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A Cup a day will do 'ya!

karlis — Thu, 28 Feb 2002 00:00:00 -0800

For me, this year's trip to Amsterdam for the High Times Cannabis Cup could be summed up in just two words: bubble hash. The act of separating resin glands from leaf matter using ice water has had a tremendous impact on the cannabis culture. The Dutch have the advantage of many well known hybrids and lots of Sativas, and the resulting product is stunning.

Bad ideas, good ideas

karlis — Sun, 17 Mar 2002 00:00:00 -0800

Betty Sembler, founder of Straight Inc & the DFAF: gives lessons to Vancouver`s Linda Bentall..American drug warriors are preparing to swarm into Vancouver, for an anti-drug conference sponsored by the International Drug Education and Awareness Society (IDEAS).

Basement preparations

karlis — Tue, 23 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0700

I have a potential super-discreet grow room in the basement of my new house. A heavy door leads to a crawlspace that opens to the room. The room has electricity and is big enough to grow a fair bit of reefer. Its small windows are practically hidden from the outside.

California med-pot in court

karlis — Mon, 15 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0700

Prohibition hangs by a thread in Canada, as at least four constitutional challenges to pot laws are currently being heard in courts across the land. In the US, battles continue between the states and the federal government for the fate of medical pot. The reverberations are felt as far away as the Vatican, where Pope John Paul II recently rejected legalization, issuing a declaration late in 2001, calling the marijuana and drug economy "death trafficking." For cannabis users, it is a slap in the face.

California under siege

karlis — Tue, 14 May 2002 00:00:00 -0700

On a heady evening in November, 1996, when Arizona and California voters had rejected drug war propaganda and affirmed the nation's first referendum-approved medical marijuana laws, Dennis Peron and other sponsors of California's Proposition 215 smoked phat joints to celebrate their improbable victory.

Cannacounselor

karlis — Mon, 22 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0700

Pete Brady has a master's degree in counseling, and several years' experience listening to the concerns of pot people and doing marijuana journalism. We welcome your questions on cannabis health, ethics, etiquette or activism. Send your emails to advice@cannabisculture.com.
Ganja overdose?

I went to Amsterdam, ate two space cakes, and felt like I was going to die! Is it possible to overdose on marijuana?

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Daylight shock

karlis — Tue, 16 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0700

Should the clones I am going to plant outdoors grow under continuous fluorescent light, or should I root them under 18 hours of light? Will the shift from 24 hours of light to 14 hours light and 10 dark when I transplant them outside shock the clones of an early variety into flowering? Can I take cuttings directly to the outdoor garden?
Deamas,
Shelburne County, Nova Scotia

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Death penalty for pot

karlis — Wed, 10 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0700

An Indonesian man was sentenced to death for possession of marijuana by the Sumatra High Court in December 2001. Kiagus Zainal Abidinagainst, accused of possessing over 50 kilos of pot, had appealed an 18 year prison sentence imposed by a lower court. The four judges of the higher court unanimously agreed to increase his sentence to execution.

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Drug war rebellion

karlis — Thu, 27 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0700

Colombian riot police moving against a protest of 3500 coca-farmers who oppose fumigation.In Bolivia, coca growers are angry; they elect anti-prohibitionist congressmen and block main highways, touching off general strikes.

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England's Dutch Experience

karlis — Fri, 12 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0700

Nol Van Schaik (left) and Chris Davies: harassed for healing herb.In September, 2001, a few days after terrorist attacks in the US, medical marijuana activist Colin Davies and Dutch cannabis coffee shop guru Nol Van Schaik opened England's first Dutch-style marijuana store (CC#34, read more

Fan leaf clip

karlis — Thu, 25 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0700

Would clipping the large fan leaves by cutting each blade in half, to give light to the lower parts of the plants, harm them, or would it be better to cut them completely off?
Dr Jones,
Louisville, Kentucky

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Ganja judging fever!

karlis — Thu, 28 Feb 2002 00:00:00 -0800

With the ever-increasing popularity of pot culture in Canada, it's no surprise that 2002 will be a banner year for cannabis competitions across the country. Canada will be playing host to a trio of cannabis judging contests this year, as the nation's three largest cities compete to throw the best pot party, and to see who has the best weed!
Quebec cannabis competition

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Get cooked!

karlis — Thu, 28 Feb 2002 00:00:00 -0800

Let's put our ganja budder from last issue to good use! This is a great dish to serve guests. Please don't be intimidated by the long list of ingredients. They're all basic items that come together easily. Try to use organic products when possible, and wash vegetables thoroughly before use.
Saut? in frying pan with 2 tbsp. olive oil until tender:

1/2 lb. extra firm tofu, cut into small cubes*
3/4 cup cauliflower, broken into small florettes
1 carrot, sliced thinly

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Global lockdown

karlis — Tue, 02 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0800

The US President and his Attorney General: introducing a police state.Since September 11 there has been a series of laws passed in the US, Canada and other western nations which introduce repressive measures to limit personal freedom, in the name of "fighting terrorism." Yet these laws restrict civil liberties and introduce ha

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Green water worries

karlis — Sat, 27 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0700

I'm using the wick system in my garden from your book Easy Marijuana Gardening. The water in the reservoir turned green after a few weeks. I drained it, cleaned the reservoir with hydrogen peroxide, and refilled it. It has turned green again and so have the wicks.

