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ThursdayDec 27, 2018 12:29 pm

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) Offers Premium Cannabis Products While Surpassing Health Canada’s Stringent Health Requirements

Canada’s recreational cannabis use is predicted to soar as adult-use spending increases The Flowr Corporation is using its cultivation expertise to be a leader in super-premium products With production facilities ready for completion in 2019, Flowr is positioned to stay ahead of the competition The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR), a vertically integrated Canadian cannabis company, offers consumers a premium cannabis experience by maintaining the highest standards of quality in its production methods. With one of the industry’s top cultivation teams, proprietary growing systems and a commitment to R&D, Flowr aims to become “the leading seller of premium, non-irradiated cannabis in…

ThursdayDec 27, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Research Shows that Fewer Teens Consumed Cannabis in Washington after Legalization

Many opponents of cannabis legalization often argue that teens will use the substance once it is legalized. However, a recent study done in Washington State has found that such fears are unfounded. The researchers carefully analyzed the data collected during the Washington Healthy Youth Surveys conducted in 2010-2012 and the data gathered during the 2014-2016 survey. The data clearly shows that the number of teens who reported that they use cannabis had declined. Recreational marijuana was legalized in the state in 2012, so the researchers had a keen interest in comparing consumption rates before and after legalization. The study found…

WednesdayDec 26, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New Zealanders to Vote on Cannabis Legalization in 2020

New Zealand is likely to be the first Asia-Pacific country to legalize recreational cannabis if the expected vote in 2020 goes in favor of legalization. Such a development will make New Zealand the third country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana. The next general elections in 2020 will have a binding referendum spelling out how exactly the industry will be regulated and managed in case voters approve legalization. The government announced this approach in order to avoid a situation in which voters approve legalization, and then different parties disagree on how to implement the decision of the voters. A…

WednesdayDec 26, 2018 10:15 am

SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) to Continue Increasing Hemp Product Reach in 2019 as Legislative Changes Provide Momentum

SinglePoint anticipates significant growth for online CBD product distribution subsidiary SingleSeed in 2019 The growth will be fueled by legislative changes and the growth of SingleSeed’s organic reach in 2018 Following approval of the federal Farm Bill that legalizes the commercial production of hemp, the CBD market is expected to reach volume of $20 billion by 2022 SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING), a technology company providing mobile payments and ancillary cannabis services, is looking forward to 2019, anticipating the expansion of its line of CBD products following recent legislative changes in the U.S. (http://cnw.fm/eXI7M). At the end of December 2018, the…

WednesdayDec 26, 2018 10:00 am

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Shares Big News Regarding CBD Products and Spin-off

Industrial hemp to be removed from the list of controlled substances under U.S. federal law Proposed licensing agreement with VitaMist for exclusive rights in the global Asian market for a new sprayable vitamin and vitamin/CBD product line Company recently announced the appointment of a chief financial officer of CBD Biotech, its CBD spin-off and wholly owned subsidiary ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX), the premier financial information website for Chinese-speaking investors, is increasingly enthusiastic about the unique role it is playing within the cannabis industry as laws change globally. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the farm bill, recently…

WednesdayDec 26, 2018 9:45 am

Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Stays Abreast of the Growing Hemp Market, Which Could See Exponential Growth with Passage of Farm Bill 2018

Farm Bill 2018 legalizes hemp production in the United States, with some restrictions Hemp industry already estimated to reach over $1 billion in 2018 revenues Sugarmade, Inc. investing in hemp production to take advantage of the fast-growing U.S. hemp and cannabis market Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC: SGMD), one of the largest publicly traded hydroponic supply companies, is discovering new opportunities in the hemp and cannabis industry as a landmark farm bill legalizes hemp cultivation in the United States. The 2018 Farm Bill, approved by Congress and signed by President Trump, signifies important progress for enthusiasts of the cannabis plant and its…

WednesdayDec 26, 2018 9:00 am

Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc.’s (NUGS) CBD Line Set to Ease the Pain in Sports

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) removes CBD from banned substances list Art ‘One Glove’ Jimmerson appointed brand ambassador for CBD Fitamins line Hemp CBD market projected to maintain 55 percent CAGR to 2020 In sports, as the saying goes, there’s no gain without pain. However, not all pain is the same, at least according to researchers at the John Hopkins School of Medicine (http://cnw.fm/VyQP3). They note that there is good pain and bad pain. Stress in the muscles as they develop strength causes the former, but excessive training can overload and damage muscles, resulting in bad pain. Regardless of taxonomy, pain is…

WednesdayDec 26, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Nebraska May Vote on Medical Cannabis in 2020

Two legislators in Nebraska have announced plans to put medical marijuana on the ballot in 2020 if lawmakers don’t pass a medical marijuana law in the session due to begin in January 2019. State Senators Adam Morfeld and Anna Wishart announced that they had formed a group, Nebraskans for Sensible Marijuana Laws, to campaign and gather signatures for a ballot measure on medical marijuana. The two legislators from Lincoln said that their campaign would be similar to what forced the issue in Utah, Oklahoma and Missouri during the recent midterm elections. Wishart said that they were forced to register this…

FridayDec 21, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Legislator Wants Sharing of Missouri Medical Cannabis Patient Info with Feds Banned

This year’s midterm elections saw the passing of a ballot initiate to legalize medical cannabis in Missouri. Now a legislator has pre-filed a bill which will prevent any state official or agency from sharing information about medical cannabis patients in the state with any federal authority. The bill, sponsored by Republican Nick Schroer intends to make it a Class E felony for any state official to share with the federal government any information about the people holding medical cannabis cards in the state. Anyone convicted for this offense risks a custodial sentence of up to four years. While it is…

FridayDec 21, 2018 10:00 am

Net Element, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: NETE) Innovative Services Gain Multiple Recognitions, Rounding Up an Eventful Year

In December, Net Element received several ACQ5 online magazine recognitions, including the ‘Payment Solutions Provider of the Year’ award NETE was also included in Deloitte’s ranking of the 500 fastest-growing companies in 2018 Through a diversified portfolio of specialized payment solutions for different industries, NETE anticipates to continue its growth trend in 2019 The year of 2018 has proven to be an eventful one for Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE), a payment-as-a-service transactional and value-added services provider. Net Element was the recipient of numerous important recognitions, and market trends are suggesting that 2019 will be marked by additional growth and…

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