In a recent news release, WRIT Media Group, Inc. (OTCQB: WRIT) outlined intentions to integrate its Pelecoin blockchain technology, which was picked up as part of last month’s Pandora Venture Capital Corp. acquisition, into a variety of products and applications that can be used to make spending cryptocurrencies simpler. When complete, the company aims to […]

There are many reasons companies today are opting for a more technological approach to their operations. Many are operating on fully cloud-based platforms. Cloud-based environments offer businesses the chance to explore new business models, experience less operational issues and costs, gain access to more regular system upgrades, have more flexibility, cut out a number of […]

Brits who wanted the U.K. to remain in the E.U. are scratching their heads now. How could so many of their compatriots be persuaded to vote leave? Naturally, those in the leave camp are equally perplexed at the actions of the ‘remainers’. Well, psychology offers one answer: social influence. Social influence, according to the Oxford […]

Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSTK) has moved well beyond its original model as a premier online discount seller of excess inventory. Overstock, founded in 1999, now has over a million on-site products, ranging from furniture and home décor to automobiles, all controlled by 1,500 employees. The shift in strategy is seen in the company’s 2011 acquisition […]

Last month, International Stem Cell Corp. (OTCQB: ISCO) published the results of its 12-month pre-clinical, non-human primate study demonstrating the safety and efficacy of its proprietary human parthenogenetic stem cell-derived neural stem cells (ISC-hpNSC™). These findings highlighted the efficacy of transplanting ISC-hpNSC into non-human primates induced with moderate to severe clinical Parkinson’s disease symptoms, as […]

Before the opening bell, Laguna Blends, Inc. (OTC: LAGBF) announced the execution of a non-binding letter of intent with Cannaceuticals of California, USA (Canna) through which it plans to enter into a definitive manufacturing and exclusive license agreement for Canna’s cannabidiol (CBD) skin care line. The two parties have agreed to an exclusivity period running […]

The June issue of Energy Times Magazine gave readers a look into the potential health benefits associated with use of the SugarChecked app from Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK). The publication’s editor gave SugarChecked a stellar review, noting its utility as a tool to manage obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. “If you’re […]

A study completed at Oxford University in the U.K. (http://dtn.fm/X1kBb) on jobs that were most likely to be replaced by computerization placed real estate brokers at number 40 out of the 702 positions surveyed, with a 97 percent chance of losing out to computers. Digital technologies are disrupting many industries, particularly those whose raison d’être […]

In a recent article by Jeffrey Friedland, titled ‘The Coexistence of FDA Approved Cannabis-Based Drugs and Medical Marijuana Provided through State-Licensed Businesses’ (http://dtn.fm/PV2e6), the author addresses some important concerns relating to the evolving role of the federal government in dealing with the rapidly growing cannabis industry, especially as it pertains to the potential effects on […]

Coming off of another quarter of record-breaking financials, with Q1 FY16 net revenues and net income up 10.3 and 24.7 percent respectively YOY, OurPet’s Company (OTCQX: OPCO) chairman and CEO Dr. Steven Tsengas recently told Austin, Texas-based IR/PR/SMR firm DreamTeamNetwork in an audio interview (http://dtn.fm/5z69S), that he thinks 2016 international sales could be one the […]