Apple is known for producing a variety of products that are used by tons of different people who tend to be pretty loyal to the company. Odds are, if you own an iPhone, your laptop is probably a Mac. And if you’re into tech, then you probably own an Apple Watch.
Apple’s never been a company to produce its own parts; for example, the company purchases its screens from Samsung and its cameras from Sony.
While that business model has worked for them in the past, rumors surrounding the company claim that Apple is now interested in developing its own parts, so that they can get the upper hand in the competition. Last year, Apple reportedly invested millions of dollars on the development of LG screens; now, according to Bloomberg, the company is secretly developing its own technology for better displays.
The screens Apple’s developing are MicroLED screens, which use different lights than OLED screens—the displays that are mostly used on other smartphones. These MicroLED screens promise to make smartphones much slimmer, brighter, and with longer battery life, but they’re also much more difficult to develop than traditional OLED displays.
While the development of these screens is still at an early stage, it would really hurt the competition if Apple were to achieve this; iPhone screens would all of the sudden outperform Samsung’s screens, which have always had the edge. In the meantime, you can expect Apple to stick with OLED screens for at least a couple of more years.
It’s not every day you see a grown man dressed as a Disney character pushing a police car in the snow. But that’s what happened earlier this week when 37-year-old Jordan Tipplet, who was dressed as Elsa from the movie Frozen, was seen giving a helping hand as he left a bar in Boston.
Fortunately, someone grabbed their phone and recorded Tipplet as he tried to unstick a police vehicle stuck in the snow.
Elsa hiked up his skirt and got down to business, as people from the inside of the bar recorded him and cheered him on, shouting “go Elsa!” “Let him gooo,” and that he was “the hero we deserve.”
The video has achieved around a million views on Facebook and has created a bit of fame for Tipplet. According to Huffington Post, Tipplet won’t let fame get to his head, claiming that everyone will be over the video by noon.
John Salley, the four-time NBA champion who played for the “Bad Boy” Detroit Pistons, doesn’t look like he’s aged a day since his basketball career ended with the Los Angeles Lakers. Salley is a noted vegan and healthy-lifestyle nut, which is why it surprised some when he started smoking marijuana at the age of 36, following his retirement.
But if there’s one recent trend in cannabis over the past year, it’s that many people are adding cannabis as part of their wellness and lifestyle routines. That motivation inspired Salley to begin a family cannabis company called Deuces22 (Salley’s jersey number), where his daughter Tyla serves as CEO.
This February, GreenSpace Labs announced it was partnering with Salley and his company to detect pesticides and ensure an organic product. The Greenlite Screener is a mobile app that can “detect pesticides and toxic metals in cannabis from the field, for extraction companies, and for independent testing laboratories,” writes PR Newswire.
“I got involved with GreenSpace because I believe in the importance of clean cannabis, same as I believe in the importance of clean food,” Salley told Benzinga. “I always saw on movies that every drug was tested for purity. So why not test cannabis?”
His daughter Tyla shares her father’s drive to produce organic cannabis. She also believes clean cannabis will soon separate itself from the rest of the luxury brand marketplace.
“Maybe people you hang out with won’t, but people who want to smoke weed and feel healthy and feel good are going to love that we give them all flower. No sticks, no stems, no rice paper,” Tyla told Benzinga.
“I was really adamant on these details,” she said. “There are a lot of cannabis brands all over the industry now, popping up and shutting down. But I wanted to make sure our brand was organic and, at the same time, luxury. I wanted people to know they can trust us, that we are not going to give them anything that can hurt them, but also that all the cannabis we provide is top shelf in every aspect, every time—and maintain this consistency over time.”
Salley also made recent headlines when he urged NBA commissioner Adam Silver to “come blaze witcha boy,” after former commish David Stern came out in support of removing marijuana from the banned substances list for NBA players. Salley urged Silver to do just that in a TMZ video, stating he believed it’d be better for the health of the NBA.
“I don’t know too many guys with D-U-highs,” Salley said. “It’s a safer, better, cleaner alternative for your health.”
The Lifetime channel got into trouble for wanting to draw the most possible views, smartly scheduling the release of their movie, Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance, days before May 19, when the real royal wedding will take place.
The Daily Express reports that the release and trailer of the film violates the couple’s common decency, especially because there’s a 20-second clip of a scene where Harry and Meghan are in bed together. Without shirts on.
The scene showing the couple naked in bed is the ultimate appeal to those who are drawn in by such filth and perversion.
