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24 Dailybuds.com 42 | Bob Marley Inspirations by Jay Evans
Social Network for Marijuana...our users are calling it the facebook
of cannabis.
48 | Myths, Rumors and a Little Truth by Fred Gardner

34 V-Day Guide 60 | Rock Out With Your Cocktail Out by Courtney Kreuger
Check out our gift guide for things just off the beaten path for your
favorite Valentine. 66 | Grover’s Grove by Jesse Martin

54 Nerve Pain 80 | Cannabis Cup by Charlotte Cruz

Once again, medical studies have shown that medical marijuana has ben-
86 | LA Auto Show by J. Mark Sternberg
efits for all sorts of pain relief. Nerve pain relief is explored in this study.
90 | We Dig This: John Butler Trio by Josh Kaplan
72 LA Ordinance?
Years of lawsuits, politics, votes and wrangling may finally be wrap- 94 | Dailybuds.com Dispensary Directory
ping up – until the next round of lawsuits and politics, that is. For daily
updates on City Council, see DailyBuds.com.

78 Live Music
Cooler weather will not cool live music in Los Angeles. As a matter of
fact, it gets cranked up in January and February.

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B ecause you are reading this note, you are either a medical marijuana
patient in Los Angeles or are just interested in the subject matter of this magazine.
No matter which category you fall into, the topic of marijuana here in LA and
throughout the country is on a lot of people’s minds. Cities throughout California A Division of Dbdotcom LLC
are scurrying to pass local ordinances to regulate distribution and sales.

In LA, the city council may have passed an ordinance shortly after we go to print. Publisher | Dbdotcom LLC
And if the ordinance as currently proposed does pass, then what? The ordinance
will cause over 90 percent of all of the dispensaries in the city to close their doors. Managing Editor | Michael Lerner
This miraculous piece of arbitrary legislation is set to invite one of the biggest Editor | Lisa Selan
lawsuits this city has ever seen. Business Operations Manager | Bob Selan
At least one group has been formed to attack the ordinance on several levels, in- Business Development | John Thomas Wiegman
cluding a city council recall campaign, a referendum to put the ordinance on the Associate Editor | Randy Malinoff
September ballot and yes a class action lawsuit. Director of Advertising | Michael Lerner
Patients that have been patronizing one or more of their favorite collectives for Director of Sales | Audrey Cisneros
months if not years will be forced to choose one of the dispensaries still allowed Director of Marketing | Michael Lerner
to remain open. Patients will be obligated to participate in the affairs of the col- Art Director | Robb Friedman
lective, and the collective will only be able to collect reimbursement of costs from
the patient. Please tell me what that means! Creative Director | Coco Lloyd
Design & Layout | Dave Azimi & Cristine Moonan
Cover Photography | Robb Friedman
The ordinance will cause over Copy Editor | Jason Middleton
90 percent of all of the dispensaries Dailybuds.com Team | JT Kilfoil & Houston

in the city to close their doors. Account Representative | Audrey Cisneros

Accounting | Diana Bayhill
Administration / Office Manager | Lisa Selan
This is our humble recommendation:

Patients, if you are happy with the medicine you are getting and with the places Contributing Writers
that you are getting it from, stay in touch with the people at those collectives to see Charlotte Cruz, Michael Dillon, Jay Evans,
how the ordinance has affected them. Fred Gardner, J.T. Gold, Josh Kaplan,
Courtney Kreuger, Jesse Martin, Jack Prescott,
Collectives, your patients need to know what’s up. They have been coming to you
for a very important reason, and those reasons are not going to change just be- J. Mark Sternberg, Maggie St. Thomas
cause a new zoning ordinance has been passed. Whether you plan on fighting the
ordinance, becoming a delivery service here, or moving outside the city limits, let
your patients know so they can find you.

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 Tax Cannabis 2010:
Marijuana Legalization in California Looks Promising
By MICHAEL DILLON

Once again, the state of California is paving the way on marijuana reform in the United States.
The Tax & Regulate Cannabis 2010 initiative has collected enough signatures to qualify for the
November 2010 ballot. Marijuana legalization in California is one step closer to becoming a reality. 

So, if passed, what exactly would this measure mean? Any CA
resident over the age of 21 could possess up to one ounce of marijuana
in public, could grow up to 25 square feet of cannabis, and possess all
that they grow within the confines of their home. And while people
could possess marijuana, it would still be illegal to distribute it. The
new laws would essentially make it so marijuana is regulated in the
same way that the much more harmful drug alcohol is. Finally, we are
seeing some progress towards fair regulation.
Some local governments may not agree with the new law, and they
would be free to regulate the sale of marijuana however they see fit.
Let’s say the folks up in Ventura don’t want marijuana sold in their
neighborhoods. They can make the decision to ban sales at the local
level. Of course, they would be missing out on the tax revenues that
would be generated from marijuana sales. Tax revenues that could go
towards health care, public safety, schools, libraries, state parks, roads,
and transportation -- all areas which CA needs all the help we can get.
Another large benefit of the reform is that hemp -- according
to many sources, the largest untapped cash crop in the US -- would
be freed up for cultivation. Aside from the dollars which would be
generated from the sale of marijuana, hemp crops could bring in
millions more. Our dependence on other less sustainable resources
would be lessened and thousands of new jobs would be created.  Legalizing marijuana not only makes logical sense in terms of fair
Resources used for marijuana prosecutions would also be re-
allocated for other projects.
The state prisons would also see a large relief from prisoners put
in the system for marijuana violations. Tax payers wouldn’t be paying
to house people for petty pot convictions. Police wouldn’t be spending
time chasing after stoners, and instead could focus on catching the
real criminals committing murder, rape, and other serious crimes. 
Close to 700,000 signatures have been gathered -- 434,000 were
needed to be eligible -- yet the initiative still has to be submitted to the
California Secretary of State for final validation. This is will be done
some time before the deadline of February. Assuming it gets the OK,
it is then up to the voters of the state on whether the initiative gets
passed. In a recent poll, 56% of registered voters in California were in
favor of marijuana legalization. Compare that with the estimated 41%
in favor nationwide.  
Oaksterdam University is sponsoring and leading the Tax
Cannabis 2010 initiative, and is paving the way for reasonable
marijuana rights. Oakland recently became the first city in America
to tax medical marijuana. The city was in desperate need of money,
and taxes from marijuana sales has been a reliable source of revenues
to help revitalize the city. 
Nobody can deny that our state and country is still in a dire
financial state. We need to do everything we can to get back on track.
drug regulation, but it is also necessary to get us out of a financial
debt that has no end in sight.
You can get involved by contributing, volunteering, and simply
becoming informed at taxcannabis.org.
 French Toast Baked in
a Honey-THC-Pecan Sauce
This dish can be set up the night before -- so you can
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smell and flavor sensation.

