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Getting A-Head of Yourself
You’re a patient—now what? You’ve got your recommendation taken care of. You’ve lined up a dispensary or got yourself a caregiver. But if you’re going to smoke your meds, it’s probably about time to head on over to your friendly …
Road Rage
A California bill to jail sober drivers had medical cannabis patients fuming
At press time, Assemblywoman Norma Torres amended AB 2552 to eliminate its disputed “per se” DUI elements. NORML has withdrawn its opposition to the bill.
California medical cannabis patients and …
Good Vibes
The Expendables decide it’s gonna keep it mellow this time
Hailing from green-friendly Santa Cruz, The Expendables have been skating, partying, playing shows and burning bowls to a distinctive blend of reggae, punk and surf rock music for 15 years. Formed …
The Human Condition
Maynard James Keenan’s Puscifer takes his id, ego and anima out for a play date
Any band featuring Maynard James Keenan, the enigmatic vocalist for Tool and A Perfect Circle is bound to draw comparisons to these two musical projects.
But, …
Weird Science
Peelander-Z is one totally strange “Japanese Action Comic Punk” band
“Japanese Action Comic Punk” is how NYC-based Peelander-Z describes itself and—after watching the members ricochet off the walls, knocking stuff over . . . repeatedly during a photo shoot—I’m recommending the …
Don’t Fake It ’Til You Make It
Korn’s career was built on passion for the music it creates
Jonathan Davis, the lead singer for Korn, helped create more than just a rock band with occasional rap lyrics that ended up being labeled nu metal. With Korn (1994), the …
Turf Battles
Fighting the good fight at the local and state level—which is better?
As activists across California strive mightily to pass laws aimed at protecting access and patients’ rights, others are abandoning such efforts in favor of carrying their battle at the …
Bucking the Trend
While the Obama administration attacks, state-level politicos decide to get vocal
Since 2008, federal troops have raided collectives operating legally under state law across the country, confiscated money and property in the process and left unemployed citizens in their wake. Owners …
Different Smokes For Different Folks
Medical Marijuana can treat different things—in different places
Although many of the medical conditions for which patients can use cannabis are the same in the 16 states (and Washington D.C.) with MMJ laws, many also allow its use for other, in …
Commander in Spliff
OK, so Roseanne Barr would legalize cannabis—awesome! But don’t think she’s the only person with presidential aspirations who has crossed paths with marijuana. George Washington might have promoted the cultivation of hemp and Jimmy Carter might have been the closest …
GMOs: Not Just for Lab Rats Anymore!
The dinner plate sizzles with the fattest tilapia fillet you’ve ever seen. Even Long John Silver’s mouth is watering. There is only thing that could calm your rumbling belly—seeing the original fish. Increasing the size meant giving the tilapia a …
Flying High
We’ve always wanted to live a life like The Jetsons. This animated family lived in a futuristic utopia complete with robot maids and elaborate electronic contraptions typical of the year 2062—otherwise known as a mere 50 years from now. And …
What Dreams May Come
As if a member of Slipknot could give you worse nightmares. Enter M. Shawn Crahan, the founder of Iowa’s baddest boys of noise-metal and the author of Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey, his latest creation for MTV Books due out June 19. …
Common Sense
The chemical compounds that give cannabis its distinctive taste and smell do so much more
Terpenes, the same chemical compounds that give flavor and odor to fruits, flowers, candy and incense, are also essential elements in cannabis. They provide the tastes …
Grass on the Field
When folks gravitate to the topic of pro athletes who were caught in flagrante delicto with marijuana, Olympic gold-winning Michael Phelps comes to mind. But let’s not forget about football. Yes, the art and sport of the pigskin has its …
Battle in Boulder
National Cannabis Industry Association calls out Obama, blasts cease-and-desist letters
When Barack Obama was elected president in 2008, there was a sigh of relief from the cannabis community. Taking the feds out of medical marijuana is a popular position to take …
Local Angle
Sensible Washington goes the grassroots route toward legalization
On one side is Sensible Washington, an organization composed of volunteers dedicated to legalizing cannabis in the state of Washington. On the other is Prohibition, the federal government’s ill-conceived effort to ban marijuana …
Brownies Under Attack?
The San Francisco Department of Public Health targets edibles and hash
While vast majorities of medical cannabis patients are able to smoke in order to take their medication, many others—including those with asthma or lung cancer—turn to edibles.
This is a common …
The Bad Bard
Comic Anthony Jeselnik proves you don’t have to be an asshole to play one
Anthony Jeselnik might be the hottest new comedian you’ve never heard of. Starting off as a writer for Jimmy Fallon, his debut comedy album Shakespeare landed on …
Arrested Development
Some parents and health professionals say cannabis can treat autism
In 2009, a study entitled the “National Survey of Children’s Health,” supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, delivered some …
Dance Revolution
“The whole world is dancing” is the motto of new documentary Can U Feel It which features an inside scoop on the Ultra Music Festival—an annual Miami dance music festival so huge, it deserves its own movie. UMF—held this past …
Down to Earth
CULTURE knows you have a busy life, juggling school, work or play—who’s got time for Earth Day? Here are a couple of Mother Nature-friendly products that make going green easy as falling off a landfill.
Cave Brothers Farmstead Classics Cheeses
Cave Brothers’ …
Finding the Balance
Combining yoga with yerba is one form of holistic healing
As Americans age and funding runs dry for public health care, patients are turning to cheaper, more traditional methods for healing themselves. One method is yoga, the ancient Indian exercise that …
Obama Drama
Patients and activists unite against the feds for “Medical Marijuana Week”
When Obama became president in 2008, many American voters expected that he would order the Department of Justice to quit raiding medical cannabis clinics. During one speech in August of …
From Hollywood to Nuggettown
Blair Witch actress Heather Donahue found her greener pastures
Nothing ever happens the way you think it will.
Once upon a time, for instance, you had your future mapped out. You knew where you were going, you had an image of yourself …
Go Green!
Since marijuana comes from the Earth, it’s only natural that we should treat this planet with respect. With Earth Day on the horizon (April 22), here are some tips on how the medical marijuana lifestyle can work hand in hand …
Young At Harp
Active Child’s Pat Grossi pulls the strings
If you’re looking for a harp-slinging songwriter who isn’t afraid to create moody, gorgeous alt-tronica then Pat Grossi—professionally known as Active Child—is your man. The 28-year-old New Jersey native has been working hard to …
Home Boy
T. Mills might be sporting a Woodie very, very soon
Travis Mills, a.k.a. T. Mills, initially made a name for himself starting out with just a laptop and an Internet connection. He looks punk, with tribal piercings and an eclectic array …
Censored
While well-received musically, Portland’s STRFKR got some flak for its explicit name
Let’s put aside this band’s rad electronic tunes for a moment, and focus on what you really want to know: what is up with STRFKR’s name?
It’s unexpected and a …
Green is Good
The history and mystery of the color of nature
For the most part, the color green has a brilliant reputation. It’s the color of hope, emeralds, “the greenback”—and let’s not forget cannabis. But the origins and symbolism are complex, slippery and …
