Halloween is here and during the week – so you have a whole pre weekend to enjoy the boo-tiful season. Why not spend an evening (or afternoon) chilling with your favorite snack and maybe some cannabis. Marijuana tends to a movie more immersive, the sensory bombardment brings out the thrill and makes you see and feel it much more.
So this is the prefect weekend for weed and a scary movie! Here are some suggestions.
Frankenstein is a 1931 American pre-Code horror film directed by creative master James Whale. Bride of Frankenstein was the sequel release 1935 and as with the first film directed by James Whale. A cinema lover’s black and white delight with the addition of a couple of campy great scenes. Perfect bing watch.
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice is a 1988 American is a fantasy, horror, comedy film directed byTim Burton.The visuals alone are worth the watch and you immerse yourself into the entire movie. One great singalong coupled with the rhythm of the movie will make for an enjoyable high.
Psycho
Psycho is a 1960 classic horror film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The pace is a slow build and allows you to feel each moment. With a tight cast, Hitchcock knows how to keep you focused in the move.
Hocus Pocus/ Hocus Pocus 2
Hocus Pocus is a 1993 American fantasy comedy Halloween movie film directed by Kenny Ortega. The sequel came out in2022 was directed by Anne Fletcher. Lighthearted fun movie with music and lots of visuals to delight all the senses. When the edibles hit, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy will be your besties and keep you humming, laughing and enjoying the colors and rhythm of the film.
The Shining
The Shining is a 1980 classic horror film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick and co-written with novelist Diane Johnson. Again, the visual and the script will draw you end and you will feel you are in the hotel. More of a true horror flick, be prepared for excitement and surprise.
The Conjuring is a 2013 supernatural horror film directed by James Wan and based on the true life of the Ed and Lorraine Warren, paranormal investigators and authors. This was the first of the movies in the Conjuring Universe and also the best. Definitely a nail biter and a movie to get the heart pumping.
Vaping is the most popular way to consume marijuana among the Gen Z and Millennials. Here is how to get the most for your spend
Call it being frugal or being on a budget in anticipation of the next great travel vacation, but people are looking to stretch a dollar. Vaping is the hot consuming way among Gen Z and Millennials, and flower is losing ground to both vaping and edibles. But are there ways to ensure every drop of THC-liquid is squeezed out of those cartridges before tossing them in the trash. After all, there is nothing wrong with catching one final buzz before bringing in a replacement. Here is how to use every drop from THC vapes.
The first step is this process is removing the liquid from the cartridge. To do this, it is necessary to heat up the mechanism without burning up the liquid inside. Any heat source is fine. But it is important to avoid using a direct flame. Doing this only stands to ruin the liquid before it can be repurposed.
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Once the liquid is out of the cartridge, it can be used in a variety of ways. People who enjoy joints that burn slow and hit hard can use the remaining liquid to twax.
Basically, this is a method used to decorate the inside or outside of joint with kief or concentrates. The THC liquid is not a bad way to bind these byproducts to buds. It is especially good if you don’t have a dab rig sitting around the house. But then again if you do, dabbing the leftover liquid is always an option for getting the final buzz out of a vape cartridge. Because of the consistency of the liquid, it is not going to hit like shatter, but it will work.
Yet, if the thought of going new school is a bit too scary, there are easier options for using up the last of those cartridges. This stuff can be heated up and poured on top of the buds packed in bowls and bongs, too. Think of it as the hot fudge on your stoner sundae.
Of course, the simplest way to repurpose THC liquids is to simply pour them in a beverage. It is a nice way to give your morning coffee or five o’clock cocktail an extra boost. The liquid inside these cartridges, especially in the higher quality versions, already contain active THC. There is no need to heat the product up in order to bring on the stoned effects.
Experiment with these methods to figure out which works best for you.
Halloween costumes can be a pain, so a little suggestion can help in a big way…and Google has just the trick
Halloween is right around the corner and people are thinking about what are they doing for the weekend and what are they doing for Halloween night. Stay home, stay home and give out candy, go out in a costume, buy a $3 black mask and call it a day.? Decisions and stress.
Most US adults will not be dressing up based on data from the latest Yahoo/YouGov poll. The poll unmasked 22% are opting to dress up for the spooky holiday but a whoping 63% have chosen to skip out this season while 14% haven’t decided one way or another. Depending on what you like to do, one side is wrong. For those who do like to dress up, Google could help pick a halloween costume.
Google Trends set up a spooky page called “Frightgeist” showing the most popular costumes and the most popular in each state. There are different sections, including a map of the U.S. highlighting the most searched costumes per state and an option to search for a costume according to your own personal preferences.
