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TuesdayAug 13, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Study Reviews How Cannabis Inhibits and Kills Cancer Cells

A recent scientific review conducted by researchers at Amity University in India has concluded that the legal status of marijuana should be reconsidered given that there is a lot of research suggesting that compounds from marijuana can inhibit the growth of tumors and also aid the management of different forms of cancer. The researchers focused on the scientific literature available on the subjects of how different cannabinoids act on various cancers, stimulate appetite, relieve pain and combat nausea. They discovered that while marijuana compounds can help in treating the symptoms caused by chemotherapy, marijuana shows promise in slowing down the…

MondayAug 12, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Arizona Cannabis Legalization Effort Takes First Step

The Smart and Safe Arizona Initiative has filed a petition with the Secretary of State for clearance so that the group can start a campaign to gather signatures which will see marijuana legalization put on the state’s 2020 ballot. Under the initiative, adults who are 21 or older will be able to buy, possess, consume and cultivate marijuana in the state. The initiative also has provisions that will make it possible for people with prior low-level marijuana convictions to have their records wiped clean. Under the proposal, a fraction of the tax revenue generated from the sale of recreational marijuana…

MondayAug 12, 2019 11:39 am

Can CBD Improve Your Sex Life?

No one ever complains about having great food, great friends, or great sex. Of those three, the last one may be the hardest for most people to find, and for those who have found it, there is always room for improvement. A lot goes into having a satisfying sex life, including open communication, physical compatibility, and emotional connection. There’s also a lot that can get in the way of intimacy and pleasure, leading many couples and single people to look for ways to up their game. Many couples are discovering how to use cannabis in the bedroom. However, people are…

MondayAug 12, 2019 11:02 am

City View Green Holdings Inc. (CSE: CVGR) Completes Agreement for Cultivation, Extraction Facility

City View Green Holdings is advancing its vertically oriented cannabis operations now that a sale and leaseback agreement has been completed at the Toronto-area facility The 40,000-square-foot center is mostly completed; the company expects to build its first cultivation and extraction rooms by the end of the third quarter The company has a 19.9 percent stake in a Canadian retailer that grants CVGR access to store shelf space for its brands in Alberta and potentially elsewhere throughout the country CVGR plans to produce brands for the medicinal cannabis market and add edibles and infused beverage products as they become legal…

MondayAug 12, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 4 Mistakes You Should Avoid While Making Marijuana Edibles

Nearly all people learn how to make marijuana edibles through personal experiments that have their fair share of “trial and error.” However, there are a number of common mistakes that you can be on guard for as you venture into your journey of marijuana culinary delight. The following are some tips to help you stay clear of making many mistakes. Decarboxylate Your Weed Fresh cannabis will not transfer its effects to the different food items to which you add it. The effects of the weed can only be unlocked through a process called decarboxylation. To decarboxylate the weed, heat the…

FridayAug 09, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Medical Marijuana Finally Available in Louisiana

Last week, we indicated that Louisiana patients could be able to purchase medical marijuana this week, and that has come to pass. On Tuesday, GB Sciences, the cultivator and manufacturer working with Louisiana State University, got approval from the state regulator to ship a batch of medical marijuana products to licensed pharmacies after the samples that were taken by the regulator passed the tests they were subjected to. Most of the nine pharmacies which secured licenses to sell medical marijuana across Louisiana are widely expected to open their doors to patients by the end of this week. Gary Hess, a…

FridayAug 09, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Luxembourg Reveals Intention to Become First in Europe to Legalize Marijuana

Luxembourg’s health minister has confirmed that the country plans to legalize recreational marijuana and he has urged other European Union (EU) member states to relax their own marijuana laws. If the country ends prohibition, it will be the first European country to take this bold step in defiance of UN conventions on the matter. Etienne Schneider, Luxembourg’s health minister, said that the current drug policy which has been in existence in the country for the past 50 years hasn’t had the desired effect because prohibition only served to make marijuana more appealing to the youth. He added that he hoped…

ThursdayAug 08, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Former FDA Boss Says Federal Marijuana Decriminalization Should Be Considered

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former director of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has revealed that he believes that there are valid reasons why the U.S. federal government should consider decriminalizing marijuana at a national level. Gottlieb was speaking on Wednesday during an interview with C-SPAN’s Washington Journal. Responding to a caller from Washington State who revealed that the legalization of recreational marijuana was showing good results in the state, Gottlieb remarked that it was important to draw a distinction between decriminalization and legalization. The former director revealed that in his opinion, it wasn’t right from a public policy perspective…

ThursdayAug 08, 2019 1:35 pm

SinglePoint Inc. (SING) Anticipates High Earnings Following Direct Solar’s Early Success

The company anticipates continuation of Direct Solar’s success, projecting $5 million in contracts by the end of 2019 Direct Solar has added a new arm, Direct Solar Capital, in an effort to reach untapped markets SinglePoint’s CEO projects that the company will reach $15 million in sales by next year SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) CEO Greg Lambrecht joined Donald Baillargeon on MoneyTV (http://cnw.fm/jOg1q) to continue an interview regarding the company’s recent acquisition of Direct Solar. During its first 30 days with SING, Direct Solar brought in $1.7 million in contracts; that same showing was repeated during the next 30 days. SING and…

ThursdayAug 08, 2019 11:50 am

VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Anticipates Positive Impact from Legislation, Launches Turbo Vaporizer

Medical marijuana products could soon be available in licensed Louisiana dispensaries, presenting opportunity for VPR Brands The company’s FY2018 financials show impressive growth VPR Brands recently launched the HRB Turbo Dry Herb Vaporizer by HoneyStick VPR Brands LP (OTC: VPRB) is a technology holding company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, whose assets include patented, atomization-related products and technology. Marijuana industry watchers believe that the long wait for VPR Brands is showing signs of coming to an end, as legislation bodes well for those waiting to benefit from medical marijuana. Early this week, officials from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and…