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Cancer claimed the life of medical marijuana poster child Cash “Cashy” Hyde after access to cannabis-based medication was cut off by a sweeping medical marijuana crackdown in Montana last summer, according to patient-oriented medical marijuana resource UnitedPatientsGroup.com.Missoula, MT (PRWEB) November 17, 2012 Cash “Cashy” Hyde passed away in his father’s arms this week. ... View the full article

Smell the Truth, online coverage of cannabis and medical marijuana news and culture, recently made its debut on SFGate.com.San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 17, 2012 From Colorado and Washington state’s legalization of cannabis to the science of cannabis curing cancer, the marijuana dimension of pop culture is ever-expanding.In response, San Francisco-based TruMedia announces the official ... View the full article

THE Northern Rivers has lost the mantle of the of the cannabis capital of Australia, according to recent crime statistics. View the full article

An anonymous marijuana dealer donates half of his proceeds to the victims. View the full article

A CROWS Nest man who acted as a "go between" for a drug dealer has been sentenced to a four-month jail term. View the full article

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Uruguay came one step closer to turning the government into the country's leading pot dealer on Thursday, as lawmakers formally introduced to Congress a framework for regulating the production, sale and ... View the full article

DENVER - It's settled. Pot, at least certain amounts of it, will soon be legal under state laws in Washington and Colorado. Now, officials in both states are trying to figure out how to keep stoned drivers off the road. View the full article

Tourism could even suffer. View the full article

* Leftist bill is not backed by popular support * Adds to pressure in Latin America for alternativeapproaches MEXICO CITY, Nov 15 (Reuters) - A leftist Mexican lawmakeron Thursday presented a bill to legalize the production, saleand use of marijuana, adding to a growing chorus of LatinAmerican politicians who are rejecting the prohibitionistpolicies of the United States. The bill is unlikely to ... View the full article MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A leftist Mexican lawmaker on Thursday presented a bill to legalize the production, sale and use of marijuana, adding to a growing chorus of Latin American politicians who are rejecting the prohibitionist policies of the United …

Uruguay is one step closer to turning the government into the country's leading pot dealer. View the full article

Finch Brands' contest, recognizing last week's Colorado and Washington votes on marijuana legalization, offers a unique prize pack for one winning designer.Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) November 15, 2012 Finch Brands - a boutique branding company located in Philadelphia, PA - launched a Marijuana Brand Design Contest this week. The contest, hosted on the company's Facebook page, was created to engage ... View the full article

Medical Marijuana passing in Massachusetts opens the door for community organizations; grow shops, law firms and more.Boston, MA (PRWEB) November 14, 2012 People view Medical Marijuana as patients, prescriptions and dispensaries. The industry as a whole is much more diverse, offering up professional and retail market opportunities. Massachusetts for example will offer the caregiver as an option ... View the full article

The Atlanta-based Movement for Marijuana Legalization officially launches its legalization campaign in Atlanta. M4ML begins a fact-based discussion about marijuana policy reform and regulation tailored for the South.Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 12, 2012 M4ML was founded by a group of native Atlantans that understand the economic and social benefits created by marijuana regulation and believe ... View the full article

Indonesia suspends parole applications by foreign prisoners, crushing Corby's hopes for release this year. View the full article