[Oregon Department of Forestry Purchases for Aerial Firefighting Program \xa0, Oregon Department of Forestry Purchases for Aerial Firefighting Program \xa0, , Jupiter, FL - (NewMediaWire) - July 31, 2019 - GelTech Solutions\u2019 Fire Services Division (OTCQB: GLTC),\xa0a leader in innovative, environmentally-friendly firefighting agents, is pleased to announce the first contract awarded for\xa0FireIce High Visibility Blue Medium-Term Retardant Gel\xa0(FireIce HVB-Fx). The Fire Services Division has partnered with the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) to supply the new firefighting agent. FireIce HVB-Fx can be utilized on both state and federal lands.\xa0 The first shipment of FireIce HVB-Fx is being delivered this week, and will be utilized on the Milepost 97 fire, which is currently impacting southwest Oregon., , NewMediaWire, OTCQB: GLTC, FireIce High Visibility Blue Medium-Term Retardant Gel\xa0, FireIce HVB-Fx, FireIce HVB-Fx is the first aerially applied firefighting agent to utilize a one-part, fugitive blue colorant package. The formula utilizes the latest technologies in colorants and performance additives, to maximize the effectiveness of the product while minimizing the environmental impact. The performance package improves the film thickness and wetting ability, providing better coverage, penetration, and greater overall effectiveness. FireIce HVB-Fx is also the first water enhancer to receive administrative approval from the United States Forest Service (USFS), under the newly revised, more challenging requirements of the Qualified Products List, specification 5100-306b. This listing qualifies FireIce HVB-Fx to be utilized on all federal lands, allowing federal agencies and cooperators to procure the product for use on wildland fires., About us:, Founded by Peter Cordani, our Chief Technology Officer, GelTech Solutions Inc\xa0(OTCQB: GLTC)\xa0is an innovator of environmentally friendly products that help support a sustainable future. GelTech\u2019s family of products are based on eco-friendly, non-toxic ingredients that enhance the properties of water. These products are currently used to help improve firefighting, protect assets, and help save lives. GelTech Solutions\u2019 Fire Services Division, based in Niwot, Colorado, specializes in providing cutting-edge FireIce suppression and retardant agents to wildland fire agencies and municipal fire departments around the world. Our team has extensive firefighting and aviation experience, allowing us to solve our customers greatest challenges.\xa0, For more information please visit\xa0geltechsolutions.com, follow us on Twitter\xa0@GelTechSol, or find us on LinkedIn at\xa0www.linkedin.com/company/geltechsolutions., geltechsolutions.com, @GelTechSol, www.linkedin.com/company/geltechsolutions, Media Contact:\xa0, Jessica Gilson\xa0Marketing Manager, GelTech Solutions Inc561.427.6144 | info@geltechsolutions.com, , , Investor Relations Contact:, Michael PorterPorter, LeVay & Rose212.564.4700 | mike@plrinvest.com\xa0, , ]
[New York, NY - (NewMediaWire) - July 31, 2019 - Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB:\xa0TAUG) (\u201cTauriga\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d), a revenue generating Company that operates through the development, distribution, and licensing of proprietary products as well as the evaluation of potential acquisition opportunities and equity investments, today announced that will integrate Quick Response Codes (\u201cQR Codes\u201d) into its future product package design(s).\xa0 A QR code uses four standardized encoding modes (numeric, alphanumeric, byte/binary, and kanji) to store data efficiently; this will enhance a customer\u2019s ability to obtain pertinent product information (such as: laboratory generated Certificates of Analysis, ingredients, certifications, insurance information, and expiration dates).\xa0 The Company\u2019s Tauri-Gum\u2122 product line (CBD Infused Chewing Gum) was developed with both quality and consumer safety in mind.\xa0 Additionally, the Company plans to print mini cardboard Certificates of Analysis (\u201cC of A\u201d) to support its customer base.\xa0\xa0, , NewMediaWire, TAUG, In other news, the Company continues to experience strong levels of interest and demand from both existing customers as well as new ones.\xa0 The Company believes that its current operating quarter (2nd\xa0Fiscal Quarter of 2020) will demonstrate continued growth in its core business.\xa0\xa0, , nd, ABOUT TAURIGA SCIENCES INC., Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (TAUG) is a revenue generating Company that operates through the development, distribution, and licensing of proprietary products as well as the evaluation of potential acquisition opportunities. One such opportunity on which the Company has acted, involves the Company having entered into the cannabidiol (or \u201cCBD\u201d) infused chewing gum product business, as more fully described above and in prior press releases.\xa0 This CBD infused chewing gum product has been branded under the following name: Tauri-Gum\u2122.\xa0\xa0See also\xa0our periodic reports filed by us with the SEC for a more complete description of our business and material agreements that we have entered into. \xa0Further, the Company continues to identify and evaluate additional potential opportunities to generate revenue, as well as shareholder value, and leverage its resources and expertise to build a diversified and sustainable business model. Please visit our corporate website at\xa0www.tauriga.com., ., In addition, on March 11, 2019, the Company announced the official launch of its E-Commerce site - as part of its Tauri-Gum\u2122 commercialization strategy.