Check out this competition in which they see which pig could "fly" the farthest by running and diving off a platform! LMAO

source: http://www.moolf.com/animals/the-world-championship-when-pigs-fly.html

PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - The United States' first marijuana cafe opened on Friday, posing an early test of the Obama administration's move to relax policing of medical use of the drug.

The Cannabis Cafe in Portland, Oregon, is the first to give certified medical marijuana users a place to get hold of the drug and smoke it -- as long as they are out of public view -- despite a federal ban.

"This club represents personal freedom, finally, for our members," said Madeline Martinez, Oregon's executive director of NORML, a group pushing for marijuana legalization.

"Our plans go beyond serving food and marijuana," said Martinez. "We hope to have classes, seminars, even a Cannabis Community College, based here to help people learn about growing and other uses for cannabis."

The cafe -- in a two-story building which formerly housed a speak-easy and adult erotic club Rumpspankers -- is technically a private club, but is open to any Oregon residents who are NORML members and hold an official medical marijuana card.

Members pay $25 per month to use the 100-person capacity cafe. They don't buy marijuana, but get it free over the counter from "budtenders". Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., it serves food but has no liquor license.

There are about 21,000 patients registered to use marijuana for medical purposes in Oregon. Doctors have prescribed marijuana for a host of illnesses, including Alzheimer's, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and Tourette's syndrome.

On opening day, reporters invited to the cafe could smell, but were not allowed to see, people smoking marijuana.

"I still run a coffee shop and events venue, just like I did before we converted it to the Cannabis Cafe, but now it will be cannabis-themed," said Eric Solomon, the owner of the cafe, who is looking forward to holding marijuana-themed weddings, film festivals and dances in the second-floor ballroom.

NO PROSECUTION

The creation of the cafe comes almost a month after the Obama administration told federal attorneys not to prosecute patients who use marijuana for medical reasons or dispensaries in states which have legalized them.

About a dozen states, including Oregon, followed California's 1996 move to adopt medical marijuana laws, allowing the drug to be cultivated and sold for medical use. A similar number have pending legislation or ballot measures planned.

Pot cafes, known as "coffee shops", are popular in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, where possession of small amounts of marijuana is legal. Portland's Cannabis Cafe is the first of its kind to open in the United States, according to NORML.

Growing, possessing, distributing and smoking marijuana are still illegal under U.S. federal law, which makes no distinction between medical and recreational use.

Federal and local law enforcement agencies did not return phone calls from Reuters on Friday seeking comment on the Portland cafe's operations.

"To have a place that is this open about its activities, where people can come together and smoke -- I say that's pretty amazing." said Tim Pate, a longtime NORML member, at the cafe.

Some locals are hoping it might even be good for business.

"I know some neighbors are pretty negative about this place opening up," said David Bell, who works at a boutique that shares space with the cafe. "But I'm withholding judgment. There's no precedent for it. We don't know what to expect. But it would great if it brought some customers into our store."

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, the younger, tinier Simpson sister, has lashed out at those who call her big sister Jessica fat. According to Ashlee, people like that are disgusting, especially considering how sexy Jessica is. (We'd have an easier time believing that Ashlee was all about voluptuous women if she looked like she ever ate anything.)
Speaking to Women's Health magazine for its December issue Ashlee said, "It's disgusting that people would say those things. My sister has an incredible body. I feel sorry for anyone who would judge her, because she's one sexy lady."
Simpson-Wentz, who shed her baby weight after giving birth to Bronx Mowgli with amazing speed (she's credited it to good genes and breast feeding) has said that she's sure one day she'll be a bit heavier, and when she is, she hopes to look like her sister. Said Ashlee, "There's gonna be a time when I'm way curvier, and that'll be sexy, too."
King of a weird thing to predict - maybe Ashlee's just had it with walking around all the time, barely able to support the weight of tiny Bronx in her arms. Or maybe she can sense that pretty soon, being married to Pete Wentz is going to lead to some serious binge eating.
If there's one thing that's clear about the Simpson sisters, it's that they've got each other's backs.Jessica Simpson recently took to her Twitter account to trash The CW's "Melrose Place" after producers axed her sister. Jess wrote, "CW catching up on MP. Who writes this crap? i have had bad scripts to work with, but this? thank God my sister is amazing and got you some press."
So there you have it. Don't you dare mess with those fat, talentless Simpson sisters or one of them is bound to come after you. (We're kidding, we just like riling them up because it always results in the other one freaking out, which gives us something to write about.)

