Kush So Cal July 2010

Abusive O.G. 50 / 350Super Red Bull 50 / 350XXX Jack Herrer 50 / 350Mississppi O.G. 50 / 350Sputnik O.G. 50 / 350Super Skunk 50 / 350Blue Dream 50 / 350

Platinum Bubba Kush 45 / 320 Wild Fire O.G. 45 / 320Princess Purple 45 / 320LA Con�dential 45 / 320Pure O.G. Kush 45 / 320Marley's O.G. 45 / 320

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Lemon Kush 30 / 220Critical Mass 25 / 175O.G. Shake 20 / 125

King Louis 13th 60 / 420King Henry VIII 60 / 420Skywalker OG 55 / 400

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60features inside

16 | Strain Review: Mango Madness by Michael Dillion

18 | We Dig This by Jay Evans

20 | To Legalize or Not to Legalize by Robert E. Selan

26 | Hippie Hikes by Valerie Fernadez

30 | Hempful Hints by Valerie Fernadez

32 | Lakes Bring Another Championship Home by Jay Evans

42 | The Health Report by JT Gold

44 | Going Green by Charlotte Cruz

56 | Grover’s Grove by Bud Lee

58 | The Beginning of the End by Michael Dillion

62 | Movie Motorcycle Moments by J. Mark Sternberg

64 | Dailybuds.com Dispensary Directory

14 Declaration of IndependenceBet you didn’t know that the most important document we rely on for our personal freedoms is written on hemp paper.

34 Chef HerbYummy summer recipes for the beach, lakeside or any favorite picnic spot by our cannabis chef.

46 WakeboardingEven if you don’t live near an ocean, wakeboarding is a great water sport that requires a body of water, boat, a board and some guts!

52 Music Under the Summer SkyNotoriously the busiest time of year for music, from Ziggy Marley to Tchaikovsky, there is music to suit anyone’s taste.

60 Baja CalifoniaFor a little retreat south of the border, from Tijuana, Rosaito Beach to Ensenada, there are rustic as well as romantic places to escape to.

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16 | Strain Review: Mango Madness by Michael Dillion

18 | We Dig This by Jay Evans

20 | To Legalize or Not to Legalize by Robert E. Selan

26 | Hippie Hikes by Valerie Fernadez

30 | Hempful Hints by Valerie Fernadez

32 | Lakes Bring Another Championship Home by Jay Evans

42 | The Health Report by JT Gold

44 | Going Green by Charlotte Cruz

56 | Grover’s Grove by Bud Lee

58 | The Beginning of the End by Michael Dillion

62 | Movie Motorcycle Moments by J. Mark Sternberg

64 | Dailybuds.com Dispensary Directory

southern california’s premier cannabis lifestyle magazine

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southern california’s premier cannabis lifestyle magazineBY now, Southern California MMJ patients have all heard about what’s going on with their cities and counties fighting with the issue of how to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries. Los Angeles has a new ordinance that is raising havoc for both dispensaries and patients alike. Whether your dispensary was on the list that L.A. is recognizing or not, it’s not nearly as easy to find your medicine as it was in the pre ordinance days. There still remains a great deal of uncertainty amongst dispensary owners, both that have filed a notice of intent to register pursuant to the ordinance as well as those that are fighting the legitimacy of the ordinance.

At Kush we constantly hear what is going on and try to do our best to get to the truth to the stories. What we have been able to verify is that for the dispensaries that in the City’s eyes are entitled to remain open, most of them must move to an area of the city that complies with the new stringent zoning requirements, and finding such a location is next to impossible. Others think they are in a location that works since it is not always possible to know if your collective is within 1,000 feet of what is classified as “sensitive uses” such as a youth centers, rehab centers or day care facilities to name a few. Furthermore, the city officials are not offering help to anyone.

We have also heard that many of the dispensaries that the city forced to close last month are reopening at their old locations because they feel the ordinance that shut them down in the first place is invalid and will be thrown out by a judge in one of the more than 50 lawsuits that have been filed against the city so far.

This is not much help is it? In November, as Californians we finally get a chance to voice our views by

voting on Proposition 19 which will legalize and tax cannabis. Prop. 19 will give the cities and counties in the state a new law that will legalize possession of up to an ounce of cannabis for anyone 21 years of age or older. But besides the legalization, Prop. 19 will hopefully give cities the ability to establish local laws involving cultivation, distribution and sales of cannabis. While Prop. 19 is not necessarily the answer to all of the problems in the L.A. ordinance, it is a very important step toward the future of providing safe access of cannabis to adults throughout the state in the same way that adults have safe access to purchase alcohol. As a bonus, studies show that the passage of Prop. 19 will generate over a billion dollars a year in much needed tax revenue to California.

Even though cities will still be able to pass zoning as to locations of dispensaries, if the sale of cannabis was treated as the equivalent of the sale of alcohol then wouldn’t you think that dispensaries should be regulated more similarly to liquor stores than to strip clubs?

Exercise your constitutional right to have your opinion heard.

Get Up, Stand Up, Don’t Give up the Fight!!

Kush Editorial Board, www.dailybuds.com

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As we enjoy the summer months, and prepare for another July 4th weekend, let’s take a minute to learn a few things about the Declaration of Independence that may not have stuck since the 3rd grade……

What’s known as the United States Declaration of Independence is a document declaring that the 13 colonies (then at war with Great Britain), were now independent states, thus no longer a part of the British Empire. Imagine the vision and courage to make such a move away from the largest Empire in history. It’s no wonder these iconic figures fill our history books, and grace our currency today.

This Declaration, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4th, 1776, was widely published, and read to the public. It was such a different time, when the news of the day was read in public squares. A far cry from CNN and live streaming video, now 234 years later. Historians have figured out that the signing may have taken place close to a month later, on August 2, 1776, and not on the July 4th date as commonly believed. What if we celebrate with hot dogs and fireworks in August? It just doesn’t seem right, but it could have been.

This most famous document, housed at the National Archives

in Washington D.C. is printed on “hemp” paper. This shouldn’t be a big surprise, seeing as how both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp, and Ben Franklin owned a mill that made hemp paper. Is it possible that these guys were twisting up some doobies in between Congressional meetings? Meeting on the steps of the Courthouse, for a little inspiration? Well, it’s possible of course, but not proven. What is fact though, is that hemp and all its attributes have been around for well over 234 years, and it only makes sense that America’s most prized legal document was drawn up on the day’s most common and useful paper. As we find ourselves here in 2010, with more current issues on the table, let’s remember our fore-fathers and the painful, arduous task it must have been to write such a declaration. As our politicians and government officials draw up legislations regarding our future freedoms here in the U.S., we must appreciate the process, and the freedoms to continue doing so. It is such a vital, inherent thread in us, as Americans. We must never take these rights for granted. Happy Birthday America!

by BUD LEE

Strain review:

by MICHAEL DILLON

The mention of mangoes can quickly take your mind to a tropical place. “Mango Madness” makes me think of sitting by the beach listening only to the sound of the ocean and steel drums. Slowly biting into a juicy piece of fruit while beautiful women fan me with palm leaves. Sounds pretty nice, right? So when Mango Madness turned up on the menu at my dispensary I was intrigued, to say the least. After getting home and trying my new strain, I decided to do a little more poking around on the internet’s wild west... search engines.

