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ThursdayJan 16, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New Hampshire Lawmakers Change Tactics to Legalize Weed in 2020

The New Hampshire legislature has new strategies that will help them overcome the challenges they experienced in 2019 as they reintroduce the issue of marijuana legalization during the 2020 legislative session. A legislation seeking to allow individuals who are aged 21 and above to possess and give marijuana gifts containing a maximum of ¾ ounces of cannabis, as well as grow a maximum of six marijuana plants, was filed last week. The bill intentionally omitted the provision of commercial sales to increase the chances of its approval. The New Hampshire proposal would be the same as that of their neighboring…

ThursdayJan 16, 2020 1:07 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Expects Sustainable Revenue Growth, Plans New Capital Markets Strategy in 2020

Growing interest in the company’s innovative DehydraTECH™ drug delivery platform from large global corporations Lexaria’s strategy to be listed on a nationally recognized U.S. exchange will help the company access a significantly larger audience of investors Lexaria has 16 patents with another 60 pending worldwide and is the only company to hold a patent for improved delivery of all non-psychoactive cannabinoids Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, has achieved virtually everything it set out to do in 2019 and has even bigger plans for 2020 that include achieving higher revenue and being listed…

ThursdayJan 16, 2020 12:37 pm

SinglePoint Inc. (SING) Subsidiary Direct Solar Benefits from Global Shift Towards Renewable Energy Sources

EIA forecasts renewables as fastest-growing source of energy generation in the United States SinglePoint subsidiary expected to see continued success alongside the growth of the solar market After companies exceed 2019 expectations, SING and Direct Solar management teams are optimistic about 2020 SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING), a technology investment company focusing on acquiring subsidiaries that would benefit from assistance with management, capital and technology integration, truly hitched its cart to the right horse with its investment in subsidiary Direct Solar. A residential and commercial solar broker, Direct Solar was acquired by SinglePoint in 2019. Since the acquisition, the company has…

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…