Monday, 22 February 2016

Film Review: Embrace of the Serpent

Embrace of the Serpentis a film that should be seen by every human being on this earth.

National NORML Board Endorses AUMA Marijuana Legalization Initiative in CA

WASHINGTON, DC At a board meeting held on Saturday, February 20th in Washington, DC, the NORML Board of Directors voted to endorse the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) voter initiative to legalize marijuana in California. The NORML Board reversed its former policy of waiting until an initiative has officially qualified for the ballot []


National NORML Board Endorses AUMA Marijuana Legalization Initiative in CA | The Daily Chronic

Colorado Cannabis Cup may move south for 2016

After having its Denver-area permit rejected last week, the U.S. Cannabis Cup is looking to move to southern Colorado in April 2016.

Friday, 19 February 2016

Know Your Grow: Terpenes 101

A brief overview of theterpenesthat play a major role in the scent and flavor of our favorite cannabis strains.

Study: Synthetic THC Kills Leukemia Cells

TUBINGEN, GERMANY -- The administration of FDA-approved synthetic THC (dronabinol) induces death in leukemia cell lines and offers a "low-toxic therapy option" for patients with cancer, according to findings published online in the journal BMC Cancer. German researchers evaluated the impact of dronabinol on leukemia cells. Investigators reported that synthetic THC displayed "remarkable anti-proliferative as well [...]


Study: Synthetic THC Kills Leukemia Cells | The Daily Chronic

Colorado issues first state-level hold on pot due to pesticides

Colorado marijuana regulators announced Friday they have put a large but undisclosed number of plants and products on hold from two cultivation facilities over concerns they were treated with unapproved pesticides. It's the first such action by a state agency; previous recalls have been undertaken by the city of Denver only.

Thursday, 18 February 2016

Legal pot has little impact in Denver crime increase

When the state Senate in New Mexico this week considered a measure that would have asked voters whether to legalize marijuana, the debate inevitably became as much about Colorado as the lawmakers' home state.