B-Real on Cultivation, Business, and Political Aspirations

[ad_1] In the early 90s, trailblazing trio Cypress Hill made music history by blending East Coast hip-hop fundamentals with West Coast Chicano swash. One-third of the group, rapper B-Real, is universally recognizable for his unmistakably iconic nasal twang. B’s alter ego, cannabis cultivator “Dr. Greenthumb,” was born, and the moniker evolved from a character referenced in his tracks to a self-titled dispensary chain.  Next came myriad licensing and merchandising deals. While Dr. Greenthumb may have…

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‘An air of hope’: Sri Lankans see cricket as a welcome distraction from the country’s economic, political woes

[ad_1] When it comes to cricket, Australia and Sri Lanka are usually bitter rivals.  But in late June, after Australia’s cricket team won a match in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, Australian cricketers got a surprising response from spectators: Sri Lankan fans cheered while wearing the bright yellow colors of the Australian team. The whole stadium was full of Australian flags and big posters that read, “Thank you, Australia.” Sri Lankan fans were showing gratitude to…

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