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Visual Effects

Thursday, September 2, 2010

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Visual Effects

Whether we’re talking about canvas, skin, glass or public property, the need to create distinctive and visually arresting art knows no bounds. From the streets to the gallery, inspired by DIY music or pop culture—the visionaries we profile for our first Art Issue stimulate our minds [...]

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Dollars and Sense

Thursday, September 2, 2010

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Dollars and Sense

Most of us are already aware that America’s marijuana prohibition is expensive to enforce—but we would struggle to quantify this. It’s clear that all those pot busts incur vast police, judicial and correctional costs, and that prohibition also blocks a potential cannabis tax [...]

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Bitter Sweet

Thursday, September 2, 2010

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Bitter Sweet

Back in 2007, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, along with Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), introduced a bill to increase the federal criminal penalties for selling candy-flavored drugs to children. The legislation was a response to reports that our nation’s playgrounds were under siege by [...]

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Strictly Roots

Thursday, September 2, 2010

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Strictly Roots

Try to find a publicity photo on their official website or MySpace—you can’t. Even live performance videos are scarce. For the most part, the liner notes of their records—up to six as of 2010’s 10 Deadly Shots, Vol. 1, released by New York City-based label ROIR—omit personnel [...]

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Legal Corner

Thursday, September 2, 2010

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Legal Corner

1289—Pope Nicolaus IV publishes decree Supra Montem, 1873—First ascent of Mount Whitney (14,494 feet), 1964—South Africa banned from Olympic Games because of apartheid policies, 1982—New York Stock Exchange sets a trading record of 132,690,000 [...]

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Healthy Living

Thursday, September 2, 2010

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Healthy Living

Although I never believed the use of cannabis was detrimental to health, the idea that its use was beneficial for health did not enter my consciousness until 1995 when I became a caregiver for a close friend who had contracted AIDS. A roly-poly guy, my friend had wasted away [...]

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Destination Unknown

Thursday, September 2, 2010

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Destination Unknown

Few travelers know there’s a Russian Riviera or that ex-Commies love jazz, but who wouldn’t want to know about these elements converging on the largest nude beach of the Soviet Empire? It’s enough to make Vladimir Lenin roll over in his grave. From Sept. 9-12, tourists wil [...]

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Strain & Edible Reviews

Thursday, September 2, 2010

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Strain & Edible Reviews

Believe it or not, Purple Gorilla is truly purple. Within this mild and subtle smelling strain are beautifully reflected, purple-colored trichomes nestled cozily inside the purple, green and orange bud. The potency of this indica-dominant hybrid comes off as mild, with its effect [...]

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News Nuggets

Thursday, September 2, 2010

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News Nuggets

In a highly scrutinized lawsuit involving Anaheim’s ban on medical marijuana dispensaries, a three-judge panel for California’s Fourth District Court of Appeal tossed the case back to a lesser court for further review. The ruling had been much anticipated because it was believed it could have [...]

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Cool Stuff

Thursday, September 2, 2010

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Cool Stuff

Jack Herer would be so proud. Thanks to the forward thinking, skate-friendly team over at iPath Footwear, never was a hemp shoe so beautifully envisioned and made. The geniuses over at iPath have been including stash pockets in the tongues of their shoes since 1999 [...]

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