If you Google “mango madness marijuana”, you’ll mostly get stoner forums on how to get super-duper high by eating mangoes and then smoking cannabis (which actually seems to be a legitimate thing). You’ll get a few reviews of the strain Mango Madness, generally all in forums or sites without much if any content. On both Google and Bing, when you punch in “mango madness” the first result is a sponsored listing for anti-aging cream, and after that an ad which reads: “It’s Mango Madness! is a photo review of Mango, a rambunctious and adorable Ruddy Abyssinian cat.” On Bing I found out that it’s a mixed alcoholic beverage that goes over real well with the ladies. On Yahoo, I found mostly culinary sites with recipes for drinks or other concoctions that were dominated with mango. When I searched twitter for “mango madness”, I learned that it’s a Jamba Juice smothie as well as a Snapple and Arizona brand drink. Tweets on the topic include

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requests for friends to pick up a drink for the desperate tweeter, promo for products, and vacation tweets with tales sandy, carefree beaches. Mango also happened to be Chris Kattan’s flamboyantly awesome character in the hilarious SNL skits. So there’s a lot of ways to go with this name...

As expected here within this fine publication, we’re going to talk about the Mango Madness strain of kush that get’s you pretty high regardless of whether or not you eat some fruit beforehand. Mango Madness is a hybrid strain that splits the difference between

indica and sativa pretty evenly. It has a sweet, clean taste that is very refreshing. It’s soft and fluffy, like a big cumulus cloud

high up in the sky where you could be taking an afternoon nap. These mangoes are dominantly green in color, with a healthy amount of orange hairs and a sugary sheen all over. Pretty sticky and dense buds that we’d recommend using a grinder for, especially if you’re rolling your own joints by hand. One average sized bowl lasts a regular marijuana user about 2 hours in all, without any real unpleasant peaks or lows.

I smoke a lot of indica marijuana for it’s mellow attributes. This high is pretty mellow, paired with a

kick of inspiration that had me starting to write this review during an NBA Finals game, and now finishing it

on a beautiful, warm, sunny day. You might just have to get some work done with this buzz. I also get pretty bad anxiety

and increased heart rate with strong sativa’s, but Mango Madness clears the way for relaxation and good, open conversation. So it’s really the best of both worlds!

Many hybrids will go really far one way or the other. You’ll either be passing out after eating a whole pizza or going for a walk with headphones on to ease your anxiety and meet your heart rate somewhere in the middle. But Mango Madness is pretty smooth on the whole... smooth like yacht rock. So pick some of this up at your dispensary, sit back and put on some old Doobie Brothers, Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, or whatever you have that will match the vibe. Find a hammock, put on some smooth tunes, and let the madness begin.

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by ROBERT E. SELAN

Ò Are You ExperiencedÓ is the title track of Jimi Hendrix’s first U.S. album, in which he qualifies the proverbial question with “Not necessarily stoned, but beautiful?”

This fall Californians experienced or not

get to balance our age old Nixonian ”Tough

on Drugs” stance against the social and

economic perils of illegal marijuana. I think

we all can agree that the cat is out of the

bag and is never going to go back in.

Considering that marijuana is already

easily obtainable by any California

resident over the age of 18 years old

with a medical claim that the use of the herb

is beneficial to them, you would think it shouldn’t be that

difficult for voters to justify regulating and taxing it.

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

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

Proposition 19, for the first time ever anywhere in the U.S.,

would make it legal for people 21 years or older to possess,

cultivate or transport marijuana for personal use and permit

local governments to regulate and tax its commercial

production and sales.

Most Kush readers are probably already aware of

Proposition 19, and California’s lead to tax and regulate

cannabis, but here are some things that you may not have

heard of, or thought about.

Californians are evenly divided on the issue with a recent

Field Poll just published concluding 48% oppose legalization,

with 44% in favor and the remaining 8% undecided.

Polls can be very enlightening. An interesting tidbit

here is that likely voters surveyed, that are experienced,

or were at least aware of the initiative prior to being

polled, favor legalization by a three-fourths majority. The

problem for the proponents of Prop.19 is that

a majority of the non-experienced voters are

expected to join the opposition.

So how are our political parities and politicians

lining up on the measure?

Democrats are backing it 53% to 38% but democratic

gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown has come out

against it. However, the Democratic party is hopeful that

by virtue of Prop 19 being on the ballot, democrats will

come out in huge numbers to the polls to vote.

Republicans oppose the measure 2 to 1, with Meg

Whitman, the Republican gubernatorial candidate,

adamantly opposed.

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

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

Americans surveyed said they would vote yes, but that

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

Prop 19 this month from the NAACP.

The Bay area is the only region that supports the

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

live, is evenly divided and San Diego and Orange counties

oppose it.

Estimates for increased tax revenue to California range

from $1.2 billion to $1.4 billion per year. For a state in such

bad financial shape, that kind of dough should be very hard

to ignore. In addition, the decriminalization of marijuana

would save California tens of millions of dollars and free

up state law enforcement and judicial resources currently

allocated to those arrested for possession and incarcerated

for marijuana related offences.

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

• Roughly 100 million Americans (around 1/3rd of the

country’s population) acknowledge they have used

marijuana. More then 15 million have used it within the past

month.

• According to The National Research Counsel, of

the states where marijuana is decriminalized, there is no

evidence that lack of criminal prosecutions has increased

the rate of consumption.

• Marijuana has fewer harmful effects then either alcohol

or cigarettes which are both legal and does not cause its

consumers to become violent.

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

in California each year. None of these illegal sales result in

any tax revenue for the state or the cities in California.

• Taxing Cannabis the same way alcohol and cigarettes

are taxed will generate billions of dollars in revenue for the

state, and create and fund jobs, health care, roads and

much more.

• Thousands of non-violent cannabis consumers that are

arrested for possession every year will cease

No matter what happens in California this fall, there will

still need to be changes to federal law, where marijuana

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

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

chance to take its place as a national policy maker on

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

for full legalization.

Voting is the only way to express our opinions on the

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

out and vote!

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by JAY EVANS

When it comes to summer fun in Orange County, the O.C Fair is at the top of the list. Rides, games, concerts, cotton candy, and deep-fried Snickers bars, are all part of the good times. The 23-day annual Fair is held at the O.C. Fair & Events Center, adjacent to the Pacific Amphitheater, which holds concerts nightly throughout the Fair’s run. With an outdoor amphitheater, and a great summer concert series, the only hard part is deciding how many times to attend. To further entice KUSH readers, the show tickets include Fair admission, which is $10 - what a deal!!!

