31 Jan 2015

Founder of Marijuana Investment Group Interviewed by Ganjapreneur

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Seattle, WA (PRWEB) December 31, 2014

As public support for the legalization of marijuana has grown, so has the speculation that the cannabis industry could be poised for a major boom if the US federal government changes its policy toward the drug. Like any other emerging market, the cannabis industry has piqued the interest of many venture capital and investment firms around the globe. Recently, Ganjapreneur, a website dedicated to the growing industry, published an interview with Douglas Leighton, founding partner of Dutchess Capital, an investment group which has recently focused its investments on cannabis start-ups.

In the interview, Leighton discusses how Dutchess Capital came to view the cannabis industry as an opportunity and what led to their eventual decision to invest in several start-ups. “It took us about 10 months of due diligence before we were comfortable to make the first investment,” he states. “We joined ArcView, the angel network for the cannabis industry, in the summer of 2013 and met Isaac Dietrich of MassRoots and subsequently made the first investment.” MassRoots is a popular, pseudo-anonymous social network for cannabis users. Leighton elaborates, “They are largest social networking site for the cannabis community and have grown over 2,000% year over year. They are anonymously collecting a tremendous amount of data from their user base such as a user’s strain preference, time of day they consume, consumption method among other key data collection points. They will be able to monetize this data via sponsored posts of either localized merchants and/or national brands.”

Leighton also discusses his predictions for the future of the industry as more and more states begin to legalize cannabis. “The largest market will be pharmaceutical marijuana. This will be a genetically modified version of what is used today for medicinal purposes. The power of this plant is not fully understood; once big pharma understands it, they will get involved.”

Beyond a thriving medical market, Leighton believes that every niche associated with cannabis or hemp will likely see major growth over the next several years. However, this doesn’t mean that every business will prove to be successful. Leighton explains, “investing in this industry is like playing chess without being able to see the board. Eventually ignorance will abate, the banking issue will be fixed and the drug will be rescheduled.”

The full interview can be found on Ganjapreneur’s website, or via their Android app which was launched on the Google Play market earlier this year. Ganjapreneur has announced that their app will also be available in the Apple App Store in the near future. The site launched over the summer, and has since published a large volume of business-related articles and interviews pertaining to cannabis.







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31 Jan 2015

Marijuana School Comes to San Diego

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(PRWEB) January 03, 2015

On January 11th in California the Cannabis Career Institute will be teaching a marijuana business class. The seminar will take place in San Diego at the Hampton Inn in San Diego. Classes run all day from 9-7 with access to other classes nationwide. The end of prohibition is near entrepreneurs aren’t wasting any time.

CCI aims to focus their lessons on the business side of the cannabis industry as it becomes more and more defined. The institute provides education in the political history of the plant, current laws and regulations in each state and endless business strategies. CEO Robert Calkin has had over 25 years of experience in the industry and has talked to CBS, The Examiner, and SF Weekly among others about the marijuana industry and how his school is creating the leaders of this new age end of prohibition. Being the first of its kind in America CCI strives to personalize the experience for each student by assisting in building a custom plan.

California has had legal medical marijuana longer than any other state in America. In 1996 voters legalized possession and cultivation of cannabis through Proposition 215. In 2004 the Medical Marijuana Program Act (MMA) was authorized by Legislature laying out a clearer system with more rules on how much medicine a patient may possess, how the herb may be grown and a voluntary identify verification process. Mostly recently cannabis concentrates were cleared for medical use under the Compassionate Care Act opening many more doors to the industry.

The Cannabis Career Institute was created in North Hollywood with facilitators who combined their years of experience in the industry to create the best possible educational program. Calkin has created many cannabis businesses including Green Dot Delivery and Cannajobs while also playing a huge had as an advocate in the American Hemp Council and multiple Smoke-In’s in Washington DC. Along with other experienced mentors, students will have access to any answers along their path to success.

