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VIDEO – Liquid Avatar become first Canadian effort and early global leader to provide true blockchain-enabled, fully compliant, digital identity-verified COVID-19 testing confirmation

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:11 AM on Wednesday, August 11th, 2021

Liquid Avatar Technologies (LQID: CSE) (LQAVF: OTCQB) is a global blockchain, personal identity & Fintech solutions company specializing in empowering individuals to manage, control and generate value from their biometrically-verified Self Sovereign Identity (“SSI”) through its Liquid Avatar platform (www.liquidavatar.com)

GENERALLY – Liquid Avatar Turns The Problem Of Data Privacy Into A Profit For Individuals, While Providing Big Businesses With New & Compliant Business Models.

SPECIFICALLY – Liquid Avatar Specializes In 

  • Continuous Online Identity Verification
  • Personal Identity Management
  • Personal Data Monetization.

Liquid Avatar Credentials Ecosystem (LAVCE) enables people to share the results of a COVID test in a way that preserves their privacy and prevents fraud. The LAVCE platform can be integrated with healthcare facilities, testing labs, government agencies, schools, sports arenas, transportation, trade shows, and workplaces to confirm health status and assist efforts to reduce new outbreaks.

David Lucatch, CEO says it best, “It’s a privacy and security gamechanger, because there’s no need for a third party to access private health data to prove a test result is valid and from a trusted source. That’s huge. That solves the compliance problem.”

Sit back, relax and watch this powerful interview.

VIDEO – Draganfly Has Record Revenue, Tier-1 Clients and Recent NASDAQ Listing

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:19 PM on Monday, August 9th, 2021

Most of us know drones for their recreational uses or perhaps even as simple commercial applications for things like real estate videos. 

But the fact of the matter is that drone usage is about to go parabolic with huge corporations adopting them for a wide-use of applications that most never dreamed of such as:

  • To provide Internet connections in remote locations. 
  • To collect crowd data.

In short, the drone industry is booming in ways people can’t imagine because the industry is shifting from the drones themselves (hardware) to drone technology and solutions (software)… and the one company that is delivering the most challenging applications is Draganfly Inc. (DPRO: NASDAQ) (DPRO: CSE)

DraganFly is an award-winning drone manufacturer and technology developer that is actually delivering some pretty incredible achievements, milestones and even history:

  • Established in 1998 DFLY is considered the oldest commercial drone company in the world
  • Built the first drone that saved a life
  • Boasts the first drone to be inducted into the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum
  • Developing a Vaccine Drone Delivery Payload System (it’s way more complicated than just transporting vaccines)
  • Detect infectious conditions in a person from a distance of 190 feet
  • Conduct phenotyping, data collection and analysis by the USDA

Clients include:

  • NASCAR
  • Ford
  • Warner Brothers
  • Suncor Energy
  • Shell
  • Redbull
  • Government of Canada 
  • Ontario Provincial Police, 
  • Australian Federal Police, 
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 
  • Illinois State Police,
  • Shell
  • Dow 

If you want ultra-cool consider that DFLY’s Vital Intelligence technology was selected for implementation by Knightscope, a leader in a leader in autonomous robot security capabilities.  

All of this has translated into financial success with 2020 Revenue hitting $4.36M up 216% … and now a record Q1 with $1.53M up 210%.

With all of this under the Company’s belt, it’s easy to see why the company recently uplisted to the NASDAQ.

If you believe in the massive parabolic growth in the use of drones for almost everything we do in this world, or want to learn, then watch / listen to this powerful interview with Draganfly CEO and Chairman, Cameron Chell.

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Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:03 AM on Saturday, August 7th, 2021

A weekly summary of Novamind news and media, including the announcement of our new VP of Communications and much more.

FEATURES August 6, 2021

A Step Forward for Mental Health

Where other treatments for depression have failed, ketamine has changed lives. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Reid Robison spoke to Leafly about how ketamine is changing mental healthcare.

“Ketamine is now emerging as a powerful catalyst to accelerate the healing and recovery process in individuals suffering from a wide array of mental health symptoms.”

OPINION August 3, 2021

Why Do We Self-Sabotage?

