Will New York Become the 15th Medical Marijuana State?

Medical marijuana activists and advocates are making a push this week to convince New York Gov. David Paterson and the legislature to include medical cannabis in the state’s budget. The state Senate passed a measure in March that calls for the inclusion of medical marijuana in the state budget. However, New York’s legislative session ends this week so the window for New York to become the 15th state to allow the use of medical marijuana is closing.


While some New York legislators oppose the bill, one of its most active supporters, Senator Eric Adams (D-Brooklyn), had this to say: “When our fellow humans are burdened by the dire effects of life-threatening illnesses, we must not allow insubstantial ideological arguments to increase their suffering. The proposed medical marijuana legislation contains the critical safeguards needed to guard against diversion or abuse and establish access for patients in need. It is our moral and ethical duty to alleviate misery in our fellow human beings. Any other substance shown to have such beneficial effect would already be in the arsenal of medical practitioners. I wholeheartedly urge passage of this legislation.”


If you live in New York, you can follow this link to contact Governor Paterson and urge him to support medical marijuana.

A 420 'Firecracker' Recipe!

I’m sure many of you seasoned Cannabis enthusiasts already know how to make firecrackers, but there are many who don’t. So here’s our best firecracker recipe that we have refined after many trials.

I can usually get away with .4 grams of good weed and about .7-1 gram of vaped remains when making them. Everyone is different though so you’ll have to decide the amount you want to use. Half a gram is usual a decent starting amount for first-time experimenters. However, if you’re sensitive to weed and you don’t enjoy being “too high” then I would start with .3-.4 grams. Also, I wouldn’t recommend starting with 1 whole gram. It can be pretty intense. Work up to it and see what you’re comfortable with.

If you’ve tried making firecrackers with some other guide and they ended up being duds, give this one a shot. It works perfectly every time for us.

What you need:

• .3-1 gram of weed or .8-1+ grams of vaped remains
  


• All natural peanut butter
  


• Graham crackers or any kind of crackers for that matter
  


• Vegetable oil (optional)


• Aluminum Foil


• An oven

Grind up the weed and make a mix to maximize surface area of the weed bonding with the fat. A lot of times when people complain of dud firecrackers, they simply sprinkled weed onto their cracker sandwich and mashed them together. If you really want to get the most out of your firecracker, make a mix. Anyway, if you don’t have a grinder, dump your weed into a shot glass and chop it up in there with scissors.

Put a dab of peanut butter in a bowl. Remember that the amount of PB you’re putting in the bowl is the amount you’re spreading onto your crackers, so be prepared to eat that amount. No need to use too much. Just make sure there’s enough PB to completely saturate the Cannabis. And remember, we want to maximize the amount of weed touching the fat, so do a good job when stirring.

If you have some vegetable oil, add a tiny pinch in there and continue stirring. If you add too much, it will be far too runny and you’ll have to use a lot more crackers. Spread your mix on and prepare your sandwich.

Now, complete your sandwich:

Wrap it in foil and throw it in the oven:

Bake it for 23 minutes at the temperature of 320 degrees.

Simple, right? Firecrackers are a great alternative for those too lazy to make brownies… although I will say that brownies taste a hell of a lot better. However if you’re looking for a quick, effective, and easy edible, look no further than the firecracker. They give great long highs that are quite different than smoking/vaping. Once again, if you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments.

"Legalize 2012" Gears Up in Colorado

In the wake of new legislation regulating the burgeoning medical-marijuana industry, advocates in Colorado are planning another attempt to legalize the drug for recreational as well as medicinal purposes.

Activists have their eyes on placing a state constitutional amendment on the ballot in 2012.

The Boulder-based Cannabis Therapy Institute announced Friday it will work on a legalization measure for 2012. Greg Stinson, president of the Front Range chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, said he's aware of at least one other group looking at a 2012 ballot measure, though he wasn't sure the group was ready to go public.

In a news release, the Cannabis Therapy Institute said the medical-marijuana regulations signed into law by Gov. Bill Ritter are too restrictive, and the best solution is to push for full legalization. Under the name "Legalize 2012," the institute is forming a fundraising board and a committee to work on the language of the initiative.

Representatives of the group could not be reached Friday afternoon. The group's website says it is considering language that would legalize the sale, production, transport and use of marijuana and allow for taxation and regulation of the industry in ways similar to the regulations around the production of alcohol.

The last statewide ballot initiative to legalize marijuana — Amendment 44 in 2006 — lost, 61 percent to 39 percent.

Since then, Nederland and Breckenridge residents have voted to legalize marijuana in largely symbolic ballot measures.

