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Amsterdam Canal Cruise (Time Lapse) • Jack Herer Cup 2019

Russ Beretta January 20, 2020

On Friday, 17 May, 2019, the inaugural Jack Herer Cup was held at at the Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam. Before the ceremony began, we joined other VIP guests on a hazey canal cruise around Amsterdam Centrum. Presenting sponsors: Original Dampkring, Feels Good, & Royal Highness Marketing, Fun Fact: Amsterdam is home to more than one hundred kilometers of canals and 1,500 bridges. “Amsterdam is a place that was very important for Jack. He made many

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Start 2020 Right: Feed Your Soul With Brunch at Coffeeshop Kronkel!

Zoe January 1, 2020

Netherlands readers! Head on over to Coffeeshop Kronkel in Nijmegen to start your new year with some delicious soul food. The coffeeshop is hosting its annual New Year’s Day buffet beginning at 4 PM on 1 January, 2020. Kronkel opened to serve the Nijmegen region in 1986 and has been a hotspot for local residents and visitors alike since. The shop features the classic coffeeshop atmosphere with many added attractions including DJ events, pool tournaments,

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VIDEO: Turn CBD Flower Into Solventless Rosin Dabs

Russ Beretta December 17, 2019

Ever want to make your own dabs? Now basically anyone can make their own medicinal dabs with legal industrial hemp CBD flower. For this video, we used the manual function on our Pneumatic Press, which is a great addition to the automatic press for anyone that is looking to press hash. This press was customized to work in Fahrenheit. It is currently available in Celsius. SAVE 5% ON YOUR ORDER AT nectarpress710.com WITH PROMO CODE:

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Miss Universe Canada Dresses As Cannabis Leaf

Russ Beretta December 16, 2019

Miss Universe Cannabis…. Uh.. You mean Miss Universe Canada, eh? Well, we guess it can be either! This year, Miss Universe Canada dresses up in full support of legalization as she boasts a full custom Cannabis leaf costume. “It was inspired by Canada’s recent legalization of cannabis but most importantly to end the stigma globally in hopes to spark more research for medicinal purposes” – Alyssa Boston (Miss Universe Canada 2019) You go girl! Thank

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Interview: Cannabis Entrepreneur, Mr Resin

Zoe November 28, 2019

In May 2019, we were invited to Amsterdam’s inaugural Jack Herer Cup, sponsored by Original Dampkring Coffeeshop, Feels Good, & Royal Highness Marketing. After the awards ceremony, we had a chance to catch up with cannabis entrepreneur, Mr Resin. Here he discusses why he left his home country to work with Cannabis in Amsterdam. The Jack Herer Cup returns to the Hard Rock Cafe in Amsterdam May 2020!

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Interview: MountainHigh Cones

Zoe November 26, 2019

Jasper from MountainHigh cones discusses the brand’s international mission: supplying the world with the best, thinnest smoking papers! The Inaugural Amsterdam Jack Herer Cup was sponsored by Original Dampkring, Feels Good Amsterdam, & Royal Highness Marketing. The Jack Herer Cup returns to the Hard Rock Cafe in Amsterdam in May 2020!

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Historic Vote Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill By Congressional Committee

Zoe November 21, 2019

Legislation decriminalizing cannabis has been approved for the first time today by a United States Congressional Committee in a 24-10 vote. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act was approved on Wednesday November 20, 2019 by the House Judiciary. Under this bill, cannabis would be federally descheduled and prior cannabis conviction expunged. The bill also states to impose a five percent tax on cannabis sales, reinvesting revenue in communities disproportionately impacted by the war

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Veterans Need Access to Medical Cannabis!

