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"Just Say Know. Cannactivist. (Cannabis Activist)"

Toronto, ON, Canada
male, age 35
single
Speaks: italian, japanese, english
Joined Nov 5, 2006
What I Want to Do:
Causes: triple bottom line, C.A.L.M., Greenpeace International, Oxfam International, Green Party, Amnesty International, GLBT rights, WWF (World Wildlife Federation), LEAP - Law Enforcement Against Prohibiti, environmental footprints
Activities: concerts, fundraising parties, 420, www.cannabisweek.ca, The Global Marijuana March


 
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Events: An Evening of Stars & Chickens. At the NFB Mediatheque (150 John St.), on November 19, 2006, from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, Cannabis As Living Medicine (C.A.L.M.) welcomes the press and public to ‘An Evening of Stars & Chickens’, a fun and interactive launch party that will feature Steve Rotblatt of Rubber Chicken Cards, Herb Chicken (www.myspace.com/cookingwithherb), and other stars. Through their joint efforts, they seek to build awareness and overcome stigma, eliminating the obstacles that prevent sick Canadians from realizing the full benefits of medical cannabis. We need to get the word out. There is no practical reason to prohibit people from using cannabis. I’m going to be there, you should be too.

Medical Cannabis E-card: Cannabis As Living Medicine (C.A.L.M.), with the help of Rubber Chicken Cards, launched the first educational e-card about medicinal cannabis at www.cannabisclub.ca/destigmatize. The only way to change the perception and stigma associated with the medicinal use of cannabis is to communicate the message in an entertaining and educational way to EVERYONE. So please forward it on to everyone you know.

Cannabis As Living Medicine: C.A.L.M. (www.cannabisclub.ca) is a national, peer-run organization that provides more than 1,700 Canadians with access to medicinal cannabis. Established in 1996, C.A.L.M. is Eastern Canada’s oldest cannabis club and serves members in the Greater Toronto Area and across the country. Currently, C.A.L.M. is the only Canadian dispenser of medical cannabis that functions as a wellness centre. C.A.L.M. is one of the few places that Canadians with chronic and life-threatening illness can get safe, reliable and consistent access to medicinal cannabis for the treatment of their symptoms.Rubber Chicken: Steven Roblatt and his partner the late Richard Zobel thought of the idea of non-corporate e-cards. Most "free cards" are funded by large corporations and feature dancing pets with tinkly-dinkly music. They created a series of talking greeting Card-Toons and www.rubberchickencards.com was launched on June 21, 2000. They’ve done cards to encourage people to vote and build awareness of global warming. How cool is that?Herb Chicken: Located at http://www.myspace.com/cookingwithherb. He’s Canada’s number one cannabis chef. Don’t be surprised if he’s fowl.
FlowerGrrl's myspace: Located at http://www.myspace.com/flower_grrl. She’s living with AIDS and takes cannabis to treat the symptoms of the treatment for AIDS.
 
