Lingo Media is teaching the world to speak English and making investors sing happily in the process. The Company has announced an astounding 441% increase in revenue, over the same period last year, for the three months ended September 30, 2015. Revenue was $1,203,201 for the third quarter compared to $222,468 for the same period in 2014. Operating expenses, however, only rose by 69%, from $272,871 in 3Q 2014 to $462,455 in 3Q 2015.

Net profit for the quarter was $694,300 as compared to a net loss of $(179,146) for the same period in 2014. And total comprehensive income for the quarter was $631,730 or $0.023 earnings per share based on 27.4 million shares. For 3Q 2014, there was a total comprehensive loss of $(255,659) or $(0.012) loss per share based on 21.9 million shares. Income before amortization, share-based payments, depreciation, finance charges and taxes was $740,746 compared to the loss of $(50,403) in 2014.

“Q3-15 is the fourth consecutive profitable quarter for the Company representing revenue growth of 441% and a significant increase in profitability year-over-year for the quarter,” stated Michael Kraft, President & CEO of Lingo Media. “It is noteworthy that the revenue and profit in this quarter was almost entirely derived from the rapidly growing digital-learning software division. The legacy text book publishing income is generated throughout the year but is recorded seasonally in Q2 and Q4 as royalty revenues.”

Lingo Media is an EdTech (educational technology) company that is ‘Changing the way the world learns English’. EdTech companies combine information technologies with pedagogical insights to increase accessibility to education and personalize the learning experience. Lingo Media offers courses in English both over the internet and in traditional printed form through its two distinct business units: ELL Technologies and Lingo Learning. ELL Technologies is a global online English-language training company. Lingo Learning is a print-based publisher of English-language learning programs in China. Lingo Media has established a strong presence in China’s education market of more than 300 million students by forming solid relationships with key government and industry organizations. The Company continues its global expansion with aggressive forays in Latin America.

As part of its strategy to penetrate the Latin American market with its online services, in July of this year, Lingo Media negotiated a contract under which students who complete ELL Technologies’ online English language programs will be given Sistema Corporativo Proulex-Comlex (Proloux) certification. Proloux is a subsidiary of the University of Guadalajara, Mexico’s second largest university. In addition, the Company is launching an advertising blitzkrieg in key Mexican cities. It has inked an agreement with ISA Corporativo which manages advertising for Mexico City Airport and the subway systems of Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.

The Company is also making inroads in Columbia. It has secured software licensing contracts with the municipal government of Caldas Department, Columbia. And it has been awarded a large government contract with SENA, an organization under the Ministry of Labour of Colombia to build an expansive library of digital English language learning resources and lessons. Also the Company has been selected by the Peruvian Navy to provide software licenses to ELL Technologies’ training products. As well as these Latin American initiatives, the Company has been engaged in a broader-based program of development. It has recently completed the development of ELL Technologies’ Winnie’s World, in HTML5 for the pre-kindergarten and the kindergarten market.

Traditional hard copy products have been equally successful. The Company has been conducting extensive teacher training initiatives and workshops. And it has passed an important milestone by co-publishing the 550 millionth unit of its basic English course with People’s Education Press in China. People’s Education Press is the publishing arm of China’s Ministry of Education. Lingo Media seems determined to establish the position of English as today’s lingua franca.

For more information on the company, visit www.lingomedia.com

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Developed in Shenzhen, China, Moxian provides a social marketing and promotional platform for businesses. The company’s platform, called MO-Promo, uses the concepts of social media and online gaming to promote businesses. This includes a Social Customer Relationship Management System (SRM), MO-Points, online gaming, a social networking site called MO-Zone, and a Social Loyalty program that rewards users for using their MO-Points. Moxian clients can use the SCRM system to stay ahead of consumer trends while advertising and campaigning their businesses on the website.

MO-Promo works out of the Weibo site, the company’s social media platform. This is where consumers can access blogs, podcasts, shopping, news, and more all while connecting to a social network. Topics on the site include history, education, movies, health, art, fashion, beauty, and even jokes.

Consumer users can then play a variety of online games such as Texas Poker, Destiny Tower, and Yulong Pass. During each game, users earn points which can be redeemed at the Points Mall. Prizes, which are sponsored by both Moxian and its clients, include more games, a Microsoft Surface 2, prepaid cards, Starbucks mugs, umbrellas, and more.

