Kate Ryan
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The 6 cringiest stoners you’ll ever meet
My brother, Jack Ryan, is many things. He's a lawyer, a former weed grower, a devoted father to two cats, and one of the funniest people I know. In the past few years, he's also become a verified cringe expert, amassing over 1.7 million TikTok followers after posting impersonations of cringe characters.
The Best Strain for Falling in Love
It was the summer of 2018. I met Melissa via a queer dating account on Instagram that channeled the vibe of earnest, late-80s personals ads. It's since evolved into an app called Lex, but at the time, you could submit a blurb about yourself and what you were looking for. It would get posted to the Personals Instagram account along with your handle so gay hotties could hit you up if they were interested.
The Strains That Made 420: What the Waldos Smoked
420 is the single most recognizable thing about cannabis culture. And it wouldn't exist without a group of hooligans named the Waldos who got together at 4:20 pm every day to get stoned and go search for a secret patch of cannabis. Recently, I hopped on a call with Waldo Dave Reddix and Waldo Jeff Noel to discuss the Waldos origin story, as well as some of their favorite strains during the early 1970s and 1980s.
We tried it: Papa & Barkley's Sleep Suite
I'd be remiss if I didn't start this review with the story of how I first came to love cannabis. Back in 2010, when California law permitted the use of weed for medical purposes only, I was a newly minted adult struggling with anxiety and insomnia. I tried breathing exercises, aromatherapy, over-the-counter sleep aids, and prescription-level pharmaceuticals only to find that each option fit squarely on one extreme of a wild spectrum.
We tried it: Cann Social Tonic review
Between the billboards featuring drag superstars and endorsements by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, it's hard to miss Cann. Since the weed drink brand launched in 2019, it's taken the drinkables market by storm, selling over two million cans in just two years. Until Cann's 2.5-milligram cans came on the scene, the vast majority of beverages on dispensary shelves had a THC content of 10 to 100 milligrams per bottle.
Follow Bill Nye’s lead and use science to quiet pro-lifers
Gage Skidmore/FlickrThis article originally appeared on 11.23.16 With Donald Trump threatening to reverse Roe v. Wade upon taking office, the need to defend women's reproductive rights has never been more urgent. As other writers have pointed out, pro-life fanatics have the power of positive connotation on their side and use this advantage to demean the valid arguments of pro-choice advocates. I mean, who would ever claim to be in opposition to life?
Does Mango Really Enhance Your High?
Alternatively, how to get high from a hemp CBD tincture. Stoners have long been told that eating a mango can increase the potency of a THC high. Unlike some other totally bunk stoner myths (please don't drink bong water), there's some logic supporting this one. The science Both mangos and cannabis contain myrcene, a common terpene known for its peppery, hoppy scent and flavor. In popular culture, cannabis strains high in myrcene have been reported to produce “couch lock,” or sedation.
Green Unicorn Farms Review
Compared to other CBD brands, Green Unicorn Farms has a classic, cannabis aesthetic. It doesn’t try to cut itself off from the plant’s rich history and culture just because CBD is the hottest new wellness supplement, and for that, I appreciate it immensely. For my Green Unicorn review, I had the opportunity to try their Sour Space Candy flower, Lifter flower, and six-pack Pre-Roll Bundle.
Not Pot Review
If you’re on Instagram and you’re interested in weed and/or wellness, you’ve definitely seen Not Pot ads. Built around the fun, vibrantly colored packaging, a reasonable yet boutique price point, and a playful tone, the ads scream “CBD for millennials” and I couldn’t help but gravitate toward them like a moth to a flame.
Mary's Nutritionals CBD Review
Mary’s Medicinals has been a staple among wellness-oriented cannabis consumers for nearly a decade, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that their hemp-derived CBD products, under the Mary’s Nutritionals brand, are just as high-quality. The branding is sleek and minimal, which accurately reflects the utilitarian nature of their products. All of Mary’s Nutritionals’ products use full-spectrum hemp extract for holistic effects.
Twitter's 'Extreme Ways To Avoid People' Will Inspire You
It happens to all of us. Some days you feel like engaging with humanity, while other days seem like a horror show straight out of "The Walking Dead." I've been there many a time. I've spent an entire day in sweats binging on "Real Housewives" (like, all the housewives) and I'm only mildly ashamed of it. Another time, a gorgeous man with a French accent politely asked me what my name was and I said, "No." Just no.
