There’s nothing better than candy and puppies, and Halloween gives you the opportunity to enjoy both, allowing you to trick or treat with your strawberry costumed dog without fear of embarrassment. Costumes for dogs can be just as expensive as humans’, but they’re always better, because no matter what they’re wearing it’s never embarrassing or lame. It’s always awesome.
These six dogs (and their owners) deserve all the praise in the world for their genius do it yourself costumes, which required a lot of creativity, handiness, and premeditation. They’re perfect for viewing at any moment and for getting the necessary Halloween inspiration. Check them out:
Brooklyn-based Maniac Pumpkin Carvers are busy this time of year. This group of artists create custom pumpkins for just about every occasion, from corporate logos to monsters. If you have an idea, they will turn it into a work of gourd art. Let’s hear it for #PumpkinCarving!
According to their website, “We love a good challenge and we excel at impressing clients with our attention to detail. Whether you are looking for a unique gift or a fantastic way to engage an audience, a Maniac Pumpkin is sure to impress.”
The works of co-founders Chris Soria (@chrissoria) and Marc Evan (@marcmaniac), who met in high school, are featured on the Maniac Pumpkin Instagram account. Take a look, get inspired.
Some Japanese media are calling him the “Mr. Miyagi of Cannabis.” The Japanese man’s real name is Satoshi Ohashi, and he is a 35-year old janitor who resides in Osaka’s Higashiyodogawa Ward. He was arrested at his home recently for cultivating and dealing “taima” (pronounced “tie-mah”), which is the Japanese word for marijuana.
But you haven’t seen any marijuana plants that look like Ohashi’s. Instead of growing them the traditional route—in which the plants can grow over a meter high—Ohashi grew his cannabis disguised as bonsai trees. The plants maxed out around 40 centimeters as a result.
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Police confiscated 212 grams of marijuana, worth around 1.2 million yen (~$10,540 USD). Ohashi was arrested and charged with “suspicion of cultivating 21 cannabis plants.”
The bonsai tradition dates back to 6th century and has gone by names like “tray scenery” and “prenjing.” Translated to its literal definition, “bonsai” means “planted in a container.” Planting bonsai has elevated into an artform and requires a great deal of patience and diligence. Ohashi told authorities he started planting his marijuana like bonsai to conserve space. He added quite honestly that he’d never “produced such a great crop.” He was inspired to grow his marijuana into bonsai after researching online five years ago.
Marijuana laws are very strict in Japan and enforced with the same classification as heroin. A restaurant owner was arrested in Osaka just this month for possession of 11 grams and was a top story in the local media.
Hopefully the “Mr. Miyagi of Cannabis” isn’t punished too harshly. When the dust settles, he can always take his talents overseas.
In a major moment for the cannabis industry, the first Fortune 500 marijuana company has arrive.
The growing cannabis market is tiny compared to other industries. But the first Fortune 500 cannabis stock is here and it is big step for the growing market. Constellation Brands already has their own corner of the liquor market, with Corona, Black Velvet Whiskey and Casa Noble Tequila already under their belt. Now this Fortune 500 company is ready to get their slice of the cannabis pie as well.
Beverages are still the method of consumption, Constellation plans on making cannabis infused drinks, and there is plenty of reason to do so. They are going in this direction while results are starting to come in that people reduce their alcohol consumption when utilizing cannabis. Those used to arm curling Coronas may soon be spending the night in with a six pack of cannabinoids.
Their newly acquired 9.9 percent stake in Canopy Growth Corporation puts them in a good position to move ahead with their cannabeverage plans. Canopy Growth was the first federally regulated, publicly traded cannabis producer in North America (Smith Falls, Ontario).
President and CEO of Constellation Brands Rob Sands is banking on the government legalizing at the federal level in the coming years, considering “what’s happening at the state level.” And regardless, Canada is set to legalize in the next two years, so there will be a market for cannabis infused drinks in North America.