Well, that’s a little dramatic. It’s doubtful people who are looking for “filth and perversion” are going to get their fix from a movie produced by the Lifetime channel. Harry & Meghan: A Royal Affair is probably pretty tame in the sex department, but that’s just a guess.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle haven’t made a statement regarding the trailer, or the Lifetime movie in general, but we’re pretty sure they don’t care. Except for maybe some of those god awful bits of dialogue that these actors are gritting through their teeth while trying to maintain a straight face. You can check out the full trailer below.
There are a lot of types of headaches to be had, from the headache you got when your boss asked you to come in on Saturday to the throbbing head crunchers to horrific cluster headaches. Many will have heard of micro-dosing on LSD for the latter, but if its a tension headache you’re dealing with, cannabis can be key in easing your pain.
As the name implies, tension headaches are caused by just that, tension. They can arise from stressful experiences that leave a lasting impact, a “terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day” (Not the book itself, of course!) or any sort of situation that has your neck and shoulders bunched up and tense for a long enough time to affect your headspace.
Cannabis Indica is a known stress reliever and has centuries of documented use as a tension reliever. From easing tension at home or especially in the bedroom, marijuana works wonders. It doesn’t just mask the pain so that your headache seeps back into existence, it permeates your cannabinoid system and gets rid of stress and negativity that likely led to the headache to begin with.
Indicas, because of their sometimes sleepy properties, may not be ideal for getting work done or day to day functioning, which most of us have to keep going at, headache or no. While a sativa will help, if too potent or stimulating, it could cause anxiety instead of relieving it. Most likely a hybrid between the two is your best bet.
Talking to your local dispensary about strains is a very good idea, as budtenders are well schooled in what each strain they carry is best for what. You want to go for a relaxing, but functioning strain, something that will melt away tension while keeping the creative juices flowing. Strains such as these abound, all you have to do is ask.
Another benefit to using cannabis to alleviate tension headaches is that you don’t have to take over the counter or even prescription medication. Instead, you ingest your cannabis in your favorite way and let the herbal remedy do its job.
One last note about the strain you pick, make sure that if your preferred method is smoking that the strain isn’t “harsh.” A coughing fit is the last thing someone with a headache needs or wants and has the potential to exacerbate the condition. Imbibe the best possible cannabis you can find and let those muscles relax and rest so you can tackle the day like you haven’t a worry in the world.
If you are new to cannabis, you have heard about it – but what is dabbing?
Dabbing has been around for about a decade, but it is slowly becoming more prevalent among casual marijuana consumers in recent years. Sensational headlines have called dabbing “the crack of cannabis” or the “meth of marijuana.”
Essentially, what a dab is a small dose of highly concentrated cannabis that is heated on a hot surface and then inhaled. So you ask, what’s the deal with dabbing and should you try, will hear is what to know.
What Is Dabbing
Dabs are concentrated doses — typically about the size of a Tic-Tac breath mint — of marijuana. Dabs are manufactured by extracting THC, most commonly by using a solvent such as butane. The end product is a potent oil often referred to as wax, honey, shatter, budder, crumble or butane hash oil (BHO).
The THC levels in most concentrates can reach 70-90 percent THC. For context, a typical marijuana joint contains about 15 percent THC. Using a blowtorch (think creme brulee torch), the user heats the oil on a “dab rig”. The user then inhales the vapor, producing a that hits quickly and forcefully. This is NOT advised for those unfamiliar with marijuana.
Is It Dangerous
The simple answer is yes. No doubt you have read scary headlines about houses exploding or garages catching fire because of dabbing. But let’s be clear: That danger is from the manufacturing of the concentrate, not the actual smoking of it.
The extraction process involves using butane, a highly flammable gas that requires a lot of ventilation. Do-it-yourself amateurs attempting to make concentrates at home are responsible for the headlines.
NOTE: Do NOT make it yourself. Even if you fancy yourself as a chemist, it is illegal in nearly every jurisdiction. Instead, purchase professionally produced concentrates. Period. Store-bought concentrates are lab tested and are safe for consumption.
Actually inhaling the dab is not necessarily dangerous, but it is much more potent than smoking a joint. Remember, this is cannabis in a concentrated form. A little goes a long way. The danger is in doing too much in a short timeframe.
The safe way to do it is in moderation. Take a small hit and wait. Sit down. Be mindful of your surroundings. Think of it as taking a shot of tequila instead of sipping a beer.