In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer, Vhari MacBeth, and Derick Moody explore the curious phenomenon of self-sabotage.

Learn more, subscribe and catch up on previous episodes you may have missed at psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com 

FEATURES August 3, 2021

Predicting the Boom

Business insider covers our business model and why VCs are bullish on the psychedelic boom.

“2021 and the vast majority of 2022 will be laying infrastructure groundwork for the coming global industry to emerge”

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Novamind Strengthens Mental Health Expertise, Adds Communications Leader

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Samantha DeLenardo as Vice President, Communications to lead Novamind’s communications, marketing and investor relations.

“At Novamind, we care deeply about the clients and families we serve,” said DeLenardo. “We are prepared to meet this transformative moment for psychedelics and mental health, thanks in large part to the courage and years of advocacy by people with lived expertise and medical practitioners. Novamind understands both the responsibility and opportunity before us, and I look forward to sharing the Company’s story with the world.”

August 6, 2021

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Usona Institute Breaks Ground for Global Center in Psychedelic Science

In a big step forward for psychedelics, Usona Institute announced the groundbreaking of a Global Center in Psychedelic Science. The campus will “support a blend of disciplines in psychedelic science and education.” It’s another example of momentum building around the truly extraordinary therapeutic potential of psychedelics.

TheraPsil’s Proposed ‘Access to Psilocybin for Medical Purposes Regulations’

Words have not been minced. CEO Spencer Hawkswell comments on the current exemptions for the terminally ill in Canada, “We are going to be lobbying hard to get those regulations set into law to make sure that Canadians can realize their rights to psilocybin.” We look forward to that access expanding to all Canadians.

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For further information, contact:

Bill Mitoulas
Investor Relations
Telephone: +1 (416) 479 9547
Email: [email protected]

VIDEO – HPQ Silicon Producing First Samples On Nano Silicon Material Is A Milestone “Equivalent To First Successful Landing Of SpaceX Falcon Rocket”

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:28 PM on Thursday, August 5th, 2021

HPQ Silicon Resources $HPQ $HPQFF is a Quebec-based company that is developing high value-added silicon products that are sought after by battery and electric vehicle manufacturers – but nobody has yet delivered – until now.  

If that sounds a lot like what other small companies are saying lately, $HPQ differentiates itself as a leader of the pack thanks to the following:

Earlier today the Company took a major step forward when $HPQ announced it successfully produced the first batch samples of Nano Silicon Materials.  

To understand the importance and the implications of this milestone, this excerpt from the press release says it all:

” The HPQ NANO team is now more confident than ever that the PUREVAPTM NSiR will be able to deliver, at scale, and on-demand, a nano silicon for anode production that will be cost competitive. The validation announced today …. was the big breakthrough we were looking for”

Peter Pascali, President and CEO of technology partner PyroGenesis added a little more excitement when he stated:

Words cannot adequately describe the excitement at PyroGenesis at potentially being able to address and solve challenges in developing lithium-ion batteries, which are sought after by many industries but specifically the EV market.”

Using an analogy to describe the importance of this milestone, $HPQ CEO Bernard Tourillon stated it was equivalent to the first SpaceX successful landing of its Falcon rocket.  Specifically, though he was confident in their ability to produce Nano Silicon, actually producing it now removes all doubt and the Company can now focus on:

“… Subsequent batches will be delivered to the awaiting automobile manufacturers plus numerous other entities that have demonstrated an interest in receiving samples.

Watch this great interview with $HPQ CEO Bernard Tourillon to get the full picture on next steps!

VIDEO – Intema Solutions (ITM:TSXV) An Emerging Esports and iGaming Company Is Creating an Esports Adventure Like No Other

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:13 PM on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021
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Intema Solutions (ITM:TSXV) an emerging esports and iGaming company  that is creating an Esports adventure like no other ….  Create the world’s foremost esports and iGaming ecosystem. 

The global online gambling market could potentially hit $1 TRILLION by the end of this decade.  The  obvious reasons include the following:

  • Exponential growth in the number of people online.  Yet only 59% of the world means more to come. 
  • Fast growth in the number of countries and jurisdictions legalizing gambling to collect tax revenue.

