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CULTURE Magazine celebrates 100 issues of famous celebrity advocates sharing their support for cannabis.
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news 14 News Nuggets 15 By the Numbers 18 Legal Corner reviews 20 Store Highlight 22 Strain &
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46 Growing Culture 49 Profile in Courage 50 Recipes
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Freedom Fighter Julia Freeman’s art speaks out against the corruption of the pharmaceutical industry.
Online Exclusive! d Medical Students Require More Training On Cannabis d Delaware Adds PTSD to List of Qualifying Conditions
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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 14 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. Although we celebrate our progress, we must all be aware of the challenges that still lay ahead of us. I can promise you that here at CULTURE, we will continue to face opponents of cannabis, defending
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your inherent human right to consume a plant. By sharing your remarkable, brave, altruistic and awe-inspiring stories within our pages, spreading knowledge to the masses and 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 for these past 100 issues. c Cheers to 100 more!
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Analysis Reveals Reduction in Washington’s Cannabis Prices Steven Davenport is a doctoral candidate at the Pardee Rand Graduate School in Santa Monica, California, who recently quantified cannabis sales information using data from the Washington State Liquor and Control Board (LCB). Among other observations, Davenport noticed a trend—ever since legalization began, the average price per gram has decreased during every quarter. When recreational cannabis first went on sale, prices began at nearly $25 a gram. Now, prices have seemingly leveled out between $5 to $10 a gram. Communications Director Brian Smith of the LCB agreed that this cannabis price declination was predicted long ago. “The [average] price of marijuana
today is about $7.45 per gram (including excise taxes) and is still going down. When the industry was launched, we estimated that recreational stores would be competitive with the illicit market if prices could get below $12 per gram,” Smith explained to CULTURE. “It didn’t take long to get there. The rec. store prices drove down prices in the illicit market. Today, I don’t know why anyone would prefer to buy it illegally when they could go to a retail store, [and] choose from a broad variety of products that have been tested by a certified lab.”
Report Finds Decrease in Teen Cannabis Consumption Since Legalization As Washington State’s post-legalization data rolls in, none could be more optimistic than the recent report from the Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP). The report features data from Washington State’s Healthy Youth Survey, which found that cannabis consumption among teens has not increased overall. Program Manager for the Washington State Department of Health’s Marijuana Prevention and Education Program, Steve Smothers, responded to CULTURE about the data. “I would say that
Ontario is First Canadian Province to Establish Cannabis Rules The cannabis industry in Canada is growing rapidly as provinces prepare to solidify details for legalization. Ontario is the first province to announce its plan to regulate recreational cannabis. Government officials in Ontario announced the various stipulations early last month, which included rules that require citizens to be at least 19 years old in order to possess or purchase cannabis, and cannabis must be bought through a dispensary 14
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we agree with WSIPP’s assessment and are happy marijuana use rates among adolescents have not increased,” Smothers stated. “We don’t, however, feel the decrease among eighth grade students between 2012 and 2016 is cause for celebration just yet. The prevalence of marijuana use among eighth grade students in 2016 (6.4 percent) is actually comparable to what it was in 2006 (seven percent).” When it comes to youth and cannabis, it appears that legalization doesn’t have a negative impact.
approved by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. Attorney General Yasir Naqvi was present to speak about the announcement. “We’ve heard people across Ontario are anxious about the federal legalization of cannabis,” he said. “The province is moving forward with a safe and sensible approach to legalization that will ensure we can keep our communities and roads safe, promote public health and harm reduction, and protect Ontario’s young people.” The Ontario government is aiming to have 80 stores selling cannabis by 2019 and 150 stores by 2020.
