New 'SexxPot' Strain Marketed Towards Women as Aphrodisiac
SexxPot is the name of a new low-THC strain being marketed towards women as an "aphrodisiac." Clearly, the cannabis and sex market is picking up steam.
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Buying Legal-Marijuana Stocks: Just Say No?
Marijuana legalization in multiple states has ushered in a variety of companies and funds that are selling shares. Some investors have been playing this market for several years already. But while marijuana has been legalized for medical and recreational use in a short list of states, at the federal level marijuana is still illegal. But should you invest in stocks?
Product Review: Pax 2 Vaporizer
The Pax 2 vaporizer is a streamlined and elegant device that does not deviate from its predecessor's good looks, charm and efficiency.
Seattle to Shutter Dozens of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
With Washington state overhauling its medical marijuana law, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says the city is planning to shutter dozens of dispensaries. Murray on Tuesday announced plans to require a new special business license for marijuana establishments, akin to those required for taxi operators and pawn shops.
Survey Data Shows That WA and CO Did Right With Cannabis Legalization
In Washington, the number of people who either like or don't mind the legalization of weed has reached 77 percent of the population. That's over 3/4 of the citizens, certainly a strong majority.
Washington Liquor Board Drives Cannabis Cup Out of State
Held annually for the last couple years, the Cannabis Cup has been a wild success, with more people attending every year. This year, the state liquor board has made it such a nightmare to find a venue and get proper licenses that High Times has decided to take their party to Portland, who is welcoming them with open arms.
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Cannabusiness: How Crowdfunding Can Help Ganjapreneurs
Launching a business from scratch is tough, and the hardest part can be getting the cash together to make it happen. A number of ganjapreneurs have opted for crowdfunding their projects, with some finding more success than others.
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Feds Propose 50% Marijuana Tax---as a Tax Cut
Should marijuana businesses pay tax on gross profits or net profits? It sounds like a silly question. After all, virtually every business in every country pays tax on net profits, after expenses. But the topsy-turvy rules for marijuana seem to defy logic. And taxes are clearly a big topic these days.
Can the Tesla Powerwall Help Grow Operations Save Money?
The big innovation of the Powerwall is that it is a battery that can store enough energy to get people disconnected from utility companies (off the grid). But what does this have to do with cannabis cultivation?
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How the Tesla Battery Can Save Growers Money
Elon Musk’s new Powerwall battery allows the average, or not so average, household to affordably use energy storage to lower electric bills. The relatively low price, compact size and high efficiency also means renewable energy might be in store in the near future for cultivating cannabis. This battery could save ...
Product Review: RAW Organic Hemp Cones
RAW Organic Hemp Cones are made from unbleached hemp that the company says is organically grown. After testing several packages of these, I have to say that I enjoy these more than the regular, bleached cones.
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The End of the War on Drugs and the Emergence of the Venture-Backed Cannabis Industry
When news broke that Founders Fund, the proudly contrarian venture firm helmed by PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, was going to invest a major $75 million in Privateer Holdings, a company focused on producing, distributing and educating consumers about legal marijuana, it opened the floodgates for other investors to barrel in.
Sonoma County, California, Wages Quiet War On Weed
Yarrow Kubrin was recently to be sentenced to four years in prison. His crime? He was growing medical cannabis in complete compliance with state laws.
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Labor Unions Endorse Legal Weed in Ohio
Earlier this week, ResponsibleOhio, the organization currently collecting signatures to get their initiative to legalize marijuana on the ballot in the next presidential election, earned the support of the three largest labor unions in the state – a collective force that represents about 70,000 working class citizens all over Ohio.
High Times Cannabis Cup 2015 Review: A Restrained Celebration
Just two weeks before the big weekend, MED issued a letter to all dispensaries that giving out cannabis samples is, in fact, a violation of state law.
New York Begins Accepting Medical Marijuana Applications
New York State has begun accepting applications for its medical marijuana licenses this week. Applicants can submit questions through May 5th and the Department of Health Services (DOH) must answer those questions by May 14th. The deadline for filing an application is May 29th. The nonrefundable application fee is $10,000 and the registration fee is $200,000.
Product Review: Xternal Balm
Xternal Balm is a brand of cannabis infused topical rub for the treatment of many pain related conditions.
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Rising Marijuana Sales Leave Pot Shops Flush With Cash They Can’t Deposit
Two months from now, on July 1, Oregon will become the fourth state to allow residents to legally purchase marijuana for recreational use. In anticipation of legalization, the governing body that will oversee marijuana licensing and sales is preparing for something unexpected: A huge influx of cold, hard cash.