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LEANDER — Texas veterans are working to protect the state’s hemp market — and push to expand the state’s medical marijuana program — at the state Capitol during this year’s legislative session. The veterans and their supporters say they need access to the hemp product known as delta-8 to treat issues such as chronic pain, traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. Delta-8 is widely available throughout Texas and, like marijuana, can create a feeling of euphoria. “So many veterans are using these products and reporting good results,” said Dave Bass, an Army veteran of Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom who is diagnosed with PTSD. He’s also a longtime advocate in the legislative push for accessible, affordable THC products. Most states, including Texas, legalized hemp production following federal changes in 2018 that removed the plant from the list of illegal controlled substances. The hemp plant has a lower amount of tetrahydrocannabinol, or … [Read more...] about Texas veterans vow to protect the state’s hemp market as one state lawmaker hopes to crack down

Is sitting the new smoking ? Plugging away at a seated desk job for eight hours each day may appear to be a benign routine, but a growing body of research suggests that a desk-bound lifestyle may actually affect your health. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee evaluated dozens of reviews, analysis and original research articles on physical inactivity, concluding that “strong scientific evidence demonstrates that exposure to high amounts of sedentary behavior significantly increases the risk of all-cause mortality" as well as rates of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The committee also found that increased physical activity has been shown to lower such risks. While we may not be able to abandon the 9-to-5 workday model in the name of long-term health just yet, there's nifty gadgets on the market to help offset the effects of a sedentary lifestyle and improve fitness without having to hop off Zoom. TikTok … [Read more...] about Cubii under-desk elliptical review: A multitasker’s dream come true

It's Crawfish Week at Chron! For four days, the food team will be dropping fun stories about Houston's favorite crustacean. Read all our crawfish coverage here. Each year when crawfish season rolls around , flocks of eager Houstonians head to the city's many Viet-Cajun crawfish haunts to grab literal pounds of this fusion delicacy. From the carefully tossed spices and aromatics, to the communal style of eating, to the immigrant origin story itself, the Viet-Cajun phenomenon perfectly encompasses Houston in all its humid, diverse, zesty glory. Here's what you need to know about one of the cuisines that put H-Town on the map. Where did Viet-Cajun crawfish come from? From the get-go, Houston's proximity to Southeast Texas—dubbed "Lapland" by the Texas Almanac for being the place "where Cajun culture overlaps into Texas"—made it a prime incubator for fusion cuisine. As the Gulf Coast grew and diversified, so did its food offerings. Following the fall of Saigon in 1975, … [Read more...] about Everything to know about Viet-Cajun crawfish, Houston’s signature cuisine

It's Crawfish Week at Chron! For four days, the food team will be dropping fun stories about Houston's favorite crustacean. Read all our crawfish coverage here. HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM — Freshwater shrimp, more specifically giant river prawns, are the star of the menu at chef Nikki Tran's Kậu Ba Quán . At first glance, it resembles any of the hundreds of quán nhậu, or open-air restaurants meant for plentiful eating and drinking, in Ho Chi Minh City, colloquially referred to as Saigon. A Saigon native, Tran serves the prawns in the quintessential Vietnamese preparation: rang muối, or salt-roasted. Sporting a slight char, these typically come with a dipping ramekin of simply salt, pepper and a whole calamansi. But, as a result of Tran's time in Houston in the early 2000s at the onset of the Vietnamese-Cajun crawfish movement , the hulking crustaceans here also come in a Gulf Coast version: generously slathered in Cajun garlic butter atop potato halves, corn and spiced … [Read more...] about Chef Nikki Tran is building a culinary bridge between Houston and Saigon

