History

The Great Keneh Bosem Debate - Part 1

Chris Bennett — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:28:18 -0800

Recently, while roaming the net, I came across some criticisms regarding the various theories identifying references to cannabis in the Bible, such as the etymological research of Sula Benet. I will be answering the questions raised by these criticisms in this three-part article "The Great Keneh Bosem Debate", which will break the elements down into the Old and New Testament accounts.

Cannabis and Longevity

Chris Bennett — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:55:23 -0700

One of the things I’ve found with working in extensive research projects, as I have over the years with three books and various articles, is that right up until publication I always seem to find new bits of information, as with this recent find I somehow missed regarding the record-holder for world’s oldest woman.

Pot Activist Takes on Canadian Government

jeremiah — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:30:40 -0700

Chris Bennett is a pot activist, cannabis historian, and a longtime contributor to Cannabis Culture and Pot-TV, who has been fighting an ongoing battle with the Canadian government and courts over the religious use of marijuana.

Now, an important case that could have huge implications for marijuana and Canadian law is going to court.

The History of Hydroponics

jeremiah — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:11:22 -0700

Hydroponic cultivation—the growing of plants without soil—is a science as ancient as the fabled Hanging Gardens of Babylon and as modern as a future NASA mission to Mars.

The Big Bhang

jeremiah — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:17:05 -0700

For centuries cannabis' complex relationship with the early days of Hinduism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Judism, Christianity, and Islam has been shrouded in mystery. But thanks to Chris Bennett's relentless research, it appears the plant had a powerful impact on them all.

Human and Cannabis Coevolution

jeremiah — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:42:31 -0700

CANNABIS CULTURE - How the human race enhanced the cannabis plant ... and how it returned the favor.

What 420 Means: The True Story Behind Stoners' Favorite Number

jeremiah — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:32:00 -0700

Ever wonder where the term 420 comes from? Wonder no longer.

Warren Haynes, the Allman Brothers Band guitarist, routinely plays with the surviving members of the Grateful Dead, now touring as The Dead. He's just finished a Dead show in Washington, D.C. and gets a pop quiz from the Huffington Post.

Where does 420 come from?

Montana votes for med-pot

karlis — Tue, 03 May 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Man votes with a 1960`s era voting machineMontana became the tenth state to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes, as voters there approved the Montana Medical Marijuana Act, known as I-148 on the ballot, by a margin of 62% to 38%, according to unofficial figures from the Montana Secretary of State's office.

Canada buys pseudo-pot from US

karlis — Thu, 06 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Actual NIDA ?bud.?The Canadian government is funding a major clinical study into the effects of marijuana on the nausea, pain, mood and neuro-cognitive function of 32 patients suffering from HIV/AIDS. The first trials began in October, and are being led by researchers from the Community Research Initiative of Toronto.

Ed Rosenthal finds new hope

Ed Rosenthal — Tue, 04 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0800

By now, most people who care about cannabis know that marijuana cultivation expert and publisher Ed Rosenthal, whose "Ask Ed" column graces every issue of Cannabis Culture, was found guilty last week of several marijuana crimes.
People have called and emailed me from around the world, worried about the man who brought light and humor to the science of growing pot.

Defense Closes in Ed Rosenthal Medical Marijuana Trial

karlis — Thu, 30 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Trial proceedings came to a close Thursday, January 30, in the Federal prosecution of best-selling author and marijuana expert Ed Rosenthal. The jury will begin deliberations today at 8:30 a.m. and a verdict is expected by the end of the day.

Grow guru on trial

karlis — Mon, 20 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Defiant Ed: ready to testify about his `state of mind`Grow guru Ed Rosenthal, who has spent 30 years telling people how to grow nature's kindest plant, is spending his January 20th Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday preparing to be put on trial for growing it.

Bong makers busted

karlis — Mon, 20 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Chris Hill, founder and owner of Florida company Chills, was sentenced to prison in August after accepting a plea bargain for various charges related to distributing drug paraphernalia.

Lawsuit vs US gov't

karlis — Thu, 28 Nov 2002 00:00:00 -0800

Canadian hemp cultivation company Kenex has launched a lawsuit against the US government, charging restraint of trade in violation of Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Kenex had a large shipment of hemp seeds seized at the US border and held for four months between August to December 1999. Since then their products have repeatedly been seized or detained by US customs.

