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British Rapper & Cannabis Advocate, Black The Ripper, Dead at 32

6 April 2020, British grime & hip-hop artist, entrepreneur, cannabis advocate, and founder of Dank Of England, Ital Samson aka. Black The Ripper, passed away. Black The Ripper was only 32. The cause of death is unknown. Black The Ripper entered the Grime scene in 2005 and has an extensive catalogue of releases alongside Grime legends including Tinie Tempah, DVA, Bashy, Frisco, and Jme. Some of his biggest hits include Weed Is My Best Friend,

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VIDEO: How To Rip A Cold Start Dab (aka. Reverse Dabs)

Different types of concentrates will vaporize at different temperatures. In order to get the perfect dab, every time, you might want to check out a cold start dab (aka. reverse dabs). Get a perfect low-temp dab every time with a cold start dab. HOW TO RIP A COLD START DAB • Put your concentrate in the bottom for the banger • Place the carb cab on top • Torch the bottom of the banger for

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You Can Get Weed Delivered To Your Door In Canada!

Looking for weed delivery? Well if you live in Canada, your wish can come true! With Cannabismo, you can order cannabis from the palm of your hand! Cannabismo has a great assortment of products including flowers, concentrates, edibles, vape pens, topicals, tinctures, prerolls, cbd/hemp, and even pet products! Check out what Cannabismo has to offer! FLOWERSDo you live in Canada? Cannabismo offers cannabis flower delivery right to your door! Check out their selection of Sativa,

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Kelis Announces ‘Cooked with Cannabis’ Her New Netflix Series

It’s like Master Chef, but with weed, man! Worldwide, cannabis enthusiasts have been waiting for April 2020, or “420 Month”. Now, due to the global Corona Virus crisis, many events and gatherings have been cancelled or postponed including Amsterdam’s Annual 420 Hemp Festival. With many opting to stay home, it is the perfect time for streaming platforms to release new goodies for subscribers to watch. Personality Kelis has announced that she will be hosting a

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International Church of Cannabis Hosts Virtual Smoke Sesh

Cannabis businesses continue to adjust to restrictions put in place by COVID-19 outbreak Denver’s International Church of Cannabis hosts an online, virtual community night to foster a sense of community as the COVID-19, Corona Virus continues to spread across the globe. “As we are in lockdown due to efforts to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to try something very new and create a virtual community night for our regulars who are missing

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Spannabis 2020 is Canceled

Audio Kush brings you the latest breaking news in the Coronavirus outbreak! Spanish government officials entered the exhibition site this morning to announce that Spannabis must be canceled. Yes, you have heard correctly. Spannabis 2020 has canceled its cannabis trade show. Exhibitors are forced to unpack. No official announcements can be found anywhere on Spannabis‘ website or social media. What a disaster this has become! Shame on the organization for dragging it on this long!

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CANNABIS INDUSTRY NEWS

Atlantic City, New Jersey Looks To Open Cannabis Consumption Lounges

The Cannabis Regulatory Commission of New Jersey is conducting an investigation into how to regulate cannabis consumption lounges, among other complicated regulatory issues facing the newly legal cannabis business. Kashawn McKinley, the Director of Constituent Services for Atlantic City, made the request at Thursday’s virtual meeting of the commission’s board of directors. Atlantic City, he says, is not just the state’s largest conference town, but also the East Coast’s convention hub. This has led officials

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Legally Buying Cannabis At Sovereign Native American Recreational Dispensaries In New York

New York authorized recreational cannabis about 10 months ago, but the retail side of things has been reluctant to get started, to say the least. Adults 21+ and older may consume and possess it now, but without a medical license, can not legally source cannabis products.  There are no licensed recreational dispensaries operating in New York State at this time, and there are no rules allowing for home cultivation. Currently, still no timeline for recreational dispensary

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NY Cannabis Control Board Meets • Adds Flower To Dispensaries

The inaugural meeting of New York’s five-member Cannabis Control Board, which will oversee the legalization of recreational marijuana, took place on Tuesday. The board made major reforms to the states medical cannabis program. New York’s Cannabis Control Board approved changes, including the elimination of application fees, the authorization of whole flower sales, and an increase in supply. New York Cannabis Control Board Meets For The First Time For the first time, medical marijuana dispensaries in New

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Will Cannabis Smoking Be Banned at NY State Fair 2022?

Governor Kathy Hochul (D) of New York has requested a review of the Fair’s cannabis smoking policy in response to public outcry. The cannabis smoking policy at the Great NY State Fair may soon change. Smoking is permitted at the fair in any other areas not prohibited by New York State law. Though, it is banned in all buildings, picnic areas, the midway, military & 9/11 memorials, the State Park, Chevy Court, and the the ‘kiddieland’ children’s section

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First USA Cannabis Industry Antitrust Verdict Reached

The United State’s first antitrust verdict against the cannabis industry was delivered on September 23rd by a jury in Martinez, California. A seven-week trial in the Superior Court of California has declared that, according to antitrust regulations, a judgment of $15 million dollars, plus incurred fees will be awarded to plaintiff, Richmond Compassionate Care Collective. The lawsuit emerged after three dispensaries in Richmond, California allegedly plotted to prevent Richmond Compassionate Care Collective from establishing a competing dispensary and retail