So besides all the fun and games, here are a bunch of reasons to get out to the O.C. Fair this summer….

7/16 - Pink Floyd Experience

7/17 - Bad Company

7/18 - Train

7/21 - Comedian Jeff Dunham

7/22 - Martina McBride

7/23 - Ziggy Marley / Common Sense

7/24 - Faith Hill / Jennette McCurdy

7/25 - Blue Oyster Cult

7/27-28 - Adam Lambert

7/29 - Julianne Hough

7/30 - John Legend

7/31 - Sublime w/ Rome

8/1 - Ratt / Dokken

8/4 - Sammy Hagar and The Wabos

8/5 - The B-52’s w/ DJ Richard Blade

8/6 - Styx

8/7 - The Fab Four - Sgt. Pepper’s Experience

8/8 - Blondie w/ Gorevette

8/11 - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts w/ Cherie Currie

8/12 - LeAnn Rimes

8/13 - Weird Al Yankovic

8/15 - ZZ Top

There you have it O.C….. a comprehensive list for this summer’s O.C Fair. These shows are not only great, but quite affordable compared to other venues. And with Fair admission included, you just can’t beat the savings. You almost have to go now!!!

KUSH Magazine wishes you a safe and happy summer !!!

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There is a local hike in West Hills that is full

of legend. It’s known as The Bat Cave, (which is

spooky enough, right) but as the story goes, there was an

Indian Shaman who once inhabited this cave, and the local

Indians would hike up to it to consult him for advice. The

son of the Indian chief went up one day for some wisdom

and was reportedly killed by the Shaman, who the local

tribe later killed. Whether fact or fiction, it makes for an

intriguing story…..

If the thoughts of ghosts lurking within the rocky

depths of the Bat Cave don‘t scare you off, you’re in for a

cool hike, and one that’s easy to find. The trailhead is in El

Escorpion Park, and the entrance is located right near the

intersection of Valley Circle Blvd. and Vanowen Street in

West Hills, with ample neighborhood street parking on the

west side of Vanowen.

The trail begins at the fence and makes its way west

through the small valley. The big gnarled rocky peak on

the right is Castle Peak and is a great spot to hike to for a

panoramic view of the Valley. Follow the trail, but be aware

that there are many trails that criss-cross this park, all of

which can also be explored. If you want to go straight to

the Cave, keep on the main trail and after about a ½ a mile,

the trail will come to a junction with a big oak tree and a

brown park sign. From this point, look to the right and in

the sheer rock cliff you’ll see a huge, long gaping hole. This

is the bat cave.

Head to the right, across a dry creek bed and up to the

cave mouth. From here, it is a scramble up into the cave,

which is not too difficult for the average person to climb.

Once inside, there are a couple of different “windows” or

l e d g e s which can

be climbed up, affording a

nice view of our beloved Valley

and surrounding areas. The cave

goes back quite a way, but personally, I’ve

never found the cajones to see just how far. Maybe one of

you brave KUSH readers will be up to the challenge!

If you have a favorite Hippie Hike, and wouldn’t mind

bumping into other KUSH readers there, let us know about

it, and we’ll try to write it up in the mag……

by VALERIE FERNANDEZ

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These stores never close!

by VALERIE FERNANDEZ

So, you want some really cool, earthy hemp wear, but the Further Festival isn’t due in town for another season, huh?What to do? What to do? - Fear not fellow Hippies and Bohemians….. KUSH Magazine has done your homework for you. With these three websites, we’re sure you’ll find what you’re looking for.

Soul-Flower.com was started in 1999, in St. Paul Minnesota, as a way to promote bohemian, eco-friendly, and peaceful living. Based in a college town, the shop became a gathering spot for students and locals, all looking for the same thing - cool threads with a hippie flair. Soul-Flower.com’s clothes are expressive, stylish, fun , and affordable. They have since gone to a strictly online business, but are still very passionate, and committed to that personal touch. There is a great selection of original and classic images on their men’s t-shirts and hoodies, while their women’s clothes have an array of different cloths, patchworks, patterns, and embroideries. These are all so eye-catching and appealing, it‘s hard to decide.

Thehemptress.com is another great online source for really fashionable hemp gear, of all kinds. With a large selection of men’s and women’s clothes, shoes, accessories, gear, paper, food, and body care products, the Hempest takes this beyond just clothes. Since 1995, they have been committed to producing ethically and ecologically manufactured clothes, while keeping things stylish - and they have. With The Hempest’s 2010 line out now, there is surely something there for everyone, even you “non-hippie” types.

Rawganique.com is a family business founded in 2000, which offers sustainable products that are sweatshop-free. Items offered at Rawganique include everything from men’s and women’s clothes, shoes, soaps, body care products, wallets, and aprons, to home design products such as curtains, linens, bath mats and pillows. Peruse there site, and you’ll find many items that are delightful and unexpected. With so many articles to choose from, along with the body and household products, we’re sure you’ll find something green and fun.

Between these three online web stores, KUSH Magazine is confidant that we’ve got you covered in hemp gear, and we’re pretty sure you’ll be all the talk at the next Shakedown St., so go get your hemp on……

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by JAY EVANS

There’s something very special about winning a

championship on the professional level, in any sport. With

the talent in the NBA peaking so high these days, it’s no

easy task to still be playing in the month of June, and even

harder to raise the gold Larry O’Brien trophy overhead. With

determination and grit, Kobe, Pau, Andrew, Lamar, Derek,

and a cast of bench players found the wherewithal to force

a game 7 in the finals, after being down 3-2 in the series

against our arch-nemesis, the Boston Celtics. The 2-3-2

format gave us the home-court advantage, which may

have been the deciding factor in this series, as both teams

traded only one home game loss.

With five championships in the last decade with Kobe

at the helm, L.A. Lakers fans have gotten quite used to

them, and the impending parades that follow such feats

of greatness. Ever since 1999 when the Staples Center

opened, and Shaq and Kobe won the first of their 3-peat,

the Downtown area has been the backdrop for so many

great Lakers moments. - “Can You Dig it?!?!” - Last years

precession to the outdoor court at the L.A. Coliseum. Such

great memories of great Lakers teams. From the goofy and

tenacious Mark “Mad Dog” Madsen to the free-wheeling

Ron Artest, this decade of Lakers basketball has been filled

with many colorful characters.

Now that Kobe has resigned with the Lakers through the

2012-2013 season, (which happens to coincide with the

length of deals signed by teammates Pau Gasol, Ron Artest,

Lamar Odom, and Andrew Bynum) it seems as though the

core of the Lakers will remain intact for the next three seasons.

With the future of coach Phil Jackson’s return up in the air,

it may be the only factor stopping Kobe from matching, or

possibly exceeding Michael Jordan’s six championships

- accomplishing two “3-peats“. Keeping this unit together

is increasing Kobe’s opportunity at that amazing feat.

