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Are Artificial Tanners Really Safer Than The Sun?

Maria Loreto
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Are Artificial Tanners Really Safer Than The Sun?

It can be argued that nothing beats nature; natural things are healthier and more effective than fabricated ones. When it comes to tanning, it’s a little more complicated than that. Research has proven that tanning under UV rays, whether they come from a machine or from the sun, is bad for your skin, considerably raising the risk of developing skin cancer.

According to experts, the safest option when it comes to tanning comes from sunless tanning lotions. So, in conclusion, it’s best to just paint your skin.

Popular Science explains that natural tans damage the DNA inside the cells of the outer layer of your skin, making your body produce more melanin. The production of this natural pigment helps dissipate the UV rays, protecting your skin from more damage, which should be good, but sadly this protection is not enough. Experts claim that producing melanin gives your skin around 2 to 4 SPF protection; the minimum amount of SPF your skin needs is 15.

Suntan lotions contain DHA, an FDA approved ingredient that makes your skin form melanoidins. This compound causes your skin to temporarily change color in a way that’s safe and that doesn’t damage your cells.

If you enjoy tanning – who doesn’t? – make sure to protect your skin with sunscreen, preferably with 30 or more SPF. If your skin is very fair, then you have to be even more careful since your skin produces less melanin and is at a higher risk of developing skin cancer and serious burns. It’s also important to manage your time under the sun, tanning gradually and not risking overexposure to UV rays.

How To Take Amazing Photos Of Fireworks From Your Phone

Maria Loreto
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How To Take Amazing Photos Of Fireworks From Your Phone

We’ve all tried to take pictures of an eclipse with embarrassing results. Fireworks are similar. How do these events look so nice in real life, but so bad on your device’s camera? The reality is that it’s tough to capture these sort of things on camera, especially if your taking pictures with your dumb iPhone.

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If you’re looking for ways to capture some great images on 4th of July without buying a DSLR, never fear; it is possible, even though you have to practice a lot and get creative. Here is how to take amazing photos of fireworks form your phone.

Use Apps

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Don’t be afraid to use apps that can help you take better pictures, especially those that contribute with your phone’s low lighting mode. Slow Shutter Cam is a great option for firework pictures, because it allows you to take long exposure images. Adobe Lightroom and VSCO are great for adding cool effects and filters to your images, giving you different editing and lighting tools that are not available on Instagram and other social media apps.

Practice With Different Camera Modes

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The iOS camera has several settings that give you a lot of room to play around with. Time-lapse, slow motion and panorama modes are great for firework images and videos, allowing you to do something different with the lights. Burst mode is also helpful for when you want to take a lot of pictures in a short period of time, giving you different options that you can later edit and use.

Take Hands-Free Images

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Use your headphones, Apple Watch or a remote control to take hands-free images, which allow your device to be completely still when pressing the shutter. Smartphone tripods are also great for this, giving your camera a better angle, allowing you to rest your arms and enjoy the light show.

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Play With Your Camera’s Settings

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Try taking images with different settings. When taking pictures of fireworks, it’s best to turn off your flash so the lights on the image look brighter and the dark colors look richer. Use your phone’s lock focus feature and play with your exposure. You might get some ugly images here and there, but they’ll be much more interesting than a random shot you took with your automatic smartphone settings.

Scientists Discover Complex Organic Molecules In One Of Saturn’s Moons

Maria Loreto
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Scientists Discover Complex Organic Molecules In One Of Saturn’s Moons

Traces of complex organic molecules captured by a space probe demonstrate that a moon orbiting Saturn has all the necessary requirements for life.

Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, has long been the interest of scientists due to the fact that it has a warm ocean that contains minerals and molecular hydrogen. This latter compound is very important because it produces chemical energy, which is needed for natural life.

New research published on Nature journal deepens these beliefs, demonstrating that Enceladus contains complex organic molecules in its ocean. “Complex organic molecules do not necessarily provide a habitable environment, but on the other hand they are a necessary precursor for life,” said Dr Frank Postberg inan interview with The Independent.

This information makes Enceladus the only other body besides Earth that’s known to satisfy all the basic requirements of life as we know it.

All of this data was gathered by Cassini, a space probe from NASA that’s been operating for 20 years and has been orbiting Saturn for 13 of them. Enceladus’ surface sometimes cracks, releasing plumes of vapor and ice which were captured and analyzed by the space probe.

As Cassini’s final mission, the probe dove deep into Saturn’s atmosphere and sent all of the data it gathered to Earth before burning up and disintegrating like a meteor.

While there are no more missions for Saturn in the near future, Dr. Postberg says that in the next five years NASA will come to a decision on weather or not they should keep pursuing alien life on this distant planet. “We have a habitable environment there and we have the means to probe it to find whether there is actual life or not.”

