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features inside14 | This Month in Weed History by Josh Kaplan

22 | Two Holidays - One Greater Good by Charlotte Cruz

28 | How Do You Know You’re a Stoner? by Josh Kaplan

34 | Cooking with Chef Herb

42 | L.A. Live Music Preview

46 | Forgotten Cars by J. Mark Sternberg

52 | Grower’s Grove by Jay Evans

56 | Golf Season Preview by Ryan James

60 | Music Review: AIR by Josh Kaplan

86 | Health Report: Rest Easy by J.T. Gold

90 | We Dig This By Josh Kaplan

94 | Dailybuds.com Dispensary Directory

16 Strain Review: Incredible Purple Incredible is an understatement of this month’s Incredible Purple strain. The ultimate in indicas!!

32 Puff n’ StuffIn the mood for some yummy Mexican food -- be sure to visit La Fogata a healthier alternative in Corona Del mar.

62 Pot Travel Great travel ideas and places to go for those who want to visit pot friendly venues, events and locations.

70 Fallen Heroes Sports figures who live a charmed life and adhere to different standards then the rest of us can rise to amazing heights and crash to incredible lows.

80 Colorado Cannabis ConventionThis really was THE BIG ONE. 10s of thousands gather at the Colorado Convention Center for a two day celebration of the cannabis culture.

southern california’s premier cannabis lifestyle magazine

14 | This Month in Weed History by Josh Kaplan

22 | Two Holidays - One Greater Good by Charlotte Cruz

28 | How Do You Know You’re a Stoner? by Josh Kaplan

34 | Cooking with Chef Herb

42 | L.A. Live Music Preview

46 | Forgotten Cars by J. Mark Sternberg

52 | Grower’s Grove by Jay Evans

56 | Golf Season Preview by Ryan James

60 | Music Review: AIR by Josh Kaplan

86 | Health Report: Rest Easy by J.T. Gold

90 | We Dig This By Josh Kaplan

94 | Dailybuds.com Dispensary Directory

southern california’s premier cannabis lifestyle magazine

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Editor-in-Chief | Michael Lerner

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Contributing WritersCharlotte Cruz, Michael Dillon, Jay Evans, J.T Gold, Heather Gulino, Ryan James, Josh Kaplan, Noelle Leavitt, J. Mark Sternberg Photography | Russ GreenAccounting | Dianna Bayhylle

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southern california’s premier cannabis lifestyle magazinew elcome to our Kush Magazine First Anniversary Issue. A little over 12 months ago, Michael Lerner conceived the idea of creating a high-end, cannabis lifestyle magazine in Los Angeles. This magazine has grown to include the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, and Orange County communities. Today, besides the Southern California edition, Kush Magazine publishes editions in Colorado and San Diego (our premier issue will hit the streets on May 1). We also have the only online cannabis social network on www.dailybuds.com which features geo-targeted dispensary listings, banner advertising as well as forums, blogs, videos and other cannabis related info.

Our company has learned that the cannabis industry and both medical marijuana and legalization advocates are here to stay. On the month that we celebrate 420 and Earth Day, we reflect on the year that has passed and appreciate the support and recognition we have received from our readers and our advertisers. It is our goal to forge ahead and represent the cannabis lifestyle and movement by providing both print and online resources for owners, consumers, medical providers and patients to learn about cannabis and what is happening both in their own community, city, state or nationwide.

Earlier this month Kush Magazine and dailybuds.com hosted the largest Cannabis Convention ever under one roof at the Colorado Convention Center where the cannabis community gathered to learn more about, and share good times with their fellow advocates. Events like a cannabis convention or a celebration of 420 bring the community together. People of different walks of life, with different experiences or reasons for using cannabis all meld together with one common goal – and that is to rid the irrational and long standing and misconceived reputation that marijuana and users of marijuana have endured for decades. Movements like Norml and many more that have been established to educate the public about cannabis, are evidence that marijuana use is much more than the stereotypical stoner sitting around and getting high.

So this month when you gather around to celebrate 420, remember to act responsibly and celebrate the progress that the cannabis movement has made and will continue to make with supporters like you.

Kush Editorial Board, www.dailybuds.com

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It seems strangely fitting that The Beatles’ Abbey Road album was just starting to bud in April,1969. In this important year that saw such notable moments as the moon landing, Woodstock, and the horrors of Vietnam, it was a time of change politically, socially, and in this case musically. Spring quickly became the “Summer of Love“, and by it’s release in the Fall, Abbey Road shot to #1 in the U.K. and has since sold over 12 million copies in the U.S alone. Sadly, Abbey Road essentially became The Beatles’ last recorded album (Let It Be was released in 1970, but recorded in early ‘69). With this being their 11th studio album, it found the four lads from Liverpool in a state of indifference, one that thankfully for the sake of this masterful album, was put aside.

With such great songs as “Come Together”, “I Want You” (She’s so Heavy), the Harrison penned “Here Comes The Sun”, and the collision of brilliance known as the “Sun King Medley”, it’s as though Abbey Road marked the end of The Beatles’ cycle - it’s last beautiful bloom. It’s evident even in the famous album art, depicting the fab four walking across the zebra-striped crosswalk in London.

After nixing the idea to name the album Everest, and thus saving the boys a dreaded trip up to the famed Himalayan mountaintop, they decided on April 8th to step outside Abbey Road studios for a quick photo shoot. Given only ten minutes to take the perfect shot, photographer Iain Macmillan found what he was looking for.

A very stiff Lennon is in front wearing his white suit, as though walking towards the famous “Bed In For Peace” which soon followed. Yoko had already sunk her teeth in by this time. Ringo is all business in his black suit, while out of step and shoeless Paul is strutting across while smoking, possibly thinking about the future Wings’ tour. George, while bringing up the back, looks and probably was the most relaxed of thve bunch. His casual denim outfit and long hair depicts a man who was at one with himself, and finally being noticed as a brilliant song-writer. With “Something” being Harrison’s first A-side single, and the popularity of “Here Comes The Sun”, Harrison may have been feeling the sweet taste of long awaited recognition? It must have been tough to have songwriters like Lennon and McCartney to compete with.

As we all know, with Spring comes change, and change is good.

