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August 1969 - in an era of hippies, Peace and Love, over one-half million people converged on what has become the pioneer of all music festivals worldwide. Thank you Woodstock!

14 | The Strain Review: Stawberry Kush by Jade Kine

24 Proposition 19

35 | The Health Report by J.T. Gold

18 Woodstock

10 | The Governor’s Mansion by Julie Cole 28 | We Dig This by Josh Kaplan 30 | Go Outside & Play by Sam Mercury

To Legalize or Not -- Read the Pros and Cons of the Tax Cannabis initiative on this November’s ballot.

42 | Go Solar by Charlotte Cruz

36 Joey’s Story

48 | Oakland’s New Grow Facility by Ryan Matthews

How MMJ saved a child’s life who has severe Autism. An unconventional medical treatment used by a mother when traditional medicine failed and all hope was gone.

54 Chef Herb Recipes

Our Kush resident Chef cooks up some great end of the summer recipes using healthy organic vegies, fresh fish and yummy desserts.

68 Raiders vs. 49ers

Pre- Season is here and whether you are a fan of the Raiders or the 49ers, make sure you head on down to McAfee Stadium or The Stick for a tailgate party and a great game of football. 6

from the editors

kush

northern california’s premier cannabis lifestyle magazine

e want to thank you for giving Kush Magazine such a warm welcome to Northern California. Kush Magazine is the premiere cannabis lifestyle magazine that brings our readers information about where to get the highest quality medication, for the best prices as well as current information about what is going on in the medical/legal marijuana industry. Rarely a day goes by where the subject of marijuana, whether it is the legalization debate, growing ordinance (see article on page 48) or just medical marijuana information in general is not in the news. The state of California, always a forerunner in forging the way when it comes to controversial issues, will be the first state in the nation to give voters the option to determine if marijuana should be legalized and taxed on the November 2nd ballot (see article on page 24). However, we know there is more to life than that and we will try to keep you up to date with topics on hemp and organic products, special recipes from our resident cannabis chef, Chef Herb, to music, events, travel, growing, strain reviews, places to dine or recreational activities in or about your area that we think you will dig. For those seeking a cannabis social network, we have just the place for you. Be sure to visit www.dailybuds.com, join (it’s free), invite your friends and participate in the first social network referred to as the Facebook for cannabis users, with forums, blogs, events, games, coupons, dispensary menus and much more. Dailybuds.com provides the most comprehensive listings of dispensaries, medical doctors and delivery services in your region. If there is one missing that you want included, be sure to email info@dailybuds.com and we will add any listing for free. Advocating access to medical marijuana is, of course, a core mission of ours. But we’re also trying to have some fun and be informative along the way. Be sure to read about an unconventional treatment for an eleven year old with autism on page 36, or the benefits of Hemp protein powders on page 52, or how to protect your precious resin if you are growing your own on page 58. For those wanting an escape from town, read up on Sonoma on page 64 or where to get a great brunch in San Francisco, check out page 66. Please let us know what you think at editor@dailybuds.com and we hope you enjoy Kush Magazine. We look forward to getting to know you on www.dailybuds.com, as well as right here every month. Kush Editorial Board, www.dailybuds.com

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by JULIE COLE

If you’ve ever wanted to take a trip back in time,

to discover fine Victorian architecture, antiques from around the world, and intriguing domestic artifacts, (all deeply entrenched in California history) than we have a day-trip destination for you – The Governor’s Mansion in Sacramento. Now part of the California State Park system, the Governor’s Mansion was built in 1877 by local businessman Clemenza Gallatin. With a price tag of $32,500, the State bought the mansion to be used by then California Governor George Pardee. Over the next 64 years, it has been home to California Governor’s and their families, including Earl Warren and his six children, as well as Ronald and Nancy Reagan, and their two children. Truly a walk through time, this historic building and its artifacts remain the same as they did when their notable tenants resided there. Leaving personal items behind, such as a 1902 Steinway piano, hand-tied Persian carpets, and an early 1950’s console TV makes the Governor’s Mansion a true California time capsule. Surrounding this magnificent structure are beautiful flowers, shrubs and trees, some dating back to 1877. Entry to the Mansion is by guided tour only, and is open to the public from 10 a.m -4 p.m. all year long, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. This is another economy buster, at $5 for adults, and $3 for youth (ages 6-17), children under 5 are free. Somehow California’s government has figured out a way to keep this particular historic venue cheap and affordable. It only seems fitting. Offering teacher/student curriculum that includes lesson plans, and architectural drawings makes this an ideal field trip for those teachers out there. (Oooops, did I just let the cat out of the bag? No, your teachers don’t read KUSH) The mansion is located at 1526 “H” Street in Sacramento. For more information on the Governor’s Mansion, go to www.Parks.Ca.Gov, or to see about a field trip, call the mansion at (916)323-3047.

STRAIN REVIEW: by JADE KINE

I’ve always been blessed to live close enough to the Strawberry producing areas of California to have a bounty of berries every spring. The overwhelming aroma of Strawberries at peak season is like a lighthouse for your nose leading you through the maze of farmer’s markets past all the vegetables and tree nuts to that magical table stacked full of huge, “three-bite” strawberries that explode with juice and flavor in your mouth. So it’s no wonder that the first time I smoked Strawberry Kush, it stopped me in my tracks. This unique hybrid has an aroma as complex as fine wine and an effect that combines all the best aspects of both sativas and indicas – uplifting without being edgy, relaxing without being sedative. The smell of Strawberry Kush is striking from the first whiff – sharp, with hints of fruit and buttery hash. The flavor is like that of a strawberry tart with butter crust, with a slightly volatile pungency on the inhale and a rich, strawberry-hash flavored finish on the exhale. The Strawberry Kush really stands out amongst other “middle of the road” hybrids in its medicinal properties. The effect is immediate and clear headed, yet physically relaxing with excellent anti-anxiety properties. Patients looking for muscle relaxation or anxiety relief can medicate with Strawberry Kush throughout the day without getting sluggish in the way that other heavier indicas can be. As a plant Strawberry Kush is a medium to tall hybrid from Kush origins, presumably crossed at some point with a Strawberry Cough, although the exact parentage of this rare, but popular Bay Area favorite is unknown. Very few Bay Area dispensaries carry this beauty, and one of them is MedMar Healing Center located at 170 S Autumn Street in San Jose. MedMar is San Jose’s premier home for Strawberry Kush – the high demand means it quickly sells out! Be sure to grab it when you see it. The buds are chunky and often square (at least square-ish) in their shape when fully ripe, especially the tops.. Don’t rush the finish or the cure on this strain when growing it – patience is the key to perfection with this strain. What seems like a straightforward 7-.5 to 8 week strain is really an 8 to 9 week strain in disguise. This is one of those indicas that continues to put on both weight and resin for an entire week after the pistils have matured while still producing a resin that is exceptionally clear when viewed under a magnifier. An interesting feature of the Strawberry Kush’s resin is that it has very low resin “tenacity” That means the resin isn’t super sticky, but rather has an oily texture to it – a unique

feature that can be felt when grinding the Strawberry Kush for a joint. The grinder will glide smoothly through the Strawberry Kush as though it were just oiled up. The major benefit to this unique resin property is in the plant’s ease of trimming – a valuable but often overlooked aspect of growing. When the resin covered leaves close to the buds are trimmed, they resist sticking to themselves and don’t wad up in a frustrating pile of sticky plant material on the scissors. Instead, the oily nature of the resin allows the leaves to fall away easily as the plant is trimmed despite the extremely high resin content. The Strawberry Kush is a powerhouse for both growers and smokers alike. The stash-quality buds are studded along the entire length of their productive branches and for those patient growers who aren’t quick to cut it down, it can be a very productive plant indeed. For smokers looking for a new, rare treat in both flavor and effect, the Strawberry Kush is one of the very best around. Recently, I visited a dispensary that had just received a new batch of Strawberry Kush. I walked in just as the bag was being opened. Even though the dispensary was very large and had a vast array of Cannabis products, the smell of the Strawberry Kush overwhelmed the entire space, announcing its arrival as though it had a bull horn. Even the secretary in the front office had to open the door to the back and ask “What IS that?” I thought of the farmer’s markets of months past and immediately followed my nose like a cartoon character on a cereal commercial. I arrived in front of the fresh batch of Strawberry Kush and breathed deeply, smiling and thankful that the sweet, juicy strawberries of my youth are now in the form of my favorite medicine.

by JOSH KAPLAN THE SUMMER OF 1969 WAS A PIVOTAL PERIOD IN OUR existence. There were history altering events taking place at every turn, really too many to list. It was the end of a decade, and the height of the flower-power “hippie movement”. From the West coast in San Francisco, all the way across our country to a 600 acre farm in upstate New York, there was a movement taking place - it was real, and it had a name, face, and sound. This period, (that in hindsight was just a fleeting moment) culminated at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, August 15th-18th, 1969. Being just a two week old baby, I regretfully had no way to get to this show, and of course had no ticket, but that wouldn’t have stopped me today. The modern day festivals are still living in the shadow of this momentous event. Everything from the amount of people (half a million) and the number of arrests (that being zero), to the unbelievable line-up - all of which are still talked about today, and still yet to be matched. Even though the weekend was spattered with rain showers, (which turned the venue into a huge mud pit), combined with a notorious string of bad “brown acid”, these promoters did something far beyond their wildest dreams. They brought this “Peace” movement to the forefront of our society, and in one weekend, proved that this scene, and the people in it weren’t just 18

drug-addled waste-cases. They were able to show that “Peace” and “Love” weren’t just hippie slogans to be worn on buttons. They were actual notions of a period sometimes lost in the distractions of war, moon landings, and political assassinations. With notable musical acts like Richie Havens, Ravi Shankar, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, The Grateful Dead, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin, The Who, The Band, CSN&Y, and Jimi Hendrix as a closer, this was a veritable who’s who of the time. Those bands who declined to play (some who deeply regretted it later) were, The Beatles, The Doors, The Byrds, Led Zeppelin, and Bob Dylan. Just imagine if those acts were included on this mega-roster? It’s too much to even fathom. So the next time you’re at Coachella, or venture off to Bonnaroo, or even just go to a local show, try to appreciate your surrounding environment. Those that are there to share the space, and the experience. Take a moment to soak in what’s happening, and reflect on all the ideas, music, and art going on all around you. Maybe, just maybe, we can get this whole “Peace” and “Love” thing back in order. If we can just make enough buttons to make us forget about today’s war, and a catastrophic oil leak, than just maybe we can revitalize a very overdue movement. (continued on page 20)

by ROBERT E. SELAN

Ò Are You ExperiencedÓ

is the title track of Jimi

Hendrix’s first U.S. album, in which he qualifies the

proverbial question with “Not necessarily stoned, but beautiful?”

This fall Californians experienced or not get to balance our age old Nixonian ”Tough on Drugs” stance against the social and economic perils of illegal marijuana. I think we all can agree that the cat is out of the bag and is never going to go back in. Considering that marijuana is already easily obtainable by any California resident over the age of 18 years old with a medical claim that the use of the herb is beneficial to them, you would think it shouldn’t be that difficult for voters to justify regulating and taxing it.

