Why Does Marijuana Have Different Colors?

While the marijuana plant is typically green, different chemicals in them can make it look purple, yellow or even red.

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Plans appear to be underway for the House of Representatives to hold a September floor vote on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, according to a report by Marijuana Moment.

The MORE Act was introduced in 2019 by New York Rep. Jerrold Nadler. Since clearing a House Judiciary Committee last November, the comprehensive legalization bill has been under consideration by other congressional committees. So far, the bill has 78 congressional co-sponsors, which is up from the 52 sponsors it had about a year ago.

Now, despite numerous other legislation backups due to the coronavirus pandemic, the MORE Act is reportedly en route to a full House vote this September. Several factors will have to fall into place before that vote can happen, however.

Other committees will either have to suggest their own changes to the MORE Act, for example, or waive their jurisdiction on the matter. The Small Business Committee, for one, is planning to opt for the latter, according to an aide who spoke to Marijuana Moment under the condition of anonymity.

Sweeping in scope and intricately detailed in its specifics, the MORE Act represents a giant leap forward in U.S. drug policy. If passed, the legislation would deschedule cannabis on a federal level, fully expunge prior marijuana conviction records, and tack a five-percent sales tax on weed, the revenue from which would actively go back into the communities most devastated by the War on Drugs.

The new legislation would also enable a pathway for resentencing those presently locked up for marijuana busts and prevent government agencies from denying public benefits or security clearances to those who use cannabis. In addition, the act aims to remove cannabis as a factor that could deny citizenship to immigrants.

Even if the House votes to pass the MORE Act, though, the Senate remains dominated by Republicans — at least until November — and therefore may not follow suit. The big fall election may pose other challenges, as well.

At present, presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden remains opposed to federal cannabis legalization and instead favors decriminalization and more piecemeal reforms. With that in mind, some observers say, House Dems might be nervous to enact MORE’s sweeping changes so close to the voting public’s opportunity to end the madness of Donald Trump.

That’s why some analysts think a House move on MORE might drive Senators to back lower-impact proposals instead, such as the bipartisan Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act. The bill, co-sponsored by Sens. Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), would allow states to set their own cannabis policies without interference from the feds.

Still, Democratic lawmakers may perhaps realize there’s no time like the present to pass sweeping weed laws. “If they hold the gavel and have the votes, there is no reason to wait another term,” said Don Murphy, director of federal policies for the Marijuana Policy Project. “For the next 600,000 prisoners of the drug war, it would be a term too late.”

What Health Professionals Should Know About Recent FDA Actions On Vaccines

Confirming not only a clear commitment to data, the FDA re-iterated its inclusion of diverse populations in COVID-19 vaccine development.

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Vaporizing has never been more popular than it is today. Between technological advancements in the field and a pandemic that’s made everyone think a little more about their lungs, the market for devices that vaporize flower, concentrate, or both, is booming

While there are a ton of e-rigs, vape pens, portable vapes, and table top set-ups that vaporize concentrate or flower, essentially the same technology and form is used over and over again. Most of the time, you’re better lighting up a bong. 

The FlowerPot Vaporizer from New Vape is exciting because it delivers that top notch bong hit experience without combustion, giving the sensation of smoking without compromising your lungs. 

In an industry awash with products that use flashy marketing to cover shoddy manufacturing, quality is as rare as innovation. Not only is the FlowerPot the most well-manufactured vaporizer I’ve ever used, it offers a totally unique and clean approach to consuming cannabis. 

What is the FlowerPot Vaporizer? 

The FlowerPot is a vaporizing system by New Vape that’s sold in a variety of bundles, all designed to be fully customizable, compatible with glass, and to deliver a vaporized bong hit heavy enough to rival a real one. 

New Vape is a Florida brand known for the innovative and high-quality vaporizer systems they manufacture at their factory in-house. Having evolved from a medical machine shop in 2005, they applied their knowledge of creating stuff like titanium bone screws towards the cannabis hardware industry. 

While the conceptual goal of the FlowerPot is to deliver a perfect bong hit without combustion, our set-up kicks it up a notch. For this guide, we’ll be referring to the Vrod Head, the most popular model, where you can take a vaporized flower bong rip and a concentrate dab at the same time.at. 

How do you use the FlowerPot Vaporizer?

Photo by NewVape

The FlowerPot is a highly mechanized device with many customizable set-ups and added accessories. How you want to design the device around the basic heating mechanism is up to you. Here is how to assemble the basic heating element and electronic system of the FlowerPot. 

