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Musical Legacy

Revered as the “greatest guitar player of all time,” Jimi Hendrix’s life was a vehicle of transcendental inspiration, and his music shaped rock ‘n’ roll as we know it today. On the COVER:

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Broken Lizard Shenanigans CULTURE got the inside scoop with the cast of Super Troopers 2 and their latest film.

Time to Splurge When you’ve got the munchies, nothing satisfies a craving like these crazy, over-the-top edible amalgamations.

The Latest and Greatest Cannabis culture is thriving, and its new representation in a legal world is inspiring some of the best cannabis films and TV shows of 2018.

Ask CannaSexual Anything Ashley Manta answers your questions about cannabis and sex, taking intimacy to the next level.

Gone, But Never Forgotten Celebrities of the “Forever 27” club were passionate individuals whose lives ended all too soon.

Party On Some of the hottest 420 parties are happening in your area—which one will you choose to attend?

departments 12 Letter from the Editor news 18 News Nuggets 20 By the Numbers 22 Local News reviews 24 Strain & Concentrate Reviews 34 Company Highlight 36 Cool Stuff 38 Entertainment Reviews in every issue 78 à La Carte 82 Growing Culture

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Online Exclusive! d First Dispensary Opens in Jamaica d Celebrate 420 According to Your Zodiac

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Editor-In-Chief Jamie Solis associate Editor Ashley Bennett Editorial coordinator Benjamin Adams Editorial Contributors Matthew Abel, Hilary Bricken, Devon Alexander Brown, Jasen T. Davis, Alex Distefano, Caroline Hayes, Addison Herron-Wheeler, Pamela Jayne, Heather Johnson, Carl Kozlowski, Emily Manke, Madison Ortiz, Denise Pollicella, R. Scott Rappold, Paul Rogers, Ed Rosenthal, Kimberly R. Simms, Lanny Swerdlow, Simon Weedn, Laurie Wolfe Photographers Steve Baker, Kristopher Christensen, John Gilhooley, Joel Meaders, Mike Rosati, Eric Stoner, Bruce Wolfe Art Director Steven Myrdahl production manager Michelle Aguirre Graphic DesignerS Payden Cobern, John Venegas Account Executives Rebecca Bermudez, Alex Brizicky, Angie Callahan, Molly Clark, Eric Bulls, Kim Cook, Rocki Davidson, Matt Knuth, Casey Roel, Rick Schwartz, Natasha Tanksley, Annie Weber, Vic Zaragoza office manager Mikayla Aguilar Distribution Manager Cruz Bobadilla INTERNS Cecilia Juarez, Ryan Leuteritz Publisher David Comden Culture® Magazine is published every month and distributes magazines at over 600 locations throughout the Bay area. No articles, illustrations, photographs, or other matter within may be reproduced without written permission. Culture® Magazine is a registered trademark. All rights reserved.

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hat does the 420 holiday mean to you? Consumers everywhere look forward to April 20 for various reasons, but overall we can all agree that 420 is the official time of year to celebrate cannabis. Let your mind wander and take a journey to a new plane of existence with a special new strain packed with THC. Pay homage to your ancestors who may have used cannabis long before prohibition took place. Spend time with friends or family, and share cannabis with open arms and bowls packed. Watch some of your favorite cannabis flicks with a bowl of infused popcorn. Attend a massive local gathering of cannabis advocates and enthusiasts and smoke a joint at 4:20 p.m.—these events and activities are what make the holiday of 420, and our community, so incredible. In the return of CULTURE’s Annual 420 Collector’s Edition, we want to express our gratitude to our readers by dedicating these pages to honor our community, as well as all things 420. And most 12

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importantly, we want to party with you! After all, the best 420 traditions are centered on getting together with other consumers to smoke, vape, feast and enjoy our right to consume. We’ve prepared a little bit of everything for you this year—from an in-depth look into the life and legacy of Jimi Hendrix, a recipe for one of the most beautiful, amazing, gorge-worthy treats, a cannabis entertainment forecast, and we even landed an exclusive interview with Broken Lizard in anticipation of Super Troopers 2—it’s everything you need to get the most out of your 420 celebration. Regardless of what this day means to you personally, it’s hard to ignore the infectious energy in the air this month. Dispensaries are busy preparing for lines on 420, which will make November’s Black Friday shopping crowd pale in comparison. Consumers everywhere are ready to drop cash for ridiculous deals on their favorite flower, concentrates and edibles. This year more than ever, April 20 will also be a day when

many first-timers will try cannabis in its many forms, and maybe even take their first journey to a dispensary. Don’t let the woes and setbacks of this maturing industry discourage you from taking pride in the work and dedication that our community has persevered through all these years. Instead, focus on the huge progress that we have made collectively as we bring safer cannabis to all who have a right to consume it. Let’s light one up and celebrate ourselves! Happy 420 from all of us at CULTURE Magazine. c Cheers!

Jamie Solis Editor-in-Chief

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California Could Lower Cannabis Sales Taxes On March 15, Assemblymembers Tom Lackey, Rob Bonta and three other co-authors introduced Assembly Bill 3157, which aims to decrease California’s cannabis sales tax from 15 percent to 11 percent. The proposal would also suspend a cultivation tax, and cumulatively, the tax decreases would amount to a nine percent drop in prices for consumers, according to an assessment by New Frontier Data. “As someone who spent 28 years in law enforcement, I know how sophisticated

First Cannabis Lounge Opens in San Francisco Barbary Coast Dispensary is the first dispensary in San Francisco to open up a lounge that allows smoking, vaping and edibles. Because of concerns, mostly over secondhand smoke, other social consumption lounge permits have not been issued to other businesses. Similar efforts are underway in other states, such as Massachusetts. “Those who wish to consume cannabis are going to do so whether social sites exist or not, and are

California’s black market for cannabis has become,” Assemblymember Tom Lackey said after announcing the bill. “Criminals do not pay taxes, ensure customers are 21 and over, obtain licenses or follow product safety regulations. We need to give legal businesses some temporary tax relief so they do not continue to be undercut by the black market.” California’s current cost of legal cannabis cannot continue to compete with black market prices.

Virginia Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Bill On March 9, Gov. Ralph Northam signed House Bill 1251, which expands access to cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) oils for medicinal purposes. “Gov. Northam signed HB-1251 on March 9, 2018. He added an emergency clause to the bills during the legislative process allowing immediate enactment with his signature,” according to Virginia NORML. First, this expands the affirmative defense for possession to

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going to make driving decisions regardless of where they consume,” said Jim Borghesani of Massachusetts Marijuana Poilcy Project. “Social sites will simply give cannabis users the same options available to alcohol users.” City officials in San Francisco are coming to terms with the fact that if no locations are provided for social consumption, people are going to end up consuming cannabis in illegal areas.

all patients with written certifications. Second, it will expand access to Virginia’s regulated medical cannabis program once it becomes operational. The affirmative defense certificate has been updated to reflect the change in law.” Before now, only a limited number of patients with extreme forms of epilepsy were allowed to have access to medical cannabis oil. The bill also increases the 30-day supply limit to a 90-day supply. The expansion could help fight the state’s ominous opioid problem by providing alternatives.

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The number of Vallejo medical cannabis dispensaries that were approved to receive local permits to sell recreational cannabis: (Source: TimesHerald)

The number of San Francisco Board of Supervisors members who voted in favor of approving legislation to waive fines for cannabis businesses with building code violations: (Source: The San Francisco Examiner)

The maximum amount of space, in square feet, in a defunct event center in Fremont, which has now been approved for hemp processing: (Source: Daily Record)

The estimated number of cannabis conviction cases being considered and reviewed for expungement or reduction in Sonoma County: (Source: CBS SF Bay Area)

3,000

The number of business licenses created solely to favor minorityowned cannabis businesses in Maryland: (Source: The Baltimore Sun)

The estimated amount of money, in millions of dollars, that the state of Nevada has collected in cannabis tax revenue during the first six months of legal sales: (Source: Forbes)

30 The number of medical cannabis dispensary applications filed in Iowa: (Source: Des Moines Register)

The number of acres that were used to grow hemp plants in 19 U.S. states in 2017: (Source: VoteHemp.com)

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420 SF Hippie Hill Festival 2018 WHEN: Fri, April 20 WHERE: Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco WEBSITE: 420hippiehill.com The sheer size of this event will blow your mind! Attendees at 420 SF Hippie Hill Festival will be able to see crowds of people reaching clear to the horizon, like what you might imagine Woodstock looked like during its heyday. 420 at Hippie Hill has been happening since the 1970s, and every year, thousands of cannabis enthusiasts organically gather together at Golden Gate 20

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Park to partake in the herb. The air will probably become saturated with smoke, especially when 4:20 p.m. hits. It’s beautifully symbolic of the power that cannabis advocates actually have when we unite together. It’s exciting to take part in one of the largest and longestrunning 420 gatherings around—just don’t forget to pick up your trash when you leave.

