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CULTURE Magazine celebrates 100 issues of famous celebrity advocates sharing their support for cannabis.
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18 Company Highlight 20 Strain, Edible & Concentrate Reviews 26 Cool Stuff 30 Entertainment Reviews
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46 Profile in Courage 48 Recipes 52 News of the Weird
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Editor-In-Chief Jamie Solis associate Editor Ashley Bennett Editorial coordinator Benjamin Adams Editorial Contributors Matthew Abel, Sheryll Alexander, Jasen T. Davis, Alex Distefano, Keira Fae, Natasha Guimond, Addison Herron-Wheeler, Pamela Jayne, M. Jay, Heather Johnson, Emily Manke, Meital Manzuri, Madison Ortiz, Denise Pollicella, R. Scott Rappold, Paul Rogers, Ed Rosenthal, Kimberly Simms, Lanny Swerdlow, Simon Weedn, Laurie Wolf, Photographers Kristen Angelo, Steve Baker, Kristopher Christensen, John Gilhooley, Joel Meaders, Tonya Perme, Josué Rivas, Mike Rosati, Eric Stoner Art Director Steven Myrdahl production manager Michelle Aguirre Graphic Designers Payden Cobern, Nathan Hernandez sales director Justin Olson Regional Manager Beau Odom Account Executives Jon Bookatz, Alex Brizicky, Molly Clark, Eric Bulls, Kim Cook, Monte Lee, Casey Roel, Garry Stalling, Ryan Tripp, Shayne Williams Vic Zaragoza general Manager Iris Norsworthy digital content manager David Edmundson Intern Sophia Rybicki Distribution Manager Cruz Bobadilla Publisher David Comden
Culture® Magazine is published every month and distributes magazines at over 500 locations throughout San Diego. No articles, illustrations, photographs, or other matter within may be reproduced without written permission. Culture® Magazine is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. 2175 Sampson Ave. | Ste. 118 Corona | California | 92879 Phone/Fax 888.694.2046 www.CultureMagazine.com CULTURE® Magazine is printed using post-recycled paper.
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ULTURE’s 100th issue is more than just a milestone for our magazine—it’s also a milestone for the cannabis community. The first issue of CULTURE hit the newsstands in Southern California in June, 2009. Back then, there were only 13 states that had voted in favor of medical cannabis, in comparison to the 29 states that have enacted medical cannabis programs today. Recreational cannabis states were non-existent in 2009—now in our 100th issue, eight states have legalized recreational cannabis. Through the evolution of our industry, CULTURE has never swayed from its core mission—to bring cannabis into the mainstream by sharing the stories of those who have been silenced for so long. Every page within this magazine has an intention. From sharing medical and scientific research and evidence in favor of cannabis, to promoting the legislative and cultural acceptance of this miraculous plant—we have not strayed from our purpose in 100 issues, and we never will. There are so many reasons to celebrate our victories— both as a magazine and as a community. However, as we revel in our excitement, we can’t forget that we still have a long way to go. I can promise you that here at CULTURE, we will continue to face opponents of cannabis, defending your inherent human right to consume a plant. By sharing your remarkable, brave, altruistic and awe-
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inspiring stories within our pages and spreading knowledge to the masses, ensuring consumers have safe access to cannabis will continue to be the inspiration for what we do. Finally, as a free magazine since our very first issue, we’d like to thank the many local and national business owners who have had a hand in supporting our endeavors. It is because of you that our industry has been built with a strong foundation from the ground up. Without our supportive community of patients, advocates, lawmakers and industry experts, we would not be able to share the many untold tales and first-hand stories with the masses. c
Cheers to 100 more!
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Native American Cannabis Association Seeks Clarification The recently formed California Native American Cannabis Association is planning a symposium covering tribal cannabis issues from October 29 to November 1 at the Morongo Casino Resort in Cabazon, California. The association is also asking Gov. Jerry Brown to consult with tribe members about cannabis regulations. “ . . . The State of California is open to the participation of tribal governments in California’s cannabis marketplace,” a letter from Tina Braithwaite to the Governor’s Tribal Advisor Cynthia Gomez read. “The various bureaus and agencies that are developing the regulatory framework that will govern that marketplace have conducted numerous
outreach meetings, developed and distributed draft regulations, invited comments on those regulations, and are working hard to promulgate regulations that will create a fair, effective and vibrant commercial marketplace and ensure protection of California consumers.” Tribal leaders want answers, because Proposition 64 doesn’t specifically address Native American sovereign rights. Native American leaders said the potential in the cannabis industry is not unlike the gambling industry.
Cannabis TV Commercial Temporarily on Hold San Diego-based BudTrader.com released a commercial on YouTube on August 15 labeled as “the first TV commercial every by a cannabis company.” Unfortunately, the TV ad agency that was going to air the commercial included some lastminute stipulations. After being rejected by numerous ad agencies, the company found a network that was willing to air the commercial on late-night TV. “Budtrader. com released its first ever television commercial today, marking a big step into the mainstream for the legal cannabis industry,” the company’s press release read. “The commercial, which was
Federal Study Indicates Youth Cannabis Consumption Continues to Drop According to data from a national survey by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, youth cannabis consumption in America has dropped overall since 2002. It was reported that 6.5 percent of participants said they had consumed cannabis within the last 30 days—a 21 percent drop since 2002. “The percentage of people aged 12 or older 10
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produced in house by the brand’s own media network, BudTrader TV, will begin airing this month at various time spots on both network and cable TV.” Another cannabis company CannaCare, however, claimed to air the nation’s first cannabis commercial on Sacramento station KTXL back in 2010. BudTrader. com isn’t the only cannabis company to have problems with network television. In 2014, MarijuanaDoctors. com had its advertisement pulled at the last minute from multiple television networks.
who were current marijuana users in 2016 was higher than the percentages from 2002 to 2015,” The 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health report reads. “ . . . The increase in marijuana use reflects increases in marijuana use among adults aged 26 or older and, to a lesser extent, among young adults aged 18 to 25. Marijuana use among adolescents aged 12 to 17 was lower in 2016 than in most years from 2009 to 2014.” The findings support past studies, including a 2016 Monitoring the Future report, that have come to similar conclusions.
