Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In 2020, the Canadian government made a landmark judgement that permitted four terminally ill Canadians the legal right to use magic mushrooms for end-of-life distress . The compassionate decree was the first of its kind in Canada since 1974 when magic mushrooms (containing the psychoactive substance psilocybin and known to ease end-of-life fears) were made illegal through the Canadian Drugs and Substances Act. One of those initial four people allowed to experiment with the newly legal mental health treatment using psilocybin was Laurie Brooks, who is also the central character of the documentary DOSED 2: The Trip of a Lifetime . The film follows Brooks, who in 2018 was diagnosed with late-stage terminal cancer and given 6 to 12 months to live, as she makes her way through a journey of acceptance of her own mortality, aided considerably by her psilocybin experiences. Growing up in a devoutly religious family — and … [Read more...] about Film ‘DOSED 2’ Explores Legal Psychedelic Therapy, Highlights The Changing Landscape Of Mental Health Care
Highlight unique values in excel
5 Best Ways to Honor a Lost Loved One
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things to face in life. At the same time, it is also an inevitable and natural part of our human existence. When we lose someone we care deeply about, it is important to remember our special memories and wonderful times together. It is also important to remember that, no matter how long they have been gone from their physical life, the love and energy they brought into our lives is eternal. We all cope with loss in different ways, but one thing that can bring a little light into the grieving process is honoring your passed-on loved ones in unique and special ways. Whether you choose to wear Eterneva diamonds that keep them with you all day long. you create artwork that embodies and cherishes their life, you host an event in their honor, or you print out photographs of your great times together. There are many meaningful things you can do to honor a lost loved one in both big and small ways. Are you looking for unique … [Read more...] about 5 Best Ways to Honor a Lost Loved One
Targeting India’s Smaller Cities Paves The Way To Mobile Commerce Gold
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin When it comes to mobile-first populations, India leads the list. The country counts more than 1 billion active mobile subscriptions with a massive appetite for mobile apps and interaction. On a single day in December 2021, for example, an astounding 1.06 billion mobile subscribers were active on their phones. Fast forward to 2022, and the State of Mobile 2022 report by Data.ai , a market intelligence and decision-making platform for the mobile app economy, shows app downloads in India hit the highest levels yet. What's more, the report highlights an uplift in the two metrics that matter most to marketers: time and money spent on apps. Indian consumers spent roughly one-third of their waking hours on mobile, using their devices for an average of 4 hours and 42 minutes per day in 2021. Compare that to the average daily television viewership of around 3 hours and 17 minutes per day, and it's clear mobile is where the … [Read more...] about Targeting India’s Smaller Cities Paves The Way To Mobile Commerce Gold
Start Planning For 2013 Kentucky Derby Now
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Exclusive tours of the paddock area to see the horses saddled and the jockies getting ready are a ... [+] very up close and personal experience you can enjoy when doing the Derby in style. With one of the strongest fields and most exciting finishes in Kentucky Derby history, the 138th “Run For the Roses,” set an all time attendance record at Louisville’s Churchill Downs, with over 165,000 there in person to see I’ll Have Another take the crown. As I noted yesterday, the crowd was a mix of veterans who come every year and wouldn’t miss the race for anything and first timers – most of whom now join the ranks of the regulars and will return, having been converted by what is arguably the best sporting event to attend live in this country. The Kentucky Derby, coupled with the Kentucky Oaks held the day before, is two full days of fun, excitement, history in the making, tradition, fancy dress, hats, drinks, food … [Read more...] about Start Planning For 2013 Kentucky Derby Now
Blue Nile To Be Acquired By Bain Capital and Bow Street, Goes Private, Q3 Sales Down 4.3%
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In a surprise announcement, online jeweler Blue Nile said Monday that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by an investor group comprised of funds managed by Bain Capital Private Equity and Bow Street LLC . The all-cash deal is valued at $500 million. The announcement came at the same time the Seattle-based company released its third quarter earnings report that disclosed a 4.3 percent drop in net sales. The report was issued without comment and a conference call scheduled for Monday was abruptly canceled. Bain Capital and Bow Street will acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Blue Nile common stock. Blue Nile stockholders will receive $40.75 in cash per share, representing a premium of approximately 34 percent over Blue Nile's closing price on November 4. The deal, which requires customary closing conditions, including the approval of Blue Nile's stockholders and regulatory approvals, is expected … [Read more...] about Blue Nile To Be Acquired By Bain Capital and Bow Street, Goes Private, Q3 Sales Down 4.3%
