Innehållsförteckning för July 2016 från High Times

• “Fat City!” Infusion Video Our most recent High Times Test Kitchen experiment involved infusing cannabis into five different kinds of fat and then having the results lab-tested to see which one absorbed the most THC. Watch as chef Payton Curry and HT edibles editor Elise McDonough use an immersion circulator to infuse the fats without releasing any cannabis odors into the house. Learn how to use this important piece of kitchen technology to turn “sous vide” cooking into “sous weed” cuisine! • “Ganja Gourmet” Special Recipes Want to cook like a cannabis chef? Go online this month to discover recipes from the eight amazing marijuana supper clubs featured in “Ganja Gourmet,” then try them out for your friends and host a THC-infused meal! Check out the rum-raisin cake pops…

According to new projections in the 2016 Marijuana Business Factbook, the legal cannabis industry will have reached $44 billion in value by 2020, based on current business and legalization trends. Legal weed is predicted to generate $14 billion to $17 billion in 2016, with sales contributing $3.5 billion to $4.3 billion to that sum—an increase of roughly 17 to 26 percent over 2015 figures. And, incredibly, recreational pot sales could surpass med-pot sales nationwide by 2018. The Factbook’s forecast for 2020 is based on a relatively uninhibited marijuana market, with the caveat that an anti-pot president taking over in 2017 could drastically reduce reefer revenue.…

While many states are introducing legalization or decrim laws, a Missouri state senator is attempting to ramp up charges for people arrested with pot. State Senator Wayne Wallingford sponsored a bill that would impose a charge of tax evasion on anyone busted for possessing weed without tax stamps. If that sounds familiar, it’s because this tactic was used by the federal government to crack down on pot users in the 1930s. (The Supreme Court found the law unconstitutional in 1969.) The bizarre law would make it illegal not to pay taxes on the drugs you possess, which are illegal in the first place. Wallingford’s bill requires tax stamps for people with more than 35 grams of pot or any cannabis plants. While other states currently have tax-stamp laws on their…

A Southern California company hopes to convert a former prison into a marijuana grow and cannabis-oil processing plant. The central California city of Coalinga is considering an offer from Ocean Grown Extracts to transform the 77,000-square-foot Claremont Custody Center into a facility for the concentrate company. The 500-inmate jail—which undoubtedly once held pot prisoners—was shut down in 2011 when it lost state funding. While the venture would bring about $2 million in leasing revenue and taxes to Coalinga, as well as 100 full-time jobs with benefits, the local sheriff opposes the plan, claiming that the transportation of concentrates could cause issues for law enforcement. Coalinga City Councilman Patrick Keough was more pragmatic: “People are hurting… We’re talking about 100 full-time jobs, and no dope in the streets.” Mayor Ron Ramsey…

(Kosher Kush) “This is my favorite strain.” Venice, CA (Sour Diesel) “A perfect example of Diesel—delicious taste!” Midland, TX MARKET ANALYSIS Prices by the ounce All indices finished July below their previous month’s average. The US Price Index experienced the biggest drop, plummeting $26 from its June average. The Mids Index, which has fluctuated wildly throughout 2016, fell $16 to an average of $265. Haze failed to make the top five submitted strains for the first time since February. (OG Kush) Feb “We have totally different prices than New York City.” Potsdam, NY TRANS HIGH MARKET QUOTATIONS (Blonde Hash) “Haven’t seen this stuff since high school.” Nashville, TN…

The garden looked amazing with little to no insect damage, mold, or nutrient deficiency issues. Do you have any secrets you’d like to share with the outdoor grow community on how you we’re able to avoid these common problems? You have to constantly be observing your plants and watching for any negative conditions that you see and try to diagnose why they look like that. Nowadays, there are so many different ways to treat things through the soil and giving them organic treatments. You need to be organized and clean and keep things that way. One of the best preventative things that you can do is always keep a close eye on your plants so you can get ahead of what is happening almost before it starts. Plus, you can…

Go low and slow: You don’t want people getting too high, so dose each course at 3 to 5 mg. of THC. Guests will want to try multiple treats, and this way you can ensure that no one bites off more THC than they can chew. Variety is the spice of a party: Give people multiple ways to consume cannabis throughout the event by offering an array of delivery methods, including edibles, vape pens, a dab bar or pre-rolled joints. Get in the flow: When offering flowers during a dinner, incorporate the strains into the flow of the meal by holding joint “intermezzos” between each course. Sampling a different flower after each dish transforms your dinner into a full tasting experience in which each strain gets undivided attention. Limit the…