We’ll have to wait until next year to start talking about him

surpassing it. After all, MJ is still the man. So it won’t be long

until the end of October comes, and the start of a new NBA

season. 82 games. Hopefully eight months, and another

parade to celebrate maybe the greatest player ever….. Just

maybe?

Until then, Lakers fans can look forward to another ring

ceremony and banner dropping to start another season.

Some things never get old…..

Touché Boston….. Maybe we’ll see you next year???

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SHRIMP COCKTAILIf you are using frozen shrimp, the safest way to defrost them is in a bowl of ice water in the refrigerator. I like to buy tail-on, shell-on, deveined shrimp. Of course, use what you can find at the markets.

IngrEdIEntsFor the shrimp:2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning 1 lemon, halved 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon salt 24 extra large tail-on raw shrimp (more if you are using smaller shrimp)

For the cocktail sauce: 1/2 cup chili sauce 1 cup ketchup8* ¼ cup THC olive oil 1 tablespoon horseradish 1 dash Worcestershire sauce Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco 1/2 clove garlic, finely minced 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

* The chef specifically recommends Heinz chili sauce – it’s not very spicy and has a nice sweet taste. If you use other type of hot chvvvili sauce, just start with a couple tablespoons first, then taste and adjust.

MEtHOd1. To prepare the cocktail sauce, mix all the cocktail sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.2. Have a large bowl of ice water ready and set near the sink. To a 8-quart pot of water, add the Old Bay, lemon, granulated garlic, garlic, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a boil. Add the shrimp to the pot and when the water returns to a boil, the shrimp should be done! The shrimp should be bright pink. 3. Immediately drain and place the shrimp into the ice bath to cool for 2 minutes. Peel the shrimp (leaving the tail-on.) Drain and serve with the cocktail sauce.

TRAdITIOnAL CevICHe IngrEdIEnts2 lbs of firm, fresh red snapper fillets (or other firm-fleshed fish), cut into 1/2 inch pieces, completely deboned1/2 cup of fresh squeezed lime juice1/2 cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice¼ cup THC olive oil 1/2 red onion, finely diced1 cup of chopped fresh seeded tomatoes1 serrano chili, seeded and finely diced2 teaspoons of saltDash of ground oreganoDash of Tabasco or a light pinch of cayenne pepperCilantroAvocadoTortillas or tortilla chips

dIrEctIOns1. In a non-reactive casserole dish, place the fish, the onion, the tomatoes, the chili, the salt, the Tabasco, and the oregano. Cover with THC olive oil, lime and lemon juice. Let it sit covered in the refrigerator for about an hour, stir occasionally, making sure all the fish gets exposed to the acidic lime and lemon juices. Let sit for several

hours, giving time for the flavors to blend.2. During the marinating process the fish will change from pinkish grey and translucent to whiter in color and opaque.3. Serve with the chopped cilantro and the slices of avocado with heated tortillas for ceviche tacos or with tortilla chips.

CRAb CLAwS wITH A CLASSIC CAjun ROMuLAdeIngrEdIEnts1 qt Mayonnaise; (not salad 4 Eggs; hard boiled 3 tb Creole or dark mustard ½ cup THC olive oil 4 tb White vinegar 4 tb Fresh parsley; chopped 2 tb Paprika 2 tb Worcestershire sauce 3 tb Horseradish sauce 4 Cloves garlic; chopped Salt and pepper; to taste

PrEPErAtIOnWhirl all the ingredients in blender or processor, add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate 12 hours before using. Will keep several weeks in refrigerator. This sauce is basically for use with Crab Claws, as a cocktail sauce, but can be used for many other things.

ASIAn TOMATO CuCuMbeR And OnIOn SALAdIngrEdIEnts 1 large cucumber 2 tomatoes, seeded and cut into wedges ¼ red onion, thinly sliced ¼ THC olive oil 1/4 cup rice vinegar

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2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts (optional)1

dIrEctIOnsPeel the cucumber in stripes lengthwise with a vegetable peeler, alternating skinned stripes with peel for a decorative effect. Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, and then thinly slice. Place the cucumber in a salad bowl with the tomato and red onion, and mix together. Pour the rice vinegar,THC olive oil, and lime juice into a separate bowl, and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad;mix, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the cilantro and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

MOM’S PICnIC CHICKen SALAd IngrEdIEnts 3 peaches 1/4 Cup THC olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 lb cooked chicken 2/3 cup hazelnuts 1/2 cup cilantro salt pepper 8 cups spinach leaves

dIrEctIOns1. Peel the peaches: this is easier if you blanch them first by putting them in a pan of simmering water for a minute. (If you use nectarines, it is unnecessary to peel them). 2. In a medium salad bowl, whisk together the THC olived oil and vinegar. Add the chicken, peaches, hazelnuts and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Add the spinach leaves and toss again. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to a day; it gets better as it sits. Remove from the fridge half an hour before eating.

PIneAPPLe AndjICAMA SALAdIngrEdIEnts 1 fresh pineapple 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 3/4 cup finely diced jicama 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper ¼ cup THC vegetable oil2 tablespoons rice vinegar

dIrEctIOns 1. Peel pineapple and cut away core. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Place in a large bowl. 2. Add green and red pepper strips, jicama and scallions. 3. In a small jar, shake together salt, pepper, vinegar and THC vegetable oil. Add to salad and toss to coat. 4. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

SMOKed SALMOnPASTA SALAdIngrEdIEnts 1/2 c. dry white wine1/4 c. THC olive oil1 tbsp. Dijon mustard1 tsp. fresh lemon juice8 oz. fusilli (corkscrew) pasta1 head radicchio, torn into bite sized pieces3/4 lb. smoked salmon, cut julienne1/4 c. raspberry vinegar2 eggs1 shallot, mincedSalt and pepperheads curly endive, torn into bite sized pieces10 Italian olives, pitted

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1 tbsp. snipped fresh chivesdIrEctIOns Mix wine, vinegar, THC olive oil, eggs, mustard, shallot and lemon juice in blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain in colander. Cool completely under running water. Drain. Mix pasta with endive and radicchio in large bowl. Add tomatoes, olives and dressing to taste; toss well. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle with salmon and chives. 6 servings

exTReMe MedICATed bLOndIeSIngrEdIEnts 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1-1/3 cups (2-1/3 sticks) unsalted THC butter at room temperature 3 cups packed light-brown sugar 4 teaspoons vanilla 4 eggs 2-1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts 1-1/4 cups white chocolate chips

dIrEctIOns 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 9 x 9 x 2-inch square baking pans with foil, extending over two sides. 2. Mix together flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Beat THC butter, sugar, vanilla in large bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. On low, beat in flour mixture. Stir in 2 cups walnuts and 1 cup chips. Divide batter into pans. Divide remaining nuts in half; sprinkle over each pan. 3. Bake in 350 degrees F oven 40 minutes, until toothpick tests clean. Remove pans from oven. Sprinkle tops with remaining chips; lightly press down chips with spatula to melt slightly. Cool in pan on rack. Cut in squares.

bLuebeRRy CuPCAKeSIngrEdIEnts 1 1/4 cups flour2 cup sugar1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup THC butter1 egg, beaten3/4 cup milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla2/3 cup blueberries1/3 cup chopped unblanched almonds, toasted

dIrEctIOns 1. Sift dry ingredients together to mix well. cut in the THC butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 2. Whisk egg vigorously to incorporate air and make the eggs light. Stir in egg, milk and vanilla and combine thoroughly. Add to dry mixture and stir together (some lumps should remain) and add the blueberries. 3. Fill well greased muffin tins with batter until two thirds full. 4. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 minutes or until done. Makes 18 large muffins.

