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Welcome to the new frontier

Welcome to the April edition of Sativa Magazine. This month we are going to take a little peek at the business side of the industry. Who are the financiers? Which companies have already made it to the stock exchange? What options are available to the entrepreneur ready to get into this industry today? We want to help guide a movement and build the foundation of an industry â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an industry that demonstrates to the general public that this is a business that can be regulated just like alcohol, wine or craft beer. That all business owners have a chance at success from the ground up. How, you ask? Included in this issue are stories about investors eager to hear about your business and ready to help you move forward. Do you need money to help your business reach new goals and higher levels of success? Do you need consultation, friends or business partners? This issue is for you.

play on the same field as many other business owners. The millionaires are here and the billionaires are waiting for the right time. The snowball is set in motion from the peak of the mountain. Can the government stop an avalanche in motion? There are trademarks and patents in place as you read this. States are approving medical research in their universities. Innovation and opportunity is abundant. What makes one company different than the other? The professionals operating it. A great idea. The financing behind it. A clear vision of where you are going. And a little bit of being in the right place at the right time. Stocks are hot, and I recommend doing your research. I cannot offer stock advice, but I can tell you that the industry is full of risk and reward. Get your plan ready and choose your partners wisely.

The industry needs professionals like you.

Welcome to the new frontier.

Hippies-turned-millionaires are changing the landscape of the next generation. We are a nation of capitalists. Set aside the medical benefits, which Sativa Magazine absolutely and completely supports. The future of the Cannabis and hemp industry depend on financial support and a professional environment in which all business owners that work in the industry possess equal rights and

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Taking Stock We did all the legwork for you. You’re welcome.

Patent No. 6630507 Miggy 420 looks at the enigma that the Feds hath wrought.

Investing with Pennies Low on dough? You don’t need a bundle to own these stocks.

Decriminalization or Legalization? Kip Jarvis on who stands to take all the marbles.

Top Stocks Kandy Krush takes a look at our top ten picks.

Opportunity Knocking You can’t tell the players without a program. Here it is.

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Cannabis Portfolio Another inspired collection of the things we love.

Editor’s Note: All references to stock performance and prices cited in this month’s articles are based on static research done in late March, 2014 and are not current. As such, they should not be used as a barometer of a company’s performance or investment potential. We are not responsible for the rates. Please do your research before buying. We recommend www.MarketWatch.com to get more up to date news. APRIL 2014 7

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Rating: 5 nuggs We’re happy to once again have the opportunity to review another Green Candy Press publication, Cannabis Indica, The Essential Guide to the World’s Finest Marijuana Strains, Volume 3 by S.T. Oner. From here on out, I’ll refer to the title as Cannabis Indica Vol. 3 for short. Inside the covers of Cannabis Indica Vol. 3, readers will find 100 great indica strains from some of the world’s best breeders. Cannabis connoisseur S.T. Oner has compiled this ganga guide with great detail put into each strain listed. All 100 strains are accompanied by a full-page photo showing each strain in all its glory. To give you an example of what can be expected, I randomly thumbed to page 124, Maffy Gold. Beginning with information regarding the breeder, their origin, S.T. Oner then describes certain

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characteristics specific to Maffy Gold and gives a great description of her buds as well as what she smells like. He then goes into detail about what type of buzz can be expected when consuming Maffy Gold as well as her medical benefits. Left center of every strain page, there is a highlighted box with the breeder’s name, genetics, potency and website(s). S.T. Oner states it best in his Preface: “These books are an indicator of just how far we’ve come, but they are also a stark reminder of how far we still need to go.” When he says, “these books,” Cannabis Indica Vol. 3 is one of five strain guides (three indica and two sativa). Cannabis consumers love variety and breeders search for the best mate to match their girls up to in order to produce specific traits in a Cannabis strain. In my opinion, Cannabis Indica Vol. 3 (or any

volume for that matter) would be a perfect resource for that search. This book should be in all dispensaries, head shops and on book shelves all around! We applaud Green Candy Press for their commitment to publishing books that are targeted to a quickly expanding audience of Cannabis consumers and educated ganjapreneurs. Visit the website of Green Candy Press for product availability and cost. Cannabis Indica Vol. 3 can be purchased in paperback at Amazon.com http://www. amazon.com/Cannabis-IndicaEssential-Marijuana-Strains/ dp/1937866254/ for $15.43 Green Candy Press: http://www. greencandypress.com/ Green Candy Press Facebook: ht tps ://w w w.fac eboo k.c o m/ I n d i c a B o o k ? ref =b r_ t f # !/ GreenCandyPress S

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INCREDIBLE MEDIBLES HIPPY KK

Hot ham and cheese roll-ups

Easter is quickly approaching, and chances are there’s gonna be some of that Easter ham left over. This month’s Incredible Medible is a quick and simple way to use some of that ham, while providing that mellow, euphoric feeling one can only get from medibles. Get your oven heated up, pull out the necessary ingredients and be sure you don’t have anything else to do after lunch besides enjoying the rest of your relaxing day — with the exception of a nap, that is.

2 In a medium bowl, stir baking mix, hash and milk with a large spoon to form thick dough. 3 Roll dough out onto a floured surface, using a floured rolling pin, roll dough out into a large rectangle about ¼-inch thick. 4 Top dough with ham and cheese. 5 Starting at one long end, tightly roll up the dough.

Yield: 8 servings

6 Using a sharp knife, cut dough into 8 equally sized pieces and place on baking sheet, cut side down. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Serve immediately.

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups baking mix 1.2 grams hash 3/4 cup milk 1/4 pound ham (about 6 thin slices) 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

I have a very picky eater at home who refuses to eat mustard. I, on the other hand, love it. So to all of you, who do as well, after rolling out dough, but before placing the ham on, feel free to spread on desired amount. This recipe provides 150 mg. THC per serving and I cannot go without saying my famous last words; DO NOT drive or operate machinery after consuming medibles. S

1 Assemble ingredients. Preheat oven to 375°F

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STOCK The rundown on who’s out there, what they look like and how they roll. Compiled by the Sativa staff

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ATTBF

Abattis Bioceuticals Corporation Formerly known as Sican Ventures Inc.

Website http://www.abattis.com IPO There is no available posting for when Sican Ventures Inc. or ATTBF went public. High/low for 2013

$2.78/$1.5816

Trading price on 3/30/14 $1.52 Market capitalization 63.21M BIO Abattis Bioceuticals Corporation is committed to natural health and wellness solutions that address chronic illnesses through nature’s means. They manufacture and market scientifically advanced natural therapeutic formulas based on proprietary technologies through multiple distribution channels, while providing the highest level of customer service.

CANN

Advanced Cannabis Solutions Inc.

Website http://www.advcannabis.com IPO Advanced Cannabis Solutions is based in Colorado Springs, CO., where they develop, own, and lease growing facilities to licensed marijuana growers and dispensary owners for their operations. The company was incorporated in 2013. High/low for 2013

52-week range: $1.50–$64.64

Trading price on 3/30/14 $29.99 Market capitalization 491.17M BIO Advanced Cannabis Solutions, Inc. provides services to the regulated cannabis industry throughout the United States. They lease growing space and related facilities (commercial real estate and equipment) to licensed marijuana business operators for their production needs.

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CBDS

Cannabis Sativa, Inc.

Contact

1646 W. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite, NV 89027. Phone (702) 347-3906

IPO Cannabis Sativa, Inc. went public April 29, 2013 and was formerly known as Ultra Sun Corp. until November 2013. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $0.51–$18.00. CBDS stock was worth $0.84 per share at the beginning of 2014, and ended at $11.05. Trading price on 3/30/14 $8.05 Market capitalization 86.47M BIO On January 2, 2014, Cannabis Sativa, Inc. announced that they had signed an agreement to purchase a patent pending for a new, superpotent medicinal Cannabis strain. According to Cannabis Sativa President David Tobias, “We believe this will be the world’s first patented Cannabis plant.”

CBIS

Cannabis Science, Inc.

Website http://cannabisscience.com IPO Cannabis Science Inc., went public April 28, 2008 and is located in Colorado Springs, CO. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $0.03–$0.20. CBIS stock was worth just over $0.79 per share at the beginning of 2014, and ended just over $0.17. Trading price on 3/30/14 $0.16 Market capitalization 139.70M BIO Cannabis Science Inc. is a development stage company dedicated to Cannabis-based medications and is engaged in medical Cannabis research and development. They work with authorities on what they call “phytocannabinoid,” which is a science targeting critical illnesses. They develop, manufacture and commercialize phytocannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products. Investor inquiries Robert Kane, CFO & Director robert.kane@cannabisscience.com (561) 420-4824 Contact information Cannabis Science, Inc. Dr. Dorothy Bray, CEO & Director dorothy.bray@cannabisscience.com or info@cannabisscience.com 888-777-0658

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CANA

Cannabis-RX Inc.

Website http://l3corp.net IPO Cannabis-RX Inc. went public in 2013. High/low for 2013

52-week range: $0.13–$0.13.

Trading price on 3/30/14 $5.73 Market capitalization 2.12B BIO Cannabis-Rx Inc., formerly Longview Real Estate, Inc., is engaged in the business of acquiring a portfolio of properties. The company has acquired eight properties. On October 22, 2013, the company formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Praetorian Capital, LLC. Investor inquiries

L3 Corporation 211 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 150 St. Louis, MO 63141 (314) 469-7400

Contact information 7702 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Suite 300 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (480) 902-3399 llorn@cannabis-rx.com

CANV

CannaVest Corp.

