PUBLISHER’SLETTER SEPTEMBER 2010 VOL. 2 ISSUE #9 NUG Magazine Staff: Publisher: Ben G. Rowin Associate Publisher: M.J. Smith Editor: Dion Markgraaff Associate Editor: George Alberts Administrative Assistant: Gio Blitz Copy Editor: Hashley Events Editor: Cletus “KRON” Greathouse Music Editor: Ras Mike Photographers: Keshia Clark, Gio Blitz, Eric Fowler Calendar Editor: Courtney Pakalolo Videographer: Chris Gabriel Contributors: “The Guru”, Dion Markgraaff, Kim Twolan, Eugene Davidovich, James Dean Stacy, Marc Emmelmann, Dannabis Ruderalis, Pamela Jayne, Goldi Schiffner, Lance Rogers, Zodiac Mama, Tiffany Janay, Eric Fowler, Leo E. Laurence, J.D., Mel the Bumbling Gardener, Jim Ferrigno, Myles Liddle, Steven Levenson Green Reefer Comic by. Joshua Boulet Sales Director: Ben G. Rowin Advertising Sales Reps: Dion Markgraaff, Cletus Greathouse, Eugene Davidovich, Brom Richey, James Dean Stacy, Myles Liddle, Kirk Lazar. Art Director: Ian Rie
September is here already! And I don’t want the summer to be over… luckily, we live in San Diego where summer is almost a year long adventure, thanks to us having the best climate on earth! So while the tourists go home, and our beaches open up to less traffic, we are actually excited that the official “summer” is gone and we can get back to really enjoying our city! Don’t get me wrong, we love out-of-towners, but we love San Diegans MORE!
Again we have a sick issue for all of you NUG readers. Interviews with three local bands, including two that are nominated for a 2010 San Diego Music Award! Make sure you check out all of the information for the 20th Annual Music Awards taking place September 12th at www.sandiegomusicawards.com.We also have an interview with an amazing national act, The Expendables, performing at SDSU Open Air Theatre on October 1st! Also covered in this issue is a Tahoe based company with SoCal ties, called Smokin’ Snowboards, for all you riders that are getting excited to go hit the mountains soon. And don’t forget to go pick up a limited edition NUG Magazine/Overload Skateboard Deck at Overload Skateboards on University Ave. in North Park! (Will there be a NUG snowboard coming soon? Stay tuned!) Our Editor, Dion Markgraaff, wrote an amazing article on the different organizations that are assisting in the fight against prohibition, and how students can really be the difference in the vote in November for Prop 19! Our legal article also talks about a student from SDSU that had a minor cannabis infraction that caused havoc on his educational life. Proving once again that our systems, including our educational facilities, are actually driving people to drink even though cannabis has been repeatedly proven as a safer alternative to alcohol. We again want to remind everyone not to get complacent! We have the November election for Prop 19 coming up and we ALL need to get out and vote YES! As always stay up to date on our website nugmag.com and thanks for picking us up once again, NUG Magazine - San Diego’s ORIGINAL cannabis publication!
-Ben G. Rowin
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Rx Cannabis Raid Relief Expo and Concert By: Dan Murphy and Eugene Davidovich The Rx Cannabis Raid Relief Concert and Expo organized by James Stacy, August 14th 2010, was a tremendous success. The event has paved the road for a series of educational expos and seminars planned for the San Diego area in the next few months by a number of organizations, and it also helped open a new chapter in medical marijuana activism in San Diego. The Club Ballroom was host to the event, situated in the heart of the historic Palisades Area of Balboa Park. Upon entering the ballroom, around 4 pm, the whole building was alive with activity; exhibitors helped each other put the finishing touches on their booths, speakers prepared for their presentations, and James Stacy ran around making sure everything was running smoothly. There were dozens of exhibitor tables arranged with aisles big enough to dance in, just ask Henry Hemp, who was there representing The Hemp Network and debuting his new “Adventures of Henry Hemp” comic book. Jovan Jackson, one of the founding members of Answerdam Collective and currently preparing for his second jury trial in less than a year, was there to support James Stacy and garner support for his own legal defense. As the doors opened to the public and the people started to pour in, positive energy filled the room and was maintained throughout the entire event. It was refreshing to see NORML, ASA, LEAP, DPA, SSDP, and other 12 | NUGMAG.COM
groups all working together to help spread the word and educate the community about medical cannabis and the outrageous prosecutions and raids against legitimate medical cannabis patients in San Diego. Laura R and Tim B, recent victims of Dumanis’ fierce fight against medical marijuana and a raid on their home in Encinitas, were also beneficiaries of the proceeds from this event. They were on hand to spread the word in the park about the event and helped with the breakdown and clean up. They are currently facing charges, going through court proceedings, and facing a difficult road against this bias driven persecution. The event started with an introduction and a brief speech by James Stacy in which he welcomed everyone and thanked the community for their support. The lecture and band series began with Mr. Leo E. Lawrence of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), who spoke about the failures of the drug war and the need for serious reform of our current drug laws. Mr. Lawrence’s speech was followed by Roswell That Ends Well, a local San Diego band who kept the room entertained with the latest SD Punk music for over 30 minutes. Reverend Wayne Riggs of the San Diego Medical Marijuana Task Force continued the lecture series with a discussion about the need for sensible regulations in San Diego. His speech was followed by Attorney Lance Rogers who spoke about Proposition 19. Even Stephen Whitburn, candidate for San Diego County Board of Supervisors and Vice Chair of the San Diego Medical Marijuana Task Force, stopped by and spoke for a few minutes to the crowd. When Registered Nurse Lanny Swerdlow began presenting “Cannabis to Slow Aging,” a 45 minute presenta-
tion about the medical efficacy and benefits of medical marijuana, the seats in front of the stage quickly filled up. Following the speeches, Will Faeber of Cathouse Thursday filled the room with great adult contemporary music, which helped maintain the fun and energetic atmosphere. The bands CD’s were available for purchase at the expo and Will Faeber, aside from putting on an amazing performance, MC’d the event, introduced speakers, as well as helped raffle off tons of prizes including a “Rasta” colored Beach Cruiser donated by Kim and Thor from Mother Earth Collective and Coop in San Diego. Other highlights of the evening included a money booth sponsored by Ideal Choice Insurance, a Jamaican restaurant serving up authentic Caribbean food, a hydroponics bucket system display setup by Custom Hydroponics, gardening and educational books by Ed Rosenthal, a masseuse conducting chair massages, and several doctor’s offices discussing the benefits of medical marijuana with patients. At the Americans for Safe Access (ASA) booth, Vey Linville was selling protest posters to raise funds for Mr. Stacy, Dan Murphy was coordinating the “I am a Patient” picture campaign, and Larry Sweet of the San Diego Medical Marijuana Task Force was educating the public about the mission of ASA. The evening’s last performance was a band called Shame and Skandal, who completely blew the crowd away with a spectacular performance of ska music, led by lead singer Steven Bartholow. The proceeds raised from this event will directly help James Stacy, Laura and Tim, who are all facing charges; Mr. Stacy in Federal Court, and Laura and Tim in State Court. Mr. Stacy hopes to keep up the momentum generated by this event with a series of events like this to help spread education and awareness throughout the San Diego Community as well as help financially support defendants while going through trials. San Diego Americans for Safe Access www.SafeAccessSD.org Get involved, get active, and make a difference! Join ASA - www.safeaccessnow.org
Local Activist Appointed SD ASA Community Liaison Americans For Safe Access is proud to announce the appointment of Eugene Zhenya Davidovich as the ASA Community Liaison for the San Diego area. Eugene’s demonstrated leadership and experience as a patient activist make him the perfect choice for this new ASA position. The ASA Community Liaisons focus on three primary objectives: 1. Provides services, information, and training to medical cannabis patients, 2. Assists in establishing safe access legislation and regulation, 3. Builds the ASA sponsorship program to fund efforts to achieve safe access for every American. As the ASA Community Liaison for the San Diego area, Eugene brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to serving patients. Eugene grew up in San Diego and served in the United States Navy aboard the USS John S. McCain with multiple deployments. Eugene was honorably discharged in 2002 and has been working in the information technology field, as a Professional Services Project Manager for many years. Eugene also serves as the ASA San Diego chapter leader and has been very successful in growing this group of patients into a large and potent political force. After becoming a medical cannabis patient, he helped start a dispensing collective in San Diego in 2008. The following year, as part of Operation Green Rx, Eugene was falsely arrested, his home was raided, and he was charged with four felonies. Eugene mounted a successful campaign and, in a jury trial, was found not guilty on all four charges. Eugene’s tireless efforts to organize and support patient rights in San Diego are deeply appreciated by thousands of patients. Eugene holds a BS in Business Management and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and is a proud father of his 2 year old son, Eli. Please welcome Eugene as the ASA Community Liaison for San Diego! Steph Sherer - Executive Director Don Duncan - California Director Raudel Wilson - Community Liaison Manager
Dear NUG, A friend of mine told me her mom used to mix trim leaf with rubbing alcohol. Has anyone heard of such a thing? If so, what’s the ratio for mixing it up? Thanks. Rosemary We sent this question to a collective director and here was his response: Rosemary, This is a common topical tincture; in fact I use this method for making tincture for my mother who suffers from Lupus and Arthritis. There is no definitive ratio‌ Just put some leaf, maybe about 1/4-1/2 oz, into a mason jar with a bottle of rubbing alcohol. Keep in a dark area for about two weeks and then it is ready for topical use. It reduces swelling and eases joint pain. The stronger the leaf the better. Dear NUG, Hi my name is Kristallynn and I am a female first time grower. The pictures included are 2 of my plants. The dark green with buds is a blackberry platinum strain, and the single bright green plant is a bubble gum Kush. I will start curing the end of September. I was wondering if your mag would do a piece on female growers. My plants are organically grown and I also make edibles with only kief. Thanks, Kristallynn kitty rebel edibles Kristallynn, We would be happy to do a story on female growers! I will have one of our writers get in touch with you so we can include you and your experiences as a first-timer in the piece. Seems like the women in the movement are stepping forward! Thanks for suggesting such a great idea! Best, M.J. Keep an eye out in a future issue for a piece we plan on putting together on female growers. If you are interested in being a part of this article please contact us at submit@nugmag.com. We look forward to showing the cannabis community what the ladies can do!
PASSING MARIJUANA INITIATIVE ON NOV. BALLOT CAN LARGELY SOLVE STATE/SAN DIEGO BUDGET PROBLEMS By Leo E. Laurence, J.D. We are sooooo close to winning passage of Proposition 19, the initiative on the November ballot to regulate, tax, and control cannabis. As a former deputy sheriff, who also served in the D.A.’s office, I served as a speaker for the “RX Cannabis Raid Relief Fundraiser” on Aug. 14th, on behalf of L.E.A.P., Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, which is headquartered in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. A consensus of several statewide polls shows that Prop. 19 has the support of about 50% of probable voters, with only 36% opposed, according to Rebecca Saltzman, deputy campaign director of the “Yes on 19” campaign in Oakland. However, 50% is insufficient for passage. Passage of Prop. 19 will significantly help solve severe budget problems in both Sacramento and here in San Diego! Official estimates by the State of California say passage of Prop. 19 could generate $1.4 BILLION dollars in state and local revenue. Additionally, the state can save over $200 MILLION dollars - a conservative figure - on law enforcement costs now wasted on arrests, prosecution and prison costs of the failed War on Drugs. Prop. 19 will allow adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of cannabis. It allows local governments to set up a system to oversee the cultivation, distribution and sales in their communities. Even if a city doesn’t want to control and tax cannabis, buying and selling it will remain legal statewide.
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Time to Hit Harder! Recent statewide polls show that 52% of likely voters are supporting Prop. 19, including seniors who typically vote regularly. The county says the number of young people voting in local elections has significantly increased in recent years, suggesting a high possibility of success. Mobilize your life around this. Only two months left to campaign. By mid-October, with mail ballots, the election is over. I predict that we will see more federal, state, and local raids by law enforcement against growers and dispensaries because law enforcement is a macho, paramilitary profession and attack is the only remaining weapon it has against Prop. 19. Drug Cartels Will Hurt Mexican drug cartels get about 64% of their profits from marijuana sales and distribution, according to the White House. “Legalizing marijuana will strip cartels (of that money), which is the workhorse of their operations,” according to faculty experts at the University of San Diego. Since January of ‘07, over 22,700 civilian deaths have been associated with cartels, including journalists, embassy workers, police and children. The Mexican government is considering legalizing drugs so they can be taxed and controlled; just as Prop. 19 will do. “Radical prohibition strategies have never worked,” said former Mexican President Vincente Fox, calling on México to legalize drugs, which he argues, “would hurt the cartels that have turned part of the country into battlegrounds,” reports Time Magazine. Even our federal government has changed it’s marijuana policies, and the Department of Veteran Affairs is now allowing its ex-military patients to use medical marijuana. Its doctors still cannot prescribe cannabis, but the department’s patients can use it in those states where it is legal, as in California.
