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Marijuana And The High Seas: Can You Cruise With Weed?

Terry Hacienda
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Marijuana And The High Seas: Can You Cruise With Weed?

As boating season hits the prime summer months, this question pops up more frequently: Will I get busted if I possess a small amount of cannabis on my craft? IS it legal to cruise with weed?

The short answer is yes, it is still illegal. But, like all marijuana regulations, the actual answer will vary depending on where you live.

Of the eight states that have legalized the adult use of marijuana, six are coastal states (Washington, Oregon, California Alaska, Maine and Massachusetts) and are, therefore, subject to Coast Guard jurisdiction.  Nevada is landlocked, but Lake Tahoe falls under Coast Guard authority. Only Colorado is free of Coast Guard presence.

And the Coast Guard is crystal clear on its position. Andrew Barresi, a Coast Guard spokesman based in Boston, said in an email to Portland (Maine) Press Herald:

“The Coast Guard enforces federal laws within all navigable U.S. waters. This means that in all marijuana cases, Coast Guard law enforcement officers will enforce federal law, even in states which have legalized it. Federal law has not changed, so our enforcement of that law has not changed.”

This is not surprising. Federal law-enforcement agencies follow federal law. And the Coast Guard has wide jurisdiction on federal waters. According to Boating magazine:

The difference is that on land, federal officers aren’t out writing tickets for faulty taillights, but the Coast Guard routinely boards boats, even within state waters, to enforce federal boating-safety laws. While they’re inspecting flares or looking in the PFD locker, if they find a baggie with a little weed, it becomes a big problem.

The laws become a muddier in states, such as Washington, where many commuters use the ferry system as a part of their workday. State law enforcement officials will look the other way if the amount is within the legal limits, but the Coast Guard still insists that it will follow federal law.

The bottom line: If you have a small amount of cannabis and are in a legal state, you should be fine. Just don’t flaunt the fact you are carrying cannabis.

The Scary Thing That Can Happen To Your Vagina If You Don’t Have Enough Sex

Amy Hansen
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The Scary Thing That Can Happen To Your Vagina If You Don’t Have Enough Sex

There’s a joke that if a woman doesn’t have sex for a long period of time, she basically becomes a virgin. Ha ha ha. A virgin! Can you imagine? Ladies, there is something far worse happening down there and it has nothing to do with reclaiming your cherry.

There is a condition called vaginal atrophy that is as bad as it sounds. It occurs when decreased blood flow to the nether regions causes the vaginal wall to thin. Fun! Because the vagina is just like any other muscle, it withers without use. Turns out, having sex on the regular doesn’t just feel good, helps the skin glow and keeps you living longer (up to 8 years!), it keeps your vagina in working order.

Dr Nicole Prause, who runs a sex lab Liberos in the US, has been exploring the science behind climaxing for almost a decade.

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Star Online, she revealed more about the health benefits of orgasms, whether through intercourse or masturbation.

She said:

Continued sexual activity has been associated with better neuropsychological tests, specifically number sequencing and recall, suggesting that sexual activity may have the potential to improve or preserve cognitive functions.

Sex appears to decrease stress the following day in satisfying romantic relationships, improve mood and feelings of meaning in life and increase job satisfaction and engagement.

Vaginal atrophy is painful and itchy and can occur in women of all ages, not just those going through menopause, although they are more likely to be effected. And not only are you at risk for this condition if you’re not having sex, but also if you smoke or have never given birth.

According to the Mayo Clinic, “Sexual activity, with or without a partner, increases blood flow and makes your vaginal tissues more elastic.”

If this isn’t the best excuse to start giving yourself daily orgasms, nothing is.

Here’s How Much Marijuana Costs Across The Country

Brendan Bures
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Here’s How Much Marijuana Costs Across The Country

Legalized recreational marijuana sales are expected to hit a billion dollars this year, but how much does legal weed cost in your town compared to the rest of the rest of the country?