\xa0 This site can be accessed by visiting the following URL address:\xa0\xa0www.taurigum.com, The Company has established corporate offices in both New York City (USA) and Barcelona (Spain).\xa0, DISCLAIMER -- Forward-Looking Statements, , This press release contains certain \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which represent management\u2019s beliefs and assumptions concerning future events. These forward-looking statements are often indicated by using words such as \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cexpects,\u201d \u201canticipates,\u201d believes, \u201chopes,\u201d \u201cbelieves,\u201d or plans, and may include statements regarding corporate objectives as well as the attainment of certain corporate goals and milestones. Forward-looking statements are based on present circumstances and on management\u2019s present beliefs with respect to events that have not occurred, that may not occur, or that may occur with different consequences or timing than those now assumed or anticipated. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in forward looking statements due to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, such as are not guarantees of general economic and business conditions, the ability to successfully develop and market products, consumer and business consumption habits, the ability to consummate successful acquisition and licensing transactions, ...
[\nStudy Highlights: People were half as likely to have their blood pressure controlled in a six-year clinical trial if they received care in low-income areas.Study participants at low-income sites were more likely to die before the end of the research study or die from complications of heart failure.Physicians should consider socioeconomic and other factors in a patient\u2019s environment that may influence the effectiveness of traditional medical interventions and help reduce disparities and achieve more equitable outcomes. Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT / 5 a.m. ET Wednesday, July 31, 2019 (NewMediaWire) - July 31, 2019 - DALLAS - People enrolled in a large clinical hypertension management trial were half as likely to control their blood pressure if they received care at clinics and primary care practices in low-income areas, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Participants in a low-income area had a 25% higher chance of dying from any cause and a 25% higher likelihood of hospitalization and death related to heart failure over the course of the study period, than those receiving care in higher income areas. In addition, participants at low-income sites also had an 86% higher likelihood of developing end stage kidney disease and were 30% less likely to receive a procedure performed to open the blood vessels to the heart for patients experiencing chest pain or heart attack. The findings are based on data obtained from the Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT), the largest randomized clinical trial of high blood pressure treatment in North America, which compared the effectiveness of three blood pressure lowering drugs. The study used 140/90 mm Hg as the threshold for high blood pressure, while the American Heart Association recognizes high blood pressure as 130/80 mm Hg. Researchers know that living in low-income areas is associated with higher rates of high blood pressure, heart failure and stroke. The new study explored whether cardiovascular outcomes vary by socioeconomic factors in a randomized clinical trial in which participants are treated equally.\xa0\xa0 \u201cTypically in a randomized controlled trial where we try to equalize care across treatment arms and across clinical sites, we aim to isolate the effect of a medication to understand its efficacy,\u201d said senior study author Erica Spatz, M.D., an associate professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine. \u201cWhile medications are the mainstay of hypertension control, there are other factors that we need to pay attention to that are impacting blood pressure control, and the ultimate outcomes we care about - heart disease, stroke, hospitalization and longevity.\u201d ALLHAT enrolled men and women aged 55 years and older with untreated or treated hypertension in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands from 1994 to 2002. Because of differences in comparing socioeconomic status across geographic regions, the new study was restricted to the roughly 13,000 participants in the continental United States. Of these, 7.8% received care in the lowest income sites and 37.6% received care in the highest income sites. Participants in the low-income areas were more likely to be female, black, Hispanic, have fewer years of education and live in the South. Participants in low-income areas also surprisingly had fewer cardiovascular risk factors such as history of heart attack or stroke, Type 2 diabetes and cigarette smoking. Also, participants in the low-income areas visited their doctors less compared to higher income areas, potentially due to transportation access, social support and health behaviors which may have indirectly impacted some outcomes. The findings suggest that clinical trial design should consider the socioeconomic context of the treatment site and participants\u2019 neighborhoods. Co-authors are Andi Shahu, M.D., M.H.S.; Jeph Herrin, Ph.D.; Sanket S. Dhruva, M.D., ...
