Most people observe Halloween as a special holiday to celebrate the dead. Its roots come from ancient pre-Christian Europe. Each country or culture has its own kind of Halloween ritual. Samhain During the Iron Age of the 5th century (500 BC -332 BC)Â the Celts in Central Europe were the first who celebrated it as a three-day Pagan festival of Samhain …
Halloween is the most violent day of the year. In some cities, crime rates double the yearly average as people in overly festive moods cause mischief. Several different factors affect violence, like the crime prevention a city has in place, the day of the week Halloween falls on, or college towns nearby. Even the weather affects the crime rates for Halloween. This year, …
The following states are voting on cannabis-related legislation this November. Arizona for recreational cannabis legalization About 65% of eligible voters in Arizona are pro legalization and 25% would oppose it, according to a poll conducted in June 2020 by HighGround Public Affairs. Arizona’s Smart and Safe Act aims towards legalizing cannabis, possessing up to one ounce and using it for recreational purposes ages 21 and older. Adults would be allowed to cultivate …
While vending machines themselves are not anything new or exciting, vending machines for cannabis are another story. They are innovative for the cannabis industry and will likely become a new normal due to the benefits they offer dispensaries, budtenders and customers alike. Kiosks Make Dispensaries Safer Cannabis vending machines entered the market before the coronavirus but proved themselves a valuable …
November elections date is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. This election promises a lot of positive change in the cannabis industry. Let’s take a closer look: According to Cannabis Business Executive (CBE), marijuana related businesses face diverse issues and challenges. Most of them should be clarified or at least resolved after the elections in November 2020, a turning point for many in the cannabis business industry. Away from Marijuana Legalization? For the …
The future of the cannabis market depends on national and international co-operations. While each country has its own set of laws that restrict cannabis legalization, more and more countries are embracing it. This billion dollar business is continuously growing and is predicted to make $73.6 billion by 2027 with 18.1% per year. Factors play a significant role in how the international cannabis market is …
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Delaware just released they will be choosing four applications to reward cannabis licenses. On September 2nd, the Department of Health and Social Services issued an RFA to select four (4) applicants to provide services in the area of the Registration and Operation of Medical Marijuana Compassion Centers in Delaware. Medical marijuana legalization and decriminalization began in Delaware in 2011 and …