In a time when change was taking place at every turn, The Beatles were able to take the high road, and for the sake of the music, put their conflicts aside. What was produced remains a classic amongst rock‘n’roll fans worldwide. The songs and imagery from Abbey Road were a sign of things to come. The Beatles were always able to capture the feeling of the times, and as great as the times and the music of The Beatles were (and still are), the change that was about to take place in their lives, was just as simple as crossing the street.

by JOSH KAPLAN

STRAIN REVIEW:

Incredible is a powerful word. So Incredible Purple should be a powerful strain of indica right? Not so fast there partner...

The Incredible Purple strain of indica isn’t powerful in the sense that you will be overwhelmed. It’s quite the opposite actually. It’s one of the few strains that you can smoke a joint on your own and not only exist amongst sober individuals comfortably, but usually even control the situation or conversation. After smoking this for a few days, you’ll be hard pressed to switch back to a more intense strain. 

Some of us feel negative effects when smoking certain indica strains, like being really tired when we don’t want to be or not being able to properly communic ate with people around us. But Incredible Purple really earns its name in this department. Holding conversation, working, running errands, and all those other things that may become difficult seem surprisingly easy with this strain. And while that may lead you to believe that you won’t get the positives that indicas provide (treating insomnia, nausea, etc), an

STRAIN REVIEW:

Incredible is a powerful word. Incredible is a powerful word.

Incredible Purple high is perfect to put you to sleep and take you into your happy place.

A few examples of the freeing, relaxed state of mind you should expect from this strain: We’ve witnessed a band flawlessly rocking shows in front of 1,000+ skeptical music nerds; a student at a major university gave a speech to her communications class high in IP; people meeting business contacts and not missing a beat in the conversation; we fell asleep in a van crammed with nine men, despite the music blasting and the driver taking turns like Mario Andretti. 

The physical characteristics of are more expected than incredible. A deep green, with hints of purple, orange hairs, and a crystalline shimmer. Smells are sweet as most purple kush will be, but not overwhelmingly pungent or dank. Kind of just right. Taste is also fairly sweet, but with little salty undertones that, if you let your imagination go to work, is like eating Reese’s pieces or PB & J sammy... so smoking is almost like an appetizer to the potential smörgåsbord that may ensue. Incredible Purple came to us highly recommended by our friends at Hyperion Healing in Los Angeles. When asking for a different indica, he just put the jar of IP on the table and smiled. That’s what a good dispensary should do for you!... not push a certain strain on you because they need to sell it fast, but introduce customers to delightful new strains that may be perfect for your

individual taste. So if your favorite dispensary  doesn’t  do that... start shopping around.

Most medical cannabis establishments will carry Incredible Purple. If you can’t find it head over to

our website DailyBuds.com and ask your friends if they know where to

find it!

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by CHARLOTTE CRUZ

April 20th and 22nd are two of the most important days in many of our readers’ lives. If you’re not familiar, April 20th might as well be called Ganja Day. The 4:20 connection to the calendar has turned into a national celebration of peace, love and kind bud. I realized last year that I received more well-wishes on 4/20/09 than I did on my birthday. Birthdays are pleasant, but 4/20 is special. Perhaps even more importantly is Earth Day—a day to embrace your inner activist, do something kind towards the planet and hopefully bring about habits that last throughout the year.

Earth Day was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wisconsin) as an environmental teach-in in 1970 and is celebrated in many countries every year. The first Earth Day was in 1970. Earth Day is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.

The United Nations celebrates Earth Day each year on the spring equinox, which is often 20 March. This is a tradition which was founded by peace activist John McConnell in 1969. The United Nations first celebrated Earth Day on the spring equinox in 1971. This was also the first time ever that the United Nations celebrated Earth Day. The first Earth Day on the spring equinox was also in 1970.

Contact your local Sierra Club or other environmental agency and

take part in community tree planting or area cleanup.

Plant trees and other foliage around your home. Plants and

flowers give off carbon dioxide, clean the air and add beauty to every situation.

Keep your car in the garage. Springtime is a wonderful time

to explore by foot or bicycle. Reduce your carbon footprint and get some fresh air and exercise. Everybody wins!

Get a group together and pick a spot to “green up”. Find a park

that needs attention and plant some-thing, donate a recycling can or pick up garbage.

Vow to use only recycled water for things like washing your car.

Local do-it-yourself car washes recycle water.

Filter your own water instead of buying plastic bottles. Out of the

50 billion bottles of water being bought each year, 80% end up in a landfill, even though recycling programs exist. 17 mil-lion barrels of oil are used in producing bottled water each year. Bottled water costs 1,000 times more than tap water. Drinking 2 Liters of tap water a day only costs 50 cents per year.

If you are in the market for a new car, seriously consider hybrid

technology. The automobile makers have come a long way in their designs, so it’s no longer necessary to drive a green car that looks like a ride at Disneyland.

This Earth Day, there are many ways to celebrate the environ-ment and do something good for yourself and your community. Here are a few ideas:

two holidaysOne Greater Good

earthday

Happy 4:20 & Earth Day!

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United Nations secretary-general Kurt Waldheim observed Earth Day with ceremonies on the March equinox in 1972, and the United Nations Earth Day ceremony has continued each year since on the day of the March equinox (the United Nations also works with organizers of the April 22 global event). Margaret Mead added her support for the equinox Earth Day, and in 1978 declared:

“Earth Day the first holy day which transcends all national borders, yet preserves all geographical integrities, spans mountains and oceans and time belts, and yet brings people all over the world into one resonating accord, is devoted to the preservation of the harmony in nature and yet draws upon the triumphs of technology, the measurement of time, and instantaneous communication through space.”

Today, many communities organize Earth Day events that may include beach cleanups, tree-planting, bike-to-work incentives and recycling programs that go beyond the typical trash day efforts. We know that being green means not only saving the planet but saving money. Last year I switched out all of my regular light bulbs with CFL bulbs and my electric bill decreased by 25%. Planting shade trees can help eliminate the need for air conditioners and solar power is the ultimate way to use nature to power your home.

THE 4:20 connection to the calendar has turned into a national celebration of peace, love and kind bud.

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You know you’re a stoner when: you can’t find the remote control, but it shows up 3 days later in the back of the refrigerator.

You know you’re a stoner when: you set your alarm for 4:20, just to wake up and smoke.

You know you’re a stoner when: the tip of your index finger is permanently black.

You know you’re a stoner when: your driver’s side window has chip marks from cashing out on the road.