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Joined Nov 5, 2006 Activist Aspirations Enthusiastic 
Here for Meeting Friends, Professional Connections, Support a Cause, Other 
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Groups Amnesty International, Healthy Living Network, Medical Marijuana, New to Care2?, Oceana, Vegetarian
Hometown Vancouver, BC 
Homepage http://www.myspace.com/cookingwithherb  
Birthday Aug 21, 1974  
Languages italian, japanese, english  
About Me I believe strongly in the immediate need for accessibility of cannabis for medical users, and the eventual legalization of cannabis use.
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  Lifestyle
Pets cats  
Activist Aspirations Enthusiastic
Political Leaning Depends
Religions atheist  
Eating Habits vegetarian but sometimes chicken  
Wild Fact About Me I can see why people say ““If you are young and not a liberal, then you have no heart and if you are old and not a conservative, then you have no brain.” But if we act to change this paradigm in society we can find the middle ground.
My Philosophy Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
What Gives Me Hope The fact that cannabis was legal from 2001 to 2003.
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by Legalize cannabis.
What/who changed my life and why Medical Cannabis E-card: Cannabis As Living Medicine (C.A.L.M.), with the help of Rubber Chicken Cards, launched the first educational e-card about medicinal cannabis at www.cannabisclub.ca/destigmatize. The only way to change the perception and stigma associated with the medicinal use of cannabis is to communicate the message in an entertaining and educational way to EVERYONE. So please forward it on to everyone you know.
Cannabis As Living Medicine: C.A.L.M. (www.cannabisclub.ca) is a national, peer-run organization that provides more than 1,700 Canadians with access to medicinal cannabis. Established in 1996, C.A.L.M. is Eastern Canada’s oldest cannabis club and serves members in the Greater Toronto Area and across the country. Currently, C.A.L.M. is the only Canadian dispenser of medical cannabis that functions as a wellness centre. C.A.L.M. is one of the few places that Canadians with chronic and life-threatening illness can get safe, reliable and consistent access to medicinal cannabis for the treatment of their symptoms.
Rubber Chicken: Steven Roblatt and his partner the late Richard Zobel thought of the idea of non-corporate e-cards. Most "free cards" are funded by large corporations and feature dancing pets with tinkly-dinkly music. They created a series of talking greeting Card-Toons and www.rubberchickencards.com was launched on June 21, 2000. They’ve done cards to encourage people to vote and build awareness of global warming. How cool is that?
Herb Chicken: Located at http://www.myspace.com/cookingwithherb. He’s Canada’s number one cannabis chef. Don’t be surprised if he’s fowl.
FlowerGrrl’s myspace: Located at http://www.myspace.com/flower_grrl. She’s living with AIDS and takes cannabis to treat the symptoms of the treatment for AIDS.
What Bugs Me stores with their heat on and doors open, stores with their air on and doors open, idling cars, Oppressive cannabis laws  
Passions talking with friends, walking, Reading  
Inspirations  
What Scares Me Sativex, Marinol, Alberta Tar Sands, oil, Big Pharma  
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Role Models Steve Rotblatt from Rubber Chicken Cards, Herb Chicken, Neev from C.A.L.M., David Suzuki, Ghandi, Martin Luther King Jr  
Quotation CANNABIS :OUR POSITION FOR A CANADIAN PUBLIC POLICY; REPORT OF THE SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ILLEGAL DRUGS – SUMMARY; Chairman: Pierre Claude Nolin, Deputy Chairman: Colin Kenny; SEPTEMBER 2002
Nevertheless, we do not doubt that for some medical conditions and for certain people cannabis is indeed an effective and useful therapy. Is it more effective than other types of medication? Perhaps not. Can physicians currently prescribe cannabis at a known dosage? Undoubtedly not. Should persons suffering from certain physical conditions diagnosed by qualified practitioners be permitted to use cannabis if they wish to do so? Of this, we are convinced.
The regulations made in 2001 by Health Canada, even though they are a step in the right direction, are fundamentally unsatisfactory. They do not facilitate access to therapeutic cannabis. They do not consider the experience and expertise available in compassion clubs. These regulations only govern marijuana and do not include cannabis derivatives such as hashish and cannabis oils.
It is for these reasons that the Committee recommends that Health Canada amend the Marijuana Medical Access Regulations in order to allow compassionate access to cannabis and its derivatives.
We observed that:
Ø The quality and effectiveness of marijuana, primarily smoked marijuana, have not been determined in clinical studies;
Ø There have been some studies of synthetic compounds, but the knowledge base is still too small to determine effectiveness and safety;
Ø Generally, the effects of smoked marijuana are more specific and occur faster than the effects of synthetic compounds;
Ø The absence of certain cannabinoids in synthetic compounds can lead to harmful side effects, such as panic attacks and cannabinoid psychoses;
Ø People who smoke marijuana for therapeutic purposes self-regulate their use depending on their physical condition and do not really seek the psychoactive effect;
Ø People who smoke marijuana for therapeutic purposes prefer to have a choice as to methods of use;
Ø Measures should be taken to support and encourage the development of alternative practices, such as the establishment of compassion clubs;
Ø The practices of these organizations are in line with the therapeutic indications arising from clinical studies and meet the strict rules on quality and safety;
Ø The studies that have already been approved by Health Canada must be conducted as quickly as possible;
Ø The qualities of the marijuana used in those studies must meet the standards of current practice in compassion clubs, not NIDA standards;
Ø The studies should focus on applications and the specific doses for various medical conditions; and
Ø Health Canada should, at the earliest possible opportunity, undertake a clinical study in cooperation with Canadian compassion clubs.
Interests show people the consequences of actions, NFP work to change the world, make cannabis use legal, Immediate access to medical cannabis, build a greater awareness in society, Classical liberalism, Green Party, Marijuana Party of Canada, 420  
Books No Logo, Neil Gaiman, The Everyday Activist  
Music Feist, Gnarls Barkley, DangerDoom, DangerMouse, Nathan Fake, Le Tigre, Ladytron, The Doors, Pink Floyd, Wu-Tang Clan, Bob Marley, Cypress Hill, Aggro1, DJ M.i.F, DJ Nicky T, MR.TORTAZO, A plus D, DJ Earworm, The Diableros, MSTRKRFT, Death From Above 1979  
Movies V for Vendetta, Thank You For Not Smoking, The Corporation, Fight Club, Tank Girl  
TV Shows check out www.pot.tv, don't watch tv  
Favorite Foods Smoked Chicken Wraps, Chicken Pot Pie  
Favorite Places The Annex, Kensington Market, Kindred Café, Hot Box Café  
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