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Aromatherapy on Steroids: The Power of Cannabis Terpenes
NewsBudz is your go-to app for daily cannabis news, covering everything from medical marijuana breakthroughs to recreational cannabis trends and legalization updates. Our platform aggregates content from over 30 top-tier cannabis news outlets to deliver a curated stream of the latest headlines, insights, and developments across the marijuana and hemp industries.
Smokable Pipes That Look Exactly Like Musical Instruments
PHOTOS courtesy Etail Rahmil Flows drop degrees, all my clothes got the scent of trees I lay back and blow sax like Kenny G —“Heavenly Devine,” Jus Allah, Jedi Mind Tricks Musical instruments exist on an ever-shifting cool continuum: Electric guitars are cool as hell—not as cool as they were at “peak electric guitar” in 1984[*]—but still undeniably cool; tubas are objectively lame, and scientists confirm they always have been[†].
How to Make One Gram of Oil Last 8 Lit Days
It’s that time of year again, which is to say, roughly the same time as last year — but never exactly the same time — because it’s Hanukkah… right?
How to Make One Gram of Oil Last 8 Lit Days
NewsBudz is your go-to app for daily cannabis news, covering everything from medical marijuana breakthroughs to recreational cannabis trends and legalization updates. Our platform aggregates content from over 30 top-tier cannabis news outlets to deliver a curated stream of the latest headlines, insights, and developments across the marijuana and hemp industries.
What Is Shatter?: The Science Behind the Golden Glass
Cannabis concentrates have been around for about as long as humans have been enjoying the benefits of cannabis, but the way they’re made and consumed has evolved dramatically in just the past few years. If there’s a single style of concentrate that epitomizes this seismic shift in cannabis technology and culture, it’s definitely shatter. Produced in crystal clear sheets of glittering golden glass, nothing else looks quite like a slab of superb shatter.
The Lingo of Cannabis Concentrates
There’s now a whole lexicon of new words that even experienced cannabis consumers may only recently have started hearing. Here’s a breakdown of some of the concentrate terms you may not have encountered yet. 710 “OIL” spelled upside down with Arabic numerals. Oil or “errl” are used as catch-all terms for critical extracts by many in the dab scene, and 710 has come to be the equivalent of 420 for dabs.
Loud Talking Original
On the industrial outskirts of Oakland, California, tucked among the timeworn facades of warehouses and workshops, there’s a building entrance so nondescript it defies capture by photography—not only would you never notice it if you walked right past it, you wouldn’t even be able to see it if you were looking directly at it.
How-To: Make Rosin Dabs At Home
PHOTOS Gracie Malley for Cannabis Now Want to feel lucky? Consider the statistical probability of being alive on planet Earth at precisely the right moment in human history to witness a technological renaissance and cultural revolution in cannabis. You won that cosmic lottery — we all did. So what better way to celebrate our good fortune than dabbing some freshly pressed rosin made at home?
Friday Book Club: Beyond Buds
“Beyond Buds, Next Generation: Marijuana Concentrates and Cannabis Infusions” by Ed Rosenthal and Greg Zeman Topic Focus At this point in the game, good ol’ fashioned smoking of cannabis has become a touch old-hat as more people embrace this futuristic wave of extraction methods to enjoy cleaner modes of consumption coupled with higher concentrations of THC.
On the High End: How Sherbinski Made Himself Into a Top Cannabis Brand
In the early 2000s, that golden age of Proposition 215 cannabis in California, Mario “Mr. Sherbinski” Guzman was a regular supplier for San Francisco’s legendary Vapor Room. Back then, nobody had heard the name Sherbinski and the notion of a cannabis brand was still an abstraction. Today, nearly two decades later, his company Sherbinskis is on the short list of still-relevant adult-use brands with uninterrupted roots in California’s self-regulated 215 market.