We will finally find out in November when voters hit the polls

to ignore. In addition, the decriminalization of marijuana

to cast their ballots on The Control and Tax Cannabis Initiative.

would save California tens of millions of dollars and free

Proposition 19, for the first time ever anywhere in the U.S., would make it legal for people 21 years or older to possess, cultivate or transport marijuana for personal use and permit

up state law enforcement and judicial resources currently allocated to those arrested for possession and incarcerated for marijuana related offences.

local governments to regulate and tax its commercial production and sales. Most Kush readers are probably already aware of Proposition 19, and California’s lead to tax and regulate cannabis, but here are some things that you may not have heard of, or thought about.

Field Poll just published concluding 48% oppose legalization, with 44% in favor and the remaining 8% undecided. Polls can be very enlightening. An interesting tidbit here is that likely voters surveyed, that are experienced, or were at least aware of the initiative prior to being polled, favor legalization by a three-fourths majority. The problem for the proponents of Prop.19 is that a majority of the non-experienced voters are

So how are our political parities and politicians lining up on the measure? Democrats are backing it 53% to 38% but democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown has come out against it. However, the Democratic party is hopeful that by virtue of Prop 19 being on the ballot, democrats will

Republicans oppose the measure 2 to 1, with Meg gubernatorial

• According to The National Research Counsel, of the states where marijuana is decriminalized, there is no evidence that lack of criminal prosecutions has increased the rate of consumption. • Marijuana has fewer harmful effects then either alcohol or cigarettes which are both legal and does not cause its consumers to become violent.

in California each year. None of these illegal sales result in any tax revenue for the state or the cities in California. • Taxing Cannabis the same way alcohol and cigarettes are taxed will generate billions of dollars in revenue for the state, and create and fund jobs, health care, roads and much more. • Thousands of non-violent cannabis consumers that are

come out in huge numbers to the polls to vote.

Republican

month.

• There is an estimated $15 billion in illegal cannabis sales

expected to join the opposition.

the

• Roughly 100 million Americans (around 1/3rd of the country’s population) acknowledge they have used marijuana. More then 15 million have used it within the past

Californians are evenly divided on the issue with a recent

Whitman,

Here are some statistics published by the proponents of Prop. 19:

arrested for possession every year will cease

candidate,

adamantly opposed.

No matter what happens in California this fall, there will

Along race and ethnicity lines, whites are 48% in favor,

still need to be changes to federal law, where marijuana

Latinos 36%, and Asian-Americans 33 %. 40% of African-

for any purpose, medical or not, is still on the books as a

Americans surveyed said they would vote yes, but that

Schedule I drug, and is thus llegal. California now has a

number is likely to jump in light of a formal endorsement of

chance to take its place as a national policy maker on

Prop 19 this month from the NAACP.

cannabis, and there is no better place to start the process

The Bay area is the only region that supports the

for full legalization.

measure. Los Angeles County, where a quarter of the voters

Voting is the only way to express our opinions on the

live, is evenly divided and San Diego and Orange counties

political issues that matter the most to all of us. Please get

oppose it.

out and vote!

Estimates for increased tax revenue to California range from $1.2 billion to $1.4 billion per year. For a state in such bad financial shape, that kind of dough should be very hard

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by JOSH KAPLAN locals and tourists alike, there’s yet another reason to visit one of the countries more magnificent destinations - Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Besides hosting Outside Lands Festival, many other concerts and protests yearly, it has been home to the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum since 1895. With it’s copper façade and twisting tower, it has stood it’s ground as one of the world’s finest art museums. With a rich history of whole collections being donated by the likes of the Rockefellers’, the permanent collection runs the gamut from Native-American and Spanish Colonial, Victorian genre and Realism, Trompe l’ oeil still life, The Hudson River School, Surrealism, Beat, Pop, Figurative, Contemporary, and Impressionism. This collection is vast and diverse. The latest collection on loan from Paris, is Birth of Impressionism, Masterpieces from the Musee d’ Orsay. Running through Sept. 6th, this show is a must see. With pieces from famed Impressionists Gustave Courbet, Edgar Degas, Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Paul Cezanne, 28

you might just think you‘ve been taken back in a time machine to mid-19th century France…. so enjoy the trip. With flecks of paint strokes, and no real “hard” contour lines, these masters were individually exploring light and how it reflects to the viewer, using common, everyday scenes as subject matter, in an attempt to convey the “impression“ of what they had seen themselves. Whether influential to one another at the time, or by timely happenstance, there was a revolutionary genre created from the period, Impressionism. It remains today as a favorite, with contemporary artists continuing to emulate the strokes of these pioneering masters. This exhibit has thankfully made it’s way across the water, and is in our backyard, but only for a short while longer. Take advantage of these masterpieces being so close. If you take the BART, you can imagine it’s the Metropolitain, and that you’re taking it to the Musee d’ Orsay…. Only better, it’s in the Park.

Public spaces are an important part of any community. Parks like San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and New York’s Central park are cities within the city that not only provide a seemingly limitless amount of activities, but are central to the city’s design and directional schemes. Sacramento is blessed with its own an abundance of green space, from playgrounds to central parks to nature centers. Since visiting parks is a great and inexpensive way to spend a few hours, we took a look around Sacramento in search of the best places to get outside and enjoy nature. BY SAM MERCURY

(continued on page 32)

Gibson Ranch Park

The Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Part of Sacramento Parks and Recreation, is a gorgeous 365-acre park with activities that include guided horseback tours and lessons, picnics and play. You don’t have to be into horses to enjoy this spectacular ranch in the midst of the city, but if you are, saddle up and ride.

Located in Ancil Hoffman Park is another outdoor opportunity with 77-acres of beautifully lush open space to explore. Interactive exhibits, live animals, scenic trails and weekend programs give visitors an up-close look at the American River Parkway’s wildlife. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes for walking.

William Land Park

Capitol Park

Mecca for activities, fun and leisure. Encompassed by more trees than you can imagine, the park is a destination for visitors of all ages. Some of the highlights include a golf course, pony rides for kids, an amphitheater where you can enjoy Shakespeare in the Park, baseball, soccer and softball fields, the Sacramento Zoo, two ponds for fishing, picnic and barbeque areas, wading pools and much, much more. Plan on spending an entire day at William Land.

In the autumn is a truly spectacular sight to see. Sacramento is known as the “City of Trees” and it’s easy to see why when the changing leaves in Capitol Park surround you. The amazing architecture of the Capitol Building is the backdrop for this lush park with its beautifully manicured gardens. The park is roughly a mile around which makes it great for jogging or biking. There are also several memorials throughout the gardens, so grab a piece of history and take in the beauty that is Capitol Park.

by J.T. GOLD

Swimming is one of the best natural forms of exercise that

we can get. If you’re like most kids, you could stay in the pool for hours on a summer afternoon. If you’re an adult who doesn’t find yourself splashing around, diving for rings or challenging your buddies to a cannonball contest, just getting in the pool again is a great start to a complete physical wellness routine. Swimmers come in all shapes and sizes, and like just a few other sports, you can do it from a very young age well into your senior years. Lap swimming is a great way to get an aerobic workout in without putting any pressure on your bones and joints. Not only do you get your heart rate going, but the stretching and fluid motion of a swim stroke is essentially underwater yoga. Your joints, muscles and tendons get the opportunity to extend and stretch, giving you improved flexibility and better posture. An Olympic-sized pool runs 25 or 50 meters in length. If your neighborhood pool’s lap lanes are 25 meters (most are), 33 laps or 66 lengths equals a mile. Here are a few comparisons of calories burned doing different exercises. In this sample, our athlete weighs 150 lbs. A mile of moderate swimming burn 310 calories while increasing heart rate, improving lung health as well as strength and flexibility. 45 minutes of jogging burns 358 calories, improves cardiovascular health, muscle tone and endurance. Pounding the pavement can put pressure on joints, which can become painful. 45 minutes of low- impact aerobics burns 310 calories and 45 minutes of housework burns about 150. Along with creating strength and cardiovascular wellness, there are also psychological benefits to swimming, if you allow them to occur. Relaxing and swimming with very low effort can become meditative. By letting your mind focus on the rhythm of the stroke, your breathing becomes regular and general ease of motion translates into the rest of your day. Unless you’re a non-swimmer, swimming is something most of us know how to do. It is worth it to learn proper form because not only will you enjoy learning proper technique, it will improve your fitness and reduce risk for injury. Proper technique can be

learned by any swimming video, website or lifeguard who is willing to chat. Every neighborhood it seems has a community pool or swim center, as do many fitness centers and health clubs. And if you’re lucky enough to have an ocean or lake nearby, even better. Studies have shown that people who swim regularly have better attitudes and a more positive outlook because it is more of a mind-body experience than a “noisier” sport like aerobics or biking. When asked what swimming does for her, a 40-yearold woman who swims 3- times a week responded in such a way that it epitomizes the benefits of this sport: “Swimming for me is more like an over all mind, heart, body and soul exercise. Granted, it is still exercise and you have to make yourself get into the groove; once you are in, there is no looking back. Swimming strengthens your heart, relaxes, puts your mind at ease, and increases your endurance and strength. For me it is a choice to go and exercise, but what motivates me to push through the tough first laps is that it eventually becomes my personal time to reflect or meditate on what is bothering me. It gives me the time to properly organize my thoughts and then after all that, you’ve suddenly hit “the zone” and it becomes so peaceful that you can actually get away with thinking of nothing other than how blessed you feel just to have the ability to be there. All of that while losing inches and fat? Why wouldn’t you?” One last thing to mention is that swimming is not necessarily a great way to lose a lot of weight. Because the water keeps your body cool, aerobic activity slows once you’re on land as opposed to a land exercise where aerobic activity often lasts wis great for weight loss and even better if supplemented with other aerobic activity. A great way to get or stay fit is to swim 2 days and jog or bike 2 days. All are cheap or free and will keep the machine running smoothly.

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Meiko Perezâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Story Told by LINDSEY ROGERS (continued on page 38)

Joey Perez had tried it all. He was diagnosed with Autism at 18 months old, and was placed on his first set of medications at 5 years old. At just 10 years old, his fragile body couldn’t handle the toxic cocktails prescribed by his doctors any longer. His mother, Mieko, was helpless. Then she received the most heartbreaking news of all. Joey was given approximately 6 months to live. The doctors had no answers, but they did agree to

her arm herself with a wealth of information to be a better advocate for parents, who are depending on her. Mieko said, “When I speak of doctors I admire and have helped me give my son life and now help me give other children life…there’s no internet research going on here, I have personally spoken with the best in their field.”

experiment some more with the combination of a few more

These doctors include Dr. Grinspoon, Dr. Robert Melameade,

drugs. Knowing her son was starving himself to death as a

Dr. William Courtney, Jorge Cervantes, Dr. Mark Sircus, Dr.

result of a side effect from the medications he was on, Mieko

Rebecca Hedrick of UCI Medical Center and Dr. Talleyrand

knew Joey couldn’t handle anymore dangerous medications. The medications he was on, and had been experimenting with since the age of 5 had taken their toll on little Joey’s body. His body was slowly shutting down. All of his friends and family were watching him slowly fade away. Not only had Joey became anorexic, but his legs had given out on him also. His muscles were weak, his bones were fragile, he could no longer eat or walk. His mother was told she would be planning a funeral for Joey by the years end, and was told he wouldn’t make it until his 11th birthday on March 1st, 2010. The doctors who told Mieko that news didn’t know the person they were talking to. Giving up was not an option. She

Mieko continued, “ I am thankful to the Medical Marijuana Community who stands behind me not just in“spirit” but as Joey’s soldiers like: Michel Lerner from Kush Magazine, William Beaton of 420 University, NORML’s Woman’s Alliance, Montel Williams, Other Side Farms.com, Sam Sabzehbar from medical marijuana 411.com, Devin Calloway of Ajnag.com and numerous publications through out our county and internationally.” “I’ve made it my personal mission to remain “pro-life” and pro-active with common minds and these are the people helping me, so I can help families who need my support.”

