Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2018 i High Times

The wildfires that ripped through California in October devastated the state’s cannabis crop, destroying or seriously damaging dozens of pot farms. Hezekiah Allen, executive director of the California Growers Association (CGA), told the San Francisco Chronicle that fires in Sonoma and Mendocino counties caused “the worst year on record for California’s growers.” Besides the immediate destruction of their product, weed growers face unique challenges in the wake of disasters like this one. A depletion of supply at this moment—during the fall harvest and just a few months before California’s enormous recreational market is set to take off—is a cruel blow to the nascent industry. Because marijuana is still illegal at the federal level, it is nearly impossible for pot farmers to insure their crops (unlike wineries, which were also scorched…

With the impending blossoming of the California market comes an attendant growth in bureaucracy—and that’s the good news. The fully legal Golden State will create hundreds of government jobs—for tax collectors, scientists, analysts and many others. At the beginning of last year, there were just 11 full-time workers in the state’s Bureau of Cannabis Control regulatory agency. Today, there’s more than twice that amount, and the bureau figures there will be more than 100 staffers once the new law kicks in. The agency is about to move into new offices to accommodate the new positions, and there will be satellite offices elsewhere around the state. The bad news, if there is any, might be that more government engagement in the industry will create bureaucratic obstacles to legal operations, thereby creating…

“Sticks and stones may break my bones / but talk don’t bother me!” Thus spake the mighty Jackie Shane on the opening track of Any Other Way, a compilation of the masterful R&B singer’s sensational soul-shouters and sin-stompers. Pretty much unknown outside of Toronto, where her star shone bright for a short while in the 1960s, Shane had to have had some extra inner goods to musically convey what it takes to survive with such hale and hearty authority. How so? Because she proclaimed loud and proud as a groundbreaker of transgender rights at a time when such a thing, well, it just wasn’t done. As detailed in the fascinating liner notes written by Shane herself, her tale is one of brazenly defiant openness and pride in her identity and…

CANNABIS SATIVA ENJOYS well-storied, even legendary, associations as an aphrodisiac. Ascribed as capable of providing various sexual effects (both positive and negative), it is mentioned in One Thousand and One Nights and references are made to it in the practice of Tantra and in Ayurvedic medicine (think Kama Sutra meets Gray’s Anatomy). Much scientific research is still required for a more complete understanding of cannabis’s effects on biology and sexual health. Unfortunately, pending reform of its federal classification as a Schedule I drug, much of what can be known for certain remains in the shadow of desire and seduction. In previous generations, those blinded by romance would have been better off educated about how Spanish fly (derived from the wings of blister beetles) could provide extended erections, but only unpleasantly…

Historical evidence shows cannabis originated in the Asian steppes, and has been carried by humans to almost every corner of the world. The result? A species so varied that biologists consider it to be the most genetically diverse and versatile plant to ever exist. Cannabis produces around 60 different cannabinoids in its buds, but the dominant two are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, the psychoactive component that gets you high) and cannabidiol (CBD, a non-psychoactive component touted for its medical uses). Curiously, cannabis that grows between the 30th parallel north and the 30th parallel south produces almost all THC, while cannabis growing above the 30th parallel north is CBD-dominant. Not only that, but CBD-dominant strains taken from their northern terroir to more equatorial regions will adapt to the heat and sunlight and turn…

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Both the advantages and disadvantages associated with greenhouse cultivation increase with the size of the greenhouse. This is because the overhead related to correcting atmospheric conditions also increases with larger spaces. For home growers, this is less of an issue in terms of expenses, but the basic pitfalls still exist. Conversely, the savings on electricity also increase exponentially the larger the greenhouse is. Smaller backyard greenhouses typically serve as space savers for cannabis growers, as utilizing space inside your home can be a bit harrowing. Rather, moving your garden outside—and utilizing the free power of the sun—is a double bonus. However, depending on where you live on the planet, the savings you garner in lighting may be starkly offset by the cost of power needed to keep ideal climate control…

SUBJECT: Drying Temps and Humidity FROM: Hetz I’m writing in response to your advice to Clarise in the December HT. She clearly has tried several drying methods, so while your advice to her might have been helpful, it was oversimplified. You didn’t even include the specific temperature or humidity ranges to have in her drying room, which, as you know, are both very important. Were you too short of column space to write your reply? Dear Hetz, Yeesh. Kinda harsh, don’t ya think? But you’re right—I should’ve included the ideal parameters. The best possible temperature for a drying room is between 60°F and 70°F, with humidity between 45 and 55 percent in the dark with plenty of air circulation (but no fans blowing directly onto your drying branches). I hope…

