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Five apps for the stoner and stoner at heart
Cannabis ($2.99)
This is a simle geo-location based application that'll help you find the nearest medicinal marijuana, doctors that are pro-marijuana and even attorneys for when the cop that just pulled you over isn't buying "I swear, I have never seen that in my life." If you find yourself in a state that hasn't legalized marijuana (erm, pretty much most of them) the map can tell you where to go to get involved in reform movements.
Crystal Bowl (Free)
An application based on the popular movie, Pineapple Express, this promises to be a "magical" experience. It's basically an eight ball that contains a host of "little nuggets of infinite wisdom" though I'm pretty sure some folks will find them funnier than others.
Just a side note, please remember that possession and/or use of marijuana remains illegal in many states. Always check your local laws and regulations before engaging in any activity like this...after all, there's an app for that!
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CHRONIC-les ($0.99)
Another gem for the pot smokers out there, this application is designed to help give you a stronger case for society to become pro-marijuana. Containing pre-composed emails to send to friends, family and legislation about why marijuana is so good. It also has a "high-lights" section with tons of information on why pot is good as well as a breakdown of the laws regarding drug use for every state. If you happen to be reading the laws when you're already in jail, they even provide an easy way to get in touch with an attorney.
Herb Converter ($0.99)
Ever been somewhere and thought, "gosh, I wish I knew how to convert this bag of marijuana from ounces to grams." ... haven't we all. This handy app takes care of that for you by providing seven different weight conversions making sure we have just the right amount of ...uhh... herbs.
The Snoop Dog iFizzle Soundboard ($0.99)
What pot list would be complete without a little Snoop Dog? When you search "marijuana" on the app store, this is one of the first results (gee, I wonder why). It offers users over 15 uniquely snoop phrases that's sure to be a crowd pleaser.
The app store has no shortage of applications that can tell you where your closest dispensary is or information on legislation surrounding marijuana use. The one thing most of the applications have in common is they are not trying to make people break the law, but instead are trying to raise awareness and promote positive marijuana values...whatever that means.
Bonus: Don't forget about Grub! on the go, a web app formatted for mobiles. Punch in your address and the munchies you're after (Doritos, beef jerky, whatever) and GOTG will return a list of nearby suppliers. Sweet!
Another gem for the pot smokers out there, this application is designed to help give you a stronger case for society to become pro-marijuana. Containing pre-composed emails to send to friends, family and legislation about why marijuana is so good. It also has a "high-lights" section with tons of information on why pot is good as well as a breakdown of the laws regarding drug use for every state. If you happen to be reading the laws when you're already in jail, they even provide an easy way to get in touch with an attorney.
Herb Converter ($0.99)
Ever been somewhere and thought, "gosh, I wish I knew how to convert this bag of marijuana from ounces to grams." ... haven't we all. This handy app takes care of that for you by providing seven different weight conversions making sure we have just the right amount of ...uhh... herbs.
The Snoop Dog iFizzle Soundboard ($0.99)
What pot list would be complete without a little Snoop Dog? When you search "marijuana" on the app store, this is one of the first results (gee, I wonder why). It offers users over 15 uniquely snoop phrases that's sure to be a crowd pleaser.
The app store has no shortage of applications that can tell you where your closest dispensary is or information on legislation surrounding marijuana use. The one thing most of the applications have in common is they are not trying to make people break the law, but instead are trying to raise awareness and promote positive marijuana values...whatever that means.
Bonus: Don't forget about Grub! on the go, a web app formatted for mobiles. Punch in your address and the munchies you're after (Doritos, beef jerky, whatever) and GOTG will return a list of nearby suppliers. Sweet!
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Lee Mathews said 5:40PM on 8-15-2009
"They call them fingers, but I never seen 'em fing before. Oh...there they go."
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Brian said 10:19PM on 8-15-2009
I swear, DLS becomes more and more irrelevant all the time. Time to unsubscribe.
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Grant Robertson said 10:44PM on 8-15-2009
From a reader who has spent a non-insignificant amount of time in Engadget's comments attempting to argue that porn is more addictive than cocaine and wire-tapping is A-ok, I'm going to take this as the massive complement it is and move on with my day.
