Certain Foods And Drinks Can Trigger A Bad Mood

Maria Loreto

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March 13, 2024

Certain Foods And Drinks Can Trigger A Bad Mood

Food has a huge impact – hungry, hangery, full, and satisfied – but did you know it can also put you in a bad mood?

Our relationships with food is complicated. Sometimes after consuming a delicious meal that we know is bad for us, our body feels sluggish. Or sometimes you have a craving and go in search for a particular flavor profile. Some people love sweets and others love savory. Food is an important part of our daily life and drives some decisions. But did you know certain foods and drinks can trigger a bad mood?

A lot of our favorite comfort foods and beverages, like fries, mac and cheese, cookies, sodas and coffee drinks tend to provide side effects with no nutritional value. The quick burst of energy and dopamine they provide is fleeting, leaving you feeling cranky and hungry soon after.

“Emotional eating is a cyclical process where low mood leads to eating foods likely to spike your blood sugar, giving us a dose of dopamine, but then it drops at the same time as we start to feel guilty,” psychologist Lee Chambers. “This combination often makes us feel a lack of satisfaction, with feelings of guilt, shame and regret.”

Here are some foods and beverages which could be guilty of making you grumpy.

Coffee

While coffee generally makes us feel great first thing in the morning, too much of it can make us feel jittery and irritable. If you’re particularly sensitive to caffeine, you might even have trouble sleeping at night. In order to prevent this, it’s helpful to limit your coffee and caffeine intake, including teas, sodas, and the like. If you need a pick me up during the day and have already had some coffee, consider eating something filling, with protein. If you’re in a time crunch, stock up on energy bars and have them around your car and house.

Junk foods

Fries, pizza bites, chips and other kinds of comforting junk foods contain high amounts of saturated fats, refined sugars and more. These can cause energy crashes and can make you feel tired for long periods of time. While it’s unrealistic to never eat these kinds of foods, we should all aim for consuming relatively healthy foods throughout our days, keeping you energized, that way we can enjoy the times we consume those kinds of meals. Here’s why fast food makes us cranky.

Alcohol

Having a cocktail or a glass of wine is fun, until it isn’t. The substance is a depressant, slowing parts of the brain and creating a delay to how we react to outside events. It’s why drunk people are uncoordinated and can fall easily. It’s also why they should never drive. Alcohol also causes a loss of inhibition, which is why there’s angry or very emotional drunks who say things they’ll later regret. But the bad mood often kicks in the next morning, when you wake up with a crippling hangover that equally cripples your otherwise productive day.

Can CBD Help With Eczema

Amy Hansen

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March 12, 2024

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It’s painful, embarrassing and hard to be rid of – but can CBD help with eczema?

Eczema is a chronic skin condition that affects one in 10. It’s most common in children, although one in four people with the condition don’t have symptoms until they’re adults.

It irritates the skin, leaving it patchy and red for stretches of time. It occurs due to a combination of genetics and environmental situations. Flare ups of the condition can occur from pollen in the air or the types of foods and drinks you ingest. Some experts believe that eczema is more common in developed countries because of clean living conditions, childhood vaccines that lower infection rates, and antibiotic use. These things change your immune response and make you more likely to have atopic diseases, like eczema. But can CBD whelp with eczema.

Eczema, is traditionally treated by managing its most prevalent symptoms in order to prevent flare ups. The condition is not contagious and can be very different from person to person, with the most prevalent symptom manifesting as patches of itchy skin.

There is no cure for eczema, which is why people who suffer from this ailment have to be careful, moisturizing their skin often, while also looking for effective ways of avoiding triggers. The ways in which people treat their eczema are varied and personal, ranging from warm baths and gentle soaps to wearing soft cotton clothes to avoid pain.

Seen everywhere from Amazon to Instagram, CBD has garnered some acclaim within the beauty and skincare industry. Although there’s a lack of scientific research on CBD due to the compound’s strange legal standing, many experts are hopeful in the effect it could have on eczema.

CBD has anti-inflammatory properties which seems to help reduce irritating eczema symptoms such as itching, pain, and dry skin. Research has shown the endocannabinoid system also plays a role in skin health.

