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Editor’s Note Thanks for picking up The Tech Issue of Oregon Leaf! In my fourth-grade year of elementary school, I was selected for a pilot program that integrated technology into the classroom. Our group of 12 students selected from fourth, fifth and sixth grades shared a classroom where every desk had a computer, optional homework was self-reported and there was very little traditional teaching. This was the late ‘90s, when having a computer lab in the school was a big deal, and our classroom of kiddos learned how to write HTML, build websites and repair and maintain servers and the computer lab, all without structure or the regular rules of an elementary classroom. Our teams built websites for a competition; mine was on sharks, and I’ll never forget the excitement of joining a livestream (before that term existed) to watch the awards. The amount of hope for technology, for education, for the future of humanity was so high at the end of the millennium. That single pivotal year taught me to embrace tech, although I probably would be much wealthier if I’d chosen to pursue ways to write code instead of ways to make gravity bongs in my later educational days.
We don’t realize it, because Waymo is only on a few streets right now, but the tech-surveilled robotic revolution has already come. Imagine Flock cameras and goat drones enforcing the coronavirus lockdowns? This is the reality in China, where a social credit score integrated into phones determines whether someone can take a train or plane. Or in Britain, where 60,000 people have been arrested in five years for social media posts — tracked down and thrown in jail while recorded rape and sexual offense cases in the UK have reached historic highs.
Imagine a world where weed wasn’t legal yet, or the current day where psychedelics are still illegal, and how these tools might be used against the gifts God gave us to enhance consciousness, "THERE’S ONLY spirituality and community. ONE PLACE We must unite as a species WHERE TECH IS who share one planet, and REALLY MAKING resist the techno-takeover LIVES BETTER, before it’s too late.
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IN THE WEED There’s only one place where WORLD." tech is really making lives better, and that’s in the weed world. We don’t have robots serving us dabs (yet), but the newest e-rigs are pretty sweet.
Today I read headlines about Ukraine winning the world's first naval drone battle or see the demonic goat drone by Satyress that will be armed with an array of weapons, and I can’t help but feel like we have failed technology. Or perhaps, it has failed us.
Maybe someone can serve Peter Thiel a face melter, then instead of trying to bring about the end of the world, he and the rest of our billionaire overlords can get to work making the world a better place.
The pursuit of better has built Western society, capitalism has lifted the entire world's living standards, and generally, life on Earth is safer and easier than it has ever been, from the First World to developing nations.
The same plant that I believed could change the world in 2010 still can, but we’re running out of time. After all, you can’t smoke or eat an AI-generated image, but an AI data center will consume the equivalent to a small town or a big city in water every single day. This water is contaminated with chemical additives, high mineral concentrations, thermal pollution and PFAS (forever chemicals), and is pumped right back into our ecosystem. In the end, future generations will surely lament that we could have watered a lot of plants instead.
But that’s not what the media zeitgeist says. The captured mainstream propaganda wants us living in fear, dividing ourselves and giving the government more control over our lives. We’re building our own AI cages, our own “Matrix,” and we’re voluntarily ushering in an era of complete control.
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THE GLOBE’S amateur and pro growers of exotic pot need to put Amsterdam breeding back on their radar this winter. A shift in the legal winds is favoring some longtime European breeders with California sensibilities. They’ve absorbed everything their American counterparts have worked on and are now improving it — much like how Americans once wrestled the seed crown from the Old World. Coming straight from the underground Amsterdam coffeeshop and Barcelona hash scenes, Grounded Genetics now clearly sits in the premium tier of modern Cannabis breeders, and there aren't any tired Hazes or Northern Lights or White Widow in their tool kit. Grounded’s work on Zunami, Z Road, Ozark, Peach Guava, Pink Yuzu and Pink Zoda fits right into the elite genetics conversation worldwide. Their Bluzzi took Highest THC at Spannabis 2025. With a focus on fruit candy, Z terps, tropical fruit, gassy richness Sherb and Gelato, Grounded is clearly one of the best breeders of 2026. The work is loud, pretty and dual-use for flower and washing.
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Amsterdam used to be the main focus of global Cannabis genetics from the ‘70s to the ‘90s, owing to the best legal climate for making and selling seeds. Seeds were legal under the Dutch coffeeshop model and European seed laws. They were treated legally as a novelty until you germinated SOUR PEACHEZ OGZ GUAVA them. It works that way in England to this day. Washington and Colorado leIn June, in Berlin, Ramone from galized recreational Cannabis in Grounded told Leaf Magazines that they 2012. California voters followed are able to do more than 2,500 lights, in 2016. Seeds became federally and he’s using 125 lights just for research legal under hemp law and development. Coming straight from PEACH in 2018. Our legal Karma Genetics has the underground LIMEADE climate became way another one of those Dutch Amsterdam coffeeshop commercial grow licenses, more competitive, and Barcelona hash and the U.S. yanked the title of supreme seedand the guys are tight. scenes, Grounded maker away from Amsterdam. “We go way back. He’s Now things might be tacking back a bit. Genetics now clearly like a mentor,” said RaSeeds that come from a THC plant are set to sits in the premium tier mone, whose full name is go back to being illegal in the U.S. on Dec. 11. not disclosed for security of modern Cannabis Meanwhile, European countries like Germany reasons. “He’s 10 years breeders and Czechia are legalizing, and the Dutch older than me.” have gone ahead and licensed 10 commercial facilities, as opposed to merely tolerating them. GETTING GROUNDED Suddenly European breeders are back in the game. Let’s look at Grounded’s new all-femiThey’ve come out of dank, squat basements and into nized, photoperiod seeds: proper greenhouses and indoor facilities — literally above Grounded came in hard at Mary Jane ground now. Berlin and followed it up in September Grounded Genetics originally came out of the U.K., with another vibrant drop. The first two to spent years operating in Amsterdam and has been based sell out were Pink Zoda (Z Face x Ultravioout of Spain since 2014. let Sherb) and Zuminati (Zunami x Ozark).
