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Reefer Love Poker Tourney

2010-02-09T21:03:59Z

Reefer Love is the name of the newest event at Reefer Poker where players are awarded with a free coupon to a $200 added Reefer Love tournament by winning a poker hand with a heart flush.

Details: From Saturday, Feb 13 through midnight on Sunday Feb 14 any player that wins a cash (ring) game hand with a heart flush, using both of their hole cards, will earn a free coupon to a $5 + .50 tournament with $200 added that will be held on Monday Feb 15th. Only games of Texas Holdem will qualify for this promotion, and both SnG and multi-table tournaments will be excluded. Players that have the qualifying hands must email love@reeferpoker.com with the winning hand number. After verifying that the hand qualifies, players will be awarded their coupons on Monday, February 15 at least 2 hours prior to the start of the tournament.

So don't be shy, whip-out that big sticky cola, roll it up and show some love, enjoy it with your sweet hearts....

BC Winter Olympic Bud

2010-02-03T23:12:24Z

With the Winter Olympics firing-up in Vancouver, British Columbia, February 12, the most marijuana-friendly host city in Olympic history, a place where restrictions on pot are loose enough to allow "consumption lounges," some of which are extending their hours to accommodate a wave of jet-lagged international visitors, partly explains why this has been nicknamed the "Pot Olympics". Many of the winter sports enthusiasts attending are also ganja lovers who will be pining to score some of the legendary BC Bud, to take with them to the slopes. Since I'm somewhat of an expert at scoring weed in Vancouver, my city of birth, I felt it only hospitable and kind to offer a few suggestions and tips.

If you're heading to Whistler, where most of the Alpine action is, don't take the risk of being able to find a steady supply of weed there, also because you won't want to drive the "Sea to Sky" highway without blowing a nice fatty along the way, preferably as you drive out of the city limits but also because the chances of finding some bud to smoke at Whistler is not always a sure thing, however if your stash runs out cruise the outside area of Moguls Cafe, around the liquor store and the little grocery store, just ask people sitting around and most of the time you'll be able to find some dank BC Bud.

Where to buy Marijuana in Vancouver: According to the ever vigilant local reporters at WeBeHigh.com: Go to the New Amsterdam cafe on Hastings Street face the cafe entrance, look left and you'll notice stairs leading up, go up the stairs. Once upstairs mill about for a moment on the carpeted area, a rough and tumble biker-type dude may ask you what you want, just tell him you're looking for something to smoke. They'll have you stand on a white line on the carpet, waiting your turn, when it's your turn, approach the desk with the rough and tumble biker dude and tell him what you want--- (ie 20, 40, 60, 80, 100) ---they will hook you up better than anyone on the street. It's that simple, just walk up the stairs to the left of the New Amsterdam cafe before 7 pm on any given night, and the rest will be self explanatory. it's as easy as that.

Western Slope Cannabis Crown

2010-01-31T23:26:00Z

If Hunter S. Thompson were still alive he'd have been the "Master of Ceremony" and I'll wager that if he hadn't of thought of the idea he would have thought it was an outstanding concept but none-the-less, the smart folks from "High Country Caregivers" probably got really high one day and dream't up this clever idea. I mean really, is there a better place in continental USA to host such an event? How high do you want to get?

Already the Western Slope Cannabis Crown, held April 17-18, will include as many as 400 strains of weed, live music, guest speakers, and information about medical marijuana. The event is open to the public, but only registered medical users can buy weed or get their hands on "golden tickets" to let them sample all the entries.

"We're really almost sold out already," said Joe McVicker of High Country Caregivers, a Glenwood Springs dispensary helping organize the event. "There were, like, 1,500 tickets and we probably have, like, 40 now."

Luckily, for those of us too stoned and lazy to go all the way to Glenwood Springs for a $25 ticket, McVicker said there's another 80 or so on Craigslist. Oh, and some place in Denver called Green Thumb has them, too, but he wasn't sure where it is. (No joke.)

"We're going to have Hunter S. Thompson's wife here for a chat, and the editor of High Times will be here, too," McVicker said. "We're gonna help people get [medical marijuana] cards, and it's just going to be a good time."

Cannabis strains will be judged based on THC levels and how well they treat different medical problems. Golden ticket holders will help choose a people's choice, but expert judges will select the winner, and McVicker thinks the grower will win a trip to Amsterdam. For more information, you could visit the website, but it's, you know, still in the works. For more information visit www.cannabiscrown.com.

