Nothern California Kush Magazine July 2011 by Randy MALINOFF

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70 52 features

52 Adam Carolla

The man never shuts up and we don’t want him to! He even (finally) talks about his first time...

70 Traces of California’s Spanish Past From the swamplands that lie below Rodeo Drive to history’s most important trailer park…a 21st century tour of a 18th century California.

88 The Best Summer Fests Kush compiles a list of California’s biggest and baddest (and weirdest) Summer Festivals.

94 On Being A Successful Stoner

He’s a billionaire, she’s a billionaire, you can be a billionaire too!

100 Summer Recipes

Chef Herb’s garden fresh recipes to kick off the dog days of summer 6

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12 | Health Report: Bad Diets by Elaine Ruggieri

16 | Legislative Roundup 20 | This Month in Weed History: Hunter S. Thompson by Jake McGee 24 | Living Well: Sinus Headaches by Elaine Ruggieri 28 | Travel: Salt Point State Park by Jake McGee 34 | Maximize Your Meds by Mull 38 | Live Solar, Live Free by Mike Marino 46 | Steep Hill Labs : Ice Water Extraction by Wilson Linker 58 | Santa Cruz: The ‘Lost Boys’ Tour by Mike Marino 60 | Hempful Hints: Yoga Gear by Valerie Fernandez 62 | Bruce Lee by Alex Baker 64 | Patients Out Of Time: George by Al Byrne 72 | ASA Emergency Raid Response Plan 74 | FEDS: You Got SERVED! by W.A.M. 76 | Organics: Beating The Heat by Tyler C. Davidson 78 | Grower’s Grove: The Rain Table Part 2 by Jade Kine 82 | WDT: H&M Enchanted Edibles by Wasim Muklashy 84 | SLAM: Nobody Knows What’s True Anymore by Mike “The Poet” 86 | Marching with Henry Hemp by Jake McGee 90 | Opinion: Flip The Switch by Steve DeAngelo 96 | NorCal Live Music Preview by Dillon Zachara 105 | The Green Pages: Dispensary Directory

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ithout sounding cliché, we felt it appropriate to use the statement “Freedom for The People” as the cover slogan of the July issue of Kush Magazine. With the Fourth of July upon us, in the month that we celebrate our independence and freedom from the oppressive rule that caused our ancestors to seek a better world to live in, Kush is acutely aware that in order for this industry to overcome the forces that are determined to defeat or ban medical marijuana patient’s safe access to their medicine, we must continuously stand up for our rights as a democratic society. In a nation that is known as “The Land of the Free,” isn’t it time for our nation to recognize the freedom to have safe access to medical marijuana as voted on by the people state by state? As we go to print, Sacramento dispensaries were rallying for their Freedom to stay open in a city that is threatening to close down a majority of their businesses, denying them the Freedom to provide medication to their patients. This same fight for Freedom is exactly what occurred in San Diego last month when the Citizens for Patient’s Rights, comprised of collective owners and activists in San Diego, who collectively garnered over 40,000 signatures to qualify a referendum to stop implementation of the City of San Diego’s de facto ban on medical cannabis collectives. While this was only the first step in the battle with the San Diego City Council, clearly the citizens of San Diego did not support the flagrant ban that the city council adopted to remove dispensaries from the city limits (other than limited restrictively zoned areas). Perhaps this is the fight that needs to happen city by city for medical marijuana patients, activists and supporters to have access to their medication. At the same time cities nationwide have been fighting to preserve their Freedom, ASA, Patients Out of Time and other Plaintiffs filed suit against the Federal Government to force the reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule 1 substance (see article on page 74). In fact, with supporting evidence from the American Medical Association and National Cancer Institute, among other prominent medical organizations, accepting the medical value both historically and currently for the cannabis plant, it is hopeful that the Federal Government will be forced to change the erroneous classification of marijuana once and for all.

It is clear from the most recent medical marijuana news, both locally and federally, that unity, both politically and financially, is the key to preserving the Freedom that medical marijuana patients are fighting for. It is clear from the most recent medical marijuana news, both locally and federally, that unity, both politically and financially, is the key to preserving the Freedom that medical marijuana patients are fighting for. While many got involved in this industry as a business opportunity, they would have never had that option were it not for the hard and grueling work of our activists over the decades. As a result, this is no longer about a single entity or view, but more about an emerging industry as a whole. So whether you are a patient, a doctor, a collective or an activist, make sure you remember the ultimate goal – to end the stigma associated with marijuana so that local and federal governmental entities and politicians stop banning access to medicine. On a lighter note…make sure to check out the Kush interview with Adam Carolla on page 72, where, for possibly the first time, the outspoken Guinness World Record holding radio-host/podcaster speaks up on his first experience with cannabis. Also, on page 100, Kush is proud to usher in the summer season with great fresh recipes from our resident Chef Herb, and on page 70, Mike The Poet gives us a bit of a California history lesson… Kush-style. After all, summer makes for a perfect time to explore this great state and discover the Spanish history that, as California residents, is an inherent part of us all. Thanks again for allowing Kush to proudly bring you the latest and greatest in medical marijuana news and culture, and, as always, medicate responsibly!

Humbly, Team Kush, www.dailybuds.com

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Retraction: In the April issues of Kush Magazine, Cheryl Shuman was incorrectly referred to as a member of the Board of Directors of NORML. Instead it should have said “Cheryl Shuman was the founder of Beverly Hills NORML, charter member of the NORML Women’s Alliance and serves on the steering committee for Public Relations and Marketing on an International platform.”

HEALTH REPORT

Diet plans have become a multi-billion dollar industry that seems to keep growing. Approximately 45 million Americans go on some sort of diet every year. Unfortunately, 95% of all diets fail causing many to either give up hope or consider unhealthy measures. What most people do not realize is that dieting can be the very cause of the problem. Dieting slows down your metabolism. Eventually your slow metabolism will become a permanent problem making weight loss seem impossible. Your body requires food for energy. If you do not supply your body with enough food, it will store body fat as it goes into survival mode. Therefore, when you burn calories from exercise or daily activities, you will lose muscle mass instead of body fat. Every pound of muscle burns 35 to 55 calories a day. Having a healthy muscle to fat ratio is the key to success. This is why it is important to incorporate strength training into your weight loss program. It is crucial to, at the very least, maintain the muscle you currently have as you lose weight. The average diet plan is designed to put a person on a calorie deficit with the idea that if you eat less than you will lose weight. Actually, this can be counterproductive because if you are on too much of a deficit, your body will store fat and burn through muscle. You may see temporary results but what you may not realize is that you are hurting yourself in the long run. Sooner or later you will stop the diet and merge back into your regular eating habits. Over time, you will notice the weight creep up on you. This is because you have slowed your metabolism down. Unfortunately, the weight you put back on will be made up of fat and not the muscle you lost. Now you weigh more, have a higher body fat percentage and a slower metabolism. So, like most Americans, you will start a new diet and the vicious cycle all over again. How do you know how many calories you should consume without knowing how many you burn each day? For best results, find out how many calories you burn. Once you know that, you can determine how many calories you need each day to lose weight, maintain muscle and reach your overall goal in a healthy and realistic way. Generally, the average person should have five to seven meals a day. Eating within 30 minutes of waking up in the morning will jump-start your metabolism. A breakfast that consists of oatmeal, whole grain cereal, fruit and/or toast is a perfect start. Eat every three to four hours thereafter to keep the body going. Too many hours between meals can slow your metabolism. The meals between breakfast, lunch and dinner can consist

by Elaine Ruggieri

of simple snacks such as fruit, cheese sticks, protein shakes, yogurt or almonds. The idea that you should not eat after a certain time at night is a myth. Some people find that eating too late keeps them up all night but it is not likely the problem with weight gain as long as you stay within your daily calorie range. In fact, if you are someone who likes to stay up very late, you may want to have a small, late-night snack that is high in protein and low in calories and fat, such as plain tuna (4oz) or a protein shake with water or low fat milk. There is a difference between fat loss and weight loss. Losing fat will likely lead you to a healthy weight that you can realistically maintain throughout your life, whereas focusing on just losing weight will put you on the same path as those who struggle, such as Kirstie Alley and Oprah Winfrey. The yo-yo effect is common - particularly among women.

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Loss of body fat Losing inches instead of weight Eating five to seven meals a day Knowing how many calories you currently burn each day and going on a slight deficit.

• Eating an hour before you work out to fuel your muscles and prevent muscle loss • Eating/consuming protein within 30 minutes after a workout to help with recovery and replenish nutrients • Strength training to maintain or add muscle along with cardiovascular exercise (Too much cardio can be counterproductive as well. No more than 45 minutes/5-6 days a week.) • Proper supplements when necessary Most of all, it is important not to be so hard on yourself. Create a plan that you will stick with for the rest of your life. Allow yourself one cheat day a week so you do not feel completely deprived of your favorite foods.

Elaine is the former host of "The Shape Fitness Show" on 97.1FM and 980AM in Los Angeles. Check out her site at GodaiFit.com

As the California Legislature shifts into summer mode, the fate of several medical cannabis bills, and the entrenched obstacles faced by pro-Medical Cannabis legislators, have become clear. One lesson that stand out it is that a majority of California legislator’s are not willing to move as fast as the general public on some key issues related to cannabis. Part of the reason, according to Capitol sources, is that law enforcement and prohibitionists have mounted a fullscale campaign to undermine any pro-medical cannabis legislation because it “sends the wrong message.” As evidenced by the disappointing results outlined below, the anticannabis proponents are better organized and financed to fight any significant advancements in medical cannabis law. Contact your representatives, and donate time and money to those politicians that are supportive because the opposition is already one step ahead. Rather than try and pass piecemeal legislation – a reduction to a misdemeanor here; a employment right protection there – this same source says an omnibus bill is in the works for the next legislative session that will make the rules and regulations clear to both patients and law enforcement - something both groups are seeking. From the looks of this year’s legislative track record, however, that is about the only thing these two groups can agree upon at this point.

Here is a rundown on the fate of the various cannabis bills introduced this year:

SB 129

The most far-reaching bill of this legislative session would have ended the discrimination of employed medical cannabis patients. SB 129 died in committee and thus did not even make it to a vote of the full state Senate. Thus, medical cannabis patients are still vulnerable to employer rules on illegal drug use, including the loss of jobs. Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoed a similar version of this bill in 2008.

SB 847

A bill with serious ramifications for collectives with storefronts close to family homes passed the Senate and will now move over to the Assembly. SB 847 restricts collectives from operation within 600 feet of a residential zone – unless municipalities have a less restrictive distance on the books. On the other side of the Capitol building, the Assembly addressed two bills related to medical marijuana.

AB 1017

This bill allows judges the discretion to reduce cannabis cultivation from an automatic felony to a “wobbler,” which means local officials have the discretion to reduce it to a misdemeanor. Since a motion to reconsider was granted, AB 1017 has a second chance in January 2012.

AB 1300

The old saying goes that passing a law is like making sausage – you don’t really want to see how it is done. The bill started out as a positive move for the medical marijuana community in that it stated that dispensing cannabis is allowable under state law. Into the sausage maker and the allowance for dispensing disappeared and all that is left is a bill that enables local governments to dictate how collectives operate, including hours of operations and zoning rules, among other things. -Stay tuned, as the fury and flurry of marijuana laws continues to evolve at a pace quicker than your smartphone.

Well known is Thompson’s alt-ego of Raul Duke, the hard-drinking, drug-gobbling, always hallucinating madman brought to life in the seminal Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas and perpetuated through movies, biographies, and even the ‘Doonesbury’ cartoon strip. To be sure, Thompson never made a secret of his substance use, be it rolling a joint in front of the camera crew doing a documentary on him, or blatantly writing about getting high as an afterthought in the likes of Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair. But at his core, Hunter S. Thompson, born July 18, 1937, was a patriot and an activist, a moral crusader fighting for the good he saw in this world, and the freedoms that we are entitled to as tax-paying citizens of the United States of America. Thompson never backed down from a fight, whether it was battling with land developers who wanted to desecrate his beloved Roaring Fork Valley in Colorado; trying to liberate Lisl Auman (a woman wrongly accused of a murder that occurred while she was handcuffed inside the back of a police cruiser) from prison; or trying to get the public to relax over marijuana laws. Spawned from an obsession with writers such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway and Jack Kerouac, Thompson first started writing professionally in the Air Force during the late 50s, though his creative spin didn’t jibe well against the rigid confines of military life. Following his honorable discharge in 1958, Thompson went on to write for newspapers and magazines, eventually working his way up the journalism chain, being published in National Observer and The Nation. A story he wrote about the Hell’s Angels for The Nation resulted in his first published book, Hell’s Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. Though the book is remarkably objective, thorough and professionally assembled, Thompson nonetheless became known as an “outlaw journalist,” producing stories about elements of our society that other journalists were too afraid or pompous to even glance at. While Thompson certainly reveled in this notoriety, his eye was always on the real heart of America, the people who expect to live a life of freedom and harmony. Thompson represented the independent spirit of America, not the glossy consumer-driven facade otherwise pimped out in the media. By the time 1970 rolled around, Thompson had become a leading voice for the weathered souls of the 60s, the downtrodden who still kept fighting for what they believed in. Naturally, this included the idea that drug prohibition was the cause of the drug problem in this country, not the solution. To this end, he decided to run as Sheriff of Aspen, on a plat20

form that included decriminalization of drugs for personal use, tearing up the streets and turning them into grassy pedestrian malls, banning any building so tall as to obscure the view of the mountains, and renaming Aspen “Fat City” to deter investors. In a press conference during this campaign, Thompson said, “marijuana laws are one of the reasons that’s engendered this lack of respect that cops complain about all over the country. When you get a whole generation that grows up as felons, and they know the law’s ridiculous, and they’re told all this gibberish about it, that it drives you crazy and makes your brain soft and your feet fall off...even the police know it’s a silly law. It’s time we either bridge that chasm with either some kind of realistic law enforcement, or else I don’t think it’s going to bridged in this country. We’re going to have a revolution.” While he narrowly missed getting elected into office, his fearlessness and calculated fortitude against the tyranny of the greedy, antiquated drug war won him praise around the world. An ardent supporter of NORML, Thompson ultimately served on their advisory board for over 30 years. Thompson developed close friendships with tons of lawyers, including Keith Stroup (founder of NORML). Even after his death in 2005, NORML continues to use Thompson’s Woody Creek ranch (the legendary Owl Farm) to hold its cookout for the annual Legal Seminar they hold in Aspen. Thompson went on to publish several more books, and write for just about every magazine in the U.S. worth reading, from Rolling Stone to Playboy to Vanity Fair and sundry more. His foresight helped reshape political coverage; he was the first journalist to bet on George McGovern in 1972, and his subsequent Fear & Loathing on the Campaign Trail ‘72 is still considered one of the best pieces of political journalism ever written. He anticipated many events before they happened, and predicted a burgeoning media over-saturation in politics, which has become the gross display of shallow rhetoric hidden by flashy image and trendy catch phrases that now defines political campaigns. This continued with his writing up until the day he died. Hunter S. Thompson is one of the best American writers this nation has yet produced, and moreover, one of the best examples of a true freedom-fighter for all Americans. Far beyond the shallow idea of “Gonzo Journalism,” Thompson was a deeply perceptive visionary, whose insightful prose and alarmingly precise takes on life will continue to resonate for generations to come.