The amount of money, in thousands of dollars, that the city of Yakima expects to collect in cannabis tax revenue that will go toward funding education and public safety: (Source: Yakima Herald)
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The proposed maximum number of retail cannabis stores in Washington State: (Source: Liquor and Cannabis Board)
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The number of licensed retail cannabis stores currently operating in Washington State, as of September 19: (Source: The Herald)
The amount of useable cannabis extracts, in pounds, that were produced in the state during the month of June 2017: (Source: Liquor and
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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 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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LOCAL Cameron Smith smiling at LUCID in Cheney
A T r agic Loss Washington’s cannabis industry mourns and remembers Cameron Smith By Benjamin M. Adams
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ameron “Cam” Smith didn’t deserve to die. The 46-year-old cannabis store employee was kidnapped at gunpoint on September 10 from the parking lot of the LUCID recreational cannabis store in Cheney. On September 15, he was found dead. The senseless motive for the killing defies all reason. Smith’s family and friends remember him as a loving son, father, grandfather and friend. According to local law enforcement, 36-year-old Donovan Culps and his niece, 18-year-old Violetta Culps, may have targeted Smith because they didn’t have valid identification to purchase cannabis at the shop where Smith worked. Smith rejected Culp’s fake ID, as directed by law. In response, the two kidnapped Smith while he was eating lunch in his car. They also stole his car. Culps was captured by police in Goldendale on September 14, shortly before the body was found. Smith’s car and wallet were tossed in different locations. According to Cheney police Captain Richard Beghtol, Culps will be charged with first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping. On September 15, 18-year-old Alisha Jackson was arrested in connection to the crime. Jackson was allegedly present in the vehicle when the crimes occurred. Dennis Turner and Michael Schofield are
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co-owners of LUCID. The two are shocked and deeply saddened by last month’s events. “That’s my brother. We call each other brothers,” Turner told CULTURE. “I’ve known him since I was 13. He was actually my barber since I was 13. He was a barber for 20 years. We’ve been friends for 24 years. We grew up in Toledo, Ohio, and that’s where Cam was from. I went to high school and junior high there. Our families are very close. He just moved to Washington last July to support my business now. I’m the owner of Lucid.” Smith is remembered back home in Ohio as coowner of Toledo-based Blendz Barber Shop. Smith left the hair industry to enter into Washington’s recreational cannabis industry. Despite the fact that the crimes happened at a cannabis store location, Turner reiterated Smith’s dedication to the cannabis plant. “He was passionate about the cannabis industry,” said Turner. A candlelight vigil took place on September 11, when Smith first went missing. After it was determined Smith passed away, an event took place on September 22 in Downtown Spokane to remember Smith. “The actual funeral [took place] in Ohio. We wanted to do what he would’ve wanted us to do—and that’s to all come together as a family and celebrate all of the positive memories about Cam whether it was his silly phrases or things that he said. We wanted to do one last benefit in collaboration with The Unforgiven Lounge to restock us. They offered to donate 50 percent of all the proceeds from the liquor, food, sales—all of it.” Turner now hopes that Smith will be remembered for the positive impacts he had in the world.“He was a father, son, he was a brother, he was a mentor, and he was also a grandfather,” explained Turner. “We [had the chance] to pony up and have one last big party in his honor to celebrate his life and hopefully the proceeds help his family. That was the goal—to get together and make something positive out of such a negative situation.” c
Toker’s Bowl & Masquerade Gala A cannabis masquerade party? Yes, you read that right. The organizers behind HEMPFEST are bringing back this Halloween and cannabisthemed festivity. Come celebrate the spooky season with cannabis for the event’s fifth year. Besides the usual positive vibes and great food, attendees can compete to win in a series of costume contests. The contests include awards for the usual titles, including “scariest,” “sexiest” and “best-dressed overall,” but there’s also an opportunity for cannabis lovers to be labeled as the wearing the most “cannabiest” costume. The costume possibilities are endless! The event also includes a raffle, the donations of which will go toward supporting individuals imprisoned for cannabis-related offenses. Although Toker’s Bowl & Masquerade may entice attendees to purchase a HEMPFEST membership while they are at the event, it is not required to gain access to this fun holiday event. (Sophia Rybicki) WHEN: Sat, Oct. 28 WHERE: HEMPFEST Central, 3220 NE 125th St, Seattle WEBSITE: hempfest. org/events/tokersbowl-masqueradegalla/
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legislature by December 1, 2017. And according to LCB Director Rick Garza, “The [LCB] is actively engaging other states, the public, the industry and stakeholders” in order to make those recommendations. The LCB will be considering three options for regulating recreational home grows, which are proposed as follows:
Tightly Regulated Recreational Cannabis Home Cultivation
H a rves t ing Ide as Washington State may allow recreational cannabis home grows By Alison Malsbury
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he Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) recently announced that this month, it will be holding a public hearing to receive public input as to whether the state should allow recreational cannabis cultivation at residences. Under current state law, medical cannabis patients are allowed, pursuant to state law, to grow a limited amount of cannabis at home. But that ability has not been extended to recreational consumers. Recent legislation, however, directed the LCB to “conduct a study of regulatory options for the legalization of marijuana plant possession and cultivation by recreational marijuana users,” taking into account the Cole Memo. This memo was issued by the United States Department of Justice in 2013, and it sets forth the federal government’s eight primary enforcement priorities with respect to state-legalized medical and adultuse cannabis. The eight priorities are as follows:
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The LCB must make its recommendations regarding recreational home cultivation to the
This option would allow recreational home cultivation under strict state regulatory framework, meaning that recreational home growers would need to obtain a state permit and would be limited to four plants per household that would need to be entered into the state traceability system to avoid diversion into the black market. Home growers would also be subject to security requirements, and they would need to purchase plants from licensed growers only.
