Has Big Weed Lost Its Soul?
I was taking a stroll through a flea market in Jamaica recently, and as sometimes happens in Jamaica, someone asked me if I wanted some ganja. I asked if it was an Indica or Sativa. How was it processed, was it grown inside or outside, was it vegan, flavored, and which celebrity or investment fund was backing the grow? The kind fella looked at me, laughed, and said “It’s just ganja! Americans — you people know how to complicate everything!” Since I was with my 11-year-old, I passed. But it did...[Read More]
Arizona bill would ban hemp-derived THC
A bill before Arizona state lawmakers would ban the production and sale of popular gummies, extracts, and vapes containing delta-8 or any other hemp-derived THC, reports the Phoenix New Times. The bill, Senate Bill 1715, revises existing hemp laws to exclude “hemp-derived manufactured impairing cannabinoids” from the definition of hemp. It passed the state Senate in March and was transmitted to the House. There’s been no action since. The bill revises existing hemp laws to exclude “hemp-de...[Read More]
20 Cannabis Tech Terms To Know
20 Cannabis Tech Terms To Know by Jessica Billingsley Every industry has its own jargon and terminology that can be confusing to learn. When your business spans more than one industry, the more there is to know. To help simplify some phrases often used in cannabis and technology, I’m breaking down the meanings of each with some context as to how they apply in the real world. Seed-to-Sale (STS) Originally coined by MJ Freeway in 2021 and now widely used in the industry, the term Seed-to-sale refe...[Read More]
A Beginner’s Guide to Different Types of Teas
Tea is a popular drink worldwide, and though it is a staple in nearly every country today, its roots can be traced back to China in 2737 BC. For many people, tea is a social beverage to enjoy with friends, but it’s part of a soothing self-care ritual for others. Historically it’s been used for gift giving, worshipping, and courtship rituals. For a drink of such cultural importance, it’s no wonder there is a vast selection to choose from. With herbal teas for every palette and mood, you’ll be ab...[Read More]
Guyana Has Plans to Develop Its Hemp Industry
The South American country of Guyana is warming up to the possibility of expanding its hemp industry. At a recent conference of the Police Officer’s Conference President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali laid out some of his thoughts. “The hemp industry is not only about hemp production, but it is about having the processing and value-added facilities here in Guyana and these are industries that can generate jobs, these are industries that have high-value return,” he said. President Irfaan Ali is looking a...[Read More]
CBD Recommendations from Physical Stores vs. Online Review Sites: Which One is Worthier of Your Trust?
According to the 2019 Consumer Reports, 74% of the participants have reported buying CBD from dispensaries or retail stores, while only 27% made their CBD purchases through online retailers. However, this market trend has changed quite rapidly because of the recent global pandemic. By the following year, 45% of the consumers have bought CBD products through e-commerce platforms. Another report indicates that the official websites of CBD brands generated more than half of the online CBD sales. No...[Read More]
Marijuana From Ancient History To Now
Originating millions of years ago, Cannabis has become one of the most familiar plants in the entire world. Here’s how it got from a humble weed to everyone’s favorite, well…weed. The origin of wild Cannabis sativa has been debated for years. As a 2018 study published In Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research notes, determining when the species first evolved was complicated by the lack of fossil records. But, by examining DNA mutation rates, scientists were able to deduce tha...[Read More]
Grateful Dead – Crimson White & Indigo (Philadelphia, PA 7/7/89) [Full Concert]
[Applause] [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] I was drinking last night with a biker and I I said you liked it whitney’s charges chopper up and down you’re coming hard you Children we shall enjoy Little chakra tender baby got a zit No we don’t you’re the reincarnation Ravenous kappa the great know how you love your patients You can’t Ooh in July Yuppies many cooks religious party you’re gonna zoom Now that you think of me holy will He’...[Read More]
Opening the Lid on More Accessible Cannabis Packaging
TESTSTSARDSAR Opening the Lid on More Accessible Cannabis Packaging by Tami Kamin Meyer Are child-safety features locking out patients as well? Bill McCall had never tried cannabis until his home state of Ohio legalized medical marijuana in 2016. McCall, 62, suffers from chronic pain and a seizure disorder but has neither mobility issues nor arthritis in his hands. However, he could not open mylar bags containing his medical cannabis. The child-safety closure keeping the baggie airtight wasn’t ...[Read More]
5 wholesome ways to celebrate 420 and the cannabis community
