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5 Things Women Who Love Marijuana Can Relate To

Maria Loreto
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5 Things Women Who Love Marijuana Can Relate To

While most movies and shows portray dudes as the ultimate stoners, times are changing and women are openly embracing cannabis more and more every time without caring what others may think of them. With shows like “Broad City” and cannabis celebrities like the Weed Nuns, women are getting pretty comfortable with marijuana and the world is really enjoying it. It’s a good time to be a girl and to love and smoke weed, reaping all the amazing perks and benefits that the plant provides.

Here are 5 things women who love cannabis can relate to:

Your Purse Smells Like A Marijuana Dispensary

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You can’t escape that skunky smell no matter how hard you try, and every time someone gets near your purse or tries to open it, you have a near heart attack. Don’t be rude.

No Hangovers

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Unlike alcohol, you can have a wild cannabis fueled night filled with great conversations, dancing and fun, yet still wake up the next day feeling fresh and rested.  That’s marijuana for you. 

You’ve Mastered PMS

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You feel bad for your friends who struggle with their period cramps and try out every possible invention and pill to counteract that paint. You know there’s no better treatment for PMS than marijuana, especially if you know which strain to take. Goodbye headaches and all sorts of pain.

Wake & Bake

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There are some days where the first thought that pops into your head in the morning is not coffee, but marijuana, which will keep you motivated and pumped up for your day.

Your Orgasms Have Never Been Better 

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Women who love cannabis know that marijuana affects your body’s response to things differently, including sex. True connoisseurs of the herb know how to recognize the subtle differences between an orgasm while high on sativa and an orgasm after having smoked some indica.

Does Marijuana Make Society Better? New Poll Says Yes

Terry Hacienda
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Does Marijuana Make Society Better? New Poll Says Yes

More than half of Americans believe that legalizing marijuana would improve our society, according to a new poll.

The latest Harvard–Harris Poll survey found that 57 percent responded “better” when asked “Do you think legalizing marijuana makes societies better or worse?”

The poll results, released on Wednesday, also showed that:

  • 49 percent believe marijuana should be legalized for both medical and personal use.
  • 37 percent say marijuana should be legalized solely for medicinal purposes.
  • 86 percent support legalizing the plant in some form.
  • Only 14 percent say marijuana should remain illegal.
  • 72 percent say that even if marijuana remains illegal, people should not serve any time in jail.
  • 69 percent answered “no” when asked if it would bother them if marijuana was legalized in their state.

Medical marijuana is legal in 29 states and adult recreational marijuana is legal in eight states.

“Voters point to drugs as the major source of crime and support tough sentences for drug dealers but view marijuana in a wholly different light,” Harvard–Harris co-director Mark Penn said. “Most think legalization of marijuana would probably be helpful in reducing crime and almost half support legalization.”

The Harvard-Harris Poll was conducted online between July 19 to 24 and was completed by 2,051 registered voters; 37 percent Democrat, 31 percent Republican, 27 percent independent and 4 percent other.The survey is a collaboration of the Harvard Center for American Political Studies and The Harris Poll.

This Guy Was Caught Having Sex With A Donkey And Blamed Marijuana

Maria Loreto
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This Guy Was Caught Having Sex With A Donkey And Blamed Marijuana

Everett Lee Compton claimed that marijuana made him do “sick things.” By sick things, he refers to the several times where he snuck into his neighbor’s house to have sex with their donkey.

For over three years Compton’s neighbors – Emert and Joyce Whitaker – had contacted the authorities several times, claiming that someone was sneaking into their home and harassing their animals. The couple took many precautions, placing surveillance cameras and warning signs that said “No Trespassing” and “Do Not Feed Animals” all over their house. The cameras found evidence of a break in on May 27th and June 4th, where Compton was captured covering the head of a donkey with a plastic bag and having sex with it.

During the first days of July, Compton did it again, this time feeding the animals before raping them. Because being polite is always important. On July 16th, the police department received a phone call from the Whitakers at 1:30 am, claiming that someone had snuck into their property. The authorities found Compton hiding behind some bushes where he vouched for his innocence, saying that he wasn’t doing anything wrong; he was just trying to feed the animals. When the cops showed him the footage of him having sex with the donkey, Compton acted surprised and said that he had smoked some weed before, implying that it was all the drug’s fault.

