By Bruce Mirken via AlterNet.

While cautious about reports that are "solely anecdotal," Paul Armentano, deputy director and resident science wonk at the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, lays blame for the lack of proper data at the foot of prohibition. "It is a shame that lone individuals must try and engage in the work that the medical establishment should be undertaking, yet have turned a blind eye to," he says. "Unfortunately, what we have is speculation rather than hard science, and we only have the politicization of cannabis to blame."

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A recent article by the Associated Press reports:

A federal appeals court has ruled that mobile tracking devices can be attached to suspect vehicles as part of a marijuana investigation in Oregon.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court in the case of Juan Pineda-Moreno, who argued his constitutional rights were violated when U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents attached devices to his sport utility vehicle.

“All I want to be able to do is grow it so that it can be tested,” Dr. Craker said in comments echoed by other researchers.

Marijuana is the only major drug for which the federal government controls the only legal research supply and for which the government requires a special scientific review.

Ever wondered how to make your own cannabis capsules, or how to get the most out of your volcano vaporizer? Dr. Rick Bayer, the Father of the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program, gives practical advice in this paper from the 2005 OMCA.

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Bubble hash is made out of trichomes from tje cannabis plant – THC! Since THC is non-water soluble, ice water is used to isolate and crystallize the trichomes.

Published in 2008 by Oregon NORML Press, the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act Handbook is the definitive reference for patience, caregivers, and growers who participate in the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program.

Download, view, or print the Oregon Medical Marijana Act Handbook...

Law enforcement presented a very scary picture of the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program during their testimony last year in Salem. Oregon NORML fought back AND WON with this 44-page special report.

Contained within are statistics for the program, straight from DHS and OMMP, plus statistics on drug use, health, safety, impairment, grow sites, and physicians signing for medical marijuana cards. Citations are hyperlinked so you can check out the official data for yourself!

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1st Place: Purple Urkel (Left)
2nd Place: Afgani Bull Rider
3rd Place: Limon
Category Prizes:
Appearance: Chronic I
Aroma: Lemon Pledge
Medicinal Effect: The White
Potency: Lulu
Taste: Lemon Pledge
Smoothness: AFPAC

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