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Exploring the Benefits of LED Grow Lights and Grow TentsFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/led-grow-lights-768x512.jpg

Exploring the Benefits of LED Grow Lights and Grow Tents   The use of LED technology is gaining popularity across the globe. Many homeowners are now opting for LED bulbs in place of the conventionally used compact fluorescent lighting (CFL) and incandescent bulbs. The fact that LED bulbs are energy efficient and cost-effective has contributed a great deal in making them popular with the homeowners. Apart from lighting up the homes, another major use of LED bulbs is to grow indoor plants specifically marijuana. LED Grow Lights are easily available in the market that you can buy to grow plants indoors without the need of sunlight. Let’s have a look at some of the benefits of LED Grow Lights for growing indoor marijuana. Lower Energy Consumption One of the biggest benefits of opting for LED Grow lights is the lower energy consumption, which leads to lower utility bills. An LED light consumes almost 70% less energy as compared to the conventional lights. Although the initial cost is hig

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How to Plan Your Own Marijuana Dispensary Business   Until the last few decades, conducting a bud company legally was not aware of; nonetheless more countries are legalizing the harvest. In 2018, the marijuana business is predicted to burst, resulting in additional yearly revenues in the billions. Job and industry opportunities in the cannabis sector are predicted to maintain the thousands to match the increasing demand for this item. From 2019, retail and dispensaries earnings are predicted to reach $6.5M -- $8M each Marijuana Business Daily.   In spite of a business of bursting sales, it's necessary to stress that national law still hears marijuana as an illegal material. The DOJ hasn't actually taken any active function in the medical and recreational marijuana projects, but will not possess the national appropriate. Typically, so long as a marijuana dispensary company owner abides by each of the neighborhood and state legislation then they will probably not capture the adve

Cannabis Legalization Boosts Property Values, Study SaysFunpot - Marijuana Blog%

Single family residences within 0.1 miles of Colorado retail cannabis establishments saw an extra 8.4% boost in value. The post Cannabis Legalization Boosts Property Values, Study Says appeared first on Leafly .

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Medical Cannabis and Kids (A Doctor’s Guide for Parents)Funpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-and-kids-a-doctors-guide-for-parents.jpg

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CANNABIS CULTURE- Using cannabis and cannabinoids to treat various conditions is seen as controversial when it comes to treating children. Yet, for all the controversy, it seems strange that people are so critical of cannabis when there are many drugs that are far more addictive and dangerous than cannabis being prescribed to children. Take childhood epilepsy (e.g. Dravet Syndrome), for example, where children are given all sorts of highly addictive antiseizure drugs and benzodiazepines, many…

Why the Government of B.C. “Cannabis Regulation Engagement” is a Referen-dumbFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/why-the-government-of-b-c-cannabis-regulation-engagement-is-a-referen-dumb.jpg

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CANNABIS CULTURE- So our wonderful progressive Green-NDP BC government have seen fit to ask the public about their plans to legalize. They are trying to pretend cannabis is a hard drug when the reality is it's a very soft drug. As a pot activist, I try and set an example for others to follow. I don't think cannabis needs to be treated as strictly as tobacco or alcohol. In fact, I think it sends the…

5 Mistakes New Growers Make…And How to Avoid ThemFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/5-mistakes-new-growers-makeand-how-to-avoid-them.jpg

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CANNABIS CULTURE- Breaking into the marijuana business can be one of the most lucrative decisions you ever make. As legalized recreational marijuana usage soars in the US and internationally, the need for growers increases exponentially each day. If you’re just starting out as a new grower, there are many things you can consider and prepare for that will improve the likelihood of a successful first grow. Instead of starting out blind and navigating unexpected hurdles,…

Notes From LA: Can an Inclusive Cannabis Industry Include Roger Stone?Funpot - Marijuana Blog%

When he's not testifying in the Russia investigation, Stone is roiling the cannabis industry with his troublesome support. The post Notes From LA: Can an Inclusive Cannabis Industry Include Roger Stone? appeared first on Leafly .

City Council Considers Cutting Off LA’s Cannabis Supply ChainFunpot - Marijuana Blog%

Is California's biggest city about to give the cannabis industry the boot? It looks that way. Retail will be allowed, but farmers must exit. The post City Council Considers Cutting Off LA’s Cannabis Supply Chain appeared first on Leafly .