Noted mixologist and marijuana enthusiast Warren Bobrow combines his two passions into one fantastic book that’s sure to be a fixture on the shelves of hedonistic cannaphiles everywhere. Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails & Tonics contains 75 recipes for all types of fantastic drinks subtly infused with THC. Beyond classy options for inebriation, Bobrow shares considerable knowledge on the origins of healing tonics and how alcohol was a vital ingredient in the apothecarist’s pantry. Chapters include basic instruction on infusing alcohol, preparing tonics, shrubs, and tinctures, and then using these base ingredients to infuse afternoon liveners, after dinner drinks, warming beverages to chase away the chill and cooling beverages to soothe the brow. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to infuse cannabis into absinthe, make marijuana simple syrup, or add THC…

Has crime really increased in medical marijuana states? Hugh Dirtyrat Hi Hugh, Nope. Although opponents of medical cannabis thought dispensaries would bring trouble, recent research suggests that there’s either no impact or even a slight drop in violent crime when medical cannabis is available. Researchers speculate that preference for pot to drinking might lead to less crime. Does marijuana protect against brain hemorrhage? Paul Bearer Hi Paul, The experimental results have been weird. One study showed a slight increase in the chance of getting one specific type of hemorrhage for cannabis users. Then another study found that folks who do have brain hemorrhage and test positive for THC tend to have better outcomes than the folks who don’t. I wouldn’t make too much of either of these findings until we…

Major David Bass (retired) served 21 years on active duty in the US Army, part of Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon his retirement in 2006, he was rated 60 percent disabled by Veterans Administration doctors. Like so many other vets, Bass was prescribed narcotic medications for his chronic pain and psychotropic drugs for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But Bass hated the side effects and, after researching medical cannabis, found it to be a much safer alternative. Since that discovery, he has tirelessly advocated for his brothers in arms. Now the director of veterans’ outreach for Texas NORML, David has organized Operation Trapped, an initiative to raise awareness of the need for medical cannabis among veterans. His strategy is simple: Texas vets are being asked to place a…

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The Indonesian government is notoriously brutal in its dealings with drug offenders, previously floating the idea of using ferocious crocodiles and piranhas to guard an island holding people convicted of drug crimes. However, the country’s National Narcotics Agency managed to top even that comic-book-villain scheme with an exceptionally cruel and unusual punishment: force-feeding dealers the very drugs they were selling until they overdose and die. NNA spokesman Slamet Pribadi attempted to rationalize the monstrous measure: “We need to be serious, because drugs are the enemy.” But even if that were true, Indonesia’s medieval drug laws fail to distinguish between addicts and dealers, so the country’s 4.5 million substance abusers can be sentenced to the same deadly fate. And while Indonesia is the fourth-largest country in the world in terms of…

Smuggling drugs into the United States is big business, and successful smugglers have a long history of using creative solutions to beat the Border Patrol. From homemade catapults launching packages of pot over the border to bundles of weed dressed up like fresh carrots and wrapped in orange tape, traffickers keep Customs agents on their toes. Unfortunately, a recent bust in Nogales, Arizona, revealed a decided lack of imagination. Border officers discovered nearly $3 million worth of pot hidden in a shipment of Italian squash. However, this particular smuggler didn’t attempt to take advantage of the green veggies to camouflage the weed. Instead, the pot was simply packed into 240 beige bundles. The sizable haul, which weighed around 5,700 pounds, was concealed within the load of squash being transported by…

Is it medically safe for pregnant women to use cannabis? A new study on this highly contentious issue seeks to determine if there are any legitimate links between marijuana and conditions like fetal-growth restriction, hypertension and stillbirth. The research will be conducted by the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus. The responses of new mothers participating in a survey will be compared to a sample of their postpartum umbilical cord, which will be tested for cannabis use and frequency during pregnancy. Dr. Torri Metz, an obstetrician at the CU Hospital, will develop the survey. She noted that more women are now willing to report marijuana use in the clinic where she works. Although previous studies sponsored by the US government have found negative associations between pot and pregnancy, other studies…

