An energy reserve company, Oakridge Global Energy Solutions (OTCQB: OGES) uses innovative technology to develop cells, batteries, and energy storage systems. The company produces large and small prismatic lithium cells using proprietary technology. These cells are easily stackable, which allows 25-30% more energy density, thus lowering production costs. One battery series available is called the Liberty Series, which powers motorcycles, cars, trucks, snowmobiles, and other motor vehicles. The Patriot Series is designed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and remote control vehicles. This set of batteries can also power tools, portable communicators, and other lightweight devices. Oakridge boasts that all of its technology is made in the U.S. while guaranteeing high quality and low costs for customers.

To ensure satisfied customers, Oakridge follows a set of policies that encourages growth, expectations, and innovation. First, the company uses the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) guidelines to meet quality standards and requirements for manufacturing its technology. Along with that, Oakridge believes in delivering high quality goods and services to its customers. At the same time, the company aims to instill confidence by promising low risk to consumers, employees, and investors. Oakridge also protects itself from competitors and maintains a fast reaction time to new opportunities.

Lastly, Oakridge values communication, Root Cause Analysis, and overall perfection in every part of the company. Open communication and transparency are essential in its day-to-day operations, along with accountability for one’s actions. Employees themselves have bought into the company, solidifying trust and assurance.

Oakridge aims to be recognized as the leading and most dependable battery manufacturing company by its customers. The company also hopes to make a positive impact on the community by effectively marketing a stable, successful product that delivers value to shareholders. Oakridge intends to continue building high quality, and innovative batteries while constantly seeking improvements in all areas of the company.

For more information, visit www.oakridgeglobalenergy.com

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Agora Holdings, Inc. (OTC: AGHI) is a multi-dimensional company operating through key business segments to deliver innovative and high quality business solution products and video content worldwide. Through wholly-owned subsidiary Geegle Media and its affiliates, Agora is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with five unique business segments – including media networks, TV, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. By seamlessly combining the best of media and technology, the company is driving innovation in the entertainment industry and developing some of the world’s best entertainment and online experiences.

In recent months, Agora has turned its attention toward the development of a collection of online media platforms tailored to meet the demands of expansive global audiences. The company’s portfolio of in-development web platforms includes GeegleTV, Frame, 1000Salads, Realty TV and LobbyTV. Through the GeegleTV platform, Agora plans to co-produce high-quality original content and distribute it to millions of users worldwide. The company’s other platforms are intended for more specific applications. RealtyTV, for example, will be developed for use by real estate brokerages, while LobbyTV will be designed to suit the specific needs of business offices.

As more consumers turn away from traditional television providers in favor of on-demand solutions, Agora could be in a favorable position to claim a stake in a rapidly expanding market. According to a report by TechCrunch, as many as 8.2 percent of former pay TV subscribers ditched their cable or satellite service in 2014, while more than 45 percent of individuals reduced their cable or satellite TV service during the same time frame.

The result has been a period of rapid growth for leading video on demand providers such as Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Hulu. According to data from Statista, the number of individuals subscribed to Netflix’s streaming services increased by more than 200 percent from 2011 to 2015, with the streaming giant reporting just over 69 million global subscribers in the third quarter of last year. Research firm MarketsandMarkets reaffirmed this market potential in a recent report, which indicated that the worldwide video on demand market is on pace to climb from $25.3 billion in 2014 to roughly $61.4 billion in 2019, achieving a compound annual growth rate in excess of 19 percent.

As Agora continues toward the release of its suite of online media platforms, this market performance will play a key role in the company’s efforts to promote rapid and sustainable financial growth. Look for the company to continue relying on the experience of its management team as it prepares to target an expansive global audience by airing sharable, original content on GeegleTV and related platforms in the months to come.

For more information, visit www.agoraholdingsinc.com

Ecommerce is on the rise. In the U.S., according to Statista, the online statistics portal, retail ecommerce sales climbed over 30% in the last two years, from about $261 billion in 2013 to an estimated $341 billion in 2015. That figure is expected to grow by another 13% in 2016, to $385 billion. It seems as if online commerce will soon strip the malls and marketplaces of shoppers, but maybe not just yet. In 2014, retail ecommerce still represented just a small proportion of retail purchases, according to James Mengdong Tan, CEO of Shenzhen-based Moxian, Inc. (OTCQB: MOXC). In a recent interview with the Business Times of Singapore, he enthused, “…for all the success ecommerce has had, it represents merely 10 per cent of all retail purchases in China and the U.S. in 2014… that leaves a whopping US$7.3 trillion still being conducted in physical stores in the U.S. and China.” Ecommerce may be big, but, so far, it’s still a David compared to the brick-and-mortar commerce Goliath.

