Cannabis News

New cannabis seeds at Pick 'n' Mix Seeds

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:17:55 GMT

It's been at busy week at Pick 'n' Mix Towers with a whole host of new cannabis seeds going up on the website!

We should perhaps start with the 2011 High Times Cannabis Cup winner Liberty Haze from Barney's Farm. We're still waiting for the guys at The Farm to send us over the full description and image, but as soon as we have them both we'll get them online.

There's a load of new kush strains to start off with:

And a mixture of all other sorts from various genetics and across several countries:

Plus three new strains from Short Stuff seeds:

Enjoy!

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Cannabis Seeds Are the Bomb at Pick 'n' Mix Seeds

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:53:45 GMT

As the nights begin to draw in and the weather takes a turn for the worse, most people's minds are drawn away from outdoor activities, like surfing, sunbathing and long walks in the summer sun of this beautiful country of ours, and back towards more sedentary, indoor activities – hobbies and collections, crafts and reading: activities where you can snuggle up in front of a fire and get immersed in them. And it doesn't take much imagination to work out what this season means for us here at Pick 'n' Mix Seeds. Yes, that's right – redoubled efforts and amazing results from our on-going investigations into the ever-burgeoning array of high quality cannabis seeds from around the world.

If you're a regular customer of ours, you'll have come to expect nothing less than the finest quality weed seeds from the broadest variety of locations. And this month, you will be getting our usual dedication to sourcing and quality control as we strive to give you some new and exciting additions to your collections of cannabis seeds.

In particular this month, we've got an outstanding variety of new Bomb Seeds that will quite literally blow you away. By carefully crossing some favourite cannabis seeds with potent Bomb Seeds genetics, these new additions are continuing to improve those most desirable of traits - quality, quantity, strength, speed & vigour.

There is the opportunity to invest in regular or feminised seeds and, even if we do say so ourselves, you will love the diversity within this collection. From the high yield potential of Big Bomb to the sativa-infused calm of Buzz Bomb; from the distinctive aroma of Cheese Bomb to the eponymous qualities of THC Bomb, you're bound to find exactly the right weed seeds for your collection.

Come across to Pick 'n' Mix Seeds right away and check out all our Bomb Seeds, as well as the enormous range of other strains of cannabis seeds we have in stock. Whether buying in bulk or just a single seed, we can guarantee we'll have something you'll want to get your hands on.

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Going up in Holy Smoke – new cannabis seeds!

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:20:50 GMT

Traditionally, there are some hot spots around the globe when it comes to cannabis seeds that all our regular collectors will be very familiar with. Historically, the countries of central and southern Asia have provided a rich variety of seeds, with great diversity in yield and THC, and the Middle East and North Africa are well established as the home of great weed seeds. Of course, in more recent times, the Netherlands has become synonymous with its advances in genetic hybridisation, creating new and improved strains that we at Pick 'n' Mix Seeds are great fans of.

However, these are not the only places that great cannabis seeds are being cultivated for mass collection. And, as you will be well aware, Pick 'n' Mix Seeds are always on the lookout for diverse sources to allow our clients to collect not just the most popular, but also the widest array of high quality seeds.

The new Holy Smoke seeds recently added to the range, fit this profile precisely. Hailing from the Southern African countries of Mozambique and Malawi, these new cannabis seeds offer the best available opportunities to collect from a region that has sensational natural resources but, because of regular periods of political uncertainty, has yet to establish itself and capture the public imagination in the way some of its neighbours in the north of the continent have.

The Mozambique Poison seeds are, perhaps the jewel in the crown of the seed bank. The full grown plant is a beautiful specimen and it is exceptionally highly regarded by the healers of local tribes. A rare seed this far from its homeland and one we think you’re going to love. Whilst Malawi Gold has a greater reputation around the world, it is still a fantastic for us to be able to provide these weed seeds as it is amongst South Africa’s most sought after Sativa. Mulanje Gold, named after the mountain in Mulawi, delivers another fantastic insight into the attraction of Sativa. With strong genetics and an exceptional THC level of over 20%, this will be a brilliant addition to your collection of cannabis seeds.

All the Holy Smoke seeds are great additions to our repertoire and we think you’ll be very pleasantly surprised by these lesser known but equally stunning examples from a part of the world that has been under the radar for too long.

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Introducing... Bomb Cannabis Seeds!

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:10:37 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we now stock the full range of Bomb Seeds! They have developed a new and unique range of cannabis seeds by carefully selecting and improving classic strains and crossing them with their potent Bomb Seeds genetics to maximise the most desirable traits - quality, quantity, strength, speed and vigour.

The result is a high quality collection of some of the most powerful genetics available, with each and every strain in the range maximised for high yield, high THC, fast finishing and fantastic growth potential. The Bomb Seeds range aims to include something for everyone from indicas to sativas, autoflowering seeds and medical varieties as well as something for the connoisseur.

Here's the full list of strains:

They are all available via the Bomb Seeds category page.

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Discounts Discounts DISCOUNTS from Pick 'n' Mix Seeds!

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:24:12 GMT

Firstly, we’re sure some of you have noticed the return of our famous Pick n’ Mix branded lighters. They’ve been going out free of charge with orders over the week or two, and there aren’t many left – so move quickly if you want to get involved. They double-up as a handy bottle opener too, and were super popular last time out! We’ll be sending them out while stocks last with any orders sent to an address in the United Kingdom.

Secondly – and perhaps more importantly for you bargain hunters out there - this weekend we’re going discount crazy here at Pick n’ Mix, with savings for orders big and small alike! Here’s how it works :

Place an order totalling under £30 and get 10% off the value of seeds, with discount code TEN10

Place an order totalling between £30 and £100 and get 15% off the value of seeds, with discount code FIFTEEN15

Place an order totalling £100 or more and get an enormous 20% off the value of seeds, with discount code TWENTY20

We’re kicking this offer off right now, and it’ll run until 23.59 GMT Sunday 25th September. So get stuck in! Please remember to enter and apply the appropriate discount code when placing your order, as we are unable to discount your order manually after you have completed it.

Please of course feel free to share this great news with your friends, family, colleagues, neighbours, pets, local MP, the odd bloke that works at the off licence, passers-by in the street and heck, whoever you like...and don’t forget to send them to www.pickandmixseeds.co.uk – the home of the original and longest-running “pick and mix” cannabis seeds website in the world!

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Now stocking Samsara cannabis seeds!

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:15:44 GMT

We've just got in a brand new seed bank to add to our range of cannabis seeds. Spanish breeder Samsara Seeds specialise in producing high quality feminised seeds.

Here's a bit about the company:

Like a supernova, SAMSARA is going to fill your horizons with light. Your birth was only the point to continue: your destiny is to live, love, suffer, die and experience successive reincarnations. SAMSARA is the wheel of life. You will arrive when you touch Nirvana, but for now your place is here: in this world of noise, flesh and physical experience. It is your choice to make the most of all its flavours of cannabis seeds.