[\nStudy Highlights: Marijuana exposure damages cells of the inner lining of blood vessels throughout the heart and vascular system.In studies with human cells and arteries from mice, a compound found in soybeans blocked the damage and may have potential in preventing cardiovascular side effects of marijuana use. Embargoed until 3 p.m. CT / 4 p.m. ET, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 (NewMediaWire) - July 30, 2019 - BOSTON - In laboratory tests, a compound found in soybeans blocked damage to the lining of blood vessels in the heart and circulatory system and may someday provide a way to prevent the cardiovascular side effects of recreational and medical marijuana use, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association\u2019s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences 2019 Scientific Sessions. Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug worldwide and is increasingly being made legal for recreational and medicinal purposes. However, there have been studies that link marijuana smoking to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. There can also be cardiovascular side effects, including changes in heart rate and blood pressure, when people take FDA-approved medications containing a synthetic version of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) \u2014 the main compound in marijuana that gives the sensation of being high. \u201cThese medications are prescribed to reduce the nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy and to increase appetite in certain people with acquired immune deficiency syndrome,\u201d said Tzu-Tan \u201cThomas\u201d Wei, Ph.D., the study\u2019s lead author and assistant professor of pharmacology in the College of Medicine at National Taiwan University in Taipei City. \u201cThe goal of our studies is to investigate the mechanisms of marijuana-induced damage and discover new drugs to prevent those side effects.\u201d The effects of THC occur after it binds to one of two cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2) that are found throughout the brain and body and are also acted on by naturally occurring cannabinoids. In the current study, the researchers used endothelial cells (like those that line blood vessels) derived from the stem cells of five healthy people. Exposing the cells to THC, they found that: THC exposure induced inflammation and oxidative stress, which are known to affect the inner linings of blood vessels and are associated with the development of heart disease.Lab techniques that block access to the CB1 receptor by THC eliminated the effects of THC exposure on endothelial cells.Treatment with JW-1, an antioxidant compound found in soybeans, eliminated the effects of THC exposure. In addition, the researchers used a laboratory technique called wire myography to examine the response of mouse arteries to THC, finding that JW-1 blocked THC\u2019s negative effects on the function of the inner lining. An earlier attempt to gain health benefits from blocking the CB1 receptor proved problematic. \u201cPreviously, a drug that blocked CB1 was approved in Europe for the treatment of obesity, but it had to be withdrawn because of severe psychiatric side effects,\u201d Wei said. \u201cIn contrast, as an antioxidant, JW-1 may have neuroprotective effects. Discovering a new way to protect blood vessels without psychiatric side effects would be clinically important with the rapid growth of cannabis use worldwide.\u201d The researchers are currently extending their research by testing cells derived from regular marijuana users and those who smoke both cigarettes and marijuana. In addition, they are looking at the impact of THC along with the other main component of marijuana, cannabidiol. \u201cMeanwhile, if you have heart disease, talk to your doctor before you use marijuana or one of the synthetic THC-containing medications,\u201d Wei said. \u201cMarijuana may cause more severe effects on the cardiovascular system in those with pre-existing heart disease.\u201d Co-authors are Mark Chandy, M.D., Ph.D.; Ian Y. Chen, M.D., Ph.D.; Hung-Ta Wo, M.D.; Saereh Khanamiri, M.D., Ph.D.; Masataka Nishiga, M.D., Ph.D.; ...
[SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - (NewMediaWire) - July 30, 2019 - Nephros, Inc. (OTCQB: NEPHD), a commercial-stage company that develops and sells high performance water purification products to the medical device and commercial markets, today announced that it will publish its second quarter 2019 financial results on\xa0Wednesday, August 7, 2019 and will host a conference call that same day at\xa04:30 PM ET, during which management will discuss the company's financial results and provide a general business overview. The company also announced that it has surpassed $1 million revenue in one month for the first time, during the month of July.\xa0, , NewMediaWire, \u201cWarmer months correlate with higher levels of water borne pathogens, which can lead to pathogen outbreaks,\u201d said Daron Evans, President and CEO of Nephros. \u201cIn July, our outbreak response business and our pathogen prevention business combined to exceed $1 million in total revenue for the first time in the company\u2019s history. We thank our customers and strategic partners, who are aligned with us in the goal of protecting patients from the risk from water borne pathogens.\u201d, Participants may dial into the following number to access the call: 1-866-652-5200. International callers may use +1-412-317-6060. Please ask to be joined into the Nephros conference call. A replay of the call can be accessed until Aug 14, 2019 at 1-877-344-7529 or 1-412-317-0088 for international callers and entering replay access code: 10134030. An audio archive of the call will be available shortly after the call on the Nephros investor relations page at\xa0https://www.nephros.com/investor-relations/., https://www.nephros.com/investor-relations/, About Nephros, Inc., About Nephros, Inc., Nephros is a commercial stage company that develops and sells high performance water purification products to the medical device and commercial markets. Nephros ultrafilters are primarily used in hospitals and medical clinics for added protection in retaining bacteria (e.g., Legionella, Pseudomonas) and viruses from water, providing barriers that assist in improving infection control in showers, sinks, and ice machines. Additionally, Nephros ultrafilters are used by dialysis centers for assisting in the added removal of endotoxins and other biological contaminants from the water and bicarbonate concentrate supplied to hemodialysis machines and patients., Nephros filters, including AETHER\u2122 brand filters, improve the taste and odor of water and reduce biofilm, bacteria, and scale build-up in downstream equipment. Nephros and AETHER\u2122 products are used in the health care, food service, hospitality, and convenience store markets., For more information about Nephros, please visit its website at\xa0www.nephros.com.\xa0, www.nephros.com.\xa0, Forward-Looking Statements, Forward-Looking Statements, This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include statements regarding Nephros\u2019s expected revenue for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, the month ending July 31, 2019, and the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, its anticipated revenue trends, and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words \u201cintends,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cplans,\u201d \u201cexpects,\u201d \u201canticipates,\u201d \u201cprojects,\u201d \u201cpredicts,\u201d \u201cestimates,\u201d \u201caims,\u201d \u201cbelieves,\u201d \u201chopes,\u201d \u201cpotential\u201d or similar words. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including changes in business, economic and competitive conditions, and the availability of financing or other capital when needed. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in Nephros\u2019s reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. Nephros does not ...
