‘The Social Network’ actor found with pot
January 27th, 2012 - 4:51 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 27 (IANS) Actor Armie Hammer, seen in "The Social Network", had to spend a night in a Texas jail after he was found in possession of marijuana.The ... Read more...
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Maine man teaches legal pot growing techniques
April 14th, 2011 - 12:09 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Maine, April 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A 56-year-old man is teaching residents of Maine how to grow ‘quality’ medical marijuana. The man has been growing pot for about three decades now but he ... Read more...
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Oz food watchdog approves cannabis derived ice cream, cake, beer
March 16th, 2011 - 3:38 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 16 (ANI): Australia's food watchdog has approved the use of cannabis in ice cream, cake and beer on health grounds, despite fears that "marijuana munchies" could trigger positive drug tests.According ... Read more...
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2 arrested in medical marijuana robbery in Seattle
March 10th, 2011 - 8:37 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Seattle, Mar 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Two people have been charged with pot robbery in Seattle. Police arrested 21-year-old Justin J. Pasztor but 18-year-old Ryan Lueck who is also connected with the robbery ... Read more...
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Montel Williams Cited At Aiport For Carrying Drug Paraphernalia
January 6th, 2011 - 7:15 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Jan 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former talk show host Montel Williams recently was cited and fined at a Milwaukee airport after authorities found him possessing illegal drug paraphernalia. The incident took ... Read more...
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Got the munchies? Try Oakland prof’s savoury cannabis recipes!
December 8th, 2010 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 8 (ANI): Trying unusual cuisines isn't really a bad idea for those who like to tickle their taste buds with different foods.A California cooking teacher, who has been experimenting ... Read more...
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Now, ‘marijuana sodas’ to get you high without the smoke!
October 21st, 2010 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): A Colorado company has created a line of sodas with the main ingredient as marijuana.Dixie Elixirs has made the drink available to anyone with a prescription for medical ... Read more...
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Tommy Hilfiger’s son relieved from drug prosecution
October 4th, 2010 - 5:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 4 (ANI): Richard Hilfiger, son of fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger has apparently escaped prosecution on dealing and possession of drugs, following his arrest in July.Richard Hilfiger's car was taken ... Read more...
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Medical Marijuana Growers Become “Unionized”, Join Teamsters Union
September 21st, 2010 - 1:04 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Sep 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) With labor organizations and unions facing a declining membership, the ‘Teamsters Union’, one of the country’s most storied unions has found a way to add almost 40 new ... Read more...
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T-Mobile Sued For Blocking Access To Pot-Related Text
September 20th, 2010 - 6:29 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
September 20, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): T-mobile has been sued by a company specializing in sending marketing text messages. It accused T-mobile of blocking access to its network all because ... Read more...
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First Medical Marijuana Ad Causes Controversy
September 3rd, 2010 - 7:42 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Sept 3, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The first ever advertisement of medical marijuana was aired a few days back, raising quite a few eyebrows. The first ever commercial of its kind, it ... Read more...
Surprise! Woman Gets 2 lbs of Marijuana in the Mail
July 22nd, 2010 - 8:04 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
July 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A Michigan resident got quite the surprise when she went to check her mail last week when among the bills and junk mail, the elderly woman found ... Read more...
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Dennis Hopper’s drug suppliers offer condolences over his death
May 31st, 2010 - 6:45 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, May 31 (ANI): Dennis Hopper's medical marijuana suppliers have offered condolences over the actor's death.Hopper passed away Saturday aged 74 following a battle with prostate cancer."We're sorry to see one of ... Read more...
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Sting angers anti-drug activists over marijuana campaign
April 3rd, 2010 - 3:55 am ICT by IANS
London, April 3 (IANS) British musician Sting has angered anti-drug groups by adding his name to the campaign to legalise marijuana in America.
As politicians in many states, including California, consider legalising ... Read more...
