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For Millennials, Marijuana And Wine Are In, Beer Is Out

Brendan Bures
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For Millennials, Marijuana And Wine Are In, Beer Is Out

Contrary to popular beliefs regarding subpar dining restaurants and avocado toast, millennials are not ruining everything. Instead millennials as a generation have demonstrated a changing value system, one not predicated on tradition. These cultural items don’t have value just because your elders say they do.

One shifting millennial lifestyle change focuses on beer. As the New York Post wrote, “Millennials more and more want to get wasted in style.” This trend has cost major American breweries dollars, as Goldman Sachs downgraded Boston Beer Company and Constellation Company this week. As Goldman reported, this comes as millennials opt for wine and spirts rather than beer.

This comes months after Cowen lowered its rating on Molson Coors, citing increased marijuana usage that would replace beer consumption as a factor. In that same report, Cowen noted that alcohol consumption declined amongst 18-to-25-year-olds while marijuana usage rose.

Goldman downgrading Boston Beer and Constellation seems to fall in line with that trend.

“As we explored back in 2014, we expected a cyclical rebound in total alcohol consumption post-recession,” wrote chief analyst Freda Zhuo in a note obtained by CNBC. “The cause [for shifts in beer and wine market penetration] is younger groups shifting away from beer.”

While the craft beer industry continues to expand its volume production, it has noticeably slowed from the explosive boom seen just a few years ago. The Brewers’ Association noted that mid-year production growth rose just 5% in 2017. To compare, the craft beer industry had a 16% production growth in 2015.

Marijuana legalization seems to have played a factor in both cases. As Cowen analyst Vivien Azer wrote back in April, “Coming out of the recession, alcohol’s recovery has been uneven, while cannabis incidence (and legal sales) have both risen markedly. We believe this sets up the alcoholic beverage category for another cycle of falling per capita consumption. With cannabis adoption accelerating, alcohol volumes will remain under pressure.”

6 Sweet Summer Fruits That Go Well With Marijuana

Terry Hacienda
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6 Sweet Summer Fruits That Go Well With Marijuana

I admit it: I love Cheez Whiz, Froot Loops and Oreos as much a the next person … especially after smoking weed. But getting the munchies does not mean you have to snarf down a bunch of junk food, especially in the summer.

As we roll into August, it’s a great time to combine cannabis with your favorite summer fruit. Nothing tastes better on a hot August night than a chilled slice of watermelon or a handful of cherries.

Add these some delicious seasonal fruits to your shopping cart the next time you’re at the corner grocery:

1. Watermelon

For most of us, cannabis causes the munchies and dry mouth. Watermelon is great for both. Not only does the fruit provide enough sugar to satisfy your sweet tooth, it is 91 percent water. For those who suffer cotton mouth, watermelon is the perfect antidote.

2. Cherries

If you’re not careful, you may mindlessly eat an entire basket of cherries while intoxicated. The best advice is to put a serving or two in a bowl and leaving the rest of the cherries in the kitchen. A serving of cherries is about 10-12. Cherries are 82 percent water, so it will help with dry mouth.

3. Mangoes

Mangoes and marijuana are the perfect together. Not only will you treat yourself with a taste of the tropics, mangoes will lengthen the euphoric feelings felt after smoking or vaping marijuana. Eating the tropical fruit 45 minutes or so before a cannabis session will allow the THC to absorb into your body quicker and the high will stay with you longer. For some, the intoxicating feeling will be slightly more intense.

4. Peaches

Stone fruit and cannabis are a great combo. Peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums … it doesn’t really matter. This is the time of year when these fruits are at peak availability. Stock up on some stone fruit and have them on hand when you, well, get stoned.

5. Pineapple

You’ll feel like you’re on a tropical island when you combine cannabis with pineapple. The sweet, juicy, messy fruit works perfectly with marijuana: lots of sugar to satisfy the sweet cravings and loaded with water to keep your mouth happy.

