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International Medical Marijuana Day Rally
by Jason Wilcox- 1 reply
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International Medical Marijuana Day Rally In this our 6th year of celebrating this event speakers Ted Smith ad Jason Wilcox address a small group at the Minister of Health building located in downtown Victoria. We hope to see this event grow again as it did back in the early 1990s! Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRw7z_vO6Cs Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Cheers! Jason Wilcox
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Health Canada & the MMAR
by Jason Wilcox- 0 replies
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Health Canada & the MMAR This weeks speaker Jason Wilcox addresses some of the history of the MMAD and governing MMAR. This while addressing current medicinal issues facing legal medicinal cannabis users. www.cbc-canada.ca or www.hempology.ca Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Cheers! Jason Wilcox
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Dutch Lord Mayors Want To Legalise Cannabis
by Dragonfan- 4 replies
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ENCOD MORE THAN HALF OF DUTCH LORD MAYORS WANT TO LEGALISE CANNABIS published Wednesday 19 November 2008 by encod Lord mayors in favour of legalising soft drugs chain - Source: Binnenlands Bestuur, 19 November 2008 More than half of all Dutch lord mayors with one or more coffeeshops on their territory, want to legalise the entire soft drugs-chain. The lord mayors want to get rid of the "frontdoor - backdoor problem, created by a policy that tolerates the sale of weed, but not the production and delivery. That is the result of a telephone survey of weekly magazine Binnenlands Bestuur (Domestic Administration) among the 106 municipalities that have one or more coff…
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Dutch MP Visits Coffeeshop
by Dragonfan- 0 replies
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ENCOD DUTCH MP VISITS COFFEESHOP published Thursday 20 November 2008 Dutch MP Boris van der Ham buys a bag of weed of the "regulated market" - A glance of the future after the ban on cannabis has been abolished! On Thursday 27 November, at 09.15 hs, Dutch Member of Parliament of left liberal party D66 will buy a bag of cannabis at coffeeshop "Cremers", Prinsestraat 84 in The Hague. The owner of this coffeeshop, Gerard Smit, will provide him with this bag and inform him extensively on the origin of this cannabis, the methods of cultivation, the effects of it and the way in which the price has been determined. In this way it becomes clear how the cannabis market c…
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- 420 Crew
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Dutch drug policy shaken by coffeeshop closures -------------------------------------------------------- Author: Robert Chesal Date: 24-10-2008 Source: Radio Netherlands Worldwide Copyright: Radio Netherlands Worldwide 2008 Two southern Dutch town mayors have taken the dramatic step of shutting down all local businesses currently legally selling cannabis. It's the first time a blanket stop has been introduced in a Dutch town. The two towns, Bergen op Zoom and Roosendaal, claim they are suffering from the nuisance caused by foreign tourists in search of soft drugs banned in their own countries. In total eight coffeeshops, the name used f…
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Dutch plan to weed out criminals
by kiwi_farmer- 3 replies
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By Vanessa Mock Monday, 24 November 2008 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/eu...ls-1032210.html Copyright 2008 Independent News and Media Limited The Dutch city of Eindhoven has caused a stir with a plan to set up a cannabis plantation to supply marijuana to its coffee shops. The move was announced at a "weed summit", when dozens of Dutch mayors urged the government to back the pilot project in an effort to clamp down on the criminals who supply the drug. The Netherlands, famed for having one of Europe's most tolerant policies on soft drugs, allows for the possession of less than 5g of marijuana and its sale in coffee shops, but bans the cultivation and …
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NSW Farmers urged to grow Hemp
by entheofarm-
- 420 Crew
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NSW farmers urged to grow hemp November 20, 2008 - 10:17AM Source: ABC New South Wales farmers are being encouraged to start growing industrial hemp. The Government recently passed legislation allowing the plant to be grown for use in products ranging from bio-fuel to dog food. The Primary Industries Minister, Ian Macdonald, says measures have been put in place to prevent hemp crops being used to camouflage marijuana plantations. "The licensing scheme is authorised by our Act of Parliament," he said. "It'll require farmers who wish to grow industrial hemp to register to get a licence. "That'll mean that their properties will be then audited and inspected regul…
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long time reader first time poster: http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/high-h...6770542506.html "GROWING cannabis becomes legal in NSW today - provided you are a licensed farmer who will harvest hemp for industrial use. After years of debate, the State Government has approved large-scale hemp farming and will consider licence applications under a new scheme."
