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FridayDec 14, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – UN Committee Delays Release of Cannabis Scheduling Recommendations

The Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) of the World Health Organization (WHO) met in November to discuss whether the scheduling of marijuana should be revised from its current status as a Schedule 1 substance to another less restrictive category. In a surprise move, the expected release of their findings has been postponed to January instead of this month as had earlier been indicated. The ECDD called for, and received input from various stakeholders regarding various aspects of cannabis, such as its medicinal value as well as evidence of abuse or overdose incidents. The response to this call was massive,…

FridayDec 14, 2018 1:27 pm

Therma Bright, Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) Provides Technology for Clear and Healthy Skin

Uses heat and light energy to provide non-invasive and pain-free skin care InterceptCS™ provides cold sore prevention with controlled topical heat TherOZap™ relieves symptoms caused by insect and marine life bites and stings, holds potential for inhibiting mosquito-borne viruses A third product is in development to treat joint pain through the combination of cannabis and thermal technology Therma Bright, Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) is a progressive medical device technology company focused on serving the $21 billion cosmeceutical industry by providing products, devices and treatments that address dermatological needs. The company believes that clear and healthy skin should not be…

FridayDec 14, 2018 11:21 am

How Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Built Customer Loyalty and Trust

Before it was easy, REFG was building a customer base, loyalty and trust by providing a service that was necessary but non-existent Company aims to make cash-only a business model of the past, allowing licensed providers to easily apply for a bank account online Keys to success include transparency and compliance The legal cannabis industry now has simple banking options thanks to Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG). According to the company, it is the only one offering licensed providers the ability to apply for a bank account online. In an industry with limited to no banking options, REFG is…

FridayDec 14, 2018 11:06 am

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Subsidiary 7ACRES Honored as ‘Brand of the Year’

Supreme Cannabis’ flagship brand, 7ACRES, selected by panel of industry professionals across variety of sectors in cannabis space Award recognizes 7ACRES’ enormous effort in creating a brand, strategy, culture, image and impact that resonate in the public consciousness Canadian Cannabis Awards ceremony hailed as world’s first for a federally regulated recreational cannabis market Supreme is Canada’s only licensed cannabis producer principally focused on premium brands and products with coast-to-coast distribution Premium cannabis producer 7ACRES, a wholly-owned subsidiary and flagship brand of The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1), now wears the mantle of ‘Brand of the…

FridayDec 14, 2018 10:43 am

Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Investment in Hemp Set for Payoff with Vote on 2018 Farm Bill

2018 farm bill approved by Congressional vote earlier this week Bill removes industrial hemp from Schedule I under Controlled Substances Act Hemp market expected to hit $1 billion in 2018 With floor votes passing this week in the House of Representatives and the Senate, the chances that the Farm Bill – H.R.2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 – will be law before Yuletide have improved considerably. Such a development augurs well for Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD), a company focused on supplying equipment and technologies to support the legal cultivation, processing and storage of cannabis and other agricultural products, which…

FridayDec 14, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Study Shows Your Working Memory May Improve After Smoking Cannabis

One of the stereotypes that surround marijuana consumers is that they become forgetful when high on cannabis. However, a new study at the University of Florida has established that such a stereotype is just a myth. The researchers designed the study in a unique way that involved exposing rats to cannabis smoke so that they inhale it. The rats were first taught to perform a number of delayed response tasks, such as poking the nose into a feeding trough a defined number of times before getting a reward of food pellets. Alternatively, the rats in the study were required to…

ThursdayDec 13, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Cannabis Cooking Classes Equip Maryland Patients with Edibles Making Skills

A couple that owns a gourmet condiment company in Baltimore has branched into a new niche of teaching medical cannabis card holders how to cook with cannabis. Will Parks and his wife Gwenele Parks decided to branch into cooking with cannabis because they are certified medical cannabis patients and needed other ways to consume their medicine instead of being restricted to smoking it. They imagined, and rightly so, that other patients were interested too. Maryland banned edibles from its medical marijuana program, but the Parkses and others have partnered with some medical cannabis dispensaries in the state to teach people…

ThursdayDec 13, 2018 10:55 am

Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (DVLP) Seeks to Make the Cannabis World a Bit Smaller through Newly Launched Software Division, GreenerGrows.org

Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. supports the cannabis industry by providing recognizable and trustworthy products alongside software and technology geared toward enhanced efficiency Cannabis growers can communicate with one another and receive industry data and news through the company’s website, WheresWeed.com The global cannabis market is on track to reach $146.4 billion by the end of 2025 Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (OTC: DVLP), a rising leader in the cannabis industry, provides its clients with business services and products to support the flourishing market. Through its ancillary software, the company seeks to connect members of the cannabis community by increasing the ease…

ThursdayDec 13, 2018 10:29 am

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Announces that New CBD/Propovit Throat Spray Formula is Close to Market-Ready

Earth Science Tech, via its subsidiaries, centers on developing its role as a global leader in the cannabinoid arena The company’s diverse subsidiaries offer a wide selection of cannabinoid products in numerous categories Earth Science Tech recently announced a CBD/Propovit throat spray formula developed via its partnership with Bionatus A biotechnology enterprise, Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) focuses on cannabis (industrial hemp) and cannabinoid research and development, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The company does so through its diverse wholly owned subsidiaries, which concentrate on the development of Earth Science Tech’s role as a worldwide leader in the cannabinoid…

ThursdayDec 13, 2018 10:14 am

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc.’s (GRYN) Science-Driven Cannabis Cultivation Offers Higher Quality at Significantly Lower Cost

Green Hygienics focuses on science-driven cannabis cultivation Its vertical farming process utilizes aeroponic technology The company is at the vanguard of the cannabis sector due to its continuing dedication to invention Targeting the high-end medical and adult-use recreational market, Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTC: GRYN) concentrates on science-driven cannabis cultivation. The company’s growth strategy involves producing revenues from the sales of premium grade cannabis products, developing and licensing valuable intellectual property (IP), making strategic acquisitions and creating trusted global consumer brands. The focus of the Las Vegas, Nevada-based company is pharmaceutical-grade cannabis at higher yields and lower costs. The U.S.…

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