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TuesdaySep 10, 2019 12:58 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Pressure BioSciences Inc.’s (PBIO) PCT Platform Identified as Pivotal for Cancer Biomarker Discovery and Potential Use in Clinical Diagnostics

Pressure BioSciences Inc. (OTCQB: PBIO), a leader in the development and sale of broadly enabling, pressure-based technology and products to the worldwide life sciences and other industries, today announced the publication of two scientific journal articles led by independent teams of scientists in China and Australia. Per the update, the articles reported excellent results with PBI’s Pressure Cycling Technology (“PCT”) platform in processing preserved formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (“FFPE”) and fresh frozen biopsy tissue samples for discovery and elucidation of cancer biomarkers, as well as potential use in clinical diagnostics based upon these markers. "It is estimated (Nature volume 448, pages 959–962,…

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TuesdaySep 10, 2019 12:27 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Launches Advanced iPower Cultivation Equipment on Amazon.com

Sugarmade (OTCQB: SGMD), a leading supplier of hydroponics and cultivation equipment and resources, this morning announced its new line of "iPower" branded inline duct ventilation fans. The advanced equipment for indoor and hydroponic cultivators is designed for durability, high-performance and affordability is now available for immediate purchase on the company's website at ZenHydro.com and on Amazon.com. "Indoor and greenhouse cultivation is becoming increasingly sophisticated, helping both hobbyists and commercial cultivators maximize output regardless of seasonality or weather conditions,” Jimmy Chan, CEO of Sugarmade, said in the news release. "This sophistication, along with expanding mainstream interest in products derived from hemp…

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TuesdaySep 10, 2019 12:07 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Appoints Head of New Sales Division to Sharpen Focus on CBD for Therapeutic and Pharmaceutical-Grade Products

Innovative biotechnology company Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) today announced that it has established a new sales division to sharpen its focus on CBD for therapeutic and pharmaceutical-grade products. Leading the division will be Erika Franck, who has more than 15 years of experience in the pharmaceuticals and orthopedics industry and has recently served as the company’s clinical and therapeutics sales director. “We are pleased to have Erika’s leadership in this important vertical segment. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team that will be invaluable as we pursue opportunities through this exciting new sales channel,”…

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TuesdaySep 10, 2019 11:49 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: A2PL) Acquires Cultivation, Fulfillment and Production Facility, Expands Arizona Footprint

Nabis Holdings (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: A2PL), a leading Canadian investment company with specialty investments in assets across multiple divisions of the cannabis sector, today announced the closing of its acquisition of a 44,000 square foot cultivation, production and fulfillment facility located in Camp Verde, Arizona near Phoenix. This is the company’s second announced acquisition in the state of Arizona following its definitive agreement to acquire a licensed medical marijuana business including a Phoenix dispensary. “We are excited to progress on our growth strategy in Arizona with the purchase of the Camp Verde facility in keeping with  our mission…

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TuesdaySep 10, 2019 11:10 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Announces Intention to Enforce and Monetize U.S. Utility Patent for Electronic Cigarette

Innovative technology holding company VPR Brands (OTCQB: VPRB) this morning announced that it intends to create and execute a monetization and infringement enforcement plan for the company’s electronic cigarette utility patent US 8205622. According to the update, VPR Brands is conducting an investigation to determine whether its intellectual property is being infringed, as well as exploring legal options and strategies related to prosecuting infringers and pursuing available remedies. “The surge of the vaping category for nicotine, cannabis and CBD in the last few years has reached billions of dollars in sales. That has created opportunities for our patented auto-draw technology,…

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TuesdaySep 10, 2019 10:59 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Provides Update on Successful Early Stage Jacksam/Convectium Investment

Technology and investment company SinglePoint (OTCQB: SING) today provided shareholders an update on the success of Jacksam (OTCQB: JKSM), for which SING was a lead investor and able to secure a sizeable interest before the company went public and significantly increased in value. “To date, Jacksam has been a tremendous investment for SinglePoint. This is exactly what we look for when investing or acquiring businesses,” SinglePoint President Wil Ralston said in the news release. “The company was successful in its original vision and has increased the opportunity for major scalability by opening up the platform. They are now able to…

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TuesdaySep 10, 2019 10:31 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc.’s (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) Herbert Works Awarded Health Canada R&D License to Develop Cannabis-Infused Beverages

Canopy Rivers (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis, today announced that its portfolio company Herbert Works Ltd. has received its Health Canada research and development (R&D) license to develop branded cannabis-infused beverages. “This announcement represents a significant milestone for Herbert Works as the company continues to move quickly toward the development of exceptional and widely appealing THC-infused beverages,” Canopy Rivers President and CEO Narbe Alexandrian said in the news release. “It's a timely achievement, as the next wave of cannabis legalization in Canada will unlock these new product offerings in a matter of months. We…

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TuesdaySep 10, 2019 10:28 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Pacific Rim Cobalt Corp. (CSE: BOLT) (OTCQB: PCRCF) (XFRA: NXFE) Announces Drilling Results that Confirm and Extend High-Grade Nickel-Cobalt Mineralization

Pacific Rim Cobalt (CSE: BOLT) (OTCQB: PCRCF) (XFRA: NXFE) today announced results from its ongoing 2019 shallow diamond drilling program at its flagship nickel/cobalt development-focused Cyclops Project in Papua Province, Indonesia. Pacific Rim reported that the results continue to confirm the continuity of high-grade nickel mineralization over an area of 600 meters x 300 meters, with intersections of up to 7 meters at 2.05% nickel and 0.10% cobalt and 12 meters at 1.66% nickel and 0.10% cobalt. In addition, the company reported shallow mineralization with elevated cobalt grades including intersections of up to 11 meters at 0.89% nickel and 0.15%…

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TuesdaySep 10, 2019 10:11 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (NUGS) Reports First Sales from Inaugural Harvest at NUGS FARM

Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTCQB: NUGS) today announced the first set of product sales from the initial harvest of its wholly owned and operated flagship greenhouse farm in Northern California, NUGS FARM (www.nugsfarm.com). Per the update, the six-acre cannabis operation is anticipated to reach its full capacity by year-end and is presently booking sales for more than 13 unique flower strains. NUGS intends to increase its operations in the future by adding on-site processing and manufacturing for oils, extracts, pre-rolls and more. “We are excited to start selling product from NUGS FARM inaugural harvest. Booking our first round of sales is…

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TuesdaySep 10, 2019 9:59 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Willow Biosciences Inc. (CSE: WLLW) Announces Stock Option Grant and Unit Issuance

Willow Biosciences Inc. (CSE: WLLW) on Tuesday announced that it has granted an aggregate of 1,118,000 stock options for certain employees to purchase common shares of Willow pursuant to the terms and conditions of its stock option plan. According to the update, the options expire five years from the grant date, are exercisable at a price of $0.60 per common share, and vest as to one third on the grant date and on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date. Willow has additionally issued 21,057 units of the company in connection with its previous April 2019…

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