Cannabis Time Capsule, 1888: Medical-pot candy predicted 126 years ago?

[Source: Denver Westword Blog]

Leadville in the 1880s was a tough town populated by mining tycoons, the poor miners that made those tycoons rich and the businesses that supported the industry. Okay, there were also a bunch of bunch of thieves, cheats, hookers, gamblers, drunks, visiting opera singers and (apparently) drug addicts around, too.

Our story this week finds us at the intersection of two such groups almost 126 years ago to the day, with a pharmacy at the center of the action.

Taylor's Drug Store was located in the Vendome Hotel Building -- now known as the Tabor Grand. At the time, the town was booming and owner George Taylor was seeing all types in his store. Apparently, a reporter caught up with him one morning when he was on a tear about them.

"You talk about cranks," Taylor told the reporter, who added that "the druggist has not only his full share but a great deal more in the way of idiots who bother him."

More reading here: Cannabis Time Capsule

U.S. House vote blocking feds from meddling in state medical pot laws surprises even advocates

[SOURCE: OregonLive]

An amendment barring the U.S. Department of Justice from interfering with state medical marijuana laws got a surprising boost from GOP lawmakers.

Though many Republican lawmakers remain opposed to marijuana reform, others view the federal war on drugs as overreach "and a violation of the rights of more than two dozen states that have legalized cannabis or specific components of it for medical use," the Los Angeles Times reports. The U.S. House narrowly passed the amendment Friday; it now heads to the Democratic Senate.

Writes LA Times reporter Evan Halper:

Most GOP stalwarts, of course, continue to rail against liberalization of the laws. Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland, a physician, declared during floor debate that medical marijuana is a sham. Real medicine, he said, "is not two joints a day, not a brownie here, a biscuit there. That is not modern medicine."

READ MORE HERE: U.S. House vote blocking feds from meddling in state medical pot laws

 

"A great place to shop! " Review @ Weedmaps - GonjaKween420

 
[Source: GonjaKween420 - Weedmaps]

North Boulder Wellness Center

"This place used to be my one stop shop! I come all the way from Ft. Collins to purchase here, untill the price for flower went up. I guess i cant complain too much because its always QUALITY product & im NEVER disapointed! Their flower is FIRE & the staff is AMAZING! All & all wish i loved closer so price wasnt a issue! You guys rock"

NoBo Wellness thanks all of our patients and clients that give us reviews on our product and work place environment. North Boulder Wellness Center thanks everyone for your support and comments. We strive to provide the highest quality medical marijuana for our patients and the community of Boulder. Stop by and see what NoBo is about, we always have specials happening and buds available!!!  

"REALLY IMPRESSED" by Eyeonyou - Weedmaps Review

[Source: eyeonyou - May 1, 2014]

North Boulder Wellness Center

"This is a truly righteous little shop with smart service and wonderful product, many strains that are hard to find. When I'm out here vacationing this is where I most like to procure my meds, granted I haven't been to many labs hereabouts but this is obviously 5 solid stars across the board."

NoBo Wellness thanks all of our patients and clients that give us reviews on our product and work place environment. North Boulder Wellness Center thanks everyone for your support and comments. We strive to provide the highest quality medical marijuana for our patients and the community of Boulder. Stop by and see what NoBo is about, we always have specials happening and buds available!!!  

Do It Yourself Marijuana BALM

 

 

[Source: THCFinder]

 

Cannabis can be great for smoking but it can also be great for assisting with skin problems like eczema, severe dry skin, and uneven skin tone. While some people have a lot of trouble finding these products, others have been generous enough to share their methods on the web, providing us with a very basic recipe that pretty much anyone can make! The following recipe will give you a great cannabalm that will improve your skin and leave you feeling refreshed!

 

What You'll Need;

1.0oz liquid vegetable glycerin

.3oz essential oil of your preference

24.0 oz distilled H2O

1.2oz cosmetic grade stearic acid

1.2oz emusifying wax

.3oz germaben

4.0oz strong cannabis oil or fat

Small amount of menthol crystals (optional but will do a sunburn wonders if applied!)

