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Cannabis Cures Cancer Researchers have now found that the compound, called cannabidiol, has the ability to ‘switch off’ the gene responsible for metastasis in an aggressive form of breast cancer. Importantly, this substance does not produce the psychoactive properties of the cannabis plant. A team from the California Pacific Medical Center, in San Francisco, first spotted its potential five years ago, after it stopped the proliferation of human breast cancer cells in the lab. Another Spanish team, led by Dr Manuel Guzmon, wanted to see whether they could prevent a form of cancer (glioblastoma multiforme) from growing by cutting off its blood supply. The mice were given a cancer similar to the human brain cancer (glioblastoma multiforme). Cannabinoids halt VEGF production by producing Ceramide. Dr Guzmon said: “As far as we know, this is the first report showing that ceramide depresses VEGF pathway by interfering with VEGF production.” They then wanted to see if this would also happen with humans. Related Posts

Build the movement: Join the Courage Campaign and pledge to support cannabis legalization MEDIA ALERT FOR: Wednesday, 01 October 2014 CONTACT: CJ Frogozo : 310 570 2622 : cj@fitzgibbonmedia.com Courage Campaign to Honor Legendary Guitarist Tom Morello and Rev. Frank Schaefer at Spirit of Courage Awards Morello to Perform Acoustic Set with Special Tributes from Miles Solay of Outernational, Anti-Flag, Wayne Kramer, and Boots Riley at Iconic House of Blues on Sunset Strip LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — The Spirit of Courage Award is presented each fall to someone who exemplifies Courage in the fight for a more fair and just society. The Spirit of Courage Award will also be given to Rev. Morello will play a short acoustic set. WHAT: 2014 Spirit of Courage Awards WHO: Tom Morello, Rev. All press must credentialed.

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Regulate Marijuana Like Wine | 62% of California voters agree: Legalize marijuana in a framework we know and trust. It is time we treated the problem like adults. 20+ Awesome & Unique Uses Of Google Reader You Probably Didn't Know About Google Reader, a tool which can do wonders, is still unused by people. We all know Google Reader as a Web-based aggregator, capable of reading Atom and RSS feeds online or offline, but it can also perform various other useful tasks. I compiled some uses of Google Reader and mentioned the links for tutorials. #1 – Online Archive : Not many of us know that Google Reader can also be used as a powerful system to archive your favourite RSS feed data. This is really useful since you may want to access them in the future. Using Google Reader you can : Archive Your Twitter Tweets. Anything that has an RSS feed can be backed up and archived with Google Reader for access long after the feed is gone. Tutorial : Use Google Reader As An Online Archive #2 – Bookmarking Service : Google Reader will be really useful for minimalists. Another useful feature is, you can add notes when you’re bookmarking items to remind you why you liked it in the first place. Tutorial : MakeUseOf Tutorial : Be An Original

Cannabis seeds species genetic origins and history of marijuana strains Although thousands of hybridized cannabis seeds varieties have been created by enthusiastic home and professional seed breeders, the fundamental genetic stock of traditional cannabis seeds strains is well-known and respected. Consider strains presented here the basic colour palette from which breeders mix and combine to create limitless diversity of new cannabis strains. Base origins and history of cannabis strains: Columbian aka Gold: It was one of the original sativa strains imported, that fueled the sixties marijuana renaissance in North America. Ohhhh the sweet smell and taste with a mellow high that can’t be matched these days. Thai: sometimes called Thai Sticks by the Vietnam veterans, this Asian sativa variety produces loose clusters which are often woven onto sticks of bamboo or cannabis stems. Jamaican: these mostly sativa plants are fast-growing, known to produce a stimulating, up high. Hawaiian: Famous Hawaii islands strains, such as Maui Wowie, used to be easily available.

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