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No evidence to offer 1 2 3 4
by entheofarm-
- 420 Crew
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Earlier this year I kicked out a housemate for failing to pay her rent (we also have 2 kids together but have been seperated for years). Knowing this person to be a low life narc I took the measure of keeping my herbs on the windowsill in the toilet in the hope I could flush it before entry could be made to my home. Well some dickhead left the door unlocked and I was lucky enough to see three blokes (looked like mormons) walking up my drive, I dashed for the toilet and dumped and flushed. All I could here was "mate come here, come here". FLUSH, TACKLE, SLAMMED INTO THE WALL. The mormon lookalikes let themselves in and did not like the fact I was flushing the toilet. I c…
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More Than 5 Million Pot Plants Seized in California in 2008
by kiwi_farmer- 4 replies
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008 http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,454971,00.html © 2008 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved SACRAMENTO — State and federal drug enforcement officials say they have pulled more than 5 million marijuana plants from public and private land this year, a record amount. The state Department of Justice, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and other agencies announced Wednesday that they have seized 5.2 million marijuana plants. Most of those were on public land. John Gaines, chief of California's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, says more than half the nation's domestically produced marijuana is grown in California. State and fede…
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Amsterdam to shut many weed cafes
by kiwi_farmer- 3 replies
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22/11/08 Copyright © 2008 The Press Association. All rights reserved Amsterdam will close almost a fifth of its marijuana cafes to comply with a national ban on having them near schools, the city's mayor said. Another city, Eindhoven, said it would start issuing permits to cannabis growers in order to better regulate the trade - if the national government approves. The plans were announced as 33 major Dutch cities held a "weed summit" to discuss the nation's long-standing policy of tolerating marijuana use while routinely arresting growers. Cannabis is technically illegal in the Netherlands, but can be sold in small amounts in designated cafes - euphemistically …
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Dr Alex Wodak Responds to Ms Miranda Devine
by Dragonfan-
- 420 Crew
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An Open Letter [i know this is from June, 08, but it still remains very relevant . . . and I did search and couldn't find it here ] An Open Letter to Ms Miranda Devine from Dr Alex Wodak: A shorter version of this letter (without references) was offered to the Sydney Morning Herald but declined. This commentary is a response to arguments made in an article by Ms Devine published in the Sydney Morning Herald on 15 May 2008. This response was posted on the Update Listserver of the ADCA in Canberra on Monday 2nd June 2008. REDUCING THE HARMS OF CANNABIS AND CANNABIS POLICIES In her recent article on cannabis in the Sydney Morning Herald [1], Ms. Miranda Devine exp…
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- 420 Crew
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Author: Bruce McDougall Date: 24th Nov. 2008 Source: news.com.au http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,24694190-1242,00.html Copyright: Copyright 2008 News Limited what a flaming turnout lmao
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People Who Punish Other People for Using Marijuana
by Dragonfan-
- 420 Crew
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Stop The Drug War Chronicle Blog Scott Morgan 18/11/2008 Here’s a substance abuse counselor describing a new diversion program for marijuana offenders: "We've had two groups go through the program now, and we are just thrilled with the results we've seen," she said. "Individuals are coming in with no real perception of how marijuana is impacting their lives." [Toledo Blade] Could it be that marijuana wasn’t impacting their lives? If you forced a bunch of people into treatment for enjoying poetry, they’d be confused too. But after 48 hours of court-mandated therapy, I bet they’d tell you whatever you wanted to hear just to get the hell out of there. People can be ter…
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Drug Equality Alliance
by Dragonfan-
- 420 Crew
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DEA UK [a very looooooong read, but very interesting none-the-less] A Statement from the Drug Equality Alliance (DEA) We believe the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 c.38 (“the Act”) is being administered in an arbitrary and discriminatory manner based on historical and cultural factors that lack a consistent and objective basis contrary to Article 14 and within the ambit of other convention rights. This denies equal protection to persons engaged in property activities with “controlled drugs”, s2(1)[a], with respect to persons engaged in identical property activities with the drugs alcohol and tobacco. At the outset, it is vital to bear in mind these facts about the Act: ·…
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11 November 2026
6OZ Stoners: Charting the Rise of Australia's Premier Cannabis Community
Greetings, Stoners! The rich narrative of the Australian cannabis community, with OZ Stoners standing tall at its helm, is a blend of trials, tribulations, heartening comebacks, and the unwavering dedication of its members. Let’s delve deep into this riveting tale.
Geocities: The Digital Genesis
In the bustling digital streets of the late '90s, Yahoo Geocities stood out as a haven for burgeoning online communities. It was here, amidst this digital renaissance, that OZ Stoners planted its foundational roots. This marked the dawn of a space that would go on to become synonymous with Australian cannabis culture.
Navigating the Digital Tempests
On its journey, OZ Stoners faced formidable challenges. Between Yahoo's unpredictability and the unexpected anti-cannabis stance of titans like Meta, steering the ship required a blend of adaptability, tenacity, and foresight.
A Hiatus and the Phoenix's Ascent
Come 2022, OZ Stoners entered a period of unplanned dormancy, lasting a challenging 12 months. But, reminiscent of the legendary phoenix, this hiatus was transformed into an opportunity for rebirth. The platform underwent comprehensive upgrades, server enhancements, and a revitalising overhaul. As it emerged, it did so with a phoenix-like rise, soaring higher and brighter, dedicated to serving the community with even more zeal and purpose.
Ode to the Trailblazers
The tapestry of OZ Stoners is woven with the dedication and vision of its founding members. Their relentless drive and contributions have been the bedrock of its success. While many of these pioneers continue to shape its direction, we pause to honor those trailblazers we've lost over time. Their indomitable spirit continues to inspire and resonate within the cannabis community. - Memorial Hall
The Lighthouse of Today and Promise of Tomorrow
OZ Stoners, in the contemporary digital landscape, stands as a lighthouse for the Australian cannabis community. Beyond being a forum, it exemplifies adaptability, unity, and a shared passion. As it anchors and shapes cannabis discourse Down Under, it continually underscores the strength and beauty of collective endeavor.
As you engage with OZ Stoners, remember the sweat, tears, and dreams that built its legacy. Here’s to the cannabis community, the trailblazers of the past, and the promising horizons of the future. Cheers to shared stories and monumental growth ahead!
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