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Cannabinoid Research Organization Hosts Conference

Rick — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:22:58 +0000

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

Rick — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:19:59 +0000

Organizer 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!

Erin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:04:08 +0000

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]

Erin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:49:40 +0000

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!

FRIDAY 6.26.09

Stage: kineticFIELD
Thievery Corporation LIVE
Paul Oakenfold
ATB
Fedde le Grand
Eddie Halliwell
Aly & Fila
Vello Virkhaus

Stage: circuitGROUNDS
STS9 Sound Tribe Sector 9
Pretty Lights
Daedelus
LawGiverz
Manufactured Superstars

Stage: neonGarden
Boys Noize
Shiny Toy Guns
Fake Blood
Shinichi Osawa
Nick Catchdubs
12th Planet // Computer Club // Foamo
Paul Devro // Kry-lon // C-Town

Stage: bassPOD
Monsters of Jungle featuring
Dieselboy
The Upbeats
Evol Intent
Ewun // Infiltrata
Mayhem // Demo // Spktrm
Hazen // Subflo // Deco
MC’s: Messinian, Dino, Question Mark

SATURDAY 6.27.09

Stage: kineticFIELD
Paul Van Dyk
David Guetta
Benny Benassi
Kaskade
James Zabiela
Joaquin Bamaca
Vello Virkhaus

Stage: circuitGROUNDS
Infected Mushroom LIVE
The Crystal Method LIVE
Markus Schulz
Sander Van Doorn
Yoji
Cosmic Gate
Kyau & Albert

Stage: cosmicMEADOW
Roger Sanchez
Mark Farina
The Martinez Brothers
Tortured Soul Live
Dennis Ferrer
Andy Caldwell

Stage: neonGarden
Simian Mobile Disco LIVE
Diplo
Major Lazer
DJ AM
Le Castle Vania
Will Bailey presents Bass Weazal
Bird Peterson // Kelevra
Eli Smith // Grum
Sharkslayer
The Captain

Stage: bassPOD
DJ Hype
Andy C
Marky
Friction
LTJ Bukem
Subfocus
Mystical Influence // Sniper // DJ Fury
Hazen
MC’s: GQ, Conrad, Daddy Earl, SP:MC, Dino, Question Mark

Fatboy Slim @ Terminal 5 in NY Tomorrow

Erin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:55:55 +0000

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

Erin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:10:53 +0000

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’

Alex — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:23:03 +0000

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

Rick — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:26:44 +0000

Vivian 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.

Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art

Rick — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:10:17 +0000

Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art presents “GET RICH QUICK!” a selection of rare originals and prints from the collections of their collectors.

Some of the strongest voices in the contemporary art world are featured:

Antony Micallef, Banksy, Barry McGee, Bast, Beejoir, D*Face, Dalek, David Choe, David Choong Lee, Faile, Ian Francis, KAWS, Nick Walker, Paul Insect, Shepard Fairey, Sixeart, Skullphone, Space Invader, Swoon, Will Barras and more to be announced!

The opening reception is on Thursday, May 7th 2009 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. The exhibition will be open for viewing through Thursday, May 28th 2009 at 1.00PM – 7.00PM, that’s plenty of time so I don’t want to hear any excuses. The gallery will be held at the following venue: 1257 N. La Brea Avenue in W. Hollywood CA 90038.

We’ll be attending the event so look out for some full coverage in later days. See you there!

Play: The Caitlin County Hemp Wars

Joseph — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:35:00 +0000

Hemp is what America was founded on.

And in these dire times for farmers and the rest of the American population suffering through economic hardship, it is about time we produce what we are arguably best at — behold, great American theater.

The Caitlin County Hemp Wars is a story about a three-generation family that grows industrial hemp in a desperate effort to save their farm. Think Oklahoma! meets Fiddler on the Roof in this “roots” driven musical about community and family that drives home a very important point. The tide is turning; the collective conscious of America is quickly coming to a consensus that old, ridiculous, harmful legal restrictions on non-psychoactive hemp is no small matter.

Playwrights Terry Crystal and Don DiVecchio probably didn’t have to look hard for inspiration, but the production is the result of five-years-in-the-making effort culminating in what may be the next great piece of Americana.