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Unlike cigarettes and alcohol, marijuana is not physically addictive. Its use does not lead to heavier drugs. In states where cannabis is currently legal, there is no evidence that legalizing will lead to increased consumption, according to the National Research Council. Marijuana does not cause consumers to become violent or impair driving skills. Cannabis does not have long-term toxic effects on the body, as does smoking tobacco. Establishing controls over legal marijuana will put dangerous street dealers out of business. Prop 19 passage will be a BIG blow to the drug cartels.
State officials currently estimate that marijuana is a $14 Billion dollar industry; illegal, untaxed and uncontrolled. Over 100 million people have at least tried marijuana. Passage of Prop. 19 could generate 1.4 Billion dollars in tax revenue for state and local governments each year, according to the state’s Board of Equalization. It will also generate about $12 to $14 Billion from spin-off businesses, like coffeehouses, bookstores and tourism. The savings from the budgets of police, prosecution and prisons is about $200 million.
The U.S. has about 5% of the world’s population, but 26% of its prisoners. We arrest 1.8 million per year on drug-related charges. “No matter how you look at it, our policy against marijuana use has failed,” says Gary Johnson, a two-term former governor of New Mexico who openly supports legalization. Leo Laurence, a San Diego resident, represents Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. Mr. Laurence is a former deputy sheriff, who also served in the D.A.’s office where he went after the bad elements of the Hells Angels motorcycle club. He holds a law degree and completed a 4-year post-doctoral study in Appellate Law at the State Court of Appeal in San Diego. He served 5-years as a bombero, a Mexican firefighter, in Tijuana. He serves on the National Committee on Diversity of the Society of Professional Journalists, is a member of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association and the Latino Journalists of California.
Student Power Y-OUR Time
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By Dion Markgraaff This fall is the greatest opportunity of our lives with the vote to Tax and Regulate Cannabis, Proposition 19. Students must rise up to this occasion and contribute everything they/you have to make sure this law passes. This is the time for Generation Y to live up to their name and question – why? Why imprison ourselves to the greatest degree on the planet by attempting to keep us from the world’s most useful plant, cannabis sativa, which makes the best paper, clothes, plastic, food, construction material, medicine, and is also the safest recreational choice to consume. Students must help shift the current paradigms. The youth of today bear a double-edged sword. They are aware of opportunities that come with the accumulation of knowledge, but are trapped by the chips (of waste/shit) left on the table by proceeding generations. Students have a unique situation and the ability to make change happen. What students lack in money they make up for with time, energy and creativity that no other class of people possess. Whether Prop. 19 passes or fails, the process is a great exercise that will strengthen our voice and will. Even a theoretical utopian society would be in constant exercise of the people in it. There will be overwhelming benefits for all institutions. Justice and health will obviously improve, but so will education since money is the key. A pragmatic policy to-
wards cannabis will bring the state billions in tax revenue, while saving billions at the same time. The same double benefit will go directly towards students, giving them a safer choice for a recreational drug with less risk. They will not lose access to sports or risk expulsion from school for “dirty” pee, and will be less likely to go to prison; with the added benefit that their parents and loved ones will not be afraid to use this valuable resource when it is needed medically. Challenge everyone you know to make sure they are going to vote yes on Prop. 19. Students can contribute by doing their next school paper on cannabis. Any book report, research paper and class debate should be based on cannabis to help educate and empower fellow classmates. This coming November election will be like no other in history. The US has spent $1 trillion dollars over the last 40 years opposing this plant. Helping to pass The Tax and Regulate Cannabis, Proposition 19, is the greatest opportunity of our lives. Time for Some Action Today there are many different groups working on making change and fighting for our rights. These organizations are varied in their mission. Some are geared towards all drugs, like the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), some focus on cannabis, like the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), and others only work with medical cannabis, like Americans for Safe Access (ASA). As these noble associations have grown and evolved over the years the need to develop more structure for students has been addressed by a new breed of even more focused action groups.
The following are great organizations you can get involved with. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
NORML is one of the oldest organizations working on changing cannabis laws for recreational use for all adults. This group has had a reputation of being a legal referral service for victims of crazy cannabis laws. Anyone who has had trouble with the law knows most of the battle for justice is finding a “sympathetic” and knowledgeable lawyer (NORML also has great national conferences that are very fun and informative). Starting a school chapter is a great way to harness the energy locally and make changes to your area collectively. Some of the best chapters of this organization are based out of various universities across the nation, especially in Florida. National NORML also has a Washington D.C. intern program, which is an opportunity to work and gain experience in the hotbed of national politics. Locally – there is a very good well-established “California” NORML, “Orange County” NORML and a new “San Diego County” NORML.
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schools to “stop driving them to drink” and urged them to allow cannabis as a safer recreational alternative to alcohol.
Safer Alternative for Recreation (SAFER)
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The organization, Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation (SAFER), has a mission “to educate the public about the fact that marijuana is less harmful than alcohol to both the user and society.” This is an important message to our alcohol based culture in general, but especially to our youth who shape our futures. Today’s college campuses are based on alcohol consumption. SAFER was founded in 2005, following the high-profile alcohol overdose deaths of two Colorado college students: Sam Spady at Colorado State University (CSU), and Lynn “Gordie” Bailey at the University of Colorado-Boulder (CU). The organization recognizes that these students would still be alive today had they been using cannabis instead of alcohol and that their universities drive students to drink due to more severe penalties for cannabis use. Mason Tvert, executive director and founder of SAFER, said the legal status of alcohol sends the message that it’s safer to use than cannabis. He is co-author (along with Steve Fox, Paul Armentano) of Marijuana Is Safer: So Why Are We Driving People to Drink?, published in 2009. Alcohol use can shut down the body, result in death, and causes 35,000 fatalities annually. Though cannabis cannot cause death, it is still projected as worse. SAFER has an off shoot of their organization called the “Campuses Initiative.” The campaigns message is simple, “It’s time colleges and universities stop encouraging college students to ‘drink responsibly’ and start encouraging them to ‘party responsibly’.” This last spring, the group organized students at more than 80 colleges and universities across 34 states and held rallies, where students called on their respective 24 | NUGMAG.COM
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) are the most active youth group in resisting the drug war. The SSDP website states that the organization “is an international grassroots network of students who are concerned about the impact drug abuse has on our communities, but who also know that the War on Drugs is failing our generation and our society. SSDP mobilizes and empowers young people to participate in the political process, pushing for sensible policies to achieve a safer and more just future, while fighting back against counterproductive drug war policies, particularly those that directly harm students and youth.” As far as which drug the group supports, their website says, “Students for Sensible Drug Policy neither encourages nor condemns drug use. Rather, we seek to reduce the harms caused by drug abuse and drug policies. As young people, we strive toward a just and compassionate society where drug abuse is treated as a health issue instead of a crime. We recognize that the real harms of drug abuse are not adequately addressed by current policies and we advocate measures that would effectively help those who develop drug problems. Yet, we also believe that individuals must ultimately be allowed to make decisions for themselves as long as their actions do not infringe upon anyone else’s freedoms or safety.” The association is self-aware, “because the War on Drugs has historically been justified as necessary to protect youth, and it is our responsibility as young people to stop this harmful war from being waged in our names any longer. As scholars, we seek solutions to society’s drug problems through focused research, honest dialogue, and informed debate, instead of unquestioned extremism, punishment, and propaganda.”
The best organized youth group in America, SSDP, “is comprised of student chapters all across the country. Any student anywhere can start a chapter. While SSDP has a variety of national campaigns and actions that everyone can participate in, chapters are also encouraged to work on those issues that have the most traction in their own communities. Annually, SSDP members convene for a national conference. There, students acquire essential activist knowledge and skills.”
Just Say Now A new and timely organization students can participate in is “Just Say Now,” a huge campaign to legalize cannabis across the nation. The association’s effort is spearheaded by two groups, Firedoglake and Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP). Firedoglake is a progressive blog and activist hub dedicated to bringing greater transparency and accountability to government. Together, the two organizations are working to organize an effective online/offline movement to help pass marijuana legalization initiatives currently on the ballot for November 2010. The group’s mission statement says, “Our nation’s prohibition about marijuana has cost the country billions, resulted in a massive increase in incarceration rates, funded criminal syndicates, yet failed to stop people from using marijuana. It is a failed, costly and misguided policy that must end now. We are a group of individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and political leans that share the simple conviction that the marijuana prohibition must end. That is why we are promoting the legalization and sensible regulation of marijuana through grassroots organizing and direct democratic action.”
NORML Starts a New Chapter in San Diego Ben G. Rowin sat down with Kimberly R. Simms to get to the bottom of what is going on with the NORML Chapter in San Diego.
Tell our readers a little bit about yourself. I graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2008. Shortly after I passed the bar, I decided to start my own firm that focuses on the emerging area of cannabis law. My firm focuses on collective formation, qualified patient representation, criminal defense, civil litigation and zoning and municipal law. I am very active in the local cannabis community. I joined Southern California NORML and was asked to serve on the board of directors early in 2010. I enjoy being a part of Americans for Safe Access and the Trident Roundtable. I also donate my time to the Legal Cannabis Institute by teaching a class on how to run a legal cannabis business. Oh is that all…? I’m only kidding that’s quite a bit for one person Well, when you enjoy what you are doing it doesn’t always seem like work. Plus, I really enjoy the people I work with. We recently learned that Southern California NORML is under suspension. As a board member, can you tell us how that happened? For the past several months there have been a lot internal problems with the leadership of Southern California NORML. The board wasn’t functioning properly and many of the members were very unhappy with their chapter. Dozens of members wrote to National NORML to voice their concerns over various issues. As a board member, I was made aware of many of these complaints as well. It’s important to understand that as a board member, my fiduciary duties run to the organization – meaning my duty of loyalty is to the organization as a whole and the members which comprise that organization. I had many conversations with National NORML regarding the ongoing problems occurring in Southern California NORML. National NORML thoroughly investigated the situation and decided that the best solution was to suspend the chapter while these internal issues were being resolved. Unfortunately, it became clear rather quickly that the problems could not be resolved.
Whoa, that seems a little extreme? The problems ran deep and were very divisive to the cannabis community. I fully support National NORML’s decision to suspend the chapter and allow us to start fresh. What does this mean for Southern California NORML? The suspension means that Southern California NORML will no longer be affiliated or recognized by National NORML. Southern California NORML will need to go through the process of winding up as a business. But have no fear – a new kind of NORML is emerging. With National and California NORML’s assistance, I am working hard to build a new chapter. There are several other advocates who are helping me along the way. We have had two organizational meetings to date, picked a temporary board and started committees. We even picked a name – San Diego County NORML. We will begin the affiliation process immediately. There is so much excitement and renewed energy for this new chapter and I cannot wait to see all the wonderful things we will accomplish. How will this chapter be different from Southern California NORML It’s a completely new chapter that we are building from the ground up. Southern California NORML had three board members – the new chapter will have a board of seven, which will create stronger accountability and provide more leadership opportunities. Elections will be held yearly instead of every three years. The new chapter will also have functioning committees such as membership outreach, fundraising, events, and education. These committees will be comprised of the members and will meet monthly. We are excited to be a liaison with many different types of advocacy groups. Basically, this chapter is all about the members and what they want out of the chapter. We will also be more focused on our core mission of reforming marijuana laws and encouraging people to get out and vote Yes on Prop 19! How can the NUG readers become involved? This new chapter really is all about the members. Each one of us has a different skill or talent that we can contribute to the movement. You can become active by coming to our monthly meetings and joining one of the committees. If you have an idea for a committee or event, then let us know! There truly is room for everyone. You can contact us at organizesdcnorml@gmail.com. What is the future of the marijuana movement? It’s positive and upbeat! We are moving towards legalization and more and more states are starting to decriminalize marijuana. Most importantly, the face of marijuana is changing. It’s the young, the old, professionals, soccer moms and even your neighbors. Progress is a slow moving beast but we are certainly moving forward and San Diego County NORML is excited to be a part of the journey. If you have any questions or would like more information about how to get involved with the new chapter please contact us at organizesdcnorml@gmail.com. We will have our next monthly meeting in early September, date and location TBD – so stay tuned!