Local Control of Recreational Cannabis Home Cultivation This option would also include statewide standards for security, preventing youth access, preventing diversion and would require a permit. Home cultivation would be limited to four plants per household, and plants would need to be purchased from licensed growers. There would be no statewide traceability requirement under this option, but local permission would be required.
Recreational Home Cultivation is Prohibited This option would preserve the status quo, allowing home grows only for authorized medical cannabis patients, but prohibiting recreational home growing. This option may be adopted if the state finds home grows to pose a risk for diversion of cannabis, youth access and criminal activity in contravention of the Cole Memo. Currently, of all the states that have legalized recreational cannabis, only Washington prohibits home grows. Given this inconsistency with the regulations of other states, it seems likely the state will adopt rules to allow and regulate recreational cannabis cultivation at residences. c
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To p-Sellin g Str ain: Galactic Glue, Artizen To p-Sellin g Co ncentr ate: Elements Oil (CBC is also the exclusive vendor in Pierce County) To p-Sellin g Edibles: Honu Peanut Butter Cups (Sativa/Indica) and Smokiez Fruit Chews (various flavors)
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them to a new product or vendor that they may not be familiar with.
How and when did your retail store start up? CBC is the result of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians striving to provide safe access to cannabis for all. This long-term vision came to fruition on February 17,, 2017, when CBC opened its doors to customers for the first time.
If someone wanted to open a retail store and get their feet wet in the industry, what advice or counsel would you give them? Take advantage of all the resources and people in the industry who are sharing information. There are lots of newsletters, data sharing of sales, products and general information (502 Data Pro, Lemonhaze, WSLCB Marijuana Dashboard, etc.) that can help provide context on the trials and tribulations of the cannabis industry. Lastly, we would just recommend getting involved in some capacity—the best knowledge is going to be accumulated through first-hand experience in any area of the industry.
5402 Pacific Hwy. E, Fife www.commencementbaycannabis.com
What’s the story behind the name of your retail store? CBC got its name from the deeprooted history that Commencement Bay plays with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. Many of the ancestors of the Tribe lived in villages from the foothills of Mount Tacoma (Mount Rainer), along the creeks and rivers to the shores of Commencement Bay. What does your retail store offer customer’s that they can’t find anywhere else? A great selection of products at great a price. How has the cannabis industry in Washington changed since you have 20
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been in the business? Where would you like to see it go? We are starting to see a gradual shift as our customers become more interested in additional metrics to measure the quality of cannabis products. Namely, the reported THC percentage is no longer the only factor in deciding what to purchase. Customers are starting to become more interested in what the terpene profile is as they hone in on their flavor preferences. What are the biggest challenges you face in this industry as a retail store? . . . Biggest joys? Our biggest challenge is finding ways to consistently improve our customers’ experiences. Be it adding new vendors, cycling through different products or finding more creative ways to enhance our customers’ experiences at our store. Our biggest joy is being able to serve our customers daily. We appreciate all of their patronage and are excited anytime we are able to introduce
What is the one thing you want customers to know about your retail store? As mentioned, we are very appreciative of their business. We are honored that they have chosen CBC as their retail store of choice.