Website http://www.cannavest.com IPO The CannaVest Corp. went public in 2010 and is located in San Diego, CA. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $10.01–$201.00. CANV stock was worth $35.51 per share at the beginning of 2014, and ended at $76.66. Trading price on 3/30/14 $39.28 Market capitalization 900.30M BIO CannaVest Corp. focuses on the development, production, marketing and sale of hemp-based consumer products to the nutriceutical industry. Its products include hemp plant extract and cannabidoil. The company was formerly known as Foreclosure Solutions, Inc. and changed its name to CannaVest Corp. in January 2013.

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CannaVest Corp. 4660 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 500 San Diego, CA 92122 (866) 290-2157

FITX

Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc.

Website http://www.cenergynutrition.com IPO Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc., (CENergy) went public in 2010 and is located in Madison Heights, MI. High/low for 2013 52 wk. range: $0.0009–$0.11. FITX stock was worth $0.005 per share at the beginning of 2014, and ended at just over $0.09. Trading price on 3/30/14 $0.08 Market capitalization 329.44M BIO Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc., (CENergy) has created a full line of Hemp Nutra Teas and Hemp Nutra Coffee Additives. The tea and coffee additives are both available in several flavors. All CENergy products are manufactured in the United States and are often updated based upon new developments in nutritional science. They also offer four other product lines to enhance performance that are not hemp based. Investor inquiries ir@cenergypro.com Contact information 29235 Stephenson Hwy., Suite 206 Madison Heights, MI 48071 (313) 655-1669 info@cenergynutrition.com

EDXC

Endexx Corp.

Website http://www.endexx.com IPO The Endexx Corp. went public on July 8, 2005, and is located in Cave Creek, Arizona. Endexx was formerly under the name Micron Solutions from January 1997–March 2002, and then PanaMed Corp. until July 2005. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $0.04–$0.29. EDXC stock was worth $0.07 per share at the beginning of 2014, and ended at just over $0.23. Trading price on 3/30/14 $0.24 Market capitalization 30.08M

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BIO Endexx Corp. and their subsidiaries, such as m3 Hub, standardize solutions for medical Cannabis by building businesses with recurring revenue streams and high potential for growth in key sectors. Investor inquiries IRTH Communications 520 Broadway, Suite 350 Santa Monica, CA 90401 (866) 976-4784 http://www.irthcommunications.com Contact information Todd Davis, CEO (480) 595-6900 endexx@endexx.com

ENDO

Endocan Corporation Formerly known as The X-Change Corporation (NASDAQ OTC: XCHC) Website http://www.xchangecorp.com/ IPO XCHC went public back in 2000, but is now traded under the symbol of ENDO. They are located in Colorado Springs, CO. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $0.02–$0.18. ENDO stock was worth just over $0.04 at the beginning of 2014, and ended at $0.09. Trading price on 3/30/14 $0.07 Market capitalization

7.81M

BIO The X-Change Corporation changed their name to Endocan Corporation. They specialize primarily in cannabinoid formulation based health and wellness solutions. They are currently developing new natural cannabinoid containing products based on innovative formulations to utilize the unique and potent benefits of the cannabis and hemp plants. Investor inquiries Robert Kane rkane@xchangecorp.com (561) 420-4824 Contact information

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ENRT

Enertopia Corp. Formerly know as Golden Aria Corp (GLCP)

Website http://www.enertopia.com/ IPO GLCP went public on September 25, 1999. It now trades under the symbol of ENRT. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $0.01–$.90. Trading price on 3/30/14 $0.63 Market capitalization 41.90M BIO Enertopia Corp (Enertopia) is a renewable energy company that is pursuing business opportunities in the growing medical marijuana industry in Canada through established suppliers with established patients. Investor inquiries Mr. Robert McAllister, President (250) 765.6412 mcallister@enertopia.com

FSPM

FusionPharm, Inc.

Website http://fusionpharminc.com IPO FusionPharm, Inc., went public in 2006 and is based in Denver, CO. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $0.08–$9.20. FSPM stock was worth $0.63 per share at the beginning of 2014, and ended at $7.61. Trading price on 3/30/14 $4.65 Market capitalization 61.03M BIO FusionPharm, Inc., is the mastermind behind stackable grow containers made of standard ISO steel, and repurposed for use in indoor plant cultivation. One 40-foot PharmPod container is capable of growing more than a full acre of traditional farm land. By stacking the PharmPods, as they were designed to do, a grower can produce double the harvest in half the space. Contact information

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GRNH

GreenGro Technologies, Inc.

Website http://greengrotech.com IPO GreenGro Technologies was founded on July 29, 1996 and went public in 2003. They are headquartered in Westminster, CA. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $0.02–$1.20. GRNH stock was worth about $0.07 per share at the beginning of 2014, and ended at $0.50. Trading price on 3/30/14 $0.48 Market capitalization 77.37M BIO GreenGro Technologies, Inc. provides eco-friendly green technologies serving both the consumer and commercial farming markets in indoor and outdoor agricultural science systems. The company also designs, manufactures and markets eco-friendly sustainable vertical cultivation systems. Investor inquiries investorrelations@greengrotech.com Contact information

GreenGro Technologies, Inc. 1100 East Orangefair Lane, Unit 1 Anaheim, CA 92801 (714) 441-1408

PHOT

GrowLife Inc.

Website http://growlifeinc.com IPO GrowLife Inc. went public in March 2011 and is based in Carson, CA. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $0.00–$0.78. PHOT stock was worth $0.199 per share at the beginning of 2014, and ended at just over $0.58. Trading price on 3/30/14 $0.56 Market capitalization 415.72M BIO GrowLife Inc. distributes and sells over 3,000 products through online distribution channels and retail sales in

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The Investor Issue • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • company owned stores in California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. They pride themselves on providing all gardeners from novices to industry professionals with the tools they need to excel at their craft. For a complete list of additional company owned businesses, visit their website. Investor inquiries Integrity Media (702) 396-1000 kurt@integrityir.com Contact information 717 E. Gardena Blvd Carson, CA 90248 (800) 977-5255 info@growlifeinc.com

GWPH

GW Pharaceuticals

Website http://www.gwpharm.com IPO GW Pharmaceuticals went public in 1998 and is headquartered in Salisbury, England. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $8.46–$86.45. GWPH stock was worth $40.58 at the beginning of 2014, and ended at $83.05. Trading price on 3/30/14 $56.30 Market capitalization 1.08B BIO GW Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on discovering, developing and commercializing novel therapeutics from its proprietary cannabinoid product platform in a broad range of disease areas including Phase 1 and 2 clinical development. Investor inquiries

Trout Group, LLC (US investor relations) Todd James / Chad Rubin (646) 378-2900

Stephen Schultz, VP Investor Relations (US) (401) 500-6570

Contact information

GW Pharmaceuticals plc. Justin Gover, Chief Executive Officer 44 1980 557000

HEMP

HEMP Inc.

Website http://www.hempinc.com

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IPO November, 2011 High/low for 2013 52-week range: $0.01–$1.10. HEMP stock was worth $0.03 per share at the beginning of 2014, and ended just over $0.13. Trading price on 3/30/14 $0.10 Market capitalization 27.12M BIO HEMP Inc. is a holding company with numerous subsidiaries related to Cannabis and hemp. According to the company, its goal is to “offer ancient hemp solutions for today’s modern world while educating people of hemp’s many benefits and medicinal properties.” Investor inquiries (858) 625-1778 http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/HEMP/company-info Contact information

Hemp, Inc. 8174 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 109-367 Las Vegas, Nevada 89123 (877) 221-8351

MDBX

Medbox, Inc.

Website http://www.thedispensingsolution.com IPO Medbox Inc.. went public March 29, 2010 and is headquartered in West Hollywood, CA with additional locations in Scottsdale, AZ, Deerfield Beach, FL and Los Angeles, CA. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $8.11–$93.50. MDBX stock was worth $24.70 per share at the beginning of 2014, and ended at just over $31.03. Trading price on 3/30/14 $28.55 Market capitalization 449.17M BIO Medbox, Inc., provides prescription vending machines featuring patented systems that dispense medication based on biometric identification (fingerprint sample). Their newly designed systems allow pharmacies, assisted living facilities, prisons, hospitals, and doctors’ offices medical Cannabis to help manage employee possession of sensitive drugs. Investor inquiries

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MJNA

Medical Marijuana Inc.

Website http://www.medicalmarijuanainc.com IPO Medical Marijuana Inc. went public on April 18, 2007. Their corporate office is located in San Diego, CA. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $0.09–$0.48. MJNA stock was worth $0.19 per share at the beginning of 2014, and ended just over $0.32. Trading price on 3/30/14 $0.26 Market capitalization 305.13M BIO Medical Marijuana Inc., is the first publicly held company vested in the medical Cannabis and industrial hemp markets. The company comprises a diversified portfolio of products, services, technology and businesses solely focused on the Cannabis and hemp industries. Investor inquiries Perry Coleman (443) 453-5088 perry@medicalmarijuanainc.com Contact information

4901 Morena Blvd. Suite 701 San Diego, CA 92117 (888) OTC-MJNA (888) 682-6562

REFG

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions

Website http://medicalcannabispaymentsolutions.com IPO Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions went public in 2005 and is located in Las Vegas, NV. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $0.14–$2.00. REFG stock was worth just over $0.15 per share at the beginning of 2014, and ended at $0.35. Trading price on 3/30/14 $0.32 Market capitalization 27.82M

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BIO Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions is a provider of integrated supply and distribution technology. The Company’s Seed-toSale (S2S) integrated solution is a management and compliance technology for growers, caregivers and dispensaries in the market. The Company solves the fragmentation problem by identifying tools that are important to dispensaries, and customizing those tools specifically catered to the industry. Investor inquiries Jeremy Roberts, CEO (702) 706.7011 jeremy@refg.co Contact information

5516 Fort Apache Rd. #130 Las Vegas, NV 89148 (888) 715-2520

MWIP

MediSwipe Inc.

