Friday, May 28, 2021

Habla Larrix, MC Cordobés que Logró el Ascenso a la FMS: ‘El Rap Argentino es Más que El Quinto Escalón’

“Cumplí un sueño”, asegura a ElPlanteo.com Lucas Larrazabal, desde pequeño bautizado cariñosamente como Larrix, flamante ascendido a la Freestyle Master Series Argentina.

source https://hightimes.com/espanol/habla-larrix-mc-cordobes-que-logro-el-ascenso-a-la-fms-el-rap-argentino-es-mas-que-el-quinto-escalon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=habla-larrix-mc-cordobes-que-logro-el-ascenso-a-la-fms-el-rap-argentino-es-mas-que-el-quinto-escalon

Bitcoin Mine Discovered In Suspected Illegal Cannabis Farm Site

While investigating a suspected cannabis grow, UK police instead discovered a Bitcoin mine running on stolen electricity.

source https://hightimes.com/news/bitcoin-mine-cannabis-farm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bitcoin-mine-cannabis-farm

The MORE Act of 2021 Introduced In Congress

Lawmakers have introduced the MORE Act of 2021 in another push to reform cannabis law.

source https://hightimes.com/news/politics/more-act-of-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-act-of-2021

High Times Greats: Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Interviewed by Dieter Schidor (1983)

The orgiastic life and tragic death of Germany's greatest filmmaker, Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

source https://hightimes.com/high-times-greats/rainer-werner-fassbinder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rainer-werner-fassbinder

Flashback Friday: Riding The Cyclone by Michael Wilmington and Dean Latimer (1982)

Exposed: Hollywood’s vilest drug plague, the Cyclone.

source https://hightimes.com/flashback-friday/riding-the-cyclone/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=riding-the-cyclone

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Colorado Cannabis Company, Nature’s Root Labs, Breaks New Ground by Unionizing

Nature's Root Labs has just unionized their employees in two states.

source https://hightimes.com/news/colorado/natures-root-labs-unionizing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=natures-root-labs-unionizing

New Analysis Shows Tax Revenue From Cannabis In The Billions

A recently published study shows the significant potential legalization has in terms of tax revenue from cannabis sales.

source https://hightimes.com/news/analysis-tax-revenue-from-cannabis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=analysis-tax-revenue-from-cannabis

New Hampshire Governor Signs New Bill, HB 89, to Expand Medical Cannabis Program

Governor Chris Sununu has signed HB 89 to expand medical cannabis access in New Hampshire.

source https://hightimes.com/news/new-hampshire-hb-89/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-hampshire-hb-89

High Times Greats: High Vibrations With Melissa Etheridge

Melissa Etheridge discusses how pot helped her with breast cancer in a salient 2011 interview.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/melissa-etheridge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=melissa-etheridge

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Review: Hot Mulligan— “I Won’t Reach Out To You”

The new EP from the midwestern emos known as Hot Mulligan will rock all your feels

source https://hightimes.com/culture/music/hot-mulligan-i-wont-reach-out-to-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hot-mulligan-i-wont-reach-out-to-you

Minnesota Governor Legalizes Medical Cannabis Flower

Minnesota medical cannabis patients will now have legal access to flower!

source https://hightimes.com/news/minnesota/minnesota-cannabis-flower/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=minnesota-cannabis-flower

FlowerShop* Leaders Isaac Muwaswes, Gabriel Garcia & G-Eazy on Lifestyle, Wellness & Weed

High Times chats with the powerhouses behind FlowerShop*.

source https://hightimes.com/business/flowershop-lifestyle-wellness-weed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flowershop-lifestyle-wellness-weed

Most Affected: Eric McCauley Gains A New Perspective During Long Federal Prison Stay

Eric McCauley was sentenced to 23 years in prison for a first-time, nonviolent offense.