You know you’re a stoner when: after clearing customs in London, you happily find a stash of Cali buds stuffed in a jacket pocket. Whew!!

You know you’re a stoner when: random people at concerts walk up to you to ask “…do you have any buds for sale, or to smoke?”

You know you’re a stoner when: your entire closet consists of different tie-died concert shirts.

You know you’re a stoner when: you’ve synched up the Wizard of Oz with the Dark Side of The Moon more than once. (Start Dark Side right at the 3 roar of the lion, and you’ll be off on a trip).

You know you’re a stoner when: you know every episode of Bevis and Butthead, word for word. Hunh hunh, ya!

You know you’re a stoner when: you and your friends have more than one code for smoking. Ex: “Let’s go talk to Luca“…. Or, “I think it’s time for a safety meeting”… Or, “Have you seen Larry Green lately?”

by JOSH KAPLAN

You know you’re a stoner when: you can’t find the remote control, but it shows up 3 days later in the back of the refrigerator.

You know you’re a stoner when: you set your alarm for 4:20, just to wake up and smoke.

You know you’re a stoner when: the tip of your index finger is permanently black.is permanently black.

You know you’re a stoner when: your driver’s side window has chip marks from cashing out on the road.

You know you’re a stoner when: after clearing customs in London, you happily find a stash of Cali buds stuffed in a jacket

You know you’re a stoner when: random people at concerts walk up to you to ask “…do you have any buds for sale, or to

You know you’re a stoner when: your entire closet consists of

You know you’re a stoner when: you’ve synched up the Wizard of Oz with the Dark Side of The Moon more than once.

You know you’re a stoner when: you know every episode of Bevis and Butthead, word for word. Hunh hunh, ya!

You know you’re a stoner when: you and your friends have more than one code for smoking. Ex: “Let’s go talk to Luca“….

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Upon arrival, you might not think much of this unassuming restaurant, tucked back in an Albertson’s parking lot, but as you approach this casual eatery, you’ll certainly be drawn in by the sweet scents emanating from the open flame. With a very clean, south of the border vibe, La Fogata is the spot for a great meal in Orange County, without all the fanfare. Their approach is to serve tasty, healthy Mexican food with a smile - without killing your pocketbook. With most dishes ranging from $10-15, these plate busters usually provide enough left-overs for a nice 4:20 snack, or even lunch the next day.

With a walk up ordering system, and an open kitchen, the sights, sounds, and smells of their amazing food will have you salivating before you can order. Don’t let this system fool you though. This is definitely not fast food! On the contrary…. La Fogata’s menu has no preservatives, chemicals, frozen meats, lard or microwaves used in cooking. Only organic red and blue tortillas are used, and their chile rellenos are baked, not deep fried. They offer amazing salads, as well as fresh guacamole…..MMMMM!

If burritos are your thing, be prepared to test your limits. These

monstrous delights are all made to order, and are as tasty as any I’ve found. (Make sure to go “Mojado” - that means “Wet” for all you gringos out there.) With melted cheese and red sauce, every savory bite will bring a smile to your face. If you like to build your own, or are into sharing, I suggest the Kabob Combination ($18), which comes with your choice of two grilled meats (chicken, salmon or filet mignon) on a bed of rice, black or pinto beans and grilled onions, large mushrooms and bell peppers. A ton of delicious food!

Keeping things simple with a self-serve soda fountain and salsa bar, La Fogata has focused on flavor over frills. With French doors, a T.V. and a large patio made for chillin’, it’s very conducive for a “relaxed” meal.

Most locals already now about this hidden gem, but even if you’re not from Corona Del Mar, La Fogata is definitely worth taking a drive down the coast for. With many fine art galleries in the area, lunch at La Fogata may just be one part of an amazing day.

For more info, please call La Fogata at 1-949-673-2211, or visit them on the web at www.lafogatacdm.com

by JOSH KAPLAN

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SUBLIMEÊW ITHÊR OMEÊ4.26.10Ê @Ê FillmoreÊ AuditoriumWhen lead singer Bradley Nowell passed on in May of 1996, many assumed that was the end of Sublime. Since his death though, Sublime has gained fans exponentially, but could never rightfully perform live. Eric Wilson & Bud Gaugh have certainly tried to bring the magic back to the stage with Long Beach Shortbus and Long Beach Dub Allstars, but it was never quite right. Now with new lead singer Rome Ramirez, who sounds eerily similar to Bradley, Sublime with Rome is touring the country. Playing the hits that made us all fall in love, this will be a beautiful thing. Get tickets soon, as they will sell super FAST!

www.sublimewithrome.com

NORAHÊJONES4.23.10Ê @Ê OrpheumÊ TheatreÊ (Downtown)

Norah Jones has one of those voices that makes your heart warm up and can instantly put a smile on your face. Her cover of Wilco’s “Jesus, Inc” is wonderful -- you can listen to it on Hype Machine (www.hypemachine.com) and there’s a pretty good chance she will play it live. The Orpheum is a neat little venue and this will be a highly enjoyable show.

www.norahjones.com

ROGUEÊ WAVE4.29.10Ê @Ê ElÊ ReyÊ TheatreÊ (Wilshire)These indie rocking Bay Area natives have been active since 2002, bouncing around labels from Sub Pop to their current Brushfire Records. They just released their fourth full length album, Permalight, in March and this show is the second to last of their North American tour.

www.roguewavemusic.com

LUPEÊ FIASCOÊ5.2.10Ê @Ê HouseÊ ofÊ Blues,Ê SunsetÊ (WestÊ Hollywood)Lupe Fiasco kicked n pushed his way into hip hop stardom in the early 2000’s, hitting superstar status with 2007’s The Cool. With his new album Lasers being released in 2010 Lupe is jumping into the next decade playing shows in most major cities to promote the coming release. Boasting one of the best flows in the game, his live show is one that all fans of hip hop should see at least once. Also, this show should also be very smoker friendly. Digg that.

www.lupefiasco.com

PETERÊ GABRIEL5.7.10Ê @Ê HollywoodÊ BowlÊ (Hollywood)Former lead singer of Genesis, Peter Gabriel has had a very successful solo career. This is a wonderful time of the year to embrace the aural and visual beauty of the Hollywood Bowl. The man is a veteran and knows how to entertain, so of course this makes our list.

