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ThursdayJan 16, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Why Weed Makes You Hungry

People tend to eat more after using marijuana because several separate mechanisms come together to invoke marijuana-induced appetite. One of the mechanisms appeals to our taste buds as it makes everything yummy, while another mechanism makes us crave candy and junk food, and when the two mechanisms are bound together, they make us hungry even when full. Talking about how marijuana induces hunger is a bit complex; therefore, to make sure that everyone understands, let us break it down into several sections that are easy to understand. The Olfactory Bulb This is a part of the brain that is involved…

WednesdayJan 15, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Study Provides Insights into People Traveling Across State Lines to Buy Weed

American Marijuana, the company that caused a stir when it advertised a job for someone to paid to smoke weed, conducted a survey exploring people’s travel experiences in search of adult-use cannabis. They asked more than 1,000 people who had traveled to other states to buy legal recreational marijuana about their destination and what they purchased. There was a lot of interesting feedback on the survey. The survey revealed that 36.5% of the people traveled by plane, while 57.3% traveled via automobile to buy legal marijuana in other states. It is surprising to see that quite a significant number of…

WednesdayJan 15, 2020 2:21 pm

USA CBD Expo 2020 to Kick Off in 30 Days

The nation’s largest CBD and hemp event gets underway in Vegas just before Valentine’s Day. Set for February 13-15, 2020, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, this premier trade show will feature some 500 branded products from more than 300 vendors, including some of the best-known labels on the market. To complement the spectacular display of hemp and CBD products, over 50 speakers – all experts in their various fields – will address attendees, bringing them up to speed on both the core and ancillary functions necessary for the growing industry. The three-day duration means that participants will also enjoy…

WednesdayJan 15, 2020 1:35 pm

Concerns About Vape Addiction, Injury Provide Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) with Opportunity

Lexaria Bioscience continues to advance the effectiveness of its proprietary DehydraTECH technology, a formulation that teams with drug substances such as nicotine and cannabidiol to quickly carry those drugs into a user’s blood stream Recent concerns about the safety of vape products and ongoing concerns about the safety of tobacco are opening doors to Lexaria’s edible technology Newly legalized cannabis-infused edibles began hitting store shelves nationwide in Canada last month, presenting Lexaria with new potential licensing outlets for its increasingly effective products If 2019 was the year when vape users discovered the potential perils of using untested off-brand products, 2020…

WednesdayJan 15, 2020 1:04 pm

Restless Nights? Let’s Talk CBD!

Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep? It is important that you do everything possible to change that since inadequate sleep can lead to all sorts of health problems, some of which can be quite serious. Using No Borders Naturals ZZZZ’s Sleep CBD Gummies for better sleep can be highly beneficial, especially for those with insomnia. It All Starts With Understanding CBD Cannabidiol (CBD) interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which plays a vital role in staying healthy as a whole. This is a completely different chemical compound than THC, so it doesn’t have any psychoactive effects (It…

WednesdayJan 15, 2020 11:42 am

SinglePoint Inc. (SING) Experiences Continued Growth in Solar, Phenomenal Response to New Hemp Product

SING providing a rich, diversified holding base while creating new branded products Company continues to see month-over-month growth, realizing opportunity in solar industry New 1606 Original Hemp Cigarette receives phenomenal response at MJ Business Conference SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) is seeing continued impressive growth through its recent acquisitions and ventures into the solar and industrial hemp spaces. SING president Wil Ralston shared on “MoneyTV” with Donald Baillargeon that business is continuing as usual, which means more impressive growth and opportunity as SING heads into the new year. During the interview, Ralston discussed the strengths of the company, which he’s touched…

WednesdayJan 15, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Why the Thai Military Regards Medical Marijuana as Top Priority

The Ministry of Public Health in Thailand launched the first full-time medical marijuana clinic in Bangkok earlier this month. The launch was led by the conservative, military-dominated government, whose main aim is to make Thailand the regional producer and distributor of medical marijuana. Marijuana extracts are approved for treating a wide range of diseases and conditions such as Alzheimer’s, anxiety, cancer, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. More clinics will be opened in greater Bangkok as promised by the government, and through a specialized smartphone app, patients would be able to book appointments. Dr. Ganja, a mascot, is campaigning for the government…

TuesdayJan 14, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Marijuana Amnesty Boxes Installed at Chicago Airports

Marijuana amnesty boxes have been installed in two airports within the city of Chicago. The two airports are O’Hare International Airport and Midway Airport. The amnesty bins are for passengers to dispose of their adult-use marijuana before boarding a plane. The airports had the marijuana amnesty boxes fitted at the end of December so that they would be there on January 1 this year when recreational marijuana sales become legal in Chicago. The boxes are located near the TSA checkpoints. However, the TSA and the state police focus is not on individuals carrying marijuana because it is legal to possess…

TuesdayJan 14, 2020 2:10 pm

No Borders Inc. (NBDR) Delivers Technological Security to Hemp Growers and CBD Consumers

No Borders Inc.’s subsidiary No Borders Labs has launched a blockchain data security platform called CBD Lab Chain to provide cannabis industry participants peace of mind regarding the quality of cannabidiol products CBD Lab Chain utilizes Ethereum blockchain technology to provide consumers with supply chain transparency as they contemplate potential purchases The technology allows consumers to scan a QR code or a batch number on a product label that will allow consumers to see the product’s Lab Test (COA) history recorded permanently and immutably on distributed ledger (blockchain) technology Nearly 40 years ago, a pre-digital era hacker generated alarm and…

TuesdayJan 14, 2020 12:50 pm

ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) Continues Focus on Investor Education, CBD Biotech; Anticipates Profitable New Year

Maximizing profit by creating, leveraging products with 10-to-20x profitability margins Investors encouraged to review CBD Biotech’s impressive product line, strategic plan for revenue increase. Driving growth in new year with growing demand for CBD products ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) is a leading financial-information website for Chinese-speaking investors in the United States and China. CIIX CEO Warren Wang recently discussed the company’s goals and bright outlook for 2020 during a MoneyTV.net interview with Donald Baillargeon (http://cnw.fm/1bWeD). The new year looks promising for CIIX, Wang stated. Using Chinese language character sets, the company offers investor-education products and services, real-time market commentary, analysis and…