Though it is a shift in branding, Constellation has their finger on the pulse of the market and is taking into consideration the reduction in alcohol use when there’s marijuana available instead or with.
“We believe alcohol could be under pressure for the next decade,” said investigators for Cowen Inc., led by Viven Azer, Fortune reported. “Consumer survey work suggests [around] 80% of consumers reduce their alcohol consumption with cannabis in the mix.”
This is definitely a stock to keep your eye on, however, it also means that if you’re in a legal or medical state to keep an eye out for other craft cannabeverages as well. There are mom and pop brewers already waiting for you to sip their wares from California to Maine.
As of now, 29 states and the District of Columbia have some form of legal cannabis laws, ranging from CBD to medical to decrim to legalized. It’s hard not to be optimistic along with Sands, even if players like Jeff Sessions would have it all recriminalized. Maybe if he’d just try a new Constellation beverage… Cheers!
It’s a marriage between one of the fastest-growing industries and one of the largest booze distributors. Over the weekend, the Wall Street Journal reported that Constellation Brands, makers of Corona beer, agreed to take a 9.9 percent stake in Canopy Growth Corp., a Canadian marijuana company.
According the Journal scoop, the alcohol-distribution giant will work with one of the Canadian cannabis grower to develop and market cannabis-infused beverages. The investment will cost about $245 million Canadian dollar, or about $191 million US. The deal, which is expected to be finalized in 2018, gives Constellation Brands the option to buy a larger share of the ownership in the future.
Constellation Brands own many Mexican beer brands, including Corona, and is the world’s largest wine company. According to a press release:
This investment and relationship is consistent with Constellation Brands’ long-term strategy to identify, meet and stay ahead of evolving consumer trends and market dynamics, while maintaining focus on its core total beverage alcohol business. Constellation has no plans to sell any cannabis products in the U.S. or any other market unless or until it is legally permissible to do so at all government levels.
In other words, the company sees that cannabis has a stronger growth curve than alcohol. And the company will be aggressive in staying ahead of its competition. Or as Constellation Brands President and Chief Executive Officer, Rob Sands says:
“Canopy Growth has a seasoned leadership team that understands the legal, regulatory and economic landscape for an emerging market that is predicted to become a significant consumer category in the future. Our company’s success is the result of our focus on identifying early stage consumer trends, and this is another step in that direction.”
Constellation Brands is a Fortune 500 company and is a listed on the S&P 500. In fiscal 2017, the company announced record net sales of $7.3 billion. Canopy Growth, based in Ontario, is the world’s largest publicly traded cannabis company and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “WEED”. According to the latest filings, the company has a market valuation of 2.2 billion Canadian dollars, or $1.7 billion US.
Constellation said the transaction is expected to close during the Company’s third quarter of fiscal 2018. Bruce Linton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Canopy Growth Corporation, said in the press release:
“We are thrilled to have the backing of such a well-established and respected organization such as Constellation Brands. We look forward to working with the Constellation Brands team to access their deep knowledge and experience in growing brands as we continue to expand our business.”
Parkinson’s patients report long-term therapeutic benefits from the daily use of medical cannabis, according to the journal Clinical Neuropharmacology.
Parkinson’s patients report long-term therapeutic benefits from the daily use of medical cannabis, according to data published online ahead of print in the journal Clinical Neuropharmacology.
Investigators at Tel Aviv University in Israel conducted a retrospective assessment of the daily use of cannabis in 47 patients with Parkinson’s disease over a period of several months.
Most (82 percent) of the patients reported that medical cannabis “improved their overall symptoms.” Specifically, cannabis administration was associated with reductions in pain, stiffness, and tremor as well as with improvements in mood and sleep quality. Participants were also less likely to report suffering from falls after initiating cannabis use.
Authors concluded, “[T]he results of our study demonstrate that most of the users had found MC (medical cannabis) to improve their condition, and that MC treatment was safe, without major side effects.”
