Marijuana...superstore opens in Oakland! Home pot growers kits...

Oakland a progressive city

or going to pot?

With a ballot initiative pushing for the legalization of marijuana in the State of California on the horizon (and one already in place allowing the compassionate use of marijuana for medicinal reasons) one smart entrepreneur seized on the opportunity and opened up what amounts to a cannabis superstore near the Oakland airport.

The company name - iGrow - sounds  pretty catchy, don't 'ya think?

For those who are use medical marijuana, there are kits on sale on how to grow the leafy green stuff, with practical  instructions geared towards purchasing equipment necessary to erect an indoor hydrophonic cultivation sytem  (pumps, nutrients, tubing, lights and fans).

Ever mindful of applicable laws in the State of California, Mann has also enlisted the aid of a Doctor to process a cannabis card on site when needed.

"There are no full resources like us," Mann chirped excitedly in a recent interview with the media.

The enterprise may help prevent electrical fires and other complications since most members of the general public who may be inclined to give home cultivation a shot have  few resources to tap into otherwise to carry out the task safely and efficiently.

The staff appear to be on a natural high, as they welcome customers to i.Grow, all smiles.

There are future plans to build a dispensary after Oakland lifts the moratorium on the limit of dispensaries.

Oakland has reached its current legal limit of four..

According to documented news reports, many Oakland residents are excited about i-Grow, and the potential  jobs and revenue in the offing once the outlet is running full steam.

"Get this revenue and put it in the schools", former Oakland City Councilman, Leo Bazile said.

And teach those kids how to supplement an ailing city's local economy in the process, eh?

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Reefer Madness! Take your bong, Michael Phelps...

After an announcement that John Conyers (House Judiciary Committee) would be investigating the DEA in respect to recent Paramilitary-style raids on local pot dispensaries - the country's top Drug Czar released a notice to the public warning that the habitual use of marijuana could heighten depression - and ultimately - result in an ongoing development of mental and emotional problems.

If you're in the dark about the veracity of those statements - you may want to take in a screening of "REEFER MADNESS" - when it next screens at a local theatre near you.

After all, "Reefer Madness" is a wicked hilarious twist on the whole controversial subject.

The cult classic was originally conceived as a propaganda tool to quell desire for the evil drug among troubled rebellious youth - with the ultimate aim - of curbing any bold-faced effort to legalize the leafy substance for use in polite social circles.

In fact, the 1936 exploitation film revolves around the fictional tragic events that ensue when a handful of naive high school students are lured by dreaded pushers to smoke "marijuana".

For instance, the filmmakers focus on a hit and run accident, manslaughter, suicide, rape, and - in at least one instance - a descent into madness.

The film was directed by Louis Gasnier and starred a cast of mostly unknown actors.

"Reefer Madness" was originally financed by a church group and crowned with the inspiring title, "Tell Your Children".

The film was intended as a morality tale and - likewise - cleverly crafted to warn teenagers about the alleged pitfalls of using illicit drugs such as cannabis.

As fate would have it, soon after the film was shot, a visionary producer - Dwain Esper - bought the unreleased project and re-cut the raw footage for distribution on the exploitation film circuit.

Early on, the film never garnered much attention, though.

But, in the 1970's, it was rediscovered and gained a persona of its own as a piece of unintentional comedy among cannabis smokers.

Today, it is in the public domain in the United State, and is considered a cult film which has inspired a musical satire (playing off-Broadway in 2001) and a Showtime feature film titled - "Reefer Madness" - based on the musical.

Don't forget to take along your "Volcano" when you screen it, Michael Phelps!

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