[Kelvindale Develops Refuse Derived Fuel Projects in the Philippines and Other Asian Countries\xa0, Kelvindale Develops Refuse Derived Fuel Projects in the Philippines and Other Asian Countries, NEW YORK, NY - (NewMediaWire) - July 30, 2019 - Byzen Digital Inc. (OTC PINK: BYZN), a technology mergers and acquisitions company, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to acquire Kelvindale Waste Management Inc. with offices in Hong Kong and the Philippines. Discussions leading to a signed Letter of Intent (LOI) are underway., , NewMediaWire, Kelvindale was specifically formed to develop opportunities for renewable energy projects in the Philippines and other Asian countries. The company aims to produce Refuse Derived Fuel\xa0(RDF) to be sold to power stations as an alternative or substitute for coal, resulting in a reduction of the consumption of fossil fuels.\xa0, In addition to reducing harmful emissions, the production of RDF will provide a means to reduce the tonnage of waste plastics that is currently sent to landfills. For example, a typical coal-fired power plant can save approximately $2 million per year on imported coal costs by deploying just 450 tons per day of RDF.\xa0, Chris Percy, President of Byzen Digital commented, \u201cKelvindale is a very good example of the kind of company that we are targeting to work with. It is a genuine market disruptor with a great staff that is working towards a common goal of successful achievement. I am pleased to announce that we have agreed to a MOU and am confident that a LOI will follow shortly. I hope to be able to provide the market and our shareholders with news of a concluded acquisition in the coming weeks.\u201d, Tom Vincent, Kelvindale Director and Head of Projects, added, "We are excited to be involved with Byzen Digital as we share their disruptor vision and are excited to move our strategy forward together with their team. We are looking to make massive strides in deploying RDF to coal-fired plants through importing non-toxic waste to our plants in addition to handling local waste in countries within our footprint. By using imported waste from locations such as North America, Australia and others, the RDF process will also help to reduce the worldwide waste problem.", About Byzen Digital Inc.\xa0, About Byzen Digital Inc.\xa0, Byzen Digital is a high-growth organization focused on mergers and acquisitions in the technology space. Originally set up to service the growing blockchain sector, Byzen Digital\u2019s scope has quickly grown beyond its initial focus to incorporate start-ups and SMEs from the wider technology arena including cyber security, data storage, cloud-tech, analytics, software and digital applications.\xa0\xa0, The Byzen family provides vital strategic insight, global funding access and a robust corporate structure to support its incorporated ventures in positioning concepts for global success. For more information go to:\xa0www.byzendigital.com, www.byzendigital.com, Safe Harbour Statement, Safe Harbour Statement, This press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements related to anticipated revenues, expenses, earnings, operating cash flows, the outlook for markets and the demand for products. Forward-looking statements are no guarantees of future performance and are inherently subject to uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon, among other things, assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management, including management's own knowledge and assessment of the Company's industry and competition. he company assumes no duty to update its forward-looking statements., Contact:Chris Percy, Contact:, , President\xa0, Byzen Digital INC, chris.p@byzendigital.com]
[\xa0Sponsoring #9 NASCAR CHASE ELLIOTT Hooters Spirits Car at Bristol Speedway August 17th, Sponsoring #9 NASCAR CHASE ELLIOTT Hooters Spirits Car at Bristol Speedway August 17th, AMITYVILLE, NY\xa0- (NewMediaWire) - July 30, 2019 - Iconic Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: ICNB) is pleased to announce the\xa0launch of\xa0Hooters Spirits, a line of high quality spirits. The Hooters Spirits portfolio, which includes a premium array of vodka, gin, rum, tequila, American Whiskey as well as Hooters Heat Cinnamon Flavored Whiskey, will be available at Hooters restaurants and select retailers around the country, starting in the Fall. This line of premium spirits was developed in partnership with United Spirits, Inc., a leading private label beverage company and affiliate of publicly traded Iconic Brands Inc., ticker symbol ICNB.In advance of the official launch, Chase Elliott will drive a special No. 9 Hooters Spirits Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 17. Hooters has expanded its sponsorship with Elliott and 12-time NASCAR Cup Series Champions, Hendrick Motorsports, to include the Bristol night race., , NewMediaWire, Iconic Brands, Inc, Hooters Spirits, , , Hooters Spirits will deliver on the same high-quality experience that Hooters guests have enjoyed for decades at our iconic restaurants. Whether celebrating a big event or just kicking back and watching the game with friends, Hooters new premium line of spirits is perfect for every celebratory moment.