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It is about all anyone is talking about, understandably. Mostly the fear of the unknown and the inconsistent messaging from some officials are driving the intense focus on the coronavirus, which has now been labeled a global pandemic.
What we know for sure is how it has been impacting the world economy and, in particular, … Read the rest
For years, cannabis has been one of the fastest-growing industries on the planet. It’s helped to create approximately 243,700 full-time equivalent jobs as of January 2020, according to cannabis website Leafly.
Worldwide weed sales also more than tripled to $10.9 billion between 2014 and 2018. Although estimates vary wildly, Wall Street is looking for the … Read the rest
Lebanon is on the cusp of entering the marijuana marketplace.
The country’s parliament is nearing a vote on whether to legalize cannabis for both medicinal and industrial purposes, a move that Al Jazeera reports is part of an “effort to boost its crippled economy and curb illicit production of the psychoactive plant.”
The measure, which … Read the rest
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 entourage effect describes how different components of the cannabis plant interact to create the unique effects of various strains and products. This “entourage” of diverse plant chemicals should theoretically provide effects that differ from a single isolated compound like CBD or THC.
Think of it this way: A patient finds pain relief from a … Read the rest
The world first learned about Biotech Institute LLC two years ago in an explosive GQ feature by Amanda Chicago Lewis called “The Great Pot Monopoly Mystery.” In the story’s opening scene, Lewis describes getting approached at a cannabis industry event by “a faun-like 40-something man named after a character from The Jungle Book.”
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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