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Study: Women Are More Disgusted By Sex Than Men

Amy Hansen
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Study: Women Are More Disgusted By Sex Than Men

There are some people out there who liken sex to other disgusting inhibitors of infectious disease, like bad hygiene, rotten food and skin lesions. And these people are called “women.”

A new study found that there are six common categories of disgust, including: atypical appearance, lesions, poor hygiene, animal contamination, spoiled foods, and risky sex.

According to the study, conducted by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, researchers have long noted that many of the multiple elicitors of disgust have some relation to infectious disease.

There is an emerging consensus that disgust evolved in Animalia to direct the behaviours that reduce risk of infection, so-called ‘parasite avoidance theory’. If this is correct, then the disgust motive should be structured in a manner that reflects the ways in which infectious disease can be avoided.

The study involved more than 2,500 people who rated 75 scenarios on a scale from most disgusting to least disgusting. Women were way more disgusted by sex than men, equating it to diseased animals.

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Lead author Val Curtis told The Independent that “Disgust is a system in the brain that causes us to reject and avoid the things that would have made our ancestors sick,” adding:

So we tend to avoid things like off food, skin lesions, sex with promiscuous people, people with odd appearances, poor hygiene. In the past these might have signified infection. Of course, they may not today.

Of the six common categories, pus-releasing wounds was deemed the most disgusting, with lack of hygiene following closely behind, according to The Independent.

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As for why women are so grossed out by sex, Curtis explains that it’s biological, that women want to naturally protect their children from disease.

Canadian Lawmaker Fears ‘Disgusting’ Marijuana T-Shirts Will Denigrate Nation

Al Olson
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Canadian Lawmaker Fears ‘Disgusting’ Marijuana T-Shirts Will Denigrate Nation

As Canadians gleefully count the days until cannabis is legal nationwide, one conservative lawmaker is still refusing to give up the fight for prohibition. Marilyn Gladu, a conservative member of parliament from Sarnia-Lambton is urging the Canadian government to ban “disgusting” clothing promoting cannabis.

Gladu, who has been one of the most ardent combatants against marijuana legal reform, says she fears citizens might don shirts or other attire with marijuana leaves on them. This, in her view, will disrespect Canada Day — the nation’s biggest holiday on July 1 — and will be slap in the face to veterans across the country.

Addressing the House of Commons earlier this month, Gladu made a passionate speech warning about the evil attire:

One of the amendments that they did not accept had to do with the banning of promotional things like T-shirts, caps, and flags that would have a cannabis symbol on them. The government did not accept this amendment from the Senate. I am very concerned about that.

There are a lot of Canadians out there who are worried that when marijuana is legalized in Canada they are going to use Canada Day flags that have cannabis on them. Everybody will have a T-shirt with cannabis on it. That will be disgusting. It will absolutely denigrate our country and the people who have served our country and made Canada a proud country. It will deface that. The government has allowed people to continue to have that kind of paraphernalia by refusing the language here. It is total hypocrisy because under Bill S-228, which talks about prohibiting unhealthy advertising to children, we would not want to see pop or something like that on a T-shirt or a flag. However, with cannabis, it is okay. I am totally opposed to that.

Gladu also earned the ire of the Mexican embassy when she implied that many visitors from Mexico are involved in the illegal drug trade. After her anti-immigrant tirade, the Mexican embassy shot back:

“The embassy strongly disagrees and rejects any assertion that singles out or pretends to portray Mexicans as criminals. Comments based on stereotypes are inaccurate and hurt the dignity of the Mexican people and should be avoided.”

Asked if she had any remorse for her statement, Gladu said her comments were made “in the passion of making your speech. I wouldn’t say the Mexicans are more prone to drug crimes than the organized crime we already have in Canada,” she said.

But look out for the T-shirts and hats!

This New Magenta Starbucks Drink Is Taking Over Instagram

Amy Hansen
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This New Magenta Starbucks Drink Is Taking Over Instagram

Starbucks has another viral drink on their hands. It’s not quite a Unicorn Frappuccino, but it still sounds magical and is gaining traction purely from its bright pink hue. As of June 19, Mango Dragonfruit Refreshers are now available across the country. The tropical drink gets its color “from pieces of real red-fleshed dragon fruit (also known as pitaya) hand-shaken in the beverage with no artificial colors or sweeteners,” according to Starbucks.

“People love both the flavor and the color,” said the company’s Alicia Binion, who created the drink. She admitted that Starbucks is basically in the market of developing viral drinks at this point, describing the new menu item as, “bright and vivid, something you would want to take a picture of to share with friends.”

Some even hack the drink by swapping the water with coconut milk for a creamier version called Dragon Drink.

