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The Top Cannabis Flower Brands for Spring/Summer 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:26 GMT

With the advent of legalization in many US states, convenience may eventually win out over the traditional, but for now flower is still the best-selling cannabis product. For some of us, rolling a joint or smoking a bowl with our buddies is a nostalgic ritual we are loath to give up. We will always want to feel and smell the raw power of the flower.Here are the flower brands you need to know for Spring 2023.#1 MELTEDmeltedbrand.cc ◇ @melted.ccFounder Randy Smith launched Melted under Arizona-based Studio Cannabis Collective in 2021. Sourcing from an array of preferred local vendors gives them the ability to hand-pick the best flower from across the state, allowing them to consistently provide premium and diverse product strains to their consumers. Ultimately, Melted cares about preserving and highlighting the power of the plant and the culture around it. It is the culture we all share.The Details:When creating products, Melted focuses on potency, quality, and innovation to deliver t...

Does CBD Carry Montezuma’s Curse? — A Few Warnings On CBD Oil & Diarrhea

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:26 GMT

Diarrhea is embarrassing, but it’s a serious problem when left unaddressed. Recent surveys also suggest that diarrhea-related complaints are more common in older demographics. Therefore, it’s crucial for seniors interested in taking CBD oil to understand the potential side effects associated with this cannabinoid.As you may have already guessed, diarrhea is one of the more commonly reported reactions related to CBD oil. Although most healthy adults don’t experience side effects when taking CBD, not everyone reacts to hemp in the same way. We feel it’s best to arm you with knowledge on the “worst-case scenario” so you know how to respond safely and efficiently when you try CBD products.Does CBD Trigger Diarrhea or Other Digestive Issues?Ironically, many people use CBD to treat digestive-related problems, including irritable bowel syndrome and a lack of appetite. For some patients, CBD’s anti-anxiety and anti-inflammatory benefits help settle ...

Memorial Day 2023: List of Bay Area events honoring fallen heroes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:26 GMT

America’s fallen heroes will be remembered Monday, Memorial Day, at events throughout the Bay Area. Here’s a sampling of ceremonies; check local cemeteries and city parks for others. Organizers recommend attendees arrive early and bring water and sun protection.ALAMEDA: The USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum’s annual event, which starts at 10:20 a.m. with the American Patriots Fife & Drum Corps of Pleasanton, will feature a ceremonial wreath toss into San Francisco Bay, a reading of “In Flanders Field” and a 1 p.m. flyover by the USS Hornet Memorial Squadron. Historian Russell Moore, author of “USS Hornet CV-12: Service in War and Peace,” will be the day’s emcee. Museum will be open until 5 p.m. Details: Free for veterans; for others, event included in admission. https://uss-hornet.orgSAN JOSE: Maj. Shannon Potts of the U.S. Marine Corps will serve as master of the solemn ceremonies at Oak Hill Memorial Park. The cemetery’s...

Trivia nights are helping Bay Area pubs, taprooms recover after COVID

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:26 GMT

It’s trivia night at the New Parkway Theater, Oakland’s cult fave pub-meets-theater, and the room is packed. People are dressed in animal costumes. One man wears a shirt reading “The Nineties” in “Simpsons” font. And amid the chaos, a woman spills her drink, lamenting, “Oh no! I got beer in my Birkenstocks.”“Let’s meet our teams!” says theater manager and trivia host J Moses Ceasar, getting the party started. “There’s the Go-Go’s, Trivial Fursuit, Misfits, Stranger Danger, Femme Factales and Don’t Cry Over Spilled Beer. Yeah, I saw that you spilled.”The theme on this particular Thursday is Japan, inspired by the recent G7 summit, and competitors are fielding questions such as “What is Ronald McDonald’s name in Japan?” (Donald McDonald, in case you wondered.) The winner gets a free pitcher of beer or movie tickets.But the real prize is something much more: a sense of community — and an infusion of cash.For the taprooms, pubs and bars that sta...

San Jose’s Fistula Foundation receives $15 million donation from MacKenzie Scott

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:26 GMT

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has done it again, making a game-changing donation of $15 million to the Fistula Foundation, a San Jose-based nonprofit on a mission to eradicate obstetric fistula, a condition that leaves women incontinent after childbirth.Kate Grant, the CEO of the foundation, said the gift is the largest ever received by the foundation and will jumpstart its five-year strategic plan to raise $110 million and provide 80,000 surgeries to women suffering from obstetric fistula in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia — with an ultimate goal of ending fistula within a generation.“I met my first fistula patient in 1994, and am as moved today as I was then by the suffering women with fistula endure before they have surgery,” Grant said. “The treatment is quite miraculous, giving them a new lease on life.”The Fistula Foundation works with a team of partner hospitals in more than 20 countries, Grant said, and it aims to expand to additional countries. Th...

