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Cannabutter Spiced Apple Muffins

Yields 12 muffins

* 1 ¾ cups of flour
* 2 teaspoons of baking soda
* 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
* Dash of salt
* 1 egg
* ½ cup of brown sugar, packed
* 1 teaspoon of vanilla
* 1 cup of applesauce
* 1 ½ apples peeled, seeded and finely chopped
* ½ apple peeled, seeded and finely sliced
* 5 Tablespoons of melted cannabutter
* ½ cup of toasted walnuts, chopped
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Beginning to cultivate medical marijuana requires somewhere to allow the plants to develop. If you build cannabis indoor grow room this is a great way to keep a constant watch over your plants growth and tend to their needs.

There are many options of building a indoor grow room, from framing your own with items available at the local hardware store, to full turn-key hydroponic grow rooms that are pretty much operational right out of the box; equipped with ventilation, fans, lights and totally sealed.

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Ever since medical marijuana was made legal in 1996 in the state of California, there has been attempts to control the suppliers who are making a profit from the legality, but recently president Obama stopped federal resources to pursue these legal medical cannabis clubs – because they are lawful.

It is a big change from the time when Bush was president and federal officers raided those clinics even if they were operating within the law of their state. Due to that, people think that these clinics will start being regarded as a business, and since they are in 13 different states, franchises may begin to appear.

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24 hours later…all 6 seeds had either sprouted a tiny tap rootlet or were just breaking through the shell.  At this point the 3 OG have had more of a vigorous start as the rootlets are more noticeable than the 3 MK but all 6 have started their germination beautifully and it’s on to the next step.

Now that they have been soaking for 24 hours, the seeds are ready to be placed in a moist paper towel to allow longer tap root growth. You want to keep your sheet of paper towel moist, and able to drain excess water. This was done by placing a regular food grater on a dinner plate and placing a distilled water mositened paper towel over the length of the grater.  The grater allows for air flow underneath the seeds and gives excess water a way to drain away easily.

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How to grow cannabis seeds germination is a key element to the beginning life of medical marijuana plant. Water, air and light are all that’s needed to begin cannabis seed growth.

After ordering a few feminized medical marijuana seeds and receiving the strains a couple weeks later, DNA Genetics OG Kush and TH Seeds MK were delivered. The company also threw in some bonuses of Dinafem seed strains White Widow, Blue Widow and Blue Hash. All the medical marijuana seeds received were hard, dark and healthy looking, so they should produce strong plants and bountiful harvests. Very pleased with the fast and discreet delivery!

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How many times have you been hit with the usual jargon about how bad marijuana is for the brain, and how stupid you are going to become if you smoke it.

Yet, some of the most creative minds of our time attribute their unconventional thinking to the effects of this beautiful herb. So does it make you stupid, or does it actually INCREASE innovation?

Well according to a study conducted by the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada, the effects of marijuana on the brain are everything but detrimental. Let me explain. 

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The History of Medical Marijuana can be traced back 27,000 years.  Since then, many civilizations have depended on it for many things.  One of the most important things was it’s medicinal value. It has been discovered that the Ancient Egyptians, Chinese and many other cultures used cannabis for many medicinal purposes including childbirth, depression and nausea.

Cannabis continued to be widely used for medicinal purposes in the United States until a law was passed making it illegal in 1937 despite the overwhelming evidence supporting it’s medicinal values. Some diseases known to benefit from the use of Medicinal Marijuana include brain cancer, HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, lung cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, Crohn’s Disease, and depression.

Even though Francis L. Young, the DEA’s Chief Administrative Law Judge, ruled that Marijuana in its natural form is one of the safest active substances known and polls showed that 73 percent of Americans supported legalizing it for medicinal purposes, red tape prevailed and patients were still unable to acquire it legally.

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That’s right… If you are a medical marijuana patient, you might have just read the job title of your dreams! This is the latest job opening position for the Westword Newspaper in Denver Colorado, a job that allows a medical marijuana patient to “review” Colorado medical marijuana dispensaries.

This medical marijuana reviewer position that has received overwhelming response, up to 100 job applications submitted so far. The medical marijuana business is booming in Colorado with dispensaries opening up quickly all over the state, and with the Fed’s recent decision which says people aren’t supposed to be prosecuted for buying medical marijuana in the legal states. Colorado is one of fourteen states that allow the sale of medical marijuana.

