Tech is tech, but when new tech comes out in cannabis—it’s usually more than gadgetry—it can open up doors and access for new people or those who need a specific method to consume it. Portable vape technology has come along fairly rapidly, joining the ranks of the regular product selection only in 2012 or so, when the big shots, G Pen, and later, Pax, showed up. Enter the … [Read more...] about We Tried the Omura Vape, and This Is What Happened
Archives for June 2019
Is Legalization of Weed in North America a “Threat” to China?
It’s no secret that North America and China often bump heads on any given topic, but this time cannabis is at the center of attention. Beijing's leading drug enforcement body announced a “new threat to China,” relating to a spike in the amount of drugs smuggled into the country. China has pointed fingers at the U.S. and Canada, and their legalization (albeit partial) of … [Read more...] about Is Legalization of Weed in North America a “Threat” to China?
Federal Court Reconsiders Cannabis’ Classification as a Schedule 1 Drug
Back in 2017, a group of medical cannabis patients and advocates filed a lawsuit against the United States DEA challenging the classification of cannabis as a Schedule 1 drug. With current knowledge of cannabis’s benefits becoming more and more widespread, the collection of plaintiffs argued on the basis that cannabis’s health and economic benefits warrant reconsideration of … [Read more...] about Federal Court Reconsiders Cannabis’ Classification as a Schedule 1 Drug
Illegal Land Development for Cannabis Cultivation Leads to $325,000 Settlement in Trinity County, California
After being arrested for illegally grading a series of roads and pads for cannabis cultivation in Trinity County, California, four developers have agreed to pay a $325,000 settlement. Having originated in the Emerald Triangle alongside Trinity County, news of this case hits home especially hard for us here at the Emerald Magazine. With illegal land development for cannabis … [Read more...] about Illegal Land Development for Cannabis Cultivation Leads to $325,000 Settlement in Trinity County, California
Review: Vital Body Therapeutics CBD Soak
Treating your body better means more than eating right and sleeping: bath and body care really do more than achieve basic grooming goals. CBD has been coming into this equation via all manner of creams and rubs, but one of the best ways to shed a bad day is to soak away your stresses. We tried Vital Body Therapeutics CBD Soak on a rainy Sunday to soothe some of the typical … [Read more...] about Review: Vital Body Therapeutics CBD Soak