Muchas Gracias: How Spain Brought Cannabis to the Americas and Influenced Hispanic CultureFunpot - Marijuana Blog%

To help bring awareness of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we explore Spain's role in bringing cannabis to the Americas and its eventual spread into the United States. The post Muchas Gracias: How Spain Brought Cannabis to the Americas and Influenced Hispanic Culture appeared first on Leafly .

Lab Test Finds 77% of California Clones Contaminated With PesticidesFunpot - Marijuana Blog%

The Steep Hill Labs project lends credence to growers who say they're not using banned pesticides--yet still find residue in their plants. The post Lab Test Finds 77% of California Clones Contaminated With Pesticides appeared first on Leafly .

Las Vegas Cannabis Lab SuspendedFunpot - Marijuana Blog%

Sometimes it’s not good to be first, and for G3 Labs LLC in Las Vegas, they certainly shouldn’t be happy with being the first to get its license suspended. The post Las Vegas Cannabis Lab Suspended appeared first on Leafly .

‘Dear Justin’: A Loving Correspondence with the Prime Minister, Episode 3Funpot - Marijuana Blog%

Canadians were looking forward to a decriminalized landscape and a loosened attitude about the ‘moral failings’ of humans who uses cannabis. Now we see that our government intends to make itself sole beneficiary of its former enemy by using greedy, hypocritical, and dare I say conservative ‘regulations.' The post ‘Dear Justin’: A Loving Correspondence with the Prime Minister, Episode 3 appeared first on Leafly .

Habu Health: Data Driven Research and Education in CannabisFunpot - Marijuana Blog%

Habu Health and Smart Cannabis With cannabis legalization comes the opportunity for cannabis education.  We are currently living in a society (in the U.S. anyway) where we have been fed decades of propaganda and conjecture by the federal government, and actual studies and research about cannabis (much less factual public education) have been virtually impossible. [...] The post Habu Health: Data Driven Research and Education in Cannabis appeared first on The Weed Blog .

The Dianne Feinstein Mystery: Why Is She California’s Last Prohibitionist?Funpot - Marijuana Blog%

California is embracing legalization, but the state's iconic senator resists the change. Here's why she's still fighting the drug war. The post The Dianne Feinstein Mystery: Why Is She California’s Last Prohibitionist? appeared first on Leafly .

Watch This: Kirsten Dunst Accidentally Smoked a Blunt on the Set of Her New MovieFunpot - Marijuana Blog%

Kirsten Dunst got candid with Jimmy Kimmel about a prop switcheroo involving blunts and some very strong Humboldt county cannabis. The post Watch This: Kirsten Dunst Accidentally Smoked a Blunt on the Set of Her New Movie appeared first on Leafly .

Alberta’s First Shipment of Marijuana is Off to GermanyFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/albertas-first-shipment-of-marijuana-is-off-to-germany.jpg

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CANNABIS CULTURE- A shipment of 50 kilograms of dried marijuana flowers from an Alberta growing company has been sent to Germany to help start the supply German citizens with medical marijuana while the EU leader builds the capacity to grow their own. The beginning of 2017 marked a monumental occasion in Germany’s medical marijuana history. They legalized cannabis use for medical purposes, and made it easier to both get a prescription from your doctor and…

New FBI Report Shows Drug Arrests Are Still IncreasingFunpot - Marijuana Blog%

Despite the continuing expansion of legal cannabis in states around the country, the federal Drug War continues to rage on. The post New FBI Report Shows Drug Arrests Are Still Increasing appeared first on Leafly .

How the Medical Monopoly WorksFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/how-the-medical-monopoly-works.jpg

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CANNABIS CULTURE- There are medicines that we can supply ourselves - mostly herbal medicines - which also happen to be, on average, safer, cheaper and more effective than the synthetics. The advantage of synthetics seem to be mostly producer advantages - they can be patented and monopolized. Creating a herb monopoly can be challenging, as the governments faced with cannabis legalization are currently finding. One way synthetics can maintain their artificial advantage over herbs is…

As Legalization Looms, Toronto Wrangles Where to Allow SmokingFunpot - Marijuana Blog%

Cannabis advocates say a plan stipulating that cannabis can only be smoked in private homes is “not feasible” because it would, in effect, prevent many people from smoking it altogether. The post As Legalization Looms, Toronto Wrangles Where to Allow Smoking appeared first on Leafly .