After getting away with doing all this shit for a really long time, Compton was finally charged with bestiality, trespassing, and animal cruelty.

7 Unique Flasks That Can Make Friday Even More Fun

Katelyn Best
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7 Unique Flasks That Can Make Friday Even More Fun

A flask may not be the best receptacle for enjoying great whiskey, but if you ever need to bring a nip out of the house—and we’re not judging—it’s exactly what you need. Whether you’re going on a trip, sneaking booze into the movies, or trying to save on drinks at the club, we’ve got you covered with these unique flasks:

Classic

Filson

For timeless appeal, this stainless steel option from Filson can’t be beat. It’s wrapped in bridle leather that’s hand-stitched with wax thread. The screw-on top is hinged to the flask for safekeeping.

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Stanley Classic Flask

If you’re looking for something a little more outdoorsy, this iconic stainless steel flask is a camping mainstay, perfect for a fireside nip after a long day on the trail. It’s rugged enough to pass on to your children, comes in five colors, and is complete with a lanyard so the cap can’t get lost.

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Jacob Bromwell Great American Flask

The archetypal copper flask, this is a pricey ($200 direct from the company, as cheap as $110 from some third-party sellers) but eye-catching option. It’s made from pure copper, assembled with lead-free solder, and lined with tin on the inside, in the same process the manufacturer has been using since 1819. Comes with a cute birch stopper.

Unique

Snow Peak Titanium Flask

This striking model is made from super-strong titanium, and weighs just 2.5 ounces empty—about half the weight of the Filson flask above. It’s concave on the back for comfortable pocket-carrying. If you’re worried about steel affecting the taste of your precious whiskey, titanium, which is mostly inert, is an excellent alternative.

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Liquid Body Flask

Looking more like a Capri Sun than a flask, this unusual vessel is made by inflating two welded-together sheets of surgical-grade stainless steel with water, a process called hydroforming. As a result, each flask is unique. Holds six ounces and comes in chrome, white, or black.

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Budget

Concealable and Reusable “Cruise Flask” Kit

Cheaply-made stainless steel flasks are a dime a dozen online (well, more like $6 each, but you get the idea). Don’t bother with them. The welding and finishing process manufacturers use for these flasks often leaves minute cracks in the bottom that alcohol will slowly leak out of—and some reviewers online have reported the metal will react with its contents.

If you’re looking for something cheap, go for these plastic ones instead. They weigh almost nothing, collapse when empty, and won’t turn your Wild Turkey black.

“Sunscreen” Flask

It’s tacky, sure. But if you want to sneak hooch into a ball game, concert, or festival, this is the way to do it. Just be sure to pour your whiskey into a cup, or you’ll get some funny looks.

This article originally appeared on The Whiskey Wash.

Watch: This Glassblower Cooks A Whole Fish Using Molten Glass

Jillian Peterson
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Watch: This Glassblower Cooks A Whole Fish Using Molten Glass

Just when you thought every cooking technique had been used to cook fish, this insane Instagram video surfaces.

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It’s pretty impressive to watch. The video, from foodie Anders Husa, shows Jennie Olofsson from Big Pink glass studio in Gotland pour scorching melted glass (about 2000 degrees F) onto a turbot — a type of flatfish. Writes Husa, “The hot liquid encapsules the fish completely, creating a shell that doesn’t allow any of the juices to escape. After 20 minutes the glass cracks and dinner is ready.”

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The finished fish was served at a dinner party in collaboration with Big Pink and Restaurang ROT.

(h/t Foodbeast)

How The Coming Solar Eclipse Will Drive Demand For Marijuana

Brendan Bures
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How The Coming Solar Eclipse Will Drive Demand For Marijuana

For many, it’s not enough just to view the solar eclipse coming this August. What many people yearn for is the proper context to experience the upcoming eclipse. Because this eclipse will be so large and cover large stretch of the continental United States, many have deemed it the “Great American Eclipse.”

This is causing many not in eclipse sight to travel to desirable locations. Among the top destination for these eclipse chasers is Oregon, though that’s not only because of the state’s spot on the planet. Oregon, as you likely know, has legal weed.

