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Preparing for 4/20 Pot Smoke-Out
Posted by CN Staff on April 14, 2008 at 05:37:57 PT
By Brittany Anas, Camera Staff Writer
Source: Daily Camera
Colorado -- Student smokers, in perhaps the cliched easy-going fashion associated with marijuana, are getting ready for the annual 4/20 celebration on the University of Colorado campus.Official smoke-out T-shirts sold online simply say: "University of Colorado. April 20. Farrand Field." And a group on the networking Web site Facebook is demanding that Slightly Stoopid, an acoustic reggae hip-hop group, come play at CU for Sunday's event -- but it stops short of organizing a concert.
"Nobody got in touch with us," said Matt Phillips, public relations coordinator for the group, adding that Slightly Stoopid is interested in coming to Boulder for a fall concert. (The band is playing at Red Rocks on Aug. 15, and signed a contract agreeing not to play in the nearby market for five months prior to the concert).But where the casual marijuana aficionados lack in the planning department, the student chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws has picked up the slack.Every year, thousands of people gather on the CU campus April 20 for the unofficial pro-pot celebration -- and at 4:20 p.m. a cloud of smoke mushrooms above the crowd. The event is said to have grown from a northern California tradition.CU police this year are bracing for a large crowd.The NORML group has several on-campus events planned to take place near the Dalton Trumbo Fountain outside the University of Memorial Center, including daytime concerts by Tribe Zion, 303 Boys and Buncha Kindsa. The group also is bringing in marijuana-reform speakers and will have an art wall.Alex Douglas, who does public relations for NORML's CU chapter, said there also will be a screening of the documentary "Super High Me" in Cristol Chemistry Building, Room 140. The group plans to rally for the legalization of marijuana with signs and banners on Norlin Quad.Douglas said his group expects more than 10,000 people to attend the events Sunday."We think that many people that didn't want to miss class, or were busy because of school, will be able to join in this year with no worries," he said.CU police Cmdr. Brad Wiesley said the department will likely need to pay overtime to its officers to monitor the event, given the possibility that the smoke-out could be heavily attended."We will obviously have a presence," Wiesley said. "We certainly don't condone, support or otherwise sanction this event."People have the right to protest for marijuana law reforms, Wiesley said."But, breaking the law in order to change the law is not how our democratic society works," he said.In past attempts to snuff out the event, campus police have turned sprinklers on the crowd and taken pictures of student smokers, posting them online and offering rewards to those who could identify them.Wiesley, though, was mum on this year's planned tactics."We don't give our playbook to the other team before the game," he said.University of Colorado police have tried a variety of responses over the years to the 4/20 marijuana smokeout, but they're mum about any tactics planned this year,POLICING 4/20In 2007: About 3,000 people showed up at Norlin Quad, and police ticketed six who were caught lighting up and inhaling.In 2006: Officers posted 150 pictures of participants online, then offered a $50 reward for each positive identification. The ID'd students were ticketed for drug charges or trespassing on the closed Farrand Field.In 2005: Crowds that ignored the closure of Farrand Field were soaked when police turned on the sprinklers there. Still, no one was ticketed or arrested on drug charges.In 2004: CU police made sure the gathering didn't get out of hand, but they said it was impractical to enforce marijuana laws in connection with such a large gathering. "We don't want to create a larger issue than we're presented with," Lt. Tim McGraw said.In 2003: Five officers, outnumbered by about 800 people, made no arrests but did confiscate some drug paraphernalia. "Because there were so many people, we decided to keep a low profile," Cpl. Jim Manzanares said.In 2002: Officers largely monitored the crowd but also responded to a man who passed out and hit his head on the sidewalk outside of the University Memorial Center.Source: Daily Camera (Boulder, CO)Author: Brittany Anas, Camera Staff WriterPublished: Monday, April 14, 2008 Copyright: 2008 The Daily CameraWebsite: http://www.dailycamera.com/Contact: openforum dailycamera.comNORMLhttp://www.norml.org/CannabisNews -- Cannabis Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/cannabis.shtml
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Comment #30 posted by John Tyler on April 16, 2008 at 17:54:47 PT
Neil Diamond new CD
For you Neil Diamond fans I saw on the news today that he is releasing a new CD after many years.
