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Cultivating Conversations: The Growth of Canadian Cannabis Culture and Its Top Seed Banks

After legalization in October 2018, the cannabis industry has undergone a dramatic transformation. Not only has legalization changed economic realities, but it has also had profound ramifications on cultural norms regarding use and cultivation practices. When exploring this phenomenon, it's important to understand all key components that contribute to industry
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Why Seed Banks Are Essential for Sustainable Cannabis Growing

As the cannabis industry continues to expand globally, the importance of sustainable growing practices is becoming increasingly clear. Sustainability in cannabis cultivation ensures the industry's long-term viability, protects the environment, and conserves resources. One key component of sustainable cannabis growing is the use of seed banks. These institutions play a
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Open Mike

Welcome to this week's Open Mike. I'm Mike and I'll be your master of ceremonies for the day. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant,  share a story and/or ask a question of the FOTM hivemind.
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Shelley Duvall, Dead at 75

Shelley Duvall was the actress best known for the Robert Altman films Brewster McCloud, McCabe and Mrs. Miller , Thieves Like Us, Nashville, and Popeye, but might be best known for her portrayal of Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's The Shining with Jack Nicholson.
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Live From Christie Pits with Mike Richards, Rich Butler, et al: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1517

In this 1517th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike records live from the Toronto Maple Leafs baseball game at Christie Pits. He's joined by Mike Richards, former Blue Jay Rich Butler, Blair Packham, Marc Weisblott, Joel Goldberg, Robert Lawson, the VP of Salez and Maya the Mascot. This episode is exactly
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Open Mike

Welcome to this week's Open Mike. I'm Mike and I'll be your master of ceremonies for the day. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant,  share a story and/or ask a question of the FOTM hivemind.
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Random Memory Generated

I heard this song in 1989 and the lyrics were imprinted in my brain so I'd periodically sing this song over the past 35 years. I don't think I've heard this song since 1989, unless you count the many times I've sung it aloud. The songs I heard in 1989
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#kayakTO

For my milestone birthday last week, FOTMs surprised me at TMLX15 with an Oru Inlet Kayak. This kayak folds up so you can put in a custom Oru backpack. Even the paddle breaks into four parts so you can slip it into the backpack pocket. It's amazing. This afternoon I
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Paris 2024: The Top Olympic Sports To Bet On

The Olympics is a major global sporting event that consistently pulls in huge worldwide interest from all ages, races, and social positions. It is a celebration and a display of athleticism, sportsmanship, and association of values and attributes of peace, fraternity, and youth. Moreover, it brings in a collective consciousness
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