Zoe November 11, 2019

Today is Veteran’s Day- also know as Remembrance Day, or, as I cross over the Canadian border, above a very stormy Niagara River, Armistice Day. As I leave a Canadian dispensary, where I was easily able to purchase a gram of Indica cannabis flower for under $10 USD, my mind wanders to our brave veterans who struggle access the medical cannabis they need and the broken system which has enabled this to happen. As is

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Father Obsidian x Buffalo Made Co. Collab: Health & Fortune

Zoe April 22, 2020

Father Obsidian and Buffalo Made Co. have collaborated to create Health and Fortune, a lifestyle collection created with the Western New York community in mind. Father Obsidian is a premiere CBD retailer based out of Buffalo, New York, offering a range of CBD products including CBD flowers, balms, tinctures, and more as well as other natural essentials, including minerals and sage. Father Obsidian’s Buffalo Lifter won First Place at Uncle Stoner’s USA Squash Off, a live rosin

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Las Vegas Police Seize 5,700 Cannabis Plants in Multi Million Dollar Grow House Raid

Russ Beretta April 17, 2020

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) seize 5,700 cannabis plants in a raid. The street value is roughly $8.6 million dollars! On April 15, 2020, the Las Vegas SWAT Team entered the 4600 block of Judson Avenue with a search warrant. During their search, they found thousands of marijuana plants. The raid was part of a several month-long, multi-jurisdictional High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force investigation. LVMPD state, “this is the largest indoor

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Virginia Decriminalizes Cannabis

Zoe April 13, 2020

Virginia decriminalizes cannabis. Governor Ralph Northam has approved a bill which decriminalizes cannabis in Virginia. As a result of the legislation this past weekend, possessing up to one ounce of cannabis is now punishable by a $25 fine after previously being a criminal charge with possible jail time. As we decriminalize simple possession of marijuana and seal the records of prior convictions, I am proposing a study to assess the impact of fully legalizing marijuana

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One Of U.S. Largest Cannabis Brands Lays Off 122 Employees

Russ Beretta April 6, 2020

On Friday, April 3, Acreage Holdings Inc. announced that COVID-19 has forced lay offs and closures, including 122 employees. Acreage has temporarily laid off 122 employees and temporarily stopped various operations in several states, including a dispensary in Maryland, a dispensary in North Dakota, wholesale operations in Iowa, as well as Form Factory operations in California, Oregon, and Washington. Acreage’s Queens, New York medical dispensary has been converted into a delivery hub. Acreage operates one

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You Can Get Weed Delivered To Your Door In Canada!

Russ Beretta April 3, 2020

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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You Can Now Shaboink With Post Malone!

Zoe March 19, 2020

Artist Brands 100% USA-Made Hemp Cigarettes Post Malone joins the ranks of celebrities dipping their toes into the cannabis market. The musician has released Shaboink, a line of all-natural, tobacco and nicotine-free hemp cigarettes. Shaboink Hemp cigs contain unique “Posty OG” terpenes, specially created by world-renowned cannabis geneticist, Mario Guzman to ensure maximum smoking pleasure. They contain no tobacco, no nicotine, and under 0.3% THC, making them suitable for a wide variety of smokers. The

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New Policy: NFL Players Will Not Be Suspended For Cannabis Use

Zoe March 17, 2020

The National Football League Players Association has come to a new collective bargaining agreement which includes changes to the league’s cannabis policy. Players will no longer face suspension from the league for positive marijuana test results. These changes bring the NFL’s previously dated cannabis policy to a far more progressive place in the sports world. The NFLPA has sent all players a fact sheet that covers the highlights on the current proposal for a new

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Medical Marijuana Patients Cannot Be Fired In New Jersey

Russ Beretta March 11, 2020

In 2016, a New Jersey funeral home fired a recovered cancer patient for being an alleged “drug user”. He was prescribed medical marijuana for his medical condition. Tuesday, March 10, 2020, New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that employees of the state cannot be fired for testing positive for THC. Of course, only if you are a medical marijuana patient. Read the courts descion here.

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Tobacco Officially Banned in Netherlands Coffeeshops

Zoe April 3, 2020

Legislation banning tobacco smoking in catering and hospitality establishments means the end of tobacco smoking in Netherlands coffeeshops.