Different studies have shown CBD is effective in providing anti-inflammatory effects and managing skin irritation. There are also studies that have found CBD has antioxidant properties, which could help prevent infections when skin has been damaged by eczema and is at its most vulnerable.

There hasn’t been enough research on the use of topical CBD in people with eczema. A small study published in 2019 in Clinical Therapeutics which found. a CBD ointment helped clear skin and reduced itch and the sleep loss it caused.

Research also suggests CBD is anti-microbial, with some data showing it works about as well as antibiotics to kill Staphylococcus aureus. Staph can infect the skin of people with atopic dermatitis, triggering flares and other complications.

Does John Cena Use Weed

Anthony Washington

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March 12, 2024

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He has been hailed as the new “Rock”…but does John Cena kick back and use weed?

John Cena is having a moment. People are buzzing his star is rising and he could be another Rock. Which is something considering he Rock built an empire worth $800+ million. Like the Rock, Cena is not afraid of hard work, laughing at himself, or comedy. But does John Cena use weed? Would it go with his squeaky clean imagine?

He started out as a wrestler and signed to the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2001. In 2018, he went part-time with wrestling to focus on expanding his acting and rapping career. A record 16-time world champion as recognized by WWE, Cena is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional pro wrestlers of all time.

WWE hasn’t enforced marijuana testing in ages, which was lead by the players. Although cannabis in the entertainment industry is not uncommon.

Cena has crafted his image and has popped up on the Today show with goodnatured appearances alongside his string of recent movies. His most recent, Ricky Stanicky, leans into comedy heavily. He was a presenter at this year’s Oscars while also taking a nod at a streaker who appeared 50 years ago.

Cena has long denied taking drugs, including steroids. But the rumor of his steroid use continues to trail him like the whiff of a skunk. He does drink alcohol and has built up a pretty strong reputation for being able to toss quite a large amount back and still function. But it seems he has either not used marijuana or kept it very, very on the down low.

We know in honor of the 4/20 ‘holiday’ he was the now gone Ellen show and played a game called ‘Marijuana Strain Or Show Dog’. The audience lapped it up and he seemed to enjoy the wink wink nod of it.

So while it appears he doesn’t consume, it doesn’t seem like he judges those who do and can appreciate a good chill.

Tipping Your Budtender

Anthony Washington

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March 12, 2024

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Tipflation has become a thing, but what about your favorite bud tender?

Tipflation is increased rates that people are now expected to tip at restaurants and for other goods and services, especially in areas where historically there wasn’t the expectation to tip. Prior to 2020, people generally tipped food servers 15% to 20% based on the service received. Today with tipflation, it show up on screens almost everyone – with the base starting at 15% and going up. Consumers are annoyed. But what about the marijuana dispensaries and tipping your budtenders?

At legal dispensaries, budtenders are key. They act in several different capacities, assisting customers in finding the best possible strain, showing them new products and answering questions to help them with the best possible experience. It is important work, especially when dealing with a new customer whose only experience with marijuana was one time back in college when they took a hit off a bong. Think of them as a cannabis sommelier.

One of the things a new customer might notice while browsing the display cases in a dispensary is the presence of tip jars. This trend started to take shape around a decade ago when medical marijuana was first beginning to build momentum across the country. But now they seem to be turning up more in both the medical and recreational sectors. The idea, as with any situation where a tip jar is present, is to give the budtender an opportunity to earn additional income.

It is also an incentivizing measure. If a budtender believes he or she can earn an extra $50 or more each day by simply providing superb customer service, chances are they will come to work ready to make it rain.

Why Are Marijuana Retailers Struggling To Keep Budtenders? — Photo by Heath Korvola/Getty Images

Still, some people take issue with tip jars becoming more commonplace in dispensary life. Some feel that while a budtender might deserve and extra $10 or so for helping them identify a strain most effective in treating their specific health condition, others think it is flat out BS that they must cough up extra cheddar just because one sold them a package of edibles. And while tipping is always optional, many argue that some budtenders act as though they are entitled to a tip for spending a few minutes with a customer.

