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"Animals and Psychedelics" by Giorgio Samorini

karlis — Mon, 09 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800

This new book by Giorgio Samorini, one of the world's leading experts on the tribal, ritual use of psychedelics, observes the drug habits of dozens of animals, from elephants to goats, and even a few insects. He tells what they get high on, what they do when they're high, and suggests tantalizing reasons for why they do it.
Samorini writes vividly; his 112 page book is like going on a stimulating psychedelic safari.

"Good Medicine, Great Sex" by David R Ford

karlis — Mon, 23 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800

This is a wonderful book, an autobiography full of sex, marijuana, adventure, and unique accomplishments. David R Ford, author of the 1997 book Marijuana: Not guilty as charged, has led a fascinating life, and he crams it into almost 500 pages, also including much information about the benefits of cannabis and the tragedy of the drug war.

"Homegrower's Manual" by Billy McCann

karlis — Mon, 16 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800

This is an amazingly comprehensive book which covers everything you need to know to grow, prepare, and sell marijuana. This book lives up to its bold subtitle: The definitive guide to understanding and growing cannabis.
Printed in the UK, this book includes chapters on medical, religious and historical uses of marijuana, details on urine testing and how to beat a pee test, and a "bonus chapter" about the proper use and effects Salvia Divinorum.

A grow story

karlis — Fri, 13 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800

From these humble beginnings big buds are born!SARS and the ongoing war on terrorism devastated Asia's tourism market, we knew that we had no choice but to leave our diving-instruction business and come back to beautiful British Columbia to make some cash, wait for the whole thing to blow over, and return one day with our own diving boat.

American Nurses Association backs medical pot

karlis — Wed, 07 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Mary-Lynn MathreMedical marijuana scored a major public health victory in June when the American Nurses Association (ANA) adopted a resolution calling for research, education and supervised use of medical marijuana.

Best plants for hash

karlis — Fri, 23 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Which indoor strain will be the best one to grow to make homemade hash? (By "best" I denote a fair balance of quantity vs. quality).
My best candidates to date are: Sensi Star, White Widow and White Russian.

Ha Shish-Kabab,
Internet

Blazes burn BC bud

karlis — Mon, 17 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Trees, homes and BC bud go up in smoke!The forest fires in British Columbia, Alberta and the states of Oregon, Montana and Wyoming this summer didn't just consume trees, animals and some people's homes. In the fires' path was millions of dollars worth of the world's highest grade marijuana, and the growers who tend it.

Britons for medical bud

karlis — Wed, 07 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800

A July poll by Britain's Economic & Social Research Council found that 86% of Britons support allowing cannabis to be prescribed by doctors for medical purposes. Also, 41% of Britons now support complete legalization of marijuana, up sharply from only 12% in 1983.

California's ganja governors

karlis — Wed, 05 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Arnold SchwarzeneggerBy the time you read this, you will know what we at Cannabis Culture don't know right now ? who is the newly-elected governor of California?

Canada's med-pot could be dangerous to your health

karlis — Fri, 21 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Moldy buds like this should not be used.The medical pot the Canadian government is selling to needy patients has been deemed unusable by those who have received it. Further, independent lab tests show that it is low in potency and high in contaminants.

Canadian feds start selling schwag!

karlis — Thu, 20 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Med-pot patient with pre-packaged schwag.In August, the government of Canada reluctantly started selling medical pot to patients who qualified under their complex approval system.

Cannabinoids reduce pain

karlis — Wed, 07 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Research conducted at the University of Pecs, Hungary, found that endocannabinoids helped to decrease sensations of pain in animals. Endocannabinoids are the body's natural chemicals which are mimicked by those found in cannabis.

Cannabis for MS

karlis — Wed, 17 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0800

A study published in the July edition of the journal Brain, found that mice without cannabinoid receptors were more likely to get brain damage (neurodegeneration) from certain types of immune attacks.

CBD prevents brain damage

karlis — Wed, 03 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0800

A study at the University of Milan showed that cannabidiol (CBD), a relatively non-psychoactive constituent of cannabis, can prevent damage caused by lack of oxygen to the brain.

Celebrity stoners

karlis — Wed, 04 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800

OJ Simpson: tokes to relax
In the October issue of Playboy, OJ Simpson gave an interview where he confessed to having used marijuana to help him get over the stress of his trial. He told Playboy that, after his acquittal, he smoked marijuana in order to get to sleep.

