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Gossip: Police Raid Gay Orgy In Vatican Apartment; Brad Pitt & Sienna Miller Spending Time Together

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Gossip: Police Raid Gay Orgy In Vatican Apartment; Brad Pitt & Sienna Miller Spending Time Together

The Australian reports:

Vatican police broke up a homosexual orgy last month in an apartment belonging to the Con­gregation for the Doctrine of the Faith — the department charged with, among other things, tackling clerical sexual abuse. The occupant of the apartment is alleged to be the secretary of cardinal Francesco Coccopa­l­merio, head of the Pontifical Council for Legislative texts and a key adviser to the Pope. Cardinal Coccopalmerio is said to have recommended his aide for promotion to bishop, but those plans are likely to be disrupted by news of the orgy and by a period spent recovering from a drug overdose in a Rome hospital and another in an Italian monastery. The allegations about the orgy were published by the newspaper Il Fatto Quotidiano.

The International Business Times reports:

Police raided the apartment in June after complaints from neighbors who reported unusual behavior among people visiting the apartment. The newspaper quoted the police as saying that they found drugs and a group of men engaged in sexual activity when they entered the apartment. The police have arrested the priest and taken him for questioning, presumably on drugs charges. It is not a criminal offense to engage in private same-sex activity in Vatican City.

Brad Pitt & Sienna Miller ‘Have Been Spending Some Time Together’

The past nine months haven’t been kind to Brad Pitt. In the wake of his much-publicized split from Angelina Jolie, newspapers and gossip blogs painted him as the villain, claiming he’d had an affair with Allied costar Marion Cotillard and hired Russian hookers. And as he battled his estranged wife for custody of Maddox, 15, Pax, 13, Zahara, 12, Shiloh, 11, and 8-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne, Pitt also had to wait to be cleared of abuse allegations by the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services and the FBI.

Now, the 53-year-old is looking for a partner to walk at his side, says a source. Single for the first time in nearly two decades, the affable Springfield, Missouri, native “has been on a couple of dates,” says another insider. “He’s hanging out with friends and those friends are bringing him out to meet other people.”

And then there are the connections he makes himself. The Pitt source confirms he’s had a few meet-ups with Sienna Miller, who starred in his 2016 biographical adventure, The Lost City of Z. Says a source of the duo — spotted hanging out at England’s famed Glastonbury Festival in the early hours of June 24 — “They’ve been spending some time together.”

The first hint of a flirtation came in early April. At a 25-person dinner for The Lost City of Z cast and crew in L.A., the actor and the 35-year-old Brit were seen chatting much of the night. They reconnected two months later on her side of the pond. When Pitt popped by Glastonbury with Bradley Cooper June 23, the pals connected with the blonde beauty, Cooper’s costar in 2014’s American Sniper.

“They are all good friends so they were hanging out,” says the Pitt insider, denying a report from Britain’s The Sun newspaper that Pitt and Miller were stroking each other and holding hands. Insists the insider of Pitt and Miller, mom to 5-year-old Marlowe with former fiancé Tom Sturridge. But should the ‘90s heartthrob want to make a move, the Pitt source sees a good future: “They would make a great couple.”

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See How Ron Howard Is Openly Trolling ‘Star Wars’ Fans

Brendan Bures
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See How Ron Howard Is Openly Trolling ‘Star Wars’ Fans

Nothing has been normal regarding Star Wars Han Solo spinoff film this month. Following a very public firing of directors Chris Miller and Phil Lord by Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy, veteran Ron Howard was brought on to right the ship. Whether that ship required any supposed righting remains debatable as Lord and Miller’s credentials speak for themselves.

Regardless, the Han Solo movie is Howard’s now. Some fans might be mildly disappointed in the change of expectations—Howard and the Lord/Miller duo don’t exactly paint from the same palette—Howard is excited by the opportunity.

The film will reportedly extend its production through fall as a result in the change of directors. Considering the drama currently surrounding the movie, Howard isn’t just tasked with making a movie—though that’s still required. Because Star Wars is a treasured franchise, one various groups feel some ownership in, and don’t want to feel nervous regarding their movie. Furthermore, Star Wars is perhaps the most profitable franchise Disney or anyone else owns. It needs to be successful and cross the billion-dollar box office worldwide.

Yes, it’s all very serious and somber as you can tell. Howard is in the most enviable of positions. Which is why it’s encouraging he’s making a joke out of the whole thing.