Joe Rogan Gets Heated With Ted Nugent Over Marijuana Usage

Brendan Bures
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Joe Rogan Gets Heated With Ted Nugent Over Marijuana Usage

To label Ted Nugent’s political opinions as “controversial” would be underselling the point. He is, after all, someone who once called former President Barack Obama a “subhuman mongrel” and only apologized after some pressure from his political friends. If you think that’s bad, um, don’t look into his other past commentary on rappers, the Civil War, or homosexuality.

So maybe Nugent’s views on recreational marijuana shouldn’t come as a surprise. The “Cat Scratch Fever” singer recently appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast and the two butted heads over cannabis usage. Vehemently arguing against recreational marijuana users, Nugent claimed that people are their “superior, definitive best without any outside influence,” whether that’s marijuana, alcohol, or other drugs.  Well, the interview went a bit south and Joe Rogan gets heated with Ted Nuget over marijuana usage.

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Nugent mostly posited outdated “stoner” stereotypes, that cannabis makes you “numb” and careless. Rogan pushed back, stating that lazy stoners represent “a discipline thing, not the marijuana.”

What might surprise you, however, is that Nugent is a proponent of medicinal marijuana. In fact he’s been pro-medical marijuana since 2015, when he wrote in a Daily Caller op-ed to “take a toke on the hippie weed if you need it.” Nugent also told Rogan he’s “on a new council…working with President Trump to legalize medical marijuana nationwide.”

“I’m all for that. I deal with a lot of terminally ill kids, and there’s nothing that’s off limits to take away that suffering, so I need to fight for that,” Nugent explained on the podcast.

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It appeared that Rogan got through to Nugent when he compared the “lazy stoner” stereotype to those who view hunters as barbaric drunkards, not highly enthusiastic sportsmen. Nugent, a devoted hunter, understood the comparison all too well.

“What I’m saying is I know a lot of people who use—whether it’s psychedelics or marijuana—and they use it to enhance their perspective,” Rogan said. “It doesn’t become the primary focus of their life. It doesn’t consume their life. They don’t allow it to consume their life. There’s a whole other world of disciplined marijuana enthusiasts.”

You can watch their whole conversation above.

6 Quenching Beers That Go Great With Summer Grilling

Jacob Uitti
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6 Quenching Beers That Go Great With Summer Grilling

It’s a hot day. Sweat forms and then slips down your forehead. You have a spatula in your hand. Of course you do, it’s summer and you love to grill. And it just so happens to be your wife’s sister-in-law’s baby shower and you’re in charge of grilling the burgers, corn-on-the-cob, hot dogs and chicken patties. You got this. But you need just one more thing to get you through the hot, smoky task: a great beer. But which brew will carry you furthest, which will quench your charcoal-induced thirst best? Don’t worry. We got you.

While You’re Cooking: Go for something light. You don’t want your cooking acumen to be bogged down by a heavy belly. Not yet. The food coma comes later when everything’s done.

Session IPA

Try a Session IPA, something with hop and some citrus flavor (preferably grapefruit) to whet your whistle. Seattle’s Fremont Brewing, California’s Firestone Walker or New Jersey’s Carton Brewing all have great versions. But really, you can’t go wrong with any brand attempting this style.

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Blonde IPA

If you can get your hands on a good version of these, you’re ahead of the chef-in-the-sun game. Blonde IPA’s are a bit softer on the palate than Session IPA’s. They’re lighter; think: down pillows versus foam. The best we’ve had comes from pFriem Brewing in Oregon.

While You’re Eating: Now that you’re at the table about to bite into some burgers, a more middle of the road beer is appropriate.

Bock Ale 

The Shiner Bock is a dark ale with a good amount of caramel malt flavor to accompany your favorite BBQ sauce or meaty meal. Try Spoetzl Brewery’s Shiner Bock from Texas.

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Imperial Red Ale

Taking it a step further, a good Imperial Red Ale will have a bold body but also a sharp and big finish. One of our favorites comes from Oregon’s Double Mountain Brewery, which produces a perfect IRA to pair with a chicken sandwich topped with a little Monterey Jack cheese.

Amber Ale

If you want something in this same spectrum, but you want a beer lighter than a Bock or IRA, shoot for an amber.

There are many good Amber Ales, like the Arrogant Bastard or the Odin’s Gift, but just remember: whatever you’re getting in dependability in an Amber, you’re likely losing in wow factor. It’s often the ground-rule double of brews.

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Post Meal: Now you can let your palate go wild. Try whatever you want.

Cold Porter

If you’re stuffed but still want a brew, go for a light Pilsner or Lager. But if you’re ready for more flavor exploration, we suggest an ice cold Porter.

