In the intersection of the COVID-19 outbreak and marijuana businesses across the U.S., two different stories have emerged.
At the top of the pecking order, major cannabis players aren’t looking so swell. Entire growth strategies have been scrapped, thanks to disruptions in supply chains and dropping stock market valuation. Raising capital was already difficult for … Read the rest
No matter where you’re going and how you’re getting there, traveling with marijuana is a challenge. If you’re a marijuana consumer, going on trips usually always prompts the question: Where am I going to find marijuana once I’ve arrived at my destination? While some rely on friends to point them in the right direction, you … Read the rest
What’s in a name? If we’re talking about cannabis strain names, the answer is a lot of inspiration. At least that’s the way that Mikey Peterson of Denver, the creator of the animated series Nug Nation, sees things anyway.
Peterson, an admitted life-long animation nerd, had been doing film and video production for 20 years … Read the rest
The homes of NFL players are nothing but extravagant, featuring everything from private docks and 500-gallon fish tanks to multiple fireplaces and walk-in wine cellars. In advance of Super Bowl 51, here’s a look back at the 10 of the most over-the-top homes bought, sold, and listed by NFL players in 2016. [Source: Curbed… Read the rest
Once again, Oscar nominees will receive a gift bag that includes marijuana, and we have an idea who will be the first to use it. When the Oscars come around each year, most think about stars, prestige, and Hollywood royalty. But, if you’ve been following closely, this year’s Academy Awards (Feb. 9) should also make … Read the rest
Lawmakers in Colorado are considering a measure that, if passed, could have wide-reaching implications on a controversial issue: employees facing dismissal from their places of work due to off-duty cannabis use.
House Bill 20-1089 would ban an employer from terminating a worker “for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law.” It … Read the rest
Numerous researchers and physicians have labeled cannabis a superfood, worthy of incorporation into your diet in some way or another. Here’s why. Did you know that we’re supposed to get 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables every day? This equates to roughly two cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of vegetables. Although this is the … Read the rest
While Civil Rights activist, dreamer, and legend Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday is actually January 15th, American public school calendars impact the date it is actually observed. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 15th, 1929. He was a pivotal advocate for African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement in the … Read the rest
This is a brief timeline of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. This is a good time to talk to your family and ask them what they remember about King. Also, your library has books on King.
1929 |
||
15 January |
Michael King, later known as Martin Luther King, Jr., is born at 501 Auburn | |