Marijuana Fun Facts

2010-01-28T23:03:28Z

The UN estimates that up to 190 million people use cannabis, representing 4% of the global adult population, compared with 1% of the population, which uses all other illegal drugs together. Thus cannabis is by far the most used controlled drug in the world, making it the mainstay of the War on Drugs. In the United States alone there were an estimated 829,625 arrests for cannabis violations in 2006. Despite these figures, cannabis continues to be largely ignored in international drug policy debates. Here is a list of 10 other interesting facts about marijuana.

1. According to one national survey on drug use, each day approximately 6,000 Americans try marijuana for the first time.
2. Worldwide, it is estimated that about 162 million adults use marijuana at least once per year, and 22.5 million use the drug daily.
3. Marijuana usage is a ritual part of many religious traditions throughout the world. In Islamic nations, it is accepted alongside coffee and tobacco while alcohol is strictly prohibited.
4. According to one report, it would take 800 joints to kill a person "but the cause of death would be carbon monoxide poisoning.
5. There are over 200 slang terms for marijuana in the popular vernacular.
6. The name marijuana comes from a Mexican slang term for cannabis and is believed to have derived from the Spanish pronunciation of the names Mary and Jane. (The two names were also common Mexican military slang for a prostitute or brothel.) Marijuana came into popularity as a name for cannabis in the U.S. during the late 1800s.
7. The cannabis plant can grow in nearly any environment and averages one to two inches of growth per day and up to 18 feet total in ideal conditions.
8. The primary active ingredient in marijuana is THC (delta 9 tetrhydrocannabinol). It is this chemical that produces marijuana's mind-altering effects.
9. Depending upon the weather conditions, soil type, and time of harvest for a cannabis plant, as well as the specific mixture of dried leaves and flowers in the marijuana product, a sample of marijuana can contain anywhere from 3% to 20% THC.
10. Cannabis seeds were used as a food source in China as early as 6000 B.C.

420 Poker Tournaments

2010-01-27T15:42:31Z

What is it that makes the Weekend 420 Poker Tournament on Reefer Poker so much fun? Could it be hanging-out with the coolest people online? Or is it just the thrill of the game and the love of the ganja?

Every Saturday and Sunday at 4:20 Reefer Time they host a $4.20 + $0.00 (yup, no fee) tournament with $50 cash added, PLUS an exclusive, highly coveted and cool Reefer Poker Prize Pack for the winner! This is your chance to really "smoke the competition"!

The Reefer Poker Prize Pack consists of a Reefer Poker shirt, hat, papers, and stickers, and will be sent to your address on file. If you are the winner.

Bob Marley Movement Caribbean Festival

2010-01-26T22:58:02Z

The Caribbean Festival is the best party of the year in Miami and this year will be the 17th Annual, this time back in Bayfront Park, right downtown in Miami on the bay in a fabulous outdoor amphitheater. The event is sort of like a Marley family party combined with a food drive for South Florida charity. This year the festival is dedicated to the memory of Cedella Booker Marley (Mother Bee, Bob Marley's Mom), who passed away last year. The line-up of talent is excellent as always and one thing you can count-on is that at some point during the festival there will be set played as a tribute to Bob Marley, where you'll see the family, old friends and guest musicians, all come together to jam to some great Bob Marley songs. Another thing you can count on is more ganja smoking in one place than you ever imagined possible. To learn more visit Caribbean Festival.

OG Kush

2010-01-24T16:58:10Z

OG Kush is a super-potent variety of medical-grade, Indica dominant Cannabis with very distinct lemony citrus, pine-sol aroma. The look of OG Kush is remarkable, it's lime green and covered in white trichomes but the main reason it's so popular in medical marijuana dispensaries is the long-lasting, heavy-hitting sativa buzz effect which is both a soaring cerebral high and physically stimulating.

Whenever I think of OG Kush I think of Los Angeles, since that's where I first tasted this legendary cannabis strain and the only place I've ever seen this great bud. Amongst the details that make this strain so interesting is that OG Kush is mostly a Cannabis Sativa hybrid, so really doesn't even deserve having Kush in it's name, although it's probably bred into it's genetic heritage. Added to that, OG Kush is a 1st generation offspring of a self-pollinated hermaphrodite and is only privately available in clone form and not in seed.