The Caitlin County Hemp Wars will premiere Tuesday, May 5th at 7:30pm @ the Zero Arrow Theatre in Harvard Square.

Top 5 Moderately Pot-Fueled Broadway Shows

Rick — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:54:32 +0000

AlterNet.org, listed the top 5 Broadway shows that has marijuana wrapped around the plot:

9 to 5 – Co-workers plot against a sexist and egotistical boss
Hair – A group of Hippies give birth to a cultural movement in the 60’s
Next to Normal – A contemporary musical about how one family copes with a crisis
August: Osage County – Another one about a dysfunctional family in crisis
Jersey Boys – The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

theFreshScent’s 2009 4/20 Wrap-up

Rick — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:10:42 +0000

A Collection of YouTube Videos for 2009’s 420

Check out these YouTube videos of people celebrating 4/20 all over the country.

[Santa Cruz, CA] Partied like Potstars in UC Santa Cruz

Everyone usually arrives early to walk around and truly enjoy the festivities before heading off to Porter Meadow to light up at 4:20 p.m. Mother Nature threw some heat Santa Cruz’s way on 4/20. At UC Santa Cruz, the brave people that did venture forth into the baking sun, carried water bottles and suntan lotion.

A newly added oddity to the party were religious, sign-wielding protesters. If anyone needed pot clearly it was those that were questioning the morality of smoking pot and holding signs that read ‘Highway to Hell’. Even bare chested dudes blowing smoke into their faces didn’t entice them to come to the dark side.

All in all, the 96ºF heat didn’t result in any medical incidents and the police got a chance to rescue a dog trapped in a car that had it’s windows up. 5-0 were also happy to give out 200 parking citations.

[Boulder, Denver] No Tickets Issued for Possession

Roughly between 8,000-10,000 people showed up at the University of Colorado for their 4/20 rally. At 4:20 p.m. they let out a cheer and a cloud of smoke filled the air.

Another 3,000 people showed up at the Civic Center Park in Denver, CO. People heard live music and speeches from activist groups. 80 police officers were present as well but no drug arrests were made.

[Vancouver, BC] 4/20 Draws Another Big Crowd

Vancouver’s huge 420 Bash at the Art Gallery had all kinds of people, from all different walks of life; they all had one thing in common — the love of cannabis. This video is from Thorny Bleeder Records and gives you a quick run down of the kinds of activities and people that made the event what it was.

It starts off with a questionable taste of music and an even more questionable dental plan. Then after some of the crowd is shown, some retro dressed clown trying to emulate the naked cowboy from Times Square says ‘I want to be high!’ You and everybody else buddy!

It’s a time when people can come together and vendors can capitalize on the cannabis craze by advertising their kush buds. It looked like a peaceful event, not a cop in sight. The Canucks really know how to throw a party.

Family Guy 420 Episode

If you missed the Family Guy 420th episode on April 19th, then visit Hulu and watch the latest episode with limited commercial interruption.

This year’s 4/20 has come and gone but here’s to the next 4/20, look for theFreshScent to have a significantly larger impact on the holiday.

Edit: Joy & her significant other tied the knot on 4/20. Congratulations to you both! :)

Million Marijuana March ‘09 Starts Today

Tracii — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:30:09 +0000

Infuriated by President Obama’s reaction to a pot legalization question at a recent Q&A conference, organizers of the Million Marijuana March are pulling out all the stops to make sure the issue is taken seriously by lawmakers.

This year’s goal is to get a bill signed into law by December 31, 2009, fully legalizing possession of up to 10 plants or 10 lbs. of processed plant material per person. Organizers of the march are also giving the “War on Marijuana” a much needed facelift by separating it in name from the broader “War on Drugs”, which includes hard drugs like heroin and meth.

On the heels of a bloody Mexican drug war and the near collapse of our own economy, this year’s march could make an even bigger impact than in years past. Organizers stress the importance of professionalism, order, and peaceful protest among attendees if their message is to be taken seriously. Everyone “except the DEA” is invited, including non-users who support the movement, medical medical marijuana patients, and recreational users.

