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Post by elystokie on Jun 8, 2023 7:41:08 GMT
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Post by elystokie on Jun 8, 2023 16:12:43 GMT
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Post by elystokie on Jun 12, 2023 14:17:03 GMT
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Post by elystokie on Jun 14, 2023 18:00:57 GMT
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Post by elystokie on Jun 16, 2023 11:29:55 GMT
It's impossible to overestimate the positive effect this man's life's work will have on humankind going forward.
One of the greatest, most important people that has ever lived, one day his name will be much wider known.
Died earlier this year, I'm sure he knew the importance of his discoveries.
The video is 7 years old.
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Post by marylandstoke on Jul 1, 2023 12:40:18 GMT
Well, today is the day in Md for legal.
With the 4th being on Tuesday many people have time off next week and it is expected (from the dispensary staff I have spoke to) to be a zoo this weekend.
I had a little stock up (within my allowance) yesterday so, morning coffee and Orange Drizzle:
Orange Drizzle is an in-house cross of Mimosa x Wedding Cake. With top terpenes of beta-Caryophyllene, Limonene and Myrcene- this strain has heavy aromatic nods to her genetic predecessors. She opens with a nose full of fresh citrus and floral notes- very reminiscent of her distant relative- Clementine. The powerful citrus notes carry through into the smoke, but the exhale is full of all the robust, earthy undertones you’d expect to see in a Cake strain. Typically a high-potency cultivar, Orange Drizzle is a great option for easing pain and muscle stiffness.
Sounds just perfect.
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Post by elystokie on Jul 10, 2023 7:31:21 GMT
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Post by elystokie on Jul 13, 2023 13:10:36 GMT
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Post by marylandstoke on Jul 13, 2023 13:42:03 GMT
If any country should have worked out that prohibition doesnt work…..
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Post by elystokie on Jul 13, 2023 15:33:09 GMT
If any country should have worked out that prohibition doesnt work….. Yeh, and that was for something actually dangerous!
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Post by elystokie on Jul 14, 2023 18:10:02 GMT
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Post by elystokie on Jul 18, 2023 15:40:24 GMT
Another benefit if we legalised - as well as taxing it we'd be lessening the burden on the NHS 🙂 norml.org/blog/2023/07/14/study-cannabis-use-enhances-runners-high-during-exercise/"These findings could explain, in part, why cannabis users are more likely to meet minimum physical activity guidelines and have lower body mass indexes, as well as why cannabis users who use cannabis when they exercise engage in more exercise on average relative to users who do not engage in this behavior.”
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Post by elystokie on Jul 21, 2023 16:12:30 GMT
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Post by marylandstoke on Jul 30, 2023 13:26:15 GMT
Two steps forward. One step back.
BALTIMORE — Cannabis customers in Maryland will no longer be able to use Mastercard debit cards for transactions.
Mastercard is instructing financial institutions to stop all payments that involve their cards when it comes to buying cannabis. Many dispensaries allow customers to use a debit card with their PIN to purchase marijuana, while others are cash-only businesses.
The federal government still considers marijuana illegal, even though several states, including Maryland, passed laws decriminalizing it and set up a marketplace for sales.
In a statement sent to 11 News, Mastercard said: "The federal government considers cannabis sales illegal, so these purchases are not allowed in our system."
Wendy Bronfein, the chief brand officer and director of public policy for Curio, a grower, processor, and seller of marijuana, said she's disappointed by the change. She's calling on the federal government to change its policies as more of the nation continues to shift positions on marijuana.
"Ultimately, the only way financial institutions are going to be comfortable working with us is by getting the OK from the federal government," said Bronfein.
Many dispensaries also have ATMs to give customers the option to get cash to pay for their purchases.
Maryland marijuana dispensaries made tens of millions of dollars in the first few weeks of recreational cannabis sales in the state. According to the Maryland Cannabis Administration, sales of recreational and medical marijuana between July 1-23 reached $65.7 million.
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Post by elystokie on Jul 30, 2023 14:04:49 GMT
Two steps forward. One step back. BALTIMORE — Cannabis customers in Maryland will no longer be able to use Mastercard debit cards for transactions. Mastercard is instructing financial institutions to stop all payments that involve their cards when it comes to buying cannabis. Many dispensaries allow customers to use a debit card with their PIN to purchase marijuana, while others are cash-only businesses. The federal government still considers marijuana illegal, even though several states, including Maryland, passed laws decriminalizing it and set up a marketplace for sales. In a statement sent to 11 News, Mastercard said: "The federal government considers cannabis sales illegal, so these purchases are not allowed in our system." Wendy Bronfein, the chief brand officer and director of public policy for Curio, a grower, processor, and seller of marijuana, said she's disappointed by the change. She's calling on the federal government to change its policies as more of the nation continues to shift positions on marijuana. "Ultimately, the only way financial institutions are going to be comfortable working with us is by getting the OK from the federal government," said Bronfein. Many dispensaries also have ATMs to give customers the option to get cash to pay for their purchases. Maryland marijuana dispensaries made tens of millions of dollars in the first few weeks of recreational cannabis sales in the state. According to the Maryland Cannabis Administration, sales of recreational and medical marijuana between July 1-23 reached $65.7 million. They need to federally legalise obviously, it's a ridiculous situation that's putting people's lives needlessly at risk.
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Post by slash on Jul 31, 2023 1:26:50 GMT
hopefully Visa doesn't follow suit, i love using my Apple Wallet when i go to the dispo.
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Post by elystokie on Jul 31, 2023 7:42:21 GMT
hopefully Visa doesn't follow suit, i love using my Apple Wallet when i go to the dispo. If that post was designed to make those of us in the UK somewhat envious, congratulations 😂
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Post by marylandstoke on Jul 31, 2023 22:36:09 GMT
Also today efforts are being made to pass a Bill allowing people who use to be able to take federal employment.
