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Cannabis Agenda: Organic and Growing! - Episode #56, Apr 13, 2011
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS:
* Mat from the [Hot Box Podcast](http://hotboxpodcast.com/) called to welcome us to the [NORML Network](http://live.norml.org). Thanks Mat!
* King Closet from Chicago area asking for comment on SB 1258. We’ll answer the call later during the Midwest segment.
* Mr. Hyde from El Paso area writes about the drug war on the border. Not a happy situation.
* Phil writes in with regards to finding MMJ in Alaska. He’s a Iraq and Afghanistan vet who suffers from PTSD and TBI.
* Dan writes in about the Supremacy Clause discussion from last week. Thanks Dan!
* Josh from Washington state writes in with some kind words. Thanks Josh we look forward to talking to you in the future!
* CM from the Bluegrass state asks about “red eye”. We’ll try to find out and get back to you!
* Scott from [Leafly.com](http://leafly.com) writes in with a “But is it Sophisticated” story. We’ll add it to the list!
POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
* [Spokane dispensaries “on notice” from the feds](http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/apr/07/spokane-pot-shops-on-federal-notice/) \[[clip](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTbLW36yjRA)\]
* [Washington lawmaker wastes taxpayers money on pot joke](http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2011/04/wa_pizza_amendment_makes_light_of_medical_marijuan.php)
STONED IN THE SOUTH
* [Jeffrey Kennedy trial in Palm Beach, FL](http://medicalmarijuana411.com/mmj411_v3/?p=7826) (comment) \[[clip](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeNm0vM3O_s&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL)\]
[HJR 1407](http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=46578) for more info about bill
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS
* [Colorado MMJ Patients Denied Because of Probation](http://www.opposingviews.com/i/colorado-medical-marijuana-patients-denied-because-of-probation)
* [DOH! $50,000 Growbot swiped outside Denver's HT Cannabis Cup](http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/2011/04/medical_marijuana_growbot_stolen_high_times_cannabis_cup.php#comments)
* [Fallout From Medical Marijuana Reform, Repeal Felt Around Montana](http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/27472162/detail.html)
NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
* [Pot growers consume 1% of nation’s electricity supply](http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2011/04/11/11greenwire-study-pot-growers-inhale-1-of-us-electricity-e-62219.html)
* [CO. Rep Jared Polis on the federal government’s role in MMJ](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBpUSj1NgAE) \[clip\]
* [DC Passes Emergency Rule on Medical Marijuana](http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/DC-Passes-Emergency-Rule-on-Medical-Marijuana-119436279.html)
MARC EMERY
* [From Jodi](http://www.facebook.com/princeofpot/posts/10150158101914164): Marc desperately needs positive messages. We learned bad news today, that the Conservatives have ended early-release for non-violent (i.e. "marijuana-related) prisoners in Canada, so Marc will serve more time behind bars even when he gets transferred home. He's devastated by this news. PLEASE send a message of love, strength, and support to get him through this.
QUIT CALLING IT “SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA”
* [New Zealand takes different approach to synthetic cannabis wannabes](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/apr/03/new_zealand_regulate_rather_proh)
TOPICS BARELY WORTH ANY OF OUR TIME
* [Plants discovered in empty home near window](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfL8uLMKW2U)
* [Big bust in Illinois leaves only an infinite amount of cannabis left to be seized](http://www.suntimes.com/news/crime/4749219-418/27m-worth-of-cannabis-found-in-moving-truck-in-franklin-park.html)
EAST COAST SCOOP
* [Delaware Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/apr/01/delaware_senate_passes_medical_m)
* [MMJ bill moves forward in Maryland](http://the420times.com/2011/04/maryland-legislature-passes-medical-marijuana-defense-bill/)
* [New Jersey introduces Corporate Cannabis](http://www.freedomisgreen.com/the-rise-of-corporate-cannabis/)
BUT IS IT SOPHISTICATED?
* [Cutting edge? Sophisticated? Massive? Check it.](http://video.app.msn.com/watch/video/police-discover-massive-marijuana-operation/1d094ezjx) \[clip\]
MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE
* [Illinois HB1258, incentive for police to arrest cannabis users?](http://e-lobbyist.com/gaits/IL/HB1258)
A WALK DOWN THE GREEN CARPET
* [Natalie Portman takes a break....makes some pot movies](http://medicalmarijuana411.com/mmj411_v3/?p=8897). MovieTrailer is [here](http://www.yourhighnessmovie.net/#/)
ACTIVISM SPOTLIGHT
* A NORML call-to-duty for [North Carolina](http://www.capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=39941501), [Vermont](http://www.capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=22312516), and [Connecticut](http://www.capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=22605576) residents.
* [Drug War's 40th, 40 miserable, costly, and counter-productive years](http://www.alternet.org/drugs/150538/thousands_in_mexico_take_to_streets_to_protest_drug_war__we_need_to_do_the_same_here)
FROM THE RESEARCH BIN
* [Marijuana allergies are fairly common, study finds](http://skin.gcnpublishing.com/index.php?id=372&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=54155&cHash=99cfa314cf)
* [Cannabis could be used to treat epilepsy, British study says](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/8440303/Cannabis-could-be-used-to-treat-epilepsy.html)
CLIP FOR END OF SHOW
* [Paul Amentano speaks about cannabis](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GStDd5t-kM&feature=player_embedded)
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QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS:
* Mat from the [Hot Box Podcast](http://hotboxpodcast.com/) called to welcome us to the [NORML Network](http://live.norml.org). Thanks Mat!