252 cities around the globe have signed up for the event. The Million Marijuana March is set for 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2009 @ The National Mall in Washington D.C.

theFreshScent’s 4/20 Calendar Guide of 2009

Rick — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:30:32 +0000

There’s always a lot going on by the time 420 rolls around. We’ve decided to aggregate all of the best events we can find that fall on this most hallowed of days starting with a few original recipes brought to you by theFreshScent.

And of course, be safe out there.

Cooking with Cannabis — tFS Originals

Television Shows and Specials

[On G4TV] G420 Special — G4 is Going Green! Watch a new marijuana-charged Attack of the Show, the cannabis classic movie Half Baked and the revealing marijuana mockumentary, Super High Me.
[On CNN] D.L. Hughley’s final show on CNN — D.L., a medical marijuana patient, visits a medical marijuana dispensary.
[On FOX] Family Guy “Episode 420″ — The 12th episode of the seventh season is scheduled to air on FOX, April 19, 2009 @ 9:00 p.m. Brian finds himself in jail for drug possession, and upon his release, he mounts a campaign calling for the legalization of marijuana; Mayor West passes the law, leading the entire town on marijuana-fueled misadventures.

Events and Concerts

California

Four Twenty 2009 at UC Santa Cruz
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: UC Santa Cruz @ Porter Meadows
Where: Santa Cruz, CA
Click here for more information.

Cypress Hill
Time: 4:20 p.m.
Location: The Fillmore
Where: San Francisco, CA
Age: ALL
Click here for more information.

Atmosphere, P.O.S. and Attracted To Gods
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: 982 Market Street @ The Warfield
Where: San Francisco, CA
Price: $27.50 – $30.00
Age: ALL
Click here for more information.

Colorado

Denver 4/20 Rally
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Civic Center Park @ the Greek Theater
Where: Denver, Colorado
Age: ALL
Click here for more information.

NORML’s National Marijuana Forum
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Colorado University
Where: Boulder, Colorado
Age: ALL
Click here for more information.

Connecticut

Jedi Mind Tricks
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Location: 300 York Street @ Toad’s Place
Where: New Haven, Connecticut
Price: $15.00 – $18.00
Age: ALL
Click here for more information.

Nevada

420 Hemp Fest
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: NORML Ranch
Where: Eureka County, Nevada
Price: Free
Age: ALL
Click here for more information.

New York

High Times 420 Celebration (+ Miss High Times Pageant)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Studio B
Where: Brooklyn, NY
Price: $20.00
Click here for more information.

Pennsylvania

NORML 4/20 Freedom Forum
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Kirby Auditorium in the National Constitution Center @ the Independence Mall
Where: Philadelphia, PA
Price: $40.00
Click here for more information.

Asher Roth Public Record Release Party
Time: 4:20 p.m. – ?
Location: The Note
Where: West Chester, PA
Price: Free
Age: ALL
Click here for more information.

Canada

420 Film Fest
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
Location: The Plaza Theatre
Where: Calgary, Canada
Price: $4.20 – $8.00
Click here for more information.

United Kingdom

CunninLynguists – Strange Journey European Tour
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: 311 Kilburn High Road @ The Luminaire
Where: London, England
Price: £11 – £13
Age: ALL
Click here for more information.

Basement Jaxx
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Westgate Road @ O2 Academy, Newcastle
Where: Newcastle, England
Click here for more information.

Edit: If there are any events we missed, please use our contact form to let us know.

Playboy and MPP to Throw 4th Annual Party

Joseph — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:45:40 +0000

Playboy is no stranger to marijuana laws.

On June 4th, 2009, the Marijuana Policy Project will host their 4th Annual Party at the famed Playboy Mansion.

While the video may not provide you with much new information on “why” marijuana should be decriminalized, executive director Rob Kampia does offer an interesting figure: the estimated costs of marijuana prohibition are ~$14 billion annually.

Perry Ferrell, Christopher “Kid” Reid and Jackie “Jokeman” Martling also render their pleas to the cause. They also have Margaret Cho, Gary Coleman, Montel Williams, Melissa Ethridge, and many others.

Since their founding in 1995, MPP has made progress reforming U.S. marijuana laws. Accomplishing this by lobbying for legislation and running ballot initiative campaigns to allow ill patients to use medical marijuana, as well as sponsoring ballot initiatives to replace marijuana prohibition with a sensible regulatory system.