LIVING WELL

Every year an infinite number of people suffer from headaches. There are various levels of severity right up to excruciating agony. But is a headache simply a headache? Not exactly. There are two basic types of headaches: tension headaches and migraines. Tension headaches, which are the most common type of headache, are usually associated with a band-like tightness on one or both sides of the head. They can be anywhere from mild to severe. Stress, caffeine withdrawal, lack of sleep, straining of the eyes, not eating enough food and many other daily factors can cause tension headaches at random times in your life. Migraines, on the other hand, are chronic headaches that affect over 29 million Americans. It can be a debilitating condition with moderate to severe pain on one side of the head lasting anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Migraines, more common with women than men, can lead to nausea, vomiting and light and sound sensitivity. Stress and hormones are the two most common causes of migraines. Some will argue that 90% of the time when people assume they have a sinus headache, they actually have a migraine. There seems to be some truth to that according to the Mayo Clinic. Sinus headaches fall into the secondary headache category. Many people have trouble determining if they have sinus headaches or migraines. One way to determine which one you have would be to ask yourself if… 1. 2. 3.

You have a moderate to severe headache You are experiencing nausea You have sensitivity to light

If you have two or more of the above, you most likely have a migraine and not a sinus headache. So how do you know for sure you have a sinus headache and what do you do about it? Sinus headaches are often a result of Sinusitis, which is an inflammation of the cavities in the skull. These cavities are behind your nose, cheeks, forehead and eyes. Inflammation of the sinus prevents the natural outflow of mucus causing pressure in those areas. The condition can be brought on by allergies, bacteria, viruses or autoimmune issues. Sinus conditions caused by allergies may begin as inflammation of the nasal membranes and work its way to the sinuses resulting in pressure and pain. The pain, which may start on one side of the head and work its way to the other, can be dull and constant and can get worse when bending over. High altitudes, swimming, nasal bone spurs or tumors, deviated septum, asthma, cigarette smoke and allergies are all high risk factors.

Common Symptoms of a Sinus Headache or Sinusitis Include: • Consistent pain in the bridge of the nose, cheek bone area or forehead • Change in intensity of pain with head movement • Pressure or fullness in the ears • Post nasal drip • Yellow-green, thick discharge • Swelling of the face • Fever • Worse pain in the morning • Nasal congestion • Malaise • Fatigue • Cough Sinusitis should be treated properly and immediately because over time the infection can move to the brain or you can develop other serious medical problems. CT scans or an MRI may be necessary to determine if you, in fact, have a blockage. Typical treatment includes the administration of antibiotics for any infection and possibly the use of antihistamines. Treating the underlying sinus inflammation is the best way to combat these types of headaches. However, if you have allergies, you should seek a specialist and treat them separately. There are some common foods that should be avoided if you have problems with sinus headaches including dairy products, wheat, peanuts, corn and too much sugar. A high fiber diet free of mucous forming foods can help alleviate sinusitis. Bromelain, an enzyme found in pineapple, is known for reducing inflammation, which may help. Before taking bromelain, consult your doctor as there could be side effects. Relaxation techniques, head and neck stretches, steam inhalation and saline nasal sprays can offer relief for sinus congestion. When all else fails and depending on the cause, your ENT doctor may recommend endoscopic sinus surgery or balloon rhinoplasty. Determining what type of headache you have may not be easy, but it is necessary so you can take the proper measures to control them before they control you. --Elaine is the former host of “The Shape Fitness Show” on 97.1FM and 980AM in Los Angeles. Check out her site at GodaiFit.com

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Travel

Salt Point State Park

Nestled along the rugged coastline of Jenner in Sonoma County, about 50 miles from Santa Rosa and 90 miles north of San Francisco, on Highway One, lies Salt Point State Park, an enchanted escape like none other. Far beyond the chaos and bustle of city life, Salt Point welcomes you with breathtaking coastal bluffs, meadows, redwood groves, miles of hiking, a gorgeous underwater park, and even a pygmy forest. If this is your first time visiting Salt Point, start by parking at Gerstle Cove, where a panoramic view of the California shore awaits you. It is spots like this that remind us of why we love the Golden State so much, with the surf pounding against the sandstone, forested hills surrounding you, and in every direction, scenery that no painting could ever master. If you get lucky, you’ll even catch the gray whales migrating. From here, walk north along the ridge to Fisk Mill Cove, and you’ll see the fascinating tafoni formations all over the rocks, resembling honeycombs produced from centuries of the sea pounding against the sandstone. If you look closely, you can also see where sandstone was once yanked from from these very monoliths to build the streets of San Francisco. Be sure to check out the view from Sentinel Rock’s wooden deck while up here. This is the center of the park, where you can have a picnic using one of the several upright barbeques, or play with your dog if you’re fortunate enough to have such a beast (though, as usual, you’re supposed to keep the mongrel on a leash). Back down by Gerstle Cove, you can also check out the Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve, a protected wonderland of marine life, which is also one of the state’s first underwater parks. You can see some of it by strolling along the seashore, but if you want to really experience this submerged universe, you’re best to do it diving stylee. Just don’t touch anything, or else you’ll wreck the delicate

By Jake McGee

ecosystem of the entire area for years to come. OK, you might not wreck everything, but even moving a rock can harm the wildlife here. Depths in the cove range from 10-30 feet (then it drops off to 90 feet just outside the cove), and remember, this ain’t no swimming pool! The surges and currents can be a lot more ferocious than the surface hints, but with the proper training, equipment and moxie, you’ll see palm kelp, buli kelp, red abalone, a floor dotted with red, rose and giant green sea anemones, orange sea cucumbers, red bat stars, yellow-edged cadlina, clown nudibranch, thick-horned aeolid. Plenty of cabezone, lingcod, and other game fish play and live around here. Outside of the Reserve, there’s plenty of good abalone diving, just be careful to mind the yellow posts marking the Reserve, or else Johnny Law will swoop down upon you and give you a hefty fine. Back on shore, you can go to the other side of the Pacific Coast Highway, and find 20 miles of hiking trails, into the grasslands and then the forest dominated by Bishop Pines and Douglas-firs intermixed with second growth Sequoia sempervirens. In here, you’ll also find a prairie, and…wait for it…the pygmy forest. Sadly, this is not populated by tribes of small people living in the trees, but rather, it’s a forest that contains only miniature trees, their growth stunted by soil and other environmental conditions. There are also two camping sites in the park, for those who want to try to explore every inch of this natural utopia. Campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, food lockers, drinking water and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. Spend a day, or a few, away from the madness of city living, and escape to Salt Point State Park! For more information, check out parks.ca.gov or call 707-847-3221

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Cannabis lovers go to a lot of effort to maximize their buzzes; spending plenty of time, energy, and money to obtain or grow great buds. Yet we often overlook one simple thing we can do to ensure we maximize our buzzes. The secret is not in better nutrients or using a special vaporizer. The secret lies within us, each and every one of us. It acts as a force multiplier, amplifying the effects of whatever bud we are smoking.

attribute it to the cannabis. If we don’t, we blame the cannabis, however, to get the maximum effect from our buds, we need to get back to the basics, and take an active part in creating our buzzes.

One way to do this is by making your first smoke of the day into a ritual, and what is helpful in a ritual is the mindful intent and special attention and care given to the actions we choose. Eventually you can tailor-make your rituals into something perfectly adapted for you, but for now try the following ‘ritual’ and see how it works for you:

Normally, many of us simply light up a bowl without thinking go through the motions almost by habit. If we do get ‘high’ we

Put on some music you like, preferably something instrumental and mellow. Silence is also wonderful and allows one to be more aware of what is going on in body and mind, but if you prefer music, go with it.

Sit in a comfortable chair (or place) and run through a ‘pre- flight’ check list, observing how your body feels. Notice how you feel in general, and any places where pain and tension exist. Begin by ‘scanning’ the body - starting with the head and working down to the toes. Don’t react to the pain - simply take stock of it, notice it - you are simply being present in your body and mind, finding out where you are now before you move on. Look at the bud you are going to smoke as if it was your first time ever seeing one. Observe its beauty and natural symmetry Allow a sense of gratitude to wash over you as you do. You are totally lucky, to be here now, in this particular minute, getting ready to smoke this particular nug. Pick it up, looking even more closely at it. Smell it, savoring the essential and powerful scent. Check out your pipe (if you’re using one), being glad it is not broken, being glad that you chose such a cool pipe. Filling each motion with grace and intent, load a bowl (or roll a joint all the while relishing your freedom of choice). Enjoy the smooth glass of the pipe on your skin, the slightly rough texture and sticky sweetness of the plant as you load it.

Look around you. Be glad you are where you are. Let your awareness expand to all the good things in your life, and your heart beat with the rhythm of new life. Smile. You are one of the lucky ones.

With this feeling of gratitude in mind, light up and take your first hit. Savor the feel of the smoke in your mouth and lungs,

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feel its power as it flows into your blood. Close your eyes. As your attention takes a tour through your body, notice the difference in feeling and sensation between the present moment and how you felt at the start. Be glad, relishing the sensations. Allow this relaxed space to imprint itself in your brain and in every cell of your body. With each breath, send more of the gladness and relaxation you feel into every cell of your body. Enjoy this sensation. Send extra attention to any places that feel tight, painful, or uncomfortable. Now send your attention to your mind; observe its workings and thoughts as you would the passing clouds on a summer day. Notice any difference in feeling from when you first took stock, and be glad for the change. You have helped create this change and this space by adding your non-judgmental attention and observation to the process. Allow your attention to relax and just simply feel. Take another hit if you feel the need. Feel how the smoke exits your lungs, how they fill back up with air - the power of life. Feel the buzz slowly begin to creep over you, as your mind and body relax. Slip into the flow of life, allow it to rise in you as you synchronize with the world. Be happy as you smoke and bring that happiness out into the world when you are done. Make a deal with yourself to stay present, to not to ruin your nice buzz with any bad feelings or negative thoughts. Be gentle and kind with yourself and others. Enjoy the feel of the air on your skin, the life throbbing within you, the crystalline clarity of your being.

Now that’s maximizing your experience!

The hypodermic needle of the non-renewable energy grid is loosing it’s narcotic grip - whole battalions of ecophiles are fighting back and kicking the habit cold turkey – all in an effort to get off the “grid” and live free. In a world with a hell bent dependency on non-renewable energy resources, clinging to outdated energy principals as firmly attached to the myth as a barnacle is to the bottom of a sea going vessel, exploratory pathfinders are blazing new trails towards a sustainable lifestyle. We have all been subjected to the uber-hype surrounding the need for oil, petroleum, and coal - an addiction that has a strangle hold on the western worlds economy. America will do anything, at any cost, including that of spending the expendable currency of human lives as payment during an invasion of any number of countries to secure what America needs, or at least what we are told we need, by big government and big business.

It’s time to kick the habit Amiga y Amigo Greenos. The gears of the “machine” have been grinding and groaning, defeating and depleting for decades. As eco-awareness increases, the desire to escape the grip of the grid increases and many have decided to toss the national notion of dependence on non-renewable energy resources into the trash bin of obsolescence. Sustainability requires dedication, and with a plethora of information filling the eco-galaxy to a point of an overflowing cistern, there is a need for clarity and education. Time to go back to school and pay attention and stop shooting spit wads at the blonde cheerleader in the front row just get her attention. Ask her out – just ask her out. Northern California has given organic birth to a sustainable institute of higher solar learning in Hopland, California, nestled in the bosom of

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redwood and wine country just south of the town of Ukiah. I call it “organic academia” and refer to the dedicated student body as “Hop Heads” and only in the kindest terms, of course. Hopland is home to a vibrant collection of Victorian homes and architecture, an abundant supply of art galleries, and a half dozen or so wine-tasting emporiums to sample the fruit of the vine, but the crown jewel in this compost pile of art and culture is the non-profit Solar Living Institute. The Solar Living Institute, or SLI, is a demonstration center spread out like a comfortable 12-acre quilt of sustainability. It’s a project on a mission, not impossible, to instruct those in the eco-revolution about the importance of introducing and incorporating clean renewable energy sources and practices into our daily lives. Its sustainable message has attracted more than a half a million eco-visitors over the course of its years. The SLI main building is Ingrid Bergman-esque with it’s graceful style and curves. In the words of the SLI, “The building is so adept in it’s capture of the varying hourly and seasonal angles of the sun that additional heat and light are nearly unnecessary during the summer months. The building is kept cool through a combination of overhangs and manually controlled hemp awnings. Cool night air floods the building and is stored as “coolth” in the six hundred tons of thermal mass making up the building’s columns, floor and straw bale walls. Outside grape arbors shield the building from the intense summer sun and a central fountain with drip ring provides evaporative cooling.” Solar power is diverse with many applications that transcend merely the heating of a home or office building. Solar power is true grid free power to the people. It generates electricity and can power solar water pumps. The SLI, no surprise, is solar powered and the town of Hopland is home to Solar 2000, Northern California’s largest grid tiered solar arrays. The SLI garden is a living organic textbook of responsible stewardship of the Mother Earthship. The SLI garden of solar Eden produces edible crops, and the variety of other plantings maximize energy efficiency. It includes fruits, herbs, grasses and a perennial bed to highlight what can be produced on a smaller level of a sustainable home-based garden economy. Art and Agriculture are not strange bedfellows and instead, combine to create a Garden Guggenheim through the use of “Living Structures” which add architectural beauty. Part of this is an agave cooling tower, where the “Adam and Eve in Eden” visitor can escape from the long hot summers heat and enjoy a “misty” experience in the protective bosom of the vines. Mother Nature’s working organic organisms help to organize organism produced organics. There’s a mouthful! Healthy veggies need great American manure, and the SLI is supplied by a local microbrewery and the seeds donated by Synergy Seeds. Remember that solar water pump mentioned early in the article? Yep. One is used to irrigate the gardens by transporting water from a pond to the farm. Back to the Future with Biodiesel! It’s one of the earliest turn of the 20th Century fuels in use for an emerging motoring public. Gas and oil replaced the sustainable products, but biodiesel is back with a vengeance - ready to exact its revenge on behalf of Mother Earth. It’s simple to use, biodegradable, non-toxic and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics. It can be used in existing diesel engines with no noticeable loss in performance and is proven to reduce unhealthy emissions associated with petroleum.