13 Ways To Use Extra Milk When You Accidentally Bought Way Too Much
Milk can be a fickle b*tch sometimes. You want to buy enough so you're never in a bind when the late-night cereal munchies hit, but you also don't want to have so much it spoils in your fridge. Many people know the milk shopping struggle all too well — especially when you end up buying more than you can actually finish in a week. Lucky for you, I came up with 13 ways to use extra milk so that none of it goes to waste.
This Infographic Shows How Only 10 Companies Own All The World’s Food Brands
This article originally appeared on 06.26.17 Just when you think there's no end to the diversity of junk food lining supermarket aisles, an insanely detailed infographic comes along to set us all straight. Out of the hundreds of products at our disposal, only ten major corporations manufacture the bulk of what we toss in our shopping carts.
10 Tips To Help You Put Together A Fly Outfit For Any Gay Pride Parade
This weekend, thousands will flood the streets of West Hollywood to celebrate this year's LA Pride Festival and Parade. As one giant party for love and acceptance, this three-day event is not to be missed. But if you've never been, how are you supposed to know what to wear to one of these things? Whether you're gay, lesbian, bisexual, bi-curious, pansexual, plain old straight or lost in the abyss of sexual fluidity, we've got you covered -- at least with your outfit anyway.
Na guerra, água suja é mais perigosa para crianças do que violência, diz Unicef
Por Kate Ryan Meninos mergulham em águas poluídas em Manila, nas Filipinas 21/03/2018 REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco Foto: Reuters NOVA YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Crianças de menos de 15 anos de idade estão quase três vezes mais propensas a morrer de doenças decorrentes da falta de água limpa e de saneamento do que pela violência em países em conflito, alertou o Fundo Internacional de Emergência para a Infância das Nações Unidas (Unicef), nesta sexta-feira.
The first all-female spacewalk is set to happen later this month
Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova was launched into space 55 years ago. She was followed nearly 20 years later by the second woman in space, Svetlana Savitskaya, who also did a spacewalk two years later. Now, nearly 35 years after Savitskaya's second journey, the first all-female spacewalk is planned for March 29, NASA announced on Wednesday. The space agency insisted it was just a coincidence that the date coincides with the last week of Women's History Month.
UN Discloses Rise in Sex Abuse Cases, Ascribes It to Better Reporting
NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - There was a significant rise in reports of sexual exploitation and abuse involving United Nations staff and affiliates last year, the U.N. said in a report on Monday, ascribing the increase largely to an improved atmosphere and oversight. Just over 200 people reported sexual violence and exploitation at the hands of U.N. staff and personnel in 2018, said the report issued by the U.N. secretary-general's office.
Africa: Women Face Greater Threat From Job Automation Than Men
By Kate Ryan New York — Women across the economic spectrum are more vulnerable than men to losing their jobs to technology, according to a study released on Wednesday by the Institute for Women's Policy Research. Among the positions with more than a 90 percent chance of becoming automated were administrative assistant, office clerk, bookkeeper and cashier, all fields dominated by women.
Africa: UN Discloses Rise in Sex Abuse Cases, Ascribes It to Better Reporting
By Kate Ryan New York — There was a significant rise in reports of sexual exploitation and abuse involving United Nations staff and affiliates last year, the U.N. said in a report on Monday, ascribing the increase largely to an improved atmosphere and oversight. Just over 200 people reported sexual violence and exploitation at the hands of U.N. staff and personnel in 2018, said the report issued by the U.N. secretary-general's office.
U.N. discloses rise in sex abuse cases, ascribes it to better reporting
NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - There was a significant rise in reports of sexual exploitation and abuse involving United Nations staff and affiliates last year, the U.N. said in a report on Monday, ascribing the increase largely to an improved atmosphere and oversight. Just over 200 people reported sexual violence and exploitation at the hands of U.N. staff and personnel in 2018, said the report issued by the U.N. secretary-general’s office.
UN discloses rise in sex abuse cases, ascribes it to better reporting
Just over 200 people reported sexual violence and exploitation at the hands of U.N. staff and personnel in 2018 By Kate Ryan NEW YORK, March 18 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - There was a significant rise in reports of sexual exploitation and abuse involving United Nations staff and affiliates last year, the U.N. said in a report on Monday, ascribing the increase largely to an improved atmosphere and oversight.
Study finds women are more likely to lose their jobs to automation than men
A cashier works in a supermarket in Dusseldorf, Germany on September 7, 2018. (Maja Hitij/Getty Images) Interested in how artificial intelligence will affect women’s futures? Come to the Women in the World Summit on April 11 to learn more about this topic from the panel, “AI: All Too Human?” See the full agenda here.
