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Published by Headquest Inc. Editor-in-Chief R. Cantu HQ Trade Magazine April 2016 Issue #191 www.hqmag.com www.facebook.com/headquest Printed in Canada on recycled paper with vegetable-based inks Advertising Executives Sales Coordinator Michael Gonzales - 505-275-6049 Monica Frésquez Steve Butz BEWARE! HQ has no affiliates or outside sales team. Any business or person contacting you and acting as an HQ Representative or claiming affiliation with HQ Publications is unlawfully misrepresenting himself or herself. Please contact admin@headquest.com if you are approached by any such entity. Contact any salesperson at 505-275-6049 Executive Assistant Richard DePriest Editor Sandy Caputo Contributing Writers Art Director Billy Wetsel Billing 505-275-6049 Information adinfo@headquest.com Fax 505-275-6510 Austin L. Ray Christopher Nikolopoulos Darin Burt Tanya Madden HQ TRADE MAGAZINE APRIL 2016 10 S pring is in the air and we are loving this warm weather! This April we have so many things lined up for you and so many new things coming your way! First, everyone knows that synthetics have become a growing concern in the smoke shop community, and rightly so, many retailers have stayed clear of any such products. But one synthetic that's been around for years, and that is still readily available, is fake urine. Please take a moment to check out Alternative Lifestyle Systems and how they have become the conglomerate that they are. Next, say hello or, as they say in Hawaii, “Aloha,” to Charity and John Newman, who with the help of their son Lance, a glassblower creating pieces under the nickname Skullkid, are the family behind the counter at Westside Vibes on the island of Maui. This shop keeps things local and the success they have had is astounding! Chris Hurley spontaneously entered the CHAMPS Glass games this past summer to gain a little bit of exposure. After twenty years of glass blowing, he felt it was time to venture out of his Southern Oregon studio and test his skills. Little did he know...he would win the main judging and people's choice awards! See what won him these prestigious awards in this months issue of HQ! Lastly, have you been keeping tabs on the Quest for the Best product spotlights? This month is one not to miss! And if you think you have a new, innovative product that deserves to be featured, please contact an account representative today! See you all next month! HEADQUEST Inc. assumes no responsibility for contents herein. Opinions expressed in articles are strictly those of the writer. Published monthly by HeadQuest Inc., 9901 Acoma Rd. SE Albuquerque NM 87123. Subscriptions available for $39 yearly, payable in U.S. funds. Send address changes (please include previous label) to address above or call (505) 275-6049. Printed in Canada. Publications Mail Agreement #40069018 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: 737 Moray St. Winnipeg MB, Canada, R3J3S9 Chris Hurley page 60