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nickeli54

11/19/17 10:27 PM

#73969 RE: The Whale #73967

We shall see my friend, subpoena power is all that is needed. Your good to carry on. Thank you really!
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:28 PM

#73970 RE: The Whale #73967

Amfil Technologies Inc. Announces That Our GROzone Product Line Passed Product Review by Accredited USDA Certifying Agent to Be Used In Organic Agricultural Production in California as Well as Pennsylvania and Surrounding States

TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - Mar 14, 2017) - Amfil Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: AMFE) is pleased to provide the following update to the shareholders and the investment community regarding our GROzone subsidiary.

The GROzone product line recently received a positive review from Pennsylvania Certified Organic allowing their clients to use our GROzone product line in organic production. Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO) reviews products for clients located in Pennsylvania and the surrounding states as well as for the CCOF, (California Certified Organic Farmers) and now allows the CCOF clients to use the GROzone product line as well. PCO confirmed that our product line complied with the National Organic Programs (NOP) regulations and the outcome was the receipt of a positive review.

The USDA regulates the use of such terms as "organic" or "organically produced". In order to market a product as organic, USDA regulations require certification by an accredited certification agency. Pennsylvania Certified Organics certification program is accredited by the USDA for compliance with the National Organic Program. Since marijuana is still a federally illegal crop, the USDA currently does not recognize it as a crop that can be organically grown or called certified organic just yet. However being allowed to use the GROzone product line for any and all forms of what is currently deemed agricultural production is reassuring as marijuana cultivators that want to follow organic practices essentially follow the National Organic Program (NOP) guidelines. There are now alternate certifications being developed that could be applied for specific to the industry, through agencies such as the Organic Cannabis Association (OCA) or Clean Green Certified but all relate back to the NOP regulations and guidelines.

Achieving organic status and being able to label a product as certified organic, or in the case of the U.S. market, "Clean Green" or "Certified Kind" usually will allow the seller to demand a premium on the product. Even more importantly and in an industry such as the medical marijuana industry, it would help to ensure that the producer or manufacturer will never have product recall or product failure due to any elevated levels of harmful ingredients used throughout the grow process that can make them susceptible to liability from the consumer. A well known example of this is would be the recent issues in the media relating to residual pesticide contamination in end use marijuana products and the product recalls and lawsuits that have followed.

GROzone is a triple-function sanitization unit capable of naturally eliminating 99.9% of water and airborne pathogens and the typically problematic pests that wreak havoc for cultivators (such as aphids, whiteflies and spider mites), as well as bacteria, fungus, microbes and surface mold, all without the use of chemicals. The unit can also constantly regulate a given facility's water supply, oxygenating the water and maintaining a consistent PPM infusion of ozone that prevents the formation of algae, bacteria or mold (which allows for comprehensive water recycling). This completely eliminates the need to use pesticides and/or dangerous, often carcinogenic products to treat production problems, as is common throughout the industry today.

The GroZone System was originally developed in 2014 by way of a Joint Venture ("JV") with Ambrose Fillis and A.C.T.S. systems, the creators of the original ozone technology with successful installations in companies such as Pepsi, Nestle, Sysco, Sun Pacific and many others. Through the JV, the technology was modified and developed specifically for the medical marijuana industry. A.C.T.S. has recently rebranded itself under Advanced Ozone Integration Inc. (AOI) and as a result the original mPACT GroZone 60 system has been redesigned and engineered to make some upgrades that will benefit the overall end result of the product line. Our new product equivalent is now called the EcoPrO3 GroZone Antimicrobial System. Some of the upgrades include:

Unit is now all stainless steel.
Fully automated system with user friendly electronic interface making operational control very easy to use and the ability to have tighter control parameters.
Highly efficient in addressing most of the challenges facing grow-ops with regards to mold and pest control, more effective nutrient consumption, improved plant strength and quality.
Greater flexibility to scale systems up or down based on actual grow-op application requirements.
Ability to integrate/adapt into existing facility monitoring/control systems or develop independent systems where required
Ability to control/monitor via internet or remotely.
Amfil Technologies Inc. will supply pictures of and more detailed information on the new system through press and on the www.grozone.biz website in the near future once the new patent application on the technology has been submitted by AOI. We expect this process to be completed in the coming days.

Further updates with regards to on-going progress being made within our subsidiaries can be expected shortly.

The outstanding common share count of Amfil Technologies Inc. is 444,807,264 which is cumulative since its inception in 1985 as the company has never had any recapitalizations in its 32 year history.

For more information, feel free to visit our website at www.amfiltech.com or to contact the company at ir@amfiltech.com.

About Us
Amfil Technologies Inc. is the parent company to three wholly owned subsidiaries.