EDUCATION By Lance Rogers, Esq. Earlier this year, SDSU student Cameron Blackburn was enjoying life. A transplant from Lake County, he was enjoying the Southern California sun and atmosphere. His grades were solid and he was looking forward to his future studies in Kinesiology. In short, life was good. All of his aspirations came to a screeching halt in February when a campus police officer cited him for possession of marijuana. According to Cameron, he and some friends had just left campus and were parked in a nearby neighborhood when the officer knocked on his car window. The officer told him that he saw them smoking marijuana despite the fact that it was a pitch-black night and the car’s interior lights were off. The officer said, “There are two ways we can do this; you can lie to me and go to jail or tell me the truth.” He then pulled everyone out of the car and made them sit on the curb. He asked how much weed they had and Cameron said he didn’t know. He then showed the officer where the marijuana was in the car. The officer found 30 grams of marijuana, a little over one ounce. The officer wrote him a ticket for misdemeanor possession of marijuana and told him he would receive a notice to appear in court in the mail. Over the next several weeks Cameron dutifully watched his mailbox, but the notice never arrived, so he went back to Lake County for spring break. When he returned to San Diego, he was shocked to learn that there was a warrant out for his arrest. According to court records, he had missed his court appearance and the judge had issued a $5,000 bench warrant. He went to court the very next day and put himself on the calendar. Then he was appointed a public defender and eventually pled guilty to an infraction. Cameron paid all of his fines and thought that he could finally put this nightmare behind him.
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Then the other shoe dropped. In July, Cameron received an email from SDSU telling him that the campus police officer had reported the incident to the school and he had to meet with an academic judicial officer. This administrator told him that because he had been convicted of a drug-related offense he could be expelled or suspended from San Diego State University. Cameron was shocked again because he thought he had done everything right by going to court, pleading guilty, paying his fines, and staying out of trouble. Now, to find out that he could lose all of the time and money he had invested in his education seemed completely unfair. He told me, “Apparently, the court punishment doesn’t matter to SDSU. The school does it their own way.” When we spoke, he was home for the summer and still had not heard from the judicial officer as to whether he would be expelled or not. He was hopeful that he could continue his education, but had plans if the decision came down otherwise. “I’ll make the best of it either way.”
Cameron’s situation sheds light on a troubling aspect of a marijuana arrest for college students; the student discipline process.
Pursuant to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, state universities are authorized to enforce their own set of rules governing alleged student misconduct. However, it is important to realize that, as a state-funded entity, these universities must also provide certain constitutional rights to students. Such rights may include the right to fair notice of the proceeding, the right to review the evidence against you, the right to present evidence on your own behalf, and, in certain instances, the right to be represented by an attorney. In Cameron’s case, for example, SDSU has charged him with alleged student misconduct for his marijuana arrest. Despite the fact that he has already been sanctioned by the state in court, the college initiated its own disciplinary action against him. According to SDSU Student Affairs, “University disciplinary action may run concurrently
with civil or criminal action and/or the residence hall eviction process…One type of judicial action does not necessarily affect the other.” In other words, SDSU does not care whether Cameron has already been punished for his actions or not. The school may sanction him either way. However, he does have the right to defend himself. SDSU has an established disciplinary process, which allows for some of the constitutional rights mentioned above. For example, a student has the right to know the alleged student violations that he is charged with and the right to a conference before a judicial officer. Additionally, a student has the right to an attorney in cases where criminal charges are involved or where the recommended sanction is expulsion. A violation of these rights can lead to an appeal and possible complaint against the college.
As Cameron learned the hard way, a marijuana arrest can have serious academic repercussions including student disciplinary action and loss of financial aid. If you have been charged with student misconduct, it is important to be aware and protect your rights.
Grow or Not to That’s a good question By: Mel the Bumbling Gardener CAN I GROW MARIJUANA? Yes. Under Prop. 215, the cultivation of marijuana plants for the personal, medical use of a patient is permitted. PROPOSITION 215, the California Compassionate Use Act was enacted by the voters and took effect on Nov. 6, 1996 as California Health & Safety Code 11362.5. The law makes it legal for patients and their designated primary caregivers to possess and cultivate marijuana for their personal medical use. WHO MAY PROP. 215?
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Patients with a physician’s recommendation and their primary caregivers. Still in development: Current version 9/17/03: Adult marijuana patients with the approval of a San Diego County doctor may keep up to 1 pound of marijuana and grow up to 24 plants. Check your local and state laws for growing and plant count guidelines. CITY OF SAN DIEGO LAW ENFORCEMENT GUIDELINES REGARDING POSSESSION OF MEDICINAL CANNABIS
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house or structure that must be locked and contained. The amount of marijuana grown in the enclosed greenhouses or structures that are locked and contained will be limited by the indoor plant guidelines. Wow, did I miss something when I first read the new liberating Medical Marijuana Laws? Hell yes! I did, I blew it, I missed that whole part about the “Outdoor Growing Prohibited” thing. Okay, what does a San Diego patient have to do to be compliant and grow their own? In the next four issues of NUG, our quest will be to find an easy to understand, easy to set up, and most importantly easy to operate “turnkey” indoor growing system. My adventure started back at the THC Expose in Los Angeles. I was a kid in a candy store; everything was out in the open for all to see. Most of the major suppliers had booths and I found four completely different indoor growing systems. Talking with their reps was very interesting because I learned that I had more choices than ever before. Each system was very different, but they all had the same goal, “to grow the best medicine possible.” Pleased, but a bit confused, the trip home gave me time to think about what I really wanted. I knew I needed to do more research before choosing the unit that would best suit my needs. The size of the machine, power consumption, and harvest time were all taken into consideration when making my decision. It wasn’t easy, they all build a better “mouse trap,” but the trap that caught this mouse was the “Spinner.” In the 80’s, I acquired a Phototron, a small indoor soil growing system. It had tinted plastic panels and horrible U-shaped fluorescent bulbs that were extremely temperamental, popping glass in my face every time I had to change a bulb. You could grow three or four spindly little plants to about 18 inches, but they never really got very medical. The bud was disappointing with small flowers due to the lack of light. The only advantage this system had was the ability to adjust the light schedule, which cut your outside harvest time in half. It worked pretty well until winter came along, then the ballast just wouldn’t get warm enough
Plants Patients and caregivers are permitted to cultivate marijuana plants in amounts consistent with the physician-recommended needs of the patient(s). Indoor Plants A patient may possess a maximum of twenty-four unharvested plants growing in an area of no more than 64 square feet, or an amount consistent with the doctors recommended need of the patient(s), or whichever is less. Outdoor Growing Prohibited No outdoor marijuana cultivation shall be permitted. Growing marijuana shall only be permitted in a fully enclosed green-
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to light the fluorescents. I had to wake up every morning at six with a hair dryer in hand to blow hot air inside the unit until the bulbs came on, what a pain in the ass. The Spinner promised to be so much more. Because Newport Beach was so close, I decided to pick up my unit. During the drive north, I thought about the good ol’ days. The days when I would save up a bag of seeds, throw them in the ground, and wait to see what popped up. There were no sexed seeds, no mother plants yielding clones, and I was lucky to find a tiger striped seed. Planting would begin in April and harvest would be in October. Yes, that’s right, only six months before you were able to smoke your harvest. Most of the time your plants would be male, and if you were lucky enough to get that desirable female plant, she would be riddled with seeds. By the time you finished drying, destemming, and shaking out the seeds, the bud you were left with was pretty pathetic. The Spinner warehouse was easy to find. When I walked into the building,
it immediately caught my eye, that big, beautiful, silver, UFO-looking machine. I had to take a step back…I was in awe. It looked bigger and better than anything I had seen on the internet or at the THC Expose. Tom came around the corner with a smile on his face because he had been anticipating my arrival. He wasted no time and got down to business, he explained each part and its fea-
tures. The disassembled Spinner fit neatly into one box. Tom made sure I had a complete starter kit filled with all the things I needed to get going. The kit had nutrients, a PH tester, 2 timers, a 600 watt bulb, digital ballast, water pump and tank, 2 Hydroplex t-shirts, and a walkthrough setup DVD. The only thing missing was the twelve clones needed to fill the Spinner’s rotating baskets. Back at my grow spot I set up this alien-like grow machine. It was a three bowl assembly; everything went together without a hitch. When I was mixing the nutrients and adjusting the PH, I couldn’t wait any longer; I was ready to turn it on for the first time. I plugged it in and the light came on at 50% and was blinding. At 75% my face got tanned, and at 100% I grew 2 inches. “Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.”...I’m ready to plant! Next month…picking and transplanting the right clone, making my first trip to the hydro store, and OK Scotty, turn it up to 100%.
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By Tiffany Janay
As a consumer of all things cannabis, it is assumed that you are the one that likes to take the natural approach to caring for your body. Our overall health and well-being is probably the most important thing on one’s mind, hoping that in everything we do we are making the best possible choices. Sometimes it’s hard to avoid the “bad things,” either because it’s conveniently located or because we know it’s bad, but don’t know why. We often convince ourselves that we are too busy, too tired, and too overworked to really get on the right track and start taking optimal care of ourselves. Who has the time to research the new low fat diet, to count calories, or to find out how many grams of fiber they need daily? It gets confusing!! About 5 years ago I was 50 pounds heavier than I am today. I had these same dialogues going on in my head until one day I decided to put my mind to unraveling the great mystery of living a healthy lifestyle and ending the continuous battle I had with my weight and health. It’s been a very slow progression for me and I’m still learning daily, but there are a few recommendations I have for you that can make a tremendous difference in your life; easy and understandable things that don’t require much to figure out. First and foremost, you must get comfortable with reading ingredients. It’s important to understand what is being used to create that food product you are picking up. READ INGRE38 | NUGMAG.COM
DIENTS AND NOT THE MARKETING! What I mean is that products are often marketed as “low fat,” “healthy,” “all natural” or “good for kids,” when this is not necessarily the whole truth. When you read ingredients and get familiar with specific foods, it cuts down the confusion of whether that product is good for you or not. If there are ingredients you’ve never heard of or can’t properly pronounce, odds are, they’re not REAL food and are probably not a good choice to eat. Living a healthier lifestyle and feeling better about yourself can be as easy as eliminating 4 things from your diet. Partially Hydrogenated Oils Partially hydrogenated oil or plain hydrogenated oil can be found in many of the foods you probably enjoy today. It is added to food to help keep it fresh for a longer period of time. You can find it in baked goods, prepackaged food, and at most traditional restaurants. Unfortunately, it is detrimental to our health. Because of the way this oil is created, our digestive system has no way of breaking it down and as a consequence, some of the problems it can cause are obesity, heart disease, cancer, clogged arteries, diabetes, high cholesterol, immune dysfunction, and birth defects. It raises bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol, and our bodies become chemically addicted to it too. It’s estimated that there are 50,000 premature deaths a year due to partially hydrogenated oil. To avoid this harmful ingredient choose cold pressed organic oils instead. Some of my favorites are coconut oil, olive, sunflower and sesame oil.
High Fructose Corn Syrup Almost all juices, sodas, and flavored waters you buy are laced with this stuff. You can find it in just about any kid product like snacks, cereals, breads, soft drinks, and condiments. In short, it’s like a sugar, syrup substance that they sneak into almost everything that has a sweet taste. It has also been linked to causing diabetes and obesity as well. If you love sweet beverages, invest in a juicer and make your own because then you’ll know exactly what you are getting. Fruits are already sweet enough and don’t need artificial sweeteners, that’s just unnecessary. Artificial Anything They say the best way to hide the truth is to put it right in one’s face. The marketers for the major food manufactures knew this detail to be true and are using it to their advantage. When artificial flavors are used, companies will always list it on the front of the package in plain view!! It’s not like other toxic additions in our food that are hidden in small print or in the list of ingredients. The problem is that they use all sorts of eye catching tricks to defer our attention, and after all, if they are blatantly telling us that it’s in there, it must not be that bad, right? Wrong!! Artificial flavors are summed up into those two words with no further disclosure as to what actually went into making them. I honestly don’t have the answer because in my search I learned there is a limited amount of information on the topic. What I do know is that they are using an assortment of chemicals to mock a certain flavor or scent, and often times they are imitating fruits and vegetables. Since we don’t really know exactly what it is they are doing, and given that REAL fruits and vegetables are eas-
ily accessible, it’s best that we stick to the real thing and stay away from anything artificial. Artificial=fake and fake is not the new real! White Products White products are white bread, white flour, white sugar, and white pasta. The white I am referring to is traditionally referred to as “enriched.” To enrich food means that they strip the natural grains of their nutrients and add in synthetic ones. This is an unnatural, man-made process, so there is much room for error. From my research, many of the foods that are enriched are fortified with iron, but the iron that they put into the food is actually not the good type of iron we should be consuming; it’s metallic, which is more useful for building something rather than for our consumption. You can find this in many breads, tortillas, cereals, and pre-baked goods. Eating any of these foods or ingredients alone can cause several undesirable reactions, so if you are eating marijuana to help treat certain illnesses or aliments, it would be a wise choice to select edibles that do not contain such ingredients. Eating edibles that contain harmful ingredients is not what you should be choosing to consume when attempting to heal yourself. Eating an edible may provide temporary relief, but down the road you are more than likely to cause more damage to your body or even irritate the initial problem you sought treatment for in the first place. Often times our bodies break down or have aches and pains, which are signs of internal damage and possibly a direct result of what we eat. If you consume large amounts of poison and your body has a negative reaction, it is toxic to then medicate your body with more poison. You are causing an internal war, so make good decisions in the beginning to avoid this problem. I find that there is a ton of information out there about what’s right and what’s wrong, and often times the info contradicts itself depending on where it’s coming from. With that being said, the information I provide you with is based on my own personal research and should not be taken as complete truth. Instead, use it as a starting point into a lifelong journey of discovery. Allow my findings to welcome you on a new path of personal enlightenment. Take this information and expand your knowledge beyond this article. In order to make deeprooted changes in your life you need to know this information for yourself, find the meaning, and make your own interpretations. The only expert one should rely on is oneself. It’s not about what is being sold; it’s about what is being bought. www.TiffanyJanay.com & www.OrganicBlood.com
California Testing Authority CTA What are you Smoking? How do you know what you are ingesting? Is your Cannabis grown organically or in a polluted environment? Everything we purchase from consumer goods to prescription medicine comes with affixed ingredient labels in order to inform us about what we ingest. The current method used industry wide to identify different strands and strengths of Medical Marijuana is Smell, Touch & Look (STL TEST). Using your senses to identify good and bad milk or if an item in the fridge is ready to be tossed is fine. But this method can only tell us so much about what we are taking into our lungs or body for medical needs. How do you respond when a customer approaches with the following needs? •
I have cancer and want to stimulate my appetite and need pain relief but I don’t want any euphoric effects.