Don’t worry, Howard shows even more exclusive behind-the-scenes looks.

https://twitter.com/RealRonHoward/status/880873516513603588

Yes, Howard is trolling hungry Star Wars fans, but in the gentlest way possible. It’s a joke and should be taken that way. We hope Howard shares even more behind-the-scenes access in the coming months.

Make These Easy Cannabis Sandwich Cookies

Danielle Guercio
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Make These Easy Cannabis Sandwich Cookies

Dunking chocolatey and icing stacked cookies into chocolate milk and crumbling them over soft serve is a childhood favorite still rolling today. From icebox cake and cookies and cream ice cream, we worship the humble sandwich cookie and its place in our dessert menus and snacks.

Homemade sandwich cookies aren’t terribly easy to make, but boy do they satisfy. Store bought cookies are super yummy, but you’re not going to find cannabis in those. The chocolatey wafers are smeared with genuine vanilla buttercream with a bit of our friend mixed in.

You will need to work the dough with a cookie cutter and swapping into the freezer for identical cookie sizes, worth every second when you see how beautiful they look.

Photos by Danielle Guercio

Homemade Sandwich Cookies

Adapted from The Little Epicurean
Makes 40 cookies, 4mg THC per cookie

For The Cookie Wafers

  • ½ c Cocoa Powder
  • 1 ½ c Flour
  • ¾ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ¾ c Sugar
  • ½ c Coconut oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Photos by Danielle Guercio

For The Icing

  • 1 ½ c Powdered sugar
  • 1 stick Butter
  • ¾ oz Cannabis glycerin tincture*
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Photos by Danielle Guercio

Sift or mix together dry ingredients in a bowl. Cream the coconut oil and sugar together. Add the vanilla, milk, and egg and mix well, but not too vigorously.

Fold into the dry ingredients until combined, again don’t over-mix. Divide into two portions, press into discs, and wrap well in plastic. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Photos by Danielle Guercio

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Roll one round of the dough into a thin layer but use light pressure. Stamp out cookies with a round cookie cutter and place on a silpat or parchment lined cookie sheet.

Once you have the shapes, pop it in the freezer while you work on the other disc. Now you can rotate the first sheet into the oven and bake for 4 minutes, then turn the pan onto another oven shelf, and add the second pan for 4 minutes. Remove the first pan and allow the cookies to cool on the pan while you bake the second pan for its remaining 4 minutes.

Photos by Danielle Guercio

Remove cookie discs from the trays and allow to cool completely on a wire rack. Now you can whip up the delicious icing. Cream together all of the icing ingredients with an electric mixer. You want them well combined but don’t add too much air, its got to have a bit of density. Spoon into a piping bag or ziplock bag and pop in the fridge for a few minutes.

Photos by Danielle Guercio

Now, simply pipe your desired amount of icing onto every second cookie, and sandwich together. Using the cookie cutter means you won’t have any errant shapes that don’t match, and the effort will be worth it when you line up those gorgeous uniform cookies. They also cook at the same time if they are the same size, so it’s not strictly vanity.

Photos by Danielle Guercio

*Cannabis Glycerin Tincture

In an oven safe container double sealed with foil, decarboxylate 3.5 grams finely ground cannabis at 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Put cannabis in a mason jar or vacuum sealed bag, pour over 2 oz vegetable glycerin and seal tightly. Place in a water bath at just under boiling for 1 hour. Strain and keep contents in a sterilized container. Stores indefinitely in freezer.

Though you could theoretically user these cookies to make a fabulous cake, I feel like dosing one at a time is much more respectful to the labor put forth to make them. It will be hard to eat just one but eating a couple should be fine with this dosing.

Photos: Danielle Guercio 

This Cannabis Chewing Gum Can Battle Opioid Addiction

Maria Loreto
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This Cannabis Chewing Gum Can Battle Opioid Addiction

America is battling an opioid addiction like no other place in the world. In 2015, statistics showed that opioids caused around 90 deaths a day, and that they were the leading cause of death for americans under the age of 50. AXIM Biotechnologies, a company that’s specializes on cannabinoid research, believes that cannabis chewing gum could be the answer for many victims of opioid addiction and a way to stop the growing epidemic. 

This chewing gum will provide users with cannabinoids and opioid agonists that’ll help them cope with the symptoms of their addiction and the undesired side effects of withdrawal. These cannabinoids will be useful for other diseases, like chronic pain, an illness that makes a lot their patients turn to opioids when no other source of relief is available to them. The opioid agonists that are present in the gum are also present morphine, opium, methadone and many others opioids, and are used (to a lesser extent) to help the patient cope with their symptoms of withdrawal and to ease their bodies out of the addiction with as much care as possible.

