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latimes.com - 8/31/2009

Marijuana's new high life

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Cannabis is moving into the mainstream, with fashion, films, TV and politicians acknowledging it's here to stay. > In June, an estimated 25,000 people attended the inaugural THC Expo hemp and art show in downtown Los Angeles, an event that pumped hundreds of thousands of dollars into the local economy -- including a $22,400 payment directly to the city of Los Angeles for use of its convention center.  ...

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