What is the most important thing you hope to accomplish while in the cannabis community? CBC would like to continue to break down the stigma associated with cannabis. Every day we are encouraged by the new customers we see from all ages and demographics. c
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strain & concentrate Afgoo 8400 by Mammoth Labs
Available wherever: Mammoth Labs products are carried.
The year is 2017, and despite all of humanity’s flaws, it has come together to create some of the most powerful, flavorful and overall delightful cannabis products to have ever existed. This Afgoo 8400 by Mammoth Labs is one of those products. It’s not surprising that the experts who crafted this extract conduct their business in a lab. This concentrate is downright scientific. At 69.34 percent total THC and with an astonishing 9.4 percent total terpenes, this product was definitely one that was created with consumers’ pleasure in mind. The blonde, waxy product was enjoyed by the CULTURE staff using a water vaporizer. The aroma and flavor are both pleasant and juxtaposition of the super sweetness with the woodsy scent gave the flavor a real depth. The nature of this concentrate—being powerful along with the strain that is known to have strong indica origins, both indicate this is a concentrate best suited for chill uses. The effects won’t cause couch-lock, but they do render your capacity for mental work a little impaired. So, stick to the simplest of tasks with this one.
303 Pamelina by From the Soil Farms Everything about this product is impressive—first and foremost being the packaging. As if the cute little tightly corked bottle wasn’t enough, the label and seal over the top is brightly colored, attractively designed and is jam-packed full of useful info for customers and reviewers alike. According to its neat package, this 303 Pamelina is a 50/50 indica sativa hybrid, and it has a flavor profile featuring sweet berry and earthy notes. After the CULTURE team sampled this light-green, heavily crystalline flower using a water pipe and vaporizer, it was confirmed that the package’s flavor assessment was completely accurate. At 29.5 percent THC this flower is powerful enough for even the most seasoned cannabis lovers, but the balanced nature of the hybrid genetics make it a safe bet for any occasion.
Available at: Urban Bud Marijuana in Tacoma.
Sherbet by GĀBRIEL Cannabis Available at: Green Collar Cannabis in Tacoma.
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There are some flowers that have a fragrance that smells so tasty, you just want to eat it up. Sherbet by GABRIEL Cannabis has a scent so good that it will have you coming back for seconds. The sleek design alongside its reusable, highly functional and seemingly sustainable (made of quality glass, wood and rubber) container are also perks to choosing this brand. Though it may sound odd, the multi-colored sherbet label on the container is a perfect match for the strong fruity scent of this flower. Like its namesake, the scent and flavor profile of this flower is a cornucopia of fruits—orange, grape, cherry and berry were bursting from these premium flowers. After the CULTURE team sampled a nug using a vaporizer, the pleasant scent was noted as translating into an even more enticing flavor. At 22.03 percent total CBD, this flower is perfect for sharing with company. The hybrid delivers an even-keeled effect that is sure to smooth out any rough edges in your social gatherings.
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Gorilla Glue THCA Crystalline with High Terpene Extract by Oleum Extracts Chunky and amber in color, this unique concentrate packs a powerful punch. This Gorilla Glue was cultivated by Lifted Cannabis Co., and the natively extracted THCA and terpenes were processed by Oleum Labs. The carefully crafted extract has fragrance that is loud and commanding, and the flavor is strong as well. The CULTURE team sampled this using a water vaporizer, and we noticed a few classic cannabis, mainly earthy and piney notes. Despite its strength, it also manages to be delicate and refreshing—sort of like a walk in the woods after it first starts raining. Gorilla Glue was all-encompassing of our senses and thoroughly rejuvenating. But as far as walking in a forest alone after consuming this extract goes, make sure it’s a scenic area that isn’t too far away from home. This 99 percent pure concentrate is not for beginning cannabis consumers, but it is one experts and enthusiasts will absolutely love.
Available wherever: Oleum Extracts products are carried.
Purple Aero by HempKings Available wherever: HempKings products are carried.
