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Master Bong Brings Build-A-Bong Challenge to Harvest Festival

Russ Beretta August 28, 2019

California’s infamous Master Bong is bringing his creative bong building challenge to the East Coast! The entertainer is well-known in the cannabis scene for being the “McGyver of Pot”. His innovations include the Candy Pipe, stethoscope dabs, and Doobie Disc! Do you have what it takes to build the craziest, functioning bong with household materials? Join us at Harvest: Western New York’s Halloween Hemp Music & Art Festival for the cutthroat, team-building, Build-A-Bong challenge, happening in Buffalo, New York

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Brooklyn Hip Hop duo, Smif N Wessun, Will Perform #WNYHarvestFest

Russ Beretta August 27, 2019

We are thrilled to announce Hip Hop duo Smif N Wessun are performing at Harvest: Western New York’s Halloween Hemp Music & Art Festival on Saturday October 26th in Buffalo, New York! Tickets on sale now at wnyharvest.eventbrite.com. The dynamic duo of Tek and Steele known as, Smif N Wessun, are survivors of the game of hip-hop. Their street slick rhymes, personal chemistry, and ability to trade the mic smoother than a fat sack of loud and a blunt, are

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Amsterdam Genetics: “Why I Decided To Grow My Own Cannabis”

Zoe August 23, 2019

Amsterdam Genetics has released a moving testimony explaining why growing cannabis is important to one particular grower. “Sure, you can portray me as a criminal. Lock me up, tear down my garden and try to break my spirit. But nothing will take away my motivation to grow my own cannabis. My name is not important but my message is! This is why I decided to grow my own cannabis…”

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Bernie Sanders Discusses Plan to Legalize Cannabis with Joe Rogan

Zoe August 18, 2019

For the first time, it appears that cannabis policy reform may be an important deciding factor in the United States presidential election. With many Democratic candidates vying to be the party’s nominee, interested voters are paying careful attention to where they stand on current issues. Bernie Sanders took to the Joe Rogan show to discuss his plans for cannabis and drug reform. During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Sanders reaffirmed that he

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Mike Tyson Claims to Smoke $40K Worth of Weed Each Month

Zoe August 14, 2019

Retired Boxer turned cannabis advocate and host of Hot Boxin’, Mike Tyson revealed on a recent episode of his podcast that an estimated $40,000 of marijuana is consumed on his El Segundo, California property on monthly basis. Tyson has entered the cannabis industry as a knowledgeable businessman and connoisseur. He has plans to open a ranch dedicated to producing and studying high-quality strains of THC and CBD, while “implementing cutting-edge technology to advance the research

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CannaFair Ticket Giveaway!

AudioKush Directory August 14, 2019

We have teamed up with CannaFair in Dusseldorf to offer 2x 3-day Pass giveaway! You will have access to the expo on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday. Come join some of the biggest brands in the industry including Alfa Boost and Deutscher Hanfverband. Head to our Instagram page to enter! @AudioKushHQ

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Uncle Stoner Visits Youngest Hemp Patient in History on National CBD Day

Russ Beretta August 9, 2019

Uncle Stoner visited a Hemp farm in Albuquerque, New Mexico on National CBD Day and was joined by the youngest hemp patients in history, Amylea Nuneze. Before Amylea was even born, she had seizures in the womb. Her heart then stopped twice soon after being born. Doctors told her family she would never have a good quality of life. By using Haleighs Hope, Amylea was able to beat all odds, and is now able to

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Equinox Music Festival To Allow Legal Cannabis On Grounds

Russ Beretta August 2, 2019

Equinox Music Festival states, “THIS IS BIG NEWS 😳” “Laws in the state of Maine in conjunction with our new and amazing host venue – have all conspired to make it possible to allow an amazing new innovation on an ancient technology.” “Cannabis is now recreationally legal and may be distributed by certain certified caregivers in the state. We’ve had an enormous amount of interest from this community and are now working to ‘stack the

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Today Is Virtual Cannabis Activism Day In New York State

Russ Beretta January 8, 2020

Today, January 8th 2020, marks a significant date for New York’s medical marijuana program, and is coined “MMJ Virtual Lobby Day”. Currently, New York States medical program is pitiful. It is time to make significant amendments to this program! How To Get A New York Medical Marijuana Card Let us review the current NY Medical Marijuana Program. You may be eligible for medical marijuana if you have been diagnosed with one or more of the

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Home Grows Allowed For Personal Use In Italy

Zoe December 28, 2019

An Italian Supreme Court ruling has legalized small scale cannabis cultivation and personal use. Cannabis had been legal to some extent in Italy since a 2016 law was adopted by parliament, yet this new ruling clarifies terms of the law. Italy’s Court of Cassation has decided that the crime of growing cannabis should exclude “small amounts grown domestically for the exclusive use of the grower”. A 2008 Supreme Court ruling declared the cultivation of cannabis

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Rapper Jay-Z Enters Cannabis Industry, Opens Dispensary

Russ Beretta December 28, 2019

Caliva brought on rapper Jay-Z as chief brand strategist in July. Just a few months later the brand launches a dispensary in Bellflower, California. The Greater Los Angeles area dispensary, Deli by Caliva, is a New York style deli themed dispensary. From the outside, it looks like a deli. The theme continues as you enter through the doors. You take a ticket and wait for your number to be called. Then you walk up to

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NBA Star Kevin Durant Enters Cannabis Industry

Russ Beretta November 27, 2019

NBA star, Kevin Durant, joins a growing list of celebrities that are involved with the Canadian cannabis organization, Canopy Growth. Canopy Rivers, the investment firm for Canopy Growth, has teamed up with Durant’s investment firm, Thirty Five Ventures. Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman will sit on the advisory board of Canopy Rivers. Other celebrities associated with Canopy Growth include Drake, Seth Rogan, & Martha Stewart.