How far can ecommerce grow? Most economies, and China and the U.S. are no exceptions, comprise large service segments. In the U.S., according to the Department of Commerce, that figure is over 80%. In China, the service sector is about 48% of GDP, according to an International Business Times report. Many services can only be delivered and used on a personal basis. The list is endless and heading it are the services provided by the vast food and beverage industry. How many wives and girlfriends want to shop for groceries at home? Then again, who in America doesn’t like to dine out? It’s the same in China. If you think America has a lot of Chinese restaurants, you should pay a visit to China. And there are many more service businesses that must continue to deal face to face, such as beauty salons, barbers, gymnasiums, cinemas and theatres, and the live concert industry. Then there are all the professional services for which digital interaction can form only a small part of the relationship. Doctors and lawyers in private practice need to find a clientele just as any merchant does. Even for those things that can be purchased online, we may still want to enjoy a good old-fashioned day out shopping.

This is where Moxian, with its innovative social media and marketing platform, comes in. The Moxian+ online platform is designed especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide personal services or tangible products that a shopper wants to touch and see before she buys. And the Moxian+ platform does much more than that. Merchant clients can access powerful data analytics on the demographics of customers and their buying behaviour. This is the burgeoning online-to-offline (O2O) landscape, and Moxian is blazing a trail into it.

The Moxian+ platform is available through two apps, both of which can be accessed by mobile devices. Making its platform accessible by mobile devices is an important part of Moxian’s relentless strategy, since smartphones and mobile devices have very high penetration rates in China. Moxian’s initial marketing forays are in the mainland Chinese cities of Shenzhen and Beijing. In a 2014 story, ZDNet reported that China has over 618 million internet users and that 80% of these accessed the Web through a mobile device.

There’s still a lot of low hanging fruit in the fast developing O2O market. Moxian has been one of the first to recognize that. Back in 2013, its management acquired the software that would later become the backbone of the Moxian+ platform. Since then they have spent over $10 million getting it up to speed to take on the huge opportunities they perceive. Mr. Tan is not daunted by the possibilities. He said in that Business Times interview, “We could be the next Alibaba in the making” Seems he’s not the only one to think that. Moxian already has a market value of over 1 billion dollars.

For more information, visit the company’s website at http://ir.moxian.com/html-en/

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Before the opening bell, Legacy Ventures International, Inc. (OTCQB: LGYV) announced the appointment of Lucie Letellier to its board of directors.

Letellier specializes in the fields of finance and accounting, and she brings more than 25 years of experience to the Legacy board. From 2005 to 2009, Letellier was the chief financial officer of Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. (NYSE MKT: PZG). During this time, she played a key role in developing Paramount from a private enterprise through private capital raising and three public listings, overseeing roughly $30 million in equity financing. Following this period of growth, Paramount was acquired by Coeur Mining (NYSE: CDE) for $200 million.

Currently, Letellier serves as the CFO of both Crestwell Resources and CTT Pharmaceuticals (OTC: CTTH). As a member of the Legacy board, her work experience, which includes time as a credit and loan officer and controller for private enterprises, is expected to play a contributing role to the company’s ongoing efforts to market trend-setting products across North America. Letellier’s skillset includes financial reporting for both U.S. and Canadian businesses, tax compliance, corporate governance and continuous disclosure requirements.

Legacy Ventures is a management company focused primarily on the food and beverage distribution industry. Following its recent acquisition of RM Fresh Brands, the company now represents a portfolio of highly desirable brands, such as Boxed Water. Boxed Water takes a revolutionary approach to the environmental impact of traditional bottled water by utilizing a sustainable, 100 percent recyclable paper carton instead of a plastic bottle. Other brands currently in Legacy’s portfolio include Cleansify, Uncle Si’s Iced Tea, Chef 5-Minute Meals, Gurkha Cigars, Shimla Foods, Aloe Gloe and Arriba Horchata.

As Legacy continues to seek out high-potential businesses with big ideas that can scale for hyper growth, the appointment of Letellier to its board of directors is expected to play a key role in future financial performance. Look for the company to lean on the tremendous experience of its leadership team as it continues to promote sustainable growth moving forward.

