According to recent smartphone market analysis from International Data Corporation, global units shipped rose 16 percent year over year for Q1 2015 to over 334 million. Samsung (OTC: SSNLF) extended its lead over Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) by nearly 6.3 percent market share, due in part to the growing ubiquity of Google’s (NASDQ: GOOGL; GOOG) Android OS, which represented some 81.5 percent of the market last year alone. With tools like Myriad’s Alien Dalvik, a virtual machine port that allows Android apps to be run on non-Android phones, it is little wonder that Google continues to dominate in areas like mobile, traffic acquisition and core search, as indicated by the recent earnings release which trounced analyst expectations, leading to an all-time high of almost $700 a share on July 17, as the company added roughly $65 billion market cap in a single day.

With mobile gaming set to finally overtake the console market by as much as 14.8 percent this year according to Newzoo, generating around $30.3 billion in revenues worldwide, it is important to understand how, in an industry where content is king, the $4 billion and $3 billion Apple and Google pulled down last year respectively, is really just the beginning of what’s to come. Contrast those figures for instance with a company whose very name is historically synonymous with gaming, Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY), which did just $2.4 billion last year and is moving more and more toward portable gaming instead of the console market, and it is easy to see how big mobile gaming already is.

Because content is king in the world of gaming (not to mention the broader world of digital media), the strategy being deployed by WRIT Media Group (OTC: WRIT), which acquired legendary brand Amiga Games in 2013, makes a great deal of sense. The company’s focus on bringing retrogaming content to mobile platforms, as well as to the console, PC and set-top market, building on storied brands like Amiga and Atari, is an ingenious way to tap into this increasingly hot space by publishing classic games which already have an existing fanbase, and which have proven they can resonate with end users. The company has even negotiated a Channel Application Development and Games Distribution Agreement with Roku, whose streaming player set-top box has sold well over 10 million units to date. In this same vein, WRIT’s acquisition of Front Row Networks, which is engaged in production, distribution and financing for a variety of entertainment, such as family programs, music documentaries and live concerts, puts the company is a solid position to capitalize on the increasingly broad array of devices consumers use to enjoy media (as well as capitalizing on the ever-lucrative theatrical release market).

The company’s approach to the rapidly changing digital media market would not be possible without the leadership of guys like Eric Mitchell, WRIT’s chairman and CEO, whose two plus decades of business development, finance and strategic planning expertise are the cornerstone of the company’s over-the-horizon strategy. Historically, Mitchell was instrumental in helping Sony (NYSE:SNE) Pictures Entertainment division, Tri-Star, acquire the theatrical distribution rights for such blockbusters as Cliffhanger ($190 million gross profit worldwide) and the comedy Weekend at Bernie’s II ($5.7 million gross profit), as well as multi-picture distribution rights with Carolco Pictures.

The Carolco deal brought home over $250 million in profits for Sony and led to such Verhoeven classics as Basic Instinct ($303 million gross profit worldwide) and Total Recall ($196 million gross profit worldwide).With over $500 million of production financing arranged across 46 feature films in his role as an advisor to Ascendant Pictures and VIP Media Fund, this Carnegie Mellon University graduate with an M.S. in management from MIT’s Sloan School, provides exceptional guidance at the helm of WRIT, allowing the company to judiciously execute their dual media vectors in mobile gaming and entertainment. And Eric Mitchell is just the tip of the talent iceberg for WRIT Media Group.

Patrick Roberts, WRIT’s president and COO, who heads up the company’s wholly-owned Retro Infinity and Amiga Games subsidiaries, is no less astute, bringing to the table more than 30 years in business development, as well as computer graphics and software development, with a particular emphasis on such key areas as compression and mobile optimization. Having previously developed software for such family entertainment giants as Dreamworks (NASDAQ: DWA) and having been a supervising effects animator for Disney’s (NYSE: DIS) Animation Studios, as well as having won a Vanguard Award for his work as Senior 3D Animator at EDS Digital Studios, Roberts is the kind of visual artist needed to ensure that WRIT’s content looks as good as it feels.

Roberts also co-founded one of the pioneering third-party mobile developers in the industry back in 2002, Lower Mars, which focused on entertainment middleware and smartphone apps for such companies as Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and Motorola (NYSE: MSI). Later, Roberts went on to co-found advisory and development services firm MediaPlasm, which has assisted such media juggernauts as Twenty-First Century Fox (NASDAQ: FOXA;FOX) TV with monetization of their social media and over-the-top content platforms, providing similar services to other big clients and partners, such as Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Target (NYSE: TGT).

