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Marijuana Graduate Degree Offered At This University

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Marijuana Graduate Degree Offered At This University

The University of Maryland just earned some cred within marijuana circles, following an announcement the pharmacy school will offer a graduate degree in medical cannabis. The news comes as a reversal of sorts from the school’s decision two years to cancel previously planned medical marijuana courses after receiving advice from the state’s attorney general.

Currently, most marijuana degrees and classes take place online and at unaccredited universities. This is due to marijuana’s federally illegal classification, as universities that research or educate on medical marijuana could jeopardize valuable federal grants and other funding. While Maryland’s attorney general did advise the university on this latest pursuit of medical marijuana education, the Baltimore Sun reports school officials declined to tell what exactly was said.

Those who earn a Master of Science (MS) in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics at the university will learn how to treat potential patients through holistic medical marijuana care, as well as participate in medical marijuana research. Their work also has the potential to influence federal policy on medical cannabis in the coming years.

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“Medical cannabis has been legalized in 33 states, including Maryland,” Natalie D. Eddington, the UM School of Pharmacy dean and professor, told the Baltimore Sun. “This number is only expected to increase in the future, fueling a demand for an educated workforce that is well-trained in both the science and therapeutic effects associated with this medicinal plant. Our MS in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics has been critically designed to prepare students to meet this demand.”

This will be the first accredited graduate program revolving around medical cannabis offered at a major American university. It’s aimed at anyone with an undergraduate degree interested in joining the medical marijuana industry or research the complexities of the plant. Classes will begin this fall.

Anyone interested in learning more about the program and examining its full curriculum can check it out here.

This Week’s Music: Shawn Mendes, Zara Larsson And Muna

Maria Loreto
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This Week’s Music: Shawn Mendes, Zara Larsson And Muna

This Week’s Music is a weekly column that discusses the week’s 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’s column music Shawn Mendes, Zara Larsson and Muna.  Savor Camila Cabello’s latest collaboration, Zara Larsson’s new pop song and Muna’s emotional “Who.” Have a listen!

Pop

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello – Señorita

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s partnership dates back to 2015, with the unmemorable “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Both singers were at different points in their careers; Mendes wasn’t nearly as famous as he is now and Cabello was still attached to Fifth Harmony. “Senorita” is their second song together and it’s fun and summery, managing to stick to your brain after only one listen. The thing is that this isn’t 2015 anymore and Mendes and Cabello have grown into competent musicians. “Senorita” feels like we’re settling for less.

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Zara Larsson – All the Time

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Sampling Daft Punk’s “Doin’ it Right” is a bold, bold move, but I don’t really mind it. Of course the original is better, but Larsson’s “All the Time” gives it an appropriate pop-like twist, resulting in a song that’s infectious and bright. There’s a lot of pop singers out there, with a large percentage of them standing out due to their highly individualized sounds and looks. Larsson is not the most distinct of the bunch, blending a little into the background, but she’s still there with songs that are more than up to the task.

Indie

Muna – Who

Muna is a band that has accomplished a lot since 2015, when they first rose to notoriety. After the release of their first album in 2017, the band toured with Harry Styles and got some really positive reviews from critics. This year, they’ve released two songs from their upcoming album, with “Who” being the most emotional one of them. Muna is a band that’s still discovering their sound but one that always manages to be fun, political and personal, a feat in today’s industry when everything feels so fabricated and mathematical. It’s hard not to get swept up by the hype that surrounds them.

The Fresh Toast – This Week’s Music: Shawn Mendes, Zara Larsson And Muna. Savor the beats and dancing along!

Dogs Of Instagram: The Greyhound

Anthony Washington
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Dogs Of Instagram: The Greyhound

In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog. Sadly, for years the Greyhound has been a breed used mostly for racing and profit, and not as pets. Their lean and narrow stature is perfectly constructed for high-speed pursuit.

Greyhounds are the fastest dogs on earth, reaching speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. They are also known for their grace, and sweet, mild nature and with the proper exercise can make the ideal family companion.

Here, we pay tribute to the well-cared for and properly loved Greyhounds on Instagram.

Casper The Rescue

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If interested, you can find these retired athletes available for adoption from organizations like Adopt-A-Grehound.org.

