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WednesdayMay 23, 2018 12:06 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Technology Boosts Prospects for Smoke-Free Nicotine Future

New FDA restrictions on Big Tobacco take effect Tobacco manufacturers turning to ‘reduced-risk’ products No edible nicotine products currently available DehydraTECH improves bio-absorption of nicotine taken orally Smoking may be a dying trend, but consumption of nicotine is not only very much alive; its longevity is assured by Big Tobacco’s foray into alternative tobacco and ‘reduced-risk’ products. Driven by increased public awareness and government policy, the pressure has been turned up on smokers to quit, and cigarette manufacturers are feeling the heat, as well. New regulations mandating warnings against the adverse health effects of smoking and the addictive power of…

WednesdayMay 23, 2018 11:10 am

Sharing Services, Inc. (SHRV) Acquires Streaming Global TV/Radio Broadcast Network

Company acquires Legacy Direct to expand its training and marketing capabilities Legacy Direct provides entrepreneurs live, 24/7 global streaming capabilities Elevating the entrepreneur on a global scale Sharing Services, Inc. (OTC: SHRV), a company that works to elevate home-based entrepreneurs through support of direct-selling programs, has announced an agreement with Legacy Direct LLC. The agreement gives SHRV complete management control beginning on June 1, 2018, and allows for the immediate expansion of products and services. This acquisition will allow the company to grow training and marketing capabilities and is a win-win for both SHRV and Legacy. “The ability to control…

WednesdayMay 23, 2018 9:00 am

Everything Wireless Approach Key to Capturing Nascent 5G Market

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The multibillion-dollar internet, voice, video and data services markets are poised to be rapidly transformed by the deployment of next-generation wireless technologies such as 5G. As this transition occurs over the next decade, 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) will give way to 5G amid skyrocketing demand for greater bandwidth. While many companies are already providing some form of fixed wireless for high-speed triple play services (internet, TV and phone) using standard technologies, Hammer Fiber Optic Holdings Corp. (HMMR) (HMMR Profile) stands out with its patented Hammer Wireless® AIR point-to-multipoint wireless system, which could revolutionize the entire industry’s approach…

TuesdayMay 22, 2018 3:33 pm

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Providing Seed-to-Sale Transparency

An intelligent authentic platform centered on transparency and intellectual property WeedMD one of the first federally-licensed producers to integrate blockchain technology Provides a verifiable chain of evidence from genome-to-sale BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX), a full-service software company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, has developed the first integrated blockchain platform that registers and tracks cannabis intellectual property (“IP”) from genome to sale. The company is dedicated to making the platform safe, comfortable and financially rewarding for breeders and growers of all sizes. The platform protects the intellectual property of producers in the cannabis industry while giving customers full transparency. By…

TuesdayMay 22, 2018 2:41 pm

Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (MCOA) Advancing CBD Hemp Farming JV in Scio, Oregon

Company’s joint venture (JV) with Global Hemp Group, Inc. covers a 109-acre farm in Scio, Oregon, to support over 20,000 high-yielding CBD hemp clones being purchased to meet the early June targeted planting schedule Company’s hempSMART™ subsidiary focuses on consumer access to the highest quality hemp-derived CBD products Politicians are increasingly getting behind the hemp industry Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) offers investors the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in the legal cannabis and industrial hemp industries. The company’s goal is to create an umbrella under which it will place an array of portfolio companies…

TuesdayMay 22, 2018 1:35 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Grows Cannabis Footprint with Acquisitions of SpeedyGrow and SpeedyVeg

SpeedyGrow is a Wyoming company with licenses in Colorado to grow and process hemp SpeedyVeg is designed to accelerate plant growth in the cannabis industry REFG’s integrated Green financial processing system creates a cashless environment for the cannabis industry Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) has expanded its role in the cannabis market through its acquisitions of Colorado-licensed SpeedyGrow and organic soil accelerator SpeedyVeg, with its proprietary formula geared to maximize plant yield (http://nnw.fm/d44WU). SpeedyGrow is a Wyoming company with licenses to grow and process hemp in Colorado. SpeedyVeg is focused on the cannabis industry, with an organic nutrient designed…

TuesdayMay 22, 2018 12:59 pm

Hammer Fiber Optics Holdings Corp. (HMMR) Paving the Way to 5G with Novel Wireless AIR System

5G networks coming to America in 2018 Hammer Wireless AIR systems considered a pre-5G architecture Potential for deployment in out-of-range cellular areas 5G wireless technology is making its debut in America this year. Now that the standard has been more or less agreed upon, all of the major carriers have promised rollout of 5G services by the end of 2018. Hammer Fiber Optic Holdings Corp. d/b/a Hammer Communications (OTCQB: HMMR) plans to take part in that infrastructural upgrade. The company recently launched its Hammer Wireless® AIR point-to-multipoint system. This industry trend is consistent with Hammer’s capability as a mobile network…

TuesdayMay 22, 2018 12:24 pm

Zenergy Brands, Inc. (ZNGY) Creates Energy Savings Win-Win for US Businesses

Zenergy’s products and services can help reduce a client’s utility costs by up to 60 percent Through Zenergy’s Zero Cost Program, upgraded retrofit conservation and efficiency equipment is provided and installed at no out-of-pocket cost to the customer More than one million gallons of water have been conserved and more than 13 million pounds of CO2 emissions prevented through the Zero Cost Program Money talks, and, for most businesses, the bottom line is the top consideration. One groundbreaking energy and technology company is appealing to the pocketbooks of businesses throughout the United States by helping them save substantially on their…

TuesdayMay 22, 2018 9:00 am

Sensor System Companies Take Center Stage in a Self-Driving Future

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Self-driving cars are already appearing on our roads. One of the main technological barrier holding them back from full use is the creation of effective sensor systems, and several companies are conducting specialist research in this area. Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: FRSX) (TASE: FRSX) (FRSX Profile) has created a unique system that combines infrared and visible light cameras in stereo technology that can detect obstacles under all weather and lighting conditions. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG), is developing driverless cars through its Waymo subsidiary, using a wide range of different sensors. The work of…

TuesdayMay 22, 2018 9:00 am

Growing Cobalt Industry Looks to Escape Reliance on DRC

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Demand for high-efficiency batteries is leading to growth in the cobalt industry, but new ventures are threatened by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) dominance in mining and China’s in processing. Some companies are now trying to break this stranglehold, with First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) (FTSSF Profile) establishing the largest integrated operation in North America and eCobalt Solutions, Inc. (OTCQX: ECSIF) joining in with the construction of a mine in Idaho. Katanga Mining Ltd Ord (OTC: KATFF) dominates the DRC-sourced market despite legal troubles besetting its mining operation in the country. The backing of…

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