Colorado Dominates Top 150 Ancillary Cannabis CompaniesFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/colorado-dominates-top-150-ancillary-cannabis-companies.jpg

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Legalizing cannabis doesn't just create jobs involving cultivation of the plant; it also creates businesses that aid those cultivations, infused-product manufacturers and dispensaries. Ancillary businesses to the cannabis industry can be in anything from extraction technology to industry consulting, with many, many things in between. Ancillary businesses represent the largest and broadest sector of the cannabis industry, according to multiple industry reports, and many of the top companies are based in Colorado. Of the top…

Cannabis Job Fair Part of Effort to Hire Thousands Ahead of LegalizationFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-job-fair-part-of-effort-to-hire-thousands-ahead-of-legalization.jpg

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Growing industry seeks talent at job fair presented by the National Institute for Cannabis Health and Education. On Thursday morning, Marco Cacchione put on a black button-up shirt, combed his hair, and walked down Robson Street to a job fair, hoping to snag a gig in an industry that is quickly emerging from the underground. After a decade as a line cook, currently at one of Vancouver’s casual fine-dining chains, the 28-year-old said he is…

Why Medical Marijuana Research Is Gaining Support From the GOPFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/why-medical-marijuana-research-is-gaining-support-from-the-gop.jpg

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Members of Congress from across the political spectrum are pushing for pot research – but can they change Jeff Sessions' mind? Some Utah residents are working overtime to get medical marijuana on the state’s ballot next year. They seem to have just gotten a surprising new Republican ally in their effort – Senator Orrin Hatch. The state's senior senator – an octogenarian who is third in line for the presidency – publicly broke ranks with…

Smoked Pot? Canadians Should ‘Be Honest and Tell the Truth’ at U.S. BorderFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/smoked-pot-canadians-should-be-honest-and-tell-the-truth-at-u-s-border.jpg

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The parliamentary secretary to Canada’s Minister of Public Safety says Canadians who have used marijuana legally at home should “be honest and tell the truth” when they show up at the U.S. border next year — even if it could mean being turned away. In an interview with The West Block‘s Vassy Kapelos, Mark Holland said Canadian officials have been in “close contact” with their American counterparts about the upcoming legalization of the drug north…

77-Year-Old Sentenced to 10 Years for Growing MarijuanaFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/77-year-old-sentenced-to-10-years-for-growing-marijuana.jpg

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Two plainclothes detectives were driving a white unmarked pickup truck through a heavily forested road in Polk County on an overcast day in March 2012. A woman had called the sheriff's office in December. Her identity had been stolen, she said, and new credit cards were being sent to an address in Polk County. The detectives couldn't find the home in the rural area 45 miles north of Springfield, so instead they stopped at the…

Marijuana Prevents People From Doing Hard Drugs, Claims StudyFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/marijuana-prevents-people-from-doing-hard-drugs-claims-study.jpg

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Cannabis might still be illegal in the UK, but new research has found that the leafy substance might not be the vilified "gateway drug" it’s widely thought to be. In fact, in might be the key to discouraging users from progressing to "harder" drugs, such as cocaine and ecstasy, claim scientists at the University of New Mexico. The five-year-long study involved 125 participants, all of whom were suffering from chronic pain. 83 were taking cannabis…

A Gram Of Legal Cannabis In Ontario Will Likely Cost $10, According To ReportsFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/a-gram-of-legal-cannabis-in-ontario-will-likely-cost-10-according-to-reports.jpg

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A gram of legal cannabis in Ontario is likely to cost you around $10, according to CBC News. Until now, the Ontario government has remained tight-lipped about cannabis pricing, anticipated product demand or potential taxation revenues once cannabis is legalized nationwide next July. On Wednesday at the Legislature, however, Finance Minister Charles Sousa told CBC News that a retail price of $10 per gram is “certainly something we’re giving consideration to.” Cannabis pricing and taxation…

25 Dispensaries with Fantastic Cannabis Prices and DealsFunpot - Marijuana Blog%

We analyzed our numerous user reviews to find dispensaries that offer some of the best cannabis bargains on the market. Find the best deals near you! The post 25 Dispensaries with Fantastic Cannabis Prices and Deals appeared first on Leafly .

Iceland Gets Cooler with Proposal to Legalize CannabisFunpot - Marijuana Blog%

Pawel Bartozek, a Reform Party MP, has put forth a bill in Parliament that would establish a marketplace for recreational cannabis. The post Iceland Gets Cooler with Proposal to Legalize Cannabis appeared first on Leafly .