Esports was already the fastest growing sub-sector of digital entertainment, and Covid 19 has only accelerated this trend.

  • Biggest brands/tournament prizes / online audiences in the world … 500M +
  • The International Olympic Committee has recognized esports as a sport, and it will be a medal event at the 2022 Asian Games

Despite the vast amount of viewers, esports is still dramatically under-monetized relative to traditional sports. ITM believes wagering will play a major role in helping monetize this ever evolving platform.

Now sit back, relax and watch this powerful interview.

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Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:17 AM on Saturday, July 31st, 2021

A weekly summary of Novamind news and media, including the announcement of the opening of our fifth location in Draper, Utah.

OPINION July 27, 2021

The Art and Science of Psychedelic Trip-Sitting

In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Reid Robison, Dr. Steve Thayer, and Derick Moody, discuss the art and science of psychedelic trip-sitting.

Visit us at psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com to learn more, subscribe and catch up on previous episodes you may have missed.

FEATURES July 28, 2021

Potential for Exponential Increase in Healing

Gaining insurance coverage for off-label ketamine treatment of depression could help exponentially more people in their healing journeys. Off-label medicine isn’t covered by insurance.

“Our health care system does acknowledge and allow us to use medicines off-label. Probably 20 percent or more of all prescriptions are given that way.” – Novamind Chief Medical Officer Dr. Reid Robison

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Novamind Opens 5th Location Specialized in Integrative Psychiatry for Patients with Treatment-Resistant Conditions

We are pleased to announce the completed the construction of a new clinic focused on integrative psychiatric care and clinical research in Draper, Utah. With the opening of the New Clinic, Novamind is on track to open four new locations in Utah by September 2021, doubling the size of its network to eight clinics.

“We are on a mission to reduce suffering and optimize wellness and are committed to shaping the future of psychedelic medicine in a responsible and accessible way,” said Dr. Reid Robison, Novamind’s Chief Medical Officer.

July 29, 2021

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Back to the future: Psychedelic drugs in psychiatry

In an article for Harvard Health, Peter Grinspoon, MD, covers how psychedelics work, evidence for using psychedelics medicinally and the pros and cons. It’s an interesting read given his personal history with psychedelics, which dates back to when he was 14 and reading “Psychedelic Drugs Reconsidered.” He remembers the book urging “an open-minded reappraisal about the therapeutic potential of this class of drugs.” Anyone involved in psychedelics knows that not all conversations on the topic are open-minded. It’s why part of the mission to provide safe, legal access to psychedelics also includes an educational component. The more we can destigmatize psychedelics, the faster we can continue to push the renaissance forward. 

Psychedelic trips could soon be part of therapy — here’s what those sessions will look like

Have you ever wondered what psychedelic therapy looks like? This article provides an insight into that process. “You don’t just get thrown into it,” (Jennifer) Mitchell says. “It’s not Burning Man or something. It’s very thoughtful.” And it’s something we take very seriously at our Cedar Psychiatry clinics. We recently posted a blog about psychedelics and safety considerations. Read it here.

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For further information, contact:

Bill Mitoulas
Investor Relations
Telephone: +1 (416) 479 9547
Email: [email protected]

VIDEO – Peak Fintech (PKK : CSE) Expects $104M in Revenue and $5.6M in Earnings for 2021, Find Out Why

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:07 PM on Thursday, July 29th, 2021
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How do you connect over 100M small businesses in China who need access to different kinds of credit …. with 1000’s of banks and lending institutions that have different lending criteria?

Well, if you try to do it the old fashioned way, you just can’t.  This forces SMB’s (small and medium businesses) and lenders to deal within local markets, which drastically reduces alternatives, competition and ultimately business …. while leaving both sides with a daunting, slow and inefficient manual workload. 

ENTERS PEAK FINTECH

The Peak Fintech Lending Hub uses Artificial Intelligence and analytics to fully automate the process by which lenders and borrowers connect quickly and match perfectly across several market verticals.