The Search for the World's Strongest Strain
Photos courtesy of Utopia Farms The blindfold tied over my eyes keeps me in total darkness, but I can tell the truck has stopped. I hear the driver’s voice from the front seat. “They’re opening the garage,” he tells me. A few moments later the blindfold is off. But as I crawl out of the backseat, my sight is compromised again by a flood of harsh electric light. As my eyes finally start to adjust, a tall man with short, brown hair, a foot-long beard and a slight air of authority comes into focus.
Gabriel: An OG Lives
Photos Courtesy Gabriel Times have changed for journalists reporting on cannabis brands. Years ago, writing (and by extension reading) about cannabis cultivators felt like following the wild lives of outlaw herbalists, mad bastards who risked it all for the love of the plant and the thrill of the game. Today?
Rosin Up Your Rig
Hepburns presses fresh rosin during a demostration. Photos by Gracie Malley for Cannabis Now Want to feel lucky? Consider the statistical probability of being alive on planet Earth at precisely the right moment in human history to witness a technological renaissance and cultural revolution in cannabis. You won that cosmic lottery — we all did. So what better way to celebrate our good fortune than dabbing some freshly pressed rosin?
Secrets of the Sauce: Understanding the Science of Terp Sauce
Photo Durban Poison Andres Rodriguez Culture is a funny thing; it can be an unyielding arbiter of cool and uncool one moment and a rapidly shifting, fluid expression of emerging ideas a moment later. This is most easily observed by watching the choppy evolution of music and fashion, but cannabis also shares this simultaneously erratic and static rhythm — yesterday it was Do-Si-Dos and Gelato, today it’s Forbidden Fruit and Tangie. Nobody knows what tomorrow is, but every day is OG.
Strain Review: Fire OG Shatter & Kushalope House Shatter
OG Fire by Greg Zeman Fire OG Shatter (nug run) – Calvin & Globz The Stoney Steve Smokeout is a dab hit parade of the finest extractors in the business, making it an ideal opportunity to stock up on quality concentrates without lining the pockets of a middleman. My latest visit to Steve’s fiery fiefdom found me trying a lot of sugar waxes and terp saps.
Outgrowth of Adaption: The Vapor Room Returns
Photos Gracie Malley for Cannabis Now A lingering sheet of smoke and vapor looms lazily above everything — I’ve watched it for hours and it never dissipates. Neither do the all-enfolding effects of the outsized hash bong rip I took at least three hours ago, but neither one bothers me, so I let it go.
Breeding Tropical Genetics With the Hawaiian Seed Company
Hawaii — the name alone evokes glistening visions of paradise; emerald hills and valleys, topaz waterfalls and lagoons, diamond white beaches and shimmering obsidian stretches of volcanic coastline, all sprawled across a sapphire sea and drenched in the floral perfume of perpetual spring. For lovers of cannabis, that gem-encrusted island cluster possesses an extra layer of allure thanks to the long-standing (and well-earned) reputation it has cultivated where cultivation is concerned.
Quartz Is King: An Expert’s Guide to Bangers
As a general rule — where dabbing or almost anything else is concerned — you should do whatever works for you and not worry too much about the next person’s opinion. Having said that, if you dab off anything other than quartz you need to seriously reevaluate your life and figure out why you don’t love yourself enough to get a proper banger for your dab rig.
Inside the Super-Shiny World of Diamond Mining
Diamonds have been considered the quintessential precious gems since the age of antiquity —unadulterated expressions of the crystal form, prized both for their luminous clarity and all-but-unbreakable strength. This innate fascination with carbon diamonds is partially behind the rise of THCA “diamonds,” the latest craze in cannabis extraction and the reason your dispensary’s concentrate shelf looks like a jewelry store display case.
Natural Ganja: Cannabis Curiosities and the Art of the Joint
Photos Natural Ganja Photography Natural Ganja: Cannabis Curiosities and the Art of the Joint Not all joints are created equal — and Natural Ganja proves that point with their extravagantly adorned cannabis curiosities. Published on May 12, 2017 Naysayers may insist it isn’t as herbonomical as dabbing, but “twaxing” is an undeniably simple and accessible way to enjoy cannabis concentrates.