Website http://www.mediswipe.com IPO MediSwipe Inc., went public on January 30, 2004, and is headquartered in Denver, CO and West Palm Beach, FL. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $0.08–$0.68. MWIP stock was worth about $0.19 per share at the beginning of 2014, and ended at just over $0.47. Trading price on 3/30/14 $0.42 Market capitalization 21.24M BIO MediSwipe is a recognized leader in compassionate care and provides innovative, turnkey solutions for medicinal and cannabusinesses located within regulated jurisdictions across the United States. Investor inquiries First Level Capital 407 East Fort Street Suite 500 Detroit, MI 48226 (248) 860-1582 info@firstlevelcapital.com http://www.firstlevelcapital.com Contact information

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Nuvilex, Inc.

Website http://www.nuvilex.com IPO Nuvilex, Inc. went public March 2009 and is based in Silver Springs, MD. High/low for 2013 52-week range: 0.04–0.62. NVLX stock was worth just over $0.11 per share at the beginning of 2014, and ended at $0.41. Trading price on 3/30/14 $0.32 Market capitalization 242.71M BIO Nuvilex, Inc. is a small biotech company in Silver Spring, Maryland. This company owns exclusive rights to a cancer treatment platform that has successfully completed Phase 2 clinical trials for inoperable, latestage pancreatic cancer. They are trying to set a new standard for treatment of pancreatic cancer based upon the chemical constituents of cannabinoids. Investor inquiries Marlin Molinaro Marmel Communications, LLC (702) 434-8692 mmolinarofc@aol.com Contact information Nuvilex, Inc. 12510 Prosperity Dr. Silver Springs, MD 20904-1643 (877) 958-7616 info@nuvilex.com

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Rapid Fire Marketing Inc.

Website http://rapid-fire-marketing.com IPO Formerly known as Ponder Industries until 2001 and then Vision Technologies until July 2007, Rapid Fire Marketing Inc., went public August 22, 2007. They are located in Carson City, NV. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $0.00–$0.01. RFMK stock was worth $0.0005 at the beginning of 2014, and ended at $0.0026. Trading price on 3/30/14 $0.0061 Market capitalization 6.91M

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BIO Rapid Fire Marketing, Inc. is in the business of producing vaporizers. They include the market of smoke cessation vapor inhalers to assist smokers in quitting their habit. Investor inquiries (775) 461-5127 investors@rapid-fire-marketing.com Contact information 311 W. Third St., Suite 1234 Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 461-5127 info@rapid-fire-marketing.com

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Terra Tech Corp.

Website http://www.terratechcorp.com IPO Terra Tech Corp went public on April 20, 2012, and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $0.06–$1.42. TRTC stock was worth $0.16 per share at the beginning of 2014, and ended at $1.40 per share. Trading price on 3/30/14 $1.16 Market capitalization 173.01M BIO Through its wholly-owned subsidiary GrowOp Technology, Terra Tech Corp specializes in controlled environment agricultural technologies. The company integrates bestof-breed hydroponic equipment with proprietary software and hardware to provide sustainable solutions for indoor agriculture enterprises and home practitioners. Investor inquiries Independence Financial Ltd. Bill Clayton (888) 603-2896 info@terratechcorp.com Contact information

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Tranzbyte Corp.

Website http://www.tranzbyte.com IPO In February, 2012, Altitude Organix Corp. was acquired by

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The Investor Issue • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • the Tranzbyte Corp., which had gone public in 2004. The company is headquartered in Tempe, AZ. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $0.00–$0.22. ERBB stock was worth $0.003 per share at the beginning of 2014, and ended at just over $0.05. Trading price on 3/30/14 $0.08 Market capitalization 1.98M BIO The Tranzbyte Corporation is the driving force behind Altitude Organix, OneBode International, and the YO!21 Debit Card. The company continues its plan to acquire, hold, or spin out successful divisions in what has been described in previous news releases as “dividend farming.” Altitude Organix is currently developing and rolling out products for the ever-growing medical and adult-use Cannabis industry. Contact information 1221 W. Warner Rd., Suite 103 Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 443-1600 davidgwyther@tranzbyte.com

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Vape Holdings, Inc.

Website http://www.vapeholdings.com IPO Although Vape Holdings, Inc. went public January 2014, they formerly did business under the name Peoplestring Corp. who went public in 2011. They are headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA. High/low for 2013 52-week range: $0.17–$ 41.25. VAPE stock was worth $0.68 at the beginning of 2014, and ended at $32.90. Trading price on 3/30/14 $16.50 Market capitalization 235.36M BIO Vape Holdings, Inc. operates in the Cannabis concentrate industry. They intend to design, market, and distribute various vaporization products, and extract and manufacture Cannabis concentrates. The company also plans to develop electronic cigarettes. Investor inquiries

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An unexpected origin Patent number 6630507 is an existing patent that lists the use of certain cannabinoids found within the Cannabis sativa plant as useful in certain neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and HIV dementia. This research was funded and is owned by The Department of Health and Human Services, which has performed some of the most important non-biased research when it comes to the quality of life for a Cannabis consumer. Always being the pessimist, I try not to highlight any government agency too much, but their mission statement says a lot: “The mission of the Department of Health and Human Services is to help provide the building blocks that Americans need to live healthy, successful lives. We fulfill that mission every day by providing millions of children, families, and seniors with access to high-quality health care, by helping people find jobs and parents find affordable child care, by keeping the food on Americans’ shelves safe and infectious diseases at bay, and by pushing the boundaries of how we diagnose and treat disease.” The mission statement alone explains why a government agency would perform an unbiased scientific experiment whose conclusions mean everything that they teach kids about marijuana and the reasons people are in prison because of it is wrong. I believe patent number 6630507 is just a by-product of a government agency being efficient and I’m not sure which is more shocking — a government agency actually doing something good for the people — or a government agency being efficient.

Is government consistency an oxymoron? We’ve all seen the meme with Captain Picard’s hand extended with the heading “Why the Fuck?” followed by a witty and poignant

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statement at the bottom. The one I’m thinking of in particular is with the witty statement: “Why does the government own patent #6630507 on Cannabis’s medical qualities and claim it has no medical qualities?” The meme itself is comical but raises a very valid question: how can one branch of the government (DEA) dismiss the fact that marijuana is healthier than man-made pharmaceuticals, supported by evidence produced through scientific research done by another government agency (HHS)? One branch is staffed by cops the other with scientists. Who are you supposed to believe? The Department of Health set out to discover which medical properties Cannabis has besides CBD; THC is categorized as a psychoactive drug, but does that mean it can’t be medicinal as well? No. What if I told you that the government knows that there’s a natural medicine out there that can be used for: “neuroprotectants, for example in limiting neurological damage following ischemic insults, such as stroke and trauma, or in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and HIV dementia. Non-psychoactive cannabinoids, such as cannabidoil, are particularly advantageous to use because they avoid toxicity that is encountered with psychoactive cannabinoids at high doses”? (Quoted directly from the U.S Patent office website). The statement I copied and pasted above could also be said like this: what if I told you there’s a natural plant out there that can act as medicine against brain disease and, by the way, it’s all natural and our government owns the patent on it?

Conspiracy? The existence and denial of U.S patent number

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What if I told you that the government knows that there’s a natural medicine out there that can be used for: “neuroprotectants, for example in limiting neurological damage following ischemic insults, such as stroke and trauma, or in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and HIV dementia. Non-psychoactive cannabinoids, such as cannabidoil, are particularly advantageous to use because they avoid toxicity that is encountered with psychoactive cannabinoids at high doses”?

6630507 screams either conspiracy or just plain ignorance. Some would argue the country is backwards, but by whose definition? There’s still a lot of ignorance predominant in this country, but Cannabis awareness movements and those providing good information are killing reefer madness.

tides of Cannabis legalization turn. Medical

As people become aware of patent number 6630507, they need to be aware that this isn’t something that just happened on October 7, 2003 when the patent was approved. The government patented it because of their discovery that it is possible to separate the cannabidiol in 1942. I reference this time because at one time scientists could openly experiment with and test Cannabis.

Cannabis just like you’re supposed to have

By now there should be a little outrage rising up in you, that part of you that likes to vote in a poll or with your dollar — this is how the

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marijuana isn’t legal in 20 states simply because a lot of people like to get high, but because the truth is that it’s good medicine. Our body comes with cannabinoid receptors, which tells me our bodies are meant to have Vitamin C. Maybe it’s not for everyone, but it should be an option for anyone, which is the American way, isn’t it? We’ve come a long way from waiting in strange parking lots and living in fear, to seeing Cannabis available in retail stores, but we’ve still got a long way to go. Patent number 6630507 is a gateway to vindication for many and perhaps an eye opener for others. S

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Investing WITH PENNIES

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Some of the most interesting investments in Cannabusinesses can be had for the change in your pocket. Buy low, sell. . .

ho doesn’t have a handful of pennies they’d like to turn into hundreds, thousands or even millions of dollars from a single investment? Two words, penny stock. Just because they’re called “penny stocks” doesn’t mean that’s all they cost, nor does it mean that pennies are going to make you rich. But those little round copper pieces do indeed have the potential to line your pockets with gold.

counter through the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) and Pink Sheets.” According to the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) any stock under $5.00 is a penny stock. The definition of penny stocks can vary; some set the cut-off point at $3.00, while others consider only those stocks trading at less than $1.00 to be a penny stock. Penny stocks have also been known to be referred to as “microcap stock.”