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Binion said of the Mango Dragonfruit Refresher: “It’s one of those up-and-coming flavors. The red-fleshed fruit is less common and helps make this drink so fun and unique.” And don’t forget Instagramable!

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Not to be confused with the Pink Drink or Strawberry Acai Refresher or the Serious Strawberry Frappuccino, a grande-sized Mango Dragonfruit Refresher has less than 100 calories.

There’s Now A Florida Drive-Thru Selling Medical Marijuana

Brendan Bures
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There’s Now A Florida Drive-Thru Selling Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana access is becoming just as convenient as a drugstore prescription in Florida. Curaleaf, a medical marijuana dispensary with multiple locations across the state, will open Florida’s first marijuana drive-thru in Palm Harbor Beach, which is just northwest of Tampa.

While initial reactions might regard the drive-thru as a luxury convenience or fulfilling some lazy stoner stereotypes, the logic behind the move is to help patients who might have physical limitations or disabilities. However, new Curaleaf customers will still need to visit inside the story for a private consultation. The company will also have an educational seminar for patients new to medical marijuana called “Medical Cannabis 101.”

“We are piloting the drive-thru concept in Palm Harbor to provide our patients, several of which have physical disabilities, with another option for access and convenience,’’ Lindsay Jones, the president of Curaleaf Florida, told the Miami Sun-Sentinel.

Curaleaf is not the first to introduce the marijuana drive-thru concept into the world. That business that claims that title would be The Tumbleweed Express in Colorado It opened ahead of 4/20 last year, and used a former car wash bay to provide customers discreet service.

But the NuWu Cannabis Marketplace in Las Vegas surpasses both drive-thru for sheer size and scope. It calls itself the biggest cannabis store in the world and operates a 24-hour drive-thru. The company made enough money to sponsor the Las Vegas Lights of the United Soccer League, marking the first time a professional soccer team publicly associated with a cannabis company.

Marijuana Legalization Is Coming To Vermont July 1

Terry Hacienda
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Marijuana Legalization Is Coming To Vermont July 1

In less than two weeks, Vermont will become the ninth state in the nation to officially legalize adult recreational use of cannabis. But unlike the previous eight states, there is one significant wrinkle: You won’t be able to buy it anywhere.

What Vermont calls legalization is different from Colorado, Washington and the other states that made the move over the past four years. The Green Mountain State, beginning on July 1, will allow adults 21 years and older to possess and grow small amounts of the herb without fear of arrest or fine. But the law stopped short of creating a legal retail program in the state.

“I would say that what Vermont’s done is very similar to what the first phase has been in every other state other than Washington state, which did not allow home cultivation,” said Matt Simon, New England political director for the Marijuana Policy Project.

The Burlington Free Press published a general overview of how the Vermont law works. Here are some of the highlights:

No Retail

Vermont becomes the third New England state to legalize cannabis. The first two, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, have plans on the books to eventually allow for retail sales: Massachusetts later this summer and Maine next year. But the Vermont law did not include a provision to allow for a legal retail system. Instead, it will continue to outlaw cannabis sales for recreational adult use.

Of course, Vermonters will be able to take a short drive to neighboring Massachusetts next month and purchase cannabis. And next year, New Hampshire will happily take their tax dollars.

How Much Can You Possess?

Vermont law allows adults 21 years and older to possess no more than 1 ounce of marijuana. This is the same amount legally allowed in Alaska, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Maine allows no more than 2 1/2 ounces and the District of Columbia allows up to 2 ounces. (Note: In Massachusetts, residents are allowed to have up to 10 ounces in their homes without punishment.)

You Can Grow Your Own

Vermont adults will be allowed to grow four immature plants and two mature plants at a time. If you are not the property owner, you must have written permission from the landlord.

Most experienced growers believe the laws surrounding cultivation are too strict and might be difficult to enforce. “What I’ve heard a lot from people around the state of Vermont is this is far too low for the amateur grower,” Laura Subin, director of the Vermont Coalition to Regulate Marijuana, told the Free Press.

Public Consumption Is Still Illegal 

Like all other states that have legalized cannabis, public consumption remains against the law. “Consumption of marijuana in a public place or in a vehicle is prohibited as is possession of an open container of marijuana in a vehicle, and violations are subject to civil penalties,” the law reads.

Can I Give It Away To My Friends?

Good question. The law is vague. “Gifting” or asking for donations is not specifically addressed in the law. One thing is certain: There are penalties for providing or “enabling consumption” of cannabis to minors.

