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TuesdayMar 21, 2017 3:03 pm

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) Pioneering New Phytocannabinoid Products

Although legal in 28 states for medicinal use, cannabis is still considered a dangerous substance in much of the country. However, many experts now believe that cannabis is a safe alternative to pharmaceuticals for relieving symptoms related to multiple illnesses. Scientific research shows that phytocannabinoids, cannabinoids that occur naturally in the cannabis plant, are effective at relieving convulsions, seizures, anxiety, nausea, and inflammation. From fighting glaucoma to controlling epileptic seizures and easing pain, scientific research has repeatedly shown the efficacy of medicinal marijuana. Due to government misclassification of cannabis as a Schedule 1 drug, there has been only marginal progress…

TuesdayMar 21, 2017 9:16 am

MGX Minerals, Inc. (MGXMF) is “One to Watch”

MGX Minerals (OTC: MGXMF), a diversified mining company based in Vancouver, holds asset portfolios in lithium, magnesium, and silicon in western Canada, with a stated focus on the development of industrial mineral portfolios in specific commodities and jurisdictions offering near-term production potential, minimal barriers to entry, and low initial capital expenditures. Targeting properties where large-scale development opportunities exist, they prefer to acquire regional control in mineral properties to enhance portfolio value, and engage industry experts to mitigate execution risk and improve time to market. Positive developments have made the company’s lithium operations a special point of interest. An important factor…

MondayMar 20, 2017 12:31 pm

Net Element (NASDAQ: NETE) Serving Small Businesses with Efficient Mobile Payment Solutions

Today, fewer consumers are carrying cash in their wallets. It’s not for lack of having it, but more because the technology surrounding payments has evolved significantly in the past decade. There are a variety of new payment methods, some of which include mobile and contactless. These new payment forms are an easy way to move money, and, according to a report entitled 'Mobile Payments Convergence' (http://nnw.fm/0v8rT), “Mobile proximity payment volume has tripled since 2013, reaching $10 billion in 2015, and is expected to surge to $92 billion by 2019.” As a small business, it is easier than ever to participate…

FridayMar 17, 2017 2:36 pm

Neogen Corp. (NEOG) Keeping People and Animals Safe with Traditional Lab Methods

Foodborne illnesses are more common than people believe. These infections are not only common but costly, and also very preventable. Every year, one in six Americans get sick from consuming the wrong food or drink. Unfortunately, because there are so many different microbes and pathogens that can cause disease, there are also many different types of infections. With more than 250 different foodborne diseases now described, each has its own set of symptoms, and some have lethal results. Normally, a person contaminated will suffer from temporary nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, or diarrhea, but because of the variety of bacteria, viruses,…

FridayMar 17, 2017 1:29 pm

SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. (WNDW) is “One to Watch”

SolarWindow Technologies (OTCQB: WNDW), based in Columbia, Maryland, is developing the next generation of solar technology that can outperform current solar by as much as 50 times. With 12 times the environmental benefits of current technologies, SolarWindow™ has produced independently validated financial payback within one year, a fraction of the time for conventional approaches. The key to the company’s proprietary breakthrough technology is the application of ultra-thin layers of liquid coatings on to glass and flexible plastics, producing ultra-small solar cells and forming groups of Organic Photovoltaic solar arrays (OPV). Notably, the liquid coatings are made primarily of hydrogen and…

FridayMar 17, 2017 1:09 pm

UGE International Ltd. (UGEIF) Guided by Corporate Motto of “Be Green, Be Great, Have Fun”

UGE International Ltd. (OTCQB: UGEIF) delivers distributed renewable energy solutions to commercial and industrial customers around the world. The company provides full-service renewable energy solutions using industry-leading technology and delivers affordable, sustainable, and reliable energy to business enterprises. The company has four lines of business that seamlessly dovetail to deliver end-to-end renewable energy solutions that are easy to manage and don’t interfere with customer business continuity. The company’s business lines include: consulting and project management, engineering and design, development, and turn-key EPC (engineering, procurement and construction). UGE provides consulting and project management services in all aspects of solar photovoltaic services…

FridayMar 17, 2017 9:49 am

ImageWare Systems, Inc. (IWSY) Sets March 30 Conference Call, Receives Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation

ImageWare Systems, Inc. (OTCQB: IWSY) has set a March 30, 2017, conference call (http://nnw.fm/VW5As) for a corporate update on its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. Results for those periods will be released prior to the call, which is scheduled for 5 p.m. (ET). Hosting the call will be Jim Miller, ImageWare chairman and CEO, and Wayne Wetherell, CFO. The San Diego-based company designs cloud-based and mobile multi-modal biometric identity management solutions, including biometric authentication technology. Its biometrics are next generation and are interactive and scalable cloud-based solutions. The company offers multi-factor authentication for desktop devices, smartphones, and…

FridayMar 17, 2017 9:10 am

Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTNR) Focused on Used Oil Recycling

The foundation of Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTNR) was laid by the employment of a 16-year-old Alabama teenager, with the result being that a multi-faceted environmental services company was eventually built upon the endeavors of that teenager. Roughly 30 years ago, Benjamin Cowart, now the CEO and chairman of Vertex, began work at his brother’s used oil collection business in Alabama. After 15 years of working, learning, and helping to build a successful business, he ventured out on his own and formed Vertex in 2001. Vertex Energy now collects and recycles used motor oil and other petroleum by-products, off-specification commercial…

ThursdayMar 16, 2017 2:24 pm

ProBility Media Corp. (PBYA) Delivering Labor Force Excellence as Study Shows Importance of Continuous Workplace Learning

The modern career concept is going through core changes, as employees now enjoy the prospect of multi-decade-long careers but the half-life of skills is falling rapidly, according to Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2017 report (http://nnw.fm/pN5oX). These new workplace realities are forcing companies to completely change the way they manage careers and to focus on delivering ongoing learning and development opportunities to their employees. Most companies have already shifted toward the digital learning model, where leading EdTech service providers such as ProBility Media Corp. (OTCQB: PBYA) are providing high-quality training courses and materials for career advancement and workforce excellence. The…

ThursdayMar 16, 2017 1:58 pm

ChineseInvestors.com (CIIX) Helping Treat Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Late February, a study was released (http://nnw.fm/R2CEp) reviewing evidence that supports the use of cannabinoids to treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ALS is a fatal illness that attacks the nerve cells that control voluntary muscles such as those in the face, arms, legs, and others. Currently, ALS is treated with riluzole, a drug that controls neuronal signaling, but this drug does not cure the disease and can only slightly increase the chance of survival. With more effective therapeutic options…

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