If you know absolutely nothing about marijuana, then the recently published video from National Geographic will teach you a lot of the basics in just over two minutes.
The video is actually pretty unbiased, covering both the positives and negatives of marijuana. That said, the video spends too much time talking about THC, and not enough time talking about CBD.
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Check out the video above and see for yourself.
A new report claims that Prince William wants Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle “as far away as possible.”
Prince William reportedly wants the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to go overseas and ensure that he and wife Kate Middleton stay in the spotlight.
Insiders claim that Kensington Palace considered sending Harry, 34, and Markle, 37, to Canada or Australia.
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“There have been various ideas floated for them to take on a job abroad, such as governor-general of Australia or Canada, wherever,” a palace source told The Sunday Times of London. “The trouble is that you effectively set them up as king and queen of a whole separate country, and 24-hour media means that Australia is not as far away as it used to be.”
We all know that one person who claims to never think about skin care, goes to bed with makeup on, and has never even heard of a serum, yet still has perfect skin. Apparently, among his group of friends, Shawn Mendes is that person — and skin-care lovers are not having it.
As BuzzFeed reports, in response to a question about his skin-care routine during an interview, Shawn said, “I’m not lying when I tell you guys that I don’t wash my face! I meditate a lot. I think skin is very based on how you’re feeling. You could rub dirt on your face, and if you’re happy, you won’t break out!”
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In the words of Kris Jenner, this is a case for the American Academy of Dermatology. Shawn isn’t totally wrong; stress and other emotional factors can affect how your skin looks. Still, we wouldn’t be doing our job if we didn’t remind you not to rub dirt on your face. (Unless we’re talking clay masks of course.)
Naturally, Shawn’s fans are losing their minds over the thought of the singer moving through life without so much as a single face wipe.
With summer and swimsuit season quickly approaching, you may have specific diet or weight loss goals over the next few months. One common way to achieve your goals more quickly might be to try a juice cleanse for a few days.
A juice cleanse involves — you guessed it — only consuming juices made of fruits and vegetables. Most people choose to do a juice cleanse for about three days. That may not seem like a long time, but sustaining on only nutrient-dense liquids is an easy way to lose (mainly water) weight quickly.
Still, it’s important to be prepared before starting a cleanse, as they aren’t for everyone. Here are a few healthy tips if you plan to start a juice cleanse this spring.
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A juice cleanse isn’t just something you should decide to do like, this very second. Instead, you’ll need to prepare a bit before you get started. Make a shopping list of ingredients you’ll need to make your juices, or make sure you have all the premade juices you are going to drink on-hand. This will help you avoid searching for or going to the store for a juice when you are feeling weak and haven’t eaten in a while.
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A juice cleanse is a solo activity, you’re probably thinking. But in reality, your friends and family are going to have to put up with any mood changes or hanger you experience while on your cleanse. Plus, they want to support you, right? Best to give them a heads up about your plans.
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Now, what are you getting into exactly when you start a cleanse? For one, you won’t be eating for days in a row. That can be a challenge, to say the least. Some people actually feel really energetic and are able to get through work, the gym, and their daily routine without incident.
If you are prone to being hangry or feel fatigued or weak after not eating, you may want to do your cleanse over a long weekend. (Your co-workers will thank you.) If you want to make a relaxing weekend out of it, try to plan low-key activities like meditating, getting a massage, or journaling. No need to run a marathon while cleansing!
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As for the benefits of a juice cleanse (after all, why else would you do this) expect to lose weight, have bounds of energy, and feel completely detoxed. Your skin may look glowy and less inflamed. Internally, your stomach and liver and detoxing and you may feel lighter afterward. As long as you cleanse in a healthy way, there are a lot of benefits that outweigh the fact that you won’t be eating French fries or ice cream for a few days.
Surveys show that on issue after issue, women are more liberal than men, save for one: Men are more likely than women to support the legalization of marijuana.
Americans are becoming more supportive of marijuana legalization each year but the gender gap remains a constant: While 68 percent of men now support marijuana legalization, only 56 percent of women do.
What’s behind this gender gap?