West Coast cannabis consumers should consider themselves lucky if they’re worried about their legal weed prices. Across the country, states in the West, including California and Washington, have a lower price per gram than their East Coast counterparts.

All this is according to the 2018 Cannabis Index as compiled by Seedo, the Tel Aviv-based cannabis company that creates products for home growers. The lowest price per gram was in Seattle where customers could purchase marijuana for $7.58 per gram while the high was found in Washington DC, with an $18.08 price per gram.

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Here are the prices from lowest to highest:

  • Seattle: $7.58
  • Denver: $7.79
  • Los Angeles: $8.14
  • Miami: $9.27
  • San Francisco: $9.27
  • Phoenix: $9.35
  • Dallas/Houston: $10.03
  • New York: $10.76
  • Boston: $11.01
  • Philadelphia: $11.30
  • Chicago: $11.46
  • Washington D.C.: $18.08

As Bloomberg explains, “the data (collected in December and January) matters because it helps to show the kind of tax revenue that could be collected if weed was legalized—something that Canada plans to do later this year.” Applying the same tax rate that cigarettes accrue, New York could receive a possible $354 million in tax revenue while Toronto, which charges C$9.64 (USD $7.82) per gram, could add C$152 million a year in tax revenue.

With legalized recreational marijuana sales expected to hit the country this year, it remains to be seen how the Canadian market will establish its prices. Federal and provincial authorities have already agreed to split the tax revenue. Provinces will monitor their own cannabis distribution, which explains why 75 percent of the tax revenue will go to the provinces.

Sleep Quality Is Better Than Quantity

Maria Loreto
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Sleep Quality Is Better Than Quantity

When it comes to sleep, we usually think that the more we have of it the better, but sometimes getting a good night’s sleep isn’t as simple as putting in your eight hours. So you know, sleep quality is better than quantity.

According to LifeHack, this mentality of “more sleep is better” comes from our parents, who teach us that sleep guarantees healthy growth and development. Babies are known for sleeping a lot, in fact, it’s almost all they do, sleeping from 14-17 hours a day. As we age, the need to sleep decreases, with teens needing between eight and 10 hours a day, and adults functioning well with seven and nine hours of sleep.

Sleep is an important process, where our bodies can heal, recharge, and prepare us for the challenges of the following day. But different studies have proven that too much sleep is not good for our health. “Sleepers” have trouble with depression, heart conditions, and impaired cognitive functions.

Too much sleep can damage the quality of overall sleep as well. Quality sleep is achieved through the REM phase, which is the phase of deep slumber and dreaming. Research proves that new mothers, even those who sleep for more than seven hours, have similar sleep patterns to people who suffer from sleep disorders. This is due to the fact that they are awakened several times during the night, and that they’re not able to get enough REM sleep.

At the end of the day, if you sleep 10 hours every night then that’s great, but be sure to get as much deep rest as possible, which is the kind that preserves your health and restores your body.

Watch This Smartphone Battery Explode When A Guy Bites Into It

Maria Loreto
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Watch This Smartphone Battery Explode When A Guy Bites Into It

For some reason, a man in China thought that biting into his phone’s battery was a good idea. It wasn’t. It literally blew up in his face.

According to Taiwan News, it’s common for people in China to bite into bars of gold to check for their authenticity, which is why the man might have bit into his phone. China is also filled with dubious tech products, so maybe the man was just trying to be safe, to check if his investment was worth the money. The one difference is that batteries aren’t bars of gold, and they’re also kind of toxic.

Security camera footage captured the moment when the man bites into the battery while in a cluttered store, and the device dramatically blows up in his face.

Luckily, no one was hurt in the incident, not even the man who’s face was inches away from the blast. The Huffington Post explains that phones rarely explode, but that when they do is because of the “positive” and the “negative” battery plates have become joined. They also explain that lithium batteries can explode when they’re overcharged, although it is very rare, and it mainly happens when they’re charged by knock off chargers.

So now you know. Never bite into a toxic lithium bar. Or any batteries in general, just to keep things on the safe side. It’s a bad idea.