www.petergabriel.com

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WhatÊ betterÊ canÊ youÊ startÊ offÊ aÊ monthÕ sÊ worthÊ ofÊ amazingÊ showsÊ thanÊ Coachella,Ê arguablyÊ ÊtheÊ KingÊ ofÊ theÊ NorthÊ AmericanÊ musicÊ festivalÊ circuit!!Ê IfÊ youÊ went,Ê thenÊ youÊ likelyÊ sawÊ someoneÊ thatÊ youÕ dÊ likeÊ toÊsee again in a smaller, more intimate setting. If you didn’t go, you can still get your concert fix right here in LA with one of these great shows! There are also some great live comedy acts in the next month, including Daniel Tosh, Conan O’brien, David Sedaris, Chelsea Handler, Ricky Gervais, and Tracy Morgan. Look them up if you’re into laughingÊ andÊ thatÊ sortÊ ofÊ thingÊ :)Ê

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BENÊF OLDSÊ&ÊAÊP IANOÊW /ÊK ATEÊMIL LER-HEIDKE5.12.10,Ê 5.13.10Ê @Ê MusicÊ BoxÊ atÊ theÊ FondaÊ (Hollywood)

If you’ve listened to much Ben Folds or the Ben Folds Five, you understand the significance of the piano’s role in almost all of his songs. The billing of this show is cute and all, but don’t let that blind you to the fact that Folds is one badass dude(“Bitches Ain’t Shit” cover? Yes.). The recently renovated Music Box has some pretty swanky lighting and this is a great opportunity to fully experience the magic.

www.benfolds.com

DRAKEÊ5.13.10Ê @Ê ClubÊ NokiaÊ (LAÊ Live)

What else can you say about the former Degrassi cast member than that he has made it. And deservedly so, as he is a very talented man with the backing of the greatest rapper alive’s Young Money Label. His debut album So Far Gone has been a huge hit, so expect a sellout crowd and get your tickets VERY early for this one.

www.myspace.com/thisisdrake

MASSIVEÊA TTACK5.18.10Ê @Ê TheÊ WilternÊ Ê(Wilshire/Vermont)

Mellow might be an understatement to describe Massive Attack. They will lull you into a daydream sort of euphoria that is paired quite nicely with a good, pure indica. No need to bring earplugs for this one.

www.massiveattack.com

ALSO:

Hole - 4.22.10, 4.23.10 @

The Music Box at the Fonda (Hollywood)

Satecoach Country Music Festival - 4.24.10, 4.25.10 @Empire Polo Fields (Indio)

Marcy Playground - 4.24.10 @ Key Club (West Hollywood)

Midsummer Night’s Dream - 4.24.10 @ Geffen Playhouse (UCLA)

Too $hort - 4.30.10 @ Key Club (West Hollywood)

Devin the Dude - 5.1.10 @ The Roxy (West Hollywood)

Los Campesinos! - 5.8.10 @ El Rey Theatre (Wilshire)

Thirty Seconds to Mars, Shiny Toy Guns, Neon Trees - 5.15.10 @ Greek Theatre (Los Feliz)

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by J. MARK STERNBERG

Sometimes a car just falls through the cracks. It could be that they were released at the wrong time, or that their price tag was just off, maybe the design was just too dated to sell as a new car. Whatever the reason, sometimes a great car just never really captures the attention of the public. Nevertheless, looking back, there are some that stand out as terrific cars.

Most importantly though these forgotten favorites represent great value for money, something that everyone is looking for while we endure the so-called Great Recession. Each car on this list brings something new to the table, a GT car, a bargain racer, a top down cruiser and a luxury masterpiece. They all have two things in common though, these cars are some of the very best at their respective jobs, and you may have never heard of them.

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BMW 8 SeriesAt launch, the 8 series was one of BMW’s crown jewels. This

2+2 (meaning two seats in the front and a spare of miniscule seats in the back) was designed as a grand touring car for the most discerning of the BMW buyers.

The 8 series is loaded with all the options you could imagine in a car designed in the late 1980s. A top-of-the-line 850csi had an MSRP around the $100,000 mark. The car never really caught on and was considered too expensive for most. Sales were lack luster and BMW dropped the 8 series from its American lineup in 1997.

Today, the 8 series still shines. Both of the two available engines are fantastic, the V8 puts out 286 horsepower and the larger V12 makes a bit more. That might not sound like a whole lot when compared to the cars that are available today, but it’s the torque driven character of these cars that make them great. Get on a long stretch of road and sit back as the the miles roll by. At around $20,000 used, this is a great example of European grand touring

Nissan Sentra SE R Spec VThe Nissan Sentra was released in the wake of the original

‘The Fast and the Furious’ movie and the street racing pop culture phenomena that followed. It’s really hard to understate the effect that film’s release in 2001 had on the car world.

Now the film is a joke to those in the know, with quotes spewed out like punch lines at car meets the world over. The Sentra, however is holding up really well. Nissan gave their base Sentra a pretty torquey 2.5 liter four cylinder engine and paired it with a short ratio six speed gearbox. Match that up with the car’s low weight, suspension work and limited slip differential and you have a surprisingly fun car to drive in the corners.

That said, the Spec V won’t be winning any beauty contests any time soon, nor is the interior a particularly nice place to be. What makes the Spec V such a great car is its price. New, the Spec would cost in the mid to high teens, and now, one can be easily had for as little as $6,500. That’s cheap for any car, let alone one that has the ability to get your adrenaline pumping. And trust me, it can.

Porsche 968The Porsche 968 is another car that never really caught

on. During the four years it was on sale, Porsche never really

managed to sell many. The car replaced the 80’s-tastic 944 in the ‘poor man’s Porsche’ segment and was replaced by the much loved Boxster. The 968 is everything you would expect from an entry level Porsche from the 90’s. It’s relatively nimble, fun to drive, it makes a decent noise but also, especially if you go for the convertible version, this is one of the best boulevard cruisers the company has ever made.

If top down, leisurely cruises through the Rocky Mountains or down the Pacific Coast Highway are your thing, at around $15,000, the 968 Cabriolet might be one of the best cars in the world for you.

Volkswagen PhaetonThe Phaeton was supposed to challenge what Americans

thought about luxury cars. Introduced in North America in 2004 (ending in 2006), this ‘People’s Car’ dropped into the luxury car segment with a $60,000-$90,000 price tag. The idea was that people would be saving money compared to cars like BMW’s 7 series or Mercedes’ S Class, but all the public really saw was an $80,000 car without an impressive badge.