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Pink Zoda has Z, Face Off OG, Sherbert and RS-11 in the parentage. Zuminati’s parentage includes OZK. Grounded is right over the hot zone, chasing Z terps, layers of flavor from Sherb, potency and rock-hard bud structure. There are still several left worth adding to your bean collection: OZ Guava, Sour Peachez and Blue Bacio. I’m partial to the OZ Guava, which unites Ozark’s OZK foundation with all this Peach Guava work from Peach Limeade and Key Lime Guava. Yum. Sour Peachez crosses Karma Genetics’ mythical Zowahh with Grounded’s Peach Guava. Double yum. Blue Bacio is this rerun of the 2021 Grounded classic Blue Sherb x Bacio Gelato. BLUE It sold out in an hour back BACIO then, and now it’s returned. The website states: “This one is pure 2018 Cali nostalgia, back when the batches of Sherbs and Gelatos were performing immaculately.” Coming up this fall and winter: PowrHouse in Sacramento, California, is running all of Karma and Grounded Genetics’ gear. Sergio Picazo at the R&D facility shared with the Leaf that the founders of both Karma and Grounded are coming out to look at phenos. Grounded also has a deal with Segra International to distribute its genetics as tissue-culture mother plants and plantlets. The best way to keep up with Grounded’s drops is to join the newsletter. GROUNDEDGENETICS.COM @GROUNDED_GENETICS_2.0
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“Engage in regular dialogue with the psychedelic, Cannabis, and harm reduction communities to better understand our work and co-create equitable guidelines for content moderation.” “In our modern society, individuals around the world rely upon Facebook, Instagram, and similar platforms for information,” Kat Murti, SSDP executive director, said. “Meta’s decision to limit the ability of nonprofits and legal businesses to use these tools to discuss Cannabis, psychedelics, and harm reduction is not made in a vacuum. By censoring our voices—and encouraging self-censorship among those who work in these spaces—Meta is making a political choice to support drug war policies that have torn apart communities, disenfranchised and imprisoned thousands, and resulted in millions of deaths.” ALGOSPEAK
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There are many scientific, slang and legal terms for Cannabis. The wide range of terminology for our favorite flower comes from the plant’s illegality and its global reach. Hemp, Cannabis, ganja, hashish, grass, reefer,
the devil’s lettuce — social stigmas often shape how we talk about the words that refer to one plant. And these days, with social media deciding that companies get to control the conversation even in places where Cannabis is legalized, there are more
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and more new expressions to avoid prohibited words like “Cannabis” and “marijuana.” “OUID,” spelled like the French “oiu,” is a newer one I’ve seen pop up. Another that’s become popular recently is “gardening.” A 2024 article on Parents.com says: “If you’re like most parents, you’d probably be thrilled to hear that your teen has taken up the wholesome hobby of gardening. But if they’re spending more time discussing gardening on TikTok than digging in the dirt, you may find that their new green thumb relates to something else entirely: smoking weed.” When it comes to words used to work around algorithmic censorship, there are all kinds of coded substitutes, and there are also ways to break down words by using symbols, like typing “c@nnabis” to trick text scanners. Switching to bureaucratized forms of speaking about Cannabis is also happening within our own community in phrases like “plant touching” and “intoxicating hemp.”
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SHADOWBANNING AND CENSORSHIP
In 2025, a letter led by the Students for Sensible Drug Policy and signed by organizations around the world called for Meta to stop the censorship of Cannabis, psychedelic and harm-related content. “This suppression is not merely an inconvenience; it is a form of digital marginalization,” the letter reads. “At a time when overdose deaths are a continued concern and mental health crises are accelerating, it is vital that evidence-based, life-saving information is not censored. Harm reduction and drug education save lives. Cannabis and psychedelic therapies are supported by rigorous scientific research and show promise for conditions ranging from PTSD to depression to addiction. These are not fringe topics, but crucial conversations impacting the health and wellbeing of our community.” The letter goes on to state that “Meta’s platforms are among the most powerful communication tools in human history” and outlines four goals: “End discriminatory bans and shadowbans on accounts related to Cannabis, psychedelics, and harm reduction when they operate within legal guidelines. “Establish clear, transparent, and consistent content policies that distinguish between promotion of the sale of illegal substances and legitimate drug education and advocacy. “Create a dedicated appeals and accountability process specific to drug-related content that includes community stakeholders and subject-matter experts.
The new language to get around the algorithm used to circumvent censorship online goes beyond the Cannabis community into other topics and is called “algospeak.” In his 2025 book “Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language,” Adam Alkesic explains how internet algorithms are transforming the way people communicate both online and otherwise. “We have all these algorithms shaping in-groups and echo chambers and where words come "It's a shame from, how that censorship words spread, how trends is controlling the get popuconversation, but it larized, how some words also drives creativity." are censored, and we have to find ways around that,” Alkesic told NPR in a 2025 interview. “So one example I start the book with is the word unalive. The word kill is suppressed on TikTok, so many creators have turned to say unalive instead. And now we have kids in middle schools writing essays about Hamlet unaliving himself, and that's an example of social media algorithmic speak bleeding into the mainstream.” A D A P TAT I O N D R I V E S C R E AT I V I T Y, BUT DILUTES THE MESSAGE
It's a shame that censorship is controlling the conversation, but it also drives creativity. Some newer words for weed that I think are pretty fun are “penjamin” and “zaza.” Still, self-censorship shouldn't become the norm. Shadowbanning and account deactivation dispel our reach online, but I think part of what will work in pushing for change is continuing to say — and post — what we really mean.
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Tyrel Waddell is a budtender and shift lead who supports day-today operations at Archive in Portland. A PNW native, he originally got his start in the Cannabis industry as an extraction tech processing concentrates. With a natural astuteness, Waddell absorbed knowledge from the role and was quickly promoted to lab manager, where he oversaw production until the coronavirus hit in 2020. In 2021, he took a chance at budtending and has been a frontline staff member at his dispensary ever since.
“I’M BLESSED and spoiled to be at Archive,” Waddell explained. “I have such a vast range of people coming in wanting the best of the best. Something we can all agree on is we are all here for Cannabis.” Waddell loves the eclectic nature of Cannabis retail and helping the diverse customer base that visits his store. His passion for the plant is palpable, as is his immense thirst for knowledge of all things ganja related. “I love getting to see the exploration of Cannabis from seed hunts to genetics to new SOPs for lab techniques,” he noted. “Anything that has to do with micro fine-tuning the plant to be its best — I absolutely nerd out on that.” Wadell’s relationship with the plant runs deep, serving as a source of inspiration and medication. He has developed a pain management routine where he layers RSO and flower usage during the day, then finishes out the evening with hash.
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“IT FEELS LIKE I’M ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF SOMETHING SPECIAL THAT’S CONSTANTLY TURNING AND MOVING.” “I have really bad stomach issues, body filled with hardware because I’ve broken it so many times,” he articulated. “It helps me mitigate the pain early before it ruins the rest of the day. … For me, it’s better than any kind of pill regimen or taking something along those lines.” While Archive stands out as a staple in Waddell’s personal consumption preferences, he also enjoys the work of local Oregon producers like Livetia Farms, Brave Hearts and Echo Electuary. “They have this unbelievable level of execution and passion for the plant. That separates anybody in this industry for me,” Waddell noted. When he’s not at work, Waddell enjoys building Gunpla, or “Gundam” models, and watching movies with his girlfriend. On the weekends, they can be found exploring farmers markets for fresh, fun new ingredients.
