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February 23, 2016

Protecting The Young and The Poor From Prohibition

CANNABIS CULTURE – Protecting the young and the poor from prohibition: the environmental, economic and anti-oppression benefits of an inclusive cannabis re-legalization model.

Activism

February 23, 2016

Five Reasons Craft Cannabis is Blowing Up

Traditionally, people who use marijuana have had no idea where their buds come from.

February 23, 2016

Cannabis Cup Moves to Pueblo, Boston Globe Discovers Denver

Goodbye Denver, hello Pueblo!

February 23, 2016

Marijuana Entrepreneur: When a Market Doesn’t Exist, Create Your Own

It’s not easy doing business when you’re in the marijuana industry.

Activism

February 23, 2016

Real Marijuana Experts Should Be Part of Liberal Legalization Talks

CANNABIS CULTURE – As the Canadian government moves forward with legalization plans, it is essential that our leaders seek input from expert advocates and professionals in the marijuana and hemp industry.

Activism

February 23, 2016

Liberal Senate Forum to Discuss Marijuana Legalization Tomorrow in Ottawa

CANNABIS CULTURE – Liberal members of Canada’s Senate will host an open forum to discuss the legalization of marijuana tomorrow in Ottawa.

Medical

February 22, 2016

Lawmakers OK Broad Medical Marijuana Plan

The Latest on two plans in Utah’s Legislature that would allow people with certain medical conditions to use marijuana (all times local):

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February 22, 2016

Marijuana for Your Migraine

From chronic anxiety to seizures, there’s a laundry list of ailments medical marijuana is suspected to alleviate.

February 22, 2016

Girl Scout Sells Cookies Outside Pot Dispensary: 117 Boxes in 2 Hours

It’s that time of year again.

February 22, 2016

The Olympics of Weed Are Coming to a City Near You

The 420 Games—a competition of athletic skill and bravery formerly confined to the crunchy San Francisco set—is making a bid for world domination this year, or at least domination of the weed-lovers of the American West. The 4.20-mile running competition is expanding in 2016 to Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle, Portland, and Boulder, LA Weekly reports.

February 22, 2016

Kentucky Dismisses Jason Hatcher After Marijuana Trafficking Arrest

Kentucky linebacker Jason Hatcher was arrested early Monday morning on three separate charges, the most serious of which appears to be marijuana trafficking.

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February 23, 2016

Protecting The Young and The Poor From Prohibition

CANNABIS CULTURE – Protecting the young and the poor from prohibition: the environmental, economic and anti-oppression benefits of an inclusive cannabis re-legalization model.

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February 23, 2016

Real Marijuana Experts Should Be Part of Liberal Legalization Talks

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February 23, 2016 Liberal Senate Forum to Discuss Marijuana Legalization Tomorrow in Ottawa
CANNABIS CULTURE – Liberal members of Canada’s Senate will host an...
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February 23, 2016 Hip-Hop Hotbox Concert Series at The Cannabis Culture Lounge
CANNABIS CULTURE – The Cannabis Culture Lounge will be jumpin’ this...
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February 22, 2016 Decision Expected in Allard Medical Marijuana Case This Wednesday
CANNABIS CULTURE – John Conroy, a lawyer fighting the pivotal...
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February 18, 2016 Vancouver 4/20 a Go at Sunset Beach Despite Political Hot Air
CANNABIS CULTURE – Vancouver 4/20 is officially moving to Sunset...
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February 16, 2016 Sign The Petition: End Marijuana Arrests in Canada
CANNABIS CULTURE – An e-petition calling on the government of...
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February 16, 2016 Book Vendor Booth Space at Vancouver 4/20 2016 on Sunset Beach
CANNABIS CULTURE – Want to book a vendor booth spot...

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Politics

February 22, 2016

Lawmakers OK Broad Medical Marijuana Plan

The Latest on two plans in Utah’s Legislature that would allow people with certain medical conditions to use marijuana (all times local):

February 15, 2016 Stoner Icon Makes a Comeback in Marijuana Business, Politics
He became a stoner cultural icon in 1978 with “Up in Smoke,” the first of a lucrative series of Cheech & Chong movies that comically celebrated pleasures of pot during a wholly illicit era for marijuana.
February 14, 2016 Former Surgeon General Calls for Marijuana Acceptance
Joycelyn Elders was never shy about speaking her mind as she consistently stirred public controversy while serving as surgeon general during her spirited – and short-lived – tenure with President Bill Clinton.
February 13, 2016 Where do Ireland’s Political Parties Stand on Decriminalizing Cannabis?
Could Ireland go down the Portuguese route?

