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WednesdaySep 13, 2017 3:58 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Oral CBD Product to Be Tested by the University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia (UBC) will conduct a double-blind study of Lexaria’s TurboCBD™ oral ingestion product TurboCBD™ masks foul tastes, protects pharmaceutical ingredients during stomach passage and increases intestinal absorption by 5-10x The UBC study will include 24 volunteers and test their cognitive and cardiovascular function after single doses and after seven days of administration Traditionally, cannabidiol (CBD) is ingested via inhalation, which can harm the lungs, and many edible products contain unwanted sugars or sweeteners. Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) has revolutionized oral intake with its TurboCBD™ product. Engineered to increase absorption through the intestinal tract,…

WednesdaySep 13, 2017 12:17 pm

Are Charity Organizations Turning Away Donations from Cannabis Companies?

No one can deny there’s a need for volunteers and donations when the top news of the day features one natural disaster after another. But for some business owners, like those in the highly regulated cannabis industry, it’s not that simple. Sometimes their proffered donations aren’t seen as a positive. Instead, they’re viewed as a liability, and one that many charity organizations aren’t willing to accept. In an article published Monday in Forbes, an attempt by one cannabis company to donate some of its profits to various charitable organizations is described as less than successful. “It felt like a slap…

TuesdaySep 12, 2017 3:55 pm

Algae Dynamics Corp. (ADYNF) Collaborating with Prominent Neuroscientist to Research Benefits of Cannabis Oil for Mental Health Disorders

Partnership between Algae Dynamics and Dr. Steven Laviolette focuses on medical benefits of cannabis and hemp oils for various mental health disorders Canada is moving to legalize cannabis throughout the country in 2018, which could radically change research playing field Canadian cannabis oil extraction market projected to reach $1.5 billion by 2020 Algae Dynamics Corp. (OTCQB: ADYNF), a Canadian company focused on the development of proprietary research and products derived from cannabis and hemp oils, has begun a collaborative relationship with one neuroscientist who is looking deep within the brain for answers to some of the world’s most pressing mental…

TuesdaySep 12, 2017 2:56 pm

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) Announces Alzheimer’s Drug Candidate Targeting Aβ Proteins

More than 5.3 million people in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s disease, which has no effective cure or substantial treatment India Globalization Capital’s IGC-ADI drug candidate targets proteins associated with the buildup of lesions in the brain The company acquired exclusive rights to a patent, based on University of South Florida studies supporting THC’s role in inhibiting Aβ plaque production Alzheimer’s disease now affects over 5.3 million people in the United States, imposing an estimated economic cost of $236 billion. There has been no effective treatment to slow down or reverse its effects. That may be about to change, as India…

MondaySep 11, 2017 9:33 am

SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Acquires Dr. FeelGood; Plans in View for Multistate Brand Expansion

SinglePoint has completed its third acquisition of 2017 Company’s revenue has grown 378-fold since first quarter 2017 Delivery application in development will directly compete with Leafly and WeedMaps Company well-positioned to continue acquisition strategy and further increase revenue Marking its third acquisition of 2017, SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) announced on September 6 that it has acquired profitable cannabis distribution company Dr. FeelGood. According to the agreement terms, SinglePoint will acquire 51 percent of the company in a combination of cash and stock, allowing SinglePoint to recognize all revenue. This acquisition adds yet another revenue stream for SinglePoint, further affirming the…

FridaySep 08, 2017 3:22 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Aiming to Grow Direct-to-Consumer e-Commerce Business

Company engages Launch Haus LLC, a digital agency, to grow its direct-to-consumer e-commerce business through a new marketing campaign Consilium Global Research (http://cnw.fm/3Z9oC) projects a CAGR of nearly 100% for CIIX through FY2020, with revenues reaching $14.8 million CIIX has goal of becoming the largest Chinese publicly traded company in the legalized cannabidiol (CBD) market, with a target audience of the global Chinese-speaking community ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.’s (OTCQB: CIIX) goal of growing its global sales of hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) products will be aided by its engagement of Launch Haus LLC, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based holding company specializing in digital direct-to-consumer marketing and…

ThursdaySep 07, 2017 2:14 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Continues Showcasing Proprietary Research at Cannabis Investment Conferences

Proprietary Lexaria technology improves delivery of bioactive compounds in a variety of products, including cannabis-based gourmet foods Market predictions for the legal marijuana industry forecast $50 billion in sales by 2026 19 patent applications filed and pending in more than 40 countries Following a successful showing at the inaugural Institutional Capital & Cannabis Conference (IC3) in California earlier this month, Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) CEO Chris Bunka expects the company to be noticed by investors. Bunka’s presentation of the company’s latest technology slated to benefit the cannabis industry includes the world’s first clinical study on human volunteers of…

WednesdaySep 06, 2017 1:42 pm

Algae Dynamics Corp. (ADYNF) Focuses on Cannabis Oil Vision for Medicinal Applications

The Canadian cannabis oil extraction market is projected to reach $1.5 billion by 2020 Algae Dynamics is focused on extracting cannabis and hemp oil, which has a range of medicinal health benefits Cannabis oil extracts act on the human endocannabinoid system, which includes receptors in the brain, organs, and tissues The oils extracted from cannabis plants, especially those with high levels of cannabidiol (CBD), have been used for medicinal purposes for millennia. Algae Dynamics Corp. (OTCQB: ADYNF) has been focused on cannabis oil extraction, part of its vision to become a world leader in this field. A $1 million market…

TuesdaySep 05, 2017 1:55 pm

Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) is at the Vanguard of the FINTECH Revolution

Global Reserve Platform makes international payments seamless Company offers solutions for the $15 trillion global logistics industry and high-risk sectors “Banking in a Box” platform provides full front-to-back office processing for banks As the nature of banking continues to evolve with customer demands for streamlined convenience, forward-thinking banks are increasingly adding a variety of services to their core offerings. The twentieth century saw the maturation of this process with the advent of universal banking and the emergence of banking behemoths like Citibank. Now, the forces that drove amalgamation appear to have run their course, and the services bundled in that…

FridaySep 01, 2017 9:22 am

SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) and SingleSeed Continue Focus on Payment Solutions for Cannabis Industry

SinglePoint’s development of SingleSeed payments provides attractive option to cannabis consumers and retail merchants with a new, proprietary bitcoin exchange New, in-house payment solution will be KYC-AML compliant, allowing retailers and consumers to complete transactions with confidence SingleSeed payment option can be used to purchase any retail product, not just cannabis-based items, through bitcoin-powered purchases using debit and credit cards SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) has grown from a full-service mobile technology provider to a publicly-traded holding company building a diversified holding base. The development of its SingleSeed subsidiary is geared toward solving an industry-wide payment problem plaguing the expanding legal…

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