Well, there goes the tourism industry in Amsterdam. In a hare-brained move, the new conservative government of the Netherlands said on Wednesday (17/11/2010) it plans to ban tourists from buying cannabis in its famed "coffeeshops," where hash and marijuana are legally sold.
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California's Proposition 19, the tax and regulate marijuana legalization initiative, has been defeated...
A drug containing cannabis to treat MS has been made legal in Spain. The tongue spray, Sativex, is proven to reduce muscle spasms in people who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis and whose condition does not respond to other pain killers. Article
"The Hemp Solution" is the revised 2010 update and 70% expansion of the highly acclaimed documentary "The Hemp Revolution". First released in 1995 as a 16mm film in 100 cities worldwide, it has continued to be a key educational element in the modern resurgence of hemp industries and medicines worldwide. "The Hemp Solution" explores the hemp plant's (Cannabis Sativa's) fascinating history, it's thousands of uses, the economic and cultural forces behind its prohibition and its modern potential to solve major environmental problems.
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It's almost the first Saturday of May again. That means the Worldwide Marijuana March; An annual rally held at different locations across the planet. This year already 300 cities signed up, so take your pick.
Jack Herer, June 18, 1939 – April 15, 2010
The Cannabis activist community has lost its greatest icon. Jack Herer died yesterday at 11:17 a.m. in Eugene, Oregon. Jack suffered a heart attack last September just after speaking on stage at the Portland HempStalk festival. The last seven months have proven to be a huge challenge to Jack, with several health issues making his recovery complicated.
Jack, an immense huge Thank You for everything you did, you have been an inspiration for many of us. We will miss you.
Which country has the biggest % of potheads? No, it's not The Netherlands. Jamaica then? Mexico? Check it out in this great chart from the Dope Smoker.