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Founded in 1995, OurPet’s Company (OTCQX: OPCO) develops and markets innovative products that aim to improve the health, safety, and enjoyment of household pets like dogs, cats, and birds. Pet owners can be confident that the company’s 800 mostly patented products will ignite their furry friend’s natural instinct while providing healthy physical and mental exercise. Estimates proclaim that in 2015 alone, about $77.03 billion was spent on household pets. This makes the pet product industry a huge market that will continue to grow. OurPet’s has a strong foothold in this market and will continue to flourish by developing and marketing inventive pet products. The company will also keep acquiring new brands for even more industry coverage.

With its strong team, OurPet’s can effectively produce and market its proprietary products to consumers. These products aim to strengthen animalistic instinct while improving the health and safety of our favorite pets. For example, the Buster Food Cube dispenses treats in a difficult way, which provides mental stimulation and promotes physical activity. The Hide and Go Squeak cat toy uses play mice that bob up and down randomly while making the patented RealMouse® sound, simulating hunting in the wild. Then for food, the company offers the WonderBowl® which only opens for a pet wearing a specific tag, making it great for multiple pet homes that have pets on a special diet.

Since its start, OurPet’s has been collectively acquiring other brands which help spread the name to a wider audience. In 2006, the company acquired Pet Zone which offers top products like dog houses, wild bird feeders, and waste management products. In 2010, the company obtained Cosmic Pet Products, which is a leader of catnip, cat toys, cat treats, and scratching posts. Other sub-brands include Play-n-Squeak®, Flappy®, and SmartScoop®. To further expand its brand, OurPet’s products are sold through retailers like Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Petco, and Petsmart.

To ensure success, the company intends to continue its platform of creating and marketing novel products that pet owners will love. Plus, as the pet market grows, OurPet’s will persist in gaining more brand names to further extend its reach to pet lovers everywhere.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ourpets.com

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The Dominovas Energy Corporation (OTCQB: DNRG) is a company in a hurry. It has already signed Power Provider Agreements (PPAs), totalling 200MW, to supply electricity through its innovative fuel cell technology to the Democratic Republic of Congo; and it will raise US$ billions more over the next five years to supply a lot more. Dominovas Energy’s steam is fueled by the magnitude of opportunity in the Obama administration’s Power Africa Initiative. Power Africa was launched in 2013 to increase access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa, where more than 600 million people currently lack access, by adding 30,000 megawatts (MW) of new, cleaner electricity generation capacity. By July 2015, the Power Africa partnership of private and public sector entities brought projects with the capacity to generate over 4,100 MW of new, cleaner power to financial close.

Power Africa has attracted huge financial resources. Backed by an initial investment of US$7 billion from the U.S. government, its over 100 private sector partners have committed more than US$20 billion toward specific projects. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s Development Finance Institution, has been the vanguard in mobilizing funds for Power Africa. It announced, in November 2015, that it had exceeded its 3-year target of US$1.5 billion. OPIC had, by that time, approved US$1.6 billion in finance and insurance committals, which will support the installation of about 1,500 megawatts of new power capacity. OPIC expects to add another US$1 billion in financing and insurance support for Power Africa in the near future.

Other U.S. government agencies have joined the charge. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Development Credit Authority, has mobilized US$171 million in private finance in support of power projects, with a pipeline of over US$300 million in upcoming projects. And the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) expects to commit nearly US$2 billion by the end of 2015, nearly doubling its original US$1 billion pledge. MCC is implementing power compacts in Ghana and Malawi, and it’s developing energy sector programs in Benin, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania. The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), created by the U.S. Congress in January 2004, is an independent U.S. foreign aid agency that is helping to lead the fight against global poverty.

Adding to these forces is the Government of Sweden’s commitment of US$1 billion, the World Bank Group’s promise of US$5 billion, and the African Development Bank’s pledge of US$3 billion. In a power partnership that includes Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), Barclays Africa (JSE: BGA), and Citigroup (NYSE: C), the British bank Standard Chartered (LON: STAN) has emerged as Power Africa’s largest private sector contributor. After reaching its initial commitment of US$ 2 billion in 12 months, the bank increased its pledge to US$ 5 billion.

The Dominovas Energy Corporation is an energy solutions company dedicated to delivering clean, efficient and reliable electricity on a multi-megawatt scale. The company has developed a cutting-edge solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) which it has named RUBICON™. A fuel cell generates electricity by oxidizing fuels in a chemical reaction rather than by combustion. Its byproducts are heat and water. Dominovas Energy has already entered into two multi-year 3MW Power Provider Agreements (PPAs) to provide electricity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The first will provide power to the City of David, a public-private partnership (PPP), between the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and a private enterprise, which will comprise 3,000 homes, a hospital, health clinics, schools, malls, parks, food markets, sports centers, police stations, and waste treatment facilities across 8,000 hectares. The second PPA is for the provision of electricity to the Somico Mine which has one of the largest certified concentrations of diamonds, gold and iron ore in Africa. Together, these two PPAs are expected to generate more than US$107 million over their multi-year terms. With so many opportunities ahead, Dominovas Energy promises to be a powerhouse of a company.

