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Hemp Headlines

1. Ireland looking at revamping cannabis policies with respect to medical use
2. California county intent on banning home medical marijuana gardens
3. Former Mexican presidents call for marijuana legalization while current president calls the idea “absurd”.

Daily Toker Tunes

• Irie Wednesday: Echo Movement – “I Think God Smokes Weed”

This Month in NORML with Executive Director Allen St. Pierre

• Opening remarks from NORML CON 2010: The Cannabis Conundrum – Medicalization vs. Legalization

Cannabis Science with Dr. Mitch Earleywine

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Hemp Headlines

1. Cannabis colleges the newest growth industry in medical marijuana
2. Australian government grants permit to couple to grow hemp
3. El Paso city government condemns the drug war killings in Juárez, Mexico

Daily Toker Tunes

• Irie Wednesday: Echo Movement – “I Think God Smokes Weed”

Cannabis Science with Dr. Mitch Earleywine

• A look at the latest scientific studies on cannabis smoking and lung function
• An estimate of the miniscule risk of schizophrenia from cannabis use

Cannabis Conversations

• Boycott the Brick: A Look at the Violence and Horror of the Mexican Drug War

MA, the Cannabis Dragon, will lead a thousand Portlanders to Pioneer Courthouse Square tomorrow! Full day of speakers, vendors, food and bands! Meet "Radical" Russ (oooh!), Chief Greenbud from Nashville, support Oregon NORML!

I’m hoping you all are having a wonderful May Day!  Activists in Oregon are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act down at the Capitol in Salem, and I am attending an Edward Tuft Seminar on Visual Information (you thought my graphs kicked ass before? oh, just you wait…)  Have a happy Marijuana March in your city tomorrow and enjoy Part 2 of your April 2009 Monthly Marijuana Music, brought to you by Marijuana Music Awards . com!

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1. ‘Smoke a Little Pot’ by HannaH*s Field
2. ‘Next Blunt’ by The Freedom Movement
3. ‘420 International’ by THE INDIVIDUALS
4. ‘I Think God Smokes Weed’ by Echo Movement
5. ‘My Jamaican Weed’ by Andru Branch and The Halfway Tree
6. ‘8th and 10? by Kenny Mehler
7. ‘LockBox’ by Breathe Life
8. ‘Trees’ by Bonfire
9. ‘Doint Doint, It’s Just a Little Joint’ by Dean Friedman
10. ‘Jah Herb’ by Steppin Razor
11. ‘Brother Can You Spare A Dime’ by Johnny Reeferseed and The High Rollers

For Variety Tuesday we see the return of Echo Movement, nominees in both 2009 Global and American Marijuana Music Awards, with today’s song, ‘I Think God Smokes Weed’.

If you like the song, you can vote for them in our blog. Echo Movement’s music is a smooth mix of roots reggae and pop.

The eight piece band, who are from diverse backgrounds, cultures and beliefs, are globally-minded.

Echo Movement take their name from the ‘Echo Generation’, children of the Baby Boomers. As part of the Echo Generation, the band recognise we can choose our own level of involvement in humanity.

Echo Movement encourage listeners to use today’s song, ‘I Think God Smokes Weed’, to open discussion, and minds, and if nothing else, roll up, kick back and enjoy this smokin tune!

For more about Echo Movement check out echomovement.com and myspace.com/echomovement

Here’s ‘I Think God Smokes Weed’ by Echo Movement!

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‘Ganja’ by Echo Movement, is Variety Tuesday’s great Toker Tune.

Echo Movement’s message is about love. The band have a passion to learn, communicate and appreciate life’s opportunities.

Their music respects the earth and honors the pursuit of happiness. Echo Movement says love is all you need.

The band has an impressive lineup of musicians, each member having their own distinctive accomplishments. Together, the eight piece band perform with incredibly vibrant creativity.

Echo Movement merges beach culture with island and world music to create a unique blend which they call ‘surf, reggae, soca’.

The band proves the new generation is built on independent accomplishments. Their songs are about people’s integrity and ability to take on any challenge while still remaining part of the community. With fans across the world, Echo Movement is living proof of their message.

Their music is packed with energy, the lyrics are universal and the hooks are infectious. The band have shared the stage with many greats including The Wailers and Passafire.

For more about Echo Movement, nominees in 2009 Marijuana Music Awards, check out echomovement.com and myspace.com/echomovement

Enjoy ‘Ganja’ by Echo Movement!

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Hemp Headlines

1. Massachusetts introduces marijuana legalization bills
2. Marijuana Cuts Lung Cancer Tumor Growth In Half, Study Shows
3. Jury Acquits Bruce Olson in Washington Medical Marijuana Case
4. Maine Medical Marijuana Initiative has 55,000 signatures

Government at Work

• Dan Linn from Illinois NORML on SB 1381 (medmj) bill hearing tomorrow.

Daily Toker Tunes by Marijuana Music Awards

• Variety Tuesday – ‘Ganja’ by Echo Movement

Cannabis Conversations

• Clifford Schafer from DrugLibrary.org on prohibition economics and hard choices.