 

Take all of the ingredients with the exception of the menthol crystals (if you choose to add them) and the essential oils and put them in to a double boiler that you have set up (remember the double boiler?). Whisk them together until they're blended together very well. The mixture should be creamy in texture. Once everything is blended, you can add in the last two ingredients if you want to. While the substance is still warm, pour it in to bottles. This recipe will give you 32oz of lotion. Trust me, using this on your skin will keep you moisturized, fresh smelling, and free of the dangerous chemicals that some lotion companies use!

 

Article HERE: DIY MMJ BALM

 

WARNING: Will it ever become SUMMER???

Where is our WARM weather!?!?! Do we need to summon the "Lord of Sunshine" to beam down on us from above his wonderful rays of heat (no worries it's coming...very soon)!!! Don't frown let us make your day with our daily deal. $1 GRAM of any of of delicious buds with the purchase of a quarter. We always have the best deals in town...so you better tell somebody.

We hope to see ya!!!

Colorado Lawmakers Shoot Down Cannabis Banking Legislation…For Now

[Source: International Cannabis Business Conference]

Right now as you are reading this article, chances are someone in Colorado is making a legal marijuana purchase. The transaction involves cash, the amount of which likely ranges between $20 to multiple hundreds of dollars. When you compile all of these cash transactions throughout the day, the pile of money that results is sizable. For some recreational or medical marijuana stores in Colorado, the pile is so large that they are having trouble finding a place to keep it, Since federal banking laws are hazy at best when it comes to marijuana businesses. In related news, safe and vault sales are on the rise in Colorado.

Large piles of cash lying around can pose some public safety issues, as they are magnets for robbers. This is something that non-marijuana businesses haven’t had to deal with since the invention of armored transport (something else that marijuana businesses can’t use). Colorado lawmakers were trying to change that problem, but efforts were squashed this week.

Read entire article here: Colorado Lawmakers Shoot Down Cannabis Banking

Henry Rollins: “America will survive the legalization of cannabis"

[Source: The Cannabists]


It’s long been known that punk rocker Henry Rollins is a literate, discerning, smartly cynical individual. The former Black Flag frontman is an outspoken advocate for a number of social issues, and now the pro-marijuana legalization collectives can count him among their flock.

Rollins was in Denver on 4/20 weekend to hit the Cannabis Cup and other pot-spots for a television show he’s creating. Since he was already here, he also gave a number of interviews and wrote a column for LA Weekly to talk about the need for the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana in America.

Read and see video here:  “America will survive the legalization of cannabis”

Retired Supreme Court Justice Stevens: Feds Should Legalize Marijuana

[Source: NORML]

In an interview with NPR released today, retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens came out in support for marijuana legalization.

When asked if he believed the federal government should legalize marijuana, the 94 year old former Justice replied:

“Yes, I really think that that’s another instance of public opinion [that's] changed. And recognize that the distinction between marijuana and alcoholic beverages is really not much of a distinction. Alcohol, the prohibition against selling and dispensing alcoholic beverages has I think been generally, there’s a general consensus that it was not worth the cost. And I think really in time that will be the general consensus with respect to this particular drug.”

Listen to the Radio Interview HERE: Feds Should Legalize Marijuana

In an interview with NPR released today, retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens came out in support for marijuana legalization.
When asked if he believed the federal government should legalize marijuana, the 94 year old former Justice replied:
“Yes, I really think that that’s another instance of public opinion [that's] changed. And recognize that the distinction between marijuana and alcoholic beverages is really not much of a distinction. Alcohol, the prohibition against selling and dispensing alcoholic beverages has I think been generally, there’s a general consensus that it was not worth the cost. And I think really in time that will be the general consensus with respect to this particular drug.”
- See more at: http://blog.norml.org/2014/04/24/retired-supreme-court-justice-stevens-feds-should-legalize-marijuana/#sthash.Vp9ycbdA.dpuf