So what is the right thing to do? Should you tip budtenders, or simply treat them the same as liquor store clerks? After all, the people who sell beer do not get tipped for pointing the Baileys or Lagunitas.

The answer should be simple, but it is actually a bit tricky.

For starters, what exactly is a budtender’s job? According to the California-based employment agency Vangst, it is to provide “excellent customer service to all patients and customers in medical and recreational dispensaries. Uses point-of-sale system and other technology to ensure all cannabis product sales are properly tracked. Provides information to customers on product choices, consumption methods, compliance, and safety. Remains up to date on all cannabis regulations to ensure compliance within the dispensary.”

No doubt, there is a lot of responsibility involved with being an exceptional budtender, which is the reason they are paid an above-average salary right out of the gate. Budtenders often start out making around $16 per hour. These are not excellent wages, but they are significantly higher than most small retail/fast food places where employees are not compensated with tips.

It is also more money than the average untipped liquor store clerk earns. While there is rarely a qualm about tipping bartenders simply popping the top on a beer and setting in front of them, clerks seem to be something else.

So, do we tip budtenders or not?

Don’t feel obligated to leave a tip just because a dispensary has scattered jars all around. However, if a budtender is friendly, helpful, guides you to exactly what you are looking for and makes your dispensary experience a pleasant one, by all means, don’t be afraid to leave a something extra. Yet, if all a budtender does is ring up a package of edibles or pre-rolls, a tip isn’t exactly necessary. Products are already expensive enough with all of the additional taxes for people to be required to pay more just because an employee punched a few buttons on a cash register.

But, here’s the thing: Good people who do good work and, above all, help you in ways that could not have been achieved without them, are always deserving of more. It is a classy move to offer a gratuity for exceptional service.

Biden Buoys Bloomberg’s Marijuana Prediction

Terry Hacienda

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March 12, 2024

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Biden Buoys Bloomberg’s Marijuana Prediction

The marijuana industry has found the last couple of years very trying…Bloomberg just gave it a sliver of hope.

It is a mixed bag for the cannabis industry. BDSA, a leading analytics firm which covers the cannabis industry, just released numbers and data revealing the cannabis industry earned $29.5 billion dollars in 2023. Missouri generated a whopping $1 Billion, something making everyone take a second look. Use has become mainstream and Gen Z is moving inches away from alcohol to marijuana. But there are underlaying problems. Price compression in flower, the chaos in New York and California, and he federal government restrictions are crushing for the small businesses which make up the majority of the industry. A little hope? Biden buoys Bloomberg’s marijuana prediction in his State of the Union speech.

Bloomberg is a leader in economic news and has been following the cannabis industry. Due to Biden’s slow campaign commitment to help the industry, Bloomberg has been hesitant about the industry’s growth. But with Biden’s head on mentioning cannabis, Bloomberg now predicts an 80% chance of rescheduling in the upcoming months. This will have a dramatic upswing impact on the growing economic business community.

When the DEA reschedules marijuana, the industry will experience relief from certain tax burdens it currently faces under Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code, a needed help for the mom and pop businesses representing the majority of owners/operaters. It should make banking easier also by reducing the potential liability with a higher scheduled product.

A longer term benefit of rescheduling is it would bring many products and manufacturers more squarely within FDA’s regulatory authority, which will open up the medical marijuana market significantly and also allow larger mainstream retailers to begin consideration of carrying products.

Rescheduling would not make it federal legal, which is something this administration can do, rather it gives the legal businesses in states more traditional business rights and benefits. In the handful of full holdout states, it would still be crime.

The Best Reasons For A Good Bong

Anthony Washington

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March 11, 2024

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For the new to cannabis crowd they are bit more intimidating – but done right, using an old school bong can make for an excellent journey.

Acceptance of marijuana has grown with the President talking about it positively in his State of the Union address, Missouri doing over $1 billion in sales and 85+% of the population believing it should be legal in some form. If you are new to cannabis or an old hat though, bongs can make for an excellent experience. Here are the best reason for a good bong.

Some people find bongs inconvenient and apropos to a college dorm room, but bongs are effective in managing dosages and treating your lungs with a little more care than a joint thanks to the water filter. Technology has evolved over the years, with devices now available to help keep your space clean, are more compact and, most importantly, make the most of your high priced stash.