As defined by INVESTOPEDIA, penny stocks are: “a stock that trades at a relatively low price and market capitalization, usually outside of the major market exchanges. These types of stocks are generally considered to be highly speculative and high risk because of their lack of liquidity, large bid-ask spreads, small capitalization and limited following and disclosure. They will often trade over the

For those that might not follow the stock market, chances are this will sound very confusing, but it really isn’t. This is important information you need to know if you’re considering any type of stock investment, but especially penny stock. The OTCBB is a regulated electronic trading service offered by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) that provides information such as:

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real-time quotes, last sale prices and volume information for Over-The-Counter (OTC) equity securities. Companies listed within are required to file current financial statements with the SEC, a banking or insurance regulator. There are no listing requirements, such as those found on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automation Quotation (NASDAQ) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), for a company to start trading on the OTCBB or Over-The-Counter Markets (OTCMKTS). Stocks that trade on the OTCBB will have the suffix “.OB.” While Pink Sheets are a daily publication compiled by the National Quotation Bureau with bid and asks prices of OTC stocks, including the market

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makers who trade them. However, unlike the OTCBB, Pink Sheets aren’t registered with the SEC, and are not enforced by any listing requirements which cause them to be a bit more risky of an investment then OTCBB or OTCMKTS. Confused yet? Let me put it this way. Penny stocks are low-priced stocks, not normally traded on the NYSE or NASDAQ, but by Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board, or Pink Sheets. Penny stocks are considered risky investments because the stocks typically have wide bid-ask spreads. The companies might also lack liquidity, are thinly capitalized on, and have limited financial and market information available about them. But for

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many investors, the mere pennies invested are nothing compared to their potential gain.

s of market close yesterday, March 11, 2014, Marina Biotech (MRNA) closed at $1.40 per share, that’s up 218 percent since the beginning of the year, and has generated $825,000 trade value in 585,000 shares. For the last four weeks, Medical Marijuana, Inc. (MJNA) has held steady right around .30 per share and is one of the most heavily traded penny stocks by dollar value. GreenGro Technologies Inc. (GRNH) has been the most rewarding penny investment so far this year, gaining an incredible 877 percent year-to-date. The stock started the year out at .04 and quickly climbed to .80 per share and currently holds at .43 per share. Hemp Inc. (HEMP) prices soared in 2014. Since Jan. 1, it gained 513 percent and shares currently trade for .13 per share with no loss or gain at the close of the market. To give you an idea of what some of the other cannabusiness’ stocks traded at, here are just a few of the many available:

Wondering how to get in on these potential little money makers? The simple answer — just as you would any other stock — through a stockbroker. It’s just that easy. Penny stock can be purchased through a stockbroker regardless if it’s listed on a major exchange or not. If you’re in the market for a stockbroker, you might first try some of the big names such as Edward Jones or Raymond James. No matter what the investment, beware of scams. Since companies that are delinquent in submitting their filings to the SEC are still accessible to individuals, penny stock has proven to be a host for dishonest people. Be sure you do research on investment firms or individual before trusting them with your money. Regardless if it’s only pennies. For a more detailed list of available Cannabisrelated stock and their cost-per-share at the time of this publication, be sure to read the stock briefs in this issue of Sativa Magazine. Many of them can be watched on AllPennyStocks.com. S

Growlife (PHOT) opened at .56 closed at.55 ↓.01 Cannabis Science (CBIS) opened at .20 closed at .18 ↓.02 Terra Tech Corp (TRTC) opened at .89 closed at 1.89 ↑1.00 Creative Edge Nutrition (FITX) opened at .08 closed at .08 Bio-Solutions Corp (GWPRF) opened at 6.94 closed at 6.86 ↓.08

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DECRIMINALIZATION Profits, players, and potential

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or LEGALIZATION? For many of us, memories of buying Cannabis are of engaging in a strictly illegal venture. Sure, it may not have felt as immoral as the body-politic made it out to be, but some degree of caution was inevitably put in place to avoid any interference from Johnny Law. Now, depending on where you live, purchasing a sack is no longer such a dangerous affair. Or better yet — for you lucky ducks in Colorado and Washington — a totally legal jaunt to the store. Times are certainly a-changin’, but for all levels of government, decriminalization and legalization each hold their own specific allures. While much of the debates between these two legal philosophies are weighed heavily on moral grounds, let us not forget that Cannabis remains a commodity and commodities make money. Regardless of the legal distinctions, Cannabis will inevitably be bought and sold in the massive quantities we’ve come expect in the U.S. of A.

In the beginning

Most of us can readily recall the traditional illegal business model: the producers, the local growers cultivating quality buds or

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the economy-class brick variety that usually originated south of the border. In both of these instances, the growers would be paid by the distributors at wholesale prices and outside guidelines, taxes, license fees and the law. The distributors would then move the product through varying hierarchies of dealers until it reached the hands of the consumers. A simple setup that required little complication. Profit would go towards expansion of the business or be transformed into pseudo paychecks. Regardless of the income gained, profits were spent at the discretion of the individual, and would rarely benefit society as a whole.

A more civil society

As civil authorities work their way into the game, either of their own volition or through voter-mandated ballot initiatives, money from Cannabis can be diverted to loftier social ends. Naturally, many factors influence how this money is collected and redistributed, and in what amounts. Not least amongst these factors is whether state or local authorities choose decriminalization or legalization.

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Decriminalization: Just to make sure we’re all on the same page, Cannabis decriminalization and legalization of Cannabis generate very different outcomes as they relate to civil administration and to the Cannabis users they govern. In practice, decriminalization varies depending on its local implementations, but generally makes possession of small amounts of Cannabis a non-arrestable offense. Being caught with small amounts of Cannabis will usually result in a civil infraction and an issued fine similar to a parking ticket. The amounts of acceptable Cannabis and the amounts of the fines vary widely depending on the local authority. Alternatively, many cities are directing law enforcement to simply ignore small amounts of marijuana instead of issuing an official citation, either through administrative directives or through local ballot initiatives. This approach is also a form of decriminalization and can recently be found in the birthplace of the Republican Party, Jackson, Mich., among a growing number of other jurisdictions. As for locales that use the most common form of decriminalization, civil infractions and fines, we can look to one of the originators of the practice, Ann Arbor, Mich. Beginning in 1972, Ann Arbor’s decriminalization journey quickly manifested to an ordinance that would punish the “possession, use, giving away, or selling” of Cannabis within city limits. The law remains largely unchanged, although the fine has increased from $5 to $25 for the first offence, $50 on the second, and $100 for subsequent infractions. In 2013, a total of $7,595.50 was brought in by the 15th District Court from civil infractions associated with Cannabis, including public safety and non-

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compliance/late fees. The majority of this total, $6,325.50 was simply funneled back into the City of Ann Arbor General Fund and the remaining remitted to the State of Michigan. At first glance, the government revenue brought in from the decriminalized recreational Cannabis seems modest, even paltry. Still, for Ann Arbor and many other decriminalized locations, the legal philosophy toward Cannabis regulation is grounded not in revenue, but in prioritizing the direction of law enforcement in a way that exemplifies the community’s moral doctrine. And while this may not be as pressing for a place like Ann Arbor, many cities are implementing a decriminalization policy to rectify the longstanding racial disparities in drug arrests and convictions. This line of thinking was a major factor behind the recent decision of the City Council of the District of Columbia to decriminalize, whose arrests for Cannabis possession amongst the African-American population currently stand at an insanely disproportionate 91 percent. Legalization: Moving from decriminalization of recreational Cannabis to medical legalization, let’s stick with the Great Lakes State. Michigan’s medical scene remains in a state of legal limbo, so while on the ground this may be complicated, revenue for the program is still flowing into the State unabated. In 2013, Michigan’s Medical Marihuana Program brought in nearly $11 million in revenue, with $4 million of that covering program expenses. That left the state with a $7 million profit. Like many other states that have gone down the path of medical Cannabis, income from fees is meant to make the program self-sufficient and not be a burden on the taxpayer. As such, this $7 million is

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...many cities are implementing a decriminalization policy to rectify the long-standing racial disparities in drug arrests and convictions. simply stockpiled alongside the $16.5 million that was in place from years previous.

money to as the year progresses.

With medical Cannabis programs, selfsufficiency seems to be the name of the game. Net gains are generally diverted into upgrading the services of the regulatory body or simply translated into lower fees down the road for patients and caregivers. Still, in Michigan and other states like it, sizable stockpiles of profit will most likely find their way into other budgets as the programs become streamlined.

In closing

Obviously, full legalization of Cannabis brings in the most money by taxing Cannabis sales. Like medical programs, fees from growers and sellers generally cover operational costs with taxation factoring as net revenue. Figures from Colorado for the month of January received quite a bit of buzz in the press, with the state bringing in $2.01 million. If this trend continues, Colorado can anticipate nearly $25 million in annual tax revenue from legalized Cannabis. Granted, this isn’t even one percent of the state’s $20 billion annual budget, but that’s still a sizable chunk of change that was previously nonexistent. So how does Colorado plan on spending this shiny new stack? Proposals have been called to use the money for public service advertisements, specifically, directed at children to stay off of drugs and adults to not drive while stoned. Time will tell however, on what Colorado actually diverts the

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For the states and localities that are looking to move on from the decades of Cannabis prohibition, weighing the pros and cons of both decriminalization and legalization is a task that should be done sooner rather than later. After all, you never know when a ballot initiative might make the decision for you. Both approaches will carry administrative costs, though it’s been shown that these can easily be offset with fees, be it through licensing or infractions. Full legalization brings in the most revenue from taxation, though requires the most administration and oversight. Additionally, let’s not leave out the human cost of these decisions. For both the legalization and decriminalization of recreational Cannabis, each alleviates the constant threat of prosecution for millions of Americans. The concept of bringing in tax revenue for a commodity that people are going to use either way is simply a bonus. Regardless, the traction for legalization and decriminalization is rapidly gaining momentum across the nation, on the merit of both financial and moral stipulations. For many of these that are initially choosing the latter, it will merely be the training wheels for the former. S

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The legalization of hemp is attracting a slew of investors to the penny stock market, the growth of which has been compared to the Industrial Revolution. Penny stocks — lowpriced, thinly traded shares that are generally considered risky investments, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission — are attracting a lot of interest. Companies selling everything from hemp-based protein powder to medical cures for many cancers are aiming to capitalize on the burgeoning Cannabis industry. How many times have you seen a stock for something brand-new on the market rise like a star and make its investors celebrate making big-time money, and you wished that you’d been in on the celebration? It’s time for investment in the Cannabis industry to be taken seriously, and some very smart investors are beginning to see the green. Below is a list of ten industry stocks, in no particular order, that are making the news in the financial world. We’ve included a description of each company’s profile from the Yahoo Finance website. Also listed are their 52-week high and low stock price and a little background information on each company. This list is by no means a recommendation of any company in particular, but is meant to give you a representation of Cannabis stocks that are currently in the news. Whether it’s growing, access, equipment, technology, health, wellness or nutrition, there’s no end to the possibilities at hand. Is it time for you to become a green investor?