4 large eggs (beaten)

¾ cup Half and Half
½ tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 (2 inch-thick) slices of day-old French bread or crusty bread
¼ cup THC butter cut into pieces
DAY
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
¼ cup maple syrup
by CHEF HERB

¼ cup chopped pecans

Combine the eggs, Half and Half , brown sugar, and vanilla
extract in a small bowl.

Pour half the mixture into a baking dish. Place the bread
Sexy Food and Gourmet Treats in the pan and top with the other half of mixture, making sure
all parts of the bread are saturated with the liquid. Cover and
place in the refrigerator overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. To melt the butter, place in a

Chef Herb’s creations with 13’x9’x2 inch baking dish and set in the oven.
a touch of aphrodisiac When melted, stir in the brown sugar, honey ,maple syrup,
ingredients for you and and pecans.

your loved one. Set the soaked bread slices on top of the pecan mixture.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

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 Remove from oven and serve using a spatula to invert Garden Salad with
the bread slice onto your plate. After placing the bread
onto the plate, pour excess juices and pecans on top of your Honey-Garlic Dressing
French toast.
1/2 head Boston Bibb lettuce
Serve with a cup of hot coffee and enjoy. 1/2 head romaine
4 stalks of hearts of palm (sliced)
Baked Artichoke and Crab Dip
1/4 c. black nicoise olives
Serve this as a brunch, lunch or party favorite.
1 lg. tomato (cut in eighths)
½ tablespoon THC oil
1 yellow pepper (cut in thin strips)
½ small green pepper (chopped fine)
DRESSING:
½ small red pepper (chopped fine)
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts (chopped fine) 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
¾ cup mayonnaise 1 sm. garlic clove (pressed)
¼ cup THC butter soft Few drops of soy sauce
¼ cup thin sliced scallions 1 tbsp. good quality vinegar, any flavor
½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. honey
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 4 tbsp. THC olive oil
½ teaspoon celery salt Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
½ pound of crab meat picked through to remove shells Mix together the ingredients for the salad and set aside.
¼ cup sliced almond toasted Whisk together the mustard, garlic, soy, vinegar and honey.
Whisk in oil. Pour on salad and sprinkle with cheese.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 6”x9” baking dish.
Saute in a small skillet, THC oil and bell peppers until tender.
In a large bowl combine the artichokes, jalapeno, mayonnaise, Oysters Italiano
THC butter, scallions, parmesan cheese, Worcestershire,
This recipe has a kiss of THC butter to spark
celery salt, crab meat, and sauteed bell peppers. Mix well.
your evening.
Place into baking dish. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and
bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. 3 to 4 slices pancetta or bacon
Serve with tortillas or toast points of choice. ¼ cup onion chopped fine

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¼ cup red bell pepper chopped fine
1 jalapenos, seeded and chopped fine
4 tablespoons unsalted THC butter softened
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs or panko bread crumbs
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
8 shucked oysters on the half shell
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cook pancetta or bacon in a
large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain and chop into
small bits and save the excess grease .
In the same skillet place add onion red bell pepper and
jalapenos and saute till soft and a bit carmelized. Remove
skillet from the heat. Now add all the ingredients together:
pancetta, onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, parmesan cheese,
bread crumbs, and THC butter mix thoroughly .
Place shucked oysters on a baking tray and top with the
prepared mixture.
Bake for 10 minutes at 450 degrees or until golden brown.
Capellini with Fresh Tomato
and Basil Sauce
1 lb. fresh plum tomatoes (peeled, seeded & coarsely chopped)
1/2 c. fresh basil leaves (coarsely chopped)
1/2 (3 1/4 oz.) jar capers (drained & rinsed)
1 1/2 tbsp. sherry vinegar
Dash salt
Dash freshly ground pepper
1/2 lb. capellini or angel hair pasta
3 oz. THC olive oil
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Combine tomatoes and basil. Marinate at room temperature
1 to 2 hours or overnight in refrigerator. Blend capers, vinegar,
salt and pepper into tomato mixture. Slowly heat.
Bring large amount of salted water to rapid boil; add pasta and
cook until al dente; drain well. Add enough oil to coat. Toss
with tomato mixture.
Chocolate Lava Cakes with
Cherry Grand Marnier Sauce
This dessert is so called because the center of the cake
is a thick liquid chocolate and oozes out when cut, like
molten lava. These make a great surprise dessert and
although pretty simple to make, will impress your lover.
The chocolate flavor is intense (especially if you use
bittersweet), so I like to serve it with vanilla ice cream
to balance the flavor.
6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
(chopped or chips)
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted THC butter
(cut into small pieces)
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup sugar
6 large egg yolks
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 16-ounce bag frozen pitted dark sweet cherries (thawed)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (optional)
Vanilla ice cream
 Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter six 4-ounce ramekins or
muffin tins.
Make the cherry sauce by combining the cherries, 1/2
cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a sauce pan. Cook
over medium heat until the sugar melts, stirring occasionally.
Continue to cook for another 5 minutes then remove from
heat. Stir in the Grand Marnier and set aside.
Make the chocolate lava cakes.
Place a medium bowl over a pot of simmering water or heat
a double boiler over medium-high heat. Add the chocolate
and butter. Stir occasionally until the chocolate and butter has
melted. Stir together until well combined. Remove from heat.
In another bowl, whisk together the sugar and cocoa
powder. Whisk the sugar and cocoa mixture into the melted
chocolate. Whisk the egg yolks and whole eggs together, then
whisk the eggs into the chocolate and sugar mixture. Sprinkle
the flour over the chocolate mixture, then fold the flour in
with a rubber spatula.
Divide the chocolate mixture evenly between the 6
ramekins or muffin tins. Place in oven.
Bake for approximately 9 to 10 minutes. The outside of the
cake will form a crust like any other cake, but the center of
the cake should remain a thick liquid. Watch the tops of the
cake to see how done they are. Touch the top of the cake with
your finger. When done, you should be able to press down
slightly on the cake and have it spring back but when you
insert a toothpick into the cake, the toothpick should come
out with wet batter on it. (The trick is to cook the cakes as
little as possible for a liquid center yet long enough that a firm
cake-like exterior forms that won’t fall apart when you take it
out of the pan.)
Remove cakes from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes.
Loosen the edges of the cakes with a paring knife and invert
onto dessert plates. Serve warm with cherry sauce and a scoop
of vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Bonbons
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup chopped dates (NOT the prepackaged chopped type)
1 Tbsp. butter, softened
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
In large bowl, combine peanut butter, pecans, powdered
sugar, dates, and butter and mix well; form into 1” balls.
Melt semisweet chips and 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
together in a glass measuring cup in microwave on medium
power about 2 minutes, stirring once, until melted and
smooth. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips and
stir constantly until smooth (this tempers the chocolate,
setting up crystals so it will harden). Dip each ball into melted
chocolate mixture and set on parchment paper.
Let stand until chocolate is firm, then store tightly covered
at room temperature.
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bob marley inspirations bob marley inspirations bob marley inspirations
By Jay Evans

“No Woman No Cry” By Robb Friedman

Everyone knows that artists are a 420-friendly group. Historically speaking, artists
have always been at the hub of what’s happening, as well as open to the mind-altering
effects of our beloved marijuana plant, (as well as many other tasty substances - but
that‘s for another article).