“I’m a huge cook. When I wasn’t doing lab stuff, I was in a kitchen somewhere. I have cooking in my blood. Anytime that I’m not doing something Cannabis related, I’m probably thinking about cooking,” he said. When asked what else he wanted Oregon Leaf readers to know, Waddell shared the following: “I just want to give a shoutout to Adam at the grow, Commonwealth Seed Co. and definitely Mac,” he said, referring to Archive co-owners Adam Bush and Mac Laws. “They’ve given me a huge opportunity. It feels like I’m on the ground floor of something special that’s constantly turning and moving. I’ve met some of the coolest people I’ve ever met. They’re doing the hard work so people can enjoy very beautiful things. … It’s very cool to be part of this.” @MUDCVT
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Green Goddess Remedies is a woman-owned, independently operated dispensary located in the Ashcreek neighborhood of southwest Portland. Initially opened as a medical club in 2013, Green Goddess Remedies has the reputation of being one of the first businesses in the state to apply for and obtain a recreational Cannabis license.
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W H E N T H E T R A N S I T I O N to legalization came, the goal was for Green Goddess Remedies to provide a model of care that continued to hold reverence for Cannabis as a medicine first and foremost. Over the last decade-plus, the enterprise has done just that, serving as both a neighborhood dispensary and a travel destination for medical patients seeking quality palliatives. “Our focus has always been on classic strains and the more medical side of things, not chasing high numbers,” Elle Lune, general manager of Green Goddess Remedies, explained. “We try to carry all the cleanest products we possibly can, going through as few hands as possible.” Selection goes beyond just sourcing popular brands or maximizing returns for the business. Most of the in-store products have been brought in based on factors like growing style, medicinal value or company ethics. “We are looking for more of a mindset: How well do you take care of the Earth while taking care of this plant, and how well do you take care of your people?” Lune explained. Old-school cultivars, such as Jack Herer, Acapulco Gold and Durban Poison, are all shelf staples here, as are OG Oregon growers like Oregon Roots, Millerville Farms and Kapricorn. Given the curation, it’s no surprise that flower is one of the more popular product categories, but Green Goddess Remedies also carries everything from edibles to traditional hashish. In line with their commitment to medicinal customers, the dispensary stocks a wide array of topicals, tinctures and oils from award-winning producers High Desert Pure, Canna Sooth and Farmer’s Friend Extracts.
The budtenders here possess a remarkable level of knowledge about the products sold in the store, catering to every population from connoisseurs to first-time users. Staff members give as much time as needed for transactions, with a goal of providing customers with an experience they will be happy with. To support their community, Green Goddess Remedies offers discounts for veterans, seniors and customers who identify as LGBTQ+. They also donate annually to educational resources, like the Smith School, and owner Sally Bishop volunteers with the Trauma Intervention Program, which provides support to individuals in the wake of trauma and tragedy. The retailer hosts education hours for guests to come and ask questions, as well as leisure activities like art days, where customers can hang out in nature behind the dispensary and enjoy the surrounding greenery. Over the last year, the business has weathered some significant challenges, including a vehicle driving through the front of the building and a frightful armed robbery.
Despite setbacks, the team here continues to model divine resilience in the face of adversity. Green Goddess Remedies has stayed authentic to what it is for over 13 years now: a destination for craft Cannabis that serves people in need. “In a sea of corporate Cannabis, Green Goddess has got you,” Lune assured. “As everything becomes more corporatized, more and more churn and burn, we’re not that. We are independent, locally woman-owned and operated, and that’s not going to change.”
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Sam Felten From vegetables to Cannabis, Sam Felten knows more than a thing or two about growing award-winning agriculture. Perhaps best known by Leaf Magazines readers as one of the coowners of the highly lauded Lofty Growers, Felten has gained acclaim in recent years with a slightly more unconventional kind of crop: giant pumpkins.
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A LIFELONG HORTICULTURIST and lover of all things plant-related, Felten first moved to Eugene at 20 to take a job farming vegetables. He labored for several seasons, working the land and supplementing his free time with Cannabis growing. Then, 12 years ago, Felten was put in charge of a 90-light grow space, a relatively large operation for medical production at the time. Applying what he learned in a commercial facility, he dove headfirst into large-scale Cannabis cultivation, which eventually led him to start Lofty Growers with co-owners Utah Lange and Matt Lang. From there, they built the enterprise into the powerhouse producer it is today. So, where did the giant pumpkins come in?
Felten’s latest pumpkin weighs 2,041 pounds
“I've always just been a plant person. I like growing specialgrew a pumpkin that weighed an astronomical 2,376 pounds, ty crops where you really focus in on one thing, dissect it and earning him a spot in the 2300 Pound Club at the Great nerd out about it,” Felten explained to the Leaf. Pumpkin Commonwealth, along with wins for the biggest “I saw my first giant pumpkin online around 10 years ago, pumpkin at two separate weigh-in events, including a new and I was like, ‘Man, that is so cool! I wish I had the room site record and Washington state record with the Pacific to do that.’ Each pumpkin takes around a thouGiant Vegetable Growers. Boasting the FELTEN’S sand square feet of land, and, by the time I finally distinction of being one of the top 20 largest WORK WITH landed at a place where I could actually grow one, pumpkins in the entire world, it’s safe to say SASQUATCH-SIZED I had already started collecting seeds.” Felten squashed the competition that year. SQUASH SHOWS That ideal space just happened to be right outThe Pacific Giant Vegetable Growers HOW MUCH OF A side of Lofty’s cultivation facility. hosts several events, including an annual LOFTY GROWER The first year Felten grew a giant pumpkin, he race called the West Coast Giant Pumpkin HE TRULY IS. ended up with a massive 1,500-pound monstrosity Regatta. Taking place in Tualatin, the contest of a vegetable. In 2024, just his second year, he sees attendees carving out giant pumpkins
large enough to sit in and race through a lake with kayak paddles — usually while fully decked out in a Halloween costume. Onlookers unfamiliar with the race may think participants are out of their gourds, but to many giant pumpkin growers, it’s a main event of the harvest season. “Winning is awesome because there’s a little bit of money involved and it’s nice to win, but it’s really more about beating my previous record,” Felten explained. “For me, Cannabis has always been a passion, but there’s always the monetary association — providing for the employees, making sure my business partners are all taken care of. With pumpkins, the stakes are much lower. The passion is different, and it’s a great stress reliever.” When it comes to giant pumpkins, the seed market has some surprising parallels to Cannabis, including a focus on genetics and crosses. One of the more popular pumpkins for giant pumpkin growing, the Atlantic Giant Dill, has a lineage that traces all the way back to the 1990s. Factors like soil selection, application of specific amendments and the ability to problem solve are incredibly relevant to both Cannabis and pumpkin growing. “In order to be good, it just takes time, effort and knowledge," Felten pointed out. “When I first started in Cannabis, it took me a long time to realize that there are reasons why we apply certain things, or we spray a certain way, so it's been interesting as I've been involved with pumpkins to see how people have evolved their way of thinking.” From smashing pumpkin records to splashing pumpkins, Felten’s work with Sasquatch-sized squash shows how much of a Lofty Grower he truly is. “I think a lot of Cannabis people would really enjoy this hobby,” Felten said, “and it would really benefit from others joining in, being curious and sharing knowledge.” LOFTYGROWERS.COM @LOFTYGROWERS
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SMOKEMATES We found an easy match for your Tech Issue terpenes. Meet Smokemates from Take It Easy, a new way to mix and match flavors — and fun — in vape form. “It’s Morphin’ time” with these two-in-one magnetic all-in-ones. You can use them individually or slap any two together to create a super vape, of sorts.