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Mixed Emotions Over Mixed-Use

Oakland begins to set the tone i n h a n d l i n g c o m p l i c at e d c a s e s o f cannabis in work and live spaces By Benjamin M. Adams

n unforeseen aspect of Oakland’s cannabis industry involves cannabis businesspeople who have purchased mixed-use properties that allow for both residential and business purposes, only to parsimoniously evict the tenants for more floor space. Oakland City Council has become aware of the practice of pushing out tenants, and is in the process of making amendments to Oakland’s cannabis permit structure to protect tenants who live in mixed-use properties that are bought out by cannabis businesses. The lure of the cannabis industry’s powerful money-making turnaround potential needs checks and balances, like any other industry. An amendment to Oakland’s cannabis permitting ordinance was unanimously passed in its first reading at a special council meeting. “No permit or local authorization shall be issued under OMC Chapters 5.80 or 5.81 to a cannabis applicant at premises where either: work/live use existed as of March 6, 2018, or residential use existed as of March 6, 2018,” the amendment reads. According to the law, in both cases this applies irrespective of any reconfiguration of the premises. Rebecca Kaplan, city councilmember-at-large, proposed the ordinance amendment, and she has been involved with Oakland’s adult-use cannabis landscape from the get-go. “Our proposal 22

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did pass, which does restrict cannabis permitting in terms of displacing residential use, so that has now passed the first reading in City Council,” Kaplan told CULTURE. “I’m continuing to make sure that we have an industry that’s well-regulated and continues to grow here and create jobs.” On March 20, Kaplan confirmed via phone that the proposal was unanimously passed by the city council. Meanwhile, the city government is working on several projects in other areas to help smooth over the licensing process, without stepping on anyone else’s toes. Limiting companies from taking advantage of tenants in mixed-use properties is only one facet of the challenges that lay ahead. “There’s a whole range of strategies we should be strengthening in terms of how we utilize cannabis permitting without creating conflict,” Kaplan reassured us. “For example, one of the things I’m fighting for is increased support for finding greenhouses. We should really be prioritizing educating and advocating and making land available for greenhouse use in cultivation. That’s both better for the planet, energy use and emissions.” Kaplan hopes to harness greenhouse capabilities rather than use grow lights, which are more expensive and use more energy. Also, she added, it doesn’t involve displacing residential tenants. Kaplan said another focus point that’s currently going on in Oakland is the issue of edibles. “The other thing that we’ve been talking about is how to expand our role in edibles. I think edibles production is a great sector for Oakland to excel. We have a long history in the food industry and edibles manufacturing could [help Oakland] to thrive. I think we can really continue to expand as a leader in edibles manufacturing as well.” Oakland’s city council is ironing out the details of its permitting process, which includes placing certain limitations on business growth practices. It’s good for the community, and it’s good for the integrity of Oakland’s cannabis industry. c

Over 4,000 likeminded attendees are reason enough to attend INDO EXPO, but the best part is the 200plus exhibitors with 2018’s best and latest innovations that are driving the cannabis industry. Here you will find lighting, nutrients, greenhouses, supplies, tools, lifestyle and hundreds of ancillary companies. The Industrial Hemp Pavilion, a platform within the main halls of INDO EXPO, will showcase American-made hemp products from fuel to textiles. Saturday’s festivities are meant for B2B opportunities, and Sunday’s activities are meant for everyone else. The holiday doesn’t end with the 420 weekend; it continues the following weekend in the form of INDO EXPO. WHEN: Fri, April 28-Sun, April 29 WHERE: Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbor Way S., Richmond WEBSITE: indoexpo.com/ san-francisco

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strain & concentrate

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VVS x GDSF Guava Glue Vape Pen This new special limited edition vape pen available at The Green Door in San Francisco is definitely one to check out ASAP. It's a collaboration between Ben Baller and the professionals at The Green Door themselves, and it is loaded with a unique and flavor-packed Guava Glue extract. The taste of this pen is like nothing else out there—the guava is so tangy, and when paired with the additional musky and sour flavors found in the Guava Glue strain, makes for a righteous combination. The effects are not inebriating but definitely on the more potent side, making this pen great for use in the daytime, as it's more of an uplifting experience than a drowsy one. The pen itself is a gnarly slime green color with a lighted BB at the end. It’s conveniently single use, so there's no need to worry about charging the battery or breaking the cartridge—plus it's a super steezy limited edition great for low-key flexing. This pen is on point in every category and will be flying off the shelves at The Green Door, so get over there quick if you want to get a taste of the Guava Glue.

R:Evolve Tarantula and Pre-Roll Pack Available wherever: Ganja Gold product are carried.

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Russian Assassin Boyz Sunset Sherbert An amazingly clear and crystalline concentrate from Cookie Co. 415, the Sunset Sherbert by Russian Assassin Boyz is an extraordinary example of a good live resin. A heavy knockout punch straight from the motherland, the Russian Assassin Boyz Sunset Sherbert will have anyone who tries it sedated for hours on end. An unbelievable citrus taste is complemented with a smooth creamy finish, creating a well-rounded and unique flavor profile. The texture and visual appeal of this live resin is almost too good to be true. Translucent, golden diamonds the size of rice grains fill each and every gram of this high-end concentrate, with a glassy but slightly sticky texture. This extract works very well for getting comfortable, resting and relaxing and furthermore, it’s great for treating back pain. Cookie Co. 415 is the place to score this top-of-the-line concentrate, and it's certainly not one to be missed. 24

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Ganja Gold has always impressed Californians with quality pre-rolls, tarantulas and other rolled delicacies, but the new R:Evolve pack is a whole different beast. This is a one-of-akind item unlike anything else on the market right now, and we couldn’t be happier to get our hands on it. Comprised of five strain specific pre-rolls, which are curated to their own unique experiences: "Awake", "Zen", "Heal", "Inspire" and "Evolve". Awake and Zen are sativa and indica, respectively. Inspire is a hybrid variety and then there is one tarantula “Evolve”. It is filled with super potent strains covered in wax and kief. Ganja Gold invites consumers on a journey through each pre-roll eventually "evolving" to the tarantula. Each of these joints has a unique flavor and effects and are more convenient than most realize. The benefit of being able to choose exactly which effects you need in any given moment is what puts this package over-the-top. Additionally they are packaged in a sleek cylinder with classy corked glass joint tubes. As most people in the Bay Area know by now, Ganja Gold really has this pre-roll game figured out.

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Artisan Extracts Live Resin Sauce Chunky diamonds scattered throughout a saucy pool of terpenes are the name of the game when it comes to the Artisan Extracts by Ganja Gold. This sativa-dominant extract is the perfect pick me up for anyone who is feeling a bit down and needs a little extra boost. The flavor consists of an extraordinarily fruity and citrus taste paired with a bit of a sour aftertaste almost like a grapefruit. The scent profile is a little different and definitely has notes of pine present, and its pronounced in the aftertaste of the flavor. The sauce texture is certainly becoming a favorite among concentrate lovers, and it’s easy to see why. Sauce is almost always superior in taste, and Ganja Gold has no problem living up to this standard.

Platinum Cookies Buddy's Cannabis in San Jose has a well earned reputation of carrying some of the best flowers available in the Bay Area, and Buddy’s is pleased to be offering a top-notch Platinum Cookies strain. This is possibly one of the most visual appealing flowers we've seen this year with its deep eggplant shades of purple, the bushels of orange hairs sprouting throughout and the copious dusting of trichomes all over this phenomenally beautiful bud. Without a doubt, the Platinum Cookies' effects are just as incredible as its visual allure. Anybody who gives this strain a sample will find themselves coming back to it again and again, simply for its perfect balance of physical and cerebral effects. There is an enticing combination of relaxation and creativity found here that makes for a fun, playful and reliable strain. Any folks looking for a strain suitable for all times of the day should head to Buddy's in San Jose and grab themselves a handful of the Platinum Cookies—they won't be disappointed.

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NUG Diamonds Strawberry Banana Decked out with an amazing flavor, an incomparable texture and the most potent effects found in a concentrate, NUG Diamonds in Strawberry Banana is as good as gold. The small and sugary amber crystals that make up this Live Resin are dense enough to be handled by the fingers, but they are still pliable making it easy-to-use when dabbing, or even applying to the top of a bowl. On the nail, this 80 percent THC extract lives up to its formidable appearance. Its melted vapor is thick and deeply flavorful, while delivery a potent punch. The aroma that emanates from this delicacy is surely tropical and ever so inviting. One taste of this concentrate will have anyone who tries it instantly transported to a hammock on the beaches of Tahiti; a total sense of happiness and bliss overcomes all who give the Strawberry Banana Diamonds a try.

Available at: Barbary Coast Dispensary in San Francisco.

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Pink Lemonade It’s already April, so if you haven’t heard of the Pink Lemonade strain yet this year, you might be living under a rock! This strain has been gaining popularity over the past few months, and it’s easy to see why. Giant, crystallized buds coated with tiny pinkish orange hairs are what consumers are blessed with upon busting open a jar of this tasty treat. An aroma of strawberries and lemons tickle the nose of anyone who has the honor of sampling this pristine flower. Most people have reported a sense of uplifted-ness, joy and a lack of stress when using the Pink Lemonade. There isn’t much drowsiness associated with this flower, so it’s one that can be used in the morning. Expect to see this strain popping up all Bay Area this summer, but the best ones you are going to find will be at the Barbary Coast Dispensary in SF.

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Double Dream Cartridge

Available at: SFFOG in San Francisco.