In an interview with NPR released today, retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens came out in support for marijuana legalization.
When asked if he believed the federal government should legalize marijuana, the 94 year old former Justice replied:
“Yes, I really think that that’s another instance of public opinion [that's] changed. And recognize that the distinction between marijuana and alcoholic beverages is really not much of a distinction. Alcohol, the prohibition against selling and dispensing alcoholic beverages has I think been generally, there’s a general consensus that it was not worth the cost. And I think really in time that will be the general consensus with respect to this particular drug.”
- See more at: http://blog.norml.org/2014/04/24/retired-supreme-court-justice-stevens-feds-should-legalize-marijuana/#sthash.Vp9ycbdA.dpuf

In an interview with NPR released today, retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens came out in support for marijuana legalization.
When asked if he believed the federal government should legalize marijuana, the 94 year old former Justice replied:
“Yes, I really think that that’s another instance of public opinion [that's] changed. And recognize that the distinction between marijuana and alcoholic beverages is really not much of a distinction. Alcohol, the prohibition against selling and dispensing alcoholic beverages has I think been generally, there’s a general consensus that it was not worth the cost. And I think really in time that will be the general consensus with respect to this particular drug.”
- See more at: http://blog.norml.org/2014/04/24/retired-supreme-court-justice-stevens-feds-should-legalize-marijuana/#sthash.Vp9ycbdA.dpu

In an interview with NPR released today, retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens came out in support for marijuana legalization.
When asked if he believed the federal government should legalize marijuana, the 94 year old former Justice replied:
“Yes, I really think that that’s another instance of public opinion [that's] changed. And recognize that the distinction between marijuana and alcoholic beverages is really not much of a distinction. Alcohol, the prohibition against selling and dispensing alcoholic beverages has I think been generally, there’s a general consensus that it was not worth the cost. And I think really in time that will be the general consensus with respect to this particular drug.”
- See more at: http://blog.norml.org/2014/04/24/retired-supreme-court-justice-stevens-feds-should-legalize-marijuana/#sthash.Vp9ycbdA.dpuf

In an interview with NPR released today, retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens came out in support for marijuana legalization.
When asked if he believed the federal government should legalize marijuana, the 94 year old former Justice replied:
“Yes, I really think that that’s another instance of public opinion [that's] changed. And recognize that the distinction between marijuana and alcoholic beverages is really not much of a distinction. Alcohol, the prohibition against selling and dispensing alcoholic beverages has I think been generally, there’s a general consensus that it was not worth the cost. And I think really in time that will be the general consensus with respect to this particular drug.”
- See more at: http://blog.norml.org/2014/04/24/retired-supreme-court-justice-stevens-feds-should-legalize-marijuana/#sthash.Vp9ycbdA.dpuf

Hemp expansion sails through Colorado Senate

[Source: DenverPost]

A Colorado bill to expand industrial hemp production has sails through the state Senate and now heads to the House. 

Senators voted 35-0 Wednesday to expand the number and size of farms growing hemp, marijuana's non-intoxicating cousin.

The measure would allow year-round hemp cultivation in greenhouses and strike a 10-acre limit on hemp for research and development.

Colorado just opened applications for hemp cultivation in march, with applications accepted until May. Agriculture officials say there is strong interest and that industrial hemp research and production should be expanded.

READ MORE:  Hemp expansion sails through Colorado Senate

"The Cream of the Crop" as We Rise to the Top - MMJ Review

[Source: electicauntjemima9 - March 24, 2014]

"The best MMJ in the state lives here. Even though the prices are sky high Boulder prices there are ALWAYS some wicked specials that can get you into something good for very little investment.
Enough about money…

NBWC has by far the best medical products for anyone looking for high CBD flowers (Cannatonic) and the incomparable Otto Shatter which can be 60% CBD!!!

