Popular Mechanics - Hemp the Super Crop
November 30th, 2006 by Alex
Here’s a really cool set of pictures from Jack Herer. It’s an article from a February 1938 issue of Popular Mechanics.
Hailed as the new cash crop of the millenium, it looks like things didn’t quite turn out as they predicted.
Still illegal under federal law, California (as usual) took the first step towards the legalization of hemp, just to see Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger screw it all up.
Now, honest farmers who could be earning hundreds of thousands for an environmentally sound crop have to search for other ways to support their families.
More images after the jump…
Pot Brownies Made Easy
November 30th, 2006 by Alex
One of the coolest things about the internet is the sharing of knowledge. It allows you to find (and build upon) other peoples’ impressive bodies of work. Doesn’t matter whether it’s for a book report, college thesis, or … say … some delicious pot brownies. It’s all about doing the best you can with what you have access to.
So, finding a highly-detailed site specifically dedicated to making quality pot brownies is something everyone can work with. Over at AppleSoft, you’ll find one of the best tutorials around. With step-by-step instructions, tons of pictures and explanations for his methods - the author has really upped the ante on these fan favorites.
You’ll also find slightly unconventional methods - using oil instead of butter, using smaller amounts of high-grade herb instead of larger amounts of schwag and thorough straining without putting shake into the actual brownie mix.
We’re warming up the tFS ovens over the weekend, so expect Chef Tim and myself to break down exactly how good this ‘How To’ really is.
Learn to Roll Like a Norwegian Thunder God
November 29th, 2006 by Alex
Here’s a funny photo set of Thor rolling a joint and then going for a ride. Definitely not the first stop-motion joint rolling effort around, but there’s still some pretty amusing poses mixed in.
Check out the Flickr slideshow for the full effect.
Temple 420: Police Raid Video
November 29th, 2006 by TimHere is the video related to the Temple 420 post directly below.
It shows post-raid footage and Craig X with the police. Also, the Reverend stands up and speaks clearly about his organization, its benefits, and his feelings on the subjects related to his arrest.
Temple 420: Church of Marijuana Ambushed
November 29th, 2006 by Tim
This organization is led and founded by Craig X Rubin, a vocal and persistent leader for the ending of prohibition on marijuana. He is also the author of a recently published book - 90210 Grow.
Reverend Craig X has this to say:
Our members will never be convicted of marijuana possession again. Marijuana is basically legalized at the federal level since religious pot is now protected by the Constitution, unlike medical marijuana, which is only protected by local jurisdictions. I have dedicated my life to ending the prohibition of Marijuana and I have finally had my day in court.
Already under intense scrutiny by law enforcement, on November 8, 2006 at 4:20 pm, the Hollywood temple was raided by more than a dozen armed Los Angeles police officers in hopes of finding drugs and anything else incriminating. Unable to locate what they had hoped, officers settled and confiscated temple documents and sacraments of Temple 420.
I swear, it is mystifying how police departments continually squander valuable time & resources on bullshit like this. Many cities in Los Angeles (including West Hollywood) already have ordinances in place that specifically direct police officers to make this their lowest priority. I refuse to believe there isn’t some gang member, rapist, thief or thug on the streets of Los Angeles more deserving of their attention. Kindly file this under “Things That Piss Tim Off.”
Although we at tFS find it ridiculous to pretend a plant is a religion to legally smoke weed, we fully support Craig and his organization and wish him the best.
In closing, here’s Craig X with a few more words:
Temple 420 needs people who are like minded to support the Temple by joining our congregation even in this time of need. We are fighting for the rights of all people who have faith in the Bible and feel as if law enforcement should respect the First Amendment of the Constitution. The right to use cannabis for sacramental purposes will not come easy. However, our rights are worth fighting for so please join the Temple and show your support.
[via Cannabis Culture]
Michigan Legalization Movement for 2008
November 29th, 2006 by Alex
The measure, which aims to be placed on the 2008 Michigan ballot, would allow a resident to use weed for medical or recreational uses. The recreational use would have to take place on private property and only be allowed for those 18 and older. Smoking in public places is still liable to a civil infraction of up to a $50 fine.
The measure needs to gather 304,000 signatures within a 6 month period. A slightly different measure attempted to get on the 2006 ballot, but did not have all the signatures required. Let’s hope that with a fresh start, and some nice legal momentum, this new measure will grab enough of a foothold to be put up for vote.
[via Lansing State Jounral]
Snoop Dogg Arrested, Again and Again…
November 29th, 2006 by Alex
“Hey, bring your green hat!”
Looks like someone activated the ‘Arrest Me’ homing beacon underneath Snoop Dogg’s car again.
This is bitter sweet for me, because I like Snoop-a-loop and I don’t want to be writing bad things about him. Then again, every single time he gets arrested for the same damn thing - drugs - so I have no choice. You’d think someone from his posse would help him figure out how to avoid this sorta shit after the 16th time it’s happened.
Well, this time, Snoop got arrested in Burbank after performing live on Jay Leno. I bet you can figure out what the charges were without even reading the rest of this article. Yep, he got done for weed, cocaine and felony possession of a firearm. Turns out Snoop had a hidden compartment in his SUV for carrying his illegal weapon. That’s a double whammy right there.
I was hoping Snoop would lay low after his recent arrest for … basically … the exact same thing as this time. Also, his posse beat up some English coppers almost 8 months ago, so that’s fresh in the mind of the media.
I’m sure Snoop has a permanent cell, kind of like a home away from home, in the downtown Los Angeles jail. So, while he’s getting some rest, his publicist is going to need a raise after all of this crap blows over.
[via CNN]
Marijuana Man Debunks Crap Journalism
November 29th, 2006 by AlexHere’s a great video from Marijuana Man.
It’s titled ‘A video response to a piece of tv journalism crap’ and covers how current day TV news reporters do nothing but spew out what the police tell them - all the while undertaking little to no reporting of their own.
I think a quote from his video says it best:
Unbelievably stupid journalists. Whoever wrote this shit is an idiot … and it came right off the wires from the cops.
[via Cannabis Culture]