‘It’s a Natural Substance’: The Week in Cannabis QuotesFunpot - Marijuana Blog%

The first day of fall is upon us, but although the seasons are changing, Jeff Sessions’ opinion of cannabis hasn’t. We hear from him, Gwyneth Paltrow, and more from the past week. The post ‘It’s a Natural Substance’: The Week in Cannabis Quotes appeared first on Leafly .

Leaf Forward Hopes to Be Canada’s First Cannabis-Biz AcceleratorFunpot - Marijuana Blog%

At the premiere Leaf Forward event, fledgling cannabis entrepreneurs pitched their wares, then went one-on-one with cannabis-biz mentors. The post Leaf Forward Hopes to Be Canada’s First Cannabis-Biz Accelerator appeared first on Leafly .

‘Hello! Thanks for Visiting Maine. May I Take Your Cannabis Order?’Funpot - Marijuana Blog%

In Maine, as in certain other U.S. states, adults can buy beer at a drive-through as if they were buying hamburgers at McDonalds. The post ‘Hello! Thanks for Visiting Maine. May I Take Your Cannabis Order?’ appeared first on Leafly .

10 Best Amsterdam Cannabis Coffeeshops to VisitFunpot - Marijuana Blog%

Amsterdam has one cannabis coffeeshop for every 4,907 residents—but these 10 stand out as the best ones to visit on your next Netherlands trip. The post 10 Best Amsterdam Cannabis Coffeeshops to Visit appeared first on Leafly .

Podcast: The Roll-Up #3: Dr. Oz and Fox & FriendsFunpot - Marijuana Blog%

Leafly's news editors chews over the week's top stories: Doc Oz, drugged driving, $10 Toronto grams, and Las Vegas lounges. The post Podcast: The Roll-Up #3: Dr. Oz and Fox & Friends appeared first on Leafly .

New Strains Alert: CBD Rich Blessing, Raindance, Fallen Angel, and MoreFunpot - Marijuana Blog%

Explore cannabis strains recently added to Leafly's database including Fallen Angel, Raindance, I-95, and more. The post New Strains Alert: CBD Rich Blessing, Raindance, Fallen Angel, and More appeared first on Leafly .

Federal Judge Blocks Prosecution of Northern California Pot GrowersFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/federal-judge-blocks-prosecution-of-northern-california-pot-growers.jpg

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A judge in San Francisco, in the first known ruling of its kind, has halted federal prosecution of two North Coast marijuana growers because Congress has prohibited the Justice Department from interfering with states’ medical marijuana laws. Anthony Pisarski and Sonny Moore pleaded guilty in 2014 to conspiring to possess and grow marijuana on a farm in Humboldt County and faced a three-year prison sentence under federal guidelines. But U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg suspended…

2 Fredericton Universities Establish First Canadian Research Chairs in CannabisFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/2-fredericton-universities-establish-first-canadian-research-chairs-in-cannabis.jpg

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St. Thomas, University of New Brunswick plan to fill new positions in 2018. As the federal government moves ahead with plans to legalize recreational marijuana use by July 2018, two universities in Fredericton are hiring the first two Canadian research chairs in the field. The first health research chair in cannabis was announced at St. Thomas University in May, while the University of New Brunswick announced Wednesday plans to hire someone with the same title.…

5 Lessons that Changed My Perspective on CannabisFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/5-lessons-that-changed-my-perspective-on-cannabis.jpg

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You are not alone if you’ve spent most of your adult life believing that cannabis is bad for you. I used to think cannabis was unhealthy, but it turns out it was my lack of knowledge and education that was unhealthy. We have a lot to catch up on, as cannabis research and science education was restricted for the greater part of the 20th century. It’s time to take on the knowledge we need to…

Medical Marijuana’s Legal, but Schools Fear Crackdown if Students Use itFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/medical-marijuanas-legal-but-schools-fear-crackdown-if-students-use-it.jpg

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School districts are in a quandary over students who use medical marijuana, with some fearing that any help they offer could land them in jail. Voters in November agreed to legalize pot for medical purposes but it’s also a popular recreational drug considered illegal by the federal government. And that has raised a number of questions as districts scramble to put policies in place. Among them: -- Will local schools store the drug on school…

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Puerto Rico is facing billions of dollars in budget cuts, a public debt load of more than $70 billion and a declining population as people flee to the mainland seeking better opportunities. But people are betting that the new cannabis industry can revert the situation. Puerto Rico — Jesus Aponte pushes a door open to reveal hundreds of aromatic, spiky green plants, a crop that Puerto Rico hopes will help it ease a grinding economic…