Their strains include:

Check out all their strains on the Samsara Seeds catageory page.

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New seed bank: Emerald Triangle Cannabis Seeds

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:59:09 GMT

We are proud to announce we are now stocking Emerald Triangle Seeds. They are a collective of 7 people with over 2 decades of breeding experience between them. The 'Emerald Triangle' is the northern region of California made up of Humboldt, Trinity and Mendocino counties and the area has been synonymous with cannabis since the 60s and 70s.

They promise to bring quality and stability to the cannabis seeds market and the full list of strains is below:

All Emerald Triangle strains are available in both regular seeds and feminised seeds.

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Strawberry Diesel from Holy Smoke - back in stock!

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:07:55 GMT

After months of waiting, we have finally received fresh stock of Strawberry Diesel from Holy Smoke Seeds!

Here's a bit about Strawberry Diesel cannabis seeds:

This is an exceptionally tasty gem! It literally drips with flavour and huge medicinal trichomes. With crystals appearing from week two, expect rock solid nuggets, as hybrid vigour ensures huge strong plants with a sturdy indica heritage resulting in a stone whose medicinal properties are vast and as beautiful to look at as it is to smoke. These ladies' taste ranges from fresh tangerines right down to the sweet berry end as the NYC Diesel interacts with the strawberry cough producing a really lush flavoured and potent stone.

These highly sought after feminised seeds are bound to sell out soon, so grab them while you can!

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New cannabis seeds from Green House Seeds

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:40:04 GMT

Green House Seeds have released 10 new strains of cannabis seeds for 2011, including 2 strains of autoflowering seeds.

Here's the full list:

The Big Bang Automatic and Exodus cheese are already flying out, so get your hands on them whilst you can!

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Green House Cheese and Barney's Blue Cheese - back in stock!

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:18:19 GMT

After a very long wait, we finally have Cheese in from Green House Seeds. This is one of our most popular cannabis seeds, so get your hands on it while you can!

We've also taken delivery of fresh stock of Blue Cheese from Barney's Farm.

Both are available as feminised seeds, and as always, in both packs and single seeds.

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Pineapple Chunk Seeds, back in stock

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:41:49 GMT

We've just taken delivery of some fresh stock of Pineapple Chunk from Barney's Farm so it is now back on sale on the site.

Don't forget to check out their 2010 Cannabis Cup winner Tangerine Dream as well!

We hope to have Blue Cheese back in stock in the near future.

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Royal Dutch Genetics promotion extended!

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:02:29 GMT

Due to the sheer popularity of the Royal Dutch Genetics promotion, and also to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our customers, we have extended the promotion!

A quick reminder of what we're giving away - it's two free feminised seeds from Royal Dutch Genetics:

Special K (feminised)
Super Silver Cheese (feminised)

It's strictly first come, first served and whilst stocks last. We also cannot guarantee the availability of stock on non-credit/debit card orders.

Note: The free seeds should be automatically added to your cart. Please ensure you have JavaScript turned on.

Happy New Year!

** PROMOTION NOW ENDED **

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Seedsman autoflowering seeds, out now!

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:36:45 GMT

Seedsman have just launched their own range of autoflowering seeds. The genetics include Lowryder #2 from Joint Doctor and crosses of legendary strains from Serious Seeds and Green House Seeds.

The full list of strains are:

Alternatively, check out all Seedsman Seeds or autoflowering seeds.

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New cannabis seeds from Paradise Seeds

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:53:51 GMT

Paradise Seeds have just launched 6 new strains of cannabis seeds. Out of those, 3 of them are autoflowering seeds and 1 is an old strain that has been renamed.

The full list of strains is as follows:

All the above are available as feminised seeds.

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Free Seeds from Royal Dutch Genetics!

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:01:53 GMT

Christmas has come early this year, as we're giving away 2 free cannabis seeds from Royal Dutch Genetics with every order over £20!

The seeds are:

Special K (feminised)
Super Silver Cheese (feminised)

Offer ends 9am GMT Monday 20/12/2010. Valid for orders paid with a credit/debit card (no postal orders).

Click here to view the mailshot.

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Tangerine Dream Seeds - NOW IN STOCK!

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:09:30 GMT

We are proud to announce we now have stock of the Cannabis Cup winner Tangerine Dream from Barney's Farm!

The photo and description are still being prepared, but we should have those online soon.

Be the first to get your hands on it!

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New strains from The Cali Connection

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:23:09 GMT

We've just got in 8 new cannabis seeds strains from Cali Connection.

There is limited stock on these new releases, but we should have lots more in soon.

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Green House Seeds Price Reductions

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:40:51 GMT

Green House Seeds have just announced some price reductions to some of their strains, particularly their 'haze' strains.

The following strains have been reduced in price:

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High Times Cannabis Cup Winners 2010

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:01:28 GMT

Cannabis Cup

Tangerine Dream - Barney's Farm
Super Lemon Haze - Green House
LA Cheese - The Green Place

Indica Cup

Kosher Kush - Reserva Privada
Cold Creek Kush - TH Seeds
White OG - Karma Genetics

Sativa Cup

Acapulco Gold - Amnesia Seeds
Chocolope - DNA Genetics
Sour Power - Hortilab

Neder Hash

Tangerine Nectar Ice-O-Lator - Green House
Tangerine Nectar Iceolator - Barney's Farm
Grey Area Crystal - Grey Area

Import Hash

Caramella Cream - Barney's Farm
Rif Cream - Green House
Twizla - The Green Place

Product Cup

Barney's Bud Scope - Barney's Farm
Strainhunters India DVD - Green House
NO2 Vaporizer- Vapir

Glass Cup

Ghost - RooR
The Klingon - Cali Connection
Dragon Bong - Dragon Bong & Earth Spirit

Freedom Fighter of the Year

Dale Gieringer

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Willie Nelson arrested for cannabis possession

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:54:23 GMT

Country star Willie Nelson, a long-time activist for the legalisation of marijuana, has been arrested for cannabis possession. The singer could spend up to six months in prison, with a Texas sheriff promising "to make him cook and clean".

"We treat him like anybody else," sheriff Arvin West told the El Paso Times. Nelson, 77, was en route from California to Austin, Texas, where he owns a ranch. Cruising the highways on a bus called the Honeysuckle Rose III, Nelson came to a border control stop at 9am on Friday morning. Even at that early hour a suspicious smell allegedly wafted from inside the vehicle. Agents searched the bus, discovering six ounces (170g) of marijuana. Nelson reportedly admitted the drugs were his and was taken to Hudspeth county jail.

"He said he feels great," harmonica player Mickey Raphael told Rolling Stone. But although Nelson posted $2,500 (£1,600) bail, sheriffs say he may return for a longer stay behind bars. "He could get 180 days in county jail," West said. "If he does, I'm going to make him cook and clean."