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I am undergoing treatment for AIDs and want to make sure that what I am purchasing does not levels of pathogens or molds that can harm me due to my weakened immune system.
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I want the highest THC strand you have.
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I want the highest CBD cannabis you have.
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I can’t sleep at night my mind is too active.
The fusion of education and product labeling can help begin a method to better identify which strand of cannabis is best for you. Did you know? CBD is particularly suitable for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, as the combination of THC/CBD can help to relieve pain and spasms (cramps). CBD not only relieves pain, but also reduces inflammation. Because it reduces the psychological side effects of THC it is also used by patients with other illnesses and symptoms (e.g. chronic neurogenic pain)(CIBG, 2010) These are just a few examples of why, California Testing Authority (CTA), a mobile pre-screening and certification service, is integrating Science into the world of Medical Marijuana. California Testing Authority is the only mobile certification and prescreening service that focuses on the needs of our clients to infuse testing into the current system. We offer our partner collectives the opportunity to see beyond the aesthetics of Marijuana and traditional testing methods for example (STL) and understand what is inside the cannabis and why it makes clients feel a certain way. Potency and Safety screening is the future of medical Cannabis, Potency is a measure of the Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabidiol (CBD) & Cannabiniol (CBN) in your Cannabis, Safety is the measure of safe levels of molds and pathogens in Cannabis. Pathogenic molds often develop during the drying and storage process and can threaten the health of patients who have compromised immune systems. Harmful levels of such molds cannot be detected by the naked eye. CTA provides prescreening of THC, CBD, and CBN levels in each supply of medical marijuana and printed result labels for each supply. To pre-register or learn more about our services please visit www.catalabs.com and click on the pre-registration tab on the front page, twenty collectives per-region will be selected to participate. The selected collectives will receive special designations and incentives, publicity the Medical Marijuana Industry. 40 | NUGMAG.COM
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Cannabis Cooking with Kim Written by Kim Twolan, Mother Earth Co-op ♥ Serving San Diego patients since 2005 ♥ August was an awesome month for Medical Marijuana (MMJ) Activism with several spectacular San Diego events. It is amazing to see everyone working together to help further educate people about the benefits of this wonderful medicinal plant. It’s like paddling a canoe; if you paddle together you go in the right direction – together! Understandably, it is not possible for many individuals to agree on the same points, however, it is imperative that we all work together to cultivate awareness about the healing benefits of MMJ. This month starts a new chapter in MMJ activism in San Diego as NORML, ASA, LEAP, DPA, SSDP, and other cannabis groups collectively work together on informing the community about the truths of medical cannabis while dispelling the myths. The simple step of having activists hold hands and work together is what opens up doors and makes other people want to get involved! When there is chaos and diversity, most people choose not to participate. With all of our hard work and motivation to position together and request sensible regulations and safe access to medical marijuana, we are helping to hold the people, who are accountable, liable. We are also serving patients secure rights to safe access to medicine and guarantee that the next generation will benefit from MMJ here in San Diego without feeling shamed, setting an example for others cities around the globe. Finally, our warm summer weather is here. This month’s recipes are geared up to help cool you down while medicating. We have a few new healing recipes for you, with of course, our medicinal twist! Some of the following recipes are taken from Mother Earth Co-op’s “Special Medicinal Recipes – A Medical Cannabis Cookbook.” Kim Twolan © 2008 Cookbook available at finer coops, collective’s and physician’s offices or online at www.motherearthcoop.com/products
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BUDDHA’S GOAT CHEESE (Appetizer) 1 (4oz.) package of goat cheese (room temp) 1/8 tsp black pepper (ground) 20 large basil leaves (chopped) 1/4 cup hemp seeds 3 tbsp cannaoil * 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted) 1 tsp lemon zest 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil In a small bowl, stir together the goat cheese, hemp seeds, cannaoil* and lemon zest; season to taste with pepper. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture on each basil leaf. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and drizzle with olive oil. This makes 20 healing servings. Note: Can also be served on crackers or fresh baked bread. PIMPED UP HOLY SMOKE LEMONADE (Beverage) 2 cups honey 1/4 tsp kief * 12 whole cloves 1 qt water 2 sticks cinnamon crushed ice 1 & 1/2 cups lemon juice (fresh) 12 mint leaves Put honey, cloves, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan, simmer together for a few minutes; stir in lemon juice and kief*. Mix well, let stand for 20 minutes. Combine with water in a pitcher. Stir well and pour into tumblers over crushed ice. Garnish with mint leaves. Makes about 12 curative servings.
CURRIED YOGURT SHOCKSAUCE (Dressing) 1 cup yogurt (plain) 1/2 tsp kief * 1 tbsp curry powder 1/4 tsp mace 1/4 cup hemp seeds 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped) Blend all ingredients together in a food processor or blender, then store in a tightly covered container. Note: Try this on a crisp green salad. This will work on anything you can imagine. Enjoy & feel better! CHICKEN WALDORF WONDER (Salad) 4 cups chicken (cooked, cubed) 1/3 cup raisins 1/2 cup Italian dressing 2 medium avocados (cubed) 2 tbsp cannabis (finely ground) 4 slices pita bread (halved) 1 medium green apple (cubed) 4 pieces green leaf lettuce (shredded) 1 stalk celery (thinly sliced) 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup hemp seeds 4 pieces red leaf lettuce (shredded) 1/4 cup almonds (sliced, toasted) 1 cup of Curried Yogurt Shock Sauce Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C) degrees. Prepare Curried Yogurt Shock Sauce. In a blender, mix Italian dressing with cannabis. Marinate chicken in Italian dressing mixture, refrigerate and cover for about 4 to 8 hours. Cook chicken in Italian dressing mixture, in preheated oven for about 45 to 55 minutes. Remove chicken from oven and set aside. In the same dish the chicken was cooked in, stir in apple, celery, almonds and raisins. Cube cooked chicken and mix well together. Add Curried Yogurt Shock Sauce. Gently fold in avocados. Place shredded lettuce in pita halves and fill with chicken mixture. Garnish with tomatoes. This makes 6-8 servings.
COLD COLUMBIAN CUCUMBER SOUP (Soup) 1 large onion (chopped) 3 tbsp dill (fresh chopped) 3 tbsp cannaoil * 2 cups broth 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
1/8 tsp white pepper (ground) 1/4 tsp kief * (8 oz.) package sour cream 13 sprigs dill (fresh) 4 medium cucumbers (chopped)
In a large saucepan, cook onions, 1 tablespoon dill in cannaoil, over low heat; stir occasionally until onions are soft. Add broth, lemon juice, cucumbers, and simmer for 20 minutes. Purée mixture in batches, in blender, until smooth; stir in kief *, white pepper, and salt to taste. Cover and chill soup until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day. Force soup through a sieve into a bowl. Whisk in sour cream and remaining 2 tablespoons dill. Makes about 6 curative cups. Note: Serve this curative soup topped with garnish of sour cream and dill sprigs. LIZZARDS LAMBS BREAD CURRY (Pork) 1 lb pork (sliced) 1/2 cup soy sauce 4 slices ginger (chopped) 1 medium onion (chopped) 4 cloves garlic (chopped) 4 tbsp cannabutter* 1/2 tsp chile powder 2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp white pepper 3 tsp coriander 1 tsp cumin 2 cups coconut milk 1/4 tsp fenugreek 2 tbsp cannabis 1 tbsp curry powder
Marinate pork in soy sauce for 30 minutes. Heat onion, garlic and ginger in cannabutter*. Fry pork until brown on each side. Add chile powder, paprika powder, turmeric, white pepper, coriander, cumin, and fenugreek; stir fry for 3 minutes. Drain, remove pork from marinade, and add to the pan. Fry for 5 minutes, pour in coconut milk together with marinade and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add cannabis, cover pan and simmer for 1 hour or until pork is cooked. Prior to serving, sprinkle with the curry powder to taste. ICE QUEENSICLES (Popsicles) 2 tbsp honey 1 cup water 2 medium ginger root 1 tbsp peppermint (finely chopped)
1/8 cup cannabis (finely ground) 1 small lemon 1 large papaya (cubed) 2 large oranges
In a saucepan, combine water and ginger root. Heat to boiling; simmer for about 13 to 15 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in honey until dissolved. Cool 15 minutes and remove ginger. Pour into blender; add cannabis, lemon, papaya and oranges. Blend together until very smooth. Pour into Popsicle molds and place in freezer for at least one hour or until frozen. Note: This is an excellent method to relieve nausea and soothe the stomach, as well as a nice cool treat. “KIEF” is an age old way of extracting trichomes from plant material. Kief is the product derived from the kiefing process. Kiefing is a method in which you rub dry trim, buds and small leaves with crystals on them over a silk screen. The THC glands will form a powder that comes through the screen, which is then used in cooking or for smoking. It is usually a pale green to light brown, dependant on the strain of the cannabis. Kief powder that is pressed together is called hash. Note: Kief boxes are sold at some smoke shops and are easier to work with than silk screens. In a kief box, the screen is above the collection
drawer allowing the THC glands to pass through the screen, into the collection drawer. This makes it easy and compact, for the average user to collect the kief and use for smoking or cooking. *Cannaoil is any high quality food grade oil such as coconut oil, hempseed oil, olive oil, canola oil that has been infused with high grade medical cannabis. *Cannabutter is dairy butter that has been infused with high grade medical cannabis. The recipes for cannaoil and cannabutter can be found in the first copy of Nug Magazine or online at www.MotherEarthCoOp.com
Wishing you a hempy journey to a healthier you! Be kind to each other Peace & Love Kim
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hen you think of California homegrown, what’s the first image that comes to mind? Dark greens? Deep purples? Orange hairs relentlessly frescoed with the chrysalis of trichomes? Snowboards? Okay, maybe that last one doesn’t come to everybody’s mind, but it should; because Tahoe-based Smokin’ Snowboards has been doing it the Cali-way for over 14 years. Built from the ground up by founder and owner Jay Quintin, and rooted in his early growing days, the company is one of snowboarding’s last true core groups. From the riders, to the laborers, to the highest point in the company, there isn’t a person who doesn’t share in the values and principles of a small, homegrown business, practicing their beliefs in every board they make. Now, as they begin to experience growth, we get a glimpse into their history, their day-to-day operations, and the lifestyles led by their riders. So sit back, spark up, and enjoy the journey into the heart, brain and body of this snowboard company. I’ve had the pleasure to photograph and meet with many of the Smokin’ team riders and people in the company. I’ve always admired owner/founder Jay Quintin, because he refuses to let society keep him from speaking his mind. He’s very opinionated, and has some great stories to tell. For the first portion of this interview, I sat down with Jay, as well as Smokin’ art director and former team rider Joe Fontaine, to see what they had to say about the daily life of a snowboard company. Jay, you had what some would call a tragically short professional career. Can you tell me a bit about how you got started riding, and what finally put you into early retirement? JAY: When I started out, I was one of the first riders at my resort, Jay Peak in Vermont. I just started racing, doing the New England Cup with a bunch of the first snowboarders. It’s a long story, but I started off with G-Man, (Shaun) Palmer and all of those guys, we pretty much made that New England crew. I got to do the first ad ever for Kemper, and from there on snowboarding pretty much enveloped my life. I ended up blowing my knees out about an hour after getting my first pro-model board trying to jump over the owner of Black Flys Optics; that was it for me. Why did you guys go with the name ‘Smokin? JAY: Well the name of the company came from my nickname, “Smokin’ Jay.” It came from an interview with International Snowboard Magazine. They had this photographer, Trevor Graves, I would always try to get him to smoke weed with me. In the interview they called me “Smokin’ Jay,” and from then on everyone pretty much called me Smokin’. It was pretty fitting since I smoke a lot of weed. Tell me about the first snowboard you ever made. JAY: The first board I ever made? We thought it was going to be really easy to make boards, and that first one definitely wasn’t rideable, but we learned a lot from it. I made it in the basement of my house about two blocks from Kings Beach in Tahoe. We actually still have a little slice of it upstairs. It was completely de-laminated, unrideable, and I knew I still had a lot to learn. How long had you grown for when you decided to start making boards? JAY: I remember one season; I was hanging out with this ‘fast moving crowd’ of pro snowboarders and people in the music industry down in Southern California. I had to figure out a way–after blowing out my knees –to keep hanging out with the crew, so I
started growing weed. While I was growing, I started shooting snowboarding pictures and getting them into magazines like Electric Ink, who I worked with for a while. When I started the brand I didn’t have any investors or family to loan me money, so I just started it from the money I got by growing weed in my house. It’s funny to look back in retrospect and wonder what would be happening today if I had continued along those lines of growing weed. I love running my snowboard company more than I love growing weed, but growing weed is great too! JOE: Why don’t you tell them about when you made national news? JAY: (laughs) Oh yeah, there was uh…What’s that thing called... JOE: What, CSPAN? JAY: (more laughter) no, no, the Associated Press. I was on their story of the day because they were trying to link up snowboarding with marijuana back in the day. Snowboarding was really catching on and the national media had a field day with the fact that I was a professional snowboarder, with my boards on the shelves and pot endorsements all over them. And to top it off, I got busted for growing marijuana down in Orange County. But, you got to do what you got to do to get where you need to be. What was the best strain you ever grew? JAY: Oh man, “California Orange” was some really good stuff because each crop would be like a pound more than normal. It takes a couple weeks longer, but the Cali is good. And “Purple Urkle” is great, everyone likes that. All the different kinds of Kush that are around nowadays are great too, but I like the Cali Orange because that’s the best kind to grow as far as making money goes, which back in the day is what I was trying to do. I would try to be a connoisseur too. It’s like a balancing bar when you’re trying to pick out what strains to grow. You have to ask yourself, do you want to make a lot of money? Or do you want to grow something crazy and purple for your head that’s going to produce a quarter as much but be twice as good?