Back in 2003, the biodiesel fueling station officially opened at SLI in a partnership with Yokayo Biofuels of Ukiah, who installed the unit and provide the biodiesel. Biodiesel fuel is the gift that keeps on motoring, and can be purchased at the Real Goods Store. Another unusual and inspirationally educational feature is the “memorial car grove,” where the rusting hulks of behemoth Fifties and Sixties “gas hog” cars have been turned into planter boxes for trees and flowers. Like some drive through the Redwoods in Northern California, this is in reverse, a page right of Superman’s “Bizzaro” world where everything is topsy-turvy, over, under, sideways down. Here the trees grow through the vehicles turning them into heavy metal planter boxes and in effect a work in progress of nature’s artistry, reclaiming what is hers, and, in essence, marking her territory. Most people, when they think “green,” think the subject matter is merely for “tree hugging granola eaters” without a sense of fun and adventure, yet, they ignore that the mandala of sustainability has many facets, and SolFest, which celebrates all things solar, is one of them. The biennial event began in 1998 and is the premier renewable energy event west of the Mississippi River. It’s designed to inspire and jump start others into getting involved in the sustainable galaxy - to tackle environmental issues and problems head on. Planet Earth is a sustainable entity that regenerates itself constantly. Mankind has generally interfered and mucked it up a bit in an effort to subdue natural forces. Everything from rape of the vast prairies of the continent that created dust bowls to the smog laden skies of our cities. Humankind has not been very kind to Mother Nature, as we gave it a punch to the solar plexus, but now it’s time for solar flexes of the muscle of sustainability to land a knock out punch to the unnatural order of things - the wayward path we have been following. It’s time to re-think our place in nature’s scheme, and to become a working partner with nature, rather than an adversary. The Solar Living Institute in Hopland is the Harvard of all things solar and it’s cap and gown time - high time to take action to live solar, live free! More information at SolarLiving.org

Steep Hill Lab Expert Hash-maker works with Steep Hill Lab to Learn More About Ice Water Extraction For as long as people have been using cannabis as medicine, they have been concentrating its sticky glands to make hashish (hash) for consumption. A multitude of techniques have been used to make it; some intuitive and basic while others can be complicated or potentially dangerous. At Steep Hill Lab we have seen some extremely unique hashes extracted using proprietary processes. Whether the extract artist uses their hands, volatile organic compounds or ice water, the goal is to extract as much of the medicine as possible while discarding plant matter. Cannabinoids are greatly hydrophobic (not water soluble) which is the reason water has been the preferred solvent of hash makers for centuries. Also, trichromes are malleable at room temperature but become brittle when cooled. The combination of these two properties of cannabinoids explains why the majority of hash on the medical cannabis market is made from an ice water extraction. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most common technique uses multiple extraction bags with silkscreen bottoms that filter plant material and separate trichromes, plant waxes and terpenes. Most people use an assortment of bags with different

silkscreen sizes ranging from 25-220 micron. Generally hashes are judged by their flavor, potency and melt. Flavor and potency are obvious and melt can be explained by how an extraction reacts to heat. Does it burn or does it dissolve into a bubbly liquid? Traditionally the hash collected in the bags outfitted with the 73 and 45-micron silkscreens have the best melting properties if processed correctly. In order to test the theory touted by many cannabis enthusiasts that increased melt should correlate to increased potency, we contacted Sonoma county hash guru Matt Rize. Matt collected multiple samples from a batch of Jack Herer hash in order to help us get a deeper look into the ice water bag separation technique. The idea is to use silk-screen filters in descending size in order to isolate as much cannabinoid rich material as possible. For the experiment Matt collected samples for potency testing of the source material and the hash produced in each of the bags he used; 190, 160, 120, 73, 45, 25 microns respectively. He also sampled the spent material left over at the end of

120-45 micron Jack Herer Ice Wax

Steep Hill Lab is a classically high THC strain and for that reason we solely concentrated on THC data. The fragrances of the samples submitted for the project were nearly indistinguishable from the piney- musky Jack Herer plants they came from. The THC percentages for the source and waste material and the assorted micron bags are displayed in Jack Herer Water Hash Potency Graph. The graph shows the highest THC percentage from the 25 micron bag and the lowest from 160/190 micron bag. Matt, our master hash maker found the results of our experiment useful. He said, “This is going to change the way I collect trichomes for infusion. I've been infusing the 120 to 190 micron range [products], keeping the 45 to 120 microns for smoking, and letting 0 to 45 go to waste.” The 49.34% THC from the 25 micron bag surprised Matt the most. He had not been using this bag because it slows down the drain stage. The cumbersome process of shaking and squeezing the water out of the final 25 micron bag dissuades many ice water enthusiasts. Now Matt says he will be using the 25 to 45 micron range for infusions since it yielded the highest THC in the bunch. The theory that the strongest medicine has the best melting properties is not necessarily true. Lab analysis like this can alter even a master hash maker’s technique to become even more lucrative.

So much more goes into expert hash production than simply the choice of source material, agitation and straining. Cleanliness is next to godliness with ice water concentrate making because the adhesive qualities of wet water hash make it a magnet for hair, lint and other airborne contaminants. Drying and curing hash is as important as it is with flowers and some believe it to be more difficult. Hash stored or pressed too early can harbor a cornucopia of species of fungi and yeasts. Many an inexperienced hash maker has believed their hash to be dry, put it a jar, screwed the lid on tight and came back to something looking more like Einstein’s coiffure than heavenly hashish. It is also important to note that just as the cannabinoids are concentrated in hash production, so are pesticide residues. With all the options available to the modern consumer, choosing wisely is easier than ever. With the aid of laboratory generated quality control and cannabinoid analysis it has never been easier to go home with the greatest stuff on earth…happy hashing! For more information about cannabis analysis www.SteepHillLab.com

By Wilson Linker, Steep Hill Lab Account Manager, host of Cannabis Cuts (PCRCollective.org), and AnnaRae Grabstein (CEO Steep Hill Lab). Images by Matt Rize of MedicalMarijuana.com and Eric Rosete

This data clearly shows that I've been throwing out potent medicine in the 25 to 45 micron range.

Upon entering the studio I didn’t hear any formal greetings between Adam and his staff, instead Adam began talking to the room (and no one in particular) about the poor design of his key chain car alarm. It seemed to be an ongoing discussion, and like most of his rants, it was not only funny but it was also so simple and logical that I wondered why I hadn’t thought of it myself. What I’ve always heard about Adam Carolla is that he is exactly the same guy off-air as on. That proved it. Part of Adam’s appeal is that when he gets going on a tirade he seems to make himself angrier and angrier and works himself up the more he goes. And he can get just as angry about war in the Middle East as he can about the inefficiency of ketchup packets. But there’s a method to his madness. Behind every rant there is a logic that is so concise that it makes you feel like you’ve always felt the same way even when you hadn’t…or didn’t know how to say it. Adam has often said that what he loves about radio is it enables you to build a relationship between host and audience in a way that television won’t allow. Podcasting has taken that relationship to a new level. It all began when CBS-owned KLSX decided to change formats in 2009 in favor of a top-40 format. This effectively rendered Adam unemployed. His producer and childhood friend Donny Misraje (‘The Weez’) suggested they begin podcasting as a way to keep the connection with the audience while they plot their next move, and it has worked beyond their wildest expectations. By some estimates, his podcast is being downloaded more than 200,000 times a day, a feat that has landed the former host of The Man Show and Loveline a Guinness World Record for most downloaded podcast ever. As a fellow podcaster (www.shoddyradio.com), my co-host Danny Savage and I were excited when Kush Magazine gave us the opportunity to sit down with one of our heroes and a pioneer in this emerging medium. We met with Adam in “The Pirate Ship” (his pet name for his studio) to chat about pot, parenting, and podcasting.

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Here’s how it went: Danny: You spent a lot of time talking to teenagers on Loveline. Do you think much about what it’s going to be like when your twins become teenagers? Adam: They’re going to be a disaster in high school anyway you slice it. I mean you’ve got your choice: your son’s going to do some donuts in the parking lot of the supermarket when its closed, your daughter’s going to sneak out and hook up with her boyfriend in the 11th grade, then you have the full-blown junkie, “lets light a hobo on fire!” Or “lets get pregnant and then light a hobo on fire!” So, you know, there’s shades and grades - you know your kid’s going to try pot, he’s going to try a beer, but is the kid going to be a full blown drug addict? Is the kid going to drop out of 10th grade and follow Phish around the country? So what you try to do at this point is you just try to work with them as much as you can so they’re just sort of minor fuck-ups in high school.

Danny: So, as far as your kids trying pot and beer…do you feel it’s inevitable and would you be against it?

die or that there is a difference between pot and PCP, then all of a sudden they look at the people that told them like they’re all liars. That’s why the message should be ‘no, pot’s not going to kill you and no it’s not going to make you go insane. Sure there’s a place for it but, no, you don’t want to get totally baked and get behind the wheel of a school bus. And if you wake and bake every morning you’re probably not going to climb that corporate ladder as quickly as you would have if you didn’t.

Chris: Assuming they’re over 18, would you be opposed to getting high with your kids at some point?

Adam: I would hope that I have the kind of relationship with my kids where we don’t feel like we need to break through to the other side, so to speak. I would kind of hope that me and my kids have a dialogue and that we’re cool and that they look at me as their dad but also as a human being that has a little bit more knowledge than they do. But we don’t have to get to a place where we have to alter ourselves to get to some next level in our relationship. It’s sort of like “I need to rub some of this Ben-Gay on my cock so I can enjoy sex.” I don’t need you to take the Altoid and a mouth full of 7-Up, a blow-job will do. Danny: We’ve been fans of

Adam: No, I don’t have

yours for a long time but we’ve never heard about the first time you got high.

anything against them trying pot, or trying chili fries...

Danny: That’s the order it will go in too.

Adam: (Laughs) Yeah,

Adam: Well it’s hard to tell because pot was so shitty back then (but) my mom had a pot plant in her backyard, and (she) was sort of a hippie and kind of depressed and hung out with other hippie whatever folks. And she kind of self medicated. But the pot was so weak back then there was a lot of shake and leaves and stuff. But, uh, I think she gave me a hit off her joint once when I was like 9 years old or 10 years old or something.

usually it’s never the other way. “Now lets get stoned. I’m full.” I mean obviously it would be great if they didn’t pick it up and run with it, like ‘hey man I’m going to start a reggae band, you know, like that’s my new life.’ But I also don’t want my kids to be scared of things. Fuckin’ beer buzz is awesome, getting high is fun, and part of being an adult and making the transition into adult life is being able to regulate and monitor yourself.

Danny: Wow, really?

Danny: Well we both grew up during the DARE to keep kids off drugs

Adam: Yeah, well, she wasn’t a great parent.

generation. I was scared of pot growing up and if I even smelled pot I got this uneasy feeling in my stomach. It took me a long time to get over it.

Chris & Danny: (Laughing)

Adam: I had the same thing with snuff porn but eventually you evolve.

Danny: You’ve talked openly before about marijuana stories involving Jimmy Kimmel. Do you have any other good celebrity marijuana stories?

Chris & Danny: (Laughing) Danny: But yeah, sort of like if you make something a taboo you give it more power than it deserves by taking it all away.

Adam: You give it a power by creating almost mysticism about it and then…when the people eventually do imbibe and realize they didn’t

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Adam: Uh…if you go to one of Sarah Silverman’s birthday parties you will eat a brownie that has more than fudge in it and you will feel differently than you felt before you ate the brownie. And there will be recognizable people around. I mean I never got high with a senator or anything.

Chris: I’m only inclined to believe you because if you did, it’d be all over the internet by now. But while we’re not on the topic…the internet…this is the new element now, the new medium. Adam: It’s how the future works. Every time technology moves forward - before it moves forward you think, oh this would be mind-numbing and then when it does, it becomes passe very quickly. So you were over the cell phone ten minutes after you got your first cell phone, it just became “where’s my phone.” And now all of a sudden “hey man, what the fuck, no canyon reception? It’s bullshit man!” So, you know the internet and all that comes with it, our kids will grow up with it like other kids grew up with indoor plumbing 150 years ago versus shitting in a chamber pot. Chris: Well, if the internet was around when I was 13 years old, every girl at school would have seen my dick.

Adam: As opposed to just the faculty? Danny: While we’re on the topic, you seem to have benefited from the internet and the podcast and its place in the evolution of technology. Can you talk a bit about how it’s affected your approach and the trajectory of your career? Adam: Well, the podcast has enabled me to do what I want to do when I want to do it. I just turned down a multi-year, multi-million dollar terrestrial radio gig.

Chris: (Clapping) Adam: Thank you. Screw the man! For me I just said I don’t want to turn around the pirate ship and head back to port, number one. And number two, you get to do this on your own terms but you also get to do your own schedule. [The] FCC the man all that’s great to avoid, but to me I love the accordion nature of it the way you can do a million different things and keep up with the podcast.

Danny: I’ll tell you why I think podcast’s are so much better then the radio is you can listen to them on your schedule. You know, I work a regular job and I listen to 8 hours of podcast’s a day. You can’t do that with radio. I listen to what I want instead of shitty radio. The accordion goes both ways.