CCI continues to expand working with other advocacy groups offering information at classes, conventions, and online. To enroll into the institute there’s a one time all access fee of $ 299 with classes year around nationally. For more information and scheduling please call Robert Calkin 240.338.8785 or email: kimmoffattcci(at)gmail(dot)com To find out more about Cannabis Career Institute go to the website for details: http://www.cannabiscareerinstitute.com







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30 Jan 2015

Planet Hemp – Usuário (Álbum Completo – Full Album)

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Usuário é o álbum de estreia da banda carioca de rap rock Planet Hemp, lançado em 1995.
Esse disco projetou a banda, emplacando alguns sucessos entre o público jovem, como “Mantenha o Respeito”. “Legalize Já”, apesar de ter o videoclipe censurado, se transformou em hit. Destaque também para “Fazendo a Cabeça” e a polêmica “Porcos Fardados”, uma crítica à violência policial. O álbum vendeu mais de 140 mil cópias e ganhou Disco de Ouro.

00:00 Não compre, plante!
04:12 Porcos fardados
07:17 Legalize já
10:18 Deizdasseis
11:06 Phunky Buddha
13:55 Maryjane

30 Jan 2015

Industry Leader, Randy Schroeder, Joins ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation

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Pleasant Grove, Utah (PRWEB) January 06, 2015

ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation (OTCBB: FVRG), a leading direct marketing company and provider of health-centered products, today announced that Randy Schroeder, a global industry leader, has joined its membership base.

During his 24 years’ industry experience, Randy has become among the most successful and highly-regarded figures in the direct selling industry. Through his successes both domestically and internationally, Randy has generated a commission income of more than $ 1M annually for the past 20 consecutive years. Additionally, Randy has created a strong following by disseminating his deep passion and keen knowledge for the industry through his personal growth and leadership mentoring efforts.

Randy expressed his excitement at becoming a member of ForeverGreen – what he is referring to as the “next chapter” in his career – by explaining that he feels ForeverGreen possesses the basic elements necessary to be successful in this industry. He believes ForeverGreen, with the FGXpress model, has products that matter to people, an extraordinary management team and the right timing, direction, speed and destination, as well as a great compensation plan.

Randy believes PowerStrips™ attract people to the direct selling industry that otherwise would not enter it, made possible by the product’s status as a listed medical device with the U.S. FDA. Randy also said he is very excited about the company’s latest product, BeautyStrips™, which features the anti-aging ingredient cycloastragenol suspended in liquid via an exclusive patent-pending process and is delivered in a skincare solution that creates dramatic, noticeable results.

In addition to the product and business opportunity ForeverGreen offers, Randy said ForeverGreen founder and CEO, Ron Williams, was a deciding factor in his choosing to find a new home at ForeverGreen. He stated, “Ron is the most passionate and charismatic leader I have met. He is impassioned, in love with this business and in love with life.”

“This is my chance to put an exclamation point on my career. The knowledge and experience I have ties perfectly with ForeverGreen in time and place,” Randy said. More information about Randy and his endeavors can be found at http://www.randyschroeder.com.

ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation develops, manufactures and distributes an expansive line of all natural whole foods and products to North America, Australia, Europe, Asia and South America, including their new global offerings, PowerStrips, SolarStrips and BeautyStrips. They also offer Azul and FrequenSea(TM), whole-food beverages with industry exclusive marine phytoplankton, the Versativa line of hemp-based whole-food products, immune support and weight management products, Pulse-8 powdered L-arginine formula, TRUessence(TM) Essential Oils and Apothecary, 24Karat Chocolate(R) and an entire catalog of meals, snacks, household cleaners and personal care products.

http://www.fgxpress.com

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that certain statements in this release are “forward-looking statements” and involve both known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such uncertainties include among others, certain risks associated with the operation of the company described above. The company’s actual results could differ materially from expected results.