According to the poll a slight smaller percentage will be making their costumes as opposed to buying (hello Amazon!). A small group are having someone else make their outfit for them, while another are bringing back an existing one from their own closet.
And another group is still undecided. Here are some of the most popular Halloween costumes for you to consider
Barbie
The blockbuster movie lives on in a variety of ways – especially the top choice in this year’s costume. Folks can’t get Kenough of Barbie and why not have recreate the movie with Barbie costumes.
SpiderMan
Superheros reign as a top costume and Spiderman wins out. It could be it is an easy costume. The gays love it for some reason and truly focus on Spidey being the sexist hero. Superman and Batman come up behind him.
Princesses were long the king (or queen) of Halloween until they were surpassed by superheroes. People of all ages still love the costume which ranks in the top 5 of costume every year. Easy and you can’t go wrong and who doesn’t want to be a princess or prince for the day?
Witch
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Witch costumes are a classic, easy to make and are part of the lore of Halloween. Ironically, the first known witch’s outfit is nudity — as in, no clothes at all — which was depicted in paintings. But years later, the look evolved due to political allegiances, Hollywood’s spin on these magical being have gone from Hocus Pocus to Bewitched, so you have a wide range in your selections.
Dinosaur
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In 2015, costume manufacturer Rubie’s Costume Company developed a line of inflatable dinosaur costumes as a merchandise tie-in to Jurassic World. Rubie’s T. rex costume, with a comically large wobbling head, gained popularity in pranks, visual gags, and as an internet meme. Might be a little large for crowded parties, but people will roar at your success.
Lastly, from Dallas to West Hollywood to Toronto there is the overtly sexy costume. The revealing Halloween costume arrived in a two-wave movement- — first in the 1970s after the sexual revolution and the other took place in the early 2000s, after pivotal films were released which portraying mostly women embracing the sexy Halloween costumes. In West Hollywood, a large portion of the guy’s costumes are underwear which show they are a cop, a superhero, a cowboy, etc.
Google could help you pick a Halloween costume or you can let you creative, sexy inspiration drive you to something really fun!
With complete Republican support, Representative Mike Johnson is Speaker of House of Representatives
The US House of Representative finally elected a new Speaker of the House on Wednesday. Representative Johnson (R-LA) immediately took to the position like a duck to water. He is in his fourth term, representing Louisiana’s 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2017. A powerful rise for one of the newer kids on the block. But what about Mike Johnson and marijuana?
Johnson’s home state of Louisiana has legal medical marijuana, but recreational marijuana use remains prohibited under state law. New Orleans, known as the Big Easy, is ok with to-go cups of alcohol, but not legal weed.
Louisiana first approved medical cannabis for cancer and glaucoma patients in 1978. The state’s medical marijuana program was advanced further by the Alison Neustrom Act (SB 143) in 2015. This act increased the types of qualifying conditions and delivery methods available to patients. Finally, the passage of HB 819, which was signed into law by Governor John Bel Edwards in 2020, greatly expanded medical cannabis access to qualified residents of the state.
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The cannabis industry entered the fall with high hopes after a bruising couple of years. Consumer sales continue to skyrocket, the Biden administration finally made a move on rescheduling and the Senate decided to create the SAFER Banking bill, after the House had passed a similar one seven times. But the House Speaker election results have cast a chill over the industry with several industry leaders worried about the outlook.
Johnson has been clear he is not a fan of legal marijuana. Johnson voted against the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act that President Joe Biden signed into law late last year. He also twice voted against the bipartisan SAFE Banking Act, the predecessor to the SAFER Banking Act, in 2019 and 2021.
He is a Southern Baptist evangelical and has said: “My faith informs everything I do.”. This could be a key concern when it comes to cannabis. Southern Baptists are not a big fan of drinking alcohol as it is an intoxicate. The irony is he represents a state known for its drinking culture.
Fall is in the air, pumpkin spice is in cups and cuffing season has started. Last year, there were over 58 million online dating service users in Canada and the United States. People have the urge to connect, engage in a relationship and bond with someone. About 40% use a dating app with 70% have had some success.
There are a plethora of dating apps and sites that those looking for love can choose from, depending on gender, sexual orientation, and whether they are searching for hook ups or long-term partners – there is something for everyone when it comes to dating online. So her are the best tips for success on dating apps.
It could be argued that online dating is based solely on your selection of photos. Of course, there’s your bio and other bits of information, but photos carry a large responsibility when it comes to swipes. When you select your personal photos, make sure to choose images that serve different purposes and that are relatively new. You should have at least one close up and one establishing shot, with other photos that compliment your profile and that show hints of your personality and interests. Cluttered images or ones that contain tons of people should be avoided since they’re confusing for strangers. If you need a second opinion, be sure to ask your friends to pitch in and help you make good choices.