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N IGHT SWIM TECH-WISE, this is a total hit, with each side firing fully and in sync for a truly unique experience. There’s no button or need to fiddle with switches, so all that’s required is lining the magnets up. They’re strong enough to stay locked together in your hand or pocket, but not so strong you’ll struggle to separate them after — something we always consider when scooping products for pain (check out our article in this issue titled “Different by Design: Cannabis Tools for Every Body and Brain” for more on this topic). We reached for the Blackberry Smash and Blue Razz Slush, a combination Take It Easy has dubbed “Night Swim.” Both feature live resin infused with non-Cannabis flavor additives and range from 82% to 88% THC. Separately, these are fiercely fruity, and together, they pack one of the more potent profiles we’ve tried in an extract with additives. It’s giving midnight 7-Eleven run for a blue raspberry slushie and gummy worms. But all that sweet flavor goes down quite smoothly, and even with the dual-hit action, it doesn’t lunge after your lungs like a fake flavor. Pro tip: If you’re prone to losing your “pens,” use the magnet to stick these somewhere easy to find: the fridge, a whiteboard, the office filing cabinet (prepare for HR questions) — basically anything but an MRI machine or moving car.
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CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE Pix Pâtisserie is a Portland-based dessert oasis serving up traditional French treats with a creative twist. Harkening back to Americana dreams of Space-Age, Jetsons-style technology where convenience meets automation, Pix Pâtisserie is home to the Pix-O-Matic: a 22-hour-a-day vending machine that serves as the main access point for Pix signature delicacies. REFRIGERATED AND RESTOCKED multiple times a day, the machine dispenses a veritable menagerie of assorted goods from handmade mushroom earrings to awe-inspiring crème brûlée. Highlighting Portland’s culture of the weird and whimsical, this automated bazaar of the bizarre is the best place in town to find a miniature copy of the Declaration of Independence, a traditional French gâteau, a fresh pair of turtle socks and an emergency can of googly eyes all in the same place. While on the subject of the eccentric and fantastical, Pix Pâtisserie also hosts a classic Zoltar fortune-telling machine, a free souvenir photo “booth” and Can Bar, a watering hole for drinks and rarer varieties of tinned seafood (which are conveniently available in the Pix-O-Matic, as well).
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When pursuing lavish vending machine desserts to pair with an equally inspiring preroll, it’s best to keep things cool and inconspicuous. Appropriately enough, we selected a confection known by its code name: Incognito. Pix Pâtisserie Made with a lemon-based cream cheese mousse, this bright, citrus-forward cheesecake is anything but low-key. Containing a raspberry coulis 2225 E. BURNSIDE ST., core at the center, the dessert is topped with a ginger streusel crown and PORTLAND, OR then draped in a thin, candied chocolate shell. 5 A.M. TO 3 A.M. DAILY The treat is sheer indulgence with every bite, (971) 271-7166 taking the consumer on an odyssey of flavors PIXPATISSERIE.COM and textures: from the satisfying crunch of the PDXBUDS.COM chocolate exterior and the velvety fluff of the @NOBLEFARMSOR mousse inside to the tart citrus of the candied lemon and the subtle sweetness of the silken cream cheese interior. Fruit-filled pockets of When we sparked the joints, everyraspberry jelly and ginger shortbread streusel one in the circle raised an eyebrow and Noble Farms’ Blueberry complement and contradict the rest of the cracked a smile after taking their first hit. paired with a tasty treat cake. An elevated piece of gourmet art in its Packaged in a duo of smaller prerolls, own right, the Incognito is a mouthwatering masterpiece — a simple but they were rolled quite well and, most imsolid smoke was all we needed to frame it. portantly, gave off waves of heavy blueNoble Farms is a family-run farm that’s been in business since “The Big berry smell from right out of the tube. We Lebowski” was released in theaters. continued to get those same waves from From out in Eagle Creek, their farm has created a focus on preserving the dry pull to all throughout ignition. their cut of some long-standing legacy strains they first got ahold of through With this OMMP Blueberry, Oregomedical clone trades during the days of Oregon’s Medical Marijuana Pronians and transplants alike all agreed gram. These strains include Jack Herer, Blue City Diesel and this impresit delivered exactly what it promised, sive Blueberry. and its bold, syrupy flavor contrasted In 2001, they traded for a clone of the well-known Oregon Medical Marnicely with the acidic, citrusy notes of the ijuana Program Blueberry, or OMMP Blueberry for short. paired dessert. FRUIT-FILLED POCKETS OF Over the last 25 years, Noble Farms has nurtured From that first bite, and preserved this cut while working to enhance the your taste buds took RASPBERRY JELLY AND traits that have made it so famous. a high-speed elevator GINGER SHORTBREAD Their website proudly declares that, to their knowlride from the botSTREUSEL COMPLEMENT edge, they cannot find another example of this strain tom of your salivary AND CONTRADICT THE and believe themselves to be the last farm still holding glands to the top of the original cut. your tongue. REST OF THE CAKE.
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The stark difference but consistently bold flavors worked together to make for an experience that unfolds suddenly in your mouth, like a mail-order mattress.
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Cultivated by OBSESHN CANNABIS CO. OBSESHN.COM | @OUR_OBSESHN “THE CRUCIBLE IS A STELLAR EXAMPLE OF OBSESHN’S OBSESSION FOR PRODUCING QUALITY PLANT MEDICINE.”
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The Crucible is a cross of Dante’s Inferno and Platinum Icing grown by Obseshn. The cultivar was pheno hunted in-house with a goal of finding a plant that highlights the best aromatic components of Dante’s Inferno with an expression distinct enough from other selections on the market. Released only a year and a half ago, the strain has swiftly become a top-selling genetic and a flagship product for the brand. THE FLOWER ITSELF smells like a fruity confectionery, boasting a base of fresh strawberries topped with a helping of heavy cream. When the nugs are broken into, the fragrance of strawberries grows stronger, followed by a dulcet, cookie-doughiness reinforced by the Platinum Icing side of the genetics. The ground product introduces additional undertones of vanilla and the slightest touch of pistachio. In its entirety, the expression is categorically scrumptious — reminiscent of a tarte aux fraises or a strawberry turnover of some sort. The flavor is similarly sweet and creamy on inhale, with the exhale bringing notes of ripened strawberry that persist on the palate. It’s initially light, possessing an airy, almost gossamer quality that grows increasingly heavy as the flower combusts and resinates. In terms of the consumption experience itself, the flower is delightfully smooth, featuring an effortless draw that’s easy on the lungs and throat. The Crucible has an effect that’s strong but euphoric, marked by a spacey cerebral feeling that settles into the head after the first couple of tokes. It’s physiologically alleviating, providing some level of pain management along with a general feeling of calmness and relaxation that diffuses through the body. This strain has good potential for medicating, introducing a mild level of sedation without being so overwhelming that the high becomes nonfunctional. The Crucible is a stellar example of Obseshn’s obsession with producing quality plant medicine. Sharing a name with the Arthur Miller play about witchcraft, fear and mass hysteria, this Strain of the Month is frighteningly good.
