Do you know that cannabis businesses are not eligible for assistance under the $2 trillion stimulus package recently passed by congress? They are also barred from Small Business Administration funded loans. That’s because plants containing more than 0.3% THC are classified as a Schedule 1 drug. The upside is that even though coronavirus has shuttered …
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Surveys show that, despite warnings, women are using cannabis during pregnancy to mitigate mood imbalances, stress and nausea, among other things But, is this safe? Does it hurt the baby? Medicine does not seem to have a definitive answer to these questions because proper studies have not been done. And it’s difficult to blame poor …
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Does smoking cannabis put you at higher risk for the coronavirus? The evidence is not yet in but some doctors believe it might. It’s not the cannabis per se; it’s the lung irritation that smoking can cause. As one doctor says: “Smoking doesn’t cause the flu, vaping doesn’t cause the flu. But people who smoke …
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Cannabis insurance claims data are showing that, like most retail enterprises, theft is, by far, the biggest concern for marijuana businesses in the United States. Theft by insiders! This should not be surprising. The product is in high demand, easily stolen and transported off the property in any number of ways and, quickly sold in …
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According to this article from the Sun, dealers in Britain are cashing in big time on the coronavirus pandemic with prices for weed soaring as users sit at home on full pay. Prices for an ounce of weed have spiked by more than 150% in some parts of the country. http://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11248871/coronavirus-britain-cannabis-prices-soar/
Smoking weed is often a group activity so, in the age of coronavirus, are you still puffing on communal joints? Or is that behavior now frowned upon among your friends? Are you a careful, health-conscious pothead? Has the weed etiquette in your group evolved to protect from catching covid 19 from the tip of a …
There are people who cannot function well without their weed – especially when under great stress. And, for many, the coronavirus crisis is the greatest crisis of their lives as it forces them to worry about their mortality, loved ones, livelihoods and the future. In short, everything. Hence the long lines at many dispensaries as …
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Isn’t it great to be Mike Tyson? As seen here, the former heavyweight champ is smoking a huge joint in his limo after dinner at Craig’s, a celebrity restaurant in Hollywood. This is a guy who’s revealed that he smokes $40,000 of weed per month at his 40-acre weed. Just a diligent producer sampling his …
California legalized cannabis for adults in 2016. But the city of Beverly Hills remains a cannabis-free zone. It does not allow any cannabis-related businesses within its limits – not even for medical purposes. Now comes an 81-year-old rabbi who’s running for city council for the express purpose of changing this. http://forward.com/news/national/440806/beverly-hills-california-cannabis-rabbi-jewish/
Talk about too much of a good thing! A 32-year old and otherwise healthy guy is experiencing recurrent priapism from smoking weed – some lasting up to 12 hours. Priapism is a prolonged erection not related to sexual activity. Besides being embarrassing and painful, this can also be dangerous. Could there be a natural, weed-based …
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I’d like my burger medium well with tomatoes, lettuce and fries. And, can I also have some CBD with that too. Yes folks, it’s here. Illegal Burger, a fast food company in Colorado is now offering CBD-infused burgers. You cannot yet get a CBD shake to go with the burger but that may be just …
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Wondering why grandma has been so jolly lately? It may be the dope she’s smoking. According to a recent study, the number of seniors (65+) using cannabis has increased by a whopping 75% since 2015. And, although there are big increases across the board (age, race, gender, etc.), it was especially significant among higher income, …
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You may never have thought about this, but wouldn’t you be interested in a safe place to indulge your fantasies involving sex and weed? Welcome to Toronto’s Oasis Aqualounge – a water-themed sex club with a reputation for being progressive, consent-driven – and cannabis-friendly. Among other things, there’s a bar, hot tubs, sauna and …
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Are you among the 12%? According to a recent Gallup poll 12% of US adults say they smoke weed. A number that has remained unchanged for several years. But, as you will see, this varies significantly be age, gender and political ideology. Even by geography; people in the South smoke less than the rest of …
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As more and more cannabis growers move into Napa Valley, some of its wine growers are sounding the alarm that this new crop will damage the flavor and reputation of their prized wines. But the concern is not universal; while some winemakers consider marijuana a threat to the image and quality of their grapes, others …
