By Terry Blevins I am a former law enforcement officer and security expert for the U.S. Department of State. I currently own Armaplex Security in Los Angeles, and have worked to develop security plans with hundreds of cannabis companies throughout California. I have recently been asked a lot of questions in regards to looting, and how thefts have affected cannabis businesses … [Read more...] about OP-ED: Protect Your Cannabis Product During Looting
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An Abstract Geopipe That Makes Smoking Feel Great
Though many choose to smoke from bongs, pipes, or raw papers, there are many smoking devices that could easily be confused for decor in a home—like the Stonedware Co.’s geopipe, which helps bridge form and function for cannabis users. Handcrafted Geopipes Ariel Zimman, the founder of Stonedware, handcrafts the pipes to help bring a different aesthetic to the way … [Read more...] about An Abstract Geopipe That Makes Smoking Feel Great
After Several Cannabis Companies are Targeted, Industry Members Come Together to Offer Support and Security
Shared Fear and Support in the Cannabis Industry “Rioting, robberies, looting, gunfights. You name it. It is happening,” Dr. John Oram, founder of the California-based cannabis company, NUG Wellness, tells the Emerald. NUG Wellness operates retail locations in Sacramento, and San Leandro, CA. “We spent all of Monday [June 1st] picking up the … [Read more...] about After Several Cannabis Companies are Targeted, Industry Members Come Together to Offer Support and Security
A Little TLC for Over-washed Hands
Pictured above: The Asheville Hemp Project's Full Spectrum Hemp Oil Extract, by Wilma Faget (Velvet Nation) A drop of CBD per day can help keep anxiety away. But, when used topically, it also soothes agitated skin. As such, I grabbed a bottle of the Asheville Hemp Project's (AHP) Full-Spectrum Hemp Oil to help calm irritated skin. The oil is made with … [Read more...] about A Little TLC for Over-washed Hands
Lebanon Legalizes Herb for Export
In April, Lebanon joined the growing list of countries that are legalizing cannabis. The Lebanese legislature passed a law on April 21, 2020, which officially legalized the cultivation of medical and recreational cannabis, including hemp, throughout the country. The move makes Lebanon the first Arab country to approve medical cannabis use. The law, however, does not … [Read more...] about Lebanon Legalizes Herb for Export