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IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH PROP 215 AND SB420 6 The 420 Times Issue 33 www.THE420TIMES.com www.THE420TIMES.com Issue 33 The 420 Times 7 CONTENTS featured articles 12 ONLINE AT: www.the420times.com PUBLISHER Hercules Media [email protected] LLC EDITOR Dave Brian [email protected] ART DIRECTOR Scott Mitchell [email protected] ASK A NARC 22 Q: WHERE DOES ALL THAT WEED GO & MORE PRODUCTION EDITOR Louis [email protected] Marshall DISTRIBUTION MANAGER John [email protected] Hennisey CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Joe Klare, Sarah Diesel, Old Hippie, David Fiedler, Jorge Cervantes, Phyliss Pollack, Jim Carlson, Dean Christopher, Dave Brian CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Rachel Whaley ADVERTISING INDISPENSABLE: Dealing Art by the Ounce 28 SALES & ACCOUNT MANAGERS: Lisa Kaler 805-233-2225 direct • 818-861-7822 ofc [email protected] Michael Levitt 818-625-3225 direct • 818-861-7822 ofc [email protected] IPAD, IPHONE: The 420 Times available for mobile reading devices including iPhone®, iPad® and other mobile phones. Please visit our website for further details. 38 GET INVOLVED ACTIVISM & ADVOCACY BELLY’S CREAM OF THE CROP REPORT 50 The 420 Times™ is published and distributed monthly for medical marijuana and natural healing patients, caregivers and the general public readers. Publication mailing office: 3500 W. Olive Ave., Ste. 300, Burbank, CA 91505. This publication is a trademark and trade dress of The 420 Times. All material included within is the copyright of The 420 Times, unless otherwise noted. The 420 Times is owned and operated by Hercules Media LLC. Copyright © 2012 by The 420 Times. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited. Disclaimer: Marijuana is illegal under federal law and medical marijuana is, likewise, not recognized under federal law. 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By 1996, the year of his second CD for Death Row Records, The Doggfather, the musician’s entrepreneurial ventures also included his own label, Doggy Style Records, sporting his own roster of artists. Never content to settle down, Snoop Dogg (as he was now called) broke free from Death Row in 1998, signing a new deal with No Limit Records-and making the strongest association yet between his music and the cannabis community through a cameo appearance in the Dave Chappelle stoner comedy, Half Baked. Over the next twenty years, Snoop would maintain a ubiquitous presence in movies and television, with appearances ranging from Starsky and Hutch to his own reality show, Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood. His latest film comedy, Mac & Devin Go To High School, with co-star Wiz Khalifa will be released July 3rd. www.THE420TIMES.com Through his music, movies--and some wellpublicized run-ins with the law--Snoop has been unapologetically associated with the marijuana movement. In an interview with The 420 Times, he explained why musicians have been at the forefront of advocacy on the issue, while other media figures are largely silent. “Music is one of the purest expressions of love and it’s the musicians that bring that love to the people,” he says. “Sometimes they express fun and happiness. Sometimes they tell the darker side of reality. But, it’s all love.” “My nephew, Wiz, is always saying, ‘Weed is a freedom drug,’ and since making music is a liberating experience, I think it’s only right that musicians smoke weed and advocate the freedom to do so.” The evolution of Snoop Dogg from rapper to celebrity endorser to multifaceted businessman Issue 33 The 420 Times 13 has led him from the stage and screen to hair care products, Snoop Dogg house shoes--and even a soon-to-be unveiled line of handbags the artist is designing with his wife. “I’ve had a great opportunity to watch and learn from some of the greats,” he said. “I learned a lot from Master P. in my time with No Limit Records. Not only did he give me a place to make my music, but he also showed me how I could capitalize on other means to get paid.” “I mean, look at George Foreman,” Snoop said. “He was a world champion boxer. But he really got paid when he put out that Foreman Grill. Same with Paul Newman and his salad dressing. I’ve always known that there is more than just music.” A variety of Snoop-branded projects directly target smokers and the medical marijuana community, including, Executive Branch premium cigarillos and Snoop Dogg rolling papers. There’s more to come, according to the rapper: “I got lighters and incense coming out,” he says. “I mean, soon I’ll have enough to fill up a whole corner store. Be on the lookout, Jack!” 14 The 420 Times Issue 33 “Money don’t sleep,” Snoop says, explaining his philosophy. “You got to do it!” Snoop says that his advocacy of marijuana has not been without consequences. “Of course there has been backlash,” he says. “Ever since I came out with a record that got people’s attention I have been the target of a lot of misplaced