TERRA TECH CORP. (OTCMKTS:TRTC) 52-week low: $0.06 52-week high: $1.42 Sector: Industrial Goods Industry: Farm & construction machinery

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Terra Tech Corp. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. According to Yahoo Finance, “Terra Tech Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, marketing, and sale of horticulture equipment for growers in the United States. It integrates hydroponic equipment with proprietary technology to provide sustainable solutions for the cultivation of indoor agriculture. The company works closely with horticulturists, engineers, and scientists to develop and manufacture proprietary products for the hydroponic industry. It offers portable hydroponic trailers: The Big Bud and Little Bud, which are custom fabricated proprietary cultivation systems; magnetic ballasts, cultivation tents, digital atmospheric controllers, and recycling timers; and nutrients. The company provides its products to horticulture enthusiasts, companies, local urban farmers, and greenhouse growers through a network of specialty retailers in the United States.” Terra Tech Corp. 18101 Von Karman Third Floor Irvine, CA 92612 United States–Map Phone: 855-447-6967 Fax: 888-330-6883 Website: http://www.terratechcorp.com

OSL HOLDINGS, INC. (OTC:OSLH) 52-week low: $-.0030 52-week high: $0.29 Sector: Consumer Goods Industry: Office Supplies Full Time Employees: 3 OSL Holdings Inc. (OSLH), a technology

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company, announced this week its entry into the legal marijuana market. OSL Holdings has contracted with one of the oldest legal medical marijuana dispensaries in California, The Natural Way of LA, to develop marijuana production facilities in California. According to Yahoo Finance, “OSL Holdings, Inc. operates websites and other applications, which collect and transmit real-time consumer and business sales data that facilitates the ability to sell data, and manage electronic marketplaces. It builds equalityrewards.com Website, mobile rendering site, and Apple application. The company offers Equality Rewards, a technology platform that facilitates the earning and redemption of currency at the point of the transaction, such as online, mobile, and at retail, as well as on future transactions. OSL Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Orangeburg, New York.” According to their website, OSL intends to establish a separate subsidiary to create production facilities in states that currently have legalized medical marijuana dispensaries and also position itself to accommodate the growing recreational markets in Colorado and Washington and elsewhere as legal recreational markets emerge. OSL Holdings, Inc. 60 Dutch Hill Road Suite 15 Orangeburg, NY 10962 Phone: 845-363-6776 Fax: 845-363-6779 Website: http://www.oslholdings.com

THE CANNABUSINESS GROUP, INC. (OTC: CBGI) 52-week low: $-.000 52-week high: $0.22

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Market cap: N/A Sector: N/A Industry: N/A Full Time Employees: N/A The CannaBusiness Group Inc. (CBGI) was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Mission Viejo, California. According to Yahoo Finance, “The CannaBusiness Group, Inc. operates as a real estate acquisition, leasing, and management company focusing on zoning issues in the United States. The company acquires commercial property or land and leases out the facilities for customers in the agricultural, industrial, commercial, and retail sectors. It also acquires, leases, and manages a portfolio of properties. The company was formerly known as Muscle Warfare International, Inc. and changed its name to The CannaBusiness Group, Inc. in February 2014.” The CannaBusiness Group, Inc. (CBGI) acquires commercial property or land and lease out the facilities for Agricultural, Industrial, Commercial and Retail, whether small–or large-scale clients. The CannaBusiness Group, Inc. 26060 Acero Suite 118 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Phone: 888-391-9459 Fax: 888-391-9353 Website: http://www.thecannabusinessgroup. com

NUVILEX, INC. (OTCQB: NVLX) 52-week low: $-.005 52-week high: $0.62 Market cap: 232.02 Sector: N/A

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Website: http://www.nuvilex.com Email: info@nuvilex.com

Nuvilex, Inc. (NVLX) is an international biotechnology company that provides cell and gene therapy solutions for the treatment of deadly diseases. Nuvilex, Inc., founded in 1996, is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland.

GROWLIFE, INC. (OTC:PHOT) 52-week range: 0.01–0.62 Volume: 60,361,497 Avg. Vol. (3m): 45,081,100 Market cap: 418.57M

According to Yahoo Finance, “Nuvilex, Inc., a biotechnology company, holds rights to use a proprietary cellulose-based live-cell encapsulation technology, known as Cellin-a-Box, for the development of treatments for cancers and for diabetes worldwide. The company primarily focuses on the advancement of its treatment for advanced, inoperable pancreatic cancer that combines the Cell-in-a-Box technology with the anticancer drug ifosfamide. This treatment has completed Phase 1/2 clinical trials. The company, through its subsidiary, Medical Marijuana Sciences, Inc., uses constituents of Cannabis in developing treatments for cancer, particularly that are difficult to treat. The company was formerly known as eFoodSafety.com, Inc. and changed its name to Nuvilex, Inc. in March 2009.”

GrowLife, Inc. is a holdings company that makes and markets high-end innovative horticulture and lifestyle products. GrowLife Inc. is publicly traded on the OTC market under the symbol PHOT. GrowLife, Inc. is based in Carson, California.

Nuvilex recently appointed Dr. David L. Rabe, a leading figure in the medical marijuana field, as the Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board of Medical Marijuana Sciences, the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary formed to accommodate its work in the Cannabis industry. Nuvilex, Inc. Meadows Corporate Park I 12510 Prosperity Boulevard Silver Spring, MD 20904-1643 Phone: 917-595-2850 Fax: 917-595-2851

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According to Yahoo Finance, “GrowLife, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets horticulture and lifestyle products in the United States and internationally. It offers LED lights for indoor growing; wireless monitoring and control equipment to operate grow room functions, and plant growing systems and accessories, including nutrients, media, timers, controls, and automated water accessories. The company also operates cannabis.org, an information portal for the medical marijuana industry. In addition, it sells hydroponic equipment online. The company was formerly known as SG Technology LLC and changed its name to Growlife, Inc. in April 2012.” GrowLife, Inc. 717 East Gardena Boulevard Carson, CA 90248 Phone: 818-992-0200 Website: http://www.growlifeinc.com

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Cannabis Science (OTCQB:CBIS) works with leading experts in drug development, medicinal characterization, and clinical research to develop, produce, and commercialize novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment for illnesses caused by infections as well as for age-related illness. Their initial focus is on skin cancers and neurological conditions. According to Yahoo Finance, “Cannabis Science, Inc., a development stage company, engages in the development, production, and commercialization of phytocannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products. It primarily focuses on developing medications to treat autism, blood pressure, cancer and cancer side effects, HIV, and other illnesses, including general health maintenance. The company has a license agreement with Apothecary Genetics Investments LLC. to produce various brand formulations for California medical cannabis market. Cannabis Science, Inc. is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.” Cannabis Science, Inc., takes advantage of its unique understanding of metabolic processes to provide novel treatment approaches to a number of illnesses for which current treatments and understanding remain unsatisfactory. Cannabis Science, Inc. 6946 North Academy Boulevard Suite B 254 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Phone: 888-889-0888 Fax: 866-943-5085 Website: http://www.cannabisscience.com

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Market cap 26.4M Shares Outstanding 330.5M Creative Edge Nutrition Inc.’s (otcpink:FITX) announced in March that it has acquired the assets of the global holdings of Hemp Technologies Ltd. with operations in New Zealand, Canada and the United States among other countries for an undisclosed amount. According to Yahoo Finance, “Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc., a nutritional supplement company, develops, markets, and sells nutraceuticals and health supplements. It offers a range of capsules, tablets, and powders, as well as science based products in weight management, specific nutrition challenges, energy, and fitness categories. The company provides natural products, such as Hemp Nutra tea, coffee additives, and slimming tea. The company was formerly known as Laufer Bridge Enterprises Inc. and changed its name to Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. in April 2012. Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. is headquartered in Madison Heights, Michigan.” Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. (CEN) is a publicly traded company engaged in business acceleration, business management, and proprietary marketing strategies to leading international corporations engaged in a variety of industries. CEN manages the marketing and distribution of exclusive products and services globally while involved either directly or indirectly in the manufacturing process, and ownership of these products. Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. 29235 Stephenson Highway Suite 206 Madison Heights, MI 48071 Phone: 313-655-1669 Website: http://www.cenergynutrition.com

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MEDISWIPE, INC. (OTCOB:MWIP) MediSwipe, Inc. (www.MediSwipe.com) provides innovative patient solutions and is the leader in Compassionate Care Technology for the medicinal Cannabis industry, providing transaction processing systems to hospitals and medical dispensaries. MediSwipe, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado and West Palm Beach, Florida. According to Yahoo Finance, “MediSwipe, Inc. provides patient solutions for electronically processing transactions within the healthcare industry in the United States. It offers terminalbased service packages and integrated Web Portal add-ons that include digital patient records, electronic referrals, credit/debit card merchant services, check guarantee, and accounts receivable financing for physicians, clinics, hospitals, and medical dispensaries. The company provides transaction processing solutions using traditional, Internet pointof-sale, e-commerce, and mobile (wireless) terminals; electronic payment processing suite of services that enable merchants to accept various credit and debit cards, ATM cards, and ACH check drafts for payment of a retail, service, mail-order, or Internet merchant; and merchant account activation, gateway connections, Web development, and social network engines. The company was formerly known as Cannabis Medical Solutions, Inc. and changed its name to MediSwipe, Inc. in June 2011.” MediSwipe provides terminal-based service packages and integrated Web Portal addons for physicians, clinics, hospitals and medical dispensaries that include: digital patient records, Electronic Referrals, Credit/ Debit Card merchant services, and health and

