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12 Comic Book Characters & Cannabis: From Popeye to the Superheroes

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Comic books have been keeping us entertained for centuries. From Popeye to Superman, these stories reflect the society we live in. However, if we have a closer look at some of their magic powers, we may see some recognisable substances. Could Popeye’s spinach be a substitute for cannabis? Or Superman’s kryptonite, a subtle reference to methamphetamines?

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The Week in Weed: August 13, 2021

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Ohio’s legislative proposal to legalize cannabis was rejected by the Secretary of State. Veteran access to medical marijuana advanced this week. Michigan announced the winners of its Veteran Marijuana Research grants. New York’s new governor may mean changes in the cannabis industry.

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Fantasy Island + Grasslands Sativa

Cannabis Life Network

Depending on your age, the words "Mister, Mister! The plane!" Bring a very specific image to your head of a particular actor. Fantasy Island on Fox brings the classic black and white show back with a beautiful new Mrs. Roarke. It's a great pair with Grasslands Sativa, which has a THC content of 180mg/g and a CBD content of >1mg/g. The post Fantasy Island + Grasslands Sativa appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Cannabis grower Helios Dayspring has lengthy list of violations Says Santa Maria Times

Cannabis Law Report

Let’s hope some serious compliance comes his way… Two years after Helios Dayspring was caught breaking county zoning and state water quality laws — he was illegally expanding a cannabis operation on private land in the Los Padres National Forest and polluting the creeks — county officials are taking steps that could lead to the shutdown of his last remaining “grow” on the Central Coast.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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Washington’s LCB Clarifies Legality of Producing Delta-9 THC from Hemp-based CBD – What Cannabis Companies Need to Know  

Garvey Schubert Barer - Cannabis Business

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board ("LCB") issued an interpretive statement on July 22, 2021 ("Notice"), with the aim of resolving questions surrounding the legality of processors making delta-9 THC from CBD. The LCB concluded that cannabis processors cannot convert hemp-derived CBD into delta-9 THC in the legal cannabis market. Processors engaging in these activities may be subject to administrative violations (“AVNs”) or criminal prosecution.

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Study Finds That Non-Pharmaceutical May Boost Quality Of Life Among Epilepsy Patients

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Patients who suffer from epilepsy , which affects some 3.4 million people across the United States , report experiencing improved quality of life and a more restful night’s sleep after consuming the non-psychoactive cannabinoid CBD (cannabidiol). This is according to a recently published study featured in the peer-reviewed journal Epilepsy & Behavior.

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Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Conference Announce Inaugural Cannabis Leadership Awards Recipients

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. EDITOR: Heather Allman. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Cannabis Conference and Cannabis Business Times announced the winners of the 2021 Cannabis Leadership Awards , which recognizes industry professionals who exemplify the leadership qualities needed to inspire and empower those around them and who work to better the industry and their communities.

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Jason “Mayhem” Miller, Hector Lombard, and Tom Gallicchio | MMA Roasted #650

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Jason “Mayhem” Miller, Hector Lombard, and Tom Gallicchio | MMA Roasted #650 Sponsored by SpeedWeed. On this episode of The MMA Roasted Podcast, Adam and Bill are joined by Jason “Mayhem” Miller, Hector Lombard, and Tom Gallicchio. You do NOT want to miss this one! . Watch Adam Hunter’s special here: [link]. Listen on Spotify: [link].

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Hemp-based insulation firm secures Scottish National Investment Bank funding

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IndiNature says investment will help scale up production of its ‘carbon negative’ building material reports Business Green.com. Carbon negative insulation for homes and commercial properties is to be produced in Scotland for the first time following a £3m investment in a pioneering green materials firm from the Scottish National Investment Bank.

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Cream of Cannabis Soup – Filing and Hearty!

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Chilly nights call for some delicious soup, am I right? Whatever the case may be, this cream of cannabis soup will warm you up in more ways than one. Filling and healthy. This is also a great recipe for those who get sick at this time of year. The following recipe makes 6 cups of Cream of Cannabis Soup and you can always save the extra for later! Cream of Cannabis Soup.