used her experience in legal research to get educated on

“Although Medical Marijuana is not known to be a cure for

alternative treatments. She clung onto Joey tightly and prayed

Autism, it has been proven to facilitate “Life” for my son; and

for a miracle.

has ushered him into his most progressive developmental

Mieko believes through a divine intervention she found the research of Dr. Bernard Rimland, founder of the Autism Research Institute. She did extensive research into the bio-med protocol set forth by Dr. Rimland. Mieko gathered research and studies and armed herself with tons of compelling evidence of the benefits of Medical Marijuana. She then presented it to Joey’s doctor. Joey’s doctor agreed that this option might help, and she wrote Joey a recommendation for Medical Marijuana. Doctors may not prescribe marijuana for medical use under federal law, though they can recommend its use under the First Amendment. That was almost a year ago. Today - Joey is THRIVING! His improvements go above and beyond anything Mieko could have ever imagined. Mieko believes Joey IS the research that is needed and that his success with Medical Marijuana proves the Compassionate Use of Medical Marijuana SAVED HER SONS LIFE! Earlier in July, Mieko spoke at 420 University Science and Compassionate Care seminar. This was not only an honor but, an educational “world wind” of knowledge that is helping

period ever. Today, at age 11, Joey is flourishing with new communicative expressions, he’s gained over 40 lbs, he’s happier, healthier, better behaved & is more productively active than ever before. My son has made so many PROFOUND improvements with the help of MMJ (Medical Marijuana) –

And she is not going to tell you all treatments don’t work – as a matter of fact, they all work!! But Meiko is 80% sure there are far more families who share her story than the rate she sees on CDC reports. Meiko says that “In light of the UK announcing their new cannabis approved drug within the last few months, I’m extending my foundation and my consulting services. Medical marijuana is the future.” Meiko founded the Unconventional Foundation for Autism and hopes many will invest through donations, events, sponsorship and partnerships. This is where Joey’s mom’s information is saving lives one brownie at a time! What medical marijuana, as a biomedical treatment, has done for Joey, thirteen FDA “APPROVED” toxic medications could not do by a guessing medical community who still does not understand autism. The bottom line is revisions need to be made. Rules are broken everyday in politics to fill someone’s pocket. Don’t you think it’s about time we throw money into research that will be used to save a life? With the rise of autism, many lives will be impacted! Meiko says “I would love to tell you my son is the only child that has been given life from marijuana, but I would be wrong.”

I repeat this treatment is not a cure but, definately an effective medication that has made a difference in Joey’s life!” Meiko exclaims, “I have a message to those doctors who would rather honor insurance companies than the oath they took when they became doctors to preserve life: Medical Marijuana is safer than most foods we consume today – ask any non government funded scientist. Medical Marijuana is a natural glutamate blocker (Gluten Free) and it’s about time the autism community starts OPENLY talking about it!” Meiko is speaking out for hundreds and thousands of families that have said “we are behind you, Mieko. Please help us; help our children.” Meiko believes, this is America, and her experience is the research that those who are skeptical of the medical benefits of marijuana should be looking for. This conclusive research calls her

all day, Monday thru Sunday. She is not selling

HOPE. Just look at her son!

I’m grateful that I live in a compassionate state where families contact me with the same “science REPORT RESULT S” in their children. Marijuana gave their child life TOO!!” Meiko Perez is Joey’s MomExecutive Director of The Unconventional Foundation for Autism www.UF4A.ORG

by CHARLOTTE CRUZ

If you haven’t noticed, solar power is edging its way into the mainstream conversation on alternative energy. Even baseball announcers are lending their names and voices to companies that make commercials touting how easy it is to get solar installed in your home or business. And why wouldn’t people be looking to the sun? In just one hour, the earth receives more energy than the entire world uses in a year! Solar power is the conversion of sunlight to electricity. Sunlight can be converted directly into electricity using photovoltaics (PV), or indirectly with concentrating solar power (CSP), which normally focuses the sun’s energy to boil water, which is then used to provide power. According to the Solar Energy Society, the three types of photovoltaic panels are Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline and Amorphous, and each has its own set of pros and cons. The fact with photovoltaics is that it is difficult to create a commercially viable system because of the overall cost of the system required to generate a useful amount of power. Scientists explain the solution that since solar radiation is intermittent, solar power generation is combined either with storage or other energy sources to provide continuous power, like wind. As a side note, a large power plant in Germany has been demonstrated using a mix of wind, biomass, hydro and solar power generation, resulting in 100% renewable energy. SO while the sun is not out all the time—it may go behind a cloud or hide out during a storm—there is a 100% chance it will return. This is the very essence of renewable energy.

Solar can be expensive to install, though every year the prices go down as interest and demand increases. If the cost of installing solar panels into a three bedroom home is $20,000, the savings that the homeowner realizes by installing solar will become an attractive investment in the long run. With the housing market slowing down so considerably these past years, solar is also an excellent way to add instant value to a home while promising savings to the buyer. The good news is that many solar companies are offering low cost monthly lease options where they also provide insurance and maintenance included in the price. Most comparisons show that if you compare the price of the new electricity bill and the lease bill, the total monthly lease bill for solar is less than the original utility bill. So aside from it being a smart “green” choice, it is definitively a money saver.

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Grouch & Eligh 9.3.10 @ Voodoo Lounge (San Jose) Oakland native, The Grouch, and Angelino-bred Eligh team up for a night of legendary Cali hip-hop at the Voodoo Lounge in San Jose. Both men are members of the Livings Legends, the LA based indie rap crew which also includes Murs, Luckyiam, Aesop and many more. The Grouch recently released his newest project Three Eyes Off The Time, which “aims to free listeners from the daily grind and bring some positivity to the game.” If you like real hip-hop with a positive message, this is your ticket. www.therealgrouch.com; www.facebook.com/therealeligh

KMEL Summer Jam w/ Drake, E-40, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo 9.4.10 @ Oracle Arena (Oakland) 101.6 KMEL radio brings a powerhouse rap line-up to the Oracle Arena on Saturday, September 4th. Led by the young and talented Drake (whose album currently has 30+ plays in my iTunes!), the lineup includes veterans and well respected rappers like E-40, Tony Yayo, and Lloyd Banks. All around this is a show worth going to if you’re at all interested in the direction popular rap music has taken and is headed. And in addition to the great sounds pouring out of the speakers, we all know that this will be a smoking friendly environment, with plenty of cannabis supporters and ‘networking’ opportunities. www.1016kmel.com

The Walkmen w/ Japandroids 9.14.10 @ The Fillmore (San Francisco) The Walkmen are a New York/Philadelphia based indie rock band that formed in Harlem in 2000, although all members met while growing up in Washington D.C. This show, at the always wonderful Fillmore, happens to fall on the same days as their

sixth and latest album, Lisbon, is being released on Fat Possum Records. Vancouver, BC based Japandroids, whose garage-rock sounds is refreshingly genuine and unique, join The Walkmen on this special night to create a night of rocking that could be hard to beat. www.myspace.com/thewalkmen; www.japandroids.com

Marina and the Diamonds 9.15.10 @ The Independent (San Francisco) Welsh singer/songwriter Marina Lambrini Diamandis has one of those impeccable voices that sticks with you for days and days after hearing it for the first time. The 24 year old has been been bursting on the scene in the last year with hits like “I Am Not A Robot”, “Hollywood”, and the slower “Obsessions” off her first full length studio album, The Family Jewels. Be sure to check out some of the remixes of here originals too... there’s some really great stuff out there. Everyone that has seen this show raves about it afterwards, so I’d suggest to scoot your booty down to the Independent on Wednesday the 15th. You won’t regret it! www.marinaandthediamonds.com

Ratatat 9.17.10 @ The Warfield (San Francisco) Attending a live Ratatat show is kind of like the musical equivalent of drinking 6 shots of espresso and then going for a little jog. Doesn’t sound pleasant? Well then you’re getting the wrong vision. Imagine that jog taking place on the most beautiful day of the year, in a tropical paradise. The New York electro rockers, who don’t seem to believe in vocals on their tracks come to the Warfield in San Fran to zap fans with a little dose of this aural euphoria on September 17th. It’s one of the most enjoyable live music experiences I’ve ever seen in person, and if you love beautiful sounds and crazy noises, you will have to agree. www.ratatatmusic.com

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Right from Top: Atmosphere, The XX, Drake, Grouch & Eligh, Marina & the Diamonds logo, Ratatat

Local Natives 9.22.10 @ The Fillmore (San Fran) Los Angeles locals (and Orange County natives), Local Natives, have come a long way in the last year. Recently playing shows at smaller venues, they’ve officially made the leap to the big stage, playing venues like The Fillmore in virtually every city they visit. They released their debut album Gorilla Manor in the US back in February and have been bursting onto the indie rock scene ever since. With a sound described anywhere from psych-folk to ‘clash music’, they have a very well put together live set that is worth every penny spent on it. Highly recommend making it out so, if not for a better reason, you can say “Oh yeah, I knew about and saw them live back in 2010.” www.thelocalnatives.com

The xx 9.23.10 @ Fox Theater (Oakland) The xx formed in 2005, but didn’t released their debut album until August 2009. That album, xx, has received rave reviews, with hits like “VCR”, “Crystalised”, and “Islands”. They’ve been touring the world since the release, and their mellow 3-piece live set is so good that Jay-Z and Beyoncé joined the chaotic masses at Coachella 2010 to watch these indie darlings from the crowd. And when a band has Hova’s approval, you know they are pretty legit. Get out the Fox Theater in Oakland on the 23rd for an enjoyable night of music from this London group that will send chills running down your spine... in a good way. www.thexx.info

Atmosphere 9.24.10 @ Senator Theater (Chico) Atmosphere has hit the road on their “To All My Friends Tour” and come to Chico on September 24th to rock the Senator Theater. Their latest EP, Leak At Will, came out in 2009 and includes the stellar track “The Ropes”. Although the Minneapolis based guys have been working on a lot of side projects lately, they are still producing great new hip hop under the Atmosphere name. Working together since 1993, Slug and Ant still bring the heat with a live show that includes live drums, keys, and guitar. This will probably be the most inspiring show on our list, and tickets will be hard to get. So get on it early! www.facebook.com/atmosphere

In July, the Oakland City Council approved a plan to permit four industrialscale cannabis grows to sell product directly to dispensaries. The move was made by the city out of the need to raise revenue to deal with a $31 million deficit and

establish

greater

regulation of the cultivation and distribution aspect of the medical marijuana market in the city. According to a city staff report, cannabis cultivation is widespread with wholesale marijuana sales totaling an estimated $28 million in 2009. 48

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Oakland currently has four medical marijuana dispensaries

which

are

taxed

and

regulated. The

dispensaries are the tested markets, providing patients with direct access to cannabis. However, the city has taken issue with how this product is being grown and getting to the stores.

feels that with our without this new proposal, large scale marijuana cultivations will continue, so why not benefit from this inevitable source of revenue. Oakland’s posturing has been considered by many marijuana activists as a major step in industrialization of marijuana and a fore thought in the process of potential

With dispensaries serving as retail outlets, they make

legalization. The city has positioned itself to be a major

deals and build networks with growers and distributors who

industrial center for marijuana development and innovation

provide them with the variety of products their patients seek.

dubbed as “the Silicon Valley of pot.” With these four major

This is similar to how any business gets done, through different

production centers being able to provide a significant

firms taking on different roles on the supply chain. Some firms

amount of cannabis to dispensaries, major dollars and

specialize in the retail aspect, while others handle production

entrepreneurial activity will flow to the region as it is poised

and distribution. The difference in this case, is that the product

to foster the next level of development and innovation in

is marijuana and the policy and enforcement on the issue

the industry. Bringing the cultivation aspect out from the

is grey across local, state, and federal levels. The result is

underground legitimizes the industry, implementing standards

that dispensaries are getting their product from a large grey

and proper safety measures that make legalization a more

market area.

appealing proposition.