\xa0, About the Hooters Spirits:, \xa0Hooters Vodka\xa0is a flavorful and smooth six times distilled, gluten free, corn-based organic vodka, perfect for any cocktail\xa0Delivering a memorable gin experience,\xa0Hooters Gin\xa0uses only select natural botanicals and Juniper berries\xa0Hooters Dark Rum\xa0is aged in barrels and made with choice Caribbean blackstrap sugar cane molasses\xa0Slightly sweet and smooth,\xa0Hooters Light Rum\xa0mixes beautifully in your favorite tropical cocktails or soft drinks\xa0Hooters Tequila Silver\xa0is a unique blend sure to satisfy fans looking for an adventurous drinking experience, while\xa0Hooters Tequila Gold\xa0is a beautiful amber-hued tequila, perfectly suited for cocktails or neat\xa0Hooters American Whiskey\xa0is a two year aged true American Whiskey that is perfect for any occasion, mixed or as a shot\xa0Finally,\xa0Hooters Heat Cinnamon Whiskey\xa0is a compilation of premium American Whiskey with natural cinnamon and a touch of heat., \xa0Hooters Vodka\xa0is a flavorful and smooth six times distilled, gluten free, corn-based organic vodka, perfect for any cocktail, \xa0Delivering a memorable gin experience,\xa0Hooters Gin\xa0uses only select natural botanicals and Juniper berries, \xa0, \xa0Hooters Dark Rum\xa0is aged in barrels and made with choice Caribbean blackstrap sugar cane molasses, \xa0, \xa0Slightly sweet and smooth,\xa0Hooters Light Rum\xa0mixes beautifully in your favorite tropical cocktails or soft drinks, \xa0, \xa0Hooters Tequila Silver\xa0is a unique blend sure to satisfy fans looking for an adventurous drinking experience, while\xa0Hooters Tequila Gold\xa0is a beautiful amber-hued tequila, perfectly suited for cocktails or neat, \xa0, \xa0, \xa0Hooters American Whiskey\xa0is a two year aged true American Whiskey that is perfect for any occasion, mixed or as a shot, \xa0, \xa0Finally,\xa0Hooters Heat Cinnamon Whiskey\xa0is a compilation of premium American Whiskey with natural cinnamon and a touch of heat., Come this Fall, guests will be able to enjoy the new spirits at their favorite Hooters location. Hooters will also incorporate the new line into a selection of signature drinks. If you want to take the Hooters party with you, consumers will be able to purchase Hooters Spirits at leading retailers for all your in-home and party needs., , Mr. Richard DeCicco commented, \u201cI\u2019m pleased to bring Hooters Spirits to the consumer both on and off premise; as well we\u2019re excited to join the NASCAR world for one of the year\u2019s most exciting races , Bristol under the the lights, nationally ...
[Las Vegas, NV - (NewMediaWire) - July 30, 2019 - Hemp, Inc.\xa0(OTC PINK: HEMP) announced today that its strategic growing partner, Veteran Village Kins Community, through a joint venture, completed the planting of hemp on one acre as part of The Great American Hempathon.\xa0 This initial planting, on one acre, is the first of multiple phases to be grown and will serve as the demonstration site for CBD (cannabidiol) quality grown hemp for all Hempathon participants., Las Vegas, NV - (, , NewMediaWire, , \u201cPlanting the Veteran Village Kins Community\u2019s first hemp seedlings, as we kick off our first Hempathon, has been an incredible experience so far,\u201d said Hemp, Inc. CEO Bruce Perlowin. \u201cNow that the first acre of hemp has been planted, participants will start planting their one acre of hemp.\u201d The growers also seem to be getting a taste of what it actually takes to grow in a climate that is hot, dry, and extremely windy. According to Perlowin, it\u2019s not for the meek or timid. With over 100 degree temperatures, the weather is a bit hard on the equipment to say the least.\xa0, If you\u2019ve ever asked yourself if hemp can be grown in such harsh conditions, the answer is yes. While it may have its challenges, with a learning curve, growers are optimistic during this first Hempathon. The growers are facing the same type of various elements the early American western pioneers encountered. Luckily, the growers who decided to enter the first Hempathon have a more rugged pioneering spirit and aren\u2019t afraid of harsh conditions. More importantly, they relish in the fact that they\u2019re breaking new ground even though they are not 100% sure how the harvest will turn out since this is the first year in the history of Arizona that hemp will be grown there.\xa0 Will it be a large and lush grow similar to the company\u2019s grow in the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon? Or will it be an average grow like the company\u2019s crop in North Carolina, or associates\u2019 in Colorado, West Virginia or Nevada? No one knows but everyone is excited to find out., Originally, the Hempathon was going to be 5-acre hemp grows as reported in previous press releases.\xa0 The company, however, decided to reduce the acreage to only one, more manageable acre, and to reduce the entrance fee from $50,000 to only $2,000, both due to many of the unforeseen challenges stated above. The revenue split is sixty-forty with half of Hemp, Inc.\u2019s forty percent going to Veteran Village Kins Community., \u201cThis is not like the manicured postcard picture perfect 42-acre hemp grow like we have in Oregon or the 50 acres we\u2019re growing in North Carolina or the other growers we\u2019re working with in West Virginia, Kentucky and Nevada. The growers at the Hempathon have faced challenges with building creative barriers such as wood lattices to growing kenaf around the hemp to protect it from the wind. Some parts needed to be fenced to deter jackrabbits from eating the plants. Then there\u2019s the water. They\u2019re also coming up with more creative, innovative ways to water the grow, specifically, experimenting with varying underground water storage tanks to cool the water down before irrigating the fields.