The post Most Affected: Eric McCauley Gains A New Perspective During Long Federal Prison Stay first appeared on High Times.



source https://hightimes.com/activism/most-affected-eric-mccauley/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=most-affected-eric-mccauley

What Netflix’s Yasuke Can Tell Us About The Future of Anime

The Black samurai at the center of the mythical tale of "Yasuke" has his roots in real-life history.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/netflix-yasuke-future-anime/

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Unfair Missouri Cannabis Tax Law Clause 280E May Change With Bill Passed By State Lawmakers

A clause in Missouri cannabis tax law may soon be eliminated.

source https://hightimes.com/news/missouri/missouri-cannabis-tax-law/

Jon’s Stone-Cold Quarantine Cop List: The 11th Hour

From Terp Beers to Mushroom Gummies, the latest Quarantine Cop List is all over the map.

source https://hightimes.com/products/quarantine-cop-list-11th-hour/

Saucey Farms & Extracts Enters Promising New Deal With Jay-Z’s The Parent Company

Saucey Farms & Extracts announced that they are teaming up with The Parent Company.

source https://hightimes.com/business/saucey-farms-extracts-tpco/

Legalization Means New Pot Jobs For New Yorkers, From Bud Trimmers to Master Extractors

With legalization comes the promise of legit pot jobs for New Yorkers.

source https://hightimes.com/business/pot-jobs-for-new-yorkers/

With SK403, Spectrum King LED Continues To Evolve

Spectrum King LED is excited to introduce their new SK403 light.

source https://hightimes.com/sponsored/spectrum-king-led-sk403/

High Times Greats: Comic Jamie Kennedy’s Interview From 2012

Jamie Kennedy is empathetic.

source https://hightimes.com/high-times-greats/jamie-kennedy/

Monday, May 24, 2021

Epic Fails in International Cannabis Fundraising – Stories from The Trenches

Cannabis fundraising is getting easier, but there are still many dubious practices afoot and claims aplenty that investors should be aware of.

source https://hightimes.com/business/fails-cannabis-fundraising/

Gabriel Lucero de Gente Rota: ‘Como No Me Quería Deprimir, Me Puse a Animar Audios de WhatsApp’

ElPlanteo.com habló con Gabriel Lucero, creador de "Gente Rota": los audios de Whatsapp con animaciones desopilantes que, durante la pandemia, se volvieron virales.

source https://hightimes.com/espanol/gabriel-lucero-de-gente-rota-como-no-me-queria-deprimir-me-puse-a-animar-audios-de-whatsapp/

DEA Will Begin Granting Marijuana Cultivation Licenses

The DEA announced that it will finally begin granting licenses to cultivate cannabis for research purposes.

source https://hightimes.com/news/dea-marijuana-cultivation-licenses/

New York Has Banned Delta-8 THC

The news that New York has banned Delta-8 THC is leaving many in the state frustrated, confused, and nervous for the future.

source https://hightimes.com/news/new-york/new-york-has-banned-delta-8-thc/

Most Affected: Tony DeJohn Never Believed He’d Be Sentenced To Life In Prison For A Plant

Tony DeJohn served 17 years for a nonviolent pot crime before being granted clemency.

source https://hightimes.com/news/most-affected-tony-dejohn/

High Times Greats: Tommy Chong Smokin’ Solo

Happy birthday to the great Mr. Chong.

source https://hightimes.com/high-times-greats/tommy-chong-2/

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Most Affected: John Knock Goes From Hippie-Era Cannabis Operator To Double Life Sentences For Nonviolent Offense

In 2000, John Knock was sentenced to two life sentences plus twenty years for nonviolent cannabis offenses.

source https://hightimes.com/activism/most-affected-john-knock/

PA Lt. Gov. John Fetterman Sees Legal Cannabis as a Common Sense Component for America

Pennsylvania's Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman has been outspoken about cannabis legalization from the start.

source https://hightimes.com/news/pennsylvania/pa-lt-gov-john-fetterman/

Louisiana Bill, HB 434, To Tax Potential Recreational Cannabis Fails In Congress

The Louisiana House voted against HB 434, further derailing the potential of legalizing recreational cannabis in the state.