1). Snakes & Lagers Inc. holds the trade name and is the owner of Snakes & Lattes Inc. which currently operates a 6000 sq. ft. and a 7,500 sq. ft. tabletop gaming bars and cafes located in Toronto, Ontario that brought in over $7M CDN in revenue last year. It is in the process of opening a third location at 10,000 sq. ft., the largest to date. Snakes & Lagers Inc. is also the procurement officer of all existing and future Snakes & Lattes Inc. franchises and has the exclusive rights to sell franchise locations globally. Snakes & Lattes Inc. was the first board game bar and café in North America, is believed to be the largest in the world and have the largest circulating public library of board games in North America for customers to choose from. Snakes & Lattes Inc. currently has a 90 member staff and recently acquired the exclusive distribution rights throughout Canada for some of the most popular board games in the world such as Cards Against Humanity and Exploding Kittens. BlogTO.com recently named Snakes & Lattes Inc. the best late night café in Toronto and has also been named the best fulfillment house in Canada by Jamey Stegmaier, the most influential blogger within the board game fulfillment sphere. For more information on Snakes & Lattes Inc. feel free to visit the website at www.snakesandlattes.com

2). The GroZone System was jointly developed between Amfil Tech and A.C.T.S. Inc. which recently rebranded its technology under Advanced Ozone Integration as an extension of the existing ozone technology being utilized in the food and beverage industry and integrated by A.C.T.S. into companies such as Pepsi, Nestle, Sysco, Sun Pacific and many others. GROzone is a triple-function sanitization unit capable of naturally eliminating 99.9% of water and airborne pathogens and the typically problematic pests that wreak havoc for cultivators (like aphids, whiteflies and spider mites), as well as bacteria, fungus, microbes and mold on surfaces, all without chemicals. The unit can also constantly regulate a given facility's water supply, oxygenating the water and maintaining a consistent PPM infusion of ozone that prevents the formation of algae, bacteria or mold (allowing for comprehensive water recycling), simultaneously removing the need to use pesticides and/or dangerous, often carcinogenic products to treat production problems, as is common throughout the industry today. This environmentally-friendly solution also eliminates odors, while slightly reducing the air temperature, lowering energy consumption by the HEPA filtration and HVAC systems and could potentially allow for a facilities process to be labeled certified organic in the U.S.A. when the crop is no longer considered illegal on the federal level, otherwise "Clean Green" or "Certified Kind" in the meantime. More information of the grozone line of products can be found on the www.grozone.biz website.

3). Interloc-Kings Inc. is a hardscape construction company servicing the Greater Toronto Area. This subsidiary is an authorized Unilock installer, Unilock being, North America's premier manufacturer of concrete interlocking paving stones and segmental wall products. Interloc-Kings Inc. has an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and a 10/10 rating on homestars.com. Specializing in stone and wood installations between $5,000 and $150,000 per project, Interloc-Kings Inc. has quickly become a top, high quality installation company of outdoor living areas in the GTA. More information on this subsidiary can be found at the website www.interloc-kings.com

Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains statements that involve expectations, plans or intentions (such as those relating to future business or financial results, new features or services, or management strategies) and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These statements are forward-looking and are subject to risks and uncertainties, so actual results may vary materially. You can identify these forward-looking statements by words such as "may," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan" and other similar expressions. Our actual results, such as the Company's ability to finance, complete and consolidate acquisition of IP, assets and operating companies, could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors not within the control of the company such as a result of various factors, including future economic, competitive, regulatory, and market conditions. The company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The company disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

CONTACT:
Roger Mortimer
Amfil Technologies Inc.
Telephone: (647) 880-5887
Email: ir@amfiltech.com


Copyright © 2017 Marketwired. All Rights Reserved
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Goodbuddy4863

11/19/17 10:28 PM

#73971 RE: The Whale #73967

Quarterly revenue analysis:

FY2017 Q1: $28,477
FY2017 Q2: $1,542,389
FY2017 Q3: $1,809,064
FY2017 Q4: $3,251,043
FY2017 Total: $6,630,973

FY2018 Q1: $5,900,374 (almost matched the previous 12 month revs)
FY2018 Q2 Clues/Tweets...

Amfil Technologies? @AmfilTech Sep 11

Very exciting times within the company. Best position we have been in to date. Will only get better as current open deals are finalized.

Amfil Technologies? @AmfilTech Sep 11

New exclusivity for snakes about to kick off. Orders starting to line up. Q2 should be even bigger than Q1 which is already a record breaker

Amfil Technologies? @AmfilTech Sep 7

Inventory levels are the highest in history. We expect high volume turnover for the rest of year and are fully prepared to fulfill orders.

Amfil Technologies? @AmfilTech Sep 7

Orders coming in from retailers stocking up game inventories for the holiday season. Delivery dates October/November. Q2 will be BIG.


Note:
* Know what You own!

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User-65225

11/19/17 10:29 PM

#73972 RE: The Whale #73967

Amfil Technologies Inc. Announces Purchase Order Commitment for EcoPr03 GRO3 Systems & Roto-Gro Units

TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - Jul 20, 2017) - Amfil Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: AMFE) is pleased to announce that its sales team has received a purchase order commitment to outfit a portion of an up and coming Canadian cannabis cultivator with 5 EcoPrO3 GRO3 Antimicrobial Systems as well as 100 Roto-Gro Hydroponic Systems.