Growing

February 17, 2016

Hospital Prize Home Pulled Due to Pot Smell

The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation pulled a Markham home from its annual lottery prize list because the neighbourhood reeks of pot.

February 15, 2016 Cannabis Farmer Spared Jail Because he was so Bad at Growing ‘Puny’ Plants
Joshua Hughes had more than 40 plants with a set-up for watering, ventilation and lighting, and the electricity meter had been bypassed, a court heard.
February 15, 2016 Marijuana Growing Starts at Authorized Facilities in Uruguay
The two companies authorized to grow marijuana in Uruguay have started production of the crop, the Ecos.la Web site reported.
February 8, 2016 LivWell, One of America’s Largest Weed Businesses, Just got a Lot Bigger
Pot shop giant LivWell launched four new stores in as many weeks, now has its sights set on Oregon’s marijuana market.

Activism

February 22, 2016

Decision Expected in Allard Medical Marijuana Case This Wednesday

CANNABIS CULTURE – John Conroy, a lawyer fighting the pivotal “Allard” medical marijuana case in the Canadian courts, has announced that a decision will be handed down this Wednesday.

February 14, 2016 Bill Maher Lights One Up During Impassioned ‘New Rules’ Advocating National Pot Legalization
The Real Time host ‘goes there’ in a segment calling for lax drug laws.
February 13, 2016 Vancouver Park Board Fuming Over 4/20 Pot Protest Move to Non-Smoking Beach
Organizers of the annual 4/20 pot protest in Vancouver have plans to move it to Sunset Beach from the Vancouver Art Gallery this year.
February 11, 2016 Vancouver’s 4/20 Celebration Moving to SUNSET BEACH This April 20
CANNABIS CULTURE – This April 20, Vancouver’s annual cannabis-fest will be moving to Sunset Beach, instead of being held at its traditional spot at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Medical

February 22, 2016

Girl Scout Sells Cookies Outside Pot Dispensary: 117 Boxes in 2 Hours

It’s that time of year again.

February 17, 2016 Pot Dispensaries Flood California Tax Office With Weed-Smelling Cash
The businesses have no access to traditional banking
February 17, 2016 Licence Appeals Begin for Vancouver Marijuana Dispensaries
Board of variance expected to hear from 62 shop owners who were denied licences.
February 15, 2016 Yakima Top Cop Urges Officials to Keep Pot Shops out of the City
Police Chief Dominic Rizzi Jr. says the risks of social problems and crime outweigh the financial benefits from retail marijuana sales.

Hemp

February 17, 2016

Cannabis Plant No Longer Seen as Weed

Hemp derivatives next commodity frontier in US.

December 9, 2015 Ben Franklin’s Hempen Kite String
CANNABIS CULTURE – It seems that among hemp’s many benefits to mankind, it helped Benjamin Franklin prove that there is electricity in the atmosphere.
October 28, 2015 Is Hemp the Best Alternative to Synthetic Materials?
In our last article, Hemp vs. Cotton: 3 Reasons Why Cotton is Not King (and Why Hemp Should Be), we focused on industrial hemp’s advantages over cotton, another natural fiber.
October 9, 2015 Hemp vs Cotton: 3 Reasons Why Cotton is Not King (and Why Hemp Should Be)
Since pro-slavery senator James Henry Hammond coined the term “cotton is king” in 1858, the textile has enjoyed top billing as the world’s primary fabric.

Arts & Entertainment

February 23, 2016

Hip-Hop Hotbox Concert Series at The Cannabis Culture Lounge

CANNABIS CULTURE – The Cannabis Culture Lounge will be jumpin’ this weekend during the first edition of the Hip-Hop Hotbox concert series, presented by Creed Taylor.

February 8, 2016 Here’s What A Night Inside LA’s Weed Social Club Looks Like
When it comes to weed culture, California has this sh*t on lock.
December 29, 2015 In Denver, Marijuana Party Bus Service Gives Pot Users a Mobile Lounge
Tech entrepreneurs in Colorado are finding new ways to bring marijuana into the 21st century, and as of Jan. 2, fans of recreational marijuana will be able to book a party bus where the drug is acceptable, if not encouraged. Denver’s High There Hopper will serve those who want to consume marijuana legally while theyRead More
December 17, 2015 What “Trumbo” Doesn’t Tell You
CANNABIS CULTURE – I just saw Trumbo, the new film about blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, and it’s as remarkable as everyone’s been saying it is. However there are a few things about it that would, I think, bother Dalton.