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THE tech ISSUE
HIGH-TECH RECS Higher Innovation Air Purifier Kit Tired of those skunk smell complaints? The Air Purifier Kit by Higher Innovation is a medical-grade, three-stage filtration system made portable. A carbon foam prefilter catches large particles and is paired with a HEPA filter to capture fine dust and allergens, while activated carbon pellets help neutralize smoke and heavy odors. The kit includes the purifying unit, a filter, a charging cable and Smell Away Spray, conveniently packed in a smell-proof, lockable bag. Whether you don’t want the smell of smoke lingering in your living space or need some discretion while traveling, this compact setup makes it easy to keep things fresh wherever you sesh. $219 | higherinnovation.com | @higherinnovation
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LIVTAB LT90 FreezerX Smart Coffee Table with Fridge & Freezer If your ideal sesh includes cold drinks, good music and zero trips to the kitchen, the LIVTAB LT90 FreezerX Smart Coffee Table is right up your alley. Dual cooling and freezing zones give you 65 liters of refrigeration space and 28 liters of deep freeze storage. That’s plenty of room for infused drinks, munchies or a serious collection of persy hash jars. Additional features like wireless charging and smart touch controls have transformed an everyday piece of furniture into a sleek and elevated device. There are even built-in 20-watt speakers that connect with Bluetooth to deliver epic audio for music, movies or gaming and dynamic RGB lighting that syncs with your music sets the mood for any session. $999 | livtab.com | @livtab.us
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Clean Torch Starter Kit There are few things worse than reaching for your lighter only to find it empty — or realizing you’re out of butane at 11 p.m. when the smoke shop is already closed. Enter the Clean Torch. Butane-free, flame-free and rechargeable, it’s the kind of lighter that takes the mess, guesswork and last-minute supply runs out of lighting up. Turn it on, let it heat, then hover it over your bowl and let the coil do the work. Unlike previous iterations of this type of device, the Clean Torch doesn’t require direct contact. Different dual modules included in the starter kit attach to the battery (also included) to accommodate various bowl sizes, and there are even add-on banger options designed for a cold-start dab. If you’re having a hard time getting a visual of how this device works, head to the Clean Torch Instagram page for plenty of tutorial videos — and clouds. $125 cleantorch.com | @cleantorchofficial
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PAX is an OG in the portable vaporizer game, and the brandnew Mini is the most compact device in its lineup at just 89 grams. It comes loaded with everything you need: Standard and Half Pack Oven Lids to swap out depending on the size of your sesh, a magnetic charging table, three oven screens, flat and THE NEW PAX raised mouthOXBLOOD pieces, a cleaning COLORWAY COLLECTION brush and a multitool keychain for packing. Cycle through four intelligent heat modes to dial in your temperature, then simply give the device a shake to confirm your selection. The Mini is available in three colorways: Onyx, Greenstone and the newest, Oxblood — just in time for Halloween. If you really want to customize your setup, you can even add a custom engraving. $150 | pax.com | @pax_official
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The All-In-One eRig. No atomizer. Completely customizable heat modes.
We created an eRig that has no atomizer to replace every few months. Our apologies to companies before us that rely on their customers continuing to spend money on their devices based off a failing part.
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HIGH-TECH RECS Craighill Swingtop Lighter We stoners have been fidgeting with lighters basically since the flame was discovered. Craighill has turned that familiar habit into a deliberate design with its new Swingtop Lighter. Made to strike a balance between “comfort and delight,” we can confirm it is as satisfying to use as it is to look at. Simply press down on the swingarm to open it. Release your thumb, and the arm sends that stored force back into the mechanism, striking the flint and sparking the flame. When you’re ready to snuff it out, the top swings neatly shut. Mindlessly fun and endlessly tactile, this is the kind of lighter you’ll find yourself reaching for even when you don’t actually need a light. $78 | craighill.co | @craighillcompany
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Disqolodean Hash Cooler Your jars deserve better than rolling around the bottom of a warm bag. DisQolodeon’s 3D-printed hash coolers keep your stash cool and your setup looking fresh. Shaped to hold jars upright and secure, each comes with a removable center and freezer pack — plus a digital temperature reader to easily keep tabs on the chill. The vibes are pure nostalgia, inspired by the colorful and playful world of Nickelodeon, featuring fan-favorite characters and trippy designs. Equal parts practical and personality, these coolers give your concentrates a proper place to sit before they're smoked. Starting at $15 disqolodeon.com | @disqosmodernlife
Puffco Proxy Core Puffco’s Proxy Core was one of the sesh essentials we saw everywhere this summer — and for good reason. The ergonomic Proxy Core represents the company’s best unit for combining fat dabs and a low profile. There’s no glass, no water and no bulky setup. Just Puffco’s classic 3D Chamber in a compact, durable package. Choose the classic Onyx color or the brand-new Pine, then customize your setup with add-ons like the Wizard dry pipe or Bub water attachment. Small but mighty, the Proxy Core is built for clouds without the extra baggage. $250 | puffco.com | @puffco
Pelican RE-SET Anyone with a collection of heady glass knows the struggle: You get a Pelican case for your new piece, only to be pulling chunks of foam. The RE-SET line says no more jerry-rigging a custom fit. Super adaptable and flexible, it redefines storage and transport with a matrix of high-density foam pegs. You simply push and pull the pegs to change the configuration. Using a different banger shape? Swapping out your rig? The system is totally resettable anytime your setup changes, with no cutting or waste required. There are various sizes available, and the optional storage cutout panel is so clutch for storing additional sesh accessories — like your Q-tips, dab tools or your new Proxy Core. Priced by size | pelican.com | @pelican
710 Print Shop Bluetooth Speaker Proxy Based out of Long Beach, California, 710 Print Shop is another maker that 3D-prints different attachments and bases for the Puffco Proxy, including a version that donates half the profit to the American Cancer Society. We really feel like this shop took things to the next level when it dropped this base, which disguises your Proxy unit as a portable, rechargeable Bluetooth speaker. It’s made in small batches, available in four colors and perfect for keeping anyone from noticing. Sure, someone at the family vacation might ask why your speaker is smoking, but we’ll leave the explaining to you. $50 | 710printshop.com/s/shop | @710printshop
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THE tech ISSUE
HIGH-TECH RECS Dr. Dabber Switch GO
Which bucket is best? Review by Matt Jackson @actionmattjackson
Anyone looking to quickly transform their new Switch GO can swap out the quartz bucket with one made from medical-grade titanium or one created from a lab-grown crystal of pure sapphire. But what is the difference? The biggest thing that sets them apart is heat retention. Sapphire and titanium both build heat faster and retain heat longer than traditional quartz.
