colorado officials said this week that the burgeoning medical marijuana business will be required to collect sales taxes and contribute to the state's coffers. At least three of Aspen's four dispensaries are already doing so. (Thu Nov 19 00:20:59 2009 PST)



Health agency license 5 marijuana farms - KRQE News 13 New Mexico
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krqe - Health agency license 5 marijuana farms ! KRQE News 13 New Mexico Health agency license 5 marijuana farms ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The New Mexico Department of Health now has licensed five growers of medical marijuana although one of them says he was surprised the state didn't set more rules for his mini-farm. (Wed Nov 18 23:39:27 2009 PST)

No medical marijuana at Summit County ski resorts for now
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summitdaily - (US) They would exclude dispensaries at Keystone and Copper Mountain resorts by prohibiting them in mixed-use buildings that have a residential or hotel component. (Wed Nov 18 23:39:27 2009 PST)




The Jack Herer initiative to legalize marijuana receives official title and summary
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examiner - The Jack Herer initiative to legalize marijuana receives official title and summary Santa Cruz County Drug Policy Examiner The Jack Herer initiative to legalize marijuana receives official title and summary Santa Cruz County Drug Policy Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Santa Cruz County Drug Policy Examiner. (Wed Nov 18 23:34:34 2009 PST)






Medical pot plea a rarity in court
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chieftain - (US) The Pueblo Chieftain :: Medical pot plea a rarity in court The Pueblo Chieftain Online :: Medical pot plea a rarity in court Municipal Judge William Alexander has only had one case - in his memory - where a defendant arrested for the petty offense of having marijuana claimed it was medical marijuana that he was allowed to use. (Wed Nov 18 23:34:34 2009 PST)




Cops: Narc charges for texter who hit biker
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trentonian - (US) A Pemberton man is facing narcotics charges after he admittedly struck a bicyclist with his car while sending a text message to set up a drug deal. (Wed Nov 18 23:04:14 2009 PST)





Fruita fields inquiries about setting up shop after marijuana vote
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gjsentinel - Phone calls already were coming in to city planners about dispensaries wanting to set up shop. (Wed Nov 18 22:49:21 2009 PST)




What would marijuana legalization look like?
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capitolweekly - Discussions about legalizing marijuana have become part of California&rsquo. Most of the popular debate is dominated by two groups&mdash. (Wed Nov 18 22:40:01 2009 PST)







LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance
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nctimes - (US) L.A. council delays vote on marijuana ordinance LOS ANGELES ---- The City Council will wait at least another week to decide whether to approve a long-awaited, oft-debated medical marijuana ordinance that could allow some cash transactions at dis... (Wed Nov 18 22:40:01 2009 PST)

DA to Council: Wake Up
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nbclosangeles - The DA says his office will prosecute dispensaries that sell medical marijuana. Regardless of the council's decision on an ordinance that does not ban such sales. could have voted Wednesday but decided to postpone the vote on the long-awaited medical marijuana ordinance until next week. (Wed Nov 18 22:40:01 2009 PST)

WAMM issues press release supporting medical marijuana dispensaries
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examiner - WAMM issues press release supporting medical marijuana dispensaries Santa Cruz County Drug Policy Examiner WAMM issues press release supporting medical marijuana dispensaries Santa Cruz County Drug Policy Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Santa Cruz County Drug Policy Examiner. ). (Wed Nov 18 22:40:01 2009 PST)




Fruita council OKs pot shops, but imposes restrictions
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gjsentinel - Imposes restrictions Medical marijuana dispensaries are allowed in Fruita but only in designated areas and under limited conditions. Medical marijuana dispensaries are allowed in Fruita but only in designated areas and under limited conditions. (Wed Nov 18 22:40:01 2009 PST)







New York: Law.com - Employers in a Haze Over Medical Marijuana Use
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law - (US) Law.com - Employers in a Haze Over Medical Marijuana Use ( Employers in a Haze Over Medical Marijuana Use Medical marijuana laws are having an odd effect on many employers: They're dazed and confused about their obligations to workers who use pot for health reasons. (Wed Nov 18 22:37:25 2009 PST)





New York: Law.com - Post Comment
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law - (US) Please Login to Comment on: Employers in a Haze Over Medical Marijuana Use Please Login to Comment on: Employers in a Haze Over Medical Marijuana Use (Wed Nov 18 22:37:25 2009 PST)