The number of licensed medical cannabis delivery services currently operating in San Diego as of mid-August: (Source: Voice of San Diego)
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The number of months before San Diego’s newly approved cultivation, testing and manufacturing rules take effect: (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune)
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The approximate number of cancer patients who are given free medical cannabis each month through one San Diego company’s “Shelter Program”: (Source: 10 News)
The number of dispensaries that have been proposed to operate in Sorrento Valley: (Source: Del Mar Times)
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The approximate percentage of women who hold executive roles in cannabis businesses in the United States, according to a 2017 survey: (Source: Santa Barbara Independent)
The amount of money, in billions of dollars, that the United States businesses will sell in hemp-based products within the next three years: (Source: Forbes)
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WHEN: Fri, Oct. 13-Sun, Oct. 15 WHERE: Pabellón de Cristal of Casa de Campo, Madrid, Spain WEBSITE: spannabis.com Spain is one of Europe’s most cannabis-friendly countries with cannabis clubs that date back to 1991 and decriminalization laws in place to help protect consumers. So, it’s not a surprise that events like Madrid’s seventh annual Spannabis conference are central to the local cannabis community, bringing in thousands of cannabis enthusiasts every year. The event began in Barcelona, but has expanded to the cities of Madrid and Málaga. Event organizers hope that this year’s event will attract even more attendees. The three-day conference
will be held in Pabellón de Cristal of Casa de Campo near the heart of Madrid. There, attendees will learn new tips and skills about the world of cannabis, including topics covering medicine, business, science and politics. The event takes place at a three-story glass pavilion with plenty of space for exhibitors, vendors and speakers. Although consumption of cannabis in Spain is only legal in cannabis clubs and private residences, there is an unlimited amount of knowledge to be discovered at this event. (Sophia Rybicki) CultureMagazine.com
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Sensible Sol u t ion San Diego City Council moves forward with a common sense cannabis policy By Pamela Jayne
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n the afternoon of September 11, the San Diego City Council was presented with two options regarding the furthering of cannabis supply chain businesses that handle cultivation, manufacturing and testing within city limits. Option 1 would prohibit anything other than testing of cannabis products in labs located in industrial zones and commercial zones that prohibit residential use. Option 2 would allow for testing, cultivation, distribution and production of cannabis-related products in light and heavy industrial zones, so long as the business operator obtains a Conditional Use Permit. The cannabis community showed up in force, making it necessary to open two overflow rooms for the hearing. Before the public comment period began, Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman delivered stern words to the council. “Proposition 64 has also given [you] the responsibility to limit and/or ban the commercial marijuana industry in our city. Let me repeat. Proposition 64 has given you the authority to ban commercial marijuana in our city,” she said. Zimmerman continued by stating that no amount of tax revenue is worth the public safety risk that legalized cannabis poses, going so far as
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to falsely claim that cannabis legalization leads to increased homelessness. Her threatening disposition continued as she glared at citizens who came to the podium to speak in favor of Option 2. During the lengthy hearing, the council listened to 119 citizens on the subject. There were 110 citizens in favor of the more lenient Option 2, while only nine showed up to speak in favor of the far more restrictive Option 1. After several hours of public comment and questions from council members, council ultimately voted 6-3 in favor of Option 2, and the council also eliminated a rule that would prohibit businesses from opening within 100 feet of one another or dispensaries. The council also chose not to ban delivery services, but rather direct the issue to the Public Safety Committee for review at a later date. Additionally, the council eliminated a proposed cap of two cultivating, testing and manufacturing businesses per each council district, and instead chose to allow a citywide cap of 40 of those businesses. These decisions are a considerable victory for cannabis entrepreneurs, consumers and advocates. The three dissenting votes were cast by Lorie Zapf, Scott Sherman and Chris Cate, but Councilmember Chris Ward took a more common sense approach. “Would we tell Stone Brewery that we wanted them to manufacture everything in Riverside County and truck it down? Would we tell Ballast Point they can only grow their hops up in Humboldt?” he asked. Terrie Best, of the San Diego chapter of Americans for Safe Access, was also in attendance at the meeting. Best shared her approval of this monumental decision by city council with CULTURE. “This is absolutely a very positive step forward. It’s not very often that city council goes beyond what staffers recommend. That was very positive,” Best said. “There were three ‘no’ votes, and of those Lorie Zapf’s was the most concerning. She has a very limited knowledge of cannabis. Her comments were, frankly, off the mark and tone deaf.” Best concluded her comment to CULTURE on a hopeful note, saying “For now, [delivery services] are all good. They’re not expressly permitted by the law, but they have a defense in court.” All in all, this was one of the more productive and positive council meetings the San Diego cannabis community has seen in quite some time. c
Surftoberfest Enjoy a coastal twist to the traditional, classic Oktoberfest with the surf-inspired Surfoberfest. While a typical Oktoberfest usually honors German culture and cuisine, Surftoberfest celebrates the best elements that make Southern California unique. Be prepared for an excellent selection of beer, a wide variety of food and the calming sound of ocean waves. Take a cold sip of beer made by Breakwater Brewing Co., which is the primary brewery partner of the event. Nonprofit organization Compass Wellness Alliance will be raising funds to improve healthy living for veterans and individuals in need—all ticket sales are donated, and your ticket purchase is also tax-deductible! The event also proudly offers a designated driver discount to promote safety, so drinking is encouraged for those who set up a designated driver. Lucky for those who plan to drink but not drive, a single ticket purchase includes full day admission, a tasting glass, unlimited tastings and also admission to the Moose Lodge after-party that happens later in the evening. (Sophia Rybicki) WHEN: Sat, Oct. 14 WHERE: 2017 South Coast Hwy., Oceanside WEBSITE: surftober fest.com
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Moving Forward What to know about obtaining a San Diego cannabis license By Kimberly R. Simms, Attorney
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an Diego is home to sunny beaches, universities and the world-famous Comic-Con International, but now the city will be adding a robust system of cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution and testing. Years ago, the San Diego City Council approved a limited number of cannabis storefronts, of which there are now about 15 open for business and a few more in progress. Last month, the council convened again to discuss supply-chain operations, of which they voted 6-3 to approve up to 40 businesses. That means there will be exactly 40 licenses up for grabs from now until January, and applicants will be expected to meet all the city’s requirements before opening doors. Does this sound like your kind of challenge? Here’s what responsible cannabis entrepreneurs need to know before digging into paperwork for the city of San Diego.
Location is Key If you really want to be a San Diegobased cannabis company, your main focus should be finding a suitable property within the city limits, due to 14
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a de facto ban on cannabis activities in the unincorporated county. Let me repeat—aspiring cannabis entrepreneurs in San Diego must start looking for a properly-zoned building immediately, as they will go fast! Locations must be 1,000 feet or more from schools, churches and parks, and also more than 100 feet from residential zones. This city’s diverse neighborhoods won’t all be equally accommodating of a cannabis business, so it’s important to consider things like cannabis odor, traffic coming in and out of your facility, trash and graffiti cleanup, and other details that will directly affect your business’s relationship with the community. These will soon be parts of the official permitting process.
