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NEW YORK - According to a research report published by Mordor Intelligence, the global cannabis market was valued at USD 7.7 Billion in the year 2016 and is expected to reach USD 65 Billion by the year 2023 while keeping a CAGR of 37% during the forecast period. The report clarifies that the growth rate can be attributed to the legalization of cannabis in various countries, as well as to the increasing demand of cannabis products for medical and recreational purposes. 

North America accounts for more than 95% of the global market, with the U.S. alone making up more than 90% of the North American region, as well as global market. Koios Beverage Corp. (OTC: KBEVF), GB Sciences, Inc. (OTC: GBLX), Future Farm Technologies Inc. (OTC: FFRMF), InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC: IMLFF), mCig, Inc. (OTC: MCIG)

MADERA - Madera residents Lupe Martinez Jr. and Dezarea Pack had their first “date” at the 2011 Madera Fair dancing the night away to Billy Currington. After seven years together, they will exchange vows at the 2018 Madera Fair Get Hitched wedding, Saturday, September 8^th at 5:00pm. 

On February 14^th, Madera District Fair kicked off a contest searching for a couple with Madera County ties to “get hitched” at the 2018 Fair.  The office received 12 applicants who were narrowed to 3 finalists and the finalists were then turned to the public via Facebook polling for selection of the winning couple. 

BURBANK -  In 2019, families will have more ways than ever to explore the world with Disney with an expanded line-up of Short Escape vacations with Adventures by Disney, a leader in guided group travel worldwide. In addition to its existing portfolio of more than 50 global vacations, Adventures by Disney will transport travelers to three new international cities on brand-new itineraries in Boston, London and Vancouver, Canada.

Short Escapes are two- to four-night adventures in iconic destinations that can be booked as stand-alone getaways or as add-ons to other vacation plans. Combining visits to must-see attractions with hands-on activities and opportunities to discover hidden gems, these itineraries are founded on enriching, authentic experiences and bolstered by signature Disney storytelling, VIP service and special access. The expert services of two knowledgeable Disney-trained Adventure Guides ensure guests enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime vacation from start to finish.

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. -  Aretha Franklin's funeral today in Detroit is expected to be a star-studded tribute with politicians, dignitaries and celebrities from across the entertainment industry set to attend. Former President Bill Clinton, civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson and legendary Motown singer, songwriter and record producer Smokey Robinson will speak. Numerous musical tributes have also been planned for the service. Franklin died on Aug. 16, 2018, of pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer.

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) account for about six percent of all pancreatic tumors. They develop from the abnormal growth of endocrine (hormone-producing) cells in the pancreas called islet cells. This is why these tumors are sometimes referred to as "islet cell tumors."

ATLANTA -  Surterra Wellness, a leading medical cannabis company, today announced a landmark global licensing deal to create a new medical marijuana brand, Coral Reefer. The new venture between Surterra and Coral Reefer will develop and market medical and therapeutic cannabis products, merchandise and a broad range of wellness lifestyle products under the Coral Reefer brand – the namesake of Jimmy Buffett's world-famous band. 

Coral Reefer products will be distributed exclusively through Surterra's rapidly growing network of stores. "Finally, 'the time has come,' as the Walrus said," Buffett said. "That time being the long overdue recognition of the numerous healing properties of cannabis. I have followed and studied with keen intensity the recent evolvement of the medical marijuana story and the path towards the simple common-sense conclusion that cannabis is good medicine and should be made available to all who need it. I feel that joining with Surterra, in the medical cannabis world, is the right place for Coral Reefer products to be." 

LOS ANGELES -  On October 5, Geffen/UMe celebrates the apex of John Lennon's solo career with a six-disc box set, Imagine – The Ultimate Collection. This historical, remixed and remastered 140-track collection is fully authorized by Yoko Ono Lennon, who oversaw the production and creative direction. Spread across four CDs and two Blu-ray discs, this truly unique expanded edition offers a variety of listening experiences that are at once immersive and intimate, ranging from the brand new Ultimate Mixes of the iconic album, which reveal whole new levels of sonic depth, definition and clarity to these timeless songs, to the Raw Studio Mixes that allow listeners to hear Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band's original, unadorned performances, to enveloping 5.1 surround sound mixes, and a Quadrasonic Album Mix, presenting the original four speaker mix remastered in Quadrasonic sound for the first time in nearly fifty years.

This ultimate deep listening experience, which features scores of previously unheard demos, rare outtakes and isolated track elements, also includes The Evolution Documentary, a unique track-by-track audio montage that details the journey of each song from demo to master recording via instructions, rehearsals, recordings, multitrack exploration and studio chatter. The comprehensive nature of the full Imagine – The Ultimate Collection is the absolute best representation of a career artist working at the top of his creative game.