Behind the lens at WRIT’s entertainment media subsidiary, Front Row Networks, is creative director Andy Morahan, who cut his teeth in the directorial game working with such artists as George Michael and the English electronic pop duo Pet Shop Boys. Morahan later went on to work with such high-end production companies as Propaganda, RSA/Black Dog and Vivid, directing videos for music legends like Aerosmith, Guns’n Roses and Van Halen, as well as world-famous artists like Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney, winning multiple MTV Video Awards for his work.

Morahan didn’t stop there, he branched out into commercial work after establishing himself as a music video director par excellence and scored a homerun right out of the gate, directing the iconic Guess Jeans ad for Great Guns that starred Juliette Lewis and Harry Dean Stanton. A commercial which garnered over 60 awards, including six Clios, a Silver Lion at Cannes, and five D&AD’s (Design and Art Direction). Morahan then went on to direct commercials for clients such as Barclays (NYSE: BCS), Ford (NYSE: F), and Toyota (NYSE: TM), before forming his own shop, Bikini Films, one of the top London-based media production houses in the game today, specializing in commercial and music video production.

Also on the team at Front Row Networks are John Diaz (advisor) and Bob Johnson (strategic business consultant), both of whom have an impressive professional track record. Diaz has more than four decades doing a wide variety of music and video production and distribution, stretching all the way back to his early days as a non-paid stage manager at the original Woodstock festival. One of the top pioneers in events for broadcast and music videos during the heyday of MTV, Diaz has handled television production for domestic and international markets on some of the biggest music events of all time, doing specials for the likes of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and The Rolling Stones. One of the first employees at mp3.com and later an executive VP at VUNET, the internet division of Vivendi (OTC: VIVHY), Diaz has been on the cutting-edge of digital music distribution since the origins of the space.

Johnston on the other hand is a logistics-focused 3D production maven, with a résumé that includes live action feature programming work for top names in the industry like IMAX and Lionsgate. With extensive experience handling everything from budgeting and scheduling, to mapping out post-production workflows on some 300 plus stereoscopic projects, including the requisite capture/playback hardware technical development and consultation for both public and private venues, Johnston is instrumental at Front Row Networks when it comes to keeping projects moving forward and within budget. Considerable work in international markets like Brazil and Korea, where he was vital to getting the 3D market up and running via work with TV Globo and Skylife 3D, underscores a career that also includes physical production and promotion work for massive multi-day music festivals, featuring numerous top 40 acts.

From Barry Manilow and Fleetwood Mac, to Ozzy Ozbourne and Rush, Johnston has been a key asset when it comes to making large-scale events go off without a hitch, and he was also vital in handling various aspects of early tour development for the initial solo tours of such world-renown artists as Lionel Ritchie and Michael Jackson. Add to this Johnston’s experience in frontline project development from commercials and television, to music videos and feature films, where he obtained production credits ranging from production manager/supervisor, to producer/associate producer on big budget gigs for outfits like Disney, Dreamworks, Fox, Paramount and others, and you have the portrait of a top industry professional who brings a great deal of strategic experience and vision to the table at WRIT. Johnston’s portfolio of projects includes such hits as “Alien Resurrection” and the pilot for the “24” TV series starring Kiefer Sutherland.

WRIT Media Group’s strategy is clearly powered by a deep bench of seasoned industry talent and the company deserves a closer look by investors who are interested in playing off the burgeoning mobile gaming and digital content distribution markets.

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The storybook inception of Giggles N’ Hugs was just as magical as the business it operates on behalf of its shareholders today. When Dorsa and Joey Parsi could not find anywhere to go and have a meal that catered to the needs of their daughter they began to explore the question, ‘why?’

The couple further recognized that all of the “kid friendly” restaurants offered only adult size or high chairs to sit on and they still distributed adult size utensils to use with what could best be described as greasy and unhealthy menu selections. As a mom, Mrs. Parsi was always thinking of ways to make life more fun for her daughter while making it a little easier for herself.

The Parsi’s asked themselves, ‘how can there not be a single restaurant just for kids, yet also parent friendly?’ They envisioned a restaurant concept where parents can enjoy a healthy, delicious meal and the kids can act their age. They theorized as to why they couldn’t go out to dinner somewhere where they didn’t have to keep telling their daughter to sit down and be quiet. Basically, asking children to behave like adults. And as with so many successful business ventures, their idea was in the process of being born out of need.

At Giggles N’ Hugs, going out to dinner no longer means compromising adult standards for those of children. All of the food at Giggles N’ Hugs is made with the finest, freshest quality available. GIGL offers a variety of organic, healthy food which in turn provides parents the peace of mind that their children are eating food that is healthy for them – no questions asked.