A 2014 observational study similarly reported “significant improvement” in PD symptoms – including changes in tremor, rigidity, and in bradykinsea (slowness of movement – 30 minutes following cannabis inhalation treatment.
Parkinson’s disease is progressive neurological condition in which the brain gradually stops producing dopamine, a neurotransmitter that helps us make smooth, coordinated movements. Its specific symptoms are slowness of movement, muscle stiffness, and trembling (dyskinesia) — which, ironically, can be worsened by Parkinson’s medication (in which case it’s called “levodopa-induced dyskinesia”).
Non-motor effects include sluggish thinking, sleep disorder, lack of appetite, in continence, and, obviously, mood disorders such as depression, irritability, and anxiety. More than 10 million patients worldwide suffering from the debilitating effects of Parkinson’s disease.
In the video below, watch what happens when a former police officer suffering from Parkinson’s uses cannabis oil to quell the horrible symptoms of the disease:
That marijuana-infused gummy bear looks so cute and friendly — surely it’s the perfect little mascot to guide a first-timer into a marijuana fantasyland, right? Think again. Marijuana edibles are far harder to handle correctly than their consumer-friendly guise suggests, and it’s all too easy for that little gummy bear to lead the folks straight into the dark, spooky realm of, “Dude, I am toooo high.” Here are 8 think you need to know about eating marijuana edibles.
Start Small
There’s a reason there’s an entire public education campaign around starting with an edible that equals just 5 milligrams of THC. That’s because it takes a while for marijuana-infused foods to unleash their magic, and it’s all too easy to consume too much before that happens. But trust us: Start with and stick to a single 5-milligram serving until the high hits you. After all, you can always eat another dose after if the high isn’t strong enough – but if you’ve already eaten too much and find yourself overly stoned, try as you might (and yes, you will try) you won’t be able to find a reverse button.
Smoke or vaporize marijuana, and the high hits you right away. Consume a marijuana edible and you’re going to have to wait… then wait some more. Since your body has to digest the substance before its psychoactive effects take hold, you might not feel anything for up to two hours. A bit of a downer, but be patient. An edible high, like fine wine, can’t be rushed.
Understand The Edible “High”
All highs are not created equal. In short, most edible marijuana is metabolized by the liver, which then produces a kind of THC that has a bigger psychedelic punch than the THC that reaches your blood plasma when you smoke it. So when you finally feel the edible’s effects, it will likely be more powerful than what you’d get from a joint – plus the high will last much longer, up to 12 hours!
You can find marijuana-infused truffles, marijuana-infused granola bars and even marijuana-infused hummus. But in general, edibles are split into two categories: foods like cookies, candies and pills that are metabolized in the liver, as described above, and products like lollipops, gums and sublingual drops that take effect through saliva in your mouth. The latter type works faster, but the effects might not be as powerful and wear off more quickly. Plus, ask yourself: do you really want to be seen at the party rocking a weed lollipop in your gob?
Think Hard About What You Chase It With
As we’ve noted, most edibles release their THC in the gastrointestinal tract. It makes sense, then, that you’ll feel more of a wallop from them on an empty stomach. To keep on an even keel, feel free to give in to the munchies even before you feel stoned – but go easy on the booze. That’s because downing alcohol while waiting for your high to set in can lead to messy, messy results.
Since the marijuana industry is in its infancy, there’s little in the way of quality control for edibles: Is the marijuana baked into that magic brownie sub-par ditch weed or dosed with pesticides? Can that 100-milligram-THC candy bar really be broken into ten consistent pieces of 10 milligrams of THC each? So scrutinize the provenance of your treat. Does it come from a trusted source? What do online reviews say about the brand and the product? You’re not being a weed snob; you’re just being smart.