The Process is Strict Before going for a state cannabis license, prospective cannabis entrepreneurs in San Diego will have to complete paperwork and wait
“Before going for a state cannabis license, prospective cannabis entrepreneurs in San Diego will have to complete paperwork and wait in line for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).”
in line for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). For the city to grant you this permit, you will be expected to provide a few things about your business, especially verification of the site you plan to operate in. The city has so far set just a few requirements for cannabis operators. First and foremost, the property must be in the correct zone and far enough away from sensitive land uses, like youth areas. All CUP applicants must also submit a detailed business plan, and will likely have to fork over high fees in order to push their application forward. This process may seem strict, but it will create a healthy supply-chain within the city, while allowing opportunity for small operations to seek a path to legalization.
Retail is Tight When thinking about your future cannabis business, remember that the legal and licensed cannabis supplychain in San Diego will start out slightly smaller than it is today. Once the city works to eradicate unlicensed stores, only about 17 will remain in operation. That will certainly limit growers’ and manufacturers’ sales and profit margins, so keep a sales strategy in mind. The addition of a standalone delivery service license may expand retail options. Soon, once the San Diego Cannabis Delivery Alliance has its day in front of the city council’s Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee sometime in the next few months, we will know for sure whether or not delivery will be legal. Overall, the best advice for getting a coveted license is to hire a skilled attorney. Lawyers who specialize in the cannabis industry can keep you abreast of all the requirements and ensure that your business is in compliance at the local and state level. Converging into a regulated system will not be easy, and there will undoubtedly be growing pains, but hopefully the benefits will outweigh the costs as hundreds of California businesses get to stay open and maximize their legal profits. c
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Alternative Patient Care (APC) Hillcrest | (619) 794-7395 | www.apcmmj.com How and when did your delivery service start up? Alternative Patient Care (APC) is a female-founded collective that began in September of 2013. Born from the necessity for professionalism and compassion, APC sought to be the one-stop collective that patients could rely on to go above-and-beyond for their individualized needs. The founders were tired of forgotten and late deliveries within the sector, as well as the unprofessional and sometimes “shady,” delivery drivers that would bring their medication. With certainty that a greater performance could be achieved, APC began operation with incredibly high standards that took many by surprise, setting a trend that to this day is increasingly hard to emulate. What’s the story behind the name of your delivery service? The namesake of Alternative Patient Care stemmed from the directors’ desire to provide patients with individualized, tailored deliveries. The “Patient Care,” that members receive is typically “Alternative,” to anything they have experienced in the past. Plus, the catchphrase, “It’s as easy as A-P-C,” has a nice ring to it! 16
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What does your delivery service offer patients that they can’t find anywhere else? The one thing that cannot easily be replicated is APC’s profound level of professionalism and compassion. From basic human psychology, to empathy and respect, this service aims to make patients feel comfortable and most importantly, special. This is an operation that takes, “delivery,” to a whole, new level. APC spends an extensive amount of time and resources in order to train staff to become ideal representatives of the brand’s lifestyle. Consequently, this creates a trust and loyalty between patient and organization that is invaluable to the company’s success. What are the biggest challenges you face in this industry as a delivery service? . . . Biggest joys? The biggest challenge currently in the cannabis industry is being a pioneer. Speaking from a common thread for many founders, being a pioneer means anticipating risks and dealing with obstacles that you don’t even know exist yet. New regulations, operational procedures and state expectations can certainly be challenging to keep up with, and set the pace for. Directly correlated to being a pioneer, sometimes the biggest joy is
What is the one thing you want patients to know about your delivery service? Alternative Patient Care is a premier delivery service—a one-stop collective that patients can rely on. From accepting all major brands of credit cards, to a diverse menu that offers something for everyone, and an educated staff that makes you feel like family, APC strives to be known for their exclusive approach to patient satisfaction and compassion. Pivotal aspects to this business include a hassle-free, patient verification process and the option for not only over-thephone ordering, but also online, text and even email ordering. Every day of the week various discounts are also extended to veterans, seniors, students, industry members and those who are disabled. If someone wanted to open a delivery service and get their feet wet in the industry, what advice or counsel would you give them? The biggest piece of advice for other entrepreneurs looking to get into the cannabis industry is to be prepared for the regulatory landscape. Many business professionals underestimate the costs associated with legal counsel, proper employment practices and the cannabis product itself. What is the most important thing you hope to accomplish while in the cannabis community? Our entire vision, and consequently process, structure and strategy, is aimed toward helping suffering individuals find absolute relief. It is of the utmost importance to APC, that those patients seeking our medicine truly find significant benefit from its use. c
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Thrive CBD How would you describe your company? What is your specialty? Our goal is to be the CBD superstore of San Diego. We specialize in wellness and education of the many purposes and uses of CBD; accomplished by bringing the public the highest quality CBD products in a friendly environment without doctor recs. What do you offer consumers/ clients that others don’t? Thrive offers an expansive selection of highly accredited CBD products, most notably, CBD oil, also: Topicals and transdermal, beauty products, capsules, vape, prefilled cartridges, edibles, personal lubricants—even petfriendly CBD! How and why did your company start up? [We] started as a prominent vape and glass store in 2015 and transitioned to the CBD superstore, to provide San 18
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Diego with high quality, diverse CBD, while still servicing our glass and vape customers. With the changing landscape of medical and recreational cannabis, what do you see as the biggest challenges to your progress as a company? Any advantages? Thrive welcomes the changing landscape of recreational cannabis, as our products are THC-free, we will continue to provide our customers with their desired CBD products without running into many of the issues soon to be faced by the psychoactive cannabis market. What words of advice would you offer anyone seeking to enter the world of cannabis business? Start with education first and follow your heart, not the group. “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life” - Confucius.
What are the goals and vision moving forward, for your company? Where do you see your company in five years? Thrive Cafe is the newest addition to the shop. Thrive Cafe will follow in the footsteps of Thrive CBD, specializing in serving wellness drinks, featuring high-quality CBD coffee and kava tea, as well as locally sourced, cannabidol-infused acaí bowls. We are one of the only places to offer CBD-infused coffee and we also have an option to add a CBD boost to your acaí bowl. With the variety energizing and relaxing benefits of CBD, acaí, kava tea and coffee we offer, we will enhance and balance the daily lives of those who try our specialized creations. What do you hope to accomplish in the cannabis industry? To make our mark as San Diego’s CBD superstore. c
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Canndescent Cruise 212 A lively lime green color with tight nug structure, a nice amount of trichomes and long orange pistils, the Cruise 212 by Canndescent was obviously cured just right. It has an exceptional aroma smelling of haze, pine and lemon with just a tad of an earthy quality. The flavor is as pleasurable as the aroma, tasting of pine and lemon zest with a deep earthiness that really coats the tongue. It hits clean, and yet is expansive, packing quite a punch without being overly harsh on the lungs. Containing 30 percent THC, the effect of this flower from Alternative Patient Care offers instant cerebral effects that include relaxation and a euphoric, floaty feeling that is uplifting and long lasting.