Mellow generation
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concordmonitor - (US) Cannabis is a smaller deal. Pot is fun.". Some of those users are empty-nesters. Have used pot all along. Some older marijuana users say they are living evidence that smoking pot does not preclude a normal life. (Wed Nov 18 22:35:22 2009 PST)








Local officials wonder if Trenton can change
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nj - (US) While legislators at the state level have been concerned with same-sex marriage and medical marijuana bills. (Wed Nov 18 21:39:22 2009 PST)




NJ Weedman Celebrates Victorious Ruling for Medical Marijuana Community
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live-pr - (Austria) "We are living in the midst of a 'reefer revolution' and I am happy to be a part of it. There is even more reason to celebrate. NJWeedman achieved cult status and media notoriety when he was arrested for smoking the sacred herb in front of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. (Wed Nov 18 21:39:22 2009 PST)






Boulder Planning Board to take on tree regulations Thursday
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dailycamera - (US) Thursday night's public hearing was originally scheduled earlier this month but postponed after hundreds of people showed up to weigh in on proposed medical-marijuana regulations. (Wed Nov 18 20:50:17 2009 PST)




This is your future
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georgetownvoice - Personally, I think gay marriage will go quietly into D.C. code, and the Council will pick a new Congressional bugaboo to push: a referendum on medical marijuana. (Wed Nov 18 20:43:22 2009 PST)

City Council calls for time on pot ruling
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dailynews - (US) Unwilling to vote on a law that would have allowed cash transactions at marijuana clinics - which Cooley said would violate California law - council members instead decided to add more than 30 changes to the proposed ordinance. (Wed Nov 18 20:43:22 2009 PST)




[also dailybreeze4438]
Panel to discuss effect of RI law governing marijuana possession
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projo - (US) Have done? Citing the 391 marijuana-related arrests the state police have documented in Rhode Island since Jan. 1. T think any legislation is going to be taken seriously in the upcoming session unless it can demonstrate a relief of resources. (Wed Nov 18 20:43:22 2009 PST)






"Bowls, Weeds, and Joints," a new residence hall anti-marijuana seminar
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keystoneonline - Joints.b The goal of the program was to educate students on how terrible marijuana is. (Wed Nov 18 20:43:22 2009 PST)









Legalize medical marijuana
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phoenix.swarthmore.edu - (US) California was the first. That New Mexico has taken so long to formalize the systemization of medical marijuana is indicative of a larger national resistance to the notion of legal weed in the United States. (Wed Nov 18 20:18:19 2009 PST)










LA City Council puts off medical marijuana vote
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latimes - (US) Although members appear likely to ignore prosecutors and allow dispensaries to sell pot, they say they need time to study numerous proposed amendments. medical marijuana The council appeared likely to allow dispensaries to sell marijuana... (Wed Nov 18 20:04:54 2009 PST)






LA council delays action on latest medical marijuana ordinance
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contracostatimes - (US) Unwilling to vote on a law that would have allowed cash transactions at marijuana clinics - which Cooley said would violate California law - council members instead decided to make more than 30 changes to the proposed ordinance. (Wed Nov 18 19:49:30 2009 PST)




Employers in a Haze Over Medical Marijuana Use
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law - (US) Law.com - Employers in a Haze Over Medical Marijuana Use ( Employers in a Haze Over Medical Marijuana Use Medical marijuana laws are having an odd effect on many employers: They're dazed and confused about their obligations to workers who use pot for health reasons. (Wed Nov 18 19:49:30 2009 PST)





Tweets and Comments from the Drug Policy Reform Conference
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alibi - (US) Studies in countries that have heroin-assisted treatment for more than a decade show there is decline in new users.&rdquo. (Wed Nov 18 19:39:56 2009 PST)









Ex-Gov. Gary Johnson talks better drug policy
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alibi - (US) Is a failure. &ldquo. We believe that if the war on drugs will end in the U.S. The global drug prohibition regime will lose its driving force and collapse like dominoes.&rdquo. (Wed Nov 18 19:39:56 2009 PST)













[also alibi5499]
LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance
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cbs47 - (US) California voters approved a ballot measure in 1996 that permits sick people to smoke pot if they have referrals from doctors and an identification card. (Wed Nov 18 19:39:56 2009 PST)




Panel to discuss effect of RI law governing marijuana possession
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projo - (US) Have done? Citing the 391 marijuana-related arrests the state police have documented in Rhode Island since Jan. 1. T think any legislation is going to be taken seriously in the upcoming session unless it can demonstrate a relief of resources. (Wed Nov 18 19:39:56 2009 PST)






LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance
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kget - (US) California voters approved a ballot measure in 1996 that permits sick people to smoke pot if they have referrals from doctors and an identification card. (Wed Nov 18 19:34:09 2009 PST)




[also sandiego610780]
Three US soldiers busted with 680 pounds of pot north of Phoenix
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examiner - Three U.S. soldiers busted with 680 pounds of pot north of Phoenix Three uniformed U.S. soldiers have been arrested north of Phoenix for possession of 680 pounds of marijuana and over $10000 in cash. (Wed Nov 18 19:34:09 2009 PST)




TX: Victoria Advocate - News
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victoriaadvocate - (US) LA County prosecutor: Sell medical pot, get busted LOS ANGELES (AP) b Los Angeles County's district attorney says he intends to prosecute owners of marijuana dispensaries that take cash for pot. LOS ANGELES (AP) b Los Angeles County's district attorney says he intends to prosecute owners of marijuana dispensaries that take cash for pot. LOS ANGELES ... (Wed Nov 18 19:13:01 2009 PST)

TX: Victoria Advocate - LA County prosecutor: Sell medical pot, get busted
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victoriaadvocate - (US) Victoria Advocate ! LA County prosecutor: Sell medical pot, get busted LOS ANGELES (AP) b Los Angeles County's district attorney says he intends to pros... (Wed Nov 18 19:13:01 2009 PST)




As pot clubs proliferate, San Jose mayor warns they remain illegal
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contracostatimes - (US) ... (Wed Nov 18 18:39:43 2009 PST)

[also mercurynews4723]
As pot clubs proliferate, San Jose mayor warns they remain illegal
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santacruzsentinel - (US) San Jose mayor warns they remain illegal Medicinal marijuana dispensaries have sprouted like weeds in San Jose since a city councilman proposed regulations to permit and tax them. (Wed Nov 18 18:39:43 2009 PST)







AMA supports medical marijuana studies, does not support current state programs
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mtshastanews - (US) The AMA is also recommending that physicians be protected from prosecution for recommending marijuana and that further studies be conducted into marijuana's use as medicine. The AMA is also recommending that physicians be protected from prosecution for recommending marijuana and that further studies be conducted into marijuana's use as medicine. “. The report is careful. The patchwork of state-based syst... (Wed Nov 18 18:39:43 2009 PST)








Morgan Hill crime incidents: Vehicles broken into on Madrone Parkway
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morganhilltimes - Sheriff's blotter: Intoxicated man with pot for sale runs in front of deputy's car Councilmen boycott closed session on medical marijuana dispensary Councilmen boycott closed session on medic... (Wed Nov 18 18:34:29 2009 PST)





TX: Robert Almonte: 'War on Drugs' conference got the issue wrong - El Paso Times
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elpasotimes - (US) Robert Almonte: 'War on Drugs' conference got the issue wrong - El Paso Times Robert Almonte: 'War on Drugs' conference got the issue wrong Fighting the border drug war JuC!rez violence: Drug-war brutality persists despite presence of military Groups tour Mexico to put spotlight on slayings Mexico angered by drug lord's spot on Forbes list Mexican drug lord Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman on Forbes' list of most power... (Wed Nov 18 18:24:41 2009 PST)











Employers in a Haze Over Medical Marijuana Use
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law - (US) Law.com - Employers in a Haze Over Medical Marijuana Use ( Employers in a Haze Over Medical Marijuana Use Medical marijuana laws are having an odd effect on many employers: They're dazed and confused about their obligations to workers who use pot for health reasons. (Wed Nov 18 18:04:21 2009 PST)






LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance
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mymotherlode - (US) LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance- myMotherLode.com LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance The City Council will wait at least another week to decide whether to approve a long-awaited. (Wed Nov 18 17:39:57 2009 PST)

Boulder police arrest fifth suspect in marijuana dispensary robbery
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dailycamera - (US) Boulder police arrest fifth suspect in marijuana dispensary robbery - Boulder Daily Camera Boulder police arrest fifth suspect in marijuana dispensary robbery Boulder police have arrested a fifth suspect in the June 16 robbery of the New Options Wellness Center. (Wed Nov 18 17:39:57 2009 PST)




Will Employers Have to Chill Out Over Medical Marijuana Use?
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law - (US) Law.com - Will Employers Have to Chill Out Over Medical Marijuana Use? (Wed Nov 18 17:39:57 2009 PST)