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Canadian Doctor Seeks Approval For COVID-19 / Medical Cannabis Clinical Trial

Zoe March 29, 2020

A Canadian medical cannabis retailer is seeking approval from Health Canada to conduct a clinical trial which tests the effectiveness of cannabis in treating COVID-19. Mohan Cooray, CEO of Cannalogue, a licensed online marketplace for medical cannabis products, believes that treatment with medical cannabis has the potential to decrease the severity of COVID-19 symptoms. “We know from a medical standpoint that these active ingredients have immunomodulatory properties, meaning that they augment the immune system to make

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22Red: Cannabis Lifestyle Brand by Shavo Odadjian of System Of A Down

Zoe March 28, 2020

The bassist of popular metal band, System of a Down has launched a L.A.-based cannabis lifestyle brand which includes THC and CBD products and other merchandise. Self-proclaimed cannabis connoisseur, Shavo Odadjian describes the project as a culmination of his “pursuit of passion and quality, and marries music, fashion, and cannabis in one space”. “22Red’s mission is to create an amplified cannabis lifestyle that celebrates the creatives of the world. Born in LA, we take pride

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Glass Blower Makes Ventilator Splitter For Hospitals To Assist Covid-19 Battle

Russ Beretta March 20, 2020

“My scientific glass background allowed me to create a piece of glass tubing to join the ventilators to more than one patient.”

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Dutch Grocery Stores Overwhelmed In Initial Days Of Corona Crisis, Shocking Images (PHOTOS)

Zoe March 18, 2020

In the initial days since increased preventative measures have been put up across the Netherlands to combat the COVID-19 “Corona” Virus, residents have taken to social media to share the shock they experience upon arrival at grocery stores with empty shelves. Grocery stores across the Netherlands have experienced more traffic than they do at their busiest time of the year, the Christmas holiday season. The store at my place. Completely empty at the bread section.

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New Policy: NFL Players Will Not Be Suspended For Cannabis Use

Zoe March 17, 2020

The National Football League Players Association has come to a new collective bargaining agreement which includes changes to the league’s cannabis policy. Players will no longer face suspension from the league for positive marijuana test results. These changes bring the NFL’s previously dated cannabis policy to a far more progressive place in the sports world. The NFLPA has sent all players a fact sheet that covers the highlights on the current proposal for a new

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Spannabis New Dates – 11, 12, 13 September 2020

AudioKush Directory March 17, 2020

While the rest of the world is trying to grasp the full extent of the Coronavirus pandemic, Spannabis organizers release new dates. Spannabis 2020 returns to Barcelona on 11, 12, & 13 September. Just last week, Spannabis was caught strong-arming exhibitors into attending their festival. They ensured everyone that there was no issue preventing the cannabis trade show from happening, insisting Covid-19 was “FAKE NEWS“.

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Coffeeshops Prepare To Reopen For Take Away Cannabis After Government Shut Down

Russ Beretta March 16, 2020

Just yesterday, the Prime Minister of Netherlands announced major shutdowns across a variety of industries, including coffeeshops. Now, coffeeshops are preparing to reopen as early as tomorrow! Some have even started opening already. You’ve heard it here first! At 7pm, Prime Minister Mark Rutte will make an announcement. Den Haag’s Coffeeshop No Limit tells Audio Kush, “we can open only for take away. 19:00 today, the Prime Minister will speak on television” to make an

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Netherlands Corona Crisis: Shutdown Begins

Zoe March 15, 2020

The Dutch government tonight said in a statement that all Netherlands schools and childcare facilities, as well as bars and restaurants will be shutting down for three weeks. The tentative plan calls for business to close until April 6.