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Recreational Cannabis Begins In Michigan On December 1… Kind Of

Zoe November 26, 2019

Michigan is set to legalize recreational cannabis next week, but many Michiganians will not have easy access. Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids are two of the small number of Michigan cities ushering in recreational cannabis on December 1, 2019. 1,411 municipalities across Michigan have opted out of the marijuana law’s establishment licensing, which means that cannabis retail sale can not happen in these areas. The Detroit city council has temporarily closed all of the adult-use

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New York State Adds Opioid Prescription Replacement To MMJ Program Qualifications

Russ Beretta November 21, 2019

“In a 2017 piece uncovering the extent of the family’s reach, the New Yorker stated that Purdue Pharma funded research to support OxyContin, and even paid doctors to say that concerns over opioid addictions were blown out of proportion.”((((https://www.theextract.co.uk/science/research-papers/cannabis-opioid-crisis/)))) It’s about time that we see some much needed change to New York States failing Medical Marijuana Program. New York Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker states, “Medical marijuana has been shown to be an effective treatment

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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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Colorado Dispensary Chain Sells to Canadian Medical Cannabis Brand For $140 Million

Zoe November 9, 2019

One of Colorado’s first dispensaries has been sold to a Canadian cannabis company. The chain of The Green Solution dispensaries have been sold to Canadian Columbia Care for $140 million. This sale could foreshadow what is to come with Colorado’s legal cannabis market. When dispensaries first began to emerge across the United States, they existed on a smaller scale and many were family owned. Now, bigger companies are entering the industry and are buying out

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Opioid Use Disorder, Depression, Insomnia Do NOT Qualify For MMJ In Ohio

Zoe November 19, 2019

An Ohio-based physician panel has recommended against adding opioid use disorder, depression, and insomnia as new qualifying conditions for medical cannabis in the state of Ohio. The panel did however endorse the use of medical cannabis for the treatment of anxiety and autism spectrum disorders, but the Ohio State Medical Board has now opted to postpone voting on whether to add these two conditions to the list of qualifying conditions for the state’s medical marijuana

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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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Colorado Dispensary Chain Sells to Canadian Medical Cannabis Brand For $140 Million

Zoe November 9, 2019

One of Colorado’s first dispensaries has been sold to a Canadian cannabis company. The chain of The Green Solution dispensaries have been sold to Canadian Columbia Care for $140 million. This sale could foreshadow what is to come with Colorado’s legal cannabis market. When dispensaries first began to emerge across the United States, they existed on a smaller scale and many were family owned. Now, bigger companies are entering the industry and are buying out

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13 Nov – #GirlyWeedSesh Returns – Amsterdam

Russ Beretta November 6, 2019

On 13th November Girly Weed Smokers returns to Amsterdam with the 16th edition of #GirlyWeedSesh. This time the ladies are invading Coffeeshop Relax. And they are in for a treat since Relax’s menu is packed with some of the best Amsterdam Genetics flower strains, hash, & award winning edibles! Check out a recent Relax menu here. Want to get involved with this exclusive girls only smoke session in Amsterdam? Send GirlyWeedSmokers a message on Facebook

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Alaskan Cannabis Recall – The Calm N Collective Controversy

Zoe November 5, 2019

The State of Alaska has halted the sale of marijuana grown by a Houston cultivator over claims the plants were treated with a potentially toxic pesticide. All cannabis originating from Calm N Collective, recognized as one of the state’s top cultivators has been put on an administrate hold. Those licensed to sell marijuana have received an advisory notice from the state Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office, stating: “If you have any affected product in your

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Boerejongens Voted Amsterdam’s Best Coffeeshop at Zamnesia Awards

Zoe November 5, 2019

Boerejongens in Amsterdam has long been regarded as one of the city’s must visit coffeeshops. With friendly, knowledgable staff and a menu of prime genetics, beautiful flowers, hash, and tantalizing edibles, it is no surprise that Boerejongens has once again claimed the title of Amsterdam’s Best Coffeeshop. The 2019 Zamnesia Awards were presented at Sofitel Legend The Grand in Amsterdam Centrum. Months of voting and Zamnesia’s reputation as one of Europe’s leading smartshops, brought out

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NYPD Works With FedEx to Confiscate Legal Hemp – How to Mail Hemp in 2019

Zoe November 4, 2019

The NYPD took to Facebook today to publicly congratulate officers of the 75th Precinct who, working alongside shipping giant, FedEx, seized 106 pounds of cannabis in the form of legal hemp flowers. The individual allegedly arrested for this shipment reports that the flowers confiscated were legal hemp flowers. He took to Facebook this evening: “These officers tossed out all the legal documents that was in each box. They were emailed by the farm that is

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Is Cuomo Manipulating Legalization To Benefit Big Business?

