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The Day After 4/20: Remembering Those Jailed For Marijuana

Drug Policy Alliance
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The Day After 4/20: Remembering Those Jailed For Marijuana

Those who live in states that have legalized marijuana hopefully had a blast yesterday, but we also hope they took the time to remember to think of those incarcerated for marijuana.


The last few years have been great for marijuana policy reform, especially 2016. Recreational marijuana is now legal for adult recreational use in eight states, plus Washington, D.C; medical marijuana is legal in 28 states and D.C.

However, not all people were be able to celebrate 4/20 or facilitate 4/20 celebrations by selling marijuana without fear of legal consequences. According to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, last year 26.1 percent of people who suffered federal drug offenses for marijuana were sentenced to at least a five-year mandatory minimum sentence. This statistic is disturbing when one considers that according to a Gallup Poll in October of 2016, 60 percent of Americans support marijuana legalization. This is the highest level of public support for legalizing marijuana yet, but people are still incarcerated and given criminal records for marijuana drug offenses.

A criminal record because of a drug offense can haunt the person for the rest of their life—affecting housing, employment, and student loan eligibility. The criminalization of people through drug offenses does not affect everyone equally. Institutionalized racism has long relied on marijuana to incarcerate massive numbers of people especially in Black and Latinx communities. This is despite roughly equal rates of marijuana use across racial and ethnic lines.


The war on drugs and the criminalization of marijuana is also used as a tool to wage war against immigrant communities. Simple marijuana possession was the fourth most common cause of deportation for any offense in 2013 and more than 13,000 people were deported in 2012 and 2013 for marijuana possession.

California is one state that is pioneering legislation to make sure that their state laws are respected. California’s AB 1578 just passed the public safety committee and is now set to go to the full assembly floor. This legislation will protect Californians who are operating lawfully under California state laws. AB 1578 would make it so that absent a court order, local and state agencies, including regulators and law enforcement, will not assist in any federal enforcement against state authorized medical cannabis or commercial or noncommercial marijuana activity.

While you responsibly celebrate 4/20, please think of those who cannot do the same and then take action by signing this petition. Let them know that you support marijuana legalization for recreational and medicinal purposes and that the federal prohibition on marijuana must end.

Virginia Purcell is a media intern with the Drug Policy Alliance.

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Breakfast Of Champions: 10 Ways To Make Your Pizza Taste Better The Next Day

Amy Hansen
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Breakfast Of Champions: 10 Ways To Make Your Pizza Taste Better The Next Day

Pizza doesn’t need much to taste good. Enough toppings to give it some flavor, a great crust, and a pliable thickness is all it really takes to create a pie that’s tasty enough to save for leftovers. And while pizza does taste pretty great straight from the fridge and into one’s mouth, there’s a case to be made for reconfiguring it to make it just as attractive as when you first brought it home. Here are 11 ways to make pizza great again.

1. Stick It In A Waffle Iron

Take pizza slice. Fold pizza slice. Stick pizza slice in waffle iron. Eat pizza waffle. Serious Eats has a great recipe. And the first two minutes of this Foodbeast video is some good pizza porn.

 

2. Make A Pizza Frittata

The perfect recipe for when you have only a couple of slices left. Just sautee some spinach, garlic and any veggies (frozen are best) you’d like to add, then add some chopped up pieces of pie, add some eggs (enough to cover the mixture), and some cheese. Bake the whole thing. Food.com has the recipe.

3. Reheat on The Stove Top

Non-stick pan, skillet, whatever you got! Reheating a slice “slow and low” is perhaps the most superior way to warm up pizza.

4. Make A Breakfast Casserole

AllRecipes to the rescue! Cut some leftover slices into squares, place them in a baking dish, and top them with a mixture of eggs, cheese, onion, butter, garlic, oregano, and salt. Sprinkle with some Parm and red pepper flakes and bake.

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5. Reheat In A Pan Face Down

Plop your pizza slice face-down on medium-high heat (if using a cast-iron pan, add a little oil) for about five minutes before flipping and cooking on the other side for a couple of minutes.

6. Microwave With A Glass Of Water

If microwaving your pizza, place a cup of water alongside your slice to create the same steaming effect as cooking your pizza on the stove. Zap for about 45 seconds and enjoy some leftover pie that looks as good as the day you met.

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7. Make Pizza Bread Pudding

All you need is 2 slices of leftover pizza, an egg, milk and cheese. The recipe is from those who know pizza well: college students.

