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per busy for the NUG crew. We got
AUGUST 2010 VOL. 2 ISSUE #8 some great footage of the Slightly
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through San Diego. Make sure to
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As we get closer to the November
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elections, we want to take some
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to vote and VOTE YES on Prop 19!
Music Editor: Ras Mike
If all cannabis users got out there and voted during election time, we would have our voices heard. We
Photographers: William West, Keshia Clark, Gio are one of the most untapped voting demographics in the nation and everyone should know that their
Blitz, Eric Fowler vote DOES count!
Calendar Editor: Courtney Pakalolo
We have some great articles for you this month. Make sure you check out Cheba Hut! This is the coolest
Videographer: Chris Gabriel sandwich shop in San Diego with a chill “marijuana friendly” vibe that will keep you coming back, and the
food is AMAZING! We also have a business spotlight on 858 Graphics, a company that is reaching out
Contributors: “The Guru”, Dion Markgraaff, Kim
Twolan, Eugene Davidovich, James Dean Stacy,
to the medical marijuana community and is assisting many collectives with their printing needs.
Scott Whytsell, Marc Emmelmann, Gerald
Singleton, Dannabis Ruderalis, Pamela Jayne, As always, we are bringing you the latest San Diego cannabis news and more! We have continued
Deborah Malka MD, Goldi Schiffner, Joseph
Klare, Lance Rogers, Nancy Botwin, Larry
coverage of James Stacy’s federal trial as well as a letter from a current federal cannabis prisoner. Our
Sweet, Zodiac Mama, Jasen T. Davis, Tiffany Editor, Dion Markgraaff also contributed a great piece on how the U.S. Pentagon sits on a location that
Janay, Eric Fowler, Chandra Woodhouse, Kristin was once used for growing and studying hemp! And of course we can not forget everyone’s favorite
Frederiksen, Jeffrey Lake, Esq., Melissa Bobrow, columns, Cannabis Cooking w/Kim and the Chronisseur!
George Alberts

Green Reefer Comic by. Joshua Boulet The events calendar is packed as always and don’t forget to check out the North Park Music Thing in
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GREEN KROSS CRUCIFIED!
Article written by Jeffrey A. Lake, Esq. Mr. Lake is an
attorney in San Diego specializing in medical marijuana
law and the representation of medical marijuana coop-
eratives and qualified patients.
The new Board of Directors of the Green Kross Coopera-
tive, in Mission Beach, are feeling crucified; thinking it
might be under the control of accused Los Angeles pot
dealer Josh Hester. Green Kross was raided by federal law
enforcement on Friday, July 9th.  Although it is now open
for business for new and returning qualified patients, the
true story behind the raid has yet to be told.
Despite control of Green Kross being shifted to a new and
totally unrelated Board of Directors, weeks before the re-
cent raid, it was caught up in the investigation. This cur-
rent predicament has left Green Kross in the untenable
position of having to reassure its patients and the public
that they are properly formed and operating as a nonprofit
entity that only provides medical cannabis to qualified
patients and their primary caregivers as members of the
cooperative.
There is currently no affiliation with Josh Hester, the
board members, or officers who previously operated the
corporation. Green Kross is working very closely with
law enforcement and the federal prosecutors to clear their
names as individuals and preserve the positive brand that
was once associated with them. When the new Board of
Directors took control of the cooperative, they had no
idea the previous board members had allegedly commit-
ted crimes and were under federal investigation. The new
board members became involved with Green Kross be-
cause they believed it to be a legally operating nonprofit
entity.
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With the recent raid, it is important to understand that the
only way a cooperative can expend money is for the re-
imbursement of expenses and the payment of reasonable
compensation for services rendered in furtherance with
the purposes of the cooperative. If a cooperative fails to
pay its taxes or attempts to launder money, they will be-
come a target for federal law enforcement.  This confirms
that if they are not compliant with State law, they are sub-
ject to federal prosecution without the affirmative defense
afforded to them under SB420.
Green Kross insists that caring for their patients and com-
plying with California State law are their top priorities. 
The new management has hired professional consultants
and attorneys to assist them with the compliance of their
corporate and legal obligations.  As a result, Green Kross
is confident that their members, the community and city
will not judge them as guilty by association, but rather as
a positive and necessary member of society in San Diego
and the State of California.
In upcoming weeks, the Fourth District Court of Appeals
is due to issue its opinion regarding whether local munici-
palities can zone dispensaries out of existence. The case
of Qualified Patients Association v. The City of Anaheim
poses the question: can a city or county enact moratori-
ums or ordinances that prohibit medical marijuana dis-
pensaries from operating or are they limited to enacting
reasonable regulation of dispensaries?  If the Court rules
in favor of the dispensaries, San Diego County’s recently
enacted ordinances and the City of San Diego’s position,
that there are no Use or Sub-Use categories within the San
Diego Municipal Code permitting dispensaries, may be
rendered unenforceable.
City Attorney Jan Goldsmith has done well by realizing
that the filing of Judicial Abatement Actions against co-
operatives and their landlords is a waste of taxpayer’s
money and a waste of time for his Deputy City Attorneys
to pursue a fruitless lawsuit.  As the recent raid on Green
Kross proves; it is inevitable that reasonable regulation of
medical marijuana will be the only way for citizens of San
Diego, qualified patients, governmental agencies and law
enforcement to coexist in peace.  The new management
at Green Kross is dedicated to this principal and strongly
urges everyone to participate in making these historic de-
cisions for the citizens of San Diego.
THIS IS HOW IT’S DONE!
Story and photo by: Dannabis Ruderalis
Wisdom Organics – Code Enforcement and Zoning In-
spection and Free BBQ
On Wednesday July 14, 2010, San Diego Collective Wis-
dom Organics was visited by city officials for a zoning
and ordinance compliance inspection. Adela Falk, Wis-
dom Organics operator, was made aware of the inspection
a week prior to the appointment. Although she petitioned
the city to postpone the inspection, her requests were ig-
nored and the landlord was contacted and an appointment
was made without consulting the current lessee (Wisdom
Organics) or addressing the issues presented to the depart-
ment.
Instead of following the example of other shops and al-
lowing the inspections to happen in secret, Adela turned
the otherwise ominous event into a public relations vic-
tory, regardless of the outcome of the inspection. The
BBQ was a big hit and the inspection officers were at a
loss as how to approach the event, with its music, conver-
sation and lots of cameras. When the inspection officers
did request entry, accompanied by at least 4 undercover
narcotics officers, they were allowed to inspect the build-
ing. However, the narcotics officers stayed outside, at the
request of the shop keeper. Members and lawyers for the
shop accompanied the inspectors. While the intent of the
inspection was fire safety, it was noted that the fire alarms
were never tested by the inspectors who instead chose to
crawl under the couches looking for “code violations?”
There are reports from several sources that inspection
officers are targeting landlords as the weak link in their
quest to close all legal MMJ coops and collectives in San
Diego. Even suggesting that if an inspection is resisted,
then other properties not associated with the shop will be
targeted. The inspection ended without incident other than
a hug by Adela and a notably uncomfortable narcotics of-
ficer. The results of the inspection are not immediately
available and will be mailed. I have nothing but praise for
the spirits of the brave activists at Wisdom Organics.
The BBQ and Social featured chicken and vegetables from
Adela’s ranch and fresh ground beef from Flying Paint
Ranch’s MooMoo. In attendance were activists, friends,
politicians, and the media. Even Adela’s father came out
to support his daughter. Other notable attendees were:
James Stacy - founder of the Movement in Action Col-
lective in Vista, who is currently facing federal charges,
supporting those that have supported him.
Eugene Davidovich – San Diego Americans for Safe Ac-
cess, always out to protect patient’s rights to safe access.
Larry Sweet and Dave Potter – San Diego City Medical
Marijuana Task Force, were also there showing support
for safe access.
Mark Sauer of District 6 was there showing support for
Linda Vista’s newest planning group member. I could not
help but notice SD ASA t-shirts everywhere.
This edition of Dear NUG is a back and forth
between our Publisher Ben and Michele, a
facebook fan who took the time to give us some
much appreciated feedback.

Dear NUG,

I am a big fan of your mag and I love to sup-

port a good local business. I recently read
something in your mag about a glass company
called Girly Glass that made me think about
how this smoking thing is mainly a male
hobby. But I know lots of girls who love it just
as much as the boys, and lots of these girls
would really love to rock a NUG MAG tee. But
your shirts are mostly for men, needless to say
much too large and in dull colors. My sug-
gestion, a nice fitted tee in purple with green
writing.( You know like a really good NUG)
It is a more feminine colored shirt than your
new gray tank tops but it is still true to your
NUG image. Thank you for you time and I hope
my message does not fall on deaf ears. Michele

Michele,
Not only do your words not fall on deaf ears
but I am going to order some purple girly
shirts today! Also if you email me your ad-
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I will send you the first one off the press
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preciate your input! Thanks! Ben G. Rowin,
Publisher

Ben G. Rowin,
Hi this is Michele the one that sent you the
email about the purple NUG tee. I’m really
stoked you guys liked it. Thank you again and
I am really stoked to get my super cool shirt.

Michele,
No problem! Thanks for the suggestion! What
size shirt would you like? Also I told our
associate editor MJ about your idea and she
said that when we offer the shirt online we
are going to call it “Michele’s Purple NUG”!
Best, Ben

Ben,
Oh My God, words cannot describe how stoked
I am right now. I love purple nugs. I guess like
a Medium should do it. Again this is really
cool I am super stoked and I will for sure
rock the shirt all the time. Michele