Really, the Phaeton was just a housing market crash too early. Today, excessive spending isn’t looked on the same way as it was in the mid 2000s. People are looking for smart buys, and the Phaeton certainly is one. The V8 powered car goes for around $17,000 today and the W12, 414 hp monster pulls in about $7,000 to $10,000 more, but that is still an amazing deal for a car that shares a good portion of its parts with the Bentley Flying Spur.

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by JAY EVANS

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For all of you budding Green Thumb’s out there, tricking your plants into thinking that it’s a bright sunny day has gotten easier and more efficient than ever. Whether you’re dealing with a small closet set up, or running a multiple room operation, proper lighting is a key cornerstone to a successful harvest.

COMPACT FLUORESCENT lights are purposeful for young plants or seedlings, but are not powerful or efficient enough to take your growth to the next level. They are great to have in these early stages of growth, or if you’re setting up a cloning operation, but for the latter stages of any substantial indoor grow room, the need for (HID) will help in your effort to garner a fuller crop. Don’t discard all your fluorescents though. They do provide great supplemental light for your primary HID’s too.

HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS are the most popular type of lighting system. Requiring a Ballast much like the less efficient fluorescents, HID’s take about ten minutes to produce the electric arc which provides the light. Because of this intense light, and the ability to stay lit for many hours at a time, they are the perfect fit for vegetation seeking as many as 12 hours of light per day.

Their efficiency compared to incandescent lamps is huge - up to 75%-90% energy savings, making this choice a no brainer. Not only are you being efficient, you’re keeping your Edison bill within reason. HID’s fit into any number of different reflectors, and come in many different intensities and wattages.

KUSH MAG SUGGEST THAT YOU SEEK OUT SOME ADVICE AT YOUR LOCAL HYDRO SHOP, all of which should be able to guide you down the right path for your particular wants and needs.

Keep in mind that for a plant, light is what makes it grow. Yes there are nutrients and other parts to this science, but in this instance, light equates to food. Everything else we provide the plant with is just a means to allow the plant to digest and use the light. It’s important to know that with increased growth, a plant will need an increasing amount of light. If depleted of the proper light, the plant will have a tendency to stretch, and eventually growth will slow to a halt, thus killing your little baby. Don’t kill your little babies. SEEK HELP TO PREVENT THIS!!! Save yourself time, money, and the bitter tears of dissapointment, and be prepared with the proper tools for your indoor growth, and everything should end up fruitful.

It’s important to remember that your lighting system can be your best friend and your worst enemy in your efforts to become Dr. Green Thumb. If you’ve sought out the right advice, and have an understanding of how much and how often your plants need light, than your probability for success just increased ten fold.

Good luck, and happy growing!!

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As spring is upon us,we golfers look forward to longer days, tee times, and range balls. Yeah, we all know a guy that plays twice a week (weather permitting) throughout the winter. But who has the time for that... or the money! Most of us quit playing golf sometime during football season, only to start up again well into the thaw of spring. And were you hitting balls during the break? Sure you were. Whatever momentum you had going during the fall has slowed to a crawl. And those pounds that added up during the holidays? That’s not going to help your short game.

When spring finally does roll around, most people waste expensive rounds finding their swing. But where did it go?

Fitness is a critical aspect of golf. Your swing didn’t go anywhere, it’s that your muscles have been resting during the last 5 months while you’ve been living your life. The muscles that give you the explosion for a healthy swing, your core muscles, have weakened. Simple exercises such as push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups are enough to keep most core muscles active. Jogging and cycling are great ways to keep cardiovascular health up.

by RYAN JAMES

Regular moderate stretching reduces risk of injury and promotes muscle health. If you were to do these activities while you’re not golfing regularly, you might even lose some lbs. while everyone else is packin ‘em on for the winter.

Now that you’re feeling your swing, let’s talk equipment. Now, there aren’t many of us that can utilize the potential of a $2000 set of clubs. However, most of us do have a basic set that we’ve grown comfortable with. As long as your clubs were made in the last 6 or 7 years and haven’t been wrapped around a tree, yet, they’re probably adequate.

The clubs that should be considered for replacement are drivers, wedges, putters, and rescue clubs. Despite the knowledge that each club has it’s own use, we rarely use good club judgment. Besides, why hit a 3 wood off the tee box when you could feed that big dog, right? If you’re going to use that big dog, why not make it the big dog that makes your buddies drool the moment you pull that head cover off. Choose wisely though, the wrong driver could make those “buddies” of yours fall to the ground in laughter in lieu of that sweet snap hook into the lumberyard.

Rescue clubs are becoming a must in players bag. These are irons that act like woods... and vice versa. Really, the most practical use for the rescue club is when you’ve just butchered your 300 yard drive into the deep rough, 50 yards down the fairway. Normally, you would grab your favorite long iron, and settle for the safe fairway lie. Now, you can swing a big club that

will actually cut through the deep rough to strike the ball. All of a sudden, that 130 yard safe play can be an aggressive attempt to save birdie.

Putters and wedges are “feel” clubs. The only way to find “your” club is by the club’s feel when you swing. More often than not, the best wedges and putters for you, are going to be made by different companies. Many golfers who play with graphite shafts find steel shafts to be too stiff and rigid. But in a good loft wedge, that’s what you want. Stiffness and good hands is the key to the touch aspect of the short swing. So the wedge that came with your graphite shaft probably isn’t going to cut the short stuff. A putter is another club that is all about feel. If you don’t have a short stick that feels comfortable in your hands, that can be a real problem.

A good way to choose the club that’s best for your swing is to find a “demo day” near you. Early in the season is the best time to find a demo day. It’s common to find a golf pro at these events... ask them questions, that’s why they’re there. Sure they’ll be pushing certain products, and take that into consideration when making your decision. Spend a few extra bucks for the name brands. They spend the most on club development, and so should you. Ping, Titleist , Calloway, Taylor Made, Nike, and Cleveland are very well respected club manufacturers... but you already know this. Ultimately, you are the only one that can choose the right club for you. Pros can give suggestions on what to look for, but what really matters is how the club feels in your hands as you swing and striking through the ball.