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is estimating that an extra 1 million visitors will descend upon the state, causing the demand on liquor and marijuana stores to reach an all-time high. This holds particularly true in the smaller towns where the eclipse will grant greater visibility and there might only be one liquor store in town.

Some marijuana shops are embracing the solar eclipse as a potential opportunity and could lead to double or triple their average sales. Other stores are releasing specially-themed products to coincide with the solar eclipse, like Oregon’s Finest, who have concocted a special “Moon Puppies” strain for eclipse viewing. The shop is also ordering 25 percent more product than normal and crafting special glasses for the event.

Oregon’s cannabis community also sees this as an opportunity to possibly educate out-of-state visitors about marijuana.

As Leigha Christensen from Oregon’s Finest told KGW, “I think events like this overcome that stigma because we get to talk to more people and provide that education that is really needed.”

Gossip: Blac Chyna Makes More Money Than Rob Kardashian; Vanity Fair Refuses Angelina Jolie Retraction

Naughty Gossip
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Gossip: Blac Chyna Makes More Money Than Rob Kardashian; Vanity Fair Refuses Angelina Jolie Retraction

Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian are reportedly close to finalizing negotiations on a custody agreement for their daughter, Dream.

The most surprising aspect of the settlement is that Blac Chyna actually brings home way more money than Rob Kardashian and there’s a chance he could go after her for child support.

via TMZ:

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ … neither Rob nor BC has requested child support from the other … yet. If that changes though, Rob would likely be the one asking for a couple of reasons.

First, Rob has Dream more often than Chyna — we’re told that’s always been the case. Second, she makes way more money than he does. We’re told Rob banks very little on his own outside of the family reality show. Chyna, on the other hand, makes huge chunks of change on appearances and hosting gigs.

So, even if custody ends up being a 50/50 split … there’s at least the possibility Rob could eventually go after her for support. But right now, that’s not on the table, and we’re told they’re close to reaching a settlement.

Vanity Fair Refuses Angelina Jolie Retraction

On August 1, Jolie’s lawyer contacted V.F., saying Peretz had “mistakenly” reported the incident, and asked us to run a statement, excerpts of which follow: “The casting crew showed the children the camera and sound recording material, explaining to them that they were going to be asked to act out a part. . . . The children were not tricked as some have suggested. . . . All of the children auditioning were made aware of the fictional aspect of the exercise and were tended to at all times by relatives or guardians from NGOs. . . . We apologize for any misunderstanding.”

Jolie’s lawyer also asked us to remove the original paragraph from the online version of Peretz’s story and to publish the above statement prominently, with the title “Angelina Jolie Correction” in the October edition of V.F. and also on VF.com. In response to these requests, V.F. reviewed the transcript and audiotape of Peretz’s interview with Jolie for the story. Peretz had recorded it on two devices. A transcript of the relevant section is reproduced below.

AJ: But it was very hard to find a little Loung. And so it was what they call a slum school. I don’t think that’s a very nice word for it, but a school for kids in very poor areas.

And I think, I mean they didn’t know. We just went in and—you just go in and do some auditions with the kids. And it’s not really an audition with children. We had this game where it would be—and I wasn’t there and they didn’t know what they were really doing. They kind of said, “Oh, a camera’s coming up and we want to play a game with you.” And the game for that character was “We’re going to put some money on the table. Think of something that you need that money for.” Sometimes it was money, sometimes it was a cookie. [Laughter] “And then take it.” And then we would catch them. “We’re going to catch you, and we’d like you to try to lie that you didn’t have it.”

So it was very interesting seeing the kids and how they would—some were very conscious of the camera. They were actually—there are so many talented kids in this country. But Srey Moch was the only child that stared at that money for a very, very long time before she picked it up, and then bravely, brazenly lying, like was trying to hide, but then she also kind of—

EP: Wait. This is the girl, Loung.

AJ: This is the girl. And then when she was forced to give it back became very kind of like strong, emotional, she became overwhelmed with emotion that she was—and she just—all of these different things flooded out. And I don’t think she or her family would mind me saying when she was later asked what that money was for, she said her grandfather died and they didn’t have enough money for a nice funeral.