Contact:

ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation

Craig Smith, 801-655-5500

craig(at)forevergreen(dot)org

or

Brokers and Analysts:

Chesapeake Group

Kevin Holmes, 410-825-3930

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28 Jan 2015

The Miraculous Of Hemp Plantation

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Hemp and marijuana are often confused as one and the same plant. But this is not true. These two plants are different from one another. Of all the plants, hemp is one such plant that is economic and is seen as a separate plant by the US law. Growing this plant is easy and it does not require any lengthy processes. Hemp can be used to replace

There are many misconceptions about the hemp plant. Contrary to popular belief, hemp and marijuana are not the same plant. Hemp is non-narcotic and is seen as a separate plant in the United States law. Hemp is the most economically viable plant the United States could produce. There is a rich history accompanying hemp. It is very easy to grow and process. Hemp could theoretically replace most other textiles needed to create products including but not limited to: food, fabric, paper, construction materials, car materials, and fuel making it a plant to fit most needs in a cost effective manner.

Hemp Plant grows well in a large variety of climates and soil types as well as being drought resistant, making it an ideal crop in the dry western regions of the country. Hemp is naturally resistant to most pests, weeds, and diseases, thus eliminating the need for pesticides and herbicides. Hemp also covers the fields they are grown in with leaves which naturally improve the soil in a self-mulching ecosystem. This means that you can till the same fields continuously and never use up the soil’s nutrients. This would eliminate the need to circulate crop fields and ensure the continuing health of the soil while minimizing the space needed to grow. Hemp can also be harvested with equipment that is readily available so it would be a seamless switch from almost any other crop.

On the earth there are over 3 million edible plants, although no other plan source can compare to the nutrition value of hempseeds. Hemp oil has the highest amount of amino fatty acids in the plant kingdom. These essential oils are responsible for our immune system responses and they clear the arteries of cholesterol and plaque. A byproduct of pressing the oil from hempseed is a high quality protein seed cake. It can be sprouted or ground and baked into cakes, breads, and casseroles. Hemp seeds contain up to 24% protein. A handful of seeds will provide the minimum daily requirement of protein for adults. Hemp seed protein is one of the finest, and most complete vegetable proteins.

Plantation chanvremakes the strongest fabrics and can be made into a wide variety of fabrics including linen quality items. Un-dyed hemp fabric will not rot and will not fade in sunlight. Hemp is also unique in the way that it is anti-microbial, anti-mildew, naturally UV resistant, and readily takes on eco-safe plant-based dyes. Hemp also softens with each washing, without fiber degradation.

Hemp paper can be made from both the outer fibers of the hemp stalk as well as the inner core of the stalk and can become the finest quality paper. The long fibers in hemp allow its paper to be recycled 10 times whereas wood-based paper can only be recycled twice without losing integrity and requiring additional virgin fiber content. Because of hemp’s low lignin content, hemp can be pulped using far fewer chemicals than with wood. Its natural brightness can extinguish the need to use chlorine bleach, which means to extremely toxic dioxin being dumped into water sources. Hemp only needs the gentle chemistry of everyday hydrogen peroxide which naturally breaks down into oxygen gas and pure water.
 

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28 Jan 2015

Latest Hemp News

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Industrial hemp advocates lobby to end Australia's ban on hemp foods
Australia's ban on hemp foods could be overturned this week when the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum meet on Friday. Currently low-THC hemp is banned in food in Australia and New Zealand. However, New Zealand has permitted the …
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28 Jan 2015

LVCIC hosts A Weekend Of Cannabis Knowledge

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Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) January 13, 2015

Las Vegas Cannabis Info Center teams up with Cannabis Career Institute to host A Weekend of Cannabis Knowledge at The Tahiti Village Resort January 17 & 18, 2015. Saturday the 17th from 4-10 PM will be a Free Networking Mixer with a Special Guest Appearance by former Governor of New Mexico, Gary Johnson. An entire day of paid curriculum seminars on Sunday, January 18, 2015, will cover topics such as: Dispensary Management, Legal Issues, Marketing and Advertising, Marijuana Cultivation, Cooking With Cannabis, And More! The seminars are designed for anyone interested in a sustainable career in the Cannabis Industry or personal connoisseurship.

