Happy Birthday To The Late, Great Cannabis Champion, Steve Danks

 

Oh how I miss him with the understanding that he is resting in the joy that results in a life wonderfully lived. To know Steve, in person or virtually was a strengthening in the truth of cannabis / hemp as a life upliftment tool. 

This birthday remembrance for Steve Danks lands with a special kind of gravity — the kind reserved for people whose lives were not just lived, but given to a cause. Steve was one of those rare activists whose voice carried wisdom, conviction and compassion. His presence on Time4Hemp helped shape the global conversation around hemp, cannabis freedom, and the right to heal.

🌱 A life rooted in courage

Steve Danks was known for speaking plainly, bravely, and from lived experience. His public testimony as a “survivor of terminal liver disease” became a rallying point for countless patients seeking safe access to cannabis-based healing modalities. His message — that being “illegally healed” was better than being “legally dead” — cut through stigma with a clarity that only truth can deliver.

On Time4Hemp, Steve brought that same clarity to the airwaves. He hosted segments like Hemp Works, interviewing growers, healers, and innovators while helping listeners understand the plant not as a political battleground, but as a tool for human resilience.

🎙️ A voice that strengthened a movement

Steve’s work with Time4Hemp placed him in the heart of a global network of educators, veterans, farmers, scientists, and patients. The platform’s mission — to uplift honest journalism and empower the public with cannabis knowledge — was amplified by his grounded, relatable presence.

He wasn’t a celebrity activist. He was something more important:

• a bridge between suffering and hope
• a witness to the healing power of the plant
• a mentor to those stepping into advocacy for the first time
• a reminder that policy is personal

His interviews often carried the tone of someone who had nothing to prove and everything to share.

🌿 The legacy he leaves

Steve’s legacy lives in three enduring contributions:

• Humanizing the cannabis conversation — He brought real stories, real bodies, and real healing into public view at a time when many were still afraid to speak.
• Expanding the educational reach of Time4Hemp — His hosting helped grow the platform’s credibility and global audience.
• Modeling fearless truth-telling — His willingness to speak about survival, illness, and healing gave others permission to step forward.

For those who knew him personally, he is remembered as warm, steady, and deeply committed. For those who knew him through the airwaves, he remains a voice that made the world feel a little less hostile and a little more possible.

🌞 Honoring Steve on his birthday and beyond

Today, we celebrate not just the day Steve arrived on this earth, but the many days he spent making it better. His work continues to ripple through the hemp and cannabis movement — in every patient who finds relief, every advocate who finds courage, and every broadcaster who keeps the truth alive.

May his memory be a blessing, a compass, and a call to keep building the world he believed in.

Jesse Ventura Takes Time 4 Hemp

"Apr 1, 2025 Time 4 Hemp Seed 2 Grow

In this segment, we take a Deep Dive into former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura who in early 2024 launched a cannabis edibles brand. Jesse Ventura Farms is in partnership with Retro Bakery, which is owned by a group of black women and established in Minnesota. This marks the first time a former U.S. governor has put their name on a cannabis brand. Ventura, a long-time cannabis legalization supporter, also sits down with Al Byrne for an interesting interview where he discusses how cannabis helped his wife overcome chronic seizures which led him to write his 2016 best selling book, 'Jesse Ventura's Marijuana Manifesto: How Lies, Corruption, and Propaganda Kept Cannabis Illegal'. This podcast also includes 3 great songs - either written by or written about - some of the activists who have pioneered the Medical Cannabis Legalization Movement. To find more content like this, visit: https://www.time4hemp.news (https://www,time4hemp.news) Please share this with your friends. This is a production of the Time 4 Hemp Global Broadcasting Network - 2025"

I asked A.I. Chat GPT about a hemp rather than rocks based economy

"Currently, humanity is living by an economic system based on rocks, gold, silver, copper... Based on results, homelessness, hunger, thirst, lack of education, rising sickness rates like cancer... It seems wise to allocate resources based on need rather than greed. Would a hemp based economy be better? If so why? If not, what is a better economic system internationally than the one we are using now?"

ChatGPT said:

Hemp Fields and Industrial Prosperity: This image captures the vast potential of hemp fields feeding into an eco-friendly industrial scene, emphasizing economic growth with visual elements like export barrels and statistics.

A hemp-based economy could indeed provide significant advantages over traditional resource-based economies for several reasons, particularly in addressing the sustainability and equity issues you mentioned. Here’s how it compares, along with other ideas for a more sustainable and need-centered economic system.