Adam: Sure. Is he saying he’s bi-sexual? I don’t get the accordion reference. Well, we were thrilled to hear that the pirate ship will continue to sail. We look forward to continuing to have our ears raped and pillaged with hilarity. And check out The Adam Carolla Show at AdamCarolla.com If you enjoyed this interview you can download the full audio recording for free at shoddyradio.com. Chris and Danny, along with fellow comic Ben Shields, host Shoddy Radio, a weekly podcast that has been listed by iTunes as a New & Noteworthy Podcast and has been featured on Comedy Deathray Radio. Shoddy Radio has been called the greatest achievement in comedy since ‘Mama’s Family.’ Check ‘em out at ShoddyRadio.com

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By Mike Marino

z u r C a t n a S g n i d Fin ! y a w " s y o B t s o L “ e th “People are strange, when you’re a stranger...” This classic line from the Doors gives an opening scene punch to “The Lost Boys,” a flick with tons of seaside scenes and voracious vampires that Cory Feldman’s character refers to as “the blood sucking Brady Bunch!” “The Lost Boys” is a cave load of campy vamps who crank up the amps in a cinematic living dead gem filmed largely in the beach blanket bingo seaside town of Santa Cruz, California. Golden beaches, overflowing bikinis, and a lively boardwalk give Santa Cruz chutzpah and street people who live for kicks, sand and surf! But, Santa Cruz is more than a celluloid Tinseltown of night stalking bloodsuckers! It’s an action filled adrenalin rush, and that’s one of the reasons I enjoy it’s left of center offbeat flavor - its gravitational pull is hard to resist. Santa Cruzin’ is visual, a colorful cacophony of people best described as a technicolor masterpiece of humanity. Tattoos, surfboards, motorcycles, bikers, panhandlers, and wild-eyed runaways - of which I was one at the age of 15 living on these very streets. The Boardwalk has a giant carousel the Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster, and the Double Shot, where riders launch skywards taking in a breathtaking view of the California coast while experiencing negative G force weightlessness for the ultimate thrill ride. In “The Lost Boys,” head vampire Max’s video store was on the wharf just minutes from the boardwalk, and is near the restaurant where Max treats Lucy to dinner. Having falling victim to the 1989 San Francisco earthquake, the bandstand is no longer

there. The Frog Brothers, Edgar and Allen’s, comic book store was located at 707 Lower Pacific Avenue, but, had a fake front to make it look “beachy.” Max’s house is located in Santa Cruz, and grandpa’s rustic lodge, built in 1921, is on a hill overlooking Santa Cruz. Getting nautical in Santa Cruz is easy at Neptune’s Kingdom, an entertainment center with the Buccaneer Bay two-story 18-hole miniature golf course. The complex is loaded with plenty of pinball and video games, pool tables, air hockey, foosball, ping pong, and food including snacks and beer. The scene where Michael and David challenge each other to a motorcycle race was filmed behind Neptune’s Nest miniature golf course, and for sheer terror, the Haunted Castle has 10,000 square feet of “Lost Boys” ambiance. When is the last time you waxed your woody? You can bring your own board, or, if you’re not hang-ten proficient, attend a surfing school before you ride a curl. Beach bitchin’ boys and girls can visit the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, the Smithsonian for the catch-a-wave crowd, that documents 100 years of surfing history. Surfboards on display include redwood “planks” to modern high tech designs, along with a complete gift shop. Notice in the film, vampires do not surf! They may not hang ten, but they do hang upside down in dark, damp caves – one of the film’s only non-Santa Cruz locations…the cave is located in Palos Verdes, former site of Marineland.) Rent a kayak or bike, whale watch, hike or surf. For sedate moments of contemplation visit Santa Cruz Yoga, where they have

classes for beginners to advanced. West Coastie wines are famous, and believe it or not, Santa Cruz is not without it’s “wine” snob appeal. They can sniff and spit with the best of them. You can vino hike on the Summit to Sea Wine Trail past unique wineries with cliff side views of the Pacific panorama as you wine-d your way down to sea level. If the redwoods remind you of giant doobies, you’ll find plenty of fantasy along the Redwood Canopy Trail - an eco-adventure in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Put your iPod in second gear, crank up the Dead’s “Casey Jones” and train hop aboard the Big Tees and Pacific Railway and you’ll two rail it into a scenic gorge, through gorgeous forests and ultimately at the end of the line at the Boardwalk. If you think “people are strange” then visit the Mystery Spot, originally opened in 1940, one of those gyro’s gone crazy places located in the Redwoods. The laws of physics and gravity do not apply, law breakers. It’s a vortex gone made!! Speculation has it that there is a UFO buried there after its visit eons ago. You can park it or pitch it at Santa Cruz Redwoods Resort for RV and rustic campers among the redwoods, on the banks of the San Lorenzo River. There’s ample hiking, a waterfall or two, horseback riding, mountain biking and rock climbing, and of course, the ocean where you can be a real son of a beach! But if you look up to the sky at night, and see Kiefer Sutherland dive bombing you with teeth bared, run like hell! on page 60) Remember,(continued vampires can live forever, but “first we must feed!”

Hempful Hints

by Valerie Fernandez

Flex Your

Mind, Body, & Soul with Hemp Yoga Gear

With as many types of yoga as there are strains of Marijuana, it takes some individual exploration to see what’s right for you. Is it physical, mental, or even religious that this act that can give one a literal high, as well as take us to a state of enlightenment, insight, and tranquility? It can be all of the above, and to bring the two worlds together, what could be better than yoga products made from hemp? It’s really a perfect marriage bound with holistic ties and spiritual outcomes. Our friends at Rawganique.com have most hemp products covered, and now they have yoga selections too. They offer hemp yoga and meditation mats as well as hemp yoga straps. Strong enough and stylish enough to double as a floor mat for any entry hall, these colorful hand-woven products start out as organically grown hemp from Europe, are PVC and synthetics-free, and have a zero VOC (Volatile Organic Compound). Unlike other PVC mats that can get slippery and soggy, these yoga mats are naturally absorbent and breathable and can be machine washed and laid flat to dry. Why not stretch out on something natural? Now that you’ve got your hemp mat, you may as well keep it rolled up nicely in a hemp yoga mat bag. This will keep your mat fresh, and prevent it from getting ruined or sun bleached in the back seat of your car. This stylish and organic bag is fairly priced at $21.95, and can be found online at AlternativeConsumer.com. This site has a little bit of everything, from design fashion and baby clothes, to furniture and tech gadgets - all with an eco-green twist. If you’re reading KUSH, and doing yoga, it’ll do you good to get hip to this green site. When you’re looking good, you’re feeling good, and if you’re already doing yoga, than you probably look and feel pretty good. If you’re more flexible than fashionable, or not quite sure, head over to Swirlspace.com. This site has a variety of cool, sexy hemp clothes, and specifically yoga wear, with unique colors and styles. Made locally in San Francisco, they use a local fair-labor sewing factory, dye house and screen printer. If you’re reading this article because it’s the last one in this issue you haven’t read (and you’re more into growing and smoking than crouching or stretching), maybe you have a boyfriend or girlfriend who’s into yoga and you could use a clever gift to keep things fresh. We have your key to happiness wrapped up in one web site EverythingYoga.com. This site has everything from help with breathing techniques to hemp Bolsters, clothes, mats, blocks, props, and DVDs. This one-stop-yoga-shop will have you and your partner looking good, feeling good, and breathing good. There’s even a blog community for those who want to converse more on the subject. So whether you are new to the game and wouldn’t know a Half Moon Pose from a Monkey Pose—or maybe you are a certifiable guru who can fit into a box - either way, KUSH suggests you take a little time every day to relax, and an easy and efficient way to do it is to breathe and stretch. Breathe stretch - breathe – stretch. Let yoga be part of your routine. It’ll not only make you healthier, but it’ll help increase your lung capacity (just saying).

By the early 1970s Bruce Lee was one of the most famous people in

the world. Already the biggest movie star in Asia, the only way he could have become bigger was by making a Hollywood movie or dying. As it happened he ended up doing both, almost simultaneously. Today, some forty years later, the story of Bruce Lee is almost as well known as his death is mysterious. He was born in San Francisco and grew up in Hong Kong living the double life of a child actor and teen heartthrob who was a street brawling punk in his spare time. After receiving a particularly bad beating he began studying kung fu. A naturally gifted martial artist, Bruce immediately excelled and his unmatched kung fu prowess eventually catapulted him to a level of success on the screen. After toiling for years in bit parts in Hollywood and low budget films in China, Bruce was on the eve of releasing Enter the Dragon, which featured him in his first starring role in a Hollywood film. But on July 20, 1973 Bruce was at his mistress’ apartment in Hong Kong when he d i e d

suddenly of an apparent cerebral edema (brain swelling) aggravated by his use of the painkiller Equesiac. If only he had stuck to cannabis. Cannabis? Uh huh. Bruce Lee? Yup. Bruce Lee was known for his healthy, upstanding lifestyle so it’s hard for some people to accept the fact that he used cannabis. Certainly it’s unlikely that a man of Bruce Lee’s level of fitness fanaticism would have smoked it. But reports from people who knew him indicate that he was fond of eating pot cookies, drinking cannabis tea and chewing on potent Nepali hashish. According to an article by Helen Gent published in Marie Claire in July 2009, while filming Enter the Dragon, “Lee found solace in cannabis. Not wanting to damage his body by smoking it, he reportedly kept a jar of hash cookies on set to munch between takes.” American martial artist Bob Wall, who co-starred in Enter the Dragon, remembers hanging out with Bruce when he would eat a pot cookie and seeing him become “mellow, relaxed and charming.” Bruce Lee also loved music. He had been a Cha-cha champion in Hong Kong before immigrating to America and saw a connection between dance, music and martial arts. In Way of the Dragon, the second to last film he completed, Bruce even contributed to the film’s soundtrack by playing percussion. Bruce also allegedly liked to get stoned and spend hours listening to Indian ragas on headphones, trying to absorb their improvised melodies and fluid rhythms so that he could incorporate them into his martial arts. Lee discovered Indian music in 1969 when, like the Beatles, he traveled to India. However in Bruce’s case he wasn’t seeking spiritual enlightenment so much as potential locations for The Silent Flute, a film he was going to co-star in with his kung fu student James Coburn who accompanied him on the trip. Throughout the journey Bruce constantly sang Beatles songs to himself which reportedly annoyed the eternally laidback Coburn to the point where he lost his cool entirely telling Bruce, “Stop that, you’re driving me crazy!” Coburn however went on to speak at Bruce’s funeral and was even one of his pallbearers along with Steve McQueen, another of Bruce’s actor students who was coincidentally also one of Hollywood’s most notorious potheads. Enter the Dragon represented a giant leap forward in quality from the three Chinese movies Bruce had previously starred in. The film was an instant classic and would have undoubtedly made Bruce the first Asian Hollywood superstar. Enter the Dragon’s success is of course partially due to it being backed by a big Hollywood budget. But it is also certainly due in part to Bruce having broken through to a new level of consciousness, awareness and presence in his life and work. What part cannabis may have ultimately played in Bruce’s self-realization as a person and an artist is difficult to measure. But it’s perhaps notable that the period when there were the most reports of Bruce Lee using cannabis coincides with when he was doing his best work.

Patients Out of Time George

he first time I saw George was in the summer of 1990.

and included Corrine Millet, Elvy Musikka and Irv Rosenfeld, was broadcast

He was to be on a panel that would discuss the use of

live over C-Span and then repeatedly broadcast for weeks on that channel.

cannabis therapeutically from a patient’s perspective.

The publicity caused an unprecedented number of contacts from all

He was a regular user of cannabis to alleviate the worst

over the US and the five patients and I realized we had hit on a subject

of his symptoms, which included pain, spasm and

ripe for public discussion. The result was the formation of Patients Out of

nausea. He began a medical cannabis protocol on March 16, 1990. George McMahon was the fifth patient admitted to the Investigational New Drug Program (cannabis protocol) and at our first meeting he was

Time (POT), a Virginia corporation founded in April 1995 that included patients, MDs and RNs with expertise in this then emerging therapeutic pursuit.

using crutches and had most of his torso, a leg and an arm in tight braces.

George became POT’s physical presence in state after state. He talked

When George penned the following words 9 years later, he was able to ride

to Senators, law enforcement officers, Congressmen, journalists, church

a bicycle miles for exercise:

groups, students and at fairs across the country. He asked for nothing

“...My particular prescription requires a one month dosage of eight cured

except expenses (after all he was and is disabled and subsisting on Social

ounces of (sic) marijuana. The dosage is administered through inhalation

Security benefits) and some help getting around. Margaret, his wife, was

at various times throughout my professional and private life. I experience

constantly, quietly, at his side. She is another unrecognized individual

no negative or work orientated problems as a result of this dosage. In fact,

trying to help others by physically and verbally supporting George and his

without medication I could not function to my present capacity.”

personal journey of medicinal cannabis education.

I have worked (and still do) with men and women who are quiet

George has a disease called nail patella syndrome. It is a rare genetic

heroes. My military life put me in touch with dozens of such folk, as has

disease that is identified and named because of his lack of fully developed

my advocacy for therapeutic cannabis, and George is in their company.

nail beds and kneecaps and his symptoms include chronic pain, the

He could have taken the federal government’s cannabis and shut up but he

breaking of bones with little stress often caused by out of control spasms,

did not. As a matter of fact, he did the exact opposite…starting the very

and the internal distress of nausea. George will tell you that he doesn’t get

day we met.

“high” from cannabis and that the low-level THC cannabis works best for

The panel referred to above was part of a NORML conference that some members of the Board of Directors thought necessary to inform the attendees

his symptoms. Cannabis successfully treats all symptoms. He has outlived all known patients suffering from this affliction by dozens of years.

about the therapeutic potential of this plant. Serendipity occurred when the

In 2001 George, along with Elvy (federal patient #3), Irv (patient # 2) and

panel presentation, brilliantly moderated by “Patient #1” Robert “Bob” Randall,

Barbara Douglass (patient #14), met with myself, Ethan Russo, MD, and Mary

Lynn Mathre, RN in Missoula, Montana to study the effects of legal cannabis

in this case executed by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

on these patients after years, even decades, of daily use. George was reluctant

and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doctors. NIDA and

to enter the study. He had been probed, drained, x-rayed, cut, drugged, and

the FDA begin a medical cannabis program that is forced on them by

observed for years and he did not desire another bout of the same. George

a lawyer (judge), after a lawsuit by a citizen, to provide appropriate

swallowed his grumbling and resistance and submitted himself to three full

medical care to Bob Randall. George qualifies for the program because

days of physical testing along with the others. To do what you do not want to

nothing else in ‘modern science’ is known to help him. Meanwhile,

do - do not have to do - on behalf of others, is noble.

being physicians, the NIDA and FDA are aware that his disease will be

The result is the “Chronic Cannabis Use in the Compassionate New

passed to his children, yet they continue to forbid him from helping

Drug Program: An Examination of Benefits and Adverse Effects of Legal

them with the very medicine he is authorized to take for the very same

Clinical Cannabis” (Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics, Vol. 2(1) 2002).

condition. Instead, they cancel the program for new patients, effectively

The study was conducted at the St. Patrick Hospital by Russo, Mathre and

dooming his daughter and grandchild to an early and painful death.

a host of hospital professionals. Tests included MRI scans of the brain,

Furthermore, NIDA does not study the results of George’s treatment

pulmonary function tests (spirometry), chest x-ray (P-A and lateral),

in the “investigational” program; in fact they totally ignore the years

neuropsychological

test

battery,

hormone

of data and the plight of his family. America…

and immunological assays (CD4 counts),

these are the folks in charge of drug abuse in

electroencephalography (EEG), P300 testing

this country. If the behavior of NIDA in this

(a computerized EEG test of memory), and a

instance is not patient abuse and abuse of the

neurological history and examination.

medical creed of “do no harm,” then what is?

After analysis of the data, the primary

These are federal employees who pretend that

authors concluded that cannabis smoking, even

the world-wide research of the eighty years

of a crude, low-grade product (federal grown

past, since cannabis was removed from the

cannabis), provides effective symptomatic

US Pharmacopoeia, does not exist. They insist

relief of pain, muscle spasms, and intraocular

that the dozens of health care organizations,

pressure elevations in selected patients failing

including the American Nurses Association

other modes of treatment.

and

American

Medical

Association,

are

incompetent when they call for their members Other findings include:

to educate themselves about therapeutic

- “These clinical cannabis patients are able to

cannabis. These are federal gnomes that have

reduce or eliminate other prescription medicines

yet to ever mention in public that over 15

and their accompanying side effects.”

years ago, scientists discovered a fantastic and

previously unknown system in all mammalian

“Clinical cannabis provides an improved

quality of life in these patients.”

creatures called the endocannabinoid system.

