An illicit marijuana grower is ready to come out of the shadows and share his expertise with the industry following the recent passing of an amendment to the Medicinal Cannabis Bill. An amnesty on illegal growers is being met with criticism from the Opposition, who say the Government is getting soft on drugs and liberalising cannabis under the pretense of medical need. Martin* has been cultivating cannabis crops for more than 20 years - and while we can't reveal his true identity just yet, he is getting ready to reveal all. "I'm sick of looking over my shoulder when I see the Police go by," he said. "I'm sick of hiding away... you've got to be a ninja in this game or live a double life, like myself." Martin says it'll make more sense to share his crop-growing skills once an amnesty is called on illicit cannabis growers, expected to take place this time next year. "It'll take a while to change," he said. "I think the first few years of this industry running will really show these other … [Read more...] about Exclusive: The illegal cannabis growers getting ready for legalisation
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Salvini Getting Ready to Leave Eurozone, Europe is Dying – Yanis Varoufakis
Yannis Varoufakis has shared with Sputnik his rather gloomy vision of Europe, noting that it’s “moving towards fascism.” As for Greece, Varoufakis believes that the country is now at the “fourth memorandum” stage, with “all the worst things” and the government is limited to distributing “pocket money”. © AP Photo / Luca BrunoSalvini Says Italy's Deficit Will Grow in 2019, Even If Budget Rejected by EUGreece's former Minister of Economy and founder of the MeRa25Party calls Brussels the modern Weimar Republic, explaining that there is a "huge discrepancy" between the "stock" and the money invested. It was this discrepancy that "gave rise to Hitler and Mussolini," and is now causing this "general shift towards fascism." Speaking of the wage increases in France and Spain, Varoufakis notes that "we're locking the stable door after the horse has bolted." He also … [Read more...] about Salvini Getting Ready to Leave Eurozone, Europe is Dying – Yanis Varoufakis
Get ready to welcome Santa as he prepares to arrive in Scarborough this Saturday
The festive season in Scarborough is about to officially begin with the arrival of Father Christmas. Santa Claus is getting ready to make his way down from the North Pole in time to arrive at the town’s harbour on Saturday. As per tradition, Father Christmas will arrive by fishing boat opposite the Harbour Bar at 10.30am.Staff from Boyes, who will be in fancy dress, will be ready to give him a warm welcome as he steps off the boat and escort him to the store on Queen Street.There Santa will settle in his Christmas grotto – officially open from 12 o’clock – where he will be able to greet children every day until 5pm on Christmas Eve. The department store’s Christmas window display will be available to see until Christmas.The event is one of the town’s most popular traditions.Every year thousands of people gather at the harbour to celebrate the arrival of Father Christmas and catch a glimpse of Santa while he parades up Eastborough towards the … [Read more...] about Get ready to welcome Santa as he prepares to arrive in Scarborough this Saturday
Worksop residents are getting ready for this year’s Christmas lights switch on
Excited Worksop residents are getting ready for the town’s Christmas lights switch on. This year’s Worksop Christmas Lights switch on will take place on Saturday, November 24, with live entertainment from the main stage on the Market Square outside the Savoy Cinema from 12.30pm.The festivities will be compared by local actors and DJs Brett Garrett and Jack Parr and will feature performances from acts including The Automatic Fishcake, rapper Koda, The Burrows, Voices of the Vale and singer Connie Emery, the 2018 winner of Worksop’s Got Talent. There will also be performances from Sir Edmund Hilary School Choir and Redlands School Choir.As well as the usual full Saturday provisions market there will be fairground rides and food stalls at the top of Bridge Street and extra stalls for Christmas gifts. Shoppers can also take advantage of free parking in all Worksop Car Parks from 2pm on the day of the lights switch on.The Christmas lights will be switched on at 5.30pm … [Read more...] about Worksop residents are getting ready for this year’s Christmas lights switch on
Madrid tells businesses to get ready for (any) Brexit
MADRID — Spain is stepping up calls on businesses to get ready for any potential Brexit outcome. Industry and Commerce Minister Reyes Maroto this week announced a series of actions aimed at “helping companies prepare contingency plans” for Brexit, including informational meetings with business leaders and a public website. “We have to inform companies that any scenario can occur,” she told reporters. “Some [companies] still convey to us hopes that nothing will happen, and the reality is that something is going to happen.” Only 31 percent of Spanish companies have made contingency plans for Brexit, and just 19 percent have started implementing those plans, according to a survey of 2,000 executives conducted by KPMG in coordination with the CEOE, Spain’s biggest business lobby. A CEOE official said the government has told businesses to prepare for three potential scenarios: A no-deal Brexit (with the U.K. falling under the trade rules of … [Read more...] about Madrid tells businesses to get ready for (any) Brexit