We made a limited edition run of Michele’s

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Prop 19
Major Key Endorsements
Continue to Grow
By: Dion Markgraaff
The Tax and Regulate Cannabis Ini-
tiative has been given the number 19
by the state for the historic November
election. In additional news, the cam-
paign is gaining continual momentum
with big endorsements, major labor
unions and one of California’s civil
rights leaders – the NAACP.
Many analysts of the initiative see the
successful passing of this law as a
huge economic explosion and employ-
ment opportunity like few others in our
history. This is why many labor unions
like the United Food and Commer-
cial Workers (UFCW) Western States
Council are endorsing Prop 19. The
Western States Council represents
some 200,000 union members in
western states, including some 26,000
in California. Before this announce-
ment, Local 5 in  Oakland  announced
that it would represent 100 employees
working in local medical cannabis in-
dustries. In addition, Communications
Workers of America Local 9415, which
represents 1,800 members in Califor-
nia,  Nevada and  Hawaii,  is also en-
dorsing Prop 19 in this November’s
vote.
In an interview in the Sacramento Bee,
CWA Local 9415 Executive Vice-Pres-
ident Christina Huggins said unions
also see opportunities for new jobs
and members in a California marijua-
na market expanded beyond current
legal medical use. “There’s a potential
for a lot of jobs,” Huggins said. “When
beer and alcohol was legalized, those
were unionized jobs. We feel the peo-
ple working in the upcoming industry
should have good benefits, good pay
and justice on the job.”
The truth in cannabis and the cam-
paign’s work has resulted in a major
key endorsement from the NAACP. In
a clear sign of our Orwellian world, de-
cades of brutality and propaganda, the
segments of society that will benefit
the most are unfortunately cowed into
thinking the chains that enslave us are
there for good reasons. Please read
the powerful statement by this organi-
zation and its California NAACP Presi-
dent, Alice Huffman, who is also the
chairwoman of the national NAACP’s
Criminal Justice Board.
Ms. Huffman wrote a supporting ar-
ticle for The Huffington Post, stating
in part,
“As leaders of the California
NAACP, it is our mission to eradi-
cate injustice and continue the
fight for civil rights and social jus-
tice wherever and whenever we
can. We are therefore compelled
to speak out against another war,
the so called “War on Drugs.” To
be clear, this is not a war on the
drug lords and violent cartels, this
is a war that disproportionately af-
fects young men and women and
the latest tool for imposing “Jim
Crow” justice on poor African-
Americans…The report released
this week by the Drug Policy Al-
liance confirmed that marijuana
law enforcement in California dis-
proportionately targets our youth.
Despite consistent evidence that
Black youth use marijuana at
lower rates than Whites. In every
one of the 25 largest counties in
California, Blacks are arrested for
marijuana possession at higher
rates than Whites, typically at
double, triple, or even quadruple
the rate of Whites…We believe
whatever potential harms may be
associated with using marijuana
are more than outweighed by
the immediate harms that derive
from being caught up in the crimi-
nal justice system…Given the
current economic crisis and high
level of unemployment, particu-
larly for Black men, do we really
want to permanently handicap a
person’s ability to get an educa-
tion, make a decent living, and
have a productive life because
they used marijuana? …Our re-
cent history is filled with elected
officials (including our current
President), business leaders and
others who have admitted using
marijuana and were nonetheless
able to lead productive lives…
The California NAACP does not
believe maintaining the illusion
that we’re winning the “War on
Drugs” is worth sacrificing anoth-
er generation of our young men
and women. Enough is enough.
We want change we can believe
in. That’s why we support Prop
19…Let’s invest in people, not
prisons. It is time to end the failed
war on drugs by decriminalizing
and regulating marijuana to save
our communities.”
We got the proposition number for the
Tax and Regulate Cannabis vote – 19.
The change we seek is in our collec-
tive laps – the time to educate every-
one is now, vote “Yes” on Prop 19!
For more articles in the news about
the Tax and Regulate Cannabis Initia-
tive on the California ballot this No-
vember go to: http://www.taxcannabis.
org/content/newsarchive/
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 San Diego Americans for
Safe Access forward:
Medical Marijuana laws in California are
very murky. Some Judges have even re-
ferred to them as a serpentine roadmap.
This article is written by one of our new-
est San Diego Americans for Safe Access
Members, Melissa Bobrow, regarding the
legalities of medical marijuana use in Cali-
fornia. Although many folks have many dif-
ferent opinions on what is legal and what
is not when it comes to medical marijua-
na, it is our hope that this piece will inspire
debate and discussion that will lead to a
little more clarity and help patients navi-
gate the serpentine roadmap that makes
up our medical marijuana laws.
CALIFORNIA MEDICAL
MARIJUANA – SORRY IT
ISN’T LEGAL
By: Melissa Bobrow
Hello, my name is Melissa Bobrow and
I am an attorney in California. I am here
to give you–the patient, caregiver, coop/
collective owner, and person interested
in medical marijuana–some insight into
what is happening here in California. After
conducting my own research and seeing
what other people have blogged or posted
on their websites, and attending my first
meeting with Americans for Safe Access,
one thing became certain–NOTHING
IS CLEAR. There is so much confusion
amongst dispensary owners, patients,
caregivers, and even attorneys. What is
and isn’t legal? What is compliant? What
does the federal government have to do
with this? I decided to write this article to
help clear up some of the basic concepts
of this confusing and grey area of the law.
What Does The Law Say?
Good question. First, we have to start with
a quick Constitutional Law explanation–I
promise to keep this quick.  sion, let’s clarify.
We have several tiers of laws in our coun-
try, blah blah blah. Essentially, when there
is federal law on a subject, states cannot
enact a law(s) that directly conflicts with it.
Okay, great so why does this matter?
Glad to see you’re paying attention–
THERE IS FEDERAL LAW on this sub-
ject. It is called the Controlled Substances
Act, and it does not like or condone medi-
cal marijuana. The Controlled Substances
Act classifies drugs–all drugs–into differ-
ent categories or “schedules”. Depending
on how a drug is classified will determine
how it can be used, prescribed, pur-
chased, etc.  Act, and that would be the end of our dis-
Marijuana is currently classified as a
“Schedule I” drug, which means it is NEV-
ER okay to use or prescribe it under ANY
circumstances. We can debate whether
this classification is legitimate or not at an-
other time–this is an explanation of what
the law is, not an endorsement of what the
law should be.
Though many medical marijuana support-
ers and activists cling to Proposition 215
(Prop 215) and Senate Bill 420 (SB 420)
as proof that medicinal marijuana is legal
in California, this is not the case. Huh?  I
thought it was legal. How else can these
collectives and dispensaries exist? What
about the medical marijuana cards? Don’t
they offer me protection? What do you
mean it isn’t legal???
Well folks, here’s the deal; it isn’t legal–
plain and simple. Well not plain or simple,
but since that’s the source of all this confu-
 If California “legalized” medical marijuana
it would be in direct conflict with the fed-
eral Controlled Substances Act.  Federal
law says it is illegal under all circumstanc-
es–state law says it is legal under these
circumstances.  Guess what happens to
a state law that is in direct conflict with
a federal law???  Well, if the state law is
challenged, which the County of San Di-
ego was kind enough to do, the state law
would be struck down and the federal law
would prevail. In other words, if Prop 215
and SB 420 actually legalized marijuana,
even for medicinal purposes, they would
conflict with the Controlled Substances
cussion. 
I’m Confused, Then What Do
Prop 215 and SB 420 Do?
Prop 215 decriminalized medical marijua-
na for patients and caregivers and doctors
that recommend the use of it. What does
that mean? Well these pieces of legisla-
tion did not legalize marijuana, that’s for
sure.  Instead it provided a level of pro-
tection–people that fit under the criteria
of patient, caregiver or doctor that recom-
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mends marijuana will not be prosecuted for doing so. Prop
215 is a loophole in the law! It’s a brilliant loophole, but you
must keep in mind–it is a loophole.   cal marijuana. Again, SB 420 did not legalize
Prop 215 exempted certain people from prosecution for
patients and caregivers that possess or cultivate
marijuana for personal medical purposes. Just
to be clear, prosecution is something that
happens after you have been arrested. 
Essentially, Prop 215 created an af-
firmative defense.  Whoa–legal term,
what is an affirmative defense? Well
an affirmative defense is when
you say: “Yes, I did do that, but
it is okay because….” So here
it would go something like this:
“Yes I did possess “x” amount
of marijuana, but it is okay be-
cause I have a medical con-
dition and my doctor recom-
mended I use marijuana to
alleviate my symptoms.”
SB 420 was written to clean
up some of the mess left over
from Prop 215 and provide
some guidelines for Californians
and law enforcement so everyone
would know what they are allowed
to do. The most important provision
to come out of SB 420 was the is-
suance of State Medical Marijuana
cards. These cards let law enforce-
ment know that you are complying
with state law and you should not be
arrested if you are in compliance with
the guidelines.  state and local laws, never possess or culti-
These cards provide California
residents with another level of
protection–this time from being ar-
rested in the first place. Patients
and caregivers were given “limited
immunity” status in Prop 215, and
a valid state issued card to prove
their status with SB 420.  Melissa Bobrow, Attorney at Law
It told the Attorney General he/
she has to come up with some
regulations on this subject. It set
the groundwork for a system that
allows patients and caregivers to
safely and legally access medi-
cal marijuana, giving coopera-
tives and collectives guidelines
for how they should incorporate
themselves, and a way for law
enforcement to figure out who
can possess and/or cultivate
marijuana. Additionally, it allowed collectives
and cooperatives to exist and provide medi-
medical marijuana. 
Where Are We Now?
Let’s sum it up:
There is federal law that makes ALL mari-
juana illegal for ANY purpose in ANY state.
There is a California statute that says–well
it’s still illegal, but we are not going to pros-
ecute this group of people when they use it
under a doctor’s recommendation.
This loophole gives Californians state pro-
tection, if they are in compliance with the
state and local laws.
Even if you are in full compliance with state
law, you may still be arrested for possess-
ing and/or cultivating marijuana, but you do
have an affirmative defense in court.
Well Where Does That
Leave You?
One thing I hear a lot is “The cops can’t ar-
rest me, I have a card.”  Guess what–the
cops can and may still arrest you. Law en-
forcement reacts even slower to change
than the legislature, just ask anyone that
has lived through any other period in our na-
tions’ history. You may prevail in court, but
who wants to go to court? Comply with your
vate more than is medically necessary, and
always have your doctor’s recommendation
AND medical marijuana ID card with you. 
Remember it isn’t legal, but has been de-
criminalized.  So be smart, be safe, and be
well.
964 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 
Email: melissabobrow@yahoo.com |Phone:
(619) 800-5434
“The most important provision
to come out of SB 420 was the
issuance of State Medical Mari-
juana cards. These cards let law
enforcement know that you are
complying with state law and
you should not be arrested if
you are in compliance with the
guidelines.”
NUG HOUSE AD
By: Dion Markgraaff
Do the words/orders of the United States President
matter?

The answer is no, according to San Diego Federal court

Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz, who stated in a published ruling
July 7th, that James Stacy listening to the President’s words
was “unreasonable,” and deciding the President of the United
States Barack Obama’s order of May 20th has no value to the
citizens of this country. Unfortunately for Stacy, he will have
to pay the price.

In additional rulings, Judge Moskowitz has denied this San

Diego medical cannabis provider a defense in Federal Court.
Stacy is facing life in prison for helping to provide 10 grams
of cannabis to an undercover San Diego Sheriff with a valid
doctor’s recommendation. The collective he helped form was
only 10 days old when the fake patient submitted all the re-
quired paper work to join the collective. The collective was
open for 10 weeks before local Sheriff’s and Federal Drug
Enforcement Agency raided, arrested, and jailed him.

Stacy believed the country had voted for a new president who
had signed an order to the entire federal government on the
preemption of state’s rights on May 20th, two days after the
US Supreme Court refused to hear the San Diego County law-
suit dealing with the issue of conflicting powers. These events
caused some people to believe there was some resolution to
the question concerning the balance of power, seemingly an-
swered by two of the three main branches of government.

Here are the words spoken by Obama on this issue of power,
published weeks before Stacy opened the Movement in Ac-
tion Collective;
“The purpose of this memorandum is to state the general
policy of my Administration that preemption of State law by
executive departments and agencies should be undertaken
only with full consideration of the legitimate prerogatives of
the States and with a sufficient legal basis for preemption.
Executive departments and agencies should be mindful that
in our Federal system, the citizens of the several States have
distinctive circumstances and values, and that in many in-
stances it is appropriate for them to apply to themselves rules
and principles that reflect these circumstances and values. As
Justice Brandeis explained more than 70 years ago, “It is one
of the happy incidents of the federal system that a single cou-
rageous state may, if its citizens choose, serve as a labora-
tory; and try novel social and economic experiments without
risk to the rest of the country.”
As we reported in the premiere issue of NUG Magazine in
July 2009 – along with the President’s memo – according
to a U.S. Department of Justice memorandum issued to the
Counsel for the President in 2000,
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“A presidential directive has the same substantive legal effect
as an executive order. It is the substance of the presidential ac-
tion that is determinative, not the form of the document con-
veying that action. Both an executive order and a presidential
directive remain effective upon a change in administration, un-
less otherwise specified in the document, and both continue
to be effective until subsequent presidential action is taken.”
After reviewing all of the evidence obtained by law enforcement before
the September 9th raids in 2009, the government’s report indicated
he was following state law. Therefore, if there was a question of him
not obeying California law, then the local government should seek to
prosecute him in state court.
A Good Person is Fighting for Our Rights
Yes, James Stacy is standing up and fighting for our rights. Win or
lose, he is showing the courage our government and leaders do not
have, when they do not follow the law and hide in the shadows, letting
their citizens fall victim to random chaos and terror.
I was a member of the North County Collective. After growing up in
Vista and then spending my adulthood working for sane cannabis
policies, one of the happiest days I had was joining this association. I
thought I was dreaming, when I had local access to my needed medi-
cine. I was pleasantly surprised at the fantastic facility where the col-
lective was located – the old community center for farmers, the
Vista Grange.