Fortunately, the fun doesn’t have to stay on a desktop. The company has also developed the Moxian+ app for both Android and Apple phones. Here, users can continue to network while being kept aware of local events and activities. They can also play games and redeem their winnings through the versatile app.

The combination of social media and online play gives companies the opportunity to advertise to the masses. Both consumers and businesses alike can network and learn from each other in a single place. Moxian encourages users to revisit the site by offering incentives, like points and prizes, which leads to a recurring marketable audience.

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

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The global point of sale software industry climbed to $3.2 billion in 2014, according to TechNavio, and additional growth is expected in the years to come. While the market has traditionally been led by major players such as Verifone (NYSE: PAY), First Data (NYSE: FDC) and Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), evolving consumer preference and the emergence of new payment technologies – including self-checkout and wireless point of sale terminals – has created inviting conditions for companies with innovative products that address unmet demands. Just last week, mobile payments firm Square (NYSE: SQ) reaffirmed these conditions when it commenced trading on the NYSE as one of the most anticipated public debuts of the year.

Alternet Systems, Inc. is targeting the point of sale industry by delivering technology products that can manage a wide range of payment channels. The company’s products and application development engines extend the capabilities of existing payment technologies by enabling processing across a collection of capture devices while delivering channel-specific abilities. In August, Alternet, through wholly-owned subsidiary Alternet Payment Solutions, extended its market reach when it announced the execution of a strategic partnership with MUXI, the Brazilian leader in multichannel technology solutions for the electronic point of sale industry.

“The partnership with MUXI allows us to introduce an innovative, brand agnostic point of sale terminal and disruptive payment technology offering to the U.S.,” Henryk Dabrowski, chief executive officer of Alternet, stated in a news release. “We envision MUXI’s products fitting an underserved market consisting of the largest outdated legacy point of sale infrastructure in the world.”

North America currently represents roughly 32 percent of the global point of sale market, which is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate of 11.6 percent from 2014 to 2020. Across the continent, retailers of all sizes are turning to mobile point of sale technologies in an effort to cut costs and increase operational efficiency. In 2013, research firm IHL Group estimated that North American mobile point of sale hardware and software sales totaled $2 billion, and approximately 85 percent of larger retailers are expected to implement these devices by 2016.

Following the announcement of its partnership with MUXI, Alternet is a favorable strategic position to capitalize on this market growth by providing innovative products that address underserved needs within the point of sale industry. Look for the company to leverage the ongoing modernization of point of sale infrastructure and software in order to promote sustainable growth in the months to come.

For more information, visit www.alternetsystems.com

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Freedom Leaf recently announced a historic partnership with one of the country’s oldest, largest and most recognizable non-profit pro-cannabis advocacy groups, The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). Following the execution of a brand management agreement, the NORML board of directors named Freedom Leaf as its manager of business partnerships, new events and merchandising. This collaboration is expected to boost the group’s brand awareness and revenue in the months to come as it continues to focus on its ultimate goal of ending cannabis prohibition across the nation.

“Freedom Leaf, Inc. is proud to have been chosen to be the brand ambassador of NORML,” Cliff Perry, chief executive officer of Freedom Leaf, stated in a news release. “Our vision is to promote and support donations, membership, the NORML Legal Committee (NLC), business networking events, musical festivals, NORML merchandise and educational seminar components.”

NORML was originally founded over 45 years ago and currently boasts more than 140 chapters and a national headquarters in Washington, D.C. The group’s volunteers and advocates have been credited as a driving force behind the evolving legal landscape surrounding cannabis – including the introduction of bills to legalize medical cannabis, hemp and recreational marijuana, as well as those to decriminalize possession.

The Freedom Leaf team is intimately familiar with NORML’s mission. The company’s co-founder, Richard Cowan, served as national director of NORML from 1992 to 1995, and he contributed approximately $200,000 in cash contributions last year. In a news release, Cowan described the frustrations associated with raising funds and vetting prospective partnerships, which are both essential to the viability of NORML and a distraction from the group’s overarching goals. Moving forward, Freedom Leaf will manage many of the business aspects of NORML, allowing the group to remain focused on its efforts to end cannabis prohibition.

As part of the agreement, Freedom Leaf is now authorized to solicit companies to join the NORML Business Network, assist in vetting offers from companies interested in licensing the NORML brand and undertake other commercial activities that bring revenue to NORML in exchange for earned agency revenue.