Why a Hemp-Based Economy Could Be Better

1. Environmental Sustainability: Hemp is a highly sustainable crop. It requires less water, fewer pesticides, and is more resilient than many other crops. Additionally, hemp absorbs more CO₂ than many other plants, making it a powerful tool for carbon sequestration, helping mitigate climate change.

2. Diverse Applications: Hemp has versatility across industries—construction (hempcrete), textiles, biodegradable plastics, biofuels, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. A hemp-based economy would diversify away from non-renewable resources, reduce waste, and promote more eco-friendly products.

3. Localized Production: Hemp can grow in a wide range of climates, which means more local production and less dependence on global supply chains. This could decrease economic inequality by enabling smaller economies to produce resources locally and build wealth from within, thus reducing poverty and supporting economic independence.

4. Job Creation and Economic Opportunity: A shift toward hemp could create jobs in farming, processing, manufacturing, and distribution. These jobs could support a transition to green economies that are more accessible to various demographics, potentially reducing unemployment and poverty.

5. Social Equity: If structured thoughtfully, a hemp economy could reduce monopolistic practices and centralization of wealth. By decentralizing production and basing wealth generation on renewable resources, there’s potential for a more equitable distribution of economic power.

Potential Limitations of a Hemp-Based Economy

While a hemp economy offers exciting possibilities, it may not be a comprehensive solution by itself. Certain industries and products may still require resources that hemp cannot provide, and transitioning could pose challenges for heavily industrialized economies reliant on current systems. Also, without careful regulation and attention to equitable growth, even a hemp-based economy could become profit-driven, perpetuating cycles of inequality.

Infographic on Hemp’s Economic Impact: A visually organized infographic where a central hemp plant connects to multiple industries, emphasizing hemp’s wide-reaching economic and environmental benefits with international symbols.

Alternatives for a Better International Economic System

1. Resource-Based Economy (RBE): This concept, popularized by futurist Jacque Fresco, suggests an economy where resources are allocated based on availability and need, rather than monetary gain. Advanced technology and data would guide efficient resource distribution, reducing waste, and ensuring equitable access. By focusing on sustainability and minimizing waste, an RBE could address many of the issues related to scarcity and environmental degradation.

2. Universal Basic Income (UBI): UBI could complement a hemp or resource-based economy, ensuring that all individuals have a basic level of economic security. By providing a guaranteed income, UBI could reduce poverty and hunger, allowing people to focus on meaningful, creative, or community-oriented work instead of merely survival.

3. Circular Economy: In a circular economy, products and resources are reused, recycled, and upcycled, minimizing waste and resource depletion. If combined with renewable resources like hemp, this approach could support an economy that is regenerative by design, addressing environmental concerns and creating long-term sustainable growth.

4. Wellbeing Economy: This model prioritizes human and ecological wellbeing over GDP growth. In a wellbeing economy, governments would allocate resources based on health, education, and environmental sustainability metrics rather than economic output alone. Such an approach could reduce social issues, encourage sustainable growth, and ensure that all individuals have their basic needs met.

In Summary

A hemp-based economy could indeed contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world, especially when combined with the principles of a resource-based, circular, or wellbeing-focused economy. By shifting the foundation of our economy from limited, non-renewable resources to a sustainable, renewable crop like hemp—and further refining our economic structures around human and environmental needs—humanity could take meaningful steps toward reducing poverty, environmental harm, and inequality worldwide.

Economic Growth Through Global Exports: Here, a bustling setup of hemp processing for export showcases the seamless transition from sustainable agriculture to international commerce, underscoring financial gains and job creation.

“Pot Shots: The Journey of a High Times Photographer” by Malcolm MacKinnon

Thank you Malcolm MacKinnon for your book  “Pot Shots: The Journey of a High Times Photographer” - AWESOME BROTHER - WHAT A JOURNEY! WORTH THE TRIP!

The truth is the truth whether we agree with it or not. This interview on Time4Hemp rocks with revelations and beauty of the truth that we are overcoming the drug war. 

The truth of this magnificant journey to hemp / cannabis empowerment is captured in this book which is a glimpse into the wonderful world of weed. Grand and glorious ganja. 

I shared some ideas about how I feel concerning this book and asked Microsoft Co-Pilot for a book summary. I confess I could not write a better, more accurate book review. 