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Netherlands Mayors Call On Government to Legalize Cannabis

A statement signed last week by nearly 40 mayors from across the Netherlands calls on the government to legalize soft drugs including cannabis and hashish as part of a campaign to fight organized crime and drug offenders infiltrating respectable companies and organizations. According to these mayors, the majority of whom hail from the Southern Netherlands, the issue must be given top priority in the next cabinet’s plans. According to the manifesto, vulnerable individuals may be

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Heady Glass, Quality CBD, & More At Mad Hatter’s Hideaway

Mad Hatter’s Hideaway, established in July 2011, strives to provide the finest quality smoking paraphernalia at the most accessible pricing in Rochester. With over a decade of experience, Mad Hatters Hideaway takes pride in getting some of the best pricing from their distributors, and in turn, passes those prices directly onto you. Mad Hatters Hideaway carries a variety of items, including their own branded Wonderland CBD products, locally crafted glass, kratom, cigars, national & international

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Locally Sourced CBD by Lions Mane Infusions

Lions Mane Infusions is committed to providing only the best quality CBD products, which is why all of their raw materials and finished goods are sourced locally in Western New York. Their full spectrum CBD products are made from hemp grown in the Hudson Valley utilizing sustainable and organic agricultural methods. The goal of Lions Mane Infusions is to create healthy, balanced lifestyle products for their customers. There are also things for your four-legged pals!

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Explosion At Coffeeshop Terminator Forces Doors To Close

An explosion on 10 November 2020 at Coffeeshop Terminator in Amsterdam West forces Mayor Halsema to close its doors. At around 3:30 am, an explosion went off at Coffeeshop Terminator which destroyed the shutters of the coffeeshop, as well as hundreds of windows of neighbouring apartments, and cars. It is still unclear what type of explosive was used and is currently under investigation. Effects from the explosion were felt up to 150 meters from Coffeeshop

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Jack Herer Cup Amsterdam 2020 Goes Virtual

Originally planned for May 15, 2020, Jack Herer Cup Amsterdam hits another obstacle because of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Now due to extended coronavirus measures in Holland, Jack Herer Cup Amsterdam 2020 faces a tough decision. Postpone again, cancel until next year, or go completely virtual. Jack Herer Cup Amsterdam organizer, Mark, tells AudioKush, “we hoped for something different. We’ll do a virtual one this year”. With current COVID-19 safety protocols in place, and the

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Jay-Z Launches New Cannabis Venture, Monogram

Rapper Jay-Z is making headlines in the cannabis circuit once again with his newest venture, marijuana line, Monogram. Last July we learned that Jay-Z had entered into the cannabis industry when named Chief Brand Strategist for Caliva, a California based dispensary brand. A recent press release states, “careful strain selection, meticulous cultivation practices and uncompromising quality” will allow Monogram great success with their cannabis brand. Monogram’s website and Instagram have been made public, though the

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New York Pushes for 2021 Cannabis Legalization

While 2020 has not been the year many of us hoped for, 2021 is looking brighter, at least for New Yorkers dreaming of cannabis legalization that is. In a recent edition of Under the Canopy, a video series launched by Canopy Growth Corporation, Axel Bernabe, Assistant Counsel to New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo discussed the governor’s plans to legalize recreational cannabis for New York State in 2021. “We’re working on this. We’re going to reintroduce

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Final Push To Fight COVID-19 In Netherlands. More Closures To Come.

The Dutch government is calling for stricter guidelines to help fight the COVID-19 outbreak. The cabinet is expected to announce new measures tonight during their 7pm press conference. Dirk Beljaarts, director of Koninklijke Horeca Nederland tells NOS Radio 1, these new plans are a “final push” to attempt to reduce the increasing number of corona infections across the Netherlands.  These measures are rumoured to included a complete closure of the catering industry for up to

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New COVID-19 Restrictions Close Nijmegen Coffeeshops Early

Just a week ago we learned that new coronavirus measures forced coffeeshops in 6 regions across the Netherlands to limit their hours. Starting Sunday, 27 September at midnight, Nijmegen coffeeshops will close early due to the new COVID-19 restrictions. Tightened COVID-19 restrictions have forced Nijmegen coffeeshops to reduce their late-night hours from 1:00am to 12:00am. All 13 coffeeshops in Nijmegen will close early starting 27 September, in an attempt to curve COVID-19 outbreaks. Coffeeshops Dreadlock

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Coffeeshops To Limit Hours In Response To New COVID Measures

All Amsterdam coffeeshops to close by midnight daily as of Sunday, 20 September. A Friday evening press conference by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced new measures which will be effective as of 18:00 on Sunday 20 September, 2020 in attempt to quell the second wave of COVID-19 overtaking the Netherlands. New guidelines will be enforced in 6 regions: Amsterdam-Amstelland, Rotterdam-Rijnmond, Haaglanden, Utrecht, Kennemerland and Hollands Midden.  In response to this, coffeeshops will be limiting