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Growers' tomes

karlis — Thu, 02 May 2002 00:00:00 -0700

The book gods have given us a sweet crop of reading material in the last few months, and Cananbis Culture readers will derive pleasure from many of the texts and periodicals reviewed in this issue's literature review section.

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Harassment down under

karlis — Mon, 04 Mar 2002 00:00:00 -0800

Nimbin police: stepping up attacks on cannabis and activists.Last May, the town of Nimbin, Australia peacefully hosted ten thousand pot smokers at its ninth annual "Mardi Grass" weekend event (CC#34, Emerald buds in the land of Oz).

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Hawaiian spirit shake-down

karlis — Thu, 04 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0800

Prohibition hangs by a thread in Canada, as at least four constitutional challenges to pot laws are currently being heard in courts across the land. In the US, battles continue between the states and the federal government for the fate of medical pot. The reverberations are felt as far away as the Vatican, where Pope John Paul II recently rejected legalization, issuing a declaration late in 2001, calling the marijuana and drug economy "death trafficking." For cannabis users, it is a slap in the face.

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High Times threatens Cannabis Culture with twin lawsuits

karlis — Wed, 20 Mar 2002 00:00:00 -0800

The attorney for High Times magazine has threatened legal action against Cannabis Culture.
Michael Kennedy, a New York attorney with a decades-long connection to High Times and its parent, the Trans-High Corporation (THC), sent two unpleasant letters to Cannabis Culture in late 2001.

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How to make wicked hash

karlis — Thu, 23 May 2002 00:00:00 -0700

Nederhash: pressed from trichomes harvested in Holland.Making hash is an ancient art. The first proto-human who rubbed her fingers together after handling a mature cannabis bud was making hash in much the same way it is made today. Although the process of removing the resins from cannabis have become more refined, the essence has remained unchanged for millennia.

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John Turmel says 'genocide'

karlis — Mon, 29 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0700

Prohibition hangs by a thread in Canada, as at least four constitutional challenges to pot laws are currently being heard in courts across the land. In the US, battles continue between the states and the federal government for the fate of medical pot. The reverberations are felt as far away as the Vatican, where Pope John Paul II recently rejected legalization, issuing a declaration late in 2001, calling the marijuana and drug economy "death trafficking." For cannabis users, it is a slap in the face.

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Light distance

karlis — Wed, 15 May 2002 00:00:00 -0700

How far above my plants should I put my 400 watt High Pressure Sodium lamp. How many plants will it accommodate?
Dave,
Internet

The height of the 400 watt lamp from the top of the plant canopy depends on the light and how it is used. Lamps with air-cooled reflectors can get closer to the canopy than reflectors without a heat barrier. Moving lights can be placed closer than stationary ones.

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Lighting needs

karlis — Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 -0700

In a single-light garden is it better to use an enhanced spectrum High Pressure Sodium lamp, like a Son Agro 430 watt bulb as opposed to a regular HPS, to emit more light in the blue spectrum?
The grow shop I go to still insists I need a separate Metal Halide for the vegetative stage.

C Walsh,
Amityville, New York

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Low times in Utah

karlis — Wed, 22 May 2002 00:00:00 -0700

Dennis Peron: Pot-saint busted in the Mormon State.The "Father of Medical Marijuana," also known as "Saint Dennis of San Francisco," was in a pensive mood when Cannabis Culture caught up with him at his San Francisco home a few weeks ago.

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Moldy buds

karlis — Mon, 27 May 2002 00:00:00 -0700

I grew a few plants this past summer, with unbelievably good results. I hung the plants for two weeks and cured the buds in large canning jars after that.
I was inspecting the buds today and noticed that the tips of the crystals have little balls on them. Some buds have a translucent fuzz growing on them Is this mold as I suspect? Or perhaps just a very advanced stage of ripening?

Brian,
Internet

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Perlite alone?

karlis — Sat, 20 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0700

Can perlite be used by itself in a passive hydroponic system?
Jim Dean,
Internet

No, because perlite does not exhibit capillary action. Since it does not draw water up from a reservoir, it cannot be used alone. However, it can be used as a component of a planting mix containing vermiculite, peat moss, coir, compost or nylon fiber.

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Pot pioneer

karlis — Wed, 05 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0700

In the 1990's, Dr Ethan Russo spent two months in Peru's remote Manu National Park, researching use of medicinal plants by members of the Machiguenga tribes.

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Pot puzzler

karlis — Thu, 28 Feb 2002 00:00:00 -0800

Welcome back to the always profoundly perplexing Pot Puzzler page, bringing you only the trickiest of cerebrally slippery sensations since 1995.

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Pot-poster Centrefold

karlis — Thu, 28 Feb 2002 00:00:00 -0800

Potency problems

karlis — Wed, 08 May 2002 00:00:00 -0700

I've been having some low potency crops lately, how can I improve my product?
Going Crazy,
Internet

No matter how good a gardener you are and how well you grow your plants, the most significant factor determining the potential quality of the product is the genetics of the plant. If you start with low potency plant genetics you will produce low potency bud.

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