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Maryland lawmakers are preparing to consider marijuana legalization during next year’s legislative session. This week, a lead proponent in the House of Delegates unveiled an early outline of what the state’s legal cannabis system could look like. Del. Jazz Lewis (D), who prefiled the legalization bill, shared a draft of the legislation on Tuesday. While […] The post Maryland Lawmaker Files Marijuana Legalization Bill Ahead Of 2021 Session appeared first on The Weed Blog . * This article was originally published here

After only 10 months, Colorado cannabis retailers have already broken 2019’s record for single-year sales. Marijuana Sales in Colorado: By the Numbers By the end of 2018, Colorado’s cannabis market appeared to be flattening out. Transactions were growing, but price compression caused the year-over-year growth rate from 2017 to 2018 to fall to a meager […] The post Colorado Cannabis Sales Reach Record Highs in 2020 appeared first on The Weed Blog . * This article was originally published here

Gout is an arthritic condition that derives from the inflammation brought by the crystallization of too much uric acid that builds up in the joints. Once inflamed, the joints become swollen, red, tender, and cause serious physical discomfort. Gout causes disturbing pain in the feet, but what can spur its onset? According to research, risk factors of gout include a Western diet — foods rich in uric acid and low in essential nutrients — alcohol consumption, and lack of physical activity. It is no longer a secret that cannabis compounds like CBD are effective in reducing inflammation and pain. People turn to CBD oil to relieve a wide range of ailments, mostly because of how safe it is compared with traditional treatments. But is CBD really helpful when it comes to gout pain? Can it address the underlying cause — or is it only good for symptom relief? Let’s explore the subject in detail. What is Gout a.k.a. The Disease of Kings? As a type of inflammatory arthritis, gout affects j...

At which I was blest to preach and to serve as Celebrant.  Click here to watch Divine Service http://feeds.feedburner.com/WeedonsBlog * This article was originally published here

....the three masses for Christmas I done; one more to go tomorrow. Pr. Daenzer gave us the most amazing prelude before he assisted as the deacon at the second mass. Yours truly was preacher and celebrant; I’m definitely a tad slower than our beloved Pr. Ball. But then again, I’m older! http://feeds.feedburner.com/WeedonsBlog * This article was originally published here

Audio is not supported in your browser Dylan Matthews joins Matt and Dara to discuss Covid’s impact on poverty and the road to recovery. Resources: "Joe Biden is taking office amid a poverty crisis" by Dylan Matthews, Vox Income and poverty in the COVID-19 pandemic by Jeehoon Han, Bruce D. Meyer, and James X. Sullivan Kamala Harris's plan for $2,000 a month transfers to every man, woman, and child  Plan to have the Fed give people money by making everyone a bank Who is Manasi Deshpande? White paper Hosts : Matt Yglesias ( @mattyglesias ), Slowboring.com Dara Lind ( @DLind ), Immigration Reporter, ProPublica Dylan Matthews ( @dylanmatt ), Senior Correspondent, Vox Credits: Jeff Geld, ( @jeff_geld ), Editor and Producer The Weeds is a Vox Media Podcast Network production Want to support The Weeds? Please make a contribution to Vox:  bit.ly/givepodcasts About Vox Vox is a news network that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the even...

Audio is not supported in your browser New America’s Kevin Carey explains loan forgiveness and the deeper problems with American higher education. Guest: Kevin Carey ( @kevincarey1 ), Vice President, Education Policy and Knowledge Management, New America Host : Matthew Yglesias ( @mattyglesias ), Slowboring.com Credits: Jeff Geld, ( @jeff_geld ), Producer Jackson Bierfeldt, Editor The Weeds is a Vox Media Podcast Network production Want to support The Weeds? Please consider making a contribution to Vox:  bit.ly/givepodcasts About Vox Vox is a news network that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Follow Us : Vox.com Facebook group: The Weeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices * This article was originally published here

On Tuesday, December 8th, Richard DeLisi walked out of South Bay Correctional Facility after serving 31 long years. While the 71-year-old was held away in prison – his wife died, his son overdosed, and his daughter was paralyzed in a brutal car accident. A stripped life and a broken family, all stemming from a grossly […] The post Man Serving 90-Year Weed Crime Sentence Released From Prison appeared first on The Weed Blog . * This article was originally published here

...thanks again, Pr. Gleason! http://feeds.feedburner.com/WeedonsBlog * This article was originally published here

