A Weekly Roundup of Stories We Found Interesting – From The Profound To The Profane

Read First Before You Invest
As reported last week, the Toronto Exchange began trading the world’s first marijuana focused ETF to much fanfare. Taking a closer look, the ETF consists of only 14 stocks. Three of which are biotech companies that include the infamous Insys Therapeutics. This is the very same people who spent $500,000 on lobbying against legalization in Arizona, and some of their executives locked up for fraud. Aside from Insys, there are other odd holdings.

Where Does Your Marijuana Tax Dollar Go?
One journalist follows the trail of marijuana tax revenue totaling $168 million in Washington State. It’s nice to know that the money is going to good use. This year, revenue is expected to top $300 million.

Contaminated Marijuana in California’s Medical Dispensaries
A recent investigation found that a majority of medical marijuana in California dispensaries contained dangerous contaminants, such as pesticides. Clean up your act. The people deserve better than fungus-laced weed.

Teamsters Want In
The legalization of Marijuana brings some old world issues to an industry that is still in its infancy. The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) wants to set up a labor standard, and product distribution. Tension ensues.

Try these Marijuana Infused Beverages
There are a plethora of intriguing marijuana-infused beverages that are 100% legal. Just imagine having a Dank IPA by the poolside this summer!

Life-Saving Transplant Denied
The University of Utah Hospital refused to perform a double lung transplant to a young man who was tested positive for THC. His parents later found that half a dozen hospitals, from Arizona to Indiana had declined to accept their son.

simLeaf in the Press
Our mobile app, simLeaf, received two excellent write-ups: the legendary Penthouse Magazine and Sensi Seed’s – Top 10 Cannabis Apps That Are Useful.

John Oliver Takes on the Absurd U.S. Marijuana Drug Laws
It’s not too late to watch this if you have not already done so. John Oliver’s program is always well-researched, and sharp as a knife. Besides, it’s very, very funny.