\xa0 We\u2019ve also brought in truckloads of soil and are using different soil amendments,\u201d said Perlowin., The participants consist of teams which include a master grower who is expected to have knowledge of the plant and experience growing CBD-quality hemp. The growers are responsible for supplying seeds, clones, and soil. They are also required to install an irrigation system for their parcel, provide personnel, equipment and products required to grow., According to New Frontier Data\u2019s Hemp Business Journal, the hemp-derived CBD market will grow from a $390 million-dollar market in 2018, to a $1.3 billion market by 2022, representing a 27.2% 5-year compounded annual growth rate., To see 1-minute videos of Hemp, Inc.\u2019s current activities, go to Bruce Perlowin\u2019s personal\xa0Facebook page\xa0where he ...
[Washington, DC - (NewMediaWire) - July 30, 2019 - Today, the Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA) released a survey showing that Millennial Americans \u2013 like older generations \u2013 are concerned about the privacy of their online personal information and whether online technology and social media companies are taking the appropriate steps to safeguard the personal information of consumers., , NewMediaWire, As revealed by the survey, three-quarters (74%) of all U.S. adults worry that their financial and personal data will be hacked. Three out of four (75%) are not in favor of their online data being used to make content and advertising more relevant, or for commercial purposes (76%). And, of note, a very strong consensus exists among Americans (72%) for a single, nationwide online data privacy law. These trends are common across different demographic groups of consumers; rural and urban, younger and older, and consumers of different races share similar views on online privacy., , In partnership with the Millennial Action Project, Icon Talks and the Hispanic Technology & Telecommunications Partnership (HTTP), IIA commissioned an independent market research survey to help inform policymakers at all levels about the views of U.S. consumers concerning their online data privacy. CivicScience, a leading independent polling and market research firm, designed and conducted the comprehensive survey of more than 8,0000 consumers in the United States in April 2019. The survey is representative of the population by demography and geography.\xa0\xa0, According to the CivicScience report, \u201cIt\u2019s rare to find a topic on which the vast majority of Americans agree, let alone when it\u2019s a question of national policy, yet current public opinion on data privacy issues is remarkably aligned.\u201d, The findings related to Millennials are of particular interest:, \xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 A strong majority of Millennials \u2013 two-thirds (67%) \u2013 are worried about their personal financial information being hacked from the online / social media companies they use.\xa0, \xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Seven out of 10 (69%) Millennials are not okay with their online data being collected and used even if it makes online searches, advertisements and content more relevant.\xa0, \xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 A very strong majority \u2013 nearly three-quarters (74%) \u2013 of Millennials are concerned with how tech / social media companies are using their online data and location information.\xa0\xa0, \xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 The majority of Millennials (64%) believe a single, nationwide data privacy law is necessary, while an even larger percentage of older adults (75% 35-54, 77% 55+) think so, too. A mere 10% of Millennial Americans disagree that there should be a single, national privacy policy., Millennial Americans, which represent more than a quarter of the nation\u2019s population,1\xa0are deeply concerned about the privacy of their online personal data.\xa0Not surprisingly, the concerns of Millennials track those of millions of Americans who have seen numerous data breaches and are aware of the misuses of their personal data by some companies in the internet ecosystem., Millennial Americans, which represent more than a quarter of the nation\u2019s population,1\xa0are deeply concerned about the privacy of their online personal data.\xa0, 1, \u201cIt\u2019s been assumed by some that Millennials are okay with the unrestrained online collection and use of their data, because they grew up with the internet,\u201d2\xa0said former Rep. Rick Boucher, Honorary Chairman of IIA. \u201cThese data show otherwise: The views of Millennials are remarkably aligned with older adults on data privacy issues. Americans of all ages want Congress to act by crafting a single, nationwide framework for safeguarding their online personal information.\u201d, 2, Beyond what the survey found, IIA\u2019s white paper, \u201cConcerns About Online Data Privacy Span Generations,\u201d focuses on other important privacy issues, from the large amount ...
