CC17

A final word...

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Thanks to prohibition, the marijuana business is a lot like the wild west.
There is snake-oil and fool's gold everywhere.

Buy your products from a reliable source.

The longer the source has been around, the more likely you will get smoke that burns and seeds that grow.

Remember that war costs money and the people fighting the war need the money.

A fungus among us?

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Intelligent observers worldwide note that America's government is spinning out of control, as if gripped by some kind of alcohol-induced, aggressive dementia.

Break down of the law

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Jason Rowsom comforts his daughter after police invasion.Grenadiers blast fist-sized bombs through windows. Soldiers in unmarked, black uniforms swarm through the shards of a battered door, shooting people on reflex. This may be customary on the battlefield, but in your own home it's an Orwellian nightmare.

Cannabis Culture measures the Cup

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Arjan from the multi-cup winning Greenhouse, inspecting a huge temple ball.After passing the security check in Vancouver airport I paused to get my bearings, and caught the eye of a customs agent chatting up a female cop.

Celebrity judging the Cannabis Cup

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Jorge Cervantes at the grow seminar.A feeling of excitement began to overcome me when the wheels of the DC-8 touched the ground at the Schipol airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This trip to Amsterdam was more exciting than most. I had been selected for a once-in-a-lifetime honour, to be one of 11 celebrity judges at the 11th Annual High Times Cannabis Cup.

Cop shots

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

After a group of armed men kicked my door down and put guns to my head, I began studying the psychological and ethical profiles of the "gun-and-badge gang", otherwise known as police.

Crossword Fun

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Welcome back to the challenging Cannabis Crossword. The solution to issue #15 is shown at left, sent in by Julee, an industrious reader obviously talented at both language and visual arts. Unfortunately, she didn't get drawn for a prize, but we hope he appreciates her work being immortalized on our pages. The Secret Phrase was "Plant Seeds", sound advice at any time.

Defending the boundaries of human identity

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

The first time I contacted Richard Glen Boire, an American attorney and author who specializes in writing about cannabis and other entheogenic substances, he reacted with caution.
"I'm a criminal defense, appellate and research attorney," Boire said, "and I have learned that you can never be too careful."

Ed Rosenthal's bud of the month

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Feature Bud
This is a bud of Sierra Spice grown in Eldorado County in the California Sierras at 3,400 feet, near the pot line limit. It is a cross between a William's Wonder male and a mountain indica hybrid. It won the San Francisco Cannabis Cup last November. It has a real fruity flavor and smooth high that sneaks up on you. Its an easy plant to grow, too!

CPO Sierra

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French pot politics

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Michka (R) and Fabienne flank JP Galland: sent a joint to every member of Parliament.As far as pot goes, France has been one of the most repressive countries in Europe for over a decade. But there are signs that things may be loosening up.

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Hemp bust in Nicaragua

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Industrial cannabis growing in Quebec - photo: HempcoThe Canadians who founded Hemp Agro International, a Vancouver and Ontario-based company, thought they were going to make money by helping people and the environment.

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Hemp store harassment update

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Hemp BC vs City Council
Vancouver city officials continue to attack Hemp BC, Canada's foremost hemp store. After raiding the store repeatedly and beating those who protested the raid, after ongoing harassment and intimidation of customers, it might seem like the city has exhausted its means of attacking the store. But it hadn't.

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Hip-hop with the pot

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

In October of 1998 I took a two-day seminar at Simon Fraser University with Rinaldo Walcott ? transplanted Barbadian, author of "Black Like Who?" and professor of humanities at York University. Walcott knows his roots and cultural history. He is an engaging story-teller and teacher of personal memoir and family history, infusing his openness and charm into his work.
Walcott took time from his schedule to talk with me about the Caribbean, Rastafari, and hip-hop culture.

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Jerzy Przytyk: a man outstanding in his hemp field.

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Jerzy Przytyk, a man outstanding in his field of hemp.My friend Jerzy Przytyk is the founder of "Hempco" and also Quebec's largest and most ambitious hemp farmer. In 1998 he grew a handsome stand of culinary-grade hemp seed on his organic farm in Stamstead County, about two hours east of Montreal.

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Pought Thots

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

The Reader's Complaints
I just read "The Editor's Complaint," in CC#15. Listen, my good man, you have every right to be pissed off! Don't hold anything back!

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Pure pot powder perfection

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Micrograph shows the nearly pure clear glandular trichome heads.There is a new cannabis treat you may have seen lately. It's a powder, and usually comes in a little vial. No, it's not some crazy way of snorting herb.

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Reviews, reviews, reviews

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Last time I saw Cypress Hill was at Lottapoplooza's '95 Thunderbird Stadium, Vancouver show. Even before DJ Muggs and crew hit the stage for their much-anticipated set, the cops lined the top of the stadium, but kept their distance, knowing full well there isn't shit they can do about the ensuing smoke to be blown in their faces.

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Stateside med-pot update

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Patients and supporters leaving the Oakland Buyers Club as it was shut downAs I write this article, the medical marijuana situation in California is taking a turn for the better. Today is the first day of business for the new year, and the new Governor and Attorney General are being sworn in.

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THC files

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Romulan budRomulan-Federation Seed Co
This is the dank that everyone is talking about! Romulan is instantly recognizable by its sharp, bittersweet aroma and its heavily resinated dense appearance.

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THC for tumours

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Last issue we reported that THC and cannabidiol, both compounds found in marijuana, are potent antioxidants which can prevent brain damage from strokes, head trauma and even nerve gas. Now, further research shows that THC can be used to fight brain tumours, and also seems to offer protection against a variety of other cancers.

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The Swiss experience

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Purple skunk: hardy with a strong central stem that can hold a large bud.Swiss bunkweed

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Vansterdam scene

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

* Sister Icee and the hempsters will be back for an encore performance at city hall on January 26. You can expect just about anything from Vancouver City Council in their vendetta against Hemp BC and the Cannabis Cafe. From drunk council members to undercover cops lying through their teeth, this circus will have it all! Coming soon to a Supreme Court near you! For more details call Hemp BC at 681-4620.

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Vapour capers

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Toke, smoke & choke
Sometimes I feel like crying when I hear my friend Brett burst forth with a choking, interminable cough after he's taken a lung-busting hit of herb from his little brass pipe.

"Why don't you use a water pipe or a vapourizer?" I ask after his tremors have passed.

"Because they suck and they don't work," he replies, relighting the pipe and launching into another vicious cough attack.

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What is cannabis culture...?

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

This issue we bring you some stories on the Cannabis Cup, which is the largest cultural cannabis event in the world. My review of the Cup appears later on, and despite my reservations on how the event is presented and run, I am always inspired by the chance to meet so many of my peers from other parts of the globe.

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When in Amsterdam...

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

* Check out the Bluebird cafe. It's easy to make hash and bud selections there because it's all laid out in big books that you can peruse. Cool, two-level atmosphere, too.
* The Best Western Hotel Eden is a good place to stay. It's well located, easy to find (a rare occurrence in Amsterdam), and inexpensive.

* Smoke copious amounts of hash, particularly the blond Moroccan kind.

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Year one in the life of Canadian hemp

karlis — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800

For the first time in 60 years, Canadian birds have access to hemp seed treats.Push-starting an industry

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