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TuesdayAug 24, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Nevada Judge Overturns Las Vegas PD Marijuana Ban

Employees may have finally seen a reprieve in the battle between federal and state cannabis law after a Nevada judge overturned a Las Vegas Police Department ban on marijuana consumption among its staff. Although more than two dozen states have passed either medical or recreational cannabis legislation, federal law still classifies it as a Schedule I drug. That may change in the near future. Meanwhile, employees living in legal cannabis markets often find themselves penalized by their bosses for consuming cannabis during personal hours. According to a ruling by a Las Vegas district judge, a former LVPD officer should not…

MondayAug 23, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — A Comparison Between Cannabis Edibles and Infused Drinks

Over the last decade, marijuana-infused drinks have improved greatly in both consistency and flavor. As more states across the country legalize marijuana for recreational and/or medicinal use, the use of cannabis products such as marijuana edibles and marijuana-infused drinks grows. The search for alternatives to alcohol and alcoholic beverages has also boosted the consumption of these drinks. An report by BDS Analytics has found that roughly 20% of marijuana consumers are now consuming marijuana beverages in legal markets for various reasons, whether it’s to have fun, feel peaceful or relax. So, how are these beverages made? CBD and THC are…

MondayAug 23, 2021 12:04 pm

Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (GTVH) Sees Promise in VR Concerts, Events; Partners with Leading VR Technology Company

Forbes article reports that the “business of music” becomes challenging for artists when they are unable to perform VR concerts are potentially much more lucrative than online pay-per-view concerts GTVH’s five-year agreement with Positron places the company in a strong position in the VR event space The business of making music — and a living — became very complicated for artists during COVID-19. Most musicians make the bulk of their living through live performances and appearances, an impossibility during the global pandemic. Online pay-per-view performances became an option, but Golden Triangle Ventures (OTC: GTVH) believes the real promise is in virtual reality…

MondayAug 23, 2021 11:16 am

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER) Chair, the Shaq Invest $2M-Plus in Private Placement

“I’m looking forward to being a key player in [The Alkaline Water Company’s] continued success,” says O’Neal WTER’s Alkaline88(R) continues to be one of the most prominent growing premium functional waters in the category Investors believe that Alkaline88 is becoming a household name for premium waters and a go-to brand across America After initially joining The Alkaline Water Company (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER) as an equity partner, board member and marquee brand ambassador for Alkaline88(R), basketball Hall of Famer and entertainment icon Shaquille O’Neal has invested an additional of $1.05 million in the alkaline water company. O’Neal and WTER chairman Aaron…

MondayAug 23, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Cannabis Use Lower Among Cancer Survivors Compared to the General Public

Marijuana's decades-old reputation as a hard drug with high potential for addiction and no medical applications has taken a hit over the past decade. With more than 30 states legalizing medical cannabis, the controversial drug is now being used to help alleviate a wide variety of medical conditions. As the public becomes warier of opioids, plenty of patients have begun using cannabis to alleviate cancer and chemotherapy-related symptoms, including pain, nausea and insomnia. However, recently unveiled research has shown that despite the rise in the number of people using cannabis to treat various medical issues, especially as the plans sees…

FridayAug 20, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Cannabis Pipe Makers Gain Recognition As Cannabis Legalization Wave Spreads

In 2003, the U.S. Department of Justice put into motion Operation Pipe Dreams, which led to hundreds of businesses and homes being raided. The $12 million operation, which involved 2,000 law enforcement officers, targeted sellers and makers of cannabis pipes. At the time, selling and making cannabis pipes was a crime, with DEA’s acting administrator John Brown noting that individuals who sold drug paraphernalia were akin to drug dealers. The possession and use of marijuana was made illegal under federal law through the Controlled Substances Act 1970. Under the act, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I substance, together with…

FridayAug 20, 2021 9:30 am

Simply Sonoma Inc. Offering CBD With a Focus – The Art of Infusing CBD with Proven Agriculture

Simply Sonoma is a therapeutic-focused CBD company concentrating on sleep aids, gut health, pain/inflammation, as well as skin and beauty products. The company has developed plant-based CBD infused products, centered around the agriculture of Sonoma County, California, known for its excellent wines, fruits, and veggies, and now the company aims to put it on the map for exceptional organic plant-based CBD infused, and research- backed formulations. It seems everyone is jumping on the CBD bandwagon these days, including Martha Stewart. The market seems to be awash with companies that throw CBD up on the wall to see what sticks. There…

FridayAug 20, 2021 9:00 am

Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (GTVH) Enters LOI to Acquire Leading CBD Product Line

Le Pragma features a full retail offering of high-end, all-natural health, wellness and beauty products GTVH has strategy to push sales, strengthen products and launch business directly into international markets after acquisition Le Pragma will leverage key relationships, strategic partnerships forged by Sonder Fulfillment to expand globally With a plan in place for global growth in the CBD space, Golden Triangle Ventures (OTC: GTVH) has signed a letter of intent to acquire Le Pragma LLC, a trusted product line with a focus on quality and consistent results (https://cnw.fm/gCWb9). Le Pragma features a full retail offering of high-end, all-natural health, wellness…

FridayAug 20, 2021 9:00 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Spreads Word About its Cannabis Operations, Announces LOI to Acquire Luxury Accessories Company Vessel Brand

Flora Growth Corp. is a global cannabis production and distribution company that has created a premium house of brands which supplying its cannabis products for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, natural wellness, hemp textiles, and food and beverages, with high-quality product at below-standard costs Flora Growth’s primary regulatory licensed operations are in Colombia, where the country’s government recently pursued a new openness in cannabis exports and domestic regulation by lifting bans on the sale and export of dried flower and cannabinoid ingestible products, permitting the sale of custom formulas for medical cannabis, and loosened marketing restrictions Flora Growth has been actively involved in…

FridayAug 20, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Michigan Uses $20M from Cannabis Taxes to Study Medical Marijuana and PTSD

Last week, state officials in Michigan announced that research projects financed by the state’s adult-use marijuana program will assess the effects of medical cannabis in military veterans. The projects have been allocated $20 million, with $13 million of this amount being used to investigate the effectiveness of cannabis in preventing veteran suicide and treating the medical conditions that impact armed service veterans in the United States. This grant, which was awarded to the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (“MAPS”), will also finance a phase 2 study on the effectiveness of inhaled botanical cannabis in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”). The…

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