Tag Archives: Cannabis

Why I changed my mind on weed

Posted on August 8, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Dr. Sanjay Gupta Over the last year, I have been working on a new documentary called “Weed.” The title “Weed” may sound cavalier, but the content is not. I traveled around the world to interview medical leaders, experts, growers … Continue reading →

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The Latest Cannabis Discoveries That the Federal Government Doesn’t Want You to Know About

Posted on June 7, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Paul Armentano     Despite issuing a highly publicized memorandum in 2009 stating, “Science and the scientific process must inform and guide decisions of my Administration,” it remains clear that federal lawmakers and the White House continue to willfully … Continue reading →

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Marijuana Linked To Lower Bladder Cancer Risk, Study Says

Posted on May 14, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Kathleen Myers People who smoke marijuana may be less likely to get bladder cancer than those who smoke cigarettes, a new study says. Kaiser Permanente researchers compared the risk of bladder cancer in more than 83,000 men who smoked cigarettes … Continue reading →

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Meet the new pot entrepreneurs

Posted on May 7, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Jose Pagliery Washington State’s budding marijuana industry has drawn entrepreneurs from all careers and backgrounds. The professional investors Entrepreneur: Brendan Kennedy and Michael Blue Background: Finance, bank executive Weed-related job: Private equity To those in Washington, these two are … Continue reading →

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Wash. Judge Tells Cops To Return Man’s Marijuana Or Be Found In Contempt

Posted on April 30, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Associated Press Police in Tacoma could soon be in real trouble over pot.The department could be found in contempt if they continue to refuse to return a small amount of marijuana seized from a man after a traffic stop. … Continue reading →

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Denver Now Has More Marijuana Dispensaries Than It Does Starbucks

Posted on July 7, 2011 by The Soul Brother

The dispensaries pay the applicable taxes into the state’s coffers. Those monies are then used by the state to help balance the budget. Will all dispensaries be profitable? No, they will not. The use of medical marijuana is anecdotal but … Continue reading →

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Marijuana Bill In Congress: Barney Frank, Ron Paul Legislation Would End Federal Ban On Pot

Posted on June 23, 2011 by The Soul Brother

I want to point out that this is bipartisan legislation. Ron Paul is taking an interesting position very early in his bid for the Presidency. Anyone want to start a line on how far this legislation goes? Marijuana Bill In Congress: … Continue reading →

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