5 Cannabis Body Butters That Help Winter Skin Issues

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October 1, 2019

5 Cannabis Body Butters That Help Winter Skin Issues

A great way to smooth out any skin issues standing in the way of your chilly yet cheery days ahead is to use a cannabis infused body butter.

It’s hard enough transitioning from the warm months of summer to the cold days of fall and winter. But add to that dry flakey elbows, itchy knees, and moisture deprived skin from just about everywhere else on your body, and you may start forgetting that winter is supposed to be idyllic: comfortable, cozy, seasonally uplifted and perhaps even jolly. An easy way to ensure your skin matches your spirit is by using a cannabis infused body butter.

Body butters are already a luxurious way to combat dry skin, but adding the anti-inflammatory properties of THC, CBD or a combination thereof is the cherry on top. Plus, the following companies are small batch, ecologically aware, source wonderful ingredients, and make their creams with love and dignity.

Luxury Unisex Ultra Strength Body Lotion

Lord Jones’ extra strength, high CBD, full spectrum body lotion is cooling on contact as well as being fast absorbing and a lifesaver for skin conditions. It penetrates deep and carries the scents of Lord Jones’ signature fragrance: fresh with notes of sage, mint and green citrus. This is definitely a unisex smell and has neutral packaging that edges on the luxury look, with majestic elk holding up information on the product and adorning the packaging and bottle.

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Hemp Body Butter To Rave About

This seriously highly concentrated Hemp Whipped Body Butter by Endoca, with 1,500 mg of CBD per jar of cream, will go straight to work on problem areas, causing any irritation, redness and swelling to subside. Though a little pricey (and currently on backorder), this 100 percent organic butter made with food grade ingredients is also packed with antioxidants. Shea butter, palm oil and cocoa seed butter are the carrier oils and are accompanied by beeswax, vanilla and vitamin E.

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Geisha Butter

To keep in the holiday spirit of giving back, shop the smaller brands with stellar products like Geisha Bath and Body’s Cannabis Rose Body Butter on Etsy. With all rave reviews, carrier oils like sunflower, jojoba and meadowfoam and with an extra little touch of goat’s milk for that super moisture, this cannabis infused butter is sure to sooth.

Vegan Body Butter

For a fantastic vegan option, try Hollywood Handmade Cannabis Body Butter made with sandalwood essential oil. According to Amazon, “Sandlewood [sic] has therapeutic benefits and works to help: mental clarity, relaxation & calming..[and it is also made] with Shea butter to make a magical healing body butter. Our Cannabis factor is hemp oil which has magnificent agents that help aid a…variety of conditions…You can use the CBB as a moisturizer or a breakthrough pain reliever…It’s up to you!”

DIY Hemp Body Butter

Hemp oil has a wealth of Vitamins E and A and Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty oils. “Because of these skin-strengthening properties, hemp oil allows the body to better resist infection and has been shown to be an effective treatment for eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and acne,” touts hempsly.com, which then proceeds to instruct on an easy DIY method of making your very own butter where you know where the products were sourced because, well, you DIY.

Sanjay Gupta Shared Marijuana And Autism Update

Brendan Bures

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October 1, 2019

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Sanjay Gupta Shared Marijuana And Autism Update

Leading marijuana researchers now believe a cannabis compound could treat autism symptoms.

When Dr. Sanjay Gupta unveiled his investigative series on marijuana in 2013, he legitimized the plant’s therapeutic and medical capabilities in the mainstream. Nowhere was this more prominent than Gupta’s focus on how cannabis treats seizures, specifically in children. He introduced the world to Charlotte’s Web, a popular CBD oil for patients that drastically reduced the number of seizures patients like Charlotte Figi experienced. As a 3-year-old, she had 300 seizures a week; by taking Charlotte’s Web she only had two to three seizures a month while also eliminating all other anti-seizure pharmaceuticals.