OG Kush clone-only cultivar is rumored to have been grown from a cutting of 91 Chemdog, which means that unless you live in Southern California it may be very difficult to get your hands on this strain. However, if you are lucky enough to locate some clones for your grow-op these plants are reputed to yield a great crop and for medical marijuana patients living in the greater Los Angeles area, they can score this wonderful medicine for an average of $75 USD for an 1/8 of an ounce.

Daily Buds Community

2010-01-23T23:08:15Z

Recently I joined the Daily Buds Community online and have been really impressed with the activity that's happened since I got started. I'm very stoked to meet so many interesting people from a broad spectrum of the Cannabis Culture, many of whom are experts in the Canna Biz, as growers, medical marijuana dispensary owners, managers, doctors and patients etc... Two things we all share in common 1) we all love the love ganja 2) we all want legal marijuana. It's very encouraging to be a part of the Daily Buds Community, to meet and communicate with so many cool people in the 4:20 army. Please Join Us!

Rick Simpson

2010-01-20T23:45:49Z

He's a 'healer not a dealer' - is the slogan now being associated with the Canadian Marijuana Activist Rick Simpson after he won the "Freedom Fighter of the Year" award at the High Times Cannabis Cup, last November in Amsterdam. Rick has quite a story to tell and it doesn't bode well for Canadian authorities, as it gains more momentum every day, and since the moral to the story, which RCMP and Canadian government officials have tried to suppress, is that Hemp extract Oil (we call Hash Oil, or Honey Oil), made from high-grade strains of cannabis, cures cancer. Surprise, surprise! There's enough people to back-up what Rick is saying to make an inquiring mind wonder - could it be true? can THC cure cancer?

High Times Magazine Steve Hager is a person in a position to know the difference between truth and sensational bollocks, especially when the topic is medicinal marijuana related. There is an excellent article on High Times website called Rick Simpson's Hemp Oil Medicine and according to an interview by the Urban Grower (see: YouTube video) we'll be seeing more support from Steve Hager and High Times Magazine and possibly a movie to illuminate the truth about the Rick Simpson story.

The good folks from Greenhouse Seeds sponsored Rick's trip to the Cup in Amsterdam, which indicates two interesting issues to consider, first; The StrainHunters have made a life of researching cannabis, Ok for a different purpose than healing cancer but the point is that Arjan and Franco are not likely to be duped by smoke and mirrors, these guys know the power of the plant. Secondly; Rick Simpson is not rich enough to be able to afford his own travel to the Dam and now his exile from Canada, since as it turns out his house was again raided and the RCMP are seeking him for questioning. The point here is that if he were able to grow enough high-grade weed to produce honey-oil to help a bunch of people recover from life-threatening illnesses, and if he were motivated by capital gain (ie. Money) then he'd certainly have enough cash to travel in style to Europe. Maybe Rick Simpson is telling the truth because someone had to?

We are at the dawn of new age in medicine and a new day for mankind. Not only can hemp save the world, it can eliminate a great deal of human suffering and can even put an end to starvation. What are we waiting for? Join with me and let us put an end to this madness. It can only survive if we continue to sit on our backsides and do nothing. Stand up and be counted and let us give ourselves a chance to heal. ~ Rick Simpson

Over 500,000 people have viewed his You Tube video called Run From the Cure and every day the traffic is growing to the Rick Simpson website called Phoenix Tears

Roll of Reefer Poker

2010-01-15T20:16:59Z

On February 28, 2008 (2.28.2008 = full house) Reefer Poker enjoyed the most successful launch of an online poker room in the history of the Internet. As the second year anniversary approaches the managing partners are very enthusiastic about what lies ahead for this counter culture iGaming company and are planning a series of events and promotions to celebrate the anniversary with the 50,000 registered players that made it happen, to give back cash because that's how they roll.

California has so far been the most important market for Reefer Poker and the founders believe that they've played a part in helping to dispel the age old myth started by "Reefer Madness" that marijuana was bad or evil; they've done this by supporting the pro-marijuana movement and advocates. In many ways the brand has become another loud voice for rallying cannabis activism. Also, Reefer Poker worked alongside the leading organizations and chapters to promote the reformation of marijuana laws.

Perhaps the most important roll of Reefer Poker, aside from being the best online poker dealer they can be, is to mock the hypocrisy surrounding both Poker and Marijuana and to illuminate the entertainment of the combined concepts. We now live in an age where the majority of people can distinguish between what is truly right or wrong in terms of morality. From the beginning the people who came together to develop Reefer Poker were passionate about reefer and poker, and they knew there was a mass market that shared the same passions. The counter culture consumers, known as the 420 Army, now are the moral majority in the U.S, the key characteristic of this demographic is that they can see through superficial propaganda and/or media spin, whether it be from government or corporations, this group of discerning adults live the way they decide and speak their mind if they choose, that's how they roll.