Since the early history of art (or life on earth for that matter), there is evidence
that smoking herb has enhanced our perception, and given the kind of vision or
enlightenment that elevates us as people into a space simply known as “Art”. Whether
it be paint on canvas, photos in a gallery, a dancing ballerina or a finely cooked meal
we all have a place in our minds and our hearts that allows us to escape and enjoy the
finer “Arts” during our existence here on earth.

Throughout history artists have drawn upon one another for inspiration, thus
expanding on and sort of “parlaying” the art form from one artist to another, one genre
to another, and one generation to another. Paintings can be influenced by song, songs
inspired by people’s acts – there are countless ways one creative medium can influence
another. Artists often derive, or “borrow” from one another and this is the case in the
story of two old friends, their shared passion for “Art”, and their love of a universal
known legend.

Robb Friedman and Josh Kaplan, have been friends for 25 years. Since
high school they have been involved in some art project or another, usually together.
Decades of projects like logo design, window painting also led to client-driven, fine art
pieces and even the design and production of movie sets. They’re both “utility artists”
as well as “fine artists.”

Over the years both Robb and Josh found their individual fortes and niches, but among
the many that they share is their love for oil painting. As LA natives -- raised on a culture
of media, music, sports, and “Art“ in general -- it’s no surprise their portfolios are full of
these pop-culture icons.
 bob marley inspirations bob marley inspirations bob marley inspirations
One idol, in particular, had
served as background music as
they worked on other projects,
but never as a subject worthy of
the oil painting treatment. But
nobody can deny Bob Marley,
king of reggae, forever. Josh
and Robb are huge Marley
fans, and would usually listen
to him when collaborating over
the years. Separately, though,
they re-discovered the Marley
influence and began to work on

“Bob Marley” By Josh Kaplan

pieces in his honor. Friedman’s
Marley is a mixture of painting
and another expertise, graphic
design. His use of imagery with
“quotations” from his subject,
pulls you in and wraps you up
in the memory of those words,
or in this case Marley‘s lyrics.
His pieces are pop art at their
best, and really put you in a
moment.

Kaplan’s impression of Marley is totally different. Very representational with a strong sense
of Impressionism. Josh’s image -- while still graphic in nature -- has brilliant colors dancing
throughout the piece, vibrantly depicting Bob’s energy. Josh depicts his subjects in a very
colorful way, while sustaining his classical style. “With all the influences, “ Josh said, “…..
I’m surprised it took me this long to paint Bob.”

Robb said, “It was a strange sense of timing. I was listening to Bob as I often do when
painting, and Kaplan called me to tell me he was getting very “high” on his new Marley
piece. I couldn’t believe it, I told him I was doing one too, and it just hit us both. It was like
Bob was influencing both of us at the same time - for whatever reason. It was pretty cool.”

As these two artists have remained close, they both continue to build their prospective
client list’s. Some of them include Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, The Los Angeles Dodgers,
Justin Timberlake, Donnie Wahlberg, Jermaine Dupree, and many, many more.
With the paintings these two friends and talented artists are producing, it’s no wonder
that the world of pop media, and the A-list of today have noticed both Friedman’s and
Kaplan’s artwork. Robb and Josh both donate artwork yearly to different charities to give
back to their community. The two really enjoy meeting and working with other artists,
from all mediums. Both seem to have a true appreciation for “Art” as a whole, and the
relationship it has upon one another in this world - that interlinking chain between artists
whether they’re still here or not.

“This is a life-long journey”, Josh says, “… there is always something else to learn.”
Robb adds, “We’re not doing this to be rich or anything….. “ (Josh laughs out loud) “That’s
for sure!!!. It’s more for the LOVE!” chimes Robb. “Definitely for the love of Art,” Josh adds.

You can check out these plus other works from these fine artist at their respective websites below.
www.RobbFriedman.com & www.KapsArt.com
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 Myths,
Image source: www.marijuanareviews.com

Rumors
and Maybe even
a little truth by Fred Gardner

Face it, there’s a million strains (and stories) out there. Here, in a noble effort, we
try to separate the historical and genetic points of these strains from the typical
crazy, unsubstantiated rumors.
Inevitably a kid on some blog will claim to have the original OG Kush mother
in his parents’ basement; A 20-year-old college junior from Iowa swears that she can
grow 600 plants under a single 1000w light; Watering your garden with beer makes the
buds fatter.
We’ve read and heard a fraction of “it all” by now. So it’s with great skepticism that we
share with you news from the story mill of how strains are born (their provenance?).
This month’s topic—Trainwreck.
(I hope that somewhere in the mountains an elderly man with a cane and mischievous
gleam in his eye reads these and tells his faithful dog how silly we are all, as he
vaporizes the original Trainwreck strain that he created in his cabin circa 1950.)
At any rate, we pulled some quotes from
the web about how Trainwreck really
came into being.
1) “The original Trainwreck was supposedly 1st grown in
Arcata, Calif. in the ’60’s. Story has it that there was a train
wreck that summer which more or less memorialized what
turned out to be a very potent and popular smoke. Sativa
dominant.”

2) “Beserker is the guy who discovered/bred Trainwreck.

Steve Tuck is the guy that crossed it with an Afghani to
produce a seed-line/woodhorse/meduser Trainwreck.”

3) “The Arcata cut of Trainwreck gets it name because

it was grown, for the first time, on a hillside that just so
happened to have a train wreck happen in the same area
that summer”

4) “Trainwreck is an old hybrid (1970’s) from Humboldt

of lowland Thai, Mexican sativa, and a very solid and
potent Afghani.”

5) “TW is basically a Thai low land sativa that got into the
mix up here back in the early 80’s. Out doors it’s a huge
“weeper creeper” that takes up TONS of space and takes 9
months to come in. It’ original parents were brought back
from Thailand by some vagabond wanting to reproduce
Thai-stick phenotype.”

Pick your favorite and repeat it to your friends.