Fire department removes wasp-swarmed spotlight before Dortmund’s title-deciding Bundesliga game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:26 GMT

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — The fire department had to remove a TV spotlight that was being swarmed by wasps before Borussia Dortmund’s title-deciding game against Mainz in the Bundesliga on Saturday.It’s perhaps a good omen for the “black and yellows” before a match that could see Dortmund crowned German champion on the final day of the season.Dortmund was ahead of Bayern Munich by two points and can clinch the league title with a win, while 10-time defending champion Bayern Munich was hoping for a favor from Mainz as it sought to edge Dortmund to the title with a win in Cologne.The Dortmund players emerged for their pre-game warmup to a pyrotechnic reception from the fans already in the stadium.Bayern, which has won every title since Dortmund last won it in 2012, squandered the league lead last weekend with a 3-1 defeat at home to Leipzig.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Ganassi vs. McLaren headlines Indianapolis 500 title fight, some 300,000 fans expected

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:26 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Four custom McLaren GTs lined the curb in front of St. Elmo Steak House, the see-and-be-seen spot in downtown Indianapolis, in a massive flex by the race team trying to win the Indianapolis 500.The rebuilt, rebranded and rebounded Arrow McLaren organization has turned the buildup to the Indianapolis 500 into a battle with Chip Ganassi Racing, the reigning winning team, which, like McLaren, has four strong chances to win on Sunday in front of some 300,000 spectators.It has become the best rivalry in IndyCar, the one between Ganassi himself and Zak Brown, the head of McLaren Racing. Their long-running feud is just one of many highlights from an emotional week ahead of the 107th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing”:— The cars of 1986 winner Bobby Rahal have been slow and his son, Graham, failed to make the race. But Graham Rahal received a reprieve when Katherine Legge, the only woman in the race and his teammate, ran into Stefan Wilson during practic...

Caos en los aeropuertos del Reino Unido por una falla en el sistema fronterizo nacional

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:26 GMT

(CNN) — Un problema en el sistema fronterizo nacional afectó las puertas electrónicas de los aeropuertos británicos, causando caos entre los turistas y los pasajeros que llegan al país.Las imágenes en las redes sociales mostraban largas colas en los principales aeropuertos, con muchos que buscaban viajar antes de un feriado público este lunes y con las escuelas también en recesos de medio período.La falla significa que los viajeros deben hacer que sus pasaportes sean revisados ​​​​manualmente en lugar de a máquina.“Somos conscientes de un problema del sistema fronterizo a nivel nacional que afecta las llegadas al Reino Unido”, dijo un portavoz del Ministerio del Interior a CNN en un comunicado este sábado.La mitad de los 10 aeropuertos más transitados del mundo en 2022 están en Estados Unidos“Estamos trabajando para resolver el problema lo antes posible y estamos en contacto con los operadores portuarios y las aerolíneas para minimizar las interrupciones para los viajeros”, ag...

From Taipei to Harrisonburg: Dancer shares experience

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:26 GMT

HARRISONBURG, Va, (AP) — Harrisonburg-based dancer and teacher Bin-Shin So has quite the story to share, from Taipei, Taiwan to the Shenandoah Valley, via many an international stop, this artist brings decades of skill, experience and passion to the community.Since 2012 Bin-Shin So, along with her husband and two daughters, has made a home in Harrisonburg. After many years of moving around the world, the family is now settled, and So has become a well-respected mover in the dance community — choreographing local musicals, teaching Ballet and Modern to adults and children, and also serving as a member of the Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative — all steps in a long creative journey that began way back in Taiwan in fourth grade.When she was a young child, So’s mother opted for her and her sister to attend a boarding school in Taipei. After auditioning, she was granted a place at an exclusive boarding school for training in Peking Opera, a complex traditional Chinese theatrical form that re...

New exhibit shows how Jim Henson brought Miss Piggy and the Muppets to life

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:26 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Who is the baddest pig you’ve ever seen? There’s only one answer: Miss Piggy.Originally named after the iconic actor and singer Peggy Lee, the popular karate-chopping swine was created by Bonnie Erickson in 1974 for a stint on “The Tonight Show.”“I knew she was sassy,” said Erickson, who was a creative designer for “The Muppet Show.” The rest is history.You can see Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog and their other beloved pals at “The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unleashed,” on display at the Maryland Center for History and Culture through the end of the year. Early iterations of popular characters, storyboards and video clips line the gallery as viewers are taken on a journey through Henson’s extensive career, including fan-favorite films like “Labyrinth” and “The Dark Crystal,” as well as his work on children’s shows such as “Fraggle Rock” and “Sesame Street.”Walking through the exhibit is nostalgic, but Barbara Miller, curator and deputy director of New York’s Mu...