The GOP Will Support Cannabis Rider To Protect State Rights

Mary Schumacher
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The GOP Will Support Cannabis Rider To Protect State Rights

Even with 29 states and the District of Columbia having voted in favor of legal cannabis (in one form or another), cannabis activists still have plenty of room to worry when it comes to keeping it as-is or, preferably, expanding the program further. That’s because of cannabis’ status as a Schedule I drug, meaning it has a high potential of abuse and no medicinal value.

You’d have to be living under a rock to not know that the previous statements are utter bull. Most of the states with cannabis laws are protecting the rights of medical marijuana patients. It is proven that cannabis is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, superfood with different benefits with each method of ingesting.

Apparently, the GOP is now coming out of the woodwork and out from under rocks to support the latest piece of legislation that protects state rights to medical cannabis, demonstrating a dramatic shift in marijuana mood on The Hill. As Forbes reported, this is, “the first time ever a provision protecting state medical marijuana laws is being included in base funding legislation for the U.S. Department of Justice.”

Talk about making progress in leaps. Encouragingly, Don Murphy, director of federal policies for the Marijuana Policy Project, said, “It’s taken years of hard work by patients and their advocates, but we’ve finally reached the point where even in a U.S. Senate controlled by Republicans, a medical marijuana provision is not considered a poison pill and its support requires no further debate.”

For states to be able to move forward without fear of prosecution when it comes to the medical side of things is a true blessing for the cannabis community at large. Things were looking a little dicey when Sessions rescinded the Obama-era Cole Memo, which protected states from prosecution, but with the new protections in place and ready to be signed off on, it’s good news all around. Almost.

The provision doesn’t mention anything about the recreational market and protections for it’s rapidly growing industry. The beauty here is that self-regulation is a booming concept and it’s lending legitimacy in the cannabis spaces that need it most. From lab testing to seed to sale tracking, the future does look bright from coast-to-coast.

Experts Claim They Can Already Hack Apple’s New Security Feature

Maria Loreto
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Experts Claim They Can Already Hack Apple’s New Security Feature

There’s always been issues surrounding Apple and its encryption of itsdevices, but things got worse recently, when Apple announced a new security feature that claims to make it even harder for authorities and security companies to crack devices.

Security companies that work with the police claim that they’ve already found a way to work around this new system, even though it hasn’t even been released.

In an email thread obtained by Motherboard, an expert said that Grayshift, a forensic company, has already found a way to beat Apple’s security feature in the beta build. The emails also claim that Grayshift has addressed Apple’s new security measures in a webinar that they conducted several weeks ago.

According to Gizmodo, Grayshift is a very well respected security company that created the GreyKey, a $15,000 tool that is sold to police and government agencies. GreyKey can hack the security code of iPhones within a couple of hours or a couple of days, depending on the security level of the device.

Among Apple’s new security features is the very expected “USB Restricted Mode,” which claims that when activated, no matter how hard cops or hackers try to break into it, the device will enter complete lock-down, impossible to break in after an hour or so of staying inactive.

While both sides of the argument make valid points — Apple wants their devices to be secure and sometimes the police needs access to them — they’ll always find ways of annoying each other, pushing the other to come up with something new.

Introducing The Marijuana Game Show Aimed At Kids

Brendan Bures
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Introducing The Marijuana Game Show Aimed At Kids

A new ganja game show is making headlines, and not for the obvious reasons you may think: this marijuana-themed program is for kids.

Denver’s Department of Excise and Licenses came up with the idea after research showed previous drug awareness programs  like D.A.R.E. or Just Say No aren’t working that well. This new incarnation, “Weeded Out,” educates kids about marijuana in a positive gameshow format.

“We feel like that whole D.A.R.E. campaign, and the Just Say No campaign used scare tactics that didn’t work. We saw that that sort of negative messaging and fear tactics do not work for this group. Youth want to be talked to like adults—they don’t want to be lectured,” director Ashley Kilroy told the Denverite.

Via Denverite:

The game show is not the end of this type of educational work for the department. Kilroy said the questions presented in the show will be available on game cards and used as a “classroom in a box” for kids in public schools. Eric Escudero, communications director at the Department of Excise and Licenses, says this educational piece is a critical aspect of the how the city wants to present their messaging about marijuana.

The idea behind the program is to engage kids to learn more about marijuana, and can ask either parents or instructors more about how marijuana affects your body and why it’s used as medicine. If parents or children don’t understand or agree with some of the information presented, they’re also empowered to follow up and not feel left out of the process.

“The facts that we’re giving them have been vetted,” Kilroy said. “Kids can go look at that data. We want to drive them to the research. Getting them to take that responsibility for their health will have a much longer lasting impact.”

You can learn more about “Weeded Out” and the program’s campaigns here.