Dani

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Luna

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmBM9yvFCRI/?taken-by=life.of.a.lunicorn

Indy

https://www.instagram.com/p/BifczhFF-es/?taken-by=indywhippet

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Brad

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Meghan Markle’s Friends Must Follow This One Rule

Patricia Wallace
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Meghan Markle’s Friends Must Follow This One Rule

Prince Harry’s bride knows a lot of famous types, having grown up in Los Angeles, where she enjoyed a pretty great career as an actress. Now Meghan Markle’s friends must follow this one rule. But when it comes to her private life as a Royal, mums got to be the word, or else you’re out of her and Harry’s inner circle.

A top royal source reveals to Vanity Fair that the couple enforce this strict rule to keep their friends from talking to the press. It began last year before the couple got married, when all that drama went down with Markle and her family.

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The source tells Vanity Fair, “They both expect a code of silence. If you talk to the press you’re out. Harry didn’t used to care that much about what was written (in the press), he just said it was a load of shite, but he’s very protective of Meghan and defensive these days.”

According to royal editor Camilla Tominey, Harry has built “an emotional fortress” around himself and Meghan, telling Vanity Fair that the royals value loyalty more than anything else. “The princes are both very private people and have tried their best to keep the press at bay ever since their mother’s death. They are extremely protective of their wives and families and will do anything to avoid a repeat of the 80s and 90s when they felt that Princess Diana was hounded.”

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But trying to silence their friends is not as easy for the couple as you might think. Their inner circle consists of some pretty well known celebs, many of whom have a large social media following.

As the Daily Express points out, Meghan’s best friend Jessica Mulroney posted an intimate photo of the Duchess on her Instagram page last year to her nearly 230K followers. The black-and-white photo of the two friends sitting on a terrace was captioned: “My favorite birthday girl”, and was quickly deleted.

Just remember, if you want to pal around with her, Meghan Markle’s friends must follow this one rule.

The High Circle, Little Politics And Fun Cannabis Instagram!

Maria Loreto
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The High Circle, Little Politics And Fun Cannabis Instagram!

Instagram is home to all sorts of accounts (good and bad) that cater to a vast range of people with different interests. In order to help you weed out all the garbage, this column highlights the best Instagram marijuana accounts, whether that means they’re entertaining, informative, or just fun to look at.

The High Circle is pretty straightforward. It’s an Instagram account that won’t change the mind of the unconverted, posting images of weed and donuts (because they make such a great paring) and really big joints in the shape of planes. It’s plain fun for cannabis lovers who don’t want to think about legalization and politics. If you’re looking for some crazy joints and the fattest nugs you’ll ever see, you’ve found your place. The High Circle, little politics & fun cannabis Instagram – what more could you want?

With over 30K followers, they are innovator and playful on how they portray the marijuana culture!

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Their tag includes

The High Circle | #THCmember

Green🌲| Organic🌳| Lifestyle🔥
“Love the high, love the community.”
Tag/DM us to be featured!

The High Circle, little politics & fun cannabis Instagram – what more could you want?

5 Brilliant Cannabis-Infused Daiquiri Recipes For Summer

Warren Bobrow
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5 Brilliant Cannabis-Infused Daiquiri Recipes For Summer

Nothing says summer like a frozen drink – why not make it extra special?

It is the time of year for pools, frozen drinks, hot days and fun nights….why not add in the 5 brilliant cannabis-infused daiquiri recipes for summer. Your friends will love them and it will help cool everyone down as they chill out.

One of my favorite cocktails comes double sized. It’s called the Poppa Doble — or Papa (Hemingway) Doble (double, 2x) Daiquiri. There is something to be said about this hand held refresher. But here, I’m going to play around with the basic ingredients, add some Cannabis- and then take you on the path to mixology heaven.

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Here is the basic drink, of course twisted up. And then four more plays on the classic. Some versions sport cannabis. They may use a brilliant soda and cocktail syrup named Fruitations in the mix. It’s hard to determine where the cocktail ends and the carefully made syrup begins. It’s really up to you. But for the beginning, here is the classic- slightly twisted to suit my cocktail whisperer needs.