Reefer Poker are ranked as the 66th most popular English speaking Poker room online, in a field of 513 (at the time of this writing) by CasinoCity.com the world's most trusted source for objective popularity ranks of approximately 2,700 online gaming sites based on the continuous monitoring and measuring of the actual site usage of millions of online players. Considering that the top 10 Poker rooms are owned by Billion dollar corporations, some of whom are approaching 15 years in the market, all of them compete for their share of the approximate 100 million customers who generate in excess of $5 Billion U.S. dollars per year globally and the market is said to be growing by 10% per year. There's lots of room for Reefer Poker to carve out a stake in this industry by just focusing on players who enjoy marijuana.

Internet Gambling or iGaming as its commonly referred to is one of the most lucrative industries online, which is why Yahoo, Virgin and Playboy entered the fray from the U.K. where it's regulated and taxed. According to iGaming experts, within the coming few years the U.S. government will follow the suit played by the majority of G20 nations, to tax and regulate the game invented in America (Texas Hold'em for certain), and played online legally in most of the world, will have a some new dealers to try, yes the titans of the Casino industry from Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and Macau, will bring their gaming experience and nearly bottomless resources to the Internet, which is sure to change the webscape. Plus, don't be surprised if Google and Microsoft find a way to play, or I'd make a wager that MTV and ESPN won't be left standing on the outside looking in either. The future of online Poker is very exciting for the players.

The early market leader in online poker was Party Poker, it could be argued that Party was a trend setter and responsible for starting the online poker craze, however in their shadow several other poker rooms amassed large player bases and developed strong brand recognition amongst global poker players, then due to the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) which was signed into law in July of 2006, Party Poker left the U.S. market and millions of players were forced to choose a new room to play at. An interesting phenomenon occurred as players started moving from one new poker room to another, brand loyalty was no-longer a factor, just like Las Vegas a gambler may have a favorite venue to play but has no remorse to walk across the boulevard and play in another. Also, due to the departure of Party from the U.S. they lost their luster to global player, now industry insider's joke that Party may need to bring reefer to get the party started again in the U.S.

It may be said that Reefer Poker have tapped into a unique energy source, as they continue to grow at a steady rate which is the envy of the competition because it's still mostly by word of mouth, even after almost 2 years. The main reasons are the fun and the affinity. The name is very memorable so it get's the introduction but the great service is what compels people to return, as they realize it's a real serious poker operation, despite the often comical but attractive tournaments and promotions. The 420 community "niche" especially respond well to the weekly Stoners Vs Staff tournament and the weekend Wake 'n Bake and/or 4:20 Poker Tournaments. However you slice it and dice it, there remains one key factor that distinguishes Reefer Poker from all other poker rooms, the reason it's more of a community based brand than any of its competitors, it's the weed, and that's how they roll.

So what's on the horizon for the Reefer Poker in 2010 and beyond? The managing partners are all hands-on in the marketing of the brand and the products, they recognize that there's a high-bar placed in front of them by well established companies with much deeper pockets, this means that they need to be more creative to generate the buzz factor with promotions that offer cool prize packages which include the popular logo shirts, hats, and branded rolling papers, bud grinders, vaporizers and bongs. The team must leverage the counter culture contacts on the social networks and their own social portal called Reefer People to build brand awareness, while at the same time continue to give away as much money, in guaranteed prize pools, as they can possibly afford, to remain competitive in the poker niche.

The dream of Reefer Poker is to bring the brand to the street and get face to face with the members of the 420 Army by sending a road crew with Reefer gear to every major cannabis expo, Hemp Festival, 420 Day Celebrations, Cannabis Cup and co-host another "Weed Series of Poker" with High Times Magazine, as seen in the September 2008 back to school issue under the title "Toker Poker". Plus, Reefer Poker aspires to be the main buzz at the "World Series of Poker" in Las Vegas with a fully licensed bar and medical marijuana patient's hospitality suite. There are also several major bike festivals and hip-hop rock concerts across the U.S. that fit perfectly into the ground team strategy, like the Bob Marley Festival in Miami, or the Smoke Out Festival in California. The future looks sweet for Reefer Poker.

