Meth Is Glamorous
October 27th, 2006 by Tim
Find the other 11 reasons @ Mathilda’s Page. Happy Halloween!
Snoop Arrested on “Suspicion”
October 27th, 2006 by Tim
He’s slippin’. Snoop Dogg, a.k.a. Calvin Broadus, was arrested at 3:45 p.m. Thursday at Bob Hope Airport on suspicion of illegal drugs and firearms. Airport police stopped Snoop at a loading zone for a vehicle code violation. Police reported, when they searched his vehicle, they found marijuana and a gun. Shortly, he posted the $35,000 bail and was cited to appear in court Dec. 12th. Donald Eltra, Snoop’s attorney said in a statement,
There was no basis for this arrest. We believe once this is cleared up, all charges will be dismissed.
This, of course, isn’t the first (or last) time rapper Snoop has been entangled with the law. Last month, authorities discovered a collapsible 21″ baton in his luggage as he boarded a flight from John Wayne International Airport. In ‘96, charged and acquitted of murder. In ‘93, charged of gun possession during a traffic stop. In ‘90, charged of cocaine possession.
tFS Debris - 10.27.06
October 27th, 2006 by AlexThis weeks edition features the usual eclectic mixture of vids, features and links. Enjoy.
I Don’t Have Any Marijuana: This one pretty much sells itself. A fine example of the human race brought to us courtesy of the show Cops. One thing that did catch my eye was a comment below this video:
Smoking pot doesn’t make you stupid, but “stupid” people smoke pot. You can’t blame pot. People are in charge of themselves. Pot has not made this man unintelligent, as much as people want to believe that’s the cause. That logic is a falacy.
Looks like there’s hope for humankind after all.
Cardboard House Art: An interesting photo set of artwork on cardboard shelters from the mid-90’s in Shinjuku, Japan. The combination of inspiring art and the sad back story explaining how it was all wiped away makes for an unique read. [via Pink Tentacle]
I sure wish liquid bandaids existed when I was a kid [via SciFi Tech]
Never, ever lose your remote again [via The Uber-Review]
Combining a table and a fridge is sheer genius [via Trendir]
Some really cool and inventive outdoor advertising [via Just Elite]
Cappuccino + KitKat? Why the hell not [via Candy Blog]
A collection of 18 amazing photos from 2005 [via Immense World]
Smart Guy Deposits Own Stash at Bank
October 26th, 2006 by Tim
“Hear ye! Hear ye! Gather ’round! Ye banks of America no longer consider marijuana legal tender for all debts past and current. Let all know, we shall stop accepting marijuana deposits hence forth!”
In Iowa, an employee of the Pizza Pit, intentionally hid his personal stash in the restaurant’s deposit bag. Adrian Hilton, clearly intelligent and on top of his game, didn’t stop there. He drove to the bank and dropped the bag off in the bank’s night deposit box with with his herb still nestled comfortably inside.
So after a long day of work, poor Adrian wasn’t able to relax with his Buddha. Sounds like a drag, huh? On top of that, he was charged for possession of marijuana when the bank employees returned the next day, discovered his interesting deposit, and promptly called the police.
Bank: 1
Adrian Hilton: 0
[via KETV]
Juicy Blunts: Coconilla 100% Natural Leaves
October 26th, 2006 by Alex
Hard as it is to imagine, mankind was rolling joints and blunts long before LLC’s were dropping strawberry-flavored wraps. How did they do it? By taking a natural leaf, wrapping it around some crushed herbature and smoking the hell out of it. It was never rocket science, but today’s technology makes enjoying the green leaf easier than ever.
Enter 2006 and Juicy Blunt’s 100% natural leaves. Our staff was looking forward to something more interesting than the everyday blunt wrap. Not sure what to expect, the ziploc-esque bag was ripped open and a strong coconut smell released. The vanilla in these wraps is understated compared to the overpowering aroma of coconut.
Unfortunately, after the smell, things turn South. The leaves are wrapped in a big, gooey clump. They are covered in a brown, sticky substance that stains your fingers. There is no glue, so these take some real craftmanship to keep together. It’s probably a good idea to let the leaves dry for a couple of hours before using them.