8. Two Words: Pizza Croutons

They’re super simple to make and all you need is two slices. The end result is like mini grilled cheese sandwiches. Rachael Ray has a recipe that comes with roasted tomato soup.

9. Put An Egg On It

When you figure out your method of reheating, poach or fry an egg and place it atop your slice for an impressive looking brunch.

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10. Make Some Pizza Cheese Sticks

Grab that leftover pizza, reheat it, cut into cheese stick length chunks, place on a pan, cookie sheet or even in loaf pans, add cheese (mozzarella is a good choice), add some slices of pepperoni (optional), cook at 400-degrees for about 8-10 minutes or until everything is gooey. Eat. This is almost like eating a plate of poutine.

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Here’s How To Defend Yourself Against Shark Attacks, According To A NAVY Seal

Brendan Bures
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Here’s How To Defend Yourself Against Shark Attacks, According To A NAVY Seal

So chances are you’ll never have to fight a shark. Whether you’re splashing close to shore during your Spring Break vacations or scuba-diving off-shore, it’s very unlikely that you’ll find yourself in a shark fight.


If you do, however, former member of SEAL Team Six and trained survival expert Clint Emerson has some tips for you. As he explains in this Business Insider video, sharks will want to swim below you then strike upwards. As throwing punches in the water move in “slow motion,” as Emerson says, you still have some options. Your movement will be highly decreased so any commotion you cause will likely do more harm than good, drawing the shark’s interest.

To defend yourself, you’ll want to target the shark’s eyes, squeezing your thumbs into its sockets, or dig deep into the shark’s gills, literally trying to rip them out. Anything you have on you, from flippers to surfboard, use as a weapon.

Emerson also did another video for Business Insider describing how to defend yourself if you find yourself in a dog fight. Yes, an actual dog fight.

He suggests wrapping your shirt or jacket around vital areas of your body to reduce possible damage to yourself. Emerson warns that you only want to bear the outer part of your forearm, or else you expose some major arteries. You’ll want to target the dog’s snout, as it’s a large target and you’ll likely be under serious stress in the moment. If you’re able to strike underneath the dogs arms, it’s a highly sensitive area for the animal.

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These Little Kids Learned To Drive Online, Immediately Hit Up The McDonald’s 

Sam Jones
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These Little Kids Learned To Drive Online, Immediately Hit Up The McDonald’s 

You’re eight years old, you’ve just watched several hours of driving instruction videos on YouTube, and you’ve got your parents’ car keys. What do you do? McDonald’s!


Strap your kid sister into the passenger seat and motor it to the nearest McDonald’s drive-thru, duh.

That’s what two children in East Palestine, Ohio, did with their Sunday evening. While their parents were sleeping, the pair snuck out and stole their car, driving it to the Mickey D’s for cheeseburgers.

Local news station WFMJ reports:

The boy just wanted to buy a cheeseburger at the Market Street restaurant, according to police. “He looked up videos on YouTube on how to drive,” said officer Koehler, who adds that witnesses say the boy followed the rules of the road, stopping for lights and keeping within speed limits.

The joyride had a happy ending, at least. The children got to eat the cheeseburgers while they waited for their grandparents to come pick them up.

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Colorado Marijuana DUIs Down One Third From 2016

Taylor Berman
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Colorado Marijuana DUIs Down One Third From 2016

Arrests and citations for driving under the influence of marijuana in Colorado were down 33.2 percent in the first three months of 2017 compared to the same time period last year, the Denver Post reports.

According to the Colorado State Patrol, 155 people were cited for marijuana-use-only impairment while driving from January to March of 2017; in comparison, 232 were cited from January to March of 2016. Fifty people were cited for alcohol and marijuana use over the same time period in 2017, compared with 69 from last year.

But Colorado officials remain concerned about the 55 percent of Colorado marijuana users who said in a survey that they believe it’s safe to drive while high. Fifty percent of the people surveyed who used marijuana in the past 30 days also said they’d driven while buzzed.

“We’re still troubled by fact that marijuana users are still telling us they routinely drive high,” Colorado Department of Transportation spokesman Sam Cole told the Post. “We’re pleased with the awareness, but we’re not so pleased with the behaviors that are actually happening.”

