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American Airlines Pilot Claims UFO Flew Over His Aircraft

Maria Loreto
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American Airlines Pilot Claims UFO Flew Over His Aircraft

Two pilots from different airlines reported an unidentified flying object hovering over them as they were flying over southern Arizona. UFOS!!!

According to The Huffington Post, the incident began February 24, when a pilot from Learjet reported an object that gave off a “big reflection” while hovering over their aircraft. The pilot reported this to the Albuquerque Center of air traffic control, where they contacted a nearby pilot from American Airlines and told him to keep his eyes open and to report if he saw any strange objects.

The pilot, sufficiently spooked, didn’t understand the question. Minutes later he said, “Something passed over us, like a, don’t know what it was, but it was at least two, three thousand feet above us. Yeah, it passed right over on top of us.” The audio was initially released by The Drive. You can listen to the exchange below.

The reported altitude of the UFO puts the object above the range of the average droid, but it could have also been a Google balloon or an experimental aircraft. The sightings took place near the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and Luke Air Force Base.

Lynn Lunsford, spokeperson for the FAA, said that the organization has “a close relationship with a number of other agencies and safely handle military aircraft and civilian aircraft of all types in that area every day, including high-altitude weather balloons.” In short, air traffic control should’ve known if there were any other aircrafts or balloons near the commercial planes.

Interestingly enough, Arizona is an area ripe for UFO speculation, having a history of some crazy sightings including the 1947 UFO crash at Roxwell, New Mexico, and the 1997 Phoenix Lights, which were witnessed by thousands of people. Authorities disproved both of these “sightings” claiming that the 1947 crash was a high altitude balloon and that the 1997 lights were military exercises.

Cannabis Oil In Iowa: These 5 Cities Are Selling It

Terry Hacienda
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Cannabis Oil In Iowa: These 5 Cities Are Selling It

Iowans seeking to treat their ailment with medical marijuana will finally get their chance, but they will have to wait until December.

The Iowa Department of Public Health revealed Tuesday the five cities where patients can go to get cannabis oil: Council Bluffs, Davenport, Sioux City, Waterloo and Windsor Heights.

Patients will be able to purchase cannabis oil (such as a cream, gel capsule or oil) with a state permit; smoking marijuana remains prohibited. The qualifying conditions for patients include:

  • Cancer (with severe or chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting, cachexia or severe wasting).
  • Multiple sclerosis with severe and persistent muscle spasms.
  • Seizures.
  • AIDS or HIV (as defined in Iowa Code, section 141A.1).
  • Crohn’s disease.
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
  • Any terminal illness, with a probable life expectancy of under one year (if the illness or its treatment produces one or more of the following: severe or chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting; cachexia or severe wasting).
  • Parkinson’s disease.
  • Untreatable pain.

According to a report in the Des Moines Register:

The stores are planned by MedPharm Iowa in Windsor Heights and Sioux City; Have a Heart Compassion Care in Council Bluffs and Davenport; and Iowa Cannabis Company in Waterloo. MedPharm is based in Des Moines. The other two companies are based in Washington state, which has allowed medical uses of marijuana since 1998.

The dispensaries are to be set up under Iowa’s new medical marijuana law, which will allow sales of some types of marijuana-derived medications to people suffering from maladies such as epilepsy, cancer, multiple sclerosis, Lou Gehrig’s disease or intractable pain.

Cedar Rapids, the state’s second-largest city, was denied a dispensary. Nearby Iowa City — home of the University of Iowa, the state’s largest college, was also shut out. The entire Southern Iowa region was also denied participation in the program.

The Iowa Department of Public Health announced that cannabis oil sales would be permitted in Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Davenport, Waterloo and the Des Moines suburb of Windsor Heights.

Permits will be required to purchase medical marijuana, with sales to begin by Dec. 1. Qualifying medical conditions could include cancer, multiple sclerosis, seizures, Parkinson’s disease, untreatable pain and painful terminal illnesses. Permits will be issued to adult patients living in Iowa and primary caregivers of patients living in Iowa.

Apple Reveals Plan For New Products That Will Attract Kids

Maria Loreto
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Apple Reveals Plan For New Products That Will Attract Kids

As a way of attracting schools, colleges and students, Apple is planning on releasing a lower priced iPad that’ll be introduced in Chicago at an event at Lane Tech College Prep High School.

At the school, Apple will film a one hour special for CNBC featuring Tim Cook, their CEO, and their plans for the future. The special titled, “Revolution: Apple Changing the World,” will air on April 6 and it’ll let the world know that Apple plans to invest in the future of schools and kids around the US.