Better grasp on your dosage

Consistent doses are difficult to achieve when smoking weed. When rolling a joint or a blunt, these can end up coming out in different sizes, containing different grams of weed. When packing a bong, there’s always the same bowl, which allows for consistency and keeping better track of how much you smoke without having to count the amount of puffs you take.

A cleaner space

The easiest way to consume is a vape or gummies, but a bong has advantages also. Smoking requires something for ashes, a strong smell and generally a bit more mess, a bong can be both attractive in the space and be cleaner.

An easy way to clean a bong is to use rubbing alcohol and sea salt. Soak it for a while and then jostle it around. Rinse really well, let dry and put it away until next time.

Longer lasting marijuana

Bongs are more efficient when it comes to prolonging your weed. Since you consume so much smoke per hit, they tend to get you high faster, with less puffs than if you were smoking a joint or blunt.

Smoother hits

Water used in bongs allows the hits to be smoother and gentler on your lungs, preventing irritation and filtering out some of the ash that occurs with combustion. There’s also no need to add tobacco or paper, both compounds that damage your lungs.

So if you invest in a good bong, you can go old school and have a great journey.

Biden’s Weed Tweet Got Numbers and Feedback

Sarah Johns

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March 11, 2024

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Biden’s Weed Tweet Got Numbers and Feedback

His mentioning marijuana at the State of The Union was historic, but boy did he get some feedback when he tweeted.

The State of the Union address for many years was referred to as “the President’s Annual Message to Congress“. It is believed George Washington started the tradition and the term “State of the Union” first emerged in 1934 when used by Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR). President Biden mention of marijuana was historic and also showed how the plants reputation has come a long way from the war on drugs. And when he tweeted about it, things got spicy. Biden’s weed tweet got numbers and feedback – and the administration might be wise to pay attention.

The tweet on cannabis reached 14 million and had 12,000 comments and 104,000 likes. The President mentioned his marijuana pardons which drew a significant amount of feedback. According to BDSA, a leading analytics firm covering cannabis, the industry generated $29.5 billion in revue in 2023. When talking about a need to grow the economy and taxes, here is a fresh industry the public wants, but antiquated laws are punishing small businesses.

When you subtract comments not relating to weed, they fall in three categories. The first is the remaining resentment toward Vice President Harris for her historic stance on marijuana. The industry was at first excited when Biden was elected as he indicated he would move opening up legalization for cannabis. His slow pace along with VP Harris’s previous role has frustrated the industry and it shows by the sharp remarks.

Another large batch of comments were just about making a move already! Science, the American Medical Association, and the federal departments of the Healthy and Human Services (HHS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have all said there are benefits. People are clamoring for him to act and act quickly. But, it seems to the public eye, the administration has been very slow in fullfilling this promise from over 2020.

The third big conversation is his perception his pardons did more than they actually did for prisoners. Again, there is hard feelings about it and the online community want him to understand what he did and did not do.

While the industry is expanding, it is still in growth mode and needs basic help in continuing to grow. Rescheduling would allow state cannabis operators to take federal tax deductions they’re currently barred from under an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code known as 280E. This would give immediate benefits to the cannabis industry which is 50+% small businesses.

More Talk From Biden on Marijuana, But Where Is Action

Anthony Washington

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March 8, 2024

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More Talk From Biden on Marijuana, But Where Is Action

In an acknowledgement of the popularity of legal marijuana, Biden talked about in his State of the Union speech, but, again, no firm details.

In his final State of the Union speech of this term, Biden made history and openly talked about cannabis. He touted his pardons and rightfully took a lap. The President has talked about the pardons before and their importance, and sharing at the speech was a historic moment for the industry. But, while it was good, it was not as significant as it has been heralded. He indicted during his last campaign he made a commitment toward expanding the industry. Finally, after three long year, in his speech he talked about rescheduling, but again shared no dates or a call to action.

According to BDSA, a leading analytics firm covering cannabis, the industry generated $29.5 billion in revue in 2023. Over 85% of the public believes it should be legal in some form. It should be an easy win, but Biden, VP Harris and others at the top of the administration have struggled to push the change.