The Colorado State Patrol also seemed hesitant to celebrate the decrease. “Are the citations going down? Yeah, but is the number of people using marijuana and then driving going down? I don’t know how to quantify that,” Nate Reid, a CSP spokesman, told the Post. “This is just after the officer stop. This isn’t post-conviction or after they may have been arrested.”

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Gossip: Kris Jenner Says Caitlyn’s Book Is Lies; Blac Chyna And Rob’s Flirty Date Night

Naughty Gossip
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Gossip: Kris Jenner Says Caitlyn’s Book Is Lies; Blac Chyna And Rob’s Flirty Date Night

“None of it makes sense,” Kris, 61, fumed to daughters Khloé and Kim Kardashian in a preview for Sunday’s “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.”

“I read it and basically the only nice thing she had to say was that I was great socially at a party one time …. Everything she says is all made up. Why does everything have to be that Kris is such a bitch and an a–hole?”


In an excerpt of the forthcoming book released on Wednesday, Caitlyn, 67, claims of the longtime marriage, “I tell Kris about my gender issues before I make love to her. This will always be a subject of dispute between us. She insists that she was taken by surprise by my ultimate transition to Caitlyn, which obviously means in her mind that she did not know enough.”

“I was curious and said, ‘What the hell is going on?’ She said, ‘You just would never understand,’” the reality matriarch recalled. “And then, all through the book, ‘Kris knew. Kris knew before I even made love to her.’ I’m like, ‘What?’”

Kris also stewed, “I’ve never been so angry and disappointed in somebody in my whole life.”

Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian Have A Flirty Date Night

Here we go again. On-and-off couple Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian may be back together for the umpteenth time.

Reconciliation rumors are swirling after the Rob & Chyna stars were seen enjoying flirty date night together on Wednesday night (Apr. 19, 2017).


Leaving baby Dream at home, the parents — who are currently living together despite splitting earlier this year — went for a dinner-for-two at the newly opened TAO in Hollywood. Rocking a purple wig, Chyna wore white leggings and a matching top with a denim jacket, while Kardashian kept things casual in a green goodie, dark bottoms, and a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap.

In a Snapchat video shared by Chyna, her former fiancé was seen with his hand on her lap. Reciprocating the affections, the 28-year-old model placed her hand over his.

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

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West Virginia Becomes 29th State To Allow Medical Marijuana

Al Olson
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West Virginia Becomes 29th State To Allow Medical Marijuana

“How could you turn your back on a loved one who is suffering? This is a vehicle for our doctors to help the people.” With that provocative statement, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday signed the Medical Cannabis Act.

West Virginia now becomes the 29th state to have medical marijuana program — and the sixth state to do it in the past year. The new law does not allow smoking or edible products, but a person will be permitted to obtain cannabis pills, oil or topical lotions. 


Gov. Justice was joined for the historic signing ceremony by Sen. Richard Ojeda (D-Logan) and Delegate Mike Pushkin (D-Kanawha), two of the initiative’s primary supporters.

‘This legislation is going to benefit countless West Virginia patients and families for years to come,” according to Matt Simon of the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP).  “Medical marijuana can be effective in treating a variety of debilitating conditions and symptoms. It is a proven pain reliever, and it is far less toxic and less addictive than a lot of prescription drugs. Providing patients with a safer alternative to opioids could turn out to be a godsend for this state,” said Simon, a native of West Virginia.

The state’s Bureau for Public Health will administer the program. Qualified patients will receive an ID card allowing them to visit a medical marijuana dispensary. The state will begin the program with 30 dispensaries and 10 growers.  

“We have done something that is goodness in my book,” Gov. Justice said. “I don’t want to do anything to hurt or worsen the situation but in this situation, I think the public has spoken and we have spoken. Now, let’s try to help as many people as we possibly can.” 

Cannabis can be prescribed to West Virginians suffering from chronic health conditions, such as Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Crohn’s disease, PTSD, and cancer.​​​ Also, terminally ill patients, given one year or less to live, will be eligible for medical cannabis.

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Meet Power Plant Gym: The First To Mix Fitness And Marijuana

Maria Loreto
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Meet Power Plant Gym: The First To Mix Fitness And Marijuana

Cannabis and athletics are a pairing that produce love and confusion in equal parts for a lot of people. Marijuana is a plant with many capabilities, able to invigorate and energize you while also letting you disconnect and relax at the end of your day, all depending on your mood and mindset. Power Plant Fitness in San Francisco plans to use the properties of cannabis as a way of enhancing the performance of their members and helping them focus on their workout.

