Posts By: zakary

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Brief Bio:

Zakary is a Californian born weedist fond of nature and all things green. Once a weed abstinent Mormon, he has turned 180 degrees and plunged head first into the ganj.

Zakary enjoys dispelling stereotypes about cannabis users and educating others on accurate information about cannabis, and how it can help people heal and enjoy life.

January 21, 2015
01/21/2015
At Long Last: The First Cannabis Based Credit Union to Open

At Long Last: The First Cannabis Based Credit Union to Open

Finding banks who will cater to cannabis businesses has been a constant obstacle for new ganjapreneurs opening up shops since states began legalizing in the U.S. But...
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January 20, 2015
01/20/2015
Too Much Weed: Washington Weed Supply Exceeds Demand

Too Much Weed: Washington Weed Supply Exceeds Demand

The weed market has reached a tipping point in Washington, due to an excess of cannabis available to consumers. Despite earlier concerns that there would not be...
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January 19, 2015
01/19/2015
SAMHSA Releases Info on Drug Use Changes for 2012-2013

SAMHSA Releases Info on Drug Use Changes for 2012-2013

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released data in December for the most recent findings of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Among...
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January 16, 2015
01/16/2015
Great Movies While High: Maleficent

Great Movies While High: Maleficent

Maleficent is easily one of my favorite films from 2014. This live action film is a new take on Walt Disney’s animated film Sleeping Beauty, portraying the...
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January 14, 2015
01/14/2015
Ganja Claus Spreading Holiday Cheer Arrested for Gifting Pot

Ganja Claus Spreading Holiday Cheer Arrested for Gifting Pot

A man calling himself Santa Claus was recently arrested in Seaside, CA for the most awesome crime ever — giving out weed.
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January 14, 2015
01/14/2015
Marvina: Cannabis of the Month Service

Marvina: Cannabis of the Month Service

There’s a new subscription box service based in San Francisco that is specifically for weedists. Marvina is a high end service for cannabis connoisseurs that will send...
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January 12, 2015
01/12/2015
Cannabis Cooking Emerging as a Sophisticated Culinary Art

Cannabis Cooking Emerging as a Sophisticated Culinary Art

Cannabis is working its way into many mainstream aspects of our culture, and now culinary cannabis is starting to take hold as a legitimate culinary art.
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January 7, 2015
01/07/2015
Georgia Middle School Teacher Charged for Letting Students Smoke Weed

Georgia Middle School Teacher Charged for Letting Students Smoke Weed

A Chereokee middle school teacher may face up to three misdemeanor charges involving the use of cannabis and allowing for minors to use cannabis. 40 year old...
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January 6, 2015
01/06/2015
City Attorney Puts an End to California Nestdrop Cannabis App

City Attorney Puts an End to California Nestdrop Cannabis App

Nestdrop, a California based app/business that delivers medical cannabis from clinics to patients, has quickly been thwarted just as it was starting up.
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January 5, 2015
01/05/2015
Licensing Mistakes Stall Massachusetts Medicinal Dispensaries

Licensing Mistakes Stall Massachusetts Medicinal Dispensaries

Two years after the overwhelming majority of Massachusetts voters approved the use of medical cannabis, the state still has a grand total of zero medical dispensaries opened...
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December 31, 2014
12/31/2014
Great TV While High: Death Note

Great TV While High: Death Note

Death Note has many twists and turns that will blow your mind. It is an essential show to watch for weedists who enjoy toking and watching mentally...
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December 29, 2014
12/29/2014
Police Stealing Weed From the Police

Police Stealing Weed From the Police

A Richmond police officer was found in possession of 3 pounds of cannabis at his home. Authorities say Veteran K-9 officer Joe Avila will likely not...
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December 24, 2014
12/24/2014
Great Music While High: Holiday Edition “I’ll Be Stoned for Christmas”

Great Music While High: Holiday Edition “I’ll Be Stoned for Christmas”

It’s the holiday season again, and songwriter Dent May has come up with a Christmas tune that weedists have been waiting for.
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December 22, 2014
12/22/2014
Dispensary Weed Might Not Be as Safe as You Think

Dispensary Weed Might Not Be as Safe as You Think

The weed you purchase legally at a government sanctioned dispensary is still just as variable as the strains you might buy from a dealer.
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December 19, 2014
12/19/2014
Product Review: Indica Vaporizer

Product Review: Indica Vaporizer

This vaporizer was clearly designed to be simple and effective, which is just my speed as a weedist who likes getting high without worrying too much about...
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December 18, 2014
12/18/2014
Seattle Teacher Accused of Buying Cannabis for a Student

Seattle Teacher Accused of Buying Cannabis for a Student

A teacher in Seattle surrendered his teaching certificate after allegedly purchasing cannabis for a student after school hours at a medical clinic.
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December 17, 2014
12/17/2014
U.S. Grown Weed Being Smuggled Into Mexico

U.S. Grown Weed Being Smuggled Into Mexico

It turns out that the latest development in drug trafficking between the U.S., Mexico border is that cannabis grown in the United States is increasingly being...
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December 16, 2014
12/16/2014
Miley Cyrus Smokes Weed on Stage During Miami Performance

Miley Cyrus Smokes Weed on Stage During Miami Performance

Former Disney child star and singer Miley Cyrus started this December off right, when she smoked weed on stage during a performance at the Raleigh Hotel.
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December 15, 2014
12/15/2014
House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Stop Legalization in D.C.

House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Stop Legalization in D.C.

The House of Representatives passed a republican backed “cromnibus” spending bill just hours before the deadline, which will stop the legalization of cannabis voted for by the...
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December 8, 2014
12/08/2014
Women Leading the Fight for Cannabis Legalization

Women Leading the Fight for Cannabis Legalization

In a new study, researchers found that women between the age of 30 and 50 are key players in the battle for legalization in Colorado and Washington.
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