The medical dispensary critic will visit dispensaries in the Colorado region, and report their evaluation of the dispensaries. Giving other medical marijuana patients the opportunity to get insight on their local dispensaries. Things to expect covers the verification process, waiting room area, security, quality of medical marijuana, available strains of cannabis for different ailments, accessibility for handicapped patients.

Having a proper review of the dispensary itself and not just the medical marijuana is a great benefit to a patient. We are looking for safe access and clean places to visit. Yes the medical marijuana industry is new and does not have statewide regulations to how dispensaries handle medical marijuana that is provided for patients.

A good dispensary provides a well lit atmosphere and the ‘bud tender’ should have a good knowledge of the different strains of medical marijuana available at any given time. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries should openly communicate with their patient to help understand the specific needs. Medical marijuana is available in a variety of ways for the patients.

Marijuana is illegal in the United States. Since the federal law prohibits its use, there’s much controversy between state and federal laws. Some states say that using marijuana for medical purposes is allowed, while the federal Drug Enforcement Agency enforces the nation-wide ban on pot.

Many medical marijuana clinics in California have been raided by the DEA, who seized hundreds of pounds of their inventory, despite the fact that medical marijuana is approved in California. This caused an outrage in the cannabis smoking society, and heightens the overall hostility between citizens and the government.

Medical marijuana is currently legal in the following states:  california, Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Colorado, New Mexico, Nebraska, Minnesota, Vermont, Maine, Maryland, and Rhode Island.

Certain states have also decriminalized it, meaning there is little to no punishment if you’re arrested with the substance on you. conducting research about your state and states around you is highly recommended. Any pot smoker should know the consequences of being caught by the police.

If you’re a student, your college or high school likely has no-tolerance policies addressing the substance, so make sure you’re aware of those, as well; being caught with weed at school is not only going to get you in legal trouble, but it will be on your permanent record for your entire academic life. Even if marijuana is legal in your state, you should still check your educational facility’s rules and regulations, as well as disciplinary policies.

If you want to have an impact on cannabis legalization in your state, there are certain things that you can do. One, you can contact your local county representatives or city councils, inquiring about any marijuana drug law reforms they might be considering. Who knows, there might already be a bill under review that you are unaware of.

Two, you can contact your Congress representatives regarding the issue, urging them to take steps towards drug law reform. You want to write, call, or email your Congressman from the House of Representatives, because the Senate doesn’t handle domestic issues as much as international ones.

Third, it’s never a bad idea to personally meet with government officials, like your state governor or a county representative, if at all possible. Go to town council meetings.

Also, there’s a right time for everything–don’t interrupt an ongoing meeting just to be heard. Find an appropriate time to address this topic. It’s a slow process, but you can be a part of it.

A vaporizer produces the purest burning intoxication possible. With the vaporizer, you avoid ingesting the harmful chemicals found in marijuana plant. Many users also report feeling higher using the same amount of cannabis with a vaporizer than while using a pipe or blunt. It’s like inhaling pure THC without the throat burn caused by substances found in weed.

So what exactly is a vaporizer? A vaporizer is a device that heats a substance to a certain temperature, thus releasing the active ingredient in it. It’s usually the size of a toaster, and may be triangular. When using a vaporizer, you avoid carcinogens, which are harmful chemicals that don’t get you high. In fact, nothing actually burns and no smoke is visible; the active ingredient “THC” transforms into a mist, hence, “vaporizer”. This also means that you can reuse the weed from a vaporizer! It won’t be as potent, but you can still feel the effects from it. Because the vaporizer doesn’t burn the herb, you can reuse it in cooking to get more sensations using the same bud.

To operate it, just put your bud in and switch on the machine. A few minutes later, you have a bag full of “misty” THC to inhale! Up to 95% of unhealthy tar, carbon monoxide, and other hazardous chemicals are avoided when using a quality vaporizer. The vaporizer is truly victorious in all aspects. They’re priced at around $400-$500 online for the quality ones, and about $150-$200 for the low-end vaporizers. It may be pricey, but think of it as an investment in your health. To clean your precious vaporizer, use rubbing alcohol to remove any remaining resin.

The produced vapor is very aromatic, and potent. The taste is delicious, and smokeless. When burning the plant through a conventional method (blunt, bong), you actually burn away some of the THC, without even knowing it! With a vaporizer, you actually save money because you can smoke marijuana less and get medicated, baby!

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