For more information, visit www.dominovasenergy.com

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Throwing parties and entertaining is an expensive and time-consuming ordeal, especially when kids are involved. Picking out a menu and venue that can accommodate both grown ups and their children may seem almost impossible. Factor in how picky and health oriented people are these days with their food and you’ve got yourself a five alarm emergency. Giggles N’ Hugs, Inc. (OTCQB: GIGL) saw a demand for this type of venue, which prompted the creation of its award-winning restaurants and family play centers located in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Giggles N’ Hugs is the first and only restaurant that brings together high-end, organic food with active, cutting-edge play and entertainment for children. Every Giggles N’ Hugs location offers an upscale, family-friendly atmosphere with a unique, custom-made 2,000 square-foot play area that children 10 and younger absolutely love. Giggles N’ Hugs features high-quality menus made from fresh and local organic foods and nightly entertainment, such as magic shows, concerts, and puppet shows, and all-day activities like face painting, crafts and karaoke.

While your kids are enjoying the plethora of entertainment options listed above, you can kick back with a nice glass of vino and enjoy a citrus tuna salad. In this case, it’s important to have all your eggs in one basket – kids attention grabbers, organic and local menu items, affordable pricing options, and fun atmosphere. Plus, Giggles N’ Hugs has three location options around the Los Angeles area from which to chose.

Catering office parties and planning a meeting are options as well at Giggles N’ Hugs. They handle all the organizing, food prepping, and staffing, so all you have to do is enjoy the food, scenery, and ambience of your party or meeting. The company has been around for more than five years and is looking to expand to other markets across the country and around the world with its proven template. Soon, you could see a Giggles N’ Hugs in your area and begin taking the kiddos to enjoy some happy, healthy fun.

Learn more by visiting www.gigglesnhugs.com

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International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCQB: ISCO), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing novel stem cell-based therapies, recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health (Florey) to conduct a Phase I/IIa clinical trial, dose escalation trial of human parthenogenetic stem cells-derived neural stem cells (ISC-hpNSC) in Parkinson’s patients. The Florey is viewed by the medical community as one of the world’s leading brain research centers. With the largest neuroscience research team in Australia at its side, both parties’ collaborative efforts are now underway.

Director of the Movement Disorders Service at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Dr. Andrew Evans, M.D., has assumed the duties that come with being named the study’s principal investigator. Dr. Evans has published extensively on Parkinson’s, addressing symptoms while leading several clinical research trials.

“We recently received authorization to initiate Phase I/IIa and now we are moving forward towards formal engagement of the clinical site to conduct this study. We are excited to work together with the Florey to conduct the clinical trials of ISC-hpNSC at the Royal Melbourne Hospital,” commented Russell Kern, PhD, executive vice president and chief scientific officer at International Stem Cell Corporation. “We expect to enroll all patients into the clinical trial in Q1 2016 and provide interim results in October 2016.”

ISC-hpNSC consists of a highly pure population of neural stem cells derived from human parthenogenetic stem cells. ISC-hpNSC are a suspension of clinical grade cells manufactured under cGMP conditions that have undergone stringent quality control measures and are clear of any microbial and viral contaminants.

ISCO’s resources and efforts are aimed at therapeutic applications of human parthenogenetic stem cells (hpSCs) and the development and commercialization of cell-based research and cosmetic products. Parthenogenesis, ISCO’s core technology, results in the creation of pluripotent human stem cells from unfertilized oocytes. hpSCs avoid ethical issues associated with the use or destruction of viable human embryos. Company scientists have created the first parthenogenetic, homozygous stem cell line that can be a source of therapeutic cells for hundreds of millions of individuals of various genders, ages and racial backgrounds with minimal immune rejection after transplantation.

For more information, visit www.internationalstemcell.com

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In today’s market, companies are striving to stay competitive through joint revenue strategies, vital international placement and strategic mergers and acquisitions. One active player using the latter approach to compete for market share is Legacy Ventures International, Inc. (OTCQB: LGYV). With its recent acquisition of RM Fresh Brands, Legacy Ventures is primed for distributing food, beverages and body care products, and, by employing a signature disruptive outlook, a focus on wise investments and an emphasis on shareholder value, it intends to be a stand out in the marketplace.