Medicate Hygge Style With This Winter Berry Cannabis Compote

Danielle Guercio
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Medicate Hygge Style With This Winter Berry Cannabis Compote

Jams, preserves, compote, and the like are how we used to have fruit flavors all winter long. Before California became our sunbelt, preserved fruits were pretty much it in the wintertime, at least in most climates. Nowadays you can get preserves right around the corner from the fresh fruits in most stores, but there’s nothing as tasty as something you’ve put some love (and maybe some THC) into.

Though the berry selection may be limited, it’s still there, which is a blessing we should honor with such tasty applications as a homemade compote. Keeping one jar in the fridge (and another in the freezer) lets you top endless dishes with tart, sweet, and medicated goodness for weeks to come.

Photos by Maria Penaloza

Winter Berry Compote

Danielle Guercio 2018
Makes 4 cups jam, 9mg THC per serving estimated

  • 1 pound blackberries
  • 1 pound strawberries or blueberries
  • 2 cups sugar
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 1 Tbsp Glycerin Tincture*
Photos by Maria Penaloza

Wash your berries and allow to dry well. Remove any stems and quarter strawberries, dropping in a heavy bottomed pot. Add the blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice, and bring to a low boil.

Photos by Maria Penaloza

Crush the berries with a muddler every so often to make the texture less chunky and to get every last bit of juice reducing. Simmer the jam for at least one hour, potentially two, then allow to cool slightly.

Photos by Maria Penaloza

Stir in Glycerin Tincture and pour into clean jars. Store in fridge for two weeks, freezer indefinitely. You can also serve immediately while still warm over desserts and brunch items.

*Cannabis Glycerin Tincture

Decarboxylate 3.5g of finely ground cannabis at 225 degrees for 20 minutes in a tightly sealed, oven- safe container. Put cannabis in lidded mason jar or vacuum-sealed bag with cannabis and ½ cup vegetable glycerin. Heat in water bath just under boiling for at least 1 hour. Strain and chill to use in recipes.

Berries can brighten your day, so try them on scones, a Dutch baby pancake, your hot cereal, or even in a PB&J! Now that you know what is possible, you don’t have to settle for the pre-made stuff. You can make it as strong or as chill as your heart desires, but for me, a tiny-dosed toast (like 5mg) with your afternoon tea is an excellent focus booster and treat after a long day at work. Swap in any berries that are in season and suddenly you don’t have winter berry compote any more, and by then maybe it will also be nice out again.

Canadian Cops Accidentally Eat Marijuana Edibles And Freak Out

Brendan Bures
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Canadian Cops Accidentally Eat Marijuana Edibles And Freak Out

The officers began to complain of “hallucinations.” And after one of them ended up in a tree, other police on the scene called for medical attention.

You know how you always see those pictures of cops standing beside bricks of marijuana and other drugs after major drug raid? It always begs the question: Just where does all that weed go?

Well in the case of two Canadian cops, it went right into their gullets.

Evidence became snack foods as the police officers reportedly consumed edibles that were supposed to be seized during a Toronto dispensary drug raid, according to NEWSTALK 1010. When the pair of cops didn’t feel any effects from the edibles, they decided to eat more. Then they ate even more.

The police officers began to complain of “hallucinations,” according to CBC. After one of them ended up in a tree, other police on the scene called for medical attention, according to CP24.

Mike McCormack, President of the Toronto Police Association, confirmed the two officers were suspended with pay with an ongoing investigation. He declined to comment on the investigation itself, however.

“All I can tell you is that there is an ongoing investigation,” he said. “I’m not aware of the specific allegations around the investigation and I’m not going to comment or speculate until the investigation is complete.”

One responding officer slipped on ice when chasing after one of the stoned policemen. She sustained a serious head injury and received medical attention.

This Woman Tried To Board A Flight With An Emotional Support Peacock

Maria Loreto
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This Woman Tried To Board A Flight With An Emotional Support Peacock

United Airlines denied entry to a woman’s emotional support animal, a peacock, even though she offered to buy a ticket for it. The incident took place in Newark International Airport, where people took photos of the animal and uploaded them online.