An emoji doesn’t replace a bio. According to Tinder executive Rosette Pambakian, men are 98 percent less likely to get a match if their bio space is left blank. No matter how much space you have available in your bio, make sure to try to cover some aspects of your interest and personality. Popular Science suggests avoiding “Generic openers, too much boasting, and attempts at awkward humor.” We agree.
Take chances on people
The more choices you have, the harder it is to make your decision. This poses a real problem for dating apps, where possibilities are practically endless – if you’re straight and live in a city. Make sure to go through people’s profiles carefully, not settling but trying to look beyond the screen and into the real person. Don’t discard someone over a bad photo or a poor haircut.
In order for dating apps to work, you need to use them regularly. It’s okay to take periodic brakes from apps, but it’s also important to remember why you’re using them in the first place. Every once in a while log in, update your info, reply to messages and do some swiping. Dating apps have algorithms, with every action you take improving your compatibility with the app, getting you closer to what you want.
Each app has pros and cons and it’s important to get to know them. Tinder has a reputation of being the prime facilitator for hookups, but it’s also got the most amount of users. Bumble is supposedly a little more serious and preferred by women. Give each app a try and see which one fits best. It also helps to visit the sites’ FAQ and do a quick read through of their perks and benefits.
The combined monthly costs for streaming services can add up quickly, especially if you have have FOMO and subscribe to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Peacock and HBO Go. Considering all are getting more expensive, when we come into contact with a free password and login, why wouldn’t we keep it? Even if it belongs to an ex? It’s like free money.
Netflix really stirred the pot when they decided only people in the same house can use the password for free. Their policy says The account owner will need to purchase an extra member slot, then invite an extra member to use the extra member slot. Now, spending $7 -11 and not having to Venmo someone $2.35 a month might be good for some, but multiple services add up.
According to a survey by Exstreamist, 13 percent of people still use an ex’s Netflix password. People like Jeanna Satariano, who uses her current boyfriend’s passwords, but kindly shares her Netflix account with her ex. She tells Moneyish, “Since our relationship is in a fine place (and) we’re cordial with each other … it doesn’t stir up any hard feelings.”
Experts tell Moneyish there are times when sharing login information with an ex just doesn’t make sense. But, there are also occasions when it’s okay. Here are some quick and dirty rules to judge your situation.
Lose the password if:
You had a bad breakup. As Etiquette expert Thomas P. Farley puts it to Moneyish, “It’s the non-married, millennial equivalent of somebody cutting off a spouse’s credit card because they’re separated.”
You want your ex to quit sponging off you. Etiquette expert Elaine Swann told Moneyish to “do the work first — meaning change any passwords … delete the person from the system, and then follow up and let them know. And, of course, be considerate in the manner in which you tell them.”
If things are amicable. Said Farley, “If you are a young, millennial urban dweller living on a very tight budget … you most likely share a lot of these subscriptions for the purpose of not just convenience, but for budgetary savings,”
If you received the streaming subscription as a gift. But if you’d like to continue the service after your subscription expires, it’s up to you to foot the bill. “Whatever the understanding of the initial term was when the gift was presented, is yours to keep,” said Farley. “But I would not hesitate from calling the company and asking, ‘When does this term end? OK, here, I’d like to give you my credit card to auto-renew.’”
A bit of a scare at this time of year is fun, but you don’t want it extended. Marijuana paranoia can hit – but here is what to do.
We are living in a wacky time with social media, politics, and everything else. For the seasoned and new folks, a little cannabis to keep back and chill is a blessing. In fact, the Gen Z is drifting away from alcohol and some are landing on weed. California sober is a thing. But, there is an occasional hiccup, so here is how to avoid marijuana paranoia.
Narijuana can straddle the line between deep relaxation and iparanoia, with a single variable being able to tip the scale in either direction. Paranoia is an occurrence when consuming, something might turn people off if they’re feeling stressed out. There’s no standard way of preventing it, but there are ways of controlling some of the variables might cause you to spiral out of control.
THC is a complex compound; there’s a lot of mystery surrounding it and the data exists is sparse and conflicting, but when it comes to its effect on anxiety there’s one clear answer. Small amounts of THC are effective at mitigating anxiety and larger amounts are likely to increase the odds of experiencing it.
As always, marijuana is deeply personal and there’s no one size fits all approach; what may work for tempering one person’s anxiety may not work on another, but it can provide a helpful frame of reference.