LAPD Finds Pot Growing 25 Feet From Police Station (We Don't Make This Stuff Up)
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blogs.laweekly - This is what happens when you have a medical marijuana economy that's out of control in the city: Some idiot actually thought it was cool to grow weed within wafting distance of 5-0's home. (Wed Nov 18 17:39:57 2009 PST)





Boulder Planning Board to take on tree regulations Thursday
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coloradodaily - (US) Thursday night's public hearing was originally scheduled earlier this month but postponed after hundreds of people showed up to weigh in on proposed medical-marijuana regulations. (Wed Nov 18 17:39:57 2009 PST)



Pot dispensary employee shot
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presstelegram - (US) Pot dispensary employee shot - Press-Telegram Pot dispensary employee shot LONG BEACH - And here we always thought marijuana was supposed to help you mellow out. (Wed Nov 18 17:33:56 2009 PST)



CO: The Watch Newspapers - News, Local Events, Classifieds and Businesses in Telluride, Mountain Village, Ridgway, Ouray, and Norwood Colorado, as well as the Communities of the Western San Juans
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telluridewatch - TELLURIDE b While the Planning and Zoning Commission last week stopped short of recommending to the Telluride Town Council language to amend the Land Use Code for the purpose of regulating medical marijuana dispensaries here, after a lively discussion the commission was leaning toward regula... (Wed Nov 18 16:57:54 2009 PST)





CO: Dillon explores medical marijuana options at today's work session - SummitDaily.com
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summitdaily - (US) Town council and staff in Dillon will explore options to bar medical marijuana dispensaries within town limits at a work session today. (Wed Nov 18 16:55:59 2009 PST)

Unemployed Going "Back to School" for Medical Marijuana Training
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pr-inside - (Austria) Unemployed Going b Back to Schoolb for Medical Marijuana Training The story, entitled b Back to School: Medical Marijuana Training Programs,b is planned for release on F... (Wed Nov 18 16:49:40 2009 PST)




CO: Northern Colorado Business Report - Business News Focused on Northern Colorado
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ncbr - (US) Two NoCo cities call time out on new medical marijuana dispensaries Two NoCo cities call time out on new medical marijuana dispensaries Two NoCo cities call time out on new medical marijuana dispensaries Two NoCo cities call time out on new medical marijuana dispensaries (Wed Nov 18 16:43:15 2009 PST)

CO: Two NoCo cities call time out on new medical marijuana dispensaries - Northern Colorado Business Report
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ncbr - (US) While Fort Collins will issue no new sales tax licenses for dispensaries for the next three months . If the measure is passed at the next regular council meeting. (Wed Nov 18 16:43:15 2009 PST)

Senate panel looks at revising marijuana laws
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turnto10 - Senate panel looks at revising marijuana laws ! turnto10.com Senate panel looks at revising marijuana laws A Senate panel looks at relaxing the marijuana laws in Rhode Island. PROVIDENCE—Lawmakers met at the State House on Wednesday to study relaxing marijuana laws in Rhode Island. A state Senate commission made... (Wed Nov 18 16:40:36 2009 PST)




Rendell puts his name on medical marijuana - voters your voice is needed now on PA HB 1393
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examiner - Rendell puts his name on medical marijuana - voters your voice is needed now on PA HB 1393 Cannabis Revolution Examiner Rendell puts his name on medical marijuana - voters your voice is needed now on PA HB 1393 Cannabis Revolution Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Cannabis Revolution Examiner. (Wed Nov 18 16:40:36 2009 PST)









Glad to read responsible journalism
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vanvoice - (US) I am impressed with Vancouver Voiceb s investigation of illegal medical marijuana sales. What the public needs is unbiased, fact based reporting on marijuana and other controversial topics so that the public can make its ow... (Wed Nov 18 16:40:36 2009 PST)



The Durango Telegraph - The independent weekly line on Durango and Beyond
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durangotelegraph - (US) Locals find relief with medical marijuana is setting root in Durango. Law enforcement and municipal and county governments are beginning to accept the volumes of testimony from patients and health providers that this ancient herb is indeed a palliative if not a curative. (Wed Nov 18 16:40:36 2009 PST)






LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance
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lasvegassun - (US) Las Vegas Sun LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance The City Council will wait at least another week to decide whether to approve a long-awaited. (Wed Nov 18 16:40:36 2009 PST)




[also cbs135244, cbs55197]
CO: Med pot ruling may legitimize Colorado sales, 11/18/2009 - Reporter-Herald, Loveland, Colo.
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reporterherald - (US) Med pot ruling may legitimize Colorado sales DENVER Colorado is gearing up to officially tax and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries. (Wed Nov 18 16:37:35 2009 PST)