RM Fresh Brands distributes distinctive, sustainable and trending brands in North America and other global markets. A pioneering company, RM Fresh Brands separates itself from the crowd with its novel approach to brand partnerships. It utilizes broad consumer activation expertise to help its partners produce brand awareness and drive sales.

Below is a sample of the products RM Fresh Brands distributes:

• Aloe Gloe
  An all-natural, certified organic aloe vera water, Aloe Gloe is for people who make every effort to live a natural and healthy lifestyle.
• Boxed Water
  RM Fresh Brands is revolutionizing what consumers consider packaged water by offering water in a box instead of a plastic bottle. Along with a 5-step filtration system that delivers pure hydration, the company is supporting reforestation with this groundbreaking product.
• Chef 5-Minute Meals
  These pre-packaged meals are self-heating and shelf stable so consumers can enjoy a hot, delicious comfort meal, anytime, anywhere. According to the company, the meals have no added preservatives or fillers and require no refrigeration and/or open flame.
• Cleansify
  With this appetizing once-a-day, all-natural cleanse supplement, RM Fresh Brands delivers a potent nutritional boost to consumers.

As global markets experience ebbs and flows, companies like Legacy Ventures will continue to seek viable alternatives to strengthen their portfolios and reap high potential returns. Thanks to its recent acquisition of RM Fresh Brands, Legacy Ventures has become involved in a lucrative business deal between its new, wholly-owned subsidiary and Toronto-based Sysco (NYSE: SYY). With Sysco being a leader in supplying food products and equipment to multiple food-service establishments, this joint venture is expected to be significant for both companies, and successes like this are speaking volumes about the Nevada-based multinational conglomerate’s future promise.

For more information, visit www.legacyventuresinc.com

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According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, there are about $1.2 trillion dollars of U.S. currency in circulation. Every day a significant proportion of that changes hand as individuals and institutions buy and sell, pay bills, and make other money transfers. The payments systems is a behemoth that, in general, operates so smoothly we never even notice it’s there. Yet that near flawless perfection comes at a price that we do pay, more often than not, in the fees that banks and other agents charge to run the system.

The Economist newspaper estimates that one set of agents, or banks, are involved in over $400 trillion of money transfers every year and that, on average, they earn a quarter of one percent (0.25%) on those transfers, which amounts to $1 trillion dollars. That’s a big pie, and it’s a pie whose aroma has attracted Alternet Systems, Inc. (OTCQB: ALYI).

Alternet Systems invests in multi-channel payment solutions that include both hard and digital currencies. The company offers high-tech solutions to financial organizations that handle payments from point-of-sale devices, smart phones, tablets, PCs, and web-based applications. In August 2015, the company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Alternet Payment Solutions, had signed a strategic partnership with MUXI (a subsidiary of the APPI Group) to provide U.S. payment processors and independent sales organizations a flexible multi-channel point-of-sale payment processing solution. The MUXI platform, known as POSWEB, has been up and running in Brazil for over 12 years. It has been installed in a wide range of outlets, including banks, gas stations, hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, and department stores. Significantly, the platform is employed by international money transfer agents. In all, the MUXI platform boasts over 2.5 million installed terminals.

The future for a fintech company like Alternet is bright. The payments system, dominated by the major banks and the industry giants Visa (NYSE: V) and MasterCard (NYSE: MA), which are known in the trade as ‘rails’, is undergoing a metamorphosis. A recent development is the emergence of online ‘wallets’. A wallet combines the ability to make payments and transfer funds with specialized information such as a user’s shipping address and credit card details. One of the better known wallets is, of course, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), but there’s the already very popular Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Pay, Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) Wallet and quite a few others.

Another area of promise is the peer-to-peer fund transfer market pioneered by Venmo, which is now part of PayPal. Venmo is a free digital wallet that allows friends to transfer cash to each other. Another promising skew is the area of web payment platforms – applications that a merchant can install on his website to accept payments. There’s a positive direct relationship between ease of pay and ‘conversion rate’, which considers the proportion of visitors that are ‘converted’ to buyers.

The thrust of Alternet’s strategy is the displacement of the payments process from various forms of specialized hardware and legacy systems. These traditional approaches to payments can be replicated and improved with software solutions. An additional benefit is the portability across various platforms of a software solution. Providing such solutions is Alternet’s vision. This is one area where the company won’t pass the buck.

For more information, visit www.alternetsystems.com

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