The relationship between CBD and THC is important, particularly when it comes to anxiety and paranoia. CBD plays an important role when mitigating the psychoactive effects of THC. Strains with high amount of CBD or with equal amounts of CBD and THC may not provide you with the giggly euphoric yet delightful mess of THC, but may still leave you feeling relaxed after a long day spent of staring intently at your computer.
Keep track of your triggers
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If you’ve had bad experiences with marijuana, try to remember what happened the day it was triggered. Was it the strain? Was it your mood? Was it the people you were with? Keep in mind these variables whenever you’re planning on toking up and limit your amount of stressors. Start off slow, preferably with something you’ve tried before and increase or experiment as you go.
While marijuana can be used to treat anxiety, timing is very important. When experiencing your anxiety peak, try your best to take it easy. If you’re planning on having weed, control the amount of THC you consume, and smoke only with people you trust and feel comfortable with.
Fall is in the air, but you want might want a better, different, chill….we got you
Some people use falls a chance to relax, chill and reflect on the world. For causal or new cannabis users, it can be a fun time to consume – watching classic horror movies, taking a stroll and seeing the panoply of colors on trees or having a long discussion on pumpkin spice. To help you, here are hacks to make the most of your marijuana experience.
When the munchies strike, there’s very little you can do except indulge. Seasoned cannabis users usually learn to curb their urges, but for newcomers, mints are a good option. Mints can help you focus on something else, distracting you from the urge of eating food. Just like people who stop smoking tend to chew gum, mints can help keep your mind off blowing your diet.
A Penny
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While you should always invest in a grinder, there are ways of cutting your marijuana neatly and evenly when in a bind. Take a penny and clean it thoroughly, then put your marijuana in a pillbox, drop the penny inside, close it up, and shake. Keep on shaking. After a vigorous workout, you’ll be left with some evenly cut marijuana.
Honey is a great companion for marijuana. After you’ve finished rolling up a joint or a blunt, be sure to coat it with a small amount of honey. This will ensure your joint/blunt burns more slowly and evenly while also adding some sweetness.
Compact and Floppy Discs
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If you’re visiting your parents’ house, you’ll probably run into some floppy discs. These can be used to neatly pack bowls by using the middle hole of the discs. Easy, fast, and you’ll give use to something which is otherwise trash.
The vasodilating effects of cannabis are one of the physiological responses of the body that have been investigated. Here’s why it happens.
At some point, you must have experienced a bloated face, red and puffy eyes, as well as dehydrated skin after smoking. Have you ever stopped to think and ask yourself why this happens whenever you smoke? Does using weed cause vasodilation. The answer is maybe.
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What is Vasodilation?
Vasodilation is a mechanism to enhance blood flow to areas of the body that are lacking oxygen and/or nutrients. The vasodilation causes a decrease in systemic vascular resistance (SVR) and an increase in blood flow, resulting in a reduction of blood pressure.
The word “vasodilation” is used to describe the opening up of the body’s blood vessels.
It is the opposite of “vasoconstriction” where the blood vessels close up within the body. It is a temporary situation. It occurs naturally in your body in response to triggers such as low oxygen levels, a decrease in available nutrients, and increases in temperature. It causes the widening of your blood vessels, which in turn increases blood flow and lowers blood pressure.
Consuming marijuana could bring about vasodilation. When using cannabis, blood flow to some parts of the body is restricted or reduced. Oxygen transportation is also slowed down and not quickly delivered as promptly. While not dangerous, vasodilation can occur.
The easiest way to know this is happening is by the obvious reddening of the eyes, as well as the puffy/bloated face of the user. Unfortunately, many are not aware of this physiological mechanism, so they pin it on smoke irritation.
Some medical practitioners prescribe cannabis-based medications to patients suffering from glaucoma, high blood pressure, etc. This is because of the vasodilating response that would be induced by these drugs to help lower the blood pressure.
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Vasodilation and Cannabis
While researchers have been able to find useful medical applications for cannabis in the human body, they have still not discovered the full extent of the effects of cannabis consumption on other organs in the body. And the risks involved are most times underestimated. The vasodilating effects of cannabis are one of the physiological responses of the body that have been investigated.
What Makes Cannabis a Vasodilator?
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main psychoactive element present in cannabis. It is the agent that causes a noticeable increase in the heart rate, as well as a lowered blood pressure.
Another vasodilating effect is dizziness. This is because THC reacts with cannabinoid receptors present around the body, most especially the eyes to induce these effects.
Although THC is not the only cannabinoid responsible for all these, it is responsible for the bulk of these reactions. The amount of THC present in the cannabis strain ingested determines the extent of vasodilation in the user’s body.