(Queue the Soul Man music)

The Hemingway Citrus (THC) 

This is a brightly refreshing, THC-infused play on the classic Papa Doble (aka The Hemingway Daiquiri) 

  • Ice
  • 2 oz. white rum
  • ¼ oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ¼ oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 oz. Fruitations ruby grapefruit soda and cocktail syrup (infused with 10mg THC)
  • ½ oz. maraschino liqueur
  • 1 lime wheel, for garnish (optional)

Prep: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the lime wheel and shake well. Strain into a well-chilled coupe and garnish with the lime wheel over the top.

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The THC will hit you pretty quickly. You’ll know it by the warm feeling all over your body. It’s a good thing. If you feel like it is not a good thing, drink some more freshly squeezed citrus juices. that should work in a pinch. Stay relaxed.

After You’re Gone Up The River

  • 2 oz. white rum (I used Martinique Blue Cane Rhum Agricole from Clement)
  • 2 oz. freshly Ssqueezed lemon juice (oven roasted for an hour at 300 degrees)
  • 1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice (oven roasted for an hour at 300 degrees)
  • 1 oz. maraschino liqueur
  • 2-3 shakes Angostura bitters

Prep: Fill a Boston Shaker ¾ with ice. Add the roasted juices along with the Maraschino liqueur and the Rhum Agricole. Cap and Shake hard. Double Strain into coupes. Dot with Angostura. Serve with a smile

Guideline For Stream Crossing In Cold Weather

  • 2 oz. white rum agricole
  • Spray of absinthe
  • ½ oz. fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz. fresh grapefruit juice
  • ½ oz. fresh lemon juice
  • Juice from 1 muddled tangelo (oven roasted for 1 hour at 250 degrees uncut)

Prep: Pre-chill coupe glasses. Spray the inside of the coupes with absinthe. Fill a Boston Shaker ¾ with ice. Add the fresh juices. Add the rhum agricole. Cap and shake hard for 30 seconds.

Cut the roasted tangelo into chunks. Muddle in the absinthe sprayed coupe. Strain the Boston Shaker over the top and serve.

John And Candy Says Something

  • 3 oz. roasted grapefruit juice (roast split grapefruits, sprinkled with demerara sugar and Angostura bitters for an hour at 300-degrees, cool and juice)
  • 2 oz. freshly squeezed Orange Juice infused with 10mg THC (decarbed and infused)
  • ½ oz. fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz. maraschino liqueur
  • Mint bitters

Prep: Splash mint bitters into a pre chilled coupe(s). Fill a Boston Shaker ¾ with ice. Add the roasted grapefruit juice and the fresh lime with the maraschino liqueur. Cap and shake. Strain into the mint bitters prepped coupe. Serve.

Enthusiastically Optimistic

  • 2 oz. rhum agricole
  • ½ oz. fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz. Fruitations tangerine soda and cocktail syrup
  • 1 oz. maraschino Liqueur
  • Lemon zest
  • Grapefruit zest

Prep: All ingredients except for the zests go into the Boston Shaker filled ¾ with ice. The zests should be mashed into the coupes (2) and left to sit- the coupes should be pre-chilled and frosty. Shake the money maker (the Boston Shaker) hard for a minute or so. Strain into the zest filled coupes.

Kate Middleton And Prince William’s Relationship Was No Accident

Patricia Wallace
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Kate Middleton And Prince William’s Relationship Was No Accident

We’ve all be fed a lie! A LIE! All of these stories about how Kate Middleton and Prince William met in college are apparently garbage. Word is spreading that the two may have actually met when they were kids. Kate Middleton and Prince William’s relationship was no accident!

The story we’ve all been told up until now goes something like this: Kate and William started out as friends after meeting at St. Andrew’s University in the early 2000s and eventually started dating. They broke up a couple of times and eventually got married and lived happily ever after, the end.

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In her book, Kate: The Future Queen, royal biographer Katie Nicholl reveals that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge may have met when their two prep schools played each other in hockey. She writes, “Although Kate wasn’t especially interested in boys, the arrival of one particular young man had caught her attention. Nearby Ludgrove Prep school would often play matches against St. Andrew’s Prep, and there was much excitement when Prince William, a left back on Ludgrove’s Colts team, came to St. Andrew’s to play a hockey match when he was nine years old.”

