Today, February 09, 2023 connects 3 of the greatest, most significant music talents in modern history. Burt Bacharach, one of the greatest songwriters in history, died today at age 94 Carole King, also one of our greatest songwriters turns 81 years old today. And, on this day in 1964, Ed Sullivan introduced The Beatles to America. Watch Dionne Warwick below perform … [Read more...]
The legal marijuana market was expected to be a multibillion dollar market yielding large tax revenues for the states. But the expected economic benefits for the states has not always happened. A good example of how not to benefit economically from legal weed is by levying too much tax of legal cannabis. In some states where recreational marijuana is legal, the price of illegal … [Read more...]
In the late 1970's, Republicans blamed the inflation of that era on President Jimmy Carter. They are still doing so and using the same misinformation on Joe Biden. In the 70's, inflation was a huge problem as it is now... but it was spiraling out of control before Carter was even elected. The foundation of the inflation in the seventies was built by the massive deficit … [Read more...]
Listen Below As Ronald Reagans Campaigns Against Medicare The Republicans have been demographically doomed for decades and in order to have a chance for remaining viable as a political party was to pander groups like gun nuts and the religious right. This partly took the form of a strong anti-choice position in response to the Supreme Court's Roe vs. Wade decision in the … [Read more...]
Whether a person is vaping high-potency THC concentrates or using THC extract edibles, this Is NOT the same as smoking cannabis. Some of these concentrates have THC levels as high as 95%. That's enough to make a normal person flat out passed out on the floor. Not good! Normal cannabis use for most people is similar to having a glass or two of wine...or a drink...only when … [Read more...]
Now that recreational marijuana sales for adults have begun in New Jersey, the need for medical marijuana doctors will soon be over in The Garden State. Not quite yet, but soon. In an ideal world, all medical doctors in New Jersey would have signed on with the State to be able to write a medical marijuana prescription. But few did. Seems that old stigmas die hard. And it … [Read more...]
The U.S. Conference of Mayors have ha put out a resolution calling for Congress to legalize marijuana for adults, both recreational and medical. The resolution stated that “the conflict between state law and the illegality of cannabis under federal law creates significant challenges and barriers for legally-owned and operated recreational and medical cannabis dispensaries … [Read more...]
There are now 12 recreational cannabis dispensaries open in New Jersey, as follows: All of these are both medical and recreational Apothecarium in Philipsburg Apothecarium in Maplewood Rise in Bloomfield The Botanist in Williamstown The Botanist in Egg Harbor Curaleaf in Bellmawr Zen Leaf in Elizabeth Rise in Paterson The Cannabist in Vineland The Cannabist in … [Read more...]
We'll the nice weather is here and it's time for a ride 'down the shore' as we say in New Jersey. The are so many advantages to our terrific state and the Jersey shore is one of them. It's also an extremely photogenic place... Photo by Chuck Irving … [Read more...]
In Delaware 60% of the population supports legalizing marijuana for adults over 21. And, over 60% of the Delaware General Assembly voted to end marijuana prohibition. But, the Governor of Delaware, John Carney, has vetoed the legalization bill and the Democratic legislature has failed to override his veto. Governor Carney said last year he believes marijuana is a gateway … [Read more...]