A main aspect to point out is the shape of these wraps. Obviously, leaves aren’t made with perfectly straight edges, neither are these Juicy Blunts creations. The shape of your blunt is going to heavily rely on the shape of the leaf. Straight out of the packaging, getting the greenage tight inside its wrap is close to impossible.
Fortunately, there is an upside, and that’s smoking mother nature’s products. Post-rolling, these wraps smoke like a dream. Light, smooth and full-flavored - you’re going to find a hard time getting a better burn. Overall, we found that the 100% natural wraps are both more work and more reward. I don’t recommend them for the beginner smoker but can definitely see the appeal of these wraps to those willing to put in the work.
Price: $2.50
tFS Rating: 7.0/10Obama Inhales Inhaled
October 25th, 2006 by Tim
When you hear about political figures discussing drug-related topics, it’s mainly followed by a conservative, hard-lined stance. Democrat Barack Obama is refreshingly on the other side of the fence. Projecting an atmosphere of honesty, the Illinois Senator states in his new book, “I inhaled — that was the point.”
Wait a minute, politicians aren’t allowed to say that. Are they? This seems to go against everything that’s been brewing since the Reagan administration and it’s a damn nice change of pace.
Senator Obama doesn’t just go against the flock with that one opinion either. He has openly stated that he does not practice a specific religion. Another move sure to enrage the conservatives.
With hints floating around on Senator Obama running for 2008’s Presidential Election, what’s difficult to predict is the public’s reaction to his earlier experience(s) with pot.
[via Newsvine]
Sante Neo FX Eyedrops
October 24th, 2006 by Alex
An essential and often forgotten item in the smokers’ toolbelt are eyedrops. Few people, including myself, have taken the time to think about what brand we buy or what other options are available.
You all know the drill - go to your closest Rite-Aid, make a bee-line for the Visine and drive home happy. That was me also, until my Japanese friend introduced me to the eyedrops to rule all eyedrops.
Sante FX Neo - produced by Santen in Japan - are one of the most refreshingly powerful experiences you will ever encounter. Santen, who makes an extremely wide range of drops, rates their products on a cool scale of 0 - 5. The labelings have been made easy to understand, even for us Westerners.
The office favorite, and by far the most powerful stuff Santen makes, is definitely the Neo FX brand. First, you must be careful not to go straight to the level 5 drops. These things are powerful, and skipping the first 4 levels of coolness will leave you in for a rude awakening. It’s much better to start at level 3 or so and work your way up.
So, what are the benefits? Other than bleaching your eyes white, these drops make colors seem brighter and the air crisper. Putting in eyedrops becomes more of an experience instead of a chore. Imagine diving into a freezing cold lake with your eyes wide open. That’s the best way to describe the Neo FX - it’s a wake-up call like no other.
The only catch with this product is the availability. Made and sold exclusively in Japan, it’s extremely hard to find importers. Luckily, after some old school Google digging, an online store that stocks Neo FX has been found! So if you’ve got it in you, drop the Visine and try something different.
Price: $14.50 tFS Rating: 8.5/10State of theFreshScent
October 22nd, 2006 by Alex
A little confused? Wondering where the under-construction page went? Well, don’t worry about it, you won’t be the only one. On the bright side, you are now looking at theFreshScent v2.0! That’s right - it took a lot longer than expected, but once we got rolling on the re-design it was hard to stop.
Now tFS has been polished, buffed and waxed - it’s just waiting for you to come along and take it for a test drive.
What’s been done exactly? Well, let’s take a look:
tFS Headshop Locator v2 - address, phone, directions & 65+ locations
tFS Feed Valley - a new Counter-Culture aggregation service
Native Translation - fast, intelligent, intra-site translation
Site-Wide Streamline - faster loading, more options and more information
Product Breakdowns - how much, where from and what tFS editors rate it
New Peripherals - yep, all those side pages that no one remembers are now completely re-designed
Bug Fixes - archives, site navigation, and comments/trackbacks have all been fixed
That’s all the changes in a nutshell. You can find all the other stuff by browsing around. We believe the wait was worth it and hope you do too. Now, it’s time to look forward to everything in the future and further connecting the Counter-Culture community in its online presence.
Expect new content starting Wednesday, 10/25. See you then.
- Alex & Tim