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Amsterdam’s Newest Coffeeshop Opens. Take a Peek Inside Strain Hunters! (VIDEO)

Amsterdam’s newest coffeeshop opened its doors on Friday evening. Coffeeshop Strain Hunters opened September 18, 2020 with a special reception to showcase the new shop which honors the adventures and contributions of owner Arjan Roskam and long time partner Franco Loja, the “Strain Hunters”. KEEP READING FOR A PEEK INSIDE STRAIN HUNTERS. Guests eagerly await the launch of Coffeeshop Strain Hunters Yesterday, shortly before 19:00, the first guests entered Coffeeshop Strain Hunters in Amsterdam. This

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Strain Hunters To Open Coffeeshop In Amsterdam

Strain Hunters by Green House is getting its first Amsterdam coffeeshop. On 18 September 2020 Coffeeshop Strain Hunters opens Singel 387 in Amsterdam. Strain Hunters started as a documentary series in which Green House co-founders Arjan Roskam and the late Franco Loja sought out rare landrace genetics from around the globe. Through their exciting travel series, which even aired on HBO, they explored various regions of the world, including Morocco, India, Jamaica, and Congo. What

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Inside The Green Solution Wewatta Street Dispensary – Denver (Walkthrough)

The Green Solution is a cannabis dispensary chain in the Denver Colorado area. They currently have 3 locations in Denver. The Green Solution is open daily 8am – 10pm. Come take a look inside The Green Solution’s Downtown Denver as AudioKush co-founder Russ takes us through the dispensary with this walkthrough video. The Green Solution Recreational Marijuana Dispensary is located at 1995 Wewatta Street in Denver, right by Coors Field where the Colorado Rockies play.

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Undercover Corona Checks Coming Soon To Amsterdam

While several catering establishments in Amsterdam have been following corona measures, many others continue to break the rules. Gementee Amsterdam stated this earlier today on Twitter as they begin to tighten up the enforcement. Expect agents in plain clothing to conduct corona checks at various catering establishments. Undercover corona checks will now be carried out in Amsterdam. Businesses can now be closed for four weeks. The previous 2-week closure has now been extended to 4-weeks.

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Want To Sit At The Coffeeshop? You Must Register Your Contact Details

Are you heading to Amsterdam and plan to sit inside one of Amsterdam’s 166 coffeeshops? You will now need to register your contact details in order to sit down at a coffeeshop. Recently, Netherlands placed new COVID-19 measures within the catering industry to allow for better tracing of Coronavirus. We had previously reviewed the unfortunate possibility of coffeeshops closing smoking rooms again. Luckily, that is not the case here. Dutch coffeeshops remain open. That is,

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Over 8 Million Dollars of Cannabis Seized at Buffalo’s Peace Bridge

Nearly 2 tons of cannabis has been seized at the Peace Bridge in Buffalo, New York. Officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) unit confiscated the shipment on August 10th during a routine inspection at the United States – Canada border crossing at the Port of Buffalo. While inspecting the shipment, which appeared to contain lighting equipment, 14 wooden pallet boxes were discovered containing an estimated 3,836 pounds of cannabis. The cannabis was

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UK Imposes 14-day Quarantine For Travelers From Netherlands

Travelers from the Netherlands require a 14-day quarantine upon arrival in the United Kingdom starting 04:00 on Saturday. Britain adds the Netherlands to its quarantine list along with several other countries due to rising COVID-19 infections. Travelers from France, Malta, Monaco, Aruba, and the Netherlands must also self-isolate for two weeks. Britain does not recommend travel to the Netherlands, and imposes 14-day quarantine. Transport minister Grant Shapps announced earlier today the newly imposed will help,

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The Blues Hits Amsterdam as Café Hill Street Blues Closes Its Doors

Café Hill Street Blues, the legendary cannabis smoke-friendly lounge in Amsterdam, closes its doors. Reports confirm that Hill Street Blues closes its doors and employees confirm they have been let go. Café Hill Street Blues was a former coffeeshop, which turned into a cannabis friendly bar and lounge. Here, you could order milkshakes, gourmet coffee, alcoholic beverages, and smoke your coffeeshop purchases. You could expect to hear a solid selection of Hip Hop, Drum &

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New COVID-19 Measures Could Force Coffeeshops To Close Smoking Rooms

Could COVID-19 really force Netherlands coffeeshops to close, again? Last night (6 August), Prime Minister Marc Rutte addressed the country regarding the current state of COVID-19 in the Netherlands. “The virus is on a dangerous advance,” said the Prime Minister. During this speech, we learned of new precautionary measures to help combat the fear of a second wave of COVID-19. The last time Prime Minister Rutte gave a press conference was 24 June. Catering Industry

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Netherlands Prepares For COVID-19 Second Round

The Netherlands now prepares for a second round of COVID-19. Just a few months ago, the Netherlands began phases to reopen businesses in several industries. First on 1 June, we saw restaurants, bars, cafes, and museums reopen. The government then surprised the country when coffeeshops were allowed to reopen smoking areas on 1 July, much earlier than the original 1 September date. Sex workers were allowed back to work on 1 July as well. The

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