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Comment #29 posted by FoM on April 15, 2008 at 14:36:44 PT
Hope
I love that song. Carly Simon said in an interview that James Taylor quit doing Heroin a couple months after they were out of each others life. I think it made her wonder why. He really had a bad Heroin habit back then. I'm glad he got thru it.
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Comment #28 posted by Hope on April 15, 2008 at 14:26:31 PT
You're So Vain!
Oh! Didn't we all know someone that thought that "Song was about him"?:0)I had that album... or maybe it was an eight track. I liked Carly Simon and James Taylor both. It made me sad when they broke up.
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Comment #27 posted by FoM on April 15, 2008 at 07:44:14 PT
Hope
Another song I loved from way back when....You're So Vainhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B7bVD_DkM4
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Comment #26 posted by FoM on April 15, 2008 at 07:07:07 PT
Hope
Isn't music great! Good music lifts my spirits and gets my heart to dancing.
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Comment #25 posted by Hope on April 15, 2008 at 06:37:28 PT
Beauty.
Van Gogh. Don McClean. Starry, Starry Nights. Neil Diamond. Mockingbirds.My soul is lifted.
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Comment #24 posted by FoM on April 15, 2008 at 06:26:53 PT
Here's a Youtube Video I found Yesterday
Mockingbird - Carly Simon and James Taylorhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeOqD3uMIRs&NR=1
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Comment #23 posted by Sinsemilla Jones on April 15, 2008 at 03:19:05 PT
Tubman, Parks, Scopes, Ali, Leery, etc.
"But, breaking the law in order to change the law is not how our democratic society works," said CU police Cmdr. Brad Wiesley.Au contraire, sometimes it's the only way it works.In fact, usually for a law to be found unconstitutional, someone has to break it first.
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Comment #22 posted by BUDSNAXZ on April 14, 2008 at 23:42:29 PT
Wow this is strange
I was just looking for Neil Diamond songs on youtube to listen /sing to when I opened this thread. Talk about Deja vu. Here's one for all of you, it never fails to touch me if not bring me to tears many times.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5-kMXwkmPkEnjoyPeace AllMac
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Comment #21 posted by Hope on April 14, 2008 at 22:09:09 PT
Sadly....
I'm pretty sure, Bob Dylan is last.Don't worry. We can catch it sometime not on a weeknight or not so late.Got to be responsible... especially on weeknights!
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Comment #20 posted by FoM on April 14, 2008 at 21:53:07 PT
Hope
It is really good. My second wind got up and went. I want to watch it but I'm really tired. I hope to see Bob Dylan with his pink hat before I turn the tv off. I'll talk to you tomorrow.
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Comment #19 posted by Hope on April 14, 2008 at 21:46:23 PT
Lol!
Neil Diamond. The Republican was and is a huge Neil Diamond fan. That looks like the Republican when I first met him.
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Comment #18 posted by Hope on April 14, 2008 at 21:43:23 PT
"...was getting tired... ". Me, too. 
It'll be worse tomorrow! I have to be up early. But the music's hard to turn off. 
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Comment #17 posted by FoM on April 14, 2008 at 21:37:02 PT
Hope
That is cool. I was getting tired but we both got our second wind. We have the DVD of the Last Waltz. It is one of my favorite.
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Comment #16 posted by Hope on April 14, 2008 at 21:22:47 PT
Cool...
Watching the tube with FoM and Stick.:0)
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Comment #15 posted by Hope on April 14, 2008 at 21:21:46 PT
Comment 13
:0)Thought you might like it.
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Comment #14 posted by Hope on April 14, 2008 at 21:21:00 PT
Helpless Helpless Helpless
Half a life (so far) ago.
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Comment #13 posted by FoM on April 14, 2008 at 21:17:34 PT
Hope
 We turned it on and Neil just started singing Helpless. Thank you for the heads up.
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Comment #12 posted by Hope on April 14, 2008 at 21:14:50 PT
Neil Young
is up next in the concert!(I think)
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Comment #11 posted by Hope on April 14, 2008 at 21:10:59 PT
The Last Waltz
is on VH1CL right now.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Waltz
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Comment #10 posted by Dankhank on April 14, 2008 at 19:52:26 PT
yes .....
I'm sure it will be. Mescaline, Psylociban, LSD, STP/DOM, DMT, so many others ... all different.Each a doorway ...WILL be a good show ...
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Comment #9 posted by FoM on April 14, 2008 at 18:40:38 PT
Dankhank
Thank you for the link. I believe this Documentary could be very interesting.