- “The side effect profile of NIDA cannabis in

It’s been 21 years since that panel in 1990,

chronic usage suggests some mild pulmonary risk.

and over the course of these two decades, George and I have become

No malignant deterioration has been observed.”

good friends. He is now “retired” from his peripatetic journey spreading

therapeutic cannabis education around the states, but continues to

“No consistent or attributable neuropsychological or neurological

deterioration has been observed.”

work with Patients Out of Time to keep our work current, science-

- “No endocrine, hematological or immunological sequelae have been observed.”

based, and free of whimsy-based, rather than reality-based, discussion of the proven clinical use of cannabis.

Despite zzthese promising findings, there is another issue with George that no tests can determine how to handle - nail patella syndrome is

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hereditary. I have met his family many times, daughter, grandkids. All of

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them stand to deal with his illness but none of them can avail themselves

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of his cannabis. The rules state clearly that if George were to give even a gram of his cannabis to another, even his stricken daughter, his medication would be gone forever, leaving him to die. That’s one hell of a penalty for passing less than a joint. Now let’s put all this into perspective…think of the medical mentality

hot days especially, I can’t help but think about

quality. Each Mission shared common activities like the raising of cattle and

California before all of the concrete…before the

sheep, but they also each possessed their own unique qualities depending on

congestion. What was it like before all the people…the billboards…the build-

their landscape and local climate.

ings? After all, it really wasn’t that long ago that California was the wild, wild

Even Beverly Hills has deep roots with the Spanish past. In the late 18th

west. The closest links to this history are the myriad of Spanish missions, 19th

Century, it was called Rancho Rodeo de las Aguas, which translates into ‘the

Century adobe homes and many other historical sites scattered throughout

ranch of the gathering waters.’ Hard to believe now, but before all its plastic

nearly every city in our state, many of which are in our own backyards. I figured,

surgery, Beverly Hills was swampland - a landscape of marshlands and willow

why not take a Saturday afternoon and visit these “Traces of the Spanish past.”

thickets. Even the famous boulevard, “La Cienega,” translates into ‘the swamp,’

The Spanish, and later Mexican, influence dates back to the 21 Spanish Catholic Missions built along the coast under the direction of Father Junipero

and Rodeo Drive, named in honor of the Spanish past, was the main street of Beverly Hills when it was first developed in 1906.

Serra. The missions stretched from San Diego to San Francisco over two Cen-

The Pueblo of Los Angeles Historical Monument in downtown Los An-

turies ago. Connected by “El Camino Real,” much of which comprises today’s

geles is where the original Los Angeles pueblo was founded under Spanish

101 freeway, each one was about a day’s walk apart, roughly 35 miles or so.

Rule in 1781. 44 settlers of Native American, African and European origin

Cities we now know, such as San Juan Capistrano, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara,

established a farming community along the nearby waterway, now known as

San Luis Obispo, San Francisco and much of the California coast derive their

the Los Angeles River. The Pueblo is now a living museum celebrating the

names from this Spanish past.

birthplace of Los Angeles.

Early in my tour-guiding career in 1997 I drove a 15-passenger van from

The northern area of the Pueblo is where Olvera Street resides. Olvera

San Diego to San Francisco. I began seeing as many of the Missions as I could

Street is the infamous pedestrian-only thoroughfare turned Mexican market-

when I passed through cities like Monterey and Ventura. That’s when I learned

place. Named in 1877 after the first judge of the city, Olvera Street has been

that Santa Barbara’s Mission set the archetype for their city’s design codes. As

closed to automobile traffic since 1930. Packed in this cozy block are open-air

a result, the entire city looks like a smaller version of a red-tile adobe mission.

vendors selling everything from sombreros and scarves and sandals to purses,

The mission built in San Francisco in 1776 is the oldest building in the city,

ponchos, piñatas, and puppets. There are several restaurants, cafes and can-

and even managed to survive the 1906 Earthquake and fire. Standing stronger

tinas on Olvera Street. LA Luz del Dia serves authentic Mexican food, offering

than ever it is located at the intersection of 16th and Dolores Street. The Mis-

affordable generous plates. Olvera Street also plays host to The Avila Adobe.

sion San Francisco de Asis, also called the Mission Dolores Basilica, is the very

Built in 1818, it is the oldest home in the city.

reason why that area in San Francisco is called “the Mission District.”

A map from the 19th Century displayed outside of the Avila Adobe shows

Los Angeles itself was founded in 1781 a decade after the Mission San Ga-

how Los Angeles was subdivided during the Rancho era. Once the Missions

briel Arcangel had been built 10 miles east in 1771. In it’s currently restored

lost their influence, the rise of the Rancho Era filled that void. Land grants

state, this, the oldest structure in Los Angeles County, is virtually museum

were dispersed to prominent soldiers and the imperial court by the Spanish

crown. The names of many of the Ranchos should be familiar to Southern

Gate - the south gate of the property,” explains Kim Cooper from Esotouric

California locals: Rancho San Pedro, Rancho Los Feliz, Rancho Los Alamitos,

Tours. “This fascinating home sits smack dab in the middle of a 65-year old

Rancho Los Cerritos, Rancho Las Cienegas, Rancho LA Brea, Rancho Cu-

trailer park on the banks of the Rio Hondo River in Bell Gardens. Between

camonga, Rancho Santa Anita and Rancho San Bernardino. Furthermore the

the layers of context at this site is the history of migration and growth in the

men who owned these homes ought also be familiar: Sepulveda, Figueroa,

Southland - from Spanish land grants to the dust bowl to the vast waves of

Centinela and Pico.

stucco suburbs.”

One of these men, Pio Pico, is of particular interest. He was the last Mexi-

It’s no exaggeration to say almost every town in California has some

can Governor of California, and his mansion, adjacent to the 605 Freeway,

historic building or site connected to the Spanish agrarian past. One of

lies at the intersection of Pico Rivera, Whittier and the San Gabriel River. Pio

the few tour companies that feature this is Esotouric Tours. Founded by

Pico is one of the few men to have lived under three jurisdictions. He was

wife-and-husband team, Kim Cooper and Richard Schave, they explore

born a Spaniard in 1790, lived as a two-term Mexican governor, and died an

forgotten sites like the Rancho San Antonio and countless other hidden

American citizen.

locales around the Southland.

Some of the other notable Ranchos and adobes include the Sanchez Adobe

Enjoying history within the landscape is about appreciating the moment.

in Montebello, which dates back to 1845, and in the Bixby Knolls area of Long

It’s easy to take for granted the street you use every day or the large old build-

Beach you’ll find the Los Cerritos Rancho House, otherwise known as Ran-

ing you always pass. Southern California’s Spanish history and agrarian land-

cho Los Cerritos. Historians regard it as the biggest and most opulent adobe

scape still remain sprinkled through the wasteland. Watch for the signs along

dwelling built in Southern California during the Mexican era.

the road and don’t be afraid to delve inside to savor a slice of old California.

Move a bit west and you’ll run into Rancho Los Alamitos, or “Ranch of

One final note: Be sure to check the location’s hours online before visiting

the Little Cottonwoods,” which neighbors Cal State Long Beach. Built in 1806,

- budget cuts have cut the hours for most state parks and historic sites, some

Rancho Los Alamitos was assigned by the Spanish Crown to Juan Jose Nieto.

of which are only able to open two days a week. All the more reason to visit…

After Nieto’s time, Abel Stearns, and then ultimately the Bixby family, owned

show the state that these are an important part of our history that the citizens

the home for several generations. It grew into an elegant 18-room ranch

value, and every effort should be made to preserve their important and ever-

house, which the Bixby family eventually turned over to the city during the

important legacy.

Sixties. The location is now a museum that includes a tour of the ranch house, gardens, grounds and livestock. The forest of cottonwood trees and willow thickets surrounding the rancho today stand prouder than ever. Tucked away in the streets of Bell Gardens is the Rancho San Antonio, built in 1808. “One of the oldest adobe structures in Los Angeles County,

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it was built by the Lugo family, whose rancho spread all the way to South

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local law enforcement agencies continue to raid medical cannabis providers, even if the provider’s conduct is legal under state law and complies with all city and county regulations. Medical cannabis providers need to prepare themselves, both mentally and operationally, for a raid. Until federal law is harmonized with state law and state laws are fully implemented, raids are always a possibility. Preparing for a raid does not have to be an exercise in paranoia. In fact, knowing that you are as prepared as you can be may ease anxiety. The Americans for Safe Access Raid Response campaign only works if a community is prepared in advance; this means providers and the community alike. We developed this campaign to provide support to victims of law enforcement raids and frame the media coverage. We have orchestrated over 200 emergency Raid Response efforts, which have supported countless victims and helped frame this issue as a patients’ rights issue in the media

How it works: When ASA is alerted by the community that a raid is progress, all ASA staff stop their work and turn their attention to the encounter and begin the following steps:

Step 1: ASA staff looks in our database to see if we

have information about the person or center being raided. This database comes from the medical cannabis provider filling out the “Let ASA Help in the Event of a Raid” online form or sending in the worksheet. If we do not have any information, it can be hard to carry out the rest of the campaign, so it’ll do you good to visit SafeAccessNow.org and fill out the form right away.

Step 2: Confirm raid

ASA gets false alarms about raids everyday. If the medical cannabis provider has filed out the “Let ASA Help in the Event of a Raid” form, then we have several individuals we can contact to verify reports of a raid.

Step 3: Launch the Raid Response:

• Contact the medical cannabis

• Contact local media

• Send out text alert to the community

• Contact spokespeople from “Let ASA Help in the Event of a Raid” form • Track individuals through the legal system

provider’s attorneys and support system

Step 4: Follow up

What happens after a raid can be as important as what happens during a raid.

• Issue press release

• Convene local activist for next steps

• Issue national action alert

• Support victims

The steps above are ASA’s commitment of support during and after a raid, but for these responses to have real impact, it is important that communities are prepared in advance to carry out their part of this campaign. For all the resources you need to organize this campaign in your community, visit SafeAccessNow.org, click on the Projects tab, and jump into the Raid Center.

9 years ago, a formal petition was filed by The Coalition for Rescheduling Cannabis (CRC), which was followed by a formal recommendation in 2006 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the final arbiter in the rescheduling process, to declassify marijuana from a Schedule I substance. As recently as July of last year, the DEA issued a 54-page “Position on Marijuana,” but failed to even mention the CRC petition. If they figured that our medicine would make that petition an almost decade old distant foggy memory, well, they figured wrong. We’ve waited long enough…the industry, the market, the state and local politicians and business communities, the medical community…everyone has continued to move forward and progress on the issue save for one…important…link: the federal government. So on May 23, 2011, A Coalition comprised of advocacy groups including the CRC, Americans for Safe Access (ASA), Patients Out of Time, as well as individually named patients filed suit in the DC Circuit Court to compel the Obama administration to answer the petition to reclassify medical marijuana. The writ of mandamus filed on May 23, which argues that cannabis is not a dangerous drug and that there is more than enough scientific evidence of its therapeutic value, accuses the government of unreasonable delay in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act. "The federal government's strategy has been delay, delay, delay," said Joe Elford, Chief Counsel of ASA and lead counsel on the writ. "It is far past time for the government to answer our rescheduling petition, but unfortunately we've been forced to go to court in order to get resolution." The writ calls out the government for unlawfully failing to answer the petition despite an InterAgency Advisory issued by the Food and Drug Administration in 2006 and "almost five years after receiving a 41-page memorandum from HHS stating its scientific evaluation and recommendations."

"Despite numerous peer-reviewed scientific studies establishing that marijuana is effective" in treating numerous medical conditions, the writ claims, the government "continues to deprive seriously ill persons of this needed, and often life-saving therapy by maintaining marijuana as a Schedule I substance." Additionally, the two largest physician groups in the country, the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American College of Physicians, have both called on the federal government to review marijuana’s status as a Schedule I substance. Even the National Cancer Institute, a part of the National Institutes of Health, added cannabis to its website earlier this year as a Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) and recognized that, "Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years prior to its current status as an illegal substance." Heck, in a 1988 ruling on a prior rescheduling petition, even the DEA's own Administrative Law Judge Francis Young recommended in favor of reclassification stating that, "Marijuana, in its natural form, is one of the safest therapeutically active substances known to man." So this lawsuit could not have come soon enough. The good news is that even a formal rejection of the CRC petition would enable the group to challenge in court the government’s assertion that marijuana has no medical value, an assertion that can only further propel the movement forward, especially with more than a half century of research proving otherwise - research whose findings, in many cases, are supported by everyone from the American Medical Association to the National Cancer Institute. If we need to do this the good ol’ fashioned American way…in the courthouse…then so be it. This time, unlike any other time in history, the momentum is on our side. For more information, including the language of the writ and how you can help, please visit AmericansForSafeAccess.org

Welcome my cultivating compadres! After all the rain this year, people could be forgiven for forgetting that the season of extreme heat is upon us - and I for one can hardly wait! Outdoor grilling, days at the lake, tubing down the river, waterskiing, windsurfing…

which can then be used to cool the room. This is about twice as efficient as using air conditioners so the initial extra expense will be repaid in the form of electricity savings. You want to buy a unit with at least 50% more cooling capacity as your calculations say you’ll need, so it can cycle off regularly.

funny how so many of our favorite summer pastimes involve some way of

I have always been reluctant to bring in outside air to heat or cool a

cooling off, but what about our precious little green friends? Once again,

grow room, due to uncontrollable temperature swings, but since most

faithful growers, I bring you easy and effective tips to help keep you from

homes already have a built-in HVAC system, why not use it? After all, your

frying your plants, and just in the nick of time!

house is carefully engineered to regulate temperature to comfortable

First, it’s essential to know your local conditions - both in your town and in your grow room. Keep in mind that your growing area is its own little microclimate, affected by the inputs from your equipment, its location inside the building, even which side of the house it’s on. A word about air conditioning vs. evaporative cooling is in order; the differences are many. First, air conditioning cools, and dehumidifies, the existing air in the room; it does not exchange much, if any, air with the outside. A swamp cooler by contrast depends on a large volume of outside airflow, and it does this by ADDING humidity. This is why I recommend evaporative cooling for most arid west applications - cool air and higher humidity are both desirable. If you live where it’s very humid (regularly over 70%) then air conditioning is the better choice. Now in order for a swamp cooling system to work properly, air has to flow through the system in large volumes to get OUT as efficiently as it’s being pumped in. Since hot air rises, your best bet is to place your exhaust vents at or near the top of the room. It is important to have fans pushing air out through these vents, as well as the blower in your swamp cooler pumping air in, to help ensure adequate air turnover. Done properly, this can easily keep temperatures 20 or 30 degrees cooler than ambient!

