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Marijuana Name Game Still Hazy
Last year marijuana.net published an article titled “The Marijuana Name Game.” While the article takes on a light tone in the beginning, it does highlight some big problems with medical marijuana. The article cites a quote from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (The Balcony Scene Act 2-Scene 2) where Juliet says “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.”
Although we are proud of our own efforts of The Werc Shop and Marijuana.net in trying to make sense of the name game, there still is so much work to be done. Marijuana is fun, but popular culture typically only focuses on “stoner” humor, forgetting that cannabis is a wonderful medicine providing relief to so many in need. Without a true labeling and classification system set in place by state governments, it can be difficult for patients to know exactly what medicine is ideal for them, especially based on the names alone. What exactly does OG Kush mean to someone with chronic pain. Green Crack actually sounds like it may be more harmful than helpful.
We recently learned that a strain named Elephant Crush was recently created but was initially based on a fictional strain included in the novel “Baked,” by Mark Haskell Smith. In the book, the fictional character Miro Basinas, a botanist creates elephant crush and wins the Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam. The character has grown tired of supposed tasteless hybrids and creates Elephant Crush to have a sweet mango taste. Waterfall Wellness now actually is carrying a strain named Elephant Crush and it is said to be based on the strain from “Baked”. Columnist David Downs recently wrote an article titled “Smell the Truth” which describes his trip to Waterfall Wellness. Downs inquires about the genetics of Elephant Crush, but the budtender has no answers and says the genetics are a mystery. We have to ask, would a shrug of the shoulders be considered an acceptable explanation for what is included in conventional medicines?
This is not the first time we have seen strains take on names from fictional works. Pineapple Express is one of the most famous examples of this as the strain did not exist before the Seth Rogen and James Franco movie was released. There is nothing wrong with having some fun with medical marijuana but the focus needs to be on genetics and science. With a proper labeling system, silly and fun names could continue to be the norm if the necessary genetic information was included.
High Occasions Medical Cannabis Cup locked in La over the past weekend
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As The Netherlands might be most carefully connected using the Cannabis Cup, La may rapidly establish its competition like a “Can’t Miss” event. Despite the Grammy Honours within the backdrop, the 2012 High Occasions Medical Cannabis Cup saw 1000’s locally taking pleasure in the weekend lengthy festival. The 2 occasions were running concurrently last evening but that did little to decrease the spirit of a lot of who attended.
The Cup introduced together a lot of people all finishes of marijuana’s diverse community. Educational groups for example LA Jemm, RMLW, NORML and Maps were well symbolized. Culture Magazine and LA Weekly were available to pay for the cup. Yak Food items and Cheeba Chews displayed their popular food items. People of Ron Paul’s presidential campaign were setup and providing information. California Lightworks and Mama P’s Wholesome Mills were among companies addressing grower’s needs. The Werc Shop, a lab trying to ensure safe medicine is available, assisted test most of the strains that were utilized in the Cannabis Cup.
The big event was peaceful and that we at marijuana.internet didn’t notice any major occurrences between police force and participants. Our community understands how to hold large events and it is no wonder the Cannabis Cup went over very well. The memorial upstairs in the primary building offered a soothing atmosphere because of so many gifted artists focus on display. There have been also discussion sections within the event’s auditorium. These sections talked about the most recent around the legal and medicinal world.
The Cannabis Cup also held its traditional competition where idol judges cast their ballots to choose the award those who win. One of the large those who win were Therapeutic Healing Center, Somoma Coma, and Master Yoda. Listed here are additional those who win. Throughout the award ceremony a sincere tribute was proven explaining Jack Herer and the tremendous effect on marijuana culture. Dennis Peron also spoke Return soon for further coverage from the 2012 Cannabis Cup.
High Occasions Medical Cannabis Cup 2012 La Those who win:
Best Hybrid-first- Master Yoda
second- Starberry Cough by Buds and Roses Collective
3rd- Platinum OG by Vivid Research Cooperative Corporation.
Best Sativa– first- Sonoma Coma by Happy Lil’ Trees
second- Organic Blue Dream Haze by American Organic
3rd- Nederlander Treat #5 by Buds and Roses Collective
Best Indica-first- Doc’s Cut through the Therapeutic Healing Center
second-Kosher Kush by Buds and Roses Collective
3rd- Kosher Kush by Magnolia Wellness
 
Best Booth– Incredibowl
 
Appropiate Product– Mama P’s Wholesome Grinding Company
 
Best Medible– Bhang
 
Best Concentrate– F’in Absurd