Available at: Alternative Patient Care in San Diego.
Nugz Available wherever: Nugz products are carried.
Step aside, cannabis novices—because Nugz are not for the faint-hearted. Nugz are tailored for the seasoned cannasseur who has a sky-high tolerance, someone who needs more than a basic flower to reach the new heights. The dark, dense and extra dusty nuggets inside a Nugz bag look to have epic potency. Breaking open a nugget is like sawing a purple and orange tree in half. The inner rings indicate that Nugz are made from high-quality OG flower, which is generously drenched in hash oil and rolled in kief for a relatively non-sticky finish. The taste is heavenly sweet and hash-like but with the distinction of multiple forms of potent cannabis concentrates. We didn’t remember much else after that point, which indicates that amnesia is characteristic of OG concentrates. Show up your friends with Nugz on deck.
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Orchid Essentials Strawberry Cough Vape Pen and Cartridge The first and most noticeable thing about the Orchid Essentials Strawberry Cough Vape Pen is how it is shorter and wider than most others, making it easier to consume with discretion and comfort. The packaging is also appealing, looking more like a phone accessory than a cannabis pen. The Strawberry Cough is very sweet, like fresh strawberries on a slice of cheesecake, but Orchid Essentials also offers a wide variety of different flavors as well. The hit is smooth and clean, and it leaves behind a delightfully fruity exhale. Ideal for daytime consumption, this pen offers an uplifting, energetic effect that is great for a day at the pumpkin patch, taking a hike or anywhere else on-the-go. You can find Orchid Essentials Vape Pens at Point Loma Patients Consumer Cooperative. 20
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Harvest Delights Watermelon Rings Just because summer is almost over, it doesn’t mean you have to give up eating watermelon on the daily. Get your hands on these sweet and tart chewy Watermelon Rings by Harvest Delights, which offer a cure for a sweet tooth while providing substantial medicinal effects. At 20mg of THC per piece, the pack of 15 rings allows the consumer to eat as little, or as much as needed, depending on their individual tolerance. Expect pain relief and drowsiness to set in as little as 30 minutes after consumption, which may last several hours, depending on dosage.
Available at: Harbor Collective in Spring Valley.
Available wherever: Korova products are carried.
Fifty One Fifty “Unrivaled Potency”—there is no arguing that catchphrase when it comes to the Fifty One Fifty bars produced by Korova. Weighing in with a massive THC content of 500mg per bar, these are not designed for any lightweights. Best to be shared with a few friends, the euphoric and psychedelic effects typically onset with an hour or two and can last for approximately eight hours, so it’s smart to set aside an entire day if intending to consume any larger portions. A buttery and flaky texture bears the sweet chocolate and vanilla flavors paired generously with the taste of cannabis making for a delicious treat. Consumers need to exercise extreme caution when consuming the Fifty One Fifty bars, as the extremely high THC content can be more inhibiting than expected. Korova never seems to fail when it comes to making a superior cannabisinfused delicacy, cementing themselves as a champion in the edible world.
Birds Eye POP Cart Available wherever: POP Naturals products are carried.
POP Naturals has a knack for producing extracts with a uniquely potent and characteristic citrusy taste true to the strain—and the Birds Eye is no exception. Buried underneath the strong earthy and musky flavors is the classic lemon flavor, rounding out a palate of unique tastes. POP Naturals has upped its game to produce a more potent oil while still only using a strictly CO2 extraction process, capturing essential terpenes without adding any unwanted solvents, yielding the most pure and natural hash oil possible. Possessing a total THC content of 70.26 percent, cartridge lovers will be happy to see the high levels found in this CO2 extract. A rounded chrome mouthpiece is a notable feature as it is the most ergonomic option allowing for comfortability when puffing away and does match the battery and case as well. Lab-tested, pure and potent, POP Naturals continuously shows why their team can be trusted when it comes to extracts—and the Birds Eye may be the company’s all-time best yet.
Sunderstorm Scientific Sunrise CBD Available at Thrive CBD, the effects of Sunderstorm Scientifics Sunrise CBD can be felt within five to 10 minutes when taken sublingually, and it is ideal for reducing inflammation related to arthritis and chronic pain, as well as reducing anxiety. Created with a nano-liposomal technology using hemp oil extract, Sunrise CBD is taken orally under the tongue and held for 90 seconds, then swallowed. This creates instant calming effects because the nano-particles ingest faster than tinctures, edibles and sprays. The noticeable healing effects of anti-pain, anti-anxiety and anti-inflammation can be felt within minutes and typically peak within one hour. Sunderstorm’s Sunrise CBD is 80 to 90 percent bio-available, meaning that most of the cannabinoids end up in your bloodstream, not your stomach.
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Available at: Thrive CBD in San Diego.
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Paleo Paw CBD Butter Nose & Paw Formula The benefits of CBD are no longer just for humans. You can now treat your pup’s dry, cracked paws and nose with Leef Organic’s Paleo Paw CBD Butter. This 100 percent organic product is made from sun-grown, full-spectrum, hand harvested whole flower grown in California, and the product contains no THC, meaning that your furry friend will not experience any psychoactive effects when ingested. As autumn is now upon us, head to either the Sunrise Street or Buenos Avenue Urbn Leaf location to stock up on this paw-mazing product.
Available at: Cannaland in Spring Valley.
Gorilla Glue #4 Available at This Gorilla Glue #4 is a High Times Jamaica World Cup winner, and it is now available at Cannaland. It sports very light green and brightly colored leaves, and it has so many big shining trichomes that it almost has a white appearance when held up to light. It is pungent and sour smelling, with a slight piney note— the unique GG#4 aroma is similar to its flavor, tasting somewhat piney with sour and earthy flavors as well. The hit is incredibly expansive—a real choker that leads to immediate muscle relaxation, as well as relief from aches and pains. Cerebrally, reviewers reported feeling lifted and were left in a positive state of mind.
Tarantulas These are the only tarantulas in the world that won’t paralyze users with “fear” per say, but they sure are good for tranquilizing anybody who tries to get in their way. Available in two different sizes (the one-gram Tarantula and the two-gram King Tarantula), these beasts are stuffed full of top-shelf nug and hash before being twisted up, slathered in CO2 wax and then rolled in kief. It would be hard to find another pre-roll out there with this much high quality cannabis packed densely into one place. Live resin, hash and kief is applied onto every Tarantula with precision, as there is never an uneven burn, and the thickness of the smoke is particularly dialed in with the Sour Tangie variety we sampled. Bring one of these to the next house party and instantly become the center of attention—Tarantulas by Ganja Gold are an absolute riot.
