Laugh Your Way into an Insurance Career: The Jokes That Define Each Role
By Roger Lear The insurance industry offers excellent job opportunities, yet many people are unaware of its existence. I have been around insurance professionals for...
5 Powerful, Overlooked Strategies To Get a Job in a Soft Job Market in Orlando
By Roger Lear Orlando has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the county. However, when the job market slows down, many job seekers feel stuck,...
Reefer Madness 2.0: Examining the Latest Cannabis Fertility Scare and What the Science Actually Says
Here we go again. Just when you think we’ve moved past the era of sensationalized cannabis research designed to terrify the public, along comes another...
AAUP Report: Trump Administration ‘Weaponizing’ Title VI Against Higher Education
The American Association of University Professors released a scathing report Monday accusing the Trump administration of using civil rights law to undermine academic freedom and...
Cannabis vs. Caffeine: Which Is Better For Energy?
Weed Vs. Caffeine: Which Is Better For Energy Mix Both For Even Better Experience! Traditionally, a cup of coffee—or tea for some—is the preferred way...
Plant Medicines and the Self: Rediscovering Ancient Wisdom in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
For tens of thousands of years, humans have turned to plant medicines as gateways to understanding the deeper mysteries of consciousness and existence. From the...
Texas A&M President Steps Down After Political Campaign Targets Academic Freedom
Texas A&M University President Dr. Mark A. Welsh III announced his resignation Thursday following intense political pressure from state Republican leaders over a viral confrontation...
The DEA’s Regulatory Cannabis Shell Game: Why Clear Rules Are the Enemy of Bureaucratic Power
For seven years, MMJ BioPharma has been trapped in what can only be described as regulatory purgatory. They’ve jumped through every hoop the DEA has...
Skittles (Zkittlez) Seeds Info 2025: Origin, Cultivation, & Effects
Among the many cannabis strains that have won the hearts of enthusiasts, Skittles (often spelled Zkittlez) holds a special place. Known for its candy-like sweetness...
Don’t Want to Smoke Your Cannabis? – Here are the Safest Ways to Consume THC into Your Body
What Are The Safest Ways To Consume Marijuana If You Prefer Not To Smoke Smoking may be the most popular way of medicating with weed,...
Busting the Myth That Water Filtration in Cannabis Consumption Makes Smoking Weed Safer
The Big Bong Theory: Busting the Myth of Water Filtration in Cannabis Consumption For as long as I can remember, there’s been an almost religious...
3 Things Young Cannabis Users Get Wrong about Weed – Advice from the OG Stoners
What Young Stoners Get Wrong About Weed: Cannabis Wisdom from Two Decades of Cannabis Evolution After over twenty years of cannabis consumption, I’ve watched my...
The Pendulum Swings from Woke to Holy – How Cannabis Users Must Navigate the New Religious Revival
Ganja Theory: The Pendulum Swings from Woke to Holy – How Cannabis Users Must Navigate the New Religious Revival The Sacred and the Stoned: When...
The Social Story of Cannabis – The Narrative to Hook a President into Doing the Right Thing
The Social Story of Cannabis While cannabis in its essence is just a plant, attached to it are perspectives and internal narratives that shape our...
Best Treatments for Eating Disorders? – New Study Cites Psychedelics and Cannabis as Best Options
New Study Cites Psychedelics And Cannabis As Best Treatments For Eating Disorders Eating disorders still affect approximately 5% of the population, most especially affecting young...
How Legal Hemp Accidentally Broke the War on Weed: When Cops Can’t Tell the Difference
Sometimes the best victories against prohibition come not from grand gestures, but from bureaucratic oversights that slowly unravel the entire system. That’s exactly what’s happening...
Leading vs. Inspiring
Leading often implies that we are in the position to do so. A formalized place from which we direct others toward a goal. That position...
New Federal Study Proves That Cannabis Treats Anxiety and Depression – The Push for Schedule 3 That Was Needed?
Historically speaking, much of cannabis research that has been funded by the US federal government has yielded results that leaned towards finding negative outcomes, instead...
Will AI Replace HR in Insurance? The Future of Human Resources in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
By Roger Lear You may have heard, but artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every aspect of the insurance industry. From underwriting to claims adjusting, processes...
Will AI Replace HR in Florida? The Future of Human Resources May Make HR Careers Better!
By Roger Lear You may have heard, but artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every aspect of the insurance industry. From underwriting to claims adjusting, processes...
Will Trump Cut Staffing at the DEA if Cannabis is Rescheduled to 3 or Descheduled?
Is it time to trim the fat in the DEA? After over fifty years of existence, the Drug Enforcement Administration has compiled a track record...
The Cookie Cutter Crusade: Taking Down the Tired Talking Points of Cannabis Prohibitionists
The Cookie-Cutter Crusade: Deconstructing the Tired Talking Points of Cannabis Prohibitionists Here we go again, folks. Just when you think the cannabis prohibition debate might...
Let’s Face It: Gen Y Has (Had) It Right
Thought it was time to repost the 2009 post (I believe my first), which I shared as a guest contributor at another site. Let me...
One Conversation
All it took was a single conversation with Stan Smith, the storied tennis champion — to hammer out a deal for him to become the...
These Are The Fastest Rising Cancers Among Young People Today – Can Cannabis Help?