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wellness product lines including beverages, vaporizers and accessories. It is a fully reporting company trading on the OTCQX under the Stock Symbol (MWIP). MediSwipe, Inc. 319 Clematis St. Suite 1008 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: (561) 514-9042 Website: http://www.mediswipe.com

GREENGRO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (OTCPK:GRNH) 52-week range: 0.02–1.20 Market cap: 69.28M GreenGro Technologies, Inc. is a world-class provider of eco-friendly green technologies with specific domain expertise in indoor and outdoor agricultural science systems serving both the consumer and commercial farming markets. The company, formerly known as Authoriszor, Inc., was founded in 1996 and is based in Westminster, California. According to Yahoo Finance, “GreenGro Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets green eco-friendly vertical cultivation systems in the United States. It offers flux lighting products, table stands, nutrient mixers, home units, cloning systems, and tea brewers, as well as provides consulting and management services to its clients. The company also markets lights, fans, hoods, automatic watering systems, and nutrients under the GreenGro brand. GreenGro Technologies, Inc. offers its products to consumers and industrial cultivators through its Website. It has a strategic alliance with Solaris Power Cells.” GreenGro Technologies provides design, CONTINUED ON PAGE 68//

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OPPORTUNITY Knocking By Michael Freedom Carter Illustration by Emily Cain 52

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o the words “Cannabis” and “opportunity” cause a chain reaction of goosebumps across your skin and make the hairs on the back of your neck stand at attention? When you imagine the exciting opportunities in the Cannabis and hemp industries, do you see yourself as a player? Would you like to play a part in the medical marijuana, recreational Cannabis and hemp industries? Before jumping in, it’s always a good idea to test the waters. There are a number of companies investing millions into projects currently listed on the open market. You can now buy stock in the Cannabis trade, without having to touch the plant. The market is exploding, and there are investors looking for creative minds with innovative ideas. Do you have a business plan? Do you have your elevator pitch ready? Most investors are looking for companies that have already established and have proven their ability to generate revenue. With the industry in a frenzy and investors placing bids on exciting opportunities in the market, creative opportunists are drooling over the market’s potential. Some exciting markets to watch include insurance for Cannabis-related businesses, testing facilities, consulting and branding, lending, payment solutions and software. I had originally planned on listing the top three investors to whom to pitch your idea, but during my research, I discovered quite a few others that may be of help to your future success in this industry. Sativa Magazine’s goal is to create a strong business industry. We want to provide you with all the resources possible to succeed in all of the Cannabis and hemp industries — medical,

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recreational, hemp products and ancillary products & services. A vibrant market will shine light on the potential of this amazing plant. The medical benefits are already undeniable, and the long list of consumables produced from hemp — with a reduced carbon footprint — are equally important. When it comes to recreational Cannabis, a small craft brewer model working beside large economies of scale sounds attractive. The craft beer business model is doing very well, working right alongside their large competitors. As we all know, the largest impediment to the growth of the Cannabis and hemp industry is the Federal government. As voters, we have the power to change that. We are quickly learning the truth about a plant that was demonized, and we now have an opportunity before us. Cannabis will be legalized and federal law will change. The question is when. Many investors have deep pockets and full confidence in the direction the industry is moving. The industry is still in its infancy and very soon billions in investment capital will flood the market, gambling on the big winner and spreading bets as if they were standing next to the roulette table. Currently, collectively, these financial investors are putting roughly one billion dollars into the industry right now. That number is rapidly growing. The investors are looking for genius, for innovation, for creative minds like yours to provide them with more tools to move the industry forward in a professional manner. Some of these investors or financers will ask for a controlling share in your company, some may want to buy you out, some will simply manage your company for a large return on

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their investment and the ability to play a large role in guiding the company’s future. They are looking for safe bets in a high-risk market. Current product and service providers are being analyzed by these investors. Some of these investors are copying your ideas. Are you ready to compete? For companies looking at large competitors in their industry, I would begin to consider alliances, strategic partnerships and investment. Your competitors likely already are. Get your pitch ready and make sure your doorbell is working. Investors are looking for opportunities like yours right now. Make sure they know you’re home. Get out there and let the world know who you are. The Internet is filled with many unlocked doors to your future. You don’t have to start your own business to get involved in this industry; there are other options. There are many ways to enter the Cannabis and hemp industries. You can partner with an existing company and provide a large capital infusion; you could join a group of investors; you could start your own business; or you could invest in the stock market. The stock market already has many companies that are directly related to the Cannabis industry listed on the exchange. There are penny stocks and stocks on the open exchange. Be careful and do your research. Penny stock companies are often good companies to look into for buyouts, wherein you take full control of an already-working model. Or failing model that you plan to turn around. Or it may possibly be the investment that pays for your early retirement. A penny stock is any stock trading under $5.00. This a generational opportunity. Those of you starting your own business with

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a game plan in place, a business plan on paper, a strategy for accomplishing your goals and a proven track record of bringing in revenue from your business model, may have a chance to catch the attention of an investor, provided you also have a brilliant elevator pitch.

et your numbers ready and practice your speech in front of the mirror. Record yourself on video and study your mannerisms. Have your friends look over your plan and get ready to prove your value to a lot of wealthy individuals who care about the movement. But be aware that the bottom line is money. Investors invest in companies they are confident will show a return on their money. The industry is looking for the next Bill Gates. Is that you?

MENTOR CAPITAL http://mentorcapital.com/ P.O. Box 1709 Ramona, CA 92065 P: 760-788–4700 “Mentor Capital, Inc. (MNTR) is a public company that invests in medical and social use cannabis companies. Mentor takes a 10% to 100% position in the various members of our family of participating companies, but leaves operating control firmly in the hands of the cannabis company founders. Because adult social use and medical marijuana opportunities often overlap, Mentor Capital participates in the legal recreational marijuana market. However, Mentor’s preferred focus is medical and the company seeks to facilitate the application of cannabis to cancer wasting, calming seizures, Parkinson’s disease, reducing ocular pressures from glaucoma and blunting chronic pain.”

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HIGHTIMES GROWTH FUND http://www.hightimesgrowthfund.com 250 West 57th Street New York, NY 10107 Submit a business plan: businessplans@ htgrowthfund.com Request more information about investing: investments@htgrowthfund.com General inquiries: info@htgrowthfund.com “The HTG Fund invests in compelling businesses across all areas of the rapidly growing domestic cannabis market, leveraging the networks and expertise of its team of professionals gained over 40 years of experience at the center of the industry. The HTG Fund investment model anticipates a traditional private equity investment schedule, building a full portfolio in two years with an average investment size of $2 million and average time to exit of five years.”

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“The ArcView Angel Investor Network currently consists of more than 150 accredited investors, many of whom have already made investments in this sector, who gather at least once per quarter to evaluate the best opportunities for investment.” Troy Dayton, Arcview CEO, a leader in the Cannabis industry: “If you want to be a pioneer, if you want to be part of the next great American industry, then I think this is a good place to play.”

PRIVATEER HOLDINGS http://www.privateerholdings.com The website is fully optimized to accept business plans or learn how to invest with Privateer Holdings. “Privateer Holdings is a private equity firm that’s actively shaping the remarkably promising cannabis marketplace.”

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http://cannavest.com/ 2688 South Rainbow AVE, Suite B Las Vegas, NV 89146 P: 866-290-2157

http://ghostgroup.com There is an option on their website to pitch your business idea. P: 212-584-4278 ghostgroup@5wpr.com

“CannaVest is in the business of developing, producing, marketing and selling endconsumer products containing industrial hemp-based compounds with a focus on cannabidiol (CBD). We seek to take advantage of an emerging worldwide trend to re-energize the production of industrial hemp and to foster its many uses for consumers.”

“Ghost Group is an operating company focused on the emerging marijuana sector. Ghost Group wholly owns and manages the largest and most recognized marijuana websites in existence, including Weedmaps. com & Marijuana.com. We’ve been active in the medical marijuana industry since 2007.”

ARCVIEW http://arcviewgroup.com/ 169 11th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 P: 855-892-1951 info@arcviewgroup.com

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rchiang8@gmail.com “We are a truly unique, specialized firm that assists growing companies on becoming a publicly traded entity as well as provide investment capital through our partnerships. We work together with our clients to provide the highest level of service in “going public” transactions which include corporate valuations, capital raising introductions, executive recruiting, and public relations. Our firm has dedicated staff with experience in capital markets, reverse mergers transactions, management consulting, investment bankingIPOs, derivatives trading; marketing, finance, research, and hedge funds. We have experience with PIPEs, RDs, ATMs, CMPO, buybacks, spinouts, rollups, leverage buyouts, and alternative public offerings. Our founder has been employed in senior positions at firms such as Bear, Stearns & Co, Inc., Lehman Brothers, Wedbush Securities, and Roth Capital Partners LLC. We have both large cap and small cap work experience enabling us to handle different ranges of clientele.”

