Laura Reiley

 
Garyn Angel has invented an appliance that, in some circles, is making serious waves. It gets “high” marks in 420 magazine, raves on Toke City and Cannabis Culture forums. It even created a stir at the recent Fancy Food Show in New York, winning the popular vote in the “My Story, My Ad” contest.
It is Magical Butter, touted as the world’s only botanical extractor, pulling plant nutrients directly into butter, cooking oils, alcohol and lotions. Need a decoder? It’s helpful in making pot brownies and late-night pizza with that extra little something.
 
Full Article:
http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/retail/port-richey-inventors-magical-butter-machine-gets-high-marks-from-foodies/2147883

by Phillip Smith

 
Will California wait until 2016 to vote on legalizing marijuana? A poll released Thursday strongly suggests voters in the Golden State are ready to legalize it right now.

The new Tulchin Research poll has support for legalizing marijuana at just under two-thirds (65%), with only 32% opposed. It shows majority support for legalization among every demographic except one—Republican Party members. Even among Republicans, support for legalization (47%) trailed opposition (50%) by only three points.
 
Full Article:
http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2013/oct/17/twothirds_californians_say_legal

By Linn Washington Jr.
 
Hemp has multiple uses from food to fuel to textiles and ending pot prohibition would save the United States of America millions, now spent on anti-pot propaganda. Under America’s draconian drug laws, a conviction for marijuana possession can bar a person permanently from receiving federal education loans – a penalty absurdly not applicable to convictions for serious crimes like armed robbery and rape.
Full Article:
http://www.theafricareport.com/Columns/war-on-weed-clouds-common-sense.html

by Ashley Jost

Rep. Chris Kelly, D-Columbia, discusses his thoughts about marijuana legalization during the Show-Me Cannabis town hall meeting at Moberly Area Community College.
 
During a Show-Me Cannabis town hall meeting Tuesday night, Rep. Chris Kelly, D-Columbia, expressed his support of the legalization of marijuana to the room of supporters, but did say he had some concerns he wants to wade through before he backs any legislative efforts.
The event Tuesday night in Moberly, Mo., garnered about 100 people of all ages who listened to Kelly, John Payne, Show-Me Cannabis Executive Director, St. Louis City Police Department Sgt. Gary Wiegert and criminal defense lawyer Dan Viets.
 
Full Article:
http://themissouritimes.com/7250/kelly-speaks-show-cannabis-town-hall-expresses-support-legalization-efforts/

By Jimmy Bramlett

Snoop OG Kush medical marijuana (Photo by Michael Zampelli via LAist Featured Photos on Flickr)
 
 
Californians might get the chance to vote to legalize pot twice in 2014. The “Marijuana Control, Legaliztion and Revenue Act of 2014” was submitted to the state on Friday.
Headed by Californians for Marijuana Legalization and Control and Americans for Policy Reform, the proposed legislation aims to fully legalize the use of marijuana for adults 21 and older both medical and otherwise.
 
Full Article:
http://laist.com/2013/10/16/another_marijuana_legalization_init.php

Breanna Deutsch

 
America’s largest red state is warming up to marijuana legalization.
Texas Republican Rep. Steve Stockman became the nineteenth cosponsor of the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013, a bill that would prevent the federal government from penalizing individuals from abiding by marijuana laws within his or her state, the Houston Chronicle reported.
Full Article:
http://dailycaller.com/2013/10/15/texans-taking-a-more-relaxed-view-of-marijuana/

By RYAN POPPE

By Tim Bryant | The Westlock News

Tim Bryant/WN – Engineer Jayeson Hendyrsan directs hempcrete into the wall frame of the microhouse being constructed on Dion Lefebvre’s property south of Westlock on Oct. 5. The house is part of a workshop to explain the benefits of hemp as a building medium.
 
A mini housing revolution took place in the Westlock area over the past week, in more ways than one.
Out at Dion Lefebvre’s property south of town, he and a number of specialized contractors were working on what he termed a “microhouse” constructed from an unusual material — hemp.
“It’s more eco-friendly and durable,” Lefebvre said of his choice of building material.
 
Full Article:
http://www.westlocknews.com/article/20131015/WES0301/310159973/-1/wes0301/building-a-house-with-hemp

By Janet Patton — jpatton1@herald-leader.com

DRAKE DORM

 
According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), alcohol can be linked to neurodegradation, among other effects. Because cannabidiol (CBD) has been found tofight degenerative diseases, a study published last week in Pharmocology Biochemisty & Behavior aimed to explore the effect of CBD topicals on alcohol-induced brain degradation.
 
Full Article:
http://www.medicaljane.com/2013/09/13/cannabis-topicals-study-cannabis-topicals-may-aid-in-alcoholism-treatment-aid-in-alcoholism-treatment/