Our favorites come from Deschutes Brewing and Stoup Brewing in the Pacific Northwest, but if you hunt in your local grocery store, we’re sure you can find the right punctuation to a perfect BBQ day of cooking, friends and exultation.

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Legal Weed In Nevada: One Year Later

Mary Schumacher
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Legal Weed In Nevada: One Year Later

This month, July 1 to be specific, marks the one-year anniversary of recreational cannabis sales in Nevada, eight months after voters made their high-minded decision. And though social clubs have yet to happen and imbibers must do so in private, legal cannabis sales have surpassed projections.

The program itself seems to have been a fairly easy one to implement, with little drama and without negative social impact as a whole. Of course, advocates want to see more out of the law and opponents want to see stats and maintain safety, like keeping an eye on increased drugged driving, which has yet to see a spike.

The recreational market was implemented much more quickly than the original medical marijuana law, which was voted on in 2000 and put into practice in 2003 with actual storefronts to purchase one’s medicine.

Now, recreational sales have made it past the Department of Taxation’s predictions, generating over 55 million in tax revenue in the first 10 months (the most current available data), whereas the Department had projected around 50 million for the entire year.

So aside from creating thousands upon thousands of jobs in the cannabis sector, from budtender to grower to distributor and beyond, the recreational program has also created state jobs in the way of administrators and regulators, just to keep up with the rolling changes.

And the bigger numbers and increased jobs come after a couple early hiccups. There was the two-week gap in sales right at the beginning due to a lack of distributors, and, of course, the state survived along with other medical and recreational states when Attorney General Jeff Sessions tried to put the brakes on cannabis, period.

Experts say that Nevada has had the best first year out of all recreational states, but we’ll see if that holds up once California hits her one-year mark. For the time being, Nevada and its residents have a lot to be thankful for due to recreational cannabis. Especially the employees of Caesars, which stopped their drug testing program back in May.

Issues that are left, such as social clubs, opponent concerns and, very importantly, how the moneys collected via tax revenue will be distributed, are going to be addressed at the next legislative session.

North Carolina Program Allows Farmers To Grow Hemp

Mary Schumacher
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North Carolina Program Allows Farmers To Grow Hemp

Hemp is known for a bevy of usages that range from clothing and paper to plastics, hempcrete and, crucially, CBD hemp oil. CBD oil’s marketplace has surged in recent years, with CBD seeming to be not only useful for a slew of conditions, including severe seizure disorder. In addition, it’s able to be infused into countless products that have their own astronomical range.

North Carolina is one of the states that has approved growing industrialized hemp, with provisions, and it could eventually be a true cash crop for the state, which is losing money on flailing tobacco sales and the low prices of soybeans. Unfortunately, in 1970, hemp was added to the controlled substances list along with the already banned cannabis, making both farmers and legislators nervous in these current times.

The designation may seem extreme for a plant with so many uses and with no harm associated with it whatsoever. To be considered hemp, the psychoactive component THC has to be 0.3 percent or lower, compared to cannabis’ normal 5-30+ percent content. In other words, there’s no way it can even get one high. This fact alone makes its delegation to the harmful substances list ludicrous.

While members of congress fight to free both hemp and cannabis from the bondage of prohibition, North Carolina is moving forward via the state’s Industrial Hemp Pilot Program. Growing hemp is being conducted by a North Carolina State University experiment that could not only change minds, but bring back a sustainable economy for farmers across the state.

Thus far, more than 325 farmers have gotten licenses to grow hemp; 80 additional licenses have been awarded to hemp processors to turn the hemp flowers into CBD oil. Growing hemp for its flowers is difficult because of the THC percentage limitations, but is also similar to growing a type of local tobacco that’s a little challenging to grow itself, but it can certainly be done and done well.

Despite the current challenges to growing hemp, it is one of the best crops that can be planted to bolster a healthy environment on top of a healthy economy. The root systems run deep into the soil and nourish it, meaning that farmers do not have to rotate crops or even use much in the way of pesticides and chemicals, as the plant is graced with its own defense systems.

With demand for hemp and CBD at an all time high, the right to grow industrial hemp could be a major game changer, not only for North Carolina, but for all states.

4 Chefs And A Bunch Of Cannabis In A Bel Air Mansion

Danielle Guercio
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4 Chefs And A Bunch Of Cannabis In A Bel Air Mansion

Out in the West Coast, Arcane Revelry has been doing what everyone wants to do with weed and food: gather the best and the brightest and imbibe in a social setting. This being the first consumption party I’d ever attended, I was expecting vibe that would make me miss the lack of cool options out East even more, and that was definitely the result.

