Christie makes move that will save lives.

No matter what you may think of Governor Christie the policy to equip every police car in the state of New Jersey with Narcan kits is a decision that will save lives.

I know this is not cannabis related and I by no means wish to be viewed as promoting hard drugs such as opioids but overdoses happen, and they happen to good people. I would love to see a world where Narcan kits are never needed but until that time, nobody should ever have to morn the death of another human being just because they made a mistake.

Interview: Christie Explains Why Every Cop In NJ Will Carry Life-Saving Drug Now

NJ Medical Marijuana Expo Tickets on Sale and Guest Speakers Announced

NJ Medical Marijuana Expo Tickets on Sale and Guest Speakers Announced
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The gateway drug theory

The gateway drug theory, stoner PR and COPS.

There are no gateway drugs, stoners need a make-over and COPS...well...

R.I. Office of Health Regulations Files Final Rules and Regulations Relating to the Medical Marijuana Program [R21-28.6-MMP]

In an email to any interested parties the Office of Health Regulations has announced they have filed the final rules and regulations for the states new Medical Marijuana Program. [R21-28.6-MMP] These amendments take effect March 18, 2010.

The Rhode Island Dept. of Health will license 3 non-profit compassion centers to grow and distribute medical marijuana to an unlimited number of patients in the state. R.I.'s MMJ law, one of 14 states to allow sick people access to medical marijuana, also allows for patients to grow their own or designate a caregiver to grow up to 12 mature plants (defined as "plant which has flowers or buds that are readily observable by an unaided visual examination") AND 12 immature plants (defined as "plant with no observable flowers or buds"). Caregivers are limited to 12 immature plants no matter how many mature plants they are allowed grow. (Caregivers could grow for more than one patient and would be allowed 12 mature plants per patient they care for.)

Great blog on the L.A./Cali medical cannabis battle.

The War on Drugs is a War on Me

A Medical Cannabis Patient's Battle for Freedom and Comfort


Cheryl is an LA resident, MMJ patient and a good writer fighting for what she believes in. Be sure to check her blog out for current info on laws in LA and California in general.

Here is a quote from her blog that should tell you all you need to know to love this woman. *edit* did I mention she's cute?

"Warning to all politicians, don't mess with medical cannabis patients. We know how to fight for our lives, so we sure in the hell know how to fight for our rights."

GO CHERYL!

I do not advocate anyone break the law but there are now 14 states where medical cannabis is legal and in some of those states (CHECK YOUR LOCAL LAWS INCLUDING STATE, COUNTY AND CITY BEFORE GROWING CANNABIS FOR PERSONAL MEDICAL USE) patients are allowed to grow enough for personal use. Many of us know the joys of gardening already from growing our own vegetables or flowers so the leap to growing your own meds is a no brainer. For those who don't know how much fun and rewarding keeping a small garden can be, let me explain micro gardening.

Lets take a small vegetable garden for instance.

First there is the satisfaction you get from growing your own healthy foods. Seriously what could be better than that? Knowing exactly where the seeds/plants came from...none of that gene altered frankenplant crap, total control what goes on and in your plants. No harmful pesticides or fertilizers. If you want everything can be 100% organic. Your harvests will be better for you, cheaper and better for the planet. You can't get more local than your backyard or indoor growroow!

Second, gardening is a zen activity. It's one of those things that everyone can learn to do fairly quickly and eventually the actions become so simple that your sub-conscience mind is free to do the amazing things it can do when it no longer has to find something for the rest of your mind/body to do. When it's free from babysitting. A peaceful and relaxing labor that has sewn the seeds to many a great idea and invention I'm sure. It's one of those therapeutic things you come to love to do.

Third, when talking about gardens many people think you need to have a lot of space or a plot of land to garden but today you can grow more than enough vegetables for 1-2 people in a very small space. Even indoors! They also think "work" but tending a small personal garden can be as easy as caring for a few plants. With advances in CFL and LED lighting and in the area of hydroponics growing ultra small or "micro grows" capable of supplying a few people is as easy as having a fish tank. In some ways it's easier!








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Still suprised at common misconseptions about medical marijuana

The Press of Atlantic City had an article Sunday wherein Robert Goldberg, director of medical oncology at Shore Memorial Hospital in Southern New Jersey is quoted as questioning if some of his patients who have a hard time inhaling now could use it. He has no clue one need not smoke cannabis to use cannabis.

