Day: March 19, 2019

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CrossFit athlete and Xwerks ambassador Alex Anderson comes from one of the world’s fittest families. The Knoxville, Tennessee native competes in the individual and team events in the global event, the CrossFit Games. We spoke with him about the fitness sport, his motivation, and how he incorporates CBD into hisContinue Reading

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We’re well into the meta-phase of America’s fascination with CBD, the “new” favorite cannabis sativa-derived cannabinoid. Stories about how CBD is everywhere have been everywhere for a year-plus, well before President Donald Trump triggered the current entrepreneurial wellness frenzy in December when he signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law.Continue Reading

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A bill to provide federal protection for banks serving state-legal marijuana businesses is scheduled for markup by a congressional committee next week, a notable development for cannabis banking legislation. Maxine Waters, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, announced that her group will mark up the SAFE Banking Act onContinue Reading

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When I got mine after shoulder surgery, it reduced my pain and my opioid intake. Here’s a 5-step guide to getting yours. The post Here’s How to Get a New York Medical Marijuana Card appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Here’s How to Get a New York MedicalContinue Reading

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How many times have you gone to a dispensary, picked out a strain you haven’t tried before, loved it and then swore (while you were super high) that you would try to remember it when you saw it on the menu again? Because dispensaries don’t always have the same productsContinue Reading

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Amyris, a California-based company focused on wellness products, said it has closed a deal potentially worth $300 million with biotech startup Lavvan to research and develop synthetic cannabinoids. The move follows that of Canada’s Cronos Group inking a $122 million deal with Boston-based Ginkgo Bioworks last September to produce lab-grown cannabinoids.Continue Reading

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In 2003, the American government arrested several glass artists for creating pieces for smoking cannabis. Today, functional glass can be a form of high art. Hear the story of the most influential glass artists and the journey their passion has taken them. The post 11 Glass Artists Who Changed theContinue Reading

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The bill envisions a robust social equity program, a pathway for small businesses to engage in the industry, and even an eco-conscious vape pen recycling program. The post Unlimited Licenses? Pennsylvania Legalization Bill Charts a Bold New Plan appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Unlimited Licenses? Pennsylvania LegalizationContinue Reading

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Financially troubled cannabis firm Ascent Industries has agreed to sell its Canadian assets for a cash amount that will be disclosed only after the Supreme Court of British Columbia has signed off on the transaction. Ascent was granted creditor protection in early March to address liquidity issues after its cultivationContinue Reading

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The study focused on CBD aims to help determine “the secret sauce” that can be used to treat pain and post-concussion neurological disorders. The post NHL Alumni Study Centres on CBD, Puts THC on Ice appeared first on Leafly. Read More: NHL Alumni Study Centres on CBD, PutsContinue Reading