anger, resentment, and fear. Lots of people and corporations have tried pressuring me to be this or that; try and act more or less this or that. But I know they don’t matter. The only people that matter are my friends, family--and of course the fans. They’re the people that love me unconditionally and they want me to keep being me.” A close relationship with his fans remains at the heart of his business, according to Snoop. “Everything that I do is an extension of me. That’s why the fans love it...because it’s real. That’s all they want from me, whether it’s music, movies, or merchandise.” Regarding the music that started his career www.THE420TIMES.com and the array of products that bear his signature, Snoop sees some similarities in the way they get to market. “First you have to come up with a product that people want,” he says. “Sometimes it means improving on an existing product or coming up with something brand new that they didn’t even know they wanted it until you introduced it to them. That’s like the songwriting and recording process. Then you have to develop that product further so it’s undeniable to the people. That’s the mixing and mastering process.” While the Snoop Dogg line of products may seem to cover a wide range of uses and interests, they’re guided by a big vision. “I want people to be able to walk in a convenience store and go straight to the SnooperMarket section because that’s where they know they’ll have access to a unique set of quality goods,” he says. “And eventually, down the road, I want a SnooperMarket on every main street in America and all over the world!” Like any good businessman, Snoop Dogg doesn’t lose sight of the business that put him where he is. His latest film comedy, Mac & Devin Go to High School, with co-star Wiz Khalifa will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on July 3, 2012. “It’s coming to a hood near you and it’s bound to be a smoker nation cult classic--up there with Friday, Dazed and Confused, Half Baked, etc.,” says Snoop. From Snoopadelic Films and Anchor Bay 16 The 420 Times Issue 33 Films, the coming of age story co-stars his nephew, Wiz Khalifa and is directed by Dylan Brown. “... Cameos and jokes for days,” he says. The Mac & Devin soundtrack also features the current hit, Young, Wild & Free by Dogg and Khalifa. “It’s the hottest song out there, and I’m currently closing my set with it,” he says. Whether it’s creating chart-topping CDs, movies or products for his own SnooperMarket, Snoop Dogg has learned a few things along the road from Long Beach rapper to superstardom. “I get approached by hundreds of business people and hustlas. Some legit, some full of shit,” he says. “I’ve been in this game for over 20 years now so I’ve seen it all and I knew I’d need to build my team right so we could handle the demand and make something of it.” As an artist, the relationship been Snoop and his fans is never far from the surface. “My fans love me so they’re going to love whatever I do,” he says. “And since I’m always hustling and working on something new, I can count on my fans to react one way or another. That’s what’s so amazing about my fans. I got so much love for them and they got all that if not more for me. So, when I come with something new they’ll let me know exactly what they’re thinking. They don’t hold any punches because they feel like family. It’s awesome!” www.THE420TIMES.com www.THE420TIMES.com Issue 33 The 420 Times 17 18 The 420 Times Issue 33 www.THE420TIMES.com Home of the 5 Gram 1/8ths 1ST TIME PATIENTS RECEIVE: Must present coupon. 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During her career she worked and managed a variety of tactical and investigative unit’s including the department’s Gang Enforcement Team (GET), The Special Investigations Unit (SIU), and the Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT). How do police know who to raid? I keep seeing dispensaries being raided here and there -- do people narc on them or do the police actually go in first to the dispensaries before raiding them? Personally I think they use a Ouija Board because there sure doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason from what I can see. But sometimes there could be other issues like the city where a dispensary is located just doesn’t like them. So, instead of designing a smart law that protects patients’ rights, and appropriately regulates the business, the city will use its resources to shut them down. Now other ways could include a neighborhood complaint because some folks just can’t wait to medicate until they get home —you know who you are. Remember, if you smoke in the car it makes the neighbors mad. Have some courtesy and don’t ruin it for everyone! But that’s the mom in me talking not the cop! And you are correct, I know it’s shocking but there are people out there that will provide information on dispensary’s for their own personal gain. So until we can get a statewide law that is consistent from city to city, you will continue to see raids, or dispensaries shut down through a civil