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TuesdayMar 06, 2018 9:00 am

Smokers Light Up Less, Alternative Nicotine Delivery Technologies Take Center Stage

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: American smokers are stubbing out their cigarettes. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that the proportion of the adult American population that has smoked at least 100 cigarettes during their lifetimes stood at 15.5 percent in 2016, down from 20.9 percent in 2005 (http://nnw.fm/J6dQp). Of course, quitting smoking does not always mean saying no to nicotine. The stimulant, credited with some health benefits, is highly addictive. As a result, alternative delivery biotechnologies for nicotine have become a recent R&D focus for cigarette manufacturers and other companies, including Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX)…

TuesdayMar 06, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain-related Applications Gain Momentum

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Blockchain technology has taken the world by storm. From its initial use as the technological architecture underlying cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, the technology has grown in popularity to the point that now an ever-increasing number of industries and applications around the globe make use of the innovative distributed ledger. Each day, the value of blockchain technology gains further ground as its myriad of potential applications attract the interest of new developers, users, and investors. Epazz, Inc. (OTC: EPAZ) (EPAZ Profile), SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) (SING Profile), Bitcoin Services, Inc. (OTC: BTSC), Glance Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: GLNNF), and…

MondayMar 05, 2018 5:42 pm

Substratum ($SUB): Introducing the Foundation of the Decentralized Web

The internet today has become accessible to vast numbers of people around the world. The infrastructure that controls the web, however is still largely centralized and subject to controls, data restrictions, and in some countries, censorship. Substratum aims to solve that problem by creating the open-source foundation for a decentralized web that will provide unrestricted access to data and content for people around the world. The core of this project is the substratum nodes. These nodes will utilize industry-leading technology to deliver secure content anywhere, all without the need for Tor or VPNs. The Vision The Substratum team is in…

MondayMar 05, 2018 11:21 am

Petrogress, Inc. (PGAS) Sees a Bright Future in Western and Central Africa

Petrogress has expanded operations in Nigeria, including the sale of petroleum products such as crude oil originating in Nigeria In Ghana, Petrogress is actively seeking expansion, particularly in natural gas production Petrogress, with its subsidiaries, seeks to become a fully vertically-integrated oil and natural gas company Petrogress, Inc. (OTC: PGAS) sees a bright future in Western and Central Africa as energy demands boom and oil and gas demand remains high in the area. It is one of the last remaining regions in the world where oil and gas have not seen exploration equal to the rest of the world, the…

FridayMar 02, 2018 1:52 pm

EVIO, Inc. (EVIO) Continues to Improve, Expanding EVIO Cannabis Testing Lab Services, Locations

Accredited testing of cannabis products is becoming a crucial health care initiative Cannabis testing regulations vary state-by-state where cannabis is legal EVIO testing labs provide quality control testing, advisory services to regulated cannabis industry Testing services offered nationwide, with eight labs in five states and expansion opportunities in another four states and Canada EVIO, Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO), a health sciences company focused on analyzing cannabis, continues to move the bar higher and set the standard when it comes to testing cannabis in each of its laboratory settings in states where the highly regulated plant is now legal. Headquartered in Oregon,…

FridayMar 02, 2018 12:10 pm

Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) Opens the Door for Canadian Entrepreneurs with Dispensary Rollout Strategy

Recreational marijuana set to be legalized in Canada in July 2018 Choom™ is developing unique lifestyle brand and national retail footprint in new $8.7 billion-plus market Retail rollout strategy provides entrepreneurs opportunity to profit from coming bonanza Entrepreneurs and businesspeople across Canada now have the opportunity to participate in the country’s lucrative new recreational marijuana market. Estimated to exceed $8.7 billion annually, recreational marijuana is set to be legalized in July of this year, and savvy business folks are looking for a piece of the cannabis pie. This is little wonder, since legal recreational marijuana dispensaries are expected generate more…

WednesdayFeb 28, 2018 2:34 pm

Skinvisible, Inc.’s (SKVI) Topical Delivery Tech Provides Effective Protection against Deadly Flu Viruses

Skinvisible’s DermSafe® hand sanitizer provides long-term protection against viruses Patented technology delivers active ingredients topically Company generates revenue from four income streams An outbreak of the deadly influenza A (H3N2) virus has devastated families across the United States this winter. Traditionally, the elderly and the very young are most vulnerable to the flu, but, this time around, it is attacking people of all ages. This outbreak follows on the heels of the potent H7N9 avian influenza virus, which has the potential to spread globally, although largely confined to China at present. Hand hygiene is vital to reduce the risk of…

WednesdayFeb 28, 2018 9:00 am

Gene Therapy Holds Out Hope for Diabetics

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Since its first successful use nearly 30 years ago, gene therapy has grown into an important if experimental part of the medical sector. Now it is taking off in a big way, offering treatment for chronic ailments such as diabetes and other conditions. PreveCeutical Medical, Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE:18H) (PRVCF Profile) is at the forefront of this segment of healthcare, seeking preventive gene treatments to tackle Type 2 diabetes. MannKind Corp. (NASDAQ: MNKD) is offering other innovations for diabetics, with the first inhalation-based drug for managing insulin levels, and Danish multinational Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO)…

WednesdayFeb 28, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain Takes Center Stage in Payment Processing Revolution

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Change is coming in the financial sector. The desire for faster payments and better audit trails is leading companies away from traditional payment systems and toward innovation. Blockchain technology is increasingly relevant in this area, with companies such as Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) (GOHE Profile) applying the technology to improve payment processing and logistics in the financial sector. Mastercard (MA), one of the biggest players in payment processing, has obtained patents to develop its own blockchain systems. Glance Technologies (GLNNF) (GET:CNX), which specializes in payment solutions for customers, has partnered with Netcoins Inc. to integrate blockchain-based cryptocurrency…

TuesdayFeb 27, 2018 12:54 pm

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) in CBD Sector for the Long Haul

Goldman Small Cap Research forecasts overall CBD market to grow to $1.15 billion within the next three years MCOA’s hempSMART product line drives new industrial hemp-based CBD products to consumers Industrial hemp offers a non-psychoactive, less controversial alternative to cannabis Advocates and investors riding the current cannabis policy roller coaster are turning an optimistic eye to the industrial hemp sector, as its cannabis industry sibling battles for respectability and legalization in the United States. Over the last three years, Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA) has observed the political changes in the U.S., with regard to hemp and cannabis…