The EcoPrO3 GRO3 and Roto-Gro systems will be integrated into a designated area of this new facility, intended for producing organic cannabis products. The new facility is in development and is located in Ontario, Canada. The proposed setup for the Roto-Gro + EcoPrO3 GRO3 technology will have each EcoPrO3 GRO3 system servicing 20 Roto-Gro hydroponic systems. There will be a total of 5 'sets' of 20 Roto-Gro hydroponic units with a dedicated EcoPrO3 GRO3 system servicing each group. We have received indication that this will likely just be the initial order, with opportunity to expand further into the facility once it is fully operational. Further details on this product roll-out will be announced once the final installation specifications including layouts, electrical, and plumbing requirements are confirmed and the final deal is signed. Further information will include cultivator details, estimated facility open date, product delivery/installation dates etc. The total value of this initial purchase order is $1.15 Million.

The GROzone subsidiary is in the process of rebranding itself under the name GRO3, and will be referred to for marketing and discussion purposes as GRO3 effective immediately. A new website is currently under construction and will be launched in the coming weeks, along with an intensive global marketing campaign for the brand and its products.

Further to the $1.15 Million purchase order commitment obtained by the GRO3 Sales Team, the subsidiary continues to make strides towards the finalization of purchase orders and system installations for a number of other cultivators we are currently in discussions with. This purchase order will mark the official penetration into the cannabis cultivation market for GRO3, and further solidifies our relationship with Roto-Gro Worldwide Inc. We anticipate this to be just the beginning of many large purchase orders for both technologies as more cultivators seek out organic alternatives and recognize the undeniable efficacy of the EcoPrO3 GRO3 technology.

In addition to this cultivation facility deal, further developments from the GRO3 subsidiary can be expected as we continue to penetrate the North American cannabis cultivation markets.

Year end report and updates on the company audit, reporting status, and uplisting process can be expected next week.

For more information regarding the company please visit www.amfiltech.com and follow us on twitter for further updates from the company @AmfilTech

About Us

Amfil Technologies, Inc. is the parent company to three wholly owned subsidiaries.

1). Snakes & Lagers Inc. holds the trade name and is the owner of Snakes & Lattes Inc. which currently operates a 6,000 sq. ft. and a 7,500 sq. ft. tabletop gaming bar and cafe located in Toronto, Ontario that brought in over $7M CAD in revenue last year. It is in the process of opening a third location at 10,000 sq. ft., the largest to date. Snakes & Lagers Inc. is also the procurement officer of all existing and future Snakes & Lattes Inc. franchises and has the exclusive rights to sell franchise locations globally. Snakes & Lattes Inc. was the first board game bar and cafe in North America, is believed to be the largest in the world and have the largest circulating public library of board games in North America for customers to choose from. Snakes & Lattes Inc. currently has a 90 member staff and recently acquired the exclusive distribution rights throughout Canada for some of the most popular board games in the world such as Cards Against Humanity and Exploding Kittens. BlogTO.com recently named Snakes & Lattes Inc. the best late night cafe in Toronto and has also been named the best fulfillment house in Canada by Jamey Stegmaier, the most influential blogger within the board game fulfillment sphere. For more information on Snakes & Lattes Inc. feel free to visit the website at www.snakesandlattes.com

2). The EcoPr03 GRO3 Antimicrobial System was jointly developed between Amfil Tech and A.C.T.S. Inc. which recently rebranded its technology under Advanced Ozone Integration as an extension of the existing ozone technology being utilized in the food and beverage industry and integrated by A.C.T.S. into companies such as Pepsi, Nestle, Sysco, Sun Pacific and many others. The system is a triple-function sanitization unit capable of naturally eliminating 99.9% of water and airborne pathogens and the typically problematic pests that wreak havoc for cultivators (like aphids, whiteflies and spider mites), as well as bacteria, fungus, microbes and mold on surfaces, all without chemicals. The unit can also constantly regulate a given facility's water supply, oxygenating the water and maintaining a consistent PPM infusion of ozone that prevents the formation of algae, bacteria or mold (allowing for comprehensive water recycling), simultaneously removing the need to use pesticides and/or dangerous, often carcinogenic products to treat production problems, as is common throughout the industry today. This environmentally-friendly solution also eliminates odors, while slightly reducing the air temperature, lowering energy consumption by the HEPA filtration and HVAC systems and could potentially allow for a facilities process to be labeled certified organic in the U.S.A. when the crop is no longer considered illegal on the federal level, otherwise "Clean Green" or "Certified Kind" in the meantime. The EcoPr03 GRO3 Antimicrobial System recently passed product review by a registered USDA certifying agent for use in California as well as Pennsylvania and surrounding states. More information on this product line can be found on the www.grozone.biz website or on twitter @GRO3Systems

3). Interloc-Kings Inc. is a hardscape construction company servicing the Greater Toronto Area. This subsidiary is an authorized Unilock installer, Unilock being, North America's premier manufacturer of concrete interlocking paving stones and segmental wall products. Interloc-Kings Inc. has an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and a 10/10 rating on homestars.com. Specializing in stone and wood installations between $5,000 and $150,000 per project, Interloc-Kings Inc. has quickly become a top, high quality installation company of outdoor living areas in the GTA. More information on this subsidiary can be found at the website www.interloc-kings.com