This is a good thing for Apple, who, according to USAToday, is very behind when it comes to schools and students. Google, with their Chromebook laptops, is currently on top of the education market with a 59 percent market share. Windows follows behind with 25 percent, and Apple comes in third with 10 percent of shares.

Out of all the Apple products, the ones that students use most are iPads, which are the most convenient. The tablets are large enough to work on, lighter and much less expensive than Mac laptops.

The real issue here is product prices. Everyone loves iPads, but the cheapest one you can purchase costs 329$ and it doesn’t include a pen, a keyboard, or any form of protection. For that amount of money you could buy a Chromebook laptop that, even though is a little heavier and maybe a little clunkier, does the job just fine.

Chinese Reporter Rolls Her Eyes On Live TV And A Meme Is Born

Maria Loreto
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Chinese Reporter Rolls Her Eyes On Live TV And A Meme Is Born

Liang Xiangyi had a moment of weakness in the middle of a televised event and it’s been immortalized on the Internet by way of memes, fanart, videos, and more. China is not happy about this at all.

During the National People’s Congress event that took place earlier this week, Liang, a reporter from a Shanghai-based business channel, can’t help but roll her eyes at the question that the reporter next to her asks.

According to The Verge, Zhang, the reporter next to Liang, introduces herself and directs a long and wordy question at a state council regulator. Her question, which was already long enough, is repeated twice and is filled with flattery, which seems to trigger Liang, who looks the reporter up and down, rolls her eyes, and looks away dramatically. Her face journey is absolutely epic.

When asked, Liang claimed that she rolled her eyes because the person next to her was being an idiot. We love her.

China is going through a bit of a rough patch lately, with some locals growing frustrated over the fact that President Xi Jinping’s term has been extended indefinitely. Anything that could be perceived as anti-government is being censored, including Liang’s facial expressions. Her name has been blocked on Internet searches and all videos of the incident have also been censored.

Still, the censoring hasn’t stopped the Internet from creating fanart, tribute videos, memes and gifs featuring Liang’s expressions, because they’re awesome and glimpses of humanity are always welcome, especially when they’re natural and not being forced down anyone’s throats.

Oregon Marijuana Retailers Pass Decoy Test With Flying Colors

Terry Hacienda
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Oregon Marijuana Retailers Pass Decoy Test With Flying Colors

The Oregon agency tasked with monitoring underage sales of cannabis gave the state’s retailers a perfect 100 percent compliance score following February’s undercover sting investigation.

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) randomly sends minors into marijuana stores to try to purchase products. Last month’s operations targeted stores in Portland, Bend and Salem, all of which passed the test with a perfect score. Yes, regulation keeps cannabis out of the hands of minors.

“The OLCC performs marijuana sales checks in an effort to reduce access to marijuana by minors,” according to a press release from the agency. “During the sales checks, a minor volunteer attempts to purchase marijuana from a licensed business to see if staff are checking ID’s correctly and refusing to sell marijuana to anyone under 21.”

During the first test in January, 19 percent of the decoys managed to buy marijuana. “These overall results are unacceptable. This is a wake-up call to our licensed retailers. Oregonians have entrusted you with a responsibility that includes NOT selling marijuana to minors,” said Steve Marks, Executive Director of the OLCC, at the time.

According to Mark Pettinger, a spokesman for the OLCC,  the initial results suggested to regulators that the penalties for selling to minors — a 10-day license suspension or a $1,650 fine for first-time offenders — were too low. The penalties have since been increased to a 30-day license suspension or a $4,950 fine for a first offense.

“The industry has taken heed, and they’re doing a much better job of checking identifications to make sure that they’re not letting people who are under the age of 21 into their businesses and allowing them to purchase marijuana,” Pettinger said.

The compliance rate for alcohol sales to minors is much worse than cannabis. The compliance rate for those bars and liquor 78 percent statewide. The OLCC says booze-related stings are more difficult to manage because of the large number of outlets.

The Queen May Not Stick Around For The Best Part Of Harry And Meghan’s Wedding

Amy Hansen
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The Queen May Not Stick Around For The Best Part Of Harry And Meghan’s Wedding

The countdown begins for the big royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. But come May 19, there will be one glaring absence on the dance floor during the couple’s reception: The Queen.

Royal expert Katie Nicholl, author of Harry: Life, Loss, and Love told “Entertainment Tonight” that the Queen will likely skip that part of the wedding all together:

I think when it comes to the evening reception and certainly the party, if the Spice Girls are performing then, I don’t think the Queen’s going to be on the dance floor.