Over the past half-century, NORML’s efforts have had a major impact on shifting popular opinion regarding cannabis prohibition. In 1969, only 12 percent of Americans favored marijuana legalization, according to a study by Pew Research. However, in a March 2015 poll, a majority of 53 percent stated that the drug should be made legal. To date, marijuana has been legalized or decriminalized in 27 states and the District of Columbia.

For more information, visit http://freedomleaf.com

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For many parents in LA, whether they are A-list celebrities like Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, or Jessica Alba and her beau, or some of the nearly four million other inhabitants of this sprawling metropolis, there is only one place to take the kids for a birthday party: Giggles N’ Hugs (OTCQB: GIGL). Never before in the history of the casual dining restaurant business has there been a venue such as this, which combines top shelf organic food and elegant dining for adults, with a decided emphasis on entertaining children and giving them someplace to enjoy healthy play while their parents relax. With the roughly 6,000 square foot family restaurant floor space divided between the upscale dining section and a 2,000 square foot plus Gymboree-style play area for the kids – full of fun interactive/tactile toys, as well as climbers, ball pits and thematic elements such as magic castles, dragons and pirate ships – Giggles N’ Hugs has quickly become the go-to place for birthday parties.

With three locations throughout the LA area to choose from, located in upscale shopping centers like Century City’s Westfield Mall, the Glendale Galleria and the Westfield Topanga Shopping Center, parents never have too far to go to enjoy the benefits of being a GIGL customer, with service options like being able to drop their kids off to play at Giggles N’ Hugs while they go shopping. Giggles N’ Hugs is staffed by friendly, trained personnel who keep an eye on the kids and keep them busy, helping to coordinate periodic events that take place throughout the day, like face painting, sing along karaoke, or arts and crafts, and even full-on shows hosted by local child entertainers featuring music, puppetry, and other fun activities.

With a two hour party for 15 guests costing only $350, featuring numerous amenities such as fully orchestrated themes, organic food, beverages, fresh desserts, custom-crafted confections and fun activities that are not available at competing locations such as Chuck E. Cheese, Giggles N’ Hugs has rapidly made a name for itself as the highest value for parent’s party dollar. With an unrivaled variety of themes available for boys and girls to choose from, ranging from superheroes or princesses, to pirates or mermaids and many, many more, birthday parties thrown by Giggles N’ Hugs offer not only nonstop excitement and exercise, but lovingly crafted foods and desserts, as well as gift bags stuffed with themed prizes.

And now the fun is coming to customers via the company’s superb party creation teams, with fully catered, themed in-home parties available, featuring all the amenities parents and kids have come to know and love, minus the awesome Giggles N’ Hugs locale. What these in-home designer parties may lack in access to the wonderful playspaces available at Giggles N’ Hugs locations, they more than make up for in terms of convenience, and the ability to host blowout extravaganzas for lucky little boys and girls who get to be the star of the party, thrown right in their own home where they are most at ease. The company’s award-winning, professional staff takes care of every detail from setup to cleanup, allowing parents to focus on making the day a special one that their child will never forget. And the GIGL party planners stand at the ready to help parents craft the ultimate customized birthday party for their kids, bringing a highly tailored experience to consumers which has resonated far and wide, channeling new customers organically via word of mouth alone.

Little wonder then that Giggles N’ Hugs has been rated the number one kids party place in LA by popular children’s network Nickelodeon. And this kind of coverage is just the tip of the iceberg for GIGL, with numerous write-ups in leading celebrity-focused publications, as well as the mainstream media. Expansion plans to take this winning model nationwide and even into choice global markets have already been executed, with GIGL coordinating the rollout in conjunction with close ally Westfield, which owns and operates a huge number of malls and shopping centers both at home and abroad. Many analysts are convinced that we are witnessing the birth of an industry-defining franchise here and investors should take note of the opportunity to get in before the operation goes supernova, landing new locations across the country on the strength of the Giggles N’ Hugs business model, which presents mall owners with a highly synergistic tenant that can help attract customers to their venues other retail tenants.

Get a closer look at this wining business model by visiting www.gigglesnhugs.com

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Oakridge Global Energy Solutions is an integrated energy storage solutions company that uses state-of-the-art technology in the design, development and manufacture of high-quality cells, batteries and energy storage systems. The company is committed to ushering in a brand new era in battery manufacturing, and a quick look at its core values highlights the commitments that help Oakridge differentiate itself from the competition in the stored energy marketplace.