Enjoy In A Safe Space
As you should have gathered by now, an edibles-based high can be potent and powerful. So if you want to be socially stoned, opt for a joint or a vape, and save your first edible experience for a time and place that’s calm and comfortable. In other words, Netflix and chill.
Hide Your Stash
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It can be hard to tell the difference between a psychedelic cookie and a regular one. So do the right thing and keep your edibles safely out of reach of the little ones. No, there’s no risk the marijuana will kill anybody, but you don’t want to be the jerk who accidentally got his tween stoned out of his gourd when all he wanted was a peanut butter cup.
Questions when it comes to the G-spot include where to find it and how to get it to go, which is why we’ve come up with this list.
Most women (and men) obsess over the G-spot. Whether it exists, where its located, what does it do, anyways, the list is endless. A lot of people claim that G-Spots don’t exist, even though most physicians and doctors have biological proof that they do. The hard thing when it comes to this legendary area is to locate it and then to stimulate it properly, which is why we’ve come up with this simple list. Check out these helpful tips:
The G-Spot is located behind the pelvic bone and it’s easier to find with fingers or a dildo (toys are normally curved for this reason), curving them up inside the vagina towards the belly button. Popsugar reports that people shouldn’t focus on size and that they should try to stimulate the anterior wall of the vagina.
Find What Feels Good
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Experiment with different types of pressure, movements, and whatever you can think of. Maybe G-Spot stimulation isn’t enough to trigger an orgasm for you, so try pairing it with other things, like stimulating the clitoris, or kissing.
The more you explore and find things you like, the more you’ll have to repeat them and increase the chance of orgasm. Try positions that stimulate the upper vaginal wall, like missionary with a couple of pillows under your butt. Keep trying with vibrators and have patience because every body is different.
While some women can obtain G-Spot orgasms, some can’t, and that’s okay. The important part is to enjoy yourself, and getting to know your body will always lead to better sex, which is what people are looking for when they click on an article such as this one.
A recent study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, claims that friendly emojis on work related emails make the you look more incompetent while also not increasing your level of friendliness, which might have been your intention in the first place.
Over 500 people from 29 countries participated in the study that consisted of several tasks and tests. The first made participants read a work related email, with some containing emojis. All emails transmitted the same message. Volunteers were then asked to reply to the email. The test showed that participants who were replying to emails with emojis were more careful when it came to revealing personal information on their replies, suggesting that emojis didn’t imply friendliness and warmth.
Participants also revealed a sad but unsurprising gender bias, where most assumed that the emails containing smiley faces were delivered by female senders. The Huffington Post reports another study from the Human Resource Management Journal that highlights the gender bias that women face in their workplace, putting them in tough spots when it comes to how they’re supposed to act in their offices. The study showed that, in order for women to be considered influential in their workplace, they must appear to be nice and well liked, something that men don’t experience. So, women are expected to be nice but they can’t appear like they’re trying too hard because then, it’s unprofessional.
The following task of the emoji study consisted of participants looking at photos of people who were smiling or had neutral expressions. Those who smiled were ranked as more friendly and competent when compared to the people with neutral expressions, meaning that, when it comes to work, a real smile and a digital one are very different. Even though emojis are common in our day to day text messages, people expect work to be different, so proper grammar and professionalism are a must. In short, keep your emojis to yourself.
Lucy Treccasse just celebrated her 112th birthday. Born in 1905, Treccasse still remembers the first radio broadcast KDKA and still loves beer.
Old people earn the permission to basically say whatever they want. So long as they don’t say anything prejudiced—i.e. racist, sexist, etc.—everyone kind of lets them get away with it. And that is especially true when you happen to be the eight oldest human living in the United States.
Meet Lucy Treccasse, who just celebrated her 112th birthday. Born in 1905, Treccasse still remembers when the first radio broadcast on local Pennsylvania station KDKA. Her and her father were listening to the election results on Nov. 2, 1920, when Warren G. Harding was voted in as President. He is often ranked as the worst President in United States history.