In 2006, Nelson narrowly avoided jail after being arrested for cannabis possession in Louisiana. Officers seized more than 20 ounces (567g) of marijuana and 3 ounces (85g) of magic mushrooms; he was later sentenced to six months' probation. "Both bus drivers were over 50 years old," Nelson explained at the time. "The other guys were 60 years old. My sister is 75, I'm 73, so it's like they busted an old folks' home." In January, six members of Nelson's band were charged with possession of moonshine and marijuana in North Carolina.

Nelson, famous for singing songs such as Always On My Mind and To All the Girls I've Loved Before, is a supporter of marijuana legalisation. He sits on the advisory board for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws and has organised fundraisers for the group. "It's a matter of time," he said in 2008, "a matter of education, a matter of people finding out what cannabis, marijuana is for, why it grows out of the ground and why it's prescribed as one of the greatest stress medicines on the planet."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/nov/29/willie-nelson-arrested-cannabis-possession

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MS sufferer from Great Kingshill calls for change to policy on cannabis drug

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:01:52 GMT

A 66-YEAR-OLD who suffers from multiple sclerosis has called for a cannabis-based drug to be prescribed by the NHS in Buckinghamshire.

Sativex, an oral spray designed to reduce pain, has taken 11 years to develop and was first licensed by NHS in June this year.

The move was widely welcomed by MS sufferers and campaigners, but it was decided that NHS Buckinghamshire, the county's primary care trust, would not routinely prescribe the drug.

It was labelled a “low priority” and not cost effective in July, leaving Great Kingshill resident Peter Bridger disappointed.

The dad-of-four had been on a trial for Sativex for four years, but came off the drug 18 months ago when the trial ended.

He said: “It really really worked. As soon as I came off it my waterworks went haywire and I had to be fitted with a pipe through my tummy.

“It helped with the spasms, the bladder problems, the pain and the dizziness – that's four of the main five symptoms.”

NHS Buckinghamshire does fund Sativex, but only in exceptional circumstances.

It said it welcomes an application by Mr Bridger for his case to be considered by a funding review panel.

Mr Bridger said he will prepare an application, but believes the drug should be routinely proscribed. It costs £11-a-day to buy privately.

The MS Society shares this view and Dr Jayne Spink, a director of the charity, said: “We’ve been overwhelmed by enquiries from people across England who are struggling to access the treatment; it’s clear it’s subject to a postcode lottery.”

“The reality is that people with MS living in this area face a complicated and time consuming process to get Sativex, where as people in other parts of England are using and benefiting from the drug now.”

NHS Warwickshire is one primary care trust which does prescribe it.

Mr Bridger, a former engineer, believes there is a stigma surrounding cannabis, which may have affected the thinking of the NHS in Bucks.

He said: “It's the fact it's made from cannabis and all the feeling that provokes, there's a fear of it and that gets in the way of the science."

Jenny Murray, a spokesman for NHS Buckinghamshire, said: “We are committed to carefully considering each case and processing funding requests as quickly as possible, paying particular attention to the evidence of safety and effectiveness of the proposed treatment and the individual circumstances of the patient.”

She said if sufficient information is provided for the panel, decisions about funding cases take no longer than six weeks.

http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/localnews/wycombedistrict/8683079.MS_sufferer_calls_for_change_to_policy_on_cannabis_drug/

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OG Kush cannabis seeds back in stock!

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:00:46 GMT

We have just received back in stock the following cannabis seeds strains from Reserva Privada and DNA Genetics:

The OG Kush is very limited and strictly first come, first served. Order soon to avoid disappointment!

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'Like' or 'Tweet' our cannabis seeds

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:46:04 GMT

Want to shout about one of our cannabis seeds? Now you can with the Facebook 'Like' button or Twitter 'Tweet' button on the product pages. (They're just under the 'Add to Basket' button.)

So when you've found a strain you like, let everyone else know about it!

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NEW! Product Reviews

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:24:28 GMT

We've just launched a brand new feature for the site; Product Reviews.

It's an ideal place to share your thoughts on your favourite cannabis seeds or recommend strains to others.

Since the feature is so new, we have barely any reviews at the minute, so if you've recently bought some weed seeds off of us, why not let us know what you think to them?!

The reviews appear at the bottom of every product page, along with a form where you can write a new one.

NOTE: please make sure reviews do not contain any references to growing and/or germination as we won't be able to publish them.

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Royal Dutch Genetics & Grass-o-Matic Cannabis Seeds

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:03:30 GMT

To accompany our other recent editions, G13 Labs and Underground Originals, we are now proud to announce another two new seed banks.

Firstly, we have Grass-o-Matic Seeds, who pride themselves for being "the first to feminise autoflowering seeds and to breed big automatic plants". They currently only have 3 strains, of which is unavailable at this time:

All their strains come in feminised seeds as either single seeds or packs of 5.

The second new addition is Royal Dutch Genetics. They have ten varieties, many of which are Cheese Strains.

They're Trainwreck is a great substitute for the currently unavailable Green House Trainwreck!

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Prop 19 to legalise marijuana defeated in California

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:40:05 GMT

The movement to legalise marijuana suffered a blow as a ballot proposition that would have allowed the growth, use and taxation of the drug in California was rejected by voters.

The loss of Proposition 19, though not unexpected, was still a disappointment to many of those who had fought and campaigned hard for a measure that had won a lot of support for a subject once considered politically taboo.

The movement was based in the Bay Area city of Oakland and spearheaded by Richard Lee, founder of Oaksterdam University, a cannabis business school that is flourishing around the already legal medical marijuana trade.

At a party that had been intended as a victory celebration but turned into a wake, Lee promised that the movement to legalise the drug would fight on. Clutching a bag of marijuana buds Lee, who uses a wheelchair, said Prop 19 was just part of a long-term struggle that would be back. "We need to do a better job of building a state-wide organisation to educate voters that prohibition is hurting them," he said.

In California, at least, that might not be too hard. The medical marijuana industry has already made the drug commonplace over large stretches of the state, where it is widely available with a doctor's prescription and dispensed in cafes. Though nominally for medical use only, there are few controls on who gets prescriptions and what for. It is even dispensed in the form of marijuana-infused ice-cream.

In downtown Oakland, several city blocks have undergone urban renewal because of Oaksterdam and the numerous marijuana-themed gift shops and cafes that surround it. The businesses also bring hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to the city's cash-strapped coffers in the form of local taxes.

But full legalisation has for now been defeated. Not least among the reasons was the fact that the federal government – in the shape of attorney general Eric Holder – had vowed to crack down on any legalisation process, using federal authority.

Lee said that position had made the campaign in support of Prop 19 very difficult. "It is tough when you have to go against your own federal government and the attorney general," he said. "That is a tough thing to battle."