After reviewing the audiotape, V.F. stands by Peretz’s story as published.
[From Vanity Fair]

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Science Says This Is The Funniest Word In The English Language

Brendan Bures
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Science Says This Is The Funniest Word In The English Language

Say, if you will, the word “booty.” If you’re sitting in at the office or the airport, or perhaps alone in a dark room, say “booty” aloud and chances are you’ll laugh. Well randomly saying “booty” is kind of weird, so maybe you won’t laugh. But according to science, you should laugh.

A pair of researchers at the Department of Psychology of the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom were curious why some words and topics lend themselves to humor while others cause us to be offended.

As the researchers wrote in the journal Behavior Research Methods where they published their study last month:

The appreciation of humor is a fundamental, albeit mysterious, part of human cognition. […] What makes one thing funnier than another? And what makes some topics inviolable in relation to humor? […] The aim of providing this data is to help enrich the resources available for understanding the cognitive, developmental, and applied aspects of humor.

The researchers culled a list of 4,997 words determined from previous research. Following a practice session, they gave participant 200 words that were randomly selected to rate on a scale of 1 to 5, 1 classifying the word was “humorless,” a 5 indicating “humorous.” As the researchers noted, this analysis was “a highly rudimentary ‘fruit fly’ version, at the level of a single word.” If a single word was funny, it could establish a topical word map investigating comedy at a lexical level.

Testing 821 participants via Amazon’s Mechanical Turk, the data showcased that “booty” was the funniest word. The least funniest meanwhile, was “rape.” Check the full results:

Screenshot via Engelthaler and Hills, Behavior Research Methods (2017)

Researchers also tested a single word’s humor as stated between males and females. The study’s participants were split 58 percent female to 42 percent male. This established certain outliers in which males or females found certain words funnier than the other gender. For example, males found “brand” and “bondage” were funnier words to males while females thought “giggle” and “juju” were funnier.

The researchers also tested amongst age. As expected, some words were outliers in humor to young people compared to older participants. Here are those results:

Screenshot via Engelthaler and Hills, Behavior Research Methods (2017)

Of course these results should be taken with a grain of salt. As New York Magazine pointed out, researchers might have an Amazon Mechanical Turk problem. Scientists have stated concern over Mechanical Turk’s methodology, as you don’t know who the participants are and they could be reporting false information. In addition, those who perform Mechanical Turk tasks tend to be on the younger and liberal side, as the magazine indicated.

But, c’mon now. You already knew “booty” was a pretty funny word. Now the science kind of backs it up.

Jobs You Don’t Know About In The Marijuana Industry

Ashley Priest
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Jobs You Don’t Know About In The Marijuana Industry

The emerging legal marijuana industry despite what some may believe is made up of more than just growers, extractors, and budtenders. The legal cannabis industry as we know it couldn’t and wouldn’t exist without the many ancillary services that cater to it. Just like with many other successful industries there are a multitude of different ancillary services working behind the scenes that help make it all possible. If you’ve thought about entering into the cannabis industry but were uncertain on where your niche could lie chances are you already possess skills or knowledge that could be very beneficial to cannabis businesses.

Professionals from many different backgrounds and areas are proving to be the backbone of what has been noted as being one of the most booming industries since the .com era. Let’s take a look at a few of the ancillary services that are helping the cannabis industry bud into the success that it is today.

Marketing Professionals

Digital Marketing- Seeing how cannabis related businesses are unable to advertise through many of the traditional methods, digital marketing is a key component of most business plans. This means that if you have experience with marketing businesses through digital means such as social media, newsletter campaigns and others, there is a need for your skills in the cannabis industry.

Graphic Design- From packaging and product labeling to business branding there is an extensive need for individuals with graphic design skills within the cannabis space. Graphic design like in many other industries allows for businesses, brands, and products to stand out amongst the rest.

IT/Software Professionals

Software Development – Just like many other industries of this century, the cannabis industry relies highly upon software and technology. Professionals with software and app development skills are in high demand throughout the cannabis industry.

Legal Professionals

Lawyers– From criminal defense to litigation, trademark, and other legal specialties there is an elevated need for legal professionals such as lawyers within the cannabis sector. This is especially true in emerging regions where the implementation of a legal cannabis industry is just starting to blossom.

Technical Writers- When it comes to the fine print, cannabis businesses and organizations must be on point like a well put together joint when it comes to the wording in things such as pieces of legislation, terms and conditions and contracts. This is where the need for technical writers is on the rise within the industry.