* King Closet from Chicago area asking for comment on SB 1258. We’ll answer the call later during the Midwest segment.
* Mr. Hyde from El Paso area writes about the drug war on the border. Not a happy situation.
* Phil writes in with regards to finding MMJ in Alaska. He’s a Iraq and Afghanistan vet who suffers from PTSD and TBI.
* Dan writes in about the Supremacy Clause discussion from last week. Thanks Dan!
* Josh from Washington state writes in with some kind words. Thanks Josh we look forward to talking to you in the future!
* CM from the Bluegrass state asks about “red eye”. We’ll try to find out and get back to you!
* Scott from [Leafly.com](http://leafly.com) writes in with a “But is it Sophisticated” story. We’ll add it to the list!
POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
* [Spokane dispensaries “on notice” from the feds](http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/apr/07/spokane-pot-shops-on-federal-notice/) \[[clip](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTbLW36yjRA)\]
* [Washington lawmaker wastes taxpayers money on pot joke](http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2011/04/wa_pizza_amendment_makes_light_of_medical_marijuan.php)
STONED IN THE SOUTH
* [Jeffrey Kennedy trial in Palm Beach, FL](http://medicalmarijuana411.com/mmj411_v3/?p=7826) (comment) \[[clip](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeNm0vM3O_s&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL)\]
[HJR 1407](http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=46578) for more info about bill
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS
* [Colorado MMJ Patients Denied Because of Probation](http://www.opposingviews.com/i/colorado-medical-marijuana-patients-denied-because-of-probation)
* [DOH! $50,000 Growbot swiped outside Denver's HT Cannabis Cup](http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/2011/04/medical_marijuana_growbot_stolen_high_times_cannabis_cup.php#comments)
* [Fallout From Medical Marijuana Reform, Repeal Felt Around Montana](http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/27472162/detail.html)
NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
* [Pot growers consume 1% of nation’s electricity supply](http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2011/04/11/11greenwire-study-pot-growers-inhale-1-of-us-electricity-e-62219.html)
* [CO. Rep Jared Polis on the federal government’s role in MMJ](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBpUSj1NgAE) \[clip\]
* [DC Passes Emergency Rule on Medical Marijuana](http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/DC-Passes-Emergency-Rule-on-Medical-Marijuana-119436279.html)
MARC EMERY
* [From Jodi](http://www.facebook.com/princeofpot/posts/10150158101914164): Marc desperately needs positive messages. We learned bad news today, that the Conservatives have ended early-release for non-violent (i.e. "marijuana-related) prisoners in Canada, so Marc will serve more time behind bars even when he gets transferred home. He's devastated by this news. PLEASE send a message of love, strength, and support to get him through this.
QUIT CALLING IT “SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA”
* [New Zealand takes different approach to synthetic cannabis wannabes](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/apr/03/new_zealand_regulate_rather_proh)
TOPICS BARELY WORTH ANY OF OUR TIME
* [Plants discovered in empty home near window](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfL8uLMKW2U)
* [Big bust in Illinois leaves only an infinite amount of cannabis left to be seized](http://www.suntimes.com/news/crime/4749219-418/27m-worth-of-cannabis-found-in-moving-truck-in-franklin-park.html)
EAST COAST SCOOP
* [Delaware Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/apr/01/delaware_senate_passes_medical_m)
* [MMJ bill moves forward in Maryland](http://the420times.com/2011/04/maryland-legislature-passes-medical-marijuana-defense-bill/)
* [New Jersey introduces Corporate Cannabis](http://www.freedomisgreen.com/the-rise-of-corporate-cannabis/)
BUT IS IT SOPHISTICATED?
* [Cutting edge? Sophisticated? Massive? Check it.](http://video.app.msn.com/watch/video/police-discover-massive-marijuana-operation/1d094ezjx) \[clip\]
MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE
* [Illinois HB1258, incentive for police to arrest cannabis users?](http://e-lobbyist.com/gaits/IL/HB1258)
A WALK DOWN THE GREEN CARPET
* [Natalie Portman takes a break....makes some pot movies](http://medicalmarijuana411.com/mmj411_v3/?p=8897). MovieTrailer is [here](http://www.yourhighnessmovie.net/#/)
ACTIVISM SPOTLIGHT
* A NORML call-to-duty for [North Carolina](http://www.capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=39941501), [Vermont](http://www.capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=22312516), and [Connecticut](http://www.capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=22605576) residents.
* [Drug War's 40th, 40 miserable, costly, and counter-productive years](http://www.alternet.org/drugs/150538/thousands_in_mexico_take_to_streets_to_protest_drug_war__we_need_to_do_the_same_here)
FROM THE RESEARCH BIN
* [Marijuana allergies are fairly common, study finds](http://skin.gcnpublishing.com/index.php?id=372&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=54155&cHash=99cfa314cf)
* [Cannabis could be used to treat epilepsy, British study says](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/8440303/Cannabis-could-be-used-to-treat-epilepsy.html)
CLIP FOR END OF SHOW
* [Paul Amentano speaks about cannabis](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GStDd5t-kM&feature=player_embedded)