levels, so drawing air from inside the house and exhausting it outside is a great way to keep costs down while effectively regulating temperature. Another good option is to set your flowering schedule to be on at night, and off during the hot part of the day. Again, be sure there is enough cool air flowing through to keep temperatures and humidity levels stable. Now, how to keep the scent from permeating your home? When designing your air movement system, keep in mind that the airflow of the fans sucking air out of your grow room must be higher than the pressure of fans pushing air into it, or air will inevitably find cracks to push through and transport the smell to the rest of the house. If you’re like me, you don’t want to advertise the presence of a grow room to everyone who walks through the front door, so keeping a relatively high airflow rate through the grow room helps reduce scent buildup and reduces the need for expensive filtration systems - and it’s good for the plants. So, to recap; cool your hot dry air with an evaporative cooling system if your climate allows it, pull it through your grow room reasonably quickly to maximize convective heat transfer, and be sure your exhaust fan is powerful and well sealed to prevent leaks and reduce pressure buildup in the grow room which may lead to odors inside your home. If you live where the humidity is too high to use swamp coolers, your best choice may be air

To keep air on its intended path, you want to be sure that the venting

conditioning and a sealed room setup. For larger commercial operations

system doesn’t leak air between the fan and the actual exit of the grow

the goals remain the same, the equipment necessary to achieve them is

room. The better this seal, the more efficient the system. Typical leak points

just bigger.

include any openings between the fan housing and the exhaust port, like the window frame, or the ducting. Even simple materials such as duct tape and plastic sheeting will work to seal air leaks. Now, back to air-conditioning in more humid climates - because the lights in your room add heat, you need to make some decisions about how to effectively deal with it. The two main options are to either do flow through ventilation or a sealed room approach. If you go with a sealed room setup, keep in mind that the air conditioning has to handle not only the outside heat that seeps into your room, but also all the heat generated by equipment inside, such as lights, ballasts, CO2 burners and the like. I suggest spending the extra money to get chiller units as they cool water,

That’s it for now, so stay safe and happy growing! Feel free to send any comments or questions to me at indoorcultivationconsulting@gmail.com and I’ll be happy to answer them!

Growers Grove

The

by Jade Kine

RainTable

Part 2:

High Performance Hydro-Organics Without the Hassle

Is it possible? I certainly think so. Then again, I designed the Rain Table partly out of frustration with traditional hydroponic methods. I think Hydroorganic gardening methods have languished in their applied technologies because growers have forever been trying to imitate styles of hydroponics that were based on the assumptions of conventional fertilizers. We, as an industry, have been trying to make the “organic version” of everything without reconsidering everything from the ground up. That’s where the process of biomimicry comes in. Instead of looking at ways to incorporate organics into non-organic cultivation methods, the Rain Table design looks to the natural world and simply asks, “How does nature do it?” Plants that survive in the wild do so without synthetic fertilizers or human intervention. They have to find a way to get what they need (soluble nutrients) in a world that only supplies them with poop (sounds a bit like the human experience). Actually, nature supplies all kinds of fertilizers like plant and animal debris, but all of it has to get broken down before the plants can use it.

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Since the Rain Table supplies water to the plants in a manner that mimics nature, the design can also be used to supply nutrients just like nature does – slowly and evenly. This garden uses primarily dry organic fertilizers applied as “top dressings” – sprinkled over the top of the root zone. Top-dressing plants with dry fertilizers is by far the cheapest and easiest method, although it is a technique usually reserved for outdoor gardens. These products, such as bat guanos, kelp meal and humic acids are drastically cheaper in their original raw forms than when made into the relatively expensive commercial products that growers find in hydroponic stores. In traditional systems, the use of dry organic fertilizers is usually not practical as they will cause clogging failures or require extensive filtering which can be inconvenient. Also, traditional methods of steeping bags of organic fertilizer in the reservoir only allow a portion of the nutrients to be extracted in solution. The true beauty of the Rain Table design is that it uses the medium itself as the filter in the system. By using a loose soilless mix covered with a half inch of pea gravel (for control of gnats and algae) inside fabric pots (in this case, “Smart Pots”), the medium and pot make an ideal filter. As the spray manifold rains over the top of the root zone, it washes small amounts of the organic fertilizers into the medium where they are then digested and made available to plants. (It is very important to note that without microbial digestion, organic fertilizers will break down slowly and be less available to the plants In this garden, two primary types of beneficial microbe inoculants are being used – mycorrhizae fungus inoculants and compost starting inoculants. Before planting, I mix mycorrhizae fungus into the medium and during the crop cycle I sprinkle soluble mycorrhizae over the top of the root zone as well. The application of mycorrhizae fungus benefits plants in many ways, but one of the most significant benefits is that they break down less available forms of phosphorous (very important for flowering) and deliver the potent, soluble form directly to the plant roots. The compost starter inoculants breaks down pretty much everything and consists of various bacteria that are found in healthy soils. These bacteria also digest organic fertilizers into their “lowest common denominators” as I say – basically, the smallest molecule, most readily available forms. This allows growers to get maximum performance out of very small applications of fertilizer because a much higher percentage of the fertilizer is being broken down and made available to plants when applied directly to a root zone that has established colonies of beneficial bacteria and fungi. As the fertilizers break down and become soluble, they leach through the medium and are recovered in the reservoir

– creating your own easily filtered nutrient solution that doesn’t require expensive commercial liquid nutrients. By checking the TDS/EC of the reservoir (nutrient strength), growers can effectively monitor the amount of fertilizer in the system. Another very important aspect of root zone health and microbial digestion is the role of oxygen in the reservoir. Reservoirs need to have a continuous supply of air bubbling through them at all times in order to remain fresh. Not only do the plant roots require oxygen, but the beneficial microorganisms that are breaking down the nutrients are aerobic organisms, which means they require a constant supply of oxygen as well. Since the roots and all the microorganisms are consuming oxygen, it can be difficult to maintain optimum levels of dissolved oxygen (D.O.) in water. Growers that use only a few air stones in their reservoir won’t be able to sustain optimum levels of oxygen for either the plants or the microbes. However, there is a cheap, widely available alternative for traditional air stones that’s both more effective and more durable – quarter-inch “soaker” hose. Just like the Rain Bird micro sprayers that the irrigation system is based on, this ¼-in soaker hose is a regular landscaping material available at garden centers and hardware stores everywhere. By using the same fittings as ¼ inch drip tubing (barbed elbows and tees), growers can customize the manifold to the shape and size of the reservoir. In the photo, you can see that I’ve made a manifold that is densely spaced with tubing every few inches and covers the entire area of the reservoir. Growers will need to use some type of weights to hold the manifold down. Here, I slid a few large galvanized nuts over the tubing as I was building it to anchor the air manifold (since it’s full of air, it wants to float). Be sure to use galvanized steel, stainless steel or some type of plastic coated weight in order to avoid rust, which can potentially alter your nutrient solution. (Do not use zinc nuts either for the same reason.) When this soaker hose is pressurized using a strong commercial air pump, it makes the solution bubble like Champagne. When it comes to sizing your air pump, I use the same philosophy as when sizing exhaust fans – larger is better. Move lots of air – you can always reduce the airflow but you can’t increase it if you try to get by with a tiny pump. Again, the solution in the reservoir is constantly having oxygen removed from it via the plants and microbes, so you have to keep it coming as much as possible. But you’re not just trying to avoid low oxygen levels – you’re trying to achieve extremely high levels of oxygen. The more oxygen the water has, the more biological activity will break down nutrients and make

them available to plants faster. If you look at methods for brewing compost tea, you’ll see all the same factors coming together to create the best organic fertilizer teas. My question is – Why would you use a separate bucket to brew teas in when you could make your whole system, including the root zone, into an organic fertilizer processor? Why steep organic fertilizers in water only to use a small portion of the nutrients when you could have the root zone completely digest and utilize nutrients? Just as it would occur in a healthy soil in nature, fertilizers watered into the Rain Table are used in the most efficient manner possible. These plants take up a little less than a square foot of space and are fed with ½ tsp to a few teaspoons of fertilizer per application depending on what it is. Fertilizers are applied weekly and the reservoir is monitored to control overall concentration. If you’re ever in doubt regarding your nutrient strength, just empty out your reservoir, refill with plain water and cycle to rinse the plants. If you accidentally apply way too much fertilizer, you can scrape the top layer off the pots, rinse for a day and then start over at an appropriate nutrient level. Remember, fertilizers are not plant “food”; they are plant “multivitamins”. Plants make their actual food – sugars – from light energy, water and CO2. Applying lots of fertilizer in order to make your plants big is like taking lots of multivitamins in order to get big muscles. It just doesn’t work. Ideal environments grow ideal crops that turn into ideal Cannabis. Obviously, some fertilizers must be applied, but you don’t typically need anything close to the amount that the fertilizer manufacturers suggest you use. When it comes to fertilizing in any system, less is more.

Milwaukee SMS122 automatic pH controller in last month’s Grower’s Grove but our discussion of the Rain Table’s hydro-organic capabilities has left me with no more room and I can hear my editor calling me in to deadline. For those who can’t wait to hear about it, drop me a line or come by and see the Rain Table in action inside Medmar Healing Center in San Jose (www.SJMedMar.com). For everyone else, our discussion of high-tech reservoir control will have to wait until part 3 of the Rain Table series. Don’t worry, your patience will be rewarded. I even installed a custom float buoy for the probe. All this and much more on the cutting edge of cultivation next month – the straight dope you can only get here in the Grower’s Grove. --Jade Kine (Growers Grove writer Jade Kine is a former greenhouse manager for the medical Cannabis industry with over a million plants worth of experience. He is also the founder of CannAcademy, a trade school dedicated solely to horticultural training for growers. Got a grow question for Jade? Drop him a line at JadeKine@gmail.com Complete bio and articles at JadeKine.com Facebook/Twitter: @JadeKine)

As for the types of fertilizer to use, growers have a lot of options. This particular garden is using bat guanos as the base nutrients – high N for veg, high P for flowering. Even though the system is designed to incorporate dry fertilizers, growers still have the option of using commercial liquid products to supplement their basic program. In this case, Earth Juice Meta K supplies the potassium in the program and Botanicare Seaplex supplies micronutrients in the form of kelp. For supplements, I use a raw, micronized humic acid that comes in a dry powder form. It is significantly more potent than commercially available liquid humic acids and at a mere $5 a pound (Really); it’s one of the most economical additions to a dry fertilization program. It’s sold under the name “Micro Hume” and it’s available from Peaceful Valley Farm Supply at HYPERLINK “http:// www.GrowOrganic.com/”www.GrowOrganic.com. Peaceful Valley has a number of micronized products such as guanos and rock phosphate for much less than commercial hydroponic fertilizers. Future crops in the Rain Table will be analyzing the digestion and uptake rates of micronized versus non-micronized fertilizers.

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Chocolate…mmmm…sugar…ooohhh. If you don’t have a soft-spot for the deliciousness rooted in the cacao bean and the sugar cane, then, well, quite frankly, there’s unarguably something wrong with you…you’re clearly not human. But for the rest of you, ‘Feel Bliss,’ ‘Grant A Wish,’ and ‘Get The Giggles,’ for this new brand of medicated edibles are about to leave you as Enchanted as their individual slogans suggest.

Butter Cup (Eat Me To Just Be), Maple Pecan Coconut (Eat Me To Go Nighty Night), as well as a myriad of gluten free options, it’s hard to see these in your local dispensary’s case and pass them by…and if looks aren’t enough, the aroma is sure to complete the seduction. “These are…delicious,” tells us Don Duncan, President of The Los Angeles Patients & Caregivers Group. “The most popular selection we have here at the collective.”

Let we introduce to you H&M Enchanted Edibles: There’s the well and there’s the top shelf, and, well, Enchanted Edibles are well on their way to not only trailblazing an untapped path in the gourmet cannabis edible market, but, after seeing and tasting their product, they’re poised to filling that top shelf all on their own. Not surprising, considering Heather, the culinary artist behind these delectable treats (and the individual behind the ‘H’ in H&M), is a Le Cordon Bleu trained chef.

Ok…I’ve had enough! We had to try ‘em…so we reached out to H&M and when I showed up to work a few days later, a personal deliveryman was sitting there already waiting for me with a smile on his face and an elegant truffle box in hand. Good morning!

Why did she decide to go the cannabis route? “I started sampling the edibles currently on the market. After choking down a few nasty brownies I quickly decided that it was my duty to bring enjoyable edibles onto the scene.” Heather has been baking since she was 5, and as her talents grew, her mission became clearer. “Enchanted Edibles are my expression of ‘traditional recipes with a rebellious twist,’” she explains. “I really do love all my flavors. I agonize over the recipes and would never put out a product that I didn’t think was going to knock your socks off. With flavors like Lemon Lavender (Eat Me To Inspire), Peanut

To my chagrin, but my editor’s insistence, I distributed the contents amongst the staff to get the best assortment of professional opinions possible. The comments I got back included things like “Scary delicious! I forgot I was eating a ‘medicated’ treat,” “If Betty Crocker were a patient, this would be her medicine,” and “ZANG!!” So if you want to try them, get your dispensary to carry them. Have them contact The Enchantress by email at enchantress@theenchantededible.com, by phone at 323.656.4714, or through their website, theenchantededible.com

Henry Hemp is a strange cat, no way around it. Wearing a foam hat shaped like a marijuana leaf, and bracelets made of synthetic reefer leaves, and a big, bright smile on his face at all times, you’re not quite sure what to make of the guy. Then you see him in action, and you quickly realize that Henry Hemp is a modern-day superhero, whose primary goal is to Free the Weed.

way or another, were each fighting to end the war against marijuana.

But like any other superhero worth mentioning, there’s a very genuine element of humanity to Henry Hemp. Standing on the corner of Adams & Crenshaw in South Central Los Angeles on an overcast California morning, Henry confides, “sometimes I wonder if I bit off more than I can chew with this character, being Henry Hemp.”

On the surface, Henry Hemp - aka Magic Ellingson - could very well seem out of his mind, but in reality he’s deeply focused, aware and compassionate about the struggle to fully legalize marijuana. In a city of bullshitters, Henry Hemp walks his talk.