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High Tide Closes Acquisition of Leading Online Retailer DankStop

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High Tide Inc. (“ High Tide ” or the “ Company “) (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI ) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis corporation enhanced by the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories, is pleased to announce that further to its press release dated July 20, 2021 , the Company has completed the acquisition (the “ Acquisition “) of DS Distribution Inc., operating as DankStop.com (“ DankStop “).

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Jon’s Stone-Cold Quarantine Cop List: 13th Edition

SpeedWeed

Number 13! Not going to lie, I never expected my attention (or anyone else’s) to last so long that I’d ever be at the 13th edition of my Quarantine Cop List, so pardon me for a moment while I relish in the irony of the old adage that stoners don’t get anything done… Apparently they do when they’re talkin’ about weed! . I know times are still tough for us all, and despite having already suffered through around 16 months of the that-which-shall-not-be-named period, things seem just as tremulous as

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Maine Cannabis Regulator Unveils New Medical Marijuana Applications

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Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries available for the first time since 2010, caregiver applications added to Office of Marijuana Policy’s electronic offerings. AUGUSTA – Today, the Office of Marijuana Policy announced the introduction of new applications intended to assist business owners operating within the State of Maine’s Medical Use of Marijuana Program.

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FDA Balks at CBD Dietary Supplement Application, Maintaining Regulatory Uncertainty

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<![CDATA[. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week pushed back on applications for CBD to be sold as an ingestible dietary ingredient, sending a strong signal that the federal agency is not ready to budge on this ongoing regulatory issue. Charlotte’s Web had submitted an application requesting FDA approval of a full-spectrum hemp extract that includes CBD.

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U.S. Hemp Roundtable Statement Regarding FDA NDIN Rejection Letters

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(WASHINGTON) – The U.S. Hemp Roundtable is deeply disappointed to witness FDA’s rejection of two dietary ingredient notifications (NDINs) recently submitted for full spectrum hemp extracts. FDA’s actions send a discouraging message to the entire hemp and CBD industry, especially in light of the fact that these firms provided more than ample safety data and cooperated with FDA’s requests throughout the process.

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Cannabis Strain of the Week: Critical Mass

SpeedWeed

Critical Mass Overview. Average THC Level : 19% | 80% Indica – 20% Sativa |. The cannabis strain of the week, critical mass, is an Indica dominant hybrid. It gets its name from the heavy buds, and their tendency to break the branches of the plant they grow on. This variation of the plant is also known as “CBD Critical Mass.”. A cross between the Afghani and Skunk #1 strains, growers of this strain often find buds littering the floors of their greenhouses.

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Group to begin work on Alabama’s new medical cannabis program

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Alabama.com reports. The 14 people who will oversee Alabama’s new medical marijuana program will gather for the first time Thursday. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, created by legislation that passed in May, will meet at 1 p.m. at the State House in Montgomery. The panel faces several deadlines to set up the rules to launch what will be a fully intrastate program.

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Cannabis French Toast x Sweet Tooth Pairing: Recipe and Video–

SpeedWeed

We can all debate which is better pancakes or french toast. But, how can you compare or compete? Both are just too amazing. Now imagine that recipe with the cannabis. Vanilla extract and cinnamon bring a richness of flavor to French toast. Not to mention the added flavor of cannabis to make this recipe a perfect starter for your day. Cannabis French Toast can be perfect for one or even a full group on a morning of a camping trip.

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Cannabis Research Provisions Included in Senate-Approved Infrastructure Bill

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur report. Included in the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the Senate on Tuesday are provisions that would let researchers study cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries instead of the low-grade cannabis grown at government facilities. Included in the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the Senate on Tuesday are provisions that would allow researchers to study the actual cannabis being purchased at state-approved dispensaries instead of having to use the low-grade

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FDA Rejects Filing of Charlotte’s Web Hemp as a Dietary Extract |

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FDA released a letter that questioned how safe Charlotte’s Web is, and if it should be labeled as a dietary supplement. . The FDA letter was sent out on August 11 with an explanation regarding why it felt it was necessary to address the uncertainty of CBD products. “FDA has concluded that CBD products are excluded from the dietary supplement definition.