Copping cops

karlis — Wed, 07 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Some cops just have the vibe that they need to cop a few hits to chill out. Maybe that's why a 17-year-old in Minnesota tried twice to sell a bag of pot to the sheriff last May, waving him down with a pretend-toke gesture as the officer blasted by twice on his unmarked motorcycle, wearing a full-face helmet.

Curling crumbling leaves

karlis — Wed, 04 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800

I use six 40-watt tubes in a two by four shelf. I use a soil mix with a pH of 6.8 and use half-strength fertilizer every time I water.

Difference in seed prices

karlis — Wed, 07 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Some of the best smoke I have ever had was Afghan. Some places are advertising Afghan seed for $20-40. Does this mean that the seed selling for $300 and up is that much better for the beginning to intermediate grower?
Doug,
Lansing, Kansas

Dirt nets dope

karlis — Fri, 19 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Requesting a search warrant just gets easier and easier. In Arizona, photos of dirt were used to get a warrant for a search that turned up marijuana plants on Mike Senger's farm in May 2003.

Drooping leaves

karlis — Fri, 06 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800

I'm growing Blueberry x White Rhino and everything is going fine. I am using a light regimen of 19 hours on, five hours off. About three hours before the lights go out the leaves start to droop. Is this a genetic thing or is there something lacking in the air?
Dogmeat,
Lampmank, Saskatchewan

Dropping pot on the court

karlis — Wed, 07 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Keeping your pot under wraps can save a lot of court hassle. In April, a teenager in Carlsbad, California, who was defending himself on a minor traffic offense, was charged with contempt and sentenced to two days in jail when he dropped a joint in the courtroom.

God, dogs and rats

karlis — Mon, 15 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0800

`Let me eat at the table or I`m calling the cops`Michael Stanley and Jenna Lee Fetters of Missoula, Montana didn't expect to be turned in by their best friend ? their dog.

How to flee to Canada

karlis — Mon, 23 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Proud `Cannabians` marching with their flag on Canada`s Cannabis Day.After that final garage sale, after I'd given away treasured possessions I'd had ever since I was a teenager, I sat in an empty house smoking a bowl of White Widow, contemplating the logistics of fleeing my home country, the United States.

How to put on a pot rally

karlis — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800

David Malmo-Levine revs up the crowd in his traditional `Stoned Cat in the Hat` hat.Thinking of putting on a marijuana march or pot protest in your hometown? I have been organizing rallies and events for 10 years, both in Edmonton and Vancouver. Here's some advice based on my experience and past mistakes.

Information overload

karlis — Wed, 05 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0800

When I meet people for the first time and they discover that I edit a marijuana magazine, I am often asked how it is that I manage to fill a regular magazine with articles only about cannabis. "People like to smoke it, and it's against the law," I am told. "What else is there to write about?"

Legal pot in Alaska

karlis — Mon, 24 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0800

On August 29, Alaska's Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that, "Alaska citizens have the right to possess less than four ounces of marijuana in their home for personal use."

Marc Emery's Summer of Legalization Tour

karlis — Tue, 10 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Marc Emery in Winnipeg:...While most cannabis Canadians were enjoying the exceptionally hot summer, or possibly trying to save their outdoor crops from raging forest fires, Cannabis Culture publisher Marc Emery was touring Canada, smoking marijuana in front of major police stations, and often getting arrested.

Marijuana mail-order

karlis — Tue, 29 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0700

One sign of Canada's growing acceptance of cannabis is the increasing number of marijuana delivery services springing up across the country. These businesses offer nationwide access to fine buds through the magic of mail-order.
Doobie Central

Canada's oldest pot-selling website is Doobie Central. Now celebrating their two-year anniversary, Doobie Central offers half-ounces for $150 and ounces for $250, plus $10 for shipping. They accept cash only.

Medium matters

karlis — Wed, 18 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800

We've been reading about different types of plant mediums: rocks, lava, bio-dynamic compost, and others. What really matters? The medium, the nutrients and sunlight, or just the type of seeds?
The Farmer Quintet,
Nebraska

Moving clones to HPS light

karlis — Mon, 05 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800

After you germinate or clone under fluorescents, how should you introduce plants to a 1000-watt high pressure sodium lamp? Do the plants need to be acclimated to the lights gradually? I germinated the plants in four-inch containers under 25-watt compact fluorescents, using one per square foot.
Mikki Mari,
San Pedro, New Mexico