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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Cannabis Science, Inc. (CBIS.OB), a pioneering U.S. biotech company developing pharmaceutical cannabis (marijuana) products, is pleased to provide insight on the upcoming release of its new over-the-counter skin and nutraceutical product line to be branded "Phytiva" through its newest venture Phytiva Pharmaceuticals Inc. The Company is working as fast as it can to make its cannabis-based formulations that target critical ailments more widely available through multiple regulatory body guidelines. This approach will allow the Company to release its formulations to multiple markets reaching the maximum amount of people in the shortest time frame across the nation and internationally. To support this cause Cannabis Science has been working with numerous patients who have been documenting their self-medicating treatment process using the cannabis-extracts.

The Company continues to receive a large number of inquiries about current and new product releases and operational updates on its projects in the works. The Company is in the process of updating its website to provide up-to-date timeline information on its projects, product lines, events, conferences and other important corporate and operational information for the public as released for the public.

FDA Initiatives

Cannabis Science is working very closely with its previously announced FDA clinical trials consultants to guide the Company through the formal FDA new product release regulatory guidelines. The main steps required to be completed are as follows:

1. Pre-IND meeting with the FDA

*** The Company is currently in this stage and is working close with its FDA advisory group towards requesting a pre-IND meeting date. The Company has identified its initial target indication as skin cancer and will present this case to the FDA at the pre-IND meeting.

2. Application filing for IND Number

Once the Company has presented its case at the pre-IND meeting with the FDA and makes any recommended adjustments to its case study, it will then submit its formal application to the FDA for the IND number application.

3. IND Number assignment

FDA will assign an IND number for the case study once the Company has completed a successful application process. The IND number assignment will give the Company the green light to begin its clinical trials.

4. Begin clinical trials

Once the Company has successfully completed the application process and receives its IND number from the FDA it can then begin formal clinical trials to prove the product viable for general market consumption or use.

5. Successful IND product release

Working within the FDA regulatory procedures is paramount for Cannabis Science. Once it receives full approvals from the FDA on each of its target indications, it will then release its products for patients in need of the treatments for their critical ailments nationwide.

Over-the-counter Nutraceutical Product Lines

This market opportunity for the Company and the people who are looking for Cannabis Science formulations is very large and spans the nation and beyond. The Company has identified several target products to release and is finalizing a few for immediate OTC market release. Our supporters recognize that these products will help finance the company as we move forward with the FDA process.

Cannabis Science is rapidly moving to commercialize Phytiva, our new over-the-counter skin and nutraceutical product line to be available through its newest venture Phytiva Pharmaceuticals Inc. Cannabis Science formulations for these new products are finalized and we are making decisions for mass manufacturing and nationwide distribution. With several products on the roster for the Phytiva product line, the Company has made public a few: a lip balm to improve the dryness of lips and promote healing, a sunscreen with dual purposes to block the sun, promote sunburn healing and relief, and a dry skin lotion that enhance skin care for those suffering with Eczema and Psoriasis, a fourth product is a facial and body moisturizer that contains compounds with anti-aging properties that promote healthy skin and appearance.

As we develop the initial products for the Phytiva Product line, Cannabis Science is working on lateral expansion as we negotiate to acquire new and effective products and treatment processes.

State Regulated Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

The Company target initiatives in states that have approved medical marijuana programs is based on the successful results being reported by patients self-medicating using Cannabis Science approved formulations through state licensed manufacturers and distributors. The Company is working to expand availability of our formulations across the nation on a state-by-state basis as states continue to approve medical cannabis treatments.

Currently, Cannabis Science has its cannabis-based high quality extract formulations available in Pueblo and Denver, Colorado, through licensing agreements. As well, the Company has signed a licensing deal with Apothecary Genetics in California to provide the same full circle operations required under State regulated medical cannabis laws to provide California State licensed medical cannabis patients its formulations.