On Saturday June 23rd, Celebrity chefs Sam Udell , Ry Prichard, Dean Glenford Barker, Sam Mendoza, and Chris Oh gathered to transform a hilltop home in Los Angeles into a weed loving paradise. Partygoers were treated to Ganja Gold dabs, huge kief infused bats, and dish after dish of THC and cbd foods. If you’re into consumption and want to explore consumption with likeminded people, this could be the next big thing, so keep an eye out for future events in other legal cities.

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We asked Arcane Revelry founder Crystal Bauer Feldman to share her inspiration, motivation, and goals for the future of her events and cannabis culture.

Arcane Revelry has thrown events to benefit the ACLU, famous chefs and huge brands, and each time there are unique flavors and collaborations on the table. Feldman declared the ACLU benefit her funnest yet, with violins, live art, and cannabis from Oregon. Her events and partnerships seek to normalize and professionalize cannabis consumption, bringing people together from food, alcohol, and cannabis culture.

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About the future, Feldman notes a desire to spread across America, “I have an aggressive plan to spearhead normalization, and ease the tensions of a worried nation with proper education, responsible experiences, and comforting food prepared by their favorite chefs.”

Continuing about the desires to marry the two worlds, Feldman dishes on her dream co-hosts: “I would love to collaborate with my favorite artists and Chefs. My favorite Chef’s are Pasquale Baudair who wild foraged foods that he crafts with gastronomy techniques, and Rene Redzepi from NOMA, who has one Best Restaurant in the World, many times over. I am pretty sure he is in to cannabis, so maybe one day!”

Using visibility and education, Arcane Revelry is bringing cannabis events to your neighborhood eventually. By using a charity aspect to keep social change at heart, this is an excellent way to spend your consumption budget.

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Independence Day: 5 Red, White & Blue Marijuana Edibles

Amy Hansen
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Independence Day: 5 Red, White & Blue Marijuana Edibles

If fireworks are the only thing you’re looking forward to this Fourth of July, you’re doing patriotism wrong. “These fireworks would look so much better totally sober,” said no one ever. A little THC and/or CBD gives a whole new meaning to lighting up the sky.

Here are 5 red, white and blue edibles to ensure your FOJ goes off like like an entire pack of bottle rockets ignited simultaneously.

BlueKudu, Cookies & Cream

White chocolate and crunchy cookie bits? Try not to eat the whole bag. Each piece of candy is just 5mg, but the whole enchilada contains 20 doses and 100mg of THC.

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GaGa Edibles, Pomelo Fruit Chew

One of three bright red flavors (licorice and mixed berry are the other two), each chew contains 10mg THC and is available in single and 10 packs.

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Infused Edibles, Blue Razz Belts

A total throwback to the 80s, these gummy “belts” are available in 150mg CBD, 300mg CBD, 500mg CBD and 1000mg CBD bags. Also available in THC.

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WeBe, Wizzie Stix

The adult version of those addicting, straight sugar Pixy Stix that your parents dreaded letting you eat. Available in red and blue powder, along with several others, each straw contains 50mg THC and 25mg CBD.

Tarukino Inc., Happy Apple Cider

Here’s a a two-fer. Apples are red, but the juice is white(ish). That counts, right? Made with Washington apples, this 12-ounce bottle of carbonated pressed juice is finished with 10mg of cannabis. It’s a great swap for Prosecco or sparkling cider.

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Money Actually Can Buy Happiness And Here’s How Much It Costs

Amy Hansen
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Money Actually Can Buy Happiness And Here’s How Much It Costs

It’s debatable whether or not money can buy happiness. Or at least it used to be. A recent study just proved that it is, indeed, possible. And they even came up with an exact amount of what it would cost. And it’s not that much.

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Using a collection of survey responses from over 1.7 million people spanning 164 countries, researchers from Purdue University focused on the amount of income necessary to achieve both emotional well-being and overall life satisfaction.

Globally, we find that satiation occurs at $95,000 for life evaluation and $60,000 to $75,000 for emotional well-being.

According to the research, the numbers shift based on country, since the dollar mount of living comfortably is not the same globally.

The study also revealed that in certain parts of the world, “incomes beyond satiation” are associated with lower life evaluations. That most likely happens when too much money creates stressors surrounding the need for material wealth, social comparisons and overspending.

“At this point they are asking themselves, ‘Overall, how am I doing?’ and ‘How do I compare to other people?’” said Andrew T. Jebb, the study’s lead author. “The small decline puts one’s level of well-being closer to individuals who make slightly lower incomes, perhaps due to the costs that come with the highest incomes. These findings speak to a broader issue of money and happiness across cultures. Money is only a part of what really makes us happy, and we’re learning more about the limits of money.”

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