Here’s what we do know:

Trainwreck delivers an incredible, clear and psychedelic
high. Its special ‘’without ceiling’’ properties make it one of
the most potent Sativas for the indoor grower. Combined
with a unique high, Trainwreck has wonderful deep flavors
of mint, pine, lemons and citrus fruits, which delight the
palate and stimulate the senses.

Trainwreck is a clone that has been passed around in

Northern California for about the last 20 years or more. It
is now exploding around the world as a clone.

This strong sativa really is a punch to the face with a head-

concentrated high. On top of this, it doesn’t leave the body
heavy and slow.

At first glance this bud doesn’t look like a rock star, but you
will notice nice, long hairs that are covered in crystals.
The sweet, skunky smell also stuns the nose. And the light
green colored leaves just makes it a great bud to gaze.
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Marijuana
Aids Nerve
Pain Relief
by J.T. Gold
Researchers map spine’s response to cannabis
for pain relief when morphine fails
Where morphine fails, marijuana may work. That’s the major finding of British research
into the pain caused by nerve injuries, a pain known to be somewhat resistant to
morphine and similar drugs that are the gold standard for treating just about any other
kind of serious pain.
The researchers say they now have evidence that active
components of cannabis, may offer hope.
“It’s known that if you injure a nerve, the morphine
receptors in the spinal cord disappear and that’s probably why
morphine isn’t a very effective pain killer for such conditions
as shingles, people who have had an amputation or perhaps
if cancer has invaded the spinal cord,” says Andrew Rice, a
senior lecturer in pain research at London’s Imperial College.
“But what we’ve shown is that the cannabinoid receptors
do not disappear when you injure a nerve. So this could offer
a therapeutic advantage over morphine for treating such pain,
“ he adds.
Cannabinoids are components of cannabis or compounds
that mimic cannabis, and discovering the complexities behind
how and why they can offer pain relief has been the focus of
various areas of research.
Rice says the significance of his team’s research is that they
mapped the cannabinoid receptors in the spinal cord and
showed that they are found specifically in areas concerned
with pain processing.
“Other researchers showed that if you inject cannabinoid
compounds in small doses in the spinal cord, you get pain
relief. And we showed how that effect is mediated,” he
explains. “In addition, a third group of people showed that
nerve cells in the spinal cord that are normally activated by
pain are damped down by small doses of cannabinoid in the
spinal cord fluid.”
The findings were published in a past issue of Molecular
and Cellular Neuroscience.
Rice says the task now is to find out how to administer
the cannabinoids, but he cautions that the most familiar ­­—
smoking it ­­— is the last thing researchers would advise.
Cannabinoid compounds are among a variety of drugs
that have been intensely looked at as researchers look for
alternatives to the remarkably few pain relief options.
“Researchers have spent the last 30 years trying to
understand the mechanism of pain, particularly in the skin
and spinal cord, and the massively complex array of chemicals
that are involved in that process,” Rice explains.
“While people have generally tried to target each of those
chemicals to develop pain killers, very few approaches have
been successful, and we’re still essentially left with the three
very old, basic concepts in drugs: morphine, which has been
with us for thousands of years, aspirin or acetaminophen,”
he adds.
Dr. Kenneth Mackie, an associate professor in anesthesiology
and physiology at the University of Washington in Seattle,
says there is indeed great concern in the medical community
about the need to find better pain relief for damaged nerves,
but that progress is being made.
“It’s obviously a big problem for the people who have that
kind of pain and on the basic science side, it’s an area of
intense investigation. Cannabinoids are just one option that
people are looking at.”
Thanks to Nancy A. Melville HealthSCOUT Reporter
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 Rock Out
WITH YOUR COCKTAIL OUT
LA Bars that Host Live Music: Nothing enhances a social event or a night on the town
like live music, and there are many talented bands looking to liven up your party. Los Angeles has a bevy
of killer venues, enabling you to listen to live music while getting your drink on and dancing your heart out.
Below are just a few places where you can rock out with your cocktail out.

Saint Rocke The Airliner Britannia The Viper Room

Saint Rocke is the ultimate
place to rock out in the beach
cities, and this entertaining
venue is conveniently situated
on PCH in Hermosa Beach.
It’s a warm, yet chic, environ-
ment that has a suitable seat-
ing situation and an extensive
menu.  A section of this menu
is devoted to their signature
sliders (available in beef,
portabella mushroom, Cajun
meatballs, and breaded chick-
en), which come dressed up in
grilled mushrooms, mozzarel-
la, chipotle sauce, and/or blue
cheese and are topped off with
Hawaiian sweet bread. Sainte
Rock also provides a qual-
ity happy hour and a calendar
of musical events, including
karaoke, piano bar night, and
soundbox (acoustic pro jam).
Location:
142 Pacific Coast Highway
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 372-0035
The Airliner is a hip joint in
East LA that doesn’t exclude
any type of music from be-
ing blared inside its aeronau-
tically decorated walls. This
bar invites bands of all genres
to showcase their skills, and
it even offers them rehearsal
space with a well-stocked bar
($30 an hour). They encour-
age all artists, whether they
are a filmmaker or painter,
to display their masterpieces
during the musical perfor-
mances. Each night of the
week brings different drink
specials and hot beats, so
keep updated with the club’s
MySpace page to stay in the
know.
Location:
2419 North Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 221-0771
To have a fun night, all you
need is love…and a Beatles
cover band! Where do you
find such a musical commod-
ity in the Los Angeles area?
At Britannia—an English pub
that’s located a mere block
from Santa Monica’s 3rd St.
Promenade. The boys, who
resemble our favorite English
rock band, go on every Sun-
day night from 10pm-mid-
night, and admission to view
their show is … free (that
word has such a lovely ring
to it)! Britannia offers other
entertainment, like karaoke
and stand-up comedy, and if
you’re a Penn State or Steel-
ers fan, this is your place!
Location:
318 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-5350
The Viper Room is located in
the heart of the Sunset Strip,
and this legendary staple,
which was previously part-
owned by Johnny Depp, has
been supplying Los Angeles
with superior live music for
more than 15 years. It opened
in 1993 with a performance
by Tom Petty, and it has been
a Hollywood hangout and
hotspot ever since (and yes,
the scene of River Phoenix’s
unfortunate tragedy). You can
follow this bar on every form
of social media, from Twitter
to Facebook to Eventful, to
find out who’s playing there
next.
Location:
8852 West Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 358-1880

