He didn’t invent comic book heroes, but Marvel’s late mastermind brought them down to earth, creating a universe of ultra-lucrative superhumans whose humanity altered the face of entertainment. There were superheroes before Stan Lee. DC Comics’ Superman and Marvel’s Captain America had been around since the 1930s. But it was Lee — who died Nov....
Category: Food, Lifestyle & Culture
Flower, Vape or Edible? Survey Offers a Glimpse of What California Cannabis Users Prefer
An estimated 13 percent of California’s 40 million residents — that’s 5.2 million people — are cannabis users, an immense market that has long positioned the state at the epicenter of modern cannabis culture. The legal cannabis market there is expected to be valued at $3.7 billion by the end of the current year. The state’s historic...
Koios Mapping Human Brain to Study Impact of CBD
Koios is already conducting a clinical trial on the impact of its nootropic supplements on the human brain, and released preliminary results on Oct. 9, 2018. Koios beverages and supplements contain a proprietary formula of nootropic, brain-enhancing nutrients. The trial involved mapping the activity of the brain before and after subjects consumed Koios nootropic supplements....
Bud Light Super Bowl Festival Taps Cardi B, Bruno Mars, Migos and More
The special event will take place over three nights at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena between Thursday, Jan. 31, and Saturday, Feb. 2, ahead of Super Bowl LIII. Ahead of Maroon 5’s Super Bowl Halftime performance this year, On Location Experience, the hospitality partner that works with the NFL and Bud Light, is giving the opportunity...
Will a Green Wave Overtake The Midterm Elections?
Forget all this talk about blue waves and red waves. Here are the elections and ballot intiatives that could turn the tide for cannabis. Board up your homes, move to ‘higher’ ground. Cannabis is poised to have a Tsunami day on November 6. On ballots across the U.S., many candidates and initiatives are pro-legalization, albeit...
There is no passion to be found playing small
There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. – Nelson Mandela WHY WE ENGAGE FAITH COMMUNITIES ABOUT HEALTH? The influence and authority of the church tradition extends to every aspect of Black American life, both past and present....
Curaleaf Opens North Miami’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary
Curaleaf, Inc., one of the largest and fastest growing vertically integrated cannabis operators in the United States, announced that the company has opened North Miami’s first medical marijuana dispensary today. The new dispensary provides northern Miami-Dade county and southern Broward county patients with access to Curaleaf’s premium quality medical marijuana products. This is Curaleaf’s 14th dispensary in the state of Florida. In addition to access...
Will Smith & Martin Lawrence Say ‘Bad Boys For Life’ Is “Official”
On Instagram today, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence confirmed that Sony’s Bad Boys for Life is finally going forward, and they’re respectively reprising their roles as Detectives Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett. “It’s official Bad Boys 3 is happening, it’s official,” screamed Smith from the Santa Monica, CA beach. Production is starting in mid January with Belgian directors Adil El...
Secrets of people who stay happy in the worst circumstances
In the face of setbacks, some people seem to fall apart, while others find ways to move forward and continue to get things done. Are there things you can do to be resilient? Bad things happen both personally and professionally. Relationships end. Significant others get sick or die. Promotions are given to someone else. Clients...
A Baseball Bat Dies, and Chopsticks Are Born
The Japanese, meticulous in their approach to baseball, recycling and reuse, have figured out how to make good use of splintered bats. Broken baseball bats used to be burned in Japan. Now they become chopsticks. Credit Credit Shiho Fukada for The New York Times TOKYO — The bats the Red Sox and the Dodgers break during the World...