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Why did you finally decide to pack the pipe away and clear out your lungs? JAY: Well I got in trouble. I’ve been on probation in Tahoe for years. It’s all the man, you know? I’m still smokin’ on the inside though. Joe, you’re currently a non-smoker as well. Did you ever puff? JOE: Actually, I never really did, no. I tried it once or twice and it just wasn’t really the thing for me. I grew up snowboarding, so all the kids around me were smoking pot. All of my buddies did it. I think I’m just too weird of a dude in the first place. I get pretty random thoughts as it is, and I’m pretty easily distracted. I feel if I was a smoker, I’d never get anything done. How did you get involved with ‘Smokin, and eventually become art director? JOE: I actually got started at a shop back in New Hampshire called NH Snow & Skate. I was an employee there and they were a pretty small, core shop. They were actually one of the few shops that even carried Smokin’ back in 2004. Jay came through one day doing his little sales pitch and I told him I was coming out to Tahoe for college in the fall. He, being the yes man of the snowboarding industry, was like, “oh yeah, sure, come on out and I’ll give you a job,” never thinking I’d actually call him. When I got out here, the first month I spent calling him, emailing him, and 50 | NUGMAG.COM
leaving him messages, just flooding his inbox. Finally, after over a month, he got back to me and said I could try working in the factory for a day. So I got to come in for a day, and then another day, and then the next weekend, it kind of became a weekend job in between college. After about a year and a half I started having some influence on the graphics, then later I took over, and here we are now. You guys are pretty busy right now. What exactly goes in to getting your boards to go from piles of lumber at the hardware store to solid shredmachines on the racks at the shops? JAY: Well, when you squeeze it all down and make juice out of it, from what we’ve calculated, it’s about 3½ hours of manual labor per board. We’re trying to make it less and less, but then you have to buy lots of big expensive machines, we’re just making do with what we have. JOE: And like he said, the juice, when you squeeze it. When you actually look at the whole spectrum, there’s days for curing time, and the graphics take months to prepare, so it’s really a long process. Tell me, what’s so special about your new board lineup for 2010/2011? JOE: Well, we’ve got two new camber/rocker technologies, bringing the total to four. We run an “Anti-Rocker,” “Clash Rocker,” “Traditional Camber” and the “D.I.R.T. Rocker,” we’re bringing back. We’ve got a new technology called “VD Flu” which is “Variable Density Fiberglass lay-
up.” It’s actually a new way of making the boards in the lay-up process that we’re testing here in the factory. It’s made us 1.54 times stronger than any board we’ve made in the past–so huge improvements there. It helps us back up that three year warranty we offer. It’s also our fifth year using “Magne-Traction” on our boards, so they’re all just coming out better than ever. It’s mostly just having this nice new factory with consistent temperatures, and a nice layout for what we need to do. It has really made our boards way more solid than they’ve been in the past. Can you tell us something you’ve got up your sleeve that nobody knows about yet? JAY: I guess we can tell you one thing nobody knows. We’re going to be coming up on some big-name pro snowboarders next season. People you’ve all heard of. JOE: Yea, and the reason for that is, we’ve been seeing all these companies in hard economic times cutting-back on their pros and not giving them what they deserve. We want to support snowboarding in any way we can, keeping the people that we look up to on their boards, doing rad stuff. For the second segment of this interview, I drove over to the Truckee Horticulture Center, where they were more than happy to let me take over and turn their shop into a studio. I met up with Smokin’ team riders Lane Knaack, Max Weinberger, and team manager Christiano “Binky” DiPasquale.
Binky, how did you come to be the Smokin’ team manager? BINKY: Well, I was running around Mammoth for four or five years and I met a lot of interesting people in interesting ways–you could say I was a sort of “recreational advisor.” I moved to Reno, met Smokin’ Jay, our interests were kind of the same, and I knew a lot of cool people, so it worked out. This is my fourth year being team manager, building boards… sometimes crisis management.
MAX: Yeah, I don’t know, like close to 20? As long as I’ve been snowboarding, basically. I started around the grunge period, like ‘91 or ‘92. LANE: Since ‘99 Do you or have you ever grown? MAX: Yeah, actually, my mom used to take care of orchids when I was a kid. When I was in high school back in Massachusetts, instead of doing chemistry or physics for my science credit, I did the easy shit and I did greenhouse. I grew tomatoes and we learned how to clone tomatoes, cactus plants, spider plants, pretty much everything. My mom would
Max, how long have you been riding for ‘Smokin? MAX: Just this past winter, actually, I started getting boards from Binky. I’ve known him forever; I lived out in Mammoth for a long time. I moved out there with all the Grenade dudes in 2000 and lived with Lane. I kind of stopped snowboarding around 2006, I was in Hollywood, and Binky was always trying to get me back into it. Then I decided to move up to Tahoe this winter. Binky just started making me boards, and he makes them good for me. Supersoft and made in the USA, so I can get what I want and there’s less of a carbon footprint since it doesn’t come from China or something. People are always so worried about who’s the next up-andcoming young rider. I just turned thirty this year and basically had my best season riding, so it’s pretty rad that he was willing to give me boards and hook me up. Lane, you just got signed to Smokin’ this year, how did you get that hookup? LANE: Actually, when I moved up to Reno like four years ago, I used to go up to the factory with Binky and check it out. Jay has been giving me snowboards for years and years, but it seemed like every time he would give me a board something would come up where I could make money to support myself and my snowboarding habit. Finally, after biting the bullet last year and getting a real job, I was able to snowboard for fun and make my money elsewhere. I started riding for Jay and Binky last winter. How long have you all been smoking? BINKY: (very long pause with laughter) Sixteen years… The beach corrupted me brah. I was nine years old and I went out with the “cool kids” to go smoke on the jetty out in Ventura, so ever since then.
a bit from the customer experience. There are definitely people that come in who have been doing it for a really long time. There are so many people doing so many things you can kind of learn from their mistakes or successes. BINKY: …And in-turn help them with other people. Not everybody has the same problems or the same remedies, but you keep hearing everything in here, so you learn exactly what you need to do to get it right. Truckee Horticulture Center/Skate Park is a really cool environment. A lot of good heads hang out in here, and good information gets passed around. All the good people here at Truckee come in to hang out, skate, and ultimately get the best information and the best gear in town. What are your favorite strains? MAX: The real OG, San Fernando Valley Kush, even though everyone always claims to have it. The thing that is a definite that everyone can say is “oh, this is Sour Diesel” and they’re usually on. It’s pretty similar to the SFOG, and I’m a diesel guy. BINKY: The Holy Grail is either the SFOG Kush or the Government Issue G-13, and you can’t find that. You can get some crosses of it and some bastardizations of it, and that’s the same thing with the OG. But until I find the holy grail of the SFOG, or the G-13, or some SFOG-13 hybrid - which I may or may not be in possession of now - it’s a tough call. MAX: Yea, Lane and I both drive diesel trucks, so anything named after the great Rudolph Diesel, I’m down with.
actually go up there and get her flowers because they grew the nicest ones in town… I sort of grew up with a green thumb and it all carries over and helps out. Soil or Hydro? MAX: Hydroponics, for sure. I grew good hydroponic tomatoes back in high school and had a great experience with it, so I just continued on with that. BINKY: Yea I put my first seed in the ground when I was thirteen. I grew up in San Fernando, the hotbed of Kush, and you could say “I had it” at one point (laughter)…The legendary OG was in my possession, and due to ‘circumstances out of my control’ I managed to lose it. She’s no longer with us (laughs). But I had it, and checking out some of the new ’beans’ we’ve got, I think we got it. We’re working with like fourteen different strains, most of them Kush, keeping it Cali, always on the hunt for the Original. Have you learned a lot working in a grow store? MAX: Yeah, you know, and like I said, growing up with my mom around orchids and stuff I already knew quite a bit. But I’ve learned
Besides acquiring some pretty big names, is there anything else you can tell us? BINKY: We’re getting legitimate snowboarders, who want to ride legitimate snowboards, built by legitimate pro snowboarders. LANE: Yeah, think “old famous people.” BINKY: Old famous people that have done more for the sport, than the companies that they’ve ridden for. And by doing that, we’re keeping the legitimacy in snowboarding. We hired more people this year to build more boards; Tahoe-made and done right.
SD Grow Show By. The Guru
August 20th-22nd was San Diego’s first indoor gardening and hydroponics expo, The Indoor Grow Show (IGS) Expo at the Scottish Rite Center in Mission Valley. It was open to the public and was quite interesting. The show had some big sponsors such as R&M Supply, IGS, Heavy 16 and many others. There were local San Diego garden stores, and garden distributors displaying and promoting their products. What a good place to find and discover new products, and get a lot of different samples for free. One of the local stores even had a DJ playing at their booth. That was a new one for me, since I had not been to a show in a few years and had never seen or heard anything like that at an indoor garden show. There were a few quality, new products that grabbed my attention and I think they will work very well for many of you. The first two products are nutrients, Heavy 16 and Future Harvest Development nutrients, which are both very unique and different than most of what’s on the market today. Another great product worth mentioning was a new reflective material, brighter and more reflective than anything I have ever seen or used. I’ve heard about the product before, but this was my first time seeing it for myself with an HPS light burning in the room. The final product was called Equal Sun, which is a revolving platform that your plants sit on and it rotates your plants 360 degrees.