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Appetizer: Bacon-Wrapped Dates This is one of my favorite classic appetizers—I would make asiagostuffed dates wrapped in bacon at the Cannabis Cup for friends, family and staff. The combination of salty, savory, sweet and cheesy never fails to please! This version comes to us from Herb: Mastering the Art of Cooking With Cannabis, by chef Laurie Wolf and Melissa Parks. 16 pitted dates 2 tbsp. goat cheese 4 tsp. cannabutter 8 strips bacon, cut in half crosswise Preheat the oven to 325ºF. With a small knife, make a slit in each date and spread it open. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the goat cheese and the cannabutter. Divide the mixture among the dates, pressing it into the center and closing the dates after filling. Wrap a bacon slice around…

SUBJECT: Old Seeds FROM: Rich N. I have a film case of seeds from 1980–1984. They’re NorCal sinsemilla first-generation hybrids. I retired from smoking in ’84 but held onto these seeds for over 30 years. I thought, “Hey, maybe one day pot will be legal, and then someone could grow out this heritage weed.” Do you think there’s any value in these old seeds? Dear Rich, It’s quite possible that your seeds have value. It’s also possible that they’re so old they won’t germinate. Many of the storied strains of the past have been lost or hybridized into pale imitations of what they once were. At the same time, many new strains have been bred that are stronger and tastier than many of those past varieties. The only way to…

If you aren’t smoking several joints a day, then even a small dab is probably going to get you a little sideways. Dabbing should be fun, and with a little caution and awareness, you’ll probably have a great time. On the other hand, you may end up giving your friends an epic story that they’ll embarrass you with for years to come. Let’s review some common concerns facing the first-time dabber. Do you smoke weed every day? For real, if you didn’t answer “Hell, yeah!” to this question, then there’s a really good chance that your first dab is going to end in the DTFO zone (see below). Consider that the average dab has about as much THC as an entire joint. If you aren’t smoking several joints a day,…

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Allowing the widespread industrial cultivation of hemp would help the environment, without a doubt: Hemp grows quickly, densely, and without the need for herbicides or a significant input of pesticides. High Praise for Jamaica Your April 2016 magazine cover, photographed by editor-in-chief Dan Skye, was beautiful. The pretty girl with the green headscarf holding those buds was a delight to see. Your Jamaica Cannabis Cup feature by Emily Cegielski had wonderful photos and an uplifting tone. My compliments to your art department and to Ms. Cegielski for her writing. P.J. Kibble I greatly enjoyed the “Jamaica Lights Up” issue, especially “The Legal Ride” by Rick Cusick. Having travelled in Jamaica myself, I loved hearing about Rick’s ride around the island, visiting places I would never have dared go. It’s so…

Zachary Hammond Hammond, 19, was shot and killed by Seneca, SC police lieutenant Mark Tiller in July 2015, during an undercover pot deal entailing a 10-gram purchase. Police dashboard video shows Tiller was in no danger of being run over by Hammond’s car when he opened fire. A witness claimed cops planted drugs on Hammond’s body and even “high-fived” his dead hand. South Carolina didn’t prosecute Tiller, but the US Justice Department is now investigating. Max Lorincz Card-carrying medi-pot patient Lorincz of Spring Lake, MO was originally charged with misdemeanor possession for a “smear” of hash oil found in his home by police in September 2014. But the hash oil was wrongly classified as “synthetic THC” like K2 or Spice, and the charge was bumped up to a felony after…

Canadian cannabis activist Dana Larsen is doing his part to promote pot across the Great White North. Larsen announced that he plans to mail out marijuana seeds to any Canadian who pledges to grow “openly and freely.” The endeavor is part of his Overgrow Canada campaign and will include sharing up to one million pot seeds. Larsen is encouraging cultivation especially on private property and has agreed to send up to 100 seeds to anyone willing to engage in this act of civil disobedience. His goal is to keep up the pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has pledged to end pot prohibition and legalize recreational cannabis in Canada. Canadian comedy legend Eugene Levy also backs Trudeau’s proposed pot policy. While promoting his sitcom Schitt’s Creek, Levy stated that…