Where:Vinoy Park
Fifth Avenue NE and North Shore Drive St. Petersburg, FL , 33701

When: Sun, Nov, 15
11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Phone: (727) 528-3828

Some of the best rib cookers around the world gather for this weekend long celebration featuring barbecued food, music by national touring artists, BMX action stunt shows, classic and custom car show and kids activities. Bands scheduled to appear include Hamlin and L.A. (1 p.m. Fri.), Urban Gypsies (3 p.m. Fri.), Ben Bryan Band (5:30 p.m. Fri.), Morningwood (7 p.m. Fri.), Radio Crime (8 p.m. Fri.) and JET (8:30 p.m. Fri.); Emily's Ashes (noon Sat.), Gator Country (2 p.m. Sat.), Sheri and the Vision (3:30 p.m. Sat.), Blue Oyster Cult (4 p.m. Sat.), Amanda Drake and the Barnburners (5:30 p.m. Sat.), Damon Fowler Group (6:30 p.m. Sat.), Devil's Highway (7:30 p.m. Sat.) and George Thorogood and the Destroyers (8:30 p.m. Sat.); Dr. Dave Band (noon Sun.), Big Kenny of Big & Rich (2 p.m. Sun.), Suite Caroline (3:30 p.m. Sun.), Sonie Leigh with Levi Lowrey and Nie Cowan (4 p.m. Sun.) and Zac Brown Band (6 p.m. Sun.).

Price: $10 advance, $15 at gate, 12 and under free with paid adult

Web Address:http://ribfest.org

It's about time. After what seemed like an interminable heat spell, temps are finally dipping into tolerable territory. And with the end of daylight saving time, evenings are ripe for relaxing in the autumn cool. In fact, the lower the temperature, the higher we want to climb. Tampa Bay's public rooftops are an ideal spot to watch the sunset and enjoy a slew of outdoor activities, from movies to music to yoga. Some are even available to rent for your own private rooftop rendezvous. Check out eight reasons to go up on the roof. ? Dalia Colón dcolon@tampabay.com

Tampa Waterside Marriott

700 S Florida Ave., Tampa, (813) 221-4900, marriott.com

Enjoy the view: The hotel doesn't advertise that its swimming pool is open to the public, but it is. In fact, this is where Tampa socialites come to be seen. With plenty of lounge chairs, there's enough room for hotel guests and locals to coexist while taking in the view of Harbour Island.

High on fun: The pool is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Take the elevator to the third floor. (The hotel is 27 stories high, but the outdoor pool deck is on level 3.) You'll know you're in the right place when you get a whiff of incense from the spa. Walk past the spa and fitness center, out the glass double doors and voila: You're free to relax in a lounge chair or cool off in the pool. You can also order sandwiches, salads, pizzas and the like whenever the pool is open. Hours vary for the full-liquor bar.

Rent the roof: Part of the deck is available for private events on a case-by-case basis. Call and ask for the group sales department.

Fly Bar and Restaurant

1202 N Franklin St., Tampa, (813) 275-5001, flybarandrestaurant.com

Enjoy the view: Fly opened in 2006 and quickly became one of downtown Tampa's most popular hangouts. The roof deck is surrounded by buildings on three sides, but none of that matters during happy hour, when you can sip a drink and watch the sun set over the Hillsborough River.

High on fun: The roof is open Monday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to close. Fridays and Saturdays it's staffed with a bartender, but you can buy a bottle of wine downstairs and enjoy it al fresco. Bottles of vino are half-price on Mondays.