Hey to all my fans I would like to take this time to thank you for following my recipes. I will be setting up cooking classes in your neighborhood so Email me at [email protected] to sign up or learn more information on my class times and locations.

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go To www.cookwithherb.com.

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IT SEEMS THAT EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK in the grocery stores lately, there is an influx of “Gluten-Free” labels on foods. Even old staples like Rice Chex cereal are touting the mark. What were once specialty items at health food stores are inching their way to the mainstream. Gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, is the common denominator in most of the grain-based products we eat, such as cereals, breads, and pasta.

So why the sudden shift to a life without gluten? For some people who suffer from celiac disease, gluten is the enemy. Celiac disease is an autoimmune dysfunction that causes serious digestive issues for those who suffer. When someone with the disease eats gluten, it attacks their immune system which responds by damaging the villi-- tiny, fingerlike projections in the small intestine that absorb the nutrients from food. Once considered a rare disease, celiac affects 1 in 133 Americans. More common, however, is a gluten intolerance that may make you uncomfortable, but the symptoms are fleeting. Symptoms often include fatigue, weight loss, diarrhea, gas, bloating and vomiting. These seem like pretty serious symptoms, so why the barrage of gluten-free offerings?

The answers are many. America today eats more processed and fast foods than ever. So if you’re suffering from stomach issues, the first thing you should consider is what you do eat. Rice, breads, pasta and cereals are the most commonly avoided foods on most weight-loss diets because they are high in simple carbohydrates

by J.T. GOLD

and sugar, which turn to fat. So while many people think they may have a gluten allergy (a misnomer: gluten intolerance is not a food allergy), the real story might be that you are just eating too much sugar. The only real way to tell is to eliminate gluten from your diet and see how it goes. You may find that you are replacing breads and grains with fruits and vegetables which will make you feel better, without question. If you are unfortunate enough to suffer through the symptoms of celiac disease or severe gluten intolerance, your quality of life is bound to improve.

If you decide to try a gluten-free existence, it’s important to replace B vitamins, as not all gluten-free foods are enriched with vitamins. B vitamins are abundant in wheat and will be missed if you don’t supplement them. Fiber is also an issue, so make sure to raise your daily intake of beans, fruits and vegetables. Try switching to grains such as cornmeal, chia, flax, kasha, millet and quinoa. Since gluten-free lifestyles are becoming the norm (even Oprah gave up gluten on her latest 21-day cleanse and is planning a gluten-free cooking segment on her network), make certain that you don’t make the mistake of over doing dairy and forgetting your fiber. You will feel worse! As with any change to your diet, do your homework and if your symptoms persist, by all means see a physician. If all you need is a lifestyle change to improve your physical well-being, a limited amount of grains is good, so long as they are whole grain and not processed. Good luck and stay healthy.

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If you’re lucky enough to live in a city that provides composting containers as part of the trash service, then you know just how simple composting can be, even if you don’t exactly know where your leftovers are going. And if you do not have the luxury of the green, city-provided bucket, then you may want to consider starting your own bucket at home. Compost is nature’s answer to fertilizer can act as fuel for creative engine-builders and is an excellent growing medium. Some people even use it in grow rooms to provide an extra boost of CO2. Compost is essential for nearly every garden as it enriches the soil, which produces better plants. It also improves the texture of the soil, allowing the soil to hold better air and moisture levels. Again, happier plants. So you see, it’s silly to just toss your banana peels into a landfill. Composting is a simple way we can all work to lessen our carbon footprint and by putting what comes from the earth back into it, we recycle at the simplest and most important levels.

Your new compost bucket is a great place for any food scraps, used coffee grounds, eggshells and plant matter. In a typical morning, you can contribute the toast crusts you’ve never liked, the coffee grounds from your wake-up cup of joe and the trimmings from your pruned plants. Toss in a couple of eggshells from breakfast and you’re on your way to building a compost empire! If you are keeping your compost around and not putting it out with the garbage and recycling, you may want to consider an outdoor home for the bucket. Compost will get smelly and the heat of summer, you may come home to a smell you would just as soon forget. The best place to store your compost heap is near the garden, since that’s where it will end us eventually anyway.

Composting is simply decomposed organic matter and that can be plant or animal- derived. Anyone can effectively manage composting. If you have organic matter, and we all do, you can have compost. Composting 101 teaches us that compost is good; big piles of rotten food and garbage are bad. The trick is to make sure that you are composting the right balance of “browns” and “greens”. Green materials would be your plant clippings, your kitchen scraps and any weeds from the yard. Brown material would include things like dry, blown leaves, straw, cornstalks and dried grass. The balance of these groupings makes for better water/air circulation. Too much of one or the other and you just get garbage. Expert opinion says that the right ratio is about 4 parts brown to 1 part green.

If you’re composting for a garden, it’s a good idea to either buy or build a composting bin. This doesn’t have to be complicated. Generally all you need to do is build a wooden box with a screen to filter the decomposing material that will sift into another chamber. It is important to remember that you need to mix the material, so a good pitchfork or big stick is necessary to move the new and older materials.

So the next time you find yourself sitting in the kitchen with nectarine juice dripping from your chin, toss that pit in the composting bucket. It’s good for you, good for your plants and good for the Earth.

by CHARLOTTE CRUZ

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by BLAKE GOODWIN

Even if you don’t live

anywhere near an ocean, or

know how to surf, you can

still feel the thrill of shredding

through the water on a different

type of board—a wakeboard.

Wakeboarding is a sport that as

it gained popularity over the past

couple of years, has become

a competitive sport performed

by professional athletes. There are hundreds of websites dedicated to the sport and no shortage of

magazines for the enthusiast. You don’t need to be a pro shredder to enjoy wakeboarding. All you need is

a buddy with a boat, a board and some guts. If you snowboard,

skateboard or water ski, you’re half way there!

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Like snowboarding, the first two concepts

that you need to understand are

the heel-side and toe-side edges.

Intuitively, the heel-side edge is the one

closest to your heels (behind you) and

the toe-side edge is the one closest to

your toes (in front of you).

Many newbie’s make the mistake of

trying to turn the board. It doesn’t work

that way. You will fall. You will splat on the

water face first and it will be unpleasant.

Don’t do this!