The grey cannabis cultivation and distribution market,

Oakland has traditionally been a city that pushes the

where a great amount of cannabis that people smoke

culture forward. With this step, they have acted on the current

comes from, ultimately can be broken down into product that

degree of opportunity and need to come to a solution that is

comes from several grow operations. First there are the large-

both practical and profitable by positioning themselves to be

scale cartel operations that are distributed through brokers or

a market leader in the emerging cannabis industry.

mid-level independent grows.

The only contention during the

The grey market enables the

hearings for the grow proposal

cartel grows to thrive, putting large

amounts

into

dollars

organized

crime

came from the smaller farmers who see themselves going out of business due to these large

rings and increasing

grow factories, and their concern

violent international drug

Secondly there is the regional mid-size grow that

no opposition from law enforcement agencies or social

are often held in gutted warehouses and other

groups. The people of Oakland want this and they are just

spaces making them the targets of robberies

trying to figure out how to best make it happen. In response

and can be dangerous due to the use of

to the small farmer’s complaints, policy makers announced

make-shift electrical systems that cause fires.

they will be working on a licensing process for smaller scale

Oakland policy makers recognized that

operations in the future.

current cultivation and distribution methods

The conditions now exist for such moves to be taken

present danger, lack of control, inconsistent

across the industry. Other cities with similar budget issues

product, and crime, in addition to a large

and empty spaces and unemployment are looking to this

amount of money being exchanged without

measure to see how they can benefit from local policy

any benefit to the city. The City Council

measures relating to the restrictions on cannabis in their

considered all the factors in the context of

regions. Long Beach and Berkeley are considering similar

the situation and made a decision that made

initiatives. All cities where there is a major cannabis market

sense for their city. People in the city want

can look to the proceedings in Oakland to gain insight

marijuana and there are growers that want to

on how policy makers, business ventures, and the general

supply it. If they tried to shut down all of these grows

community can come up with practical solutions to industry

others would open up or the product would flow in from another source. With this move, Oakland saw a way to keep the dollars local while improving the way business is done in the existing medical marijuana industry. Oakland

with the tax structure. There was

trafficking.

issues.

by JAY EVANS

For those of you who are spending lots of time in the gym, pumping iron and supplementing lots of protein into your diet, KUSH has an alternative for those nasty tasting whey shakes. Take a look into Hemp protein powder, and we’re sure you will enjoy the benefits of our beloved Hemp plant even more. Consisting of all 20 known amino acids, (including those 10 that are essential for human health) Hemp protein has the right quantity and proportion for the body to utilize optimally, making it one of the best proteins available. Hemp protein also provides essential fatty acids needed for balanced health - one Omega 3 to each Omega 6. With all of it’s carb content being fiber, this works well with any low carb diet. The insoluble fiber content of organic Hemp protein powder works to keep your blood sugar level stable, as well as helping keep you regular. There’s nothing better than that, right? Making the switch from your regular GNC store bought Protein barrel to Hemp protein might not seem worth your while right now, but there are even more benefits that might win you over. No bloating - after chugging down a huge whey protein shake, the usual feeling is kind of “uuuugh”. A bloated belly with plenty of protein to go work off. Being free of oligosaccharides (the component that can cause gas and upset stomach) hemp protein powders will alleviate you from feeling that protein bloat. Hemp powders are ground up plant seeds which taste natural and are easily dissolved in orange juice or even water. Another benefit to digesting your protein this way, is you won’t have that “protein

shake breath” afterwards. It seems like something small, until you don’t have to deal with it ever again. The benefits are exponential. Cost may be a factor in your protein choices, and there are many companies out there selling portions ranging from small jars to 5lb bags. With the Hemp protein powder being more efficient, and more productive than a lot of the “mass-manufactured” store-shelf barrel proteins, the best way to figure out which product suits you would be to start small, and then you can go large to save down the road. There are many online products available at www.Nutiva.com, or www.BobsRedMill.com. With anything that you might digest, inhale, or intake to your body or mind, it involves time, research, and trust. Take the time to research these products, and investigate whether they are right for your particular body chemistry.

KICKASS GRILLED CORN ON THE COB INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano 1 pinch onion powder cayenne pepper to taste garlic powder to taste salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup THC butter, softened 6 ears corn, husked and cleaned 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

DIRECTIONS Preheat grill for medium-high heat. In a medium bowl, mix together the chili powder, oregano, onion powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend in the softened THC butter. Apply this mixture to each ear of corn, and place each ear onto a piece of aluminum foil big enough to wrap the corn. Wrap like a burrito, and twist the ends to close. Place wrapped corn on the preheated grill, and cook 20 to 30 minutes, until tender when poked with a fork. Turn corn occasionally during cooking.

MEDITERRANEAN WATERMELON SALAD INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup halved, thinly sliced red onion 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 1/2 quarts seeded, cubed watermelon 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup pitted black olive halves 1 cup chopped fresh mint 1/4 cup THC olive oil DIRECTIONS Place the onion slices in a small bowl with the lime juice. The acid of the lime will mellow the flavor of the raw onion. Let stand for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, feta cheese, black olives, onions with the lime juice, and mint. Drizzle THC olive oil over it all, and toss to blend. Dig in and be prepared for a pleasant surprise!

15 MINUTE MEDICATED PASTA DINNER INGREDIENTS 4 ounces fettuccini pasta 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite size pieces 2 green onions, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 cup sliced black olives Âź cup THC olive oil 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons grated Par mesan cheese 10 sun-dried tomatoes, softened 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsleye

DIRECTIONS Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken until brown and juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in green onions, basil, olives, THC olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley; cook 5 minutes, or until garlic is golden and whites of onions are translucent. Toss chicken mixture with pasta; serve.

ITALIAN BREAD SALAD INGREDIENTS 1 clove garlic 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped 1 cup chopped red onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups chopped fresh basil 1/8 cup chopped fresh thyme 1/4 cup THC olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 DIRECTIONS Rub a peeled clove of garlic around a wooden salad bowl. Pull apart or chop the bread into bite-size pieces. In the prepared salad bowl, combine the bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garlic, basil and thyme. Add enough THC olive oil and vinegar to lightly coat, toss and serve.

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or growers, one of the best ways to ensure the long term stability of your hard earned resin is to keep the temperature of your grow space moderate – no warmer than mid 80’s as a consistent trend. A few days of 90 degree heat during a heat spell won’t immediately degrade the resin, but grow rooms that run consistently above 90 day in and day out frequently have resin that “ambers” out sooner in the crop cycle and is generally less enjoyable to smoke. As resin matures, it turns from clear to cloudy to amber in color. This is natural to a certain degree at the end of the plant’s maturation cycle, but you don’t want the process to happen too early or too much. After THC builds up to a peak concentration in Cannabis, it begins to break down into other less psychoactive Cannabinoids. You want your room warm enough to promote good water and nutrient uptake (75-85 degrees while the lights are on), but not so hot that it can lead to degraded resin. The other major contributor to resin degradation is light. Consistent exposure to light during curing or storage can really injure the potency and the shelf life of the product. Growers should hang their crops in a cool, dark place while they dry, not in the grow space or anywhere else there is constant bright light. Cannabis consumers who leave their herb in glass jars in brightly lit rooms (like I used to do) will find that the buds just don’t store as well and lose some potency and flavor after just a few months. The same buds in the same jars stored in a cool, dark cupboard will keep their kick and their aroma much longer as they cure – up to 8 months or more. Ideally, Cannabis can be stored in a refrigerator once it is completely dry and in a tightly sealed container. Make sure the container is air

tight by placing a fresh leaf inside the jar and placing it in the fridge. If the leaf shows signs of drying out after a week, then upgrade your containers. Speaking of containers – not all of them are made equal. Small amounts of air leakage from your herb containers can cause your favorite buds to dry out or lose flavor and potency as the VOC’s gas off (VOC’s are Volatile Organic Compounds – basically the aroma and flavor molecules that are emanating from Cannabis). The plastic bags and prescription bottles that Cannabis is often sold in are not suitable for general storage. Transfer your herb into an air tight container after bringing it home. However, even the glass jars with hinged lids and rubber seal aren’t always air tight - especially as they get older and the rubber begins to get stiff. Container stores and house ware stores carry many different makes and models of storage containers intended to be airtight. Test them using the leaf test before buying a bunch of them. Many pot connoisseurs swear by glass, but polycarbonate containers can work just as well if the seal is tight. One advantage to polycarbonate containers is that they aren’t subject to breakage during transportation. However you grow it and store it, remember that resin can be sensitive to environmental degradation from heat, light and air. Even shake should receive proper post-harvest handling and storage if the grower intends to make hash or kief out of it. After all, hashish and kief are simply the result of collecting the resin from the plant material via separation. If you want the finest cold water hash, kief or other Cannabis concentrates – protect your resin from the plant through the harvest. You’ll be surprised at what a difference a little TLC can do for your resin and your smoking experience.

Historically, local Fantasy Football popularity could have been

tions and results, you will quickly lose control of standings, rankings,

calculated by taking your NFL team’s market share rating multi-

and historical results. For continuity and league history you should

plied by the average number of fantasy leagues per bar within

stay with this site year after year. You should only make a change to

that same NFL city, and divide by pie. Put your abacus away, the

another site if the current site you are on does not offer the features you

number was small my friends… very small. The reason, league’s

need to make your league rules work.

were run by one to two devoted NFL fans with little else better to do than sit in a bar reading last weekend’s box scores. Probably

Understanding your league’s point structure be-

not very popular guys. It was amazing how often those guys

fore your draft is one of the more important concepts to keep in mind

won all the money every year.

while formulating your draft strategy. Every league style has its own point structure, and your understanding of that structure is paramount

Then, along came the internet. Where scoring is automatic, fantasy roster changes became public record, bulletin boards be-

in drafting a team that has the potential to be a top scorer week in and week out.

came the sites of unmentionable smack talk, and long separated friends have been reuniting all over the country in the name com-

is one of the more basic scoring struc-

petition. What was once an activity for degenerate gamblers and

tures. Players score points when they score touchdowns, and occa-

bar flies has turned into a social network connecting friends, fam-

sionally bonus points will be scored based on performance. In this

ily, doctors, lawyers, and housewives? Yes. So go find a league.

situation, players receive 6 points for TD’s. WR/RB/TE might receive

If your friends aren’t playing yet, start your own league. It’s easy.

a bonus point for breaking 100 yards. QB’s also receive 6 points for throwing each TD, and might receive a bonus point for throwing for 300 yards. Using this model, it’s obvious that a QB might be a team’s

There are many websites out there offering

most valuable position to fill, as many QB’s can throw upwards of

Fantasy Football League host services. You should spend some time

30 TD/year. Fantasy commissioners running touchdown leagues often

asking your friends which ones they have used in the past, what they

times only award QB’s 4 points/TD in an attempt to equalize scoring

liked and disliked about the site, and what additional features are

between the positions.