source https://hightimes.com/news/louisiana/louisiana-hb-434-fails-congress/

Product Review: Timbr Organics’ Hemp Disposables—A New Kind of CBD Vape

It only takes a few hits to experience the positive, stress-relieving effects of Timbr Organics' Hemp Disposables.

source https://hightimes.com/product-review/timbr-organics-hemp-disposablesa/

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Animal Collective On Scoring Crestone —Their First Feature Film

The Animal Collective-scored movie, "Crestone," follows a merry band of Soundcloud rappers who retreat into the Colorado desert to make music, smoke weed and find out what they’re really made of.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/music/animal-collective-crestone/

Regulating Cannabinoids One At A Time: Scientific Approach or Delay Tactic?

European governments are slowly but surely regulating cannabinoids...but do their methods make sense?

source https://hightimes.com/news/world/regulating-cannabinoids-delay-tactic/

Montana Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill, HB 701, Officially Signed

A bill calling for Montana adult-use cannabis legalization has been signed.

source https://hightimes.com/news/montana/montana-adult-use-cannabis/

High Times Greats: Joey Ramone—A Tribute to the Beloved and Unique Punk Pioneer (2001)

It's been 70 years since the late rock 'n' roll icon Joey Ramone came into the world.

source https://hightimes.com/high-times-greats/joey-ramone/

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Monday, May 17, 2021

Alabama Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill, SB 46, Signed By Governor Kay Ivey

With the signature of Governor Kay Ivey, an Alabama medical marijuana bill will go into effect immediately.

source https://hightimes.com/news/alabama/alabama-medical-marijuana-legalization/

Mississippi Supreme Court Strikes Down Successful Initiative 65 For Medical Marijuana

Although voters approved Initiative 65 in November, the state's Supreme Court ruled against it.

source https://hightimes.com/news/mississippi/mississippi-strikes-down-initiative-65/

Rite Aid Pharmacists Can Now Advise On Holistic Remedies, Including CBD

The CEO of Rite Aid recently announced that the chain's pharmacists can now counsel customers on homeopathic remedies.

source https://hightimes.com/news/rite-aid-pharmacists-advise-cbd/

The House of Green—Guernsey’s “Saving Grace” As Cannabis Reform Spreads Through Europe

A determined band of international cannapreneurs, The House of Green, has a big dream for the future of cannabis in the British Channel Islands.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/house-of-green-guernseys-saving-grace/

Cannabis Sustainability Symposium Coming To A Virtual Audience This Week

The Cannabis Sustainability Symposium will be accessible online this week.

source https://hightimes.com/news/cannabis-sustainability-symposium/

Friday, May 14, 2021

California Cannabis Equity Alliance Demands Focus on Social Equity in Cannabis

The California Cannabis Equity Alliance is planning a protest for cannabis justice on Monday, May 17th.

source https://hightimes.com/news/california-news/ca-cannabis-equity-alliance/

GOP Lawmakers File Comprehensive Federal Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

A bill in favor of federal marijuana decriminalization was filed this week by two GOP lawmakers.

source https://hightimes.com/news/federal-marijuana-decriminalization/

Officials Charged in Cannabis Bribery Scheme In Calexico City, California

Two officials in California are facing federal charges for their alleged part in a cannabis bribery scheme.

source https://hightimes.com/news/california-news/cannabis-bribery-scheme/

High Times Greats: Hippie Legend Wavy Gravy Turns 85

An interview with the Hog Farm founder from 1979.

source https://hightimes.com/high-times-greats/wavy-gravy/

Flashback Friday: Robert Lemmo Teaches Dope History 101

Noah was a dealer, Jesus was a hophead, and Moses was a 120-year-old Pecodan freak.

source https://hightimes.com/flashback-friday/robert-lemmo-dope-history-101/

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Minnesota House Of Representatives To Vote On Complete Adult-Use Cannabis Bill HF 600

The Minnesota House of Representatives are expected to vote on an omnibus cannabis bill today.