Fresh² Odor Eliminating Light Bulbs?

***Update*** Just tried to order the 2 for $19.99 deal on the manufacturers site and had a problem with submitting an order. I'll let you know what happens as soon as customer service gets back to me. You might want to wait to order these or get them from 10000bulbs.com or elsewhere on the web they are available.

A light bulb that eliminate odors...say what?!?

No kidding, and reviews have been good. If I get some of these I'll be sure to post my own.

Fresh² Odor Eliminating Light Bulbs Review

by Judie Lipsett on July 2, 2004 · 14 comments

in Home Tech

Product Requirements:
An uncovered light socket or light
fixture

I am not going to kid you for a moment – when I heard that there was a
light bulb claiming it could eliminate odors, I thought it was the biggest
bunch of flimflammery ever.

But you know me, I am willing to give anything a try…

Technical Consumer Products, Inc. (TCP),
makers of compact florescent lighting, have created a bulb that they claim
will eliminate strong offensive smells such as fish in the kitchen, musty
laundry room odors or even pet smells – kitty box, anyone? Do these bulbs live
up to the hype? We’ll get to that in just a moment. But first I would like to
tell you a little bit more about the fluorescent bulbs themselves…

Fresh² Florescent
Bulbs are similar in style to other compact fluorescent bulbs in that they
resemble a long white tube that has been bent into a spiral and they can be used
in a regular light socket instead of a traditional long fluorescent light
fixture.

Read the full post on the gadgeteer.

Medical Marijuana in NJ. IT'S THE LAW!

Corzine signs medical marijuana bill into law

I'm proud to say I actually lived long enough to see medical marijuana laws passed in NJ, this state has been the WORST in the union for marijuana laws for as long as I can remember so I never really thought I'd see this day. EVER! Even though it's the worst law of the 14 states to legalize medical buds it's a HUGE step forward and a great sign for the future.

600W LED Research Grow NASA would be proud of!

I got a tip about a 600W LED grow and after reading a few posts I had to blog about it. Yes, that's right, 600 ACTUAL watts of LEDs.

***Update*** this grow produced 540 grams dry from 600 watts.

Read more and watch the video of the grow

Are LED grow lamps ready for personal cannabis grow prime time?

I first became interested in LED's for growing cannabis while surfing the net in the early to mid 90's and have kept a watchful eye on the technology ever since. I'd LOVE nothing more than to tell you without a doubt that a relatively cheap workable solution is here and if the author of two threads at 420 magazine's forums is on the level it just might be.

New Jersey State Senate passes Medical Marijuana bill 22 to 16

I just watched via live web feed the New Jersey State Senate vote on and pass the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act. Senate bill S119 was passed by 22 yes to 16 no votes. If passed by the state Assembly this bill would allow for qualifying patients with written certification from a physician to apply for a registry identification card allowing them to use marijuana as a medicine.

You can view an archive of this historic session of the New Jersey Senate at http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/media/live_audio.asp discussion and voting on S119 begins at about 28:35 of the video.

The bill will now move to the New Jersey State Assembly for a vote.

By TwistMasterDeluxe

New Jersey Senate expected to vote on Medical Marijuana. Act Now!

The New Jersey State Senate is expected to vote on the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act, Senate Bill S.119 on February 23, 2009. This bill if passed, would allow for qualifying patients with written certification from a physician to apply for a registry identification card allowing them to use marijuana as a medicine.

The bill would allow patients with a registration card and a designated care giver, if any, to collectively possess up to 6 marijuana plants and one ounce of "usable marijuana". Usable marijuana is defined in the bill as "the dried leaves and flowers of marijuana, and any mixture or preparation thereof, and does not include the seeds, stalks and roots of the plant".

Thirteen states have already legalized medical marijuana and New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine has said he will sign the bill into law if it reaches his desk.

The Chronic Report fully supports the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act and strongly urges all New Jersey residents to contact their representatives telling them you support this bill.

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws has setup a web page to make sending this message as easy as filling in the blanks. You don't need to think of what to say or even know who your Senator is they will automatically send a pre-written email to the right people based on your zip code. You do not need to change the wording of the email if you choose not to but adding a personal touch is always nice.