 “Pot Shots: The Journey of a High Times Photographer” by Malcolm MacKinnon is a historic visual memoir that captures the pivotal era in U.S. history when cannabis transitioned from being illegal in every state to gaining societal acceptance. As the celebrated photographer for High Times Magazine over 25 years, MacKinnon shares his unique perspective through 333 images, including 39 High Times covers. His iconic photographs preserve moments in time, telling stories that words alone cannot express.

Here are some key points about the book:

1. Evolution of Cannabis Culture:

   • MacKinnon’s lens takes us from the hazy underground gatherings of the past to the triumphant legalization rallies of today.
   • Through his unerring gaze, we witness the evolution of cannabis—from forbidden foliage to legal legacy.

2. People and Icons:

   • The book features portraits of cannabis advocates, celebrities, and unsung heroes.
   • Notable figures include Jack Herer, Cheech and Chong, Dr. Lester Grinspoon, and celebrities like Jason Sudeikis, Snoop Dogg, and Woody Harrelson.

3. A Time Capsule:

   • “Pot Shots” isn’t just about the plant; it’s a time capsule.
   • Each photograph unravels a narrative, capturing the spirit of an age when pot was the banner of counterculture.

4. Acknowledging Sacrifices:

   • Beyond visuals, the book honors the people—the passionate advocates—who risked everything for the love of cannabis.
   • It acknowledges their sacrifices and celebrates their indomitable spirit.

5. Nostalgia and Hope:

   • For those familiar with cannabis culture, it’s a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
   • For the uninitiated, it’s an enlightening journey into the mystical and controversial world of cannabis.

In summary, “Pot Shots” is more than photography; it’s a testament to the movement’s journey—a poignant reminder of where we’ve been and a hopeful gaze toward the future. Malcolm MacKinnon’s voice and vision make this book an indispensable gem for cannabis enthusiasts and art lovers alike. 🌿📸

If you’d like to explore more about this historic visual memoir, you can find it on Amazon.

Paul Stanford's Cannabis Common Sense 1133

New Hemp Cities(c) Update Spring 2018

Let's solve the world's housing problem for both those without homes and those who need housing upgrades quickly, affordably and constructed to meet end users lifestyle needs. 

How? Consider these questions concerning the solution New Hemp Cities offers our housing crisis.

1.  In this age of climate change, does building off the grid environmentally sound structures that are waterproof, radiation reducing using NASA space travel research, in house vertical farming, self assembling and dome shaped buildings to reduce wind damage make sense?

2. Does using the 3d printing art and science called contour crafting that can build a 2,000 sq. ft. structure in less than 24 hours at 60% below traditional construction costs or 3d printing self assembling buildings make sense?

3. Given the environmental, economic and nuclear situations we are dealing with, does New Hemp Cities brand of environmentally conscious new housing plus retrofitting existing structures make sense?

New Hemp Cities is a brand in development and a proposed series of locations in high altitude areas on aquifers. It is the result of a dream to 3d print environmentally conscious buildings to enhance and save lives. They are being designed to help us survive global warming, climate change, wind storms, flooding and elevated radiation levels, like the result of dumping 300-400 tons of highly radioactive water into the ocean daily from Fukushima plus other nuclear plants and waste. 

The ocean levels are rising and we will be moving large populations inland from coastal cities like New York and Los Angeles. To understand just one of the sources, start by watching ice melt in a microwave. It's the ice above the water level that will be the source of the rising ocean. 

In the face of radical climate change, it makes sense to strengthen our structures and build stronger buildings in the future.

What is meant by environmentally conscious is that we factor in surviving climate change and natural disasters into our designs, like what would happen if there was a heat or radiation wave where all the ice melted as discussed above. 

These structures are being developed so that they are fire retardant with the use of hempcrete, waterproof as a result of strong hemp plastic, radiation shielded based on NASA's magnetic shielding for space travel, rounded to make them windproof, dome shaped to make them earthquake resistant, completely off the grid where possible (i.e. water source) and self assembling.

New Age Printing

The art and science of technology is growing so fast that by the time 3d printing takes hold (produces in height, width and depth), 4d printing (self assembling) and 5d printing (base that item is printed on moves, making stronger items) are already here. Rather than get caught up on the style, my focus is new age printing which even covers the jump to laser printing. I write the phrase 3d printing as a shorthand for all the great advances here now and ahead.

3d printing works like a traditional computer and printer. Rather than print in two dimensions height and width, it prints in three adding depth. 