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Sting angers anti-drug groups by calling for marijuana legalisation
April 2nd, 2010 - 5:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 2 (ANI): Pop singer Sting has angered anti-drug groups by calling for legalisation of marijuana in the US.The musician, 58, has said that America should spend the money it uses ... Read more...
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Walmart Fires Medical Marijuana Brain Cancer Patient
March 18th, 2010 - 11:57 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Mar 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Joseph Casias has sinus cancer and an inoperable brain tumor. Despite that he has still been working full time at Walmart in Battle Creek Michigan, and ... Read more...
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Wal-mart worker fired for using medical marijuana
March 18th, 2010 - 9:49 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Mar 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Wal-Mart has fired a worker because he was using medical marijuana. Even though his usage was legal, and had been prescribed by the doctor, ... Read more...
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Wal-Mart Worker made to leave work over medical marijuana
March 18th, 2010 - 8:20 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
Mar 18 (Pen Men at Work): Joseph Casias, a Wal-Mart employee was dismissed for the use of marijuana, even though he did it legally. He worked as an associate at Wal-Mart ... Read more...
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Wal-Mart Worker Fired For Using Medical Marijuana
March 18th, 2010 - 7:55 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Michigan, March 18, (THAINDIAN NEWS) 29-year-old Joseph Casias was fired by Wal-Mart employers last year when he tested positive in a drug test for the use of marijuana. The Michigan ... Read more...
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Lance Mackey Apprehensive of Iditarod Drug Testing
March 10th, 2010 - 9:43 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Anchorage, Mar 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Three-time winner and defending champion Lance Mackey who has been candid with his usage of medical marijuana feels that the alcohol & drug test ... Read more...
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Eatery In Denver Serves Food Laced With Legal Amounts Of Pot
December 18th, 2009 - 9:02 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec. 18, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Pot has been made legal in some of the states of America. Taking advantage of the new found freedom, an eatery in Denver has come up ... Read more...
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Tiger Woods’ ‘mistress’ Jaimee Grubbs poses for Maxim
December 18th, 2009 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 18 (ANI): Jaimee Grubbs, one of Tiger Woods' alleged mistresses, has posed for men's magazine Maxim.The former star of VH1's 'Tool Academy' did the shoot for the magazine ... Read more...
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American teens smoking more pot, less tobacco: Study
December 15th, 2009 - 5:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 15 (ANI): A new federal study has found that American teenagers are cutting down on cigarettes only to smoke pot more.According to the study released by the National Institute on ... Read more...
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First legal marijuana café opened in America
November 20th, 2009 - 4:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov. 20 (ANI): America's first and only legal marijuana coffee shop has been opened in Portland, Oregon.'Cannabis Café' which looks like any other coffee shop in America has a special ... Read more...
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New iPhone application lets you find ‘cannabis’
July 22nd, 2009 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 22 (ANI): Apple has introduced a new application in their iPhone and iPod Touch that lets you find medical marijuana.Priced at 1.99 dollars, the new application called 'Cannabis' can help ... Read more...
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Weeds: Season 5 Episode 4 Lacks Pace
June 30th, 2009 - 6:24 pm ICT by GD
"Weeds" is one of the most popular shows on American television and has recently begun its season 5. But the fourth episode, it seems has not been able to keep up ... Read more...
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Aussies support medical marijuana, heroin-injecting rooms
August 31st, 2008 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Aug 31 (ANI): A new survey has found that most Australians would back the clinical trials of cannabis for medical use.More than 23,000 people over the age of 12 were ... Read more...
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Tom Cruise to sue manufacturers of medical marijuana named after him
April 5th, 2008 - 6:23 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): Hollywood actor Tom Cruise is set to take legal action against a new strain of medical marijuana that has been put out in the market under his ... Read more...
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Politics is getting in the way of scientific research: Book
December 27th, 2007 - 5:03 pm ICT by admin
Washington, December 27 (ANI): A leading critic of U.S. health care policy has revealed that politics is getting in the way of scientific research.Dr. Madelon Finkel, professor of clinical public health ... Read more...
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