Assembling the FlowerPot Vaporizer 

While assembling the FlowerPot may seem difficult due to its many small parts and long list of instructions, it’s actually pretty easy. To make this process as simple as possible, we’ve broken it into three parts: head assembly, bowl assembly, PID controller. 

VROD FlowerPot Parts

Head Assembly 

Parts needed: 

• Heater coil
• Dish nut
• Dish
• Vrod Head
• Vrod Diffuser

Assembly:

1. Fasten the dish onto Head and secure with the dish nut. 
2. Screw the diffuser onto the Head while holding it against the coil. 

Bowl Assembly

Parts needed: 

• Shovelhead Post
• Shovelhead Body
• Screen

Assembly:

1. Insert screen into bowl until it snaps into place.
2. Insert post into glass rig, then place the bowl on the post. 
3. Screw shovelhead body handle to tighten onto bowl. 

PID Controller 

The Flowerpot offers two options for PID controllers and coils: 

• NV PID Controller 
• Auber RDK300A PID Controller

 and

• 20mm Coil for NV PID
• 20mm Coil for Auber PID

Assembly:

1. Plug then screw the coil cord into the PID controller. 
2. Plug one end of the generic power cord into the PID controller, and the other end into the wall. 

Using the PID Controller:

1. Make sure the FlowerPot is safely mounted on the safety stand.
2. Hit the red switch on the back of the PID.
3. The display will read the current temperature of the cord, an ambient 80 degrees F.
4. Use the up or down arrows to set your desired temperature. A good starting temperature is 650 degrees F.
5. When ready, push the front power button. This will power the coil and begin to heat.

Using the FlowerPot Vaporizer

When using the FlowerPot, there are a few tricks to keep in mind for getting the fattest clouds, and the best non-combustion bong rip the vape world has to offer. 

1. Grind the weed, a lot. The finer the grind the better the hit. 
2. Allow 3-5 minutes for the FlowerPot to get to temperature, and five minutes at first to let the heat soak the device fully. (Device can be left on all day as long as it’s safely docked on the stand.)
3. Go slow. The faster the air goes through the ground flower, the less hot it will be when it hits it, so it’s best to try for a slow to medium draw, vaporizing to the edge of combustion without coughing. 
4. Think of the FlowerPot as a big lighter: only add heat to the bowl when you’re drawing in. Be sure to always place it back on its safety stand between draws. 

What’s the appeal?

The FlowerPot Vaporizing System is very much an at-home set-up, perfect for someone who’s a hobby cannabis enthusiast. The kind of stoner with deep pockets, lots of time, and a fiery passion for pot. 

Taking a dab and a bong hit of vaporized weed is obviously very next level, but it comes at a price. The most basic FlowePot Bundle will set you back $370, and the Premium package comes in at a whopping $805. While I love my FlowerPot and use it almost daily, it’s still a little steep.

That said, the FlowerPot is not meant for the casual user, but it fills the definite void when creating a walkable bridge from smoking flower to vaporizing. I’ve entertained the idea of laying off smokables for a while, but hadn’t seen it as feasible in that most vaporizers suck. This is the only vaping platform that has ever gotten me as high as smoking has, making me feel like it might be possible to make the switch… someday.

Featured images courtesy of NewVape

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Vaporizing has never been more popular than it is today. Between technological advancements in the field and a pandemic that’s made everyone think a little more about their lungs, the market for devices that vaporize flower, concentrate, or both, is booming

While there are a ton of e-rigs, vape pens, portable vapes, and table top set-ups that vaporize concentrate or flower, essentially the same technology and form is used over and over again. Most of the time, you’re better lighting up a bong. 

The FlowerPot Vaporizer from New Vape is exciting because it delivers that top notch bong hit experience without combustion, giving the sensation of smoking without compromising your lungs. 

In an industry awash with products that use flashy marketing to cover shoddy manufacturing, quality is as rare as innovation. Not only is the FlowerPot the most well-manufactured vaporizer I’ve ever used, it offers a totally unique and clean approach to consuming cannabis. 

What is the FlowerPot Vaporizer? 

The FlowerPot is a vaporizing system by New Vape that’s sold in a variety of bundles, all designed to be fully customizable, compatible with glass, and to deliver a vaporized bong hit heavy enough to rival a real one. 