He added that the high level of support for Prop 19 should at least help the cause of stopping being jailed for using, growing or selling the drug. "45% of people voting for it makes it hard to lock people up for it," he said.

The mood among activists was not all doom and gloom. They have said all along that the process was about starting a debate. "We've already won in terms of education. We are making the case that prohibition of marijuana is wrong and people will eventually come around to it," said pro-Prop 19 volunteer Rosalinda Montez Palacios.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/nov/03/prop-19-defeated-in-california

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Trainwreck from Green House Seeds returns! (limited stock)

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:34:31 GMT

After being unavailable for a while, we have now got some fresh stock of TrainWreck from Green House Seeds.

We only have a limited amount at this time, so get your orders in quick!

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New affiliate program

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:02:52 GMT

Want to get your seeds for nothing? Then earn some money by referring people to Pick 'n' Mix Seeds!

Our very generous affiliate program pays you 15% of any order referred to us by you.

All you need to do is sign up on the program then, once your account is activated, put the links and/or banners on your website, blog, forum signature, wherever you want!

To get started, click here and sign up.

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Underground Originals cannabis seeds now in stock!

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:41:30 GMT

So in our poll you wanted G13 Labs seeds and we gave them to you. The next most-popular request was Underground Originals, and we're delivering once more!

Yes, you heard right. We are now very proud stockists of all Underground Originals seeds.

Here's a bit about the company:

Elite underground cultivars created for you from original heirloom and landrace stock.

From one of the most extensive libraries of cannabis seeds collected over the past 40 years, by the living legend Oldtimer1. We are honoured to bring before you an exclusive collection of what can only be described as extreme hybrids! Organically produced and quality assured. Forget your dull dutch indica, and light up your senses with a true taste of the oldskool!

And the 4 different strains:

KillerSkunk
Oldtimes
SmellyBerry (currently out of stock)
Smile

With the exception of SmellyBerry, all strains are in stock now and ready for immediate shipping!

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G13 Labs Cannabis Seeds have arrived!

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:38:13 GMT

Following our recent poll where we asked you what new seed banks you'd like us to add, we're proud to announce arrival of G13 Labs Seeds.

G13 Labs were far and away the most requested seed bank, but others weren't far behind - stay tuned for more additions soon!

Here's a bit of history behind G13 Labs:

The history of our company stretches back into the late 1980's in the north of the United Kingdom. The original Agent set up an underground collective which made their way to Amsterdam and formed connections with various other highly experienced Agents.

We at G13 Labs have a select number of experienced Agents from across the world that have a highly proven track record and that have already established their own cannabis seeds strains.

Their cannabis seeds strains include Pineapple Express, Purple Haze and the newly released Blueberry Gum.

You can view all the strains here: G13 Labs Seeds

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Kannabia Autoflowering Cannabis Seeds

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:40:09 GMT

Following the recent addition of Kannabia Seeds, we are now stocking their full range of autoflowering seeds as well.

The full range is as follows:

View all Kannabia cannabis seeds here.

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New seed bank: The 7 Dwarfs Seedbank

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:54:16 GMT

We are proud to announce we are now stockists of The 7 Dwarfs Seedbank.

Here's some background behind the company:

Since the inception of the auto-flowering plant laboratories have been experimenting to the point of obsession to create a range of high yield, stable auto-flowering seeds that produce marijuana of a truly exceptional quality. The 7 Dwarfs are the product of this fixation.

We believe in both quality and quantity, there is no point in one without the other. This focus on quality and yield make The 7 Dwarfs a perfect choice for the commercial cultivator and ideally suited to growers needing to make maximum use of a small space.

Our 7 all feminized strains share similar growth characteristics so can be cultivated simultaneously. Together The 7 Giant Dwarfs will satisfy the palate of the most discerning connoisseur.

And here's the full list of strains:

More info: 7 Dwarfs Seeds

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Mr Nice: Howard Marks interview

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:43:14 GMT

Notorious drug smuggler Howard Marks was once Britain's most wanted man.

Now, as a new film tells the story of his extraordinary life, the adopted Loiner talks Rhys Ifans, ex-wives and his new career as a crime writer. Interview by Grant Woodward.

Howard Marks was once famously described as sounding like Richard Burton while looking like a Rolling Stone.

That, together with his rollercoaster life as an international cannabis smuggler, has always made him perfect fodder for the big screen treatment.

Sure enough, this week sees the release of Mr Nice, the movie based on his bestselling autobiography of the same name. The only surprise is that it has taken someone so long to make it.

By the mid-1980s, Marks had 43 aliases (including the aforementioned Mr Nice), along with 89 phone lines and 25 companies operating throughout the world.

He was smuggling consignments of up to 30 tons of cannabis from Pakistan and Thailand to America and Canada and had contact with organisations as diverse as the CIA, MI6, the IRA, and the Mafia.

His motivation, apart from the obvious financial benefits, was his belief that the drug should be legalised. He even went so far as to stand for parliament on the issue in 1997, once he'd served seven years of a 25-year jail term at one of America's toughest prisons.

Now 65, Marks says he thinks the filmmakers have done a "first-class" job translating his story for the screen. Though he admits the experience of watching your life play out in front of you is a bizarre one.

"It's obviously different from seeing any other film because it all seems strangely familiar," he says, in his distinctive South Welsh burr.

"A hell of a lot has been cut out from the book because otherwise it would have to be about a week long, so it differs a bit in that respect.

"They had to make a few fictional shortcuts just to hold the whole thing together. For instance, they had to roll a couple of my ex-wives into one... which I suppose is what I was trying to do at the time," he chuckles.

"But as far as capturing the emotions and tensions I think it does a better job than the book, just because you have the sensory input of the film format which lends itself to creating a much stronger emotional impact."

In a part he was seemingly born to play, the role of Marks is filled by fellow Welshman Rhys Ifans, who brings a rakish charm to the character as he plots daring deals with eccentric accomplices, while all the time trying to keep one step ahead of the authorities.

Marks reveals the idea of Ifans playing him had been a done deal for more than a decade, after the pair met while hanging out with rock band Super Furry Animals.

"Yes, Rhys and I pretty much shook on that about 14 years ago," he says. "Just before he became a famous actor and before Mr Nice had been published we had a drunken conversation in Cardiff.

"We agreed that if my book was ever published and if it was ever made into a film, and if he did ever become an actor, it would be alright if he played me. And there's never been any other choice in my mind since then."

Given their obviously close friendship, it surely wasn't too much of a stretch for Ifans?

"No, he didn't really need to do any studying because we're good friends and see each other pretty regularly. He asked me the occasional question, what lullaby I'd sing to my kids and stuff like that, but that was about it.