Women face greater threat from job automation than men
NEW YORK, March 13 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Women across the economic spectrum are more vulnerable than men to losing their jobs to technology, according to a study released on Wednesday by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. Among the positions with more than a 90 percent chance of becoming automated were administrative assistant, office clerk, bookkeeper and cashier, all fields dominated by women.
Women face greater threat from job automation than men
Kate Ryan, Thomson Reuters Foundation Posted at Mar 14 2019 06:40 AM NEW YORK - Women across the economic spectrum are more vulnerable than men to losing their jobs to technology, according to a study released on Wednesday by the Institute for Women's Policy Research. Among the positions with more than a 90 percent chance of becoming automated were administrative assistant, office clerk, bookkeeper and cashier, all fields dominated by women.
Africa: Little Time for Farmers to Deal With Rainfall Changes From Global Warming, Study Says
By Kate Ryan New York — A radical decrease in greenhouse gas emissions is needed if farmers are to have time to prepare for major changes in rainfall that could decimate crops, researchers said in a report released on Monday.
Little time for farmers to deal with rainfall changes from global warming, study says
Your Name: Your Email: Send Email To: Keep this field blank Fast News Already wet areas will see more rain and dry areas will get drier. A radical decrease in greenhouse gas emissions is needed if farmers are to have time to prepare for major changes in rainfall that could decimate crops, researchers said in a report released on Monday.
Little time for farmers to deal with rainfall changes from global warming, study says
If these standards of the Paris Agreement are not met and emissions continue at the current rate or increase, some regions will see changes as early as 2020 By Kate Ryan NEW YORK, March 11 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A radical decrease in greenhouse gas emissions is needed if farmers are to have time to prepare for major changes in rainfall that could decimate crops, researchers said in a report released on Monday.
Little time for farmers to deal with rainfall changes from global warming, study says
NEW YORK, March 11 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A radical decrease in greenhouse gas emissions is needed if farmers are to have time to prepare for major changes in rainfall that could decimate crops, researchers said in a report released on Monday.
Bluedot Festival news: New Order – Transmission (Live from Jodrell Bank, July 2013)
Latest update from Bluedot: Here’s what happened last time New Order they played Jodrell Bank. Sunday day tickets on sale in the next few months. Weekend tickets on sale now from £59 deposit, then pay off the rest by 1 May. www.discoverthebluedot.com Bluedot Festival Source Nebula: where new stars are born! Voyage into deep space and explore new soundscapes of those joining us on our Nebula Stage at #BD19. 𒫠...
Africa: One Small Step for a Woman, One Giant Leap for Womankind in Planned Spacewalk
By Kate Ryan New York — Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova was launched into space 55 years ago. She was followed nearly 20 years later by the second woman in space, Svetlana Savitskaya, who also did a spacewalk two years later. Now, nearly 35 years after Savitskaya's second journey, the first all-female spacewalk is planned for March 29, NASA announced on Wednesday. The space agency insisted it was just a coincidence that the date coincides with the last week of Women's History Month.
One small step for a woman, one giant leap for womankind in planned spacewalk
Astronauts Christina Koch and Ann McClain will walk outside the International Space Station as members of Expedition 59 planned for March 29 By Kate Ryan NEW YORK - Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova was launched into space 55 years ago. She was followed nearly 20 years later by the second woman in space, Svetlana Savitskaya, who also did a spacewalk two years later.
One small step for a woman, one giant leap for womankind in planned spacewalk
Kate Ryan, Thomson Reuters Foundation Posted at Mar 07 2019 07:28 AM NEW YORK - Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova was launched into space 55 years ago. She was followed nearly 20 years later by the second woman in space, Svetlana Savitskaya, who also did a spacewalk 2 years later. Now, nearly 35 years after Savitskaya's second journey, the first all-female spacewalk is planned for March 29, NASA announced on Wednesday.
My Goodness! What a business plan
“IT’S a bit of a standing joke amongst my friends at this stage: ‘Oh, there’s Virginia the Texan selling rainwater to the Irish!’” Well, they do say that fact is stranger than fiction, something that becomes increasingly apparent as the conversation with Virginia O’Gara, co-founder of My Goodness, carries on. It also emphasises just how unique My Goodness is — a by-product of a lifetime’s experience, learning, and a commitment to building a community around their food ethos.
Research PAP EPD launched by Angus Genetics Inc.
Kate Ryan Angus Media March 4, 2019 Kate Ryan Angus Media March 4, 2019 A research expected progeny difference for pulmonary arterial pressure was launched by Angus Genetics Inc. on Feb. 1. This research EPD stems from collaborative efforts between Colorado State University, the American Angus Association and AGI, combining datasets collected at CSU, the Association and by Dr. Tim Holt.
