Current and Experimental Uses of Hemp in Manufacturing and Tech Industry

Hemp is a plant with thousands of uses from oils and fibers through to animal bedding and nutritional supplement. Hemp is probably the oldest domesticated known crop known to man and is well documented in history books for its importance as an agricultural crop up and until the mid-20th century. In this article, we look […]

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November 4, 2017

The Geographic Origins of Cannabis

It is generally agreed that cannabis was first used by humans around 12000BC somewhere in Central Asia, and southern Mongolia, and was first recorded by the Chinese around 3000BC in their medicinal book of Pharmacopoeia. Cannabis origins are found in most parts of the world and was eagerly grown for its medicinal, industrial or recreational benefits. […]

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November 4, 2017

Clearing out the haze of what we do and don’t know about cannabis as a medicine!

Science is fast catching up with old wives tales, now that cannabis laws are catching up with modern society. In the past there were many rumors and heresy as to what cannabis and cant do, slowly we are filtering out the legends and a bigger greener picture is painted about cannabis as a medicine. Probably the […]

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October 30, 2017

Cannabis and Pets. CBD use with your furry friends.

Cannabis is now a very popular “alternative” medicine used by people around the world to treat many diseases and ailments. It was first documented in Asia by the Chinese around 3000BC as a medicine and was very popular pre-1950’s in the United States of America as a medical treatment. But what about Cannabis and Pets? Since […]

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October 26, 2017

Northern Michigan University offers degree that combines science and business in Marijuana studies

I wonder how guidance councilors are going to pitch this.  While Northern Michigan University promises a rigorous schedule filled with biology, management and other, more standard areas of study this degree may still require some explaining to the folks. The Detroit Free Press sat down with Alex Roth, a student enrolled in the program, to […]

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October 25, 2017

Cannabis Hot Sauce in Hot Water!

We see this all the time. Some new company tried to build a brand based on parody of an established brand.  This is particularly prevelent in the edible arena. Knock off cookies and candies litter most dispensary shelves making them reminiscent of a grocer check out line. Its not surprising then that the super popular […]

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October 19, 2017

This Sonoma County town is booming. And the reason has nothing to do with wine.

When I think of Sonoma, i think of Snoopy.  At least, thats what i remember after getting off whatever POS plane I took up to the cute little airport in Sonoma. I call it the Snoopy airport, and to me thats the first thing that pops to mind. But now it looks like Sonoma is […]

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October 18, 2017

5 Reasons to Cure Chronic Illnesses with Cannabis Infused Tea

As members of the “Blazing Nation” most of you probably use one of the traditional methods of smoking or vaping cannabis.  However, when it comes to embracing the medical uses of marijuana, inhaling smoke isnt always a great idea.  For them, its editables or other digestable forms of cannabis. civilized has released a a great […]

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October 18, 2017

Wisconsin Moves to Be First State Ever to Nullify Federal Cannabis Prohibition Through Legislation

Yet another state is moving towards legalizing cannabis for medical and recreational use. However, Wisconsin is going about it in a most Constitutional way. The state of Wisconsin introduced a bill last week that would effectively nullify the federal prohibition of marijuana in the state. While federal prohibition would remain on the books, the passage of […]

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October 18, 2017

HIGH TIMES – HIGH HOROSCOPES

High Times (and a few other sites) have started doing special horoscopes oriented around those of us living the cannabis lifestyle. These are pretty good and also include a strain recommendation for the month. RJ’s: The watermark on your self-obsessive tendencies is well into the red zone. It’s not that introspection isn’t warranted (you are very […]

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October 17, 2017