Even though Power Plant plans on giving cannabis to their members before or after their workout, as either an enhancement or a recovery tool, the gym doesn’t want their business to be exclusively about marijuana. The founders want to develop an environment of wellness where marijuana will play an important role and where people will feel like they belong, while also being something more than your average gym. Power Plant’s instructors are equipped with the necessary knowledge on training and physiology with the purpose of giving people the greatest results available while also debunking the myth of the lazy stoner and highlighting the positive power that marijuana can produce.

You can check out the video below which sheds a light on some of the reasons why this gym was developed and discusses some of the perks that marijuana offers to athletes.

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Coconut Oil Is Magic: Here Are 10 Ways To Use It Every Day

Amy Hansen
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Coconut Oil Is Magic: Here Are 10 Ways To Use It Every Day

We’ve all heard by now the benefits of coconut oil and have probably seen in-person orgasms over its many uses. Whether you’re looking for a cheap makeup remover, eyebrow growth serum, or want to make your next dentist appointment a less painful one, here are 10 things you can easily make with Mother Nature’s overachiever.

1. Coffee Creamer

Some people blend oil and butter into their coffee. Others, who don’t want to die of a heart attack sooner than later, just add coconut oil. The lauric acid found in coconut oil provide its antiviral and antibacterial components. Adding it to coffee is just a simpler way to ingest coconut oil rather than than cooking with it or eating it straight from the jar.

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2. Conditioner 

Let straight-up coconut oil soak in your hair before shampooing. it’s a little too greasy for fine hair, but otherwise, it’s a cheap alternative to those high-end conditioners.

3. Moisturizer 

Hydrating your skin and lips is as easy as digging out (or dipping your finger into) some coconut oil and going to town on yourself. Might look a little weird to carry a jar of coconut oil in your purse, so maybe think about transferring a little bit to a petite tin, pill case or whatever. If you’re using as lip balm, try not to lick your lips. Warning: animals love coconut oil, so they may lick you way more than usual.

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4. Makeup Remover

Put some coconut oil on a pad, piece of toiler paper, or soft towel and swipe away the paint. Bonus: it doesn’t sting if you get any in your eyes.

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5. Mouthwash

Have you ever heard of oil pulling? By swishing a tablespoon of the stuff around in your mouth for 15-20 minutes, it’s said to clean your mouth, give you fresh breath and even treat dental issues. There’s a serious gag reflex associated with putting a gob of oil into one’s mouth, but if you can get through the first 30 seconds or so, until it’s totally melted, you should be fine.

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6. Vegan Cannabutter

The Fresh Toast‘s Jessie Moore (aka CakeSpy) has a wonderful recipe for vegan cannabutter that includes using coconut oil in place of butter to make all kinds of baked good, from brownies to truffles and chocolate chip cookies as well as cocoa butter.

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7. Ointment

Coconut oil is a natural anti-flammatory, which means it’s very useful for treating sunburns, cuts, bug bites, and even joint pain.

8. Body Scrub

A basic recipe calls for sugar, coconut oil, citrus zest, essential oil. Here’s a version using lavender.

9. Make Your Own Cannabis-Infused Massage Oil Candle

TFT‘s Danielle Guercio suggests making these DIY gifts for your loved one. Weed candles aren’t just for Valentine’s Day anymore.

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10. Eyebrow Serum

Did you know coconut oil is thought to promote the growth of eyebrows and eyelashes? The process involves repeatedly massaging coconut oil into your eyebrows and leaving on overnight. It’s worth a try. If nothing else, you’ll  have the most moisturized face hairs on the block!

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Happy 420: Here’s News Bloopers Of Obviously High People

Brendan Bures
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Happy 420: Here’s News Bloopers Of Obviously High People

If you’re tired of the national news and doomsday-type reports, then local news is the place for you. Thanks to the relatively microscopic focus, it allows for characters too kooky and goofy to showcase otherwise. It helps when reporters go live, and you never know what will happen or what type of characters will pop up. But what happens when you include cannabis to the mix? The results (probably) won’t surprise you that much. For 4/20 shenanigans, however, it might be exactly what you’re looking for.


From baseball fans bragging about lighting up and watching the World Series to news reporters dancing around in the snow, you’re going to be entertained here.

Remember: on this holiday, if you’re going to have fun, do so responsibly. And probably don’t go anywhere near a news camera.

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