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Ex-Microsoft manager plans to create first US marijuana brand

A former Microsoft executive plans to create the first U.S. national marijuana brand, and said he is kicking off his Seattle-based business by acquiring medical cannabis dispensaries in three U.S. states.

Posted in National
Tagged brand, business, dispensaries, Jamen Shively, label, marijuana, Medical Marijuana, Microsoft, pot, seattle, weed
A New York City mom was arrested for running a massive marijuana business out of a warehouse in Queens. Credit: istockphoto

Bella Tsarnaeva: Sister of Boston bomb suspects pleads not guilty in drug case

Bella Tsarnaeva, the sister of the two alleged Boston Marathon bombers, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in a New Jersey court to marijuana-related charges.

Posted in National, News
Tagged Bella Tsarnaeva, bosotn, Boston Marathon Bombings, crime, drugs, marijuana, New Jersey, pot, terror, Tsarnaev | Reply
Pigs are seen at a farm in Indiana April 20, 2012. REUTERS/John Gress

Marijuana waste helps turn pot-eating pigs into tasty pork roast

With Washington state about to embark on a first-of-its-kind legal market for recreational marijuana, the budding ranks of new cannabis growers face a quandary over what to do with the excess stems, roots and leaves from their plants.

Posted in National
Tagged animals, Food, marijuana, pig feed, pigs, pork, pot, waste, weed
A customer heats up a pipe to smoke marijuana oil at Frankie Sports Bar and Grill in Olympia, Washington on December 9, 2012. REUTERS/Nick Adams

Vermont moves toward decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana

Vermont’s legislature on Monday approved a bill that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana, a measure the state’s governor expects to sign into law in the coming weeks.

Posted in National, News
Tagged decriminalize, legalize, marijuana, possession, pot, small amounts, Vermont, weed
Snoop Dogg (now Snoop Lion): In a recent AMA (Ask Me Anything) discussion on Reddit, Snoop claimed he smokes 81 blunts a day, seven days a week. Few were surprised. Credit: Joe Scarnici/WireImage via Getty Images.

Some of America’s favorite stoners

As the New York State Senate looks at a bill that could legalize medical marijuana statewide, take a look at some of Metro’s favorite famous stoners.

Posted in Best Of, Entertainment, Local, National, News
Tagged albany, arnold schwarzenegger, barack obama, marijuana, Medical Marijuana, Michael Phelps, New York, pot, Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, snoop lion, stoners, weed | Reply
According to one New York doctor, medical marijuana has shown potential for preventing tumors' ability to grow. Credit: Metro File Photo.

Medical marijuana: a NY doctor’s perspective

According to one New York doctor, medical marijuana has shown potential for preventing tumors’ ability to grow.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged california, compassionate care act, craig blinderman, marijuana, Medical Marijuana, medical marijuana stories, pot, weed | Reply
Diane Savino is the New York State Senate sponsor for the medical marijuana bill. Credit: Office of Senator Diane Savino.

Medical marijuana: the political

Senator Diane Savino said the New York medical marijuana bill she is sponsoring would be the most regulated marijuana statute in the country.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged albany, california, campassionate care act, diane savino, marijuana, Medical Marijuana, new york cannabis alliance, nys senate, politics, pot, ptsd, weed | Reply
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Cops bust pot-growing operation in Queens

Police found weed and growing equipment in a Queens building.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged crime, marijuana, NYPD, pot, Queens | Reply
A Medical Marijuana Operation In Colorado Run By Kristi Kelly, Co-Founder Of Good Meds Network

NJSP: Trio smoked pot at police barracks

An alleged decision by three men to smoke pot in a car parked at a police barracks Tuesday resulted in a whole lot of trouble for them and their friend.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged barracks, drugs, ecstasy, New Jersey State Police, pot, Totowa | Reply
(Matthew Kenwrick/Flickr)

Plymouth mom sues FedEx over pot delivery

A woman from Plymouth is suing FedEx, claiming the shipping company gave out her home address after accidentally delivering seven pounds of marijuana.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Boston, crime, fedex, marijuana, plymouth, pot | Reply
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