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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Marijuana Inc (OTC Pink: MJNA) a leading cannabis and hemp industry innovator is pleased to provide a comprehensive update to shareholders on the state of the medical cannabis and hemp industry. Many legislative actions have occurred, particularly since the November elections, which are providing significant positive momentum in our rapidly expanding markets. Marijuana within the United States - A Growing and Expanding MarketMarijuana...
OTTAWA, Feb. 27, 2013 /CNW/ - The issue: Health Canada is warning consumers about the risks associated with "synthetic marihuana" products sold in Canada, which are typically products containing plant material that has been sprayed or coated with synthetic cannabinoids. These products are often marketed as "smokeable herbal incense", "exotic herbal incense", "legal highs" or as alternatives to marihuana, and are believed to be smoked by consumers for their cannabis-like...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannabis Science, Inc. (NASDAQ OTC: CBIS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Ogden, Ph.D., Former Director of Scientific Affairs, HIV, Pfizer, as Chief Scientific Officer of Cannabis Science. Dr. Ogden's knowledge, experience and success in the discovery, development and commercialization of new therapeutics for HIV and cancer will enhance the Company's novel clinical research and development programs on...
Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Ground work has been laid to open up legislature to try and get medical marijuana legalized under federal laws. Oregon Democrat Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation on Monday that boasts more than 150 advocates from around the country, attempting to allow more states to legalize cannabis for medicinal purposes and get federal law on their side. There are currently 19 states where medical marijuana is legal but a gray area within...
DALLAS, Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- X-Change Corp. (NASDAQ OTC: XCHC), a patient based U.S. company targeting critical and non-critical ailments through the use of Cannabinoid based formulations, extracts, and products through multiple Phytiva Brand product lines and solutions, strongly encourages like-minded citizens to contact their elected officials in support of safe access to cannabinoids for medical use in conjunction with the "lobby day" efforts of the Americans for Safe...
The startup social network aptly titled “Weed Meet” has opened for user participation and beta testing in the United States. The social network allows users to connect with nearby marijuana smokers. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 24, 2013 The startup social network aptly titled “Weed Meet” has opened the website for user participation and beta testing in the United States. The WeedMeet.com network is free and it’s designed to provide marijuana users with a platform to...
DALLAS, Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- X-Change Corp. (NASDAQ OTC: XCHC), a patient based U.S. company targeting critical and non-critical ailments through the use of Cannabinoid based formulations, extracts, and products through multiple Phytiva Brand product lines and solutions, is pleased to release its analysis of the worldwide market potential for medical Cannabinoid treatments of critical ailments and acute disease. The amount of money needed on a worldwide basis for treating...
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) is pleased to announce this year's James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award recipients. The reference and technical book recipient is Medicinal Plants and the Legacy of Richard E. Schultes co-edited by Rainer W. Bussmann, PhD, and Bruce E. Ponman; the recipient in the popular and consumer books category is Smoke Signals: A Social History of Marijuana - Medical,...
DALLAS, Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- X-Change Corp. (NASDAQ OTC: XCHC), a patient based U.S. company targeting critical and non-critical ailments through the use of Cannabinoid based formulations, extracts and products through multiple Phytiva Brand product lines and solutions, gets set to launch its initial Cannabinoid based Phytiva European product line. Official launch dates, premier launch party, and other media event dates will be announced shortly. Phytiva's European...
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent activity in the markets has pushed the industrial hemp and medical marijuana sectors to new heights, setting a record volume for Hemp, Inc. (OTC: HEMP). Bruce Perlowin, CEO of Hemp, Inc. (OTC: HEMP), apparently has it all covered. "We are in the midst of another industry spike although with this much volume across the board we are now entering a sustained growth curve for this sector of public companies. Within the past 3 weeks...