UK pot dreams turn to nightmare

karlis — Sat, 09 Nov 2002 00:00:00 -0800

The British did this because he`s Dutch, and because they are trying to destroy The Dutch ExperienceSome people are so stubborn! They just don't accept the reality of marijuana prohibition. They act like it's legalized already, taking risks most of us are afraid to take.

Steve Kubby wins medical exemption

karlis — Thu, 29 Aug 2002 00:00:00 -0700

Steve Kubby: allowed to grow 59 plants.VANCOUVER- American cannabis refugee Steve Kubby, received an exemption today from Health Canada to possess and cultivate medical cannabis. The American will be allowed to grow 59 plants, possess and travel with 360 grams (about 12 ounces), and store 2,655 grams (about 6 pounds). The exemption lasts for one year. Mr. Kubby was issued an exemption for a category 3 illness - chronic and long-term.

Sunshine Coast Compassion Club raided

karlis — Sat, 24 Aug 2002 00:00:00 -0700

On Friday, August 23 at about 4pm, the Sunshine Coast Compassion Club was raided by Gibsons RCMP officers.
Police officers, acting on a warrant, took club founder Lisa Kirkman and her baby daughter to the local RCMP station where they were held for two hours.

Police searched the club and seized about a quarter pound of medicinal marijuana. Kirkman is likely to be charged with possession for purposes of trafficking.

Witch hunts and the war on weed

karlis — Thu, 20 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0700

During Europe's dark ages, pagan herbalists and witches ? mostly women ? used cannabis in their ointments and cures. During a time when illness was equated with evil, these pagans attracted a devout following for their miraculous healing lore.

Go to Holland before it's too late!!

karlis — Thu, 16 May 2002 00:00:00 -0700

AmsterdamIn earlier articles published on our website in the last few weeks, I advised CC's friends to visit Holland this summer to enjoy its cannabis shops, culture, ganja tourism cruises, hot babe beaches, and European charm.

Canada's med-pot, hot or not?

karlis — Fri, 10 May 2002 00:00:00 -0700

Deep in the depths of an isolated mine lurk these dank nugs.Prairie Plant Systems ? the Canadian government's official pot-grower ? has about 250 kilos of crystally bud packing their shelves. Brent Zettl, the company's co-founder, says that the crop came out even better than he had hoped.

Crimes of Compassion on Global

karlis — Mon, 18 Feb 2002 00:00:00 -0800

The Victoria-based television production company, The May Street Group Film, Video & Animation Ltd. is proud to announce the premiere national broadcast of its one-hour documentary, Crimes of Compassion, on CanWest Global Television stations across Canada on Wednesday, February 20, 2002. Broadcast times are as follows: Ontario, Quebec and BC 10pm, Manitoba and Saskatchewan and Alberta will broadcast on February 22 at 9pm.

DEA bans THC from hemp foods

karlis — Wed, 09 Jan 2002 00:00:00 -0800

Defending Americans from dangerous hemp seeds, photo: CP/ Paul SancyaAfter a year or so of warning, the DEA has finally issued its new rules on hemp products.

Nimbin Hemp Embassy raided

karlis — Mon, 05 Nov 2001 00:00:00 -0800

On October 31, 2001, 28 police poured out of cars and vans and surrounded the Nimbin Hemp Embassy, closing it off to the public.
About two hours later they emerged, arresting one person, Dave Cannabis, and maybe they found a little pot. Shock, horror! Pot in the Nimbin Hemp Embassy!

Hemp horizons

karlis — Sat, 21 Jul 2001 00:00:00 -0700

New Zealand looks set to have its first legal hemp crop in the ground later this year. After persistent lobbying by a dedicated band of hemp enthusiasts, the NZ government has granted approval for trial crops to be planted and invited prospective growers to submit proposals.

Med-pot madness in Canada

karlis — Wed, 18 Jul 2001 00:00:00 -0700

Health Minister Allan Rock: baby steps towards med-pot access. Photo: CP/Fred ChartrandLast summer, the Ontario Supreme Court told the Canadian government to change the cannabis laws within one year, or the court would repeal pot prohibition altogether. The issue was medical use...