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 …
Washington Bill Seeks Task Force to Address Cannabis Odors
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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Barbados boards marijuana train
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
Meet the 81-year-old Beverly Hills rabbi who’s running for office to give people pot
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. https://forward.com/news/national/440806/beverly-hills-california-cannabis-rabbi-jewish/
Man, 32, experiences 12-hour erection after smoking cannabis
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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The US Now Has Its First CBD-Infused Fast Food Joint, Called Illegal Burger
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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Study: Cannabis Use Among Seniors Increased 75% In 3 Years
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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Inside Toronto’s cannabis-friendly sex club
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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What Percentage of Americans Smoke Marijuana?
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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Wine vs. weed in Napa Valley
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 …