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Strainsforpains, Inc. Enters into a Letter of Intent to Acquire Cannasphere Biotech, LLC

Cannabis Law Report

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / August 11, 2021 / Strainsforpains, Inc. (OTC Markets:EBYH), a New York-based purveyor of enterprise-class technology solutions for the cannabis industry, announces that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Cannasphere Biotech, LLC, an Arizona-based developer and manufacturer of water-soluble, nanoliposomal cannabinoid products serving business clients in the cannabis industry.

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Andrew Cuomo Is Out, Kathy Hochul Is In (And Hopefully So Is New York’s Cannabis Control Board) – Cannabis Business Executive

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Andrew Cuomo Is Out, Kathy Hochul Is In (And Hopefully So Is New York’s Cannabis Control Board) – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Andrew Cuomo Is Out, Kathy Hochul Is In (And Hopefully So Is New York’s Cannabis Control Board) – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Creo appoints commercial leader Graeme Kenny as Chief Revenue Officer

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Creo appoints commercial. leader. G raeme K enny as C hief R evenue O fficer. Head of Croda Personal Care in North America joins Creo to support commercial rollout. SAN DI E GO, CA –. AUGUST 11 , 2021 – Creo, an ingredient technology company with a proprietary platform for producing natural cannabinoids without the cannabis plant, today announces that it has appointed Graeme Kenny as Chief Revenue Officer, effective immediately.

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Tissue Culture and Lighting: 4 Best Practices

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Preventing outbreaks of pests and diseases in growing facilities is a top priority for cannabis cultivators, which is why Harbor Farmz utilizes tissue culture to create the healthiest mother stock plants possible for its nearly 11,000-square-foot canopy. “The really good thing about having tissue culture in a production facility is that tissue culture is free of any kind of diseases like powdery mildew, botrytis or any kind of viruses, which let’s face it, can make or break a facility,” sa

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India: Two arrested for selling LSD & MDMA under cover of tattooing

Cannabis Law Report

Explaining their modus operandi, police said Emmanuel used to order synthetic drugs such as MDMA and LSD stamps via the dark web. Writes the Times of India. KOCHI: The Kochi (Cochin) City Police on Tuesday busted a drug supply gang and recovered 20 gm of MDMA and 49 LSD stamps from them in a joint operation with District Anti-Narcotic Special Action Force (DANSAF) squad.

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Answer of the Day for Aug 13, 2021

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What is the most common mode of administration of CBD? According to an online survey conducted in 2017-2018, the most common method of CBD administration was sublingual, followed by vaping, oral ingestion of capsules and liquids, smoking, edibles, and topical administration. Corroon J, Phillips JA. A cross-sectional study of cannabidiol users. Cannabis Cannabinoid Res 2018; 3(1):152–61.

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Article: Psychedelics As Medicine: Right To Try Case Versus DEA

Cannabis Law Report

In what could be a groundbreaking case for psychedelic medicine, VS counsel Shane Pennington is part of a team working on an exciting and very important Ninth Circuit challenge to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) refusal to accommodate state and federal right to try laws. I’m honored to be part of the litigation team on the case, AIMS et al. v.

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Cannabis Facility Construction Expands into Virginia with Design-Build Project for Dharma Pharmaceuticals – Cannabis Business Executive

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Cannabis Facility Construction Expands into Virginia with Design-Build Project for Dharma Pharmaceuticals – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Cannabis Facility Construction Expands into Virginia with Design-Build Project for Dharma Pharmaceuticals – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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FDA Rejects CBD Brands Marketed as Dietary Supplements

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur reports. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has denied two applications from companies seeking to sell CBD hemp extracts as a dietary supplement because CBD is an approved drug. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has denied two applications from companies seeking to sell CBD hemp extracts as a dietary supplement, Fortune reports.

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Aurum Labs Receives CDPHE Certification and is Poised to be the First DEA Registered Cannabis & Hemp Testing Laboratory in the Nation

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AUSTIN, Texas (Aug. 12, 2021)—PRESS RELEASE— Fluence by OSRAM , a global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, announced today the results from a series of multiyear global studies analyzing the effects of broad-spectrum white light on cannabis, Merlice tomatoes and bell peppers. The studies found that while spectrum sensitivity is cultivar-dependent, broad-spectrum lighting strategies—which include green light and other wavelengths larg

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