Article: Recreational and medicinal marijuana use is legal in 4 states (Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington) and Washington D.C. whereas marijuana can only be possessed and used for medically prescribed purposes in 19 states. It is important you familiarize yourself with state laws and regulations before attempting home cultivation. In a search engine, type the "state name" plus "marijuana laws". Cannabis cannot be grown at home, and can only be obtained with a prescription from a licensed physician from licensed dispensaries in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. In Nevada and Arizona, you can only cultivate at home if you live 25 miles or more from a dispensary or receive a hardship waiver.  Most states do not allow marijuana use for any reason by individuals under 21 years of age. How many plants you can grow (ranges from 0 to 24) or how much marijuana you can possess at a time (ranges from 1 oz to 24 oz; 10 to 60 day supply) varies by state. You can be fined or arrested if you do not comply. Most states require you to sign-up and pay a registration fee that can range from $15 to $200. Federal laws supersede state laws. The Department of Justice continues marijuana enforcement under the Controlled Substances Act. It is illegal to grow or possess marijuana on public or federal lands, or distribute it to a minor. Countries outside the U.S. have their own laws and regulations when it comes to growing and possessing cannabis. Research laws in your country to avoid fines or even imprisonment. Countries where it is legal to grow cannabis include: Colombia (20 plants), Czech Republic (5 plants), Spain, and Switzerland (4 plants). In all these countries, cannabis can only be grown for personal use (medical or recreational) and cannot be sold or transported out of the country. Cannabis contains over 70 cannabinoids that produce a psychoactive effect in humans, the strongest being delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinal (THC). THC is produced as a sticky resin on the surface of plants. Levels of THC vary based on: part of the plant (buds contain the most followed by the leaves, stems, and seeds), growing conditions, and subspecies. There are three subspecies of cannabis differentiated on the basis of cannabinoid content: sativa, indica, and ruderalis.  Untreated or organically grown seeds will produce 50% male (staminate) and 50% female (pistillate) plants. Sativa and indica are the most common types of cannabis grown for recreational or medicinal use. Most plants grown today are sativa-indica hybrids. Indica hybrids are known for their pain-relieving and calming properties, and are good for growing indoors as they only grow 2-3 feet tall and have a diameter of 12-18 inches. Growing cannabis indoors is notoriously energy inefficient and can increase you electricity bills more than 10%. Your seeds will have to be germinated indoors. However, if you plan on replanting outside, you should start your seeds by late-March to early-April at the latest.  The growing season for cannabis in the northern hemisphere runs from early May to October. You want to give plants a headstart and gradually acclimate them to outdoor climates by growing indoors under fluorescent grow lights for 2 to 3 weeks after germination. Expect germination to take from 2 days up to 2 weeks. The benefit of growing plants indoors is that you can control temperature, light, and humidity, and they can be grown year-round. Additionally, most states require cannabis to be grown inside in a secure location.
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Know the law. Comply with state regulations and restrictions. Comply with federal laws. Comply with international laws. Select the seeds you want to germinate. Consider different growing methods.
Article: Before you start covering your handle with a cord or leather, you'll need to determine how much of it need to cover the entire handle. Use a ruler or tape measure to determine the length of your knife handle. Use a razor blade or scissors to cut out a strip of leather to the length that you need. If you're using leather, the strip should be around 3/8 inches (9.52 mm) wide, so you'll have to cut the strip vertically if it's too wide.  Having more cord is better than not having enough because you can always cut away the excess cord. If you are cutting a strip of leather from rawhide, you'll have to tan the hide first. If you're wrapping your knife handle immediately, you can just start to wrap the knife handle with the wet cord or leather stripping. If you are wrapping your knife handle later, wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to keep it moist.
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Measure the handle on your knife. Cut your cord or leather stripping. Place the cord or leather stripping in the refrigerator overnight.
Article: . If you want to be a star, you've got to specialize. What will be the thing that people recognize you for? What's the skill, ability, or talent that will take you to the top? Think about what things come easiest to you, and listen to other people for advice to find your star-making quality.  Are you a gifted athlete? When you and your friends get together to play sports, are you always the first picked, or the one to score the most points? If so, you might have the makings of a sports star. Do you love music? Do you enjoy singing, playing an instrument, or dancing to music, you might have the makings of a pop star, a singer, or a rock star. Do you have the gift of gab? Are you a convincing and organizing presence, a leader among your friends? Does everyone listen to what you have to say? If so, you might have the makings of a politician. Do love to pretend? Do you enjoy movies, plays, and television? Do people ever tell you that you have a dramatic presence? If you're a good actor or actress, movie stardom might be in the cards. . Developing your talents into a star-level degree of skill will require help. Whether you want to go pro in acting or sports, politics or music, you've got to get insider info and learn to hone your skills from an expert in the field. Start taking acting or music lessons. Get private coaching for the sport you play. Secure an internship with a local politician, or volunteer for the campaign. Learn everything you can from people who know more than you. Find role-models as well in your field. If you want to be an actor, which actors do you look up to? Who would you like to emulate? Find someone to model your career after. Whether you do it under the guidance of a coach or go it alone, honing your craft is going to take lots and lots of work. For stars, studying the craft should be a 24/7 occupation. Even if you're flipping burgers, you should be rehearsing your lines. Even if you're just taking the bus to school, you should be going over your practice routines. Absorb all the media that you can. Watch classic movies or listen to the type of music you hope to make. Develop a regular practice schedule and devote as much of your free time as possible to improving your talents in your star-making venture. Budding politicians need to practice speeches and public speaking. Musicians need to practice scales. Actors need to rehearse lines and study scenes. Pop stars need to work on their dance moves. Athletes need to train. Be careful to focus on the proper things. For an actor, it can be tempting to get caught up in superficial things. Updating your social networking, checking TMZ, and other gossip rags isn't "practicing" for being a star. It's wasting time. Study your craft, not the other stuff.
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Find a talent that suits your natural abilities Find a coach Study your craft. Practice.