Weed is very important to you and your lifestyle. Right? So, what do you do if the person you are dating hates it and does not approve of you using it? Do you give up the weed or the lover? Decisions, decisions. Here are the views of sex coach and CannaSexual founder Ashley Manta. http://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/what-to-do-when-your-partner-hates-weed?utm_source=SailThru&utm_medium=email_news&utm_campaign=Newsletters_02122020_Wed&utm_term=%5BTWS%5D%20%26%20%5BMaster%20%2B%20Not%20Dormant%5D
The stereotype of the loner toker getting high in a cloud of smoke in his parents’ basement still persists in many quarters even though it was never ever really that true. But as many of you know, seniors are now one of the fastest growing consumer segments – many using weed for a variety of …
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Planning on travelling into Los Angeles, San Jose or Las Vegas international airports any time soon? MedMen will offer you a free UBER ride to a dispensary and give you a 10% discount if you are in possession of a boarding pass. And, you don’t even have to purchase anything.Talk about taking the edge off …
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Canada and Uruguay have both fully legalized recreational weed and there are a few other destinations like Amsterdam and Jamaica that are known to welcome cannabis tourists. But there are many countries where getting caught with weed can result in serious prison time and even death! Here’s info about some of the riskiest places in …
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Plan to be in Chicago with $50 bucks and 3 hours to spare? How about a marijuana bus tour? The nightlife tour, Chicago Pizza and Pot Tour or perhaps the dispensary crawl. It’s fascinating how many of these derivative businesses are taking off in the month since recreational pot became legal in the state. http://q985online.com/chicago-offers-marijuana-tour-bus-ride-packages/
Have plans to be In London any time soon? If so, you may be interested in checking out its secret, underground, Amsterdam style marijuana cafes. Weed is not yet legal in the UK so these establishments change addresses as the police get wind of what they’re up to. So, you may have to do a …
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Is this guy really as stupid as he looks? He is. He’ll be spending 10 days in jail for lighting up and smoking a marijuana cigarette in a courtroom. Right in front of the judge – while there for a hearing on a marijuana possession charge! Don’t blame it on the weed. Source: MLive
Good news boys and girls in Ohio. Do you know that, although not legal, you can walk around with your weed in your state without any fear of prosecution? It’s true. Ask Cleveland Browns running back, Kareem Brown. Prosecutors cannot bring cannabis-related cases because state labs aren’t yet able to tell the difference between hemp, …
A new and easy way to get free weed? A traveler at Midway Airport in Chicago stole marijuana from one of the airport’s so-called “Amnesty Boxes” – installed by the Chicago Police Department (after legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois) for departing passengers to dispose of their weed before boarding their flights. Also, it seems …
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In recently released audio from a 2018 dinner party attended by President Trump and some of his buddies (secretly recorded by Lev Parnas, the former pal he now claims to not know), the President is heard saying that cannabis use makes people “lose IQ points”. How does he know this? Could it be from person …
Cannabis is cutting into beer sales. How long will it be before the beer companies begin to seriously invest in the industry? http://cheddar.com/media/brewers-beware-cannabis-cuts-beer-sales-in-canada
High Times is getting into the cannabis retail business! The company recently announced that it will open retail stores and has already signed letters of intent with holders of dispensary licenses in Las Vegas and Las Angeles. I did not see this coming. But, in hindsight, the cross-marketing opportunities seem so very obvious, especially with …
The strong community reaction to the odors associated with marijuana cultivation and processing seems to be a problem that no one anticipated. But it’s popping up all over and is forcing cities and states to take action – such as introducing odor control requirements. For example, the state of Washington recently created a task force …
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The Caribbean is becoming increasingly cannabis friendly. Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, St Vincent and the Grenadines have all passed enabling legislation. Last month, the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament gave the green light for people to be in possession of up to 30 ounces. Now, Barbados is getting ready to issue cultivation licenses http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/barbados-boards-marijuana-train-island-to-begin-issuing-licences-for-cultivation-next-month_184584?profile=1373
Bessemer (pop 1,905), a small town in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula is buying an odor-detection device and drafting an ordinance to crack down on the unpleasant smell of blooming marijuana plants. According to one council member, “You can smell marijuana everywhere. We’ve got people who can’t sit in their backyard because the smell from their …
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