We suspected mothers might be a key driver. In our book “The Politics of Parenthood,” we were able to show that mothers support policies that help children, whether it’s subsidized health care or public assistance for needy kids. So we naturally assumed that mothers – out of concern for children’s health – were driving the gender divide on the issue.
We were wrong.
Becoming a parent and raising a child is a profound life-altering experience. It changes how you spend your time, the way you think about your finances, whom you socialize with, and what you worry about.
But until recently, political scientists had ignored the ways being a parent might shape political attitudes.
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In previous research, we drew from a range of national data sets to show that parenthood is, indeed, political. We showed that parents have distinct views on a range of policies, from government spending on education and child care, to the role the government should play in helping others.
Dads today are more likely to take on child care duties than in the past. But we found that parenthood remains a highly gendered experience. Mothers still spend more time parenting than men. Mothers also engage in more of the day-to-day work of parenting such as scheduling play dates and making doctor appointments.
Given the greater amount of time women spend caring for and worrying about their children, it’s perhaps not surprising that women’s political views are more affected than men’s by the experience of being a parent.
Across time and across demographic groups, motherhood consistently pushes women to embrace more liberal views on the role of government, which they see as a source of support for their kids.
All of this previous research fortified our belief that motherhood would be a major driver behind the gender gap on marijuana legalization. After all, so many of the anti-drug messages in the media focus on the dangers drugs hold for children.
It makes sense that mothers – worried about the safety of their children – might not want a mind altering drug to become freely available. Some earlier research even hinted that this might be the case.
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To put our motherhood hypothesis to the test, we drew on a distinctive data set from the Pew Research Center that included a series of questions on attitudes towards marijuana, including self-reported marijuana usage.
Unexpectedly, we discovered that mothers and fathers were no more likely to oppose marijuana legalization than women and men without kids.
So if a lack of support among women for legalization has nothing to do with motherhood, what’s behind their tepid support?
We identified three key drivers.
First, women are more likely to be religious than men. Earlier work has found that, unsurprisingly, religious people are more disapproving of marijuana use and less likely to try drugs.
Second, men have a higher tolerance for risk than women. Legalizing marijuana involves some risks to society, and it appears that men are more comfortable with these risks than women.
But what best explains the gender gap in support is the gender gap in marijuana use. Men simply use marijuana more than women, and this seems to make them more likely to support legalization.
We were curious about which other demographic and political factors might predict marijuana use and support for legalization. Some results were surprising, while others weren’t.
Married people and older people were less likely to report using marijuana – no surprise there. But we found that despite Republicans’ lower level of support for marijuana legalization, Republicans were just as likely as Democrats to report using marijuana.
The other surprise was that mothers and fathers who had children 18 or younger in the home were just as likely to report using marijuana as non-parents.
The fact that mothers use marijuana as much as other women certainly helps explain why there’s no motherhood gap for marijuana attitudes. When it comes to marijuana, the perception that mothers are distinctively moral – or make more wholesome choices than the rest of society in order to protect their children – isn’t really supported by the data.
Laurel Elder, Professor of Political Science, Hartwick College and Steven Greene, Professor of Political Science, North Carolina State University
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
After a lot of hard work and controversy, the U.K. government has passed a law that will force online porn sites to introduce age verification software starting July 15, 2019.
The Guardian reports that once this law is in effect, online porn providers will have to activate an efficient age verification system in order to avoid sanctions, blockages and the withdrawal of payment services from their sites. These age verification methods include the use of passports, credit cards, porn passes purchased from physical stores, or government issued IDs — anything that proves the user’s age with some sort of legitimacy.
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“Adult content is currently far too easy for children to access online,” digital minister Margot James tells The Guardian. “The introduction of mandatory age verification is a world first, and we’ve taken the time to balance privacy concerns with the need to protect children from inappropriate content. We want the UK to be the safest place in the world to be online, and these new laws will help us achieve this.”
Although the law will certainly prevent children from watching porn, many opponents claim that it could have a chilling effect on free speech, posing a threat for people’s identity and privacy. It’s reasonable to fear a measure that will make it possible for your porn browsing history to be associated with your passport number.
