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politics17 days ago•9 min saved

DEA Blocks Agency Witness Ahead of Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing

The DEA told SAM it will not identify Luli Akinfiresoye, a DEA pharmacologist, as a witness for SAM’s case in the upcoming hearing on moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, citing Touhy regulations and potential Privacy Act protections. SAM had sought to question the official about cannabis harms, but the DEA says any testimony would require a formal Touhy request and could be shielded. The hearing, overseen by Administrative Law Judge Derek Julis, runs June 29 to July 15 and has drawn complaints over access, including a push to livestream, which the judge previously barred; multiple lawsuits challenge the process as the government defends the scheduling move that could unlock federal benefits for state-legal cannabis businesses.

via Marijuana Moment|

#dea #hearing #marijuana

science2 months ago•8 min saved

Mars Clay Preserves Diverse Organic Molecules, Hinting at Ancient Habitability

NASA's Curiosity rover, using the SAM instrument and a TMAH-based process, detected more than 20 organic molecules in the Glen Torridon clay-bearing unit of Gale Crater, including a nitrogen-containing compound similar to DNA components and benzothiophene. The findings suggest ancient organics could be preserved for about 3.5 billion years, signaling past habitability, but they do not prove life; confirming such a possibility would require returning Martian rocks to Earth. The study was published in Nature Communications.

via SciTechDaily|

#astrobiology #curiosity-rover #mars

space2 months ago•93 min saved

Curiosity Discovers Seven New Organic Molecules in Martian Rock, Hinting at Past Habitability

NASA's Curiosity rover analyzed the Mary Anning 3 rock and found 21 carbon-containing molecules, including seven never seen before on Mars, using the Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument with tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH); the diverse organics support the idea that ancient Mars hosted life-friendly chemistry and environments capable of preserving organics for billions of years.

via Live Science|

#curiosity #mars #mary-anning-3

health2 months ago•7 min saved

Court Dismisses Anti-Hemp Suit Over Medicare CBD Coverage for Lack of Standing

Federal health officials asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit by anti-cannabis groups led by SAM and a Medicare patient challenging CMS’s voluntary hemp-derived products coverage under Medicare, arguing the plaintiffs lack Article III standing and that the BEI component is not a new entitlement. The policy allows hemp-derived products (CBD) with up to 0.3% delta-9 THC and up to 3 mg total THC per serving, and is funded by providers up to a $500 annual cap per beneficiary. Plaintiffs contend the program diverts resources and harms their goals, but the government says there is no injury and no rulemaking required for this voluntary model. The case may seek to add MMJ as plaintiffs, a TRO was previously denied, and the matter continues to hinge on federal hemp vs. marijuana policy.

via Marijuana Moment|

#cbd #health #hemp

defense3 years ago•2 min saved

Taiwan's Hawk Missiles Bolster Ukraine's Air-Defenses Amidst Growing Discontent in Russian Army

The United States is reportedly negotiating with Taiwan to buy back a dozen or so HAWK surface-to-air missile (SAM) batteries, consisting of around a hundred launchers, which Taiwan retired in 2015. The plan is for the US to donate these ex-Taiwanese launchers, along with missiles and associated equipment, to Ukraine to bolster its air-defense network. This would help Ukraine address the depletion of missile stocks for its ex-Soviet S-300 and Buk SAMs, which have been significantly reduced during the ongoing conflict with Russia. The HAWK launchers could potentially be compatible with Ukraine's existing US-Norwegian NASAMS system, offering a more sustainable and modern air-defense capability.

via Forbes|

#defense #hawk #missile-defense

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

"The Dumbest Moment in the LotR Trilogy: The Most Hated"

Fans of the Lord of the Rings trilogy have identified a scene in the films as the most hated and dumbest moment. The scene in question involves Frodo sending Sam away after being tricked by Gollum. Many fans argue that this scene contradicts the book's source material and portrays Frodo in a negative light. However, others defend the screenwriters' decision, stating that it highlights the Ring's effect on Frodo and adds drama to the story. Despite differing opinions, some viewers still struggle to understand why Frodo would trust Gollum over Sam.

via Startefacts|

#entertainment #frodo #gollum

television3 years ago•10 min saved

Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 7 Recap and News Roundup.

In the latest episode of "Ted Lasso," Nate pursues a crush, Sam endures a lesson in politics, and the team discovers the cost of "Total Football." Nate constructs a grand gesture to woo Jade, Sam's restaurant is vandalized after he tweets about politics, Keeley is overwhelmed with grand gestures from Jack, and the team struggles with the new "Total Football" strategy.

via The New York Times|

#keeley #nate #sam

television3 years ago•6 min saved

"Ted Lasso Season 3: Hope, Recap, and Finale Speculation"

In episode seven of "Ted Lasso" season three, Sam faces racism and backlash after tweeting about immigration policies, while the team tries to implement Total Football tactics with mixed results. Jack's love-bombing of Keeley raises concerns, and Nate seeks advice on how to ask out Jade. The episode ends on a heartwarming note as the team comes together to restore Sam's father's restaurant.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#premier-league #relationships #sam

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Meta's AI Model Revolutionizes Image Segmentation and Object Recognition

Meta has released an artificial intelligence model called Segment Anything Model (SAM) that can identify individual objects within images and videos, even if it has not encountered them before. SAM can select objects by clicking on them or writing text prompts. Meta has also released a dataset of image annotations, which it claims is the largest of its kind. The SAM model and dataset will be available for download under a non-commercial license.

via Reuters|

#artificial-intelligence #dataset #image-recognition

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

Meta's SAM AI model identifies and isolates objects in photos.

Facebook parent company Meta has released an A.I. model called SAM that can identify objects within images and videos, even if it has not encountered them before. SAM is promptable, meaning it can transfer zero-shot to new image distributions and tasks. Meta already uses similar technology for tagging photos, moderating prohibited content, and recommending posts to users. The SAM model and dataset will be available for download under a non-commercial license for research purposes.

via Fox Business|

#ai #computer-vision #image-recognition

ai3 years ago•2 min saved

Meta's AI models revolutionize image segmentation and identification.

Meta has introduced an AI model called the Segment Anything Model (SAM) that can identify individual objects in images and videos, even those not encountered during training. SAM is an image segmentation model that can respond to text prompts or user clicks to isolate specific objects within an image. Meta hopes to "democratize" the process of creating accurate segmentation models by reducing the need for specialized training and expertise. Meta has also assembled a dataset it calls "SA-1B" that includes 11 million images licensed from "a large photo company" and 1.1 billion segmentation masks produced by its segmentation model.

via Ars Technica|

#ai #computer-vision #dataset

entertainment3 years ago•3 min saved

"Ted Lasso's Season 3 Episode 3: Surprising Twists and Zava's Inspiration"

In the latest episode of Ted Lasso, Rebecca visits a psychic who predicts that she will become a mother, which hits close to home for Rebecca who has always wanted to have a family. Meanwhile, Sam opens his new restaurant, Ola's, and introduces his head chef, whose connection to the Nigerian restaurant will play a significant role in Sam's Season 3 arc. The episode also leaves the audience wondering if Sam is Rebecca's "shite in nining armor" and if the green matchbook he hands out at the restaurant is a sign.

via TVLine|

#entertainment #psychic #rebecca