Heavy 16 is a COMPLETE 2 part A/B nutrient, meaning it contains ALL essential macro and microelements, making your produce MORE NUTRITIOUS and your indoor crops HEAVY and MORE VALUABLE at harvest. It is made with the highest quality ingredients and water. They take pride in micro brewing every batch of Heavy 16 by using deep mountain well water that is highly filtered and heated. They precisely measure and refine each ingredient to ensure CONSISTENCY and PURITY before it ever reaches a bottle. They have made Heavy 16 as powerful and user friendly as possible. Their straight forward, easy to follow feed schedule (www.Heavy16.com) is perfect for the indoor/outdoor gardener looking to keep things simple. They claim that it is so complete that you don’t need to use any additives and no PH adjustments are needed when using RO water (Reverse Osmosis). In short, it’s kicked up, just like a farmer would have it. All you need is Heavy 16 and water and you’re ready to grow large gardens that produce large harvests. It’s that easy! For the more advanced gardener, recommended natural products to enhance Heavy 16 include: organic stimulants, compost teas, enzymes, hormones, and microbial inoculants. Heavy 16 is proudly manufactured in California. Bryce Patterson, founder, grew up gardening in his parent’s garden and discovered he had a passion for agriculture. The excitement of being rewarded with new fruits and vegetables for all his hard work was a great feeling to him. He knew he wanted to have a career in agriculture, exploring new frontiers in plant science. This passion led him to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where he earned a degree in Agricultural/Horticultural Science. After spending years working for various agribusinesses, he began to formulate his own nutrient based on the demands of the many local farmers that he had befriended throughout his lifetime. His goal was to create a nutrient system that would be founded on hard science and not the marketing hype that was beginning to dominate the high-end specialty gardening field. Many of the large growers he knew were disillusioned by over-complicated and under-performing nutrient regimens found in their local grow stores. NUGMAG.COM | 53
He was quickly compelled to create a line of nutrients that would stand apart from the rest. He based Heavy 16 on a few simple principals: •Use only the Highest Grade Ingredients •Keep the formulation simple, but incredibly potent •Use micro-batch mixing techniques to ensure total quality control and peak freshness It wasn’t long before word spread throughout California that Heavy 16 nutrient was producing massive yields of top-grade crops for serious growers. He quickly began getting requests for custom batches of Heavy 16, and eventually decided to make it available to growers across the country. The feedback has been phenomenal and he couldn’t be happier that his life’s work is helping so many people get the results they’ve been striving for. I had the privilege of getting some of the Heavy 16 from the owner himself about 3 years ago when he gave me a couple gallons to test. The results are fantastic and it’s super easy to use. I did use some organic teas and additives, but I got to say I am really excited about running it again and having it readily available from a local hydro shop. I spoke to the owner recently and he told me that IGS will probably be the ones that they pick to carry and sell Heavy 16 due to their professionalism, customer service and knowledge. So I hope to see it available locally within the next month or so. Another nutrient that I learned more about is called Future Harvest Development. To sum it all up, this is a company founded and created by growers, for growers. If you look at their product line many of their products seem to be the same as the big nutrient companies, but when you learn that they developed products years before most of the others, then you can see for yourself who copied who! Basically the same principle of products and additives, but without the corporate cost and bullshit! With all the problems associated with some of those other nutrients, I believe Future Harvest Development will be a great replacement for many growers. The final product is Equal Sun, which is a rotating garden platform. It is meant to be used as a top hand fed system. The plants sit on a platform grate, and arms come off a single motor support and rotate the platform. This provides an equal distribution of light to the plants, with no shadows or dead spots, therefore creating stronger plants with more fruit on them. The plants on the outer edge of the platform will not be lacking production from lack of light, but instead be rotating towards the center and back out again creating an even canopy of fruit development. I think this product will be a big hit and has many advantages. Several companies have tried to make spinning lights, but have been unsuccessful at making them efficient, affordable and reliable. This product should be a big advantage to most growers and I think you will find a significant increase in quality and production.
The IGS Expo was a good show and had several new products to showcase, but these are the ones I found most worth mentioning. I have a feeling that IGS will be picking up all of these products according to the companies I spoke with. Next time an indoor garden show is near you, check it out and you might find a few of your favorite new products as well.
You know you’ve got a good gig when being given less to do is disappointing. It has been such a busy month around here, that’s why we’re only reviewing two strains in this issue. I broke the news to Hopper that he had one less sample to judge, and he took it pretty well. Although I am still not sure if he was kidding when he said we have to do an extra one next month…
Venom: (California’s Best Meds)
“This is a really beautiful, tight nug. Warm, dark coloring. When I was breaking it open to check it out, the trichromes were glistening like little diamonds. The manicure job on it is A+. Pleasant aroma. Sweet and kushy, but not quite OG like. Be sure to buckle up when you hit this one and get ready for some serious expansion. The Venom definitely has a bite to it! Very stony high, hits the head pretty quick. I call it a dome-run. Taste is earthy and kushy. This would be perfect for a patient who is looking for a sleep aid, because it will put you down in a good way. It’s a sedative without the negative side effects of pharmaceuticals.”
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Skywalker: (San Diego Organic Wellness Association)
“Very dense, monster bud with tons of red hairs. Cracked it open and the trichromes were blinging. Whoever grew this gets a green thumb up from me. Not only was it grown well, but also manicured neatly. It’s an all around beauty. Has a sweet smell, earthy undertone with a hint of kush in there due to the Mazar cross. Damn! Now that one gave me quite the cough session. Incredible expansion and instant relaxation. I felt the tension in my shoulders release almost immediately. Anyone dealing with a lot of stress or in need of pain relief would absolutely benefit from this one. Flavor isn’t overpowering, but still good. For what it lacks in flavor, it definitely makes up for in all other areas. Don’t get me wrong though, it does taste good. And I have to give props to one of my top budtender’s at The Green Door, for refreshing my memory on the Skywalker cross…it’s the Blueberry x’s Mazar. Thanks Drew!” We all know the saying, “Find something you love to do, and you will never work another day in your life.” Well, from what I have witnessed in the last several months, I have a feeling that Hopper will never have to work another day in his life, because he truly loves what he does. Yeah, being the Chronisseur is fun, but his heart is behind The Green Door, providing patients safe access to high quality meds.
That’s what it’s all about for him. Weed not greed. Patients before profits. Like he told me during our last session, “It’s all about giving back, not giving in.” Story by: Pamela Jayne Nug Shots by: M.K. Jack Hopper photo by: Phil Calvin of SCR photos
Twelve’s Career is Budding – Interview with an official Mary Jane Junkee By: Goldi Schiffner
Making headway in the local music scene in San Diego is not an easy feat, especially with the staggering number of artists set up at home studios. For an artist like Twelve, formerly 12 Gauge Shotie, the nearly seven year long journey is paying off. Without the internet push, and social media resources back in 2004, Twelve and his group Mary Jane Junkeez released an album and a few mix tapes that had the streets buzzing. An organic following soon formed that has pushed Twelve to the front lines of putting San Diego on the map in the world of hip hop. Since that time, Twelve has transformed from working with the group (which has been on a hiatus due to the incarceration of fellow members) to putting out his own material. It all started at the age of ten when Twelve began to write, channeling frustrations of growing up in a difficult situation through a creative outlet. Soon Twelve began to see a positive reception of his ideas and as he got older, became less interested in high school sports and teamed up with classmates to form the legendary Mary Jane Junkeez. The enthusiasm in the streets with the groups releases showcasing individual talent, and tracks like “Solo Bolo” from the album attracted attention from labels. But, instead of selling out for less, The Junkeez chose to stay independent and take control. Twelve has maintained an independent standing and is either open to the right deal, or content on spreading the music without a major corporate partner. 2010 is proving to be the most successful year yet. Highlighting the vast material that Twelve has been working on, is a nomination from the San Diego Music Awards for Best Hip Hop Artist. This year’s SDMA marks the 20th anniversary of the institution that has crowned San Diego artists like Unwritten Law, Slightly Stoopid and POD in the past. It’s no surprise the city is showing love to an artist nicknamed “The San Diego Live Wire,” who affectionately has the San Diego Zoo tattooed on his back in an art piece demonstrating numerous local landmarks. And with Twelve’s deep voice, raspy at times, and talent for quick witted flow or beat bouncing hooks; he’s kept fans putting his music on rotation. For those who have followed Twelve for over seven years- the solo debut album is coming soon. You can look for his past solo work in collaboration with The Jacka from The Bay in 2009 releasing The Price of Money. In early 2010 Twelve and San Diego’s Lil B Stone released CoDefendants. Most recently, Twelve and his main producers at The Batkave, a notorious studio in San Diego, worked together on a West Coast revival mixtape, available for free. Death of the Mixtapes, features over 60 artists in the local arena, bridging the gap between hip hop musicians in the community. Twelve followed the successful movement with his own Mixtapes is Dead, mixed by Snoop Dogg’s DJ Jam who is also from San Diego. The mixtape was released at a party on 6/19, to mark the dedication to the city. But what does all this success, elbow rubbing with industry idols and attention from other cities do to a guy like Twelve? After keeping up with Twelve for a few years now, it doesn’t seem like a thing has changed. He’s stayed humble but just gained more respect, and most of all, a loyal following. And his group wasn’t called Mary Jane Junkeez for kicks, debuting with a record titled Operation Gain Green, Twelve asked me to wait a moment as he took a bong rip before we started our interview. How appropriate!
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To get a bit of history, when did you first start putting out records? At the end of 2004, beginning of 2005 with The Mary Jane Junkeez. How do you feel about the music that you did with your group, The Mary Jane Junkeez? I feel good because it was a big success as far as local buzz, it gave us the buzz to be able to establish us as artists who are really here to stay. When did you start to feel the recognition from the community for what you were doing? Just selling the CDs. When we put a CD out we pressed up 500, and the 500 were gone, we pressed up another 1,000 then they were gone. That’s when we were able to see. Congrats on the nomination for the SDMAs, is this your first time in the competition? Yes, it my first time being nominated and I feel really good. It shows that they are seeing my work, I work really hard and it’s finally paying off. It is another stepping stone for me to keep progressing. I feel it is an accomplishment in a way. I have been putting videos out, in fact, I just shot another video. I have been doing my visuals, I have a DVD coming out, and I am working on my movie that I am writing myself actually. How do you feel about the people you are competing with for the title: Best Hip Hop in San Diego? I know a couple of the artists from the competition and they are great artists too. It feels like it’s a good competition and I am glad to be involved and be their competition at the same time. I think it’s pretty cool, it shows everybody that you can do your music and no matter where you’re from they will recognize it if you’re putting in work. I wish my competition the best. It seems this year you’ve already done a lot of projects, being involved with The Batkave’s The Mixtapes is Dead and then releasing Death of the Mixtapes at the 6/19 party- but what can people look forward to next? Next... I have some things in the works that I am waiting on. I am going to put out my first solo CD. I have put out other projects with Lil B Stone and The Jacka, but I haven’t made my own solo CD, so I will be putting that out. Should be a late 2010 or beginning 2011 release. Who in the industry do you look up to, or strive to have a career like? I look up to guys like E 40 and Too Short, you know, longevity. They’ve been around a long time and are still doing it, making relevant music and making hits. What’s the best way to keep up with Twelve? Thechannel12.com is where you can find all my music and my Twitter is 12gaugeshotie and my Myspace is 12gaugeshotie. I got videos out now, you know, worldstarhiphop, everywhere. Is there anything else you would like to say to the Cannabis community? Man, Mary Jane Junkeez forever, that’s what I would like to say. That’s how we started and how we are going to finish. I just love my city, thanks for nominating me, it’s all love. I ain’t going to do you wrong, I got your back, let me handle this! With a bright future for the charismatic Twelve, and an abundant amount of determination and experience so far in the game, it’s likely that we’ll be hearing from him again. With hopes to land the SDMA title, a humble beginning and consistent work ethic have placed Twelve in the top of San Diego’s elite. With a website that seeks to grow a community of other like-minded San Diego artists, thechannel12.com is the place to keep up with the beat hungry newbies and veterans who make up the local landscape. Twelve has been quoted as saying “You may have heard it before, but you need to hear it again. Nothing came overnight and everyday you need to keep working towards your goals. If you have a dream, it’s not going to come to you. Reality, you gotta make it happen. You got to get up and keep working towards that goal. Determination.” The words of wisdom show the merit of a budding career. Speaking of budding, you can see Twelve’s Mary Jane Junkeez style on YouTube as he stops by three pot stores in San Diego and willingly showcases his love of the dear cannabis plant. With an infamous love of the green leaf and without inhibitions to hide it, Twelve stays real, and a real smoker that we can all relate to.
