GREEN BUD, WHITE HOUSE

GREEN BUD, WHITE HOUSE

During the Carter admininistration, Willie Nelson was invited to perform at the White House and also sleep over. In the middle of the night, the Red Headed Stranger got out of bed, snuck onto the roof, and lit up a joint. (Could he have imagined that thirty years later, he'd still be getting busted for weed, most recently in 2006, when a pound-and-a-half of grass and more than three ounces of magic mushrooms were seized on his tour bus?) "Marijuana is like sex," Nelson wrote in his 1988 autobiography Willie, by way of explaining his White House escapade. "If I don't do it every day, I get a headache."

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DON'T PANIC-GROW ORGANIC

DON'T PANIC-GROW ORGANIC

Growing organic ganja won't save the world, especially if you're only cultivating a small garden, but it will certainly help. You'll also harvest buds that smell sweet and taste fantastic. Organic ganja is especially important for medical marijuana users who may react negatively to the chemical residues left behind by synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.

Ask around at your local garden store, and they'll be glad to turn you on to a whole world of organic alternatives-just don't tell them what exactly you're growing.

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SKILL OF THE MONTH: HEADIQUETTE

Q: I accidentally broke my sister's bong. Do I have to replace it?

A: Tough one. Bongs break-it's a sad fact of life. If you've got the scratch to spare, you might offer to split the cost of a new one, but if replacing the bong creates a hardship, well, your sister will have to understand that it was an accident and absorb the loss. Perhaps you've got a cherished piece of paraphernalia you can offer up in the name of cosmic rebalancing.

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MARIJUANA SYNONYMS, C-E

Cannabis, cess, cest, cheeba, cheese, cheg, chess, chillum, chronic, Cousin Mary, da kine, dagga, dak, dakka, devil weed, devil's lettuce, diesel, diggy, dime, dirt, ditchweed, doob, doobie, dope, 'dro, dub, dutchie, eighth, endo

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Delivery to approved patients in Los Angeles County.

THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU'RE STONED

Freak out the squares.

Sumo wrestle.

Feed the cat.
You're both hungry, but the cat can't feed herself. Oh, and a little catnip is always appreciated as well.

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Delivery to approved patients in Los Angeles County.

MARIJUANA AT THE MOVIES: JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK (2001)

In the ever inward-facing world of director Kevin Smith, superstoners Jay and Silent Bob take center stage in this Clerks sequel, which finds the mismatched partners in crime heading for Hollywood to stop an ill-fated movie adaptation of Bluntman and Chronic, a comic based on their imagined lives as the infamous "Doobage Duo," a pair of average potheads who decide to remake themselves as marijuana superheroes after winning the lottery. To make things even more confusing, an actual comic called Bluntman and Chronic was also produced in real life, based on the fictitious version that first appeared in the plot to Smith's earlier film Chasing Amy. Confused? Good-now go take a few dozen bong hits, and then you'll be ready to begin the journey.

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Delivery to approved patients in Los Angeles County.

HIGH TIMES ALL STARS: ROBERT PARISH

Also known as "The Chief," Boston Celtics center Robert Parish holds the record for most seasons played in the NBA (21) and most games played (1611). So what's the secret of his longevity? Hard to say, but it's no secret he was arrested in 1991 after agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration intercepted a Federal Express package sent to his Massachusetts home that contained two ounces of pot.

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SMOKESCREENS: HIGH TIMES REVIEWS METHODS OF STONER SCENT REDUCTION

SMOKESCREENS: HIGH TIMES REVIEWS METHODS OF STONER SCENT REDUCTION

METHOD - Fans

ADVANTAGES - Disperse smoke rapidly through air circulation. Also, it's sometimes cool to turn them off and watch the whirring blades slowly wind down.

DISADVANTAGES - Unless properly aligned, they can backfire, pushing a fragrant trade wind out your door and into the hallway.

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SKILL OF THE MONTH: HEADIQUETTE

SKILL OF THE MONTH: HEADIQUETTE
Q: Is it okay to make a profit when selling weed to your friends?
A: If it's a regular thing, a reasonable fee for your time, trouble, and risk is more than fair. If it's a one-time "solid" for a good buddy, then no, it's not cool.

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THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU'RE STONED

THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU'RE STONED
Stop stressing.
Go see a local band.
Gaze at the stars.
Take a nice big toke, squint a little, and the Big Dipper looks a lot like a pipe.

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CELEBRATE WITH A BHANG

CELEBRATE WITH A BHANG
Today March 19 is the Hindu spring festival Holi, often celebrated with bhang - a warm blend of milk, almonds, fresh buds, and spices - which remains widely available despite India's official ban on marijuna.