 

6. Avocado

Yes, technically, avocado is a fruit. The versatile avocado can be used to make guacamole, or toss some in a salad or spread some on toast.

Gossip: Chelsea Handler Caught Stealing; Elton John’s Husband Partying With Young Handsome Men

Naughty Gossip
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Gossip: Chelsea Handler Caught Stealing; Elton John’s Husband Partying With Young Handsome Men

Famed explorer and TV host Paula Froelich, who has saved rhinos in Africa, skied in Afghanistan, documented the ancient artifacts of Iraq and recently came back from an Arctic expedition was shocked when her fans alerted her to Chelsea Handler’s new segment on Netflix called ‘A Broad Abroad.’

“I own the trademark to A Broad Abroad,” Froelich tells Straight Shuter. “It’s a popular brand that I’ve worked very hard on for years. I’m a little shocked. I’m a fan of Chelsea’s and really like what she’s doing especially in the travel space. I’m just a little surprised no one on her team did a Google search.”

We are shocked as well. Froelich’s series, originally on Yahoo, has received millions of views and is considered one of the most respected and funny travel shows in the business.

Elton John’s Husband Partying With Young Handsome Men

Straight Shuter spotted Elton John’s younger husband David Furnish partying with a bunch of very handsome young men in Paradise Club in Mykonos – while Elton was nowhere to be seen!

“The guys looked to be having an amazing time eating and drinking and laughing without a care in the world. At one point one of the guys had his arm around David as the others smiled. The only person who was missing was Elton,” sources tell Straight Shuter. “The group which seemed to consist of men only were having dinner at Nobu and some were also seen partying at VOID club – once again there was no sign of Elton.”

However, one pal adds that Elton and David often vacation separately. David has his handsome young male friends and so does Elton!

Love the fresh dirt we bring over daily from Naughty Gossip? Let us know in the comments!

Ann Coulter Uses the Word ‘Retarded’ To Describe Cannabis Patients

Mary Schumacher
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Ann Coulter Uses the Word ‘Retarded’ To Describe Cannabis Patients

Not known for being politically correct, it seems Coulter is willing to insult the vast majority of people by her use of the antiquated and offensive word ‘retarded,’ though, sadly, when she made her remark at the bipartisan Politicon over the weekend, she got some laughter. Perhaps mostly nervous twitter, but laughter nonetheless.

It’s enough to make one shudder. From the great, marijuana steeped mind of Carl Sagan to the athletic prowess of weed user Michael Phelps and all the other stony geniuses in between, to have used such a word was almost as ironic as it was offensive. Almost.

 

She made her remark after being asked if marijuana should be legalized in the U.S. Her exact answer was, “You can legalize all the drugs you want when there isn’t a welfare state. No, marijuana makes people retarded, especially when they’re young.”

Compounding the offensiveness is the implication that cannabis is contributing to the “welfare state” of Coulter’s dark imagination.

The exchange happened when fellow panelist Ana Kasparian pointed to the divide between blacks and whites when it comes to cannabis charges and arrest rates.

Coulter had something to say about that, too, claiming that a study showed that black people were more likely to lie about their cannabis use than the rest of the humans. The study source was never stated.

 

Luckily, Kasparian was there to talk sense, saying that persecuting people for pot possession is “a waste of our resources.”

Patients Are Dropping Traditional Medicine For CBD

Terry Hacienda
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Patients Are Dropping Traditional Medicine For CBD

 

In a surprising trend, patients are dropping traditional medicine for CBD. More than 40 percent of those who consume high-CBD forms of cannabis stopped using traditional pharmaceutical medications and now use marijuana to treat their symptoms, according to a comprehensive study released on Tuesday.

The survey was conducted by Brightfield Group, a market research firm focused on the legal cannabis industry, in partnership with HelloMD, an online healthcare platform for cannabis. According to the researchers, this is the largest study to date specifically researching CBD usage and its effectiveness for treating a variety of medical conditions including insomnia, depression, anxiety, and joint pain.

CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of the primary cannabinoids found in cannabis. Unlike THC, the primary psychoactive cannabinoid in marijuana, CBD is non-psychoactive and is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, anti-psychotic, and anti-convulsant properties.

“We are seeing an exponential rise in the interest of CBD products from our patient community—particularly among women,” said Dr. Perry Solomon, Chief Medical Officer of HelloMD. “While we still have much to learn about CBD, we cannot ignore this one fact; the majority of those using CBD product today receive great benefit. This has the potential for far-reaching consequences.”

Key findings from the study include:

  • 42 percent of CBD users stopped using traditional medications and now use cannabis instead.
  • 80 percent of CBD users found CBD be very or extremely effective for treatment.
  • 90 percent of those surveyed said they would buy CBD-only products derived from marijuana.

“This study is exciting because it shows there is potentially a huge barely-tapped market for CBD products that could improve the lives of many people. With further research and public education, CBD could be an effective alternative treatment for many people, particularly at a time when our nation is in the midst of an opioid crisis,” said Bethany Gomez, Director of Research for Brightfield Group.

Women Are The Driving Force

One of the most interesting findings of the research is the CBD habits of women. The study found 58 percent of CBD-only users to be women. Just last year, that number was at 36 percent, according to HelloMD.

The study suggests that women are learning about CBD fast and, perhaps, are more actively seeking cannabis products that will not leave them impaired or “high” (by the psychoactive effects that THC-dominant products have).

When it comes to age, CBD users were similar to cannabis users in general, with the largest group (about 33 percent) between ages 35 and 49, and the 26-34 and 50-64 age ranges each making up 20-25 percent of the market.

Here Are 25 States Where Marijuana Is Available For PTSD Sufferers

Mike Adams
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Here Are 25 States Where Marijuana Is Available For PTSD Sufferers

It is no secret by now that marijuana is becoming one of the most popular medications in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, this savage condition, which most commonly rattles the psyche of war veterans and victims of sexual abuse, still goes mostly untreated through natural means since the federal government and most states still consider pot to be a blight to the portrait of civil society.

Fortunately, there are somewhere around 20 states and a couple of other U.S. jurisdictions that allow patients suffering from this severe anxiety disorder to use medical marijuana to help ease the symptoms. But regardless of the reports that have surfaced over the past several years showing PTSD sufferers are finding some reprieve from their illness due to the use of marijuana, some states, including Colorado, have all but refused to recognize this dastardly disorder as a legitimate health issue.

But the condition is finally gaining some credibility. Over the past year, a number of additional states, including Arkansas, Florida, North Dakota, Ohio, Illinois, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, have worked their magic, either in the state legislature or through the voter initiative process, to see that veterans and others with PTSD have access to cannabis medicine. Still, in some places, where marijuana is completely legal, patients with this condition are unable to get their hands on the herb without being forced to pay the ridiculously high taxes connected to buying cannabis products from the recreational sector.

In Colorado, there has been a push for the past several years to get PTSD added to the state’s list of qualified conditions, but, despite the recommendations coming from the healthcare community, the Colorado Board of Health has turned its back on the concept of incorporating the condition into the medical marijuana program. It is for this reason that State Senator Irene Aguilar recently introduced a proposal (Senate Bill 17) that would bypass the Board’s sandbag tactics and make PTSD a legitimate health condition by way of legislative force. The proposal was recently approved by a Senate committee in a vote of 5-to-0 and is now on its way to the full Senate for consideration.

If all goes well, it distinctly possible that Colorado could finally join the list of medical marijuana states to recognize PTSD.

Below is a list of states that allow medical marijuana for PTSD. Some of these areas list the condition under the language of the law, while others simply give physicians the right to exercise their own discretion when making recommendations for the herb.