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The Good Hurt
The Good Hurt is a Ven-
ice bar that will hit you with
multiple streams of entertain-
ment, including live music,
rock bands, reggae, techno,
and pool. While you’re hurt-
ing so good, the sexy-nurse
waitresses will prescribe you
some medicinal cocktails to
enhance your jovial pain. The
therapeutic bar hosts sev-
eral talented bands, such as
Xyzyx, that are eager to cure
you with healing tunes and
fun beats!
Location:
12249 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 390-1076
Spaceland
If you’re a true music lover
who’s constantly seeking new
talent and craving unique
rhythms, it would be wise of
you to check out the line-up at
Spaceland, a bar that defines
serious music. This venue
has introduced many known
bands to the world—Snow
Patrol, Keane, The Black
Keys, and The Killers, to
name a few.  Spaceland exhib-
its bands of all types—wheth-
er they’re established, local,
or touring—on its state of the
art stage that’s equipped with
a quality sound and lighting
system, and features a blue
and silver striped background.
There’s an additional back bar
with a pool table, couches,
and a jukebox, in which you
can mingle and discuss the ex-
citing musical happenings.
Location:
1717 Silver Lake Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 833-2843
By Courtney Kreuger
Zanzibar
At Santa Monica’s Zanzibar,
you can wrap yourself in an
Indian and African-inspired
ambiance for a truly unique
and exciting experience. Each
night of the week brings dis-
tinct and fun sounds, and
whether they’re created from
a band or a DJ, you can be
exposed to everything from
salsa, house, techno, trance,
Afro beat, African dance, hip
hop, soul, and Brazilian and
Latin music.
Location:
1301 5th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 451-2221  
Café Boogaloo
Café Boogaloo brings the
sounds and tastes of New Or-
leans to the West Coast, serv-
ing up food that’s spiced with
Cajun flair, in an environment
that’s draped with southern-
inspired artwork. This unique
bar provides an abundance of
live entertainment, and it dis-
plays musical acts that deliver
the authentic sounds blues,
funk, folk music, and soul.
Boogaloo opens its doors to
touring bands that will give
you a taste of true electric mu-
sic. While engulfed in these
festive tunes, you can feast
on southern favorites like po
boys, creole jambalaya , cat-
fish, and red beans and rice.
Don’t miss out on the extend-
ed happy hour that’s avail-
able from 2pm-8pm or on
the food-themed nights that
include Taco Tuesdays and
Fried Chicken Thursdays.   
Location: 1238 Hermosa Ave.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 318-2324
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GROWER'S
GROVE:
The pH Balancing Act
by JESSE MARTIN

What is pH? This is a question that can make new

growers scratch their heads and reach for the pipe. But it’s
not really all that complicated. The pH describes the level of
alkalinity or acidity of a given thing—in this case the liquid
nutrient solution you use to grow your plants.

A sure-fire way to keep
tabs on your pH is a
digital meter like this
one, priced at $99.
www.advancegreenhouses.com
The pH scale starts at zero
and rises to 14. A value of 7.0 is
considered neutral, with values
over 7.0 being alkaline and values
below 7.0 being acidic.
Whatever nutrient solution you’re using, it’s basically a
cocktail of various chemicals. These chemicals can react to
each other in a process called covalent bonding, and form new
chemicals that you don’t want. You don’t want them because
your plant can’t use them. This process of covalent bonding is
largely dependent on the pH of the solution the chemicals are
suspended in (water, in this case).
With the chemicals being used in your average hydroponic
solution, a chemist would say that the optimum pH would
be 7.0, which is neutral. The reasoning behind this is that
in keeping the solution neutral, covalent bonding of the
constituent parts of your solution will be kept to a minimum.
But since your plants like a different pH level for optimum
growth, you have to cater to your joy, lower the pH, and take the
slight loss of nutrient value. Fast growing leafy plants generally
like a lower pH in the range of 5.2 to 5.9. Fortunately, a lower
pH will bond fewer nutrients of the type in your solution than
will a higher pH.
If you let the pH value go beyond the optimum range of
5.2 to 5.9, you’re opening yourself up to undesirable levels of
nutritional deficiency and toxicity, both of which can seriously
impede your growth. Be vigilant.
The tweaking of the concentration of the nutrient solution
at various growth periods further enhances the nutrient
assimilation rate. The concentration of a solution is measured
in parts per million (PPM).
You wouldn’t normally have any nutrient solution feeding
a newly cut clone, so the PPM of your solution at this stage
isn’t an issue. Young, established seedlings or rooted clones,
however, are generally started at 500 to 600 PPM. This value
is increased to 800 to 900 PPM during the peak foliage growth

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period. During the flowering period, the PPM is raised even
higher to 1,000 PPM. That’s a lot of nutrient, and it’s needed,
every drop.
It is at the flowering time that your plant will need the most
resources. After the flowers have grown to buds, you’ll have to
think about flushing the chemicals from your new creation.
At this time, the plant still needs nutrients, but at a lower
concentration.
It is recommended then to reduce the concentration to 400
to 500 PPM for a couple of days to leach out the nutrients that
have built up -- you don’t want to end up smoking them.
It is at this point that some people like to starve their plant
to stimulate the survival response of generating more natural
oils within the plant that will combat dehydration. This
controlled drought has been shown to increase the levels of oil
in the plant, and thus the THC (the good stuff ).
This general overview of the growing process gives you
the knowledge for more advanced decisions about the pH and
concentration (PPM) of your nutrient solution.
The optimum temperature for hydroponic solutions is
generally said to be 75 °F. It is at this temperature that most
elements are assimilated easily, and atmospheric oxygen is
most readily accepted into your nutrient solution.
Measuring
pH and PPM
Measuring pH is relatively easy, and you have quite a few
choices in terms of methods. The most inexpensive and low-
tech method entails taking a sample from your solution. It is
put into a clean vial you get with the pH kit. You test for the
pH by putting a drop of the something-or-other liquid that
came in the kit into the vial (not directly into the solution).
The something-or-other makes the nutrient solution turn
color, usually shades of green or blue-green. This color is then
compared to a color chart that comes with the kit. The closest
color indicates the pH of the solution.
The kits sell for about $5-$10. This low-tech solution
poses some obvious limitations, not the least of which is the
difficulty in deciding which color is closest if you’ve been into
the fruits of your previous harvest.
The optimal method is a dead-on accurate method, and
involves buying a relatively inexpensive pH meter. The meter
tests the pH down to a tenth of a point, and has proven itself
indispensable -- a good buy for about $60.
Another meter tests the PPM of the solution as a whole.
There’s no way around this one, people. If you want to control
the PPM of your nutrient solution, you have to buy the meter.
Prices range from about $60 to $300. If you’re only growing
a one-shot crop or just a few at a time, get the cheaper meter
or mix the nutrients per gram according to the labeled
instructions. If you’re going full throttle and growing for all
of your friends, spend a bit more and get the reliability that
comes with a quality product.
Knowing what to add, and when
to add it, is paramount to your
success as a grower.
When the pH level is too high (alkaline), it can be lowered
with saltpeter, sulfuric acid or phosphorous. When the pH value
is too low, it can be raised with calcium carbonate, lime or potash.
Fertilizers and
Chemicals
Most fertilizers cause a pH change in the nutrient solution.
Adding fertilizer to the nutrient solution almost always results
in a more acidic pH. Adjust accordingly.
The proper way to handle all of these chemicals is
important. The first rule is that you should be clear-headed
when handling. Another general rule is to use glass or
plastic, never metal. The nutrients will react with the very
free elements in the metal and mess up your nutrient ratios.
Glass or plastic doesn’t have that problem, so get your butt
to the kitchen section of the nearest department store first.
Never add the acid directly to the vat of nutrient. Fill a
small glass container with the nutrient to be balanced and add
a few drops of the necessary chemical. Stir it in well and add
small amounts at a time to the large vat of nutrient until the
proper pH balance is achieved. That’s all there is to it. Now
you’re in business.
As time goes on, the amount of salts produced by the
breakdown of fertilizers in the medium causes it to become
increasingly acidic.
Eventually, the concentration of these salts in the medium
will stunt the plant and cause browning out of the foliage.
Also, as the plant gets older its roots become less effective in
bringing food to the leaves. To avoid the accumulation of these
salts in your medium and to ensure that your plant is getting
all of the food it needs, be sure to flush your system with clean,
pH balanced water every couple of weeks. Do this in lieu of
that cycle’s feeding.
There’s always been a big debate over when to adjust
your pH­—before and after you add nutrients to the water, or
just after. We talked to an expert, and she said to do both.
The reasoning for doing both is that water is rarely dead-
on neutral. It’s either acidic or alkaline, depending on your
region. Our chemist said that the way the professionals
do it is to render the water neutral first (pH of 7.0). You
would then add your nutrients to that chemically neutral
solution and adjust to the desired range within 5.2 to 5.9 pH.
Good Luck and
Good Growing!
Sources: Marijuana Magazine,
Cannabis Culture, 420ideas
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MARIJUANA &
The back-and-forth of medical marijuana dispensaries, legal interpretations and, most
prevalent, the politics in Los Angeles can be dizzying. The past two years has shown
how bitter the debate can be.
The dispensaries have been asking for ‘rules of engagement’ so they could stay within
the spirit of Prop 215 (55.6% of the vote in 1996) and operate legally in LA County and
the city of Los Angeles. (Perhaps they should have self-policed much earlier to get a
political upper hand?)