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains statements that involve expectations, plans or intentions (such as those relating to future business or financial results, new features or services, or management strategies) and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company's OTC Market or Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These statements are forward-looking and are subject to risks and uncertainties, so actual results may vary materially. You can identify these forward-looking statements by words such as "may," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "confident", "intend," "plan" and other similar expressions. Our actual results, such as the Company's ability to finance, complete and consolidate acquisition of IP, assets and operating companies, could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors not within the control of the company such as a result of various factors, including future economic, competitive, regulatory, and market conditions. The company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The company disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

CONTACT:
Roger Mortimer
Amfil Technologies Inc.
Telephone: (647) 880-5887
Email: ir@amfiltech.com


Copyright © 2017 Marketwired. All Rights Reserved


The above news release has been provided by the above company via the OTC Disclosure and News Service. Issuers of news releases and not OTC Markets Group Inc. are solely responsible for the accuracy of such news releases.
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:29 PM

#73973 RE: The Whale #73967

Will California’s Pesticide Regulations Hurt the Weed Industry?

Its not easy to grow large amounts of MJ without chemicals... Guess who can remedy this problem?

“You can see how almost nobody in the industry is growing a safe product,” he said. “I have been in zero grows over 4,000 [or] 5,000 square feet that I haven’t seen banned substances.”

http://www.laweekly.com/news/californias-cannabis-could-be-cleaner-than-its-organic-produce-8517714
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:29 PM

#73974 RE: The Whale #73967

How Well Are Canadian Cannabis Companies Managing Recall Risks?
Chris MacDonald | August 29, 2017 | More on: HMMJ WEED


It seems as though news of recalls related to specific batches of bad marijuana from licensed Canadian producers has been coming in more frequently than marijuana investors and consumers would like to see.

Following a highly publicized recall which led to approximately $1 million of cannabis being destroyed by Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) due to banned pesticides being found in product sold by its subsidiary Mettrum Ltd., a smaller Vancouver Island company, Broken Coast Cannabis Ltd., has issued a recall for three batches of dried cannabis sold last year.

The dried cannabis was recalled after a spot test done by Health Canada showed the producer used two banned pesticides, myclobutanil and spinosad, in its cannabis oil and subsequently found traces of myclobutanil in its dried cannabis, leading to the recall notice. Myclobutanil is the same pesticide which was found earlier this year in tainted batches of cannabis sold by Canopy’s subsidiary.

In a race to provide high-quality marijuana at the lowest possible price, concerns about industry-wide pesticide use have become apparent, as bugs and other pests can significantly eat into the profit margin of large producers. The reality of the cost benefit that pesticides can have on large “marijuana-culture” facilities has led some companies to use these banned substances to boost profits.

Many companies thus find themselves in “prisoner dilemma” situations in which choosing not to use pesticides may give competitors a cost advantage; this early in the game, cannabis companies are fighting and scratching for market share and profitability, and it may make economic sense for such companies to pay a fine and destroy a batch of cannabis due to the massive potential cost-savings the company can receive from using such pesticides.

The ethical questions surrounding how pot should be grown abound, and discussion on this topic remains somewhat muted. Should additional recalls come out of the woodwork, however, expect a much more heated debate down the road.

By looking at one Canadian ETF which tracks the publicly traded marijuana industry, Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (TSX:HMMJ), we can see that much of the rebound, which took place since the index bottomed a little more than two months ago, has been given up, with the index now trading near all-time lows amid somewhat stagnant investor sentiment and few growth catalysts and positive indicators for the sector, as previously seen in 2016 through the beginning of 2017.

It appears as though the market for marijuana issues has flattened out, making this potential headwind for producers much more distressing. I would expect industry-leading companies to continue to highlight the quality control measures already in place in an effort to reassure consumers and investors moving forward.

Stay Foolish, my friends.

https://www.fool.ca/2017/08/29/how-well-are-canadian-cannabis-companies-managing-recall-risks/
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:30 PM

#73975 RE: The Whale #73967

Study: 80% of San Fran Bay Area Marijuana Poses Health Hazards, Such as Cancer

https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/craig-bannister/study-80-san-fran-bay-area-marijuana-poses-health-hazards-such-cancer

“The greatest threat standing in the way of California’s march toward legalized marijuana isn’t Attorney General Jeff Sessions or Big Pharma. It’s the cannabis industry itself,” San Francisco Magazine reports:

“Much of the roughly $1 billion in cannabis sold in California’s 1,000-plus dispensaries every year is dirty.


WHO has the solution for the "greatest threat"?!
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:30 PM

#73976 RE: The Whale #73967

Most MJ investors dont comprehend the whole testing/pesticides aspect, because its just beginning... but they WILL. Its going to whack this sector in the face like a sack of bricks... No sector related issue will be a hotter topic in 2018, cause it hits them where it matters most = Their profits

We are still buying AMFE very early. The real growth has not even begun... We have the best salesman = Government regulations.
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:30 PM

#73977 RE: The Whale #73967

For First Time Oregon Cannabis Pesticide Testing Required for All Product Batches

http://mjinews.com/oregon-cannabis-pesticide-testing/
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Smith Sam

11/19/17 10:31 PM

#73978 RE: The Whale #73967

BUYER BE AWARE THAT WHEN YOU BUY ANY SHARES OF THIS COMPANY, IT COULD INCREASE EXPONENTIALLY. IT COULD EVEN QUADRUPLE WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR OR SO.

