Saturday 11/26/2023
This Week in the Grove Newsletter - November 25, 2023
Ganja News
Federal authorities are weighing whether to stop classifying marijuana among the riskiest drugs, a move that cannabis advocates have long hoped would result in more research on its health effects, businesses having an easier time selling it and fewer people going to jail.
The proposal before the Drug Enforcement Administration to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III substance — in the same category as prescription drugs such as anabolic steroids, ketamine and testosterone — would free marijuana from some of the restrictions that apply to Schedule 1 drugs such as heroin and LSD. A decision is expected in the cominghe months.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/11/22/marijuana-rescheduling-research-penalties/
Strain of the Week:
Starforce is a cross of Death Star & SFV OG, and a versatile smoke for the experienced user. Intact buds have a slight diesel and earth smell, but breaking them up release very strong skunk and diesel notes. Tastewise, earth and skunk dominate, with an intense smoke. A spaced-out euphoria grabs the mind first, but is followed by a sudden rush of energy and cerebral stimulation, equally geared towards daytime focusing and creativity, or evening time spacing out.
Science News
Bats are the oddballs of the mammalian world. But serotine bats stand out for one another, a glaringly obvious reason — is when erect, a male bats penis can swell to almost a quarter of its body length. How these bats use their humongous genitals to mate — without penetration — is a method never seen in a mammal before, according to researchers report in the Nov. 20 Current Biology
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/bats-mate-penis-penetration-birds-mammals-serotine
Ian’s Australia News
Australia Doesn’t Exist:
That’s at least according to Bing search results for some users on Wednesday when the Microsoft search engine cited long-running internet conspiracy theories denying the existence of the country.
Several very real Australian users on Bluesky and Mastodon reported that when they searched for “does Australia exist” on Bing, it would come back with an emphatic “No” written in a text box before the link results.
Community Updates
- Newcomers Welcome: Notable newcomers to the room, are RobotDownyJr, and welcome back to Jay from Florida! Make sure to make them feel welcome and introduce yourself when you see them. Also say Hi to Kool Leroy - not necessarily new, but because he wants to feel special.
- Rico and Beth’s First week: Married life seems to be going well for Rico and Beth. Rico already talked into getting a Christmas Tree, Beth has secured half of Ricos Money, and Beth already expecting nightly performance. But Strippers across the nation are filing for unemployment due to the loss of income.
- Happy Birthday: We want to wish the lovely PalsMostWantedAuntie a very Happy Birthday Tomorrow. Rumor has it that she is turning 35 or something.
- Happy Gobble Til You Wobble Day!: From Family and Friends to Amber’s not being murdered by a serial killer. We’re all Thankful for something on Thursday’s Thanksgiving Day. We were glad to see some of you share with us a part of your day.
- Return of Game Night: The special edition of Spin the Wheel was an amazing success, So many prizesz were won, then stolen, everyone had to flash something, some several times, and Jasmin and CECE couldn’t stop getting their favorite categories of Charades and Riddles. Thanks to all who have donated to make prizes available and Congrats to the grand prize winner Molly, who now has her second Game Trophy and an Old School Porn Dvd, and $25 amazon cash.
- Black Friday Sale to Cyber Monday - Enter the code “BFRI” to receive FREE Standard Shipping on all Grove Merch.
Words of Wisdom:
The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery each day.
New Year's Awards Ceremony
We are just $107 away from the $300 goal for better trophies this year! Any donation is appreciated! Thanks for being part of making us awesome :)
We also are now in the works of finding side entertainment talent acts/guest spinners for the NEW YEARS EVE awards ceremony.
Upcoming Events
- Reminder: The next official Grove Birthday Party has been announced. We will be celebrating the lovely miss_daisy with Christie’s Ugly Sweater Christmas Bday Party. We will not be celebrating on Christmas day but rather on the 23rd since, ya know.. Everyone has obligations that day. So mark your Calendar and get your Ugly Sweaters ready!
- Monday: Amber's Drunken Mic Night (7 CST)
- Wednesday: Wayback Wednesday with Hanky (7 CST)
- Thursday: Thanksgiving Karaoke Night (8 CST)
- Friday: Friday Night Games with Nacho