Meeting and getting to know James Stacy, the founder of the col-
lective, was an added bonus. In the few short weeks before be-
ing raided and arrested, he led the Movement in Action Collec-
tive in organizing the Eugene Davidovich Defense Fund, hosted
North County ASA meetings and had the best medical cannabis
farmers market every other Saturday, where members could co-
operatively interact directly with each other.

The local government sting investigation of the collective – reads

like a movie script. Stacy engaged with the cop in a long talk on
how the collective worked and how he was following the law as
closely possible. He even pointed out how he was following the
ongoing case of Eugene Davidovich and had a jar on the table to
raise money for Davidovich’s defense. The undercover patient/
cop responded by putting $3 in the jar to keep up appearances.

Judge Moskowitz ruled he will force Stacy’s case to follow the

US federal policies of heavily censoring the full information in
all medical cannabis cases. However, Judge Moskowitz said,
“One way or the other the jury will hear that this was a medical
marijuana case.”

The judge also stated some interesting thoughts in his ruling

saying Stacy could have talked to the US Attorney, who was
vacant at the time. He also ruled the October 2009 Justice De-
partment Policy Directive on medical cannabis was not relevant
in this case because it came after his arrest.

“With a new enforcement policy on medical marijuana, the fed-

eral government should not be trying this case at all,” said Joe
Elford, Chief Counsel with Americans for Safe Access. “At the
very least, Mr. Stacy’s case should be tried in state court where
he’s guaranteed a defense against his charges.” Because of a
U.S. Supreme Court ruling on medical marijuana, defendants
are prevented from entering evidence of medical use or state
law compliance in federal court.

A congressional bill would change this fact. The H.R. 3939–Truth

in Trials Act is to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide
an affirmative defense for the medical use of marijuana in Fed-
eral court in accordance with the laws of the various States, and
for other purposes.

“Stacy’s prosecution and denial of a defense underscores the

importance of developing a comprehensive federal policy on
medical marijuana, which will also allow states to care for the
health and welfare of their people without unnecessary federal
interference,” said Caren Woodson, Director of Government Af-
fairs at Americans for Safe Access. “It’s not the purview of the
federal government to enforce local or state laws.”

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L EG
Behind Bars;
Conversations
with Cannabis
Prisoners
By Lance Rogers, Esq.
Medical marijuana patient and
caregiver Dustin Costa was presi-
dent of the Merced Patients Group
in Northern California. In 2004, he
was prosecuted on state charges
stemming from a cultivation arrest
by Merced County Sheriffs. After
18 months of state court proceed-
ings, the Merced District Attorney
turned his case over to the U.S. At-
torney for federal prosecution. On
August 10, 2005, federal agents re-
arrested Costa. On November 22,
2006, he was convicted by a jury on
federal charges of cultivation, pos-
session with intent to distribute,
and possession of a firearm. Costa
is currently serving a 13-year sen-
tence in federal prison and is ex-
pected to be released in 2018.
On June 14th, I had the opportu-
nity to speak with Mr. Costa over
the phone. He is currently housed
in a federal corrections facility in
Big Springs, Texas. He is a very
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A L . . .
articulate person and we had a
pleasant conversation about the
past, present, and future of mari-
juana in the United States. He is
hopeful the day will come when
others will not have to go through
what he has endured, however, he
is realistic about the current state
of affairs. He agreed to share his
thoughts with the San Diego Com-
munity and sent me the following
correspondence:
(6/16/10)
I don’t mean to come off as a pes-
simist. The truth is I feel the future
is bright for Marijuana–particularly
Medical Marijuana–but the path to
its acceptance is still a dangerous
one. There remains a huge chal-
lenge for our community to edu-
cate and inform the public, and to
organize and mobilize support. I
know I’m stating the obvious, but
judging from the persistently large
volume of run-ins with the law,
hammering the obvious is prob-
ably useful.
Changing Public Policy toward
Marijuana has turned out to be a
much more daunting task than I,
and most of us in the movement,
ever thought it would be. It doesn’t
take long to discover how deter-
mined, entrenched and downright
vicious the opposition is. Those
who have bumped heads with the
justice system know how much
work remains to be done. You
mentioned a Federal Case where
the Defense used Obama’s “Hands
Off” policy toward Medical Mari-
juana as long as the individuals
are complying with state law… and
while there may be fewer federal
prosecutions lately, they’re still
happening. Turns out that the is-
sue of whether or not someone is
or is not in compliance with state
law is still a decision made by
prosecutors and cops, and most of
them are still true believers in the
War on Drugs.
I often run into inmates who are
baffled as to why I am in prison.
They think Medical Marijuana is le-
gal in California. I certainly thought
so myself, before I was busted.
But what I’ve learned is that MMJ’s
legality is a matter of opinion, and
cops and prosecutors often have a
very different opinion than you or
I. So, I tell my inmate friends that
what the Medical Marijuana Law
does, in California, is simply offer
a defense in the event you are ar-
rested and prosecuted. And if the prosecution decides to hand your case over to the Feds, you’re screwed.
There is no Medical Defense allowed in a Federal Prosecution–PERIOD. I hope you can appreciate the built-in
hypocrisy of the Obama Medical Marijuana Policy. Bottom line, what is legal under state law is entirely up to the
whims of the prosecution. In other words, it’s still the Wild West out there, though perhaps not quite as wild and
wooly as it was a few years ago. Anyone considering becoming a caregiver or possessing more than a token
amount of pot should be aware just how dangerous that can be.

Anyone who is aware of the danger the Government presents to our community should be prepared to support
or be involved in some level of activism to further our cause. We are still a Democracy, and the people we elect
are responsible to those who elected them to execute the will of the people. Understand that the bureaucracy
(law enforcement, the Justice Dept) have the ear of our elected representatives pretty much full time. Consider
that, and then ask yourself, “When was the last time I let my congressman, city councilman, county supervisor,
senator or President have an earful of my opinion?”
By: Eugene Davidovich
Photo By: Dan Murphy
It’s now August of 2010, almost 14 years
since the voters of California approved the
Compassionate Use Act (Proposition 215)
ensuring that “seriously ill Californians have
the right to obtain and use marijuana for
medical purposes, where that medical use
is deemed appropriate and has been rec-
ommended by a physician who has deter-
mined that the person’s health would benefit
from the use of marijuana in the treatment of
cancer, anorexia, AIDS, chronic pain, spas-
ticity, glaucoma, arthritis, migraine, or any
other illness for which marijuana provides
relief.” The initiative also encouraged fed-
eral and state governments “to implement a
plan to provide for the safe and affordable
distribution of marijuana to all patients in
medical need of marijuana.”
Within the City and County of San Diego,
voters overwhelmingly approved proposi-
tion 215 in 1996, yet local governments to
this day have failed to implement a plan.
Any progress made in providing for the safe
and affordable distribution of marijuana to
all patients in medical need of it, has been
stonewalled by the County Board of Super-
visors, the San Diego District Attorney Bon-
nie Dumanis, and most recently San Diego
Mayor Jerry Sanders himself.
The Board of Supervisors, which has juris-
diction over the unincorporated areas (app.
pop. 400k) of San Diego County, has been at
the forefront of the fight against regulations
for the last 13 years. With the exception of
Supervisor Roberts, they took the Compas-
sionate Use Act to court at the highest level
and lost, creating a several year delay in
implementing Medical Marijuana Identifica-
tion Cards (MMIC). Due to the delay creat-
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ed by the county lawsuit, legitimate patients
who deserved protection, the MMIC pro-
gram provided, were forced to go without it.
Only last year, after practically being forced,
the supervisors hesitantly implemented one
of the most expensive MMIC programs in
the State and at the same meeting adopted
a moratorium against new dispensaries,
while they said they were going to “work on
a regulation.”
County Supervisors did not give up their
fight after losing at the highest court. Under
the guise of crafting a regulation for safe ac-
cess, they have adopted the most restric-
tive ordinance that exists in the state today.
The new county ordinance essentially ex-
tended their “moratorium” in that it created
a de-facto ban. Anyone wishing to operate
or open a dispensing collective in the un-
incorporated areas of the county, will now
have to go through an exhaustive Sheriff’s
certification and inspection process that, for
all intents and purposes, is an egregious
violation of patient confidentiality and rights.
The patient, if approved by the Sheriff, will
then have to figure out a way to redevelop
the remote piece of property, where, ac-
cording to the new ordinance, zoning ac-
tually allows this type of use. The redevel-
opment will more than likely include laying
roads, constructing buildings and installing
the rest of the required infrastructure (i.e.
electricity, water, landscaping, etc.).
But wait, as soon as the redevelopment
progresses beyond the planning stage, the
land will more than likely have to be classi-
fied as a different type of zone, and the pa-
tient will have effectively zoned themselves
out.
Enough about the County, the City Gov-
ernment on the other hand is now on their
second attempt at regulating medical mari-
juana. The first time they tried to work on
the issue was in 2003, when the first Medi-
cal Marijuana Task Force (MMTF) was cre-
ated. Back then, the committee weighed in
with recommendations and helped craft an
ordinance that allowed patients to cultivate
up to 24 plants and possess as much as
a pound of dried flowers. This helped give
clarity to local law enforcement and provid-
ed protection to patients who desperately
needed it. The city ordinance also tried to
create a City MMIC that would have provid-
ed City residents with a government issued
ID card, while the county was stalling.
The ID card effort, however, was derailed
by the County lawsuit and both the ID card
and the ordinance never took effect. Since
then, a decision was reached in People v.
Kelley and the appellate courts determined
that all plant limits are an unconstitutional
change to the original legislation. Now, any-
where in California, patients are allowed to
cultivate and possess amounts reasonable
for their medical condition, rather than a
specific plant number. Finally, the County
implemented its ID cards, and the City de-
cided to give its regulations another shot.
Once again, the City Council set up a very
diverse citizens committee that included
patients, law enforcement, clergy, medi-
cal professionals, and other members of
our community. The new MMTF weighed
in on the issue with specific recommenda-
tions on how to regulate medical marijuana
collectives within the City. Following the
recommendations of the MMTF, the City’s
Independent Budget Analyst and the City
Attorney’s office also weighed in on the is-
sue and agreed that a sensible regulation
would address both the concerns of pa-
tients in having safe and reliable access in
their neighborhoods, as well as ensure for
the safety and concerns of the community.
However, once again the city’s effort ran
into a wall.
This time the problems are coming directly
from within the Office of the Mayor.
In light of our City’s “strong mayor”
form of government, all administrative
functions including Code Compliance
and the Police Department fall under
the direct purview of the Mayor. Since
the first meeting of the new MMTF, all
requests to the mayor’s office for help
with the ordinance have fallen on deaf
ears. Internal sources from within the
City reveal that the Mayor has chosen to
take a completely different path on the
issue and will not help in any way with
the proposed medical marijuana ordi-
nance. While publicly claiming support
for medical marijuana, the Mayor seems
to have teamed up with District Attorney
Bonnie Dumanis on the issue, collabo-
rating in the effort to shut down all medi-
cal marijuana dispensaries in the City.
The biggest administrative hurdle the City
Council staff is facing, with moving forward
on an ordinance, is that without the Mayor’s
help or approval they cannot walk the ordi-
nance through its normal bureaucratic pro-
cess within the City.
So far, when staffs from council offices try
working on the issue and attempt to get help
from the Mayor, their requests are placed
on hold and sometimes go completely un-
answered.
With completely stonewalling the council
staffs’ efforts with the ordinance, the Mayor
has also instructed Code Enforcement to
begin the process of shutting down dis-
pensing collectives one by one within the
city through zoning violations.
These “Inspection Teams” include Narcot-
ics Officers from our County Narcotics Task
Force (Headed by the DEA) who walk from
collective to collective, intimidating land-
lords, patients, and collective members with
Cease and Desist letters, threats of search,
seizure, and fines of $2,500 per day.
How could it be that while one department
of our government is attempting to regu-
late access, another department is actively
working against it?
Your help is needed today! Please contact
the Mayor and urge him to stop this Code
Enforcement action and to direct his re-
sources at working with the City Council on
a sensible and legal ordinance that would
allow for regulated safe access within the
City of San Diego.
Mayor Jerry Sanders can be reached at:
Phone: (619) 236-6330
Fax: (619) 236-7228
Email the Office of the Mayor:
JerrySanders@sandiego.gov
City Administration Building
202 C St., 11th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
While the Mayor, Bonnie Dumanis, and
others in our local government are working
hard on derailing and stonewalling patient’s
efforts, the sick and the dying in our hos-
pitals and convalescent homes go without
access to a medicine that could help them
live in comfort, and in some cases die in
comfort.
Through your efforts and willingness to
stand up and ask for sensible regulations,
and by not tolerating the bias driven effort
to eradicate safe access to medical mari-
juana, you are helping hold the responsible
people accountable, and are helping pa-
tients secure their rights to sensible access
for years to come in San Diego.