Oaksterdam: Attending a Cannabis College Class on Extracts
Photo Gracie Malley for Cannabis Now Culture A recent class at Oaksterdam explored the science behind cannabis extraction. Published on November 9, 2018 Ever since I watched the iconic cannabis comedy “Half Baked” and heard the line “What, did you go to weed college?,” I have actually wanted to go to weed college. This Saturday, I got my wish when I attended a lecture at Oaksterdam University and the experience was every bit as educational and fun as I expected.
Rotini Tech: How To Use Dried Pasta As a Crutch
There may be some detractors, but most agree that a well-made crutch is a crucial ingredient of a properly rolled joint. But what if you didn’t have to make a crutch yourself — and could simply use a piece of dry pasta instead? To clarify terms, a crutch is the typically paper tip rolled into one end of a joint to form a built-in mouthpiece, filtering out most particulates and preventing obstruction of airflow by physical collapse or paper sticking.
11-Hydroxy-THC: The Substance Behind Cannabis Edible Potency
PHOTO Max Pixel Edibles Most people agree that edibles are the strongest method of consuming cannabis, and there’s science to support that: Meet “11-hydroxy-THC,” the metabolite that helped that brownie kick your ass that one time. Published on August 27, 2021 Most cannabis lovers share a story — the one about that brownie. But they don’t always know that the culprit (or hero) of the edibles story was a little substance known as 11-hydroxy-THC.
Aromatherapy on Steroids: The Power of Cannabis Terpenes
Photo USDA/Wikimedia While it may seem shocking to more recently initiated cannabis enthusiasts, there was a time not so long ago when nobody talked about terpenes much at all, and definitely didn’t use the word “terps.” For years, the perceived quality of cannabis was largely informed by its THC content, with flavor taking somewhat of a backseat. That isn’t to say there weren’t many among us who cherished certain strains for their flavor profile, we just didn’t talk about it like that.
Are Uber Drivers Ratting Out Marijuana Users?
Members of the illicit drug trade have been using Uber for years to clandestinely smuggle marijuana and other substances to their desired destination. The delivery method is, by all accounts, one of the safest ways to distribute black market goods without getting busted by the police. Notably, the company’s vehicle requirements exclude any cop-magnet cars with “cosmetic damage” and “missing pieces” from representing them on the streets.
8 Essential Globs For Your 710
July 10, otherwise known as 710, has only existed as a hash holiday for eight years, but it’s already entered folklore status. Much like 420 or Christmas with your family, you’re going to need a grocery list and you’re going to need to stock up early, or else you’re going to find yourself in need of a midday supply run.
The Evolution of Dabbing
The tenth day of the seventh month of the year used to be just another day as far as cannabis was concerned. But ever since 710 emerged as the extract-inspired numerical counterpart to 420, July 10 has evolved into a yearly celebration of cannabis concentrates and dab culture.
California’s Concentrates Industry Struggles Before 710
For the past eight years, the 710 holiday has mirrored the growth of the cannabis industry in California. The hash-focused holiday started as an underground event in 2010, before the first official event was held in 2013. Then, as the dab scene experienced a flourishing of fantastic sesh and party events happening on a weekly basis throughout the mid-2010s, the annual compound growth rate of hype levels associated with 710 matched that of the wider burgeoning cannabis industry.
The Pinsky Triangle
Photo Tommy Quicksilver From the cosmic aspirations of ancient pyramids to the light-bending power of a simple prism, the triangle has served as both a sacred symbol and a source of engineering sturdiness throughout human history. For Jason Pinsky, the man who currently serves as chief cannabis evangelist at Eaze and cannabis producer for Viceland’s “Bong Appétit,” the triangle he has constructed is both structural and symbolic, representing his personal and professional ethos.