Chewing gum is also a safe and painless way of administering treatment to patients, avoiding injections, smoking or other harmful and more invasive methods of consumption. With nicotine gums it’s been proven that chewing distracts patients, maintains their oral health and releases reward hormones like dopamine and serotonin, which will make them feel better and keep their spirits up. 

There Are Now More Marijuana Workers In The US Than Dental Hygienists

Mike Adams
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There Are Now More Marijuana Workers In The US Than Dental Hygienists

There are now more people earning a living from the existence of the legal cannabis trade than there are dental hygienists and bakers, according to a new report from Marijuana Business Daily.

Now that marijuana is legal for medicinal and recreational purposes in more than half the nation, the industry responsible for the cultivation and sale of this product needs significant manpower to keep its daily operations afloat. The latest data shows that, even though the federal government still considers marijuana an outlaw substance, its legalization at the state level has contributed to somewhere between 165,000 and 235,000 new jobs.

The latest figures are impressive, especially considering that the blue-collar nation has struggled for the past several years to find replacements for jobs swept away by the decay of the manufacturing sector.

Most of the positions made available by the legalization of marijuana pull from a wide scale pool of professional experience ranging from those folks once employed in retail sales to people well versed in the sciences.

These are positions that start at well above the nation’s measly minimum wage. A report published last year by the Washington Post shows that workers employed by the cannabis industry are earning anywhere between $15-$20 per hour, with some of the more skilled laborers, like grow masters and store managers, taking home in upwards of $75,000 to $100,000 per year.

Although the business of marijuana has a long way to go before it reaches employment numbers comparable to the alcohol trade (nearly 4 million jobs nationwide), the latest data shows just how important the cannabis industry could be to the success of the America worker.

Not only is legal weed providing hundreds of thousands of families all across the country with an opportunity to carve out a life beyond the poverty level, it is also improving the lives of those people who earn their way in more traditional lines of work.

Contractors specializing in everything from construction to heating & air conditioning are now being hired to assemble the various components of the cannabis industry. This means thousands of people are being put to work in areas that have legalized the leaf that may have otherwise struggled to survive.

In fact, in Colorado, Pueblo County Commissioner Sal Pace recently told The Boston Globe that around “40 percent of all construction permits countywide have been attributed to the cannabis industry.”

It is for this reason that some of the nation’s more downtrodden communities, those that have been left for dead in the wake of vanishing factory and warehouse positions, are now fighting for an opportunity to bring the cannabis industry to their neck of the woods.

Incidentally, President Donald Trump has promised to create 25 million new jobs within the next decade. Yet, his administration remains adamantly opposed to a government that allows marijuana to be taxed and regulated in a manner similar to alcohol and tobacco.

Gossip: Why Ed Sheeran Quit Twitter; ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’ Plot Details Released, Cast Confirmed

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Gossip: Why Ed Sheeran Quit Twitter; ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’ Plot Details Released, Cast Confirmed

Ed Sheeran explained he is tired by the constant negativity he receives on the social media site, admitting that reading what’s said is a major downer on his day-to-day life.

“There’s nothing but people saying mean things,” he said in an interview with The Sun. “One comment ruins your day. But that’s why I’ve come off it. The head-f**k for me has been trying to work out why people dislike me so much.”

Fantastic Beasts 2 Plot Details Released, Cast Confirmed

Up until now, we haven’t known much about the plot of Fantastic Beasts 2 – even with JK Rowling (who penned the sequel) tweeting a snippet of the script – which unsurprisingly, revealed absolutely nothing about what to expect in the second installment.

Warner Bros has FINALLY released a brand new official synopsis – teasing what’s to come in the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them sequel, and announcing that principal photography has already started.

The second film in the five-movie series expands the Wizarding World – moving from the original Fantastic Beasts setting ofNew York to London and on to Paris — and promises “some surprising nods to the Harry Potter stories that will delight fans of the books and film series”.

In a statement, Warner Bros said: “JK Rowling wrote the screenplay for the film, which opens in 1927, a few months after Newt helped to unveil and capture the infamous Dark Wizard Gellert Grindelwald.

“However, as he promised he would, Grindelwald has made a dramatic escape and has been gathering more followers to his cause—elevating wizards above all non-magical beings. The only one who might be able to stop him is the wizard he once called his dearest friend, Albus Dumbledore.

“But Dumbledore will need help from the wizard who had thwarted Grindelwald once before, his former student Newt Scamander.

