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ThursdayOct 19, 2017 3:47 pm

Review: A Novel of Two Lives Haunted by Past Tragedy

This first-time novel by attorney Jim McDermott engages the reader with a sweeping tale of a working-class father and son struggling to overcome immense personal losses and aspiring to a life of dignity and freedom. George Johnson Sr., and his son, George Jr., know what it is to lose love, the kind of love a mother and sister bring to the men in a family. Throughout the book, McDermott harkens back to the traffic accident that claimed the lives of Mary and 2-year-old Susan Johnson by opening a portal into the deepest feelings of both father and son. Neither of…

ThursdayOct 19, 2017 3:26 pm

AppSwarm, Inc. (SWRM) Making a Mark in the Mobile App Ecosystem

Mobile app market surging SWRM targets game development, mobile apps, business apps and e-commerce websites Proprietary processes and accretive acquisitions provide competitive advantages Sometime during the summer of 2018, the mobile app ecosystem, one of the largest nascent industries on the planet, will turn 10 years old. This juvenile ecosystem already encapsulates millions of app developers and billions of smartphone owners who use mobile apps daily. Approximately 197 billion mobile apps are expected to be downloaded this year, and total app downloads are projected to surge to 352 billion by 2021 (http://nnw.fm/0Ujh7). From Snapchat to Pokémon Go, top mobile apps…

ThursdayOct 19, 2017 3:01 pm

Tapinator, Inc. (TAPM) Mobile Gaming is not a Game

Mobile gaming industry projected to exceed $50 billion within three years Tapinator has proven track record with over 300 games and 400+ million player downloads Innovation driven, prepping for new wave of lucrative VR and AR games To the casual observer it may seem frivolous, but mobile gaming is actually a mammoth business. In its very first year, Pokémon Go racked up a mind boggling $950 million in revenue and 500 million downloads (http://nnw.fm/r71Gd), and, with just 19 percent equity, Nintendo earned over $180 million on the game. Candy Crush generated $1.5 billion in revenues last year and earned upwards…

ThursdayOct 19, 2017 12:50 pm

InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s (CSE: IN) (OTCQB: IMLFF) Biosynthesis Technology Demonstrates Robust Diversity

Biosynthesis technology making strong advances Two promising pipeline candidates Inclusion in the CSE25 Index InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CSE: IN) (OTCQB: IMLFF) continues down the fast track with its proprietary technology for the microbial biosynthesis of cannabinoids (http://nnw.fm/tP4jS). The company recently announced it has enabled the production of all four "gateway" cannabinoids using genetically engineered microorganisms. From these gateway substrates, production of all 90+ cannabinoids is possible via biosynthesis. InMed’s breakthrough stands to make the production of cannabis derivatives, including THC, CBD and trace cannabinoids, a much more commercially feasible proposition. The Company currently has two lead drug candidates that employ…

ThursdayOct 19, 2017 12:16 pm

RJD Green Inc. (RJDG) Demonstrates the Economic Advantage of Its Business Model

RJDG’s business model consists of three acquisition-focused divisions: RJD Green Inc. Healthcare Services, Earthlinc Environmental Solutions, and Silex Holdings Inc. Medical billing, waste management, and interior decorating now represent the company’s primary market focus Success in their market niche, long-term stability, geographic size, and revenue are some criteria examined in acquisition targets Even in high-growth, recession-resistant markets, an effective business model is required to maintain success. Small businesses can falter even if the economy is strong and demand is high. That is where RJD Green Inc. (OTC: RJDG) comes in. The holding company has developed a multi-division business model that…

ThursdayOct 19, 2017 9:00 am

World Demand for Lithium Growing Rapidly as Energy Storage Needs Skyrocket

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Today’s world is moving at a faster pace than ever, and China’s recent announcement that it is setting a deadline for automakers to end sales of fossil-fueled vehicles and shift to electric vehicles is fueling much of the race. China isn’t alone in seeking a seismic change from its dependence on the internal combustion engine and its contribution to greenhouse gases and climate change. Several other countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany and France, have made similar statements that voice a desire to move toward using vehicles powered by alternative fuels such as lithium-ion batteries (http://nnw.fm/qeU4H). For…

ThursdayOct 19, 2017 9:00 am

Standout Players Find Varied, Innovative Means of Serving the Marijuana Industry

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: There is no denying that cannabis is an increasingly red-hot market, and savvy companies are finding diverse ways to serve cannabis users, producers and vendors alike. Many companies in the cannabis industry don’t cultivate or sell marijuana, instead offering investors the ability to take advantage of vertical opportunities ranging from payment solutions, accessories, technology, medicine and more. Standouts in the diverse cannabis industry include Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) (GOHE Profile), Kush Bottles, Inc. (KSHB), General Cannabis Corp. (CANN), MassRoots, Inc. (MSRT) and Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARNA). Providing payments and transaction services to the cannabis industry, Global Payout,…

WednesdayOct 18, 2017 2:43 pm

EVIO, Inc. (EVIO) Prepares for New Cannabis Testing Rules in California Ahead of January Recreational Legalization

EVIO maintains cannabis labs in five states, and it plans to have 18 labs by the end of 2018 that provide testing to ensure the quality and safety of the cannabis supply The company’s goal is to become the industry’s largest cannabis testing company, says CEO Serving the legalized cannabis industry, EVIO sees California becoming the biggest marketplace globally. Estimates are that the cannabis market there could reach $4-$7 billion annually EVIO, Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO) is readying itself for new testing rules in California, which it foresees as the largest cannabis marketplace in the world (http://nnw.fm/aUT1Y). Its labs in that…

WednesdayOct 18, 2017 1:39 pm

LottoGopher Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: LTTGF) (CSE: LOTO) (FRA: 2LG) Hopes to Attract Millennials with Online Lottery System

As a generation that has grown up surrounded by technology and accustomed to the instant gratification of online games and social media, millennials have little interest in driving to the local gas station to play the lottery, compared to previous generations. In the interest of identifying future growth, a growing number of lottery operators are trying to recast their business model to attract younger players, whether it’s in the form of transforming the play into an experience or enabling users to purchase tickets online and pay with a credit or debit card, in the states where it is not commonplace…

WednesdayOct 18, 2017 9:00 am

Telemedicine: Reducing the Costs While Enhancing the Quality of Health Care

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Nature’s impact on health care can’t be overstated in light of the nation’s recent spate of natural disasters that have battered Texas, Louisiana, Florida and California. Residents in these states face incredible challenges when it comes to finding proper medical care, but it’s not just during times of natural disaster that people need access to quality health care. It is also an everyday problem for millions of Americans living in rural regions designated as “medically underserved.” Telemedicine offers solutions that can make a significant difference to location-based health care challenges by offering access to services regardless of…