More news as it happens.
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Post by elystokie on Aug 2, 2023 20:27:15 GMT
Another one bites the dust - norml.org/blog/2023/08/01/another-state-liberates-cannabis/"That means, going forward, Minnesotans will no longer bear the stigma of a prior marijuana arrest and the lost opportunities associated with it." State number 23 to end cannabis prohibition, not a single state has reversed their decision to legalise recreational cannabis.
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Post by elystokie on Aug 8, 2023 10:02:35 GMT
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Post by elystokie on Aug 8, 2023 13:22:02 GMT
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Post by elystokie on Aug 14, 2023 8:06:22 GMT
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Post by elystokie on Aug 14, 2023 9:45:57 GMT
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Post by elystokie on Aug 17, 2023 15:49:39 GMT
Ohio to vote on ending cannabis prohibition in November, if they legalise they'll be the 24th state to do so and the 14th to do so by public vote. norml.org/blog/2023/08/16/ohio-voters-will-decide-on-adult-use-legalization-measure-this-november/NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano added: “Historically, when given the choice, voters have consistently chosen to reject cannabis criminalization and to embrace legalization and regulation. Ohioans have seen similar legalization laws adopted in neighboring states and they know that regulating the cannabis market is preferable to the failed policy of prohibition.”
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Post by elystokie on Aug 25, 2023 6:14:12 GMT
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Post by elystokie on Aug 30, 2023 14:39:47 GMT
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Post by slippyblunger on Aug 30, 2023 15:34:34 GMT
Or Ron de Sanctimonious as the legendary Trump would say. 😂
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Post by marylandstoke on Aug 31, 2023 11:32:05 GMT
Biden proposing a move to bring federal in line with State.
Which would be nice.
WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services is formally recommending that the Drug Enforcement Administration ease government restrictions on marijuana, which remains illegal at the federal level even though 40 states allow its use in some form.
The move comes 11 months after President Joe Biden ordered the top health agency to conduct a review of the drug. The recommendation is to move marijuana from what’s known as a Schedule I drug to Schedule III, under the Controlled Substances Act.
In the eyes of the DEA, cannabis is in the same category as other Schedule I drugs like heroin and LSD, meaning it’s considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.
A spokesperson for HHS said it has “expeditiously” responded to the directive in providing its recommendation to the DEA on Tuesday.
If the DEA were to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III, it would most notably eliminate an IRS code intended to prevent drug dealers from claiming tax deductions for business expenses.
That alone could save the marijuana industry hundreds of millions of dollars a year. Small-business owners who spoke to NBC News said the inability to deduct what would otherwise be ordinary business expenses is their single biggest financial burden.
Now that HHS has made its recommendation, all eyes are on the DEA, which has the ultimate authority on scheduling substances.
The Biden administration had hoped to announce the rescheduling of the drug sometime in the fall, around the one-year mark of the president's request for the review, according to five sources familiar with planning. It's not yet clear how long the DEA’s public review process will take.
When reached for comment, a DEA spokesperson said: "We can confirm DEA received a letter from the Department of Health and Human Services providing its findings and recommendation on marijuana scheduling, pursuant to President Biden’s request for a review."
"DEA will now initiate its review,” the spokesperson added.
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Post by elystokie on Aug 31, 2023 11:44:02 GMT
Biden proposing a move to bring federal in line with State. Which would be nice. WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services is formally recommending that the Drug Enforcement Administration ease government restrictions on marijuana, which remains illegal at the federal level even though 40 states allow its use in some form. The move comes 11 months after President Joe Biden ordered the top health agency to conduct a review of the drug. The recommendation is to move marijuana from what’s known as a Schedule I drug to Schedule III, under the Controlled Substances Act. In the eyes of the DEA, cannabis is in the same category as other Schedule I drugs like heroin and LSD, meaning it’s considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. A spokesperson for HHS said it has “expeditiously” responded to the directive in providing its recommendation to the DEA on Tuesday. If the DEA were to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III, it would most notably eliminate an IRS code intended to prevent drug dealers from claiming tax deductions for business expenses. That alone could save the marijuana industry hundreds of millions of dollars a year. Small-business owners who spoke to NBC News said the inability to deduct what would otherwise be ordinary business expenses is their single biggest financial burden. Now that HHS has made its recommendation, all eyes are on the DEA, which has the ultimate authority on scheduling substances. The Biden administration had hoped to announce the rescheduling of the drug sometime in the fall, around the one-year mark of the president's request for the review, according to five sources familiar with planning. It's not yet clear how long the DEA’s public review process will take. When reached for comment, a DEA spokesperson said: "We can confirm DEA received a letter from the Department of Health and Human Services providing its findings and recommendation on marijuana scheduling, pursuant to President Biden’s request for a review." "DEA will now initiate its review,” the spokesperson added. The DEA need de-funding and always have done, they've caused far more damage than any drug could. They have a memorial to the most dangerous man on the planet ever ffs.
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Post by elystokie on Sept 6, 2023 13:12:55 GMT
The actual reason cannabis was made illegal, nothing to do with health, social harm or any of the other much vaunted (and disproved) reasons. It, or rather it's cousin hemp, threatened the plans of some narcissistic racist arseholes is the reason. cannabis.net/blog/history/was-hemp-the-reason-marijuana-was-illegalized"While factors such as racism, classism and control do have a big influence in the initial illegalization of cannabis…the main reason why marijuana was prohibited is because of Hemp." There was a time in the US when you could pay your taxes in hemp 🙂
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