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YES! As cannabis commerce explodes in the US of A the opportunities to create wealth along with your improved health and happiness can only get evenbrtter by INVESTING in natures bounty. CANNABIS . It's Time To Get Serious About U.S. Marijuana Stocks  Investor's Business Daily -  With state legalization expanding and financial troubles receding, Wall Street says it's time to pay attention to U.S. marijuana stocks. Their path to profitability is firmer than their better-hyped Canadian counterparts, analysts say. The playing field is bigger, even though cannabis isn't federally legal yet. Sales growth for the biggest producers is stronger. And the growth is helping reshape the U.S. cannabis industry as big companies buy up smaller ones. "Profitability between Canadian and American operators is night and day," said Eric Des Lauriers, a marijuana stocks analyst at Craig-Hallum. Top U.S. pot producers like like  Green Thumb Industries  ( GTBIF ),  Curaleaf  ( CUR

A 2021 study just released on the effects of cannabis use among youth (adolescents) associates altered brain development with its use.  "Researchers found that adolescents who reported moderate-to-heavy cannabis use tended to have reduced thickness in left and right prefrontal cortices, an area of the brain involved in planning, decision making, working memory and learning. There was a dose-dependent relationship between cannabis use and cortical thickness." Certainly this is an area of concern and it requires significantly more research. As we enjoy the many healthful benefits of adult cannabis use we MUST be mindful of its effect(s) on ourdeveloping youth. On to the article... Longitudinal study indicates that cannabis use during adolescence is linked to altered neurodevelopment PsyPost -   Cannabis use during adolescence is associated with altered brain development, according to a new study published in  JAMA Psychiatry . The new research represents the largest longitudin

Let the light shine! It's all good and proper. Pot shops are opening on Main Street America. And they look like Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville First, cannabis dispensaries tried to channel the sophisticated look of an Apple Store. Now they’re embracing their inner Jimmy Buffett. Fast Company - It ’s been a long, slow process, but the legalization of cannabis in the United States is   hitting main streets   across the country. The   growth   of the marijuana business has led to a new kind of store–the recreational cannabis dispensary–and posed a new challenge for designers. Now that people can walk into stores and buy cannabis, what should those stores look like? That’s a question the interdisciplinary design firm  the McBride Company  is at the forefront of trying to answer. Known for its flamboyantly kitschy, Caribbean getaway designs of dozens of  Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville  restaurants—as well as the slightly less kitschy  Margaritaville resorts  and the yes-this-actually-

Does President Biden's selection of Rahul Gupta, the former chair of the West Virginia Medical Cannnabis Board to head up the Office of National Drug Policy offer a little insight as to where President Biden is heading in regard to national cannabis delisting and legalizatiion? Of course we're hoping for sooner rather than later. President Joe Biden has selected Rahul Gupta as his nominee to head the Office of National Drug Policy (ONDCP), or ‘drug czar.’ Gupta is the former chair of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Advisory Board where he was openly in favor of medical cannabis, implementing a medical cannabis program in direct conflict with federal law. Gupta played a central role in West Virginia’s medical cannabis program. Should Gupta be selected by the Senate, it will be the first time a medical cannabis advocate had served in the position, which is significant because the ONDCP director is in a position requires one to oppose any efforts at legalizing cannabis or oth

The Cannabis Industry proving that cannabis is better for both  health and  education, Pueblo County Colorado is set to award more than $2 million in scholarships from cannabis tax revenues, according to the The Pueblo Chieftain. Pueblo County will award $1 million to Pueblo Community College, $616,000 to the Colorado State University Pueblo Foundation, $385,000 to CSU Pueblo Athletics for student-athletes as well as $26,000 to the Pueblo African American Concern Organization. On to the article and more on the positive societal impact legalized cannabis is having on American culture. Culture Magazine - Colorado is continuing their push to help fund educational ventures in the state with cannabis tax revenue, with Pueblo County set to award more than $2 million in scholarships from that revenue, according to   The Pueblo Chieftain . The announcement comes ahead of the upcoming fall semester, and the country will award $1 million to Pueblo Community College, $616,000 to the Colorado Sta

Tobacco, an extremely harmful plant when smoked in any form, may be evolving into a much less harmful past time. And the driver? Cannibis. Phillip Morris International's CEO made the following statement recently...    the UK government should treat cigarettes like petrol cars and ban them in 10 year . The reason?  As  British American Tobacco (BAT) executive Kingsley Wheaton explains...    "I think [CBD vaping] is part of the future, but the present challenge is reduced harm in tobacco and nicotine alternatives, encouraging people to switch."   So there it is.  As tobacco use declines and tobacco companies work to re-envision their business  the healthful benefits of cannabis will proliferate further in society  and folks up and down the societal sprectrum will become healthier, happier, and more contented with life and its possibilities! Without further ado on to the article... Forbes -  When Philip Morris International (PMI) CEO Jacek Olczak told  The Mail on Sunday  th

Speaking from my perch as a personal trainer, health and fitness advocate, and a happy contentedd stoner I can unequivacally state that Katrina and Tony have hit on a fabulous idea to bring more enjoyment and enhanced well being to cannabis enthusiasts. On to the article... Stoner -   Business owners Katrina and Tony have spun two amazing things together, cannabis and yoga. A new and growing trend of canna-yoga, is taking the recreational and medical states by storm and Herb N’ Yoga is no exception! By blending cannabis with the therapy of yoga, it promotes relaxation and can bring you to a higher level of consciousness. The studies are clear on the cannabinoids, THC and CBD. The American Cancer Society states that THC “can help relieve pain and nausea, reduce inflammation, and can act as an antioxidant.” It also states CBD, “can help treat seizures, and can reduce anxiety and paranoia.” According to the Livestrong Foundation, marijuana “can help reduce symptoms of muscle tension or m

The nation could certainly use more of this. There is never enough love amd compassion to go around. Even in genuinely good times. Given the mood of the nation and the horrible political divisiveness today we surely need MORE of this kind of compassion. On to the article... Free or Discounted Weed: 8 Compassionate Care Programs for Cannabis Lovers Compassionate care programs offer a range of discounts to patients. Photo credit: Envato Emerald - Cannabis companies all over the U.S. and beyond are involved in compassionate care programs for their consumers. These programs are available to a variety of individuals and provide discounts based on the consumer’s needs.  While some projects specialize in veterans or those with disabilities, some are available to low-income households. Compassionate care pricing programs can be found throughout states that offer recreational and/or medical consumption of cannabis. Here are eight companies with compassionate care cannabis programs. 8 Discounte