An unrelenting dedication to corporate pride and commercial success forms the foundation of the Oakridge business model, and a commitment to innovation has allowed the company to develop a diverse, ‘Made in the U.S.A.’ product line that addresses four high-demand target markets – including motive applications, stationary living space power, remote control and portable devices, and starter motor batteries. In October, Oakridge expanded on this formula by announcing the production release of its Pro Series product line of heavy duty battery systems for task-oriented vehicles.

“This is a very exciting product line and we are really pleased with the way that it underscores our mission statement of on-shoring jobs and manufacturing back to the U.S.A. by providing the market with another Made in the U.S.A. product instead of having to rely on imported products,” Steve Barber, executive chairman and chief executive officer of Oakridge, stated in a news release.

The company’s focus on bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. has caught the attention of local lawmakers and entrepreneurs. Last month, Oakridge was recognized by Florida Governor Rick Scott following the launch of its new corporate headquarters and manufacturing center in Palm Bay. The expansion, which is part of Oakridge’s existing and ongoing $270 million investment in its lithium-ion battery development and manufacturing facilities in Brevard County, Florida, is expected to create approximately 1,000 new jobs in the community.

According to a study by Research and Markets, the global lithium-ion battery market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.4 percent over the next four years, reaching $33.1 billion by 2019. While much of this growth is expected to occur in the automotive sector, global sales of lithium-ion powered energy storage systems are also expected to increase from less than $2 billion in 2015 to roughly $6 billion by 2020.

By providing high-quality products that address a number of viable markets, Oakridge is in a strong position to capitalize on this market growth in the years to come. Look for the company to build upon the early success of its current product line as it continues to target key niche market segments with its lithium-ion battery products in the future.

For more information, visit www.oakg.net

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When it comes to fun and excitement, Latitude 360 (QTCQB: LATX) shareholders will not find the company sitting on its laurels. As if a grille and bar, luxury bowling lanes, a dine-in movie theater with HD sports theater- and game room were not enough to tantalize one’s senses, the company has recently added to its multi-dimensional experience the skyrocketing attraction of daily fantasy sports.

360 Fantasy Live is anticipated to boost Latitude 360’s overall entertainment concept and enhance the experience of watching the games – while also driving revenue through high guests average check from longer visits watching games and revenue from 360 Fantasy Live contests.

In addition to great food, spirits and 360 Fantasy Live, Latitude 360’s Jacksonville, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis locations also offer dine-in, Vegas-style live performance theaters, HD sports theaters, bars, dance floors and stages for DJs, state-of-the-art video arcade and the area’s best private events. Fully involved from start to finish with its endeavor, the company plans, develops, builds and operates its venues to deliver its unique “360 Experience.”

For more information on the company visit www.latitude360.com

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Early detection of cancer is the key to using the medicines available today to battle cancer and give the patient the best chance of beating this horrible disease and getting back to a normal life. Avant Diagnostics (AVDX) has undertaken this heroic challenge with its OvaDx Pre-Symptomatic Ovarian Cancer Screening Test.

OvaDx is a sophisticated microarray-based test that measures the activation of the immune system in blood samples in response to early stage ovarian tumor cell development.

Each year, cancer costs the world more money than any other disease, according to the American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR).

Cancer costs $895 billion annually. Comparatively, heart disease costs $753 billion. Nothing else comes close, with traffic accidents and diabetes each costing about $204 billion. More than half a million Americans die of cancer, the second-leading cause of death in the U.S., every year.

Cancer is like any disease, ailment, or problem in that the earlier you correctly identify and get to work on fixing it, the better your chances are… Let’s just use Peyton Manning as a good example of what to do. When he throws an interception, he immediately goes to the sideline, talks to coaches, studies stills of defensive alignments and identifies what he could have done better to throw a touchdown instead of the interception.

Using a product like OvaDx would be the best way to identify the exact nature of the problem, so experts and doctors can recommend the best treatments to ensure your survival. Cancer does not discriminate, as you can see from the above study, and takes very few prisoners, especially when you sit back and do nothing. Companies developing state of the art technology like AVDX give patients the best chance at beating this horrible disease and living a long and happy life.

In conclusion, put AVDX on your radar, especially considering recent FDA developments. It would be well worth your time to educate yourself a little more on early cancer detection and participate in the battle affecting everyone in the world today.

