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MondayDec 30, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – A Primer on Medical Marijuana Products and Dosage Tips

There is a variety of medical marijuana products used to treat various diseases and conditions in the world today. People can use these products through various modes of delivery such as: Ingestion of liquids such as oils, tinctures, and drinks infused with medical marijuana; Intake of solids such as capsules or tablets, edibles, and regular foods mixed with medical marijuana oil or powder; Topical administration directly on the skin. The products include creams, salves, balms, ointments, and transdermal patches; Suppositories such as tablets or capsules; Inhalation, which is achieved by smoking dried buds, vaping, or dabbing; and Insufflation through the…

FridayDec 27, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – West Virginia Warms Up to Medical Marijuana

West Virginia is set to launch the application process for medical marijuana cultivators, processors, dispensaries, and laboratories by the end of this month. They are only accepting online applications, and the application deadline is on February 18, 2020. This means that the department will not accept applications past the deadline. In the month of November, the Director of West Virginia Office of Medical Marijuana, Jason Frame, said that the launch of the application process is a step toward availing medical cannabis to the residents of West Virginians who are suffering from serious medical ailments. The competition for the permits will…

FridayDec 27, 2019 12:47 pm

Arizona Blockchain Company Takes Supply Chain Security to New Heights

Companies that manufacture or sell (or do both) products need reliable and secure supply chains to flourish. Smart companies have supply chain management in place to ensure everything from raw materials for production to efficient packaging and delivery. They know that disappointed customers won’t hesitate to look for another vendor or product. Supply chain security is the part of supply chain management that ensures products and their components or ingredients aren’t tampered with or illegally copied (pirated). For companies like Arizona’s No Borders Inc. (OTC: NBDR), the supply chain is an intriguing new prospect for its blockchain technology solutions. It…

FridayDec 27, 2019 11:34 am

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Appoints Sid Senroy to Head Quality Control in Recognition of Critical Industry Need for Compliance

Senroy’s expertise includes: GXP Regulatory Compliance, Mock Inspection, Sarbanes Oxley, Auditing and PAI Readiness, SOP Management, Training Management, Quality Management Systems, Metrics and Reporting, Systems Development Lifecycle and IT. As a seasoned business executive with an MBA from Pepperdine University, Senroy’s special expertise centers on helping companies pass compliance assessments, develop robust quality systems and prepare for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews and inspections. Organizations in the hemp and cannabis space are facing increased regulation in all aspects of business and new appointment will help the company adhere to the highest standard of operations in delivering safe and…

FridayDec 27, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – What is the Shelf Life of Cannabis Edibles?

Marijuana edibles give the consumers a good buzz minus the risks associated with smoking or vaping the products, regardless of whether you bought them at a dispensary or made them in your kitchen. Most of these products have an expiry date printed on the packaging or an attached sticker. This means that it is unhealthy and unsafe to consume these products past their expiry date. It is, however, uncertain if the expired products can still get you high. A number of top-rated manufacturers of marijuana-infused foods have provided some information on the shelf life of homemade and packed edibles so…

ThursdayDec 26, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Canadians Consume 100 Tons of Recreational Weed in First Year of Retail Sales

Data from Health Canada shows that Canadians purchased about 100 tonnes of legal adult-use marijuana within the first year of legalization and that the level of available stock continues to increase. According to the monthly Marijuana Tracking System from Health Canada, the dried flower marijuana sold in Canada within its first year of legalization amounted to 88,676 kilograms. The overall sale of dried buds has tripled since October 2018. Data from Health Canada further showed that at the end of September, the finished and unfinished dried marijuana inventory held by farmers, processors, distributors, and retailers amounted to 380,666 kilograms, which…

ThursdayDec 26, 2019 12:22 pm

USA CBD Expo 2020 to Warm Winter Weather in Vegas

The nation’s most popular CBD/hemp trade show is back with a bang. February 13-15, 2020, the USA CBD Expo kicks off at the Las Vegas Convention Center, opening its doors once again to thousands of growers, retailers, buyers and enthusiasts. No one will be left out in the cold – or in the dark, for that matter. Last year, the inaugural convention, held in August at the Miami Beach Convention Center, drew more than 13,000 attendees from all corners of the cannabis world. This year will be no different. A Vegas calling card always trumps. The show will highlight the…

ThursdayDec 26, 2019 12:01 pm

LiveWire Ergogenics Inc.’s (LVVV) ‘Do It Right’ Approach Positions Company for Strong Presence in Market Expected to Grow

Industry analysts project the cannabis market will reach $80 billion over the next decade LVVV philosophy supports momentum of this new, promising industry LiveWire particularly optimistic about company’s acquisition of Estrella Ranch property; beginning operation of first-ever estate-grown ‘Weedery’ soon Despite a significant slowdown in the cannabis sector in the past year, LiveWire Ergogenics Inc. (OTC: LVVV) expects to perform well moving forward into 2020 as experts predict the industry will pick up. As operating ineffectively – and even illegally – are being weeded out and the industry grows, LVVV’s commitment to “doing things right,” combined with its innovative business…

ThursdayDec 26, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Chicago Mayor Wants Marijuana Consumption Allowed in Some Public Places

On Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot introduced a proposed ordinance that would allow licensing of marijuana consumption sites that are safe and legal. This is an effort by the mayor’s office to expand the economic opportunities presented by the ever-growing marijuana industry across the city of Chicago by bringing in more entrepreneurs. Illinois lawmakers approved the bill legalizing recreational marijuana which was later signed into law by the Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker. Adult-use marijuana will be legal in Chicago as from January 1. In a public statement, Lightfoot said that the city of Chicago is preparing for legalization ahead of…

MondayDec 23, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Michigan Retailers Sell Recreational Weed Worth $3M in First Two Weeks

It is the second week of marijuana sales in Michigan, and although the lines are not long, and the sales have reduced, the adult-use marijuana business remains brisk. Reports from the Marijuana Regulatory Agency in Michigan show that the few numbers of retail marijuana outlets selling recreational marijuana have been able to collect a total of $3.1 million in sales so far. The businesses located in Ann Arbor were able to collect $1.6 million in sales during the first week of recreational marijuana sales, which took place between December 1-8. During the second week of recreational cannabis sales, which was…