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e got an email from the boys in Space Nature and I spent some time listening to their tracks on Myspace. They are playing some Psychedelic/ Surf/Rock that will bring you back to the 60’s and keep you grooving all night! Space Nature is 5 guys who live, jam, work, and smoke together in a tree fort of a home in Golden Hills. All are supporters of Medical Cannabis and made sure we gave a shout out to Green Heart Co-Op. Their favorite place in San Diego! The band formed last fall and within a month were recording their first CD. Recorded, mixed and produced all out of their home and released in a limited 1000 copies. The response has been overwhelming. You can see why when you go to a Space Nature show and catch these youngsters live! The band is currently working on some new tracks for another upcoming CD as well as planning their first official tour. Check these guys out while they are still playing in San Diego, before they start touring! This is raw rock n roll the way it should be, garage rock that takes the listener on a journey of sound and vibes making you forget where you are! We caught up with them to ask a few questions for our NUG readers: NUG: Thanks for reaching out to NUG and for supporting what we do! Are you all San Diego locals? 66 | NUGMAG.COM
By Ben G. Rowin NUG: I noticed that Space Nature was nominated for this year’s San Diego Music Awards for Best Hard Rock Album; tell us how it feels to be nominated for such a prestigious award?
SN: First off, thank you for doing what you do Nug! And yeah, were all locals, born and raised in either Coronado or Bonita.
SN: It is a big honor, and came as a bigger surprise to us. We have not been playing for very long, so it’s pretty cool to be put in the same category as some San Diego heavy hitters. NUG: Give any shout outs to your supporters and friends that you want to thank!
NUG: Where did you guys meet and how did Space Nature become a full fledged band?
SN: We would like to give a shout out to our families, Nasty Boy, Christan Trzcinski, Drew McGill for the photography, Ringo Dog, and all of our neighbors for putting up with the noise. All those not mentioned, you know who you are....
SN: We all met a couple years back through some common friends, and have been living together ever since. There have been other bands that we have each been a part of, but we have always jammed together. Space Nature started with a couple of songs that Taylor wrote, and just kept going from there.
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NUG: Tell us a little about the struggles local bands have getting noticed in our city’s music scene? SN: We had a couple of shows get shut down by the cops, but other than that, we try and stay away from struggling, we are just some dudes that are having fun playing music together. If people like it, that’s rad too!
Matthew Meyers (vocals) Taylor Charter (guitar) Tyler Daughn (guitar) Zack Oakley (drums) Tommy Pockets (bass) Make sure you check them out at myspace.com/spacenaturesd. Also don’t forget to get tickets for the San Diego Music Awards at www.sandiegomusicawards.com. There will be some GREAT bands performing and all the proceeds go to get instruments in the hands of students in San Diego! We will see you at the awards Sunday September 12th!
When I first heard the Screamin Yeehaws I felt like cracking open a Pabst Blue Ribbon and finding out what these guys are all about…their myspace bio pretty much explains the sound. “What’s that loud, rude noise you hear comin’ outta them speakers of that dirty rock club you’ve been afraid to go in all yer piddly little life? It ain’t your Momma’s eight track collection and it ain’t your Daddy’s doo-wop. It’s THE SCREAMIN YEEHAWS dammit. SoCals newest revved up and ugly Southern Fried Punk Rawk at its finest.” Man I couldn’t have said it better. This music finds the blue collar in all who give it a listen. Screamin Yeehaws is fronted by Nick Bone, former Red Eye Gravy drummer. Nick was born and raised on the Gulf Coast of Alabama. Playing guitar is Chris Henry –AKA- Silent. Henry has played with a bunch of different San Diego bands including, Pawnshop Cowboys, Noisepie and more. Playing bass is Ernie Velas and if that name sounds familiar it is because he has played with many local and national bands including The Whiskey Dicks and The Spyderz. Hitting the drums hard and fast is Mordy da Gordy, also previously with Whiskey Dicks and other local bands such as The Wastrels. The band’s debut was in March of 2004, opening up for Agent Orange here in San Diego and the band has put out 3 full-length CDs including their latest “The Bullet.” Recorded at Doubletime and mixed by Jeff Forrest (Blink 182, Deadbolt, Cattle Decapitation). The guys are touring hard all over the Southwest and coming back to San Diego all the time! Check their myspace to find out when you can catch them at home for a crazy live show! We were able to catch up with the band to get an interview for the NUG Magazine readers via email since the guys are on the road. NUG: First off I want to thank you for taking some time to talk to us! I know touring has got to be crazy but it must be even crazier for a bunch of guys that “just like to party, man!” Is it a party every night and if so, how do you keep your energy up? SY: Without incriminating ourselves, yes it is a party every time we play, yes we hang at the bar until it closes, every time. SILENT: Rockstar chaser for the Jim Beam shot for me…poor mans “speed ball”! NUG: Tell us about the new album “The Bullet,” I hear the response to this album has been amazing. SY: It’s been great; a lot of our old fans and friends seem to respond to the new songs. We can say we’ve matured without changing our country/punk sound. A lot of bands tend to start playing slower and lose their kick. I believe that’ll never happen with us. The new album was done independently this time, as lessons were learned in having bad experiences with our prior record company who shall remain nameless. But I will say it rhymes with Fargo records. SILENT: We have a lot of influences; there is great (and shitty) music in every genre. We try to make each song tell its own story. P.S. My roomie Libby May helped us out with some backup vocals on a couple songs… she’s a prominent singer in San Diego who has worked with the likes of Captain Sean Wheeler (Throw Rag), Cash’d Out (Johnny Cash Tribute) and is a performer in the “Hell on Heels” Burlesque Troupe. NUG: The Southern Sound you guys are putting out really rocks socks off, can you tell us some of the bands that inspired your sound? SY: REAL is the best term I can think of to answer that, real country and real punk rock. All the great country legends like David Allan Coe, Hank SR and the 3rd, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Chet Atkins, Shooter Jennings and the like, as well as newer country greats Bob Wayne and Roger Alan Wade. On the Punk side, Dead Kennedys are a huge influence and a slew of 80s punk bands. SILENT: Personally, I’m old school west coast punk and the guitars/energy of DK, MINUTEMEN, FEAR… and then of course I grew up with classic country, Marty Robbins, Roger Miller and all the names everybody knows. But for guitar influences, Hendrix, Albert Lee, Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Zappa, and Paul Leary. NUG: San Diego has so many talented bands and unbelievable music venues, any favorites for you? SY: Winston’s in OB has become our regular spot, and we’ve grown quite possibly way too comfortable there. SILENT: Casbah is the classic… Tim Mays brought real punk to San Diego. Winston’s takes care of us, and we always have a great show there.
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NUG: So Ernie reached out to let us know he is a fan of NUG magazine and a patient here in San Diego so we would be remiss for not asking, Indica or Sativa? Also any favorite spots for you in San Diego for getting your medication? SY: I became a patient while living in Hollywood so I went to many different dispensaries there, as I’ve also done here. I’m a huge fan of researching things I get involved with, so I learned a lot of growing techniques and how that affects the smell, taste, look and effects of the buds. From watching seedlings to counting trichomes, I geeked out on it all and like to switch it up between straight sativas for early morning medicating to hybrids at night. I’ll usually have about 3 strains at once to pick for whatever mood I happen to be in. My favorite spot has got to be the Fire Station in North Park. They have awesome prices and a wide array of products, on top of the best customer service I’ve ever had. Most places just want you in and out as fast as possible and tend to act snobby, except for here. With so many collectives and dispensaries operating, one would think customer service is truly something that’s gonna set them apart, right? SILENT: Let’s just say my friends take care of me! NUG: Can you tell the NUG readers where to find more information about the Screamin Yeehaws and give any shout outs to your sponsors and friends… SY: Our songs can be downloaded from any popular site (itunes, amazon etc) we’re on facebook, twitter @screaminyeehaws and myspace. For all the upcoming tour dates and updates for our videos and news about more traveling. Our sponsors continue to be awesome to us and we like to think it’s reciprocal; Xochico lifestyle accessories and Sik World T Shirts are always repped by us. Industry Cycles in Mission Valley has our back and makes beautiful machines. Hodads in Ocean Beach and everyone inside that building. Our good friends Behind The Wagon, The Rocketz, Old Devil, DPI and Downspell. But of course we wanna thank our families for allowing us to stay sane by doing what we love. SILENT: For years myspace had been the first and reasonable internet venue to advertise a band, find similar bands and venues on tour etc… but no one is checkin it much anymore. So now we have twitter and facebook, Ernie’s got that stuff down. “The band is an aggressive blend of honky-tonk and rock n roll topped off with a punk angst that’s sure to get yer ass movin’, feet tappin, and dizzy as a longtail cat in a room full of rockin’ chairs.” Check them out for yourselves at: www.myspace.com/thescreaminyeehaws
Anarcho Grow By: T.A. Sedlak
The perfect summer read; fast-paced, intriguing, and intelligently written. The cover is beautiful, much like the descriptive story inside. You can visualize every character, every scene. Set in Costa Rica, Anarcho Grow takes you on a wild ride you will not soon forget. T.A. Sedlak is a master at painting with words. Here he creates a picture of a place and a time, frequently referred to as “Pura Vida,” a way of life that is more relaxed, honest, and pure. Travel, adventure and romance interlaced with the marijuana culture, makes the setting even more enticing. After reading this book, I find myself wanting to get on the next plane to Costa Rica. Read the first chapter and see for yourself at www.tasedlak.com.
Smoked Volume 2
Published By: GritCityInc. Everyone should have this book on their waiting room/coffee tables. We left this out for a month at our NUG offices and I can’t even count how many people have been blown away by the amazing glass art inside. This is glass blowing on a whole new level. Definitely a conversation starter! If you can’t make it to Easy Street Gallery in Brooklyn to see these incredible pieces in person, this book is the next best thing. Grit City Inc. has published two other books - “Smoked Volume 1” bringing the art of glass pipe making into the light and “Tatted” a documentation of self expression in the most permanent of ways. They have taken the traditional meaning of “artist” and “coffee table book” and transformed them into something modern and relevant. I can’t wait to see what they do next. You can preview or purchase any of these books online at www.gritcityinc.com.
Reefer Madness: Sex, Drugs and Cheap Labor in the American Black Market By: Eric Schlosser
I originally picked up this book at the infamous City Lights Book Store, “internationally known for its expert selection of books and for its commitment to free intellectual inquiry,” while visiting San Francisco in the summer of 2004. This book is a fascinating look into the U.S. underground economy and three of the issues that fuel it - marijuana, migrants and pornography. Broken into three sections, the first is appropriately titled “Reefer Madness” and is still the most relevant argument for legalization that I have read to date. Schlosser successfully argues on all points that “such a widespread black market can only undermine the law and is indicative of the discrepancy between accepted mainstream American culture and its true nature.” You can purchase this book online at Amazon.com. 72 | NUGMAG.COM
By Marc Emmelmann
A new east coast influenced House DJ is in town - DJ Maleko. He will be performing his delicious sets aboard my new “Sublime Sundays on the Bay!” We board the Corporate Image Yacht docked at the Sheraton Harbor Island Marina for an attitude free cruise on the bay with quality music, hor’s doeuvres, and a complimentary champagne toast. There are many rooms on the yacht, including an air conditioned level, and a smoking area on the bow. I am stoked to be presenting a yacht cruise that will echo brilliant music ranging from Nu-Disco/Indie Dance to vocal inspired progressive dance music. Sublime Sundays premieres Labor Day weekend! There are NO noise restrictions and I assure you, “What happens on the bay, stays on the bay!” 48 people will be joining us on Sep. 5th & 19th! Will you? Tickets are available at www.sdArtsTix. com/sublime As I was writing this, I was sitting in on the impeding “Shotgun Wedding Anniversary” rehearsals at the Mystery Cafe Dinner Theatre, which is at the Imperial House Restaurant in Bankers Hill; I was intrigued by the exuberant cast. Mystery Cafe presents many different shows throughout the year on Fridays & Saturdays. Murder is always on the menu and you are always invited to help solve it. Your
4 course meal is served by the typically outrageous actors themselves. This isn’t a 4 star meal, so don’t set your expectations too high. Come September 10th, you’ll be able to check out the zany characters and all their southern, Irish and Mexican accents, lisps, innuendoes, eye patches, and wedding dresses to find out what happens after 25 years of marriage in a less-than-blissful union with a family fortune at stake. HELLO DRAMA! Mystery Cafe tickets are $60 each (not bad for dinner AND a show) but Arts Tix (www.sdArtsTix.com) offers 1/2 OFF tickets each week! The discounted tickets are limited, but give it a whirl and hopefully you land some! I have some great news for NUG Mag readers! I am PERSONALLY coordinating a massive ticket giveaway this October called “Free Night!” Come the very end of September, you can go to www.sdArtsTix.com/Freenight and choose a performance to attend. Tickets won’t last long, so make haste! (There is NO CATCH fyi!) I recently attended Mo`olelo’s preview teaser for their upcoming production, Yellow Face, which is written by Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang. It was
the best teaser I have ever seen. The appetizers and drinks were flowing and we witnessed 4 of the 6 actors do a phenomenal 30 minute stage reading. I left that teaser with no question in mind that this may be a HUGE hit in San Diego. It did the trick; I was going to be talking about it. Every once in a while you see a show that just seems to resonate with your whole being. This is one of those shows - it’s going to be great! The show goes on during the entire month of October at the 10th Ave Theatre in the East Village. Email seema@moolelo.net for ticket info and tell her that Marc Emmelmann & NUG magazine sent you! Here is something clever - Mo`olelo is actually putting together a pre-show video for the production of Yellow Face and would like to hear from you! What does “yellowface” mean to you? Send in your video entry, approximately 30 seconds in length (MP4, MPEG, or MOV file), to taylor@moolelo.net by noon on September 20, 2010. All submissions will be entered into a raffle to win four complimentary tickets to the Yellow Face press opening and postshow rooftop party on October 15th. David Henry Hwang will select his favorite entry. For more info or to see some of the video responses to this question, visit www.youtube.com/MooleloPAC and feel free to visit their blog: http://mooleloblog.wordpress.com/ GAM3RS will be returning to the 10th Ave Theatre for 6 performances during the Yellow Face off nights. This is the third (or fourth) run of GAM3RS this year and it has already been a part of the NYC Fringe Festival and San Diego Comic Con. Reviewers have said that GAM3RS gets everything right about pop culture, games, and general techiness. Anyone with a good frame of reference with the “gamers” lifestyle will be thoroughly amused! Get into it! Brew Ha Ha Entertainment proudly presents the best in Stand-up Comedy in San Diego with two shows, one in University Heights at Lestat’s and another in La Mesa at Gio Bistro Wine Bar. Check out their website www.brewhahaentertainment.com for more info and you’ll be pleased to know that they don’t have that lame 2 drink minimum. However, if there were a 2 joint minimum, perhaps that wouldn’t be so bad...