source https://hightimes.com/news/minnesota/minnesota-house-of-representatives/

Medical Cannabis Bill LB 474 Fails in Nebraska by Two Votes

To the disappointment of cannabis activists and would-be patients, LB 474 has failed in Nebraska.

source https://hightimes.com/news/nebraska/cannabis-nebraska-lb-474-fails/

RAW Rolling Papers: la Alucinante Historia de Josh Kesselman, el Creador de los Famosos Papelillos de Fumar

ElPlanteo.com entrevistó a Josh Kesselman, fundador de RAW Rolling Papers.

source https://hightimes.com/espanol/raw-rolling-papers-la-alucinante-historia-de-josh-kesselman-el-creador-de-los-famosos-papelillos-de-fumar/

Konshens Is Finding A New Riddim

The Jamaican dancehall star Konshens premieres his latest single “Blaze Away,” and speaks on his cannabis journey.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/music/konshens-finding-new-riddim/

Uncle Reefa: Underground No More

The cult classic t-shirts from Uncle Reefa are making a comeback.

source https://hightimes.com/sponsored/uncle-reefa-underground-no-more/

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Georgia Governor Signs SB 195 To Expand Medical Cannabis Program

SB 195 will allow businesses to sell medical cannabis products in Georgia.

source https://hightimes.com/news/georgia/georgia-sb-195-expand-mmj/

API Confusion and Lack of Regional Standards: Issues On The Road To The German Cannabis Market

Germany is the top target market for cannabis companies globally, but where your cultivator or distributor is located, especially in the realm of API standards, can make all the difference.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/german-cannabis-api-confusion/

Louisiana House Approves HB 652, A Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

HB 652 would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis in Louisiana.

source https://hightimes.com/news/louisiana/louisiana-house-approves-hb-652/

Silo Wellness And Kaivalya Kollectiv Announce Psychedelic Retreats

5-MeO-DMT, also known as "the God molecule", stars in the new retreat series offered by Silo Wellness and Kaivalya Kollectiv.

source https://hightimes.com/health/silo-wellness-kaivalya-kollectiv-psychedelic-retreats/

Friday, May 7, 2021

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Consultant, Todd Smith, Arrested Over Hemp License Scandal

The affidavit against Todd Smith allege that he took money in exchange for guaranteed hemp cultivation licenses.

source https://hightimes.com/news/texas/texas-todd-smith-hemp-scandal/

Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill (SB 158) Approved By Kansas House of Representatives

The Kansas House passed SB 158 which would legalize medical cannabis. But will the Senate also approve the measure?

source https://hightimes.com/news/kansas/mmj-bill-sb-158-approved-kansas/

Alabama Legislature Passes SB 46 To Bring Legal Medical Cannabis To The State

If passed, SB 46 would establish a medical cannabis program in Alabama. Not the most expansive one, but it would be a start.

source https://hightimes.com/news/alabama/alabama-sb-46-medical-cannabis/

What Is Delta-10? Learn All About An Interesting Compound

What is Delta-10 THC? Here's everything you need to know about an oft-overlooked compound.

source https://hightimes.com/sponsored/what-is-delta-10/

Flashback Friday: Interview With A Pro Smuggler

What it was like for a drug smuggler back in the 1970s?

source https://hightimes.com/flashback-friday/interview-with-smuggler/

Thursday, May 6, 2021

Eastern Cherokee Tribal Council Votes To Approve And Legalize Medical Marijuana

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' tribal council has just approved medical cannabis on tribal lands.

source https://hightimes.com/news/north-carolina/cherokee-council-votes-mmj/

Idaho Senate Passes Bill (SB 1218) To Ban Marijuana Advertising

SB 1218 would ban cannabis advertising, presenting hurdles for activists who need to promote reform initiatives.

source https://hightimes.com/news/idaho/idaho-sb-1218-marijuana-advertising/

After Four Years, West Virginia Finally Opens Medical Cannabis Registration

West Virginia patients eligible for medical cannabis are getting closer to getting some relief.

source https://hightimes.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginia-mmj-registration/