allowed. If you are joining an existing league or starting your own league, your host site should be capable of handling the needs of 14

awards points for recep-

obnoxious drinking buddies with nothing better to do than rip holes in

tions and yards. This scoring strategy can be more complex, but often

your organizational strategies. Do not rush this decision! In general,

awards a more fair method of scoring for players that don’t have

if your website won’t allow for a specific point structure of feature, you

a high TD/game average. QB’s usually receive 6 points/TD, and

shouldn’t allow it to host your league. Making the website the sole

points for passing yards (generally 1 point/20-30 yards). RB’s will

point of reference for scoring calculations and limitations takes the

receive 6 points/TD, and points for yardage gained on the ground (1

pressure off the commissioner. No longer are we at the mercy of a

point/10-15 yards). WR/TE/RB’s will earn a point for each reception

single record keeper.

and points for yardage gained (1 point/10-15 yards). All positions will lose 2 points for turnovers lost. While this system tends to be more

Some hosts allow you to dispute a reported score, and scoring

fair, awarding points for performance, it also stands to reason that the

changes do occur several times a year (usually based on NFL review

players that the players that touch the ball most will score the most. It

of game footage). If you do not let the website control the calcula-

is for this reason that the RB position tends to be the most important

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position as top flight RB’s will carry the ball 30 times while hauling in

4-8 receptions per game. It is not uncommon for the first 2 rounds of

seem like a wasted pick during late/mid rounds, it’s worth it in the long

a draft using this scoring system to be saturated with RB’s.

run. Most leagues allow you start 2 RB’s per week. Now, given that

there are potentially 32 starting RB positions in the NFL (almost half of

Drafting handcuffs or backups for your starting RB may

is becoming more common to a lot of

which employ the dreaded Running Back By Committee or RBBC). It’s

leagues. The rules may vary on which round you are required to draft

easy to see that the chances of you finding a starting RB on the waiver

your keeper however. Most leagues require it to be a first round pick.

wire or free agency, in the event that your stud RB blows out a knee,

Other leagues only require that you draft them at the same place you

would be difficult if not impossible to obtain. In one play, your other-

drafted them last year (a great deal if your sleeper RB hits big). A

wise solid season has just cost you a shot during the post season.

Rookie Keeper can be useful in the case an owner drafts a rookie, and keeps him on his team for the entire season (i.e. never drops him), the

owner is entitled to keep the player as the last spot on his roster. You

mind (weeks 4-10) during your draft would be an easy task. But

are only allowed one rookie keeper, so if you draft 2 rookies, you must

you’d be surprised how many owners find themselves is serious

pick the one you want to keep before the draft starts.

trouble during those tenuous weeks. Don’t expect to be able to find

You’d think that keeping bye weeks in

quality players in free agency to fill bye week holes. Just like NCAA

There are generally two types, serpentine drafts, and

football, one loss due to mismanagement could cost you a shot at

NFL style (first pick always picks first in each round). Draft order

your fantasy championship.

should be determined before the actual draft date, if possible, so that

owners can determine their unique drafting strategy. A few weeks

is fine. If you want people to have to think on their feet, it can be

draft should be a time for managers to get to know each other, talk

done right before the actual draft. In either case, the order should not

some trash, and draft each other’s prospective players in order to set

be determined until after the Rules Meeting. There are many ways

up future trades. Make a strategy and stick to it. Don’t let another

this can be done. Come up with a creative way to draw names if

manager’s draft affect how you manage your draft. If you are able

everyone is present, or use a internet based randomizer. Be aware

to maintain your draft strategy, take advantage of value through all

however, that not all randomizers appear to actually be random. You

rounds, and have fun during your draft, you will increase your odds at

might want to do some test runs first, or use a second randomizer to

finding fun and success throughout the fantasy season.

Most importantly, drafting your fantasy team should be fun! The

randomize the order you enter the managers names to help increase randomness. Whichever ordering system you use, make sure that all

parties involved agree on the method of choice. The last thing you

almost anything is possible these days. More options mean more fun,

want is for the entire season to be affected by a silly decision made

like the rare missed PAT that loses your kicker 5 points. Allow every-

before the draft.

thing to be voted on (rules, scoring, etc) keep people involved. Any

Today’s leagues are customizable,

owner should be able to call for a vote on anything (trades, potential

No fantasy football owner has ever won his or her season

collusion, cheating, league expulsion). However, make any major

on draft day. It is, however, entirely possible that you can put your

action require a very high majority of owners to agree in order for the

entire season in jeopardy before the players take the field for the first

vote to pass. 2/3 majority is usually accepted.

regular season game. Draft management is one of the more critical aspects of fantasy football. In more competitive leagues, it is not

Encourage trades and good-natured trash talk between owners.

enough to corner the market on stud RB’s (although it us useful). Draft-

This will help keep people interested all season, even if their team was

ing quality players and finding value during your draft is what will put

decimated by injuries.

your team over the top.

It is important to note where the separations in player tiers based

Designate a historian to track year after year matchups, highest

points scored in a week, lowest points scored, etc... A record book

on points scored. For instance, if you have only drafted 1 WR while

will stand as evidence to back up valuable smack talk.

your draft develops a run on QB’s, it might be very tempting to draft

Ensure that there is a sense of respect between owners. Disagreements

Eli Manning before the supply of QB’s run out. However, if players

will happen, but don’t let the discussion board turn into a place for

like Steve Smith, Brandon Marshall, or Roy Williams are still avail-

personal attacks. All arguments should be based on facts and hope-

able… take them! Middle tier QB’s will still be available in later

fully related to football.

rounds that might only score marginally less than Eli Manning. While this is a purely hypothetical situation, these types of situations arise at

EVERY draft.

owe you money. And if you set up your league right, they will.

And dominate your competition err… buddies, like they

by JANE QUENTIN

We Bay Area residents are so lucky. We have 10 microclimates to choose from, postcard views from nearly every street corner and if we need to get away, we can do it without a plan and without spending a fortune. If you are a city-dweller, it’s sometimes necessary to get out of town and find a little more Quiet than your apartment in The Mission affords. We all have guests that come visit us all throughout the year, because why wouldn’t they? The Bay Area is a destination like no other. While you might have overdone Alcatraz and Fisherman’s Wharf, there are still getaways that you can enjoy without playing tour guide to guests. Any weekend is made better by a trip to the wine country and there really is no better way to gain appreciation for our fine appellations than by taking a leisurely day with a friend or even alone, to discover smaller wineries or explore a region. This day trip is dedicated to Sonoma, often viewed as Napa’s charming neighbor. If Napa is Pacific Heights, then Sonoma might be The Haight. But make no mistake, the lack of haughtiness in Sonoma is its charm and the wineries are world class. Sonoma is part agriculture, part foodie heaven, big part cultural diversity.

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Brunch is the perfect meal. Not everyone is ready for eggs at 7a.m. and lunch doesn’t sound good before 1 p.m, so for the late morning diner, brunch is ideal. If your weekend night takes you into the wee hours of the morning, there is no better way to recover than by eating a huge meal at noon and maybe even enjoying a bloody mary or mimosa to curb the effects of one too many the night before. (Notice that I said “curb” and not “cure”. The hair of the dog is merely a prolonging of the inevitable. For best results, take a big, fat nap after brunch and pound water or Gatorade.) The best brunches are enjoyed on a patio if you ask me, but given the sometimes tricky weather of the Bay Area, the best brunch is the one with the best friends and the best food.

MAMA’S 1701 Stockton St (at Filbert St) Mama’s has been serving breakfast for 50 years in North Beach’s Washington Square Plaza. The weekend lines can be daunting, but hang tough because they generally move fairly quickly. This gem of a restaurant won our hearts with their Eggs Benedict. I know, what a simple dish, right? Wrong. Eggs Benedict is an art and Mama’s is the master. Perfect hollandaise deserves 5 stars, 5 diamonds, 5 whatevers. It’s awesome and comes in varieties like Crab and Lobster Benedict. On the sweeter side, try the French Toast Sampler, which changes but always includes their homemade breads. The Swedish Cinnamon French Toast is sinful.

CLIFF HOUSE 1090 Point Lobos (between Great Hwy & Merrie Way) We don’t generally tout the goodness of the big chain-like spots, but the Cliff House Terrace Room Champagne Brunch is as dreamy as it gets. The views are worth the trip alone, add that with a buffet of every kind of food you can imagine—and it’s excellent— with bottomless Champagne and you have a fan in me for life. This is the kind of place where you want to linger for hours. Bring a group of friends and start small. I’ve learned that with every glass of Champagne, it’s a good idea to make a small plate of food to accompany just that round. As tempting as it is to bring an omelet, fresh seafood, an organic salad and fresh fruit back in one trip, try to pace yourself. The food is stellar and the Champagne from Sonoma spoiled us rotten.

THE LIBERTY CAFÉ 410 Cortland Ave (between Bennington St & Wool St) Located in the heart of Bernal Heights, The Liberty Café is a neighborhood gem that serves brunch from 9-3 on the weekends. The menu is simple, elegant and very San Francisco. That means that the chefs use local produce and whenever possible, use only organic and sustainable food products. For a little soul in your day, try the beignets. If you have a love for these New Orleans- style treats, Liberty Café does an excellent job. The menu has a lot of dishes that you see on a lot on menus, but the quaint atmosphere and sunny weather in Bernal makes The Liberty Café an all-time favorite. In the evenings, the delightful space turns into an intimate wine bar, so if you’re enjoying brunch, plan an evening stop as well!

by MATEO RAMIREZ

With such amazing football legacies in the bay area as

49er’s head coach Mike Singletary has put the starting

the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders have, we

QB position in Alex Smith’s long due hands. We will have

are never without debate, scrutiny, and at times, ridicule.

to see if he is truly ready to start, and take this team to the

Let’s face it bay area football fans, we have seen better days

playoffs. He seems to have finally earned his stripes.

on the gridiron, and the taste of championship champagne has long been replaced with salty tears. We’ve become familiar with the smell of paper bags, with frowns and eye holes. And the melting face paint has started dripping way too early in another 3rd period routing…. This sucks!!! Will our latest accomplishments of recent years past stop us from supporting our favorite NFL team? Hell no!!! The future has got to be brighter than the Niner’s 8-8 record of 2009, and certainly better than the dismal 5-11 showing by

The Raiders will surely be filling a huge hole, with recently signed big man Rolando McClain at 6’-3”, and 255 lbs. This may seem like desperate help for the worst run defense in the whole NFL, but hopefully Raider Nation will see all $23 million worth? Whatever happens, there will be no tears in their beers. Take a look at the up coming schedules for your favorite team by the bay…..

the Raiders.