A terpy twist on a regular sweet’n’spicy sauce, this extra-flavorful, super-easy chicken-wing recipe was handed down from my mom and has been a tried-and-true family favorite for decades. As the wings roast, the warm buttery aroma of chicken fat fills the kitchen, followed by the bouquet of spices wafting from the garam masala as the sauce caramelizes in the oven. Accentuate the complex flavors from the garam masala by garnishing the finished wings with a variety of fresh herbs including basil, cilantro, parsley or tarragon, and add depth of texture by topping them with toasted sesame seeds or crushed nuts like cashews, peanuts, or macadamia or Brazil nuts. Make sure to buy plenty of wings, since they always disappear quickly! You can buy a garam masala spice blend, or you…

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For more than a decade, Derek Rosenzweig has been a very familiar face within Pennsylvania’s marijuana movement. After his dad was diagnosed with reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Rosenzweig quickly recognized that medical marijuana would be particularly beneficial for his condition. After this realization, he started attending Philly NORML meetings and engaging his representatives as often as he could in order to change marijuana laws in his state and finally provide his dad with the relief he needed. “I’d been a cannabis consumer only for a few months at that point, but after some conversations with people about the Drug War, I learned about the lies and propaganda, and decided the only way things would change is if I worked to change them,” said Rosenzweig. So that’s what he decided to do.…

• REEF IN VEGAS With one of their many locations just blocks from the famous Strip in Las Vegas, Reef Dispensaries is at the forefront of top-of-the-line cultivation, concentrate extraction and customer service. Danny Danko gets the story behind a new collaboration with Big Mike of Advanced Nutrients as Reef strives to provide the best possible medical cannabis to the patients of Nevada. • MARIJUANA BY THE NUMBERS We’re breaking down all the available data—user trends, arrest figures, tax revenue—to provide a state of the union for cannabis. • VERTICAL GROWING E›iciency of garden space can double your yields and make you more money. That’s why there is a growing trend towards the vertical cultivation of cannabis and why many new growers are utilizing all spare space—from floor to ceiling.…

ARIZONA Jamal Allen Allen & Associates, Lawyers 1811 S. Alma School Rd, Ste 145 Mesa, AZ 85210 Ph: 480-899-1025 Fax: 480-248-6389 goodazlawyers.com All Stops, Arrests & Seizures CALIFORNIA Bob Boyd 107 W. Perkins Street, Ste #17 Ukiah, CA 95482 707-468-0500 mendocinolaw@comcast.net mendocinolaw.com NORML Legal Committee Lifetime Member Criminal Defense & Cannabis Compliance AVVO Rated 10/10 Superb Attorney Omar Figueroa Law Offices of Omar Figueroa 7770 Healdsburg Ave, Ste. A Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 829-0215 omar@stanfordalumni.org omarfigueroa.com Founder of Cannabis Law Institute. Specializing in cannabis cultivation and medical marijuana cases. Free case consultation. ¡Yo hablo español! Christopher M. Glew 1851 E. First Street, Ste. 840 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Fax: 714-648-0501 Phone: 714-648-0004 marijuanalawyer@yahoo.com glewkimlaw.com Bruce M. Margolin Director of LA NORML 8749 Holloway Drive W. Hollywood, CA 90069 1800-420-LAWS (5297)…

“Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” —BRUCE LEE Hydroponics is the art for growing plants without soil. But that raises the question: Why grow plants without soil? The first reason is to create a clean and sterile environment. If you want your growroom to resemble a laboratory instead of an outhouse, you can’t have buckets full of stinky dirt and worm poop lying around. Soil mixes tend to invite pests into your grow environment, which impede root access to oxygen, so removing soil from…

Orlando, FL, was the happiest place on earth, briefly, when a couple found 65 pounds of weed in their Amazon order. Well, it would have been happy if the couple were more into it, but in fact the massive stash spooked them, so they called the cops. They told ABC affiliate WFTV they didn’t want their names made public, and they did not sleep at home for a few days after the big score. When their Amazon order—four 27-gallon plastic containers—arrived, they knew something was off when it weighed over 90 pounds. “They were extremely heavy, heavier than you would think from ordering four empty bins,” the woman told WFTV. The dank delivery came via UPS from a facility in Massachusetts, but police have made no arrests as yet. Amazon…