Fast Facts: These Are The Fastest Rising Cancers Among Young People Today How Cannabis Helps Prevent And Treat Them For much of the 20th century,...
The Dawn of the Femme Stoner: How Women are Becoming Cannabis Culture’s New Queens
For fifty years, the image of the typical cannabis user was carved in stone: male, slacker, probably unemployed, definitely hungry. From Cheech and Chong to...
University of Chicago Announces Major Budget Cuts, 400 Job Reductions Amid Federal Funding Challenges
The University of Chicago will slash approximately $100 million from its annual budget and eliminate roughly 400 positions as the institution grapples with significant federal...
Most Medical Cannabis Patients Quit After a Year Study Finds: The Medicine You Don’t Need Forever
A fascinating study out of Pennsylvania just delivered news that should terrify pharmaceutical executives and delight anyone who understands what real medicine looks like. According...
LSU’s First Black Law Dean Alleges Discrimination in Forced Departure
Alena Allen, who broke barriers in 2023 as the first Black person and woman to serve as dean of Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert...
When the Supreme Court Gets High: Two Cannabis Cases That Could Change Everything
Well, well, well. Here we are again, folks – watching the highest court in the land grapple with questions that shouldn’t even exist in a...
Can Low-Dose THC Be Used To Medicate Young Children?
Can Low-Dose THC Be Used To Medicate Young Kids? When it comes to treating pediatric conditions with medical marijuana, cannabidiol (CBD) is usually the most...
Dear President Trump : A Tale of Two Cannabis Advocacy Groups Battling over Marijuana Legalization
Washington D.C. has seen no shortage of letters flooding the White House lately, each one desperately vying for President Trump’s attention on cannabis policy. It’s...
DEI was the Compromise, Not the Solution
Through the work that I did as a director of a diversity office, I was always finding ways to make magic out of the least...
Student Affairs Staff Face Widespread Racism, Survey Finds
Nearly 60% of student affairs professionals witnessed racism on their campuses in the past year, with one-third experiencing it directly, according to a new national...
Have A Drug Test Coming Up? Avoid Exposure To Secondhand Weed Smoke!
Despite cannabis being legal in most states in the US, drug testing is still a reality for many places. Even if you live in a...
Vibe Shifting With Cannabis: How to Reprogram Your Emotional Operating System
Your emotional base frequency determines everything about your life – your opportunities, your relationships, your achievements, and your overall experience of reality. Imagine two identical...
Education Department to Restore Civil Rights Staff Following Court Order
The U.S. Department of Education will reinstate more than 260 Office for Civil Rights employees who were laid off during massive budget cuts in March,...
Digital Creations and Your Cannabis Side Hustle: Thriving in the Age of AI Automation
The robot revolution isn’t coming – it’s already here. While everyone debates whether AI will replace human jobs, the smart money is already adapting to...
Drug Enforcement Abuse: How the DEA Became America’s Real Public Enemy #1
In 1971, President Nixon declared drug abuse to be “public enemy number one,” launching the War on Drugs with the promise of protecting American communities...
Gateway Drug? Cannabis is a Gateway Crop: From Backyard Buds to Food Freedom
There’s an old saying among cannabis cultivators: “Cannabis isn’t addictive, growing it is.” As someone who’s cropped out several times over the years, I can...
Coming Home
The small Indian takeout restaurant in Atlanta’s historic Auburn Avenue district hummed with quiet conversation as Dr. Ibram X. Kendi settled into a corner booth,...
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as a less-dangerous drug
President Donald Trump is considering reclassifying marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a move that would impact national drug policy. The move would not legalize marijuana...
How Much Cannabis Can Teens Consume and Still Be Safe?
Just How Much Cannabis Can Teens Safely Consume? While cannabis has been legalized for medical and recreational use in most of the United States, one...
He once was an illegal weed seller in Syracuse. Now he’s finally getting his chance to go legit
Rodney Haymes used to sell marijuana on the streets. Lots of it. It got him into trouble and landed him in jail. Now Haymes is...
Trump’s Cannabis Charade: Why Schedule III is a Trojan Horse for Big Pharma
President Trump’s recent comments about “looking at” marijuana rescheduling have sent cannabis advocates into a frenzy of misplaced optimism, flooding my inbox with headlines proclaiming...
Americans are Now Growing Their Own Weed – A Definition of True Legalization
Grow Your Own – True Legalization As I gaze out my window at the morning light filtering through the leaves of my garden, I can’t...
Dr. Terry O’Banion, Transformative Community College Leader and “Learning College” Pioneer, Dies at 88
Dr. Terry O’Banion, President Emeritus of the League for Innovation in the Community College and one of the most influential figures in American community college...
88 Years of Failure: How Cannabis Prohibition Became America’s Most Expensive Lie
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, marks the 88th anniversary of the Marihuana Tax Act – the beginning of America’s longest-running policy disaster. For nearly nine decades,...
How to Find a Job in Tampa, FL: Your 2025 Guide
By Roger Lear Are you looking for a job in the Tampa Bay area? Tampa, Florida, boasts a dynamic and growing job market, drawing in...
Filter Then Feel: A Simple New Framework TA Leaders Love
By Roger Lear Does your inbox ever look like a game of Tetris, but instead of colorful blocks falling neatly into place, it’s 1,000 resumes...