Heart for Haiti

2010-01-15T01:42:10Z

If you have it in your heart and your pocket to help, please give to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which provides immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support. Also, Doctors Without Borders is in Haiti and is seeking volunteers and donations. Every dollar will help, so donate whatever your heart tells you that you can afford to give.

For a more complete list of organizations helping with the Haiti relief click here.

Jesus of Cannabis

2010-01-13T00:07:48Z

Jesus and his apostles were reputed to have used a Holy oil for healing and enlightenment. The Bible makes no direct mention of marijuana, so for anyone to assert that Jesus smoked it is making assumptions, although there were mild types of marijuana in Palestine at that time so it is possible.

The Bible does however make references to the "new wine" and sacred herbs which some have considered to be a reference to marijuana. The original Hebrew recipe for this mix, found in Exodus 30:23 contains references to a plant known as "keneh bosem", and a number of researchers have identified this with cannabis. The most compelling research for Jesus being an advocate of Cannabis was by Chris Bennett and first published in High Times on February 10th, 2003

Chris Bennett said cannabis was widely used at the time to heal the sick.

"The medical use of cannabis during that time is supported by archaeological records."

He said the ancient anointing oil contained high levels of cannabis extract.

"The holy anointing oil, as described in the original Hebrew version of the recipe in Exodus, contained over six pounds of keneh-bosum - a substance identified by respected etymology, linguists anthropologists, botanists and other researchers as cannabis extracted into about six quarts of olive oil along with a variety of other fragrant herbs".

"The ancient anointed ones were literally drenched in this potent mixture."

Miracles
Mr Bennett suggested the drug may have played a role in some healing miracles carried out by Jesus and his disciples. Read the report here.

Hemp Con

2010-01-10T12:50:53Z

Cheryl and Fred from Beverly Hills NORML 90210 are working with a team of canna-business marketing pros and two media companies, LA Weekly and LA Jemm, plus they've enlisted the sponsorship of the DailyBuds community to promote two major expo/conferences in California. The first annual "Hemp Con- Los Angeles" from February 19 - 21 at the LA Convention Center and then "Hemp Con San Francisco" running August 6 - 8 at the San Mateo Event Center.

3 Full Days of seminars & exhibitions by industry leaders and advocates

Marijuana Dispensaries - Marijuana Collectives - Marijuana Delivery Services - Marijuana Evaluation Doctors - Hydroponics - Equipment / Accessories - Fertilizer / Chemical - Novelty / Paraphernalia - Legal Services - Educational Institutes - Clubs / Associations - Publications - Apparel

These are exciting times for the pro-marijuana movement, get on the wave and attend Hemp Con.

Honey Oil

2010-01-07T23:46:51Z

Good honey oil or hash oil, which is a misnomer because all oil derives from cannabis not hash, is like smoking pure THC when it's produced correctly but remember there are many varieties and several ways to produce oil from marijuana. Naturally, like almost anything in this world, the better the ingredients the better the finished product. Some connoisseurs even suggest that pure Indica strain buds is the only way to produce the best oil but I've smoked weed oil from primo sativa buds and that was stellar, just that the color and consistency wasn't as golden as true honey oil.

Honey oil is considerably more potent than cannabis itself, due to its extreme purity and lack of other plant matter. The THC content of honey oil is variable based on the particular strain of cannabis from which it was derived, and is similar to that of hashish. The name honey refers to the color and consistency of the oil; there is no honey. One or two hits of good oil and you're as blazed as if you'd smoked an entire joint. Actually that's one of the reasons some people prefer honey oil over bud, as it lasts a long time and provides a strong buzz from a single toke.

One popular method for making honey oil is known as "Budder Hash" or commonly known as BHO (pictured) which stands for Butane Hash Oil but that doesn't sound so tasty because of the word 'butane' but if you've ever smoked this gear you'll know that the flavor is fabulous and the buzz totally rocks!

Reefer Poker Tourney Madness

2010-01-06T23:44:55Z

During January take part in the Reefer Tourney Madness and earn free cash and tournament entries simply by making your next deposit!

Select any ONE of the 3 following offers;

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3. Deposit $300 or more - receive 3 free $11.00 tournament entries PLUS $15 FREE (after earning only 300 VIP points) PLUS be entered into the $2,000 Reefer Depositors Freeroll. Enter code MADNESS100 - Visit Reefer Poker to learn more.