How to Throw a Cannabis-Infused Dinner PartyFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/how-to-throw-a-cannabis-infused-dinner-party.jpg

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The waning ritual of a home-hosted communal meal, à la the classic dinner party, is back with a major revamp thanks to the growing legalization of cannabis. One of the women at the helm of this burgeoning movement is chef Andrea Drummer, Los Angeles’s go-to personal chef for cannabis-infused haute cuisine. After pursuing a long-held passion for cooking after years of working as a drug counselor for nonprofits like Planned Parenthood—an irony not lost on…

Start Your Day With Pot-Infused, Chocolate-Covered Coffee BeansFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/start-your-day-with-pot-infused-chocolate-covered-coffee-beans.jpg

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It takes some planning to combine your morning coffee break and a wake-and-bake, two rituals widely practiced throughout the country that can produce widely opposite results. The folks at 1906, a cannabis-infused chocolatier based in Boulder, are ready to help you out with a new twist: consuming your cannabis and your coffee at the same time. Partnering with Denver's hemp-loving Strava Craft Coffee, 1906 has created chocolate-covered coffee beans infused with CBD and THC. The…

The Official Guide to Being a Good Weed CitizenFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/the-official-guide-to-being-a-good-weed-citizen.jpg

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From proper dosing to odor control to public-consumption boundaries, our guide to life out of the cannabis closet. Like it or not, using cannabis in 2017 is a political statement. Gone are the days when potheads and party-tokers would puff discreetly on whatever schwag they could get their hands on, with little thought beyond fear of getting caught. Now, all of the assumptions, stereotypes and misinformation of the past are being carefully reconsidered. There are…

Weedmaps Brings Pro-Marijuana Billboards to MichiganFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/weedmaps-brings-pro-marijuana-billboards-to-michigan.jpg

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A marijuana-related firm called Weedmaps is bringing its own “weedfacts” to Michigan during an ongoing petition drive seeking to put a marijuana legalization question on the 2018 statewide ballot. The California-based “technology and marijuana discovery service” company is paying for 22 pro-pot billboards in the Lansing region, 12 around Ann Arbor and six in Metro Detroit as part of an international campaign also targeting six other states and Canada. The billboards feature selective statistics showing…

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CANNABIS CULTURE- Cannabis doesn’t seem to work on the same area of the brain that codes for the sensation of pain like opiates and opioids do, but rather the part of the brain that regulates our emotions and how we react to pain. This has sparked a debate, one side argues cannabis a pain killer, while others label the plant based therapies as "pain distractors." Are we just playing with semantics at the moment? Could…

TSX Operator in Talks About Cannabis Company Trades, says No Ban Currently in PlaceFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/tsx-operator-in-talks-about-cannabis-company-trades-says-no-ban-currently-in-place.jpg

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A TMX Group spokesperson said Friday the company is in talks with Canadian securities regulators to discuss how to deal with Canadian companies with holdings in the U.S., where the drug is illegal. The company that operates the Toronto Stock Exchange says it is talking to securities regulators about Canadian-listed cannabis companies with operations in the United States, but that there is no ban currently in place on clearing trades of their stocks. TMX Group…

The Essential Guide For The First-Time Cannabis TouristFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/the-essential-guide-for-the-first-time-cannabis-tourist.jpg

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For those who don’t live in a state where cannabis is legal, traveling to a state with legalized cannabis has become a destination vacation. As more states legalize recreational cannabis, the number of those trying this plant for the first time or resume a habit they gave up after college continues to grow. For those who don’t live in a state where cannabis is legal, traveling to a state with legalized cannabis has become a…

Mary Jean “Watermelon” Dunsdon Will Run as Vancouver’s Cannabis-Friendly City Council CandidateFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/mary-jean-watermelon-dunsdon-will-run-as-vancouvers-cannabis-friendly-city-council-candidate.jpg

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As a candidate for Sensible Vancouver, Dunsdon is encouraging cannabis users to vote for her on October 14. Exactly two years ago, the Straight informed our readers that Watermelon would run for mayor in 2023. She may not have known it then, but the self-proclaimed weed diva, whose local fame stems from selling cannabis-infused cookies and watermelon on Wreck Beach for 22 years, might be getting her political career started a little sooner than she…

Canadian Athletes Enter Tricky Doping LandscapeFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/canadian-athletes-enter-tricky-doping-landscape.jpg