LVCIC (Las Vegas Cannabis Info Center) is the first Information Center of its kind to address the compliance and queries of residents and visiting medical marijuana patients. CCI (Cannabis Career Institute) is the leader in business training for the cannabis industry. A one-time $ 299 fee allows one to attend CCI seminars anywhere for the rest of ones’ life. Together, LVCIC and CCI have a lifetime of experience in the Cannabis Industry. Founder of LVCIC and successful brands such as Insight Media / Cannabis Café TV, Hal Lewis, explains the partnership, “We are always looking for ways to benefit the community and the people who make up our community, while being inclusive to newcomers; so partnering with CCI was an obvious choice. Their business model is synergistic with our own to bring education and quality control to a rapidly changing and competitive industry unlike any other.”

World renowned CCI instructor Robert Calkin will be teaching amongst instructors that include Registered Nurse Julie Monteiro of Ask Nurse Juhlzie, attorney Bruce Gale, published author and Cannabis Chef Cheri Sicard, T-Weed Edibles, Growmaster Cultivator Ken Hoffman, Molecular Bioscience & Bioengineering Specialist JP, Tim Rouge of Canna Connection, Stephanie & Bill Shean of Las Vegas Cannabis Magazine, Bruce Perlowin, and surprise guests. Robert Calkin’s opening session on Compliance in Starting a Legal Marijuana Business will be open to all credentialed press from 9 – 10:30 AM on Sunday, January 18, 2015. No photographic recording devices will be allowed in any of the other sessions.

The industry networking mixer will take place on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at the Tahiti Village Resort from 4 PM – 10 PM. Medicinal Michael of NugLife Radio will host an evening of Comedy and Live Acoustic Music that will include comedians Alien Warrior from Last Comic Standing, John Gilligan, Bobby Stauts, Dat Dude Donnie, Leo Covarrubias and celebrity daughter, Addie Martin alongside performances by Kella Bo Bella, Ponyboy of Los Marijuanos and surprise guests.

Vendors, Sponsors, and represented organizations will include Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Association, Getting Legal, Greenspot Hydroponics, Hemp Inc., Vegas Cannabis Magazine, Wondersoil, Hippie Livin Smokeshop, Red Dragon Brothers, Ace Analytical Labs, and a special appearance by Cannabis Sativa, Inc. President and CEO, Gary Johnson. The former Governor of New Mexico was the first mainstream political figure to advocate legalization of marijuana and has recently been featured in Forbes as an example for other marijuana firms to emulate.

One lucky Grand Prize winner of the raffle at the LVCIC networking mixer (must be present to win) will receive a $ 299 scholarship to the next days’ seminars, from 9 AM – 6 PM on January 18, 2015. The LVCIC Saturday industry networking mixer is free admission to the entire 21 and over Las Vegas Cannabis Community.

10% of all raffle proceeds will be donated to National NORML.

The Kahiko Ballroom of The Tahiti Village Resort (http://www.tahitivillage.com) is located at 7200 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, 89119

Las Vegas Business owners, residents, and Tastemakers in the hotel, casino, tourism, and Cannabis industries, are invited to enjoy Food and Drink Specials, and Live Entertainment; while celebrating Knowledge and sharing information.

Whether a vendor, credentialed member of the media, or a student, to reserve your spot at A Weekend of Cannabis Knowledge, please call 702.761.6770

For more info ABOUT LVCIC please visit: http://www.lvcic.com

For more info ABOUT CCI please visit: [http://www.cannabiscareerinstitute.com







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28 Jan 2015

Hemp Jewelry :a Fashion Statement

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Give a fresh touch to your fashion statement with hemp jewelry. Hemp accessories are ruling the heart of youngsters since 1960s, associated with hippie culture now hemp jewelry has become popular all across the world. You can easily find hemp bag, hemp bracelets selling at shopping malls and high-end fashion store.
It is good idea to introduce some changes in your fashion and dressing sense from time to time to add some freshness in it. What else could be better option than eco-friendly, durable and economical hemp accessories? Though hemp jewelry is very popular among youngster, but it is suitable for all age group, choose your color and design wisely for stylish look.