"There are some very funny bits in the film but there are some sad moments in there as well. The stuff in Terre Haute Penitentiary (where Marks was imprisoned) brought back memories. Not altogether bad ones, but a few bad ones, yes.

"As far I was concerned they had full licence to do what they wanted with it because once you sell the rights to something that's it. But I thought they did an excellent job."

Marks, whose partner works as a teacher in Leeds, moved to the city about five years ago and lives in a waterfront apartment.

"I love it," he says. "I've got my own bar there (he is involved with Brewery Wharf bar Azucar) which makes things easier."

For the last two years he has been concentrating on writing crime fiction and his first novel is due out next March.

Set from the mid-1970s to the present day and based around drugs and corrupt cops in Cardiff, he says a lot of it is written from personal experience.

But before that he is heading out on another tour of his hugely successful one-man show, An Audience with Mr Nice, stopping off in his adopted home city later this month.

"It's all a bit hyperactive at the moment," he says, clearly relishing every minute of his busy schedule. "But yes, life seems to be going pretty well."

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/Mr-Nice-Howard-Marks-interview.6565418.jp

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What new seed banks would you like us to add?

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:46:18 GMT

With so many seed banks around these days, we want YOU to decide who we stock!

And not only that, if you vote on our poll and enter your email address, we'll pick one of you at random to WIN £25 worth of free seeds as a thank you!

To vote, simply click here.

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Exclusive interview with Green House Seeds

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:09:15 GMT

We caught up with the guys at Green House Seeds to find out what they're up to and we've put together this exclusive interview just for you!

Q: We’ll start with an easy question. What’s your favourite strain of cannabis?

A: My favourite strain is Super Lemon Haze. This has a fruity Hazy taste and it lasts a long time. Especially with a vaporizer it is great!

Q: How did you get into producing seeds?

A: When we won the first Cannabis Cup in 1993 people asked us for the seeds of the winning strains. Our coffeeshop at that time was unique in Amsterdam. We were specialised in Cannabis and not so much in hashish. Also the strains we had were very unique. We were breeding strains that nobody had. After so many people had asked us we started to produce seeds.

Q: You cleared up again at the 2009 HTCC, giving you a total of 34 wins. What’s the secret of your success?

A: Our secret, in my point of view, is that we are always looking for something new. Coloured seeds, terpen profiles, Strain Hunters, grow DVD, these things are quite innovative. We also do our own fieldwork, so we know what we're talking about.

During Cannabis Cup we try to spent time with all the people who come to visit us. So they feel special and they are. We have met over the years unique people with many crazy and funny stories.

Q: Last year you introduced colour-coded seeds, what will be your next innovation?

A: I cannot tell too much about our new projects, but I can tell that we work at the moment with strains with low THC and high CBD’s. Very interesting for medical patients.

Q: In 2008 you embarked on the first Strain Hunters expedition to Africa, and in 2009 you went to India. Have you got another expedition planned, and if so, where do you plan on going?

A: In 2010 we planned Strain Hunters in Morocco. Also in 2011 we have planned two or three new Strain Hunter movies. The countries we keep secret because you have to understand that governments are not waiting for us with open arms. Some situations are potentially dangerous and very risky.

Q: When do you plan on releasing the genetics found from Strain Hunters?

A: Well new strains from Strain Hunters will take a few years. To make new crosses until F5 you need about two years.

Q: One of our most asked questions is when some of the new strains, particularly Chemdog, will be released. Do you have any dates yet?

A: Jack Herer is available now and Chemdog will be out in the end of the year. In seed production some strains are more fertile than others. So Chemdog needed a little more research.

Q: Finally, do you any more strains or anything else in the pipeline?

A: We are working on many strains at the moment but as you understand I cannot tell anything about it.

Thanks for your time and good luck for the future!

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Welcoming The Cali Connection Cannabis Seeds

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:58:32 GMT

We're proud to announce that we are now stockists of The Cali Connection Seeds Here's some info about the company:

The Cali Connection is a Seed Company with one intention, to supply the world with Cali's best genetics in seed form. The Connection is the umbrella for some of Cali's best breeders. These breeders from SoCal to NorCal have obtained and have been growing Cali's finest for years and look forward to providing their favourites with the rest of the world. The possibilities are endless when you have the best of the best to work with. True genetics is our mission; our meaning of true genetics is as followed.  The Cali Connection's meaning of True Genetics: Our goal is to make sure that in every possible way we provide a seed that is true to the genetics of its mother and or hybrid or cross...

So for those that might question my breeding techniques, or have seen or read or heard that my techniques are good or true.. Here is what’s what so everything is on the table...keep in mind I didn’t get into breeding because I wanted to be a breeder I got into breeding because I found out some of my cuts got into the hands of probably the worst breeder to have them fall into the hands of REZDOG. Me and him were already at each others throats before he manage to finagle them...

On my SFV projects. Here is exactly how and or what’s what...

I received pollen from capt he gave me afghani#1 pollen. I then hit my SFV OG Kush clone. Thus creating f1's this was seriously 2 years ago. I will put an exact date when I go through the records and see. I made the f1's ran those and chose a good male and female to make f2's. I didn’t have too many beans to work with so I was just hoping to get lucky and I did. I then took the clone of the male I had and grew him out and made the OG Kush F2 and BX1 seeds. Once I harvested the f2's I ran about 150 of them to find what I was looking for to continue the line. The SFV OG Kush phenotype closest to the mom... I had around 50 females and 20 males to choose from. After grabbing clones and running the moms to find what I was looking for. I narrowed it down to around 10-20 ladies and I believe 1-2 males... I then vegged the clones from the perspective mother and flowered them, these f2's were pollinated by the male I chose, creating f3's. From the f1 to the f3 I spent a solid year and a half on, it also helps having a few flowering spots to work with though, not just one spot ya know. After harvesting the f3 seeds I ran again about 200 of them this time. I like to select from large lots not 20-30-even 50 seeds. I like selection. After the start of the f3's I saw a lot of uniformity in the plants once I grabbed clones from them, I flowered them thus resulting in some serious selection and culling... some were killer but to tall and lengthy, some where not to dank, some were really dank but didn’t yield, some were just right... I ended up with a serious stud male out of about 25 different dudes. And shit I don’t even know how many ladies about 50 that were what I was looking for... after harvest on them and smoke and features and this and that I ended up with 20 ladies that I was in love with.. I worked them down to the top 3... Which I am flowering out with Chemdawg and master Kush to get my smoke on with as its fire dank just like mommy but from seed. Hahahaha I love it... so my stud male hit the ladies making me an ass load of f4's. I have f4 seeds of OG Kush and BX2 seeds... I have taken me 2 years and probably 1 maybe 2 months to get here... so this isn’t no rush job and it isn’t just a quick thing like some might say... I have put some serious time and effort into making sure these babies are just like the mom and I am doing my best to represent the SFV OG Kush to its truest form via seed.