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SPEAKING OF ROACHES

SPEAKING OF ROACHES
La cucaracha, la cucaracha --- Ya no puede caminar --- Porque no tiene, porque le falta --- Marihuana pa fumar.
The cockroach, the cockroach -- Can't travel now -- Because it doesn't have, it's lacking --- Marijuana to smoke.
-Mexican folk song

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STONER SLANG: GREEN HIT

STONER SLANG: "GREEN HIT"
The first and the freshest, puff off a newly packed pipe, bowl or bong.

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STONER SONGS: KAYA (1978)

STONER SONGS: "KAYA" (1978)
Bob Marley sang about his love and respect for ganja proudly and often, on tracks ranging from "Three Little Birds," a mellow song about a trio of feathered friends who would gather outside his doorstep to eat the seeds discarded from his morning spliff, to the frustration and defiance of "Three O' Clock in the Morning (Roadblock)," about having to toss away his "little herb stalk" when faced with a random police traffic stop.
The Rastafarians, kaya means enlightenment, and is often used as slang for marijuana. On the title track from his 1978 album, Marley extols the virtues of having a "wake and bake" on a rainy morning.

WE ALL SCREAM FOR BHANG KULFI

WE ALL SCREAM FOR BHANG KULFI

In India, it's more common to eat marijuana than to smoke it, which may be why there are so many great Indian marijuana munchies. Traditionally consumed on the holiday of Holi, favorites include marijuana filled fritters; pot pakoras; marijuana "milkshakes" like lassi and thandai; and bhang kulfi, a marijuana-infused ice cream.

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BURNING BOOKS: DROP CITY

BURNING BOOKS: DROP CITY

T.C. Boyle's brilliant 2003 novel centers around the "beautiful people" and easy living in a Northern California commune where idealism and reality meet face to face amid a pungent haze of pot smoke. Hardcore heads may prefer Boyle's novel Budding Prospects, about an ill-fated outdoor grow operation, but Drop City is the superior story, particularly for anyone who ever wondered what it really must have been like to turn on, tune in, and drop out in the '60s.

POT AND YOUR POOCH

POT AND YOUR POOCH

Add marijuana to the list of things (like chocolate) that are good for people but very bad for dogs. Lots of dogs end up at the pet hospital with marijuana toxicity, usually because they've snarfed down their owner's stash. Symptons include dilated pupils, incontinence, lethargy, a slow heart rate, and a lack of coordination. So keep your weed away from Fido. If he gets into it anyway, you'll want to get him to the veterinarian as soon as possible. (Don't worry: vets are not required to report the incident to the police.)

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THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU'RE STONED

Things To Do When You're Stoned

*Play badminton.

*Rent a movie.

*Make a to-do list.
First on the list: Stop coughing ... okay, seriously, you may not always feel like doing something productive while stoned, but it can actually be a great time to get highly organized.

STONER SONGS: "LEGALIZE IT" (1976)

Once a member of the Wailers alongside Bob Marley, Peter Tosh embarked on a highly political solo career after leaving the band, including this anthemic call to change the marijuana laws:"Legalize it / Don't criticize it / Legalize it, and I will advertise it." Never afraid to voice his opposition to hypocritical governments, both in Jamaica and around the world, Tosh once smoked a spliff on stage during a concert attended by the Prime Minister of Jamaica while demanding the legalization of cannabis.

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STAMPING OUT WEED

STAMPING OUT WEED
In 1937, Congress approved the Marijuana Tax Stamp Act, which didn't make marijuana illegal so much as levy taxes on it's sale so high that nobody could afford to legally sell it. Commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics Harry Anslinger urged the Act's passage on the grounds that grass caused "murder, insanity, and death."

HIGH TIMES DOOBIE AND STONY AWARDS

HIGH TIMES DOOBIE AND STONY AWARDS
Oscar and Grammys may look impressive on the mantle, but High Times' homegrown awards statues double as functional bongs. No wonder some of the biggest names in music, movies, and television have shown up to get their hands on our highest honors: the annual Doobie Awards for music and Stony Awards for entertainment. Presenters and performers over the years have included Snoop Dogg, Sean Paul,Dave Chappelle, Redman, Doug Benson, and many more.

SKILL OF THE MONTH: HEADIQUETTE

Minding your marijuana manners may sound like a joke, but it's no laughing matter when some clown joins your circle and sucks down half the joint before it gets around once, or, even worse, offers to "chip in a couple of dollars" if only you'll roll another one. Remember, when somebody smokes you up, friend or stranger, they're sharing something both illegal and expensive, not to mention medicinal and spiritual, so treat them and the offering with respect. It also never hurts to say thank you. And, naturally remember to return the favor next time circumstances allow.

Basically, most headiquette boils down to respecting both the herb and your fellow herbalists. Don't talk about weed in public and don't light up unless everyone you're with feels comfortable. Don't show up just before a session and leave right after, unless that's the plan. Don't get the munchies and eat all your cousin's leftover macaroni and cheese, unless she's/he's cool with it.

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