In his latest report, “Weed 5: The CBD Craze,” Gupta directly examined the wellness trend he had a hand in starting. “We are in an age of wisdom, but also an age of foolishness,” he declared. The foolishness because “CBD has been hijacked by unscrupulous actors peddling crooked, corrupt and contaminated products.” But the wisdom comes from the work done by GW Pharmaceuticals.

When we set out six years ago to report on medical marijuana, we had no idea we'd be making a "Weed 5" — but we had to. If you use CBD, or are thinking about it, I hope you'll join me for a @CNN Special Report tonight at 8 ET/PT. #Weed5 pic.twitter.com/mPwTwHRTLg

— Dr. Sanjay Gupta (@drsanjaygupta) September 29, 2019

Gupta was given exclusive access to a GW Pharmaceuticals during his report, which included a clinical trial on cannabidivarin, a marijuana compound more commonly known as CBDV. The study, conducted at Montefiore Medical Center in New York, focused on the effects CBDV could have on the “irritability and repetitive behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder.” Similar to CBD, CBDV is non-psychoactive and does not cause users to get “high.”

GW Pharmaceuticals investigated the effects CBDV could have following the success of its cannabis-based medicine Epidiolex had in treating epilepsy.

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“When you look at these—loss of cognitive function, poor socializing skills, poor language skills—what you’re looking at is a phenotype very similar to autism,” GW founder Dr. Geoffrey Guy told Gupta. “In my mind, epilepsy and autism-type presentations are on the same continuum.”

Due to the range and variety of symptoms seen in autism spectrum disorders, some experts warn caution in pinning hopes to CBDV. Currently, there is no known cure for autism. Dr. Eric Hollander, the lead scientist on the trial, has more than 30 years of experience researching autism spectrum disorder. Like Dr. Guy, he believes autism and epilepsy could share underlying causes, and will focus his research on treating the associated symptoms caused by autism.

“In some of the animal models that are similar to autism, it was found that CBDV had important effects on social functioning, on decreasing seizures, on increasing cognitive function, and in reducing compulsive or repetitive behavior,” Hollander said. “So for that reason, we wanted to apply that to autism.”

That said, don’t expect results anytime soon. The double-blind clinical trial won’t conclude until June 2021, with results finalized by September 2021.

The Essential Guide For The First-Time Cannabis Tourist

Becky Garrison

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October 1, 2019

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The Essential Guide For The First-Time Cannabis Tourist

Before booking your trip, review the rules governing cannabis in the state where you will be visiting. These laws will clue you in regarding the basics of how much cannabis you can buy.

As more states legalize recreational cannabis, the number of those trying this plant for the first time or resume a habit they gave up after college continues to grow. For those who don’t live in a state where cannabis is legal, traveling to a state with legalized cannabis has become a destination vacation.

Here’s a list of suggestions for first-time cannabis tourists looking to try recreational cannabis.

Do Your Pre-Trip Research

Before booking your trip, review the rules governing cannabis in the state where you will be visiting. These laws will clue you in regarding the basics of how much cannabis you can buy, as well as where you can consume cannabis. Check out Kush Tourism for listings of cannabis tours and cannabis friendly lodgings if you want an in-depth cannabis experience.

Bring Your ID and Cash

Be sure to bring along some form of government issued identification. No one under 21 will be permitted to enter a recreational dispensary. Everyone will be checked at the door regardless of how old they may look. Also, leave the pets at home as only service animals will be allowed to go inside. As this is still a cash only business be sure to bring along enough cash for your purchases. Most dispensaries have an ATM on site but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

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Give Yourself Time

This isn’t like going into a 7-11. At a quality dispensary, the budtenders give each customer personalized attention, and the lines can get a bit long at times.

Honesty is the Best Policy

There’s no stigma to being a newbie cannabis user or only smoked bad weed during your college haze. Budtenders are used to dealing with first-time cannabis users, and enjoy helping someone have the best experience possible. So let them know you’re new to the current cannabis scene, and ask them for their recommendations for first time users.