DYNAMIC FUNDING INC. http://www.dynamicfundinginc.com 1 Inverness Drive East Englewood, CO 80112 P: 303-754-2007 “Dynamic Funding, Inc. (DFI) is a Colorado based, locally owned and operated, independent equipment leasing company. We offer a consultative approach to delivering customized commercial financing services to businesses throughout the U.S. Founded in 1996, DFI is a full service lessor that provides equipment financing for technology assets, software and services, and just about any equipment necessary to operate your business. We market our services directly

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to end customers and through partnerships with equipment manufacturers, distributors, resellers, software providers and technology consultants.”

EMERALD OCEAN CAPITAL (PART OF THE GHOST GROUP) http://emeraldocean.com/ Send your inquiries through their websites direct connection. “Emerald Ocean Capital intends to invest in the technology and life science sectors, with a specific focus in the emerging “cannabis industry.” The Emerald Ocean Capital team seeks to cement a leading position within the legal cannabis industry by consolidating market share through strategic investments. “

FINANCE 420 LLC http://www.finance420.com/ 404-981-7424 info@finance420.com “We represent publicly traded companies that want to invest in well positioned enterprises in both medical and recreational marijuana fields. If you seek access to capital, send us an executive summary of your business plan. We are looking for projects now and have the ability to move quickly.”

MMJ FINANCING http://www.mmjfinancing.com 800-376-1589 This company appears to be in the market of purchasing existing dispensaries and medical marijuana access points. They do not offer many details on their site, but they appear to be interested in all forms of investment in the industry. S

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I have to admit I am cursed. I sleep with a pad of paper, a flashlight and a pen. Just in case. A great idea could come at any moment. I’m ready! I keep a pen and paper in my pocket when I leave the house or office for the same reason. My mind never shuts off. So I share my ideas with you. Every month KK and I put our minds together to provide you with a taste of the possibilities and potential in this dynamic market. We want to see you succeed, and all of us at Sativa Magazine want to help. At night, when I dream, I often wake up as many do, feeling like I am still in the dream. That it was so real, you can taste the turkey, or smell the pumpkin pie from the dream as you awaken. I dream of business ideas and marketing plans. As I dream, I smell fresh paper, ink from pens and I can hear the rapid tap of keyboards as they write the future. Cannabis helps me focus and play around in my own head a little more visually with more creative concepts. I believe I see things that many people have been taught to close their eyes to. My eyes are wide open. With investment comes risk, especially in this market. However, with risk comes the possibility of reward. Business Highdeas was intended to inspire minds and provoke creative innovations in a market that has only begun to bear fruit — a jumping-off point for anyone with a passion to make their mark in the new landscape. And also for those who have already jumped into the market as a catalyst for them to build and evolve their brands. Those that have built

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a strong standing in the market and established their brand positions will come out as the winners when this bubble pops. A bubble? Yes, indeed. Most assuredly we are in a bubble. You will have many competitors. How will you differentiate your market position? Every month we will provide you with two or three ideas to consider. We provide a list of web addresses that are available to purchase on the open market. All listed web addresses were available when this issue was published. Research your state laws if you consider any idea we provide. Not all states will allow every one of these business ideas to legally operate under their state guidelines. Business Highdeas is a core piece of Sativa Magazine. I believe that a strong Cannabis industry, which includes hemp and all ancillary products involved, will be what keeps the ferderal government on the same side as Cannabis supporters. We all believe in an economy that provides fair wages and puts food on our family tables. For most business owners, that’s all they want. A fair chance to make a living at something for which they possess skill and passion. Please read through our Business Highdeas and imagine the steps you are about to take to change the world. The environment of opportunity is thick with potential and flooding with million-dollar investors. What are you going to do?

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Hemp tubing for temporary/portable shelters Temporary shelters are just that — temporary. Imagine a product that could allow short-term shelters to be long-term or semi-permanent. Hemp tubes, like their cardboard counterparts, would be a strong building material that could easily be waterproofed and fireproofed, as well as being reusable, recyclable and available in several sizes. Natural disasters are often unpredictable and unannounced, leaving thousands of people without shelter for long periods of time. Hemp tubing could be used to make temporary housing or even portable homeless shelters. Using crates to construct the foundation, the larger diameter hemp tubes could be used to complete the structure of the building. Although wooden joints would normally be used, hempcomposite joints would be even better for hemp-tubing structures. Shelters made of larger hemp tubes are best used for long-term or semipermanent structures. Once the lost structure has been rebuilt, the hemp tubing can easily be disassembled, reused, or recycled if necessary, leaving no industrial waste. Following many natural disasters, many people are forced to turn to homeless and/or emergency shelters. These shelters offer cots to sleep on but little to no privacy, and are often limited to a single level. Smaller diameter hemp tubes could be used to build partitions, similar to a tinkertoy-like structure, then draped with some type of privacy cloth, preferably hemp canvas. This allows the facility to continue to offer just as many beds to those in need but with some privacy as well. Displaced survivors suffer mentally and physically; privacy can offer a much-needed sense of personal space to assist with the healing process. A hundred million people in the world are

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homeless. Portable individual shelters can be built outside with as few as six of the small diameter hemp tubes, two corner connectors, some rope and a tarp (all preferably made of hemp). Assembled like a tent, they provide displaced people a temporary shelter providing protection from the outdoor elements that can easily be taken down, moved and put back up as needed. AVAILABLE URLS: WWW.BRIEFANDPERMANENT.COM WWW. PERMANENTTRANSITION.COM WWW. HEMPORARY.COM WWW. STEELCARDBOARD.COM WWW. HEMPTUBEHOME.COM WWW. HEMPTUBING.COM WWW. TUBEWALLS.COM WWW. STURDYTUBE.COM

Hemp skyscrapers We have to start thinking in new ways regarding skyscrapers. A skyscraper by definition is a structure that is ten or more stories high. Statistics show that buildings made of steel and concrete contribute up to 47 percent of the world’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, also known as greenhouse gases. Hemp is one of two building materials grown by the sun that gives off oxygen and stores CO2. When hemp dies, it’s given back to Mother Nature, recycled. It’s time to steer away from steel and allow Mother Nature to grow our buildings. A skyscraper built from hemp would have the amazing capacity to store carbon and provide us with carbon sequestration. One cubic yard of hemp will store over 2,200 pounds of CO2. Build big with hemp. By reducing the amount of steel and concrete used and building with what the earth

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provides, laminated hemp panels can be a game-changing alternative that can play a significant role in reducing the ridiculously high greenhouse gas levels associated with steel and concrete. Using small pieces of hemp glued together to make enormous eight-foot-wide by 64-foot-long panels of various thicknesses, the world could see its first 30-story hemp skyscraper sooner than expected and will change the scale perception of what hemp can build. By building a flexible system utilizing laminated hemp panels, which the builder can erect in six-story sections at a time can allow architects and engineers to safely build in any part of the world, even in high-seismic zones. The design flexibility of using these panels allows for different styles of buildings. Laminated hemp panels are as safe as steel and concrete, and play no part in deforestation. Leave the trees to the forest. We are poised at the precipice of a revolution in the way we build and this is the first new way to build a skyscraper proposed in over 100 years. Save the world and build with hemp! AVAILABLE URLS: WWW. HEMPSKYLINE.COM WWW. HEMPCLOUDS.COM WWW. HOMEGROWNSTEEL.COM WWW. HEMPBALCONY.COM WWW. HEMPWITHAVIEW.COM WWW. SEQUESTAY.COM WWW. EDGINGONHEMP.COM WWW. VISIONHEMP.COM

Non-profit lobbyist group Do you want to make a difference in the Cannabis industry and at the same time create jobs? Every industry needs an advocate with

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a strong voice to lobby for its rights. If that is your passion, then starting a non-profit lobbyist group or NPLG might just be your niche. With a clear objective and a well-developed business plan to present to potential contributors, your group could be well on its way to making a difference. Since an NPLG is simply another form of a business, you’ll need to develop a solid business plan and guide the execution through implementation. A business plan is essential for procuring non-profit funding from donors and the government, and is a great tool to help recruit volunteers. You will need to establish board members and incorporate your organization. You’ll also need to understand how to structure your non-profit, what tax exemptions you may qualify for, as well as how

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to obtain government grants. Advising, informing and encouraging changes in legislation by maintaining a professional and well-organized presence within the media, individual state capitols and the nation’s Capitol, are key factors to securing a future for the Cannabis industry. Advocating for people who share the same viewpoints is imperative when it comes to making a difference. Lobbying is a regulated industry and a protected activity under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that guarantees rights to free speech, assembly, and petition. There are two forms of lobbying. Direct lobbying is communicating directly with a legislator, or any covered executive branch of or other government employee by meeting with them in person, by phone or corresponding with them in order to influence their vote. Grassroots lobbying is when everyday citizens contact their own legislators to try to influence legislation and policy. Either works as effectively and is just as important as the other. If you seem to find yourself wondering if there is something more you could do to make a difference in the Cannabis industry, form a non-profit lobbyist group, and lobby for policy change. Help bring awareness and educate those that have otherwise turned a deaf ear to Cannabis reform. AVAILABLE URLS: WWW.CHANGEPROMOTER.COM WWW.ADVOCATERS.COM WWW.LOBBYISTLOUNGE.COM WWW.ADVOCATESPEAKER.COM WWW.ADVOCATELOUNGE.COM WWW.PUSHCHANGE.COM

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App for non-profit company for activism and education Everywhere you look, there’s an app for this and an app for that. With the touch of a finger, anyone pro-Cannabis could have a wide range of information readily available to them. Creating an app for a non-profit company to use to encourage activism or to educate potential activists could prove to be invaluable for many non-profits. Of course you’d have to follow the same procedures when forming the non-profit app as you would for any other non-profit company. Not only will you need to create a business plan, form a board of directors, incorporate the organization and recruit volunteers, but you must also be certain that in order to receive government grants for the education part of your non-profit organization, you must meet certain standards for the type of grants that will ultimately help you with your organization’s goals. Advocating and education are imperative for non-profits. Without education on Cannabis reform, facts can be hard to come by; without advocates, support may dwindle. Together, the two go hand-in-hand, providing the world with vital knowledge and igniting the passion that paves the way to reformation of current laws. The app should be rich in educational resources and facts regarding Cannabis, to teach those that might be newcomers to Cannabis reform. It should also provide reliable information on what they can do to make a difference, as well as links to current events, such as individual state medical legalization laws, state legalization, house and state bills that have been introduced and where to lobby. It would be ideal if while on vacation, one could type in the visiting state and find out if there might be a rally at that state’s capital that would benefit