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Canada's elite athletes are smoking, eating and investing in marijuana. Is a toke before stepping to the start line far off? The Canadian government intends to legalize recreational cannabis by July 1, 2018. It's already legal for personal, recreational use in a handful of U.S. states. Cannabis, hashish, marijuana, and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are on the World Anti-Doping Agency's prohibited list, but only during competition. When labs receive urine samples taken out of competition, they don't…

Officials In Legal-Weed States Push Back Against Jeff Sessions’ Marijuana CriticismsFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/officials-in-legal-weed-states-push-back-against-jeff-sessions-marijuana-criticisms.jpg

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Alaska and Washington present more evidence that marijuana legalization is working, but the attorney general appears willing to ignore the facts. Government officials from Alaska and Washington have pushed back against Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who sent threatening letters to the states and questioned the efficacy of their marijuana legalization and regulatory programs. In letters obtained by HuffPost that are dated Aug. 1 and Aug. 14, Alaskan Gov. Bill Walker and Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth,…

California Finds ‘Pot of Gold’ in Wine and WeedFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/california-finds-pot-of-gold-in-wine-and-weed.jpg

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On a warm summer evening at a vineyard in Sonoma, California, a group of well-heeled guests gathered at a local Sonoma vineyard sipping rose, feasting on food... and smoking cannabis. The event was hosted by marijuana entrepreneurs looking to build bridges with longtime winemakers. "I think that as we see it become more socially acceptable, you will see more and more people open to giving it a try," said Sam Edwards, president of the Sonoma…

Meadow is the Amazon of WeedFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/meadow-is-the-amazon-of-weed.jpg

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Marijuana legalization is sweeping the nation, and The Green Rush is upon us. As pot sellers scramble to comply with complex regulations, one startup has built the full-stack of specialized commerce software they need. Meadow offers everything from an eye-catching digital storefront for teasing tasty plants, to automated patient records management for which you’ll go to jail if you screw up. That’s why Meadow is emerging as the Amazon of weed. But it’s not just…

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CANNABIS CULTURE- Exiled "Princess of pot" Jodie Emery will speak before the Federal Health Committee on legalization of cannabis. She's facing a possible life-sentence for her role as vocal activist for cannabis liberation and yet remains brave at the spearhead to fight for the victims of prohibition and lobby for craft cannabis reducers. Excerpts from her submission, as shared on her twitter page, apper below: Introduction: Why Legalize Cannabis? Cannabis legalization has gained widespread support…

Quebec Wants to Hear From You on Legal MarijuanaFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/quebec-wants-to-hear-from-you-on-legal-marijuana.jpg

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The Quebec government wants to hear from you on how legal marijuana should be regulated in this province. Quebec public health minister Lucie Charlebois announced Monday that public hearings will be scheduled throughout the province beginning Tuesday and continuing until Sept. 12. In a statement made public Monday, the government says the hearings will “allow citizens to have their say, hear their opinions on what decisions should be taken and identify the necessary measures to…

5-Course Marijuana Dinner Pairing Coming to LaporteFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/5-course-marijuana-dinner-pairing-coming-to-laporte.jpg

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A Laporte hemp farm will host a five-course dinner and cannabis pairing Aug. 31. Hosted by Blue Circle Research Farm and sponsored by Fort Collins dispensary Organic Alternatives, the dinner will feature different marijuana flower strains, edibles, extracts and vape cartridges specifically picked to pair with each food and drink course. Some hemp oils and seeds without any THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, will be infused in the food. "We think of it like…

4 Reasons Weed is Medically Awesome for People Over 45Funpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/4-reasons-weed-is-medically-awesome-for-people-over-45.jpg

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You’re never too old for weed — at least, that’s according to a new study that shows seniors are the fastest growing marijuana consumers. Published by researchers from the New York University School of Medicine and Columbia University, the study looked at a 2016 survey on drug use, and found some surprising results. “The prevalence of cannabis use has increased significantly in recent years among U.S. adults aged … [over] 50 years,” the researchers concluded.…

11-Year-Old Girl Sues Jeff Sessions Over Marijuana LegalizationFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/11-year-old-girl-sues-jeff-sessions-over-marijuana-legalization.jpg

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Alexis Bortell is an 11-year-old girl who is currently at the forefront of America's movement to legalize marijuana. In fact, she's suing United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Bortell has suffered from re-occurring seizures from a young age. Everything she and her family has tried to combat these seizures hasn't worked. Medications and doctors couldn't do anything to help her. Finally, three years ago, the family decided to move from Texas to Colorado to begin…

