Canadian pot activist and seed merchant surrenders for extradition to US to face drug chargeSeptember 30th, 2009 Canada's 'Prince of Pot' taken into custodyVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canada's so-called Prince of Pot is now in jail awaiting extradition to the United States for selling marijuana seeds. Marc Emery has sold millions of marijuana seeds around the world by mail over the past decade.
Venezuela to fine broadcasters of 'Family Guy'; official says show promotes marijuana useSeptember 24th, 2009 Venezuela to fine networks that air 'Family Guy'CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan authorities plan to impose fines on cable television companies that refuse to stop airing the animated television series "Family Guy."
Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami says the program should be pulled from the airwaves because it promotes the use of marijuana. El Aissami was outraged by a recent episode in which the show's characters started a campaign to legalize marijuana.
Medical marijuana dispensary raided in Spokane, owners arrestedSeptember 10th, 2009 Medical marijuana shop raided in SpokaneSPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police on Thursday raided a medical marijuana store, shutting it down, arresting the owners and warning similar operations to close, too.
Marijuana may make acute pain worseAugust 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The idea of medical use of marijuana for pain relief has been thrown into doubt after researchers from University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have found that active ingredients in marijuana can instead spread and prolong pain. The team has found that a group of compounds in marijuana called the cannabinoids prolong pain rather than damping it down.
Witness claims DC mother accused of killing daughters let kids, ages 3 and 4, smoke marijuanaJuly 21st, 2009 Witness: DC mother let kids, 3 and 4, smoke potWASHINGTON — A witness in the trial of a woman accused of killing her four daughters says the parents allowed two of the girls to smoke marijuana at the ages of 3 and 4. LaShawn Ragland, a friend of Banita Jacks' boyfriend, testified in Jacks' murder trial on Monday.
Dog runs away from owner and gets 'stoned' after eating marijuana at Seattle parkJune 11th, 2009 Dog doesn't just say no and gets 'stoned' at parkSEATTLE — A dog that ran off from its owner in Seattle's Seward Park found and ate some marijuana and got high. Owner Jen Nestor Waddell told KING-TV the 11-year-old black Lab mix named Jack was "just stoned" May 12 after they returned home from the park.
Obama says he supports labor bill, urges both sides to compromiseMay 14th, 2009 Obama urges compromise on labor billRIO RANCHO, N.M. — President Barack Obama says he hopes a compromise would preserve the core ideas of labor-backed legislation and persuade holdout senators to support making it easier for workers to form unions.
Arnie in favour of legalising cannabis sale in California to raise revenueMay 6th, 2009 LONDON - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has said it is time to talk about legalising the sale of cannabis to generate much-needed tax revenue for the state to help bridge its burgeoning 60 billion dollar debt, despite President Barack Obama dismissal about the possibility of legalizing marijuana. Governor Schwarzenegger, who has admitted smoking marijuana in his youth, insisted that any decision would not be based on extra income for California, in spite of it having the dubious honour of the largest budget deficit of any state in the US.
Michael Douglas calls for marijuana legalizationMay 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Michael Douglas has urged American government to legalize the use of marijuana. Michael is of the opinion that there would be no violence if countrymen can smoke freely, unlike the violence incited by Prohibition.
Flex gets 13 nominations for Latin music awards; Santana to receive lifetime achievement awardApril 24th, 2009 Flex tops Latin music award nominations with 13CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Panamanian reggaeton sensation Flex topped the list of finalists for the 2009 Billboard Latin Music Awards with 13 nominations, including Latin album of the year, hot Latin song of the year and tropical airplay song of the year.
Santana to receive lifetime achievement award at Billboard Latin Music AwardsApril 23rd, 2009 Santana to receive lifetime achievement awardCORAL GABLES, Fla. — Carlos Santana will receive a lifetime achievement award at the 2009 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Britney walks out of concert due to marijuana fumesApril 9th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Britney Spears walked off stage during a recent concert complaining the arena was filled with smoke of marijuana. Spears performed three songs in Vancouver, Canada, during her ongoing 'Circus' tour before leaving the stage, reports the Mirror online.
Carlos Santana braces himself for Las Vegas residencyApril 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana is the latest star to dazzle Las Vegas with his tunes, for he has signed a new residency deal at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in the city. The rocker and his band are expected to play at the venue till 2010.
Obama says marijuana can't give sinking US economy a highMarch 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has told an online crowd that legalizing marijuana won't do any good to the sinking American economy. Obama was drawn into the debate over legalizing pot when the cannabis crowd flooded the first-ever Internet-based presidential Town Hall meeting.
Rhys Ifans wants marijuana to be legalizedMarch 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Rhys Ifans has demanded that marijuana be legalized, as he considers it to be a "beneficial herb". The 'Notting Hill' actor, who is currently filming Mr.
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