[also reporterherald4382]
CO: Larimer County camping fees may take hike, 11/18/2009 - Reporter-Herald, Loveland, Colo.
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reporterherald - (US) Without it, radio coverage in the Poudre Canyon is spotty during emergencies, he said. New Loveland City Council puts morato... (Wed Nov 18 16:37:35 2009 PST)

LA Council Delays Vote On Marijuana Ordinance
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cbs2 - (US) LA Council Delays Vote On Marijuana Ordinance - cbs2.com LA Council Delays Vote On Marijuana Ordinance The City Council will wait at least another week to decide whether to approve a long-awaited. (Wed Nov 18 16:34:22 2009 PST)



CO: Colorado medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes - Greeley Tribune
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greeleytribune - (US) Colorado medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes ! Greeley Tribune Colorado medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes Bill Ritter will direct medical marijuana dispensaries to start paying sales tax following an opinion from Colorado Attorney John Suthers that medical marijuana is subject to state and local taxes. (Wed Nov 18 16:30:26 2009 PST)



CO: Durango Herald News, Marijuana economics
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durangoherald - Has said that his office's opinion is that medical marijuana can be subject to sales taxes. (Wed Nov 18 16:28:05 2009 PST)




CO: Durango Herald News, State to tax medicinal marijuana
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durangoherald - State to tax medicinal marijuana Dispensaries will be regulated. Owners say will give legitimacy DENVER - Colorado is gearing up to officially tax and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries. (Wed Nov 18 16:28:05 2009 PST)




[also durangoherald9237]
CO: City OKs moratorium on medical pot shops
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gjsentinel - City OKs moratorium on medical pot shops The city of Grand Junction will take a one-year timeout on licensing medical marijuana dispensaries to give city staff and state legislators time to craft regulations for the blooming industry. (Wed Nov 18 16:23:13 2009 PST)




LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance
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pe - (US) LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance The City Council will wait at least another week to decide whether to approve a long-awaited. (Wed Nov 18 16:20:10 2009 PST)

CO: Fort Collins pauses pot dispensaries, removes emergency designation - coloradoan.com - The Coloradoan,
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coloradoan - (US) Fort Collins pauses pot dispensaries, removes emergency designation ! coloradoan.com ! The Coloradoan, Fort Collins pauses pot dispensaries, removes emergency designation ! coloradoan.com ! The Coloradoan, Voices & Views Customer Service Fort Collins pauses pot dispensaries, removes emergency designatio... (Wed Nov 18 16:16:50 2009 PST)





[also coloradoan11317]
CO: Canon City Daily Record - Medical marijuana ordinance sent to council for review
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canoncitydailyrecord - (US) I have found this to be a very drug-infested city and one of the highest illegal drug-use counties in the state. Kinard said the city is not required by the state constitution to allow dispensaries. (Wed Nov 18 16:11:53 2009 PST)







CO: Boulder police arrest fifth suspect in marijuana dispensary robbery - Boulder Daily Camera
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dailycamera - (US) Boulder police arrest fifth suspect in marijuana dispensary robbery - Boulder Daily Camera Boulder police arrest fifth suspect in marijuana dispensary robbery Boulder police have arrested a fifth suspect in the June 16 robbery of the New Options Wellness Center. (Wed Nov 18 16:08:33 2009 PST)




[also dailycamera9708]
Rendell endorses medical marijuana - Pittsburghers your voice is needed now on ...
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examiner - Rendell endorses medical marijuana - Pittsburghers your voice is needed now on PA HB 1393 "If the legislature sends him a well crafted medical marijuana bill Governor Rendell said he will sign it.". (Wed Nov 18 16:05:15 2009 PST)





CO: Aurora Sentinel Archives Opinion Editorials Editorial: It's time to sort out Colorado's convoluted medical marijuana laws
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aurorasentinel - (US) Are about to go up in smoke. Making it clear that those who grew marijuana for the purpose of getting it to patients were allowed to do just that. Who supply marijuana to medical patients must have a direct and responsible relationship with them. (Wed Nov 18 16:05:13 2009 PST)





CO: Aurora Sentinel Archives Opinion Editorials Editorial: What kind of reform is the GOP after?
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aurorasentinel - (US) Editorial: It's time to sort out Colorado's convoluted medical marijuana laws Editorial: It's time to sort out Colorado's convoluted medical marijuana laws (Wed Nov 18 16:05:13 2009 PST)