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Complete List Of Coffeeshop Closures Due To Covid-19

Russ Beretta March 15, 2020

Coffeeshops continue to enforce new measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. ALL COFFEESHOPS HAVE BEEN SHUTDOWN BY GOVERNMENT ORDER AS OF 6PM ON SUNDAY 15 MARCH 2020. Grey Area Coffeeshop in Amsterdam announced yesterday that it will remain closed until further notice. More Amsterdam coffeeshops follow suit, taking precautionary measures. Coffeeshop Solo informs its customers, “we regret to inform you that due to the recent increase of the cases of COV19 through Europe and

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Spain On Lockdown, Cannabis Social Clubs Closed

AudioKush Directory March 14, 2020

Coronavirus explodes in Spain with over 6,000 cases, leading the Spanish government to follow Italy; complete lockdown! This means that Spanish cannabis social clubs are closed until further notice. This has been taken as a step to reduce the spread of Coronavirus. In Netherlands, cases rise to almost 1,000. Though, Netherlands still has not yet taken any new measures to ensure the safety of its residents. Coffeeshops seem to be preparing for a mandated shut

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Amsterdam Coffeeshops Start Closing, Prepare For Shut Down Due To Covid-19

Russ Beretta March 14, 2020

Just yesterday, we talked about the potential threat Coronavirus can have on Amsterdam coffeeshops. Well, you’ve heard it here first. Coffeeshops are now closing! You better act quickly if you want to secure your herb and hash before we hit a drought. AMSTERDAM COFFEESHOPS PREAPRE FOR MANDATED SHUTDOWN Today, Amsterdam’s Grey Area Coffeeshop announced that it will be closed until further notice. Coffeeshop Centraal only allowed 5 people inside at at a time. Coffeeshop Amsterdam

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Coronavirus May Force Netherlands Coffeeshops To Close. We Suggest Stocking Up!

Russ Beretta March 13, 2020

Coffeeshops have already begun to take precautionary measures to stop the spread of Coronavirus. Several shops are now only accepting payments by pin. That means no more cash. If you are a tourist, this could cause major problems because this means you will have to use a European bank card. The international travel credit card you picked up for your vacation might not get you your bud! What to do next? You can’t open a

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Woman Arrested For Cash Smelling Like Weed

AudioKush Directory March 12, 2020

A Louisiana woman posted a $5,000 cash bond and quickly found herself in a world of pain. Terrebonne Parish Sherrif’s Office claimed the cash reeked of cannabis, which lead them to searching her car. Instead of bailing her friend out, the 33-year-old Stormy wound up with a number of drug charges. Read the full story at NBC.

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Medical Marijuana Patients Cannot Be Fired In New Jersey

Russ Beretta March 11, 2020

In 2016, a New Jersey funeral home fired a recovered cancer patient for being an alleged “drug user”. He was prescribed medical marijuana for his medical condition. Tuesday, March 10, 2020, New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that employees of the state cannot be fired for testing positive for THC. Of course, only if you are a medical marijuana patient. Read the courts descion here.

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Women In Cannabis Lobby Day Is Postponed, Virtual Lobby Day Emerges

AudioKush Directory March 11, 2020

RocNorml posts, “Our Women In Cannabis Lobby Day was postponed – but you can still join us in a virtual lobby day today”. They strongly urge New Yorkers to call into their local government and demand much needed change. You can your voice to bring justice to New York! Below you can find the numbers for Govenor Cuomo, Heastie, & Stewart-Cousins, along with a phone script. A similar virtual lobby day was conducted in January.

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Spannabis 2020 is Canceled

AudioKush Directory March 11, 2020

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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Spanish Parliament Closes For Week, Spannabis Still Gives Green Light

AudioKush Directory March 10, 2020

Coronavirus hits Spain as death tolls rise to 36 with over 1,600 cases. On Tuesday afternoon Spanish officials deem this as an emergency. What does this mean? • Spanish Parliament shuts down for 1 week• All flights to and from Italy are canceled for at least 2 weeks• Schools shut down for up to 2 weeks• All professional sports to be played behind closed doors Spannabis organizer still insist that this is merely “fake news”.

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