GRAPHICS
Signs of Bright Green
Across the country, medical marijua-
na dispensaries have been a bright
spot in a still too drab economy.
That’s true in all the places where
Prop 215 has been approved and is
certainly the case in San Diego.
Among the many ways that mari-
juana collectives and dispensaries
have contributed economically is in
the business of marketing. Advertis-
ing and promotional spending from
this sector has helped lift the bottom
line of local newspapers and other
struggling media outlets. The Den-
ver Post, for example, has acknowl-
edged that this small but growing
segment of their business is respon-
sible for over 25% of advertising rev-
enue.
Once a business has established
their basic presence in print, they
typically start paying attention to
what every successful marketer
does: raising brand awareness with
creative promotional items and dis-
tinctive, eye-catching displays, signs
and materials.
That’s why in San Diego, as in many
other cities, experts in the design
and creation of printing and promo-
tion have been part of quickly build-
ing awareness for these dispensa-
ries. It is a partnership that has been
a mutually beneficial one for those
printing and promotion companies.
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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT!
David Hay and Brandon Stapper are the owners of 858 Graphics, a company that specializes in print-
ing big. “We are like Kinko’s on steroids, if you can imagine it we can design, print and install it.”
“The San Diego dispensaries have been great customers.” Hay says. They appreciate quality, good
service and are always looking for ways to improve their business. It isn’t a secret that the economy is
challenging right now. So working with these dispensaries has been a double benefit for us. They are
a growing part of the San Diego economy with a need for the kind of printing and promotions that we
offer and they really understand and appreciate the importance of graphic impact and excellence. It is
a win-win.” I have respect for these hardworking entrepreneurs, they are anything but the stereotypical
stoners you see on TV.
What kinds of promotional strategies and products are dispensaries looking for? Here’s what some of
the experts think:
Budget and Cost Effectiveness
Spending promotional money in a cost-effective way is the cliché that is easy to repeat but much
harder to follow. A few elementary steps can get you closer to the “sweet spot” where you will get the
maximum effect for the money you have to spend.
First, know how much money you have to spend, and be disciplined about that budget. No matter how
businesslike your approach, it is very tempting to visit a place like 858 Graphics, see literally dozens of
cool promotional possibilities, and want to have one of each. Who doesn’t want a mobile billboard driv-
ing through the streets of San Diego? Maybe that fits your budget, but maybe not (at least not yet).
Vision
Who are you trying to reach with your promotion and information? Where are they? What impression
do you want to make? What do you want to tell them? What do you see?
These are just some of the questions and answers that go into putting together a vision for a promo-
tional strategy. It is an important part of the cost effectiveness formula, since this is the definition of the
“effect” you want to have. It is important also because it is what you will communicate to the company
you choose to work with. In the best case, that company will be able to listen, understand and share
that vision.
Outside Signs

Quality beats quantity! It is so common in our line of work to have a customer

ask how much a sign is going to cost before we even know the size! A small,
well designed, well lit durable sign will attract more customers to your business
than any large poorly made graphic. It also affects the business credibility and
how customers feel about you. My suggestion if you don’t have a budget to do
the job right, wait, plan and work on the business’s visions. When the money
is available do the job right the first time. Shortcuts show, if I give you a 50%
discount but your sign falls apart in 3 months instead of 3 years, did you save
any money?

Inside Signs and Menu Boards

Inside signs create atmosphere and provide essential information. One of the
worst feelings is entering a space and being clueless: having little or no idea
what to do next, what your options are, where to find anything, and who to talk
to. On the other hand, one of the best feelings is walking in and getting the
information you need just by looking around. That’s a role that inside signs and
menu boards can play.
more sophisticated ways of “dressing up” a vehicle with a
POP Displays and Materials promotional message.

POP means “point of purchase” and these are the most common kind of in-
formational and guidance materials. These can include all kinds of brochures
and printed materials, aimed not just at the on-site experience, but providing
take-home information for distribution.
Vehicle Graphics
Just a few years ago, vehicle messages consisted of bumper stickers or mag-
netic signs. These are still popular, but digital technology has allowed much
Stickers
We have seen a steady increase in label and sticker orders
from dispensaries. They have been investing consider-
able time and effort developing unique labeling systems
for their products. Because we are able to produce quick
turn around low volume stickers, custom cut to any size
and shape, we have been able to come up with some truly
unique applications.
NOW in San Diego!
By. George Alberts
When the first Cheba Hut surfaced in Arizona back in 1998,
Scott Jennings was probably portrayed as decadent and
rebellious. He was told the idea was risky and would never
work. People thought it was a gimmick because of its con-
cept. But for Scott, it was about great food and a way of
doing business. Inspired by the beach scene, he wanted a
clean but well used local shop. “We DO NOT cookie cut our
store layouts,” he said.  “We believe you cannot cookie cut
character and that is why each shop will have the same
basic line layout, but eventually take on a character of its
own. Each shop looks and feels a little different. It’s like a
nice pair of jeans that take a while to fit right.....then there
is nothing better!!!” When I questioned his inspiration, he
replied, “I couldn’t go to the beach, so I wanted to bring the
beach to me.” It’s obvious Jennings has poured his heart
and soul into this business; it’s reflected in its atmosphere,
food, and great friendly service.
San Diego can finally enjoy this new, fun, and original expe-
rience. Cheba Hut is the very first counterculture themed
franchise. What sets them apart from others is…“It’s not
about the money,” Jennings stated. “It’s very simple, I like
people and I like food. It’s why I got into this business.”
There is no question, he is doing what he loves and loves
what he does; it’s an inspiration on so many levels. The
concept has quite a following by appealing directly to col-
lege students and the marijuana-inspired counterculture.
The unique aspect of this franchise is its promotion of free
speech and expression, which is seen throughout the chain
with its menu and marijuana references. San Diego has
been waiting for something like this to give a new outlook
on dining; it’s fun, diverse, and refreshing.
It’s not every day you find a restaurant supporting free
speech with its business as a whole. Even its website
keeps its customers up-to-date with press releases, news
articles, and videos on the franchise and issues concern-
ing the counterculture. Last year, Cheba Hut had a free
speech victory in regards to their liquor license case on
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September 11, 2009. Alan J. Liddle of Nations’ Restaurants News reported
that Scott Jennings saw a beer-and-wine-license application for his Greeley,
CO., restaurant get denied in April. Challenging that Judge Robert Frick, the
licensing authority, denied the application for unlawful reasons, allegedly on
the grounds that Frick didn’t like the chain’s counterculture theme. Jen-
nings appealed the matter and prevailed in a ruling by Judge Daniel Maus
of the District Court of Weld County Colorado. The district court judge con-
cluded that “while the licensing authority may note the First Amendment in
its ‘Finding and Decision,’ it apparently has little regard for it.” He further
stated, “It appears clear to this Court that the licensing authority denied
plaintiff’s liquor license application based in large part on plaintiff’s use of
marijuana themed marketing and, in the process, punished plaintiff for ex-
ercising its First Amendment rights while at the same time acknowledging
that plaintiff had such rights.”
Anything going against social standards will always face some challenges. It
would take a lot more than an opinion and a liquor license mishap to hinder
Cheba Hut’s growth; one could speculate that it would only thrive off the
negative criticism.
Anxious to check out the new San Diego store, located near San Diego State,
I indulged in its dank menu and relaxing atmosphere. It was inviting with
the store’s warm color scheme, San Diego inspired art, and counterculture
theme. I was acknowledged and greeted through the door, which felt great. I
appreciated the original, friendly and creative environment. After taking it
all in, I had the pleasure of meeting Matthew Trethewey and George Spatola,
the partners and co-owners headlining Cheba Hut’s breach into San Diego.
Trethewey is also the co-owner of the Cheba Hut Franchise Inc., and handles
all the franchise development and provides leadership to their franchise
community. The store in San Diego is owned by High Waves LLC. This com-
pany is a Franchisee of CHF and is owned by Trethewey and Spatola. Both
owners are hands on, working hard in-store. They’re also working on trying
to find a location for the next store in San Diego. There was some mention
about PB being in the cards, but we’ll have to wait and see.
I was impressed with the quality of food and careful prep of their ingredients.
“Our focus is to make great sandwiches, so we make sure we use the freshest
ingredients and do all the prepping in-house; no prepackaged food. We don’t
make our bread like those other places; we leave that up to the bread mak-
ers because they know what they’re doing and it allows us to focus on our
ingredients,” said Trethewey. From personal experience, other places lack
in quality by using microwaves, prepackaged vegetables and dressings, mak-
cont.
ing it difficult to produce a great meal. He went
on to say, “It’s not just a job or a business, it’s a
culture.” I couldn’t agree more.

Jennings is “Damn glad to have finally made it to

the promise land (California).” And I feel it was
worth the wait. Cheba Hut has set a new stan-
dard with an enticing and creative sandwich
selection that attracts a diverse customer base.
At first glance, the menu would worry or shock
the unsuspecting, but for the knowledgeable;
the simple play on words would suggest remedy
for specific strains. My strains of choice were
the “Kali Mist” from their Secret Stash and the
“White Widow.” I dared to get the “Kali Mist” in a
Blunt (12”). Part of their Secret Stash, it is San
Diego inspired and can’t be found anywhere else.
It’s a turkey sandwich bulked up with an array
of fresh ingredients. They take thinly sliced
turkey with the familiar lettuce, tomatoes, and
pickles, then build it up with jalapeños, spicy
chipotle mayo, pepper jack cheese, bacon and
In the grand scheme of things, Jennings, Trethewey, and Spatola are advocates of free
avocado. My taste buds were overrun with fla-
speech, legalization, and the counterculture surrounding it. With their old school ap-
vor. It had kick, but the avocado cooled the spicy
proach and focus on great customer service, they’ve created a sensation – regardless of
combination of the jalapeños, chipotle mayo, and
the controversy. Cheba Hut represents a timeless decree of kicking your feet up and en-
pepper jack cheese leaving the bacon to tie it all
joying life, which is more than suitable for our San Diego lifestyle. It’s difficult to imagine
together. After washing it down with some Kool-
more humble origins than those of the genius behind Cheba Hut. Something as simple
Aid – yes, they’ve got it on tap – just one of their
as its logo sums up the meal and its maker. Trethewey describes it best, “Cheba Hut is a
great Cotton Mouth Cures, I decided to sample
huge part of my life. The brand, the stores, our food and our people are a direct reflection
the “White Widow” in a Nug (4”). It was marinat-
of Scott and myself every day. We take an enormous amount of pride in what we do. We
ed chicken breast smothered in their signature,
serve the best sandwich around with great service in an amazing atmosphere.  When
home-grown ranch dressing, then topped with
you see the customers  freaking  out on the concept or the food, it just confirms what
mushrooms, bacon & provolone cheese. It was
we’re doing. That’s what gets us stoked! At Cheba Hut, we’re more about the interaction
a simple, yet potent combination, with the ranch
than the transaction. Everyone involved shares these values and it shows. It’s just an
dressing and mushrooms producing a unique
amazing company culture!” As for me, to say they have challenged my preconception of
warm flavor. When things couldn’t get any bet-
quality food and great customer service would be an understatement. In my opinion, I
ter, Jennings and Trethewey topped me off with
think I’ve tasted perfection. I will be returning soon – hungry for more.
Captain Crunch and Cocoa Crispy Treats – mak-
ing sure to cover every angle of my appetite.
For more information about hours, the location, and upcoming events check them out at
www.facebook.com/chebahutsandiego.