Then right after he says this, he snaps back into character, spreading the good word about cannabis, talking with Traffic Officers, even getting a fire-truck to wail its sirens in support of ending the prohibition of marijuana. We’re there to lead the 13th Annual Million Marijuana March in L.A., an event being celebrated simultaneously in over 300 cities around the globe, but by 10:30, it was looking like we were the only ones dedicated enough to actually make the 2-mile hike down Crenshaw Boulevard to Leimert Park. I couldn’t help but wonder if this was all a big goof, like someone up high was playing a joke on me. Was this my welcome to Los Angeles, to get stuck on Crenshaw with some nut walking around dressed as a pot leaf? If it weren’t for the 8 cars from the City of Los Angeles Parking Enforcement lined up waiting to escort us, I might have succumbed to doubt. Thankfully, people started showing up, and by 11:30 we had about 40 ganja activists and several cars eager to march proudly down the middle of the southbound lane, a parade celebrating marijuana with the rest of the world. Pedestrians stopped and watched; shop workers came out from work, most of them cheering us on. At that point, our tribe included Steve Collett (an upstanding citizen with a huge dog running as a Libertarian for U.S. Congress in California’s 36th District), legendary activist Richard Eastman, various representatives from NORML, and many more. Leimert Park was laid out for a grand 2-day festival. Booths hosted the likes of Chronic Jerky for all their insanely delicious jerky; DJ Kaliman sold his shirts; Union Collective showed up; there were pipe vendors, and all sorts of good food. On stage, lionized musicians from RBX to Ditch to Yo Yo played to a large, diverse crowd of people who, in one

“Part of success,” Henry says, “80% of it is showing up. You got to show up, you got to stand up loud and send a message to the world when things need to be changed, and we definitely need to change the laws and stop prohibition, and we need to free the plant.”

An actor and filmmaker, Ellingson came up with Henry Hemp about three years ago. As he explains, “I was asked to put on the hat and be part of a parade. I was walking home - I lived right off Hollywood & Highland, that famous spot where all the characters hang out - and people started stopping me, taking pictures and handing me money. The wheels started to turn, I bought the domain name henryhemp.com, and I started walking out on Hollywood Blvd.” Soon after, Henry was given a copy of “The Emperor Wears No Clothes” by Jack Herer. The legendary guide to cannabis and its numerous uses had a profound impact on Magic. “Oh my gosh, not only was I having fun and spreading smiles and joy to people just because of a silly hat, now I had the TRUTH put in my hands. I was inspired by that.” He transformed into his new alter ego, and crafted the role of a friendly, positive and well-versed activist. “I am Henry Hemp and I represent the male energy of the Hemp plant!” he declares. He started producing polished and informative video skits enlightening the masses about our beloved cannabis, and quickly became an underground celebrity, frequenting radio shows, protests, and ultimately leading the 420 march at Washington, D.C. this year. “Honestly,” he says, “I think I’m in the process of creating one of the most loved characters of all time, because it’s about a plant that is used in all cultures, all around the world. People from every walk of life look at this character, and they seem to smile.” He’s not just a dude looking for his next bong-rip, though. “I’m actually Henry HEMP. HEMP, that’s food, fabric, fuel, fiber. Quit cutting down trees, quit using oil, let’s save our planet, keep it green for our future, for our children.” Henry Hemp now offers his own line of water pipes, clothes, comic books and more. Check out henryhemp.com

L.A. Rising California is the epicenter of great festivals. Listing them in print is a futile effort, unless we had a magazine dedicated solely to festivals, and even then, we’d certainly miss a great wealth of fun times. So, this is simply a tiny handful of festivals coming up in the next few months throughout our great state.

High Sierra Music Festival

www.highsierramusic.com When: June 30-July 3 Where: Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, Quincy Cost: $20-$1,350 Nestled at the base of Radio Hill in the Sierra Nevada Range, this festival boasts the best of jazz, blues, rock and weird. Where else can you catch the almighty Ween, Maceo Parker, Gillian Welch, My Morning Jacket AND Beats Antique at the same place? 4 days of music in the mountains never looked as promising as this year’s roster. Lineup includes: WEEN, My Morning Jacket, Beats Antique, My Morning Jacket, Los Amigos Invisibles, New Orleans’ Rebirth Brass Band, and a zillion others.

Reggae On the River

www.reggaeontheriver.com When: July 16 and July 17 Where: Benbow Lake State Recreation Area, Garberville Cost: $55-$95 No summer in California could be complete without a reggae-filled weekend on the water, and that’s exactly what you’ll get on Eel River in luscious Humboldt County. Come check out some of the world’s dopest grooves, in one of the grooviest places in the state. Lineup includes: Ky-Mani Marley, Gramps Morgan, Seun Anikulapo Kuti & Egypt 80, J Boog, Queen Ifrica, Bushman, Rootz Underground and plenty more.

www.facebook.com/LArising When: July 30 where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Cost: $69-$99 One of the most anticipated events of 2011, L.A. Rising is somehow featuring Rage Against the Machine, AND Ms. Lauryn Hill, AND Muse, AND Rise Against, along with a few other bands, all at the same place. Prepare to have everything you thought you knew about soul-shaking, mind-altering music thrown out the window.

Central Avenue Jazz Festival

www.centralavejazz.org When: July 30 and July 31 Where: Central Avenue Jazz Park, S. Central Avenue between E42nd & E 43rd Street, in front of the Historic Dunbar Hotel Cost: FREE This two-day event again pays tribute to the rich culture and heritage of the “Avenue,” as it was known during its heyday from the 1920s to the 1940s. In addition to enjoying some world-class jazz, Latin jazz, and blues, come partake in some great food and browse through stalls of arts and crafts. Artists include Pete Escovedo, Kamasi Washington and the Next Step, Pan African People’s Arkestra (paying tribute to Horace Tapscott), LAUSD All-City High School Jazz Band, Gerald Wilson Orchestra, Katia Moraes & Sambaguru, Ernie Andrews, Deacon Jones with Guitar Ray.

Long Beach Jazz Festival

www.longbeachjazzfestival.com When: August 12-14 Where: Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach on Shorleine Drive at Pine Ave. next to the Hyatt Hotel. Cost: $45-$180 Staged on a gorgeous grassy knoll in a beautiful Lagoon setting, the Long Beach Jazz Festival features some of the top artists of the year, with a great selection of food, art and much more. Lineup includes: Brian Culbertson, Smooth Side of Soul (featuring Najee, Howard Hewitt & Alex Bugnon), Kori Withers, The Whispers, Kim Waters & Kenny Lattimore, Charlie Wilson, KEM, Down to the Bone, Al Williams Jazz Society, Jackiem Joyner and more.

25th Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert Sunset Strip Music Festival

www.sunsetstripmusicfestival.com When: August 18-August 20 Where: Sunset Strip, West Hollywood Cost: $16 per show - $250 for 3-day VIP Pass Rock, rock and more rock! SSMF 2011 will include an all-day street festival on Saturday, August 20 between San Vicente Boulevard and Doheny Drive. The street festival includes outdoor stages, live music in the venues, a beer garden, a VIP rooftop lounge, vendors and interactive experiences throughout the day and into the night. Participating clubs include Cat Club, House of Blues Sunset Strip, Key Club, Roxy Theatre, Viper Room and Whiskey A Go-Go. Artists include: Uriah Heep, The Faceless, dredg, Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of The Doors with vocalist David Brock, Buckcherry.

Rock the Bells

www.rockthebells.net When: August 20 Where: San Manuel Amphitheater, San Bernardino Cost: $37.50 - $210 The greatest hip-hop festival in the world, this show hosts 30 acts on 4 different stages. It starts in LA, then goes to San Francisco, New York, Boston and possibly more. This year, the lineup includes Ms. Lauryn Hill, Nas, Erykah Badu, DJ Premier, Cypress Hill, Common, Raekwon, Ghostface Killa, GZA, and many more.

Monterey Jazz Festival

www.montereyjazzfestival.org/2011 When: September 16-18 Where: Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey Cost: $20-$315 Considered one of the best jazz festivals in the world, this year’s lineup includes Poncho Sanchez & his Latin Jazz Band featuring Terence Blanchard, Huey Lewis and The News, Herbie Hancock, Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, Sonny Rollins, India.Arie, Idan Raichel, and tons more! Over 500 artists will be performing nonstop on 8 stages for 3 nights and 2 days of the world’s best jazz.

Jwww.bridgeschool.org/events/concert.php When: October 22 & 23 Where: Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View Cost: $35-$150 (not confirmed; could be more since it’s the 25th Anniversary) Arguably one of the best musical events in the country, the Bridge School Benefit Concert has produced acoustic acts from the strangest sources, including Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, Billy Idol, David Bowie, and Foo Fighters. Eddie Vedder, Elton John, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson and Red Hot Chilli Peppers are frequent performers...and Neil Young plays every year. All proceeds of this legendary event goes to help out the Bridge School (founded by Peggi Young), which assists children with severe physical impairments and complex communication needs. Lineup hasn’t been announced as of press time, but EVERY YEAR it’s amazing. And with this being the 25th Anniversary, there is sure to be one of the most impressive lineups in the event’s history.

Gilroy Garlic Festival

www.gilroygarlicfestival.com When: July 29-31 Where: Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy Cost: $6-$29 All things Garlic collide in Gilroy, for this delicious 3-day event, featuring a wide range of food, from gyros to escargot to everything in between, and culminating in the Grand Garlic Cook Off.

Monterey Bay Strawberry Festival

www.mbsf.com When: August 6-7 Where: Downtown Watsonville Cost: FREE Tens of thousands of people converge on historic downtown Watsonville every year, to enjoy amazing food, live entertainment, and plenty of strawberries. This year’s event will feature music by Almost Chaos, The Sledge Grist Band, Los Morros del Norte and more; carnival rides; cooking demonstrations by Chef Tyler Stone; and more strawberries than you can imagine!

The essence of Flip the Switch is a call to promote positive models of cannabis distribution, and use those models to build public support for extending safe and affordable access to all adult Americans. It is largely based on my analysis of public opinion. Nationwide polls consistently show that 70% of Americans support medical cannabis. An equal percentage of Americans feel non-medical cannabis should be decriminalized. However, support for full legalization remains in the mid-40 percentiles. So, why do so many Americans feel comfortable with people possessing cannabis, but do not support a system for them to obtain it? As a dispensary owner, I have had many opportunities to discuss cannabis with neighbors, bureaucrats, elected officials, reporters, and cops. Based on those conversations, it is my belief that swing voters’ discomfort springs from the lack of any positive image of legal cannabis distribution. Any idea they conjure up in their mind is frightening to them. Some believe that legalization means Mexican cartels would operate at will - thugs with guns slinging weed, setting up shop on the corners of their neighborhoods. Others, more sophisticated, worry that kids will go to the 7-11, and not only have to walk past alcohol and tobacco, but also past the weed. Or that in the latest issue of Vibe or Rolling Stone they will be confronted with a two page full glossy ad for reefer in the style of AnheuserBusch. These citizens don’t want cannabis companies in the model of RJ Reynolds, spending 20 times as much on advertising - on creating a market - as they spend on producing the product. How do we win over these swing voters? I think the most effective tactic is for our movement to develop and promote positive models of cannabis distribution. We need to demonstrate to our fellow citizens that we are worthy of the trust we are asking them for. We must show them cannabis can be distributed in a safe, seemly, and responsible manner. In California, this process has already begun. Four years ago, Oakland became the first CA jurisdiction to license and regulate dispensaries, which has been deemed by many as a huge success. As similar regulations spread throughout the state, the amateurism and shady dealings that characterized the early days of the industry are being replaced with a growing number of reputable, legitimate, and competent medical cannabis dispensaries. In regulated jurisdictions, citizen fears have been replaced with acceptance, which is reflected in growing public support for legalization in California.

How as a movement can we facilitate and expedite this process? First and foremost, we must demand the effective licensing and regulation of dispensaries. We have learned that such licensing is a necessary pre-requisite for the emergence of legitimate and professional dispensaries. Second, in my opinion, we should embrace the not-for-profit, community service model of cannabis distribution. When you boil down the fears of the swing voters, it comes down to them not wanting us as a society to make the same mistakes with cannabis that we made with alcohol and tobacco: glamorization, excessive advertising, and relentless marketing. Third, we must avoid the temptation to overplay our hand by moving the debate to full legalization. Let’s not lose the support we have from our swing voters by trying to move them too far too fast… out of their comfort zone. Finally, as we advance medical cannabis legislation and voter initiatives in the rest of the states, we must ensure that they contain provisions that will enable the creation of an effective distribution system. All too often, our movement has traded easy victory for laws that fail to adequately protect us. We must make certain that the laws we pass will provide patients with safe and affordable access to medicine. But what about legalization? Imagine our movement heeds the call I am making, and fast forward five or six years. A non-corporate system of cannabis distribution will have been created; a system that keeps the revenue generated by cannabis within our communities; a system that avoids the mistakes society made with alcohol and tobacco, and promotes the values of compassion and community service, rather than corporate greed and profits. Swing voters will be re-assured; their misconceptions replaced by support. It is then, after we have earned their trust, that we should ask our fellow citizens to Flip the Switch to a science-based cannabis policy. Instead of requiring medical recommendations and identification cards for a substance that many believe is safer than OTC medicines, let’s allow adult Americans to make their own well-informed decisions. I propose that dispensaries stop asking for medical cannabis identification, and simply ask for adult identification. Let’s Flip the Switch at the dispensary door, and give all adult Americans what hundreds of thousands of Californians have today: safe and affordable access to cannabis. This editorial is written by and reflects the opinions and ideas of Steve DeAngelo, Executive Director of Harborside Health Center, a city licensed dispensary in Oakland, CA.

