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The reason behind my writing this article is because I too have accidentally purchased a counterfeit bong. Albeit a RooR bong and probably the most counterfeited brand of scientific glass at the time of writing this. But the point being is that IF I KNEW at the time I was making the purchase that I was not going to be receiving a real bong made by that manufacturer I definitely would not have purchased it. When you spend in excess of $250 on glass most of the time you do some research first, ask your friends, check forums and reviews first. But what happens when you get to the store and start talking to the sales person who leads you in the direction of purchasing a counterfeit product that they make a hefty amount of mark up from since they aren’t giving you the real thing. At first you think, …

This nifty invention allows you to enjoy a beer and then take an entire hit.   Curious as to where you can get one? Check http://knockyourselfout.ca/ Crazy Canadians! Here are some New Yorkers taking the challenge and trying it out. Beer/Weed Bong: New Yorkers Try the Knockout ChallengeWatch this video on YouTube And for the Stoner Engineers reddit user outerexos posted his original prototypes all the way to the final retail product.

Rick Simpson Hemp OilWatch this video on YouTube Kristina Marie was informed she had an inoperable brain tumor (glioblastoma, grade 2) when she was only twenty-three years old and was given five years to live. She rejected chemotherapy treatments and has been using Rick Simpson’s hemp oil as a form of treatment for nearly a year. According to her MRI scans, her brain tumor is shrinking. Take a look for yourself: Check out Kristina Marie’s YouTube channel for latest updates

WHEN WE GROW… this is what we can do :  is a documentary by two young UK film makers set out to find the “root cause” of the marijuana prohibition. In this documentary they expose what big pharmaceuticals stand to lose by the legalization of cannabis. Definitely a good watch if you have a little less than an hour.       [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSKJrgGqx_E]

«Medi-Cone» – a greenhouse and a plant for the production of cannabis in Marin County.  «United Food & Commercial Workers Union»  Employees of the company «United Food & Commercial Workers Union» produce marijuana cigarettes to satisfy the demand for medical marijuana in California. (Michael Allen Jones) The cannabis at this facility is grown indoors for early stages of it’s life and when weather permits it is grown in outdoor/greenhouse to cut down on electricity and optimize growth. Medical marijuana has recently gained momentum in California with it’s intended full legalization coming after voting for Proposition 19 in November, 2010. The Marijuana must be carefully trimmed to remove harsh tasting stems and leaf before grinding to create the pre-rolled joints. The marijuana nuggets are ground into fine pieces and then carefully poured into individual cone shaped joints. Cone joints then have their tops twisted shut and the ends clipped Joints are …

This is what happens when MySpace decides to get their own news crew to cover HighTimes ‘Stony Awards’. The HighTimes magazine sponsored event which covers the “highest and stoniest” movies and television shows of the year. This year was their tenth anniversary so check out what happens after the reporter finally gives in and smokes at the event. Filled with cameos from Cheech and Chong to Doug Benson, and even Craig Robinson known as Daryl from The Office. [via BusinessInsider]

Comedian Ralphie May was detained last week in Guam after coming through customs with a bag of marijuana in his suitcase. May, who has a medical marijuana card, explains: “When I got to baggage claim, I actually walked up to the dog. I love dogs and petted Nickey, the beautiful shepherd mix, and she sat down. That indicates to the handler that I had marijuana on me. I didn’t know that, I just thought that dog loved me. Then another dog came over and it sat down as well and I petted that dog too. I was thinking these dogs love me they can tell I’m a dog person.” May dealt with some very nice customs agents and he explained the mix-up. May says, “The customs agents said they knew I didn’t mean to smuggle drugs into Guam cause no drug smuggler would be stupid enough to walk up to …