Easy Closet System

The EzHydroKit company is true to its name. They use simple but effective set-ups that are perfect for a closet grow. These kits utilize compact fluorescent lighting which keeps both room temperatures and electricity bills low. These set-ups are virtually undetectable by authorities. The hydro flow kits are nearly complete out of the box, with growers guides, nutrients, and much more; but the kits do not include air flow equipment so expect to acquire some fans also. Extra lighting might be necessary to achieve big colas. Their EzFlow Ultra for $149.95 is our recommended closet system. This company is also very prompt in returning any questions and inquiries. Check out www.EzHydroKit.com or call 1.866.394.9376

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FREEP HEROES

Marc Emery

In between producing Pot-TV and publishing Cannabis Culture magazine, Canadian marijuana seed magnet Marc Emery somehow finds time for his unique brand of in-your-face activism. Most recently Emery has been on a cross-country college speaking tour promoting the cause of cannabis legalization. After his March 22nd speech in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Emery was arrested and charged with drug trafficking for the two joints he was smoking with the crowd. Emery was jailed for three days before finally being granted bail. Emery remains unfazed by the ordeal and has promised to come back to Saskatoon ‘a lot, and not just for the trial.’ Emery continues to be a major force for cannabis law reform on this continent.

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Todd McCormick

The Freep salutes patient/activist Todd McCormick for his unbreakable resolve to make medical marijuana available to those in need. When California legalized

25,000 Plants Growing in Molson brewery

On January 11th, 2004, over 100 police officers raided the largest grow operation in Canadian History. A vacant Molson brewery in Barrio, Ontario was housing more than 25,000 cannabis plants. There were even plants growing inside the old beer brewing vats! The operation was so sophisticated that it was run like a factory with shift workers. Ontario Provincial Police Supt. Bill Crate declared ‘It’s the largest indoor operation any of us have ever seen.’ Nine people were charged in the bust.

Priest Pleads Guilty to Growing Marijuana

The former pastor of Prince of Peace Catholic Church accused of growing marijuana in the church rectory in Norton, Ohio pleaded guilty Tuesday. The Rev. Richard Arko was given a suspended prison sentence and was placed on probation for two years. Arko pleaded guilty to cultivating marijuana and possession of criminal tools.

Under questioning by the judge, he implied he was growing the marijuana for medicinal purposes. He said he looked forward to the day that marijuana is legalized under certain circumstances.

It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly two years since state Rep. Kenneth Carano promised a group of medical cannabis patients that he would introduce a compassionate-use bill in Ohio.

Though it’s not uncommon for politicians to promise one thing and then do absolutely nothing, generally people don’t suffer too much when that happens. But when the people are sick, and dying, and the only relief they get is from an outlawed herbal medicine, waiting too long can mean death, or worse than death, a living agonizing hell of constant never-ending pain and suffering.

I guess that’s the kind of stuff those college students and alumni feel when they can’t consume alcohol at or during sporting events. Maybe that’s why Mr. Carano snubbed Ohio patients - again ( that’s twice in two years, Mr. Carano ) and introduced a bill to legalize alcoholic tailgating parties, rather than keeping his word to a few chronic and terminal patients.