Who Is Doing It
Dabbing became popular in Southern California about a decade ago mostly among younger cannabis tokers because of its potency. And the typical stereotype is the dabbing culture is younger, more urban and edgier. Over the years, older, more experienced cannabis consumers have started dabbing because it is a more cost-effective, quicker method of reaching a desired intoxicated state.
Although not many doctors would consider dabbing an appropriate medicinal method, there are many medical marijuana patients who have gone this route because it is more affordable, faster to relieve pain and longer lasting. For those dealing with severe or chronic pain or intense nausea may find dabbing effective.
What Are The Side Effects
If you are new to the experience, be prepared for a much more intense high. It is recommended that you stay seated when dabbing because fainting is possible. Other possible side effects include a rapid heartbeat, paranoia and hallucinations.
If you feel any of these symptoms, hydrate, lay down and close your eyes.
Remember, you can’t suffer a fatal overdose from cannabis — and that includes dabbing. But you can harm yourself if you should fall down. It is intense, but not deadly.
One thing that is almost guaranteed to happen: You will cough. Dabber’s cough is common.
Should You Do It
It is not recommended for newcomers to marijuana. If you have an understanding of how your body reacts to cannabis, give it a try. It’s a different experience than smoking or vaping dried herb.
Paul Armentano, the deputy director of NORML, cautions that it is riskier than smoking a joint. “When a product is more potent, and when the route of administration is conducive to people experiencing a very strong high very quickly, then one can argue that the risk of abuse goes up,” he said.
I’ve made my living for the better part of seven years in the liquor space. With that said, I’ve noticed some real changes in that traditional world of intoxicants over the past year or so. After being tolerated for a few years, the large liquor companies are having serious misgivings about being too friendly with the cannabis family. Perhaps this is because the ongoing stigma that hovers just over the periphery in every illicit transaction outside of the “three tier system.” You see, the liquor industry has been permitted to print their own tickets since Prohibition, under the watchful gaze of the government. Taxation is a powerful determinate with broad reaching implications.
The venerable Wall Street firm Cowen and Company has been assessing financial risk for over a century in the traditional financial space. Is it no surprise that they now have a metric to do “deep-dives” on the implication of cannabis sales, in the legal arena, against craft beer sales? Yes, they do. So the major drivers of industry are paying attention too, because if they don’t, they have no one to blame but themselves. The up swell appears to be too strong.
From a flavor prospective, agile companies are developing new flavors and ways to use these ingredients in a safe and non-antagonistic way. Smoking leaves an odor that can be irresponsible in public, especially in places that are less than legal or tolerated.
I wrote a book named Cannabis Cocktails. It’s the first book on the topic of making a concoction that is, well, quite a bit less than legal. But as long as you prepare it in the confines and safety of your own home, that is ok. I don’t advocate selling it in a bar, nor do I recommend a dosage beyond what I would take myself. I have a medical reason, others do too. We require a larger amount. What’s the big deal? I give very specific instructions on what to do if you take too much. A fact ignored by the distractions.
I believe that mixing cannabis with a responsible amount of alcohol can be a wonderfully pleasant experience. And if I do take a bit too much, I’m man enough to be able to drink some lemon juice, chew a peppercorn or two and I know that I’ll be better. I’ve never met any mythical creatures or dead family members crawling up my leg- while enjoying edibles. It’s important to note that scare tactics are no way to change the world.
We can do that by being responsible and offering alternative methods that, at first, may seem obtuse and unacceptable, but travel across the Atlantic Ocean was once deemed to be insane as well.
Cannabis is still misunderstood as a medicinal substance. I didn’t write the book to hurt anyone. My technique is simple and I truly wanted to share my passion for flavor and folk (holistic) healing.
It just happens to be that my favorite toast is: “Here’s to what ails ye!” This is true in many more ways than you would have expected it, especially in the Cannabis space. I always hope to make no wake- it helps me become better at being me instead of trying to re-work the wheel.
Louis Armstrong’s Way Fizzy
(makes 2 drinks and a bit more)
4 oz. Clement Rhum Agricole “Canne Bleue”
½ oz. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 oz. Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
1 oz. Fruitations Soda and Cocktail Syrup- Tangerine
½ lime cut into chunks
4 oz. Ginger Beer Soda (sugar cane based, never corn syrup based)
Angostura
To a Boston Shaker: Fill ¾ with ice. Add the Rhum Agricole and the Fresh juices. Add the Fruitations Syrup. Cap and shake hard until frosty. Muddle the lime in a rocks glass or two. Add a couple cubes of ice. Pour over the contents of the Boston Shaker. Finish with about 2 oz. of the Ginger Beer Soda over the top of each glass. Stir. Dot with Angostura. Serve.
