Day 03 - Cannabis World Summit
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Dr. Robert Melamede
Matt Mernagh
Wayward Bill Chengelis
Bonus: Titanium Deviations
We also have Dr. Melamede sharing some fascinating understandings about our endocannabinoid system. From him in this interview we learn some new concepts and get some insights into how cannabinoids work in our bodies to do some interesting things. He shares how cannabis is extremely valuable to HIV / AIDS, how these health threats are also matters of National Security, and how cannabis again can save the day. Many other interesting tidbits may be picked up from this interview, and perhaps the one that may bring a smile to us all is how he justifies that politicians ought to consume cannabis... for the good of all of us.
Dr. Robert Melamede
Dr. Robert Melamede - a.k.a. Dr. Mellow-weed - CannabisScience.com & uccs.edu/~rmelamed/
President & CEO of Cannabis Science, as well as professor at the University of Colorado teaching classes about Cannabinoids, you could say that Bob knows a thing or two about our beloved plant, and how it affects the body... positively. Actually after listening to him you'll realize how much of an understatement that last statement was, as he obviously is as knowledgeable about cannabinoids as he is endocannabinoid endowed. From each speaker interviewed I certainly learned something, but from Dr. Melamede my mind was blown by the information he shared. For example, we all know that Omega 3 fatty acids (you know, the stuff in fish, flax & hemp seeds) is supposed to be really good for you, but did you know why? In layman's terms your body turns it into a form of marijuana, and CB1 receptors, which is why the beneficial effects of Omega 3 resemble the benefits you can get from medicinal pot. Feel free to google it, but actually you best hear it straight from him. He goes on to explain FLIPs and BLIPs, and even gives scientific reasoning why Politicians ought to get high. Yup, seriously folks! He explains how cannabis is fantastic for HIV / AIDS, and how it is a viable alternative to pharmaceuticals to serve the approximate 500 million individuals affected by this epidemic, and the implications that has to National Security. Sort of like a fountain of youth, he explains how cannabis may help with the aging process, and many aspects pertaining to bodily health. There is a lot more he talks about too. Yeah yeah, I know, this paragraph might make him sound a bit dubious, but remember the highly impressive credentials of this man, then listen to him. Best enjoyed with a sober mind to follow along his reasoning and conversations.
Matt Mernagh
Matt Mernagh - "Cannabis Champion of the World!" - Mernagh.ca
Who says a single little person can't change the big system? Matt single-handedly (Ok, with the help and support of his wonderful lawyer Paul Lewin & friends that testified at court) struck down the marijuana prohibition laws in Canada, effectively legalizing weed. For accomplishing this astonishing result he has been called the "Cannabis Champion of the World", and his efforts sent ripples around the world affecting many, not just those in Canada. Unfortunately on February 1st, 2013 the judges struck down the previous ruling since it has been appealed by the Federal Government, but Matt is now engaging in taking this epic battle to the very top, the Supreme Court of Canada. We hope & pray that he will eventually succeed in making marijuana legal to possess and grow for personal use by any adult in Canada.
We intend to declare the date that marijuana becomes legal in Canada, thanks to Mernagh, to be a pot holiday (if not necessarily Nationally recognized as a statutory holiday) in honor of the years he put into making all this possible for us. Check out his fascinating website at www.Mernagh.ca and be sure to buy his book (click on the image to see it at Amazon) to support him and as your way of expressing your gratitude for what he has done regardless of what country you live in.
Wayward Bill Chengelis
Wayward Bill Chengelis - Chairman of the United States Marijuana Party - On FaceBook
This political activist describes the current state of marijuana laws in Colorado, and to be honest, as an outsider it almost sounds like a utopian paradise for cannabis enthusiasts. However it hasn't always been as fantastic as it's been since the historical victory last year when Colorado voters decided that it is time to end the prohibition against marijuana in their State, letting people grow and consume cannabis for medicinal AND recreational purposes. Bill shares with us a bit of the journey it took activists, such as himself, to gradually "legalize" marijuana, initially on a municipal level in Denver and then all the way up to the State level. He shares a few tips and insights for people in other regions, within the United States and other Countries too, to consider what ultimately worked for them to achieve the outstanding result they accomplished. We briefly touch upon the campaign educating the public that "marijuana is safer than alcohol", and how those simple words powerfully reframed the issue. On April 20th Bill is planning to do a short video recording in front of the White House, showing his support for the legalization of this marvellous plant, and we hope to provide his video message for you on the next day of the Summit.
Bonus: Titanium Deviations
In this short mini-interview we speak with Tony about a unique dugout & one-hitter smoking set that he designed, manufactures, and sells. As explained in the feature article about the various ingestion methods, this is a great tool for those people who prefer to smoke their cannabis due to its portability and ease of use. However, what really makes this particular product shine is that the one-hitter is made out of titanium, which Tony explains why this is beneficial, and it has an improved design over most other one-hitters on the market today. If you are a fan of dugouts & one-hitters it would be worth your while to listen to this interview to learn more about this innovative product... and get one for yourself (it really is an amazing one-hitter).