When I do my f5 I will once again start around 150-200 seeds to narrow down to the one stellar lady and dude. The f5 I make will be SFV OG Kush in seed form male female true to its mommy...

And the 3 strains that they are currently offering:

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George Michael sentenced to eight weeks in jail

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:55:49 GMT

LONDON – George Michael was sentenced to eight weeks in jail and lost his license for five years Tuesday for driving under the influence of drugs when he crashed his car into a London photo shop.

A British judge told the wayward star his addiction to marijuana put him and the public at risk.

The former Wham! singer pleaded guilty last month to driving under the influence and possession of cannabis following a July 4 collision between his Range Rover and a Snappy Snaps store in north London.

District Judge John Perkins told the singer he had taken a "dangerous and unpredictable mix" of prescription drugs and marijuana.

"It does not appear that you took proper steps to deal with what is clearly an addiction to cannabis," the judge said. "That's a mistake which puts you and, on this occasion, the public at risk."

Perkins sentenced Michael to the prison time and a 1,250 pound ($1,930) fine during a hearing at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court.

The judge said Michael would have to serve four weeks of the sentence in prison and the rest on parole.

Michael arrived at court in a chauffeur-driven car, surrounded by four security guards and greeted by a large crowd of fans and photographers. He left with court guards who led him from the courtroom toward the cells, as one person in the public gallery sobbed.

According to police, Michael appeared "spaced out" when they found him sitting in the car, whose engine was still running, in the wee hours of July 4. He acknowledged smoking marijuana and taking a prescription sedative, prosecutors said.

It was the latest in a string of automotive and drug-related mishaps for the 47-year-old star, who has often spoken of his fondness for marijuana.

In February 2006, he was found slumped at the wheel of his car at London's busy Hyde Park Corner. That April, he hit three parked cars while trying to maneuver out of a parking space, and admitted being "a terrible driver."

In October 2006, he was found slumped over the wheel of his car as it blocked an intersection. He pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was sentenced to community service.

Michael's lawyer, Mukul Chawla, said the singer felt "profound shame and horror" at his actions.

"It is no exaggeration to describe him as a very kind, considerate and loyal man, constantly concerned for the plight of others," Chawla said. "The prospect he could have put anyone else in danger is an appalling prospect to him."

The judge said he was sending Michael to jail "with regret," and had taken into account his guilty plea and the fact that after the crash he had checked into a clinic to seek help for anxiety, depression and insomnia.

But he said Michael's previous conviction made a prison sentence inevitable.

Michael sighed as sentence was passed. His long-term partner Kenny Goss buried his head in his hands.

Michael gained mega-stardom in his early 20s as half of Wham! and went on to a successful solo career. His first solo album, 1987's "Faith," sold 20 million copies.

In 1998, he was arrested for lewd conduct in a public toilet in Los Angeles after being spotted by an undercover police officer. Michael went on to release a single and video, "Outside," that poked fun at that arrest.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100914/ap_on_en_mu/eu_britain_george_michael

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Now stocking Kannabia Cannabis Seeds

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:48:07 GMT

We are now proud stockists of Kannabia Seeds.

Here's a little bit about the Spanish company:

"Kannabia Marihuana Seed Company is one of the first and leading Spanish seed companies. We have many years experience in breeding top quality cannabis seeds. As a result of more stable breeding facilities we've made our seeds even better then they already were."

Their strains include BCN Diesel, Power Skunk and the two autoflowering seeds - Flash Automatic and Gnomo Automatic.

All the strains come in feminised seeds only.

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New strains from TGA Subcool: Cheese Quake & Qrazy Train

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:57:06 GMT

We've got two new strains in from TGA Subcool Seeds.

The first in called Cheese Quake, a cross between Cheese and Querkle.

The second strain is Qrazy Train, a triple hybrid of Train Wreck x Trinity x Purple.

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Big Buddha Cheese and Blue Cheese back in stock!

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:38:34 GMT

After being scarce for a few months, we're glad to let you all know that we now have fresh stock of both Cheese and Blue Cheese from Big Buddha!

Check them out here:
Cheese Seeds
Blue Cheese Seeds

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Cannabis can "reduce nerve pain"

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:01:45 GMT

Smoking cannabis has been proven to ease pain for people suffering from nerve damage, in possibly the first scientific test to study inhaling the drug.

Canadian scientists tested four different potency levels of herbal cannabis in 21 patients aged between 25 and 77, and found smoking also reduced anxiety and depression.

Patients with chronic neuropathic pain resulting from surgery or traumatic injury were asked to smoke 25 mg from a pipe three times a day, and researchers found no one suffered serious side-effects.

All those inhaling the most potent drug, which contained 9.4% of the active ingredient THC, reported feeling "high" and euphoric on one occasion, but said they felt less pain, anxiety and depression, and slept better.

Some of these patients said they experienced headaches, dry eyes, dizziness, numbness, coughs and a burning sensation after puffing on the pipe, but none showed a significant change in heart rate, kidney function or vital signs.

Previously, clinical trials used cannabis extract in pill form to treat certain types of pain, to avoid claims of patients getting high. It is thought this report, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), is the first to study the effects of smoked cannabis.

http://www.nursinginpractice.com/default.asp?title=Cannabiscan%22reducenervepain%22&page=article.display&article.id=22836

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Pick 'n' Mix Freebies!

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:14:37 GMT

To celebrate the successful launch of our new site, and to thank you all for your feedback, comments and suggestions, we've got a very special selection of free seeds for you. We're chucking them all into a lucky dip, and giving away one with each order.

Here's the list of cannabis seeds in our "Pick 'n' Mix Freebies" selection:

Secret Valley - Purple Pineberry (fem) - WORTH £11.50 EACH
Secret Valley - Top Dollar (reg) - WORTH £4.60 EACH
Next Generation - Grapefruit Diesel (fem) - WORTH £10.35 EACH
Next Generation - Lemonator (fem) - WORTH £9.20 EACH
Next Generation - Afghani Kush (fem) - WORTH £8.05 EACH
Next Generation - Romulan Diesel (reg) - WORTH £8.05 EACH
White Label - White Gold (fem) - WORTH £11.04 EACH
White Label - Power Plant (fem) - WORTH £8.95 EACH
White Label - White Ice (reg) - WORTH £2.92 EACH

We'll be putting 1 of the above seeds in with every order whilst stocks last, and each one will be picked at random.

And don't worry, they'll all be labelled so you know what you're getting!

View the mail shot here.

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Headband is now known as Sour Kush

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:19:48 GMT

Just a get one to let everyone know that Reserva Privada's strain 'Headband' is now called 'Sour Kush'.

There was some confusion with another strain with a similar name, hence the change.

More info: Sour Kush Seeds

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George Michael Charged With Drug Possession

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:31:56 GMT

Singer George Michael has been charged with possession of cannabis and driving while under the influence of drink or drugs.