Higher Profile: Tara Wells, Founder of Ganja Goddess, California

Tara Wells, founder of Ganja Goddess, talks about her entry into the cannabis space.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/people/higher-profile-tara-wells/

Author, Director Kelly Oxford Channels Her Anxiety Into Creativity And Humor

Kelly Oxford talks about her directorial debut with "Pink Skies Ahead", cannabis, and the art of the calculated vomit draft.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/people/kelly-oxford-anxiety-creativity-humor/

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Tennessee Congress Passes SB 118, Sending Limited Medical Cannabis Bill To Governor’s Desk

Tennessee passed SB 118, which would lead to the formation of a strict and limited medical cannabis program.

source https://hightimes.com/news/tennessee/tennessee-sb-118-medical-cannabis/

George Jung, Drug Smuggler and Inspiration for the Film Blow, Dies at 78

Our deepest condolences to the friends and family of George Jung.

source https://hightimes.com/news/george-jung-dies-78/

New Poll Shows Cannabis Delivery Has Had Increasing Popularity And Demand

The demand for cannabis delivery appears to have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Will it remain popular?

source https://hightimes.com/news/poll-popularity-cannabis-delivery/

DT.Bilardo, Productor de L-Gante y As del Marketing, Cuenta el Secreto Detrás del Éxito de la Cumbia 420

ElPlanteo.com habló con DT.Bilardo, el productor más pegado y cotizado de la música urbana, responsable de los hits de L-Gante y el sonido del momento: la Cumbia 420.

source https://hightimes.com/espanol/dt-bilardo-productor-de-l-gante-y-as-del-marketing-cuenta-el-secreto-detras-del-exito-de-la-cumbia-420/

Pushing A Global Revolution: Israel’s Cannabis Market Moves Towards Promising Recreational Reform

Israel's cannabis market is expected to undergo significant changes soon.

source https://hightimes.com/news/world/israels-cannabis-market-reform/

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

The End of Us: How The Pandemic Gave Birth To A New Kind of Storytelling

COVID-movies, like "The End of Us", are knocking at the door. Should we let them in, or keep our distance?

source https://hightimes.com/culture/movies/the-end-of-us-pandemic-storytelling/

Candy Giant Mars Wrigley Sues Cannabis Brands For Copyright Infringement

Mars Wrigley has filed multiple lawsuits against cannabis brands, accusing them of trademark infringement.

source https://hightimes.com/news/mars-wrigley-sues-cannabis-brands/

VA State Senator Jennifer McClellan On The Importance of Social Equity In Legal Cannabis

Senator Jennifer McClellan is determined to bring about positive change in her bid to becoming Virginia's next governor.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/people/jennifer-mcclellan-social-equity/

The South Africa Cannabis Struggle: Free At Last…Or At Least in 2023?

South Africa moves forward on cannabis reform, leading the continent (along with Lesotho) in creating a viable industry.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/south-africa-cannabis-struggle/

Monday, May 3, 2021

San Diego City Council Considers Easing Rules For Pot Businesses To Support Social Equity

Members of the San Diego City Council are discussing ways to promote social equity when it comes to the city's cannabis space.

source https://hightimes.com/news/california-news/san-diego-city-council-equity/

Death Valley Park Rangers Discover 40-Acre Illegal Cannabis Grow

It's far from the first illegal cannabis grow to be found in Death Valley.

source https://hightimes.com/news/california-news/death-valley-illegal-cannabis-grow/

New York Updates Off-Duty Conduct Law To Protect Employees Who Use Cannabis Off The Clock

The Empire State's off-duty conduct law now protects employees who use legal cannabis outside of work hours.

source https://hightimes.com/news/new-york/new-york-off-duty-conduct-law-cannabis/

Best Synthetic Urine: Crystal Clear Results Every Single Time

The best synthetic urine option is one that’s chemically and compositionally accurate, affordable, and easy to use. Read on to find out more about this perfect pee product.

source https://hightimes.com/sponsored/best-synthetic-urine-crystal-clear-results/