The Lending Hub ecosystem helped facilitate approximately CAD$2.24B worth of transactions since 2018, with approximately 31 000 SMEs in the ecosystem

When CEO Johnson Joseph says this AI-Powered platform is revolutionizing the Chinese SMB commercial lending ecosystem, it isn’t just lip service … Peak Fintech is delivering results:

Q1 Financial Highlights:

  • Total revenue of $14,239,776
  • Adjusted EBITDA* of $121,737

Revenue Projections:

  • $105 MILLION Revenue Projected This Year
  • $305M 2022
  • $625M 2023 

      + 

  • NASDAQ within 3 weeks
  • M&A + ⏫ $$ Revisions

Watch this powerful interview with Peak Fintech CEO Johnson Joseph.

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Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:15 AM on Saturday, July 24th, 2021

A weekly summary of Novamind news and media, including the announcement of Novamind’s application for trading on the OTCQB in the United States.

OPINION July 20, 2021

Shadow Work, Unconscious Contracts, & Unearned Wisdom

In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Reid Robison and Dr. Steve Thayer explore several aspects of the unconscious mind.

Visit us at psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com to learn more, subscribe and catch up on previous episodes you may have missed.

FEATURES July 20, 2021

The Right Approach to Ketamine Therapy

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Reid Robison explains the three pillars of Ketamine therapy and the steps we take to prevent misuse.

“I’ve never had a client who we’ve done the appropriate process with who has entered into a troubled relationship with ketamine through the course of their treatment.”

FEATURES July 22, 2021

Dr. Reid Robison on the New Era of Mental Health

Our Chief Medical Officer joins Health Professional Radio to discuss psychedelic medicine and our rapid expansion phase as we grow our network of clinics, research sites and therapeutic retreats specialized in psychedelic medicine.

“We’re expanding even more with the need that has come up through the pandemic and the willingness to look towards new and improved ways of approaching our mental health”

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Novamind Has Applied to Have its Common Shares Posted for Trading on the OTCQB in the United States

We are pleased to announce that we have submitted our application to have our common shares posted for trading on the OTCQB® Venture Market, a U.S. trading platform operated by the OTC Markets Group, Inc.

“Having the Company’s common shares posted for trading on the OTCQB and providing a more efficient way of trading our shares will be an important milestone in our strategy of building awareness and enhancing accessibility amongst United States investors looking for exposure to the growth potential of Novamind’s mental health and psychedelic medicine business,” said Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director of Novamind.

July 21, 2021

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Psilocybin induces rapid and persistent growth of neural connections in the brain’s frontal cortex, study finds

A groundbreaking Yale study has uncovered a new dimension in understanding how psychedelics affect us: with small, physical changes to the brain. The study tracked how psilocybin, the active molecule in psychedelic mushrooms, not only has significant and long-lasting effects on mood but actually stimulates growth of new neuronal connections within the brain.

Experimental treatments changed the course of the AIDS epidemic; we need the same approach to mental illness today

Governments around the world accelerated the clinical research process to develop vaccines for the Covid-19 health crisis. So why can’t we do the same for drugs to treat the mental health crisis? Monnica Williams and Morgan Campbell argue the point in the Baltimore Sun, comparing the investment in mental health treatment with physical health treatment: Investment in psychiatric therapies has remained very low compared to the burden of diseases, with $1.80 per $1,000 in disease burden for major depression and $0.40 for bipolar disorder compared to $9.40 for COPD, $7.60 for diabetes and $75.50 for cancer.

Doctors treating depression see promise in ketamine, a cheap drug already approved for anesthesia

The popularity of using ketamine as a psychedelic treatment is only growing, according to ABC News. Less than 60 ketamine clinics existed in the United States in 2015. In 2018, that number climbed to over 300. With over 7,000 ketamine treatments to date, Novamind remains one of the busiest and most experienced ketamine practices in America.

Michael Pollan’s Adventures with Opium, Caffeine and Mescaline

Michael Pollan, the award-winning journalist who wrote “How to Change Your Mind,” a comprehensive examination of psychedelics history and his personal experience, is back. His new book contrasts the effects of three plant-based substances: caffeine, opium and mescaline. His section on mescaline further destigmatizes psychedelics through a critical and journalistic lens.