Your swing is happening, your bag is filled with your perfect custom set... time to get out and practice, right? Not exactly. Every couple of years, it’s a good idea to take a lesson or two. This is a particularly useful method of keeping those pesky bad habits at bay. Over the years, our bodies change. Accordingly, our swing adapts to those physical changes. Reasonable fitness and an occasional lesson from a trusted golf pro can help keep our minds and bodies on the same page, allowing us to play consistent golf for decades.

So get out with your friends. Swing away! Drive for show, and putt for dough... no pressure. The game of golf can get pretty intense, mind over matter type stuff. If you need a mental nap mid round? Pack a one-hitter to help you forget about that botched approach on number 12. If anyone asks, just say you’re “taking a whack at the bat”, and smile.

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After five long months touring through most of Europe, it must have seemed like a well deserved vacation for AIR to cap their tour in sunny San Diego (at 4th and B), 3/27, and Los Angeles (at the Walt Disney Hall), 3/28.

Since 1996, the French electronica band comprised of Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoit Dunckel have been compared mostly to psychedelic monsters Pink Floyd, (with a twist of Radiohead) due to their ephemeral, ambient, and rock driven beats. Those are not the easiest bands to be compared to, but now on their ninth album (the most recent titled LOVE 2 (2009), AIR have not only found a devout following, but the look and sound of a seasoned rock band.

AIR’s fan base is a mix of mostly Euro-styled Hipsters, and rock fans that are just looking for a good ol’ time getting really high to some spacey shit. And AIR has gotten really good at that. Along with oversized projections of their simple logo spelling their name, they’ve intertwined a modernized acid test of visuals with the font, making for a simple yet very complex aesthetic. Let’s say the visuals enhanced the music perfectly - mixing an organic feel with our modern computer world. At one point in the quiet cavern of the beautiful Walt Disney Hall, someone yelled out…. “I wish I was on Acid!!!” This got a chuckle from the crowd.

Having seen AIR many times in many different venues, it was

nice to see the contrast in these two So. Cal shows. San Diego’s 4th

and B is pretty much a big, hot, sweaty warehouse. The vibe is always

good in S.D., so the show was worth driving down for. The real

excitement came Sunday night though, when a diverse L.A. crowd

showed up to the famous Frank Gehry designed masterpiece, The

Walt Disney Hall.

An architectural stand out, even for downtown L.A., it’s fluid

lines and collision of design forms an enormous metal sculpture -

left up to the individual’s interpretation. Although this marvel in

architecture is amazing from the outside, it’s genius is only rivaled

by the sound quality of the inside. With a capacity of only 2265,

and an interior design somewhere in between a very hip Church,

and a Buccaneer’s galley, the building was designed specifically for

“perfect sound“, mostly used for Orchestras and Philharmonics - an

ideal match for the clean, atmospheric sound of AIR.

With Spring already in the air, these two AIR shows were a

refreshing kick-off to So. Cal’s 2010 concert season. With other

great shows already booked on the calendar, it‘s looking like another

stellar year on the West Coast.

by JOSH KAPLAN

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is a great way to enjoy the world that we live in. As travel becomes ever cheaper, we’re finding reasons other than vacation to rack up those frequent flier miles. Work, music, food, and sporting events have people exploring more of our world than ever before. While most of the travel logistics have gotten easier, the traveling pothead has a serious issue that most travelers don’t have to deal with… marijuana is illegal nearly everywhere in the country, and can be difficult to secure once you have reached your destination. Likewise, I most certainly recommend that you do not attempt to access a TSA security checkpoint with anything illegal. The solution? Travel to destinations where your meds can come to you.

Simply traveling to a place where marijuana use is tolerated, isn’t always the best way to choose a travel destination. Unless

by RYAN JAMES

you’ve found a killer heli-ski resort, burning one in Alaska isn’t going to be at the top of most travel lists. However, Outdoor Music Festivals and Alternative Culture Events are the perfect targets. This article will feature some of the richest pot culture events to act as higher destinations within travel destinations.

Music events are prime pot spots. They happen all year, all over the country. This is a great way for the business tripper to acquire some well needed product. There are a number of well known, well traveled jam bands that regularly tour nationally. These tours are virtual underground highways for product distribution. Bands like Jimmy Buffett, Dave Matthews Band The Allman Brothers, G-Love, George Clinton, and on-again/off-again Phish are often followed by hoards of grass smoking, road traveled hippies.

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Outdoor music festivals take the music event to the next level. Rather than an event that simply lasts the evening, these festivals can take place over a number of days. Reminiscent of Woodstock and the Pop Festivals of the late 60’s, sporting stadiums and county fairgrounds are transformed into something more akin to a refugee camp rather than a vacation destination.

The Bonnaroo Music and Arts festival is an annual music festival that takes places outside of Nashville, TN in early June. Bonnaroo captures the spirit of the first outdoor festivals, making diversified music the focus of this event. Rarely will you find an event that attracts the likes of Dave Matthews, Stevie Wonder, Tori Amos, Jimmy Cliff, GWAR, Dropkick Murphy’s, and Jay-Z to the same venue. Bonnaroo represents everything that is great about the outdoor music festival.

Telluride Bluegrass Festival: Located in Telluride, CO. This bluegrass festival takes place the week after Bonnaroo, giving hard core spinning hippies little time to clean themselves up before another 3 day binge of pickin’ and grinin’. While other music festivals celebrate musical diversity, Grass-Fest has been featuring a blistering style of country bluegrass for the past 36 years.

South by Southwest is a music and multi-media festival that takes place in Austin, TX. This event not your typical outdoor music festival as it encompasses the local convention center as well as every available music venue in the area. As a result, this has eliminated the shanty-town aspect of most multi-day outdoor festival in favor of an urban interactive event that celebrates the future of music technology. Additionally, this festival has more of an ADD dynamic to it. Musical diversity welcomes lovers of different styles of music rather than a focus on a single musical subset. This four day event has taken on a life of it’s own as Austin’s largest revenue generating annual event.

Now, we come to the counter-culture festivals. These gatherings go far beyond the typical burning and boozing that you’ll find at other concerts and festivals. These events bring alternative forms of living to the forefront. Here, the Counter-culture still reigns supreme.

