In a recent incident in Tampa, Florida, Pinellas County Judge Dorothy Vaccaro advised a 21-year-old defendant in a misdemeanor DUI case against using medical marijuana to alleviate her anxiety. Vaccaro argued that the defendant, who claimed to suffer from anxiety, did not have sufficient grounds to use the drug. Stating that the woman should instead […]
Have you got an ACE marijuana vending machine in your neighborhood? A company called Terrapin from Boulder, Colorado, has done something pretty useful. They’ve installed ACE – Automated Cannabis Experience vending machines in Aurora, Colorado. The device is found at its Aurora store at 11091 E. Mississippi Ave., near East Mississippi Avenue and South Havana […]
In 2008, a U.S. military veteran, Derek Harris was arrested in Louisiana for attempting to sell 0.69 grams of marijuana to an officer of the law for $30 [1]. Harris was later convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison, of which he has served 9 years. In 2012, his sentence was increased to life […]
If a teenager might be planning a school shooting, what should their parents do? Nichole Schubert found herself in this predicament in 2019. She was cleaning her 17-year-old son’s room when she found his journal detailing a murder spree. But after a few hours of anguished deliberation, she called the police to inform them about […]
Snoop Dogg, an icon of the music industry and an enduring advocate for marijuana, has startled the world by announcing his departure from a familiar companion: weed. Renowned for his relaxed demeanor and synonymous association with ‘smoke,’ this unexpected decision has stunned fans and industry insiders alike, marking a significant divergence from the rapper’s publicly […]
When we think of cannabinoids, the first thing that comes to mind is marijuana. However, cannabinoids can also be found in other plants that are completely unrelated to cannabis. While these plants enjoy the benefits of these compounds, they don’t produce the “high” that marijuana does. Let’s explore six non-marijuana plants that are high in […]
Vaping has risen in popularity in recent years, especially among teenagers. E-cigarettes or vapes had gained a reputation of being healthier than smoking, which is why some people use them to quit real cigarettes. However, vapes are not risk-free. Although they don’t contain tobacco, they typically contain nicotine, the addictive chemical found in regular cigarettes, […]
1776 Gastonia, a new 55+ housing development located in Gastonia, North Carolina, is set to make a unique requirement for its homeowners: flying the American flag outside their homes at all times.1 As the founder of Great American Homes, Brock Fankhauser sees 1776 Gastonia as a community that places the American dream at its core. […]
AI has been a part of our lives for quite some time now. But in recent years, there has been a significant surge in exploring its capabilities and uncovering the extraordinary creations it can produce. From witnessing beloved animated characters spring to life to encountering astonishingly lifelike food images, we have marveled at the potential […]
Teletubbies were a big part of many children’s lives growing up in the 90s. In fact, most of us sitting in front of the TV in the morning to catch a glimpse of Dipsy, Tinky-Winky, Po, and Laa Laa frolicking around, all without a care in the world. However, there has been a single instance […]
The Netherlands is truly beautiful and the amount of snow that can settle overnight is remarkable. Not for the faint-hearted or those who suffer from the cold, the Netherlands is a destination one needs to visit at least once in your lifetime. If you know anything about the Netherlands’ tourist culture, you will have heard […]
Everyone has their own hygiene routines they carry out every day. Usually, we adopt these habits from a young age, as they are instilled with the guidance of our parents or guardians. Some people like to bathe daily, and others once a week or so. One man decided to give up bathing altogether, and was […]