That may sound like a one-off, but according to Style Caster, there’s more evidence that Kate knew of William years before they met. Royal correspondent Matthew Bell claims that Kate’s family actually wanted her to attend St. Andrew’s just so she had the chance to meet the prince. Says Bell, “Some insiders wonder whether her university meeting with Prince William can really be ascribed to coincidence. Although at the time of making her application to universities it was unknown where the Prince was intending to go, it has been suggested that her mother persuaded Kate to reject her first choice on hearing the news and take up her offer at Saint Andrews instead.”

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On top of this little nugget, it’s widely believed that Kate had posters of William hanging on her dorm room wall while she was attending boarding school. Her former roommate told Nicholl that the Duchess would say things like, “There’s no one quite like William.” Cool.

The couple even addressed this fun fact during their engagement interview back in 2010, with William joking, “She had 10 or 20 pictures of me up on her wall at university.” Kate was quick with the comeback, “No, it was the Levi’s guy on my wall, not a picture of William. Sorry!” Good girl.

Meme Of The Week: ‘Name The Film’ Is The Latest Meme For Movie Lovers

Maria Loreto
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Meme Of The Week: ‘Name The Film’ Is The Latest Meme For Movie Lovers

I’m sure filmmakers don’t need to hear this, but naming movies is hard. There’s an endless amount of possibilities and there will always be a moment, many years later, when the screenwriter realizes that the name could’ve been better, highlighting other aspects of your script.

The following meme requires a little bit of movie knowledge in order to be fully appreciated. In it, people upload a screenshot or gif of a movie — preferably something iconic, easily recognizable and perfect for deconstructing and misinterpreting — and then ask followers to give a name to this film.

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There’s some Alien thrown in the mix, some Star Wars, Mrs. Doubtfire and obviously, the queen of movie memes: Twilight. Check them out:

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How To Not Get Busted Smuggling Marijuana

Mike Adams
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How To Not Get Busted Smuggling Marijuana

Now that Illinois is set to start selling marijuana to adults 21 and over in a matter of six months, there is no doubt that stoners from neighboring prohibition states — Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin and Kentucky — are going to want to visit the area for the sole purpose of getting their hands on some hassle-free green. But while waiting, here are some tips on how to not get busted smuggling marijuana.

In fact, the law in Illinois allows adult non-residents to purchase marijuana from any retail dispensary as long as they have a photo ID. These consumers can only buy half the amount that is allowed to official residents. This means each non-resident will be permitted to walk away from a weed store with only 15 grams of marijuana — roughly around a half ounce. From there, finding a place to partake could prove challenging.

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But it is not advised to travel back to your home state with marijuana in tow. You’ve got to know that it is considered federal drug trafficking to smuggle any amount of marijuana across state lines. And all of the state laws come with their own set of pot penalties that can lead to both jail and massive fines. That said, we realize that many of you will take the risk anyway and try to bring some of that Illinois marijuana home with you. However, in the interest of keeping you out of jail, we have assembled a short list of rules that should be adhered to when engaging in this illegal activity. 

Travel In A Clean Vehicle

Like it or not, the reason stereotypes exist is that there is an element or two of truth in most of them. Traveling to Illinois for marijuana in an old, beat up van plastered with Grateful Dead stickers might sound like the appropriate way to go, but it is a sure fire way of getting harassed by police. It is best to travel in a newer vehicle – preferably one free of window stickers or any other decals that might allow cops to profile you as a marijuana user. You want a ride that says: “Hello, officer: I have a job, I pay my taxes and I’m a responsible, law-abiding citizen with no interest in weed.”  

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Make sure the vehicle is fully functional – see that all of your lights (front and back) are working properly before hitting the road. 

Also, make sure the interior of the car is spotless. Cops are less likely to search a clean vehicle. Get rid of the fast food bags on the floorboard, and eliminate the various odds and ends – clothes, etc. — that people tend to toss in their backseats. If an officer does pull you over in Iowa, you want them to see the inside of your car as close to showroom spotlessness as possible. We don’t wish to give them any reason to suspect that there might be weed in the car. Clean vehicles just provide the illusion that the person driving has their act together and is not someone who would smuggle drugs. This doesn’t come with a 100 percent guarantee, but it will certainly help. 

Do Not Smoke Marijuana in the Vehicle

We realize that sometimes a road trip is just better with a little buzz. We totally get it. But if you are smuggling any amount of marijuana from a legal state into an area of prohibition, this is one of the biggest mistakes a person can make.