The Company has been receiving outstanding feed back from the current patients using its formulations for Skin Cancer as documented on the www.cannabisscience.com website.

Cannabis Science President & CEO, Dr. Robert Melamede Ph.D. and the Science

In order for one to understand the unique health benefits provided by cannabis extracts, including their ability to kill numerous cancer cell types, one must examine the role of the endocannabinoids system in maintaining and promoting human health. The endocannabinoid system formally evolved with the appearance of vertebrates, with the development of receptors that specifically bind to the lipid derived endocannabinoids. Surprisingly, the endocannabinoid system is a global, multi-scaled, homeostatic regulator of all body systems. Thus, the cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, immune, musculoskeletal, nervous, reproductive, and tegumentary systems are all kept in dynamic balance by the endocannabinoid system through its ability to regulate mass and energy flow (the munchies). All cells can only survive by extracting what they need from their environment in order to maintain their internal organization. Cannabinoids, including those derived from the plant (phytocannabinoids), those produced by our bodies (endocannabinoids), and those synthesized by man (synthetics) can very powerfully promote the death of cancer cells by disrupting their internal organization while minimizing the ability of the environment to support them. Thus, unlike conventional pharmaceuticals and anticancer agents that typically target a single pathway (the magic bullet approach), cannabinoids impact many aspects of cellular and organismic biochemistry to kill cancers. The chemical complexity of concentrated cannabis extracts holistically decreases the probability that a cancer cell can survive while at the same time promoting general health, as evidenced by the anti-aging and health promoting properties that arise from stimulating the endocannabinoids system.

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About Cannabis Science, Inc.

Cannabis Science, Inc. is at the forefront of pharmaceutical grade medical marijuana research and development. The second formulations will address the needs of patients choosing to use concentrated cannabis extracts to treat their ailments. Eventually, all Americans will have access to a safe and effective FDA approved medicine regardless of which state they live in. To maintain that marijuana is a dangerous, addictive drug with no medical value is scientifically absurd. Cannabis medicines, with no effective lethal dose, are far safer than aspirin, acetaminophen, and most other OTC drugs that kill thousands of Americans every year.

The Company works with world authorities on phytocannabinoid science targeting critical illnesses, and adheres to scientific methodologies to develop, produce and commercialize phytocannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products. In sum, we are dedicated to the creation of cannabis-based medicines, both with and without psychoactive properties, to treat disease and the symptoms of disease, as well as for general health maintenance.

Shuman will Act as Company Spokesperson and to Conduct Product Placement, Marketing and Consulting Services

Rapid Fire Marketing (Pink Sheets: RFMK) announced today that Cheryl Shuman, C.E.O. of Green Asset International Inc. signed a global “first look” strategic alliance contract with Rapid Fire Marketing. Shuman will serve as media spokesperson and will conduct marketing, public relations, product placement, consulting services for Rapid Fire Marketing. The partnership gives RFMK first in line for all celebrity media product placement opportunities in film, television, music and lifestyle media.

Cheryl Shuman is best known for her recent work on the television show “Wilfred” on the FX network starring Elijah Wood and Jason Gann. Referred to as the “Martha Stewart of Marijuana” by international media, Shuman brings 25 years of experience working with media, celebrities, marketing and health care in Beverly Hills.

“Our partnership with RFMK creates a wonderful opportunity for entrepreneurs and smart investors to be on the ground floor of this exciting and groundbreaking industry.  There are great financial rewards coupled with a chance to be involved in a hot ticket business that is on the cutting edge of celebrity and pop culture,” said Green Asset CEO Cheryl Shuman.

The alliance will kick off with the focus on maximizing the health benefits of the new Vapor Inhaler’s CANNAcig. “My plan is to make this product a ‘star’ by introducing CANNAcig and its health benefits to my celebrity and media connections. By implementing an aggressive product placement campaign in all of the top films and television shows, I’m confident that we will quickly dominate the market in sales and media exposure,” states Shuman.