Rent the roof: The 1,000-square-foot space seems small, but remove the wooden furniture and there's enough space for 100 people to party. B.Y.O. DJ or just enjoy the music pumped in from downstairs. There's no fee to rent the space ? just a minimum food and beverage order. Monday through Wednesday, it's $500; Thursday through Saturday it's $1,000. Call and ask for general manager David Bromberg.

Bungalow Bistro

5137 N Florida Ave., Tampa, (813) 237-2000, bungalowbistrotampa.com

Enjoy the view: The roof of this 1920s Seminole Heights carriage house feels like an oasis above the busy street. For daytime visitors, table umbrellas and an industrial-size fan provide relief from the heat. At dusk, watch the sun set over Mauricio Faedo's Bakery across the street.

High on fun: Lunch and dinner are served on the roof Monday through Saturday, but only on Tuesdays can you enjoy a half-price bottle of wine. Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., catch live rooftop jazz. Take advantage of Thursday-night drink specials, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, enjoy a sit-down brunch.

Rent the roof: Prices and availability vary. Call owner Elizabeth Graham or manager Dennis Sharabba.

The Hurricane

807 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach, (727) 360-9558, thehurricane.com

Enjoy the view: Atop this historic seafood restaurant, take in a 360-degree panorama that includes the Don CeSar Beach Resort, Boca Ciega Bay, Sunshine Skyway Bridge and at certain times of the year, stone crabbers pulling up their traps. At dusk, tourists watch the sun disappear into the Gulf of Mexico; sunset times are posted at the host's stand downstairs.

High on fun: The roof is open daily from noon to about 11 p.m. Order food downstairs, and polish off your meal with a cocktail from the rooftop bar or gelato from the first-floor counter. Florida residents and all college students get 10 percent off all dine-in entrees. From March to September, enjoy live bands around sunset Friday to Sunday. Parking is $1.25 an hour.

Rent the roof: Reserve half or all of the roof for your party of at least 30 guests. It's available any day. Pricing varies. Call (727) 360-1133 or e-mail jessicabanquet@tampabay.rr.com.

Push Ultra Lounge

128 Third St. S, St. Petersburg, (727) 871-7874, pushlounge.com

Enjoy the view: Perched atop Red Mesa Cantina, this swanky downtown dance club is a favorite among folks from Joe College Student to athletes like Tampa Bay Rays players and IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon.

High on fun: Push's free rooftop movie nights were a hit this summer. The weekly tradition will resume Tuesday at sunset with Christmas movies projected onto the side of the building. Nurse a drink from the rooftop bar or nosh on Mexican food from downstairs; they'll bring it up to you. Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., join St. Petersburg Yoga for an intermediate-level class. It's $12 per session; get details at (727) 894-9642 or stpeteyoga.com. And in a complete 180 from Namaste Wednesdays, Thursdays mean a rooftop keg party. From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., enjoy beer pong and $5 all-you-can-drink brews. Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., seven tables are available for bottle service. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

Rent the roof: It's available weekdays any time or Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. You must have a $500 minimum alcohol purchase. No additional fee for cocktail-hour parties. There's a $500 setup fee for banquets. No DJs allowed, but if you bring a laptop or mp3 player, Push will pump your music through the speakers. Call and ask for manager Lucy Watkins.

Club Prana

1619 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City, (813) 241-4139, clubprana.com

Enjoy the view: A large rooftop bar and dance floor cap this popular Ybor City nightclub. "It's almost like a VIP area, but for everybody," says manager Chris Whitaker. Take the elevator to the third floor, then climb two flights of stairs to the roof deck for a panoramic view of Tampa's party district. Amenities include high-top tables, heaters and a plasma screen over the bar showing sports or movies. On New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July, you'll see fireworks in every direction. Renovations including cabanas and more vegetation, which are scheduled to be done by winter.