In building construction (contour crafting) the printers, suspended from gantries, take instructions and do what they are told, i.e. put concrete here, plastic there, repeat laying concrete until it reaches 12' ceilings, etc. So we can use 3d printing's contour crafting technique can build a 2,000 foot structure in less than 24 hours off of a computer file.

GIANT 3D Printers Make Ten Houses in Only a Day! Share on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1tNWcwW When it comes to 3D printers, size isn't an issue. A Chinese company ...

Contour Crafting - First in the world | Behrokh Khoshnevis Here you have Behrokh Khoshnevis, Founder and CEO of Contour Crafting, who talks about his company and how it is...

 

 

3D-Printed Homes Can Be Constructed For Under $4,000 A home like this can be built in less than 24 hours at a cost of only $4,000. The secret? 3D printing. And they ...

3d printing roads

So, since we can 3d print a house, in whatever configuration we want, of course using Google Earth and other programs/apps combined with 3d printing, we can 3d print additional layers of roads either above, below or next to existing highways to relieve traffic by at least 50% of current flow. It could be set with a fast lane for folks going around downtown and standard roads for locally exiting traffic. There is plenty of room to trail blaze using a multi-story highway system. Because the field of 3d printing our infrastructure is so new common sense counts. We can answer the question based on how inexpensive 3d printing roads can be when done on a large scale, 'What good is having a car that can do 200 MPH when there are no roads that one can drive on that fast?" Possibly folks will pay a toll to drive on the 200 MPH road.

New Age Infrastructure Solutions - brick paving, 6d, 5d, 4d, 3d printing...

Vertical Farming

An ancillary market is vertical farming which is a great use for existing buildings plus 3d printed ones as well as a way to supply the additional food and raw resource materials necessary for rapid growth. Plenty of jobs and more folks willing to work on indoor computerized farming than out in the fields...better quality food too.

Vertical Farming

Vertical Farming - YouTube

Since the 1980's I've taught that computers and other technology are keys out of the biblical Babylon. We can speak the same language, no longer confounded, build ideas from a larger pool of thought. They are tools to help us save ourselves. Let's use them wisely.

Here's a link to the big New Hemp Cities report that is currently being transformed from an assemblage of 680 pages of research to an accurate business plan. A blog post from 2016 both explains the project is posted here.

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Hemp Backpacks, Fabrics, Shoes, Hats & Wallets from Nepal

Click Here to Contact Mohan Singh Singh 

GREAT FASHION FIND! The work of these hemp artist from Nepal is almost ready to sell on line, so I'm giving you a heads up while the video is still in rough cut format. If as you "hemp yourself" by shifting over to a natural, hemp based wardrobe, lifestyle, these unique accessories will lift the fashion part of your soul.

I am J. Nayer Hardin, the founder of and a conductor on the Computer Underground Railroad. My mission since 1984 is to use computers and other technology to help people be free. I am encouraging and helping organize on line this crew so they can sell their work on ine. We're working through issues with PayPal on setting up the account which has restrictions on it in Nepal and other places. I can't believe that some people are still being discriminated in the field of on line banking & shopping. The digital divide is still miles wide. 

It was divine intervention that I was introduced to this group of artists. While working on the 2016 Kyoto Hemp Forum and last year's on line Hemp Environmental Forum, I met a dedicated man in the field of hemp textiles, Mohan Singh Singh through Facebook working groups. Mohan works with members of his village to make hemp textile accessories, backpacks, fabrics, hats, shoes and wallets. As an old school fashion diva from the last century, I immediately fell in love. The items are beautiful, high quality and unique. To support building a bridge, contact the craftspeople now. 

Below are picture samples of the hemp backpacks hand made demonstrated in the YouTube Video at the top of this post. Hemp is one of the longest and strongest fibers in nature, biblical in reference (linen) as a friend to humanity. These strong backpack hemp accessories keep you ready to go on a moment's notice with what you need for your next journey. 

Click Here to Contact Mohan Singh Singh 

Click Here to Contact Mohan Singh Singh 

New Hemp Cities 2018 Vision

New Hemp Cities is a Computer Underground Railroad concept to use 3d printing (3d, 4d, 5d, 6d - new age printing) to create environmentally sound structures and infrastructure out of hemp and other eco friendly materials. The purpose of this basic change is the increase in the severity of storms, fires, floods and elevated nuclear radiation levels. 

