Category: Celebs-Artists
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Cannabis Art Exhibit in Boulder
“As an artist, there’s a sweet jump-starting quality to [marijuana] for me. I’ve often felt telepathic and receptive to inexplicable messages my whole life. I can stave those off when I’m not high. When I’m high – well, they come in and there’s less of a veil, so to speak. So if ever I need […]
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CBD, MMJ, and the NBA
Al Harrington played 16 seasons with the NBA, but now he’s all about cannabis. The star player estimates that 70% of NBA players, coaches, and owners smoke marijuana, but he maintains he was among the 30% that didn’t – until his botched knee surgery. A friend recommended he try CBD in place of the myriad […]
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New Kids on the Block
420 is BACK on the block. 2017 saw a phenomenally successful inaugural year of 420 on the Block, and the festival’s organizers are eager to expand the experience into something even greater in 2018. At The Green Solution®, we’re as excited as you are about the big event, and we wish we could give you […]
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Remembering Tom Petty, Rock Star and Cannabis Enthusiast
We’ve lost another rock star, and this one was known for his advocacy for cannabis. By now you’ve probably heard of the loss of the great Tom Petty earlier this week, and maybe you’re aware of his marijuana-friendly lyrics. Here’s a look at a few ways Mr. Petty celebrated our favorite plant during his life […]
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Blazin’ Hit Radio
Legendary Denver radio personalities Larry Ulibarri and Kathie J. are back! All across the Front Range, hearts could be heard breaking when the duo left their show earlier this year, but all’s well that ends well, because corporate radio’s loss is The Green Solution’s® gain. Broadcasting from The Green Solution Studio, Blazin’ Hit Radio will […]
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Celebrities and Medical Cannabis
As medical cannabis emerges from the shadows as a legitimate way to deal with pain and debilitating illness, more and more celebrities are openly talking about their experiences with the herb and its effectiveness in combatting chronic health issues. Whoopi Goldberg has famously touted her love of her vape pen and how it helps her […]
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Of Art and Cannabis: The Work of Jay Paul Apodaca
All photos courtesy of Jay Paul Apodaca “Artists have always had an affinity for green,” says Jay Paul Apodaca, one of Denver’s most prolific and successful artists. I became aware of Apodaca’s work when my boss at The Green Solution’s corporate office acquired one of his cannabis-themed paintings, “Male Indica,” and I was instantly struck […]
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Supports an End to Prohibition
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of the smartest people on the planet, and yesterday as part of a Facebook live discussion, he confirmed that he’s in favor of the legalization of cannabis. Speculation about the scientist’s stance on ending prohibition has built since his 2015 Reddit Ask Me Anything session when he was asked, […]
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Former NFL Star Sues Sessions Over CSA
Poor old Jeff Sessions (that was sarcasm, by the way). The Attorney General and dedicated Trump follower has fallen out of favor with the President and may well be out of a job soon. As difficult as that may be, there’s more trouble in store for Sessions. On Monday, former NFL player Marvin Washington and […]
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The Future of the Automotive Industry: Hemp?
You probably know at least a little bit about hemp, the preternaturally versatile and useful variety of the cannabis plant. But did you know that Henry Ford made a car from hemp in 1941? Or that there are companies making hemp cars today? Let’s start with Ford’s “hemp car.” Also known as the “soybean car,” […]