Biden was slow to push rescheduling, but since them Health and Human Service (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have both recommended it move forward. It now sits at the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for the final change. Data and public opinion are waiting for the change.

Senate Leaders Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Patty Murphy (D-WA) recognized the value of a healthy, legal industry. Science, the American Medical Association and even branches of the military are starting to recognize the value of medical marijuana and the widespread support of the plant. Schumer shared prior to the speech he is committed to get a banking bill done this session. It seems to be on track last session, but the chaos in the House over the speakership derailed any hope.

While the industry is right to say the public wants it, studies by Brookings say it isn’t a decider when chosen a presidential candidate. The economy, the border, abortion, and personal issues like healthcare and feelings around Israel and Ukraine are much more like to influence decisions. What is key, it is big with younger voters. This could be key in the election.

While the industry is doing well, it is still the growth mode and need basic help in continuing to grow. Rescheduling would allow state cannabis to take federal tax deductions that they’re currently barred from under an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code known as 280E, however. This would be an immediate benefits the cannabis industry which has over 50% small businesses.

After breaking the barrier and having a president discuss marijuana public, everyone is watching on what happens next.

On Women’s Day, Women Are Making An Impact On Weed

Sarah Johns

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March 8, 2024

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On Women’s Day, Women Are Making An Impact On Weed

The stereotype is a stoner dude being chill – but times have changed and women are part of the legal marijuana movement.

Senator Patty Murray is the second most powerful woman in the government, and she is clearly supportive of the cannabis industry. The stereotype of the industry is more of a stoner dude being chill, but times have changed. And now, on Women’s Day, women are making an impact on weed. Women represent 50.4% of the US population and 50.3% in Canada. While the industry is still driven by men, women are having a big economic impact. They have drive companies, have been a voice in how cannabis is grown, and have an significant impact on which products are purchased.

The number of cannabis consumers in the U.S. who identify as women is also growing. The rate of growth for female consumers in the U.S. is outpacing that of males — 55% vs. 49%, respectively.  And it even with Gen Z, which is drifting away from alcohol and embracing marijuana. So as consumers, they have a valuable part of the industry.

And while fewer in number, women now account for 39% of marijuana executives helping drive the industry. The star is Nancy Whiteman at Wana Brands. As Co-founder and CEO, she has position the edible company to be stocked on the shelves in mainstrain stores as soon as it is possible. Rescheduling can see her have a huge win. She has the vision to see the future of how products are sold to the public.

Debra Brochardt founded Green Market Report and established the business magazine as the most reliable and trusted site for clear, honest industry information. Shanita Penny has been helping shape public policy at the Coalition for Cannabis .

Some 37% of active physicians were women in 2021, up from about 36% in 2019, and about 47% of residents and fellows were women. This is a key in medical marijuana as they tend to be younger and also embrace new treatments.

Women buy 61.2% of wines under US$20 a bottle, which make them a huge force in the time industry. It also shows frequency and volume. As cannabis becomes more mainstream, this will a key driver in the vape and edible portion of marijuana.

Best Tips For Job Hunting in the Cannabis World

Amy Hansen

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March 7, 2024

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Best Tips For Job Hunting in the Cannabis World

Find a job you love is tough, so here are some tips to help in the hunt.

The marijuana industry continues to expand across the country. BDSA, a leading analytic company which covers cannabis, just released their 2023 report where they industry grew to $29.5 billion in the US. We reached out to Scott Rabinowitz at the nationally respected Herd Freed Hartz about job hunting and he offered these suggestions.

Scott brings over 16 years experience in the executive search industry and serves as a strategic recruiting partner to top executives. He combines a strong national and international network with a concentrated focus on serving Northwest based clients. Prior to joining Herd Freed Hartz, Scott served 5 years as Executive Vice President and Managing Director building out DHR International’s Seattle office.

Is it better to approach a company you are interested in or wait until they post an opening

It depends on the role.