A Rasmussen poll in May of likely Colorado voters found that 49 percent favored legalizing and taxing marijuana, with 39 percent opposed and 13 percent undecided.

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Growing Granny Busted for “Reefer”

A Memphis grandmother got busted for “manufacturing marijuana” after police spotted four pot plants in her driveway.

The cops were searching for another suspect in the area when they saw the weed in plain view. An officer asked the 65-year-old woman if she knew what she had growing outside – she responded, “Yes, reefer, I planted it.”

According to reports, the woman had recently been in the hospital but neighbors were unaware if the marijuana was intended for medicinal purposes. She is being held on a $5,000 bond.

Blue Dream

Here’s some Blue Dream from Northern California. This is some really good sativa bud. Lots of medical marijuana patients swear by this strain.

Pot for iPad Deal Ends in Arrests

It seems like everyone wants to get their hands on the Apple iPad. However, two 20-year-old Arizona men were hoping to obtain Apple’s latest gizmo through a trade advertised on Craigslist.

The online advertisement proposed swapping an Apple iPod Touch and “a quarter of dank blue dream straight outta Cali” for an iPad.

The men did receive some interest in their ad – but it was from detectives who were tipped off about the craigslist pot swap ad by an anonymous citizen. Police arranged a meeting with the men who gave the “dank blue dream” to an undercover detective.

Both men were arrested for conspiracy to sell pot. Please enjoy their mug shots as well as the photo that appeared in the original craigslist ad.

Bizzy Bone to Appear on Dr. Drew's 'Celebrity Rehab'

Rapper Byron McCane - better know as Bizzy Bone from the platinum selling R&B group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony - will be joining the cast of the VH1 reality show "Celebrity Rehab."

Bizzy reportedly wants to seek treatment for his addictions - alcohol and marijuana - on the hit show starring addiction specialist Dr. Drew, who recently got in hot water regarding his opinion that planting drugs on Lindsay Lohan would be beneficial to her.

If "Celebrity Rehab" can finish getting a cast together, Bizzy would be joined by the likes of reality show and Myspace star Tila Tequila.

More @ tmz.com

Police Seize a Ton of Pot in Boston Apartment

Police found 2,000 pounds of pot in a Boston-area apartment earlier this week. Prosecutors are calling the ton of cannabis “the single largest seizure of marijuana in Boston’s recent memory.”

However, despite the 40 plastic wrapped packages stacked to the ceiling of a third floor apartment, Edgar Gonzalez, the man accused of possessing all the pot, claims he had no idea it was there.

Police originally came to the building to execute an unrelated search warrant. However, when Gonzalez saw the officers, he ran. After being caught, Gonzalez explained to the police that he ran because “he thought they were looking for him.”

This aroused officers’ suspicion and a search warrant for Gonzalez’s apartment was obtained. Inside, cops found the stash with an estimated street value of $4 million.

by Mike Hughes for cbsnews.com

ChemDog

Average price: $35 per gram

Named one of High Times magazine's Top Ten Strains of 2006. Connoisseurs speculate that the big leafy strain, which has a tangy aroma, originated in Montana.

BC God Bud

BC Bud Depot
1st Place, 2004 HIGH TIMES Indica Cup
HIGH TIMES Top 10 Strain, 2005

Commercial growers prize indica varieties for their potency and big yields, but God Bud also has great flavor and aroma. Since winning the Best Indica–Seed Company award at the 2004 Cannabis Cup, this frosty selection (well-known in Vancouver) is getting its proper respect worldwide. The dense, crystal-coated BC God Bud has serious bag appeal and packs quite a punch.


Matt, the breeder for BC Bud Depot, says: “She’s a heavy feeder and can take longer to clone, but once you get it right, there’s no stopping her. Yields typically between two to four ounces per plant in indoor-production setups, and up to three pounds per plant outdoors in southern climates. From her density and stickiness to her aroma, taste and medicinal qualities, the God Bud is a connoisseur-grade indica that will leave everyone wishing for your stash.” I couldn’t have put it better myself.



Lineage: God x Hawaiian x Purple Indica
Flowering time: 8 to 9 weeks
Contact: BC Bud Depot, bcbudonline.com

White Widow

The white widow marijuana strain is the strongest weed in the world. It sets the standard for white strains. This legend was born in the 1990's. They grow tall with delicate arms. White widow marijuana buds have so much THC on them that it is hard to see the bud at all. The white widow marijuana high is extreme and the taste divine. White widow marijuana seeds have won more Cannabis Cups than any before. On the top of all dutch coffeeshop menu's (mostly the most expensive!) is white widow marijuana seeds and white widow marijuana strains. The buzz is powerful and energetic, yet social. A must for anyone who thinks they are a smoker.