process. Do your part to help, get involved, support Assemblyman Tom Ammiano’s bill AB 2312. It will be voted on by the Senate soon. Call your 24 The 420 Times Issue 33 senator and ask, nicely, that they support this smart bill. I have even included the link to find your California legislator. http://192.234.213.69/smapsearch/framepage. asp Do cops take drug tests? Some of the cops in my neighborhood look pretty.... laid back and I was always wondering about this. Only if there union contract will let them! In California, departments follow the guidelines set out in a California government code pertaining to public safety officers and the provisions of the Memoranda of Understanding between the local association/union and the city for random drug testing. So every city is different. Some cities like San Francisco do, while the city that I worked for did not. Now in a criminal case, any drug testing of an officer would have to be via reasonable suspicion or probable cause. How much of the police department works in drug enforcement? I feel like the drug laws for marijuana are a complete waste of time and resources. It seems like their time would be better used www.THE420TIMES.com catching drunk drivers, rapists, violent crimes and burglaries. My current favorite city is Seattle, why do you ask? Because they recognized, just like you did, that enforcing marijuana laws is a waste of time and fiscal resources. They enacted a municipal code that makes it the lowest priority both for enforcement and prosecution. I would like to propose a new game “fantasy government league,” where we trade elected officials to create the perfect city. I would start by trading the Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich, for the Seattle City Attorney Peter Holmes. The problem is that I don’t think Seattle wants him either. This is from the LEAP website (www.leap.cc) and is listed in the media section under “Drug War at a Glance.” “In the U.S.’s overburdened criminal justice system, nearly four of ten murders, six of ten rapes and nine of ten burglaries go unsolved.” I attribute this directly to expending critical resources on victimless crimes such as drug possession. So you are right, I want my cops arresting real bad guys, not those that use cannabis either for medical purposes or for adult personal use. Does marijuana ever go like missing from evidence? I see large, large amounts of marijuana being seized sometimes on the news and it seems pretty insane. And what do they do with all that weed? Is there some crazy police giant smokeout that I should know about? I hate corrupt cop stories, but I would be a liar if I said it didn’t occur. Yes, marijuana and other drugs do go missing from agencies across the country. Just Google “corrupt cop stories” and you will be amazed at the number of hits your search will find. But since cops are human like everyone else, they also have the ability to succumb to the temptation of drugs and money as well. It’s sad, but most law enforcement leaders don’t acknowledge that prohibition has fueled the rise in corruption across our country. But hey enough of that downer question — let’s move onto something more fun, like what happens to the weed sitting in evidence lockers throughout California. I like the thought of a giant smokeout. It could do wonders for the personalities of some guys I use to work with, but sadly at the end of its trip through court all that cannabis is ordered destroyed by a judge. It then begins its journey from the evidence locker to a vented and filtered incinerator or buried in a landfill. I can only imagine there has been some contact highs as there has to be an evidence officer or police officer there until the marijuana has been properly destroyed. FREE GIFTS for New Patients & Referrals 4GRAM 1/8’s TOP SHELF EVERYDAY We strive to provide friendly, knowledgeable and compassionate service to our patients. O P E N 11 A M - 9 P M D A I LY 2501 Lincoln Blvd. VENICE, CA 90291 (310) 822-4420 PC CE H S. I EN VD BL V N EN N VA R BU LIN CO LN IC www.THE420TIMES.com E AV for more information: www.leap.cc N HI AS W IF C PA Ample Gated Parking O GT BL VD . Issue 33 The 420 Times 25 THE POWER TO GROW GROW SAFE WiTH POWERBOX HyDROPOniCs LiGHTinG COnTROLLERs! 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Holy Smoke! by Sarah Diesel 38 The 420 Times Issue 33 www.THE420TIMES.com Considering this is an election year, cannabis activists should make it a point to get informed and pass on information to others. Music and art festivals are excellent places you will find positive people to engage in cannabis conversations with and be accepting to take literature. Here are some helpful summer cannabis activism tips to help you spread the good word about this amazing plant: First and foremost, educate yourself so you can be an effective activist and educate others. Drug Policy Alliance, Americans for Safe Access, and NORML are just a few of the medical cannabis organizations that have activist toolkits, outreach materials, handbooks, training