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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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
The business, culture and legal status of cannabis experienced significant changes in 2019. More than even the experts predicted or thought possible. What does that say about the possibilities for 2020? What states will legalize it? Will congress act in any way? What’s the future of vaping? Etc. etc. etc. In case you have a …
Are you a rude marijuana user? Are you familiar with the proper etiquette related to the using, sharing and gifting of marijuana? There is, of course, the commonsense stuff like labeling edibles before serving them and not pressuring people who are reluctant to use. But are there more subtle customs known to marijuana connoisseurs that …
So many people in so many different places are looking to cannabis as the cure for whatever ails them. The solution to intractable problems that have plagued them for decades. Here’s a story about a god forsaken California town that is pushing to make itself into a cannabis industry center for the prospect of tax …
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Are you involved with the planning of your office’s annual holiday party? If you live in a state where recreational weed is legal, you may want to consider adding some excitement to this usually boring event with a cannabar. Imagine chilling out with your co-workers and bosses with a joint in one hand while also …
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Planning a trip to Las Vegas? Make sure that the Vegas Tasting Room is on your list of places to visit. This cannabis lounge allows you to try before you buy. The Native American tribe that owns the establishment seems to have found a legal workaround the state law which prohibits this http://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2019-11-12/vegas-cannabis-lounge-legal-consumption
Hello cannabis tourists! As the first metropolis to make marijuana legal for adult-use, Denver, Colorado, has one of the most extensive selections of organized experiences in the country even when compared to cities like Portland, Seattle and San Francisco. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a canna-curious tourist, here’s a list from Forbes magazine of …
Want to improve your knowledge of medical cannabis? Perhaps considering a career change to capitalize on opportunities in this burgeoning area. A new career that may be more in line with your interests and lifestyle. Maybe, you should look into the Master’s of Science in Medical Cannabis at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. It’s the …
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“To have and to toke forever and ever,” Most couples hope for fond memories of their wedding day. Do you believe these two will even remember the occasion? http://nypost.com/2019/11/05/this-bride-and-groom-skipped-champagne-toast-for-bong-hits/
For the bride who wants to start her wedding on a high note, there’s now help from a burgeoning industry of vendors who provide the tools, budtenders and advice to ensure safe consumption. Everything, but the weed itself. You can get cannabis-infused almost anything- chocolate fountains, mocktails, hors d’oeuvres, menus, bouquets, etc. etc. Plus, important …
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Getting cannabis legalized in your state is not necessarily the end of the journey. Many communities still have to overcome the fears, inhibitions and assumptions of town fathers. Here’s how one skeptical town in Massachusetts not only got over their cannabis phobia – but came to love the business. http://www.wbur.org/bostonomix/2019/10/21/uxbridge-marijuana-pot-weed-shops
Another day, another week, another big-name celebrity announces an entry into the burgeoning North American cannabis industry. This time it’s Aubrey Drake Graham, the hip-hop artist known as Drake, who’s partnering with Canadian cannabis giant Canopy Growth to launch the More Life Growth Company cannabis producer in Graham’s hometown of Toronto. He joins a surging …
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I’ve posted before about the growing phenomenon of cannabis weddings. As weed gets more assimilated in the culture, more and more couples want to include this important element of their lifestyle into their nuptials. Well, it’s getting easier to do this. Especially if you are in the Miami-Dade area. Want to incorporate marijuana into your …
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Think of the small emanating from a single person smoking a joint nearby. Or perhaps, even a few doors away. Now imagine what it must be like to live in a cannabis farm community. Residents in certain California growing areas have been up in arms about this – to the extent of threatening lawsuits. But, …
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The cannabis gold rush is now coming to the hotel industry. Multiple cannabis hotel projects are underway throughout the U.S. – including a wellness-focused Coachill Inn Resort in Desert Hot Springs slated to bow in December 2020 and The Grape House luxe smoking lounge-dispensary-boutique hotel in Palm Springs set to open in 2021. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/two-cannabis-hotels-are-coming-coachella-valley-1251951
Look away for a minute and there’s another big name celebrity announcing a cannabis venture of some sort. Now it’s Chelsea Handler’s turn. The comedian, author, and talk show host is gearing up to launch a cannabis line ear;y next year featuring a variety of pre-rolls as well as edible chocolates and gummies in multiple …
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I’ve posted before about the growing phenomenon of cannabis weddings. From bud bouquets and bud bars to marijuana food pairings, there are plenty of ways to incorporate cannabis in your nuptials. But, is this legal? Are there rules that apply? Are there wedding planners who specialize in this area? Here’s some information on the subject; …
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The cannabis-infused beverage market is on a steady rise. Global food and drink firm Zenith Global predicts it to reach $1.4 billion by 2024. The market is still a long way from creating iconic brands but here are a few CBD and THC drinks that should be in your fridge.
I am constantly being surprised by the weird partnerships emerging in the cannabis space. The latest? Rapper Snoop Dogg is partnering with Seedo, an Israeli company that manufactures a small refrigerator-like machine that cultivates plants with the help of artificial intelligence. Snoop will serve as a brand ambassador for the device, which he says allows …
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Our neighbor to the south may soon become the third country, after Uruguay and Canada, to legalize recreational marijuana – giving a whole new meaning to a Mexican vacation. Here are eight things you should know about Mexico’s groundbreaking cannabis bill, which seems to be very close to becoming law.
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