Hemp jewelries and accessories are easily available. You can shop it from online store or visit local shop there you will find wide range of colorful hemp jewelry. You can also design your own hemp necklace, hemp bracelet . All you need to have is hemp bracelet making making kit, few ideas and motivation to design your own unique piece of jewelry.

Designing your own hemp jewelry is fun it is full of creativity. Try your hand in jewelry designing and impress your friend with your creativity. Once your hand is set you can easily make a small piece of bracelet or necklace in 10 minutes. Sounds interesting arent it. If you know how it tie knot you can design hemp jewelry easily. It is easy to learn and retain.
Things required for designing hemp necklace:

A ball of 20 lb. hemp (High quality hemp can be purchased at most craft stores.)
Scissors
Tape measure
Masking Tape
At least one bead for end knot.
Optional:
Beeswax
Glue

While designing your own hemp bracelet making sure that you put equal pressure when tightening any of your hemp knot for uniform and smooth knot.

Internet is a good source to learn hemp jewelry making.
Once you are expert in designing simple knotted hemp jewelry you can try beaded hemp necklace and jewelries as well. Hemp jewelry especially hemp bracelets are very popular among students. Perfect jewelry piece and ideal gift item these hemp jewelries are really adorable. Available in cool shades and colors these hemp jewelries are going to rule the fashion world for years to come.
Choose your shade collect your beads and start creating your own masterpiece, you are going to love this.

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27 Jan 2015

Oregon officials hope to begin licensing industrial hemp growers in time for

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Oregon officials hope to begin licensing industrial hemp growers in time for …
The debate over what the state's recreational marijuana market should look like has captured the attention of policy makers, lawmakers and cannabis consumers alike, but a smaller and passionate group of activists have big plans for industrial hemp in …
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Medical Marijuana Inc. Acquires Kannaway, the 'Amway of Hemp and CBD …
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — The Amway of CBDs and hemp products has been acquired by the first-ever publicly traded marijuana penny stock. Medical Marijuana Inc. announced Thursday that it had acquired Kannaway, a network marketing company, for an …
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Bill to Legalize Hemp Cultivation in the United States Filed in Senate
Titled the “Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015,” the bill would remove federal restrictions on the domestic cultivation of industrial hemp. The bill would remove hemp from the Schedule I controlled substance list under the Controlled Substances Act of …
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26 Jan 2015

Handmade Hemp Clothing

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Hemp clothing is a product made from weaving natural fibers obtained from the cannabis plant. Although many may know of the cannabis plant’s recreational uses, these plants were initially bred to yield long fibers.
Hemp is the longest, strongest, most durable natural fiber known to mankind and has been used for over 12,000 years. It was cultivated to provide industrial uses such as rope, paper, canvas, clothing, and other alternative textiles.

Originally, hemp is a coarse fiber and was deemed unsuitable for human wear. However, breeding methodologies were discovered to treat hemp fibers and produce a fiber that is much softer; an ideal material to use for weaving hemp. The end-product was then called handmade hemp clothing.

In the United States, hemp is the only crop that can be legally imported but not actually grown. Clothing made from industrial hemp is perfectly legal in the America.
The governing laws are confusing, but non-food and non-drug products made from this crop and sold in a reputable location is perfectly legal in this country. Handmade hemp clothing are comfortable to wear as the fibers keep the user cool.

They are also wrinkle-free which makes it a convenient staple in the wardrobe. Handmade hemp clothing are strong, durable, and absorbent. They are actually more preferred than cotton for garment that need to withstand hard wear. The fibers are known to last longer than cotton because compared to cotton, hemp textiles are stronger, more durable, consume only one third the amount of water, and growing hemp requires no crop chemicals.

It is highly resistant to mildew, rotting, very anti-microbial, and tests have shown that hemp material, with a close weave, repels U.V. Rays. Handmade hemp clothing is generally woven or knitted.
The personalized touch that the hand woven garments provide tend to add a certain exclusivity and value to the product. Designer Calvin Klein is known to have incorporated hemp materials to his fabrics and produce high-end fashion clothing to add to his latest collection.

Additional information is available about Hemp Clothes now.

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