So there you have it pigskin fans. With every new season comes new hope of a Lombardi trophy in February. Let’s put the past behind us, and take each week, one at a time. Get out to the stadium for some tailgating and good times - your bay area teams need your support.

by JULIE COLE The Silicon Valley has a cornucopia of entertainment options and there is never a shortage of options for a Friday night. After a long workweek of changing the world with technology or making lattes, San Jose is a city with a thousand possibilities. Sports fans can catch a Sharks game during hockey season and run rampant at the downtown bars. One way to get your sports fix without breaking the bank is to head to Municipal Stadium to catch a

San Jose Giants game. The SJ Giants are the A- Advanced affiliate of your San Francisco Giants, and you never know which players you will see as baseball infants in San Jose. Take Pablo Sandoval and Buster Posey—both began their journey as Giants in San Jose. (There’s a kid there now named Brandon Belt who is on his way up the chain. Catch that rising star while you can!) The San Jose Giants have been first half Northern Division champions for six years running and playoff tickets range from $7-$15. Kids under 4 are always free. Santa Cruz is just a quick trip over Hwy 17 (The Hill) and there is no better way to spend a sunny afternoon than a trip to the admissionfree Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Boardwalk is a throwback in time and is reminiscent of Coney Island or Santa Monica’s Pier. Friday night concerts are free and there are always other events going on. You can play laser tag and mini golf, bowl at the Boardwalk Bowl or ride the famous Giant Dipper coaster and other fun rides. There are tons of games where you can win prizes and carnival food galore. But the real attraction is the beach. The Santa Cruz coastline is a beautiful sight and a great way to ditch the city for the sea. And if you’re a fan of the film, The Lost Boys, take yourself on a cinematic stroll through fictional Santa Carla. There is also a historic walking tour that starts in Neptune’s Kingdom. See how technology put the Silicon Valley on the world’s map by visiting The Tech Museum of Innovation. Beginning now, The Tech Challenge Gallery will highlight The Tech Challenge and basic principles of fundamental science and the building blocks for technology. “There will be approx 40 on-going hands-on science experiments which teach the essential principles. Each exhibit has one video explaining the basic science behind fundamental laws of nature. Examples include: how magnets work, making a battery, designing a pump, and using a pulley, subjects which are part of the curriculum standards for Northern California.” The museum also has an IMAX theater and ongoing exhibits that take you on a chronological tour through technology’s advances. Most permanent exhibits are interactive so you can really experience technology first hand. Check the website for pricing. www.thetech.org

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Hello, Nor Cal! Welcome to the first installment of Dive In, a stumble through the Bay Area and Sacramento’s hidden treasures—dive bars. No matter what kind of nightlife you enjoy, be it clubbing or gothic trance or fancy wine bars in neighborhoods with parking problems, everyone loves a good dive bar. Everyone needs his or her Cheers. To be clear, a dive bar does not have to be gross. It does not have to have bathrooms that would be considered luxurious for a gas station, nor do they have to be falling apart at the seams to fall into this illustrious category. Every neighborhood has a watering hole where the locals go. Everybody has a place to go where everybody knows your name. Whether you pop in for a cameo appearance or are a regular fixture, dive bars are a part of our culture where you can really get to know the locals. And more often than not, the jukebox is like digging out your old cassettes and cd’s and the doors open at 6.a.m.

Without further ado, the first neighborhood to receive mention is The Mission in San Francisco and the honor of being our first favorite pit stop is the 500 Club. With its awkwardly shaped bar and naugahyde booths, the 500 Club is a neighborhood landmark, treasure and adventure! One of the local sports stations even features the 500 Club in their television commercials, which goes to show you that San Francisco values their dives. The crowd at the 500 Club changes with the hours. You can always find a few Mission Hipsters sipping a PBR or a guy at the bar with his dog. In one night you may see a dozen or so people with facial piercings and tattoos, several people over sixty talking and drinking like pros, Abercrombie couples, single girls and friends gathering in droves. Day drinking is recommended here if you need a Bloody Mary. The Bloody Mary at 500 Club is one of the best I have ever had and believe me, that sample group is a large one. Like every good dive bar, the drinks are strong and cheap, the bartenders are friendly and the jukebox can satisfy your sense of nostalgia. At 17th and Guerrero, the 500 Club is just a stumble form the 16th St. Bart Station, so even if The Mission isn’t your usual stomping ground, it’s worth getting off the train to stop in to one of SF’s finest.

by BUD GOLD

It’s one of those days you just don’t forget. I stood there at the door with brand new prescription in hand, just glowing with the knowledge that I was about to make my first above-board (if not fully legal) marijuana purchase. I still wasn’t ready for the jolt of unreality when I stepped inside the Canndi Store I had never dared dream of. I just wanted it to exist. None of my pipe dreams prepared me for the shop full of wonders that first day. I’d smoked grass for 30 years, starting 1968, the year I started college, but also that awful year when first Martin Luther King and then Robert Kennedy were assassinated, the year of urban riots and more riots and police beating demonstrators at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, and the year Richard Nixon was elected president. In such turbulent times I learned to take comfort in this gentle drug, astonished then, as now that anyone would find reason to make laws against it. Silly laws engendered disrespect for the law, gave innocent people reason to fear police. In my naiveté, I figured back in ‘68 that it would be legal in 10 years. Even if Californians pull off the miracle of passing Proposition 19, it’s been a long wait, with at least Dennis Peron and Proposition 215 giving me medical access. So, note in hand, I come to a little dispensary in San Francisco. My eyes grow scanning rows of big glass jars full of more cannabis buds than I have ever seen in one place. I hear talk of sativas and indicas --words I’ve heard in relation to cannabis, but nothing I ever really understood. This is going to be an education process. But then I was a motivated learner. I get to take a good, deep smell of each, I marvel that this one is for joint pain, another for antianxiety, and another for depression yet another to help get to sleep. The names of the available strains are on a white board. It’s all way too new and wonderful to believe, but as an a onetime ad writer, I

am jealous of those who came up with the names Lamb’s Bread, Romulan, Super Silver Surfer and what would become a favorite both for its highly evocative name and its excellent effects, Big Lebowski. In the next glass case, more mindwarping surprises, prepackaged cookies, candies, toffee and streussel and more edibles beyond my imaginings (and here I thought I had a vivid imagination). How on earth do I know how much to take, and can I start now? The patient bud tender explains about starting with a moderate dose--on an empty stomach, wait to see if it’s enough for medical effects, and taking the rest gradually until I’m comfortably medicated. My brain is panting with possibilities now, and that’s before I’m introduced to the concentrates. Hash for sale, in a variety of textures and colors. I can buy it right now. I have a prescription. Even running through my mind, the “prescription” thing still feels strange, but it’s got me here standing in front of my first hash bar, and the ailment my prescription covers is real enough, and I’m overwhelmed now as the bud tender continues about dry and oily hash. So many ways to blow my mind. And I was just getting started. I’ve found favorite strains, come to understand more of what the bud tenders tell me about what to expect from each. I still approach every visit to the Canndi Store as one of the great pleasures of life, selecting from a series of good and better options. And I can’t for the life of me see what separates a patient like me from regular folks who relax with a bong when the weekend comes. I’ve decided everybody should be able to go to their own Canndi Store. So I’m going to nudge every stoner and relative of a stoner and friend of a stoner to set down the bong just long enough to vote yes and open the Canndi Stores to all.

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STONE COLD TUNA INGREDIENTS 3/4 pound sashimi grade tuna steak, diced 1/2 cup diced cucumber 1 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice Âź cup THC olive oil 1/2 cup soy sauces DIRECTIONS In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, cucumber, avocado, green onion, red pepper flakes and sesame seeds. Pour in the lemon juice, THC olive oil and soy sauce, and stir carefully to blend so as not to mash the avocado. Place this bowl into a larger bowl that has been filled with ice. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, but no longer - the terrific freshness of the fish will be lost. Once chilled, remove the bowl from the ice, and invert onto a serving plate. Serve with toasted bread or your favorite crackers.

ALASKAN KING SALMON GARAM MASALA INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons curry powder Â˝ cup cold, unsalted THC butter, cut into pieces kosher salt to taste 1/4 cup vegetable oil 8 (6 ounce) fillets Alaskan king salmon 2 tablespoons garam masala kosher salt to taste

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DIRECTIONS Pour white wine, cream, and coconut milk into a saucepan; season with curry powder. Bring to a light boil over mediumhigh heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the liquid has reduced to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes. When the liquid has reduced, turn heat to low, and whisk in the THC butter, a few cubes at a time, until all of the butter has incorporated. Do not allow the mixture to boil or else it will separate, and you run the chance of losing your medication. When the butter has incorporated, season to taste with salt and set aside to keep warm. Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. While the oil is heating, lightly season both sides of the salmon with garam masala and salt. Sear the salmon in the hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes on one side, then turn over, and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until done. Briefly drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil, then serve immediately with the curry butter sauce.

PEACH RASPBERRY CRUMBLE INGREDIENTS 1 pint fresh raspberries 3 fresh peaches, pitted and chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/3 cup white sugar 1 pinch cinnamon 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup unsalted THC butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt 1 pinch cinnamon DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 6 small ramekins. In a bowl, mix the raspberries, peaches, lemon juice, 1/3 cup white sugar, and 1 pinch cinnamon.

In a separate bowl, mix the oats, THC butter, brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, vanilla, salt, and 1 pinch cinnamon. Fill the prepared ramekins with equal amounts of the raspberry and peach mixture, and top with equal amounts of the oats mixture. Arrange the ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until crisp and golden brown. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly. Sprinkle blueberries over the crust. Combine the 1/4 cup sugar and nutmeg; sprinkle over the blueberries. Make the topping: In a medium bowl, cream together the 5 tablespoons THC butter and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in the flour, so that the mixture is crumbly like streusel. Sprinkle over the blueberry layer. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until browned. Cool and then dust with confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar before cutting into bars.

LEMON BLUEBERRY BARS INGREDIENTS CRUST: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 pinch salt 1/2 cup THC butter, chilled and diced 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract FILLING: 2 cups fresh blueberries 1/4 cup white sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg CRUMB TOPPING: 5 tablespoons THC butter, softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar for dustings DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Start by making the crust. In a medium bowl, stir together the 2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons white sugar, lemon zest and salt. Cut in the 1/2 cup THC butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and vanilla together; stir into the crumb mixture until a dough forms. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden.

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DISPENSARY LISTING DISPENSARIES ANDERSON The Green Heart Collective 3065 West Center St. Anderson, CA 96007 (530) 365-8500 Arcata

Arcata Saicenter 1085 K St. Arcata, CA 95521 (707) 496-9769

Humbolt Medical Supply P.O. Box 4629 Arcata, CA 95518 (707) 825-6700

Humbolt Patient Resource Center 980 6th St. Arcata, CA 95521 (707) 826-7988

The Humbolt Collective 601 I St. Ste 2 Arcata, CA 95521 (707) 822-9330

BERKELEY Berkeley Patients Group 2747 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-6013

Cannabis Buyers Club of Berkeley 3033 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 849-4200

Berkeley Patients Care Collective 2590 Telegraph Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 540-7878 Cameron Park

MMCA 4100 Cameron Park Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 (530) 667-5362

CHICO California Harm Reduction Cooperative, Inc. 2700 Hegan Lane Ste 102 Chico, CA 95928 (530) 345-6303

Cascade Wellness Center 15430 Highway 99N Ste #B Chico, CA 95973 (530) 230-2121

D.O.C. (Doctors Orders Cooperative) 4950 Cohaseset Rd. Ste #10 Chico, CA 95926 (530) 891-1420

North Valley Holistic Health 2961 Hwy 32 Ste #17 Chico, CA 95926 (530) 592-4327

EUREKA

LAKE TAHOE – SOUTH

Hummingbird Healing Center

Tahoe Wellness Collective

2701 Harrison Ave. Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 497-6213

3445 Lake Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-8000

FAIRFIELD

LUCERNE

Tree Of Life

Good Karma Growers Collective

4227 Lozan Lane #6 Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 421-0420

FORT BRAGG

CLEARLAKE

Herban Legend

Lake Co D&M

17875 North Hwy 1 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (707) 961-0113

14491 Olympic Dr. Clearlake, CA 95422 (707) 994-1320

Triple C Collective 14196 Lakeshore Dr. Clearlake, CA 95422 (707) 701-4160

P.P.M.