Be Mindful of Your Money

It’s incredibly easy to get carried away and walk out with a lot of expensive paraphernalia that you may never use after your trip. A pre-rolled joint is the cheapest option to consume cannabis. For those who don’t like smoking, another inexpensive option is a disposable vape pen that comes fully loaded and ready to use. However, do not skimp out by buying bad weed, as poor quality cannabis will not produce the desired effects you may be seeking.

Follow The Law

Be mindful that cannabis cannot be consumed legally in public, and that hotels, restaurants, and bars do not allow smoking of any kind. Also, Federal law prohibits transporting cannabis across state lines or flying with recreational cannabis. A qualified budtender will not give you recommendations regarding how you can circumvent the laws pertaining to recreational cannabis, so don’t ask. Edibles, vape pens, and topicals are ways one can consume cannabis in a discrete manner that won’t draw attention like smoking.

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Start Small

Take a short hit from a vape pen or pre-rolled joint. Then sit back and chill for 15 minutes. Then take another hit if you want a stronger sensation. Repeat this process until you have the effect you’re seeking. If you are taking edibles, start with a small 5mg dose. Wait half an hour, and then take another 5mg if you want a stronger hit.

Set the Mood

Clear the schedule so you don’t have to be somewhere within a limited time frame. You don’t know how your body will respond. Even if you don’t go to sleep, you’re liable to be too mellow and relaxed to get behind the wheel.

Have an Emergency Kit on Hand

Before consuming any cannabis have some water or other non-alcoholic beverages readily available as cannabis often produces dry mouth. Also, have some munchies around as certain strains of cannabis can make one hungry. Include pistachios in your munchie mix, as they can come in handy should one consume too much cannabis.

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Does Cannabis Help With Muscle Building Workouts?

Maria Loreto

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September 30, 2019

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Does Cannabis Help With Muscle Building Workouts?

Cannabis’s effect on workouts has been hotly debated, with some people loving it and some hating it. Here’s what you should know about cannabis and the effect it has on bodybuilding.

A lot has been said about marijuana and its effect on workouts, with some fitness enthusiasts calling it the thing they’ve been missing, and others calling them crazy. As is the case with most things cannabis, the effect of the plant largely depends on your relationship with it. There’s also no scientific research out there proving if it works or not.

Despite this, there’s plenty of scientific evidence regarding some of the benefits of cannabis, which could translate well to workouts, specifically those where muscle building is involved.

The process of building muscle is a simple one: in order to build muscle mass, you have to tear the muscle and allow it to rebuild itself, resulting in stronger and bigger muscle fibers. Rest days and a high protein and carb diet is very important for bodybuilders, which is why so many people are quick to suggest cannabis as a solution.

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The use of cannabis has a few scientifically supported connections with reducing inflammation and treating pain relief. These effects would allow people to get back to the gym faster, reducing stress and painful post workout cramps. Another positive side effect for bodybuilders using marijuana is the munchies. Bodybuilders on strict schedules sometimes don’t have the time or appetite to go through all of their necessary meals; the munchies would solve this problem swiftly, especially if there’s some self control and the fridge is stocked with the proper food.

As for negative side effects, there are a few which could pop up and derail your training sessions. If you’re a cannabis newbie, it’s a bad idea to try out smoking a joint right before a workout session. Using cannabis is a process that demands some trial and error, and a period of time where you get accustomed to the plant’s effects. The gym is not the right place to try this out.

For experienced athletes and marijuana users, experimenting with the plant before hitting the gym is worth a shot. Although the experience may not end up being a positive one, at least you’ll be safe and say you tried out something new. For newbies, it’s best to get used to the plant and then get fancy with it.

Mike Tyson Will Bring The ‘Davos of Cannabis’ And Marijuana Tourism To Caribbean

Brendan Bures

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September 30, 2019

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Mike Tyson Will Bring The ‘Davos of Cannabis’ And Marijuana Tourism To Caribbean

By teaming up with Tyson Ranch brand, the Caribbean will become a major powerhouse in tourism, marijuana-related or otherwise.