The store always has high quality buds and they ALWAYS come as huge nugs or they are discounted accordingly as popcorn or skittles. This is the holy grail, the highly sought after Colorado bud that has become legendary over the last few years. I cannot recommend this dispensary highly enough, by far the highest quality bud and most knowledgeable staff you will find. 

Did I mention they have a HUGE selection of products? From four grades of flowers to a whole galaxy of waxes, shatters, moon rocks, edibles, and pens. There is always a good mix of indicas and sativas available and this is one of the only dispensaries that consistently carries a range of hybrids at a reasonable price, and also knows what they are!

The best, and I do mean the best, strains live at NBWC, the list reads like a veritable walk of fame: Strawberry Cough, LA Woman, Mazir I Sharif, Qrazy Train, Sweet Sweet, Cherry AK, some of these are in very high demand and never seem to be available at other dispensaries but are never in short supply here!

Stop in, you won't be disappointed."

-MotherOwl

NoBo Wellness thanks all of our patients and clients that give us reviews on our product and work place environment. North Boulder Wellness Center thanks everyone for your support and comments. We strive to provide the highest quality medical marijuana for our patients and the community of Boulder. Stop by and see what NoBo is about, we always have specials happening and buds available!!! 

Pot Taxes - Colorado nears decision on spending

[Source: DenverPost]

Colorado budget-writers are nearing a decision on how new marijuana taxes should be spent.
The Joint Budget Committee is expected to approve a spending proposal Monday that involves saving most of the recreational marijuana tax money. However, some would be spent on youth drug-use prevention and education.

Monday's vote is just the beginning of a vigorous fight over how the money should be spent. The full Legislature must agree to the JBC's proposal, and already some are sniping over spending the marijuana money in other ways.

READ MORE: Pot Taxes - Colorado nears decision on spending 

Colorado slows medical marijuana crackdown

 

[Source: Kristen Wyatt Associated Press]

Colorado appears to be giving up on its effort to crack down on medical marijuana growers who are using a legal loophole to grow high numbers of pot plants without the kind of oversight faced by commercial growers. 

The Colorado Department of Health and Environment said in a statement Monday that it was reviewing responses to letters it sent earlier this month to about 2,300 doctors who have recommended medical marijuana. The letters sought medical justification for recommending more than six plants to any patient.

Colorado's state constitution allows medical marijuana patients up to six plants, though doctors can give permission for more plants. The constitution also allows patients to designate a "caregiver" to grow the pot on their behalf. Colorado has about 3,300 designated caregivers, registered under a model that wasn't affected by the passage of recreational pot in 2012.

READ MORE: Colorado slows medical marijuana crackdown

Tens of thousands celebrate marijuana holiday 4/20 across US

[Source: Fox News]

DENVER –  Tens of thousands of revelers raised joints, pipes and vaporizer devices to the sky Sunday at a central Denver park in a defiant toast to the April 20 pot holiday, a once-underground celebration that stepped into the mainstream in the first state in the nation to legalize recreational marijuana.

The 4:20 p.m. smoke-out in the shadow of the Colorado capitol was the capstone of an Easter weekend dedicated to cannabis in states across the country. Although it is still against the law to publicly smoke marijuana in Colorado, police only reported 63 citations or arrests on Sunday, 47 for marijuana consumption.

"It feels good not to be persecuted anymore," said Joe Garramone, exultantly smoking a joint while his 3-year-old daughter played on a vast lawn crowded with fellow smokers.

The Garramone family came from Hawaii, among the tens of thousands who crowded into various cannabis-themed extravaganzas, from a marijuana industry expo called the Cannabis Cup at a trade center north of downtown to 4/20-themed concerts at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater. Acts included Slightly Stoopid and Snoop Dogg.