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The Switch GO is the latest evolution of Dr. Dabber’s cult-favorite Switch, packing the flagship experience into a smaller, travel-ready design. Perfectly palm-sized, it offers a 250-650 degrees Fahrenheit temperature range, five dynamic heat modes and up to 20 heating cycles on a single charge.
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Operation is refreshingly simple: Hold the power button for two seconds to turn on, use the arrows to alternate between temperature modes and then click once to heat. We’re suckers for a single-click dab. Wondering about the atomizer power? Well, there actually isn’t one. Instead, the GO comes loaded with Dr. Dabber’s signature real quartz and uses an interchangeable insert system. The Sapphire Plus Insert upgrades flavor and heat retention while making cleanup easier. The titanium insert heats exceptionally fast and is compatible with dry materials, too.
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An illuminated water chamber adds some visual flair while showing when the device is heating and ready to go, with a companion app that lets you customize ambient lighting themes as well as temperature and heat-up time. We’re also big fans of the magnetic silicone-sealed carb cap, which is made to stay securely in place during on-the-go dabs. Compact, customizable and capable, the Switch GO is truly ready to roam. $329.95 | drdabber.com | @drdabber
For those who want something that is harder to break or crack and can withstand heavy temperatures for smoking and cleaning, the titanium option is a natural choice. The Sapphire Plus is something geared more for flavor chasers who prefer taking dabs at low temperatures or burning full melt. It also has a pattern that creates micro zones where oil can be heated more uniformly and with less waste left behind.
The biggest thing that sets them apart is heat retention. Sapphire and titanium both build heat faster and retain heat longer than traditional quartz.
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HIGH-TECH RECS Dab Rite BTI platform lets manufacturers recommend the perfect dab temperature Story by Tom Bowers @megabombtom2.0
Rosin, resin, budder, badder, diamonds, sauce, full-melt, bubble. The world of hash has never been more flavorfully diverse. But it’s also never been more confusing. From the start, Dab Rite has sought to set a standard for how hash is consumed. And it all started with building a device to dial in the perfect temperature for your dab. But there’s always been a missing component — input from the source. Dab Rite’s new BTI platform seeks to revolutionize that, by serving as a resource where hash makers can offer their own insights for each consistency and flavor they produce. Each retail product will have a scannable QR code that will lead consumers to Dab Rite’s online world, where the makers will have profiles for their products, including consumption recommendations, brand information, cultivation and production methodology, and more. “We wanted the hash makers to have extreme involvement with their consumers,” said Samuel Morris, who co-owns Dab Rite parent company IV Thought with his wife, Alexandra. Aside from the hash makerSAMUEL & to-consumer communication ALEXANDRA pipeline, there’s also a RedditMORRIS style social component, where heads can gather to share their own experiences, their own recommended temperatures, and their thoughts about products and hash in general. It’s still in the early phase, but it's quickly being adopted by hash brands listed in the BTI online database. As this community-focused project grows, Morris and the Dab Rite team hope to set a new global standard for how hash is consumed. dabritebti.com
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Tired of guessing when to drop in when you're dabbing on the go? While The Dab Rite has been a staple on sesh tables for years, the GO is a travel-ready upgrade to the OG temp-reader, packed with some long-awaited features we’re stoked to see.
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One of the biggest updates is its next-gen multipoint array sensor, which pulls temperature readings from multiple points on the banger instead of relying on a single spot. A more accurate read means smoother, more consistent dabs and a much lower chance of accidentally taking a scorcher. The arm-free design is another major upgrade, built specifically for smaller rigs and travel setups, with no awkward readjusting needed when you switch pieces.
The ultimate flexibility to dab your way continues with three built-in presets right out of the box, or you can open the app and pick your sweet spot with a 200800 degrees Fahrenheit range. We’re also way into the little details: a magnetic charging base (USB-C direct charging is also available), compact carrying case and attachable carabiner. It’s a smart upgrade to a familiar essential that’s genuinely built to GO. $299 | dabrite.com | @thedabrite
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Cannabis Tools for Every Body and Brain Tech moves like a tidal wave in any industry. In the still-developing sector of Cannabis, it can feel like a part-time job keeping up with the latest doohickeys and devices. But you know what else changes as often as trends? Our bodies. For the neurodivergent or disabled consumer, this is a daily battle that’s best fought with the right tools — not (necessarily) what’s hot in the headiest circles.
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To be clear: This isn’t a buyer's guide. It’s a permission slip to stop chasing what your favorite influencer is flashing and start asking what actually works — especially when your body and mind aren’t cooperating. Truthfully, adaptive tools aren’t talked about much, and many live in harder-to-find corners of the market. Those are big barriers with no quick fix. But the more the Cannabis industry is pushed to design with disabled and neurodivergent consumers in mind, the faster we can break down the wall for all.
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From post-stroke shaky hands to ADHD sensory overload and endometriosis pain that pauses normal function, this writer has learned to toss what’s trendy and tackle tech from a necessity angle. Because sometimes, making it to the sesh means simplifying the setup. These days, when I’m tallying my terp tools, I ask a few questions of my selections: Does it cut down consumption steps? Is it usable with limited mobility? Does it simplify dosing?
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Concentrates are an excellent way to simplify intake if you're into combustibles. Higher potencies let you pack more medication into fewer puffs, and a wide range of e-rigs and pens offers different styles for different needs. I often find myself reaching for cartridges and disposables when battling a disability, due to the simplified format. Minimal handling, no measuring, no assembly. I've even adapted a special technique for weathering the worst pain days: I call it “snorkeling.” Snag an inhale-activated cart or all-in-one, pop it in your mouth hands-free, float on a fluffy bed and let the high tide take you away. For bigger, more flexible doses, e-rigs deserve their own moment here. No torch means no singed fingertips or burnt carpet when your grip clocks out early. For anyone managing tremors, limited strength or fine motor challenges, that safety factor is more than a bonus feature — it’s the whole point. Customizable temperature settings, plus added safety, mean consistent, repeatable, stress-free sessions when you're running out of “spoons.”
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Lately, a lot of us at the Leaf have been reaching for Dr. Dabber’s new Switch GO. But brands from Puffco to Focus V offer equally accessible electronic devices. Find what fits your body and budget. If glass is still your game, don’t count it out yet. The community is starting to catch on to accessibility as a real design consideration (check out our April 2026 story on Mothership Glass’ custom piece for Dustin Brandon). And in the meantime, there are trade-ins for traditional setups, like the Disorderly Conduction Cobra Coil. It cuts out several steps in the dabbing process without compromising the experience. Need to dial in a consistent dose? The Stache DigiTUL Scale dab tool measures repeatable dabs so your medicine behaves the same way every single session.