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

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On the Move Systems this morning pointed to a recent nationwide survey showing that nearly three out of four Americans were confident they would utilize a shared economy service within the next two years – welcome news for OMVS and its proposed online, on-demand courier platform.

The PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) poll, entitled The Sharing Economy, revealed that nearly half of those surveyed were aware of the shared economy business model, and that four in five thought the concept offered real advantages. The survey took into consideration consumers and corporate executives, plus examined social media, to evaluate the increasingly popular business model’s impact on society and commerce.

“This highly illuminative and noteworthy survey backs what we’ve been finding about the market potential for a shared economy courier service,” OMVS CEO Robert Wilson stated in the news release. “It clearly demonstrates businesses and consumers are aware of the benefits the shared economy offers, and that they are willing, and even planning, to use such services in the near future. These results make us quite optimistic about the potential revenues and growth opportunities for an online, on-demand courier service.”

In recent weeks, OMVS has continued to highlight various reports regarding the rising popularity of the shared economy business model, which is employed by a wide range of industries including taxi services, lodging, tailoring, tool sharing, solar power, and in OMVS’s case, logistics.

OMVS recently signed a milestone letter of intent for design of its innovative “Uber for Trucking” platform and is now looking at establishing a similar system for express courier services. Analysts peg the express courier market at $86 billion.

For more information, visit www.onthemovesystems.com

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The flaring and venting of natural gas is a major component of climate change, accounting for approximately 390 million tons of emitted carbon dioxide each year. In 2013, the total amount of natural gas lost during production, including gas that was intentionally flared, amounted to an estimated 65 billion cubic feet, according to a study by the Environmental Defense Fund. That’s enough to adequately meet the heating and cooking needs of approximately 1.6 million homes. Well Power, Inc. (OTCQB: WPWR), through the continued development of its innovative Micro-Refinery Unit (MRU), is working on addressing this issue by providing a financially-viable method of harnessing and utilizing natural gas that would otherwise be wasted.

From a financial standpoint, approximately $50 billion of natural gas is wasted through flaring practices each year, according to World Bank. Despite the value of this natural resource, the costs associated with transport make flaring a favorable alternative in many oil producing regions. The MRU provides the means for on-site processing of the gas, eliminating the need for costly infrastructure while enhancing the value of produced natural gas.

Utilizing a proprietary conversion system, Well Power’s MRU is designed to allow for the transformation of natural gas into a variety of valued end products – including engineered fuels, electric power, heat and ammonia. As a fully mobile solution, the company’s technology can be deployed near the wellhead, making it a financially-viable alternative to excessive gas flaring.

As of its latest update, Well Power remained in the developmental stage with its licensed MRU technology, finalizing preparations to commence distribution throughout the State of Texas before expanding into other geographical areas. As it closes in on the completion of its MRU prototype, Well Power will look to leverage the increasing political and environmental pressure surrounding the flaring practices of the oil and gas industry in order to maximize its market impact.

For more information, visit www.wellpowerinc.com

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ASCC advanced on its goals for international distribution this week with its first shipment of RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka to Vancouver, British Columbia, one of Canada’s most important markets for distilled spirit. This comes after months of planning and action to expand the company’s flagship spirit into Canada, where vodka is the most popular distilled spirit category in the country.

ASCC also noted that RWB Vodka will enter the market as a standout, as one of very few distilled spirits products with “gluten-free” on the label in Canada.

“We have targeted Canada for expansion since RWB Vodka’s debut,” ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz stated in the news release. “Growing this brand’s reach has been a primary goal for our company in 2015, and Canadian distribution is an ideal place to start.”

ASCC is executing its expansion following the continued success of RWB Vodka, as well as the impending debut of Big Box Vodka, an ultra-premium bag-in-box distilled spirit. ASCC also recently announced that it expanded its distribution network to include the state of Louisiana.

For more information, visit www.aristocratgroupcorp.com/investors

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ROI Land Investments is a diversified real estate investment company specializing in land development. The company’s primary focus is on acquiring vacant properties in areas that are free from zoning restrictions. Following purchase, ROII obtains the necessary permits, outsources the development of infrastructure and sells subdivided land units to large regional developers for a profit.

In June, the company took a significant step toward continued growth through the acquisition of its first development target in the United States. The property encompasses 220 acres of land and water rights in Evans, Colorado, on which ROII plans to develop residential housing. Beginning in 2016, the company will initiate development of approximately 1,200 lots featuring a mix of housing units – including single family homes, town homes, duplexes, triplexes and condos.