The correct way to steer is to lean on

your heels and your toes. Shift your weight.

If you shift to your heels and lean against

the rope, you will go backwards. For left-foot-

forward (or regular footed) riders this will be

port. For right-foot-forward (or goofy footed)

riders this will be starboard. You always

want to be pulling against the rope, or

leaning back slightly. This is what powers

your turn and makes your arms sore the

next day. Try going from side to side on the

wake until it becomes a natural feeling.

Luckily, it doesn’t take long.

As you get better at carving, you’ll notice

that if you make sudden shifts, things go

awry. Remember, this is smooth and fluid

water and you should do your best to mimic

smooth and fluid movements. That’s all it

takes! Once you get the hang of

these basic maneuvers, you

will be ready for tricks and

Youtube.

Before you envision yourself doing 360s in the air, the wind in your hair and

the music blasting from

the boat, picture getting

up out of the water. The

first thing you’ll need to

do is strap the board onto

your feet. It is common to

use soap or another lubricant

to slide your feet into your

bindings. Be sure to get them wet

first. Slide your feet in and cinch up

the laces.

Now for the first part that may give you a

little trouble-- getting in the water without looking

like a moron. The chances of this happening are

slim, but don’t worry, one day you will be the one

laughing. So you’re in the water and you

have the rope handle. Good. Lie

on your back with the rope

in your hands and curl up

into a ball, bringing your

knees to your chest and

your arms fully extended.

If you bend your elbows,

there’s a good chance that

the rope will fly out of your

hands when the boat jerks

and takes off.

Now that the boat has started

to move, do not do what comes

naturally, which is to pull yourself

up. Like water skiing, the boat will pull

you up out of the water. Let gravity and the

natural force of the boat do the work. Stay in

your little ball and lean back. Don’t extend your

legs yet. As the boat picks up speed you should

plane off and be gliding along the top of the

water in a squat. When you stand up you’ll start

to go in one direction or the other. Going straight

is not the goal at this point. Just lean back a

little bit and relax. You’ll be the one in control

soon enough. You’re up and congratulations,

you’re a wakeboarder!

by professional athletes. There are hundreds of websites dedicated to the sport and no shortage of

magazines for the enthusiast. You don’t need to be a pro shredder to enjoy wakeboarding. All you need is

a buddy with a boat, a board and some guts. If you snowboard,

skateboard or water ski, you’re half way there!

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Notoriously the busiest time of the year for live music,ÊtheÊmi ddleÊo fÊsumme rÊi sÊup onÊus.ÊT hereÊ areÊ aÊ wholeÊ slewÊ ofÊ greatÊ concertsÊ toÊ seeÊ inÊ theÊ ÊSouthlandÊo verÊt heÊne xtÊc oupleÊo fÊwe eks,Ê andÊ weÊ donÕ tÊ wantÊ youÊ toÊ missÊ outÊ onÊ allÊ theÊ fun!ÊIndoorÊa ndÊo utdoorÊve nues,Êl egendsÊa ndÊ newbiesÊ toÊ theÊ concertÊ scene,Ê thereÊ isÊ somethingÊ forÊ ÊeveryÊ music lover to get their fix. Here are a few of the highlights, from a Kush perspective. Enjoy!

Left: John Mellencamp, Ziggy MarleyRight from Top: Bob Dylan, The Dead Weather, Dave Matthews, Jogger, Hollywood Bowl, Empire of the Sun, Rodrigo Y Gabriela

The Dead Weather7.21.10 @ Hollywood Palladium

Jack White is a musical beast. A beast in the vain of Dave Grohl or Lil Wayne, where stopping for a second to smell the roses never really crosses his mind. White’s latest project is an all-star group made up of himself, Alison Mosshart (The Kills), Dean Fertita (Queens of the Stone Age) and Jack Lawrence (The Raconteurs). They came together in an impromptu jam session in 2009 and have already released 2 studio albums. You know what they say... “you can sleep when you die”.

www.thedeadweather.com

Ziggy Marley, Common Sense7.23.10 @ The Pacific Amphitheatre (Costa Mesa)The Marley family has been feeding the world the finest in reggae music for close to a half a century. The oldest son of legendary Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley joins OC locals Common Sense for a night of love and music at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa. Both put on a wonderful live show, and good vibes will be in the air for all to enjoy.

www.ziggymarley.com, www.myspace.com/commonsenseband

Nite Jewel, Memoryhouse7.29.10 @ Echoplex

Los Angeles based Nite Jewel and Memoryhouse, from Ontario, Canada, play a show together in LA at the end of July. Both of these bands are on the softer/chiller side of electronic music, with an airy, atmospheric, synthy sound that might lull you into a lounge-y bliss. You might shuffle your feet a bit, but this certainly isn’t what we’d consider dance music. Unless it’s a slow dance in the clouds of a THC dream. Speaking of our favorite acronym, this would be the perfect opportunity for some edibles to enjoy the dreamy chillwave vibes in the Echoplex.

www.myspace.com/nitejewel, www.myspace.com/earememoryhouse

Empire of the Sun 8.11.10 - 8.14.10 @ The Music BoxThese wily Australians came bursting on to the scene a little under 2 years ago, but somehow haven’t made their way to US shores yet. In their LA debut, Empire of the Sun takes over The Music Box @ The Henry Fonda Theatre for four days. Tickets are gonna be tough to get, but the online search and/or persistant favor requests from friends in high places will be worth the effort if successful. The sheer spectacle of this show is said to be mind blowing, and they should be performing most songs off of their stellar debut album, Walking On A Dream. It’s going to be a great show that everyone will be talking about... don’t be left out!www.walkingonadream.com

Rodrigo y Gabriela w/ Xavier Rudd & Izintaba 8.18.10 @ The Greek TheatreRodrigo y Gabriela are an acoustic rhythm guitar duo, natives of Mexico, and got their start playing underground bars and pubs in Dublin, Ireland. Their smooth style of dueling guitars is so simple that it needs no extravagant setup to blow a crowd away. Just one of the many great summer shows at the Greek this summer that is certain to fill your heart and soul with good vibrations.www.rodgab.com

Jogger 8.19.10 @ The Echo

Jogger is LA based Amir Yaghmai and Jonathan Larroquette. They are a crisp live electronica outfit that is poised, and with the talent, to make some big waves in the wide world of music. Without a ton of history to divulge, we suggest you do a bit of your own searching, and listening, to decide for yourself. Check out “Gorilla Meat”, “Nice Tights”, “Napping Captain”, and “Bliss”... all very nice, fun songs. www.myspace.com/joggermusic

Bob Dylan & His Band, John Mellencamp8.19.10 @ Citizens Business Bank Arena (Ontario)