Let your voice be heard. Although you might not change the mind of anyone already dead set on voting no on S.119, if you can push even one person who is sitting on the fence on this issue down on to our side it may be the difference in getting this bill passed!

New Jersey residents click here to send your Senator a message supporting S.119

By TwistMasterDeluxe

Marijuana - The Real Facts, Educational Anti-Marijuana Video

Anti-marijuana educational videos have changed very little since I was in high school. And its been a while. This one differs in that it includes tips for those who would be outside growers on how to keep your farms from being detected. Filled with great aerial shots and quite informative. You've paid for the education you might as well get it.

Segment starts at about 33:00. If you have an hour to kill watch the whole thing. The dry, leave it to beaverish announcer is pretty funny once you get over the "arguments" he offers. Check it out

clipped from www.youtube.com Marijuana - The Real Facts, Educational Anti-Marijuana Video

Medical marijuana bill to be introduced today

"Medical marijuana bill to be introduced today," Brown Daily Herald, Feb. 10, 2009

"Though medical marijuana is currently legal in 13 states, none had state-run distribution centers like those proposed under the bill until New Mexico passed a law last year, Stout added.

The bill, which now has 50 co-sponsors in the House, also enjoys popular support. A 2008 poll paid for by the Marijuana Policy Project found that 69 percent of Rhode Islanders favored allowing registered patients to obtain marijuana from state-licensed, state-regulated facilities."

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This bill addresses problems that arise from what amounts to medical marijuana decriminalization. While MMJ laws allow for people to use and grow for themselves, patients that can not or will not grow for themselves are left out in the cold. A cold and gray area of the law when it comes to where they get their medicine. Anyone buying in states where the waters are muddy is really breaking the law to obtain a medicine they are allowed to use. Sellers in these states and even some donating to the less fortunate are clearly on the wrong side of the law. This has to change.

There are people that want to open up these markets but out of date laws do not allow for commercial cultivation of medical marijuana in most areas.

These issues need to be addresses by legislators. People will always try to make a profit with marijuana, even if its illegal. I think even the DEA will tell you that will never change. Trying to keep prohibition up on medical suppliers is pointless.

There are a lot of people that are passionate about growing marijuana, who would otherwise be law abiding citizens, just itching to fill this niche. Legislators need to allow for dispensaries and the local growers to supply them. Jobs would be created, cash injected into local economies, tax revenue generated and patients would have safe legal options to access the medicines they need.

Opponents offer up fears reminiscent of those raised before gambling was legalized in New Jersey. There is no reason to think that the medical marijuana industry would pose more problems than regulating casino gaming did in the '70s. New Jersey is the latest state to consider a medical marijuana bill and the bill does address growing for others but in it's current form it will fall short of filling the needs of many sick and suffering patients. Sources close to the bill have told me it looks like dispensaries are not on the agenda and for profit transfer would still be against the law. The state of New Jersey did an outstanding job seeing to it organized crime did not end up running casinos and I can tell you from a few personal experiences they are one of the smoothest government agencies you could ever deal with. They know what they're doing. They have the ability to oversee a project like this and there are no reasons to assume that legitimate businesses would risk their license by supplying unlicensed patients. The state also stands to lose sorely need revenue making this a win, win, win situation is they approach it from the right angle.

The price of MMJ has dropped by as much as 50% in some areas of California since prop 215 passed. Lower prices give less incentive for cartels and the people willing to risk todays legal penalties to traffic in cannabis. They have easier ways to make money. New Jersey's bill already precludes convicted drug felons from getting licensed. The systems are already in place for licensing and background checks and could easily be made available for use here. State jobs would be created and it could be incorporated into the Casino Control Commission to save on duplicate costs. It's time to make a change.

Compassion clubs across the globe will always be committed to helping patients who can't afford medicine by making sure these people receive what they need. Some of the support comes from the efforts of commercial growers and breeders themselves. They need a way to legally operate and generate profits, some of which they give back helping others. Marijuana can be a very social drug and tokers know how to share.

If we don't leave room for legitimate business to profit from medical cannabis then only criminals are left to profit.

By TwistMasterDeluxe