IF THERE ARE ANY ATTORNEYS INTERESTED IN THIS STOCK, I SUGGEST PERFORMING A THOROUGH DUE DILIGENCE AND THEN TAKING A LINE OF CREDIT ON YOUR FIRM AND LIFE SAVING AND INVESTING ON THIS STOCK.

WHY???? YOU WILL THANK ME LATER!!!!

AMFE!!!
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:31 PM

#73979 RE: The Whale #73967

(video) Navigating new rules for recreational marijuana sales
Posted: Aug 21, 2017 8:39 PM PDT
Updated: Aug 21, 2017 8:39 PM PDT
By Sasha Foo

http://www.kusi.com/story/36185548/navigating-new-rules-for-recreational-marijuana-sales
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:31 PM

#73980 RE: The Whale #73967

Gro3 + Roto Gro (4 pics): A marriage of next gen tech, which creates the most advanced ORGANIC growing machine. Highest yield/quality, lowest cost, stackable, fully automated/controlled with a mobile device and chemical free/organic. A possible future market dominator




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User-65225

11/19/17 10:32 PM

#73981 RE: The Whale #73967

Roto Grower MedGreenInc (video)...

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User-65225

11/19/17 10:32 PM

#73983 RE: The Whale #73967

Fungus In Medical Marijuana Eyed As Possible Cause In California Man’s Death

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/02/06/medical-marijuana-fungus-death-uc-davis-medical-center/

These weren’t just any pathogens, they were looking at the very fingerprints of a killer.

“The cannabis was contaminated with many bacteria and fungi, some of which was compatible with the infections that I saw in my patients,” Tuscano said.

“Klebsiella, E.coli, Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter, these are all very serious infections for anybody in the hospital. But particularly in that population, the cancer population,” Thompson.

One of questions this raises is whether the risk is made worse by smoking, which could send pathogens directly into the lungs, which are particularly vulnerable.

Truth is, there’s really isn’t much research on any of this. “But we think now,” Thompson says, “with some of these patients, it’s really unknowingly self-inflicted form cannabis use.”

Cannabis, labeled medicinal, that could pose a lethal threat to already vulnerable patients.
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:32 PM

#73984 RE: The Whale #73967

(2 videos) Pesticides and Pot: What's California Smoking?

Next year California and other states will start testing for pesticides, mold, potency, etc, which is the best saleman we could ever have for Gro3

The final rules have not been released, but it could be close to zero tolerance for pesticides (organic). If a grower fails, their entire crop will be confiscated and burned, so it does not end up on the black market....

There are 50,000+ growers in Cali, it is the largest MJ grow area in the world. These regulations are a MASSIVE catalyst for this stock. Do the DD, do the simple math. First video...

Pesticides and Pot: What's California Smoking?

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/investigations/I-Team-Marijuana-Pot-Pesticide-California-414536763.html

Heres the followup video...

Marijuana Dispensaries Pull Products After I-Team Investigation Discovers Pesticide Laced Pot
California's Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation says safety regulations are coming by the end of the year


http://www.nbclosangeles.com/investigations/I-Team-Pot-Marijuana-Dispensary-Investigation-417682983.html
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:33 PM

#73985 RE: The Whale #73967

What's Really Inside Your Cannabis Vape Cartridge?

https://www.merryjane.com/health/whats-really-inside-cannabis-vape-cartridges

In a recent investigation into cannabis oil, 44 products were tested for 16 different pesticides at Steep Hill Labs in Berkeley, California. The lab found that 41 out of the 44 products (or 93 percent of them) tested positive for pesticides at high enough quantities that certain states which regulate pesticides in cannabis products would ban them. "There are no failing levels in California [because] there are no regulations," explains Reggie Gaudino, vice president of scientific operations and director of intellectual property at Steep Hill. Only the city of Berkeley has a cap on total pesticides at 100 parts per billion—far stricter than statewide regulations in Oregon or Colorado, which have various multi-hundred part-per-billion caps on individual pesticides applied to cannabis.

In the manufacturing process, pesticides might also concentrate at higher rates than cannabinoids: for example, a cannabinoid like THC might concentrate fourfold, but a pesticide could concentrate twentyfold. With the trade-off of compact, potent, and inconspicuous THC comes an elevated risk of inhaling less appetizing chemicals. "The entire industry has to look to the right standard to build, and stop thinking of ourselves as, 'Oh we're the underground, everything is cool, we can just grow bud in the basement and sell it," Gaudino says. "If you want [cannabis] to be legitimate and a medicine, we have to start thinking like pharmaceutical companies do and grow our medical supply in a manner that is in accordance with medical use." That means not drenching the bud in toxic chemicals that could make sick patients sicker.