manuals and much more that you can print or read online (which saves trees — that’s swell). Take some time to go through and read everything you can. There are suggested books on some of these sites as well. Stay informed about cannabis by reading about current events, politics, science, medical facts and studies — the list goes on and on and it never ends. No matter how many years experience you have with advocating medical cannabis, one thing is for sure, we are always learning something new about this plant every day. Whether it is a law that has just been passed or a new scientific study that proves cannabis has medicinal benefits this information is important to be aware of when talking to the public. Next, you must dress the part of a cannabis activist. Sorry, this does not include cannabis leaf pasties or tie dye shirts. Dress professionally and respectfully if you plan to discuss medical cannabis with the public. How can the soccer moms and politicians ever take us seriously if we dress like teenagers going to a rave? (There is a time and place for that; like at a rave!) Even a nice pair of clean shorts without holes paired with an ironed cannabis organization t-shirt is just fine. Drug Policy Alliance (www.drugpolicy.org), Americans for Safe Access (www.americansforsafeaccess. org) and NORML (www.norml.org) are just a few of the medical cannabis organizations that have online stores with responsibly priced, high quality shirts. 24 hour free delivery d n a y t i l a Qu e c n e i n e Conv a Day! 24 Hours 424-240-8768 See Our Online Menu@ www.420OpenLate.com Most of Los Angeles County in about an hour www.THE420TIMES.com Issue 33 The 420 Times 39 ACTIVISM AND ADVOCACY Most organizations have flyers or sign-up sheets available for your own printing to hand out to the public or hang up in your local coffee shop. On Americans for Safe Access’ website (www.americansforsafeaccess.org) click on Community > Resources for Organizers > Outreach Materials; here you will find printable documents such as a pledge for action and a one-page education outreach sheet. In the modern world of iPads and smartphones, you might want to bring them with you to share amazing cannabis videos such as Hemp for Victory and Juicing Cannabis both via YouTube. I’m sure you have some favorite videos that you can think would be appropriate cannabis educational material to show people in public places. You can also have medical cannabis organization websites open in separate tabs so you can flip through them and show people how to get involved. A step further is to go to the “action alerts” section and have them fill out any information that is needed. These action alerts include, but are not limited to, sending electronic faxes to politicians and signing petitions. 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Williamson Avenue, Fullerton Contact – Marla, [email protected], (714) 377-9434 June 23rd – 7-11pm MPP’s Summer Solstice Party MPP believes that the greatest harm associated with marijuana is prison; they focus on removing criminal penalties for marijuana use. Summer Solstice is a celebration of vitality, fortitude, and new beginnings. Join MPP on June 23rd at a magical hillside home in Los Angeles as they herald their achievements and the opportunities that lie ahead. This event will help MPP raise money and awareness and to position them for success. As summer brings the heat of a pivotal election year, MPP looks forward to numerous marijuana policy successes. Guests should dress to impress. Creative attire within the summer solstice theme is encouraged. Saturday, June 16th - 1pm For more information and to purchase tickets please visit - http://www.mpp.org/events/Marrakesh-2012.html Join LA-ASA for our monthly meeting to get involved in the local, state, and national campaign for safe access to medical cannabis. Meetings feature skills building, planning, action alerts, and the latest news. All medical cannabis advocates are welcome. Wednesday, June 27th Community Room at West Hollywood, Gateway Mall, 7100 Santa Monica Blvd., Room 152, West Hollywood www.time4hemp.com LA-ASA Chapter Monthly Meeting Contact - Don Duncan, [email protected] Wednesday, June 20th Time 4 Hemp on American Freedom Radio The topic for this interview will be “A Sound Solution to Ending the War on Drugs” 10-11a.m. (PST) & 1-2p.m. (EST) Speaker: James “Flaming Eagle” Mooney, Former Undercover Narcotics Officer Tuesday, July 3rd- 10-11a.m. (PST) & 1-2p.m. (EST) Time 4 Hemp on American Freedom Radio Time 4 Hemp on American Freedom Radio The topic of discussion is “The War on Drugs has Corrupted our Judicial System” This show will be co-hosted by LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) spokesman, Peter Christ. www.www.time4hemp.com 10-11a.m. (PST) & 1-2p.m. (EST) Speaker: James “Flaming Eagle” Mooney, Former Undercover Narcotics Officer Do you have a an event for your organization that you would like to have listed in our Advocacy and Activism Calendar? 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