Available wherever: Ganja Gold products are carried.
Happy Stick OG Kush Hybrid Cartridge
Available through: 420 Inland Caregivers delivery service.
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The flavor of the Happy Stick OG Kush Hybrid Cartridge of course tastes of OG Kush, with noticeable sweet and piney notes. The hit is nice and smooth, and it gives off an inviting and pungent exhale. The effect is super uplifting cerebrally, making it ideal for anxiety relief, while also providing relief from pain and muscle tension. Currently available through 420 Inland Caregivers, this cartridge is 100 percent organic, and it was tested by SC Labs at 62.83 percent THC (14.32 percent THCA) and 0.15 percent CBD. The name of this one says it all—you’ll definitely feel happy after just a few hits!
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Dr. Rav Ivker Touchstone
As the dangers of opioids being used to treat chronic pain continue to loom, Dr. Rav Ivker serves a noble purpose with his book Cannabis for Chronic Pain. People who suffer from a variety of pain disorders, from arthritis to Crohn’s disease will find an easy-to-understand guide that will help them consider the benefits of cannabis as a non-addictive medication. Aside from a “cannabis as medicine 101” introduction, this book also goes in depth with chapters on inflammation, low back pain, migraine headaches, menstrual pain, cancer pain, emotional pain and more. Patients everywhere will find this as a useful, trusted source toward living a healthier life with cannabis. (Jacob Cannon)
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For decades now, romantic comedies have followed, more or less, the same basic formula, but thankfully, The Big Sick has come to shake things up a bit and breathe new life into the genre. Written by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani and based on real events that happened to them while they were dating, the film takes viewers on a nuanced, incredibly interesting ride through a truly modern relationship that faces the challenges of everything from dating with different cultural backgrounds to dealing with aggressive illnesses. Featuring incredible performances from Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano, The Big Sick is a most definite must-see. (Simon Weedn)
After just a twoyear break between albums, goth and doom rocker Chelsea Wolfe has returned with her heaviest album yet on Hiss Spun. Brimming with all of the dense, textural, sludgey soundscapes her fans have come to know and love, the new record sees Wolfe continuing the trajectory of her previous work and pushing her sound deeper into the depths of darkness. With guitar and bass tones as thick and scorching as hot tar, pounding, war drum rhythms and Wolfe’s beautiful but powerful voice gliding in over the top of it all, Hiss Spun achieves everything it sets out to accomplish. (Simon Weedn)
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of importance
In celebration of our 100th issue, culture reminisces on inspiring words from cover features and history passed, while remaining forthright in our mission toward cannabis reform
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ilestones are an important part of life. In the cannabis industry, we measure success in every minor and major event. Our industry’s growth and evolution is improved with every skeptic whose mind is changed, with every medical cannabis patient whose story is told and with every state making progress to decriminalize or legalize cannabis.
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We here at CULTURE have watched this news come and go, and we have reported on those events as they unfolded. Since 2009 when CULTURE Magazine began, we have been, and still remain, a humble publication that promotes truthful information in the industry and covers the most important news in a variety of locations. Now in honoring the arrival of our 100th issue, we’re bringing back the memories and milestones
of the past. Join us as we explore some of CULTURE’s greatest cover stories and examine a timeline of how far cannabis has grown since the first medical cannabis state was established, and delve into a comparison of how much our world has evolved since our first issue in 2009 in comparison to now. If there’s one thing that hasn’t changed, it’s that cannabis still is, and always will be, a lifestyle that we all share. >>
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legendary statements to culture over the years Joe Rogan | March 2010 [Cannabis reform is] important to me because when I was younger, I had the wrong idea about pot. I had this misconception that pot made you stupid and lazy. But it turns out that those people were just stupid and lazy. Pot won’t enlighten you if you are lazy.”
Melissa Etheridge | August 2010 Cannabis during chemotherapy was just a lifesaver. It was a pain reliever; it gave me my appetite back; it settled my stomach from all the gastric napalm going on inside of me. And it also brings a lot of clarity to understanding what disease is. The benefits go on and on and on and on.”
Willie Nelson
September 2011 I remember reading a book called The Emperor Wears No Clothes by Jack Herer, and in there he said a lot of great things. And one of them was that stress is the biggest killer on the planet, and the best medicine for stress is marijuana. And I know that to be a fact. I’ve done a lot of experimenting with it, and I know for a fact that it is good for stress.”
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Margaret Cho September 2010
I think people should use marijuana instead of alcohol. I think it’s better for you, health-wise. It’s the least harmful drug around. I think alcohol is far more destructive. There’s just this stigma around [cannabis]; that there’s something wrong with it or it’s a gateway. But, truly alcohol is worst of all. I don’t know, people who use pot, to me, are often peaceful, creative and insightful.”
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Wiz Khalifa April 2011
[My relationship with cannabis] is not just a musical thing, not just a creative thing. I just like to be in that zone. And it helps me just do everything. I’m not dependent on it. But pot just plays a huge roll in the everyday mechanics of my life. It totally keeps me grounded.”
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Bill Maher January 2012
You know, first of all, I think people think I smoke a lot more pot than I do. I’m just not a connoisseur. I know that people are into the sativa and the indica. I know that one is the more upper and one is the more relaxing one. To me it’s all the same. It works. I know people have different reactions to marijuana. Some people it makes sleepy and some people it makes paranoid. And then there’s the kind of person who it kind of like wakes them up—and I’m that kind of person. And any kind of marijuana will do that.”
Lily Tomlin October 2012
I just don’t get it. I don’t know how we can have one law [on medical cannabis] and the feds can have another, and can come in and do whatever they want to do.”
Roseanne Barr May 2012
[The crackdown on medical cannabis] makes me furious, because that’s cracking down on sick people. What kind of a psychopathic theory is that? The thought of this country as a bully country, and that really makes me angry, that it only picks countries to attack that have no army, only blames the poor for what rich people do. They don’t pay taxes, we never talk about that, but the poor, they always blame people at the bottom rung other than the top. They always go after the sick, the widows and the orphans. That’s whose retirement they cut. Our government is in control of psychopathic bullies.”
Kevin Smith May 2013
Cheech and Chong April 2012
The reason pot is illegal because it’s so good and hemp products are so good, it’s environmentally friendly. So you have the plastics industry that lobbied against it. Then you’ve got the pharmaceutical companies lobbying against making pot legal. You’re buying sleeping aids and being killed like Whitney Houston on pharmaceuticals that are dangerous. Here’s an herb that helps with arthritis, that helps with cancer, that slows MS. It really is a Godgiven plant that we’ve been abusing, not with use but by passing laws against it.” 36
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If you think about the brain as a series of folders that you keep creating, weed for me is like a program that puts them all in order alphabetically and allows you to prioritize what is important. That is how I’ve been able to spin so many plates the last few years. My medicinal problem is that I have problems sleeping, and if that is doing it for somebody who has mild medicinal needs like myself, imagine what it can do for people who have absolute medicinal need. Instead of filling them with yet another synthetic narcotic put together chemically in a lab . . . I don’t want to get all stoner on ya, but there is a reason it just grows naturally.”