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The Ultimate Summer Reading For The Cannabis Enthusiast

Al Olson
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The Ultimate Summer Reading For The Cannabis Enthusiast

Summer’s here and whether you plan on heading to the beach, the bungalow or the backyard, you will want to bring along a few books to keep you company in your favorite lounging chair.

So load up our book back, suitcase or Kindle with these excellent books on marijuana. If you are into history, botany, medicine or just fast-paced narratives, there is something for everybody here.

Educating yourself about this amazing herb can be just as fun as smoking it. Enjoy!

Fascinating Narratives

Brave New Weed 

Joe Dolce weaves a fascinating tale of the twisted history — and even more twisted pretzel logic — behind marijuana prohibition. It is a tale that, depending on the chapter, will make you laugh, think or pull your hair out in frustration. Dolce’s book takes you on a wild ride as he discovers the truth behind the government’s bizarre drug policies.

Weed The People 

Bruce Barcott’s book is a beautiful read — he is a fine writer and diligent reporter. Barcott provides an insider’s view into the business of cannabis. Barcott also peeks into the future of the industry and offers up some hope for what lays ahead.

Smoke Signals 

Martin A. Lee’s amazing book was published in 2012, but it still resonates today. Lee, an investigative reporter, takes the reader on a character-driven journey through the history of cannabis prohibition. Lee’s detailed research and lively writing style is one of the smartest books on the subject.

Too High To Fail 

Doug Fine’s 2013 book is a sometimes hilarious look at cannabis laws and the future of the plant. Fine writes with flair and humor, but he is also a talented reporter who has an eye for detail. (By the way, Fine has another cannabis-related book worth checking out: Hemp Bound.)

A Walk Through History

Marijuana: A Short History 

Author John Hudak’s short (224 pages) book was published in October 2016 and is an up-to-date examination of how cannabis emerged from the shadows of counterculture and illegality to become a mainstream issue. It is an excellent crash course on how the U.S. government demonized the medicinal herb.

All About Medicine And Wellness

Marijuana: Gateway to Health

When Clint Werner’s book was published six years ago, endocannabinoid science was not discussed in mainstream media. Today, even the casual toker knows a thing or two about cannabinoids and how they affect the human body. Werner’s work is essential for anybody looking for an accessible, well-researched look at the science behind the herb.

Cannabis Pharmacy  

Another smart book option for those more interested in the science of cannabis. Longtime cannabinoid expert Michael Backes examines strains, dosage and a practical guide to marijuana. This is a perfect book for medical marijuana patients — or those considering using cannabis for therapeutic use.

The Cannabis Manifesto 

Steve DeAngelo, a longtime activist and cannabis entrepreneur, offers up a deeply personal book on cannabis. DeAngelo’s manifesto calls for Americans to reframe the debate over marijuana and delivers a compelling case for a brighter future.

The Basics

The Pot Book 

Julie Holland’s compilation of essays, stories and studies is seven years old, but it still resonates today. Dr. Andrew Weil, who contributed to the book, said it best: The Pot Book “takes a candid look at all things cannabis from all angles:  history, scientific research, medicinal use, our nation’s drug policy, myths, and misconceptions. I recommend this book as a comprehensive must-have guide for any library.”

The Emperor Wears No Clothes: Hemp and the Marijuana Conspiracy

Jack Herer, the late, great marijuana activist wrote the first edition of this milestone book in 1985, smack dab in the middle of the “Just Say No” Reagan Era. More than 30 years and 12 editions later, this must-have book remains relevant today. Herer compiled tons of data and information about the cannabis plant and provides the basics. It should be on the bookshelf of every cannabis lover.

Social Justice

High Price 

Carl Hart, a cutting-edge neuroscientist at Columbia University, has written a gripping, deeply personal book about his journey from the mean streets of Miami to the Ivy League. Along the way, he discusses the science of addiction and the failed War on Drugs. This book — part memoir and part social science — was the winner of the Pen/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.

Not Really About Marijuana, But …

The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-Eye View of the World 

Michael Pollan, takes a fascinating look at the symbiotic relationship between human life and plant life in this easy-to-read book on science, nature and history. He spends a lot of time taking a look at various kinds of plant life: tulips, potatoes, and the like. Cannabis gets its moment in the sun here too, as Pollan examines how cannabis co-evolved and thrived with humans from the very beginning,

Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition 

This book is not about marijuana … it’s about the rise and fall of alcohol prohibition. It is one of the best books ever written about failed the failed government policy. But the book really makes you think about how any kind of prohibition can be flawed. If the person on your gift list is not interested in weed, get them this book. It will make them think twice about marijuana prohibition.