By the looks of it, Mike Tyson wants to become the Walt Disney of cannabis. The former boxer bought a 40-acre farm in California and transformed the land into Tyson Ranch, a fantasia that revolves around marijuana and features the world’s longest lazy river. As soon as possible, a.k.a. as soon as legalization laws change, plan exist to build another Tyson Ranch along the Florida-Georgia border.

But Tyson isn’t stopping there either. Tyson announced plans this week to deliver marijuana tourism to the Caribbean, with another marijuana theme park in the islands of Antigua and Barbados. The Tyson team intends to introduce a major marijuana conference as well, which will become the “Davos of cannabis” and launch in April 2020.

Lose His Virginity — Photo by Thomas Lefebvre via Unsplash

The tourism will drive relief efforts to the Caribbean islands still reeling from damages caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017. Through this collaboration, Tyson believes Antigua and Barbados will become a dominant player in tourism spaces once again.

“Absolutely, I think that with your association with Tyson Ranch that it would be a far good conclusion that we accomplish that and make this a powerhouse,” Tyson told reporters. “It will be good for the country and will bring in much-needed funds to help your economy.”

These plans and boasts aren’t just coming from Tyson’s team—the government of Antigua and Barbados are on board, too. Tyson met with Gaston Browne, prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, earlier this September to discuss conceptualization of the project. According to Browne, the plans Tyson and his team are developing “goes beyond marijuana products or hemp products.”

“They are also looking at the whole area of entertainment and leisure and one of the most exciting projects that they will establish within the next nine months is the establishment of an annual marijuana conference here in Antigua,” Browne said at a press conference.

“It will be like the Davos of cannabis; it will take place on an annual basis and will bring stakeholders from throughout the globe for that matter right here on Antigua to discuss various opportunities within the industry.”

Americans Are Finally Eating Healthier

Maria Loreto

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September 30, 2019

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New study says that Americans are changing their outlook on food, consuming less processed food, even if it’s taking them awhile.

Despite the doom and gloom that is the current news cycle, it appears that Americans are finally getting one thing right: they’re eating healthier, even if they’re changing their habits really, really slowly.

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) says that gradually, Americans have been changing their outlook on food, becoming more informed and choosing to consume healthier options.

The study analyzed the diet of 44,000 Americans over the age of 20 and concluded that, overall, they were consuming 3% less highly processed foods.

“These positive trends are likely to reflect an increased public awareness of the health risks associated with high added sugar and low whole grain consumption,” said Fang Fang Zhang, co-author of the study and professor at Tufts. Aside from exposure, Zhang also mentioned how important the role of education is when it comes to diets. “People with less than a high school education or living below the poverty line not only ate a worse diet than those with a higher level of education or income at any given cycle, they also did not improve their diet quality over time.”

Other research finds that people are now consuming more high quality carbohydrates and plant protein. One bad thing the study found is that 42% of energy intake came from mostly low quality carbs like refined grains, starches and added sugars.

Although the improvement of America’s eating habits has been slow, researchers from the study claim that the existence of this data can only highlight positive things, instructing people on how to eat better and on which areas of nutrition they should be focusing on. The study also highlights the differences between communities, making it easier for the people in charge to address these discrepancies and take the necessary measures.

This Week’s Music: Alicia Keys, Diplo And Tegan And Sara

Maria Loreto

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September 29, 2019

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This Week’s Music: Alicia Keys, Diplo And Tegan And Sara

Alicia Keys and Miguel deliver their much anticipated collaboration, Diplo and the Jonas Brothers band together, and Tegan and Sara release a new album.

This Week’s Music is a weekly column that discusses the weeks’ best, worst, and most interesting songs. We try to select songs of different artists and genres to keep things interesting and to please a variety of music fans.

This week, Alicia Keys and Miguel deliver their much anticipated collaboration, Diplo and the Jonas Brothers band together, and Tegan and Sara release a new album. Have a listen.