Seattle Hempfest is a 3-day, Hemp themed festival in August that takes over the parks in the waterfront area of Seattle. Hempfest is largely a free event featuring music, comedy, cultural events, hemp advocate speakers, and local food vendors. However, you can donate money at 3 financially reasonable levels that could afford you benefits from T-shirts, and line cutting, to VIP entrances, and backstage privileges for you and your friends.

http://www.hempfest.org/drupal/node

Burning Man is the Pièce de résistance of marijuana friendly travel destinations. A morbid oasis bazaar of sorts, Burning Man sets itself apart from the other great events on this list, in that the attendees ARE the show. Mutant vehicles and fantastic costumes brings this normally boring spot of desert in the Black Rock of Nevada to life for the week leading into Labor Day. Make-shift communities, living and conceptual art, and ‘round the clock raves build up to the climax that is the Burning of the Man. Burning the giant wooden effigy symbolizes different things to different people, but is widely accepted as a way to let go all of the rigid forms that make up our lives in an attempt to get back to self reliant personal expression. Admission costs between $200 and $300, depending on when you purchase tickets. After that, you’ll need no currency… just a creative way to barter and trade for what you want. Be prepared for extreme heat, sand storms, “creative” self expression, public nudity. This event is not for the faint of heart… don’t say I didn’t warn you.

http://www.burningman.com/

As you can see, travel for the pot aficionado can take a number of shapes. Depending on your style and duration of entertainment choices, it’s easy to see how a spontaneous evening can turn into an extended weekend or more without much trouble. For more pot related travel tips as well as tips for international travel, visit this website http://www.webehigh.com/

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Professional sports have always had their fair share of controversies. In the past decades, we have seen any number of athletes in the news for steroids, infidelities and other crimes against fandom. When Magic Johnson announced he was HIV positive, the world was shocked that such an icon could have participated in behaviors that gave him the deadly disease. OJ Simpson a killer? All signs point to yes. Kobe a rapist? Maybe he did and maybe he didn’t, but certainly things got out of hand and if nothing else, Kobe was unfaithful to his wife on that and perhaps many other occasions. Jose Canseco, an admitted doper, wrote a nasty tell-all book that led to the implication of several big name athletes who cheated their bodies and baseball by using performance-enhancing drugs. There seems to be no end to the gossip and sadly, the truth about how the humans who embody these untouchable stars fall flat on their cheating faces. Here’s a look some of the more recent scandals and

athletes who have fallen from grace.

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When Mark McGwire appeared on television in tears, did anyone cry with him? Probably not. The image of McGwire greeting the Maris family after beating out the legend in most home runs in a single season is now a black spot in history. Recap: On January 11, 2010 McGwire admitted to using steroids on and off for a decade, and said, “I wish I had never touched steroids. It was foolish and it was a mistake. I truly apologize. Looking back, I wish I had never played during the steroid era.” He admitted using in the 1989/1990 offseason and then after he was injured in 1993. He admitted using them on occasion throughout the ‘90s, including during the 1998 season. McGwire stated that he used steroids to recover from injuries, however a drug dealer who claimed to have provided steroids to McGwire asserted that his use was to improve his size and strength, rather than to just maintain his health.

McGwire’s decision to admit using steroids was prompted by his decision to become hitting coach of the St. Louis Cardinals. According to McGwire, he took steroids for health reasons rather than to improve performance. Do you believe him? Does the Maris family? McGwire’s silver lining: None.

Arguably the best player in basketball, Kobe’s famous rendezvous in Colorado will never be forgotten, even by the most ardent fan. Even though he wasn’t convicted of the sexual assault charge, the stigma attached to the accusation hurt his endorsements and role model status. Recap: It all began in the summer of 2003 when the news media reported that the sheriff ’s office in Eagle, Colorado had arrested the NBA superstar in connection with an investigation of a sexual assault complaint filed by 19-year old hotel employee Katelyn Faber. Bryant had checked into The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera hotel in Cordillera, Colorado on June 30 in advance of having surgery near there on July 2 under Dr. Richard Steadman. Faber accused Bryant of raping her in his hotel room on July 1, the night before the surgery. Bryant admitted to an adulterous sexual encounter with his accuser, but denied the assault allegation. The case was dropped after Faber declined to testify in the trial, and a civil suit was settled out of court. Kobe’s silver linings included a 7-year, $136 million contract a year after the allegations, and regained several of his endorsements from Nike, Spalding, and Coca-Cola. He remains married to his wife Vanessa Bryant, and was awarded the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award in 2008 and the Finals Most Valuable Player in 2009.

The face and QB of the Pittsburg Steelers faced sexual assault charges last July brought forward by a woman at Harrah’s Casino in Lake Tahoe. The bizarre story claimed that the woman was under care of a psychiatrist because she was dealing with the death of a man she was in love with who never existed. More recently, Big Ben was accused of sexual assault by a 20-year-old woman he met at a nightclub in Milledgeville, GA. At the time of this article, the case is still pending. Roethilsberger did not report to early workouts with the team and the Steelers’ organization has expressed “great concern for their team and Ben.” Big Ben’s Silver Lining: The motorcycle crash he suffered in 2006 while not wearing a helmet didn’t kill him.

Tiger took marriage vows and no one is sure why. He claims that he did it because he loved his wife. He claims that he felt a sense of entitlement and that all his hard work was deserving of a few distractions. A few? Try fifteen plus. Tiger blew the minds of nearly the entire word when the news came out that Tiger was the weak link in his seemingly perfect family. Tiger ran off to a rehabilitation facility to work on his “issues”, which he calls a private matter. While many speculate that his treatment was for sex addiction, many more speculate if “sex addiction” is even a real thing. Tiger lost $180 Million in endorsements, which apparently isn’t that big of a deal for sports’ first billionaire. Tiger’s silver lining: The Tiger machine has controlled every word of his apologies and re-entry into golf and d ie-hard fans are buying it.

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by NOELLE LEAVITTphotos RUSS GREEN

Green took on a whole new

meaning in Colorado when the

nation’s largest ever cannabis

convention hit Denver on April

2nd and 3rd.

Thousands of Cannabis enthusiasts, or at least the cannabis curious flocked to the Colorado Convention Center to scope out the latest and greatest in the ganja world. The event called “The Colorado Cannabis Convention” comprised 200,000 square feet of space making it the largest cannabis convention ever held in the United States. Spectators lined up in front of the convention halls anxious to get in prior to the doors opening. 

