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Have you tried adding liquids to your bong besides water

So I have been getting lots of emails asking me to write an article laying out different liquids to use in a bong besides water. Normally the most common liquid to put in a water bong is well….. Water, but you can pretty much find many useful ways to use that space in your bong. I guess first…

Poll Shows Massachusetts Voters In Favor Of The Legalization Of Marijuana

A recent poll taken on the website of our local news station shows that Massachusetts residents are in favor of the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. The pole showed 64{2b4a1a3f3bbc9c5a43771f34362679a3afcf9df24c0d9f4fe2fa80a69d802033} were in favor of legalizing cannabis for recreational use and only 36{2b4a1a3f3bbc9c5a43771f34362679a3afcf9df24c0d9f4fe2fa80a69d802033} opposed legalization. During a interview on camera a local resident said “I’ve felt that way for 40 years. Kind of grew up with it being a part of popular culture when I was young. There were some people who got in trouble with it but not that …

Snoop Dogg Wins A Pound Of Weed Betting On Mayweathers Boxing Match

Famous rapper Snoop Dogg had a bet on a boxing match that won him a pound of weed. Snoop and his Mexican friend Lui had a friendly bet on the boxing mach between Floyd Mayweather and Canelo. The prize was a bag of a pound of cannabis. Just finding someone willing to bet against Mayweather is a feat of its own. Snoop went on Instagram to thank Mayweather for winning him a nice sack of marijuana. Considering Snoop smokes about 81 blunts a …

Advanced Growing Equitment: Using Spinning Lights To Get The Most Out Of Your Grow.

I ran across a video from High Times that I wanted to share with my readers. There is some really interesting new grow equipment that spins the lights at a high RMP over your garden. Besides making you dizzy what other benefits does this have you may ask? There are a few important benefits with having…

Poll Shows About Half Of Michigan Voters In Favor Of Legalizing And Taxing Marijuana

According to a poll released Friday, about half of Michigan voters said they are in favor of legalizing and regulating marijuana. Only a quarter of those who answered the poll want to keep current laws on cannabis the same. The results show a continuing shift…

How to Grow A Cannabis Cup Winner

Every year, HIGH TIMES sponsors five Cannabis Cup competitions. This year, we decided to take a look at over 20 different Cup winners drawn from three of the contests in a trio of cities to see if we could determine how the best herb is grown. Here’s what we found. Seed vs. Clone It’s the timeless debate: Which starting technique results in better bud, seeds or clones? Of course, we know that there are pitfalls associated with each method. With seeds, you have the issue of longer propagation times as well as the problem of…

On September 10th The US Senate Had Historic Meeting On Marijuana Legalization

Tuesday September 10th the US senate had a historic meeting on marijuana legalization. At the hearing Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt said Federal laws pose “significant obstacles” to regulate marijuana in states where it is legal. “We must have a smarter approach to marijuana policy,” Said …

Denver Passes Retail Marijuana Rules And Regulations.

Denver City Council passed a historic bill that sets rules and regulations for the retail of marijuana in the state’s largest city. Other cities around Colorado are stepping back from setting their own regulations to see how Denver’s system works out. “The whole world is watching, not just the country…

Mafia Sons Busted For Running A Marijuana Dealing Operation.

Mafia Boss Vincent Basciano Son’s were busted by the feds in New York for running a pot dealing operation. The three son’s Josepth Bascian, 27 Vincent Jr. and Stephen pleaded not guilty before a Manhattan judge to the charge of running a marijuana ring. The three mafia sons were getting cannabis from California which was brought to New York for distribution between 2009 and…

Illinois Officials Will Begin Work On Medical Marijuana Rules And Regulations.

Illinois officials started setting up a system of rules and regulation to let patients buy medical marijuana. Officials from at least four state agencies are meeting to draft rules that will govern medicinal cannabis distribution. Their goal is to have a final version ready for the …

Harry Potter Star Could Face 14 Years In Prison For Growing Marijuana

“Harry Potter” star Jamie Waylett has been charged with growing ten cannabis plants. The 19-year-old actor will have to appear in court later this month for the charges stemming from his arrest in April. Waylett, who plays Potter bully Vincent Crabbe, was pulled over by cops in London. Allegedly the police found eight bags of marijuana. The police took him to a nearby police station before a team of officers raided his mother’s home in Camden. A Metropolitan police spokeswoman said the actor would appear in court late this month and “is charged with producing a…

Actor Miley Cyrus Admits To Using Marijuana And Says Pot Is The Best Drug On Earth.