Apple jumps onto Malaysia’s mobile payment bandwagon
- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 9): Apple has partnered with Ambank, Maybank and Standard Chartered Malaysia to offer its mobile payment services to Malaysian customers. “Customers with Visa and Mastercard cards from banks including AmBank, Maybank and Standard Chartered Bank can now use Apple Pay, with American Express cards to be available with Apple Pay later this year,” the consumer electronic company announced on its website on Tuesday (Aug 9). "Merchants such as KFC, Maxis, Machines, McDonald’s, Mydin, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, U Mobile, Uniqlo, Village Grocer and Watsons — and apps and websites including Shopee, Sephora, Atome and Adidas — now offer customers the ability to pay with Apple Pay." Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet Jennifer Bailey said the company is delighted to bring Apple Pay to Malaysia, providing an easier, safer and more secure way to pay with iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac. “Our customers in Malaysia will benefit from using … [Read more...] about Apple jumps onto Malaysia’s mobile payment bandwagon
Signet Jewelers To Acquire Blue Nile For $360 Million In Cash
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Signet Jewelers, one of the world's largest fine jewelry retailers, said Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to acquire online fine jewelry retailer, Blue Nile, Inc., for $360 million in an all-cash transaction. Signet, in a statement, says Blue Nile delivered revenue of more than $500 million in calendar year 2021. Signet Jewelers , based in Akron, Ohio, currently owns the jewelry brands, Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Diamonds Direct, JamesAllen.com, in the U.S.; Peoples, H. Samuel, Ernest Jones in the U.K.; and the jewelry subscription service, Rocksbox Calling it a “strategic acquisition,” Signet in its statement says that adding Blue Nile to its portfolio “accelerates Signet's efforts to expand its bridal offerings and grow its ‘Accessible Luxury’ portfolio while extending its digital leadership in the jewelry category.” The company adds that Blue Nile’s customer base is younger, more … [Read more...] about Signet Jewelers To Acquire Blue Nile For $360 Million In Cash
Live from InvestFest with Downtown Josh Brown, BitBoy Crypto, and Lamar Wilson
U.S. stocks continued to claw their way back last week, especially growth stocks . For the week, the Nasdaq posted a gain of 2.2% and the S&P 500 rose 0.4%. The Dow? Not so much, sliding just 0.1%. A blowout jobs report for July offered up another dose of good news for the economy and not-so-good news for the stock market, but equity investors hung in there. U.S. employers added 528,000 jobs to their payrolls last month , which was more than twice what was expected, and that added credence to the Federal Reserve 's stance that the U.S. economy is not in a recession given the continued strength of the labor market. So, the thinking goes, the Fed will continue to be aggressive in raising interest rates to cool down inflation, because it's not impacting companies' willingness to hire. That led to a steep selloff in U.S. Treasurys, with the yield on the 10-year Treasury note ending the week at 2.83%. Oil prices continue to tumble, hitting their lowest level since early … [Read more...] about Live from InvestFest with Downtown Josh Brown, BitBoy Crypto, and Lamar Wilson
Sports Travel—How To Attend The Biggest Sports Events In The World
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Sports fans are in luck right now, as we are about see a convergence of huge events, many of them held only once every two to four years, along with some entirely new but very high-profile options. Here are some of the biggies and how you can go see them. World Cup 2022 Next up is the world’s No. 1 sports spectacle, the men’s soccer World Cup, a quadrennial tournament like the Summer or Winter Olympic Games. Soccer is the most popular spectator sport in the world, and if you don't go this fall, you won't be able to see it again until 2026. Every World Cup is rare in the sense of the four-year cycle, but this one is even more notable because of a couple of firsts, including the fall dates, so it does not conflict with the busy summer family vacation travel season, and the Middle East location (not without some controversy, a ccording to the New York Times ). As a result, 1.3 million visitors are expected to visit Qatar … [Read more...] about Sports Travel—How To Attend The Biggest Sports Events In The World
7 Watches For Your Summer Adventures
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin If there’s one accessory to pack for your summer travels, make it a watch. Both stylish and functional, a watch ensures you arrive on time and in style. Do you need to bring different timepieces for all your activities? Not according to Eugene Tutunikov, CEO of SwissWatchExpo , an Atlanta-based luxury watch retailer. “All you need is one watch that will suit a variety of situations,” he says. Whether your summer jaunt features the sun, the sea or the slopes, these watches will add a dose of chic to your ensemble so you can maximize your vacation time. Destination: Amalfi Coast Wear this watch: “Along with their seamless Italian craftsmanship, Panerai watches are best known for their nautical nature — they’re the perfect accessories for sunshine and sailing,” Tutunikov says. “The Panerai Radiomir comes in the brand’s signature cushion silhouette but with a slimmer profile that gives it a dressier feel. A … [Read more...] about 7 Watches For Your Summer Adventures