This Purple Aero by HempKings is some remarkable flower. Large, dense, pointy nugs resembling arrows emit a pleasing scent of crisp sharp pine and wet fresh earth. In fact, the scent of this flower was so fresh and wonderful, the team took turns handing the bag back and forth and inhaling deep breaths of this cannabis potpourri. The CULTURE team used a water pipe and a vaporizer to sample this flower and found the flavor to be consistent with the scent in that it was tasty and reminiscent of a woodland experience. The effects from the fragrant and highly palatable flower were fast-acting and powerful. A calm sense of joy and peace came over the mind and body after a few puffs, leaving consumers with a mild euphoria that lasted a tad longer than your typical session. It’s the perfect flower for staying home and watching scary movies or for a nice walk. Whatever you’re in the mood for, this flower will adapt. Available at: Xander’s Green Goods in Tacoma.
Pineapple Chunk by Sky High Gardens Sky High Gardens was kind enough to let CULTURE sample dense, beautiful fragrant Pineapple Chunk flowers packed into a pre-roll. The pre-roll came in bright and fun packaging, the perfect date to bring with you to any social gathering. Pop open the tube for this Pineapple Chunk pre-roll, and you’ll know you’re in for a good time straight away. Genetically, this strain comes from parents Pineapple, Skunk and Cheese. This indica-dominant hybrid is famous for its strong and bold scent of skunky pineapple. The CULTURE team shared this pre-roll, and reviewers noted a clean product that burned smooth and tasted great. True to its lineage, this flower will provide an intense effect soon after smoking, but nothing that normal consumers can’t handle. Pineapple Chunk is the perfect addition to your next little Halloween get-together. Summer may well be over, but it’s always the right time of year for Pineapple Chunk.
Available at: Two Five Trees in Tacoma.
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Crystalline Very Special RESERVE by GaGa With the incredible variety of cannabis products on the market, it can be a challenge for certain varieties to truly stand out. This premium THC powder manages to do just that. From the sleek packaging, to the ultrafine powdery texture, this Crystalline Very Special RESERVE by GaGa was something different. Using a water vaporizer to consume the concentrate, the CULTURE team found it was easily applied when the nail was slightly heated. It was smooth hitting and had a forest-pine taste that was oneof-a-kind and very prominent. The immediate effect of the concentrate was ultimate relaxation, with a body and mind blissfulness that was longlasting. This crystalline was perfect for pain management, and it could be helpful for those who have advanced tolerances.
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3. Powerleaf+ Outdoor Solar Panel Charger In 2017, our dependence on a power source to charge our phones is like a baby’s umbilical cord—it’s hard to live without it. That’s why developers came up with this three-panel solar panel charger system that enables consumers to never run out of batter power. It comes with a USB port to charge your devices, a jump starter, external batteries and a large 4000mAh power bank. The device features ETFE film coating and laminated dimple technology on the solar panels which increases solar absorptions by five percent. Now you can feel more secure while outdoors with the advantage of a renewable energy source. Price: $69 MORE INFORMATION: www.flexsolarcells.com 4. Spectacles Do you ever miss a memory because you didn’t have enough time to whip out your phone and record it? With Spectacles, you’ll never miss another moment. These stylish glasses were designed to record short videos that are automatically imported to Snapchat with the press of a button. Spectacles can record 10-second video “Snaps,” and each Snap can be extended twice to a 30-second video. (In Snapchat Memories, the videos will be broken up into three, 10-second Snaps.) What’s even more amazing is that Spectacles come with a case that can charge the glasses when they’re not in use. Each charge can capture about 100, 10-second videos. Time to kiss Snapchat withdrawals goodbye! PRICE: $129.99 MORE INFORMATION: www.spectacles.com
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BOOK
Cannabis for Chronic Pain
Release Date: october 27 Available on: PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC
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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GAME
Assassin’s Creed Origins Dev. Ubisoft Montreal Pub. Ubisoft
Ubisoft has been plugging away at Assassin’s Creed games for 10 years now, and the series’ next upcoming title (and 10th installment in the series as well) is rekindling the excitement of visiting the past. Assassin’s Creed Origins (ASO) takes place in ancient Egypt during the rise of Cleopatra’s reign around 49 BCE—complete with horses and camels as the best form of transportation between areas in this open world. Check out the new combat mode that pits players against increasingly challenging waves of enemies while you wonder how to climb stealthily to the top of the local pyramids. (Nicole Potter)
MOVIE
The Big Sick Dir. Michael Showalter Amazon Studios 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)
MUSIC
Invitation Filthy Friends Kill Rock Stars On its debut album, Invitation, Seattle area supergroup Filthy Friends lays down the type of soulful, driving alternative rock that one might expect from such a veteran group of Pacific Northwest musicians. Featuring Corin Tucker (SleaterKinney), Kurt Bloch (Fastbacks), Peter Buck (R.E.M.), Scott McCaughey (Young Fresh Fellows) and Bill Rieflin (King Crimson, Ministry), Filthy Friends may pull members from a wide array of bands and styles, however the album always feels focused and direct. Where many collaborations between already successful musicians can feel disjointed or pulled apart by egos, Invitation feels more like a warm, intimate gathering of friends. (Simon Weedn)
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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, 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.”
