Cannabinoid Research Organization Hosts Conference
July 2nd, 2009 by Rick
The three-day conference known as the 19th Annual Symposium of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) is scheduled to have 250 researchers worldwide attend from July 8 to July 11 at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
Topics discussed (warning: PDF) will be scientific based analysis of the therapeutic use of cannabinoids to treat numerous conditions:
- Cancer
- Social anxiety disorder
- Alcoholism
- Acne
- Stroke
Aside from trying to prove there are more ways of fighting cancer and trying to put ProActive out of business, the ICRS is 400+ members strong, all who are researchers in the field of “endogenous, plant-derived and synthetic cannabinoids”.
Hempfest Prepares for Final Festival
June 25th, 2009 by RickOrganizer Rob Waddell says this year’s annual Hempfest (aptly named Hempfest: The End of an Era) in Ontario, Canada from August 27-30, is scheduled to be the last. A celebration centered around enjoying marijuana medicinally and recreation-ally, the four day event has had a lot of buzzkills to contend with over the years in the form of:
- Unwarranted police presence.
- Police vehicle checks that focus on “interrogation”.
- Police hindering access.
- Police not weeding out actual impaired drivers.
Waddell frustratingly notes:
It’s the harassment of people traveling to and from the festival. The constitution and Charter of Rights guarantee us the right to gather peacefully and demonstrate against unjust laws, which we’re doing. [...] The police keep interfering with our people and the right to gather.
Waddell even claims that the Ontario Provincial Police have U.S. law enforcement with them when Hempfest is happening:
They’re targeting the sick. We’re not a bunch of crazies out in the bush, getting stoned and running around, it’s (mostly) people that are 35-60 years old that are out there and (having) just a great weekend of educating each other and talking about friends and talking about the benefits and the situations that are arising about the medical use of cannabis in Canada. [...] While others may decide in future to pick up the Hempfest torch, this year’s event will be the last to be held in Poplar Dale, a community of less than 100 people who will be able to ‘get back to their peaceful way of life out there in the country.’
Oddly enough Waddell plans to turns Hempfest into a music festival where he hopes it will become “a real good rocking time for four days.”
Atmosphere in Amsterdam Tonight!
June 25th, 2009 by Erin
Amsterdam peoples, Twin Cities’ very own Atmosphere is rocking a show tonight in your town! Catch the duo, Slug and Ant, as part of their When God Gives You Ugly Tour rolls forward.
Atmosphere – When God Gives You Ugly Tour
Melkweg
Lijnbaansgracht 234 A
1017 PH Amsterdam
Netherlands
Tele: (+31) 20 531 8181
Click here for more details on the show. Word.
Electric Daisy Carnival 2009 [Los Angeles]
June 25th, 2009 by Erin
Electric Daisy Carnival
Friday, June 26th (4pm-2am)
Saturday, June 27th (4pm-4am)
@ LA Memorial Coliseum & Exposition Park
3939 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037
This year’s event includes 5 stages of music! Check here for the full line up or click through to view it.
You can reserve an Ultimate VIP Cabana package and do it up right. EDC has teamed up with LA’s Giant to offer either the Giant Peristyle (21+), VIP Cabanas (21+) or Ultimate VIP Cabanas (21+), and additional sound is being installed to enhance the overall experience in the VIP areas. Click here to purchase tickets.
For more general information on this year’s EDC, check the official website here. And of course, this is a massive so you can be sure to expect long lines, pricey items, and random person shoulder sweat on you. Have fun and be safe!
Fatboy Slim @ Terminal 5 in NY Tomorrow
June 23rd, 2009 by Erin
For all you East Coasters, Fatboy Slim and Shinichi Osawa will be performing at Terminal 5 in New York tomorrow night, June 24. For $40 (advance) or $45 (day of show), you can catch the only east coast appearance of the tour.
Ticketmaster is also offering an optional charity donation:
Fatboy Slim would like to give you the option of donating $1.00 to CommonGround Collective to aid Hurricane Katrina survivors through their free health clinic.
They still need our help. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
When you purchase your ticket, you can get a digital copy of I Think We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat by The BPA (Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim) for $7.99.
Word.
THC Expo 2009 Los Angeles
June 10th, 2009 by Erin
If you haven’t seen the billboards or heard about it through word-of-mouth, the THC Expo is coming to Los Angeles!
June 13-14
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, California, 90015
Saturday, June 13th, 2009 from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday, June 14th, 2009 from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Along with a hemp fashion show and celebrity speakers talking about our favorite plant, the THC Expo will feature thousands of products for sale, vendors, exhibits, and we even heard that there might be a possibility that the Kottonmouth Kings will make a guest appearance.
At an affordable price @ $10 a day, you can’t afford to miss this event especially if you’re local — one of the first of its kind and a huge step in the right direction for the movement.
Open to people of all ages; however certain areas of the convention will be age restricted due to California law.
theFreshScent and Co. will be attending the event so if you happen to see us in our new tFS tees, be sure to say hello. We’ll be waiting. :)
Sneakin’ and Peakin’
June 4th, 2009 by Alex
The THC Expo is coming up (June 13-14th @ LA Convention Center) and we’ve decided to prep some fresh tFS gear for the occasion.
While we wait for the printers to do their thing, here’s a tiny sneak peek. Coming soon to a back near you, expect an update late next week.
- tFS Team
Round-up: Global Marijuana March 2009
May 5th, 2009 by RickVivian McPeak speaks for Global Marijuana March 2009 in Seattle
Despite a little rain, the Global Marijuana March 2009 in Seattle gathered thousands of people all seeking the same thing — an end to the prohibition on pot. Seattle Hempfest’s, Vivian McPeak, said if there is anything not a threat to this society, it’s marijuana. Watch the video and learn why it might be a good idea the federal government leave the issue up to the states to decide.
Global Marijuana March 2009 in Cincinnati
The Global Marijuana March in Cincinnati was held at the Hamilton Courthouse on Sunday. Everyone from activists, students, vendors and dealers showed, all protesting the prohibition of pot and partaking in speeches and things like the coolest sign contest. With the smoking apparently being tolerated they lit a 4-foot joint that was smoked and pinched by many. “Ahhh! It’s Jointzilla! RUNNNN… TO IT!”
Vancouver Global Marijuana March 2009 Turnout Dismal
Two thousand were expected, 300 came. About noon, marijuana smoke filled the air as the protesters flocked on the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery. They came, they talked about not supporting Bill C-15 and smoked. Should have went to Toronto’s Freedom Fest.
More Global Marijuana Marches 2009
There were more Global Marijuana Marches in the nation and worldwide like:
- The cast of characters that showed up at Faneuil Hall in Phoenix, Arizona.
- The event that exceeded expectations in Madison, Wisconsin.
- Toronto’s Queen’s Park drew crowd estimates of 15,000 to 30,000.
- Protesters in Hungary marched with a private security force, hired by the event organizers.
Check out more videos of the Global Marijuana March on YouTube.