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Comment #8 posted by Dankhank on April 14, 2008 at 18:08:23 PT
and the 2nd trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k6EXXbuaYg
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Comment #7 posted by FoM on April 14, 2008 at 16:15:29 PT
Peyote to LSD: A Psychedelic Odyssey
Here's a short video on the upcoming Documentary.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ9miB4QY9w
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Comment #6 posted by FoM on April 14, 2008 at 16:10:52 PT
Upcoming Program on The History Channel
Peyote to LSD: A Psychedelic OdysseySaturday, April 19 -- 10:00 PM Sunday, April 20 -- 02:00 AM Saturday, April 26 -- 05:00 PM Explorer Richard Evans Schulte's discoveries of hallucinogenic plants revolutionized science and laid the foundation for the psychedelic sixties. Now his protégé, Wade Davis, follows in his footsteps to experience for himself the discoveries that Schultes brought to the western world. Watch native ceremonies and visit laboratories in Switzerland to explore the evolution of psychedelic substances from sacred plants to LSD. Join legendary authors, musicians and Beat Poets on an epic journey that spans decades.Rating: TVPG Running Time: 120 minutes http://www.history.com/shows.do?episodeId=281380&action=detail
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Comment #5 posted by mykeyb420 on April 14, 2008 at 13:52:44 PT
Amsterdam on 4/20
last year, I left SF, ON 4/20   4:20,,on a flight to amsterdam for the biggest celebration,,Queen's Day ( 4/30 ).w000t311,,you will have a blast,,,,stay for Queen's Day,,let us know.
 Peace
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Comment #4 posted by FoM on April 14, 2008 at 11:30:02 PT
News Article From The Canadian Press
Health Canada Looking for Firm To Grow Medical Pot
   April 14, 2008 
 
 
 OTTAWA - Health Canada is looking for someone to grow government-approved weed. The department has served notice it will soon allow firms to bid on a contract to grow and distribute medical marijuana. A series of court rulings since 2000 forced the federal government into the medical marijuana business. The program licenses certified users whose doctors have prescribed them cannabis to grow their own pot, have someone grow it for them or buy it straight from Health Canada. Health Canada has paid Prairie Plant Systems Inc. more than $10 million to cultivate government-certified dope in a mine shaft in Flin Flon, Man. The department has said it plans to eventually end its licensing of home-grown weed - forcing all medical users to buy their supplies directly from Ottawa. 
Copyright: 2008 Canadian Presshttp://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Politics/2008/04/14/5281591-cp.html
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Comment #3 posted by FoM on April 14, 2008 at 11:11:53 PT
Supporters of Medical Marijuana Launch TV Ad
By Tim Pugmire, Minnesota Public RadioMonday, April 14, 2008St. Paul, Minn. — Supporters of legislation allowing the use of medical marijuana in Minnesota are launching a television advertising campaign aimed at getting the bill over its final hurdle. The measure would make it legal for patients with cancer and other diseases to smoke pot, under a doctor's prescription. A vote is pending in the Minnesota House, but Gov. Tim Pawlenty has said he will veto the bill if it lands on his desk. Neal Levine of the Marijuana Policy Project said TV ads targeting the governor will run statewide later this week. "We need to get it off the House floor, obviously, to get it on the governor's desk," Levine said. "But once that happens, the governor has three days to act. So we need to start putting pressure on the governor as well, because poll after poll shows that Minnesotans support this by a 2 to 1 margin. So we want Minnesotans to contact the governor and let him know that they support this compassionate legislation." If the House passes the medical marijuana bill, Levine said he hopes the governor will at least let the measure become law without his signature. Levine would not give specifics about the group's ad buy, except to say it is six figures and statewide. Copyright: 2008 Minnesota Public Radiohttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/14/medical/
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Comment #2 posted by RevRayGreen on April 14, 2008 at 10:45:29 PT
Trying to pull off a screening
of 'Super High Me' or just hold it at my house with friends of marijuana :)
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Comment #1 posted by w000t311 on April 14, 2008 at 10:00:33 PT:
Amsterdam on 4/20
that's where I'll be. I know for them it may just be another day, but for me, it will be a celebration of the cannabis culture in the Mecca of Marijuana. Also, it'll be a full moon. Bonus! Anybody else got any cool plans for 4/20?
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