4/20 is much more than a day to pad corporate pockets — it’s a celebration of cannabis and community. It’s a day to get together with your favorite people and share your favorite green in honor of the many ways this little plant has changed our lives. It’s a day where we thank the Waldos for setting an extremely random time to go on a Cannabis Treasure Hunt. With those sentiments at heart, here are five wholesome ways to celebrate 420 and your love for cannabis. Donate to a can...[Read More]
CBN shows potential for use as glaucoma treatment
Remember that scene from Due Date where Zach Galifianakis says he needs to stop for weed because he left his glaucoma medication on the plane? Turns out that’s a legitimate medical use — although not one an ophthalmologist would generally recommend. According to the results of a new study, however, people with glaucoma might be able to get the benefits of a cannabis-based treatment without the psychotropic side effects of THC. (Yes, it’s possible not everyone will be happy about this news.) The ...[Read More]
3 States Introduce Restrictive Hemp Bills
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable and industry supporters have persuaded Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to strike a particularly restrictive provision from a hemp bill, but not without drawbacks, and Colorado and Rhode Island introduced similarly stringent bills this week. Virginia First, though Virginia Governor Youngkin decided to remove the provision from SB 591 that would have effectively illegalized all full-spectrum hemp products (setting a limit at 0.25mg of THC per serving or 1mg per package), ...[Read More]
How CBD May Provide Support for Your Mental Health
Access to mental health services continues to be limited despite the rising number of people who have reported experiencing anxiety and depression. One of the most significant barriers is the high cost of conventional therapy and medications. It’s no wonder that more and more people have turned to natural alternatives, such as CBD. These alternatives provide a more affordable way to manage or reduce their symptoms. We don’t encourage switching right away to CBD without knowing what it can do for...[Read More]
Labatt Will Discontinue Its CBD Beverages in Canada
Fluent Beverages has been Labatt’s non-alcoholic CBD beverage unit in Canada since 2018. The company has just recently announced that it will cease operations of this business in Canada, adding even more uncertainty to the overall CBD industry in Canada. Fluent was originally formed from a partnership between cannabis producer Tilray and the world’s larger beer brewer, AB InBev. Fluent was created in 2018 but three months ago AB InBev left Fluent under the supervision of Labatt, which is a subsi...[Read More]
11 Best Cannabis Grow Boxes in 2021
What is a Cannabis Grow Box With the rapid legalization of Cannabis across the world, many more people have begun using it regularly. These people use it for various purposes such as recreation, medicinal, etc. As of now, they have to go to stores or order Cannabis products online according to their needs which ends up becoming a large cost and a regular hassle. There is also the problem of trusting the product of another company as it may not be as safe as you assume. The solution to these prob...[Read More]
FYI if you have AMD Use NimeZ drivers, especially if your GPU isn’t supported anymore!
FYI if you have AMD Use NimeZ drivers, especially if your GPU isn’t supported anymore! Once the installer is open, select the NVIDIA Graphics Driver option from the screen and click on Agree and Continue. To uninstall the current version, open Control Panel by hitting the Windows Key and typing Control Panel, then select the top result. Select Roll Back Driver to revert your driver to the previous version you were using before the latest update. Update Driver – Allows you to update the driver us...[Read More]
Best Strains For The Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Best Strains For The Edinburgh Fringe Festival It’s that time of year again, well really for the first time in a while, where Edinburgh fills to the brim with tourists, artists, and actors looking to enjoy one of the world’s biggest arts festivals. And honestly, what would theatre, art, or music be without weed? They go together perfectly and definitely enhance each other. However, we can’t just start carelessly toking around any old show and hope to have the best time. There are different s...[Read More]
Strains of the Week + Giveaway – 27 April to 4 May 2022
Happy Wednesday, Team Vaulters! WINNER! Giveaway Winner of a 5-pack of UK Cheesy Express AUTO by Phoenix Cannabis Seeds: Thomas Hansen! Congrats! What a fantastic 420 we all had, huh? Let’s make it back to our routine. It’s Wednesday, so you all know what that means. Midweek. And that’s it. Well, apart from that, there’s also something that we used to do way, way back. The elders used to call it Strains of the Week. A mouthwatering selection of twelve cannabis seeds picked from the c...[Read More]
Patriots Hemp only works with cannabis farms that meet our high standards for non-GMO, sustainable hemp. We can get these cannabidiol-rich buds (CBD) while still protecting all of our customers. By screening all of our CBD products, we can confirm they are less than 0.3 percent THC so there are no issues with infringing any laws nationwide.. While still delivering high-quality high-density THC-rich products in juridictions that allow it.