RITUAL AND REALITY
Flower has a familiarity and a sensory quality that nothing else fully replicates, and for a lot of folks, that consistency is part of the medicine. The ritual matters, and I mean that literally: The predictability of a familiar routine has measurable calming value when your body's already fighting itself. But you have to run a gauntlet to get there: packaging engineered to humble anyone without a fully functioning grip, grinders that grab your whole arm, lighters hinged for The Hulk. A standard letter opener deals with packaging that child-proofing laws have turned into a puzzle for patients. The Cloudious9 Tectonic9 grinder brings better ergonomics and smoother action for hurting hands. The Vector "Mystique" lighter swaps the standard struggle for a flare-friendly grip.
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An entirely different category of consumption, edibles are, off the shelf, one of the most accessible formats in the game. They are prescored, have standardized dosing and come in all kinds of formulations and flavors. Granted: A heat-sealed Mylar bag on a sketchy motor skill day is still a legitimate accessibility barrier. But that handy letter opener should handle that!
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IN 1926, five women mysteriously vanished from New Avalon, an isolated Vermont island home to a commune of spiritual mediums. According to local legend, a séance gone wrong summoned something supernatural, causing the women to disappear one by one. The only trace left behind was five dresses hanging from an old oak tree — one for each missing woman. Nearly a century later, struggling actress Marin Keane is surprised to land a role in a movie about the unsolved case, starring alongside legendary actress Violet Wright. She’s even more surprised when the eccentric director announces he’s taking the cast back to the remote island for an ambitious week of method-acting training. Quickly after arriving, Keane and her castmates start to sense that something is still not quite right on New Avalon. Keane plays off the strange noises coming from her cabin and mysterious symbols carved in the woods as an elaborate production prank. But when a sudden change of plans leaves the actors stranded, things take a more sinister turn. One by one, the five women begin to disappear, eerily mirroring the events that made the island infamous nearly a century ago. Sager is known for the kind of plot twists you won't see coming, and “The Unknown” is no exception. When Keane uncovers a diary belonging to one of the original women, the past and present begin to braid together. One question hangs over New Avalon: Is history repeating itself? Light up, light a few candles and get reading.
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SUBLIMINAL THIS MIX OF INERT GAS, when energized, fills the tubes with ambient light. Plasma follows a seemingly random path in the enclosed spaces but also reacts to touch, like a plasma globe. The aesthetic opens up many doors, and being in the presence of one of these pieces provides a truly unique experience. You can literally feel the energy. Patrick McDougall cut his teeth in the industry in Portland, Oregon. Getting started, his gig was making hundreds of production chillums every day, a common practice in the glassblowing industry.
Each one has intricate details that contain both active plasma elements and UV-reactive glass. Functional elements are also hidden in these works. The display case has dichroic glass on the sides, creating a stunning visual by muting certain colors and changing others. The jellyfish, spider and mosquito sculptures McDougall created with Scoz Glass of Seattle show how many visual effects can be produced by incorporating plasma.
Before attempting complicated high-end pieces, an artist evolves their skill set by making simple functional pieces like spoons and chillums, which then leads to bubblers and so on. Eventually, he built his own shed shop and started exploring glass on his own terms. This led to years of working on hollow vessels and color application, as well as building relationships throughout the industry. You can see a couple of recent pieces created by McDougall and friends here. The aquarium scene, created with Joe P Glass of Colorado, is absolutely stunning. A vivid mixture of lifelike colors and sculptures really brings the pieces to life. COURTESY
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Subliminal Glass has taken his decadeplus experience with borosilicate glass and introduced plasma-filled vessels into his work.
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You wouldn’t know when they are powered up, but these pieces are made from completely clear borosilicate glass. While hard to show on the page, you can envision the sensation when you see the electrified gases create a current in response to your touch. Imagine interacting with that while you're taking your next dab. While plasma has been utilized in glass for visual effect before, one of the unique things we noticed was McDougall's original design for powering up his pieces so that they can be removed from their displays for transportation, as you would want with any of your collection. When he’s not on the torch or hiking with his dogs, he is high — I mean, really high, like jumping out of planes high. A hobby he’s had for years, McDougall has even been able to barter some of his pieces for trips up to jump. Today, you will find him creating art in his home studio in a serene spot along the East Fork Lewis River outside Vancouver, Washington. Coming up next for McDougall: A huge installation of plasma art will be going up in Seattle for a month-long opening. The event details are currently under wraps, but when word gets out, you will definitely hear about it.
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possibilities of largescale assembly and sculpture work mixed with the wonder of plasma effects just seemed too amazing not to pursue.” -Patrick McDougall
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WHEN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OUTRUNS ECOLOGICAL WISDOM Berkeley Lab estimated THE FOOTPRINT OF AI is anything but U.S. data centers directly There is something virtual. Data centers require enormous elecconsumed roughly tricity, cooling and infrastructure. Lawrence human about our 66 billion liters of Berkeley National Laboratory estimates U.S. water in 2023 … hunger to create. We data centers consumed about 176 terbuild, invent, connect awatt-hours of electricity in 2023, or 4.4% and imagine the next frontier before of total U.S. electricity use. Its 2025 update estimates data centers could consume 9.5% to 15.3% of U.S. understanding the last. Now, that frontier electricity by 2030, with a reference case of 11.8%. is artificial intelligence. But somewhere That demand is colliding with a grid that is not between the glowing screens and the designed for a concentrated, rapidly expanding load. A 2026 Harvard Belfer Center analysis describes promises of a smarter future, we need to data-center growth as a challenge for grid reliabilpause, breathe and ask an old Indigenous ity, infrastructure planning and consumer costs. In question: Are we creating in balance with northern Virginia, a 2024 event involving roughly 60 the Earth — or simply taking more from data centers removed 1.5 gigawatts of demand within minutes, requiring emergency grid adjustments. her because we can?
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Then, there is water, the sacred substance every living system on Earth depends upon. Environmental math is complex. Not every data center uses the same cooling technology, and estimates vary widely. Still, Berkeley Lab estimated U.S. data centers directly consumed roughly 66 billion liters of water in 2023, with higher consumption projected under some 2028 scenarios. Water use also occurs indirectly through electricity generation. Meanwhile, the American West is already confronting a climate reality of hotter temperatures, prolonged drought and increasing wildfire risk. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration identifies heat, drought and atmospheric dryness as important drivers of rising wildfire risk across the West. This is where my concern lives. What happens when ambition outruns ecological wisdom? We do not have to look far to understand what is already at stake. Across California, Oregon and Washington, the West has endured wildfire devastation that has made smoke-filled skies, evacuations and burned landscapes increasingly familiar. As forests, watersheds and communities face hotter, drier conditions, the AI boom is eyeing the region for massive new infrastructure. Amazon Web Services has acquired 1,300 acres near Boardman, Oregon, where plans could support a potential 1-gigawatt campus. Google is expanding in Oregon.