New Vape is a Florida brand known for the innovative and high-quality vaporizer systems they manufacture at their factory in-house. Having evolved from a medical machine shop in 2005, they applied their knowledge of creating stuff like titanium bone screws towards the cannabis hardware industry. 

While the conceptual goal of the FlowerPot is to deliver a perfect bong hit without combustion, our set-up kicks it up a notch. For this guide, we’ll be referring to the Vrod Head, the most popular model, where you can take a vaporized flower bong rip and a concentrate dab at the same time. 

How do you use the FlowerPot Vaporizer?

Photo by NewVape

The FlowerPot is a highly mechanized device with many customizable set-ups and added accessories. How you want to design the device around the basic heating mechanism is up to you. Here is how to assemble the basic heating element and electronic system of the FlowerPot. 

Assembling the FlowerPot Vaporizer 

While assembling the FlowerPot may seem difficult due to its many small parts and long list of instructions, it’s actually pretty easy. To make this process as simple as possible, we’ve broken it into three parts: head assembly, bowl assembly, PID controller. 

VROD FlowerPot Parts

Head Assembly 

Parts needed: 

• Heater coil
• Dish nut
• Dish
• Vrod Head
• Vrod Diffuser

Assembly:

1. Fasten the dish onto Head and secure with the dish nut. 
2. Screw the diffuser onto the Head while holding it against the coil. 

Bowl Assembly

Parts needed: 

• Shovelhead Post
• Shovelhead Body
• Screen

Assembly:

1. Insert screen into bowl until it snaps into place.
2. Insert post into glass rig, then place the bowl on the post. 
3. Screw shovelhead body handle to tighten onto bowl. 

PID Controller 

The Flowerpot offers two options for PID controllers and coils: 

• NV PID Controller 
• Auber RDK300A PID Controller

 and

• 20mm Coil for NV PID
• 20mm Coil for Auber PID

Assembly:

1. Plug then screw the coil cord into the PID controller. 
2. Plug one end of the generic power cord into the PID controller, and the other end into the wall. 

Using the PID Controller:

1. Make sure the FlowerPot is safely mounted on the safety stand.
2. Hit the red switch on the back of the PID.
3. The display will read the current temperature of the cord, an ambient 80 degrees F.
4. Use the up or down arrows to set your desired temperature. A good starting temperature is 650 degrees F.
5. When ready, push the front power button. This will power the coil and begin to heat.

Using the FlowerPot Vaporizer

When using the FlowerPot, there are a few tricks to keep in mind for getting the fattest clouds, and the best non-combustion bong rip the vape world has to offer. 

1. Grind the weed, a lot. The finer the grind the better the hit. 
2. Allow 3-5 minutes for the FlowerPot to get to temperature, and five minutes at first to let the heat soak the device fully. (Device can be left on all day as long as it’s safely docked on the stand.)
3. Go slow. The faster the air goes through the ground flower, the less hot it will be when it hits it, so it’s best to try for a slow to medium draw, vaporizing to the edge of combustion without coughing. 
4. Think of the FlowerPot as a big lighter: only add heat to the bowl when you’re drawing in. Be sure to always place it back on its safety stand between draws. 

What’s the appeal?

The FlowerPot Vaporizing System is very much an at-home set-up, perfect for someone who’s a hobby cannabis enthusiast. The kind of stoner with deep pockets, lots of time, and a fiery passion for pot. 

Taking a dab and a bong hit of vaporized weed is obviously very next level, but it comes at a price. The most basic FlowePot Bundle will set you back $370, and the Premium package comes in at a whopping $805. While I love my FlowerPot and use it almost daily, it’s still a little steep.

That said, the FlowerPot is not meant for the casual user, but it fills the definite void when creating a walkable bridge from smoking flower to vaporizing. I’ve entertained the idea of laying off smokables for a while, but hadn’t seen it as feasible in that most vaporizers suck. This is the only vaping platform that has ever gotten me as high as smoking has, making me feel like it might be possible to make the switch … someday.

Featured images courtesy of NewVape

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Analysts Believe US Weed Legalization More Likely Than Ever

Three months ago, analysts from one of the biggest banks in Canada rated the chance of meaningful marijuana reform at “near-zero” in 2020.

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Check out Leafly’s comprehensive guide on cannabis and pregnancy and see what the science has to say about risks to the developing fetus and to the child after birth.

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RTJ has a new line of Mary Jane!

Is Colorado Springs turning a corner when it comes to recreational cannabis?