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Tenacious D September 2014
And it’s funny now, when we play the songs about getting stoned, I always feel a little bit hypocritical, because, I’m like, ‘I’m not going to smoke a joint with any of you after the show,’ but I still have to sing the songs. I’m in support of legalization absolutely.” - Jack Black
Bob Marley and Family April 2015
Rita Marley: The herb was a spiritual and natural part of life for Bob. As he said, ‘make way for the positive day.’ I think we’re seeing that positive day.”
Sandra Bernhard MAY 2015
Cedella Marley: I think my father just believed it was legal just because everywhere he went he was able to acquire it. Herb for him was a spiritual thing. It made him feel connected to God and the Earth. He believed it was a sacramental thing.”
Stephen Marley: Bob is the perfect frontrunner for the advocacy of marijuana being legal, and use of the plant, in many different ways—medicinal and spiritual. He would be honored to be the champion of the use of marijuana. He would be very proud of this moment.”
Sanjay Gupta | April 2014 We know that cannabis can be a medicine. I’ve seen this now myself. They’ve known this in other countries for a long time. We’ve probably known it here even though we haven’t been as public or as vocal about it. We know cannabis has been used as a medication openly in hospitals in Jerusalem because they believe it’s part of a treatment protocol that extends and improves lives.” 38
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I think that it is important that [cannabis] is legal. I think kids shouldn’t be arrested or thrown in jail for it. I don’t use drugs at all, including cannabis. If you are a casual drinker or a casual smoker, that’s fine.”
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Montel Williams | June 2017 I haven’t gone a day without cannabis in 17 years [ . . . ] It took about three months of getting my saturation level up, to stop being high, and start getting relief. Now, I have it fined-tuned to the point where if I wake up in the middle of the night with pain, I go in the bathroom—I’ve got five pens in there, and I know which is which in the dark. Bang, I’m back to sleep. I’ve got it all dialed in, absolutely.”
AWOLNATION March 2016
I was completely sober until I was 21, when I had my first sip of alcohol and smoked weed for the first time. It seems to be the opposite for most people— they get in trouble at a young age and get caught smoking weed when they are 14, where I was too much of a nerd and was too afraid to try mind-altering stuff. It wasn’t until I was 21 and felt comfortable trying that stuff. It was a great experience, and there are so many benefits to it, obviously . . . ” - Aaron Bruno
Lucy Lawless September 2016
They should legalize it so they know where it’s bloody coming from. Listen, it being available hasn’t made me start smoking [marijuana] any more than legalized homosexual marriage has made me want to turn gay . . . I don’t know what they’re afraid of!”
Chainsmokers | August 2015 It’s crazy. We all did it, but there were a lot of consequences tied to what it meant. In going to Amsterdam—you waited your whole life to come here and just do nothing but smoke weed, legally. It’s really cool, for that fact alone. But, obviously for the medical purposes, it’s great as well.” – Alex Pall 40
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Toby Keith | August 2017 It’s funny [ . . . ] In the legal world they treat it like it’s the devil’s grass, but in the real world I know people who smoke weed who you’d never assume even drink a beer much less smoke. Most people I know that smoke will come home at night, smoke about half of something, and then go lay down and go to bed. It’s just always been funny to me how much weight it carries in the world and how little it actually affects anybody. When I was really young, I had some friends in high school that ended up going to prison over [cannabis], and it was like, ‘Really?!’ They were pretty serious convictions over something that grows out of the ground.”
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Then and Now Americans in Favor of Legalizing Cannabis 40% (2009) 60% (2017) (Source: Gallup/ Quinnipiac)
National Minimum Wage $7.25 (2009) $7.25 (2017) (Source: Department of Labor)
Number of Recreational cannabis States 0 (2009) 8 (2017)
Number of Medical cannabis States 14 (2009) 29 (2017) President of the United States Barack Obama (2009) Donald Trump (2017)
The New York Times Best selling book The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson (2009) Seeing Red by Sandra Brown (2017) (Source: The New York Times)
In the News Bill Clinton Negotiates the Release of Journalists in North Korea. (2009) Hurricane Harvey and Irma Ravage Texas and Florida. (2017) Average Home Price $170,000 (2009) $200,700 (2017) (Source: Zillow.com)
Number of states where Gay Marriage is Legal 3 (2009) 50 (2017) 42
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average National rent $842 (2009) $959 (2017) (Source: United States Census)
united States’ National Debt $11.9 trillion (2009) $19.8 trillion (2017) (Source: Department of Treasury)
Most Hot Dogs Eaten in 10 minutes 68 (2009) 72 (2017) (Source: Nathan’s Hot Dogs)
#1 song “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas (2009) “Look What You Made Me Do” by Taylor Swift (2017) (Source: Billboard)
Highest Paid Athlete Tiger Woods, $100 million (2009) Cristiano Ronaldo, $92 million (2017) (Source: Forbes)
USA Today Print Circulation 1.9 million (2009) 812,971 (2017) (Source: USA Today)
Comic Book Movies with Theatrical Releases 3 (2009) 10 (2017) (Source: IMDB)
Total Box Office of the Fast and Furious Franchise $965.4 Million (2009) $5.134 Billion (2017) (Source: BoxOfficeMojo)
Fastest Marathon ran 2:03:59 (2009) 2:02:57 (2017) (Source: International Association of Athletic Federations)
Cost of Amazon Stock $81.17 (2009) $979.10 (2017) (Source: Nasdaq)
Donkey Kong High Score 1,050,200 (2009) 1,218,000 (2017) (Source: Twin Galaxies)
Number of female CEOs at Fortune 500 Companies 12 (2009) 32 (2017) (Source: Fortune)
Cost of Sears Stock $40.69 (2009) $7.89 (2017) (Source: Nasdaq)
Richest Person Bill Gates, $40 Billion (2009) Bill Gates, $86 Billion (2017) (Source: Forbes)
Most Twitter Followers Ashton Kutcher 1 million (2009) Katy Perry 103.7 million (2017) (Source: Twitter)
Average Tuition and Fees in a Private FourYear University for One Academic Year $25,739 (2009) $33,476 (2017) (Source: College Board Annual Survey)
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By Ed Rosenthal ATTENTION: I am interrupting my regularly scheduled column— the conclusion of “Summer Experiments”—to bring you this special article on harvesting big plants—fast. Anyone who has harvested a moderately large garden knows what a challenge it can be. It usually starts off joyously, but it becomes a chore before it’s over. You can reduce picking to a fraction of the time using some of the new techniques that I have developed. The tools required cost less than an ounce, so the technology is quite affordable. Cannabis cultivation has been a hands-on process. Most of the time its farmers and gardeners have resisted mechanization. The first tools that were offered were various types of manicuring appliances, first hand trimmers such as Bonsai Scissors and then the twister type machines. These machines proved that bud cleaning could be mechanized. When I was writing my new book, Marijuana Harvest, my goal was to show readers the most efficient ways to harvest while maintaining quality. The very first part of the harvest is picking the
plant, so I decided to start there and will discuss it today. Picking is the act of separating the bud from the plant. A person might spend 15 minutes dissembling one of the 15-foot giants being grown in the northwest. Besides the time, there’s a lot of physical labor involved. Using power tools cuts both time and labor to a fraction versus cutting manually. Here are a few of them. The Mini-Hedge Trimmer The mini hedge trimmer comes with two blades. The “grass shearer” attachment is used to leaf plants prior to harvest, that is, removing the fan leaves about a week before harvest. This opens the buds to sunlight being blocked by these outer leaves. The shearer doesn’t
“The first tools that were offered were various types of manicuring appliances, first hand trimmers such as Bonsai Scissors and then the twister type machines.”