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In the event a police officer does pull you over for whatever reason (swerving over the center line, speeding) you had better believe they are going to search your vehicle as soon as they catch a whiff of weed. In fact, if you have ever smoked pot in your car before, it might be best to find an alternative ride before making that visit to Illinois. We want to eliminate any chance whatsoever of a cop “thinking” that he or she smells weed during a traffic stop.  

Obey the Traffic Laws

This is a no-brainer, yet we feel compelled to reiterate the importance of obeying the rules of the road. Anyone in possession of marijuana that insists on driving like an idiot is just begging for trouble. Just travel like a safe, responsible citizen and you should be fine.

Travel With Edibles and Vapes As Opposed to Flower

Although a lot of people still prefer flower, it has a potent odor that all cops by now have come to recognize. The thing about pot odor is, no matter how much you try to contain them, they permeate. This might make it easier for a cop to smell it in the vehicle (even if you can’t) and it will certainly get a K-9 riled up. Our advice is to travel only with edible pot products and disposable vapes. These types of items do not reek like raw flower and they are less conspicuous.

5 Cannabis Products To Help You Celebrate World Pride

Maria Loreto
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5 Cannabis Products To Help You Celebrate World Pride

Pride month has grown over the years, starting with riots and protests that evolved into marches and causes for celebration. With every passing Pride event, it’s easy to see how far the LGBTQ community has come, and how the world has morphed into a more accepting place. Fifteen years ago, advertisements for Pride were niche and rare. Nowadays it’s almost a requirement.

This Wednesday marked the beginning of World Pride, a global event that will be hosted in New York City, happily coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. What a better way to celebrate than to gain some awareness and consume some of the best products in the cannabis industry?

The following businesses celebrate pride by helping out the LGBTQ community and donating funds to relevant organizations. Check out some of our favorites.

Lowell Herb Pride Edition Package

Photo courtesy of Lowell Herb Co.

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Lowell Herb Co. partnered up with Dina Rodriguez of Letter Shoppe to design a Pride themed package that comes with a special poster. With this product, Lowell Herb became the first cannabis company to partner up with GLAAD, donating 10% of the profits to LGBTQ organizations throughout the month of June. “It’s ideal to be able to work with like-minded brands that believe in a better world where women and the LGBTQ community have a stronger voice,” said Rodriguez of the partnership.

Fruit Slabs Pride Passion

https://www.instagram.com/p/By1JMlvhuhG/

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant and cannabis advocate Laganja Estranja partnered up with Fruit Slabs in order to create this product, which will be available all year round. “It’s important for the cannabis industry to recognize the LGBTQ+ community that built their very foundation, especially here in California with Proposition 215, and not just during pride season but year-round,” said Estranja via press release.

Foria Wellness

https://www.instagram.com/p/By9ty9UnHuC/

For the duration of June, Foria Wellness will donate 5% of all of their proceeds to two LGBTQ organizations: the Audre Lorde project and the National Center for Transgender Equality. These organizations create benefits for all LGBTQ people but focus primarily on members impacted by social, economic and racial inequality.”As a company focused on sexual health, we firmly believe in the healing power of pleasure — and we’re deeply aware of the toxic effects of sexual shame on minds, bodies, and culture,” states Foria on their website.

PLUS Rainbow Sorbet Gummies

https://www.instagram.com/p/BzBZ-8rhvFz/

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PLUS gummies partnered up with the San Francisco LGBT center in order to donate a dollar out of every purchase of their Rainbow colored gummies. Each gummy contains 5mg of THC, all from an uplifting Sativa blend that guarantees fun and relaxing times ahead.

Uncle Ike’s Pot Shop


Uncle Ike’s pot shop is taking things to the next level, partnering up with Entre Hermanos, a Seattle based latino LGBT organization, and directly helping out LGBTQ asylum seekers. With this partnership the store will donate up to 10% of the proceeds made between the dates of June 24 and 30, hoping to reach the goal of $37,000. “We couldn’t do what we do without neighbors like Uncle Ike’s. Their generosity empowers us as we expand our ongoing medical case management and Spanish-language support groups, fight for immigrant rights, and organize around the 2020 Census,” said Owen David, Entre Hermanos’ development manager.

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