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TuesdayOct 02, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Malaysia Considers Legalizing Medical Marijuana

A young man aged 29 was arrested, charged and sentenced to death for being found with a few liters of cannabis oil in Malaysia. Cannabis on all its forms is illegal in this Asian country. However, the uproar about that conviction and sentence has forced the cabinet of that country to have a discussion about decriminalizing marijuana for medical purposes. Muhammad Lukman, the young man in question, had argued in court that the cannabis oil and other products were for helping patients suffering from cancer and other terminal diseases. Change.org drafted a petition calling for Lukman to be freed and…

MondayOct 01, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Why Millenials Are Quitting Alcohol in Favor of Marijuana

There is a growing trend of millennials dumping alcohol and opting for marijuana as the wave of decriminalization sweeps across the U.S. and the world. This shift is seen more strongly in the states, such as California, which were among the first to legalize cannabis for either recreational or medical use. Several reasons have been cited to explain the growing popularity of cannabis among millennials. First is the issue of safety. Millennials have grown up being bombarded with messages about the numerous safety risks associated with heavy drinking. For example, the reduction in reaction time as one responds to situations…

MondayOct 01, 2018 1:05 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Changing the Efficiency and Future of Drug Delivery

Focused on discovering new technologies that deliver cannabinoids and other beneficial molecules to the bloodstream Bypassing the negative side effects of lighting up Crossing blood brain barrier Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) is focused on discovering new technologies that deliver cannabinoids and other lipophilic (fat soluble) beneficial molecules to the bloodstream through efficient and healthy ingestion. The first step to discovering how to deliver a higher percentage into the human bloodstream was to find a way to protect the molecules on their journey through the gastrointestinal system. It was discovered that fats are an excellent conduit, increasing absorption…

MondayOct 01, 2018 12:29 pm

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Enters Strategic Partnership for DRTV Campaign, Receives Updated Coverage from SeeThruEquity

Earth Science Tech, Inc. recently announced a strategic Direct Response TV (DRTV) campaign deal with Kevin Harrington’s ‘As Seen On TV’ production company The 12-month campaign, during which Harrington will be appearing in person to promote ETST’s products, is aimed at raising awareness of ETST’s activities and boosting its high-grade cannabinoid (CBD) oil Recently, SeeThruEquity, a renowned Wall Street firm, recognized ETST’s sales growth, market potential and current activities in the cannabidiol, pharmaceutical and research and development fields Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) is a Florida-based innovative biotech company and a key player in the cannabidiol, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical…

MondayOct 01, 2018 11:56 am

Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Cruises on Café

Strikes deal to supply coffee to 60-ship cruise line Potential market of 60,000 crew members and staff Enters five-year contract to supply unroasted coffee worth $50 million The cruise industry is big business, so it’s not surprising that the perceptive marketing practitioners at Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) have spotted the commercial opportunities therein. The company recently announced that it had expanded its footprint in the cruise line industry by adding one more prestigious brand to its hospitality business (http://cnw.fm/o1PbV). Its coffee manufacturing division, CLR Roasters, has bagged a contract with another top cruise operator. The two-year deal means roasting and serving…

MondayOct 01, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – FBI Data Shows Increased Marijuana Arrests in 2017

New data that has just been released by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) reveals that the marijuana arrests made in 2017 were more than those which were recorded in 2016. These statistics are surprising given the fact that, by the end of 2017, 28 states had legalized medical or recreational consumption of cannabis. In total, 659,700 people were arrested on marijuana-related charges in 2017, while the figure for 2016 stood at 653,349 arrests. The wave of cannabis legalization doesn’t seem to have had any impact upon the law enforcement community, especially at the federal level. This is creating…

FridaySep 28, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – South African Court Declares Personal Use of Cannabis Legal

The constitutional court of the Republic of South Africa made a pivotal ruling last week making it legal for adults to grow, possess and consume cannabis in private. This case reached the constitutional court after a regional court in Western Province (the province in which the Federal capital of the country is found) ruled that the law banning the use of dagga (the local term for marijuana) by adults in private was unconstitutional. The government appealed that decision before the highest court on the matter, and Deputy Chief Justice Zondo delivered the binding ruling in favor of the decriminalization of…

FridaySep 28, 2018 11:10 am

Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Advancing with ‘Functional’ Cannabis-Infused Beverages

Functional beverage market estimated at $14 billion worldwide currently; CBD hemp extract market expected to hit $22 billion by 2022 Phivida Holdings’ recent announcement of new Oki brand heralds introduction of full spectrum hemp extract-infused iced teas, flavored waters Company also has joint venture with WeedMD Inc. to produce cannabis-infused beverages under Cannabis Beverages, Inc. label The concept that beverages may serve a “functional” purpose has developed within the health and wellness industry as cannabis producers examine ever-expanding options for putting the plant’s properties to use. Hemp-cultivated cannabinoid innovator Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) is pursuing the beneficial…

FridaySep 28, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Michigan Legislators Set to Approve Medical Cannabis Home Delivery

The Board of Medical Marihuana Regulation in Michigan is considering allowing provisioning centers (medical marijuana dispensaries) to make home deliveries of medical cannabis to patients who request that service. A public hearing on the matter was conducted on September 17 to gather views that may form part of the permanent marijuana regulations for the state. Michigan has been operating under emergency rules since the start of the year. The permanent rules will replace those emergency rules. In the proposed law, provisioning centers will be allowed to deliver cannabis to the registered home address of a maximum of three medical cannabis…

ThursdaySep 27, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Colorado Data Shows Drop in Workplace Fatalities After Medical Marijuana Legalization

Researchers from three universities (Montana State University, American University in Washington D.C. and Colorado State University) have analyzed workplace fatality data spanning from 1992 to 2015 and discovered that there were fewer fatal accidents at work once medical cannabis was legalized. The research will be published in October in the International Journal of Drug Policy. The findings seem to be unexpected given that it has always been known that cannabis use compromises cognition and psychomotor activity, so fatal accidents would increase rather than decrease once medical cannabis use was permitted by law. However, the data speaks for itself. A 19.5%…