High on fun: The roof is open Thursday through Saturday from about midnight to 3 a.m. Thursdays feature local college bands, Fridays DJ Prophet spins, and Saturdays bring live reggae with the band Spy vs. Spy. Ages 18 and up. $10 cover.

Rent the roof: Rates vary. Call and leave a message for Whitaker.

Cha Cha Coconuts

800 2nd Ave NE, St. Pete, (727) 822-6655, chacha-coconuts.com

Enjoy the view: This restaurant atop the iconic St. Pete Pier gives you a prime vantage point for watching some of the city's favorite traditions, from the clinking of bells during the Jingle Bell Run to the colorful swim caps that dot the bay during the St. Anthony's Triathlon. Take the glass elevator to the fifth floor ? a scenic ride in itself ? and check out the St. Pete, Tampa and Sarasota skylines. For an even better look, bring a quarter for the viewfinder. Also keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and jellyfish. "You stand here long enough, and you're definitely going to see something," says general manager Charlie Bolt.

High on fun: Impress out-of-town guests with a view from one of Cha Cha's outdoor tables as you dine on wings, ribs or mahi mahi. The locals also like to bring up a cup of coffee and watch the sun rise over the bay. Cha Cha's is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Bring $3 for the Pier parking lot or coins for a meter.

Rent the roof: Rates vary. Call and ask for Bolt.

The Venue

2675 Ulmerton Road, St. Petersburg; (727) 571-2222, thevenueclub.com.

Enjoy the view: This 230,000-square-foot complex includes a nice-size rooftop cabana bar. It's not the best view in town ? the parking lot, an office parkway and busy Ulmerton Road ? but it's a great party space. The atmosphere is sleek but chill, with lime green and black cabanas and furniture.

High on fun: The roof deck is open three nights a week from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mondays are service industry night, with $3 cover and $2 drinks for everyone. Then Fridays and Saturdays, The Venue becomes Club V. Friday is ladies' night; women get in free all night, and drink free until 11 p.m. and enjoy $3 calls after. Cover for guys is $10. Saturdays are "reverse happy hour," with drink specials from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. that you'd normally find only in the afternoon. $10 cover. DJ Kidd Leow from 93.3 WFLZ-FM spins Fridays, while Saturday nights belong to DJ Gemini. Snack on sushi, sandwiches and other fare from the bar menu.

Rent the roof: The space holds about 80 people and is available for rent. Call VIP host Christina Nostro at (727) 698-0660.

More rooftop action

Even more reasons to get up and away.

BluVu at The Westin Tampa Bay

Slated to be an extension of the hotel's swanky first-floor restaurant, AquaKnox, this rooftop lounge is still under construction and has no scheduled opening date. But the 16th-story views are classic Tampa Bay, including both the Tampa and St. Petersburg skylines. The lounge will offer heavy hors dourves, signature cocktails and entertainment. 7627 W Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, (813) 281-0000, westintampabay.com. To inquire about private events, call Aakash Patel at (813) 281-1000.

Taiga Lounge

After being closed for a year, this suburban hotspot reopened last month with a new owner. Marc Linscheid converted part of the second-story roof deck into an indoor VIP room, but the rest of the roof is open 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday. You can rent a hookah pipe from Taiga and smoke on the rooftop, or B.Y.O. pipe and buy supplies from the adjacent liquor store. Between the sportsbar and patio downstairs, the VIP room upstairs and the roofdeck, Taiga can squeeze in 1,000 of your closest friends. See for yourself during the Nov. 20 grand re-opening. 10315 Causeway Blvd., Brandon, (813) 630-0003, taigalounge.com. Rental rates vary; call and ask for Linscheid.

Dolce Vita

Tucked inside Channelside Cinemas, this converted theater is a nightclub from 10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturdays. The party spills onto the terrace, which boasts a bar, 35-foot screen, cocktail tables and couches. Admission is free; 2-for-1 drinks all night. The outdoor space holds 150 people. 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa, (813) 221-0700, dolcevitalounge.com. For rental inquiries, call owner Matt Pezzullo at (813) 956-3439.