Here’s a great example of what a concentrate cartridge should look like. Select Concentrates has unleashed the earthy and sweet flavors of the Double Dream strain on northern California, and it’s not worth missing out on. A nearly perfectly balanced hybrid, consumers will likely feel both comfortable and relaxed while experiencing mental acuity and increased perception. An unreal total of 93.67 percent of cannabinoids are present in this cartridge, and it is noticeable immediately. Unlike many other vape cartridges, all it takes is one puff of vapor from the Double Dream, and you’ll be able to feel its potent effects. The glass mouthpiece also allows for a better drag and feels great on the lips. Select Concentrates hits the ball out of the park with the Double Dream Cartridge, so go try it before it’s all gone!

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Paper Planes Special Edition Gelato 33 Sauce This sauce is boss. Basically, when it comes to the Paper Planes Special Edition Gelato 33, those are the only four words are needed to describe it. This special edition sauce by Paper Planes uses a fan-favorite strain of Gelato 33 to create the ineffable spectrum of flavor that is inside this omnipotent extract. A hint of earthy and skunky flavors strikes the palate first but quickly after that comes in the definitive and delicious taste that is only found in sweet, sweet cannabis. As one peers into the jar bearing this ether of an extract, they will notice the crystallized saucy texture that can only be compared to juicy diamonds. Considering how truly surreal of a concentrate the Paper Planes Special Edition Gelato 33 sauce is, that's a fair comparison. Available at Theraleaf Releaf in San Jose, make it to the south bay if you want to try a seriously great concentrate that you and your friends will be raving about all year long.

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Banana Cream OG Utopia Farms didn’t have to do much creative work when naming this fine concentrate, as its immediately noticeable creamy texture is complemented by an equally creamy banana flavor. The scents emanating from this creation are both skunky and sweet, a delightful combination of fruit and cannabis. The Banana Cream OG is one of the terpy-est concentrates available this holiday testing at 8.59 percent and backed by an equally awesome 76.4 percent of cannabinoids. One of the best parts of this concentrate is its versatility. As it is derived from a hybrid strain, the effects are not very polarizing but instead are a swell balance of energy and relaxation. Moreover, the purity of this extract in unarguable, it is entirely pesticide free and tested 0 PPM for residual solvents. Utopia Farms has got this extract dialed in perfectly, and it is a great example of the quality concentrates it consistently offers.

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Utopia 5610 Scotts Valley Dr., Scotts Valley | (831) 332-7700 www.utopiacannabis.com How would you describe your company? What is your specialty? Utopia is an award-winning cannabis brand based out of Santa Cruz, California. We specialize in premium flowers, extracts and edibles. Clean cannabis and transparency are essential to Utopia’s mission as is evidenced in our use of natural and organic ingredients, publicly-shared test results, production methods and unadulterated products. What do you offer consumers/clients that others don’t? Utopia is a products-first brand, offering a range of high quality cannabis products to match the needs of all consumers. We believe that healthy

products are a result of high quality ingredients, conscious techniques and a commitment to transparency. Testing in the top 1 percent for potency and terpenes, Utopia’s products are objectively of the highest caliber. How and why did your company start up? Utopia came to fruition four years [ago] in response to a lack of quality, labeled, tested and consciously produced cannabis in the market. Our brand mission is to bring consistency, integrity and refined quality to the cannabis industry. With the changing landscape of medical and recreational cannabis, what do you see as the biggest challenges to your

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progress as a company? Any advantages? The landscape has shifted completely over the last three months. The financial and time burden of complying with unclear regulations, a 90 percent decline in number of legal retailers and the drastic increase in cost to consumers (resulting from new tax and regulatory requirements) has resulted in every vertical in California struggling. On a positive note, we are excited for the testing requirements as we’ve been complying with them for four years and only now will the rest of the industry be held to these basic health standards. What words of advice would you offer anyone seeking to enter the world of cannabis business?

Flexibility. This industry changes daily, and being able to adapt and have a team that will do so with you is crucial! What are the goals and vision moving forward, for your company? Where do you see your company in five years? Within five years, we aim to have Utopia products available across the nation. We aspire to maintain our position as a leader in quality and product integrity. What do you hope to accomplish in the cannabis industry? We aim to change consumers’ expectations for cannabis products. We strive to show California that they can hold producers to the same standards that they’d expect of any quality brand sold in Whole Foods. Producers should be able to stand behind their products’ integrity, support the community and provide living wages and benefits to their employees. c

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1. Cross Bar Pipe We’ve all been there—after setting the pipe aside to reply to a text, you reach over to grab the pipe, just to see that is has tipped over and made a mess. Thanks to the sophisticated designers at Love + Destroy, you can kiss that petty problem goodbye. This beautiful Cross Bar Pipe is an elegant smoking device that was designed to capture the eye of discerning consumers with its sleek geometric design. It is cleverly designed with cross bars underneath to prevent it from toppling over. It’s available in three colors—matte black steel, polished gold steel and blasted stainless steel. Price: $68 Website: loveanddestroy.com 2. Gold Cannabis Leaf Roach Clip Bracelet This is where fashion and functionality collide. This beautiful accessory not only acts as a stylish bracelet that shows your love for cannabis with detailed gold cannabis leaves, but it also doubles as a functioning roach clip, too. Ladies and gentleman alike don’t have to burn their fingertips any longer when trying to puff every last bit of greens with this inconspicuous accessory. The interlinking detailed design of this bracelet is discreet enough to wear at school or work, and your friends and acquaintances would never know that it is also a roach clip. Price: $36 Website: bluntedobjects.com 36

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Meet the Dipper Vaporizer—one of the most functional and unique vapes on the market. The Dipper Vaporizer by Dipstick Vapes is a sleek and versatile wax pen that provides two ways to smoke or vaporize. One way is with the Vapor Tip Atomizer, and the other is with the Quartz Crystal Atomizer. The Vapor Tip Atomizer actually allows you to dip the atomizer end of the vape into your favorite concentrate to produce a clean hit through the mouthpiece on the other end, similar to a straw. The Quartz Crystal Atomizer is more traditional; it goes in the chamber of the vape and can be loaded up with concentrates directly. Either way that you choose consume your concentrates, you’ll love this state-ofthe-art vaporizer. Price: $149.99 Website: dipstickvapes.com

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BOOK

The Cannabis Cultivation Coloring Book Edna & Otis Ellison Pub. Stacey Neff Informative books are great, but during 420 we want to kick back and enjoy ourselves. That’s why we found The Cannabis Cultivation Coloring Book to be the perfect companion to this famed holiday. Paired with a joint of a sativa-dominant strain, adult coloring has been brought to a whole new level. As the only adult coloring book that focuses specifically on the horticultural perspective of cannabis, this is also a great gift item for your favorite consumer who has a green thumb. Packed with pictures of the cannabis plant in various stages of growth and development, all the way from seed to smoke, this book will keep your busy mind relaxed for hours. (Jacob Cannon) 38

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God of War Dev. SIE Santa Monica Studio Pub. Sony Interactive Entertainment The God of War series began back in 2005 and focused on the story of Kratos, a warrior whose intent was to defeat Ares, well-known as the God of War, by interacting with and defeating various other Greek gods. Kratos’ “been there, done that” story seemed to have ended, until Sony breathed new life into the series. Now the eighth game in the series returns (with the same name as the first game) and focuses on Norse inspirations, revolves around Kratos’ relationship with his son Atreus, and is filled with glorious combat displayed in high definition. With a new camera system, this one has a lot in store for diehard fans. (Nicole Potter)

MOVIE

Lady Bird Dir. Greta Gerwig Universal Pictures With all of the wonderful attention being given to female artists and storytellers these days, one female coming-of-age story that shouldn’t be missed is the beautiful film, Lady Bird. The movie takes viewers inside all of the drama, confusion and intensity of a young girl’s last year of high school as she tries to escape her mundane hometown and her parents’ unraveling lives to seek out greener pastures. Helmed by Writer and Director Greta Gerwig and brought to life with stunning performances by Saoirse Ronan as the titular character Lady Bird and Laurie Metcalf and Tracy Letts as her parents; Lady Bird is not one to be missed. (Simon Weedn)

Both Sides of the Sky Jimi Hendrix Legacy Recordings What may even be more mind-blowing than the fact that there is a new Jimi Hendrix record out nearly a halfcentury since his passing, might be the realization of just how prolific he was in his tragically short life. Loaded up with 13 new tunes culled from sessions recorded after the release of The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s 1968 album, Electric Ladyland, Both Sides of the Sky adds even more magic to an already untouchable catalog of work. Though the new album might lack the energy and flow of a more authentic Hendrix release, the record still showcases a true virtuoso at the peak of his talents. (Simon Weedn)

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ver 47 years ago, Jimi Hendrix passed away unexpectedly at the tragically young age of 27. In the nearly five decades since his untimely death, the reverence for his music, the stories of his virtuosity and the estimations of his influence have grown to a point where his mythology has nearly fully eclipsed his humanity. For many, Hendrix is an inimitable powerhouse of guitar playing who seemingly came out of nowhere, took the world by storm, and died so suddenly that it seemed he’d vanished almost as quickly as he arrived. For those willing to dig a little deeper though, the story of Jimi Hendrix’s rise adds a richness and context to his playing and the music he created that might take away some of the mystique, but none of the value. From instinctively setting his guitar on fire at the Monterey International Pop Festival to performing his unforgettable rendition of “The StarSpangled Banner” at Woodstock, Hendrix is undeniably an icon in rock ‘n’ roll history. Recently, CULTURE Magazine had the privilege of talking with Jimi’s younger brother and one of his best friends, Leon Hendrix, to hear all about his and Jimi’s childhoods, his perspectives on the Jimi Hendrix legacy, and the roots and revelations of a true music icon. Leon Hendrix poses at Purple Haze Properties Photo by Ted Soqui

It’s quite a journey from Hendrix’s humble youth in the Northwest to playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” after a two-hour encore at Woodstock, which would define the hippie generation. Hendrix accomplished more in 27 years than most accomplish over the course of their entire life. Here’s some, but not all, of Hendrix’s finest moments.