[Coconut Creek, FL - (NewMediaWire) - July 30, 2019 - NutraLife Biosciences, Inc. (OTCQB: NLBS) (the "Company" or "NutraLife") provides another promising update on the industrial hemp crop being grown and operated by Mike Hoyer and Zachary Trimble, operations manager of NutraLife\u2019s subsidiary, PhytoChem Technologies, Inc. ("PhytoChem")., , NewMediaWire, Mr. Trimble says that "hemp plants are growing faster than ever," according to his daily log on July 12, adding on the 26th that "this week has been all about weed management" and that "plants are still growing and look healthy overall.", Pursuant to a Crop Operations Agreement with NutraLife\u2019s wholly owned subsidiary, PhytoChem, the Company purchased and Hoyer planted approximately 20,000 industrial hemp seedlings in June. PhytoChem plans to commercialize the Crop using its\xa0two licenses from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture\xa0to grow and process industrial hemp within the state., two licenses from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, "Mike and Zachary are doing an amazing job," says NutraLife's Chief Executive Officer and President, Edgar Ward. "Their work not only ensures a rich harvest with this Crop, but also generates valuable data and insight to expand our crops and footprint in 2020.", Driven by its mission to bringing high quality, effective and beneficial nutrients to market, NutraLife continues to strengthen its vertical positioning within the hemp industry. NutraLife\u2019s operations include\xa0industrial hemp cultivation and processing,\xa0product research and development, retail sale of its own branded products and\xa0affiliate\xa0and\xa0private label\xa0wholesale., industrial hemp cultivation and processing, product research and development, affiliate, private label, Underpinning this strategy, NutraLife\u2019s new commercial extraction equipment known as the Ennea Processor is presently being manufactured and will be used to process the industrial hemp crop grown in Wisconsin. The Ennea Processor targets and extracts bioactive compounds from whole-plant hemp crops and streamlines production times and maximizes extraction yields., "The cultivation is progressing very well and we expect the processing systems to be operating at our facilities no later than October of this year. We expect to be very well positioned to distribute high quality phytocannabinoid rich products to our customers and our private label partners," explains Ward., About NutraLife BioSciences, Edgar Ward founded NutraLife in 2010 as NutraFuels, Inc. and since that time he has served as its Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director. Under Mr. Ward's direction, NutraLife's revenues increased from $225,000 in 2016 to more than $3.7 million in 2018. NutraLife's Coconut Creek manufacturing facility has been registered with the Food and Drug Administration, and its manufacturing facility has operated in accordance with the Good Manufacturing Processes Standard (GMP) for more than five years. NutraLife's products are tested by its in-house laboratory chemists for strength, purity and contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, and solvents. NutraLife offers seventeen different core formulations, which it modifies to meet the specifications of its private label customers. NutraLife provides approximately 50 different variations of its core formulations. NutraLife's private label products include CBD infused oral sprays, tinctures, pet drops, pain balms, face creams, and nutraceutical oral spray products that support daily health and wellness uses., Forward-Looking Statements, This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature about NutraLife BioSciences, Inc. ("NutraLife" or the "Company"). These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "is/are likely to," "future" or other similar expressions. The ...