Audio is not supported in your browser Mary Cunningham , vice president of Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy at the Urban Institute, joins Matt for part two of homelessness week to discuss the causes and potential solutions of homelessness. They dive deep into the data surrounding the issue, and take a look at President Trump's claim that homelessness is on the rise. More to explore : Subscribe for free to the Ezra Klein Show , a Vox podcast where Ezra brings you far-reaching conversations about hard problems, big ideas, illuminating theories, and cutting-edge research. About Vox : Vox is a news network that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Follow Us : Vox.com Facebook group: The Weeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices * This article was originally published here

...I think it was back when I was still using the Mini that I realized that I didn’t honestly need any other computer. Oh, there was the odd time or two, but my administrative assistant at the time (Deaconess Bowers) always came through for me. I got so used to the iPad being my only computer that I’ve all but forgotten HOW to operate a laptop. I’m always reaching up to the screen to do something whenever I have to deal with a laptop. With the iPad Pro, I really was done with conventional computers. Wrote a couple books on it, numerous articles and so on. It’s a great writing machine. It’s only disadvantage was its humungo size. Using it on an airplane, for example, was always a bit of a compromise. And then there were the smart keyboards. I don’t know why, but I seem to carry excess body acid and give me a few years with a standard keyboard and I just erase the letters. I did this with numerous keyboards over the years. My son, by the way, has the same issue. I finally got tired of it...

...hopefully begins today. Finished up my podcast through January the 7th. I’ll be back to writing on January 4th.  I’ve decided to try to try a new workflow with the new year. My standard goal has been six shows written and recorded per week. But I’ve spread them out a bit, and so often was writing on days that I also had to go in to record. And some weeks we didn’t get that many either recorded or written. Come January the plan is to write only on the days I am staying home (Mondays and Thursdays), save for any Issues’ show which will be written the day I record them (we don’t usually record till 11, which gives me plenty of time in the morning before I head in, and then the data is fresh in the mind!). I’ll have two recording days for the podcast but will ONLY be recording on those days (not writing).  We’ll have to see if it actually works the way I plan. I hope it does, because if we’re able to maintain this schedule and pace, I should be able to actually build up a decen...

One of the first things you might learn in a marketing class is that a memorable brand or product name is crucial to success. In fact, there are branding consultants who charge enormous fees to create perfect names for new products. Those experts probably wouldn’t have chosen the name “SabaiDee” for a product marketed to American consumers. It isn’t particularly catchy, it doesn’t evoke familiar emotions or sensations – in truth, it doesn’t seem to mean much of anything. SabaiDee doesn’t just market to Americans, though. It sells CBD products to customers throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and the company’s name is meaningful to many people in Asia or with an Asian heritage. In Thai, the word sabaidee means “to be well” or “to be happy.” In Laos, it’s often used as a greeting in the same way that “Aloha” is used in Hawaii, but with a more inclusive meaning; in addition to hello, it can also ask “how are you?” or respond “I’m fine.” But let’s be honest. American branding experts mi...

According to recent statistics, bipolar disorder affects up to 1.6% of the global population. To give you a bigger picture, this means roughly 70 million people on Earth suffer from the condition to some degree. When it comes to mental ailments such as bipolar disorder, available treatment options are often ineffective and come with a plethora of dangerous side-effects. CBD (cannabidiol) has been shown to support healthy neurotransmitter activity and protect the brain from damage. Through its interaction with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), it’s believed to lower the severity of bipolar disorder and help stabilize mood throughout the day in a safe way. Today, we analyze the efficacy of CBD for bipolar disorder, how CBD helps maintain mood, and what precautions to take when looking for CBD products. What to Know About Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder involves sharp changes in mood, behavior, and energy levels. The underlying cause of the condition is believed to be the imbal...

Gout is an arthritic condition that derives from the inflammation brought by the crystallization of too much uric acid that builds up in the joints. Once inflamed, the joints become swollen, red, tender, and cause serious physical discomfort. Gout causes disturbing pain in the feet, but what can spur its onset? According to research, risk factors of gout include a Western diet — foods rich in uric acid and low in essential nutrients — alcohol consumption, and lack of physical activity. It is no longer a secret that cannabis compounds like CBD are effective in reducing inflammation and pain. People turn to CBD oil to relieve a wide range of ailments, mostly because of how safe it is compared with traditional treatments. But is CBD really helpful when it comes to gout pain? Can it address the underlying cause — or is it only good for symptom relief? Let’s explore the subject in detail. What is Gout a.k.a. The Disease of Kings? As a type of inflammatory arthritis, gout affects j...