TOP: Valerie Richardson - Stories - Washington Times
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washingtontimes - (US) Colorado joins trend to tax medical marijuana Bill Ritter Jr. on Tuesday directed the state's medical-marijuana dispensaries to pay sales tax and obtain retail-sales licenses, bringing the once-taboo product closer to mainstream respectability. Bill ... (Wed Nov 18 15:52:18 2009 PST)





TOP: Colorado joins trend to tax medical marijuana - Washington Times
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washingtontimes - (US) Colorado is now the second state. The governor announced his decision after Colorado Attorney General John Suthers issued a statement Monday saying that medical marijuana is "tangible property that is generally subject to state sales tax.". (Wed Nov 18 15:52:18 2009 PST)









TOP: abqjournal.com
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abqjournal - (US) Pounds of Cocaine With Street Value of $81600 Seized Colorado Medical Pot Suppliers Will Have To Pay Taxes. (Wed Nov 18 15:46:53 2009 PST)






Surprise, Surprise: City Council, All Stoner-Like, Postpones Pot Vote - Los Angeles News - LA Daily
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blogs.laweekly - (State Attorney General Jerry Brown argues that there was never any provision for for-profit dispensaries in the medical marijuana Prop. 215. (Wed Nov 18 15:40:30 2009 PST)





Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell will support a well crafted medical marijuana bill
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examiner - Cannabis Revolution Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Cannabis Revolution Examiner. "If the legislature sends him a well crafted medical marijuana bill Governor Rendell said he will sign it.". (Wed Nov 18 15:40:30 2009 PST)









Boulder Planning Board to take on tree regulations Thursday
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dailycamera - (US) Thursday night's public hearing was originally scheduled earlier this month but postponed after hundreds of people showed up to weigh in on proposed medical-marijuana regulations. (Wed Nov 18 15:40:30 2009 PST)



LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance
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modbee - (US) California voters approved a ballot measure in 1996 that permits sick people to smoke pot if they have referrals from doctors and an identification card. (Wed Nov 18 15:40:30 2009 PST)



Danville says no to pot -- for at least a year
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insidebayarea - (US) The action was in response to recent inquiries that led Danville officials to believe there was interest in opening dispensaries in town. (Wed Nov 18 15:40:30 2009 PST)






LA City Council puts off marijuana vote until next week at the earliest
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latimes - (US) Medical marijuana ordinance Among the amendments is one that would reduce the distance to 500 feet from 1000 feet that dispensaries must maintain from schools. City officials have struggled for more than two years to write a law to regulate the dispensaries. (Wed Nov 18 15:40:30 2009 PST)









Police: 3 soldiers arrested in Ariz. with pot
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kdwn - (US) Phoenix police arrested three Army soldiers after they were pulled over for speeding in a rental car with 680 pounds of marijuana and $10000 cash inside. (Wed Nov 18 15:34:16 2009 PST)







Danville says no to pot -- for at least a year
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contracostatimes - (US) The action was in response to recent inquiries that led Danville officials to believe there was interest in opening dispensaries in town. (Wed Nov 18 15:34:16 2009 PST)






TOP: L.A. Council to discuss proposed pot ordinance - LA Daily News
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dailynews - (US) The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday will consider a draft ordinance that would allow some cash "transactions" between patients and medical marijuana dispensaries. (Wed Nov 18 15:19:21 2009 PST)





TOP: Marijuana-go-round: City needs sensible laws for regulating pot dispenaries - LA Daily News
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dailynews - (US) Marijuana-go-round: City needs sensible laws for regulating pot dispenaries - LA Daily News Marijuana-go-round: City needs sensible laws for regulating pot dispenaries WHAT the city of Los Angeles needs is a law regulating how marijuana is distributed among patients who believe it helps them. (Wed Nov 18 15:19:21 2009 PST)





TOP: L.A. Council to discuss proposed pot ordinance - LA Daily News
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dailynews - (US) The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday will consider a draft ordinance that would allow some cash "transactions" between patients and medical marijuana dispensaries. (Wed Nov 18 15:19:21 2009 PST)





[also dailynews5153]
Barack Obama, Federalist?
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reason - Friends of federalism cheered last month when the Obama administration reversed the Bush policy of prosecuting medical marijuana cases in states that have legalized the practice. (Wed Nov 18 15:08:05 2009 PST)