Arizona: Qualified condition

Arkansas: Qualified condition

California: Up to the doctor

Connecticut: Qualified condition

Delaware: Qualified condition

Florida: Up to the doctor

Hawaii: Qualified condition

Illinois: Up to the doctor

Maine: Qualified condition

Maryland: Qualified condition

Massachusetts: Up to the doctor

Michigan: Qualified condition

Minnesota: Qualified condition

Montana: Qualified condition

Nevada: Qualified condition

New Jersey: Qualified condition

New Mexico: Qualified condition

North Dakota: Qualified condition

Ohio: Qualified condition

Oregon: Qualified condition

Pennsylvania: Qualified condition

Rhode Island: Qualified condition

District of Columbia: Up to the doctor

Puerto Rico: Up to the doctor

Guam: Qualified condition

Recaps: ‘Grow Op’ Episodes 1-3 Are Super Funny

Maria Loreto
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Recaps: ‘Grow Op’ Episodes 1-3 Are Super Funny

What happens when the government grants a tier-3 cannabis grow license to an illicit marijuana dealer? What happens when a bon vivant like Kevin suddenly becomes a ‘legitimate’ businessman? What will this process look like?

Grow Op is a web series for those who are winging it.

Episode 1 – I Wanna Make A Reality TV Show

The first episode of the series introduces us to our main character and to the idea of developing a reality TV show of someone who doesn’t seem all that interested in participating. The opening moments give you a little bit of background on marijuana and how perspectives on the drug have changed, increasing the amount of users and making it a possibility for the legal cannabis industry to be worth over 30 billion dollars in the near future. Here we’re introduced to Crispin, a renowned figure in the cannabis industry, and to Charles, a filmmaker and weed lover who wants to document the ever expanding business of Cannabis. The snazzy cutting and comedic narration make the series an interesting watch, even if you’re not at all interested in the business of marijuana. Crazily enough, Grow Op seems more concerned with the people behind the plant than with the plant itself. The access that Charles has also provides interesting pieces of information for all kinds of viewers, giving you a deeper look into this giant business that’s only just beginning.

Episode 2 – Kevin’s Life Is Kinda Awesome

This episode introduces us to Kevin, a marijuana dealer whose life changed abruptly the minute marijuana was legalized and started popping up everywhere. Kevin introduces an interesting conflict to the series, showing us something that most people don’t even talk about: The “bad side” of the legalization of marijuana and the “victims” of this radical change. By giving us access to his child support issues and the fact that he’s almost broke, we sympathize with Kevin. It’s hard not to feel bad for a guy whose business model changed abruptly and who now has to try to figure out ways to sell his usual stuff for a much lower price. The episode also explains the types of marijuana licenses that are distributed, which change depending on the state you’re in and are super hard to get. In Kevin’s case, he lucked out and got one. Now the question is, what can he do with it?

Episode 3 – Smells Like…

The third episode brings back Crispin and his discomfort with the fact that Charles wants to follow him around, forcing him be the star of his reality web series. The comedic banter between them and their differing opinions make for fun viewing, but the episode also provides some interesting information from the minds of cannabis users who live in legalized states. Charles explains that real weed lovers still want to get their marijuana the old fashioned way, with their trusty dealer, due to the fact that it’s more accessible and you don’t have to deal with any of the new dispensaries’ obstructions. Kevin and Crispin meet, and their differences are clear from the get go. It’s an interesting encounter between the promising future of the marijuana business, and with the past illegitimate version of it, which will never ever be the way it was.

How To Eat The Ugliest Fish Ever: Sea Lamprey

Amy Hansen
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How To Eat The Ugliest Fish Ever: Sea Lamprey

Sea creatures are strange little critters. If we were seeing them for the  first time, our initial reaction might be to run away. Often, they have lots of sharp teeth, pulsating gills, scales, antennae and weird holes coming out of places. But the sea lamprey — that’s in a category of gross all its own.

This is a sea lamprey:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BReLN0TFHRQ

It kind of looks like it could be some sort of delicious tropical fruit upon first glance, but once the realization that this thing is actually a slimy parasitic fish and that those pointy things are teeth attached to a suction-cup mouth…well, eating it probably doesn’t seem fun anymore.