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A law as strict as this one will have a big effect on the British porn industry, affecting millions of workers, websites and decreasing the amount of porn that’s consumed. The good or bad in this is up to interpretation, but censorship, especially when applied to the internet, tends to create more problems than it resolves.
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 features Carly Rae Jepsen’s last single before the release of her much awaited album, Avicii’s first song of his posthumous album and Frou Frou’s comeback. Check them out.
Carly Rae Jepsen – Julien
“Dedicated,” Carly Rae Jepsen’s fourth album, will be released on May 17. “Julien” is the first track of the record and it’s a great opener that promises more of what fans and critics have come to love about Jepsen’s music and style, which is layered, more complex than it appears to be on a first listen, and always entertaining. Unlike “Party for One” and Jepsen’s last couple of singles, “Julien” is a little more contemplative, darker and melancholic, a good look for her new album which promises great things.
Avicii – SOS
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“SOS” is the first song from Avicii’s posthumous album. It features Aloe Blacc, who worked with Avicii on EDM staple “Wake Me up.” The influence is obvious; you can spot the pair trying hard to retrace their old steps, looking for the same amount of success and influence that the first song achieved. This isn’t the case, “SOS” feels like a song that came out a couple of years too late, one that belongs to another time when EDM was still at it’s most basic form. Still, the song was released by the Avicii’s family as a way of honoring his achievements and all the proceeds will be donated to charity, so at least there’s plenty of good intentions.
Frou Frou – Guitar Song
“Guitar Song” is Frou Frou’s first song since 2003, when the duo split up amicably and each member decided to work on their own careers. Made up of Imogen Heap and Guy Sigsworth, there’s plenty of talent in Frou Frou to keep things interesting and different. “Guitar Song” is an easy song, perfectly described by its own name, with a simple set up of instruments and Heap’s powerful and singular vocals. Frou Frou is going on tour this year, giving them the opportunity to deliver songs that have their unique staple.
When the English came to the Americas, the bulldog came with them. And one thing is certain, the English bulldog is unmistakable. Its signature wrinkled brow, low stature, and hefty, thick-necked muscular build make it instantly recognizable. Funny and playful while still protective and courageous make the English bulldog an outstanding loyal companion.
Today, numerous universities have the English bulldog as their mascot, including Georgia, Georgetown, Gonzaga and Yale. Celebrities like Brad Pitt, Willow Smith, Reese Witherspoon, Ozzy Osbourne, P!NK, and many more love their pet English bulldogs.
Here, we pay tribute to celebrity bulldogs on Instagram.
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There’s a lot of enjoyable things you can do after smoking marijuana, but sometimes it’s best to stick to traditions. Before we discovered that cannabis was great for getting yourself amped-up to clean your house and go for a run, people used it as an excuse to buy snacks, smoke a joint, and watch tons of entertainment. This is a classic practice for a reason, especially when you have the right programs at your disposal.
“High TV” is its own genre of television and movie watching. Depending on your tolerance and personality, you could choose to go silly or mind-bending. These stories receive an added layer of awesomeness and depth when paired with marijuana that you won’t find anywhere else. Check out 10 of the best shows and movies you can watch while high.
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One of the best stoner shows of the decade, “Broad City” is perfect to sit around, smoke and laugh without having to worry over anything else other than Abbi and Ilana’s hundreds of misadventures. The show just concluded it’s fifth and final season, making it the perfect opportunity to do a rewatch or, if you’re lucky, binge the entire show for the first time.
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“Adventure Time” is a beloved cartoon that has shades of Dungeons and Dragons and Hayao Miyazaki. It focuses on the adventures of Finn and Jake, a pair of stepbrothers made up of human and a dog, as they travel through the post-apocalyptic Land of Ooo. Here, they encounter all sorts of layered characters and get involved with a lot of weird and beautiful stuff.
“Bob’s Burgers” is one of the sweetest and most hilarious shows around, especially once you get past season 1 and get to the good stuff. Centering on the Belcher family, each family member is given enough attention and personality that you’ll have a hard time picking favorites. Each episode tells its own little story, making it an easy watch, all the while featuring some of the best voice acting in the animation industry.
