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ThursdayNov 19, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — GrowDiaries Mishap Leaves Millions of Cannabis Grower Passwords Exposed

GrowDiaries is an online community of cannabis growers that allows its members to ask questions, interact with other members and blog about their crops. In September, the company suffered a major security breach that left millions of users’ posts, passwords and other data exposed. The unprotected database was discovered by researcher Volodymyr “Bob” Diachenko on Oct. 10, 2020. Diachenko, who is known for pointing out unsecured databases, said the company was responsible for the vulnerability. He reports on LinkedIn that two Kibana apps, which are usually used by IT and development staff to manage Elasticsearch databases, were left unsecured without…

ThursdayNov 19, 2020 2:36 pm

Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) Begins Trading, Extraction Tolling Business Ramping Up

Pure Extracts Technologies trading on CSE under symbol PULL Company runs first oil extraction, distillation under new licenses PULL products highly desired by provincial dispensaries as consumers gravitate to FSO An emerging leader in extraction, Pure Extracts Technologies (CSE: PULL) began trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) earlier this month under the symbol ‘PULL’. The plant-based extraction Company focuses on cannabis, hemp, and functional mushroom sectors and uses its proprietary CO2 extraction methodology to obtain full-spectrum oil (“FSO”) from cannabis and hemp biomass. “We are pleased to have listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange as a significant first step…

ThursdayNov 19, 2020 12:07 pm

The Alkaline Water Company’s (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) A88CBD Product Line Perfectly Positioned for Growth in C-Store Space

Sales of CBD products through convenience, gas stores grew by 2,276% in 2019. CBD drinks, valued at $52 million in c-store sales in 2019, are highly popular among new consumers. WTER offers A88CBD(TM) product line including beverages and lab-tested, hemp extract gummies, capsules, salves, balms, lotions and more. As the use of cannabidiol (“CBD”) becomes more mainstream, convenience stores are in an ideal position to benefit from the product’s rapid growth, according to a recent CBD Retail Trends article (https://cnw.fm/j0fIO). That’s good news for The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER), a company with a robust CBD-infused beverage line and a…

ThursdayNov 19, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Marijuana Extracts Could Alleviate Burning Mouth Symptoms, New Research Finds

A group of Italian researchers has discovered that the use of a marijuana extract daily decreased pain and other symptoms brought about by burning mouth syndrome. The study’s results were published in the journal October issue of “Pain Medicine” journal. Burning mouth syndrome is defined by the International Headache Society as an abnormal or burning sensation, which recurs daily for more than two hours every day for more than a three-month period. While its origin remains unknown, the condition can affect the sides of cheeks, lips, and tongue as well as the roof of the mouth. To carry out the…

WednesdayNov 18, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — What the 2020 Marijuana Initiative Voter Successes Mean for Veterans

Despite the controversy surrounding its use, cannabis has proven itself to be an effective alternative to some pharmaceuticals. Chockfull of potent medicinal properties, cannabis is believed to treat numerous conditions such as chronic pain, anxiety, stress and insomnia. One group of individuals that could greatly benefit from medical marijuana but hasn’t always been given access would be veterans, as they are more likely to suffer from conditions such as anxiety, chronic pain and PTSD. Despite its history, cannabis saw a couple of wins during the November 2020 elections. Fifteen states had already legalized adult cannabis use as of election night,…

WednesdayNov 18, 2020 12:04 pm

Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) Now Trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange Under “PULL” Symbol

Pure Extracts trading on CSE under “PULL” symbol Pure Extracts cannabis and hemp industry verticals include toll processing, white labeling and developing its own private label of cannabis products Pure Extracts is entering the functional mushroom market Company’s CO2 extraction facility complies with European Union GMP standards - intends to seek EU GMP certification for exports to Europe Pure Extracts Technologies (CSE: PULL), a plant-based extraction company focused on the cannabis, hemp, and functional mushroom sectors, recently announced that the Company’s stock is now trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) under the symbol “PULL”. “Our trading debut on the…

WednesdayNov 18, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Senate Committees in Mexico Pass Marijuana Legalization Bills

During a joint hearing last week, several committees of the Mexican Senate provisionally approved a modified bill to legalize cannabis; a formal vote is scheduled for the coming week. The bill, which had been circulated in provisional form and was revised before the meetings, aims at establishing a controlled marijuana sector in Mexico. Additionally, adults aged 18 years and above would be allowed to grow up to four plants of cannabis for personal consumption as well as buy and possess a maximum of 28 grams of cannabis. The panels voted to waive an earlier version of the bill, which had…

TuesdayNov 17, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Recreational Marijuana Could Be Legally Available in Israel Within Nine Months

An inter-ministerial committee charged with studying how a recreational marijuana market can be established and regulated in Israel has concluded its four-month long process of weekly meetings. The committee has agreed that marijuana should be legalized for adult use in the country. If all goes as expected, recreational marijuana could be available to residents and tourists in by late next year. On Thursday, the committee handed its report to the country’s justice minister, after which he pledged that a draft legal memo was going to be written in the coming days for presentation to cabinet. Once the Cabinet approves that…

TuesdayNov 17, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Senate Committee Wants Hemp THC Rule Changed

Earlier this week, senate appropriators released various reports and spending bills for fiscal year 2021 that have incorporated various provisions related to hemp and marijuana. Hemp contains no more than 0.3% THC, as defined under federal law. However, the USDA proposed a 0.5% negligence threshold, which means that farmers who have exceeded that limit would have to destroy their plants. The senate panel is calling for the agency to reconsider the policy, taking into account stakeholder feedback. A few other marijuana-related provisions that had appeared in previous reports and appropriation bills were also incorporated in the bills. Those included measures…

MondayNov 16, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Texas Legislators Pre-File Bills to Legalize Marijuana

Slightly more than a week after five states voted to legalize marijuana in some way, legislators in Texas have started pre-filing bills aimed at enacting marijuana reforms in the conservative U.S. state. In only two days, a total of 13 marijuana-related bills targeting the 2021 legislative session of Texas were pre-filed. One of those bills seeks to legalize the recreational use of cannabis by adults; another wants to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana and protect people who genuinely think they are in possession of hemp but are found with marijuana. Still a third is designed to put…