“The development opportunity in Evans is consistent with ROII’s strategy to target markets that have a strong economic outlook and a shortage of high-quality, affordable housing,” Philippe Germain, president of ROII, stated in a news release. “By taking advantage of the opportunity to acquire land at a price below its appraised value, we expect to generate a significant return for shareholders, while delivering sought after quality housing.”

Upon completion of its Colorado project, ROII will be in a formidable position to capitalize on the area’s sustained job growth, which, according to the Department of Labor, has been among the strongest in the nation. In July, the company demonstrated the marketability of its project by announcing a binding agreement to sell approximately one-third of the project to a well-respected local construction firm following development.

ROII has also made strides toward international growth in recent weeks. Through an agreement with Sobha Hartland, a multinational, multi-product real estate developer, the company cleared the way to acquire three prime plots of land in an upcoming $4 billion mixed-use project located in the heart of Dubai. This deal marks ROII’s first venture in the Middle East, effectively broadening the company’s geographic reach and promoting strong financial growth in the future.

For more information, visit www.roilandinvestments.com

Dominovas Energy is on a mission to electrify the world, and, in recent weeks, the company has made tremendous progress toward achieving that goal. Following its June execution of a three megawatt multi-year guaranteed power provider agreement (PPA) with the City of David in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Dominovas laid the groundwork for potentially expansive growth through an historic partnership with the United States government on the Power Africa Initiative (PAI).

Last week, the company gave shareholders a taste of the vast growth potential offered through the PAI when it announced a 200 megawatt multi-year guaranteed PPA with the South Kivu Province of the DRC. Through this agreement, Dominovas will provide the equivalent of 20 percent of the total number of fuel cells delivered to the region in the last two decades. Over its multi-year term, the PPA will yield more than $1 billion in guaranteed revenue for the company.

“We have worked diligently to put ourselves in this position to be able to qualify for acceptance in the Power Africa Initiative, which provides us direct partner access to finance partners that share in the mission to provide power to Africa,” Michael Watkins, president and chief operating officer of Dominovas, stated in a news release. “Today, our sales cycle is maturing, our OEM partners are committed and in place, and our revenue and financing model is being received with favor.”

On the heels of its recent market growth, Dominovas announced plans to engage both shareholders and investors through a conference call scheduled for August 13 at 7:00pm EDT. During this call, the company’s management team will be addressing the questions and concerns of interested parties, particularly as they relate to the company’s recent announcements regarding the PAI.

“It is very important at this time to engage directly with our constituency in order to address and answer all questions,” stated Eric Fresh, Sr., vice president of finance and investments with Dominovas. “We understand the significance and importance that an informed shareholder and investor base can have on a company such as ours.”

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Dominovas is a leading power solutions provider distributing its proprietary RUBICON™ solid oxide fuel cell technology in order to provide clean and efficient electricity production in burgeoning markets around the globe. As a private sector partner of the government-backed PAI, the company is in a strong position to rapidly expand the distribution of its groundbreaking technology in the coming years.

In the months ahead, Dominovas will look to leverage the considerable financing capacity afforded by its inclusion in the PAI in order to achieve sustainable industry growth. For prospective shareholders, the company’s upcoming conference call will provide valuable insight into the market potential of its RUBICON technology moving forward.

For more information, visit www.dominovasenergy.com

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ENGlobal’s service line-up is enough to make any engineer directly involved in the energy industry sit up and take notice. The company’s expertise runs wide and deep on its road toward sustainable growth and ultimately shareholder value. Players in the energy sector are beneficiaries of ENG’s expertise in the areas of energy and construction, automation integration, automation engineering and design and subsea controls and integration.

ENGlobal’s synthetic gas experience within its Construction and Engineering branch includes key facilities design and consulting projects for gasification, hydrogen facilities, gas-to-liquids and ammonia facilities to name a few.

With respect to gasification of biomass, the company has developed a study which reveals the feasibility of designing, purchasing and constructing a Biomass to Energy (BTE) project in the United States. The study contains analysis of the design, procurement and construction of the BTE plant and a preliminary heat and material balance showing the amount of power potentially generated from the syngas – a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

Another emerging source for alternative fuel production is in the area of gas-to-liquids. The company has in its possession a feasibility study for the use of Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) reactors to convert natural gas into liquid transportation fuels; ultra-low sulfur diesel in particular. The process involves natural gas being introduced to a steam-methane reformer to create SYNGAS. The SYNGAS then reacts with a catalyst in the F-T reactor to form F-T wax. As the process progresses, the wax is then hydrocracked and used in refining technology to produce transportation fuels.