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By: Dion Markgraaff

The biggest NUG in the 1st annual Hemp History Week was recently
discovered in diaries from government cannabis grower, Lyster H. Dew-
ey. A goldmine of information was uncovered, with the biggest bomb-
shell being that the United States Government grew cannabis for years
where the Pentagon now stands.

The diaries, a treasure of monumental historical significance, were

found at a garage sale, then posted and purchased on eBay by The
Hemp Industries Association with the help of David Bronner, CEO of Dr.
Bronner’s Magic Soaps of Escondido.

Even the mainstream media reported this huge find – highlighting the
incredible effectiveness of this latest effort of the hemp industry’s ongo-
ing education campaign. The Washington Post published the picture
we have here in NUG, where Lyster H. Dewey, the USDA’s main hemp
farmer, stands in his US Government garden with the caption: “Measur-
ing a hemp plant 4 m. high –Arlington Farm. Aug, 28, 1929.”

The irony was not lost by the Post, as stated in their article, “So now,
hempsters can claim that an important piece of their legacy lies in the
rich Northern Virginia soil alongside a hugely significant symbol of the
government that has enraged and befuddled them over the years.”

Dewey helped publish the historical 1916 government document ad-

vocating hemp use for paper, reporting 1 acre of hemp annually would
equal 4 acres of trees – the report itself was printed on 100% hemp
paper.

In his diaries that start in 1896 and end in 1944, the year of his death at
79, Dewey wrote conscientiously about growing exotically named vari-
eties of hemp. In one entry he boasts, “Harvesting Kymington, Yarrow,
Tochigi, Tochimington, Keijo and Chinamington hemp.”

The hemp movements’ main strategy of education is dependent on the

task of uncovering and piecing together a buried and broken past. The
Hemp Industrial Association, the 1st annual Hemp History Week, and
the discovery of Lyster H. Dewey’s diaries are monumental in this en-
deavor.

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 Written by Kim Twolan, Mother Earth
Co-op Serving San Diego patients
since 2005
The continued intention of this article is to reveal alternatives
and copious ways of optimistically reaching a more natural cure
of certain ailments and making some medical treatments further
humane and tolerable. Our purpose is to support patients to find
hope and alternatives to ease the pain of their illness and to help
improve the quality of life. For optimal outcome, medical mari-
juana should be used in context with a physician’s recommenda-
tion, nutritious diet, exercise and rest with a balanced lifestyle.

The tendency of a possible cannabis overdose is virtually un-

heard of in the smoking world; however, when it is eaten, it

changes the way the substance is absorbed into the
system. People have reportedly gone to the hospital
thinking they overdosed after eating too much can-
nabis.
A reliable rule of thumb for edibles, that you are not
familiar with, is to try a portion and wait before tak-
ing another – this will ensure a pleasant experience.
The safest, is to wait one hour with edible food that
is ingested and fifteen minutes for tinctures that are
absorbed under the tongue and into the blood sys-
tem.
To date, no one has ever overdosed or died as a
result of marijuana. According to the 2003 medical
report “Death by Medicine” by Drs. Gary Null, Caro-
lyn Dean, Martin Feldman, Debora Rasio and Doro-
thy Smith, 783,936 people in the United States die
every year from conventional medicine mistakes.
According to the report, about 106,000 are from pre-
scription drugs, which always come with a multitude
of side effects. Being a conservative number, ex-
perts estimate it to be more like 200,000 because of
underreported cases of adverse drug reactions and
doctors fear of retaliation for those mistakes. That’s
the equivalent of six jumbo jet crashes a day for an
entire year. Where is the government and media
attention for this tragedy? Where is the government
support for stopping these medical mistakes before
they happen?
According to the study led by Null, which involved
a painstaking review of thousands of medical re-
cords, the United States spends $282 billion annu-
ally on deaths due to medical mistakes or iatrogenic
deaths. Today, health care comprises 15.5 percent
of the United States’ gross national product with
spending reaching $1.4 trillion in 2004.
The problem with a majority of prescription drugs is
that they don’t treat diseases; they merely cover the
symptoms. Null’s report cites the five most important
aspects of health that modern medicine ignores in
favor of the almighty dollar: Stress, lack of exercise,
high calorie intake, highly processed foods and en-
vironmental toxin exposure. Sadly a large major-
ity of traditional physicians are trained to dispense
prescription drugs that cover symptoms instead of
addressing the causes of poor health and prescrib-
ing things like proper diet, a balanced lifestyle and
exercise treatment.
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We continually have patients that are finding tremendous
comfort and pain relief from the benefits of great edibles and
tinctures with medical cannabis. This month’s recipes will
help cool you down while medicating in the warm summer
weather.
Some of the following recipes are taken from Mother Earth
Co-op’s “Special Medicinal Recipes – A Medical Cannabis
Cookbook.” Kim Twolan © 2008 Cookbook available at
finer co-ops, collective’s and physician’s offices or on line at
www.motherearthcoop.com/products.
CREAMSICLE SPIKED SHAKE
(Beverages)
2 scoops orange sherbet 1/8 tsp kief *
4 scoops vanilla ice cream 1 tsp vanilla
2/3 cup milk 1/2 cup orange juice
Place sherbet, ice cream, milk, kief *, vanilla and fresh or-
ange juice in a blender and mix thoroughly until smooth.
Pour into two large glasses and enjoy. A healing version of
an old time favorite, it’s reminiscent of a Creamsicle Pop-
sicle.
TOTALLY BAKED CHEESY DIP
(Appetizers)
1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp dill (chopped)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese 2 tbsp cannabis (ground)
1/2 cup Monterey cheese (shredded) 1/8 tsp lemon pepper
1/8 tsp onion salt 1/4 cup hempseeds
2 tbsp garlic (fresh chopped) 1 (14-oz.) jar artichokes
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) degrees. Combine mayon-
naise, cheeses, onion salt, dill weed, cannabis, lemon pep-
per and artichoke hearts. Mix well and pour into a greased
baking dish. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until
cheese is bubbling. Serve this curative dip with toasted or
fresh French bread or garlic crackers.
BUFFY BERRY BLASTED SOUP
(Soups)
2 cups strawberries 3 tbsp cannaoil *
1 cup raspberries 1 tsp cinnamon
2 medium peaches (chopped) 1/4 tsp allspice
1/3 cup dry white wine 1/4 tsp nutmeg
4 cups cranberry juice 1 tbsp brown sugar
Combine all the fruit, wine, juices, cannaoil* and spices in a
large soup pot. Cover and simmer over a very low heat, for
10 to 13 minutes until fruit is tender. Add brown sug-
ar for taste. Cool soup by chilling in refrigerator for
at least one hour, or more. Makes 6 to 8 medicinal
servings. Garnish this therapeutic soup with slices of
strawberries and dollop of whip cream.
DR. BEN CAYENNE SALAD
(Salads)
3/4 cup barley 2 small scallions (chopped)
3 cups corn kernels 4 tbsp dill (fresh chopped)
1/2 cup green peas 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
4 small plum tomatoes 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
3 tbsp cannaoil * 1 head lettuce
1 stalk celery 1/2 cup Feta cheese
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked barley,
corn, peas, tomatoes, cannaoil *, celery, scallions,
dill, cayenne pepper and lemon juice. Cover and re-
frigerate for an hour or so before serving. Line each
individual serving plate with a few lettuce leaves and
distribute the mixed ingredients over them. Garnish
with a sprinkle of Feta cheese over the top. Makes 6
to 8 healing servings.
Note: Wonderful aid in appetite building, suppress-
ing nausea and anxiety with a light taste.
GREEN SPIRIT SWEET POTATO SHERRY
(Vegetarian)
2 med sweet potatoes 2 tbsp brown sugar
2 cups brown sugar 6 cloves garlic (finely)
1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp white pepper
1 cup dry sherry 1/2 tsp thyme
4 tbsp cannaoil * 1 lb green beans
1 medium onion 2 tbsp hemp seeds
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) degrees. Cut sweet
potatoes into spear like French fries. Place in large
greased baking dish. Add 2 cups of brown sugar,
lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of sherry. Cook for 25 to
30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes. While wait-
ing; place cannaoil *, onions, garlic, 2 tbsp of brown
sugar and green beans in a frying pan. Sauté over
medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the other half
cup of sherry; toss well, sauté another 2 minutes.
Remove mixture from oven, toss in sautéed green
bean mix. Serve and enjoy.
Note: Wonderful treat that assists patients in sleep-
ing and with relief from nausea and pain.
 silk screens. In a kief box, the screen is above the collection drawer allowing the THC
glands to pass through the screen, into the collection drawer. This makes it easy and
compact, for the average user to collect the kief and use for smoking or cooking.

* Cannaoil is high quality food grade oil such as coconut oil, hemp seed oil, olive oil or
canola oil that has been infused with high grade medical cannabis.

* Cannabutter is dairy butter that has been infused with high grade medical cannabis.

The recipes for cannaoil and cannabutter can be found in the first copy of Nug Magazine
or online at www.MotherEarthCoOp.com

HINDU KUSH CURRY COD

(Fish)

4 tbsp cannabutter * 1/2 cup nuts (soy, cashew, almonds)

1 medium onion (chopped) 1/4 tsp sea salt
3 cloves garlic (chopped) 2 cups pineapple (unsweetened)
1 lb cod (cut in pieces) 1/4 cup hemp seeds
1 cup milk (soy or dairy) 2 cups brown rice (cooked)
1/4 tsp garlic salt 1/2 cup coconut (shredded)
1 tbsp curry powder

Sauté onion and garlic in cannabutter*. Add fish. Cover and cook 4 to 5 min-
utes, until it flakes. Mash cod. Add soy milk and seasoning. Stir in nuts. Cover,
simmer 1 to 2 minutes. Add pineapple; simmer for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Serve
this medicinal fish over brown rice and garnish with shredded coconut if de-
sired.

B.E. BEER BUZZ BREAD

(Breads)

3 cups all purpose flour 1 (12-oz.) can of beer

3 tsp baking powder 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
1 tsp salt 1/8 cup cannabis
3 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp dill

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) degrees. Lightly grease and flour a loaf pan.
Combine all ingredients together; mixing well. Pour into prepared greased loaf
pan and bake for 1 hour. Makes one healing loaf.

Note: Medicinal breads are most palatable for those who have difficulty eat-
ing. Bread is a comfort food and this therapeutic bread alleviates nausea and
pain.

* “KIEF” is an age old way of extracting trichomes from plant material. Kief is
the product derived from the kiefing process. Kiefing is a method in which you
rub dry trim, buds and small leaves with crystals on them, over a silk screen.
The THC glands will form a powder that comes through the screen, which is
used in cooking or for smoking. It is usually a pale green to light brown de-
pendant on the strain of the cannabis. Kief powder that is pressed together is
called hash.