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November 27 - Johnny Allen Hendrix is born. His mother is only 17 years old.

Young Hendrix’s father renames him James Marshall Hendrix, because he dislikes Jimi’s birth name.

Jimi and his friends become instantly obsessed with a new music style called “rock ‘n’ roll,” after witnessing performers like Little Richard and Elvis.

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1958 1959 When you close your eyes and think of Jimi, what are the things about him that come to your mind? How do you picture him? Is it just his gentle spirit and nature? No, because his spirit is not gentle anymore, it’s omnipresent now and I feel him all the time. I even have confidence that we live again now because of my experiences with Jimi.

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To get started, so much has been written (and will continue to be written) about your brother’s skills as a musician and songwriter. But we feel like people might not know your brother as a person quite as well. What do you wish more people knew about who Jimi was? Well, people haven’t dug deep, because his image and music were so great; it’s been the only thing people could really concentrate on. But what I wish people would know? That he was a gentle person who never spoke harshly, he treated me very well, he was very humble and also very artistic; he was like Michelangelo when he was a kid. Before he ever picked up a guitar, he used to draw these fantastic pictures;

It’s incredible that is how your passion for graphic arts started out! Like I said, Jimi as a kid was such an artist. He was a sculptor, too. He’d get clay and mold it up into beautiful things. He even crafted some cars and submitted them to Ford. So you might be driving around in a Hendrix original today and not even know it!

Hendrix’s father buys him his first electric guitar, a white Supro Ozark.

May 31 - After being caught in a stolen car twice, law enforcement gives him an ultimatum: Go to jail or the Army, so he enlists in the Army. He completes basic training at Fort Ord, California and gets sent to Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

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it’s how I learned to draw. When he started playing guitar, I used to bug him when he practiced, so he’d find some paper and tie a pencil around my wrist. It was better than going to college, because I ended up working for Boeing as a draftsman because of it.

Hendrix’s mother, whom he idolized, dies of cirrhosis when he is only 15.

July 2 - Captain Gilbert Batchman grants Hendrix an honorable discharge from the 101st Airborne Division, mentioning that Hendrix is meant for other things, not the military.

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One thing that comes up time and time again with your brother’s work is his creativity and inventiveness. He had incredible talent for bringing fantastic, far out ideas to life with his music. Where do you think that aspect of his nature came from? Was it something you noticed in him when you were little kids? Well, look at music. You can’t physically touch music. Music is a spirit. It has no body, it just flows. That’s how inspiration comes, and Jimi had this ability to capture that. He didn’t have a guitar early on, but he would go to our grandma and say, “Grandma, I hear stuff!” And our grandma would just swab his ears out with baby oil. Then a week would go by, and he’d be back yelling, “Grandma! Grandma!” and

the same thing would happen again. He was hearing music, but he had no way to bring it, because he had no instrument. But when he hit about 14 and got his first guitar, he was off to the races. Everything fell in place for him; the cosmos were calling, and he captured that because he was born for this, he just needed his instrument. He even told me once that he wished that he had a bigger instrument. He took the guitar and that’s all he had, but really he wanted to be conducting symphonies and write orchestral music too. Do you have any other favorite early memories of your brother and his music? Well, like I said, he heard the voices;

he heard the call. When he finally got an instrument, a ukulele with only one string at first, he was able to make songs with that one string. He learned that he could tighten and untighten the string and get all the notes on just one string. Then at 15 he was in a band and wasn’t supposed to be able to get into the clubs, because he was too young, but they’d let him in anyway because he was the best guitar player around. Then at 16 he worked for Ray Charles when Ray was living in Seattle. If you remember in the movie, at one point a guy says, “We should have stayed in Seattle playing with that kid.” They were talking about Jimi! Jimi went by Buster back then, but playing for Ray Charles was his first job.

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The young guitarist’s career soars as he’s hired as a backup R&B and blues musician for a slew of major recording artists, although some instances are disputed. Hendrix joins Little Richard’s band, tours with them, and records “I Don’t Know What You’ve Got But It’s Got Me” with Little Richard.

Hendrix wins first prize in the Apollo Theater amateur contest. Ronnie Isley takes notice, and The Isley Brothers hire Hendrix.

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Hendrix forms Jimmy James and the Blue Flames, and he plays hippie clubs around Greenwich Village, New York.

Linda Keith, Keith Richard’s girlfriend, notices Hendrix’s greatness and immediately gives him Keith Richard’s Fender Stratocaster.

What kind of music were you two searching out on your own that was inspiring your creativity? Oh, we were listening to Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, B.B. King, Willie Dixon and all of those other blues guys. We’ve read your stories about Jimi taking apart 50

your father’s radio and trying to find out where the music was coming from. Was the radio how you two were discovering these artists? No, because in those days you just had what they called the Top 40, and the Top 40 was the only music you’d hear in the whole United States. Every night at seven o’clock one channel would play those 40 songs, and that was it. So, at the time, we didn’t have a record player, and there were no black people on the radio. If a black person wrote a song, they’d have to sell it to a white artist for them to record it and get it played on the radio. Would you two listen to the Top 40 songs too? Oh yeah, that’s all we did was wait for seven o’clock so we could listen

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to that radio. Then there was that one time when my Dad wasn’t home, and Jimi wanted to know where the music was coming from because he wanted to grab it, but he couldn’t. So, he took the radio apart, and when we opened it, it was just some tubes and wires; there wasn’t anything to really investigate. We tried to put it back together, but just couldn’t do it. When my Dad came home and saw the radio wasn’t working we got scolded, to put it mildly. Jimi took up for me because he didn’t want me to get a whoopin’ and my Dad was a little inebriated and yelling, “Why did you do it?! Why did you do it?!” And Jimi told him, “I just wanted to know where the music was coming from.” He could hear it, he just wanted more information.

In London, Hendrix hires Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell to form The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Rock ‘n’ roll will never be the same.

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We know that you’re a graphic artist and a musician yourself. Was there anyone when you two were kids that was encouraging you both to pursue your creativity and develop it? No, not at all. In fact, they fought it. They wanted us to work with our hands; I’d help my Dad out gardening. They wanted us to work hard and become mediocre. We didn’t really break out of that until Jimi left, and then I left.

Sept. 23 – Chas Chandler quits The Animals, specifically to manage Hendrix. Chandler brands his name as “Jimi Hendrix” and takes Hendrix to London to help him break into the mainstream and solidify his psychedelic image.

June 18 - Jimi’s performance at the Monterey International Pop Festival is a pivotal moment in rock history. After Pete Townshend from The Who makes a statement by smashing his guitar, Jimi makes an even bigger statement by kindling a fire on top of his electric guitar. The crowd goes nuts.

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means transport and "vision” means to see into the future. And if you notice a lot of the stories we were watching on early TV have come true. So, there’s some type of natural progression of knowledge and Jimi got on board; he was in the vortex or something. There’s a rhythm to the universe, and he was in it, and he never fought it. He just went with it and enjoyed it. All that he wanted to do was play music. Do you think your childhoods contributed to that? Because you two were left on your own a lot of the time and forced to be imaginative and create your own fun? You know, everyone here has their own personal experience and whatever you do with that is what it is. I kind of went off the deep end. I was a street kid when the welfare people stopped looking for me when I was 13 or 14. I went on a different journey, another pathway. I joined the Army for the same reason Jimi did, because a judge made me. Then Jimi came home, and I forgot I was in the Army and went on tour with him. Jimi said, “Let’s go!” And I was gone. Two years later I ended up in a penitentiary for it.