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from their support and attendance. A wealth of information could be provided on this app, and I for one, would certainly volunteer to beta-test it once a tech-savvy genius designs it. Advocate! Be in the know. Learn, teach, be active, support and sponsor. Be the voice that our government needs to hear. AVAILABLE URLS: WWW.ACTIVISTBUTTON.COM WWW.OPINIONTOUCH.COM WWW.TAPVOTER.COM WWW.ACTIVISTINHAND.COM WWW.CIVILWHISTLE.COM WWW.CIVILTAP.COM

Cannabis tissue bank Acapulco Gold immediately comes to mind when thinking of a Cannabis tissue bank. In 1975, the Government of Mexico began an aerial spraying program to destroy Cannabis fields with paraquat, a poisonous herbicide, bringing Acapulco Gold to near extinction. Luckily, that wasn’t successful, but it was a close call indeed. As dreadful as it may have been, had they succeeded, a Cannabis tissue bank could have been a savior by resurrecting Acapulco Gold after the Mexican government’s attempt at abolishing the historic strain.

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Without using all the scientific and technical terms, but making it as simple to understand as possible, a Cannabis tissue bank would hold samples of your Cannabis strain for later use by using a technique that keeps the tissue alive and growing. These samples are what’s called, undifferentiated cell tissue, or in layman’s terms, a cell that has yet to acquire a special structure and function. You don’t need a whole plant to regenerate your Cannabis strain. A single cell will do. By taking the cell and placing it in a tumbler that contains a culture medium of chemicals, hormones and agar, the sample is then placed on a shaker table. This process will keep the tissue sample alive and growing. Note: this is only a few steps of the process, but you get the gist of it. Rapid multiplication means that as the tissue continues to grow, it will become necessary to divide the original, now-grown tissue sample and repeat the process for as long as necessary. What might have started off as one Cannabis tissue sample, over time will easily climb into higher quantities. This entire procedure must be done in a completely sterile environment. Other benefits in having a Cannabis tissue bank: if your seeds are no longer available or aren’t germinating, if the plants are infected or diseased, it’s possible to produce new plants

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without infection or disease, and restore a strain to its original genetics. Samples can be moved without the fear of pests and diseases, mass-mass produce. Best of all, because these are only tissue samples, it’s completely legal! With permission of the sample owner, tissue samples could be sold to others, making all those tiny pieces of tissue very profitable to the sample owner. Most importantly, be prepared for the unthinkable, keep your strain alive at a Cannabis tissue bank. AVAILABLE URLS WWW.CLONETISSUE.COM WWW.PETRIGENETICS.COM WWW.GENETICDISH.COM WWW.PETRIPLANT.COM WWW.SAVETHESTRAIN.COM WWW.MATRICLINOUS.COM WWW.DNATISSUE.COM

Clone library delivery service Special ordered clones — who’s heard of such a thing? Much like a seed bank, a clone library would offer the cultivator clones of any species and strain. They will even go one step further by offering delivery service right to the ganjapreneur’s front door. Say you want seven clones of a specific strain but don’t know anyone from whom to obtain cuttings, and there are no seeds available. A quick phone call to the local clone library would solve that dilemma, as they have clones of just about every strain a cultivator could dream of — in fact, it’s a grower’s haven! Offering a full line of strains to choose from, the clone library guarantees that upon receiving your order, the clone is free of disease and pests when signed for. With rows upon rows and shelves upon shelves full of various

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strains to choose from, most likely the strain you’re looking for can easily be acquired through the clone library. Special requests could be taken as well. For instance, if there is a certain height the cultivator would like to receive their clones at, such as 12–16-inches, or maybe one would rather have four-week old clones rather than 10-day to 2-week-old clones in order to obtain a little more stability; the clone library can do that! Advertise on and insure your delivery vehicles accordingly as well as have all delivery personnel dressed in a company uniform and be professional at all times. Build a reputation that will make your cannabusiness stand out. As with every other type of grow facility, it is highly recommended that all mother plants be kept separated and secluded, away from all other plants. Clones are a touchy subject in many states that have passed medical legalization, so it’s imperative to know the legal status of clones under the appropriate state MMJ guidelines. Are they allowed or aren’t they? According to your state, are they considered a Cannabis plant once they have developed roots? And if so, are they considered to be one of the plants allotted that a caregiver is allowed to grow or are clones excluded from this number but in addition to? Please don’t just assume that clones are allowed to be possessed, check the state laws and if there is no wording for clones included or if it’s questionable, take whatever steps may be necessary to get this important information revised and clarified so it’s better understood in the appropriate states’ MMJ laws. It’s reasonable to believe that these two cannabusinesses could be partnered-up. Think about it: if clones were needed from a tissue

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sample that had previously been dropped off at the Cannabis tissue bank for safe keeping, a quick phone call or trip down to the local Cannabis tissue bank could easily bring back to life what was thought to have been lost. The Cannabis tissue bank could then hand over tissue samples of the strain to the clone library, which would then grow the clones out for you. Once specifications have been reached, the clone library would hand deliver them to your door.

their phone such as a neighbor who doesn’t have the ability to venture out to cast their vote at the polls. There would be absolutely no information stored on a smart phone, the entire process would start over every election year to ensure security. With all of these security measures in place, it is very feasible that the government’s IT department could ensure privacy and security of each and every registered voter.

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Depending on what paper was read or news channel watched, it was estimated that 90–95 million people — that’s almost half of the American population who is registered to vote — did not vote in the presidential election year of 2012. According to a USA Today poll that was published Aug. 2012, many reasons were given for choosing not to vote. These excuses ranged from: not having time, illness, to simply not caring who wins the election. The presidential election in 2008 had 10 million more votes than in 2012. A voters’ app could have significantly lowered those numbers, especially for those that were simply too busy or unable to venture out to a poll site because they were sick. Had the app been in their hand, they’d have been able to cast their votes. Their voices would have been heard, all from the palm of their hand!

Voting App Over the past several years, the popularity of smart phones has skyrocketed. There seems to be an app for just about everything imaginable. But what about voting — shouldn’t there be an app for that too? With careful implementation of security features such as facial and/or voice recognition software, a signature pad or fingerprint scanner could all be verified by entering a personal PIN that the registered voter must supply at time of registration. The votes could constantly be entered, and on a set schedule, transferred from one secure server to another where all votes would go through recognition programs and filters, counted, confirmed and voters’ rights verified. Making every vote count and keeping the system in balance. All these checks and balances would ensure voter privacy, and ease anyone’s mind about who might allow someone else to use the app on

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Lobbying group Lobbying is a regulated industry and a protected activity under the First Amendment of the

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U.S. Constitution that guarantees rights to free speech, assembly, and petition. There are two forms of lobbying. Direct lobbying is communicating directly with a legislator, or any covered executive branch of or other government employee by meeting with in person, phoning or writing to in order to influence a legislator on a confirmation vote. Grassroots lobbying uses the public to encourage the legislator, or what is otherwise known as a call to action. Either or is as effective and is just as important as the other. Looking to make a difference in the Cannabis industry and create jobs at the same time? Every industry needs an advocate with a strong voice to lobby for its beliefs and rights, a voice that will be heard. If your passion is to make a difference in what you believe in, then starting a lobbyist group might just be right up your alley. With a clear objective and a welldeveloped business plan to present to your donors, your group could be well on its way to making a difference you and so many others believe in. Since a lobbying group is simply another form of a business, you’ll need to develop a solid business plan and steer its implementation. A business plan is essential for procuring funding from any

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source, whether it is from financial institutions, by fundraising efforts, donors or government grants. Establish board members and incorporate your organization appropriately. Advising, informing and encouraging legislature by maintaining a professional and well-organized presence within the media, state capitals and the nation’s capital, are key factors to securing a future for the Cannabis industry. Advocating for people who share the same viewpoints is imperative when it comes to making a difference. If you find yourself wondering if there is something more you could do to make a difference in the Cannabis industry, form a lobbyist group, and lobby for policy change. Help bring awareness and educate those that have otherwise turned a deaf ear to Cannabis reform. We deserve to be heard. We NEED to be heard! AVAILABLE URLS WWW.CANNLOBBY.COM WWW.PERSISTANTMINDS.COM WWW.LOBBYLEGISLATE.COM WWW.CHANGEINTHELOBBY.COM WWW.LOBBYFORLOGIC.COM WWW.LOGGIEST.COM S

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PLANDAI BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC. (OTCQB:PLPL) Plandaí Biotechnology, Inc. makes extracts from live plant material that deliver the high levels of bioavailability. Their headquarters are in Seattle, Washington, although they also have a global presence with offices in London, England and Nelspruit in the province of Mpumalanga, South Africa. According to Yahoo Finance, “Plandaí Biotechnology, Inc. focuses on the production of proprietary botanical extracts for the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. It is developing two extracts, including Phytofare Catechin Complex derived from green tea harvested in the Senteeko Tea Estate in Mpumalanga, South Africa; and Phytofare Limonoid Glycoside Complex extracted from lemons, which are sourced from plantations in South Africa. In addition, it intends to use its plantation leases to focus on the farming of whole fruits, vegetables, and live plant material. The company is based in Seattle, Washington.” Plandaí Biotechnology (OTCQB: PLPL) entered the Cannabis market in November 2013, and

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