For more information, visit www.avantdiagnostics.com

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Crowdfunding is a rapidly growing industry. In 2010, the global online crowdfunding market was valued at roughly $880 million, led by a relatively small audience of early adopters. Just four years later, crowdfunding platforms accounted for approximately $16 billion in total investments, and that figure is expected to exceed $34 billion by the end of this year. To better illustrate the scale of this growth, consider the venture capitalism industry, which has traditionally served as the ‘go-to’ source of capital for startups and other pre-revenue companies.

Currently, the VC industry invests an average of $30 billion each year, led by global firms such as Fortress Investment Group (NYSE: FIG), American Capital (NASDAQ: ACAS) and Apollo Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: AINV), but industry growth is expected to remain relatively flat in the coming years. In other words, the crowdfunding industry is on track to account for more funding than the VC industry as early as next year.

One of the primary benefits of crowdfunding is its versatility. Companies such as Kickstarter and GoFundMe have captured market share through the implementation of a simple rewards-based system. Using this model, investors gain access to varying levels of rewards corresponding to the amount they pledge to the business or project. However, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act – which was signed into law by President Obama in April 2012 – set the stage for a crowdfunding model based on a more traditional investment incentive: equity.

Equity crowdfunding is just one of the many investment models offered by Symbid Corporation (OTCQB: SBID) through its proprietary investment platform, The Funding Network™. Founded in 2011, Symbid was one of the first companies to identify the rising need for data-driven SME finance and invest in the development of advanced investing, monitoring and data tools. Leveraging this early mover advantage, Symbid launched The Funding Network in March 2015 in order to give entrepreneurs direct access to all forms of financing while offering investors complete transparency on the potential risks and returns of their portfolios.

In the third quarter of 2015, Symbid demonstrated the marketability of its platform by recording a 30 percent year-over-year increase in total revenues. In its first six months of operation, The Funding Network has seen a total transactional volume of nearly $400 million. In July, Symbid successfully added roughly 2,000 new investors to its crowdfunding community and recorded its first success fees stemming from the introduction of its innovative loan crowdfunding product, effectively paving the way for additional growth in the months to come.

“The diversified product portfolio of The Funding Network has delivered promising results in the first six months since its launch in March and is creating real value for investors and entrepreneurs,” Korstiaan Zandvliet, co-founder and chief executive officer of Symbid, stated in a news release. “Clearly there is huge potential to further commercialize our transaction volume. The consistent growth in revenue we’ve been seeing in 2015 gives us the foundation to do just that while we continue to innovate at the forefront of online funding.”

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Being a top dog in the pet industry means more scalability to reach a wider customer base. That’s why OurPet’s Company (OTCQX: OPCO) gives two brand options to its niche customers. The OurPets brand focuses on specialty customers while the Pet Zone Brand centers on food/drug/mass-market channels. Each has its own website where pet owners can get the latest products in safety, health, waste management, and fun.

OurPet’s designs, produces, and markets a variety of innovative, high quality accessory and consumable pet products in the United States and overseas. It began with the Big Dog Feeder product that improves posture and comfort for canines. Most of their award-winning products are patented and boast being the only ones of their kind on the market. Cat owners can get their own consumable Kitty Cat Grass to grow at home or the EZ Scoop Litter Box with Odor Control Spray. Felines can also frolic with the Hide and Go Squeak Interactive Toy. Dogs can have the Buster Food Cube and the WonderBowl for their eating needs. The company’s products aim at bringing out a pet’s natural instincts for a healthier lifestyle.

In 2006, OurPet’s purchased all of the assets of its chief competitor, Pet Zone. The company now has a platform for its own products while integrating those of Pet Zone in another. Pet Zone products and accessories aim at improving the health, vitality, and safety of pets. Its goal is to offer high-end products at affordable rates. Feline friends can purchase the Mini Food-N-Fountain Deluxe or the Purr-Ivacy Place Pop-Up Litter Box Canopy along with many scratchers and toys. Dog owners can buy the Cozy Cottage Dog House, treat dispensers, and other food bowl accessories.

The pet industry has grown from $17 billion in 1994 to $74.23 billion in 2014. That number is expected to increase to $77.03 billion this year alone. During this time, OurPet’s has grown 3-5 times faster than the overall industry and has no plans of slowing down. The company gives investors the opportunity to participate in this expanding market while offering consumers the chance at buying multiple products through multiple brands.

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

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