The medical marijuana business has a five-year market potential of $8.7 billion and sales in 2011 were reported at $1.3 billion according to the See Change Strategy market report. The right placement can be worth millions overnight. With vaporizing being the healthiest intake method, the alliance expects to dominate the vaporizer share of this market.

Shuman found her passion in the cannabis movement since 1996 working as an activist and legal cannabis patient. Since using cannabis therapy, she has survived cancer and injuries from two car crashes.

Shuman was the founder of Beverly Hills NORML, founding charter member of the NORML Women’s Alliance and served on the steering committee for Public Relations and Marketing on an International platform. Cheryl Shuman was also a founding member of the NCIA, National Cannabis Industry Association. Cheryl Shuman transformed her non-profit career into a thriving profitable media enterprise as the director of celebrity, media and public relations for KUSH Magazine.  Her company Green Asset International Inc. recently made headlines by establishing a private investment fund launched in April, whose purpose and design is to assist developing companies with capital access, management and marketing.

Many investment groups and businesses have shown serious interest in the great opportunities inclusive in this sector but have not done so yet, partially due to a lack of information. Cheryl Shuman will address this through a celebrity related media campaign including educational videos.  Experts and investors agree that this industry has a great deal of promise. The partnership of Cheryl Shuman and RFMK and the subsequent great response to it, is indicative of the evolvement of this industry and provides investors with the best opportunities.

‘The right relationship is everything. Working with Cheryl these past few weeks, it was evident immediately that it was a perfect fit in terms of values, integrity, and personality. The addition of Cheryl Shuman on our team elevates RFMK’s stature, adding prestige and thus creating a positive ‘halo’ around the company. The value of her ability to provide global celebrity and media exposure for our company and products are priceless,” said Tom Allinder, CEO of Rapid Fire Marketing.

The textile industry is one of the largest negative contributors to industrial impact on the environment. Production energies, resource consumption, and logistical fuel consumption are enormous contributors to textile’s carbon footprint. On top of that, during the production process, streams of carcinogens, volatile organic compounds, and toxic dyes are released to the atmosphere. The industry as a whole must take some accountability in regards to environmentally friendly production processes, or there will never be a change for the better.

Taking a step to a greener lifestyle can start in your closet. There are eco friendly clothing options available for all styles and fabrics. From organic cotton that avoids pesticides and overwatering to vegan silk that only uses the material from abandoned silk worm casings (rather than removing it from them directly), eco friendly materials are indistinguishable from the less responsible options they represent.

The king of organic materials that are used to make eco friendly fashion is hemp. Hemp has versatility, and flourishes in just about any climate without any pesticides. This cuts back on logistical cost to transport fabrics, as hemp can be grown anywhere in the United States while mass produced cotton is usually flown in from far overseas. Hemp cloth can really take on any form (strong and durable to soft and silkier) depending on how it’s woven, and even is said to have an antibacterial effect when worn!

As active shoppers in an increasingly educated marketplace, it is important to make an ethically conscious purchase. Buying eco friendly clothing will not only decrease your environmental impact, it will expand a market of eco friendly options that is poised to overthrow harmful productions methods, with enough support. Check out our Kush Couture hip hop apparel store to view our eco friendly clothing options, made with hemp.

Happy Monday folks---Get up, get out & get something!

LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012), known by the stage name Donna Summer, was an American singer-songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the late 1970s. She had a mezzo-soprano vocal range, and was a five-time Grammy Award winner. Summer was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach number one on the U.S. Billboard chart, and she also charted four number-one singles in the United States within a 13-month period.

Diagnosed with lung cancer, Summer died on the morning of May 17, 2012, at her home in Key West, Florida.

Michael Jackson & Donna Summer.