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There are few things in modern history that have received more negative, inaccurate and just plain ridiculous press than marijuana. Going back to well before the 1930s, when the release of ‘Reefer Madness’ hit the theatres all across the country, portraying your average pot smoker as your typical homicidal maniac, marijuana was being racially stigmatized decades before as “something that influences negroes to look at white people in the eye, step on a white man’s shadows and look at a white woman twice.” These common fear tactics where also directed towards Mexicans and other foreigners as “snaring white children with marijuana” and commonly became known as the “Devil’s Weed.” What completely baffles me however, is this same type of inaccurate, ridiculous stereotype that is commonly used to describe marijuana users today. If you think of the typical stoner stereotype, in our “modern” society, what do you come up with? It doesn’t take long to think of that 40 year old stoner, living in his mom’s basement, no job, no future, Doritos residue fiercely entrenched in his dreadlocks, while taking monster rips from the bong with Buffalo Soldiers blaring in the background. Doesn’t sound too bad actually, but the point is you don’t quite picture the pinnacle of success do you? We have been told our whole lives that drugs kill your brain cells, only losers do drugs, and to ‘Just Say No.’ At the same time, we were watching our parents and grandparents smoke cigarettes and drink themselves into oblivion all in the name of the American Dream. However, while this anti-marijuana propaganda may have endured all the way into this new millennium, there is new hope on the horizon: The Facts. Facts that include Fortune 500 fund managers, Billionaire Entrepreneurs, Best selling authors, WorldRenowned Musicians, even Presidents of the United States, and I do mean Presidents, as plural, all using marijuana. Now do you picture the pinnacle of success? Individuals like Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Empire, estimated worth over 5 Billion, and the 236th richest person in the world. Not your typical 40 year old basement stoner, this man built his entire multi-billion dollar fortune from absolutely nothing and not only still smokes weed today, but gets high regularly with his 21 year old son. Richard Branson was even quoted to say that there is nothing wrong with

smoking pot and if it were legalized, he would sell it! Richard Branson isn’t the only multi-billionaire to have smoked marijuana, far from it actually. This list also includes Billionaire entrepreneur Ted Turner who single-handedly invented the 24-hour news cycle and owns several television stations (and even once owned Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves). Ted Turner is not only the largest single landowner in America but also used to grow pot in his college dorm room. What about Billionaire author Stephen King who proudly admits to being a ‘pothead’ and is one of the more vocal proponents of legalizing marijuana. Stephen King has authored upwards of 50 novels and short stories and has sold over 500 million copies of his work worldwide. Aaron Sorkin, another world-renowned author and creator of the “West Wing” has won multiple Emmy awards and attributes marijuana as a leading motivator and stimulant in his life. And Oscar nominated actor James Franco (“127 Hours”) is probably one of the most celebrated contemporary celebrities who’s been described as having “a superhuman ability to focus,” all whilst under the spell of cannabis. He reenrolled at UCLA in 2006 as an English major (where he was taking 62 credits per quarter as opposed to the normal 19), he attended graduate school simultaneously at Columbia in their writing program, NYU’s film program, and Brooklyn College’s fiction writing program, and currently, he’s a PhD student in English at Yale. Other famous and successful individuals to use pot, just to name a few, include Michael Bloomberg, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Phelps, Kareem Abdul-Jabber, Carl Sagan, even Queen Victoria, not to mention countless other musical artists, athletes, entrepreneurs and celebrities. However, probably two of the most famous and successful individuals to ever smoke marijuana are our 42nd and 44th Presidents of the United States, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Both Presidents used marijuana regularly in their formative years and even credit marijuana as something that helped them to form a broader, less cynical worldview. Not only would these men grow up to be exceptional scholars, and successful politicians, but also rose to the highest office in the land, even though they both smoked marijuana. When Barack Obama was asked in an interview if he ever inhaled, he quoted “When I was a kid I inhaled frequently, that was the point.”

For example, let’s say you’re an aspiring musician or artist. Instead of sitting around and smoking and zoning out for a few hours, use getting high as an opportunity to step outside of yourself and simply create something without judging it or overanalyzing it. Sit and lose yourself in the guitar, play from your spirit. Get high and start drawing or painting whatever comes to your mind. Don’t stop mid way through and criticize it, just have fun and create something. Have something to show from your high. If you’re a photographer, smoke some marijuana and get out of your house and take some photos, go to the park, go to the zoo, talk a walk in the forest. Let the marijuana inspire you. Whatever you can do to get out of your normal comfort zone and use your marijuana high as a catalyst to your success, rather than a detriment. You may also want to consider the type of marijuana you’re ingesting. Marijuana generally comes in two basic types, sativa and indica, and both have different effects on the body. A sativa high is generally characterized as an uplifting and energetic high, while indicas are more tailored towards stress relief, relaxation and an overall sense of calm and serenity. If you may need an extra push to get motivated, a sativa high may be perfect for you to get yourself moving and motivated to accomplish something. On the other hand, if you’re a high stressed individual, a solid indica high may help you to calm down and feel relaxed enough to follow through with something you may have been putting off. When becoming a successful and motivated pot smoker, one must realize that marijuana is simply a conduit for what’s really inside of you. It’s going to bring out what’s inside of you if you like it or not. If you’re a lazy person who wants to sit around all day and have no ambition or motivation, that’s what your going to do regardless of how much pot you smoke. But if you’re a motivated individual with dreams, goals, and a fierce determination to succeed, the only thing holding you back is yourself. To become a successful and motivated pot smoker you need to set goals for yourself. You need to smoke and do something with your high, whether it be write a book, play some music, play basketball, workout. Whatever creative thing your high is telling you to do, do it. Embrace your high. Use it as a conduit to tap into the deep reservoirs of your potential, and let that sweet leaf speak to you and show you the kind of person you really are and what you’re capable of.

Kush Concert Calendar Northern California’s Live Music Preview: July Eddie Vedder

7.11.11; 7.12.11 @ Paramount Theatre (Oakland)

Legendary musician, singer and songwriter, Eddie Vedder comes to the Paramount Theatre in Oakland for two nights of nostalgic 90s grunge rock. Pearl Jam’s front man has seen a wealth of success as a member of the band. He left the SoCal scene and moved up to Seattle in 1990 to join Pearl Jam, becoming part of a grunge scene that has shaped the landscape of rock music today. Pearl Jam may not have seen the early pop success of Nirvana, but they have proved to be the longest lasting band from that scene. In 2007, Vedder released his first solo album as a soundtrack for the film “Into the Wild” (2007). His second solo album, Ukulele Songs, along with a live DVD titled “Water on the Road,” was released in May 2011. This should be a wonderful show, with a mix of Vedder’s solo work and a few Pearl Jam classics sprinkled in here and there. pearljam.com

Lionel Richie

7.16.11 @ Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey’s (Stateline)

Hello, is it Lionel Richie you were looking for? Well you can find him at Harvey’s on July 16th! The world famous musician, producer, vocalist and 80’s heartthrob has seen success all the way back since his 1968 beginnings as a member of the Commodores, a soulful group signed to Motown. Richie made his solo debut in 1982 with a humbly self-titled album and number-one hit “Truly,” followed by several more albums and hits like “Say You, Say Me,” “Hello” and the timelessly sexy song “All Night Long.” This should be a delicious night under the stars with a legend and a gentleman. Perfect show for a date! lionelritchie.com

Soundgarden

7.20.11 @ Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey’s (Stateline) 7.21.11 @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (SF)

Continuing with the grunge rock theme, Seattle bred band Soundgarden, the earliest of the grungers, are still touring! Chris Cornell (most recently known for leading the charge in Audioslave) and company play a pair of shows in mid July, one out in Tahoe and one in San Francisco. Soundgarden was one of the first of the grunge generation, signed to Seattle’s Sub Pop, achieving their biggest success with the album Superunknown (1994), which debuted at number one on the Billboard charts and yielded two Grammy Award-winning singles - “Black Hole Sun” and “Spoonman.” They broke up in 1997, but got back together in 2010, and have been working on a new album, which should be a treat. Two chances to see this legendary band, don’t miss your opportunity. soundgardenworld.com

Ben Folds

7.22.11 @ The Warfield (SF)

I certainly don’t know this first hand, but Ben Folds has always just seemed like a really rad, nice guy. His carefree spirit and love of music comes across very clearly in his live performance, both with the Ben Folds Five and when he performs as a solo artist. Getting his recent TV cred, Folds has appeared as a judge on NBC’s a cappella group show, “The Sing-Off,” for it’s first two seasons, and is going to be joining for the third season next fall. Ben Folds has become a household name, but still maintains street cred (see: “Bitches Ain’t Shit” cover). Get to The Warfield in San Fran on July 22nd for a fun, friendly dose of piano driven rock music. benfolds.com

Train

7.24.11 @ Thunder Valley Casino Resort (Lincoln)

Forming around 1994 in San Francisco, Train has risen quite high into the pop-rock world in the last couple of decades. Currently signed to Columbia, the trio has won three Grammy awards and “Hey, Soul Sister” was Billboard’s 2011 Top Rock Song; the band took the not-too-shabby Top Rock Artist distinction. Aside from their hits, a Train concert is a quality rock show that will put a smile on your face. They play at Thunder Valley Casino on July 24th, and it’s definitely a worthy event. trainline.com

Slightly Stoopid

7.27.11 @ Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey’s (Stateline) 7.29.11 @ Greek Theatre (UC Berkeley)

Slightly Stoopid, the reggae/rock boys from San Diego come up for a pair of outdoor shows at the end of July. They tend to describe their sound as “a fusion of acoustic rock and blues with

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reggae, hip-hop, and punk”. The band has released eight albums over the span of their career (two are live.) Their sixth and most recent studio album, Slightly Not Stoned Enough To Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid, was released in July, 2008. Slightly Stoopid was originally signed to Skunk Records while still in high school, by the late Bradley Nowell of Sublime. Cannabis friendly vibes, along with great music and fresh air, this just might be the best concert of the summer. Get to Tahoe or Berkeley on these July dates! slightlystoopid.com

Monterey Bay Reggae Fest

7.29.11 - 7.31.11 @ Monterey Bay Fairgrounds

The 16th annual Monterey Bay Reggae Fest takes place for 3 days on the last weekend of July. Notorious as one of the best reggae festivals in Northern California, this as an event where beautiful views and fresh ocean air combine with good music and probably a good weed buzz, giving you the ultimate uplifting experience. There are approximately 25 live performances scheduled, and while the Marley family and Peter Tosh probably won’t be showing up, there will be plenty of great reggae tunes. While you’re in Monterey, check out one of the world’s best aquariums...a real delight in all aspects. Head to Monterey for a portion or all of this weekend, you won’t regret one second that you’re there. mbayreggaefest.net

Steve Miller Band

7.30.11 @ Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey’s (Stateline) 7.31.11 @ Ironstone Vineyards Amphitheatre (Murphys)

The Stever Miller Band was formed way back in 1967 in San Francisco, a band that came to fame in pretty direct conjunction with the true “hippy movement” of the late 60s and 70s. The band, led by Steve Miller on guitar and lead vocals, is well known by youngsters today for a string of mid-1970s hits that are staples of classic rock radio stations across the nation - including “Joker” and “Fly Like An Eagle.” Two chances to catch this sensational band that still puts on a great concert. Do it. stevemillerband.com

More Great Shows! Colbie Caillat : 7.07.11 @ Wente Vineyards (Livermore); 7.09.11 @ Robert Mondavi Winery (Oakville) Neko Cast w/ Calexico : 7.01.11 @ Mountain Winery (Saratoga) Vans Waped Tour : 7.02.11 @ Shoreline Amphitheatre (Mountain View) Lionel Ritchie : 7.16.11 @ Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey’s (Stateline) India.Arie : 7.17.11 @ Uptown Theatre (Napa) Creedence Clearwater Revival + Three Dog Night : 7.30.11 @ Mountain Winery (Saratoga) Chicago : 7.30.11 @ Thunder Valley Casino Resort (Lincoln) A Perfect Circle : 7.30.11 @ Greek Theatre (UC Berkeley) Chris Isaak : Everywhere, all the time in July

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Shrimp, Artichoke, and Edamame Salad Ingredients: 6 cups baby spinach 3/4 pound cooked shrimp 3/4 cup frozen edamame (soybeans), thawed 1 14-ounce can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained 3 vine-ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges For the Citrus Dressing: Juice of 1 medium orange Juice of 1 large lemon 4 tbsp extra-virgin THC olive oil 1 tbsp water Directions: Wash and dry spinach leaves. Arrange in 4 bowls or on 4 salad plates. Arrange shrimp, edamame, artichoke hearts and tomato wedges on top. Combine dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake vigorously until blended. Drizzle over salad just before serving.

Grilled Pepper Salad

Ingredients 4 bell peppers, (mixed colors), halved, seeded and stemmed 1/4 cup halved and pitted oil-cured black olives 1/4 cup rinsed and chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 4 tablespoons extra-virgin THC olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/8 teaspoon salt Directions Grill peppers on medium-high, turning once, until soft and charred in spots, about 5 minutes per side. When cool enough to handle, chop the peppers and toss with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, THC oil, vinegar and salt in a large bowl

Roasted Corn and Shallot Vinaigrette Ingredients 3 cups fresh corn kernels 4 tablespoons extra-virgin THC olive oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions Preheat oven to 450째F. Toss corn and THC olive oil to coat and spread out on a large baking sheet. Bake, stirring once, until some kernels begin to brown, about 20 minutes. Combine basil, shallot, vinegar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the corn; toss to coat. Serve warm or cold.

Watermelon Gazpacho Ingredients: 8 cups cubed seeded watermelon 1 apple, diced 1/2 cup finely chopped Vidalia onion 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper 2 teaspoons fresh basil 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 4 tablespoons THC olive oil Directions: In a blender, puree watermelon with the apple and 1/4 cup each of the onion and green pepper, then pour into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients (including the other 1/4 cup of onion and green pepper). Refrigerate, covered, for at least an hour to blend flavors.

Shitake Mushroom And Basil Fettuccine Ingredients 4 tablespoons extra-virgin THC olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced (1 1/2 cups)

2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice, juice 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine, or spaghetti (see Ingredient note) 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, (1 ounce) 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, divided Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil for cooking pasta. Heat THC oil in large nonstick skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat. Meanwhile, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 9 to 11 minutes or according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Add the pasta, the reserved cooking liquid, Parmesan and 1/4 cup basil to the mushrooms in the skillet; toss to coat well. Serve immediately, garnished with remaining basil.

Strawberry Apple Spinach Salad Ingredients 1 pound fresh spinach, torn 2 cups chopped unpeeled Granny Smith apples 3/4 cup fresh bean sprouts 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon For The Dressing: 3/4 cup extra virgin THC olive oil 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1 small onion, grated 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons salt Directions In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Just before serving, pour over salad and toss

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Raspberry Lemon Muffins Ingredients 1 lemon 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup nonfat buttermilk 1/3 cup THC canola oil 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup white whole-wheat flour, or whole-wheat pastry flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen (not thawed) raspberries Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat 12 large (1/2-cup) muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from the lemon in long strips. Combine the zest and sugar in a food processor; pulse until the zest is very finely chopped into the sugar. Add buttermilk, THC canola oil, egg and vanilla and pulse until blended. Combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add the buttermilk mixture and fold until almost blended. Gently fold in raspberries. Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Bake the muffins until the edges and tops are golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. Serve warm.

Zucchini Blueberry Bread Ingredients 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup THC vegetable oil 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups white sugar 2 cups shredded zucchini 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 pint fresh blueberries Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 mini-loaf pans. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, THC vegetable oil, vanilla, and sugar. Fold in the zucchini. Beat in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gently fold in the blueberries. Transfer to the prepared mini-loaf pans. Bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Cakey Bakey Peanut Squares Ingredients 4 eggs 1-3/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1/4 cup THC butter, melted FROSTING: 7-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 2/3 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt 6 cups finely chopped peanuts Directions In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in milk and THC butter. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Cover and freeze overnight. For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the confectioners’ sugar, milk, vanilla and salt until smooth. Frost the top and sides of frozen cake squares; roll in peanuts. Place on wire racks to set.

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