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/
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In Search Of London’s Secret Cannabis Cafes
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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Man caught with 91 pounds of cannabis walks because police couldn’t prove it was marijuana
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, …
Brewers Beware: Cannabis Cuts Beer Sales In Canada
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 Plans Flagship Retail Stores, Clearing Way to Sell Cannabis through Dispensaries
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 …
Michigan town ‘stinks;’ Council buys marijuana odor device
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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Illinois announces nearly $11 million worth of recreational cannabis sold in first 5 days
Recreational marijuana seems to be a big hit in Illinois with long lines at dispensaries and sales of close to $11 million in the first 5 days. These are much higher sales numbers than Michigan and Colorado reported during their first week of recreational cannabis sales.
Chicago Airports Install ‘Cannabis Amnesty’ Boxes
You are at the airport in Chicago and realize that you’ve not consumed all the marijuana products you purchased. What do you do? Both O’Hare and Midway have set up “amnesty boxes” for you to dispose of your unused weed before going through the TSA checkpoint. Very considerate, don’t you think? The police will check …
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Is Coca-Cola Looking to Get Into Cannabis?
Cannabis beverages are becoming more and more mainstream, especially in Canada, where they are legal. And, big beverage companies like Constellation Brands and Molson Coors have gotten involved in producing cannabis-infused beverages. Rumors suggest that Coca-Cola may also be thinking of getting into the game. The company has denied it, but I would stay tuned for more on this. …
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Most employers in Nevada can no longer utilize pre-employment drug tests for marijuana
Looking for a reason to move to Vegas? We’ve got one! As of January 1, employers in Nevada can no longer use pre-employment drug tests for marijuana as a hiring practice. Nevada is the first state to do this. After all, if you can legally smoke at home, why should this prevent you from getting …
The age of cannabis rosé is here. Do the weed wines taste like bong water?
Looking for a new after-work wind down drink? Or, perhaps an aperitif to stimulate the appetite for dinner? How about a glass of cannabis rosé? In the last few months, three California companies have released nonalcoholic, cannabis-infused rosés: the women-centric brands House of Saka and Viv & Oak, and the stoner-friendly Rebel Coast. Welcome to …
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Thousands flock to weed shops as Illinois’ pot prohibition comes to an end
It was a mob scene in Chicago and across the state on Wednesday, the 1st day of recreational marijuana sales in Illinois. Thousands lined up across the Chicago area, some before dawn — for the chance to buy marijuana legally for the first time. But there were also glitches. Some dispensaries ran out of product …
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A Scientist in Jamaica Is Recreating the ‘Supreme Ganja’ That Bob Marley Used to Smoke
Meet Dr. Machel Emanuel, a botanist at the University of The West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica. Between traversing the Caribbean to find seeds and the work he’s doing in his own garden, he’s trying to re-create “Supreme Ganja” – the strain once smoked by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer and other reggae icons in …
Take a look at Mike Tyson’s cannabis resort
Have you seen the plans for the Tyson Ranch? The former heavyweight champ is already growing several strains of high-grade marijuana that are used in dozens of off-the-shelf products. But his plans are not just to grow weed; it’s for a 407-acre resort that includes a hotel, spas, lodges, a glamping park, and the world’s …
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Las Vegas set to become a hub for cannabis tourism
Sin City is on verge of becoming even more sinful. 40 million tourists visit Las Vegas every year for its casinos, restaurants and other enticements. Marijuana could soon be another important reason why people come. It is currently legal to purchase cannabis from licensed stores for people aged 21 and over. However, these products cannot …
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Marijuana Legalization Could Be Coming To These States In 2020
2019 was a great year for cannabis. But, for the people who track these goings on, 2020 is shaping up to be an even more momentous year for legalization and policy reform. A handful of state legislatures are scheduled to consider legalization, and voters in up to 10 states are likely to face a November …
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MLB will remove marijuana from list of ‘drugs of abuse’ and test for opioids under new drug agreement
Major League Baseball and its players union have announced a new drug testing regime that removes marijuana from its list of “drugs of abuse,” Under this new policy, the League’s attitude towards marijuana (and its abuse) will be no different from alcohol. I don’t keep track of these things but it seems that this change …
3 Michigan marijuana shops net $221,000 on first day of recreational sales
Economists call it pent up demand! The first day of legalized recreational marijuana sales in Michigan was a financial boon for three Ann Arbor shops – the only retailers licensed to sell recreational marijuana in the state. The three stores racked up total sales of $221,000. Not bad for the first day of business. http://www.abc12.com/
Green technology: 7-Eleven installs CBD vending machines
Planning a visit to Colorado? You may soon be able to buy your CBD products from vending machines at 7-Eleven stores. How more convenient can this get? Pull in, get some gas, a bag of ice and your favorite CBD items. The system has a sophisticated age and ID verification system but this is now …
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Coming Out Of The Cannabis Closet
It is believed that about one in seven American adults uses cannabis. But, far, far less than that (very large) number would publicly admit to it. Although declining significantly, there’s obviously still a stubborn stigma attached to cannabis in some quarters. What’s your experience of this? Are you out of the closet? http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/Coming-Out-Of-The-Cannabis-Closet-14835291.php
Lil Wayne Just Launched His Own Cannabis Brand
Another celebrity enters the cannabis game! This time it’s Lil Wayne. But, unlike the others, this guy seems to want to cater to a niche market of discriminating, heavy users looking for high quality, highly potent stuff. Perhaps, users like himself. (By the way, don’t you think it’s a little strange to find articles like …
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Chicago hotels say no to pot
Recreational cannabis becomes legal in Illinois on January 1 next year but out-of-staters planning a ganja getaway may not have anywhere to legally get stoned as many hotels are sticking by their strict no-smoking policies. Many hotels in Chicago, for example, say they will continue to ban smoking on-premises http://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/11/26/20976906/chicago-hotels-marijuana-recreational-cannabis-airbnb
The Art of Gifting Cannabis During the Holidays
The holidays are upon us and you are probably thinking about creative gifts for certain special people. Well, how about cannabis products for like-minded friends and family? With legalization and decriminalization all around us, in varying degrees, great gift options are not just appropriate but available. However, make sure to start by checking the laws …
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New this Thanksgiving: Cannabis infused gravy
Pass the gravy. please. No. not that one; the cannabis infused gravy.