Meatless Burgers
For the last few years, Rosburg Glass has spent countless hours behind the torch making his signature flame-grilled burger carp cabs. This year, Rosburg Glass celebrates its 20-year anniversary, having survived the ups and downs the industry has faced over that time period and earning distinction for its food-themed carb caps, which are quickly gaining more fans than ever.
How To Review and Judge Cannabis Strains
What makes a cannabis connoisseur? Is it someone who can discern “top shelf” cannabis from “mids?” And if that’s the answer, what sets top-shelf cannabis apart and makes it worthy of that elevated placement? I’ve been both reviewing and judging cannabis competitions for years now, and the experience got me thinking about how both approaches can help regular cannabis consumers pick the ideal product for their needs.
Beware of Marijuana Banking Scams
The stacks and stacks of cash which are the cannabis industry’s stock-in-trade, more so than seeds or sacks — and will be, as long as 96 percent of American financial institutions continue to refuse to do business with the marijuana industry— create opportunity for at least two distinct classes of criminals. There are the classic “rip-and-run” gangs, who by now are well aware that a cannabis dispensary on vendor day or on payday will have more cash on hand than a literal bank.
It's True: You Can Buy CBD Products From 7-Eleven
A press release issued this week claimed that Denver-based cannabis company Phoenix Tears had struck a revolutionary deal with 7-Eleven to distribute hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) products through its 4,000 convenience stores later this year. But the store claims the news was completely false. A representative for the company told the Huffington Post, which was first to publish the story, that no such arrangement has been made.
World’s First Marijuana Unicorn Pushes for NYSE Listing
Canopy Growth is big in Canada and, technically, at $5 billion in market capitalization, the legal marijuana industry’s first unicorn is big everywhere. But it’s one thing to be big on the Toronto Stock Exchange, where Canopy and its other Health Canada-licensed competitors are traded (Canopy scored the ticker symbol WEED).
CA's Regulations Force Marijuana Distributors to Out Themselves to Feds
For those anxiously eyeing the uneven progress of California’s adult use regulatory rollout, the sinking feeling that the legal supply chain isn’t linking up quite right isn’t a new sensation.
Sanjay Gupta Tells Us What We Already Know
Changing public consciousness can be a funny thing. Messenger can matter more than the message. Sanjay Gupta, the neurosurgeon and CNN’s medical reporter, whose latest installment in his cannabis-friendly series, “Weed,” aired on Sunday, offers an object lesson in this theory. “Cannabis has given me a reason to live.” Patients turn to pot over pills as they fight opioid addiction with medical marijuana. https://t.co/zqA8QtjFtc “Weed 4: Pot vs.
Does Marijuana Legalization Cause Homelessness?
The West Coast has always been a beacon for the nation’s homeless population. Weather, space and services have been longtime draws, but today, homeless populations and encampments have spiked to crisis levels in West Coast cities, despite an overall national decline in homelessness. One thing is clear: there will be no meaningful solution to the homelessness crisis until the causes of the problem are accurately identified and alleviated.
California Could See Cannabis Coffeeshops on the Beach
As with California adults who want to grow their own marijuana, the luck of Californians who want a convenient place to consume it varies from place to place. For adults in conservative jurisdictions who live close to a school, for example, the legal landscape will look a whole lot like prohibition from the vantage of their bedroom closet, blinds drawn, and smoke filtered through a tube of toilet paper with a napkin of fabric softener wrapped over one end.
California Pot Inspections Ramping Up
With the implementation of track-and-trace systems in the California cannabis industry expected to begin on June 1, state officials have started to get the ball rolling on enforcing the rules and regulations they developed over the last 17 months. Currently, the California industry is riding through the tail end of a grace period for temporary licenses many did well in, if they actually got a permit.