always trim entire leaves off, but it cuts enough away to get sunlight to the ripening buds. The hedge trimmer blade can be used to remove individual colas from the outside of the plant. The trimmers are light-weight, easy to direct and very accurate. They can also be used to remove most branches. The Electric Clipper The electric clipper handles branches as with diameter up to about three-quarters of an inch. They are slightly slower than using a manual clipper when you first start. However, after spending some time clipping, your hand may get tired, strained or sore. Using this rechargeable battery operated tool, you’ll still be merrily clipping along. The Hedge Trimmer Hedge trimmers make short work out of long branches. Working from the top, going down, aim the blades so it cuts the branches at the node, where they meet the stem. Cutting parallel to it, they fall into neat piles. To cut branches from bushy plants, start from below and cut upward. In a short time the plant will be ready to hang or process. Hedge trimmers usually sport 18-inch blades or longer, although a few models come with 12-inch blades. I find the shorter bladed tools more convenient to use. c
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Grass shearer blade of mini hedge trimmer easily trims a plant quickly.
The author cutting small buds from a bushy plant using an upward stroke of a long bladed hedge trimmer.
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Colas fall onto a tarp unharmed as the hedge trimmer slices them from the plant.
Electric clipper doesn’t tire after an hour’s work. Internal battery must eventually be charged, though. Two clippers’ are better—one charges and the other attacks.
Mini-hedge trimmer clipping puny branch. It can clip a 1/2-3/4 inch diameter branch.
Mini-hedge trimmer is lightweight and ergonomic.
Copyright by Ed Rosenthal. All rights are reserved. First North American Magazine rights only are assigned to culture Magazine. No other reproduction of this material is permitted without the specific written permission of the author/copyright holder.
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Age: 32 Condition/Illness:
Chronic back injury When did you start using medical cannabis? A close friend of mine suggested I try cannabis for pain relief and inflammation associated with hockey injuries. Within two days, I was feeling better than I had in years and started to wean myself off of prescription medications. Did you try other methods or treatments before cannabis? Yes, I was prescribed a daily dose of Vicodin and Flexural, as well as daily chiropractor visits. My doctor told me to take each as needed, which you can imagine led to taking these pills every three to four hours since I was in constant pain. I gained weight, became lazy and lost an all-around desire to excel or succeed in life. What’s the most important issue or problem facing medical cannabis patients? The lack of availability for everyone who needs it and the stigma that is still attached to cannabis use are the largest barriers medical patients face. Magazines like CULTURE help to educate those who are not familiar with the healing benefits that
cannabis can provide. I will admit, when someone first suggested I use cannabis to help my sports injuries, I was skeptical and thought it was just for recreational use. But after feeling the release of chronic pain and gaining the ability to get back to day-today life without the pain and pain killer haze, I immediately joined the movement. What do you say to folks who are skeptical about cannabis as medicine? Again, education is key during any movement. I believe it’s important to know your grower. What are their motives? Why do they do what they do? What inspires them to help others? Ask many questions and do your research. There are hundreds and hundreds of cases that reflect how lives (both children and adults) have been changed because of cannabis being used as medicine. History has shown us that we don’t always know what’s best. When something new and groundbreaking presents itself, it’s important to have an open mind and take a moment to really understand the benefits it supplies. Yes, people need medicine, but we need a medicine that doesn’t come with countless side effects that are detrimental or fatal to our health. c
Are you an medical cannabis patient with a compelling story to tell? If so, we want to hear from you. Email your name, contact information and details about your experiences with medical cannabis to courage@ireadculture.com.
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Menu: Centennial Cupcakes Chewy Sugar Cookies Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Sticks
What better way to commemorate CULTURE’s 100th issue than with an assortment of sweet cannabisinfused recipes to make? There is no better thing to pair with the feelings of achievement than a soft and delicious cupcake, with frosting so creamy you’ll think it was spun from silk. Not into soft and spongy cake? Go ahead and treat your taste buds to a crisp and salty pretzel, lavishly dipped in cannabis-infused chocolate—giving you the perfect mix of sweet and salty. For those who want to land somewhere in the middle, there is always the tried and true gold standard for pastries—sugar cookies. Join us in marking this joyous occasion by baking some delicious treats that will bring the celebration to your dessert table. Whatever your sweet tooth calls out for, there’s always room for it here. Plus, at a party everything is calorie-free . . . right?
culture g r o w i ng 2 tablespoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons cannabutter 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup milk Pinch of salt 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for chocolate cupcakes (optional)
2. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
6. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full with batter. Bake for 16 minutes.
3. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
7. Once done, let the cupcakes cool off for at least 30 minutes.
4. Beat the cannabutter and sugar in a large bowl until it is a whipped at a fluffy consistency, then stir in eggs and vanilla.
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8. If desired, decorate the cupcakes with piping tools and star tips, add decorative pearls, fondant medallions or edible gold leaf flakes.
Buttercream Icing Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) 5 tablespoons skim milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted Food coloring (optional) 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder for chocolate icing (optional)
Instructions: 1. Carefully beat in butter, confectioner’s sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is a fluffy consistency. 2. Pour milk and continue to beat for about three more minutes. 3. For chocolate buttercream, add 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder to the mixture.