Kief boxes are sold at some smoke shops and are easier to work with than the
 Building a
Grow Room
By: The Guru
1) Choosing the right location
2) Checking for the right amount of electricity
3) Planning out the grow room
4) Ventilation
5) Building the grow room
6) Securing making it private
7) Maintenance of grow room
Maybe you have seen an indoor garden or two over
the years. Maybe it was a close friend, a relative, or
even pictures of indoor grow rooms. I’m sure you have
heard mixed ideas on how to set one up or what is ad-
equate or sufficient. Many people have different ideas
about this, but most have never done it before. All grow
rooms are different; it shows in the harvests and quality
of the fruits. Often I’ll hear two friends say that they are
growing the same genetic, and though they have the
same setups the harvests are coming out different in
weight and quality. A well-built grow room is efficient,
climate-controlled, and produces quality fruits year
round, regardless of outside conditions. This is the key
ingredient to any successful indoor grow.
First, you need to decide whether you’re going to run a
closed or open loop room? When looking for a location
or place to set up your grow room there are several
factors to consider. Like, how many lights you’re going
to run? Calculate the electrical power or amps needed
to run that system; include lights, fans, pumps, air con-
ditioner and any other powered devices you may use.
If running an open loop system you must also scout
out your ventilation holes, because a good air flow is
necessary to remove the hot stale air in the room. If
running a closed loop room make sure you have an air
conditioner that has the proper BTU’s to cool the heat
you produce. A 1000 watt bulb produces 3500 BTU’s of
heat, so 4500 BTU’s per bulb is necessary to properly
cool a room. Excel Air has one of the best a/c units on
the market for larger rooms, ranging from 12,000 BTU
up to 60,000 BTU’s.
Location is also a big factor in any grow. If you’re by the
coast where it’s cooler, it’s a great advantage because
of the high humidity levels and fresh air for cooling the
room efficiently. If you’re inland then you’re dealing with
dryer, less humid conditions, with hotter temps in the
summer and colder temps in the winter. Coastal condi-
tions don’t usually fluctuate as much, creating a bet-
ter environmental buffer for open looped grow rooms.
Closed looped systems, using an air conditioner, keep
the same environment year round, which is always the
best choice, If possible.
Always air cool your lights to keep them closer to the
plants without burning them. Using a 6” Vortex fan at
447 CFM will cool two 1000 watt lights with 6” air cooled
reflectors, as long as there is not too long a run of duct-
ing and not too many 90 degree bends. An 8” vortex fan
at 747 CFM can cool up to four 1000 watt lights with
8” air cooled reflectors. These fans should be drawing
fresh cool air from outside the room, and pushing the air
through the reflectors and back outside the room again.
This should be its own independent ventilation system
and not be tied into the room exhaust. The exhaust fan
should be attached by ducting to a charcoal filter and
be hung high to pull the hot air from the room, so there
is no chance it will get circulated back into the room.
Finally, you need an intake fan, which also needs a filter
to stop incoming bugs and molds. Even a single light
grow room should have at least 3 inline fans; one for
exhausting the room, one for air cooling the light, and
the third fan is for the intake of fresh air. These fans are
ventilation for the grow room, and oscillating fans in
the room are for circulating inside air, keeping it from
becoming stagnant as well as keeping CO2 suspended
and in constant flow.
To help with temperatures of the grow room in our
comfort zone of 76-78 degrees, put all ballasts outside
of the room because each one produces about 2500
BTU’s of heat. Removing them will help temperatures
and the environment. Digital ballasts produce just as
much heat and need to be removed as well. Placing
ballasts and the lighting timer outside the room will
keep you from disrupting the light cycle of your room.
When figuring out the electricity for your set up don’t
mess around if you’re not an expert–IT CAN KILL YOU!
Electricity is delivered at 240V from the street. Most
houses are anywhere from 100 amps-200 amps, often
depending on the age of the home. It is run thru the
meter and into a sub panel box where it breaks it down
to lower voltages and amps. Most outlets in your house
are either 15 or 20 amps @ 120 volts. An electric dryer
or stove would usually have a 30 amp 240 volt line or
plug. For most of your larger items it is more efficient
to run at 240 volts, equivalent to 2 or more 1000 watt
lights. Each 1000 watt light draws about 10 amps @
120 volt, or 5 amps @ 240 volt. If you run more than
one 1000 watt light on 120 volt power, then that is 1
circuit for each light. One circuit could be handling 2
bedrooms or more in a standard house, and you may
start tripping breakers. You can run up to four 1000 watt
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lights off a 30 amp 240 volt line by using a C.A.P. MLC-
4XT lighting timer to control all four lights, while each
one is on their own circuit; not tripping other breakers
in the house. If you have a 30 amp 240 volt plug from a
dryer or stove, you can hook up a MLC-4XT to it if you
are comfortable with connecting the wires. Anything
beyond this, any problems, or you lack the knowledge;
hire a licensed electrician to do the work for you.
Always use 6” or 8” air cooled reflectors for the most
efficient cooling possible. And hang your lights from ei-
ther a light stand, or anchor screw-hooks into the studs
of your ceiling–make sure they’re sturdy and not going
to fall for any reason. Using a rope ratchet pulley sys-
tem for your lights will make it simple for one person to
raise and lower them when necessary. When cutting
in vent or exhaust ports in the wall or ceiling, always
be careful not to cut thru any wires. It’s not a bad
idea to hire a contractor to build your room
to make sure it’s done right; it may cost a
couple thousand dollars to build this grow
room properly, but it’s important that all the
vent holes are in the right places, properly
sized and filtered from bugs and mold. Wall
mount oscillating fans need to be placed on the room
walls. I’ve seen some people use bungee cords, hung
from hooks in the ceiling, wrapped around the fan to
isolate any vibration through the walls. If you’re mount-
ing the fans to the wall, it’s a good idea to put a piece
or two of neoprene (wetsuit material), soundboard, or
some kind of insulated material between the fan mount
and the wall to isolate vibration as well.
And when installing the inline fans like a Vortex, you
should also put insulation between the ceiling or wall
and the mounting bracket to isolate vibration and
noise. Using insulated ducting can help isolate some
of the noise as well, which also keeps the heat in so it
doesn’t radiate back into the room. Duct mufflers also
work very well for isolating and dampening noise and
vibration. Placement of the mufflers makes a big differ-
ence, so move it to different locations to find the best
noise reduction possible.
If you’re running an open loop room, make sure you
have adequate CFM fans to move plenty of fresh air
through the room. Always filter the air coming in and
going out. Remember, heat rises, so exhaust the
hot air from up high in the grow room, well above the
plants, and bring in cool fresh air from below, where it
is cooler. Many articles say to exchange the air once
every 5 minutes, but I say move the air through the
room at about once every minute to two minutes for
the best environment possible. Remember, this can
change based on your location and climate. Not all
cities are like San Diego, and physics has taught us
that if we’re using outside air at temperatures of 90 de-
grees, then we’re only going to be able to get our room
down to 90 degrees operating temp when using that
outside air. One tip is to run your room at night, when
the outside air is cooler; having the plants night or dark
cycle will be during the day for us. But watch the temps
and humidity during this time especially. Even if you’re
not running an a/c the whole time, it’s cheaper to run it
during this period of dark cycle or our daytime as the
a/c is just cooling the room and not battling any heat
from the lights.
In both a closed and open loop room you should have
multiple temperature and humidity gauges in differ-
ent parts of the room to monitor the environment, day
and night. A dehumidifier may also be necessary to
control humidity, especially in a closed loop room. The
water collected from the dehumidifier is pure water
and should be collected and used for watering the
plants. Keep humidity between 50%-60% at all times,
especially at night when molds and bacteria are more
likely to develop. Open loop rooms need to be ven-
tilated periodically at night to prevent problems from
high humidity.
CO2 levels are very important. In an open loop, ven-
tilation is important because it keeps CO2 levels at
around 400 ppm. You can add CO2, but it’s not ef-
ficient since the exhaust fans will be running most of
the time here in Southern California. However, CO2 is
always beneficial to plants at levels of 1500-2000 ppm;
any more would be inefficient. Closed loop grow rooms
need CO2 tanks and a regulator or a CO2 generator
(burner). You also need a CO2 controller and monitor
like the Fuzzy Logic from C.A.P. products, which moni-
tors and controls the CO2 levels. CO2 generators cre-
ate a lot of heat, so make sure your a/c can handle
it. Always over rate your a/c unit, round it off to 5000
BTU’s per 1000 watt light to ensure it covers the heat
from the CO2 generator.
To most people this is a lot more work than expected.
But this is all necessary to have a properly tuned grow
room. This is just the start; you must practice proper
and sterile gardening techniques, and use quality nu-
trients and ingredients. If you don’t run the room prop-
erly, allowing bugs and mold in, your grow room won’t
stand a chance. Following these steps when setting up
your next grow room will make things a little easier and
your harvests will thrive.
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 While most San Diegans were boiling in the heat, Hopper and I hunkered down in the A/C and blazed on some
Electric Purple, Mendo Bubba, and Sweet Williams, which led to a long discussion about the importance of voting
this November. Just another day in the life of The Chronisseur…

“Impressive coloring. Dense buds like little purple rocks, which

leads me to believe it’s a Grand Daddy Purp cross. Has that dis-
tinctive purple aroma, you know…it’s all perfumy and floral. Hits
hard, very expansive. Heavy high. Anyone who is dealing with
chronic pain would benefit from this strain. Compliments to who-
ever brought this to the table.”

“Not all that dense considering it’s a Bubba. Really leafy…lazily

trimmed. Too bad it was manicured poorly, because it does have
nice looking trichromes. I like the Bubba Kush aroma and flavor,
but it doesn’t pack much of a punch. Honestly, I hate to sound
negative, but I am disappointed in this one. Virtually no expansion
in the hit. But then again, maybe this could be good for beginner
patients who are inexperienced smokers.”

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 “I assume from the name that this is Sweet Tooth x William’s
Wonder. Two great strains that taste great together! This was well
grown and carefully manicured. Refreshing aroma, really sweet
and unique. Flavor is sweet and a little bit peppery on the exhale. I
noticed a hashy flavor in there too. Nice expansion, I got a bit of a
lung punch out of this one.”

There has to be a first time for everything, right? It was obvious that Hopper didn’t
enjoy giving a less than stellar review to the Mendo Bubba, but we did ask him for
his honest opinion and that is exactly what we got. That being said, let’s talk about
something that is of the utmost importance to us all. November is a crucial month in
our long journey of legalizing marijuana in California. Not only is this important for
our state, it is critical for the entire country, because “As California goes, so goes
the Nation.” We all must get out to the polls and vote yes on Prop 19. If you are
not registered, stop by The Green Door to pick up a form. The GDC is not currently
accepting new patients, but voter registration forms and information on Prop 19 are
available in the lobby and the staff will gladly answer any questions you may have.

Story by: Pamela Jayne

Nug Shots by: M.K. Jack
Photo by: Phil Calvin with SCR Photo
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Article by. Goldi Schiffner
Photos by. Eric Fowler
“Legalize It, Don’t Criticize It,” those are the first few
words in the famous Peter Tosh song “Legalize It” with
the next verse stating “Legalize it and I will advertise
it.” Well, nonetheless without legalization, Slightly
Stoopid, Collie Buddz and Cypress Hill are making a
statement with their Legalize It Tour 2010.
On July 17th at the Cricket Wireless Amphitheater
these great artists gathered for a monumental festival
and concert with the goal to inform and support the
vote for legalization of marijuana in California, making
a statement to decriminalize the drug nationwide with
over 20 stops throughout the country.
endary group of outspoken activists performed all the anthems including
“Insane in the Brain.” You could feel the intensity of the fans with their beat
bouncing arms in the air. Cypress Hill has been charting tracks since the
early 90’s and is the first Latino group to go platinum, so it was no surprise
to see the crowd go crazy.
With a set that hit nearly an hour and DJ Muggs pumping out the hits, it
was a great experience. As the set closed with “Rock Superstar,” the fans
that had been anticipating the performance were pleased and crowded in a
cloud of smoke that crept onto the stage.
Before Slightly Stoopid took the stage to wow the 16,000 plus fans, NUG
Magazine got an exclusive interview with three members of the group, OG
(percussion), DeLa (saxophonist) and C-Money (trumpet).
Slightly Stoopid is about as home grown as San Diego artists can get. With

NUG Magazine celebrated their one year anniversary

at the festival by giving away copies of the magazine,
t-shirts, grind-tainers and other green freebies. Con-
certgoers crowded into the amphitheatre as Collie
Buddz, a Bermuda native, kicked off the night.