For Executive roles I suggest using online postings ONLY as research and NOT apply for executive roles directly through a company website., Instead use the information you learn about the company to craft a compelling introduction that addresses the hiring company challenges and demonstrates your insight into their needs. I’m a firm believer in creating your own opportunities as well. If you are passionate about a company and their products, services or brand – let them know!

The key to success in your job search is not only understanding yourself, your skills and experiences but understanding the company that is hiring you. Many job seekers make the mistake of looking at job opportunities only through the lens of “Whats in it for me?”. Set yourself up for success by focusing on the roles challenges and how you can make a difference

For Non Executive (Supervisor, Manager, Director) roles- The same strategy of thinking about the hiring companies specific challenges applies, but for these roles its fine to apply online AND try to identify someone that you can connect with directly.

What should I focus on in the resume and in the interview

In 30 years of Executive search experience I have come to believe that all interviews come down to 2 simple questions.

1- What do you know about me?

2- How are you going to help me make or save money quickly?

As an applicant you want to focus all of your answers on those 2 potential topics

Q- Tell me about your career = What do you know about me?

Q- Share an experience where you =How are you going to help me make or save money quickly?

Interviewing is a complicated and unnatural conversation. Typically candidates have given a lot of thought to their own experience and expertise, thought through the ideal kind of culture they would like to be in and how many weeks of vacation would work for them. Succesful candidates have taken the next step- To be able to talk about the hiring company with passion and specificity, to be able to demonstrate that your experience exists to help solve their issues and that you are someone that aligns with their values and pace.

Simple Interview Hack:

When asked a “tell me about a time when?” Question your answer should have 5 elements

Here is what the challenge we faced was
Here is what I recommended
Here is what we did
These were the results
This is what I learned

Use this template to prepare relevant examples to share during your interview. Keep it short, keep it specific and even if it’s a challenge- This is the time to Brag

What is the correct length of a resume?

Best Practices used to be that Resumes should be no longer than 2 pages. THIS IS NO LONGER THE CASE. The highest and best use of a resume is to lead to a conversation. Your resume should be authentic to your experience, include specific details, metrics and expertise, include some compelling or interesting details that can fire a conversation. It doesn’t matter how long it is to me!

Resume Hacks

No Misspellings!

Create multiple resumes depending on the role you are looking for.

Align your experience with your target companies issues and challenges

Be personal- Please include something that can lead to a conversation beyond work- Travel, Reading, Sports etc

What is an appropriate follow up time

Send a Thank you note same day to anyone you interview with. Wait a week then you can reach back out for clarification and to continue to express your interest. Beyond that – don’t be a nudge.

We are entering a unique moment in our countries hiring history. We are facing a 10M person shortfall in the labor market. That means as Baby Boomers age out of the labor market there is a huge need for skilled and experienced labor in the market and it is a battle to identify and attract top talent. As a job seeker this means that you have more options than you have in the past. Companies need to raise their hiring game in order to compete. If you can arm yourself with some simple tricks a job hunt is an ideal time to take stock of yourself and your goals. At the same time don’t forget to focus on your target- Put your focus on them and you will be ahead of the game!

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Coffee

Junk foods

Alcohol

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Does John Cena Use Weed

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Tipping Your Budtender

Tipflation has become a thing, but what about your favorite bud tender?

Biden Buoys Bloomberg’s Marijuana Prediction

The marijuana industry has found the last couple of years very trying…Bloomberg just gave it a sliver of hope.

The Best Reasons For A Good Bong

For the new to cannabis crowd they are bit more intimidating – but done right, using an old school bong can make for an excellent journey.

Better grasp on your dosage

A cleaner space

Longer lasting marijuana

Smoother hits

Biden’s Weed Tweet Got Numbers and Feedback

His mentioning marijuana at the State of The Union was historic, but boy did he get some feedback when he tweeted.

More Talk From Biden on Marijuana, But Where Is Action

In an acknowledgement of the popularity of legal marijuana, Biden talked about in his State of the Union speech, but, again, no firm details.

On Women’s Day, Women Are Making An Impact On Weed

The stereotype is a stoner dude being chill – but times have changed and women are part of the legal marijuana movement.

Best Tips For Job Hunting in the Cannabis World

Find a job you love is tough, so here are some tips to help in the hunt.

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