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Chewy Sugar Cookies Makes two dozen cookies Ingredients: 1/4 cup cannabutter 3/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with spray or butter. 2. Soften cannabutter and butter or let warm to room temperature.
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3. Whip cannabutter, butter and sugar until fluffy and light. 4. Stir in egg and vanilla and combine while slowly adding in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Whip for about one minute
until the mixture has combined. 5. Divide dough in half. Wrap it in waxed paper. Refrigerate for two hours. 6. Sprinkle flour on cutting board. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes. 7. Bake about 10-12 minutes for a chewy cookie consistency. 8. Allow 30 minutes for the cookies to cool. Add icing and additional dĂŠcor as desired.
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Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Sticks Makes 24 sticks Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) package of pretzel sticks 12 ounces milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 2 tablespoons cannabutter
2. Melt chocolate chips at a medium/ low temperature in a double boiler, stirring often. Stir in cannabutter until melted. 3. Once the chocolate mixture has melted, carefully dip each rod into the mixture about 2/3 of the way down. 4. Place the dipped pretzels onto wax paper, leaving an inch
2 teaspoons light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Food coloring Instructions: 1. Beat powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl. 2. Stir in corn syrup and vanilla extract. 3. Add food coloring if desired.
of space between each rod. As the rods are drying, melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler, stirring often. Dip a fork into the white chocolate mixture and drizzle the melted chocolate over the rods, using a smooth, long hand motion. 5. If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts, sprinkles or candies on dipped rods or roll them in sprinkles on a plate for a different effect. Use a decorative vase or mug to display.
Legal Disclaimer Publishers of this publication are not making any representations with respect to the safety or legality of the use of medical marijuana. The recipes listed here are for general entertainment purposes only, and are intended for use only where medical marijuana is not a violation of state law. Edibles can vary in potency while a consumers’ weight, metabolism and eating habits may affect effectiveness and safety. Ingredient management is important when cooking with cannabis for proper dosage. Please consume responsibly and check with your doctor before consumption to make sure that it is safe to do so.
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LEAD STORY— INEXPLICABLE The Adair family of Deerfield Beach, Florida, were startled awake on July 15 by the sound of something meaty crashing onto their roof. When they investigated, they found two packages of Italian pork sausage in the side yard, and three more packages still on the roof. The sausages were in bags marked with the name of a land-clearing company in Alabama. Austin Adair called the company to inquire about the wayward sausages, but “the guy had no idea what I was talking about and probably thought I was crazy,” he said, and the mystery remains unsolved. “I would love to know what really happened,” said Jennie Adair, “because it’s just so, so odd.” THE NAKED TRUTH Summers are hot in Lawrence, Kansas, and Christopher Steven Carlson, 34, of Riley took advantage of the warm temperatures on July 30 to stroll down a sidewalk in the busy college town in his birthday suit—twice. Police first arrested Carlson around 2 p.m. in downtown Lawrence for indecent exposure, after which he paid his $500 fine and was released. He caught a taxi from the Douglas County Jail back to the downtown area, where he stiffed the driver, left his clothes in the car and resumed his in-the-buff constitutional. 52
Local business owner Meg Heriford said: “Our customers were not alarmed. It was more like, ‘Hey, there’s a naked guy.’” Nakedness does leave one a bit vulnerable, as Travis Tingler, 32, found out on July 16 as he stood unclothed outside his girlfriend’s house in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, shouting and threatening to hurt the people inside. When police arrived, they tried and failed to get Tingler back into his pants, so they handcuffed him. As they struggled to put him in the police car, Tingler picked up a lighter off the ground, and a probe from an officer’s stun gun struck the lighter, igniting Tingler’s chest and beard hairs. An officer was able to pat the fire out. Nudity, like everything else, is more fun when you can share it with friends. Or so it appeared to drivers along Route A66 in Workington, Cumbria, in England, who spied four “shame-faced” men walking along the road wearing nothing but sneakers on July 30. The four “protected their modesty with cupped hands” and appeared to be walking quickly, according to Kathryn Lynn, 50, who drove by with her husband and daughter and snapped a photo of the odd group. “It was a bit of a shock to see,” she said. THE CONTINUING CRISIS Out of eight candidates for Detroit mayor in the Aug. 8 primary, half were convicted felons, the Detroit News reported. Three women and one man have convictions including gun crimes and assault with intent to commit murder. “Black marks on your record show you
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have lived a little and have overcome some challenges,” opined political consultant Greg Bowens. Michigan law allows convicted felons to vote and run for office unless they are currently incarcerated, or if their offenses are fraud-related or constitute a breach of public trust. (Update: None of the felons advanced to the general election.) IRONIES In Green Bay, Wisconsin, the Spartans of Vincent T. Lombardi Middle School won’t be playing football this year because of a lack of coaches. Jim Van Abel, principal of the school named after the revered coach of the Green Bay Packers, told parents in a letter that the district had been advertising for coaching positions since April, to no avail. Student Alex Coniff said last year about 55 students played on the school’s two football teams. (Interestingly, the district was also unable to provide a representative to be interviewed for the story.) THE PERFECT NAME Weedville, Pennsylvania, more than lived up to its name on July 31 when the North Central Municipal Drug Task Force busted Tiffany R. Potts, 23, and James Michael Dunshie, 30, at their home. The pair were caught with heroin, methamphetamines, hallucinogenic mushrooms, firearms and drug paraphernalia—but, apparently, no weed. THE JOB OF THE RESEARCHER Sexing certain species of turtles used to be an invasive process, sometimes requiring surgery on the
little guy or gal. But Donald McKnight, a Ph.D. student at James Cook University in Queensland, Australia, has perfected a method that speeds up the process—and presumably pleases the shelled reptile. McKnight uses a vibrator to stimulate the underside of the turtle, which causes a male to “reveal himself,” sometimes in as little as 4 seconds. McKnight did his research in Oklahoma on threatened western chicken turtles. BRIGHT IDEA In Munich, Germany, Benjamin David has found a unique way to drown his commuting sorrows. He swims to work. “When I was on my bike, I would yell at cars,” David said. “When I was on foot, I would yell at cyclists . . . (J)ust a few metres to the side of (the road) is the (Isar) river, and if you just swim down that, it’s completely relaxed and refreshing.” David stores his work clothes, laptop and mobile phone in a waterproof bag, and the river’s current sometimes allows him to float along his 1.2-mile route and enjoy the scenery—including bystanders on bridges. AWESOME! Two Subway sandwich shop workers in Coventry, Rhode Island, frustrated a potential robber on July 25 by acting like teenagers—ignoring his demands for money until he finally gave up and left the store. Police told a local news station that the robber, caught on security cameras, looked “exasperated” and “mumbled something under his breath as he walked out of the business.”
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