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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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Are you from Seattle originally? I’m from a small town outside of Kansas City, Missouri. But I moved here 13 years ago and have been here ever since.
Freedom Fighter How Julia Freeman’s art is combating “Big Pharma” By Emily Manke
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Can we get a brief description of your personal history as an artist? I moved to Seattle for grad school at [the] University of Washington, so that was the impetus for me to move to Seattle. From there on I have had a couple studios, starting about 11 to 12 years ago. In addition to my studio practice, I also run, co-founded and curate for The Alice, a gallery in Georgetown. I’ve shown internationally and nationally as well. The show that’s highlighted most in my head is an exhibition on the DMZ (de-militarized zone) between North and South Korea. A lot of artist communities have popped up in that region, because the land is really cheap. So, I was in an exhibition there. Judging by your past exhibition “Quiet Alter,” and your most current exhibition “Drug Dealers,” it seems that pharmaceuticals are a theme in your work. Where do you see cannabis fitting into that, both for medical and recreational use? The pieces you’ve seen from “Drug Dealers,” are portraits of 16 CEOs from large pharmaceutical corporations, that I’ve slowly kind of tortured their portraits and manipulated them. And
the last process I put them through, I made them all into women. Because I thought that would be the worst thing that could happen to them. It was about how these greedy, mostly all white men and one white woman, who really have no consideration for the well-being of others and the sort of profit industry that is ruling our society. That being in the form of quietly altering our state of consciousness and how we function in the world through pills that have been legalized and condoned by our government, and then these people are profiting off of it. So the connection to cannabis, is that it has been purposefully left out of the equation. Because, I don’t know all of the laws, but because of patenting, and because of the fact you can’t use it to torture people, and you can’t get people addicted as lifelong customers. They’ve created a binary against the cannabis industry for sure in order to make their industry profit more. Recreationally, I don’t dive into that in my own work, but opioids are such a huge problem, and opioids are part of what I dived into in “Quiet Alter.” Is there any art, or a particular artist that you love to enjoy when you consume cannabis? Jessica Stockholder is really amazing. She’s a digital artist and she creates some really nice digital works that are transformative when you’re stoned. c
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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.
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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.
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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 growing 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)
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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
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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. 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. 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 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. OOPS! A Hartford City, Indiana, man was outed to police by a tattoo on the back of his neck as he tried to use an alias on July 28. The incident started when James Jason Buck, 33, pounded on the door of a Muncie home, demanding a drink, and homeowners called the police. At first, the man said he was Robert Dill, 37, of Florida. But when an officer noticed his tattoo, “Buck,” and called him Mr. Buck, he confessed his real name and date of birth. Mr. Buck also had a plastic bag with crystal methamphetamine, and, officers discovered, a rather long rap sheet. IT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE GOALS When federal agents turned up in May 2016 with a search warrant at the Miami home of 19-year-old Phyllistone Termine, they interrupted the teenager as he crafted a summer fraud to-do list. Items on the list included buying credit card numbers and security codes on the “dark web.” Between March 2015 and his arrest, Termine had used stolen Social Security numbers from more than 1,000 victims to collect unemployment benefits in excess of $1 million. Next to his bed were blank white credit cards with magnetic strips and equipment to encode those strips. In July, Termine was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in federal prison, where his organizational skills may be put to some more legal purpose.
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