It has yet to be confirmed whether or not the Spice Girls will even be performing, but if Markle didn’t get engaged to Harry just to watch Her Majesty get down to “Wannabe,” we wouldn’t blame her and feel her deep sorrow.

Even more disappointing is that, according to POPSUGAR, the Queen’s cousin, Lady Elizabeth Ansonit, revealed during a 2016 BBC special that music has “always been a part” of Elizabeth’s life and that she’s “a fantastic dancer” who’s “got great rhythm.” RIP all of our hopes and wishes for 2018.

Kensington Palace announced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be getting hitched at 7 a.m. EST at St. George’s Chapel. That’s noon U.K. time. The newlyweds will then catch a ride in a horse-drawn carriage through the streets of Windsor, just like Prince William and Kate Middleton did after their ceremony in 2011.

After the ceremony, the newlyweds, in their carriage, will undertake a traditional Carriage Procession from the Chapel through Windsor Town returning to Windsor Castle along the Long Walk. In a statement, Kensington Palace reported that “They hope this short journey will provide an opportunity for more people to come together around Windsor and to enjoy the atmosphere of this special day.”

From there, a reception will be held at St George’s Hall for the couple and the guests from the congregation.

Later that evening, Harry’s father, Prince Charles, will give a private evening reception for the couple and their close friends and family.

Marijuana Pop-Up Markets Thrive In The Legal ‘Gray Area’ Of Washington DC

Brendan Bures
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Marijuana Pop-Up Markets Thrive In The Legal ‘Gray Area’ Of Washington DC

Every night in Washington DC, you can find purchasable marijuana with the click of a button. All you need is a knowledge of the correct keywords and phrases, plug them into either Google, Twitter, or Instagram, and you will find listing for marijuana pop-up shops. Though a surprising development, the movement has exploded in the nation’s capital, according to the Washington Post.

To be fair, it’s somewhat of a self-created problem. In 2014, Washington D.C. voters passed Initiative 71, legalizing possession of marijuana up to two ounces for recreational use. However “attempts by advocates to create a system that would regulate and tax marijuana transactions were shot down by Congress,” writes the Post.

This meant D.C. residents could possess marijuana, but no legal path existed for them to acquire that marijuana. So how do people buy marijuana? That explains these pop-up shops, which operate in bars, empty office spaces, and private events. Interested parties will pay in “donation” for stickers, trading cards, or some other small trinket. Then the vendors will “gift” them an edible or other cannabis product.

Via the Post:

Many of the events are advertised as “I-71 compliant,” by not directly selling cannabis. “During my first pop-up,” [the owner of Bud Appetit, an edible company, Lisa] Scott said, “I said: ‘I have the solution. We’re going to sell merchandise and then gift.’ Technically, it’s against the law as well, but I don’t think it’s enforceable because who’s to say I can’t just give you something? I guess it’s the way you do it. I sell you socks for $20, then gift you something. How is that against the law? How is that enforceable? It didn’t seem to be a problem, so we kept doing it that way.”

At first, not much was made by the scene. Police and the city’s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) stayed away. But consumer interest caused the scene to expand rapidly and entrepreneurs were all too willing to meet that demand. With the growing size and local complaints, police felt compelled to intervene. There have been raids and confiscations, but it all exists in a legal gray area.

In one case, 22 vendors were arrested with misdemeanor drug possession with intent to distribute. The club where the event took place was also charged. But weeks later, D.C. prosecutors chopped all charges. In fact, no cases have played out in courts, furthering the “gray area” in which these shops operate.

Where this goes remains to be seen. If D.C. prosecuted, “lab testing of vast amounts of edible evidence, having to examine hundreds of hours of police body-cam videos and questions over using a regulatory agency to conduct a warrantless search may add to the legal gray areas engulfing cannabis sales in the city,” one defense attorney theorized.

Of course, it would make things easier if the city would clarify its laws. Advocates urge the city to create a legal system of sales to purchase the marijuana consumers can possess. Demonstrations are being organized. Until then, the bazaar markets will continue to thrive.

Canadian Company Wants To Be Starbucks Of Cannabis In US

Amy Hansen
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Canadian Company Wants To Be Starbucks Of Cannabis In US

Last October, The Fresh Toast’s Cannabis Editor wrote: “Today, there are more than 25,000 Starbucks locations worldwide. Will there be a “Starbucks of Weed” and, if so, who will it be?”

If Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. is to be believed, they will be the “Starbucks of Weed” sooner than later.
Photos courtesy of Golden Leaf Holdings

Even though cannabis remains illegal in most of the U.S., the Toronto-based cannabis company has partially cracked the code by opening stores in Oregon. And now, their retail shop — Chalice Farms — has its first franchise request. As Bloomberg reports, venture firm BlackShire Capital has signed a letter of intent to franchise the model, setting a precedent for more stores across the country.

“Like Starbucks is to coffee, we believe Chalice will be to cannabis,” William Simpson, Golden Leaf’s chief executive officer, told Bloomberg.

Photos courtesy of Golden Leaf Holdings

He said the public’s response has been favorable to the tune of about $400,000 a month (in gross sales) at the company’s most successful store. The slowest store still does about $100,000.

As Bloomberg points out, “with marijuana prohibited from crossing state lines, every Chalice Farms won’t be able to offer the exact same products.” That means Golden Leaf will have to make its own products locally, or, according to Simpson, develop a list of approved manufacturers and products in each state or region as necessary.

For entrepreneurs trying to get in on this franchise deal, it’ll cost them $50,000 and a five percent royalty fee.

But again, as The Fresh Toast explains, because marijuana is still federally illegal, cannabis does not have a national market, unlike coffee or burgers or aspirin. And especially Starbucks.

Is It Possible To Be Physically Addicted To Marijuana?

Richard Faulk
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Is It Possible To Be Physically Addicted To Marijuana?

Much of the discussion of cannabis addiction falls under the purview of psychology, where self-reported feelings and more-or-less arbitrary clinical definitions tend to dominate. Obviously, there are psychological drivers for marijuana use, which are well known to include feelings of existential dread in the face of a long, sober evening and a growing sense of dissatisfaction with basic-cable reruns of Hart to Hart. But what about the un-spinnable physical truth of the body? Are there biochemical aspects to those addicted to marijuana?

This is not at all well studied in human beings, but there are some intriguing observations from animal testing.

One way for scientists to simulate kicking cannabis cold turkey is to administer cannabinoid receptor antagonists. These are a substances that shut down the CB1 and CB2 receptors that are stimulated by the active ingredients in marijuana. If they are knocked out, it doesn’t matter how much cannabis you take in, you will not feel it.

When, in clinical settings, rats that have been turned into major pot-heads are administered cannabinoid receptor antagonists, they exhibit a variety of symptoms unseen in ordinary cannabis withdrawal. These include wet-dog shakes (a real clinical term); compulsive grooming, itching and face scratching; spasms; and moon-walking (not a real clinical term). Some of these symptoms are also characteristic of opioid withdrawal. Dogs in similar trials exhibit similar, though less colorful, symptoms.

A possible explanation for the startling effects of “precipitated cannabis withdrawal” is found in the unusual chemical structure of THC, which, unlike other intoxicants, is readily stored in the body’s fat cells. Unlike lab rats, people in the real world who quit marijuana still have functioning cannabinoid receptors. Thus for weeks, or even longer, after stopping cannabis, a former user will still be metabolizing tiny amounts of THC as it is burned up along with body fat. It’s not enough for a high, but it might be just enough to ease the worst biochemical aspects of withdrawal.

In other words, the body might have its own inbuilt cannabis rehab program. If it weren’t for this, quitting marijuana might feel a lot more like kicking heroin.

How To Know If Sex On First Date Is The Right Choice

Maria Loreto
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How To Know If Sex On First Date Is The Right Choice

Dating can cause a lot of anxiety, especially when it comes to knowing when is the right time to have sex. A lot of people set their own rules and boundaries, like sex after three dates or after you’ve known the person a little longer, but the rise of hook up culture has led to these beliefs feeling a little dated.

Is it okay to have sex on the first date? Will you regret it later? Will your date treat you as a prude if you’d rather wait for some time? These questions are all valid and none have clear cut answers. It’s healthy that you’re wondering about these things.

According to Suzanne Kyra, an expert from Your Tango, there’s a big difference between sleeping with a stranger and sleeping with someone you know, and this should always be taken into account. Even though there’s Tinder and apps that make it easy to hook up with someone attractive, it’s important to acknowledge that having sex with a stranger can put you on a dangerous situation.

So what is the right answer? Your opinions regarding sex on the first date can be positive or negative, mostly based on how you were raised, which means that the answer is up to you. Having sex on the first date could ruin a relationship that hasn’t begun, or it could be exactly what you needed.

The most important part of asking yourself all these questions is to figure out what you want, and to be prepared for the consequences of your actions. If you’re confident in your decision to have or not have sex, then you’ll be equipped to handle whatever comes next.

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