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The Matrix is one of the trippiest and most mind-blowing movies in the world, still managing to have one of the best twists of all time despite the fact that the technology and outfits are wildly outdated. 20 years after it’s initial release the film has lost a little bit of the charm its action sequences used to hold, but it’s still as thought provoking as ever.
2001 is one of the scariest and most beautiful movies ever made, especially if you’re a patient viewer and if marijuana makes you feel focused. Besides, space and marijuana are always a reliable pairing.
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One of the coolest ideas ever brought to screen, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? boasts some of the best actors of the 90’s and it combines live action and animation in a way that’s still seamless and gorgeous. It’s also very risque for a Disney movie.
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Although some might say that this movie is a little too intense, it’s an amazing story if you can stomach the violence and depravity. Just make sure you don’t smoke too much and freak out mid-movie. That would be bad. Potentially traumatizing.
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John Wick has a very simple idea at it’s core, yet the way in which the movie is executed, taking advantage of its sets, actors and color, is unlike anything else on the market. John Wick has been tremendously influential since its release and it’s also reminded us of how good Keanu Reeves is when movies just let him do his own thing.
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Army of Darkness is the third installment of the Evil Dead series, and it’s the most lighthearted and daring one of the bunch. It’s among the defining camp movies of the 90’s, at times terrifying, hilarious, and impactful.
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Originally premiered in 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show still manages to be progressive and unlike anything else in Hollywood. With a nonsensical story and a combination of great performances, set designs and music, this movie is one of the greatest cult classics ever made.
On Sunday, April 21, Queen Elizabeth will be celebrating her 93rd birthday and, by all accounts, is fully expected to be alive for the big party. This is one broad who shows no signs of slowing down. But one of these days, the proverbial candles on the Queen’s cake will be blown out…for good. And when that happens, there’s a secret code phrase palace staff will utter that will follow a chain of command to inform insiders that the Her Majesty has died.
It starts with the Queen’s private secretary, who will repeat this phrase to the Prime Minister over a secure phone line. And that phrase is: “London Bridge is down.”
Easter candy lovers, rejoice: these homemade creme eggs combine one of your favorite Springtime treats with a delicious dose of cannabutter!
These chocolate eggs may look quite innocent, but they have a surprise inside. As you bite through the chocolate coating and sweet vanilla filling, you’ll discover a core of cannabutter which is bound to make this an Easter unlike any other. They’re easy to make and the effects are long-lasting, so you’re bound to be enjoying these long after the Easter egg hunt is over.
Makes 24 candies:
Note: This recipe can be made with regular cannabutter or vegan cannabutter.
1. Combine the butter, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high for about 3 minutes, or until creamy. Add the sugar, one cup at a time, until the mixture has thickened to the texture of play-doh.
2. Grab a teaspoon of your cannabutter; since it is slightly cool, you should be able to easily roll it into a ball. Then, grab a heaping tablespoon of white dough, and roll it into a (larger) ball. Flatten the white dough slightly to make an indent. Place the cannabutter ball in the center, then gently wrap the white dough around the yellow dough, covering it all around. Shape into an egg shape. Continue with all of the portions of dough, wrapping a teaspoon of cannabutter into each, until you’ve run out of dough. I personally got about 24 eggs from this batch.
3. Place the egg-shaped dough portions on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and freeze for about 30 minutes. You want them to be really firm for the next step.
4. Meantime, melt your chocolate, either in the microwave or in a double boiler.
5. Remove the chilled egg centers from the freezer. Dip the eggs into the melted chocolate, coating on all sides. Let the excess chocolate drip off. Transfer the candies to a wire rack above a sheet of parchment paper (or right on the parchment, if you want them to retain a pretty coating on all sides). Let the eggs set until firm. Enjoy!
I “dosed” this recipe with 1 teaspoon of cannabutter per serving. The strength of your finished product will depend on many factors, including the type of marijuana you used and how you made your cannabutter. For more tips on proper dosage, visit this post.
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