Some fun facts about the sea lamprey:

  • Sea lampreys are born blind.
  • Adult sea lampreys prey on other fish (including dolphins) by using their jawless mouth to suck the life out of the bodies.
  • Sea lampreys kill as many as 40 fish a year.
  • Male sea lampreys mate by literally squeezing the eggs out of females. Fun!

The Huffington Post has taken it upon themselves to publish an old recipe for sea lamprey, one of the most unappetizing creatures on earth.

The recipe is for Sauce Pour Lamprey is adapted from the mid-fifteenth century manuscript, “A Noble Boke of Cokery,” which you’d have to be high on in order to enjoy this thing, amiright?

If the direction of the recipe is any indication, it starts with:

Take a quick [living] lamprey, and let him bleed at the navel, and let him bleed in an earthen pot. And scald him with hay, and wash him clean, and put him [on a spit]; and set the vessel with the blood under the lamprey while he roasteth, and keep the liquor that droppeth out of him.

And that’s just Act 1.

The flavor of lamprey has been described as comparable to squid. Also, neither fish have bones, so can be cut up into chunks for cooking.  Plus?

Head to HuffPo for the recipe. And let us know how it tasted in the comment below.

Starbucks Is Now Selling Its Cold Brew With A Beef Jerky Twist

Amy Hansen
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Starbucks Is Now Selling Its Cold Brew With A Beef Jerky Twist

What has quickly become an incubator for “out there” drinks, the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Seattle had put something quite unexpected on its menu: a limited-edition Pepper Nitro with a Jerky Twist.

Starbucks describes the drink as freshly ground Congo coffee, slow-steeped as cold brew and served on draft through a nitro tap. It’s then infused with a sweet and savory malted fennel black pepper syrup and topped with a layer of honey cold foam and finished with a sprinkling of cracked pink peppercorn. But the pièce de résistance is the garnish — a bamboo skewer of natural beef jerky made with grass-fed beef.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXNq5oCgMC_

The idea behind the drink was to highlight the characteristics of Congo coffee. And, as it turns out, the sweet and herbal spice notes of the varietal naturally paired well with savory ingredients (aka beef jerky).

“With the first sip, you get a hint of the honey cold foam and the aroma of the pink ground peppercorn,” says Starbucks’ Raegan Powell, who helped create the new beverage. “The real surprise is the salty savoriness of the jerky garnish, an exciting complement to the smooth and sweet finish of the nitro cold brew experience.”

Since opening in 2014, the Reserve Roastery has introduced nitro cold brew, a spiked coffee drink, barrel-aged coffee, cold brew mocktails and was instrumental in bringing the cascara latte to market. But this is the first time they’ve introduced a garnish that would make any Bloody Mary jealous. What does it all mean???

These People Convincing Justin Timberlake To Hold A Baby Is The Most Absurd Thing You’ll See Today

TFT Editors
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These People Convincing Justin Timberlake To Hold A Baby Is The Most Absurd Thing You’ll See Today

What the hell is happening in this video?

It appears that this dad took his baby to a golf tournament (the first red flag, because who DOES that?) and decided to make the experience as annoying as possible.

As each golfer comes out through the waiting crowd, he accosts them: “Hold my baby! All these people here said you’d hold my baby!” It’s extremely unlikely that his fellow audience members actually did urge him into this, but they stay polite and silent anyway. A few uneasy laughs peel across the crowd as each golfer passes him by without, in fact, holding his baby.

And then Justin Timberlake comes out. Little-known JT fact: The former NSYNC hearthrob is super into golf. So here he is, trying to enjoy this tournament, and this dude is yelling from the crowd, “Hold my baby!”

Being a good person, Timberlake stops to hold the freaking child, probably just to get this dude to shut the hell up and make him stop dangling a baby in the air. He even takes a moment to do the Lion King move. The crowd cheers, also likely relieved that this dad will stop yelling now. Thank you, JT, for taking one for the team—and for denying dad the handshake. That was priceless.

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