Year of legal cannabis boom crosses borders in 2018
The 2018 period saw California become the largest U S legal market while Utah and Oklahoma moved to medical programs. Canada legalized nationwide, Mexico eyed reform, and regulators approved a pediatric epilepsy drug. Major investments flowed into cannabis firms as Coca Cola discussed potential involvement and global momentum grew into 2019. Luxembourg and South Africa eyed recreational moves, Thailand approved medical use, signaling broad regional shifts.
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Wild New England year spawns birds bears and beaver bourbon
A Vermont family reports a pet peacock joining a flock of turkeys after escaping. A Connecticut resident confronts a bear that climbed into a car, clawing interior panels. New Hampshire’s beavers flavoring bourbon draws attention. Mass crow roosts trigger a nuclear-cannon dispersal near a North Adams substation. Rhode Island nudist camp seeks lifeguard with options to wear swimsuit or birthday suit. Connecticut driver contests a distracted driving ticket, claiming McDonald’s hash brown, not his phone, caused the stop. a judge finds guilt but he appeals.
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Dogwood covers shady areas with a quiet sale note
A reader shares the idea of Dogwood groundcover and fond holiday gifting. The narrative includes buying slippers for relatives, two similar gifts, small practical presents like a dust pan, an Echo Dot, and a Scope bottle. The piece ends with New Year wishes and a nod to making spaces greener.
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