Filmmaker and cannabis icon Kevin Smith dishes about why he converted to the cannabis cause
If Hollywood horror movies taught us anything, it’s don’t bully the wrong kid if don’t want him to slash everyone to bits at the high school …
Next time someone says smoked marijuana isn’t medicine, politely show them of these. Aunties Edibles continues to lap the pack with these exceptional Root Beer Drops, a medicated hard candy perfect for the plant-averse, over-60 set. Aunties Edibles’ makes her …
Only America could “invent” something as decadent as a cake sandwich. Here, Palliative Health Center in San Jose squishes an insanely tasty filling of mascarpone sweet cream cheese, heavy whipping cream and confectioner’s sugar between two absurdly moist, delicious cakes. …
It’s only a matter of time before Pfizer patents and rebrands this natural “mother’s little helper.” Rapper Calvin Broadus Jr. accurately nick-named this hit strain Green Crack, though its roots reach back to ’70s Athens, Georgia and the name “Original …
Green Acres in Santa Cruz has a rangy, wild Lion from Zion on its hands, and for you size queens, these are easily the most voluminous buds of the monthly batch. Reportedly a mix of Jamaican OG and OG Kush, …
We’re ready to get tropical when we pop the top on this fruity hybrid from Buddy’s in San Jose. A reported cross of Florida White Widow and Northern California OG Kush, Miami White is a strong hybrid highly sought after …
Winter is upon us, but fear not, we have some enchanting Black Frost to keep us company during the long nights ahead. Suitable for pain, stress, low appetite and insomnia sufferers, Black Frost—available at Magic Health Inc. in San Jose—is …
It’s hard to go wrong with a bowl of cereal—the sheer childhood memories alone make this a go-to snack and breakfast. Sense of Healing in Denver has figured out how to deliver a favorite food memory with a healthy dose …
Let’s face it: we could all stand to eat a little better. By now, most of us have given up on that New Year’s resolution, resorting back to our hedonistic ways. Oh, not you, you say? Well, check out one …
You have to be pretty medicated to sit through a re-run of Barney, but then again, he was purple, green and always in a great mood. Look at his eyes, for crying out loud! There’s no doubt he has back …
If there were ever candidates for a medical cannabis card, the Three Stooges would qualify sight unseen. And if they were ever genetically crossed with a medical plant, you’d have to say that Larry would make the best strain, with …
Sometimes we just can’t resist a name. When we saw Hong Kong Diesel on the shelf at Denver’s Walking Raven, we expected a DVD of the latest Fast & Furious spinoff. “Look, Vin finally muscled his way into the title,” …
For many years, Amsterdam was the mecca for cannabis aficionados, drawing travelers from around the world to partake inside of smoky “coffee shops.” But the conservative government has tightened restrictions on “pot tourism,” limiting the amount of herb that can …
Ah, Venice, how much do I love thee? Plenty, if you by “Venice” you mean The Venice Cookie Co.’s The 4.20 Bar from StemLife Collective in Moreno Valley. We’ve had a lot of medicated chocolates in our day . . …
For some patients, brownies are simply passé. Been there done that. Well, those patients obviously never had the privilege of sampling the Trikom Treats S’mores Brownie, available at Cannasseur’s Best Collective in Garden Grove. Set aside all preconceived notions about …
Let’s take a moment to tip our hats to Jade Lotus Society in Garden Grove for serving up one of the best-named strains we’ve seen in a while—seriously, Big Sur Holy Weed is a very cool name. Thank the big …
For a strain with a name conjuring shades of silver, yellow and green, this pure indica from Herb Town Collective in Riverside is a dank and dusky beauty with an unmistakable tint of purple to it. The “platinum” comes from …
We confess that this original house favorite of Oceanside Wellness Center in Granada Hills took us completely by surprise. Its name is so unassuming and the suggested donation for it so reasonable that it was a shock to discover its …
Every now and then, some outside-the-box-thinking genius takes two things that are perfect all on their own and combines them in a way that makes them even better—bacon burgers and Nacho Cheese Doritos taco shells are a couple of examples …
The Wii of remotes! With 79 keys and a million functions, you can use this “air” mouse to control your cursor wirelessly. Comes with a built-in microphone and speaker, and it can work with HTPC and Android media players as …
The Save-a-Bowl is a must for any patient on the go, allowing you to pre-pack a bowl in your pipe and keep it safe below any number of designs (peace signs, yin-yang symbols, etc.). The heat resistant plastic is flexible …
Time to ditch that ‘ol bean bag. Sumo Lounge has mastered the science and art of comfort to provide weary bones the perfect way to relax and unwind after a long day. To say this is a super-comfy bean bag—made …
Designed as an alternative to kerosene lamps in Third World countries, the bleeding-edge GravityLight utilizes the universal power of attraction between objects to illuminate the future. A bag filled with rocks and dirt and suspended by a cord below the …
It may look like an asthma inhaler, but the PUFFiT is actually the next generation of portable, discreet vaporizers offering patients another level of personal medicating. Made to vaporize dry, finely ground flowers and herbs, the PUFFiT offers up to …
Just a couple of weeks ago, we celebrated President Obama and the 57th Presidential Inauguration. With this timely event in mind—plus the fact that Steven Spielberg’s historical drama Lincoln made it on quite a few best-movie-of-the-year lists, we bring you …
In of honor the Friday franchise (Mike Epps starred in the last two sequels), we give you a rundown of well-known and obscure flicks to help fill out the rest of your calendar. Cue the lights.
Stormy Monday
Remember when Sting …
With such a laundry list of accomplishments, it’s clear how effortlessly Mike Epps went from stand-up . . . to standout!
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Michael Elliot Epps is born into a family with eight siblings. No wonder appealing for attention came so natural to …
In a state that legalized medical cannabis 12 years ago—and tried to legalize it for recreational purposes in 2010—this should come as no surprise: an academic institute devoted to the plant. Again, not surprisingly, the Humboldt Institute for Interdisciplinary Marijuana …
Cannabis may not be the only organic substance with health benefits. Psilocybin mushrooms—you may know it by a more popular names: magic mushrooms or shrooms—have been shown to contain an active compound that may be a treatment for anxiety in …
Colorado and Washington cannabis users, you can relax . . . for now. In the first public airing of his views since these two states approved measures legalizing the use and possession of cannabis by adults 21 and older, President …
