Newswire | Cannabis Culture

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/04/06/natalie-portman-stoner/

Apr 7 2011

"I love stoner comedies. I smoked weed in college, but I haven’t smoked in years," Portman told Entertainment Weekly.

http://www.celebstoner.com/201104056520/news/celebstoner-news/charlie-sheen-on-pot.html

Apr 7 2011

CELEBSTONER: During his Violent Torpedo of Truth show at the State Theatre in Cleveland on Tuesday night, Charlie Sheen pointed to someone smoking a joint in the audience and declared, "Now that's winning!"

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20110404/NEWS03/110403014/0/NEWS05/Vermont-considers-medical-marijuana-dispensaries?odyssey=nav|head

Vermont considers medical marijuana dispensaries

Apr 4 2011

Proposed legislation to legalize a small number of medical marijuana dispensaries is expected to be considered this week by the Vermont Senate.

http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Munchies-Mad-Florida-Man-Steals-Truck-Full-of-Krispy-Kremes-119144519.html

Pot-Filled Florida Man Steals Truck Full of Krispy Kremes

Apr 4 2011

A Central Florida man has been charged with grand theft auto and possession of marijuana after being found in a stolen donut truck stocked with 338 boxes of Krispy Kremes.

http://www.necn.com/04/04/11/2-bills-to-decriminalize-pot-in-Maine-ki/landing_politics.html?&blockID=3&apID=8638926e28064501985f2b78f51062e3

2 bills to decriminalize pot in Maine killed

Apr 4 2011

One bill would have removed criminal penalties for possession of up to five ounces of marijuana, and the other would have decriminalized possession of six or fewer marijuana plants.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=135105875

Medical Marijuana Users Fight For Gun Rights

Apr 4 2011

Oregon resident Cynthia Willis is part of what is considered the first major court case in the country to consider whether guns and marijuana can legally mix. The sheriffs of Washington and Jackson counties say no. But Willis and three co-plaintiffs have won in state court twice, with the state's rights to regulate concealed weapons trumping federal gun control law in each decision.

http://gothamist.com/2011/03/31/to_avoid_contact_high_pot_busting_a.php

To Avoid Getting High, Pot-Busting Cops Wore Protective Gear

Mar 31 2011

In a major marijuana bust in New York, "DEA agents, NYPD cops and members of the Sullivan County Sheriff's office wore protective gear to avoid getting contact highs from the veritable forest" according to the NY Post

http://solecollector.com/Sneakers/News/Nike-SB-Dunk-High--Cheech-and-Chong--by-Todd-Bratrud/

Cheech and Chong Shoes From Nike?

Mar 31 2011

Sole Collector website says Nike will produce Dunk Hi sneakers to salute the world's two most famous stoners.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ed-rosenthal-rocks-420-in-san-francisco-at-april-20th-book-signing-at-420-pm-at-book-passage-118980404.html

Ed Rosenthal 420 Book Signing in San Francisco

Mar 31 2011

Ed Rosenthal's Marijuana Grower's Handbook is the most comprehensive reference manual of its type and is the culmination of Ed's more than 35 years of cannabis cultivation, education and experience. He is celebrating 420 and the publication of his book at a book signing at Book Passage at the Ferry Building in San Francisco on April 20th at 4:20 pm, followed by an appearance as a special guest of Ngaio Bealum for the Puff Puff Laugh at the Punchline in San Francisco at 8:00 pm.

http://www.annarbor.com/news/40-years-of-hash-bash-marijuana-festival-that-started-in-early-1970s-still-going-strong-in-ann-arbor/

40 years of Hash Bash: Marijuana festival started in 1972 in Ann Arbor stands test of time

Mar 31 2011

Thousands filled the University of Michigan Diag last year for the 39th annual Hash Bash. The 40th annual celebration of cannabis takes place this Saturday at noon.