City Council Delays Vote on Medical Marijuana Ordinance - KTLA
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ktla - (US) What is the law. Many said legitimate dispensaries were the most convenient way to obtain pot. (Wed Nov 18 14:40:46 2009 PST)






Denver council committee considers medical pot regs
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denverpost - (US) He still is pushing a package of other regulations that would require on-site cameras at dispensaries that law enforcement officials could access. (Wed Nov 18 14:40:46 2009 PST)




LA Council Delays Vote On Marijuana Ordinance
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fox40 - (US) California voters approved a ballot measure in 1996 that permits sick people to smoke pot if they have referrals from doctors and an identification card. (Wed Nov 18 14:40:46 2009 PST)




[also bakersfieldnow4857]
Boulder police arrest fifth suspect in dispensary robbery
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coloradodaily - (US) Boulder police arrest fifth suspect in dispensary robbery - Colorado Daily Boulder police arrest fifth suspect in dispensary robbery Boulder police have arrested a fifth suspect in the June 16 robbery of the New Options Wellness Center. (Wed Nov 18 14:40:46 2009 PST)




[also dailycamera5286]
LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance
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santamariatimes - (US) California voters approved a ballot measure in 1996 that permits sick people to smoke pot if they have referrals from doctors and an identification card. (Wed Nov 18 14:21:10 2009 PST)



[also fresnobee4866]
Same-sex marriage: Time for N.J. gay rights activists to use their political power - NJVoices Guest blog - NJ.com
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blog.nj - "When lawmakers return next week, Democrats could consider hot button issues such as gay marriage and medical marijuana and other last-minute measures — including one that would kill tax rebates. "When lawmakers return next week, Democrats could consider hot button issues such as gay marriage and medical marijuana and other last-minu... (Wed Nov 18 14:21:10 2009 PST)




City of Portland Opens Nation's First Cannabis Cafe For Marijuana Smokers!!
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hiphoprx - Certified medical marijuana users can go there to get the drug and use it as long as they are out of public view. (Wed Nov 18 14:21:10 2009 PST)







LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance
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lompocrecord - (US) California voters approved a ballot measure in 1996 that permits sick people to smoke pot if they have referrals from doctors and an identification card. (Wed Nov 18 14:21:10 2009 PST)




TOP: L.A. City Council puts off marijuana vote until next week at the earliest - L.A. NOW - Los Angeles Times
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latimesblogs.latimes - Medical marijuana ordinance Among the amendments is one that would reduce the distance to 500 feet from 1000 feet that dispensaries must maintain from schools. (Wed Nov 18 14:05:22 2009 PST)




LA council delays vote on marijuana ordinance
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ktvn - (US) California voters approved a ballot measure in 1996 that permits sick people to smoke pot if they have referrals from doctors and an identification card. (Wed Nov 18 13:40:30 2009 PST)



[also pe7686, cbs135584, kswt4081, myfoxla7621]
How easy is this?
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csindy - (US) Interesting that the daily paper got the story first about Attorney General John Suthers saying medical marijuana dispensaries would have to collect income tax. (Wed Nov 18 13:40:30 2009 PST)

LA Council Delays Vote On Marijuana Ordinance
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cbs5 - (US) California voters approved a ballot measure in 1996 that permits sick people to smoke pot if they have referrals from doctors and an identification card. (Wed Nov 18 13:19:22 2009 PST)


[also mymotherlode9282]
First Marijuana Cafe Opens in US, Tacos and Strippers Combo and Baby Caught ...
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digitalcity - (US) Tacos and Strippers Combo and Baby Caught With Cocaine NORML Oregon and have a valid prescription for medical marijuana. (Wed Nov 18 13:04:44 2009 PST)






Legislators move to monetize Medical Marijuana industry
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examiner - Legislators move to monetize Medical Marijuana industry Under the new legislation, medical marijuana dispens... (Wed Nov 18 12:39:29 2009 PST)





Armed Robbers Hit Medical Marijuana Outlet In Wrigley (2600 block Magnolia ...
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lbreport - (US) LongBeachReport.com ! LBReport.com ! Clerk Shot @ Medical Marijuana Outlet, Robbed At Gunpoint @ Midafternoon, 2600 block Magnolia Ave. Arm... (Wed Nov 18 12:39:29 2009 PST)



Dirty secret: women love porn, Oprah notes with Jenna Jameson, Violet Blue
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dscriber - If my famous Thelma and Louise Theory is correct, soon we will all be using porn and smoking medical marijuana in the workplace. If my famous Thelma and Louise Theory is correct, soon we will all be using porn and smoking medical marijuana in the workplace. (Wed Nov 18 11:40:08 2009 PST)