He was arrested near his home in Hampstead in the early hours of July 4 after a minor car crash outside Snappy Snaps, the photographic shop.

The star was charged on Thursday morning and freed on bail.

He will appear before Highbury magistrates on August 24.

"Early one Sunday morning, about a month ago, he had been to the Gay Pride March in London and there was a minor collision between his car and a building," said Sky News' crime correspondent Martin Brunt.

"He was arrested and tested by police. He was bailed and when he returned to the police station in Camden this morning he was told that he would be charged with possession of cannabis and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

"He has been given bail again and will appear in court in about two weeks time where he will face those charges.

"We don't know whether he will plead guilty or not guilty.

"This is not the first time he has been in this kind of trouble. He has openly talked of his dependence on cannabis and his efforts to try and reduce his intake."

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/George-Michael-Singer-Charged-With-Cannabis-Possession-And-Driving-Under-Influence/Article/201008215682104?lpos=UK_News_Second_UK_News_Article_Teaser_Region_5&lid=ARTICLE_15682104_George_Michael:_Singer_Charged_With_Cannabis_Possession_And_Driving_Under_Influence

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New Website, New Features & Free Stuff!

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:20:03 GMT

New Website

It's time to give something back to our loyal customers. We're introducing a number of major improvements and additions to Pick 'n' Mix Seeds; starting this summer with the launch of the brand new website.

New Features

As well as being more pleasing to the eye, the new design also makes it much easier to navigate the largest pick 'n' mix seeds selection available. We have added a whole load of new categories so you can now browse by Autoflowering Seeds, High THC Seeds or simply just our Best Selling Seeds.

Free Stuff!

To celebrate the launch of the new website, we have a very special free gift for you all. With every order* we will be sending out, regardless of how much is spent, a limited edition Pick 'n' Mix Seeds Lighter - complete with bottle opener!

* Orders shipping to the UK only. Sorry, we can't send lighters by airmail but we'll put something else in for our overseas customers!

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Patients denied cannabis spray

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:41:59 GMT

A CANNABIS-based drug that may relieve symptoms of multiple sclerosis will be denied to Calderdale patients.

NHS Calderdale has confirmed the oral spray Sativex will not be routinely funded for the area's estimated 300 sufferers.

The newly-licensed medicine contains cannabinoids, extracted from cannabis plants, which can help to relieve painful muscle spasms.

There are fears that blocking its use could criminalise patients, who may resort to taking the class B drug instead.

MS sufferer Richard Schofield, from Halifax, said: "Some people say smoking it or having it in a cake does alleviate their problems and I'm quite sure there would be people who would go ahead with it."

Mr Schofield, who said he is satisfied with the medication he is prescribed, added: "For me personally, I don't think Sativex would be of any benefit at the moment, but I'm sure for some people it may well be an answer."

Mr Schofield's wife Liz, a support officer at the Halifax branch of the MS Society, said: "Living with MS is difficult and the symptoms can be very debilitating - anything that helps people manage their condition is good news and it should be made available if there is a clinical need."

The spray has been approved by the Department of Health and was licensed for the first time in the UK in June by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

The medicine costs £125 for a 10ml vial - around £11 per patient each day - and the decision to fund it will be down to individual primary care trusts.

NHS Calderdale said it had rejected the drug on advice from the Yorkshire and the Humber Specialised Commissioning Group.

A spokesman for the group said: "We agreed that Sativex does not provide enough benefit to patients to justify its high cost. We also thought that this medicine had not been tested over a long enough time to be able to tell if it will work safely in people with multiple sclerosis, who often need treatment for many months or years."

Laura Weir, head of policy and campaigns at the MS Society, said: "It is extremely unfortunate that Yorkshire and Humber Specialised Commissioning Group have advised PCTs to not fund Sativex.

"People with MS urgently need access to effective treatments and therapies - this decision is yet another example of the continuing postcode lottery that people with MS face."

http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/Patients-denied-cannabis-spray.6458225.jp

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Morocco: Marijuana Economy Goes up in Smoke

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:27:59 GMT

For generations this remote mountainous town has been the heart of Morocco's cannabis-growing area, where growers earned a reasonable living from cultivating marijuana.

Although growing cannabis was officially illegal, authorities turned a blind eye and farmers had fields of the leafy green weed.

But now farmers are angry that they are being forced to pay bribes to local police to continue growing the crop.

In this village, in the heart of the Rif Mountains, thousands of farmers protested while the police and the army watched helplessly.

“Long live the king!” chanted the crowd, invoking Morocco’s ruler as a shield from police repression. “Stop stealing from us!”

Thousands of families live off the cultivation of cannabis in this region that stretches more than 11,000 square miles. The growing of cannabis is commonly referred to as "the culture of kif," (kif is a term for the dried bud of the female marijuana plant). Farmers say the area's harsh climate makes it impossible to grow anything else.

Although it is illegal to cultivate cannabis, it remains one of Morocco’s most lucrative sources of income. Morocco is estimated to have grown 53,000 tons of cannabis in 2005, according to the most recent figures from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Most of the marijuana is processed into hashish. European countries complain that Morocco is the prime source of the cannabis smuggled into their territories.

The Moroccan government claims to be cracking down on hashish production in accordance with several international treaties.

Since 2003, Morocco has received $28 million euros from the European Union to eradicate the cultivation of cannabis. In addition the United States has given $43 million, between 2005 and 2012, to help farmers find new crops to replace marijuana.

In the past year, Moroccan authorities have cracked down on cannabis production using different strategies, including burning fields.

Marijuana is still openly grown in the villages in the Rif mountains but the farmers claim that their already meager income is now being dramatically reduced by authorities who demand bribes to allow the cultivation to continue.

"There are no alternatives in this region — we are currently in the fifth generation of kif culture — this region needs assistance,” explained Abdellah Ljout, a local representative and social activist. “People are not saying they want to cultivate cannabis. They say they want to survive. They are ready to stop if they find another dignified way to earn a living."

Ljout said he thinks the solution starts first with the political will to eradicate the illegal crop in a region where cannabis has been cultivated for more than 100 years.

The Moroccan government — which declined to comment for this story — enforces the law erratically, he said.

Attempts by police to search one farmer's house for cannabis sparked the anger of the local population. Military and police trucks surrounded the house at 4 a.m. on April 10. But the farmer’s wife barred entry and dozens of neighbors gathered around to support the family.

The next day, an estimated crowd of 10,000 people — mostly young men — gathered in the main street of the village to voice their anger.

Villagers say that the local authorities regularly threaten them with warrants to prevent them from talking. They make sure farmers know that they can arrest them at any time they choose. The authorities invoked the presence of illegal weapons as an excuse to search the house.