There’s quite a bit at stake: safe access, confusing and
conflicting laws and, of course, money (or revenue, depending
who is speaking).
At present, a Field Poll shows 60% of LA County voters and
56% statewide favor legalizing -- and taxing -- marijuana. Gov.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is on the record as being willing to
explore legalization. Sec. or State Jerry Brown has posted online
his rules that will keep dispensaries within his interpretation of
state law.
Council enacted a moratorium on new dispensary
registration in 2007 -- which promptly led to the proliferation
of dispensaries, due to the lack of guidance or oversight from
Council. The commonly quoted number of dispensaries, at
present, is 545, but estimates put the numbers somewhere
between 1000 and 1600.
It appears that no matter what LA City Council does on Jan.
13 at its special hearing to ‘decide’ about zoning regulations,
this matter will be settled in the courts -- especially since
Council had its moratorium invalidated by a Superior Court
judge in October.
The key points of the proposed regulations (at press time)
are limiting the number of dispensaries to 186 (with an
ultimate goal of 70) and having all dispensaries 1,000 feet from
homes, schools, churches or parks (though Councilman Reyes
says that the ‘residential’ stipulation is unlikely to survive). A
revision being discussed is to allow each council district to
lower the distance between dispensaries to as 500-foot buffer
from schools and each other. According to the LA Times:
“With a 500-foot setback from residences, 132 would have to
move”. Another point raised by a couple of Council members
that’s worth bearing out: the contraction of dispensaries will
not decrease demand. As is, the regulations area de facto
elimination of all dispensaries in LA.
Below, we’ve put together a quick “where they stand” guide
to LA City Council members and other political players.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
District 1 - Ed Reyes, chair of the Planning and Land Use
Management Committee: Accused the city attorney’s office
of offering “a political point of view that has nothing to do
with objective advice” regarding zoning or legality of medical
marijuana dispensaries, rather than a legal framework.
Accusations of his “bottling up” regulation persist. Seems to
be in favor of a looser zoning interpretation and less severe
restriction of dispensaries.
District 2 - Paul Krekorian: (newly elected in Nov 2009; no
data)
District 3 - Dennis P. Zine: Seem to agree with taxation of
dispensaries. Suggested capping number of dispensaries at 186.
On capping the number at 70: “”I don’t think that is fair to
those that opened up legally. I think that we should hold true
to those that followed the rule.” (from LAT)
District 4 - Tom LaBonge: “I think it’s real important that
whoever is established or challenged in the needs of medical
needs are met in the right and appropriate way.” Seems to favor
the 186 number.