MILPITAS

1189 South DeAnza Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538 (408) 973-0864

SF Bay THC

Golden State Patient Care Collective

Nevada County Co-Op

Going Green 402 Tamal Plaza Corte Madera, CA 94925 (415) 891-8552

Marin Holistic Solutions

1061 Main East St. Ste #201 Grass Valley, CA 95945 (800) 978-7616

GILROY MediLeaf Collective 1321 B 1st St. Gilroy, CA 95037 (408) 847-2400

GUERNEVILLE

200 Tamal Plaza Ste #135 Corte Madera, CA 94925 (415) 945-9416 Cotati

Marvin’s Garden

Native Herbs Collective

HAYWARD

7000 Graveinstein Hwy Cotati, CA 95431 (707) 795-0420

DUNSMUIR

Homegrown Holistic Collective

FREMONT

GRASS VALLEY

CORTE MADERA

MIDDLETON

21136 Calistoga Rd. Middleton, CA 95461 (707) 987-9882

COLFAX

233 Hwy 174 Colfax, CA 95713 (530) 346-2514

6045 Second Ave. Lucerne, CA 95458 (707) 274-2144

14016 Armstrong Woods Rd. Guerneville, CA 95446 (707) 869-9687

Garden Of Eden 21227 Foothill Blvd Hayward, CA 94541 (510) 200-9555

Green Collar Compassion Collective

KELSEYVILLE

5711 Sacramento Ave. Dunsmuir, CA 96025 (530) 235-4543

Triple C Collective 9781 Point Lakeview Rd. Kelseyville, CA 95451 (707) 277-0121

1669 South Main St. Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 262-3412 Mount Shasta

Hearts Of Mount Shasta Inc. 408 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. Mount Shasta, CA 96067 (530) 926-6337

The Green Heart Collective 108 Chestnut St. Ste B Mount Shasta, CA 96067 (530) 918-9440

Harborside Health Center 1840 Embarcadero Oakland, CA 94606 (510) 533-0416

Purple Heart Patient Center 415 Fourth St. Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 625-7877 Orangevale

Enso Wellness 6224 Walnut Ave. Orangevale, CA 95662 (916) 988-8500

Magnolia Wellness Collective 9198 Greenback Lane Orangevale, CA 95662 (916) 865-7351

REDDING Cal Patients Collectives 2728 Churn Creek Redding, CA 96002 (530) 221-3790

Family Tree Care Center 2753 Bechelli Lane Redding, CA 96002 (530) 605-3636

Herbs and Edibles 991 Lake Blvd. Redding, CA 96003 (530) 246-4372

Medicali Collective

NAPA

2610 Churn Creek Rd Redding, CA 96002 (530) 221-4804

Going Green

Nature’s 420

735 8th St. Napa, CA 94559 (707) 253-2646

1133 Hilltop Redding, CA 96003 (530) 605-0545

NEWARK

Nature’s Nexus

North Bay Dispensary 7180 Thornton Ave. Newark, CA 94560 (510) 744-1261

OAKLAND Coffee Shop Blue Sky 377 17th St. Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 251-0690

1647 Hartnell Ave Ste #21 Redding, CA 96003 (530) 222-6700

Northern Patients’ Group 11111 Ryolite Dr Ste #1 Redding, CA 96003 (530) 242-6490

Planet Herb Medical Marijuana Collective 2051 Hilltop Dr Ste #A8 Redding, CA 96002 (530) 232-0896

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DISPENSARY LISTING Redding iCenter

Holistic Healing Collective

2030 California St. Redding, CA 96003 (530) 605-3424

221 Tewksbury Ave Richmond, CA 94801 (510) 232-1329

Redding Wellness

SACRAMENTO

1840 Churn Creek Redding, CA 96002 (530) 221-1900

River Valley Collective 1530 Placer St. Redding, CA 96001 (530) 244-4701

The Hampton Collective 2745 Bechelli Lane Redding, CA 96002 (530) 222-6337

Trinity Gardens 2160 Railroad. Ave Redding, CA 96001 (530) 510-4462

Trusted Friends, Inc. 1943 Pine St. Redding, CA 96001 (530) 229-0454

Trusted Friends, Inc. 3016 Churn Creek Redding, CA 96002 (530) 222-3645

RICHMOND 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center

1 Love Wellness Cooperative 1841 El Camino Ave Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 231-5683

El Camino Wellness Center Collective 2511 Connie Dr. Ste #200 Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 473-2427

Florin Wellness Center 7047 South Land Park Dr. Sacramento, CA 95831 (916) 391-8200

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Fruitridge Health & Wellness Center

3015 H. Steet Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 400-3095

2831 Fruitridge Rd. Ste #F Sacramento, CA 95820 (916) 706-3806

All About Wellness Collective

Grass

1900 19th St. Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 454-4327

4381 Gateway Park Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834 (916) 419-6322

Alternative Medical Center

Green Solutions

8665 Folsom Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95826 (916) 386-3588

1404 28th St. Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 706-3568

American Collectives Dispensary

Horizon Non-Profit Collective

1855 Diesel Dr. Ste #1 Sacramento, CA 95838 (916) 927-0237

Another Choice 9955 Folsom Blvd. Ste #E Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 821-4480

Canna Care

3288 Pierce St. Ste #M108 Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 527-STARS

320 Harris Ave. Ste #G Sacramento, CA 95838 (916) 925-1199

East Bay Patients Association

Capitol Wellness Collective

3223 Pierce St. Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 527-0420

2400 14th St. Sacramento, CA 95817 (916) 325-9000

Golden State Health Center

Capitol Wellness Collective

865 Marina Bay Parkway Ste #44 Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 234-1154

2100 29th St. Sacramento, CA 95817 (916) 739-1471

Granddaddypurp Collective

Country Club Health Services

2924 Hilltop Mall Rd Richmond, CA 94806 (510) 243-7575

2235 Parktown Circle Ste #420 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 856-2709

Green Remedy Collective

D.O.C. Sacramento

2928 C Hilltop Mall Rd Richmond, CA 94806 (510) 758-7898

1704 Main Avneue Sacramento, CA 95838 (916) 564-2112

3600 Power Inn Rd. Ste #1A Sacramento, CA 95826 (916) 455-1989

Hugs Alternative Care, LLC 2035 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95817 (916) 452-3699

IndiCare

One Love Wellness Center 1841 El Camino Ave. Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 231-5683

P St. Health Care Cooperative 2012 P St. Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 930-1920

R & R Wellness 8701 Center Parkway Ste #130 Sacramento, CA 95823 (916) 585-3483

River City Wellness Collective 3830 Northgate Blvd. Ste #A Sacramento, CA 95833 (916) 736-6337

RxPotShop 5816 RosevilleRd. Ste #10 Sacramento, CA 95842 (916) 538-1006

Sara Jane & Co. Cooperative, Inc. 908 21st St. Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 446-8985

Sacramento Healing Center 2014 10th St. Sacramento, CA 95818 (916) 930-0939

South Sacramento Care Center

5847 Auburn Blvd. Ste #6 Sacramento, CA 95841 (916) 332-3358

114A Otto Circle Sacramento, CA 95822 (916) 393-1820

J St. Wellness

The Green Temple

2321 J St. Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 492-8178

3244 Fulton Ave. Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 670-2299

Marconi Medical Co-Op

The Holistic Collective

2105 Marconi Ave. Sacramento, CA 95821 (916) 565-1943

4261 B. Auburn Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95841 (916) 285-5822

Northstar Holistic Collective

Therapeutic Wellness Center

1236 C St. Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 476-4344

430 North 16th St. Sacramento, CA 95811

NorCal Care

1421 Auburn Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 779-0715

25 North 14th St. Ste #60 Sacramento, CA 95112 (408) 982-6354

Valley Health Options

Unity Non-Profit Collective 1832 Tribute Rd. Ste #E Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 564-1824

SAN FRANCISCO 1944 Ocean Collective 1944 Ocean Ave. San Francisco, CA 94127 (415) 239-4766

Alternative Patient Caregivers 953 Mission St. #108 San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 618-0680

Bay Area Safe Alternatives Collective 1326 Grove St. San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 409-1002

Bernal Heights Dispensary 33 29th St. San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 642-5895

Divinity Tree 958 Geary St. San Francisco, CA 94101 (415) 614-9194

Emmalyn’s 211 12th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 861-1000

Good Fellows Smoke Shop & Medical Cannabis 473 Haight St. San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 255-1323

Green Acres 6256 3rd St. San Francisco, CA 94124 (415) 657-3484

Grass Roots Clinic 1077 Post St. San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 346-4338

Green Door 843 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 541-9590

Ketama Collective 14 Valencia St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 861-2451

Love Shack 502 14th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 552-5121

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DISPENSARY LISTING Market St. Cooperative

Amsterdam’s Garden

1884 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 864-6686

2170 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 717-3035

Medithrive

Arc Healing Center

1933 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 556-2000

885 W. Julian St. San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 564-5118

Nor-Cal Herbal Relief Center

Blue Harvest Collective

1545 Ocean Ave. San Francisco, CA 94112 (415) 469-7700

1660 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95116

Releaf Herbal Center

1851 Little Orchid St. San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 297-1696

1284 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 355-0420

Bay Pacific Care

Sanctuary

California Naturopathic Agricultural Assn.

669 O’Farrell St. San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 885-4420

2175 Stone Ave Building #1 San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 288-7990

SF Medical Cannabis Clinic #1

Cal-Med Wellness Collective Centers

122 10th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 626-4781

The Green Door 843 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 541-9590

The Hemp Center 4811 Geary Blvd. San Francisco, CA 94118 (415) 386-4367

HopeNet Co-Op 223 9th St. San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 863-4399

Valencia St. Caregivers 208 Valencia St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 621-0131

The Vapor Room Cooperative 607A Height St. San Francisco, CA 94117

SAN JOSE 408 Compassionate Center 2730 Aiello Dr. Ste #B San Jose, CA 95111 (408) 229-2373

A Better Way Collective 3851 Charter Park Dr. Ste #Q San Jose, CA 95136 (408) 445-9333

1926 O’Toole Ave. Ste #B San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 432-6170

Cinnabar Health Collective 910 Cinnabar St. San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 295-0420

Eko Fresh 6140 Camino Verde Dr. San Jose, CA 95119 (408) 226-4372

Harborside Health Center of San Jose 2106 Ringwood Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 321-8424

Herb Appeal 450 Drake St. San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 297-4372

Herbal Leaf Care Collective 1621 Almaden Rd. San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 280-0900

Holistic Health Care 88 88 Tully Rd. Ste #107 San Jose, CA 95111 (408) 294-6973

Holistic Pain Mangement Institute (HPMI) 10 South 10th St. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 280-7551

La Vie MMX 2081 Bering Dr. Ste #Y San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 573-7123

MedEx 2000 Senter Rd. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 930-6339

MediLeaf Collective

Natural Herbal Pain Relief

Simply Chronic Healing

519 Parrot St. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 283-9333

970 Story Rd. San Jose, CA 95122 (408) 462-5673

New Age Healing Collective

SJCBC, LLC

914 South Bascom San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 298-2788

1082 Stockton Ave. San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 247-0400

Nirvana Wellness Center

South Bay Apothcary Collective (SBAC)

1855 O’Toole Lane San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 954-9888

NorCal Care 25 North 14th St. Ste #60 San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 982-6354

NorCal Health Center 125 North Jackson Ave. Ste #20 San Jose, CA 95116 (408) 644-5161

Pallative Health Center 1670 Zanker Rd. Ste #A San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 437-1420

Pallative Health Center 7246 Sharon Dr. Ste #N San Jose, CA 95129 (408) 899-4901

Pharmers Health Center Cooperative

2129 South 10th St. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 418-3630

7246 Sharon Dr. Ste #N – 2nd Floor San Jose, CA 95129 (408) 899-4901

MediLeaf Collective

Purple Elephant Cooperative

1340 Meridian Ave. San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 448-4798

642 East Santa Clara San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 275-8089

MedMar Healing Center

SCVCS, Inc.