Pot shop ban, solar farm project on NC council agenda tonight
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theunion - (US) Solar farm project on NC council agenda tonight Nevada City council members will review wording for ordinances banning medical marijuana dispensaries and smoking in parks at a meeting today. (Wed Nov 18 11:40:08 2009 PST)

Unprecedented council boycott creates rift
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gilroydispatch - Did Councilmen Peter Arellano, Perry Woodward and Craig Gartman do the right thing by choosing to boycott a closed session to discuss legal issues related to the medical marijuana dispensary? Did Councilmen Peter Arellano, Perry Woodward and Craig Gartman do the right thing by choosi... (Wed Nov 18 11:40:08 2009 PST)







Unprecedented council boycott creates rift
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morganhilltimes - Sheriff's blotter: Intoxicated man with pot for sale runs in front of deputy's car Councilmen boycott closed session on medical marijuana dispensary Councilmen boycott closed session on medic... (Wed Nov 18 11:40:08 2009 PST)







Legalize it?
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fdlreporter - (US) While 17 states are considering legislation that would legalize its use. (Wed Nov 18 11:40:08 2009 PST)




Opposing Views: OPINION:DEA Removes AMA Marijuana Talking Points From Website
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opposingviews - (US) DEA Removes AMA Marijuana Talking Points From Website Marijuana Policy Project Texas Teen Charged with Selling Marijuana Door to Door Health Care Costs for Alcohol & Tobacco Higher Than Marijuana DEA Ignores AMA's New Medical Marijuana Policy Advocacy Group to Sue L.A. if Medical Marijuana Sales are Banned Tuesday night. (Wed Nov 18 10:39:32 2009 PST)









Employers Wonder If They Have to Chill Out Over Medical Marijuana Use
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law - (US) Employers Wonder If They Have to Chill Out Over Medical Marijuana Use They're dazed and confused about their obligations to workers who use pot for health reasons. (Wed Nov 18 10:39:32 2009 PST)





Defense disclosure: San Diego prosecutor a member of medical marijuana collective
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examiner - Defense disclosure: San Diego prosecutor a member of medical marijuana collective No official comment from the District Attorney's Office in response to a report one of its own was at least at one time. (Wed Nov 18 10:35:20 2009 PST)





Waiting to Inhale
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seattleweekly - (US) After the American Medical Association's recent announcement that it is asking the federal government to consider legalizing medical marijuana. (Wed Nov 18 10:19:43 2009 PST)










Free Classifieds Seattle, WA
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seattleweekly - (US) What did $4-a-cup coffee have in common with a sport that started when a couple Prohibition-era bootleggers decided to modify their engines? (Wed Nov 18 10:19:43 2009 PST)







Health Sciences to Retire 1.5 Billion Shares
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foxbusiness - (US) The Company is recently exploring options of corporate growth within the Legal Medical Marijuana Industry. The Company is recently exploring options of corporate growth within the Legal Medical Marijuana Industry. (Wed Nov 18 10:05:11 2009 PST)

FEATURE : US medical marijuana program off to slow, cautious start in New Mexico
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taipeitimes - (Taiwan, Province of China) ... (Wed Nov 18 09:41:57 2009 PST)

Red Bluff puts pot ban on hold
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redbluffdailynews - (US) Red Bluff puts pot ban on hold - Red Bluff Daily News Online Red Bluff puts pot ban on hold The City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday night to table an ordinance that would have banned medical marijuana dispensaries. (Wed Nov 18 09:41:57 2009 PST)



LA council to consider medical marijuana ordinance
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sddt - (US) The City Council on Wednesday will consider a long-awaited. Oft-debated medical marijuana ordinance whose provisions have shifted dramatically in recent days. (Wed Nov 18 09:41:57 2009 PST)




Drug Costs Soar; Cancer Controversy; Obama in China; Obama's
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rdmag - (US) AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: I have tremendous respect for the task force but I do have difficulty without getting into the scientific weeds. I have difficulty with the methodology that they use. ROBERTS: The controversy over medical marijuana is raging in Los Angeles. (Wed Nov 18 09:41:57 2009 PST)







Health Sciences to Retire 1.5 Billion Shares
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streetinsider - The Company is recently exploring options of corporate growth within the Legal Medical Marijuana Industry. (Wed Nov 18 09:41:57 2009 PST)
