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Bong Rips and Boat Trips
By L. Andrew The paddle’s blade is placed gently into the water, as far forward as your twisting spine can reach. Then, a microsecond pause, followed by an explosive pulse of force as the spine recoils and your top hand drives the shaft of the paddle through the suddenly solid water. The blade moves less […]
Mary Jane, Where Are You?
“Mary Jane: A Musical Potumentary” is soon to be released for general distribution. Looking for fashion inspiration? If your tastes turn toward the outrageous, look no further than the Humboldt made film, “Mary Jane: A Musical Potumentary,” where classic hippie, corporate button-down, heavy metal, reggae-flavored, Earth Mama, even Bollywood styles come together. The […]
Cannastudio
High Definition Art The creative world is helping to re-brand the new generation of legal cannabis, shedding the “counter” part of “counterculture.” For the Portland-based business, Cannastudio, this means re-visualizing the cannabis plant through photography and design. The studio showcases kaleidoscope-like designs, created by Eliav Cohen, founder and CEO of the […]
CANNABIS AND CREATIVITY
SPARKING THE ARTS Can cannabis spark the realms of creativity? To some the answer may be obvious, but the “if” and “how” have long been debated. Some people believe that cannabis is only good for getting high. Some believe it’s a powerful medicine. Thanks to Reefer Madness, many people believe that productive members of society […]
High Art 1967-Style
How a Lifelong Love of Cannabis Began with Two Record Albums and Nature’s Artistry This month marks my 50th anniversary enjoying cannabis. To celebrate these landmarks, I’ve gone back in time, hoping to give readers some sense of how far we have come since 1967. Of course, my memories are specific to one place and […]
The Oakland Toke
Puff, Pass, Paint Visitors to Oakland are always enthralled by supreme sunsets, sports culture, and now the emerging cannabis scene. Those residing in Oakland are equally impressed with the passage of Measure Z, which is the city’s alternative to the War on Drugs. Since Measure Z places adult cannabis use as the lowest police […]
2017 National Cannabis Industry Association Summit & Expo
The Cannabis industry’s occupation rainbow was displayed in its full spectrum on June 12-14 at the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), Cannabis Business Summit and Expo. As the organization’s largest meeting yet, 4,500 people gathered at the Oakland Marriott City Center. Medical experts, attorneys, technology and software specialists, and public policy advocates were only a […]
The Cannabis Spa at Home
The Cannabis Spa at Home | Take Your Home Spa to New Heights It is no easy feat to craft a DIY spa book that can introduce newcomers to cannabis-infused goodies while also giving new ideas to experienced topical-makers. “The Cannabis Spa at Home” strikes that balance. Author Sandra Hinchliffe […]
Backcross PR
BUILDING CONNECTIONS and EMPOWERMENT Through Cannabis Angelica Tellez is on a mission to connect the power of cannabis with people. She is the founder of Backcross Public Relations, a firm that works exclusively with clients in the cannabis industry. Though she is now an active force in many facets of the industry, it took her awhile […]
POT FICTION
Forever Flowers Gets Fresh with the Cannabis Community Forever Flowers is a film project created and directed by Erin Granat, a Nor Cal transplant living in Los Angeles. The movie portrays pot and the public in a realistic light, a standalone from the token stoner comedies or hard hitting crime dramas. Blending elements of Virtual […]