Israeli patients using medical cannabis will be able to drive three hours after consumption under a new amendment the Health Ministry introduced this week. The regulation will take effect in a month.
For years, patients have complained of restricted movement since they were not permitted to drive. The new law will allow patients to medicate without fear of arrest as long as they are not impaired.
Previously, the Ministry of Health stated that “driving under the influence of drugs is an offense regardless of the impact on driving. The very presence of the remains of the substances in the blood is a violation of the law. ”
But when asked why the use of other prescription drugs was not examined, such as Ritalin, a ministry representative ruled “the use of Ritalin … not only does not impair driving fitness but improves the fitness to drive, so it is not right to compare cannabis and Ritalin.”
Ben Lavi, a medical marijuana patient, was not satisfied with that answer. “Today there is confusion about the regulations of the Ministry of Health in the context of driving by patients in cannabis,” said Lavi. “In the application form for the drug, the doctor is required to explain to the patient that he is absolutely forbidden to drive. According to the Ministry of Health, even if you took cannabis yesterday or last week, you will not be able to drive.
“The regulations of the Ministry of Health were enacted in order to deal with people who consumed cannabis illegally. But we who get the drug with a license from the Ministry of Health cannot apply this logic to us, “he continued.
The Ministry of Health said in response that “because cannabis is defined as a dangerous drug under the Drugs Ordinance and included in the ban. One of the definitions of drunken driving is driving when the driver uses a dangerous drug or has the product of decomposition of a drug. The prohibition is not specific to cannabis, but to any substance defined as a dangerous drug.
“However, the Ministry of Health is now preparing a proposal to amend the regulations, which will make it easier for users of medical cannabis, while ensuring the safety of the other users of the road,” the report said.
Meghan Markle’s wardrobe has been a source of debate and inspiration since she and Prince Harry announced that they were getting married.
The lady has style. Take the white suit she wore on her first official duty with the Queen, and the dress she wore for her engagement announcement. But who’s paying for all this? It’s normal for people to wonder if royals pay for their clothes or if designers are simply happy to loan them so they can show off.
As it turns out, royals do pay for their clothes, including the aforementioned suit, which costs a thousand dollars, and Markle’s engagement dress, which costs $78,000. According to PEOPLE, Natasha Archer, Kate Middleton’s stylist, calls several brands and asks for options. When they have chosen an outfit, all of the other options are returned and they pay the outfit that they chose.
Don’t worry about the royal couple’s finances though; it’s reported that Prince Harry’s net worth is of around $25 million and that Meghan Markle was paid $50,000 per episode of Suits, for seven seasons straight. They can buy all the outfits that they want.
In a comprehensive, 187-page report on the status of access for medical marijuana patients in the US, seven states received a grade of B+, the highest score given this year.
California, Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio and Oregon were recognized as the best states for patients. Californi, Michigan and Illinois were repeat winners from last year.
The report, “Medical Marijuana Access in the United States,” was released by Americans For Safe Access, a 15-year-old organization whose mission is to “ensure safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research.”
No state was given an “A” grade and 16 states received “F” grades, 1o of those states from the South. All states that received a failing grade limit their medical cannabis program to cannabidiol, an extract of the marijuana plant.
Five states — Idaho, Nebraska, Kansas and South Dakota — did not even qualify for a grade since they do not have medical marijuana laws.
The categories states are graded on include:
Patient Rights and Civil Protection
Access to Medicine
Ease of Navigation
Functionality
Consumer Safety and Provider Requirements
“We want lawmakers to use this report to see that there are gaps in their medical cannabis programs. Even programs that have been around for decades like California still have room for improvement,“ said Steph Sherer, Executive Director for Americans for Safe Access. “Research has shown us that there can be as much as a 40% decrease in opioid overdose deaths in states with medical cannabis dispensaries. States with effective medical cannabis programs can save lives, and this report lays out the steps to increase program effectiveness.”
The report reviewed existing laws and regulations, and laws passed in between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017. This year’s report, unlike previous versions, urges states to improve their programs to use medical cannabis as a tool to fight the opioid crisis.