I became a Collie Buddz fan in 2007, when a friend

introduced me to his self-titled debut album. Enjoying
the music and being a firm believer in buying real CD’s,
I purchased Collie Buddz. The album is great from start
to finish with tracks that charted like “Come Around,”
“Blind to You,” and “Tomorrow’s Another Day.”

Fans quickly got into the groove, waving their hands

to participate in the authentic Island sounds. The per-
formance was a spellbinding way to begin the event.
It was a real treat for those who don’t get the opportu-
nity to check out live renditions of the flavorful reggae
fusion. The NUG crew got some great footage of the
performance and overall festival, which can now be
accessed at nugmag.com.

The evening was unrelenting as the bellows of smoke

amidst the crowd grew – how appropriate. Backstage
you were among the icons of the movement including
the founders of SeedleSs Clothing Co.

Cypress Hill was next to dominate the stage. The leg-

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Miles and Kyle growing up in Ocean Beach, So what’s next for Slightly Stoopid?
the local bars and clubs are what helped
launch the Slightly Stoopid sound across DeLa: This is just the kick off of the The Legalize It Tour 2010. We’re headed to Boston
the world. Brad Nowell, deceased leader of to start on the East Coast and will work our way down for about 5 weeks with Cypress Hill
Sublime, is the one who discovered them. and Collie Buddz.
He eventually signed them to his label,
Skunk Records, after some living room jam Will you guys be getting back into the studio anytime soon?
sessions and performances in Long Beach.
Since Nowell’s death, the band has contin- OG: We’re always in and out of the studio, so as soon as we go home we’re in the stu-
ued to carry a touch of punk rock reggae dio.
while bringing in other talents to create the
influential group we know and love today.
Can you tell us more about when we can expect the next proj-
The NUG crew crept into the Slightly ect?
Stoopid bus, passing ladies and bunks into
the back family room area where they con- DeLa: We are working on the next album to be released in an undetermined amount of
ducted the Q & A. You can catch video foot- time; I’m not really sure. We are working hard on it and we have a lot of material.
age of the interview at nugmag.com.
So, what’s been the best tour stop so far?
Are you guys excited to play in
your hometown? DeLa: I don’t know. I know I have my favorites.

DeLa: Always, it’s great to come home. C-Money: That’s like asking what the best shot was before the game is over. To be
determined America. cont.
Can you name some of the
inspirations that molded the
Slightly Stoopid sound?
DeLa: I definitely have to say, knowing
Miles and Kyle grew up here in Ocean
Beach; it’s that lifestyle – the surfing, skat-
ing, outdoors, and sunshine. The natural
beauty of San Diego coupled with the surf-
ing lifestyle. Musically, besides Sublime,
all sorts of different influences from rock
to rap to blues.
What is the creative process
like in studio?
OG: Everybody puts in, in the band. Ev-
erybody in the band brings something to
the table. Everybody is creative.
C-Money: We’re all like pieces of the
clock; everyone has their job and does it.
That’s what makes it work. We’re all con-
tributing to the fire and that’s what makes
the fire twice as bright.
You guys are on the road a lot,
how do you keep in touch with
home?
DeLa: It’s a good thing for cell phones,
but when we’re out on the road I try and
see my family whereever I can. It’s nice to
have a job that brings you to them.
What else would you like to
say to San Diego?
DeLa: We love you San Diego, thank
you for everything you have done for all
of us.
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C-Money: Wait, one more, I needed to
say this. Prop 19, November, don’t forget!
I think that’s why we’re all here; we’re try-
ing to inform people. It’s called the Legal-
ize It Tour for a damn good reason. Prop
19 is our hope to be free and organized. A
hope to show all the rest of the states in
this great country what medical marijuana
and legalized marijuana can do, not only
for the people and patients; but the tax
money that can help schools, hospitals,
sewers, and everything else that needs
helping. Thank you.
NUG Magazine is celebrating
their one year anniversary,
how do you think the publica-
tion impacts the movement?
OG: I get your magazine, and there are a
lot of great articles in there. People learn
a lot, not just from politics, but everything
that is going on that has to do with herb.
But politics is a big reason why we are
here right now. We’re not like the pioneers;
Cypress Hill has been doing this for a long
time. We’re just lucky enough to be on the
frontlines right now, the right place at the
right time. Snoop Dogg and all these guys,
when we were in high school we listened
to them and when those records dropped
we were like “what?!”
We are strong enough and ready for any
kind of questions. We got C-Money here
who is a master politician and historian,
and anything they throw at us he’ll defi-
nitely chisel it out. We’re on the frontlines
right now of what’s going on with the herb
around the world. Not just in America, but
everywhere else.
What do you guys think about
the current battle with medi-
cal marijuana in San Diego?
C-Money: I think the defiance is where
it’s at. I mean, setting up the dispensaries
and running them to the levels that every-
body did, shows the taxes are there and
we’ll pay them – that’s the bottom line. The
same thing happened with alcohol when
it was re-legalized in this country; it’s al-
most the exact same. However, marijuana
is not physically addictive and is nowhere
near as harmful as alcoholism. There’s fe-
tal alcohol syndrome, liver damage the list
goes on and on. And yet this is available
and is a sponsor of NASCAR, and all these
things that children are involved in, in this
country. I’m not trying to take anything
away from that, but if this is we the people
and if this is freedom, then why aren’t we
getting what we need? Or at least allowed
to do that, we aren’t hurting anybody. For
real, it’s common sense.
DeLa and OG: Free the weed!
After the interview, the group chilled and
got ready for their amazing stage per-
formance that had concertgoers on their
feet filled with anticipation. With a set that
reached nearly two hours, it was a time
of epic proportions in San Diego. The Le-
galize It Tour with Slightly Stoopid and its
enthralled patrons reaching nearly 20,000
demonstrates that our voice is ready to be
heard.
November is the time for us to show our
support by not only attending shows like
these, which seeks to educate and advo-
cate, but most importantly going into the
ballot booths and casting the successful
step towards the decriminalization of our
favorite healing plant.
Congrats again to NUG Magazine as
part of the movement, celebrating a
one year anniversary and a bright fu-
ture in the cannabis community.
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“I’M A FAN OF KUSH NUGS”
What’s Good SD it’s ya boy Ras Mike. I would
like to thank all the artists who submitted mu-
sic for the launch of Nug Radio. We appreci-
ate you and most of all keep them coming!
Nug Radio is San Diego’s newest Internet Ra-
dio Station. We recently came across a San
Diego MC named Granzlam and his album
“Pot Head” dedicated to all the ganja smokers
in San Diego. So you know I had to holla at
anyone spreading the word about the herb.
NUG: What it do, thanks for taking time to
holla at your dude.
Granzlam: Shit, thank you guys for listening
and playing my music on Nug Radio.
NUG: Tell us about Granzlam.
Granzlam: Zlam is a one of a kind cat; he’s
an MC, and lyrical West Coast beast. He does
it for his town, Daygo, but at the same time
he’s not on a Daygo sound or rhyme. He’s try-
ing to do a worldwide sound for the town.
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NUG: Who are your influences?
Granzlam: Snoop first and foremost
because you know he’s from the same
type of hood so I know that kinda
person, that type of guy. Not the gang
bangin’ Snoop but the cool Snoop,
the Long Beach swagger...you know
blowing and having a good time, that’s
my number one. Andre 3000; Jay-Z,
you know he’s a hustler, ask anybody.
Music wise, when I listen to Pink
Floyd and I see how they push the
artistic loop; every time I listen to their
music, I’m like wow, how do you get to
that level of artistry, you know what I
mean? They just release all they got.
NUG: Tell me your thoughts on San
Diego music.
By: Ras Mike
 ranzlam: I think that when I go out of
G
town and perform they don’t look at our
city as a gangster city, know what I mean?
You have to kind of represent your city for
what it is. People from L.A. are going to
blow, because they are seen as a gang-
ster city. When people from L.A. come out
lame they don’t blow, it’s because they
are too soft for L.A. When people come
out too hard from Daygo they’re not taken
seriously, like you don’t have any ghet-
tos in San Diego, when everywhere has
a ghetto. I’ve been to ghettos in Santa
Barbara. For the most part we’re a good
city, we’re chill, and we’re a punk rock
city at that. So we have to get on that big
city level. But at the same time, I’m not
going to knock it because that’s what it is.
I think in order to put the city on the map
we would need someone who reflects the
city as what it is. That cool, laid back type
shit; a person who’s going to get with the
business.
NUG: I notice you’re on some positive
vibes and having a good time. Do you
think the hood is willing to embrace you
and the movement you are trying to put
out?
Granzlam: My hood is my hood, they know where I’m from,
but at the end of the day I’m trying to get to that trump house.
I’m constantly trying to better my situation, so that’s what I’ve
been through and I don’t have to go back. I’m trying to reflect
and keep it moving.

NUG: So tell us about The “Pot Head” album and how it’s
doing.

Granzlam: The “Pot Head” album was my push for the 4/20
holiday. Thanks to everybody who listened and everyone
who helps me out. I did this straight from my core, and that’s
who I do it for. By the end of this year I should be putting out
music on myspace, facebook, twitter etc., I’m just a little bit
late to the technology game.

NUG: Tell us about the new album “Highest Man.”

Granzlam: We’re trying to drop it before the NFL season.

We only got three more songs until it is released. Its going to
contain more real songs, I want it to be more of a reflection
on me; the Highest Man.

NUG: What separates you from other San Diego MCs?

Granzlam: I try to be inspirational at the end of the day

more than anything, but I’m really trying to get on that up
lifting level without preaching. Put it like this: I’m just going to
tell it like it is, like it should be, or like it could be. Even when
we’re in a recession I’m trying to get people out of the mind
set that we can’t do it, when we can. When people think we
can do something I think we end up getting it. You can do it!

NUG: What else do you want the people to know about

Granzlam?

Granzlam: Just watch out! I’m trying to take off into a whole
new planetary level, you know… Getting off this Earth and
flying to that Jupiter level. My swagger is space age. We’ve
had a few MCs who come in the game with the mentality that
they’re going big and they have a good work ethic but they’re
no Granzlam. When they see me, I’m going to be a force to
be reckoned with, and that’s what it’s about.

NUG: Last question. Favorite dispensary? What you

smoke’n on?