2417 Stevens Creek Blvd. San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 217-8955

170 South Autumn St. San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 385-9600

2-51 O’Toole Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 775-7054

Emerald Crossing

Meridian Herbal Patient Co-Op

SV Care Collective

Elemental Wellness 711 Charcot Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 433-3344

Elixir Medicinal Cannabis Collective

560 East Gish Rd. San Jose, CA 95112

Fat Boy Medibles 910 Cinnabar St. San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 295-0420

Fortune Wellness Center 2231 Fortune Dr. Unit #A San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 432-1776

455 ½ Meridian Ave. San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 275-6472

Mr. HC & Monterey Rd. Health Center 1837 Monterey Rd. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 289-9111

1711 Hamilton Ave. San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 264-4200

San Jose Patients Group 824 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 295-5411

1907 Concourse Dr. San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 428-9827

South Bay CannaMed Patient Association (SBCPA) 334 Commercial St. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 279-6704

South Bay Compassionate Relief Center 90 Great Oaks Blvd. Ste #202 San Jose, CA 95119 (408) 224-6000

South Bay Healing Center 991 Saratoga Ave. Ste #140 San Jose, CA 95129 (408) 899-4676

South Bay Natural Remedies Dispensary 2950 Daylight Way San Jose, CA 95111 (408) 512-2300

The Leaf Lab 855 Commercial St. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 634-5323

Theraleaf Careness Cooperative 606 Saratoga Ave. Ste #D San Jose, CA 95129 (408) 246-4420

University Ave. Wellness Center 630 University Ave. San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 564-5244

Yerba Buena Collective 2365 Quimby Rd. Ste #A San Jose, CA 95122 (408) 238-8812

Santa Cruz Naturally 93 North 14th St. Ste #4 San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 416-3398

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DISPENSARY LISTING SANTA CLARA

UKIAH

Angels CareCollective

Compassionate Heart

891 Laurelwood Rd. Ste #1001 Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 986-0131

2020 Industry Rd. Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 462-5100 Vallejo

SANTA CRUZ Greenway Compassion Relief 140 Dubois St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 420-1640

Santa Cruz Patients Collective 115 Limekiln St. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 425-SCPC

SANTA ROSA Alternatives, A Health Collective 3020 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 526-9333

Organic Cannabis Foundation 301 East Todd Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 588-8811

Sonoma Patient Group 2425 Cleveland Ave. Ste 175 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 526-2800

SAUSALITO Caregiver Compassion Group 495 Gate 5 Rd. Sausalito, CA 94965 (888) 542-7303

SEBASTOPOL Peace In Medicine 6771 Sebastopol Ave. Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 823-4206

The Green House Wellness Center 4290 Graveinstein Highway South Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 548-4700

SHASTA LAKE 530 Collective 1550 Locust Ave. Shasta Lake, CA 96019 (530) 275-0420

Greenwell Cooperative 714 Marin St. Ste #B Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 980-7774

North Bay Alternative Healing 1516 Napa St. Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 980-7221

Thompson Delivery Butte County/Oroville/Chico (530) 693-0201

CHICO Affordable Butte Cannabis Chico and Surrounding Areas (530) 230-7716

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY KGB Wellness Co-op Contra Costa County (925) 395-3687

EL DORADO COUNTY

Solace Health Collective

Shaman Therapeutics

1614 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 652-5474

El Dorado County & Surrounding (916) 605-6534

Stan The Man’s Collective 1235 Warren Ave. Vallejo, CA 94591 (707) 557-5433

WALNUT CREEK C3 Collective 1291 Oakland Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 954-7022

DELIVERY SERVICES BERKELEY Green Life Compassion Caregivers Berkeley/Dublin/San Ramon/Pleasanton (888) 421-0893

Northstone Organics Berkeley/Oakland (707) 485-8814

Waterleaf Collective Berkeley/SF/Alameda/Contra Costa (510) 224-4420

BUTTE COUNTY S.O.S. Scripts Only Service Butte County (530) 354-1812

FAIRFIELD Speedy Weedy Rx Fairfield/Napa/Vacaville/Dixon (707) 624-5552 Hayward

Collective Wheels Of Compassion Hayward (510) 688-7096

HILLTOP RICHMOND JC Cando Delivery Service Hilltop Richmond/El Sobrante/San Pablo (925) 209-4354 Kern

Valley Green Deliveries Kern/King/Tulare Counties (661) 910-2431

LAKE TAHOE Corinas Mtn. Meds Lake Tahoe/South/West/North Shore (530) 318-5857

LAKE TAHOE – NORTH Northshore Alternative Medicines North Lake Tahoe/Surrounding Areas (530) 414-0779

LIVERMORE

PLEASANTON

P.O.M.A.H. (Peace Of Mind Alternative Healing)

C.P.C. Compassion Patients Care

Livermore/Pleasanton/Dublin (415) 944-4444

Pleasanton/Dublin/Livermore/Sunol (925) 395-1837

High Flight

ROCKLIN

Livermore/Sunol/Pleasanton/Dublin (952) 336-7706

Natural Herbal Remedies

MARIN

Rocklin/Marysville/30 Mile Radius (916) 751-9849

NorCal Organic Herb

SACRAMENTO

Marin/Sonoma/Mendocino (707) 540-5194

A Natural Solution Collective

Northstone Organics

Sacramento (916) 722-6337

Marin/Sonoma/Mendocino (707) 485-8814

Alternative Meds Co-Op

Compassionate Collective

Sacramento/Yolo Counties (530) 405-6872

Marin/Sonoma/Napa (707) 326-3355

Green Meds Collective

7 Nortern Kind Delivery Service

Sacramento (916) 295-4633

Marin/Sonoma/Napa/Mendocino (707) 934-5759 Napa

NorCanna

Vanjo Group

SAN FRANCISCO

Napa/Solano/Yolo Counties (888) 826-4456

The Giving Tree Napa/Sonoma/Napa/Solano Counties (877) 420-0215

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NorCal Compassionate Commune Northern California (530) 246-9002 Oroville

A & B Delivery Oroville/Forbestown (530) 589-9865

PLACER COUNTY Canyon Collective Placer County (530) 406-9341

Sacramento (877) 420-2015

Green Cross San Francisco (415) 648-4420

Northstone Organics San Francisco (707) 485-8814

The Canny Bus San Francisco (Bay Area) (415) 665-8224

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Blue Heaven South San Francisco to Sunnyvale (650) 361-8009 San Jose

420 MediGrowers Collective & Delivery San Ramon/Dublin/Pleasanton/Danville (925) 640-5899

Plant Providers Plus San Jose & Surrounding Areas (408) 824-1184

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DISPENSARY LISTING The Green Smaritans San Jose (408) 512-2803

South Bay Collective San Jose/Santa Clara/Campbell/Los Gatos (408) 666-2509 Santa Cruz

West Coast Meds Santa Cruz/Fresno/Holister (831) 316-8301 Santa Rosa

420 Herbal St. Santa Rosa (707) 528-9420 Sonoma County

North Coast Collective Sonoma/Central Valley/Foothills/ Redding (707) 535-9570

The Green House Wellness Center Sonoma County (707) 548-4700

SOUTH BAY

YUBA

OTHER SERVICES

SAN JOSE

480 Delivery Service

Americann Yuba/Sutter/Butte/El Dorado/Placer (530) 282-6747

FAIRFAX

Chem Dry of Silicon Valley

South Bay to Peninsula (408) 876-3224

The Union Collective

DOCTORS

3378 Valley Forge Way San Jose, CA 95117 (925) 526-5103

Marin Alliance for Medical MJ

SAN FRANCISCO

6 School St. Plaza Ste #215 Fairfax, CA 94930 (415) 256-9328

SUNNYVALE

Price Less Evaluations

Shade Of Green Collective

3490 20th St. Ste 302 San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 796-2254

OAKLAND

1189 South DeAnza Blvd. Ste #A San Jose, CA 95129 (408) 366-0199

Official City ID Cards & Patient Info

Smoke Town

South Bay (800) 921-5012

Sunnyvale/Mountain View/Los Altos (408) 824-1371

SAN JOSE

TRUCKEE Tahoe Herbal Care

420 Evaluations

1733 BRd.way Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 832-5346

2095 North Capitol Ave. San Jose, CA 95132 (408) 835-9282

Up In Smoke

Truckee (530) 563-8423

115 North 4th St. Ste #106 San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 998-0980

SACRAMENTO

WALNUT CREEK

Safe Harbor Med Evaluations

C.P.C. Compassionate Patient Caregivers

2102 Ringwood Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 383-9911

2150 Bell Ave. Ste #130 Sacramento, CA 95838 (916) 333-4622

Walnut Creek/Alamo/Danville/San Ramon (925) 395-1836

Monsters of Rock #2 Smoke Shop

California Naturopathic Agricultural Assn.

1711 Branham Lane San Jose, CA 95118 (408) 264-1100

LIST OF ADVERTISERS 420 Evaluations (Centerfold)

Divinity Tree Wellness Co Op p 23

Leaf Lab Inc p 26

Rivercity Wellness p 31

A Better Way Collective p 15

El Camino Wellness Center p 40

Med Ex p 82

Safe Harbor Med Evaluations p 26

All About Wellness p 7 & 21

Elixir p 19

Med Mar Healing Center p 34

Santa Cruz Naturally p 27

Alternative Medical Center p 7 & 16

Fat Boy Medibles p 17

Monterey Road Health Center p 37

Sara Jane Cooperative p 13

Americans for Safe Access p 71

Fortune Wellness Center p 63

Natural Herbal Pain Relief p 37

SJCBC LLC p 49

Another Choice p 51

Good Fellows Smoke Shop p 15

Nevada Country Co-Op p 29

Arc Healing Center p 4

Green Point Insurance p 61

Nirvana Wellness Center p 12

Bay Pacific Care p 45

Holistic Health Care p 49

Northstar Holistic Collective p 5

Cann Academy p 61

Hope Net Northern California p 43

Capitol Wellness Collective p 11

Therapeutic Wellness Collective p 57

Hugs Alternative Care LLC p 19

One Love Wellness Center (Backcover)

Canna Care p 67

International Cannabis and Hemp

Palliative Health Center p 2

Unity Non-Profit Collective p 33

Chef Herb p 63

Expo p 56

Price Less Evaluations p 22

Universtiy Ave Wellness p 12

Cinnabar Health Collective p 41

J Street Wellness p 26

Releaf San Francisco p 83

Vapor Room Coop p 82

Chem Dry of Silicon Valley p 16

Lavie mmx p 9

R&R Wellness Collective p 7

Yerba Buena Collective p 57

South Sacramento Care Center p 53 The Green Temple p 51 The Hemp Center p 45

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