Chuck Brown (August 22, 1936 – May 16, 2012) was a guitarist and singer who is affectionately called "the Godfather of Go-go". Go-go is a subgenre of funk music developed in and around Washington, D.C. in the mid- and late-1970s. While its musical classification, influences, and origins are debated, Brown is regarded as the fundamental force behind the creation of go-go music.

New Pool City!

How common is your birthday?

Bell Helicopter unveiled its new “525 Relentless” super medium transport at the Heli-Expo 2012 in Dallas in February.

Capable of carrying up to 16 passengers, the Bell 525 has a variety of mission configurations including oil and gas, search and rescue, helicopter emergency services and VIP/corporate transport.

Come join us for food, drinks & music this Thursday on May 17th @ the Silo bar in Downtown LA.

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Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Kangqiao is the new landmark building and the first international branded hotel in the Kangqiao area. The new hotel features a one of a kind swimming pool. Located on the 24th floor of the hotel, the 30 meters long swimming pool is in suspension over the edge.

What’s unique about this swimming pool is that there is a glass underneath the pool.

Shout out to Floyd Mayweather & The Money Team! Happy Money-Making Monday to all!

Have you ever wanted a cast iron skillet shaped just like your home state? What? You didn't know that was a possibility? Indeed it is, thanks to Alisa Toninato, an artist in Madison, Wisconsin. She has created the entire contiguous United States out of cast iron skillets!

These gorgeous skillets are fully functional works of art — pans you can really cook in, but also pieces you can hang on the wall.

The installation of the entire set of contiguous states in cast iron measures 9 feet 6 inches by 6 feet, and weighs 550 pounds!

The skillets are custom-made, and are priced accordingly. One of these will run you a cool $300 to $400, but hey, anything to show your love of your home state!

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A long-awaited undersea hotel in Dubai looks finally set to be built, after an agreement to develop it was unveiled this week.

The Water Discus Hotel won’t be totally submerged but will be a disc-like structure with part of the building above water and the rest below the surface.

The 21 rooms will be submerged up to ten meters below the surface of the water, with huge windows offering a view out from the bed and an external ‘explorer’ robot which can be controlled from the room to allow guests to interact with marine life.

According to Deep Ocean Technology, a restaurant, spa and reception area would be hosted above the waterline, with guests descending below the surface in glass-walled tunnels to get to their rooms.

As might be expected, the hotel would offer plenty of services for divers, with a training pool and other water sports offerings set to be available.

The hotel will also include other amenities such as a spa, helipad, and an above ground terrace should guests feel a bit claustrophobic stuck inside The Discus!

With no specific planned opening date, observers will be watching closely whether this plan comes any further than previous attempts to build underwater hotels in Dubai, which have stalled or quietly disappeared as the country faced economic ruin.

Try Chronic Ice Tea in your favorite cocktail!

Sad news that Beastie Boys member MCA (Adam Yauch) has passed away at the age of 47.

The only privately owned version of Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” set a world record Wednesday when it sold for $119.9 million at Sotheby’s in New York.

Heated competition between seven bidders took the price to the highest for a work of art at auction in just 12 minutes, sparking applause.

The previous record was held by Picasso’s Nude, Green Leaves, and Bust which sold in 2010 for $106.5 million.

“The Scream” is one of four versions of a work whose nightmarish central figure and lurid, swirling colors symbolized the existential angst and despair of the modern age.

It was sold by Norwegian Petter Olsen, whose father was a friend and supporter of the artist. He plans to establish a new museum in Norway.

The version of “The Scream” sold Wednesday was executed in 1895 and is the only one not held by Norwegian museums.

It also features a poem inscribed by Munch in which he explains his inspiration for the work, which depicts “the great scream in nature.”

“Scream’s” success means there are just three other works that have sold for more than $100 million.

One is the Picasso nude, another is Picasso’s “Boy with a Pipe” which sold for $104.1 million in 2004, and the fourth is Alberto Giacometti’s Walking Man sculpture which fetched $104.3 million in 2010.