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Alicia Keys & Miguel – Show Me Love

A collaboration between Alicia Keys and Miguel sounds too good to be true, so it’s disappointing that “Show Me Love” is so… flat. The song, a throwback to romantic R&B ballads, is about sex I guess, but there’s not much going on aside from the obviously impressive vocals from both performers. There’s no depth there, no romance, just a song that kind of works because of who’s singing.

Diplo & Jonas Brothers – Lonely

If you didn’t know that Diplo livestreamed Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s wedding, well, now you know, because there’s a 2:30 minute music video detailing the whole thing. Using cheap knock off lyrics and a production that was cool during the early aughts, “Lonely” will surely be a hit just because it’s Diplo and the Jonas Brothers. That’s kind of sad but that’s also what happens with 70% of pop music.

Tegan and Sara – Don’t Believe The Things They Tell You (They Lie)

Tegan and Sara are one of those bands that people love faithfully over the years. Being a staple of queer pop and rock music, listening to Tegan and Sara is like hanging out with old friends. Their new record is called “Hey, I’m Just Like You,” and it’s a curious experiment. The twins found some old songs that they wrote while in high school and decided to produce them now as adults. The result is a meta exercise that’s hopeful and melancholic and that appeals to old and new fans. Although the lyrics are raw, young and filled with anguish, the production is layered and glossy. Cliche as it may be, life does get better out of high school.

Dogs Of Instagram: The Basset Hound

Anthony Washington

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September 29, 2019

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Bassets are instantly recognizable with their low and sturdy stature, enormous paws, long velvety ears, and drooping melancholy eyes. Here are some of our favorites.

It is said that no other breed other than the Bloodhound has a more accurate sense of smell, which makes the Basset Hound the perfect hunting companion. The breed is not known for its speed, rather its endurance and deliberate manner. Bassets are instantly recognizable with their low and sturdy stature, enormous paws, long velvety ears, and drooping melancholy eyes.

Here, we find five Basset Hounds of Instagram with the most woeful eyes.

Hank

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Woody

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

Louie

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpzaB91gd5f/

Bernie

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

Big Al

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGu59VgKj2/

4 Ways Amazon Is Upgrading Alexa

Maria Loreto

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September 28, 2019

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Amazon is betting it all on their Echo devices, announcing more features and products controlled by the voice enabled assistant.

Amazon held a big event on Thursday in Seattle, where they announced a bunch of their new products. The biggest news was probably the fact that Amazon is betting it all on their Echo devices, announcing over 12 Alexa enabled products with widely different functions. There’s Amazon’s version of the AirPods and Alexa with the voice of Samuel L. Jackson, which is bizarre.

Here are 4 ways in which Alexa is improving in the near future:

Alexa will sound more human

One of the biggest issues with Alexa is the fact that it’s a little… well, dumb. Although the AI is capable of looking up all sorts of information, speaking with it is clunky and the voice is robotic. Amazon plans to address this by employing neural text to speech technology in order to make the assistant sound more expressive and emotive. “She can sound more excited, like when your favorite team wins the game,” explains Dave Limp, Amazon’s senior VP of devices. Regardless, every time you mock Alexa or say something mean to it, you’ll feel worse than you do now.

Alexa Can Now Let You Know If It Figures Out An Answer It Didn't Know Before — Photo by Flickr user Stock Catalog

The device will be able to speak two languages at once

There will be a Multilingual Mode, which will allow Alexa to reply and “think” in two different languages, that way fitting in more comfortably in houses where different languages are spoken. These upgrades will start next month, with U.S. Alexa devices having capabilities for English and Spanish.

It can be tailored to sound like you’re favorite celebrity

This is where Samuel L. Jackson comes in. Taking a page from Google and its celebrity voice features, Alexa will now be able to sound like your favorite celeb. These artists won’t be recording dialogue for Amazon, instead, Alexa will mimic their voice and you’ll be charged a dollar for the feature if you’d like to enable it. It sounds creepy and slightly invasive, but the featured celebrities agreed to be part of it, so at least it’s consensual.