"They accused us of having weapons and I told them we did not have any. A policeman checked my father-in-law's house and didn’t find anything,” said Abdelouaret El Bohidi, a cannabis farmer. ”Here, everyone knows each other. They know there aren't any weapons and that we are against weapons.”

In the region, there are a few palatial houses owned by a handful of farmers and middlemen who have profited from cannabis cultivation and the production of hashish. But the vast majority of locals struggle to earn a decent living in the face of obligatory bribes and poor weather conditions.

El Bohidi produces about 10 kilos a year that he sells at $300 each. He says that he has no choice but to bribe the local authorities. But it was the bribery payments to local authorities that brought these cultivators to break their silence.

"This is everything I own: I use it to buy grains, wheat, oil, soap, school books. I use it to pay electricity,” said El Bohidi, referring to a bag of marijuana. “If they take this from me, I will lose my mind. I won’t have anything left to feed my children.”

One farmer who asked to remain anonymous out of fear of retaliation said that two or three times a year he has to bribe the authorities. They usually come to his house and bargain over his freedom.

"If you don't give them anything, you go to jail,” he said. “They have nothing to lose. They throw you in jail to set you as an example to the others."

The farmers want the government to take a strong stance to stop the harassment for bribes.

"If they want to forbid us to cultivate, they should tell us on television, or our elected officials should tell us,” said Mohamed Amaghir, another farmer. “We will cultivate something else if they give us the means to do it. All we are asking for is a piece of bread and nothing else."

http://www.moroccoboard.com/news/34-news-release/1122-morocco-marijuana-economy-goes-up-in-smoke

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'Decriminalise personal drug use', suggests chairman of the Bar Council

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:27:44 GMT

Nicholas Green QC, the chairman of the Bar Council for England and Wales, said it was “rational” to consider “decriminalising personal drug use”.

Taking such a step would save the economy billions of pounds – drug-related crime costs the economy £13billion a year - free up police time, cut crime and improve public health.

However campaigners and MPs rounded on the remarks, made in a newsletter to barristers, saying it sent out the wrong message on drug use.

Mr Green, who runs body which the 4,500 criminal and defence barristers, said: “A growing body of comparative evidence suggests that decriminalising personal use can have positive consequences.

“It can free up huge amounts of police resources, reduce crime and recidivism and improve public health. All this can be achieved without any overall increase in drug usage. If this is so, then it would be rational to follow suit.”

Mr Green, who has made his name primarily as an expert in competition law and arbitration issues, said the Council was apolitical and could speak out in favour policies “which work and not those which simply play to the gallery."

And this will save money and mean that there is less pressure on the justice system.”

In the paper which looked at how money coul d be saved in the criminal justice system, Mr Green also spoke out in favour of Ken Clarke, the Justice secretary, who has signalled that fewer criminals should be sent to prison.

He said: “If the prison population could be reduced from circa 85,000 to 80,000 it could save over £200million per annum.

“There is a great deal of research from elsewhere to suggest that a less “bang ’em up” approach to sentencing actually reduces crime.

“The tabloids’ response, which is to throw more people into custody, simply does not work.”

The maximum sentence for using a Class A drug – like heroin, cocaine and ecstasy – is seven years in jail. For lesser Class B drugs - like cannabis - and Class C drugs, the maximum penalties are five years and two years in prison.

Keith Vaz MP, chairman of the Commons' Home Affairs Committee, said: “I am shocked by the suggestion that drugs should be decriminalised for personal use.

“The legalisation of drugs would simply create the mistaken impression that these substances are not harmful, when in fact this is far from the truth.”

“The answer to the issue of drug abuse is not to merely decriminalise it. This is not the best solution for the wider public or the police.”

James Clappison MP, a former member of the Commons’ Home Affairs Committee, said the remarks were “not entirely a helpful contribution to the debate”.

He said: “There seems to be a very strong link between recreational drug use, leading to drug addiction leading to crime fuelled by drug addiction. I would have thought the chairman of the Bar Council would have seen that for himself.”

Philip Davies, Conservative MP for Shipley, added: “It is a ludicrous argument to say let’s legalise drugs to take pressure off the police and the courts. That is an argument to legalise everything.”

Debra Bell, a mother whose son developed severe personality changes after smoking cannabis from the age of 14 with his friends, said: “What is talking about? This will send out the wrong message to youngsters.

“There are children as young as 10 getting involved in drug use. Recreational drugs are addictive – that is why there are controlled.”

Ms Bell, who now runs the “Talking About Cannabis” advice website, added: “For some adults it might not be a problem, but that is not the case for children and adolescents. It divides families.

A spokesman the Bar Council said: “We have not called for the decriminalisation of drugs. Plainly we are recommending an evidence-based approach.”

A Home Office spokesman said: “As set out in the coalition agreement, we want to ensure that getting off drugs for good is a clear goal of drug treatment.

“We will also review sentencing policy to help offenders come off drugs, explore alternative forms of secure, treatment-based accommodation for drug offenders, launch a rehabilitation revolution to break cycles of drug misuse and introduce a system of temporary bans on new legal highs.”

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/7899254/Decriminalise-personal-drug-use-suggests-chairman-of-the-Bar-Council.html

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David Cameron Could Be Man To De-Criminalise Cannabis

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:13:03 GMT

David Cameron could be the man to de-criminalise cannabis as the most "drug-experienced" PM, a former government adviser has claimed.

Prof David Nutt insisted he was optimistic there would be changes in the British narcotic laws.

He commented: "UK politics itself has in recent years been a major block to rational debate.

"Perhaps this will change now David Cameron is Prime Minister as he is the most obviously drug-experienced person to have held this post, having been caught using cannabis as a schoolboy at Eton (for which he was not expelled)."

Prof Nutt, a former chairman of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, told the academic journal Prometheus: "As an MP, he served on the science and technology committee and took a progressive view on drugs arguing that MDMA [ecstasy] was inappropriately positioned in class A.

"Soon after he became the leader and repeated this view, and within hours was dragged before the party grandees and told that this was not the way to win power, so he publicly retracted this view.

"It will be interesting too see what line the Government takes on drugs in general and school expulsion for possession."

Prof Nutt, who now teaches at Imperial College London, said UK drug laws are "unscientific and unjust". The expert wants more action against alcohol and less tough action against ecstasy.

He even blamed an ecstasy crackdown with heavier prison sentences as a possible cause for more boozing, saying: "It could be argued that the rise of binge drinking in the 90s might have been driven by concerns over potential criminalisation for possession."

Prof Nutt was sacked by former Home Secretary Alan Johnson when he launched a campaign for the de-criminalisation of cannabis.

He added: "It is critical the Government takes the Lib Dem approach with an independent committee to assess drug harms. The statement by science minister David Willetts that he regrets the processes that lead to my sacking is a sign of a better approach."

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2010/07/10/david-cameron-could-be-man-to-de-criminalise-cannabis-115875-22402155/

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