For example, consuming a cannabis strain with less than 15% THC might result in little or no noticeable reddening of the eyes, compared to consuming over 30% THC cannabis strain. It also depends on the user’s tolerance, because everyone’s body anatomy is unique.
What Causes Reddening Of the Eyes?
The main reason your eyes get red — or bloodshot and bloated — when you use marijuana is due to vasodilation being set off by THC and other cannabinoids present in cannabis. When your eyes redden and get puffy, it indicates that there is an increased blood flow to your eyeball due to the dilation of blood vessels and capillaries around the eye area.
After the effects of the drugs begin to wear off, the capillaries and blood vessels gradually begin to close off and constrict. Till everything is back to normal.
Can Vasodilation Be Halted?
Vasodilation is a subconscious response, hence it cannot be prevented from occurring. Neither can it be halted when it has started. It only stops when the last effects of cannabis wear off in the body. You have zero control over the workings of vasodilation, nor vasoconstriction.
However, you can put in the effort to mask/cover up the effects of using cannabis by hiding your bloated face and puffy eyes.
Masking Vasodilation
Like I mentioned above vasodilation can’t be stopped, however with a few techniques you can effectively mask the signs. Here are some ways you can hide your puffy reds eyes effectively.
Eye drops—Allergy and Artificial: Allergy drops help with bloodshot eyes. It effectively reduces discomfort and redness. If it is itchy, it also helps soothe the eyes. Artificial teardrops can also help, although it is not as efficient as allergy eye drops, which is not surprising.
Both drops contain Tetryzoline, which acts as a constricting agent for the blood vessels. And both drops are easy to get at the nearest pharmacy over the counter.
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Using Sunglasses: This is a perfect way to hide the use of marijuana, especially when in a public gathering with people you do not stare at your bloodshot eyes.
For example, you can use it for a lecture in college. It’s simple, less expensive, and fast to just pick your glasses, put them on and go about basking in your high. The only downside to this is that you cannot wear sunglasses at night, so as not to damage your eyesight.
Doing away with caffeinated drink: Coffee is also like cannabis, they are both vasodilators. Stay hydrated. Take a very cold bath if you can or put ice bags over your eyes.
Calmly wait for symptoms to subside: The redness will even be reduced and everything will go back to normal. The duration may vary from 1-12 hours depending on your body’s tolerance, weight, metabolism. And the strain and dose of cannabis ingested. Choose strains of cannabis with low THC.
Vasodilation is a temporary issue which can be partially mitigated with some simple steps. There isn’t a long term danger.
Like death and taxes, menopause is something women can not avoid. “The Change.” is the phrase which makes women of all ages shudder. A majority will experience the effects of menopause, from hot flashes to anxiety and depression to night sweats and more. Can marijuana’s CBD help with menopause symptoms. Anecdotal evidence is pouring in, however, cannabis, and specifically CBD, can alleviate many of the symptoms and provide much needed comfort.
Let’s start with what is menopause. There are three stages: perimenopause, when the female body’s production of estrogen slows, can last for one to two years. Menopause officially begins when a woman has not menstruated in over a year; and post menopause is the time after menopause has officially ended, but hot flashes and night sweats can still occur for up to a couple years later.
So what is a woman to do with a potential collection of years of menopausal symptoms? Reports are on the rise smoking high CBD cannabis or even using straight CBD products does wonders for a woman in any stage of the menopause. It helps to ease anxiety and depression, which is not surprising, as many have turned to CBD to combat these disorders on their own.
But the lessening of hot flashes and night sweats are the really exciting bits. A hot flash is one of the most unpleasant collection of moments a woman has to bear in her natural life. Thankfully, a hot flash doesn’t last long, but it does push a heat wave through the upper body and face and often comes with a flash of hot rage on the side.
Having a CBD vape pen on you during menopause is definitely a good idea. When a hot flash seems to be taking over your being, step away from what you’re doing or who you’re talking to and have a few good draws. Women across the globe are reporting the miraculous relief they’re experiencing using CBD.
Another option is to ingest CBD in the form of gummies or other edibles for an effect which lasts for hours. Though you’ll likely need to take a slightly higher dose than you normally would for day to day mellowness and aches and pains, CBD and cannabis itself are both nontoxic, meaning you just can’t overdo it. You can waste product by eating more CBD than is needed, easily, but you can’t overdose on it.
These revelations should come as a relief to women of all ages. Whether passing down the knowledge to the next generation or educating a parent or even learning for oneself, having a method of strong relief of the symptoms literally keep one up at night is beyond a blessing.