Petitioners in Maine failed to gather enough signatures to place a legalization measure on the state ballot in November. The measure, dubbed An Act to Legalize Marijuana, required 61,123 valid voter signatures—but despite campaign workers submitting nearly 100,000 signatures, the petition ended up about 10,000 short. Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap’s office would only validate 51,543 out of the 99,229 signatures submitted. However, David Boyer, the Maine Marijuana Policy Project’s political director, believes that 17,000 of the signatures were incorrectly invalidated. Dunlap’s office invalidated them because the signature of the person who notarized the petition pages didn’t match the one that the state had on file. Complicating matters further, the notary in question has a 2007 conviction and ethics violations related to his notary practice. Boyer says that Maine MPP…

“We need to put our best foot forward. Show people we’re not just about making a profit—we also want to give something back.” WE CAN ALL agree that weed is good, but what about the weed industry? Who among us hasn’t wondered with some trepidation whether, as the profits continue to grow, the erstwhile counterculture might not devolve into a not-so-cool corporate culture? Thankfully, some cannabusinesses are proving that they can do well and do good. Bloom Farms, a San Francisco medical marijuana company, has an impressive array of socially conscious initiatives on its plate, including plans to provide one million meals in a single year to the Bay Area’s hungry. That’s one meal for every vape pen or replacement cartridge the company sells. Partnering with the SF-Marin Food Bank,…

When Arizona’s medical marijuana law passed in 2010, it allowed dispensaries and certain caregivers and medical cardholders to begin growing cannabis. The Arizona Department of Health Services reports that there were 1.4 million transactions in 2014 involving 9.1 metric tons of marijuana. But the state’s growing cannabis industry must deal with the same reality that the rest of Arizona agriculture is facing: The region’s most valuable natural resource—water—is becoming scarce. Over the last 50 years, southwestern cities have swelled in population past the point of available water resources. As the region continues to experience an unsustainable rate of development and urban growth, the arid Southwest is speeding toward an enormous water shortage. This looming crisis is centered almost entirely around the Colorado River, which supplies water to more than 40…

Cultivating Spirits Working with chef Chris Lanter of Cache Cache in Aspen, Phil Wolf at Cultivating Spirits recently threw a kick-off party for the X Games featuring five courses of infused dishes, strain and wine pairings, and infusions created by chef Joey Galeano from Magical Butter. Cultivating Spirits has pioneered the emerging cannabis hospitality scene, hosting dinners, tours, classes, parties and more in Colorado. The Herbal Chef Chris Sayegh of The Herbal Chef creates high-end, cannabis-infused food from gourmet ingredients, plating beautifully arranged, inventive dishes for private parties and events. Recently featured at the Cannabis Wedding Expo, Sayegh is committed to providing elegant dining experiences for cannabis lovers! Cannaisseur Dinner Series Hosted by chef Coreen Carrol and Ryan Bush, the Cannaisseur Dinner Series is an underground cannabis “pop-up” event that…

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Straight out of a science fiction future, you have a cannabis-infused vegan caviar. What is it made out of? Water, organic black truffle infused olive oil, gold cannabis oil, organic activated charcoal, organic algae, calcium and organic sea salt. Does it taste like caviar? Not really. It tastes like seaweed in cannabis truffle oil, and it’s not as salty as expected. It does arrive elegantly packaged, with 250 mg. of THC, and according to the lab, it contains exactly as much as promised. Pair this with cheese and crackers, or use it to top a grilled salmon or pasta dish. According to Trophi, creator of this cannabis caviar, it “isn’t just something that you medicate with, this edible makes a visually and texturally artistic statement, leaving you joyful with creative…

Cities Sell Pot Cities are now selling cannabis directly, in some cases taking in all of the revenue and taxes. The municipality of North Bonneville, WA has the monopoly on selling cannabis products via its city-owned cannabis store. The town of Hancock, MD, has entered into an agreement with a local medical cannabis provider in order to receive a small percentage of the operation’s revenue. Meanwhile, Oakland, CA wants to exchange city-owned land for a percentage of the revenue derived from cultivation centers and retail stores. Prohibitionists Enter the Industry A former DEA legal counsel jumped ship to join Privateer Holdings. National Institutes of Health researchers have departed for cannabis biotech companies. The former head of security for the New York Transit Authority is performing similar duties with a New…

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