"There's not a ton of transparency in the [vaporizer] processes right now," says Aaron Justis, CEO of the LA-based Buds & Roses dispensary. But as the industry evolves, he says, people will start to demand higher quality products. And with more competition, those that aren't transparent about their processes, or who vend cheaply-made products, may ultimately get weeded out. Regulation due to debut in 2018 in California may also yield opportunities for legislators to hold vape companies accountable for the quality and safety of their products.

"It will change in the future, once they're lab tested and regulated. I would say the more pure the oil is, the better," says Justis. "That's what people want right now. Vape pens are a growing part of the industry; it's not going away."
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:33 PM

#73986 RE: The Whale #73967

In regard to the Roto Gro JV: As previously mentioned, future growth strategies include expansion into the food sector, targeting areas challenged by factors such as climate, contaminated water sources, making it difficult to grow crops utilizing traditional farming methods. The GROzone systems were developed from existing technology which has been successfully utilized in the food and beverage industry for over 20 years, providing units for major companies such as Pepsi, Sun Pacific and Nestle. The GROzone management team intends to use their technical knowledge, expertise, and proven track record in the industry to further grow and expand the reach of both companies moving forward. A number of synergies between the two companies are being explored and the respective management teams are anticipating a unified expansion of both entities as a direct result of this strategic partnership.

The immediate action would be to provide clients currently utilizing the Roto-Gro system with the option of upgrading their setups by adding the GROzone EcoPro3 Antimicrobial system allowing them to complete their growing facilities with an all encompassing and automated system. The EcoPro3 technical team has calibrated a system to integrate specifically with the current rotary hydroponic systems. This would ensure a smooth transition for current users, whilst adding the peace of mind of an organic antimicrobial solution to eliminate the risks associated with contamination. Further to the EcoPro3 upgrade for current users, the companies aim to develop, manufacture and distribute a fully integrated hydroponic system, aiming to be the global leader in hydroponic technology, providing the only hydroponic system to provide full automation of plant rotation, nutrient delivery, hydration, and fully organic antimicrobial and sanitation process, completely eliminating the risks associated with contaminated crops due to mold, pathogens and pesticides . All of this, combined with greatly reduced floor space requirements, reduced water and electrical requirements, larger yields, as well as bigger, stronger, faster growing plants which have already been produced using the patent pending Roto-Gro rotary design.

https://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/AMFE/news/Amfil-Technologies--Inc--Announces-Signed-Agreement-Between-GROzone--amp--Rotary-Hydroponic-Systems-Manufacturer--Roto-Gro-World-Wide-Inc---ASX--RGI---Targeting-the-Medical-Marijuana-Hydroponic-Industry?id=157534&b=y
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:33 PM

#73987 RE: The Whale #73967

Canada Demands Mandatory Pesticide Testing of All Cannabis After Contaminations at Peace Naturals and Hydropothecary

https://www.newcannabisventures.com/canada-demands-mandatory-pesticide-testing-of-all-cannabis-after-contaminations-at-peace-naturals-and-hydropothecary/
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:33 PM

#73988 RE: The Whale #73967

Jeffrey Raber, CEO of Washington state botanicals lab the Werc Shop, said the pesticide issue should not be underestimated: “In terms of consumer protection, pesticides are the number one issue right now in this industry. It’s right up there with banking, in terms of the challenges facing the industry.”

And guess who who has the NON TOXIC solution that overcomes this "number one issue" in this mega growth sector?... For those that dont know, Ozone gas is often used in a spas, municipal water systems, the food industry, etc to reduce bacteria, algae, molds, etc. Its proven to be safe and effective... and now a system has been developed for the MJ sector...

GROzone was started in 2014 by way of a Joint Venture with Ambrose Fillis & A.C.T.S. systems, the creators of the original ozone technology with successful installations in companies such as Nestle, Pepsi, Sysco Foods and Sun Pacific. Through the JV the technology was modified and developed specifically for the medical marijuana industry.
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:33 PM

#73989 RE: The Whale #73967

Amfil Technologies (AMFE) Rallies on Grow System Purchase Order in Canada
JULY 23, 2017 TOM BUSTAMANTE


http://www.wallstreetnewscast.com/amfe-0723/
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:34 PM

#73990 RE: The Whale #73967

California Says No To Pesticide Use In Cannabis
California Cultivators Prepare For Chemicals Limits On Crop Sprays
Posted by DanaSmith on Monday Jul 10, 2017

https://cannabis.net/blog/news/california-says-no-to-pesticide-use-in-cannabis
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:34 PM

#73991 RE: The Whale #73967

Organic?!... Many of these MJ growers claim to be organic and most of the time they probably are, BUT when they run into an outbreak issue and could lose big $$$, they quickly turn to chemicals to save their arse.

This is why having GRO3 installed is the ultimate insurance policy... When the heavy testing/regulations kick in, the risk of the government confiscating your entire crop, at the VERY end of the grow cycle, makes the investment worthwhile

Only 100 growers buying a $500,000 system (which is less that the recent order from 1 grower) = $50,000,000

... and they could do far more than this in California alone, which has 50,000+ growers... Many of them are small and/or grow outdoors, but thousands of them are large or will become large once its legal. Outdoor wont be able to meet demand for the entire year once its legal, so indoor operations will grow significantly and so will the scary stories and confiscations.