While the main focus of the exuberant event was getting the message out that marijuana is here to stay, (so let’s get it legalized already), there were also hundreds of vendors from across the world gathered to promote their products, which have created a multi-billion dollar Cannabis industry domestically. The 300 plus booths housed MMJ related purveyors of all types including, hydroponics, law firms, security companies, armed guards, safes, insurance, credit card processors, web developers, and of course head shops, collectives and growers.

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The two-day extravaganza had tons of events highlighted throughout the day, including Hemp Fashion shows, legislative town hall sessions, as well as a legal panel comprised of leading marijuana activist lawyers in the state. There was a growing seminar, cooking with Cannabis demonstrations, as well as medical presentations about the benefits of marijuana in treating various ailments and conditions.

On the entertainment side several prominent A-list bands performed on a beautifully lit professional stage surrounded by three enormous jumbotrons. The B-Boys danced at 4:20 on Saturday.

Throughout the event thousands of dollars of prizes were continuously being won by and given away to Convention goers. Laura Slick (no relation to Grace), won a $350 Sheldon Black piece of glass, and commented “this would have been a killer event even if I hadn’t won anything, but wow, I will definitely come back with my friends the next time this comes to town, it is amazing”.

  To top things off Cypress Hill showed up at 3:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 3, for a meet and greet with fans. Hundreds of attendees lined the hall for their chance to get face-to-face time with the popular activist band that has long promoted the legalization of marijuana and are anxiously awaiting their forthcoming new album Rise Up which is being released on 4/20.

One fan was so anxious to meet Cypress Hill that she had each band member sign her boobs. “That’s awesome. They signed my boobs. I don’t want to wash my chest ever,” said Stephanie Whithorn. “Nobody famous has ever signed my chest.”

The event, hosted by Kush Magazines and dailybuds.com was a sign of the strength of the cannabis movement throughout the country. Bob Selan, CEO of DBDOTCOM the owner of Kush Magazines and Daily Buds said that “this is the first of what we hope will be many Cannabis Conventions we put on throughout the country. This was a cultural and business milestone for the entire cannabis industry. There was no actual cannabis allowed at the convention so this is something we can legally do in all 50 states, whether the state is medical marijuana friendly or not, and that is our plan”.

Activist groups in California were thrilled that the event was held without incident and was hugely successful, which pines extremely well for the legalization initiatives on the California ballot this fall.

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Everyone has had a night where the mind’s wheels won’t stop churning and sleep seems impossible. Nerves, stress, illness, even excitement, can keep us awake well past the point where our bodies want to be at rest. When insomnia happens on occasion, it’s easily accepted as just a part of life. However, for some people, insomnia is a debilitating disorder that can pose serious health risks and diminish quality of life. Sufferers of insomnia are often subject to blurred vision, the inability to concentrate, lowered immune system, irritability and low energy levels. More serious risks include weight gain, depression, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Sleep is one of the keys to being physically and emotionally healthy and without it, the simplest tasks can become our greatest challenges.

There are many ways to combat insomnia and many of those ways involve taking a “sleeping pill”. For example, the very popular zolpidem drugs (Ambien, Hypnogen, Damixan, Somidem and others) has made its way into the press on more than one occasion, from Tiger Woods’s texts to suicides to senator’s crashing their cars.

According to manufacturers, the side effects of these drugs may include: Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness (including daytime drowsiness); “drugged” feeling; dry mouth; headache; nausea; nose or throat irritation; sluggishness; stomach upset; severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the

chest; swelling of the hands, zlegs, mouth, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); abnormal thinking; behavior changes; chest pain; confusion; decreased coordination; difficulty swallowing or breathing; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; memory problems (e.g., memory loss); mental or mood changes (e.g., aggression, agitation, anxiety, depression); severe dizziness; shortness of breath; suicidal thoughts or actions; vision changes.

While everyone is entitled to a good night’s sleep, it seems that in the case of using zolpidem to treat insomnia, the cure maybe worse than the disease. There are several homeopathic and natural ways to deal with insomnia and staying active during the day, eating healthy foods, acupuncture and yoga help immensely. Herbs like chamomile and kava kava have proven to work wonders for the weary, but by far one of the most effective uses of a plant to battle sleeplessness is a good, strong, indica strain of cannabis.

Cannabis indica produces a tranquil slumber, relieves the nervousness and neuralgic pains and helps sleep patterns stabilize. It can help relieve muscle pain, stiffness and nausea—all factors that may keep you awake. So speak with your doctor or the staff at your collective to learn about how you can rest easier using cannabis therapy.

Be well.

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There is no better subject than the late work of French Impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) to pinpoint the differences in art between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This is the goal of one of Los Angeles’ finest museums, the LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) at 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Their exhibition “Renoir in the 20th Century” is on display through May 9th, 2010. With over 80 paintings, covering his last three decades, the exhibition highlights works finished after his pioneering into the world of Impressionism, and shows the maturity of an artist in search of Classicalism.

Renoir’s most notable pieces such as “Luncheon of The Boating Party” (1881) and “Dance at Le Moulin de la Gillette” (1876) are classic examples of his signature Impressionist style - vibrant snapshots of real life in France, full of dancing light and shadows, produced by butting color upon color, brush-stroke over brush-stroke, without any hard lines. The outcome is the “impression” of his subject(s) softly fusing into their surroundings and with one another, thus bringing a sense of life or movement to the subject(s). These are all techniques mastered by Renoir.

His travel’s through Florence and Rome in his forties weighed heavily though, as the works of Raphael, Michelangelo, and Di Vinci influenced him to change paths, and styles by using less

impressionistic, and more linear aesthetics. These years led to his many nude studies, and resulted in a considerably more classical painting style, as depicted in “Girls at Piano” (1892), which while still being very impressionistic, somehow loses it’s organic feel - one that puts you right there. These later pieces being presented, (although far less candid then Renoir’s earlier work) are quite insightful into one master’s search for artistic importance.

Every artist feels responsible to produce what’s important at the time. It’s so often derived from the past, and built around some influence or comparison. This exhibit is an important insight into what was happening at the turn of the 19th/20th century, and the still-powerful, rippling effect of the Renaissance period.

If you like perusing Museums, and having coffee or tea, LACMA is a great place for it. Whether on a lazy Sunday, or a midweek get-a-way, it’s a very relaxing visit, while informative and fun. Right now if you join LACMA as a member, you’ll receive two free tickets to the Renoir exhibit, as well as a future exhibit named American Stories. That’s worth looking into! For more info, call 877-522-6225.

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