Among the many considerations factored in are layers of shielding materials including a magnetic nuclear radiation reducing layer based on NASA space travel, rounded edges to reduce wind damage, waterproof layer for flood protection, etc. 

By cleaning the water using Hydreva, a double cleaning process (entering and exiting the structures) upgrades the water used in homes and gardens while returning clean and energized water to aquifers. 

To build structures quickly out of locally grown raw resource materials, we're using the art and technology called contour crafting that builds using instructions off of a CAD (computer aided design) file. Building new strong homes and other structures while fortifying existing buildings will more than balance fears of job loss. Jobs will be replaced by small business opportunities. 

The proposal is written  and in the process of being transformed into a business plan, projected to be ready in first quarter 2018. 

For more information contact the Railroad's founder, J. Nayer Hardin on Twitter. 

Jeff Clark, Casper Leitch and Michael Krawitz on Time4Hemp

Time 4 Hemp - LIVE! 
First broadcast June 13, 2014 on Time4Hemp.com and iHeartRadio.com 

Host: Casper Leitch, Founder and Chairman of Time4Hemp Global Broadcasting Network 
Joint Host: Michael Krawitz, Veterans For Medical Cannabis Access 
Guest: Cannabis Champion, the late Hemp Hero & Veteran Jeff Clark  

Please share this with your friends. 

Casper Leitch's TimeHemp's website: http://www.Time4Hemp.com
Michael Krawitz's Veterans For Medical Cannabis Access
http://www.veteransformedicalmarijuana.org/

The late, great Jeff Clark - use the prayer route. It's amazing how many times folks on the other side get back to us.

Below are the twitter posts from the program, most recent on top.
http://www.twitter.com/Time4Hemp

• California Cannabis Coalition supports Patrick Moore's - Jack Herer CCHI https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=518469924&fref=ts … ‪#‎change‬‪#‎marijuana‬ ‪#‎CA‬ ‪#‎mmot‬ ‪#‎mmj‬ ‪#‎news‬ ‪#‎p2‬
• Prop. 215's 2nd annual memory events for all the fallen soldiers from this war on drugs is on February 15, 2015. #change #news #marijuana
• California Cannabis Coalition https://www.facebook.com/pages/California-Cannabis-Coalition/150722031606548 … #change ‪#‎law‬ #news #marijuana #mmot #mmj ‪#‎weed‬ ‪#‎pot‬ ‪#‎legalizeit‬ ‪#‎UniteBlue‬ ‪#‎love‬ ‪#‎ows‬
• Jeff Clark and other Freedom Fighters  ‪#‎cchi2014‬ ‪#‎cannabis‬‪ #‎CashHydeFoundation‬ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cnQqSQgNV4… #change #law #weed #marijuana #mmot #USA
• Paul Stanford's Cannabis Common Sense, Fridays 8p PT  http://www.ustream.tv/channel/Cannabis-Common-Sense … #change #marijuana #news #mmot #weed #pot #mmj #love #USA #joint
• 'Veterans Admin likes to issue pharmaceutical medicines. They took 7 ounces of cannabis away from me.' Jeff Clark #change #news #marijuana
• 'I have PTSD from being in the war. Cannabis' THC helps me forget the horrors of the past.' Jeff Clark #change #marijuana #health #news #p2
• 'If we eat good, nutritious hemp foods we would not have so many health problems.' Jeff Clark #change #marijuana #news #mmot #mmj #pot #weed
• Implement Jack Herer's vision so we can save ourselves "California Cannabis Hemp Initiative" http://www.cchi2014.org/ #change #marijuana #news
• 'I think cannabis and hemp are the only things that will save our planet.' Jeff Clark #change #marijuana #mmot #mmj #news #love #weed #PTSD
• Jeff Clark is an activist since 1969 when he marched with Tom Hayden. #change #marijuana #mmot #mmj #news #love #weed #PTSD #cannabis #USA
• Jeff Clark is Time4Hemp's Joint Guest https://www.facebook.com/profile.php… … #change #marijuana #mmot #mmj #news #love #weed #PTSD #cannabis #UniteBlue #p2
• Michael Krawitz is Time4Hemp's Joint Host http://www.veteransformedicalmarijuana.org/ #change #marijuana #mmot #mmj #news #love #weed #PTSD #cannabis #UniteBlue
• Casper Leitch's Time4Hemp 10a PT / 1p ET http://www.Time4Hemp.com #change #marijuana #mmot #mmj #news #love #weed #pot #cannabis #UniteBlue