The latest from the chill-inducing female-fronted political post-punk band from São Paulo, this album includes standouts like the title track, with its chiming, dark guitars and overdriven vox that cut thrillingly through the jangle, and the amazing “O Outro Lado da Moeda,” featuring an urgent and complex bass line that elevates the emotion of the song to pure ascendancy in under 30 seconds. The bass is similarly advanced in “Réptil.” I feel like the members of this band organically figured out a way to work together without sacrificing their individual creativity. What’s better than that? Polly Watson Vancouver, BC, trio Sore Points entertainingly describe themselves as their hometown’s “fastest band on six legs,” and while it’s inarguable that fellow BCers Terrifier have them thrashed in regard to speed, that band…

ADVANCED NUTRIENTS For years the only hydroponic nutrient company that tested and marketed its products specifically for cannabis, Advanced Nutrients remain at the forefront of soilless growing technology. advancednutrients.com SUITE LEAF NUTRIENTS This new company on the scene has created a serious buzz among cultivators with its clean and green line of plant foods as well as a philosophy of “less is more” that encourages growers not to overfeed their plants. suiteleaf.com GREEN PLANET HYDROPONICS The award-winning products from Green Planet are intended to simplify the hydroponic process, which the company provides to suit any grower’s needs. The Dual Fuel formula was developed specifically for aggressive plant growth. mygreenplanet.com HURRICANE HYDROPONICS The plant foods from Hurricane Hydroponics are specifically formulated to allow growers to create the correct recipe for mineral…

You’ve mentioned some sedating terpenes but I NEED to perk up. Rip Van Winkle Hey Rip, Eucalyptol and pinene look potentially stimulating in the aromatherapy literature. The high-THCV strain Durban Poison, the legendary Chocolope and the CBD-rich Harlequin all contain these and have rousing reputations. Make sure you’re getting plenty of rest and a bit of regular exercise, too. My husband is screaming about fentanyl-laced weed. Is this a thing? Henpecked Henrietta Howdy Henrietta, No. Fentanyl costs about a dollar a microgram (a millionth of a gram) on the street. Even the priciest cannabis doesn’t go for a million bucks a gram. It’s just bad business. Why put something extra-expensive in with your plant material? A faulty news report about people who tested positive for opiates and THC got misquoted…

“WEED IS THE ONLY DRUG THAT CAN WIPE AWAY A LIFE BECAUSE IT IS ILLEGAL, NOT BECAUSE OF ITS CHEMICAL COMPOSITION.” PROUD PARENT I’ve long thought about how my oldest sons earn a living. It began in my home, cloak and dagger fashion, while legislators were noodling on the legality of growing medical and personal use marijuana. I allowed my sons to grow and hone their skills. I didn’t say a word to friends and family about it for a long time. One day I thought, “Why not? Who cares?” I’m proud of my sons to be in on a trend and market that isn’t yet glutted with growers. Not to mention all those imposter growers. My sons have amazing skills and their “trees” are something to behold. I never…

YVONNE DELAROSA GREEN The aptly named Ms. Green holds the historic distinction of being the first licensed cannabis proprietor in Los Angeles County, as the Golden State prepares for recreational sales beginning in 2018. Green operates the all-female-staff 99 High Tide Collective in Malibu, which she was inspired to open after taking her breast-cancer-stricken mother to local LA dispensaries and finding them lacking. Green opened 99 High Tide Collective in 2015. PATRICIA SMITH Shaking an early aversion to cannabis (thanks to pervasive Reefer Madness–like propaganda), Smith first became aware of pot’s medical properties during the HIV/ AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, when she would bake brownies for people suffering from the disease. Today, she lives in Yuba County, CA, where she hosts the Cannabis Crusades radio show on KVMR. Smith’s…

Just a few months into legalization, Nevada is swimming in weed revenue. The state’s Department of Taxation reported that ganja sales in the first month alone generated more than $3.6 million in taxes. About a million of that is earmarked for schools around the state, with the remaining $2.5 million put into a rainy-day fund. State officials revised upward their earlier estimates of future revenue, declaring that the weed biz will bring nearly $120 million in taxes over the next two years. It should come as no surprise, then, that the state is facing a pot shortage. Dispensaries are “essentially waiting for marijuana plants to grow, so they can restock their shelves,” according to NBC affiliate News 4. Dodgy distribution, since only a few liquor distributors are allowed to sell…

Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on Puerto Rico, and among the casualties was the US territory’s fledgling medical-marijuana industry. The Puerto Rico Medical Cannabis Association is assessing damage so that companies can begin receiving payments from insurers. Because marijuana is illegal at the federal level, though, they won’t be receiving any aid from the US government. This hurts, not least because the medical-pot business was one of the few sectors of the island’s economy on the rise before the storm hit. “Big manufacturing and grow facilities have had their roof blown off, there is water in their manufacturing rooms, equipment damaged, no light for plants and most are dead,” Goodwin Aldarondo, the president and CEO of Puerto Rico Legal Marijuana, told NBC News. “You’re talking about millions of dollars of damage…

Phoenixville, PA, mayoral candidate Dave Gautreau surprised attendees at a recent public forum when he announced he would look into deploying drug-sniffing rabbits for the borough’s police department. Gautreau might have checked out his info with a bit more skepticism, because it turns out he fell for a (very obvious) hoax. In March 2016, the sometimes-satirical website peopleoflancaster.com reported that Lancaster City Police had purchased four narc bunnies because they were cheaper than dogs and because “drug sniffing rabbits have been used for years in Australia where the fully trained Drug Rabbits will come from.” Gautreau claims he called Lancaster to confirm this intriguing news (he couldn’t recall if he phoned the police department or the city offices) and that an unnamed woman told him that yes, they were using…

Nintendo has rolled out the most fun multiplayer shooter of this generation. A synthesis of ’90s commercial kid culture, Splatoon is the popsicle break between a round of Tony Hawk and Goldeneye via paintball mode. Ditching toxicity and kill-death ratios in favor of the insanely satisfying yet simple goal of covering the arena in your team’s color of paint, Splatoon 2 rebrands the genre while still allowing you to waste rival squid-kids with guns and other paint-hurling devices. Active online events and updates keep things fresh—tentacles crossed for a sativa-versus- indica splatfest. Tyler Merfeld…

This recipe is bene icial for many reasons. The beef tenderloin, which can be substituted for a less expensive cut like a NY strip or a flank/hanger steak, is lean and full of iron, and it’s a whole protein. The chimichurri sauce, which can be created without the chilies, has a lot of green herbs and chlorophyll, which are good for heart health, circulation and digestion, and other important antioxidants and nutrients. You can also serve this dish with orzo, an excellent carb that’s needed for calories but also soft on your stomach and easy to digest. Cannabis can be incorporated into the orzo or the chimichurri sauce with THCinfused olive oil. Leaf or bud can even be added into the steak rub. For this recipe, High Times recommends using…

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Legal cannabis access is associated with numerous favorable public-health outcomes. Here are just a few of them. FEWER OPIOID DEATHS Changes in the legal status of cannabis is associated with significant reductions in opioid-related mortality. Data published in 2014 in JAMA Internal Medicine show that medical-cannabis regulation is associated with year-over-year declines in overall opioid-related mortality, including heroin-overdose deaths. Specifically, medicalized states experienced a 20 percent decrease in opioid-related deaths as compared with non-medicalized states within one year. This decrease climbed to 33 percent by year six. Other studies have separately linked the establishment of both dispensaries and adult-use retailers with reductions in opioid-related deaths. The number of traffic fatalities involving opioid-positive drivers has also fallen in states that have implemented medical-marijuana laws. LESS ALCOHOL USE Market research indicates that…

FLOWER OF THE MONTH LEAVES OF GRASS I’ve been taking photos of my garden every two weeks to see the progress. This one was early on but I fell in love with it. I hope you guys like it as well! Dee Machado @calibudbarbie @cannafoodie GROW OF THE MONTH HEMP RISING Luce Farm in Stockbridge, Vermont is a diverse organic production farm focused on creating quality hemp products with an emphasis on high-strain CBD. Luce Farm is proud to be part of the sustainable agricultural revolution – the hemp revolution! And also to be one of many great legacy Vermont family farms. The strain is BaOx. lucefarmvt.com Chris Lillie CLOSE UP OF THE MONTH FUNKY FLOWER I took this photo of a Pineapple cross with my cell phone and a jeweler’s…

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