What Are The Best Movies Of 2017 So Far?

Brendan Bures
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What Are The Best Movies Of 2017 So Far?

While 2017 hasn’t been the most stellar of movie years thus far, some standouts have made going to the theater still essential. From blockbuster to arthouse, from horror to romcom, here are the best movies of 2017 so far:

Alien: Covenant

Now this is franchise blockbuster done right. Ridley Scott goes full tilt into the Alien franchise origin story with a movie all about scope and grandeur.

Baby Driver

The best film of the year. Edgar Wright breaks away from leaning on genre or satire instead blending his influences into something truly unique. A masterclass in cinematic possibility as Wright pushes every aspect of film from sound editing and action stunts to their absolute maximum.

Get Out

What praise has this subversive, sardonic film not received? Regardless all of it’s deserved as director Jordan Peele announces himself as our most surprising hot new auteur. Come for the memes, stay for the history lesson.

It Comes At Night

Apparently the trailer ruined the movie for many so, um, don’t do that. Going in blind this film becomes a suspenseful, disarming experience where the monster moves from exterior to interior without your noticing.

Logan

Hugh Jackman’s decades-long run playing Wolverine ended correctly. The first superhero movie where the characters just happened to be superheroes, Logan is equal parts western, road trip movie, and family drama. Oh and it’s the bloodiest movie in years.

Personal Shopper

Admittedly a languid, moody art film that will deny and challenge your expectations. Yet thanks to the combination of Kristen Stewart’s performance and director Olivier Assayas’ camera, this film will haunt you long after viewing.

The Lovers

A simple movie that pushes its premise to its whimsical breaking point. The cast is brilliant in exploring these manic-depressive egotists.

Your Name.

One of the most popular Japanese films ever made its American debut this year. The lighthearted high school teen drama beginning sucks you in, but soon you’re crying over this meditation on historical trauma and love’s timelessness.

This Week’s Fresh Makeup Tutorials: Glitter Eyeshadow

Sam Jones
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This Week’s Fresh Makeup Tutorials: Glitter Eyeshadow

What better time to test out an explosive trend than on a day devoted to fireworks and summer fun? Glitter eyes aren’t as daunting as they seem—and with these tutorials, you’ll be the brightest firecracker at the party.

This one’s for New Year’s Eve, but fireworks still ensue. A nude lip keeps the focus on the glitter.

A cut crease that’s blended as normal eyeshadow would be makes the glitter on the lid pop.

Notice in this one that she’s covered the space beneath her eyes with clear plastic to keep the glitter from going everywhere. Major pro-tip.

This ultra-colorful color combination is fun for day or night. She’s also using the “tape trick” to keep the glitter under control.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV1hNkojHVr/

Instead of covering the whole eyelid, Anastasia draws a bold line of glitter along the crease, for an unexpected pop of shine.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV7Jl_BlND8/

Pride month may be over but the party never stops. Let your glitter roam down your cheeks for a festive look.

This glitter eyeshadow look sparkles, but the blue lip adds an extra pop of fun.

7 Epic Fireworks Fails To Learn From This Independence Day

Sam Jones
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7 Epic Fireworks Fails To Learn From This Independence Day

There’s nothing like Independence Day in the US. The smell of hot dogs on the grill, ocean waves, fresh-cut grass, and the burning eyebrows of your buddy who got too close to the fireworks display.

Around time last year, an Iowa man was arrested for setting off fireworks at 4 a.m., something he told police he’s do again “with a blunt in his mouth because this is America.” While we wonder if he will deliver on that promise this year, let’s look back at some of the highlights of explosive misuses of our nation’s greatest tradition: Lighting stuff on fire for the sake of patriotism.

The look on this guy’s face is priceless. If you don’t know this feeling in the pit of your stomach, you’ve never been a teenager.

Everything in this compilation video is painfully great, but the first few seconds set the tone. “It’s fine.” [unintelligible screaming]

This enthusiast got too close, and a rogue firecracker found his camera lens. Wear proper goggles, kids.

Neville Longbottom here takes an Incendio straight to the face, courtesy of his buddy’s Roman Candle. He seems unfazed.

Nothing blows up in this reporter’s face literally, but figuratively, hoo yeah. “Wouldn’t you like to know, weather boy,” should become the shut-down catchphrase of the summer.

This one isn’t a fail—the marshmallows cook, all right—but it’s definitely filed under Dumb Uses Of Your Time.

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