THIS is the MJ play to own!
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:34 PM

#73992 RE: The Whale #73967

GR03 DD/opinions: It looks like their efforts to push the Gro3 system in the past fell flat because the testing laws were not in place... Growers didn't run the risk of having their whole crop taken by the government. They could sell as much moldy/pesticide laced weed as they wanted, unabated... but not anymore.

These systems are not cheap, but when you compare to the cost of growing for months, paying employees, power, etc and having your ENTIRE crop seized by the gov at the very end, it doesn't seem so expensive anymore. This is a multi billion dollar sector, you gotta pay to play wisely. Half ass grow rooms will no longer be tolerated for retail...

The bigger the grow room, the harder it is to monitor... which means theres a greater chance of unwanted outbreaks and having to use large amounts of pesticides, which could cause your weed to fail the mandatory testing, by an INDEPENDENT lab... The big dogs will pay these price easily. It could be the silver bullet that solves the #1 concern in the sector... Grower will be able to use an "Organic" label because they use no chemicals to combat mold, mildew, bugs and bacteria... This is the same reason why Ozone is used so heavily in the food industry...

This could prove to be one of the best MJ plays long term, with sky high growth potential for multiple subsidiaries.
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:34 PM

#73993 RE: The Whale #73967

GR03 DD/opinion: When margins are shrinking (due to falling prices/flooded market), you have to run things perfectly to survive... Which means investing in the equipment that can prevent serious issues down the road...

It takes several months of invested labor, supplies, power, rent, etc just to see if you will pass the governments mandatory testing.

Sometimes growers will have problems with just a few plants and they can be removed, but killing the spores that are left behind is very important. Without using pesticides, fungicides, insecticides, etc, there is really no way to get them off the walls, equipments, out of the water tanks, etc, other than GR03... and it can be hard to keep perfect air circulation throughout a large facility. You might be able to circulate most of the room, most of the time, but plants can still shield moisture as they grow in size, esp in and around dense buds... Powerful lights/heat and water being used throughout, is the perfect recipe for moisture issues.

When California starts mandatory testing, these pesticide/mold/bacteria/etc stories are going to get even more dramatic and scary. Consumers will rush to Organic weed... the higher costs consumers will be willing to pay for Organic weed, will justify GR03's price tag.
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:35 PM

#73994 RE: The Whale #73967

GR03 DD/opinion: Our competition is organic type sprays, etc... but these are costly to apply all the time and do not ensure even coverage...

Also, when GR03 is used in a building, it kills mold spores, bacteria, bugs, mildew in every nook... The tools, water tanks, plants, walls, everything is decontaminated, without needing any labor...

It is very hard to keep EVERYTHING clean in a maturing facility... As time goes by, nasty things can hide all over the place, causing constant problems... can you imagine the labor to clean the walls, water tanks, etc, while trying to grow organic plants in there at the same time?... THIS is why companies have to resort to heavy chems, even if their intention was to be 100% organic. Toxic pesticides, fungicides and insecticides ENSURE the job gets done and the crop is saved... and they are relatively cheap to purchase.

Many companies lie about being 100% organic, but with mandatory government enforced testing, this all changes. The pressure/costs/risks are increasing steadily for these growers, at a time when margins are shrinking due to so much product on the market(in the USA)... If you dont pass the testing, they confiscate your crop so it does not end up on the black market

Grow rooms often get mold, etc but its usually just with certain plants that aren't receiving enough circulation. As plants grow, they get denser and start to sheild moisture, which is how the problems begin... You can save or remove bad plants, but ensuring that ALL of the spores are destroyed within the building is very difficult without a system like GR03. Once there is one moldy plant, your growroom is contaminated. Spores are everywhere.
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:35 PM

#73995 RE: The Whale #73967

GR03/sector opinion: Imagine if you could go back in time and invest in liquor, bottles, caps, distribution, etc right before prohibition was lifted?... MJ is THE fastest growing sector in a looong time and its only going to get crazier as we near 2018, when the largest state (Cali) + MJ epicenter becomes legal for recreational use... Then the rest of the states will soon follow, creating a snowball effect of wealth creation.

During the gold rush it wasn't the miners that made the most money, it was the people that made/sold the picks, shovels and other supplies. You needed these items to get to the gold, it didn't matter if you found it or not!

GR03 (patent pending) is like the miners tools, because the sector needs it to get around the future MANDATORY pesticide testing laws (risk) and prevent government confiscation... It will also allow growers to label their MJ "organic", which will sell at a premium (gold)

All of these USA growers are driving down MJ margins significantly right now, so being ORGANIC is going to become a huge advantage towards separating companies from the herd. Growers are flooding the market, unlike Canada which isn't over issuing licenses... There will be money to be made in MJ cultivation, but only if you run a tight ship and buy all the equipment needed to minimize risk. One confiscation of a massive crop could bury a company...

IMO the big $$$ is in the next gen equipment needed to reduce costs and risks imo. MANY of these growers will fail, but not after buying lots of equipment!