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District 5 - Paul Koretz: “Doing this (restrictive zoning)
without any kind of a study I think is crazy. At least give us
the benefit of a reality check. If I’m wrong, I’m wrong, but have
staff take a couple weeks and actually study this. I think you’ll
find there are big chunks of the city where we absolutely cannot
locate a single dispensary.’’ (from LA Independent) Koretz is
viewd by opponents as a Council member who wants the most
lax restrictions.
District 6 - Tony Cardenas: Voted for stricter regulations of
first draft.
District 7 - Richard Alarcon: supports the 1,000 feet from
schools/parks/libraries (known as sensitive uses) and 500-feet
from residences. However, did read into the record “I don’t
have a fear of marijuana being a danger to society ... physically
or mentally.”
District 8 - Bernard Parks: commenting on NPR about
forcing dispensaries away from residential areas: “You move
everything into the industrial area, well, where is the industrial
area? The poor and the east side of the city of Los Angeles.”  comes to me [for signature] must be clear that these are legal
District 9 - Jan Perry: It is her proposal to extend the ‘buffer
zone’ to 1000 feet for residences as well as sensitive use areas.
District 10 - Herb J. Wesson, Jr.:
District 11 - Bill Rosendahl: “I don’t think we’ve done enough
(research) to have this make sense to me.” Votes to delay action
until Jan 2010. He seems to agree with taxation of dispensaries.
District 12 - Greig Smith: Was the lone “nay” vote that
asked DEA to “respect the compassionate use laws of states,
including returning any assets seized from medical marijuana
dispensaries” (Senate Joint Resolution 20).
District 13 - Eric Garcetti: Seems in favor of less stringent
regulation, but does seek to limit dispensaries to between “70-
100.” Added “elegant” language to the proposal that leaves
room for judicial interpretation of how cash changes hands,
should it go to court.
District 14 - Jose Huizar: consistently sides with medical
marijuana opponents during Council meetings, such as Perry.
Worked to lengthen the buffer zone. Suggested a cap of 70
dispensaries.
by JACK PRESCOTT
District 15 - Janice Hahn: Proposed a tax on dispensaries
in July 2009. She has also acknowledged that taxation lends
legitimacy.
KEY PLAYERS
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R): Stated in May 2009
that he was willing to discuss legalization of California marijuana
CA Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown (D): Has posted ‘regulations’
for dispensary owners on his office’s official website as well as its
interpretation of the law. However, he also said: “Unfortunately
in some communities, Los Angeles in particular, there’s a lot of
exploitation and just getting into the drug business and dope
business and they’re not really in the medical business.”
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa: Until recently had no public
stance on medical marijuana. An LA Weekly article prompted
him to oppose “illegal marijuana” sales. I think the district
attorney and what my attorneys tell me is the same thing.
That the sale of marijuana is illegal.” He added, “Anything that
operations.” Of note: not one email was sent to former LAPD
Chief William Bratton about marijuana dispensaries and any
purported crime near them (LA Weekly).
LA County District Attorney Steve Cooley: from
an NPR transcript: “The vast, vast, vast majority, about 100
percent of dispensaries in Los Angeles County and the city, are
operating illegally. So we are going to, over time, eradicate the
illegal sales of marijuana that are occurring in dispensaries.”
LA City Attorney Carmen Trutanich: Supported medical
marijuana during the campaign; however, once elected, has
flipped and is ardently pursuing the eradication of dispensaries
from Los Angeles. Closely tied to Cooley, politically.
No matter what is in the final version of the ordinance, there
are going to be a lot of patients and dispensaries unhappy, and
uncertain about what the future holds for them.
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It’s 2010! Time really flies – which is a good reminder at how little time we all have –
so get out there and enjoy the wonderful noises that others are making for us. Whether you made New
Year’s resolutions or not some live music can be your New Year’s soundtrack. And a concert can provide
you with some motivation to fulfill your promises to yourself and be with the people you love.

Vampire Weekend  four shows in January, and this is one of those. Their notori-
1.12.10 @ the Henry Fonda Theater (Hollywood) ously high quality live set is apparently must-see status.  

Vampire Weekend celebrates the release of their new

album  Contra  at the Henry Fonda in Hollywood.  Contra 
includes the recently released tracks “Horchata”, “White Sky”,
and “Cousins”. It’s a follow up to their self titled debut album
that was a huge hit. Expect big things from this album as well.
The Phenomenal Handclap Band,
The Holloys
1.13.10 @ the Echoplex (Echo Park)
This outfit from Manhattan and Brooklyn boasts an eight-
person stage performance that delivers a self-described
mixture of psychedelia, proto-disco, heavy rock ‘n’ roll, 60’s
soul, and hip-hop. Very eclectic music that is fun by all defi-
nitions of the word.
Styx
1.15.10 @ House of Blues (Anaheim)
Styx asks you to come sail away with them and Mr. Roboto
at the HOB in Anaheim on Jan 15th. And whether you love
or hate them, you’ve gotta respect what
they’ve done. Touring for several
weeks, they will also be playing in
Thousand Oaks on the Jan 16th.
Cold War Kids  this is a great time to see them in an intimate setting at the
1.22.10 @ the Wiltern
(Wilshire/Vermont)
Black Lips
1.23.10 @ El Rey Theatre (Wilshire)
Sometimes rock stars and musicians get far too serious about
their craft, and lose sight of what it’s really about: having a
good time! The Black Lips are just a couple of punks from
Atlanta who bring out the funner side of Southern Rock.
One can expect a similar lightheartedness from the concert
and crowd.
Ted Nugent
1.24.10 @ the Canyon (Agoura Hills)
Gonzo, Terrible Ted, The Nuge, The Whackmaster, Motor
City Madman ... whatever you want to call him, his legend
continues. If you’ve never seen the likes of “Cat Scratch Fe-
ver” or “Stranglehold” performed live this is a perfect op-
portunity. 
The Airborne Toxic Event
1.27.10 @ the Troubadour (West Hollywood)
These Angelinos are playing this “Rock The House” ben-
efit show for Friendly House, a non-profit organization
that  helps women suffering from alcoholism and drug ad-
diction. Having gained big time success on a national scale,
lovely Troubadour on Santa Monica Boulevard.

The Cold War Kids have

a new EP, Behave Your-
self that was released on Left: Daedelus
Dec 21st. To support Right from Top: Ted Nugent, Cold War Kids, Black Lips, Gza,
the EP they are playing The Airborne Toxic Event, G. Love & Special Sauce

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The Used, Atreyu
1.28.10 & 1.29.10 @ House of Blues (Anaheim)
Here you go: scream-o rock at it’s finest. Both
of these bands border on heavy metal, but still
have that emo side that fuels the tears and ag-
gressions of teens that hate their parents. The
Used has a new album called Artwork, so ex-
pect a mix of old and new songs in their set.
Don’t worry, Atreyu isn’t going to be riding to
the HOB on Falcor. 

Daedelus
2.5.10 @ the Echoplex (Echo Park)

Daedelus brings twitchy live electro dance music

that ranges from chill swaying tunes to two-step
hand clapping beats. His new stuff has a chiller
vibe to it, so you should assume this show will be a
pretty eclectic mix of the two. Definitely a great live
show that anyone who enjoys electronic styled tunes
should check out.

G. Love & Special Sauce

2.13.10 @ House of Blues
(West Hollywood)

G. Love & Special Sauce give straight up fun

& happy music that will leave you with a
smile on your face for days. They’re re-
ally all about peace, love, and happiness.
May be the best way to spend the night
before Valentine’s Day if you are going to
be alone ... and hey, you may even meet
your soul mate!

The Album Leaf

2.13.10 @ the El Rey Theatre (Wilshire)

The Album Leaf will make you melt into the floor
with their mellow vibes. Their new album, A Chorus of
Storytellers, is being released on Feb 2nd, and they are
touring in support of it. If you DO have a Valentine,
this could be a pretty memorable way to spend
Valentine’s Eve.