According to Business Insider (via Mysanantonio.com), United Airlines explained that the peacock didn’t meet the guidelines for emotional support animals, and that they’d told this to the customer on three separate occasions before she’d arrived at the airport. At least she tried.

This event follows Delta’s recent announcement claiming that they’d tighten their security protocols in terms of emotional support animals. This new measure, which was very criticized, will be done to prevent accidents and incidents related to emotional support animals that haven’t been properly trained. Such incidents increased 84 percent during the previous year and have included instances where the animals urinate, defecate, and attack passengers and crew members. Basically, Delta called it quits because they’ve seen a lot of shit.

Many airlines will probably follow Delta’s example, so people will have to end up paying for their animals to travel. Which is a real bummer. Let the peacock fly!

Massachusetts Doctor To Build Country’s Largest Marijuana Grow

Brendan Bures
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Massachusetts Doctor To Build Country’s Largest Marijuana Grow

One Massachusetts doctor is trying to reverse the negative effects inflicted by opioids and narcotics by building one of the largest marijuana grow and research facilities in the United States.

Jeff Goldstein, a radio oncologist, became interested in the medicinal possibilities of marijuana after working in Israel for a year where the drug is more widely used as pain medication.

“Until I left for Israel in 2013, I sat around all day writing [prescriptions for] narcotics…” Goldstein told the Boston Globe. But in Israel, “patients were preferring and using medical cannabis.”

Goldstein is the principal owner of a 1.1 million-square-foot North Andover factory, previously used by Lucent Technologies, and wants to transform the site into a major hub for scientific research on cannabis, as well as a grow plant. He is on the hunt for “a billion-dollar molecule,” he told the Globe, but will need the permission of locals in the North Andover area to do so.

Though Goldstein plans to make it a “state-of-the-art facility,” he still faces opposition from a local mother group and needs approval from the town’s Planning Board. His supporters, however, believe the move is a no-brainer.

Via Boston Globe:

To supporters, the plant is ideally set up for growing marijuana: It has huge interior spaces, a 50-megawatt substation to power the numerous lights needed to grow indoors, and private wells so the company doesn’t draw tens of thousands of gallons of water from the municipal system. The campus is also set apart from neighboring properties, and company officials said it will be easy to secure against intrusion.

Goldstein’s executives argued that growing marijuana is about the only thing the property is good for. Large-scale manufacturing has all but left New England, making it near impossible to find tenants for the property’s largest spaces.

This summer Massachusetts will become the first state east of the Mississippi to legalize recreational marijuana usage and sales. Early industry estimates predict Massachusetts will have $1 billion in annual sales by 2020.

Everyone Has Been Pronouncing Princess Eugenie’s Name Wrong

Amy Hansen
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Everyone Has Been Pronouncing Princess Eugenie’s Name Wrong

The Queen’s granddaughter recently announced her engagement to her longtime boyfriend. And now that royal watchers seem to be whispering her name, it’s probably a good time to learn how to pronounce it.

Naturally, most people pronounce it as it appears: yoo-JEE-nee. But, the correct pronunciation is not even close. According to her mother, Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, it’s pronounced “YOO-juh-nee.” Like, eulogy.

According to The Sun, the 27-year old, who’s eighth in line for the British throne, said that when she was a child, her mom had an interesting way of getting people to pronounce her name correctly.

Whenever we used to meet foreign people who were struggling with it, my mum and I would help them by saying, ‘It’s like Use Your Knees.’

“But whatever,” she said, “I am now used to every pronunciation.”

Eugenie’s wedding to Jack Brooksbank will take place at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, the same venue as Harry and Meghan’s wedding.

 The Sun reports that Eugenie will be given away by her dad Prince Andrew. And that the ceremony will be the first time in a long, long time that Sarah Ferguson will be in a formal gathering with the royal family.
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