Bob Dylan is arguably (Tom Petty?) one of the greatest song writers and lyricists of our time; John Cougar Mellencamp (he should have left the cougar in the cage) owns a rock star career that’s seen 13 grammy nods, 40+ million album sales, and a lil diddy about Jack & Diane. These two men have more hits between them than most respectable pairings this summer. Totally worth the drive out to Ontario for a chance to sing along with live classics like “Mr. Tambourine Man”, “Like a Rolling Stone”, “Hurts So Good”, “Small Town”, “Wild Night”, or “All Along the Watchtower”.... just to name a few.

www.bobdylan.com, www.mellencamp.com

Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks 8.20.10, 8.21.10 @ Hollywood BowlLooking for a good place to take a date? Look no further. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a Russian composer in the Romantic era with works that include Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, and 1812 Overture. Factor that kind of resume in with the fireworks and Hollywood Bowl’s setting, and you may just have the perfect date. Performed by the LA Philharmonic, prepare of a ‘spectacular’ night of lights and classical music with someone you love, think you love, or just kind of like.www.hollywoodbowl.com

Dave Matthews Band 8.21.10 @ Irvine Meadows

Quite possibly the most prolific American jam band of all time, Dave Matthews and company know how to entertain. It’s really more than a concert; it’s a full experience that should not be met without a healthy filling of mary jane, an outdoor amphitheatre, and a warm summer night with friends. No matter your mood or state of mind, this is a show that will put a smile on your face and fill you with hope for the future of music. If you’ve never been to a Dave Matthews concert in the summer, you NEED to see them here!

www.davematthewsband.com

Left: John Mellencamp, Ziggy MarleyRight from Top: Bob Dylan, The Dead Weather, Dave Matthews, Jogger, Hollywood Bowl, Empire of the Sun, Rodrigo Y Gabriela

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by BUD LEE

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Good luck, and happy growing!!

With so many different technologies, gadgets, and techniques out there to help you produce a fruitful harvest, here is one that may have breezed by you - Aeropononic / Hydroponic foggers. Used for many horticultural applications, including root fogging, foliar feeding, grow room and greenhouse humidity generation, and even for low volume pesticide application, these ultrasonic foggers are a perfect aid for plants to grow above and below ground.

An Aeroponic / Hydroponic fogger oscillates at a frequency of 2 MHZ, or two million vibrations per second, which at that frequency, nebulizes the water into cold / dry fog. It also generates an extremely small droplet of water (2.5 microns) which is small enough to be absorbed by roots and leaves on contact. This increases the effectiveness with an ultra low volume of liquid. With the application of a fogger, your plants metabolism is supercharged, thus maximizing yields, minimizing maintenance, and reducing operating costs by providing plant roots with the optimum Oxygenation and uptake capacity. Roots fed with an Aeroponic / Hydroponic fogger develop single and multi-hairs, which significantly increase surface area, and the ability to metabolize nutrients.

Systems can run between $350-$400, but are well worth it. Setting one up can be very simple, and there are many tutorials online to help you. With a little ingenuity, and another $50 spent at Home Depot, you’ll be in a “fog” in no time.

Keep in mind that every set up is different. What works in one situation my not work in another. But we can conclude that with certain tools, and tips, (and maybe the addition of an Aeroponic / Hydroponic fogger) one should be able to optimize their harvest. Again we suggest that you seek out advice from your local Hydro shop, and ask many questions. Look into an Aeroponic / Hydroponic Fogger, and KUSH is quite sure that it will help bring you closer to a successful harvest.

Without endorsing any particular fogger, KUsH has provided the following links for you to check out:

• www.futuregarden.com/hydroponics/systems_nutramist.html

• www.hydrofogger.com/?gclid=CImPt_GpwaICFRekiQod6y3_QQ

• www.acmehydroponics.net/?gclid=CJGKsJ2qwaICFQyjiQodoCtu7g

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As of June 7th, medical marijuana clinics not approved by the city of Los Angeles and the Citywide Nuisance Abatement Program (CNAP) were ordered to close immediately. Shops that didn’t file paperwork by November 13th, 2007, or which were operating within 1000 feet of city schools, churches, parks, or other “sensitive-use sites” were ordered to shut down. Notifications were sent out on May 5th, and restrictions went into effect in early June. Those who did not comply would face a $2,500/day fine, or up to six months in jail.

What does this mean for Los Angeles based patients? What does it mean for shop owners, on both ends of spectrum? And what does it mean for the progress towards fair regulation of marijuana that we’ve made over the last 20 years in California? It means many things, none of which are the end of the world, but all of which are worth understanding.

From society’s perspective, the new regulations mean that conservatives and law enforcement agencies feel helpless for control, but cannot create a system that will work for everyone. Instead of working with dispensaries to relocate or file the proper paperwork, they have decided to just go back in time to 2007 and pretend the last couple years never happened. Ignorance is bliss, and we all know how ignorant our conservative friends can be. It means that the local government is not ready to accept marijuana as a legitimate medicinal substance that changes lives for the better every day. With the 1000 foot restriction from churches, it also means that a “separation of church and state” is in somewhat murky waters. Overall for society, it means we’re going backwards in the ways we look at a drug that can save lives, and has no glaring negatives.

To the shop owners who got shut down, it means that end of a business and healthy income for the foreseeable future. Hundreds of legitimate business owners are now out of a job, something hard to take at any time let alone during one of the worst economic crises the United States has ever seen. It means they probably have to start over. To shop owners who were allowed to stay open, it means a lot more business. It means hiring more workers and receiving a lot more new patients, and in turn a lot more revenue. This may be a good thing in the end, but in the beginning of June there was a lot of stress involved in running one of these shops with the green light to operate.

From a patient’s perspective, there is a lot more hassle involved. Nothing worth rambling and complaining about, but certainly noticeable differences. Every dispensary that has remained open has longer lines and is generally much busier. When you try to close 429 of 583 operating shops, the ones that remain open become zoos. When I visited my most frequented shop in Silver Lake shortly after the new regulations were in place, there was an overflowing waiting room, neighbors shooing patients out of their driveway, and a wait of close to an hour for some people. It was certainly not a pleasant experience, but as time has passed and the initial chaos has subsided, things are a bit more peaceful.

There is a city tax on purchases of marijuana from a dispensary now, and while taxing is certainly a step in the right direction, it’s never fun to see prices increase. An original copy of your prescription must also be presented before purchasing from a shop, which means carrying that around with you at all times. I’ve personally forgotten mine two or three times already and have had to go back home to get it. Always carrying your original prescription is a little annoying, but nothing too terrible. It just seems like there has to be a better, more efficient way to identify a legitimate patient... like a card or a chip in my arm. I’d be cool with that. Store hours have also changed considerably, taking away those late night trips that were so convenient.

Understandably, there has been a bit of a backlash. Many shops scheduled to close have remained open or have changed their business plan, now delivering and not selling from a physical location. Police are now using our tax dollars to devote resources to shutting down these operations, and how it will all pan out is still to be seen. If the Tax Cannabis 2010 initiative passes in November, this will all seem like a silly attempt by the city to take control of something, since they can’t seem to get a hold on much these days.