5 Of The Coolest Amazon Alexa Skills

Maria Loreto
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5 Of The Coolest Amazon Alexa Skills

Everyone knows who Alexa is. From being featured on commercials to having a long list of unbelievable stories, for better or worse, Alexa has revolutionized the virtual assistant industry and has become the standard by which competitors must measure up to when it comes to this type of technology. Here are 5 of the coolest Amazon Alexa skills.

While Alexa is used for mostly helpful reasons — such as controlling the lights in your house, buying stuff online, and setting alarms — it also has a bunch of hidden and bizarre features that are incredibly interesting and fun to play around with. Mashable compiled a long list of them.  Here are 5 of our favorites.

Alexa has vast movie knowledge

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Alexa has tons of knowledge, trivia, and quotes from iconic movies such as Star Wars and Fight Club. You can ask her “Alexa, play Trivia Game for Star Wars,” which will lead to a long game of Star Wars trivia for all sorts of fans, from casual ones to those who aren’t kidding around.

When it comes to Fight Club, Alexa doesn’t just know the “Don’t talk about fight club” rule. She knows all of Tyler Durden’s eight rules, proving that the people who work at Amazon are dorks.

(To activate these features you must first enable them here and here.)

Alexa can beat-box

Among the device’s large library of features, a genius from Amazon thought it would be cool if Alexa could beat box and have rap battles with her humans. Because, who wouldn’t want that? While she sometimes gets shy mid-beat-box, it’s still an awesome feature. Same with the rap battles. Just try to avoid spitting on her.

Alexa can play different games

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Alexa is great for house parties. She contains a large amount of games such as choose your own adventure, trivia, mystery, and other types of games for kids. Some of these games include simple ones like tic-tac-toe or more complex ones like “Jeopardy!”

Alexa can also act as a pair of dice if you’re playing a board game.

Alexa can read audible books and articles

A very simple yet amazing feature is that Alexa can read audio books and articles for you, allowing you to listen to something as you cook or clean up your house. Since Alexa and your phone are synced, the AI can pick up the audio book from where you left it by asking “Alexa, read my audible book.” This feature also extends to anything that you have on your Kindle.

Alexa knows a lot about video games

Aside from making several references to the “Portal” video game, Alexa also allows you to play an awesome version of voice enabled “Skyrim”, the medieval role playing game. By saying “Alexa, open ‘Skyrim,'” your device will unfold the story for you, like a digital voiced version of “Dungeons and Dragons,” which you play by using your voice.

It’s easier to understand it if you just follow these rules and watch this video:

Hope you agree with 5 of The coolest Amazon Alexa skills.

Millennials Are Terrible At Tipping And Here’s Why

Amy Hansen
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Millennials Are Terrible At Tipping And Here’s Why

You’d think a generation known for avocado toast and Unicorn Frappuccinos would be generous with tipping, but that’s far from reality. According to a new survey from CreditCards.com:

  • Ten percent of Americans ages 18 to 37 say they routinely leave no tip. Nearly one in three leaves less than a 15 percent tip at restaurants. Older adults tip more.
  • When presented with a variety of suggested tipping options, as you might find at a food truck or coffee shop or after taking an Uber, about one in six millennials say they regularly choose the lowest option, and nearly one in five gives no tip – the highest figures of any age group.
  • Young adults are the most likely to say they would prefer to do away with tips and have the service charge included in restaurant food prices. About 27 percent of millennials say they favor that option to the existing system.

Senior industry analyst for CreditCards.com, Matt Schulz, told Moneyish that “In some ways, it’s not surprising at all because of the well-documented financial struggles of millennials — whether it’s struggling to get their feet under them career-wise, or student loan debt, or any of myriad other reasons.”

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He said on the flip side, the typical restaurant worker is a millennial. “So in some ways, it seems a bit self-defeating.”

It makes sense. The older you are, the more money you’re likely to have. So it’s not just a case of Millennials being cheapskates.

And while older people prefer tipping over young adults, almost everyone wants to see those they’re tipping get paid more. “There are people who want to pay waiters more, but when you say you’re going to pay for it out of higher menu prices, they are not so thrilled,” says Michael Lynn, a tipping expert at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration.

According to the survey, 30 percent of college graduates and 26 percent of people making more than $75,000 a year would also like to do away with tipping at restaurants. However, only 21 percent favored higher food prices and no tipping.

Shulz says:

Tipping can be tricky and awkward because there’s really no right or wrong answer. However, the truth is that many workers rely on tips to generate a large portion of their income. To them, it’s not just about etiquette. It’s about being able to provide for their families and put food on their own tables.

Other takeaways from the survey: women are more generous tippers, diners in the Northeast and Midwest tend to tip more, and married people tend to tip more than singletons.

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