This Hospice Is Hoping To Prove That Cannabis Can Make Dying Less PainfulFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/this-hospice-is-hoping-to-prove-that-cannabis-can-make-dying-less-painful.jpg

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The nation's first federally approved study to see if medical marijuana can ease pain for those with terminal illnesses is under way. Advocates hope it will make patients less reliant on opioids. Ernestine Coon reclined in her hospital bed at The Connecticut Hospice with a colorful blanket covering her legs, watching seagulls soar over the water from her second-floor room. Longtime friends chatted with Coon as the slender, silver-haired grandmother prepared to do something she’d…

Activist Patients take Out-of-Touch Attorney General to CourtFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/activist-patients-take-out-of-touch-attorney-general-to-court.jpg

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CANNABIS CULTURE- The obsolete policies of US Attorney General Jeff Sessions are destined for a date before the courts. This time, Sessions is being taken to court by an array of activist patients, now plaintiffs, including a former NFL defensive end and an 11-year-old girl. The case broadly aims to decriminalize marijuana by challenging the the 1970 Controlled Substance Act. That, however, doesn’t cover the motivations behind each plaintiff for getting involved. Each plaintiff has…

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CANNABIS CULTURE- Whilst the jury is out on whether cannabis can cure cancer, there are a heck of a lot of people saying that using it helps at least. At the moment, cannabis is usually recommended for help in overcoming the side-effects of chemotherapy, rather than the cancer itself. However, there is an increasing amount of evidence - mostly observed - coming out that cannabis has anti-cancer properties as well, suggesting that it has a…

Congress is Ready to Push Back Against Jeff Sessions’ Anti-Marijuana PoliciesFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/congress-is-ready-to-push-back-against-jeff-sessions-anti-marijuana-policies.jpg

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U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' anti-marijuana policies are obviously unpopular amongst the pro-legalization crowd. But it turns out even members of Congress aren't supporting his anti-drug crusades, and they're getting ready to do something about it. According to the Washington Post, Congress is set to renew a set of protections that prevents the Department of Justice from using federal funds to intervene in the affairs of states with legalized medicinal marijuana. The amendment was first…

Netflix is Developing Strains of Weed Based on 10 of its Original SeriesFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/netflix-is-developing-strains-of-weed-based-on-10-of-its-original-series.jpg

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In a 21st-century analogue to the early 20th century practice of movie studios buying up movie theaters so they could profit from every facet of the moviegoing experience, Netflix is developing strains of cannabis (that’s legal weed for “weed”) named after some of its most popular shows. Due to buzzkill federal law, the strains won’t be available by mail, and will only be sold for one weekend in a pop-up event at Alternative Herbal Health…

Eugene Monroe on NFL, CTE and How Weed Changed His LifeFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/eugene-monroe-on-nfl-cte-and-how-weed-changed-his-life.jpg

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Former Ravens tackle talks to Rolling Stone about the role marijuana has played in managing the pain he's still dealing with from his career in the NFL. Eugene Monroe announced his retirement from the NFL on July 21st, 2016, about one month after his release from the Baltimore Ravens. Like many players who have recently made the decision to retire at an early age, Monroe cited concerns over his long-term health as the primary reason…

Here’s Why Trump Can’t Beat PotFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/heres-why-trump-cant-beat-pot.jpg

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It would be the health care disaster and travel ban debacle combined — and Trump could never truly win. Donald Trump said three times while campaigning that pot legalization should be left “up to the states.” But after five weeks in the White House, his former press secretary, Sean Spicer, announced that recreational marijuana — which was legalized by eight states without resulting in a crackdown by the Obama administration — has zero leeway under…

How the Booming Israeli Weed Industry Is Changing American PotFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/how-the-booming-israeli-weed-industry-is-changing-american-pot.jpg

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U.S. medical marijuana companies are setting up shop in Israel, where fewer roadblocks mean better research – and faster results. Standing on the rear balcony of a gray factory building off the side of a highway, Tamir Gedo shields his eyes from the blazing sun. He points to the 23 acres of agricultural fields spread out before him. "We'll be able to produce more cannabis here than the entire state of Colorado," he says. Minutes…

This Entrepreneur Hopes to Cash in on Marijuana ‘Cure’Funpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/this-entrepreneur-hopes-to-cash-in-on-marijuana-cure.jpg

