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420 Bills Would Legalize Marijuana (Yes, it’s really the 420 Bill!)

420 Bills Would Legalize Marijuana (Yes, it’s really the 420 Bill!)

Democrats from Oregon have introduced bills in the House and Senate that are virtually the same.  Their goals are to change the laws around marijuana and finally legalize it, remove it from the Controlled Substances List, and treat it similarly to alcohol. As it stands now, marijuana is treated in the same manner as meth, heroin, and LSD.  Both bills are numbered as 420 in a nod to the cannabis…

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Marijuana Farmers Markets – What Happened?

Marijuana Farmers Markets – What Happened?

The idea was pretty simple: allow licensed small farmers who specialize in growing marijuana to directly sell marijuana to private citizens in local temporary events – farmers markets for the cannabis industry.  Somehow the bill was defeated, and the farmers are left wondering what happened? Was this Northern California vs. Southern California, the big guy vs. the small guy, or was it some other…

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Tutorial: How to mix and fill your own CBD/THC Vape Cartridges with Terpenes

Tutorial: How to mix and fill your own CBD/THC Vape Cartridges with��Terpenes

Most people get their Cannabis Vape cartridges from a dispensary or even from a dealer. No matter where you get it, those cartridges need to be filled before they are sold. A lot of the cost associated with these cartridges is the painstaking process of filling them up often times one by one. If you have been wondering what the ratios for filling a cannabis oil or CBD vape cartridge are, what is…

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CBD Edibles: The Next Wave

CBD Edibles: The Next Wave

Ice cream, coffee, herbal teas. Many people love these products for that nice relaxing weekend on the town or along with friends. Now companies are turning to introduce these friends to the benefits of CBD with these foods as well. Currently, many people who are aware or taking cannabis products are familiar with more traditional forms like CBD oils, capsules, or gummies. But some companies are…

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Kings Pipe Bong Review

Kings Pipe Bong Review

King’s Pipe has been making a push to break through the glass ceiling, but with literally hundreds of glass companies to choose from in the USA, it can sometimes be overwhelming to pick through all of the options to find your perfect fit. You’ve got so many options from works of art masterfully designed to cheap Chinese glass that may have an attractive price tag but will have you coming back to…

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San Diego Cannabis and Hemp Job Fair

San Diego Cannabis and Hemp Job Fair

I can’t even count how many Cannabis events I’ve been to. These days there are simply just sooooooo many happening all the time. So how did the Cannabis and Hemp Job Fair, a new event, manage to cut through all the static and what made it so successful? Most events typically have the same set up with some less than large variations in format. You have the organizers, the exhibitors, food,…

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FDA Spoils the Legal Hemp Celebration?

FDA Spoils the Legal Hemp Celebration?

As noted in many places, the 2018 Farm Bill was to have essentially legalized CBD in every way. It was supposed to have legitimized the entire industry by taking CBD off the controlled substances register. This removal was to answer any question that may have remained regarding DEA and FDA regulation of CBD. It has been heralded as the beginning of a $20 billion cash crop.

FDA Statement

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Is CBD safe to use while you are pregnant?

Is CBD safe to use while you are pregnant?

Pain management during pregnancy can be difficult. Some over the counter pain medications should be avoided during pregnancy, making it harder for pregnant women to find safe and reliable pain relief. In a search for more option’s some are turning to more natural products, such as cannabidiol, or CBD. But is this a safe option to use during pregnancy?

Traditional Pain Treatments and Pregnancy

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2018 Farm Bill – Hemp is Fully Legal!

2018 Farm Bill – Hemp is Fully Legal!

The 2018 Farm Bill was recently passed by the Senate and the House. Now the bill will be moved on to the White House with President Trump set to sign it into law on Friday, Dec 14, 2018. But what exactly does the Farm Bill mean for hemp and the CBD industry?

“A landmark decision that not only further unties the stigma of cannabis, but also creates legislature to protect US agricultural dominance.…

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CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST CHP BEGINS TO MAKE WAVES

CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST CHP BEGINS TO MAKE WAVES

CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT SPARKS UNITY FOR CALIFORNIA MEDICINAL CANNABIS PATIENTS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS IN FIGHT AGAINST CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

While many were away for festivities and early Christmas caroling, some of California’s Cannabis industry were giving helping hands with Mr. Claus’ naughty list.

Following a recent illegal seizure of $200,000 from a LICENSED Cannabis Distributor, Matthew…

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HYPED: $1 Joint vs a $30 Joint

HYPED: $1 Joint vs a $30 Joint

I like a good joint as much as the next person does. They’re great for those times where I want a little buzz but don’t want to feel obligated to spend the rest of my day watching tv while casually snacking on whatever I can get my hands on. But what makes a good joint? Today there are so many companies that boast their pre-rolls to be premium, top shelf, A1, or only made with top shelf flower…

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DXM and Synthetic Cannabinoids found in popular CBD Products

DXM and Synthetic Cannabinoids found in popular CBD Products

There has been a lot of interest in the vaping industry lately. The FDA is pulling fruit-flavored products off the shelf due to high use by children and with all the “controversy” surrounding CBD, Are Cannabidiol (CBD) products next? According to several recent articles, some very popular e-liquid products including the well-known brand Chongs Choice by former comedian/actor Tommy Chong were…

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Just CBD Gummy Bear Review

Just CBD Gummy Bear Review

JustCBD’s Cannabidiol Gummieswere a lovable mixture of 50 colorful gummy bears totaling in at 500mg of CBD – and I’ve just finished my first bottle. The CBD from this product is derived from industrial hemp crops grown right here in the U.S. of A. and its package bears the usual warnings – do not to take while pregnant, while taking certain medications, operating heavy machinery, yada-yada-yada.…

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Ignite Cannabis - CBD Vape Pen Review

Ignite Cannabis – CBD Vape Pen Review

Ahhh yes… vape pens. They’ve been becoming more and more prevalent down here in southern California. It seems like almost every other stoplight I can spot someone billowing large amounts of vapor out their window. Yet, I feel good in knowing that the Lucid CBD Disposable Pen by Ignite contains just shy of 50% CBD and no nicotine or THC. So let’s jump right in to this Ignite Cannabis CBD vape Pen…

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Pass Your Urine Drug Test for Weed

Pass Your Urine Drug Test for Weed

 There is no shortage on the internet regarding methods of how to pass a drug test. Unfortunately, and I really do hate to be the bearer of bad news – most of the methods are absolutely false. What is even worse, is some can be downright dangerous to your health or could land you in legal trouble. Best to avoid these at all costs. Let me be your guide to help you navigate THC detox, and debunk…

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Why this Election is HUGE for Cannabis

Why this Election is HUGE for Cannabis

It’s not an exaggeration to say the cannabis industry has never seen an election as consequential as the 2018 midterms. Consider:

If the Democrats capture Congress, or at least the House as expected, taking office in the majority party will be many newly-elected lawmakers who campaigned on full legalization.

In four states with a combined population approaching 20 million are ballot measures to…

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CANNABIS LEAVES: THE NEXT SUPER FOOD

CANNABIS LEAVES: THE NEXT SUPER FOOD

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you ate raw cannabis leaves? Spinach and kale are popular choices when looking for leafy greens in our diet. So, what about cannabis leaves? In this article we’ll take a dive into the many nutritional benefits of Cannabis.

Typically, people use other ways of ingesting cannabis such as smoking it, using CBD oil, or consuming edibles. However, there might…