So for now, these new regulations just mean that medical marijuana patients have a little less convenience when purchasing medication. We are still just at the beginning of fair marijuana regulation in California, but this may be the end of that beginning. For every time something ends, there is a new beginning right around the corner. And in that case, maybe we should be celebrating... maybe.

by MICHAEL DILLON

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did you know that

the rocks used for Pet rocks originally

came from rosarito? did you also know that Baja california

is a state in Mexico? There are all kinds of things that most people who have a

history of visiting the region may never learn. How could that possibly be? Well, I’ll tell you. The first

time I ever went to Mexico, I was 17 and after the dudes with the whistles who poured tequila down my throat, I ended

up at a strip club and woke up passed out in a parked car (mine, thankfully) on the side of the road, facing the ocean. sound

like one of your trips? Then, in my 20’s (and no, I didn’t wait until my 20’s to go back, but every story carries a similar tune to

the previous) we became for sophisticated and started eating lobster at ________ and drinking wine before we went out for the

night and yes, more whistles, more shots, more strippers. But we were growing. Before long, we were renting beach houses and

having barbeques and bonfires at home and drinking tequila on the beach and the only strippers were amateurs (read: Us!) As

I was recalling all of these memories, I realized that the trip south for the weekend is always a good time no matter what phase

of tequila you are in.

by SASHA MORGAN

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san diego’s closest

neighbor offers a lot more than just

oversized spongebobs and sombreros. The famed Avenida

revolucion is a hotbed of bars and clubs that stretches from arch to flag. The

simplest way to get there is to take a taxi once you walk over the border.

It’s a $5 flat fee and your cab driver will have a lot of suggestions if you’re

new to the scene. tijuana has evolved into a little california for tourists.

There’s even a Hard rock café and an American Apparel store, so if you’re

nervous about being in another country, don’t be. The Avenue is also a

great place to shop for handmade Mexican goods and knock-off Prada.

senor Frog’s is a mainstay on the college scene and if you’re looking for

live music, dancing and those guys with the whistles and tequila, here’s

your spot.

The lobster village is a must-do on any trip down south. Puerto

nuevo, the self-described “Lobster capital of Baja,” where you can

choose from dozens of restaurants serving up langostas. If you’re

counting calories however, be aware that the tradition is that the

lobsters are pan-fried in lard, so the meat stays soft and tender.

Langostas are with beans, rice and homemade flour tortillas

served on the side. Puerto nuevo is home to 30 restaurants

that all serve the same thing, so it’s not necessary to look for

the “nicest” restaurant. You might miss out on some of the

best food in rosarito by checking out the smaller spots. Baja

was founded in 1956 with the opening of Puerto nuevo II

restauranuevo is home to over 30 restaurants all serving

the same thing. Almost a million lobsters are served in the

rosarito coastal area each year.

70 Miles south of san diego lies the coastal town of

Ensanada. The drive down the coast is what california

probably looked like in the 19th century—rugged, raw

and gorgeous. There are a lot of ways to enjoy Ensanada,

from camping on the beach to 4-star resorts. There are

hot springs, wineries and some of the best seafood south

of the border in this quaint and bustling town. surfer’s,

take your boards!

Baja is a great little retreat from daily life. since it

enjoys the same climate as we do in so cal, the fun is

getting away to another country in less than an hour.

Fill up on fish tacos, buy yourself a leather jacket and

the advice is as true today as it has ever been: don’t

drink the water!

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Easy Rider

This movie is unique in that it typifies the sentiment of the times. In the

late 60s and early 70s few things typified freedom in such an obvious way as

a big bike on the open road. Over the years this

movie has become a sort of bible for count-

less motorcycle riders, many reference it as

their inspiration for learning how to ride

in the first place.

The movie stars Peter Fonda and

dennis Hopper as they ride through

the countryside looking for American

freedom in an increasingly hostile and

polarized world. Eventually they come

to the conclusion that their journey never really took them any-

where, what they did do was inspire a whole generation to go out

and try to find their own two wheeled freedom.

late 60s and early 70s few things typified freedom in such an obvious way as

a big bike on the open road. Over the years this

movie has become a sort of bible for count

less motorcycle riders, many reference it as

their inspiration for learning how to ride

in the first place.

dthe countryside looking for American

freedom in an increasingly hostile and

polarized world. Eventually they come

by J. MARK STERNBERG

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The Great Escape

This isn’t a motorcycle movie in it’s own right, but the

movie’s climax does feature one of the most iconic moments

in two wheel history.

The movie stars an assortment of the

era’s coolest actors playing soldiers in

WWII. The soldiers are being held in

a nazi camp from which they try to

escape. The escape goes off with vary-

ing success but everything comes to

a head when the king of cool, steve

McQueen is on the run from nazis

on a triumph tr 6 trophy.

cornered by a horde of advancing troops, McQueen’s

character decides to jump his triumph over a massive barbed

wire barrier to freedom. does he make it? I am not going to

give away the ending, but rest assured, the stunt holds more

excitement than any slew of computer generated impossibili-

ties that are infecting modern motorcycle movies.

If you have a favorite motorcycle movie moment be sure

to share it at www.dailybuds.com.v

in two wheel history.

era’s coolest actors playing soldiers in

WWII. The soldiers are being held in

a escape. The escape goes off with vary

ing success but everything comes to

a head when the king of cool,

McQueen is on the run from

on a

cornered by a horde of advancing troops, McQueen’s

Tron OK, not exactly a motorcycle but the light cycle

scene in tron goes down in history for being one of the

most surprisingly exciting

motorcycle scenes around.

In the movie, Kevin Flynn

is a programmer who is

placed inside a computer.

Flynn has to go through

some trials and tribulations,

but eventually is forced to

play a game involving high

speed digitized motorcycles,

called light cycles.

The game plays essentially like a multiplayer ver-

sion of centipede, where Flynn rides for his life, dart-

ing through a maze of ever changing walls. This scene

is said to be featured in the recreation that is coming

out later this year.

ron goes down in history for being one of the

most surprisingly exciting

motorcycle scenes around.

is a programmer who is

placed inside a computer.

Flynn has to go through

some trials and tribulations,

but eventually is forced to

play a game involving high

speed digitized motorcycles,

Biker Boyz

In this film, Lawrence Fishburne plays the well known and established

motorcycle racer ‘King of cali’ until one day a younger talent, Kid (yes in

this movie the young kid is actually called Kid)

comes along.

none of this even really matters frankly, mov-

ies like Biker Boyz and torque have problems

for a much more fundamental reason than that.

They, unlike Easy rider, aren’t made from a

foundation of love and passion for the subject,

but instead a desire to capitalize on a group of

people. The end result is extreme cheese.

Enthusiasts regard these movies as trash. Over

the top effects and factual inaccuracies highlight the ignorance of the

filmmakers, turning these films into a joke. similar to the

Fast and the Furious, lines are quoted at motorcy-

cle meets all over the country as punchlines,

a sort of inside joke that everyone knows.

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