Hey Man, It's Tommy Chong's 76th Birthday
Tommy Chong celebrated his 76th birthday on stage May 24 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles with Cheech Marin, Shelby Chong, War and the Family Stone.
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High Tunes: Classical Grass Concert in Denver
Despite efforts by the City of Denver to prevent it, members of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra performed at a marijuana-themed event on May 23. Bartels Brass headlined the Classically Cannabis concert.
Did Missouri Decriminalize Marijuana?
The passage of Missouri Senate Bill 491 has led to confusion as to whether it actually decriminalizes marijuana. The MPP claims yes, but Dan Viets, who helped draft the bill, says, "Nobody should call this decriminalization."
Oh (Sn)app: Weed Firm Pulled by Apple
Manitoba Games' popular app, Weed Firm, is no longer available for iPhones. "We will soon all be watching 'Teletubbies' instead of 'Breaking Bad,'" the pissed-off company predicts.
Pro-Pot Poe Loses Bid for Philly Council Seat
Comedian/activist Nikki Allen Poe placed a distant third in Tuesday's election for an open City Council seat in Philadelphia. Running as the Libertarian Party candidate, he garnered 4,000 votes.
Former Player: 'I Became a Junkie in the NFL'
More than 500 former NFL players have signed on to a class-action suit that charges the league with providing prescription medication rather than dealing with injuries. Many of the players were addicted to pain pills.
O.penVAPE Revises Drug-Testing Policy
Computer impairment testing and therapy rather than drug testing is the focus of O.penVAPE's new Workplace Impairment Policy. The company's CRO Todd Mitchem calls it "a revolutionary approach."
Look, No Taxes: Uruguay to Sell Marijuana for Buck a Gram
The South American country's new pot policy went into effect on May 5. Residents will soon be able to purchase untaxed government-grown weed at the low, low price of $1 a gram.