Williams has presented its new livery for the 2023 F1 season having attracted sponsorship from petrochemicals manufacturer Gulf. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The team which finished last in the 2022 championship has not revealed its chassis for the upcoming season yet. The FW45 is due to run in pre-season testing at Bahrain International Circuit from February 23rd. “As Williams Racing continues its transformation, we’re proud to unveil this year’s livery,” said Williams chairman, Matthew Savage. “We are excited about this year’s car, and I cannot thank the entire team at Grove enough for their hard work to get ready for the season.” There have significant changes at the team during the off-season. Team principal Jost Capito left the squad in December and his replacement James Vowles will arrive from Mercedes later this month. Technical director Francois-Xavier Demaison has also left, and driver Nicholas Latifi was dropped at the end of last … [Read more...] about First pictures: Williams presents 2023 livery including new Gulf sponsorship · RaceFans

Rinus VeeKay became the third different first-time winner in the 2021 IndyCar Series yesterday, doing it in style with a commanding second-half performance in the Grand Prix of Indianapolis. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free “It was an amazing day,” remarked the 20-year-old in a post-race press conference. “Definitely one I will remember for the rest of my life. “We had an awesome start to the weekend. I knew we had the car, we were so fast. I’m so happy for the team, so thankful. I couldn’t have done it without them.” VeeKay grew confident he would secure his first career victory during the third stint of the race, He’d already wrestled the lead away from pole-winner Romain Grosjean , undercutting his rival at the second round of pit stops, and gaining time as Grosjean lost several seconds trying to negotiate his way through traffic. After the third round of pit stops, VeeKay was once again able to undercut Grosjean and take a lead of up to 10 seconds, … [Read more...] about Indy 500 is next target for VeeKay after breakthrough victory · RaceFans

One of the strongest performances at Saturday’s Grand Prix of Indianapolis went unrewarded. Jack Harvey finished 23rd following a series of setbacks in the pit lane. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Until then the Meyer Shank racer had been in strong contention for his second visit to an IndyCar podium, and potentially his first career victory. Harvey started third and within two corners moved into second place at the expense of Josef Newgarden. He held onto the position, chasing Romain Grosjean , for much of the opening 37 laps of the race. Having been the highest driver to start on the harder black primary tyre compound, a strategy favoured by eventual winner Rinus VeeKay, Harvey was in a strong position. “We had a really great start and held P2 for a decent bit,” he said. “The strategy was just great and we had a five-second lead on the guy that ended up winning the race.” However Harvey’s victory chance came undone at his second routine pit stop … [Read more...] about More bad luck for Harvey ends victory hopes at Indianapolis · RaceFans

(BPT) - Solid hardwood floors are beautiful and timeless, adding value to any property. However, there's a misconception that real hardwood floors are difficult to maintain. The truth is that they can last for decades, as long you follow a few simple steps on a regular schedule. In fact, the time that goes into maintaining hardwood floors isn’t much more extensive than any other flooring material. The key is to practice regular care and cleaning for your hardwood to keep grit and dirt from scratching the wood. “Hardwood floors are special, and if properly taken care of, you can have a living, organic, premium floor that lasts for generations,” said Jen Meska, director of Merchandising for LL Flooring (formerly Lumber Liquidators). “But to keep them in top shape, it’s essential to have a regular cleaning schedule and be extra-mindful of any conditions in your home that could damage your floors.” Tools, tips, and tricks Meska says to start with the fundamental tools for caring … [Read more...] about Want your hardwood floors to last for generations? Use these expert tips

(BPT) - While women make up approximately half of the U.S. workforce, they are underrepresented in the technology sector, making up 28% of the industry . These numbers are even lower for women of color seeking opportunities in the field, with 3% of computing-related jobs being filled by African American women, 6% by Asian women and 2% by Hispanic women. Over the course of February and March, Black History Month and Women’s History Month respectively, conversations often focus on empowering diverse voices to ensure they are represented in society. While these conversations raise awareness, they may not result in action and shifting the narrative surrounding diverse hiring practices. Diversity becomes a guide for program development to ensure diverse and female students feel supported in their pursuit of tech-related jobs, helping to address the gender gap in the industry. To address the gender and diversity disparities, women must have access to resources and learning … [Read more...] about Why access, education and support are vital to close the gender gap in tech careers