This September, Diversionary Theatre in University Heights will be producing a hilarious multi-media romp through LGBT history - Always a Bridesmaid Never a Groom, written and performed by Robin Tyler. The show exposes three decades of lesbian and gay history through comedy, and at times, tragedy, leading up to the historic California Supreme Court marriage case. The Cygnet Theatre in Old Town has a comedic trilogy going on until November - quite a long run! Alan Ayckbourn’s TonyAward winning Trilogy, The Norman Conquests, has three shows: Living Together, Round and Round the Garden, and lastly, Table Manners. Although it’s a trilogy, you don’t have to see them in any particular order. All three shows have the same plot, but each takes place in a different room, and therefore tell a different part of the story. Each play stands on its own, but seeing all three creates a fuller picture and a unique theatrical experience. See a video teaser by visiting http://cygnettheatre.com/ wheresnorman/normanvideo.php and buy your 1/2 off tickets at www.sdArtsTix.com The San Diego Performing Arts League is presenting the 19th Annual Star Awards, which is a tribute to volunteers in the arts. Arts organizations honor 1 volunteer (about 60 are honored) and the tribute is coupled with a brilliant variety show with around 10 snippets of performances from local San Diego performing artists! You’ll experience music, dance & theatre! Grab tickets and be dazzled on September 20th at the Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego. For more info go to www.sdArtsTix. com and check it out!
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NORTH PARK MUSIC THING BY: Steven Levenson This August, the North Park Music Thing was an epic event hosting 150 bands. There were two covered stages, one at Claire De Lune coffee shop and the other at the Sunset Temple Room. The bands were excellent, but the three that stood out most were the Catherine Beeks Ordeal, Lady Danville, and Astra Kelly. All three of these bands gave over the top performances. Catherine Beeks Ordeal is bringing back Americano music. Their beats are very melodic, allowing your body to float. The group brings power and peace to their music, instantly taking over your body making it impossible to stay still. Catherine Beeks Ordeal is a local band from San Diego ready to make it to the top.
Astra Kelly, another band from San Diego, was very similar to Catherine Beeks Ordeal. They both have five band members, female lead singers, and powerful guitar solos. Catherine Beeks’ tranquil riffs compliment Astra Kelly’s punk rock and rooty feel beautifully. At the Sunset Temple Room, Lady Danville was killing it, bringing the whole crowd alive. Their upbeat tempos and wavy lyrics hook you in, making you want to hear more. Lady Danville was an absolute wow factor for the audience. They got everyone out of their seats making their forty-five minutes on the stage truly worth while. Lady Danville’s three band members did nothing but put on a good show, presenting diversity through their music and the ethnicity of their band members. They had a great MGMT-like flow and cool reggae melodies making each song irresistible. Overall, the North Park Music Thing was a great success, showcasing up and coming bands. The atmosphere at each venue was great and the bands were even better.
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2010 August Summer Cup By: Myles Liddle “Good times, great food, off-the-hook bands, and bomb ganja,” was the motto for the First Annual Summer Cup Festival put on by The Kind Cookery and Southern Lites Collective. Although it was in Alpine, in the middle of August, the venue was great! Shelly at the Enchanted Village makes wonderful lemonade to keep you cool. The Enchanted Village is a relaxed, comfortable environment filled with old antiques and cool art. After hanging out for a while, medicating, talking and drinking, it was time for the food. For the first round we had potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans, a roll, and the best chicken “sloppy joe” type medicated sandwich I’ve ever had. As if that wasn’t enough, Jason from Southern Lites Collective threw on some mouthwatering medicated ribs; the BBQ sauce was too good to waste and I was more than happy to lick every last bit off of my fingers! If you weren’t hungry you could go hang out at the hash bar with the guys from BRC in Birdrock, or you could meet Joel from Medicated Clothing hanging close by the hash hits. After we ate it was time to jam to WithOutPapers and Subliminal Trip. WithOutPapers got the positive vibes rolling quickly, and Subliminal Trip had no problem keeping that going into the afternoon. There was a wide variety of medication that was judged; all types of smells, col-
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ors, hairs, and most important, potency. The first place winner of the 2010 August Summer Cup was a strain of Northern Lights entered by the Holistic Café. At a tie for second we had a strain of Blue Dream from Southern Lites and a strain of Blue Trainwreck Kush (B.T.W) from an outside grower we’ll call Jamal. Third, fourth, and fifth place were all taken by Southern Lites with Death Cabbage in third, Mango in fourth, and Trifecta in fifth. Sixth was another outside grower named Matt who entered with a strain of Super Silver Haze. When all the smoke was cleared and the amps blown out it was time to head back home. Nikki and Bill at The Kind Cookery, and Jason and Tracey at Southern Lites, thanks again for a great time and we can’t wait for the next one.
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What time is it? It’s time to chill! This clock is a must have! Chill Clock is a L.E.D light-up wall clock that flashes red, yellow and green at that special time of day and lets you know it is time to chill! You can set it to go off at any time you prefer, but I assume, like mine, all of them will be set to 4:20! Their clocks and the merch that go with it are super fun and original…check them out online and grab one for your home or office.
The ladies over at 420 Exchange sent us a few samples of the newest addition to their product line, the “Mom’s 4 Marijuana Flip Flops.” You know us Californians love our flip flops…it is summer here all year! I couldn’t rock the pink so I gave them to MJ and Gio here at the NUG offices and the girls have been wearing them out ever since. The best part about them is that $4.20 from the sale of each pair is donated to M4M to help Mom’s For Marijuana continue their work to end cannabis prohibition…which in my opinion is a GREAT cause. Get some and help these ladies out!
Now this is what the product reviews section is ALL about. I love seeing locals that are venturing into the entrepreneurial world, especially when they are so young. I came across Medicated Clothing online and noticed that they were a local company based in Santee so I shot them an email. Their “Prop 215” shirts are sick and I had to reach out to get a few! It was super cool to learn that these kids recently graduated and planted the seeds for their own business. Joey and Aaron, the two partners and also patients, decided to start Medicated Clothing while hanging out on their porch when their friend Dillon asked them “Have You Medicated Today?” I have seen their shirts popping up at shows and making their way onto more and more people’s backs! Medicated Clothing is not a clothing company; it is a lifestyle and movement to promote our rights! Medicated Clothing can be found at a few local collectives and on their myspace page and website.
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Tribe of Kings At U31 @ 9 Reggae Night At RT’s Longboard Grill @ 9 Mondays Reggae Night At Stage Bar & Grill @ 8 Lady Dottie and the Diamonds At U31 @ 9 Tribe of Kings At The Office @ 9 Wednesdays Royal Reggae At Diamond Jim’s @ 9 Thursdays
4. Stone Senses At Boar Crossin’ @ 9
16. Stone Temple Pilots At Viejas Arena S.D.S.U @ 7:30
The Mighty Diamonds, The Wailing Souls & The Tribe of Kings At Soundwave @ 8
South Bay ASA Meeting At 1233 Palm Ave, 91932 @ 6
7. Medical Cannabis City Council Rally At San Diego City Hall @ 10:00 am 8. The Doobie Brothers At Humphrey’s by the Bay @ 7:30 9. Israel Vibration At Belly Up Tavern @ 9
17. North County ASA Meeting At 950 E. Vista Way Suite A2 @ 7 18. Irieside At Boar Crossin’ @ 9 Pato Banton & Without Papers At Brick by Brick @ 8 Quivver At U31 @ 9 19. Inhale At RT’S Longboard Grill @ 9
Reggae Night At Beauty Bar @ 9
10. The Beach Boys At Humphrey’s by the Bay @ 7:30
Tribe of Kings At Harney Sushi @ 6
Slower At Soundwave @ 8
Michael Franti & Spearhead At House of Blues @ 8
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Common Sense At Brick by Brick @ 8
24. Gyptian, Tribe of Kings & Polynesian Underground At Soundwave @ 8
Rasta Nation Vibrations At Sapphire Lounge @ 9 2. Roots Covenant At Belly Up Tavern @ 9 Green Day At Cricket Amphitheatre @ 7 3. The English Beat At The Del Mar Race Track @ 8 The B-Side Players At Soundwave @ 8
The 16th Annual Festival of Beer Downtown S.D. @ 6 11. Cheba Hut “Back to School Event” At 6364 El Cajon Blvd @ 10am (all day event) 12. 20th Annual San Diego Music Awards At Humphreys @ 7 14. San Diego ASA Meeting At La Jolla Brew House @ 7
23. Tomorrows Bad Seeds At Soundwave @ 8
25. Hazmat At Boar Crossin’ @ 9 26. Collie Buddz & New Kingston At Belly Up Tavern @ 9 UB40 At Humphreys @ 8
ASTROLIGICAL PERSONALITY OF VIRGO – LOGICAL THINKERS MERCURY RULED Sirius isn’t just a satellite radio channel….in the world of NUG Astrology it’s the brightest star in the sky. The Egyptians named it Sihor or the “Dog Star”. That’s where we get the term “The Dog Days of summer.” Celebrate, it’s Virgo’s time of year!
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August 23 - September 22 Lucky Numbers 7, 14, 22, 29, 33, 39
NUG Astrology The Virgo Female
The Virgo Male
Business minded, the tireless Virgo Female is critical of others, while being super sensitive to criticism of herself. Head strong, with tireless energy. This gal gets the job done! She is a real problem solver who likes a challenge. She can always be trusted to get the perfect medicine for every occasion. Don’t take advantage of her giving nature, when she passes you the bowl...just smile and say thank you. Always compliment her choice of buds. The Virgo woman keeps a high standard in her relationships. She’s very interested in literature, music and art. She loves her home because she knows everything is in its place. She loves small parties and is not comfortable in crowds. Can pretend to be sick if they do not want to go somewhere. The world is not perfect, she needs to learn how to relax and make time for herself. A good indica like Electric Purple should do the trick. Her sense of humor may surprise you. It’s always therapeutic to laugh at yourself and others once in a while. Don’t try to fool the Virgo woman when it comes to love, she will see right through it. Her nature is to be dependable and sincere; she is filled with grace and charm and she sees life with very clear eyes.
The Virgo male likes everything in order. His secret garden has perfect rows of properly irrigated and trimmed plants. Always on top of things, you will never find a real weed in his garden. Although he’s known to be a neat freak, he can and will be messy at times. He is always attentive and supportive of your needs. He has a strong sense of responsibility in the most modest of ways; he doesn’t demand constant attention. He’s mostly gentle and rarely loses his temper unless you forget to pass back the pipe. The Virgo male likes to be financially secure. Protective of his loved ones, he’s happiest in a peaceful surrounding with plenty of fresh air, exercise and leisure time with his family and pets by his side. Lying to the Virgo male will get you nowhere. Don’t try to fool him by telling him the sack is overweight and he got a good deal. In romance and medicine, he prefers quality over quantity. Virgos make great fathers. Devoted to his children, he will give them the best home schooling in the education of life. Don’t hurry romance if you are in love with a Virgo, he wants a decent and honest relationship and those things take time. Compatible signs: Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn