I have a 20 year background in data architecture and analysis, so every data set is an exciting new adventure to me! I’ve written about what I found when I examined anonymized data from Oregon, so when a data set claiming to be Michigan’s THC testing data came across my…

Can “Funny,” “Musical,” and “Generational Trauma” work in a single movie? You bet your french fries, mustard, and pepper they do! — On its official website, Mother of All Shows is described as a Mother / Daughter Traumedy, and that’s a wonderful description for Melissa D’Agostino’s first feature. For those of us navigating the fraught waters of how to deal with narcissistic parents or negative body image, not only will this resonate…

California’s cannabis market is one of the most storied. It’s no surprise that some of those tales include cannabis testing fraud. There have been many recent stories and even studies done around California’s testing issues. I thought a small scale off-the-shelf potency test would be compelling, and help to demonstrate…

A Beautiful Contemplation of this Human Experience. — Madi Bates just released a song called Roses, and it’s really lovely. I first got to hear it this morning, and it’s a beautiful way to start the day. Before I gush on, just have a listen. This song ticks a lot of happy boxes for me. It features…

Cannabis Testing Headlines from Eye on Cannabis’ Testing Reporting — Federal The Federal Trade Commission Warned Almost 700 Companies That They Could Face Civil Penalties if They Can’t Back Up Their Product Claims. Mentioned specifically in the press release from the FTC is the fact that ‘if a company makes a claim about the health or safety benefits of a…

A Neo-Noir with fine performances and a fun set of twists — like only … opera can deliver. — As a child I loved Shakespeare, so as a teengaer I was one of those theatre kids. What else was I going to be in a tiny town in the middle of nowhere, PA? …

‘Bristol Fashion’ is a sweet, moving slice of life movie that follows a young transgender woman, Christina (Lea Nayeli) as she navigates the fraught waters of her life. ‘Bristol Fashion’ is an intimate look at her life in these moments, and it escapes stereotypes and cliches. We are offered a…

A State By State Analysis — When I thought about ‘what would be the perfect chart to discuss recall information’ for this article, I found that the problem was even more basic. In some states, even having the information available requires public records requests. I realized that if I couldn’t find information about cannabis recalls —…

At the bottom of nearly every cannabis laboratory website is a cluster of badges indicating the accreditations and affiliations of the laboratory. While laboratories tout participation in these programs, it is rare that the purpose of them is clear to consumers. Accreditation programs like ISO-17025 or TNI are designed to…