Security Professionals

From physical security professionals on site at cannabis dispensaries and cultivation centers to cybersecurity professionals behind the scenes, the cannabis industry depends highly upon security experts. With cannabis businesses only being allowed to operate as cash businesses in many markets, there is also a need for security professionals with money transport experience as well.

As you can see there are numerous different ancillary services that help make the cannabis industry the success that it is today. Many of the professionals catering to the industry do not work in positions that ever work with the plant directly. So, if you lack the knowledge of cultivation or extracting, don’t cash your bowl in on working in the cannabis industry because there is still a high chance that the industry needs you and the skills you possess from previous lines of work.

Can Washingtonians Grow Their Own Weed? Here’s The Scoop

Daniel Shortt
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Can Washingtonians Grow Their Own Weed? Here’s The Scoop

In 2015, Washington passed Senate Bill 5052, which allowed medical marijuana patients and their designated providers to grow cannabis plants for personal medical use and band together to form medical marijuana cooperatives. That bill did not provide a legal pathway for cooperatives, medical marijuana patients, or designated providers to acquire plants. It also did not allow retail sales of plants directly to consumers. In 2016, the Washington Legislature passed legislation allowing cooperatives to purchase plants from licensed marijuana producers, but failed to address the ability of other patients to acquire plants.

Washington lawmakers recently addressed this issue with Senate Bill 5131, which allows qualifying patients and designated caregivers to purchase cannabis plants directly from licensed marijuana producers. A “qualifying patient” is a person who has been recommended medical marijuana by a healthcare professional and a “designated caregiver” is a person the qualifying patient designates in writing as authorized to procure medical cannabis. Qualifying patients can enter into a medical marijuana authorization database and receive a recognition card from the state. Not all qualifying patients enter the database and so some qualifying patients do not hold recognition cards. Carrying a recognition card brings advantages, such as tax discounts and the right to purchase larger quantities of marijuana in a single transaction.

All Washington marijuana patients can grow marijuana for their personal use, unlike recreational users, but qualifying patient cardholders can grow more. Cardholders may cultivate six cannabis plants at home (up to fifteen plants if their physician recommends it) which can yield a maximum of eight ounces of useable marijuana. Cardholders can also join state-registered medical marijuana cooperatives to cultivate marijuana with four other patients. Patients who are not cardholders may grow up to four cannabis plants and possess up to six ounces of useable marijuana produced from those plants, but cannot join a cooperative.

SB 5131 also allows qualifying patient cardholders to purchase immature plants and clones:

Qualifying patients and designated providers, who hold a recognition card and have been entered into the medical marijuana authorization database, may purchase immature plants or clones from a licensed marijuana producer as defined in RCW 69.50.101.

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) recently issued an interim policy statement that describes how members of cooperatives, cardholder, and cardholder’s designated providers can purchase cannabis plants and seeds but makes no mention of how patients without qualifying patient cards can purchase seeds. The LCB is mandating that Washington State cannabis producers receive documentation before selling plants or seeds. Members of a cooperative must show a valid recognition card and a copy of the letter from the LCB confirming the person is part of a registered cooperative. Qualifying patients must show a valid recognition card. It appears that there still is no means for patients who do not enter the database and receive a recognition card to legally obtain seeds to grow their own medical cannabis.

The LCB’s policy statement provides additional guidance on the sale of plants and seeds. Immature plants or clones are defined as plants that have no flower, are less than 12 inches in height and less than 12 inches in diameter. Producers must abide by security and traceability requirements including a 24-hour waiting period imposed on all cannabis transfers. Patients and providers must notify a producer 24 hours before picking up plants or seeds. All transfers must occur on the producer’s licensed property and deliveries are prohibited. Cooperatives, patients, and caregivers are not permitted to purchase more plants than they were authorized to grow by a physician or under Washington law. The patient or caregiver must buy the plant in person and producers cannot sell to anyone other than those who called in on a product. Sales tax applies to the sale of plants or seeds, but the state’s marijuana excise tax does not.

You can find more on SB 5131 at the following links:

Daniel Shortt is an attorney at Harris Bricken, a law firm with lawyers in Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Barcelona, and Beijing. This story was originally published on the Canna Law Blog. 

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