When you guys were growing up in Seattle, Washington, were there a lot of blues musicians touring through the Northwest? What kind of acts were you seeing? All of them, all of them were coming through. Little Richard came through right after he’d quit rock ‘n’ roll and become a preacher. He came to Seattle because his mother’s sister lived right around the corner from us. That’s where we met Little Richard the first time, he gave us pictures and everything. Then we went to his sermons, and he was telling the whole congregation how he’d had this dream that rock ‘n’ roll was going to kill him. Jimi and I tried to get dressed up for it, but we were raggedy with wrinkled shirts and broken shoe laces. We thought we were looking good though. I’ve read about you two going to see Flash Gordon movies together and taking in a lot of science fiction. Several of your brother’s songs talk about space themes. Do you know how he became interested in outer space and the bigger universe? Well, the word “television” is made up of two things. “Tele"

I know you’ve got your own radio show on Purple Haze Radio where you play some of your brother’s music. When you’re listening to your Jimi’s records, what are your favorite to go to? Do you have a favorite Jimi Hendrix song? I don’t really because I feel like I’m not done listening to it all yet. When I listen to his music, I still hear stuff that I’ve never heard before. It’s all so beautiful. I mean he’s such a composer, and in between all of the main stuff there are so many tiny riffs, butterfly flutters, and stuff with the music. I just love it. It’s like when you read the Bible or good text from prophets, every time you read it becomes something different. Jimi used to say that music and sound isn’t investigated enough because it’s a spiritual force, and we can only use our instruments to bring it. It’s been almost 50 years now since your brother’s passing. What do you think Jimi would say about his legacy? Well, I think he’d say it’s pretty powerful. In places like South America and Madagascar some people think he’s a saint. Jimi did all of this, he created his own immortality. Because of his music he’s still here jamming and inspiring other guitar players; he inspires me. I’m very thankful for Jimi. c

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1970 December 8 – Hendrix testified to the Toronto Supreme Court about hashish and other drugs he was caught possessing at the airport.

Sept. 18 - Hendrix was found dead in a London hotel room. The autopsy revealed he had died form an overdose of barbiturates, despite his friends explaining that Hendrix rarely overused drugs.

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For almost 30 years Broken Lizard has been delighting audiences with hilarious shenanigans By David Edmundson

roken Lizard, the comedy hive mind behind comedy gems like Super Troopers, Beerfest and Club Dread began in New York in 1990. And while nearly 30 years have elapsed since the comedy troupeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inception, these guys are as quick and funny as ever. With Super Troopers 2 being released on Friday, April 20 this year, CULTURE sat down with Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme and Paul Soter; four of the five members of the comedy troupe. We discussed filmmaking, their long history in comedy and how cannabis helps them in their creative process.

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“Some of the most epic jokes from our movies came while we were stoned.” What did it feel like to put the uniforms back on? Lemme: Like mother’s milk. Chandrasekhar: It felt great; you look in the mirror, and you’re like, “Oh yeah, there’s that guy from the movie.” I told these guys I wouldn’t roll camera unless everybody weighed the same as the first movie. So, they could say we looked older, but they couldn’t say we looked fatter and older. You guys have been doing comedy together for almost 30 years, can you tell us a little about the genesis of the group? Heffernan: We all went to college together and started doing sketches there. Then we moved to New York and reassembled in the cabaret scene. We had been making short films and videos, and the idea was to make a feature film. So, we made this movie, Puddle Cruise, with credit cards and whatever. Lemme: That was in the early ’90s, when the independent film scene was exploding then with Tarantino, Rodriguez, Linklater, Soderbergh and Kevin Smith making movies quickly and cheaply. Soter: And you would go see them in the multiplex. We were like, wait a minute, a small movie can be on the big screen everywhere. 56

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Was filmmaking always the goal? Chandrasekhar: Originally, we really just wanted to do sketches. We were such big fans of Saturday Night Live, I think we would have liked to do a sketch show. We had an opportunity to do it, it was between us and a group called The State, and they won the show. So, then we were like, “What are we going to do now?” There’s no need for another sketch

show. So, we decided to try and make a movie. Super Troopers cames out in 2001 and becomes a cult smash when it hit DVD. Very quickly there were rumblings of a sequel, so why the long wait? Heffernan: We didn’t want to dive back into the exact same characters again. We wanted to make a few other movies.

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Troopers? Oh my god we play all those games you guys play, the meow game, the repeater.” Heffernan: It’s super flattering, that they play all the same games we do. Lemme: There was a great one with an Atlanta Falcons football player where he played the meow game on ESPN, and just carried it all the way through the interview. We saw a video from Felucca with guys at checkpoints playing the meow game with an Iraqi person, but the joke was lost because you kind of have to speak English. Chandrasekhar: I was parked in a car smoking a joint with a friend of mine, and we literally saw a cop car stop behind us. The cop walked up, and I put [the joint] out and threw it out the window, but there was smoke in the air. I didn’t want the cop to see me, because I didn’t want to have a publicity arrest issue. He shines the light in my friend’s face and asks, “What the hell are you doing here?” He can see smoke in the car, and then he shines it up at me and says, “Oh, I’m sorry sir, you have a good evening.” And then he walks away.

Chandrasekhar: We were afraid that if we did that, we would become, and I say this in a friendly tone, we’d become the Police Academy guys, who are mainly known for that one series of movies. Lemme: In retrospect, we probably should have made Super Troopers 2 after Super Troopers. We made Club Dread instead, and that tonal shift threw our fans off quite a bit. Beerfest ends with a tease of a potential cannabisthemed sequel. Was there, or is there a plan to possibly explore that idea? Chandrasekhar: We’d written 58

40 pages of it, and we just kind of got too high and meandered away from it. Then we wrote an animated version of it, kind of never finished that, but I think if this movie does well, I think we’ll do it. One of the things that makes Super Troopers so great is the way you mess with the people you are giving tickets to. What’s the general feeling amongst law enforcement officers when they see you? Lemme: I got let out of a 120 mph speeding ticket. The cop looked into the car and said, “Mister, do you have any idea how fast you were . . . Super

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Super Troopers is such a beloved classic. Did that put pressure on you guys to top it with the sequel? Chandrasekhar: The problem is the first movie caught on in a way we didn’t anticipate. People sort of look at that movie that they all watched together with friends, they got high, they drank and they bonded over this thing. They have an emotional attachment to it. With the new one, we just decided to make another one. It’s a little bigger, the mustaches are a little bigger, the action’s better, we’re more skilled writers, but whether it catches that magic is sort of up to the audience. Heffernan: That is the trick to making a sequel, though. You want to reference the first one, but how much do you reference the first one? How much do you revisit jokes versus creating new ones? It was a fine line.

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You guys mentioned cannabis. Are you cannabis consumers? Lemme: It’s part of the creative process. There’s only so much you can do when writing a script without getting high. Some of the most epic jokes from our movies came while we were stoned. You’re in a different place, and you’re laughing your ass off, and the hope is when you’re going over your notes the next day . . . Chandrasekhar: . . . You’ll be able to fit it into your structure. We write our structure sober, we write the magical flourishes and the jokes in sessions where we smoke a lot of joints. Soter: In the opening of Super Troopers, the whole comedy is born out of how freaky things can get when you’re high, and interactions with the police especially. Why do you think cannabis is so helpful to the creative process? Chandrasekhar: It opens a portal to a joke machine that we are able to access. What are your thoughts on the current state of cannabis? Chandrasekhar: You know, I liked it when it was illegal. It was a little more underground, you could be rebellious. Soter: It was dangerous. Chandrasekhar: And I thought about it when 60

legalization came up, that I might vote no, but really, they’re putting so many people in jail for this generally harmless drug that I did vote to legalize it. It’s an interesting time; we’re in the moment of the end of prohibition. Heffernan: It’s certainly a wave. It’s interesting how much it’s changed. My kids aren’t going to grow up with the idea that this is a hide behind the building kind of thing. The way my parents look at it will be so different from how my kids do, which is super interesting. Soter: There’s something very cool about the specificity of it now. The idea that I can find something that will give me a very particular experience. For our lives, up until recently, you just got what got you high. It’s wild that it has been science up to this point.

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Your films are extremely quotable, what is the quote you hear the most? Chandrasekhar: “Who wants a mustache ride?” Lemme: “You boys like Mexico?” is a big one. People also scream “Eye of the Jew” at me a lot. Heffernan: People call me “chicken fucker,” “shenanigans” and “liter of cola.” A lot of stuff gets yelled at me. Soter: I go every day having “meow” yelled at me. ‘Til the day I die, I’ll be the “meow” guy. c

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Ultimate Munchie RECIPES

By Laurie Wolfe Photo by Bruce Wolfe

These over-the-top recipes should satiate your most extreme 420-induced munchie dreams. Having done an informal study on social media, we are responding to the food desires of the stoned and hungry. Chocolate and Nutella were the popular choices, and this was no surprise. What did come as a surprise was the one person who said blood rare roast beef. To each their own.

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There is no law saying you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make waffles from scratch, in fact, that would be impressive. For those of us who choose to go the frozen route, you will be rewarded with far less effort. If you are looking for an infused waffle recipe; just send an email to Laurie@laurieandmaryjane.com. This is meant to be a delicious, decadent mess. Take a moment to admire and appreciate this fine work of art before shamelessly devouring it. Ingredients:

1/2 cup Nutella

5 frozen waffles, any type, toasted

2 teaspoons cannabutter, melted, or mild flavored cannabis-infused oil

1 large or two small bananas, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons orange juice Instructions:

4 strips of bacon, cooked until crisp Maple syrup

2. In another small bowl, combine the Nutella with the cannabutter.

and spread with Nutella. Layer with another waffle and place the bacon on top. Place another waffle on the bacon. Once again top with banana and cover with the remaining waffle. Place Nutella on the last waffle, and add the remaining banana slices.