In a region where water is becoming an Grandmother Earth does not recogecological currency, asking how much more nize a quarterly report — nor does a we can extract is not a rejection of progress; healthy watershed. it is our responsibility. As AI developers search for land, But questions of water and energy lead us energy and cooling capacity, I propose somewhere deeper. Whose land, water and this question: Is history repeating itself in future are we willing to sacrifice for the next a digital costume? tech gold rush? Progress cannot mean the sacrifice of Across the West, AI expansion is moving Indigenous ancestral grounds. into places that are not simply parcels on a How much is too much? map, but ancestral homelands woven into As a living organism, a species of Indigenous identity, ceremony, Earth, are we approaching But questions of food systems and treaty rights. the point where convenience, water and energy Amazon’s purchase in Boardman, computation and corporate lead us somewhere Oregon, sits within the ancestral deeper. Whose land, competition begin consuming landscape of the Confederated the very systems that sustain us? water and future Tribes of the Umatilla Indian ResCould continued AI infraare we willing to ervation, while proposed energy structure expansion create sacrifice for the infrastructure near Goldendale, impacts that are extraordinarinext tech gold rush? Washington, has drawn opposily difficult to reverse? Is it postion from the Yakama Nation over impacts to sible for innovation to advance without culturally significant lands, salmon and First asking drought-stricken communities to Foods. surrender more water and power? Calling this simply a battle over “developIndigenous teachings have long ment” feels painfully incomplete. reminded us, OGs, that we are not For Indigenous peoples, this is a struggle separate from the natural world; we over sovereignty, the right to determine what are relatives within it. Perhaps the next happens to homelands that have endured technological breakthrough is not simply generations of extraction, displacement and building smarter machines. Maybe it is broken promises. What is being measured an opportunity to innovate with respect in megawatts and dollars is also habitat for to our Grandmother Earth, who has living wildlife, salmon, medicinal plants, always provided so graciously, because insects, fungi, trees and living groundwater intelligence without wisdom is just ansystems. other way to go up in smoke.
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POTENT POT PIE Serves 4 3 tablespoons butter 4 teaspoons canna-butter 1 celery stalk, sliced 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 1 teaspoon thyme 1/3 cup flour 2 cups chicken stock 1/3 cup light cream or half-and-half 1 cup peas 3 cups cooked chicken, cut into pieces Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 sheet puff pastry or 1 refrigerated pie crust 1 egg, beaten, optional
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1. Heat the oven to 340 F. 2. In a large saute pan over low heat, melt the butter and canna-butter.
A simple package of ramen needs little instruction, but a few fresh ingredients can
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1. Open the ramen package, and set the flavor packet aside. Bring the water or stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. 2. Add the watercress, scallion and noodles. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. 3. Add the snap peas, carrots and flavor packet. Cook for 1 additional minute. 4. Pour the soup into a bowl and top with the egg, sprouts and cilantro. 5. Drizzle with the sesame oil and canna-oil before serving.
turn it into a nourishing bowl of comfort. Check the fridge for vegetables, herbs or a soft-boiled egg to make it your own. Pot pie is classic comfort food, while tofu happily takes on the flavors around it for a satisfying meat-free meal. These recipes use Pruf Cultivar’s Gassed Out, a hybrid with peppery, pineforward flavor. Use infused ingredients with a known potency, and choose a serving that works for you.
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3. Add the celery, carrot and thyme. Saute for 10 minutes. 4. Stir in the flour, and cook for 2 minutes. 5. Add the chicken stock, cream and peas, stirring until the vegetables are coated and the mixture begins to thicken. 6. Stir in the chicken, and season with salt and black pepper. 7. Divide the filling among 4 ramekins. Cut the pastry to fit the tops, then place it over the filling. 8. Brush with the beaten egg, if desired, and cut small slits in the pastry to vent steam. 9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
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Serves 4 1/2 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 teaspoon honey 1 bok choy, halved lengthwise 1 teaspoon canola oil 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 teaspoon canna-infused canola oil 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce 1 scallion, chopped Zest of 1/2 orange
2. In a medium bowl, combine the tofu, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger and honey. Let marinate for 30 minutes. 3. Place the tofu and bok choy on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle the bok choy with canola oil. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning the tofu a few times, until browned and tender. 4. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, canna-infused canola oil and remaining soy sauce. 5. Toss the roasted tofu with the sauce, and finish with the scallion and orange zest. Serve with the bok choy.
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“Some days, I'll rip two dabs before I walk into my studio. Other times, I’m working towards a dab as a reward for finishing a piece,” he said. “Or I gotta wait for the paint to dry, and it’s a perfect break time for some weed. It all depends on what the situation and the day calls for.” With such a vibrant style, it’s no surprise that the Cannabis world has discovered his work. While he’s done traditional market projects, a 2025 trip to Art Basel led to conversations with Michigan’s Deep Stroke Solventless that evolved into a whole capsule project.
T H E YO UNGEST O F SIX C O US IN S GRO WING U P IN T H E WILD C IT Y O F N EW O RLEAN S , D AG O S AID H E WAS INT RO DUC ED T O C AN N ABIS E ARLY O N .
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“Cannabis and I have had a relationship since 2008,” Dago Arts told Leaf Magazines.
“When I was a kid, my older cousin came into the room, tossed a bag of weed on the table and told everyone to roll a joint because we were heading into the woods for a cousins’ walk.” He laughed and continued, “We had an incredible time together out in those woods, and ever since, it’s been a beautiful relationship.” Born and raised in Louisiana, he can trace his family’s origins, he said, to when his great-grandparents immigrated to New Orleans from Sicily and opened a fish market. Being a third-generation Sicilian, he said he chose his artist name as a tribute to his grandmother. “My nonna used to call all the kids in the family that growing up, so much so that some of my uncles have it tattooed on them,” he said. “I know people used to use it as a way to shame Sicilians, so people are sometimes shocked when I tell them my name, but I tell them it’s a positive way of carrying on my family's heritage, and I’ve been using it for about 10 years now.”
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Self-taught, Dago said he grew up practicing graffiti and was accepted to art school when he was younger, but his parents wanted him to lock into a more traditional career. Instead, he moved to Los Angeles to find himself as an artist. Since then, he’s returned to his home state and worked as a full-time artist for the last seven years. Acrylic, spray paint and custom stencils are his tools. Like these tools, he sees Cannabis as something with no one set use in the studio.
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looking at a person’s jar of work often opens a lot of conversations or opportunities. “The phrase ‘Jars open doors’ came up through the group, and together, we built this whole thing around it,” he said. For Dago, the studio stays alive with music, movies and YouTube. During our conversation, he said he’s been stuck on Turnstile’s 2025 album “Never Enough.” "It's an album you can bump front to back,” he said. Just as important, though, he said, are the times he’s working while socializing with friends and fellow artists. He finds “the energy of being around other creatives and homies causes ideas to happen naturally,” he said. “A lot of my friends like that are out of state, so we like to keep that vibe up until we can be back in the studio again.” Currently, you can find his original works through Orleans Gallery in New Orleans and Studio 4 in Pittsburgh, where he’ll be hanging work during the Parlay glass art show. You can also find original series and limited prints on dagoarts.com.
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