Also don’t miss:

Gza
1.15.10 @ the Echoplex (Echo Park)

Sheryl Crow
1.22.10, 1.23.10 (Riverside)

Bone Thugs N Harmony

1.23.10 (Ontario)

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Cars to drive if you’re worried about the ICE melting the ice.
In the early days of the automobile development there was full electric vehicle
an argument over how the thing should look. Many have billed the EV as the way of the future. Favored
Electric, steam and gasoline powered models were being by the nerdiest of the green-car enthusiasts, the EV is one of
offered by many different manufacturers. Eventually, the the most ambitious movements in the history of the horseless
gasoline powered internal combustion engine (aka ICE) won carriage. The problems here come when an owner needs to
out and became the driving force for the modern world. recharge a car’s batteries. Basically, it takes a long time. And
Fast forward to this year’s Los Angeles Auto show. The the infrastructure needed in order to provide electricity for a
ICE, and its life partner, carbon-rich gasoline, are blamed for lot of cars is a massive undertaking. It has taken us decades to
everything from cancer, to terrorism, to the End Times. The develop the methods for getting gasoline into the tank cheaply
ICE, at least as far as basic transportation is concerned, is on and effectively. Electricity is a whole new animal and the
its way out. strategy hasn’t been quite cracked yet.
It seems every manufacturer has a slightly different take The probable future of its success? Imagine if there were a
on what technology is going to take hold, and the battle to tiny fraction of the gas stations on the road, with almost none
develop the technology that drives the world is on once again. outside of the city, and it took hours instead of minutes to fill
Here is a basic rundown of the major players in the fight... up. Some people can -- and do -- plan ahead. They charge their
cars at home every night, then plan their chores according to
where recharging stations are, and (this is the important part)
the traditional hybrid don’t drive where there aren’t. As the world currently is, this
This is the current champion of the alternative layout. is a tech for enthusiasts who are willing to put up with the
The Toyota Prius brought the concept of new drive trains to inherent early-adopter problems.
the public. Now, though; the design is starting to look as old
school as an original iPod.
Unveiled at the LA Auto Show, the Volkswagen Up! Lite
marks a new direction to the traditional hybrid. From an engine
perspective isn’t really all that revolutionary. A .8 liter (yes,
as in less than one) two cylinder turbo diesel engine mates up
with an electric unit to drive the wheels. The impressive stuff
really starts in the body, where, through the extensive use of
some carbon fiber and aluminum, weighs around 1,500 lbs --
or about half as much as a BMW Mini Cooper. Less weight
on the car, and a really aerodynamic body, mean it takes less
power for the car to move. This is how the Up! Lite can get
away with having its anemic 65 HP engine.
The probable future of its success? Lightweight,
aerodynamic design is a given, and this was a good study for
VW. Having only 65 horses, though, means it is next to useless
for transportation in the US. At 70 mpg, the cost in drivability
doesn’t really pay out. This looks to be the limits of what this
form of Hybrid can do.

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plug-in hybrids
Plug-in Hybrids like Chevrolet’s soon-to-go-on-sale Volt
are an interesting way to approach the problems brought up by
an all-electric motor. The car is essentially an electric vehicle,
but, unlike normal EVs, the plug-in hybrid comes with a small
gasoline engine that serves as a generator to recharge the
batteries. So an owner can drive around and, when it runs out
of electricity, just keep on going while the gasoline motor keeps
the car juiced.
The probable future of its success? Very likely, this looks to
be the next step for cars. The plug-in hybrid’s onboard gasoline
power plant means owners can have an electric vehicle that
doesn’t require the owner to deal with the headaches that come
with owning an all-electric car.
hydrogen fuel cell
Cars like Honda’s FCX Clarity operate on the same principle
as the plug in hybrid. Under the skin, the FCX Clarity is really
an EV with an onboard power plant, but instead of using a
low tech gasoline engine, the FCX Clarity uses a relatively
clean hydrogen fuel cell to create its electricity. Emissions?
How about pure water? That’s what spits out the tail pipe
(metaphorically).
The probable future of its success? It really just depends.
Hydrogen fuel cells also require a new infrastructure for
delivering hydrogen to drivers in place of gasoline. Though
delivering hydrogen seems a little simpler than electricity.
Mostly because hydrogen won’t cause rolling blackouts if
everyone refills at the same time.
By J. MARK STERNBERG
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 By Josh Kaplan

Ever so often there comes a band that defies being lumped in with the others.
They mystify you musically, they inspire you creatively, and sometimes they
continue to keep you guessing.

The John Butler Trio has been doing all three since I saw them in 2007 at the
Orpheum Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Easily convinced to go, I was
filled in about the band’s infrequent shows in the United States.

Huge in their native Australia, they are “off the map” (so-to-speak) when it
comes to mainstream popularity here, playing very limited, small theaters
instead of massive venues and festivals back home.

The only comparison I had was to their 2002 tour mates the Dave Matthews Band. And if you like DMB
as I do, you should see JBT. They are uniquely different, yet as talented - if you can believe that?

John Butler Trio plays a unique blend of eclectic roots, with the heart of a good jam-based rock band.
Their individual musicianship is at such a high level -- especially (now former) drummer Michael
Barker -- that I found myself shaking my head, fringing on sheer disbelief as to what I was seeing and
hearing.

To my further shock, while researching this article, I found that John Butler has amicably parted ways
with his old band mates purely to remain artistically fresh. This is the action of a confident artist.

Let’s trust the fact that such a gutsy and courageous move will only have a positive outcome. And with
the promise of change comes something new, and hopefully great? Let’s see what the New Year brings?

Of the only five dates chosen by JBT in the U.S., two are in “Kush” reader’s
hometowns. Peep the trio 2/16/2010 at The Fox Theater in Boulder Colorado,
and 2/18/2010 when they roll into Los Angeles for a heady night at the very tight
Troubadour.

If you like tasty jams and off the chart musicianship, check out these shows -
you won’t be sorry.

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Compassionate Patient 8281 Melrose Ave Ste 300
(714) 568-0041 Resources (CPR) (p.85) Universal Caregivers (p.85) (888)312-7171
Santa Ana 19237 ½ Ventura Blvd. 13611 Sherman Way Los Angeles
(818) 996-4CPR (277) (818) 988-9333
Tarzana Van Nuys Woodvic Medical Care
Santa Barbara
and Clinic (p.84)
13653 Victory Blvd.
The Healing Center Santa Toluca Lake Venice (818)988-9825
Barbara (p.49) Woodland, Hills
1437 San Andres St. Organic RX (p.68)
(805) 845-4156 Venice Beach Care Center (p.63)
10718 ½ Riverside Dr. 410 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Barbara (818)762-5900 (310)399-4307
Toluca Lake Venice LEGAL SERVICES/
Santa Fe Springs COMPLIANCE
Valley Village Vernon
877 Prop 215 (p.52) Law Offices of Bruce Margolin (p.64)
11703 Los Nietos Rd. Dr Green Meds (p.49) 1-800-420-LAWS
(562)699-8960 Best Quality Herbal Medicine
4841 Laurel Cny Blvd (p.82)
(818) 985-6337 Medical Marijuana Law Group (p.59)
1833 E. Vernon Ave., #105
Valley Village (877) 420-4242
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