3. Place a waffle on your plate. Top with some banana slices. Layer with another waffle,

4. Pour maple syrup over the whole, beautiful mess, and enjoy.

1. In a small bowl, toss the banana slices with the orange juice (which keeps the bananas from turning brown).

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Drive-thru milkshake concoctions fail in comparison to this cool elevation of a camper’s favorite dessert. Satisfy that sweet tooth for at least a month with this Over-the-top S’more Milkshake. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons chocolate syrup, divided 2 single graham crackers, crushed 4 cups vanilla ice cream

2 teaspoons cannabis-infused coconut oil 2 single graham crackers 6 marshmallows 2 single graham crackers, broken in pieces

1/2 cup marshmallow fluff Instructions: 1. Drizzle two tablespoons of the chocolate syrup inside the two glasses. If the syrup is thick, use a knife and spread it in spots inside the glass. It won’t be neat, which is absolutely fine with everyone. Chill for 20 minutes. 2. With the remaining syrup make a pool on a small plate. Place the crushed crackers on another plate. Turn both glasses upside down and one at a time run each rim through the syrup, and then dip the edge into the crackers. 3. In a blender, combine the ice cream, fluff, infused oil and the crackers. Pour the milkshake into the two prepared glasses. Top each glass with a few large marshmallows, followed by the broken crackers. Using a crème brûlée torch, or your favorite dab torch, very carefully lightly toast the marshmallows.

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Cannabis Entertainment in 2018:

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If you’re a fan of seeing cannabis on your television or at your local movie theater, then 2018 might be the best year yet. While the normalization of cannabis has done wonders in the arena of acceptance and exposure, there is something to be said about the art that was created around it when it was part of the counterculture. The taboo aspect of cannabis’ past brought us numerous comedy gems. That’s not to say that cannabis entertainment is dead. Far from it—check out a few of the highlights in cannabis entertainment in 2018.

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Gringo Gringo is an action-comedy that follows a down-on-hisluck man who is tasked with delivering his company’s medical cannabis formula to Mexico. A wacky adventure featuring the Mexican cartel, a mercenary going through a spiritual crisis and a group of backstabbing co-workers ensues. An all-star cast featuring Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton, David Oyelowo and Amanda Seyfried bring this absurd tale to life.

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Supe r T r o o pe r s 2 The Broken Lizard team is back in uniform in the sequel to 2001’s cult hit. Featuring bigger jokes, action and mustaches, the film finds our favorite Highway Patrol officers going north of the border to Canada. There they are tasked with bringing a reluctant city full of Canadians into the fold as flag-waving Americans. What could possibly go wrong? A lot . . . A whole lot. Release: TBD R e l e a s e d : April 3

4/20 Massacre While cannabis comedies get the lion’s share of attention, horror is also a very popular genre for cannabis. Over 420 weekend, five young women have decided to celebrate their friend’s birthday by taking a camping trip to a secluded part of a nearby national park. However, their fun is quickly snubbed out when they stumble upon an illegal cannabis grow operation hidden in the greenery and protected by a bloodthirsty maniac. 4/20 MASSACRE is a comedy thriller that mixes gore, suspense, humor and is the perfect film to accompany your next joint.

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Se a r c h i n g f o r t h e Cu r e If you are looking for something a little more refined, Searching for the Cure is a feature length documentary that explores “the world of medical cannabis, tracing its origins, scientific research, clinical trials, legalization and miraculous claims of curing cancer.” It will feature three former CULTURE cover figures—Tommy Chong, Montel Williams and Sanjay Gupta. The film will follow a number of cancer patients as they undergo a 60-day cannabis oil treatment. Their entire journey will be documented, and the film will intersperse the history and science of cannabis from throughout the world.

Release: TBD

T h e Be a c h Bum A tagline like “A rebellious stoner named Moondog lives life by his own rules” might not inspire a lot of confidence in a project, but when Moondog is played by Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey, then you have our attention. The rest of the cast includes Snoop Dogg, Isla Fisher, Zac Efron, Jonah Hill and Martin Lawrence. The film is said to be a comedy in the vein of Cheech and Chong, with McConaughey and Snoop Dogg taking over for the cannabis icons. The film will take place in Key West, Florida, and it looks like a visual feast of flesh and neon colors.

Returning Favorites

B r o a d Ci t y (Comedy Central) Broad City is scheduled to return for its fifth season in 2018. The show has been a breath of fresh air during its run, and stars the amazingly talented duo of Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson. The pair have proven that no subject is too taboo for them to cover, and the show is constantly evolving and pushing the limit of what can be shown on television.

W ee d i q ue t t e Season 4 and B o n g App é t i t Season 3 (VICELAND) Hi g h M a i n t e n a n c e (HBO) Everyone’s favorite cannabis delivery man will return for a third season of this HBO comedy. The show centers on a group of eccentric New Yorkers who all share a cannabis delivery person known only as “the guy,” played by series creator Ben Sinclair. The series began as a web series in 2012 before making the jump to HBO in 2016. High Maintenance is currently under contract through its third season.

VICELAND’s one-two punch of cannabis entertainment has yet to get release dates for its respective premieres, but both are listed as currently active. If they follow suit with past seasons, we should hear about their premiers sometime this month. Weediquette is a docuseries that centers on the science, culture, economics and legalization of cannabis. Bong Appétit, which is produced by Jason Pinsky, centers on the world’s most elaborate cannabis dinner parties. The show invites world renowned chefs to flex their culinary muscles with the greatest herb of them all.

In Memoriam Di s j o i n t e d (Netflix)

The streaming giant has decided to cease production on the Kathy Bates comedy that shared the story about a dispensary staffed by all manners of cannabis stereotypes. While the reviews in the cannabis community were mixed, it was overall a big step for cannabis normalization, and it was able to thrust the plant into the mainstream. c

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Rory A., 56 In reference to intoxication and sexual contact: Firstly, what are your thoughts on intoxication and a reduction of agency and/ or the ability to give consent? And secondly, what meaningful differences do you see between cannabis and other intoxicants in regards to this?

Intimate Moments S e x e x p e r t A s h l e y M a n ta a n s w e r s reader-submitted questions about cannabis and intimacy Ashley Manta, also known as the “CannaSexual,” is a bimonthly CULTURE columnist who shares her expertise about intimacy, sex and the many ways in which to incorporate cannabis into daily life. Thanks to the questions submitted by CULTURE readers, Manta has answered some of the most important sex and cannabis questions to date. Keep reading to see if she answered your question!

T o mm y T. , 3 6 Is there any reason to incorporate CBD into sex? If so, what’s the best way to incorporate infused CBD products into oral sex? CBD is a fantastic option for a lot of reasons! Hemp-derived CBD is great for folks who live in prohibition states and can’t legally get THC products. It’s

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non-psychoactive so you can consume it without getting high, which is useful for folks who want to squeeze in a quickie before work or for those who have kids running around. CBD has anti-inflammatory properties and there is limited but promising data that suggests that CBD could help to treat anxiety disorders. Anxiety and pain/inflammation are two common conditions that can get in the way of pleasure and intimacy, so if CBD counteracts those factors, it could be helpful for sex. For oral sex, you could use a CBD-infused topical on a vulva (assuming there’s one involved) and after let it soak into the tissue for 15 to 20 minutes. If you’re trying to use CBD to relax your throat for fellatio, I will admit that I haven’t tried that yet. But since it takes time to soak in, I imagine gargling with a CBD-infused oil would be more effective than a spray. If anyone has experienced CBD being helpful for throat comfort, please reach out and let me know—for scientific purposes.

This is such an important question. Consent is mandatory, always, and is something that is especially important to be mindful of when there are psychoactive substances involved. Coming from a sexual violence prevention background, I spent most of my 20s drawing hard lines between substances and sex, especially alcohol. The National Institute of Justice research report “The Sexual Victimization of College Women” found that “43 percent of the sexual victimization incidents involve alcohol consumption by victims and 69 percent involve alcohol consumption by the perpetrators,” and I quoted those stats liberally while championing sober sex at my college lectures from 2008 to 2012. When I experienced medical cannabis for the first time after moving to California in 2013, I discovered that there was room for nuance when it comes to combining cannabis and sex, because there are multiple ways to use cannabis therapeutically without getting high—most notably through using topicals and high-CBD products. “Negotiate before you medicate” became my golden rule for using psychoactive cannabis products, because if you’re going to be using something that can impact your ability to consent, it’s important to be with a partner you trust and establish some guidelines and agreements in advance—most importantly how to communicate (both verbally and non-verbally) when you’re ready to stop. Having a clear picture of what you want to co-create together in a given sexual interaction

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(Do you just want to make out? Just receive oral? Just dry hump over clothes?) allows you to play within each other’s boundaries. I’m not a proponent of going to a party, getting super stoned and hooking up with someone you just met. I do support having safer sex conversations, negotiating sexual interactions and thoughtfully using cannabis to enhance sensations and intimacy and help relieve stress and anxiety. Here’s the crux: Decide you’re going to have sex, obtain and maintain mutual consent, figure out what you want cannabis to do for you, and then use the appropriate product or strain. That’s how I navigate cannabis and consent from a trauma and sexual violence prevention informed lens.