Yet Another Billionaire Wants to Legalize Marijuana
Whomever the next governor of Illinois will be, he will be a businessman. He will either have significant personal wealth or even more significant personal wealth. But a major policy point that now separates the two candidates — incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner and challenger J.B. Pritzker — is that one man is a billionaire who wants to legalize marijuana in Illinois. J.B. Pritzker is a born billionaire whose family owns the Hyatt chain of hotels.
Legal Dispensaries Don’t Threaten Schools
Canada is taking no chances with marijuana legalization. This means that in the first country in North America to sanction retail sales of recreational cannabis, marijuana zoning laws will make sure to do what adults apparently cannot — keep weed away from schools. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s promise to allow citizens to march into a store and purchase cannabis will at last be fulfilled later this year.
5 Ways to Celebrate Your Best 420
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The 420 holiday is unlike traditional celebrations cut from the dangling appendages of the American way. And by this we mean it is the only day throughout the year that the cannabis community really has to mix and mingle with other Mo-Fo’s of the same mindset while chiefing out extensively on the weird science highs presently on the scene.
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Tips for 420 | Cannabis Now
Here at Cannabis Now, every day is 420, so we’ve compiled a list of pro tips to help you live your 420 to the fullest on the biggest legal celebration of the holiday ever! Smoking large of boutique-quality cannabis can be a challenge, but thanks to all the new regulated markets in America this year it will be cheaper than ever to see if you’re up to it. To accomplish your consumption goals you’re going to need a plan.
Sting and Shaggy Get Weird
Even though the iconic singer Sting — front man of the Police — professes to not be a huge consumer of cannabis (“[I] rarely smoke it socially,” he has said), it’s hard to imagine he wasn’t totally blitzed out of his mind when he signed up for this bizarre and baffling collaboration with the Jamaican singer Shaggy (you know, it wasn’t him).
North American & U.S. Marijuana Indexes Show Trump/Gardner Boost
The legal cannabis industry’s existing value, scope of growth and profit potential have proven very enticing to investors with an appetite for calculated risks and new opportunities. But while there is undeniable momentum behind the emerging legal weed market, it is uncharted territory, which has institutional capital still standing at the sidelines or — at most — dipping the tip of a toe in the water.
6 Cannabis Industry Trends Shaping the Future of Pot
The so-called Wolves of Weed Street predict the cannabis industry will grow into a monstrous $75 billion industry by 2030. This estimation is around $25 billion more than originally forecast, according to the latest figures from New York investment analysts Cowen & Company. There is just so much happening right now within the cannabis sector, and so many cannabis industry trends to consider, that it can be difficult to make predictions about the future of the industry.
John Boehner, Formerly Anti-Pot, Enters the Cannabis Industry
In a shock announcement from Acreage Holdings on April 11, former Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner revealed that he has joined the cannabis investment company, and hence, the cannabis industry. Boehner now finds himself with a place on the company’s advisory board alongside former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld, who was also announced in the statement.
What is a Carb Cap? The Definitive History of the Crucial Dab Accessory
No accessory in the dab-o-sphere has proven as essential as the carb cap in recent years. Whether paired with the highest tech e-nails or a nice quartz banger, a carb cap is crucial in the ongoing quest to get the most out of high-end cannabis extracts. Carb caps help the process of cold and heavy oils sinking onto the heated-up surface of the nail, be it quartz or titanium.
How Local Control is Creating Access Deserts in California
California has an abundance of cultivators and a well-earned reputation for being a national leader when it comes to cannabis access. So with the kickoff of adult use legalization just a few months behind us, it might seem logical to assume Californians are up to their eyeballs in bud, but that’s not really the case — at least where legal bud is concerned.
Costa Rican Activists Launch Medical Marijuana Effort
At the end of March, a Costa Rican government agency issued a report with the surprise finding that use of tobacco has declined to the point that it shows a “tendency toward disappearance” in the coming years — and that cannabis is rapidly replacing it. Guillermo Araya, director of the Costa Rican Institute on Drugs (ICD, by its Spanish acronym), credited the decline in tobacco use to the “information campaign” about its risks.
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