Internal Conflict
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Faced with the force of love, 'Star Wars' women shed power and clothes, research finds
Today 06:05 am JST 0 Comments Heroines in the "Star Wars" science-fiction movies dress more skimpily and grow more helpless under the force of love, according to a study released on Tuesday showing two of the strong female leads lose power when romance strikes. "Star Wars" characters Padme Amidala and Princess Leia typically wear stately robes and ornate dresses when protecting empires but shed those clothes when they fall in love, according to researchers at Florida State University.
Mulheres de "Star Wars" se despojam do poder e das roupas por amor, diz pesquisa
Por Kate Ryan NOVA YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Heroínas dos filmes da saga "Star Wars" se vestem mais despojadamente e se tornam mais frágeis sob a força do amor, segundo um estudo divulgado nesta terça-feira que mostra que duas das protagonistas femininas fortes perderam poder quando se apaixonaram.
Faced with the force of love, 'Star Wars' women shed power and clothes, research finds
Movies show the two famous female characters wielding less power as the plots delve into romance By Kate Ryan NEW YORK, Feb 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Heroines in the "Star Wars" science-fiction movies dress more skimpily and grow more helpless under the force of love, according to a study released on Tuesday showing two of the strong female leads lose power when romance strikes.
Faced with the force of love, 'Star Wars' women shed power and clothes, research finds
NEW YORK, Feb 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Heroines in the “Star Wars” science-fiction movies dress more skimpily and grow more helpless under the force of love, according to a study released on Tuesday showing two of the strong female leads lose power when romance strikes.
Proposed U.S. state law would limit play for transgender students
© Getty Images South Dakota State Capitol building in USA NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Lawmakers in the U.S. Midwest on Thursday weighed a proposal to limit transgender students' right to play school sports, a measure legal experts say would be as incendiary as a bathroom ban approved three years ago in the state of North Carolina.
Survivors draw on personal pasts to design anti-trafficking software
Nonprofit AnnieCannons trains survivors in every aspect of software engineering, believing that they have a special insight into the needs of trafficking victims By Kate Ryan NEW YORK, Feb 20 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A California-based software company aiming to use technology to end modern slavery is going to the source for expertise - survivors of human trafficking.
Proposed U.S. state law would limit play for transgender students
The proposed South Dakota bill would only allow transgender student athletes to compete with the gender on their birth certificate By Kate Ryan NEW YORK, Feb 21 (Openly) - Lawmakers in the U.S. Midwest on Thursday weighed a proposal to limit transgender students' right to play school sports, a measure legal experts say would be as incendiary as a bathroom ban approved three years ago in the state of North Carolina.
Survivors draw on personal pasts to design anti-trafficking software
NEW YORK, Feb 20 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A California-based software company aiming to use technology to end modern slavery is going to the source for expertise - survivors of human trafficking. Nonprofit AnnieCannons trains survivors in every aspect of software engineering, believing that they have a special insight into the needs of trafficking victims.
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Calm Before the Storm
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Models walk the New York runway to fight LGBT+ suicide
NEW YORK, Feb 7 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Models will strut the runway during New York’s semi-annual Fashion Week to help prevent suicide among LGBT+ teens, taking advantage of the crowds and attention to raise awareness of the risk to more than 1 million young people. Dubbed #YOLO: You Only Live Once, the show on Saturday is aimed at raising money for the anti-suicide cause, organizers said.
Hospital Radiologists Can Help Detect Domestic Violence, Researchers Say
NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Radiologists, who typically interact little with patients, can play a key role in identifying victims of abuse by spotting patterns of injuries that point to domestic violence, researchers said on Tuesday. Abuse victims, most often women, have more face, skull and arm fractures than other patients, combined with high rates of asthma, chronic pain and suicide attempts, a team at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston reported.
Hospital radiologists can help detect domestic violence, researchers say
Kate Ryan, Thomson Reuters Foundation Posted at Feb 06 2019 08:41 AM NEW YORK - Radiologists, who typically interact little with patients, can play a key role in identifying victims of abuse by spotting patterns of injuries that point to domestic violence, researchers said on Tuesday.
Hospital radiologists can help detect domestic violence, researchers say
NEW YORK, Feb 5 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Radiologists, who typically interact little with patients, can play a key role in identifying victims of abuse by spotting patterns of injuries that point to domestic violence, researchers said on Tuesday. Abuse victims, most often women, have more face, skull and arm fractures than other patients, combined with high rates of asthma, chronic pain and suicide attempts, a team at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston reported.
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