T r y s ta n H . , 3 0 I am a cannabis professional, and I’m wondering what the best lubricant base would be to make my own lubricants. I usually use coconut oil for my massage oils, but have had some users complain of a grittiness to it. I use a couple essential oils along with an extract. I care about the body and natural Ph of the nether regions. Quick caveat: I am not a doctor or chemist and I don’t play one on TV. This is not medical advice. Coconut oil that is solid at room temperature can have some grittiness to it because it’s unrefined—meaning there are still tiny bits of coconut still in it. One way to solve that is to use MCT oil—it’s refined so that it stays liquid at room temperature rather than solidifying. Most coconut oilbased cannabis products actually use MCT oil. In terms of essential oil additions, I generally don’t like to see them on the ingredients list

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(except possibly tea tree oil) in genital products, because I’ve had a lot of vulva-owners share with me that they’re sensitive to them. Less is more when it comes to ingredients that touch the mucous membranes of a vulva. That said, I’ve met plenty of folks who totally avoid putting coconut oil on their vulvas—some have a coconut allergy while others find that it’s just irritating or causes yeast infections. Your mileage may vary.

Sandra C., 29 I have an ex-boyfriend who couldn’t get an erection without smoking weed beforehand. He said it helped with his anxiety and nerves. Is there a chance that smoking weed also helped him physically? Anxiety and nerves are some of the most common factors that get

in the way of intimacy. Cannabis, especially when consuming a high-CBD product or strain, can be effective in counteracting anxiety and helping folks be more present during sexy times. The research on cannabis and erections has been inconclusive—some studies suggest that THC inhibits erections on a physical level, while others suggest that it helps. Since erections (and more broadly, sexual response) function on both a physical and a mental level, it’s important to look at both. Dr. Emily Nagoski, a sex educator and researcher, writes about the Dual Control Model of sexual response in her book, Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life. The Dual Control Model posits that we have two main processes in our brain that impact sexual response: The sexual excitation system (which Dr. Nagoski refers to as “the gas pedal”) and the sexual inhibition system (“the brake pedal”). These processes send signals to our brains telling us to turn on and turn off, respectively. Arousal requires turning on the “ons” and turning off the “offs” and I hypothesize that cannabis helps with both—but especially with turning off the “offs” of anxiety, self-doubt, shame, etc. However, as with all things sex and cannabis-related, sexual response varies from person to person, and context matters. Some strains and products may be especially good for getting penis-owners out of their heads and into their bodies, while others might leave them feeling sleepy or distracted. This makes it especially important to track the strains and products that give you the sexual effects you’re looking for, whether that’s erections, heightened sensations, decreased anxiety or anything else that helps you connect and be present. c

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Honoring ICONS

Famous cannabis c o n s ume r s w h o ARE a p a r t o f T H E “ F o r eve r 2 7 C l u b ” By Kiara Manns

Janis Joplin (1943-1970):

Texas-born Janis Lyn Joplin spent much of her youth looking for a way to break into the music industry, traveling to both San Francisco and New York City to succeed in her passions. Her break came in 1966 when she auditioned for the rock band, Big Brother and The Holding Company. At 23 years old, she became a member of the band, singing only in a few songs at first and playing the tambourine. Joplin soon realized her desires to develop further as an artist with a solo career and made the decision to part ways with Big Brother, performing with the band for a final time in December of 1968. Joplin, like many musical artists, was no stranger to cannabis. Her song titled “Mary Jane” unsurprisingly

It is no secret that musicians can have a reputation for walking on the rebellious side, often straying away from what mainstream society deems as acceptable or normal. While in 2018 it’s more common for celebrities to vocalize support for cannabis, most are aware that this has not always been the case. However, despite the extreme taboos that have hovered over cannabis in the past, there were still a handful of daring individuals who chose to vocalize their love and advocacy for the green. Many artists who passed away at the young age of 27 had reached immense success, only to pass away far too soon. Alongside Jimi Hendrix, there a few more artistic souls in the “Forever 27 Club” who expressed their positive relationships with cannabis in both their art and in the media.

Jim Morrison (1943-1971):

focuses on her devotion to cannabis. Both a musical ode and bluesinfused song, “Mary Jane” consists of five verses. The first verse begins, “When I bring home my hard-earned pay/I spend my money all on Mary Jane/Mary Jane, Mary Jane Lord my Mary Jane.” Simple and sweet, Joplin’s “Mary Jane” details just how much she adored cannabis. An album released in 1975 titled, Janis, features a live recording of the song that was first performed in 1965. Before her passing, Joplin recorded her last album, Pearl, in Los Angeles, California.

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Florida native Jim Morrison was known to be an intelligent student as a child. He attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, later transferring to the University of California, Los Angeles to study film. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in 1965, Morrison, along with Robbie Krieger, Ray Manzarek and John Densmore, formed the band, The Doors. Both a singer and songwriter, Morrison crafted and co-wrote several of the band’s most popular songs including “Hello, I Love You,” “People Are Strange” and “Riders of the Storm.” While there is no official record of Jim Morrison publicly speaking out about cannabis, many feel the songwriter left subliminal messages in his music about the flower. Particularly in the song

“Five to One” from the album, Waiting for the Sun. According to analyses by both Rich Weidman, author of “The Doors FAQ” and Dylan Jones who wrote Mr. Mojo: A Biography of Jim Morrison, the phrase “five to one” is likely to be a cannabis reference. Some believe the phrase was inspired by the ratio between nonsmokers and smokers of cannabis during the time the song was written. The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek, however, wrote in a transcript that Morrison would “smoke a joint now and then” upon a road case that once held a tape recorder for the band. Photos support this theory.

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Ku r t C o b a i n

Am y W i n e h o u s e

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If there is one name that is synonymous with the early ’90s explosion of grunge music, it’s the late Kurt Cobain. As the American singer, songwriter and musician for one of the most notable bands of all time, Nirvana, Cobain was another talented artist whose success was cut short in the height of his professional career. According to his obituary in The Independent, Cobain starting smoking cannabis at the age of 14, which was after he had already started playing guitar. His obituary continued to share that he spent most of his school days under the influence of cannabis. In an attempt to “turn his life around,” Cobain gave up smoking cannabis for the first time ever in order to pass the entrance exam for the United States Navy. According to The Independent, “Celebrating by smoking his first joint in months, he [realized] that becoming a US

Singer and songwriter, Amy Winehouse is one of the more recent fallen artists to join the "Forever 27 Club." Born on September 14, 1983 in London, England, she had several family members who were musically inclined. In 2003 her jazz-influenced and debut album, Frank, released and later received platinum sales. With the exception of two cover songs, Winehouse cowrote every song on the album. Three years later, her second album Back to Black, released in 2006, became an international success and led her to win five Grammys in 2008. Winehouse never seemed to shy away from talking about cannabis. Daily tabloid, The Mirror, released an interview in 2004 with Winehouse in which she openly discussed her relationship with cannabis. “I have smoked an ounce a week at times,” she shared. “When I smoke, I am just the happy me. I sing or whistle for three hours or go up and play guitar for four hours.” Winehouse even gave cannabis a

sailor was not how he wanted to see his life developing.” When Rolling Stone published Kurt Cobain’s diaries in 2004, it was clear that Cobain suffered from severe stomach pain, in which he would use heroin to quell. Ten years later, in an interview with Cannabis Culture, Cobain’s widow Courtney Love admitted to this, saying, “Yes, that was true, and I used to say, ‘Kurt let’s just smoke instead.’” It was reported in his obituary by The Independent that he would drink and use drugs to combat his mystery medical ailment, often bringing himself to a catatonic state.

Other talented individuals have been anointed into this unfortunate club. Brian Jones was the original founder of the Rolling Stones, playing a wide array of instruments on albums and concerts, from the guitar to the saxophone. He passed away in 1969, as he drowned

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cameo appearance in her single “Addicted” where the lyrics state, “I’d rather him leave you than leave him my draw/ When you smoke all my weed man/You gotta call the green man.” Appearing on her final album, Back to Black, along with the single, “Rehab,” “Addicted” keeps an upbeat rhythm and incorporates a soulful sound mixed with what many critics deemed as “contemporary R&B.” After her death in 2011, Winehouse’s family launched The Amy Winehouse Foundation on what would have been her 28th birthday. Posthumously, a documentary titled Amy released for years later directed by Asif Kapadia and debuted that same year at the Cannes Film Festival. c

in his swimming pool while intoxicated. Other members of this club include American blues singer, musician and songwriter Robert Johnson, American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and founding member, keyboardist and original member of Grateful Dead, Ron “Pigpen” McKernan.