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 For further information, contact:

Bill Mitoulas
Investor Relations
Telephone: +1 (416) 479 9547
Email: [email protected]

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Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:10 AM on Saturday, July 17th, 2021

A weekly summary of Novamind news and media, including the announcement of Novamind’s selection as a research site for Bionomics’ PTSD clinical trial.

OPINION July 7, 2021

Is the Mystical Experience Necessary for Psychedelic Healing?

In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Reid Robison, Dr. Steve Thayer, and Derick Moody, PA-C discuss whether or not the mystical experience caused by many psychedelic medicines is a necessary factor for the healing they promote.

FEATURES July 7, 2021

The Future of Ketamine

Microdose covers ketamine’s history as an off-label treatment for depression, the FDA approval of Spravatoᵀᴹ (esketamine) and what the future looks like for these drugs. CEO Yaron Conforti and CMO Dr. Reid Robison were both interviewed for the article.

“Cost and accessibility are universal challenges we face in our healthcare system, and these will also apply to psilocybin, MDMA, and nearly every drug that comes to market, at least during the initial years of patent exclusivity,” said Robison.

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Novamind Selected as Research Site for Bionomics’ PTSD Clinical Trial

We are pleased to announce that our wholly owned subsidiary, Cedar Clinical Research has been selected as a research site for a study titled “A phase IIb, randomized, double blind, two arm study to investigate the effects of BNC210 tablet formulation compared to placebo in adults with post-traumatic stress disorder”.

“This clinical trial leverages CCR’s established track record studying novel treatments for PTSD and other difficult to treat mental health conditions.” said Dr. Reid Robison, Chief Medical Officer of Novamind.

July 8, 2021

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Psychedelic Drug Psilocybin “Magic Mushrooms” Spurs Growth of Neural Connections Lost in Depression

Larger and stronger neural connections. According to new research out of Yale, it’s all about the increased density of dendritic spines. “Small protrusions found on nerve cells which aid in the transmission of information between neurons. Chronic stress and depression are known to reduce the number of these neuronal connections.” If psilocybin can create larger and stronger neural connections, the potential for treating depression and creating lasting change improves significantly. 

Can LSD Treat Food Allergies? We Don’t Know, But It’s Already Been Patented

While “there have been no research studies in humans showing that LSD can treat allergies of any kind” one patent application hopes that one day LSD will be able to treat food allergies. The article references a story about a claim (not research- or evidence-based) that LSD cured a lifelong cat allergy and goes into more detail about the patent process and what might stand in the way of this one getting approved. “It’s based on luck.” And it’s another entrant to the race to patent psychedelics.

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For further information, contact:

Bill Mitoulas
Investor Relations
Telephone: +1 (416) 479 9547
Email: [email protected]

VIDEO – With $17M In Profitable Cannabis Revenues Already, The Latest Kiaro Acquisitions Are Expected To Create $43M In Revenue & $13.7M Gross Profit

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:54 PM on Friday, July 16th, 2021
Kiaro holdings corp  kiaro completes kelowna cannabis retail loc

Kiaro Holdings is an multi-channel cannabis retailer and distributor with existing storefronts across British Columbia , Saskatchewan and Ontario, a wholesale distribution servicing Saskatchewan and ecommerce sites in Canada , the US and Australia, which have resulted in the following:

  • ANNUAL REVENUE              $17.1M Up 230%
  • ANNUAL GROSS PROFIT     $5.1M Up 281%  
  • Q1 REVENUE                          $5.2M Up 94%
  • Q1 GROSS PROFIT                 $1.56M Up 118%

But CEO Daniel Petrov and his team of retail winners aren’t stopping there. On July 13th, $KO announced  Kiaro Acquires Hemisphere Cannabis and Adds 7 Retail and 2 Development Locations in Ontario To Become a Prominent National Cannabis Retailer with Forecasted Annual Revenues of $42.7 Million.

If you believe in the long-term future of the cannabis market, then you have to discover KIARO by watching our first ever interview with CEO Daniel Petrov.