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Canadore College teams up with Weston Sagle to develop a product to dry, or ‘cure’ marijuana leaves. Sudbury-born Weston Sagle isn't waiting for the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2018 to develop his unique idea for drying out, or 'curing' marijuana leaves. Sagle's company Nugnerd is partnering with Canadore College in North Bay to develop his new product, the CureCap. The CureCap affixes to a mason jar, then, as humidity builds up inside the jar,…

Like to Kick Back with Some Weed and a Beer? A Brewer Thinks You Need Weed IN Your BeerFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/like-to-kick-back-with-some-weed-and-a-beer-a-brewer-thinks-you-need-weed-in-your-beer.jpg

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Craft brewery Lagunitas has teamed with a cannabis vaping company to create SuperCritical, an IPA made with marijuana terpenes. The beer contains no THC. Lagunitas told a Chicago Tribune reporter that the beer has been tested in the brewery’s lab, and “lots of people have had the beer, at this point, and NO ONE has experienced any psychotropic effects (to the dismay of some!)” Lagunitas’ partnership with vaping brand AbsoluteXtracts will also produce a cannabis…

I Toke Thee to be My Wife: Inside a Cannabis Wedding in CaliforniaFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/i-toke-thee-to-be-my-wife-inside-a-cannabis-wedding-in-california.jpg

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From a pot sommelier to cannabis buds in the bouquets, Zak Walton and Dani Geen’s ceremony was not Carmel’s typical nuptials. It was a picture postcard California beach wedding. The bride wore white. The Pacific Ocean lapped at the altar. The violinist played Elvis Presley’s Can’t Help Falling in Love. Then, upon being declared husband and wife, Zak Walton and Dani Geen inclined their heads, puckered their lips, closed their eyes and took long, deep…

Medical Marijuana Clinic Opens in SarniaFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/medical-marijuana-clinic-opens-in-sarnia.jpg

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A new clinic has opened in Sarnia to make it easier to obtain medical marijuana. “It’s no different than your regular family doctor referring you to a specialist,” said Joe Benoit of the Bodystream clinic, which has been open for a month. “We’re just a different kind of specialist.” Bodystream Medical Marijuana Services has operated in Canada since 2001 and the Sarnia office is its 20th location. The goal is to simplify the process, Benoit…

How Cannabis Can Cure the Opioid CrisisFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/how-cannabis-can-cure-the-opioid-crisis.jpg

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CANNABIS CULTURE- America is experiencing the worst drug crisis in American history. Overdoses from heroin and other opioids are killing more than 28 thousand people a year, and the death toll is on the rise. In response to the epidemic, doctors are prescribing fewer opioids in smaller doses, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report shows that too many patients are…

How to Get a Job in the Marijuana IndustryFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/how-to-get-a-job-in-the-marijuana-industry.jpg

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For anyone curious about working in the world of weed, a new resource makes job-hunting easier. A recruiting agency for legal cannabis firms has launched a website that aims to serve as a one-stop shop for employers and job seekers. The site, Vangsters, allows hopefuls to apply to jobs and crate employee profiles, with a focus on marijuana-specific skills and software. With eight U.S. states having legalized recreational marijuana, and 20 more allowing it for…

Cannabis-Infused Lip Balm Hits the Luxury Beauty MarketFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-infused-lip-balm-hits-the-luxury-beauty-market.jpg

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Since the legalization of cannabis for recreational use in several states, everyone is jumping on the cannabis bandwagon. From pizzerias, florists to even home design, cannabis is popping up in unusual places. The beauty industry has been the most receptive to infusing marijuana into their products and understanding the healing properties and benefits of the plant in regards to topical skin-care. Former W fashion editor and now cannabis entrepreneur, Claudia Mata never envisioned herself launching…

Former B.C. Health Minister Joins Burgeoning Medical Marijuana IndustryFunpot - Marijuana Blog%http://blog.funpot.ca/wp-content/uploads/former-b-c-health-minister-joins-burgeoning-medical-marijuana-industry.jpg

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Terry Lake hired by company that produces medical marijuana, other pot products. B.C.'s former Liberal health minister Terry Lake has a new job in the medical marijuana industry with Quebec company Hydropothecary. In an interview with Early Edition guest host Stephen Quinn, Lake said his background in science and government will be helpful to the company. "What we want to ensure is that we are socially, environmentally and scientifically responsible, and assure the public and…