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P ART I E S Devi n t h e Du d e , Ap r i l 1 7 Come to the Complex at 420 14th St. to see Houston’s own veteran rapper Devin the Dude. This event is clearly designed to accommodate the 420 holiday, with cannabisthemed flyers and media that appropriately set the mood. Complex, Oakland complexoakland.com

C a n n a b i s f o r C o up l e s , Ap r i l 1 8 Learn about cannabis-infused topicals, lubricants and other sexually-themed topics from some of the experts! Bring your significant other, and discover why cannabis and sex are better when they are paired together. Good Vibrations, San Francisco goodvibes.com

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“I smoke [cannabis] when I write, when I relax, when I eat and when I don’t eat,” Berner told CULTURE in 2016. See hip-hop and cannabis legend Berner, the phenomenally popular rapper 2 Chainz and special guest Chief Keef. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco billgrahamcivic.com

Enjoy a cannabis-themed event with some unique perks, such as authentic samba performances by Samba Conmigo. Participating partners include Kushy Punch, Kiva, Bhang, Absolute Xtracts, Care by Design and more. Elemental Wellness Center, San Jose elementalwellnesscenter.com

A n d r e Ni c k a t i n a 4 2 0 BASH , Ap r i l 2 0 The Bay Area’s own Andre Nickatina will rock the house with his unflinching lyrics, and he will be joined by surprise guests. This indoor/outdoor event will feature DJs J. Espinosa and Romeo Reyes, plus there will be plenty of giveaways and prizes. The EndUp, San Francisco theendupsf.com

M E ZZAN I N E p r e s e n t s A 4 2 0 P a r t y, Ap r i l 2 0 Witness live performances from Bro Safari with Armanni Reign and ETC! ETC! Celebrate the 420 holiday with a wild and eclectic night of multiple music styles including trap music, electro and house. MEZZANINE, San Francisco mezzaninesf.com

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Expensive E at s D o w n -t o - e a r t h c o o k , Z a i r i l l a B a c o n , h a s a c h i e v e d s ta r s tat u s

By Devon Alexander Brown odzilla is a fictitious Japanese sea monster known for breathing fire and raising hell. Zairilla is a professional cannabis chef known for bringing the heat in the kitchen and warming souls. Their names might be similar on paper, but they’re very different creatures—and the chances are what Zairilla’s dishing out will have you running back for more instead of over the hills. Born Zairee Lee in Chicago, Illinois, Zairilla Bacon got her start in the cannabis industry in 2015 after relocating to Las Vegas three years prior. The former owner and operator of a catering business, Z’s and Company, Bacon opted to leave everything behind in Chicago in 2012 for a new start in the Lone Star state, but made a last minute diversion to Nevada after acquiescing to a decade of insistence by a close friend.

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But Bacon is comfortable with taking risks. And that’s been her greatest asset since arriving in Sin City. Like most movements, Bacon’s didn’t see an immediate takeoff after relocating. In fact, for months she didn’t cook professionally at all. Instead she took a driving job with a local dispensary that would prove to be the first of many lucky rolls of the dice. When she took the position, the dispensary had a tradition of gifting edibles whenever customers placed delivery orders. And although edibles were an ever present menu option, they didn’t generate many sales on their own—until Bacon stepped into the kitchen full-time. “I didn’t want to just make cookies, I was used to making four and five star meals,” Bacon told CULTURE. “I was thinking if you can infuse cakes and pies, there has to be a way to infuse shrimp and lobster tail. So I started doing my own research and then my boss taught me how to make cannabutter, and eventually I learned how to infuse olive oils and coconut oils.” With her newfound skillset, Bacon began experimenting in private with the goal of starting a new company, catering to cannabis clientele. Soon after she would invite friends over for tastings, and after witnessing the potency and the inability to taste the cannabis, they began urging her to take the necessary steps to accept orders. So she took another risk and started securing ancillary materials. The branding name Zairilla Bacon would soon follow in a stroke of serendipity. “One day I was high as usual and watching Godzilla,” Bacon said. “Then out of nowhere I’m sitting there like, ‘Zairilla, hmmm, I like that.’ And I was eating some bacon at the time so I was like, ‘bacon, bacon—hold up, bacon bitch! I’m gonna call myself Zairilla Bacon.'” On April 20, 2015, Bacon officially started taking orders for infused meals. And once the first orders trickled in, word-of-mouth spread like a viral video. Soon the business took off with a surge in orders for infused wings—complete with a homemade THC-infused barbecue sauce called 80

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“ZeeWee’s”—macaroni and cheese and ribs. Z Juice, a THC-infused fruit flavored beverage, is also popular and a Bacon trademark. It’s an original concoction from Bacon’s first days of experimenting with cannabis in the kitchen. “I was at a point where I needed money, so I said, ‘I’m gonna start selling medicated meals’,” Bacon said. “And Z Juice really stood out. But before it was known as Z Juice, I just called it medicated Kool-Aid. I changed it when it started getting popular because I didn’t want any problems with the Kool-Aid people.” Thanks to social media, Bacon made waves across the country, and her work found its way to the East Coast, where it was discovered by hip-hop legends and lifetime cannabis enthusiasts Method Man and Redman. Before long she was flown out to Boston to cook for the duo. And their praises set in motion a whirlwind of celebrity referrals that would, ultimately, lead to a network television appearance on VICELAND’s Most Expensivest. “At the time my branding manager hooked me up because I was making such a big buzz,” Bacon said. “They were saying 2 Chainz is here [in Las Vegas], and he’s going to be recording a show . . . they originally had a cook coming in from New York, but when they told him what I do, he was interested and said, ‘No,

“ . . . The next thing you know everyone knows who I am, I’m getting bookings l i k e c r a z y, a n d I j u s t p r ay t o d o something huge.” why don’t we roll with Zairilla and do something different.” Initially Bacon was hesitant because there would only be two days to prepare before shooting the episode. But after realizing she would be preparing meals for and appearing next to—2 Chainz, Tommy Chong and Hannibal Buress, she couldn’t pass on the opportunity. “It ended up being a really big hit to the point that 2 Chainz kept in contact with me, and I spent New Year’s Eve with 2 Chainz,” Bacon said. “It just went on from there, and the next thing you know everyone knows who I am, I’m getting bookings like crazy, and I just pray to do something huge.” c

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GROWING CULTURE

Variable Sexuality By Ed Rosenthal Last month was Women’s History Month, which reminded me that one of the first researchers that wrote a study on cannabis was Sister Mary Etienne Tibeau. She was associated with Mount Mercy Junior College of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and wrote a research paper entitled Time Factor in Utilization of Mineral Nutrients by Hemp (1936). I honored her in the first book I wrote, and I recently decided to take another look at her article. Tibeau chose hemp for experimentation “because it shows marked sexual dimorphism (marked differences between the sexes) and grows well under laboratory conditions.” In her research, she performed three experiments. The first was “a series in 82

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which the plants were supplied with a high content of the essential elements K, Mg, Ca and N [potassium, magnesium, calcium and nitrogen] added to a Knop’s solution (a standard laboratory fertilizer solution)”. Her second experiment was “a deficiency series in which the plants were supplied with a nutrient solution in which K, Mg, Ca and N respectively were omitted from the complete solution.” The third experiment was “a series in which the plants after first undergoing periods of starvation of a single element were then supplied with a nutrient solution having a high content of this element.” Plants were starved of nitrogen for 27, 44 and 58 days. The results of her experiments caught my eye as I reread the

report again, specifically regarding her experiments with nitrogen. She wrote, “The most striking contrast was between the plants supplied with a high N solution and those supplied with an N-deficient solution. The plants that were given eight times the normal amount of N produced an abundance of dark green foliage, and all plants had begun to differentiate into females before they wilted and died.” Her results continued to elaborate on the effects of nitrogen on her plants. “After an initial shortage of 27 days, plants were able to utilize available N (supplied in high amounts) and the plants were all females. After an initial starvation of 44 days, the plants were unable to adequately use N (supplied in high amounts) and male plants resulted. The plants starved of N for 58 days had already differentiated into males when N was supplied. After 64 days they were still hardy, growing slowly as males plants.”

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days they were still hardy, growing slowly as males plants.” I decided to duplicate that portion of her experiment and see if plant sex could be manipulated by N availability to the plant. The experiment consists of 40 cups with seeds planted. They are divided into three groups that will include only 10 cups each. One group, the control, is supplied with a fertilizer containing equal amounts of N-P-K. A second group is given fertilizers with. The second group is provided with fertilizer containing only P-K. The third group is supplied N-P-K, but the N is oversupplied by a factor of 8 until the plants indicate sexuality. In addition to

the seedlings, 10 clones purchased at a store and already identified as female will be included. Five each will be added to the N starved group and the N oversupplied group. Tibeau kept the seeds/seedlings under constant light for 12 days. She then transferred them to natural light on May 27. On May 27, dawn to dusk in Cedar Rapids, Iowa lasts 16 hours, two minutes, a long enough light regimen to promote vegetative growth. In this experiment, the seeds/ seedlings will have continuous light for 14 days. Then they will be provided with 16 hours of light for 14 days. They are being provided with 12 hours of light daily; a long enough dark period to promote flowering. c

I attended the Hawaii Cannabis Expo in Honolulu, and while I was there I was invited by a colleague who has a medical cannabis garden that provides medicine to patients. Each patient’s 10 plants (the legal limit in Hawaii) is behind a locked chain link fence. Here are some pictures from that garden.

829 – This is a garden for an individual patient.

831 – All of the plants are supported using netting for the sea of green.

839 – Another view from inside.

the results sO Far: Seeds and clones were placed in cups filled with coir that had been soaked and rinsed to remove any nutrients. They were placed in a space with a light regimen of 16 hours and will remain there for another 13 days. Upon germinating, they will be irrigated with nutrient-water solution.

843 – Each plant was in its own 100-gallon container.

One mOnth later the buds lOOk like this

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Star KiLLer

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