Actor Miley Cyrus admitted in a interview with Rolling Stones that not only does she smoke marijuana, but she thinks its the best drug on earth. Apparently Miley is no stranger to other drugs either. She admits to mixing hallucinogens in with the cannabis she smokes. “One time I smoked a joint with peyote in it, and I saw a wolf howling at the moon,” said Miley. Miley also stated she has experience with MDMA and cocaine. In the interview she said other substances such as cocaine …

Cooking With Cannabis: Pot Brownies

For our next cooking with cannabis recipe I wanted to go old school and do a recipe for pot brownies. This recipe is a little different than the usual pot brownie recipe because it uses honey. If you haven’t tried this one before, then you need to try this recipe. Estimated Time: 45 minutes Serves: Makes 10-15 brownie squares Ingredients Needed: 6oz/175g unsweetened chocolate 6oz/175g Cannabutter – Check …

Maryland Decriminalized Small Amounts Of Pot.

Some people think Maryland could be the next Colorado, I think it has a long ways to go. However they did take a small step towards legalization. Last month in a bipartisan vote of 30-16, made possessing ten grams of marijuana or less a civil issue rather than a criminal one. Previously if caught with cannabis you would …

Cannabis Country Poll Results For Legalizing Marijuana For Recreational Use

Lately there has been many polls taken in different states about legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Most recently, polls were taken in Michigan and Massachusetts. The Massachusetts poll results show 64{2b4a1a3f3bbc9c5a43771f34362679a3afcf9df24c0d9f4fe2fa80a69d802033} of voters were in favor of legalizing cannabis for recreational use. I decided to do a poll here on Cannabis Country. I wanted…

How To Grow Sensimilla AKA Seedless Bud

Growing sensimilla is easier than you think. People who are not that educated on growing weed sometimes think sensimilla is a certain strain of bud, or some kind of super weed. When in fact sensimilla is just marijuana grown without seeds. The word sensimilla in spanish means “without seeds.” So with a little knowledge of basic growing anyone can grow sensimilla bud. Before getting into growing sensimilla you should know some basic facts about the cannabis plant. There are both male and female versions of the cannabis plant and …

Federal Measure To Respect State Cannabis Laws Gets Its 19th Sponsor

Texas Congressman Steve Stockman has become the 19th sponsor of H.R. 1523 the “Respect State Marijuana Laws Act.” The proposal would require the federal government to respect the law of states which decide to legalize cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. The proposal would forbid the government from enforcing federal prohibition in the states that have legalized it. This measure was released back in April of this year…

CBS News Reporter Howard Arenstein Was Busted For Growing Marijuana At His DC Home

Award-winning CBS Radio News Correspondent and Radio Bureau Manager Howard Arenstein was arrested in D.C. Saturday, After police found marijuana growing in his yard. His wife, Orly Azoulay, was also arrested for possession of pot with intent to distribute. The couple was found to have 11 cannabis plants growing in the backyard of their home in Washington’s posh Georgetown neighborhood. The plants averaged to be 8ft tall each. The police estimated each plant could produce a pound…

The Legalization Of Marijuana In The U.S. Is Making Good Progress

Marijuana legislation continues to flourish across United States. Statistics show that 40 stales and the District of Columbia are in the midst of developing pot-pro legalization regarding the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis. According to legal research firm WestlawNext, the weed revolution is making some serious strides towards regulating pot in America. In addition to the 24 states along with the District of Columbia that have already made medical marijuana legal; 13 states have proposed legislation for the regulation of recreational pot, and 16 more …

TSA Not Looking To Bust Passengers For Marijuana

Since laws are rapidly changing regarding the legal use of marijuana, the Transportation Safety Administration is having a hard time deciding whether it allows Arline passengers to fly with pot. So the question is should you keep calm and carry it on? Since TSA is a federal agency it still has to enforce federal law. Even though medical marijuana has been legalized in 20 states, and two states allow the recreational use of cannabis, …