READ ARTICLE HERE: Tens of thousands celebrate marijuana holiday 4/20 across US

Allstar Blake Griffin Endorses Medical Marijuana Use In The NBA

[Source: TheWeedBlog]

In an interview with Rolling Stone yesterday, Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers voiced his support of medical marijuana use to treat pain in the NBA.  Currently, the NBA has strict penalties for drug use, which typically lead to suspensions and fines. It was only in 2011 that the NBA stopped testing for marijuana use in the off-season, but now that marijuana is in the limelight, its place in the NBA, as a form of medical treatment for pain, has come into question.

Entire read here: Griffin Endorses MMJ

Cannabis Cup - Denver, CO - 4/19 &4/20

[Source: Cannabis Cup - Denver]

In 2014, HIGH TIMES will return to the Mile High City for our fourth event at the Denver Mart. Our first two events in Denver were Medical Cannabis Cups, restricted to medical patients only. But Colorado voters legalized adult, recreational use of marijuana in the 2012 election, which resulted in our most successful Cannabis Cup ever. We now host the US Cannabis Cup, an event open to all adults.

New this year is the Cannabis Freedom Trail! Visit participating pot shops, sample the strain they have entered, then vote on Sunday for your fave. The shop with the most votes will be awarded the People's Cup.

Please note that only those 18 and over with ID may attend the event, 21 and over with ID to enter the smoking area. Those 18 and over with a Colorado medical card will also be able to enter the smoking area.

Doors open at 11AM both Saturday and Sunday. 

North Boulder Wellness will have our booth moving and shaking for both event days, so come over and wee what we have available!!!
 

GET ALL INFO HERE:  Canabis Cup Denver - Main Information

 

IT's FRIDAY and we got the "GREENS"

 

We may not have the BACON, but we got the GREENS!!!!

TGIF, soooo get over to your favorite medical marijuana dispensary in BOULDER = North Boulder Wellness. The special on the board today reads as "$1 joints (limit 2) and everything weighed heavy of you favorite greens!Come grab yourself a weekend treat and smile!

FYI - Cannabis Cup in Denver is next weekend 4/19 & 4/20. We will be in full effect for both days so please come and support and stop by our booth to see what;s cooking!!!!

 

 

Cannabis Cup Time in Colorado

[Source:Inransit, NY Times]

 

With Colorado’s recent legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, ticket sales for Denver’s fifth annual Cannabis Cup this month are expected to double, according to event organizers.

The roving trade show, sponsored by High Times magazine, has already sold around 25,000 tickets to its Denver event, Dan Skye, the magazine’s editorial director and a spokesman for the show, said on the telephone. That’s almost 10,000 more than last year, Mr. Skye said, with 30,000 visitors expected in total over the weekend, April 19 and 20.

In fact, the event has grown so large, organizers were prompted to change venues from the Exdo Event Center to Denver Mart, where there will be plenty of outdoor space for, well, sampling.

Booths lining the outside recreation area will represent around 250 dispensaries, growers and pot shops, with lots of merchandise to be tested by those 21 and older, and those 18 and older with a medical use card. (WE WILL HAVE BOOTH SET UP on BOTH DAYS..SO stop by and see what we having cooking)

READ MORE HERE: CANNABIS CUP COLORADO

Yummy Thursday - Buy ONE and Get the 2nd HALF OFF on all Drinks & Edibles

Have the pain or a medical condition and have your red card, but you don't like to inhale marijuana. Well NO need to worry North Boulder has got you covered. On the special board today is Buy one and Get the 2nd for HALF OFF on all of are delicious edibles and thirst quenching drinks that will give you the high needed without smoking. Our cozy atmosphere will put your mind and body at ease once you walk through the doors. Open till 7 PM so stop by and see what we can recommend on any of your Medical Marijuana needs!!!

CHECK IT OUT: EDIBLE & DRINKS MENU

VOTE NOW - Best of Boulder!!!

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VOTE HERE: http://bit.ly/bestofboulder2014