Granzlam: I gotta give it up to my boy Nate at THC Clinic

Downtown, but the spot is Green Crop...No doubt. They got
the illest Kush. I’m a Kush fan. I just love the Ocean Grown
(OG) ya dig!!!

 or more info on GRANZLAM

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Granzlam619@yahoo.com - Twitter: Granzlam420 - mys-
pace.com/granzlamalmighty

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San Diego Music…
And Check Out Nug Radio at
www.nugradio.com!
 By: Ben G. Rowin

In all the coverage of music in San Diego, we have three piece. Numerous efforts to add a second guitar-
left out a major genre until now! The Hardcore/Metal ist buckled. The three decided to bite the bullet and
scene is huge and there are some amazing bands Despite The Wolves headed to the studio to record
playing some outstanding metal their debut album, Throw-
in America’s Finest City. Growing ing Knives at Mirrors. Three
up listening to metal and catching months of studio work with
Headbanger’s Ball on the week- Jeremy Craw and the tracks
ends, I have a special love for were completed. In perfect
this type of music. I was stoked sync, the search for a new
when I heard about Despite The guitarist continued and De-
Wolves and that they were fans of spite The Wolves took on
NUG Magazine. These guys are the youngster, Ryan (Boo)
a heavy bunch for sure but they Fawley. They carried on writ-
also have some very melodic ing and playing shows for the
sounds. Anyone who plays music next year. When the band
has to respect how difficult it is thought they were complete,
to play fast and well at the same they met vocalist Jeremy
time. So here is a little history on Hall, he presented the idea
the band. of a second vocalist to Despite The Wolves, and one
practice deep, they knew they had found the winning
Summer of 2006 found Nolan Davis and Sebastian combination.
Wynn auditioning lead guitarists/bassists. Marco
Savoia shredded his way into the band and Despite If you are into Hardcore/Metal NUG Magazine abso-
The Wolves twisted into shape. Shortly after, they lutely recommends checking these guys out. They are
started to play shows and gained their following as a playing all over San Diego. You can find out more on
their myspace page. www.myspace.com/despiteth-
ewolves
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MGMT
MGMT is one of those bands that has a magi-
cal ability to connect directly to the dancing part
of one’s soul and suddenly your body is doing
moves you didn’t know you could do. My friend
in Atlanta heard the music and knew that it
would go right along with my breezy-hippie type
of lifestyle and mailed me a copy. I have been
hooked ever since.
On July 15th, MGMT rocked SDSU’s Open Air
Venue with a nearly sold out crowd of about
5000 people. SDSU seemed like a fitting venue
for the show because Andrew Vanwyngarden
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By Tiffany Janay
Photo provided as a courtesy by David Olender
and Ben Goldwasser met while attending col-
lege (in Connecticut). They say they didn’t
mean to start a band; they were just playing
around and experimenting with music they
liked. They are in their early twenties and their
music career is soaring. Their tour list is packed
with dates back to back ranging from all over
the United States to the Netherlands, Ireland,
United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, France,
and Czech Republic, to name a few. In a short
amount of time, they have easily become an in-
ternational phenomenon.
After college their journey took them to Brook-
lyn, NY and a week later they were signed to
Columbia Records and assigned Dave Frid-
dman (Flaming Lips producer) to produce the
album, Oracular Spectacular. They recently re-
leased their second album, “Congratulations.”
The lyrics seem to hint in the direction of their
newfound fame and living life as a celebrity,
which is much different than anything they set
out to do. After college, Ben remained in Con-
necticut to pursue a construction job!
It’s hard to define their sound. When people ask me, I say it’s like some
electronic, psychedelic-hippie music. On their myspace page it is defined
as healing, easy listening, soul music. I would definitely have to agree
with that. Their sound is timeless and does not discriminate who can love
it. The audience was a rainbow of different ethnicities, age groups, and
styles.

There was a security guard there that I could tell was just at work and had
no idea who this band was. When “Electric Feel” came on, he saw the way
the crowd was reacting and he caught the spirit. He all of a sudden started
moving and got lost in the zone. He was moving his mouth in an attempt
to sing the words that he didn’t know. It was obvious he just couldn’t help
himself. We caught each other’s eyes and laughed. I sympathized with
him because the involuntary emotions over take me every time their music
comes on too. That’s the power that MGMT commands over you. If you
find yourself in this situation, don’t fight it, just let go and let the good music
take you on a journey.

When I heard they were going to be in town I knew I HAD to be there. Their
music is such an amazing and unique sound experience. I needed to wit-
ness in person the people responsible for this and see what instruments
contributed to the vibration. Every few songs Ben and Andrew would switch
around instruments. Nothing beats a live band set with multi-talented mu-
sicians expressing how deep their creativity runs within them.

Their set began with one of the guys in the band playing about a one min-
ute intro to “Pieces of What” on some sort of flute while the guys strummed
along on their guitars. Ben chimed in with his slightly screechy, high
pitched, unique voice and the crowd went wild. Instead of a mosh pit, they
had a pit of people that all moved in the same rhythm and groove looking
like a sea of fish.

The sound they create has a mystique to it. You may not quite be sure
what it is that attracts you to this sound or how to define it. It’s
timeless music and although it was recently created
by 2 twenty somethings, it sounds as if it has been
rocked since the 60’s and was enjoyed by party-
goers at Woodstock.

MGMT is definitely a marijuana-loving band.

During their set they made a few references to
the smell of weed in the air and the good grade
of California bud. The audience seemed to
know this about them too because there were
clouds of smoke consistently throughout the
show.

I have yet to get the new album but I do listen

to their first one on at least a weekly basis.
The whole album is amazing but my body
does some things I’m not familiar with when
“Kids”, “Electric Feel”, and “Time to Pretend”
comes on. They are all feel good songs.
The rest are deep, dark, mind traveling songs
and the experience is enhanced when firing up
a spliff.

Visit my website to see exclusive footage from

the show at www.OrganicBlood.com.

I loVe discovering new sounds and musi-

cians so send me your favorite groups that
you think I should know about and invite me
out to review your show/concert. Email me
at loVe@OrganicBlood.com.
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So we at NUG have been receiving a bunch of the new electronic cigarette
type vaporizers. By far, our favorite has been the Vapure. The coolest part
about this particular brand is that you can get your cartridge/filter empty.
They sell all kinds of flavored “smoke juice” for their models but let me be
honest… if I am going to smoke a cigarette, it is going to be a real one! These
things intrigued me for the simple fact that the filters can also be used for
vaporizing cannabis! However, it MUST be in a liquid form. Dry buds do not
work in this. We have found a few places selling liquid cannabis, a propylene
glycol mixture that works GREAT! I think Vapure is going to be huge as soon
as more people start making liquid cannabis drops that can be used with
these types of vaporizers. In fact, I think this will be the preferred method of
THC delivery for older patients or those that are concerned about ingesting
carcinogens. The best part of the Vapure brand is that we not only found
their product superior to others, but they’re also local. We LOVE local! Check
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Straight from the Herb’n underground
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ration from the Joe Cool Snoopy character
from Peanuts. Joe, the owner, has been a
fan of NUG since our first issue and has sent
us numerous packages of his clothing to try
out and give to our readers. After having a
few of them pulled aside for myself, I had
to take some space and let you, our read-
ers know about the Joe Kush movement.
His shirts are available at all kinds of can-
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 iews Bee Line
Bee Line is an organic hemp wick dipped in bee’s wax, making it an all natural
alternative for lighting your favorite herb. The flavor differences between us-
ing a Bee Line versus a traditional lighter are tremendous! No longer will you
have to suck down harmful butane while smoking out of your favorite pipe! Just
light the Bee Line and use it to ignite your bowl. This is a simple yet super ef-
fective little invention and the NUG staff really liked using them. The Bee Line
crew is super cool and you should spend some time checking out their web-
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 EVENTS OF AUGUST 2010
1. 11.
Tribe of Kings Steel Panther
At U31 every Sunday @ 9 At House of Blues @ 8
2. 12.
Lady Dottie and the Diamonds South Bay ASA Meeting
At U31 every Monday @ 9 At 1233 Palm Ave, I.B. @ 6
Rashi 13.
At The Office every Monday @ 9 Stone Senses
At Brick by Brick @ 8
5.
Stone Senses North Park Music Thing
At Bub’s Whiskey Dive Bar @ 7 At The Lafayette Hotel @ 12pm
High Tide North County ASA Meeting
At 4th and B @ 7 At 950 E. Vista Way Suite A2 @ 7
6. 14.
Infected Mushroom So Cal NORML Meeting
At 4th and B @ 9 At World Beat Center @ 10am
Nappy Roots Despite The Wolves
At Brick by Brick @ 8 At Dream Street Live @ 7
7. Twinkle Brothers
The Devastators At World Beat Center @ 8
At Winston’s @9
Coheed and Cambria
Three 6 Mafia At 4th and B @ 7
At Wave House @ 8
Reggae Fest
10. At The Del Mar Fair Grounds @ 4
Summit Dub Squad
At Winston’s @ 8 Rx CANNABIS Raid Relief Concert & Expo
At Balboa Park Ball Room @ 4:30
ASA Meeting
At La Jolla Brew House @ 7 20.
Project Out of Bounds
At Bar Leucadian @ 9:30
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Shoreline Rootz, Bob Marley Tribute 25.
At The Belly Up @ 8:30 John Mayer
At Cricket Wireless @ 7
21.
Hot Hot Heat 26.
At The Belly Up @ 8 Steel Pulse
At The Belly Up @ 8
Weezer
At The Del Mar Fairgrounds @ 4 T-Pain
At 4th and B @ 7
Dance Party with The Disco Villains,
The Office Twins & Electric 28.
At U31 @9 Without Papers & Bert Susanka
At Desi’s Bar & Grill @ 8
22.
The Summer Cup 2010 One Drop
With Subliminal Trip & Without Papers At The Belly Up @ 9

Bad Brains Send your events to submit@nugmag.com

At The Belly Up @ 9
 ASTROLIGICAL PERSONALITY OF

LEO THE LION

RULED BY THE SUN

“They say” there are three

main branches of astrol-
ogy today. Western astrol-
ogy, Indian astrology and
Chinese or East Asian as-
trology. “I say” you found
the fourth…

By. Zodiac Mama

July 23 August 22
Lucky Numbers 4, 9, 16, 33, 36, 42
NUG Astrology

The Leo Female The Leo Male

On the way to the warmest time of the year,
our Leo female finds delight in the sights and
sounds of her well-tended herb garden. Fu-
eled by the bright sun of summer, her garden
and her life go into high gear. The Leo female
loves to be the center of attention and is
usually the tallest and stickiest strain in the
garden. Always the one you notice first, she
is on display and likes to know how dearly
she is prized. She is very vain, and likes to be
the “one and only.” The Leo female can be a
train wreck with money. She is generous but
likes to spend mainly on herself, adores jew-
elry and high priced nutrients, and always
brings the best the strain has to offer. The
Leo female is a man magnet, not a wall flow-
er. Don’t try to tame her, she is born to rule.
Never happy in a cage, the Leo woman loves
to travel. She’s always faithful to those who
love her and always shows compassion for
children and the helpless. The Leo female
loves to entertain; she cooks up some of the
best edibles you can imagine. From cookies
to cakes, spaghetti to BBQ’s she’s the host-
ess with the mostest! The bud tenders know
her first name and she’s always optimistic
about finding this month’s perfect strain.
The Leo Male expects to be noticed. After all, he is
the King of the Jungle. Ruled by the sun, this daylight
strain loves the great outdoors, and is at home on stage
with an audience. Never a phony, extremely outgoing
and knowing no fear, our Leo male is a risk-taking edu-
cator who could easily open his own Co-Op. Being a
true competitor, Leo males love sports and when it
comes to packing a bowl, he’s hard to beat. Known to
go any lengths to win people over, he is a true show-
man, he’ll be the first to pick up the tab, or pull out a
joint; but he also likes to be praised for what he does.
A rolled joint in the morning will make this big cat purr
and put him in a sentimentally affectionate mood. Ro-
mance is his way of life but beware, make him jealous
and you will see the Lion King Roar. He is masterful,
fiery and intense. Although easily influenced by love,
he will guard the safety of those close and dear to him.
Not easy to clone, the Leo male is hard to control, he
smokes the best meds in the Jungle, so follow his lead
and enjoy the ride.
Compatible signs: Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Libra,
Sagittarius