ENGlobal’s range of services in the synthetic gas space go from conceptual engineering and feasibility studies to detailed design, construction management, permitting, third party operations and maintenance and program management. Leveraging experience in refining and petrochemical processing, the company is known for delivering the industry’s finest solutions to its customer base regarding renewable projects.

ENGlobal provides engineering and related project services to the energy sector throughout the United States and world. ENGlobal operates through its Automation and Engineering segments. The company’s Automation segment delivers services related to the design, fabrication and implementation of advanced automation, control, instrumentation and process analytical systems. The Engineering segment provides consulting services for the development, management and execution of projects requiring professional engineering, construction management, and a wide variety of ancillary support and services.

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

Trans-Lux Corp. is a leading designer and manufacturer of digital display solutions. The company’s TL Vision digital video displays and TL Energy LED lighting solutions are marketed to a variety of industries in which digital signage is a viable business tool – including the financial, sports and entertainment, gaming, education, government and commercial markets. Offering a comprehensive collection of LED large screen systems, LCD flat panel displays, data walls and scoreboards, Trans-Lux is able to effectively provide digital display products for virtually every venue.

Since being founded in 1920, Trans-Lux has developed a formidable position in the evolving electronic display market. Within the last year, the company has successfully leveraged this position to provide dynamic displays to a collection of clients in high-profile venues, such as Soldier Field in Chicago and Times Square in New York. In particular, Trans-Lux’s three phase project in New York is expected to account for more than $2.5 million in total revenue.

“Trans-Lux was first to bring LED technology to the Times Square area, and we continue to deliver new and innovative LED display and lighting solutions to help maintain its reputation as the crossroads of the world,” J. M. Allain, president and chief executive officer of Trans-Lux, stated in a news release. “Our TL Vision LED displays provide a highly visible and effective media platform to engage and drive customer traffic with HD quality imagery and messaging.”

In the years to come, the digital signage industry is expected to experience accelerated growth, putting Trans-Lux into a strong strategic position to expand its current market share. According to a report by InfoTrends, businesses that utilize digital signage realize a 31.7 percent increase in overall sales. Likewise, an impressive 63 percent of people reported that digital signage is effective in catching their attention.

In the first quarter of 2015, Trans-Lux provided a glimpse of its growth potential by recording strong financial results, achieving a quarter-of-quarter increase in gross profit of nearly 50 percent. The company built on this progress in June by announcing the opening of a new design and production facility in Shenzhen, China, as well as the formation of new technology partnerships with two of the world’s leading LED suppliers.

“Our new design and production resources in China, and the addition of two highly renowned technology partners, further support the continued growth of Trans-Lux on a global scale,” continued Allain. “Our new manufacturing facility in China complements our manufacturing capabilities here in the U.S. and allows us to accelerate delivery times with better quality controls.”

For prospective shareholders, Trans-Lux’s recent commitment to expanding its industry presence could provide a platform for strong investor returns moving forward. Look for the company to lean on the competitive advantages provided by its new international manufacturing capabilities in order to expand its market share in the months to come.

For more information, visit www.trans-lux.com

Wisdom Homes of America, an owner and operator of manufactured homes retail centers in Texas, announces that it has engaged the investor relations services of QualityStocks. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, QualityStocks has assisted more than 300 public companies with their efforts to broaden influence, attract growth capital and improve shareholder value.

“So far, 2015 has been a strong year in terms of brand exposure and growing our revenues,” stated Brent Nelms, president of Wisdom Homes of America. “The market for manufactured housing is flourishing as a growing number of today’s consumers seek-out high quality manufactured homes that won’t break the bank. With Wisdom Homes, aesthetic appeal and solid functionality never have to be sacrificed in the name of affordability. As we continue to grow our physical presence and capture our share of this growing market, we need a loud voice to relay our progress to existing and potential shareholders — we’ve selected QualityStocks to be that voice.”

QualityStocks will use its powerful network of partners, daily and weekly newsletters, social media channels, blog and other outreach tools to raise awareness of Wisdom Homes of America’s current operations, achievements and future expansion plans to the investment community.

“Wisdom Homes of America has an incredible product positioned in a high-potential market, and the proof is in the numbers,” stated QualityStocks Managing Director Michael McCarthy. “As the company previously announced, it is on track to achieve revenues of at least $4 million by year end, its first full year owning and operating its manufactured home retail centers. As a trusted partner, the QualityStocks team will broadcast the brand and its potential to the investment community. Using our vast networks, resources, tools and experience, we will raise awareness of the Wisdom Homes brand and communicate the company’s achievements to current and future investors.”

For more information, visit www.wisdomhomesofamerica.com

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