Russ Beretta September 18, 2019

On Sunday, Governor Cuomo was interviewed live on MSNBC by Kendis Gibson. During this interview the governor was questioned if the recent deaths caused by vaping illicit carts are leading him to reconsider marijuana legalization statewide. His responses are extremely frightening. “You can legalize marijuana and sell THC in compounds that do not require you to smoke the marijuana, and we do not support smoking of marijuana,” he said. “There are compounds that have the

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Belgian Customs Shuts Down CBD Dispensary In Antwerp

Russ Beretta August 29, 2019

The pop-up store created by Ian Thomas and the web shop, Ganō, was short-lived. The store was opened two days ago, slated to stay open through September 1st. However, yesterday it was closed by a police order. The store sold CBD oils, derived the hemp plant. The Antwerp attorney had the store closed due to administrative shortcomings. A plant? Are you guys kidding?Today the police sealed the Ian Thomas x Gano CBD pop up store

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New York’s “New” Decriminalization Laws Now In Effect

Russ Beretta August 28, 2019

Today, New York’s (new) decriminalization laws go into effect. This new law reduces unlawful possession, while increasing the amount one can carry. This law will also help to expunge and or seal some 200,000 cases. Though, this was not the full legalization that many wanted, this can be seen as being a step in the right direction. Below are some of the highlights of New York’s 2019 Decriminalization law. Unlawful marijuana possession & class B

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Hawaii Chops Down Hemp Crops Because High THC

Russ Beretta August 28, 2019

In order for flowers to be considered “Hemp” and not “Cannabis”, they need to test under .3% tetrahydrocannabinol, or better known as THC. This regulation is exactly the issue behind the destruction of hard work in Hawaii! Unfortunately, over the past year, several crops that had been cultivated for Hawaii’s hemp industry have actually tested higher than the legal federal limit of .3% THC. Due to this, 18 crops have been destroyed by the state.

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Hundreds in UK Seek Private Medical Clinics in Hopes of Getting Medical Marijuana

Zoe August 18, 2019

Since Medical Cannabis was legalized in the UK in November 2018, very few have received a prescription. Physicians are still reluctant to prescribe cannabis to patients who would benefit from it, due to its controversial status and a lack of education regarding the medicinal nature the plant possesses. Patients have been forced to turn to private medical clinics in order to get a prescription for medical marijuana. While the self-proclaimed “cannabis experts” working at these

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Unregulated Vape Cartridges – Hospitalizations Continue

Zoe August 17, 2019

7 have been hospitalized in Hanford California after smoking contaminated THC “vape” pens. These hospitalizations are the most recent, but not first resulting from consumers using unregulated THC cartridges. These most recent individuals began to experience Pneumonia-like symptoms after using the product. This crisis has been labeled as being potentially deadly. Many users opt to use vaporizer cartridges as opposed to smoking cannabis because they believe this to be better for their lungs. This may

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New York Raises Legal Smoking Age to 21, What Could This Mean for Cannabis Smokers?

Zoe August 17, 2019

In July, Governor Cuomo signed a bill into effect which raises the legal smoking age from 18 to 21 across New York State. The bill will take effect in November, 2019. Much of the momentum behind the “Tobacco 21” movement revolves around the idea that 95 percent of all smokers begin using tobacco before age 21 and the dangers of secondhand smoke. In December 1985, the legal drinking age was raised from 18 to 21

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Huntington Town Preemptively Bans Recreational Cannabis

Russ Beretta August 12, 2019

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National CBD Day – August 8

Zoe August 8, 2019

August 8 is observed as National CBD Day across the United States. cbdMD founded this day to raise awareness of the many health benefits of CBD. A non-psychoactive variety of cannabis, CBD is legal federally in the United States if it does not contain more than 0.3 percent THC. CBD has been shown to possess many health benefits when consumed and is rapidly becoming popular across the United States. This craze has resulted in an

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Pardons For Simple Cannabis Possession Convictions Now Available For Canadians

Russ Beretta August 1, 2019

“I am very pleased to announce the coming into force today of bill C-93, an act to provide no cost, expedited pardons, for simple possession of cannabis. Starting today people who have a criminal record, only for simple possession of cannabis, can apply for a free no-wait pardon using this expedited process, making it easier to work, go to school, travel, and actively participate in our communities.” – Federal Justice Minister David Lametti

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European CBD Propaganda Strikes Again

Russ Beretta August 1, 2019

This past June, Sweden‘s highest court ruled that CBD (cannabidiol) oil must not have any concentration of THC. CBD oil with even the slightest concentration of THC is now considered a narcotic. As of July in the Netherlands, CBD oil in vaping form has been made illegal by the Dutch government. Italy, where you can possess hemp flowers containing up to 0.6% THC, has ruled that selling concentrates and extracts from the plant is illegal.

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