... and choosing the right equipment, to achieve the most competitive margins, is EXTREMELY important. Hello GR03!
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:36 PM

#73997 RE: The Whale #73967

Cards Against Humanity DD: AMFE is the "exclusive" distributor in Canada now, including all sales through Amazon

Most people that buy at Amazon do not leave reviews and there are 36,000 of them and 5 stars for the USA site... and this does not include the Walmarts, hobby stores, etc that also move copies... EVERYONE that buys a copy in Canada will now be stuffing money into AMFEs coffers, even if they buy from a competing big box store, hobby shop, etc... AMFE fills everyones orders and they sell directly to the end user as well.

... and there are expansion packs coming out all of the time, which many of these customer all jump on = more $$$

USA site: https://www.amazon.com/Cards-Against-Humanity-LLC-CAHUS/dp/B004S8F7QM

Canadian site (AMFE just took over this account): https://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_6?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=cards+against+humanity&sprefix=cards+%2Caps%2C1205&crid=2M9IPA552CXH8

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From the recent PR...

Snakes & Lattes has also secured exclusive distribution rights throughout Canada for Exploding Kittens LLC, which was one the single most successful game on the Kickstarter platform, and the third highest grossing venture in the platform's history. It has also secured exclusive distribution rights throughout Canada for Cards Against Humanity, which has quickly become one of the most popular party games to date. Further, Snakes & Lattes is in discussions to become the exclusive distributor for Watch Ya Mouth, a major release title of 2016. To facilitate the shipping and sales growth of these exclusive distributorships, inventory in the warehouse was recently increased to accommodate the demand. Snakes & Lattes has also set up a new partnership with FedEx in order to streamline logistical processes, improve efficiency and decrease costs, while increasing and improving reach to customers throughout Canada and the United States.
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User-65225

11/19/17 10:36 PM

#74000 RE: The Whale #73967

Snakes & Lattes Inc. has received its largest purchase order to date from Indigo Chapters and will be supplying approximately 10,000 units each of a number of titles we hold exclusive Canadian distribution rights to, including Exploding Kittens, Cards Against Humanity, Joking Hazard and Watch Ya Mouth.

http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=74401511

Who is Chapters?...

Heres the new retailer they supply now: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapters

Chapters quickly changed the face of Canada's book selling industry. Previously, companies like Coles and Smithbooks had many small stores. Chapters built large box stores with a much larger product selection. Chapters provided chairs and couches for their customers, as well as Starbucks coffee shops, and did not discourage reading inside the store. The company became Canada's largest book retailer, with 77 superstores branded as Chapters and more than 280 mall-based stores under the names Coles, SmithBooks (formerly the Canadian branch of W H Smith), Classic Bookshops, the Book Company, and Active Minds. However, the SmithBooks, the Book Company, and Classic Bookshops names have been gradually phased and locations rebranded as Coles stores in recent years. Canada's first book superstore, Toronto's World's Biggest Bookstore, once part of the Coles chain, was also owned by Chapters and had continued to operate under its original name.
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11/19/17 10:37 PM

#74001 RE: The Whale #73967

New/3rd Snakes location (coming soon):

This corner location will grow the brand significantly imo. No doubt this place will get packed like the others... Just the retail sales from all the foot traffic in the area could really boost numbers for the new location, along with all the other added amenities, like a full/catering size kitchen, outdoor seating, Snakes On The Go event planning, 2 bars, etc...

Its near the busiest intersection in Canada, within the 4th largest city in North America..

Management estimates revenue growth of approximately $3-$4 Million by year end after the opening of the new location.
http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/AMFE/news/Amfil-Technologies-Inc--Provides-Update-on-Expanding-Snakes--amp--Lattes-Inc--Operations-and-Projected-Revenue-Increases?id=163798&b=y

McMillan was selected as the firm to design our new 10,000 sq. ft. location. (website http://www.mcmillandesign.ca/ )

mform Construction Group was brought on to manage construction (website http://www.mformcg.com/ )

Google Map of location #3
https://www.google.com/maps/place/45+Eglinton+Ave+E,+Toronto,+ON+M4P+1G6,+Canada/@43.7071739,-79.3963454,670m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x882b333b4fffcf03:0x359f0cb6d24c18b3!8m2!3d43.7068333!4d-79.3965274

Picture of the old business that was at this location...

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11/19/17 10:37 PM

#74002 RE: The Whale #73967

(CNBC video) 'Exploding Kittens' Card Game Blows Up Into A Fortune | Strange Success

Snakes has locked down exclusivity for this game in Canada. It only did $50,000,000 in the 1st year... Fun table games are ageless, unlike video games which are constantly being surpassed. It will be an AMFE cash cow for many years...

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GTINSPECTOR

11/19/17 11:03 PM

#74011 RE: The Whale #73967

Did everybody’s BS detectors go off at the same time? Mine is screaming.
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OTC_Buyer

11/19/17 11:18 PM

#74017 RE: The Whale #73967

Buawhaha ... only thing your attorneys might do is buy in AMFE when they see a franchise in the making under radar
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hispeed

11/20/17 8:12 AM

#74082 RE: The Whale #73967

Have Your “team”sent this to AMFE attorneys? Or should we?