Hey Alexa: Why Isn't Anyone Naming Babies 'Alexa' Anymore? — Photo courtesy of Amazon, Inc.

It will know how to read your moods

One of the most interesting announcements is also one of the hardest to explain. Amazon claims that Alexa will soon be able to interpret your moods in order to learn how to behave better. For example, if you’re frustrated because your assistant is getting things wrong, Alexa will be able to read your inflection and respond accordingly. “Alexa understands the tone and inflection of the customer—and can acknowledge the frustration like a person would,” says Amazon. Whether that means if the device will sass you back or learn from its mistakes remains unresolved.

4 Essentials Kate Middleton Carries In Her Purse

Patricia Wallace

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September 28, 2019

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4 Essentials Kate Middleton Carries In Her Purse

The Duchess of Cambridge carries just four things with her at all times. And these include the basic of all basics.

If you ask women what they always have in their (likely giant) purses, you’ll likely get answers ranging from hairspray, makeup, gum, car keys and a cellphone. But when you’re royalty, you carry only the necessities.

A true staple in Kate’s wardrobe is this black, Emmy London Natasha clutch bag. She owns this very purse in at least 12 shades but the black is the one people have seen her wear most often. So considering her entourage and her long days as a working royal, what is in the handbag? Well, the Duchess of Cambridge carries just four things with her at all times. And these include the basic of all basics. You won’t find any Cliff bars, kiddie toys or crinkled receipts in this bag.

A mirror

Checking one’s teeth for food is a must when you’re royalty.

A handkerchief

Totally necessary when you have three young children with runny noses. Unless Prince William has some allergies we don’t know about. #momlyfe

kate middleton upstaged victorias secret model — Photo by WPA Pool/Pool/Getty Images

Lip balm

This is probably why her pout always looks so perfect.

Blotting papers

This is absolutely essential as to not appear shiny in photos. Kate runs around all day for royal engagements, not to mention chasing her kids around and dodging rumors of infidelity.

Queen Elizabeth also was known for carrying an icon

The Fresh ToastThe most trusted name in cannabis

A great way to smooth out any skin issues standing in the way of your chilly yet cheery days ahead is to use a cannabis infused body butter.

Luxury Unisex Ultra Strength Body Lotion

Hemp Body Butter To Rave About

Geisha Butter

Vegan Body Butter

DIY Hemp Body Butter

Leading marijuana researchers now believe a cannabis compound could treat autism symptoms.

Before booking your trip, review the rules governing cannabis in the state where you will be visiting. These laws will clue you in regarding the basics of how much cannabis you can buy.

Do Your Pre-Trip Research

Bring Your ID and Cash

Give Yourself Time

Honesty is the Best Policy

Be Mindful of Your Money

Follow The Law

Start Small

Set the Mood

Have an Emergency Kit on Hand

Cannabis’s effect on workouts has been hotly debated, with some people loving it and some hating it. Here’s what you should know about cannabis and the effect it has on bodybuilding.

By teaming up with Tyson Ranch brand, the Caribbean will become a major powerhouse in tourism, marijuana-related or otherwise.

New study says that Americans are changing their outlook on food, consuming less processed food, even if it’s taking them awhile.

Alicia Keys and Miguel deliver their much anticipated collaboration, Diplo and the Jonas Brothers band together, and Tegan and Sara release a new album.

Pop

Bassets are instantly recognizable with their low and sturdy stature, enormous paws, long velvety ears, and drooping melancholy eyes. Here are some of our favorites.

Hank

Woody

Louie

Bernie

Big Al

Amazon is betting it all on their Echo devices, announcing more features and products controlled by the voice enabled assistant.

Alexa will sound more human

The device will be able to speak two languages at once

It can be tailored to sound like you’re favorite celebrity

It will know how to read your moods

The Duchess of Cambridge carries just four things with her at all times. And these include the basic of all basics.

A mirror

A handkerchief

Lip balm

Blotting papers

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