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/
http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/10/voip-wiretapping-required-deal-sealed/
Thank you, come again.
Brian said 11:12PM on 8-15-2009
Well, 2 quotes from 3 years ago hardly account for "a non-insignificant amount of time", but I'll respond nonetheless.
Link #1) I was over the top, you're right.
Link #2) Needs context, wasn't a blanket statement. Have changed my views a bit in the last 3 years, but not a lot.
Next time I won't be a prick and actually add some substance to my criticism. Perhaps I'm just tired of so many tech blogs singing the praises of pr0n, torrents, and drugs while decrying any type of rule/regulation by a government as the unforgivable sin (hyperbole acknowledged). I'll read your reply, but will likely stop reading DLS afterwards.
John Burke said 11:18PM on 8-15-2009
I feel that there's a great degree of relevancy in this post. If you look past the mask that this is just a funny post about some random apps, it does say a lot about the way our society looks at this stuff as well as the app store approval process.
We spend a great deal of time talking about the apps that get rejected from the store, but there's so much that makes it in that should be questioned. The fact that apps about marijuana happen to top the Lifestyle category of iTunes can say a lot about the people using the store, the people with iPhones and iPod touches and why Apple is choosing to be lenient with these and getting picky with other stuff.
Brian said 11:34PM on 8-15-2009
John, I wish your post had been written in the same tone as your reply! There was some subtle sarcasm here and there, but it felt more like a quick recap of marijuana apps than social commentary. The logic behind banning a dictionary while approving reefer apps is very questionable, I absolutely agree. Anyways, sorry for the douche-bag post above. Thanks for the thoughtful reply.
minibar said 12:14AM on 8-16-2009
the author can blanket himself in political expression, democracy, libertarianism, free speech, chemo/glaucoma/aids therapy, crime reform, or lifestyle trends on the iphone app store, but everyone knows this blog post was pro-marijuana propaganda, plain and simple. by backpedaling to the point of denying what is obvious, the author devastates not only his argument but also his own character. however, there are so many more controversial topics blogged about at dls that this has has no effect on the relevance of dls.
Lauren said 12:34AM on 8-16-2009
I think it's a little far-fetched to call this post "pro-marijuana." It's just acknowledging that it exists and that it's part of the every day world that we live in. And over time it's become subject to satire, which this post clearly is. No one takes marijuana seriously because of the leniency with which it's handled in all aspects of anything, including but not limited to the law.
Frankly, I think you're being dramatic.
SeB_or_Sam said 10:19PM on 8-15-2009
And with the new dock connecter API in iPhone OS 3.0, you can simply attach an iBong!
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SeB_or_Sam said 10:20PM on 8-15-2009
And with the new dock connecter API in iPhone OS 3.0, you can simply attach an iBong!
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joem said 1:39AM on 8-16-2009
As a non-iPhone owner, I think this is one of the most interesting iPhone app roundups I've ever seen. I vote for more leftfield app roundups. Much more entertaining than another "top 5 note apps."
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blogward said 3:45AM on 8-16-2009
Is there an app for LIGHTENING UP?
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captain underpants and the bringdown gang said 4:21AM on 8-16-2009
Steve Jobs said: "Taking LSD was one of the three most important things I have ever done in my life"
now than, any complaints about apple's Leinient policy on pot-a-juana should be laid to rest.
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Dan Houser said 12:45PM on 8-16-2009
Wow, Go Losers! ...what a POS article.
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Lee Mathews said 2:21PM on 8-17-2009
Dan, we appreciate you taking the time to comment on the article, but the fact you're calling us losers for what you thought was an article about Point-of-Sale...
Well, frankly, I think that's a little unfair.
Sky High Games said 4:22PM on 11-05-2009
I have a new one to add to the list, just approved a couple of days ago... The Adventures of Happycat!
It's based on a game I originally wrote for the Mac in 1992. Unfortunately, Apple wouldn't let the *original* graphics through (they actually called me to discuss it.) So I had to tone the game down a bit. But enough references remain.
http://skyhighgames.net/happycat.html
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