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Esports Entertainment Group’s $GMBL CEO Participates in “The Convergence of Gambling and #Esports” Panel $TECHF $ATVI $TTWO $GAME $EPY.ca $FDM.ca $TNA.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:40 PM on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020
  • CEO, Grant Johnson, is participating as an industry panel expert in Eventus International’s “The Convergence of Gambling and eSports” webinar on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. ET (12:00 p.m. GMT).
  • The connection between gambling and eSports has always been a pertinent one, but never has it been more relevant as the present time wherein traditional sports and events have been brought to a standstill in an effort to maintain social distancing

BIRKIRKARA, Malta, April 15, 2020 — Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NasdaqCM: GMBL, GMBLW) (or the “Company”), a licensed online gambling company with a focus on esports wagering and 18+ gaming, today announced its CEO, Grant Johnson, is participating as an industry panel expert in Eventus International’s “The Convergence of Gambling and eSports” webinar on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. ET (12:00 p.m. GMT).

The connection between gambling and eSports has always been a pertinent one, but never has it been more relevant as the present time wherein traditional sports and events have been brought to a standstill in an effort to maintain social distancing. With the global sports calendar on pause, eSports have practically become the only game to play in town.

“The Convergence of Gambling and eSports” webinar is expected to be a lively debate exploring the ultimate merger of two powerhouse industries: gambling and eSports.

Johnson will be joined in the insightful discussion by moderator Keith McDonnell, CEO of KMigaming, as well as James Coxon, Business Development Director at SBTech, and Marek Suchar, Head of Partnerships at Oddin.

To register for the “The Convergence of Gambling and eSports” webinar, click here https://www.eventus-international.com/ei-online

ABOUT ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. is a licensed online gambling company with a specific focus on esports wagering and 18+ gaming. Esports Entertainment offers fantasy, pools, fixed odds and exchange style wagering on esports events in a licensed, regulated and secure platform to the global esports audience at vie.gg.  In addition, Esports Entertainment intends to offer users from around the world the ability to participate in multi-player mobile and PC video game tournaments for cash prizes. Esports Entertainment is led by a team of industry professionals and technical experts from the online gambling and the video game industries, and esports. The Company holds a license to conduct online gambling and 18+ gaming on a global basis in Curacao, Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Company maintains offices in Malta. For more information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com

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VIDEO: $HPQ.ca Silicon Launches Missile At Graphite, With Potential To Replace Graphite In Lithium-Ion Batteries $FSLR $SPWR $CSIQ $PYR.ca $XMG.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:36 PM on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020

There is no other way to say it.  HPQ Silicon (HPQ:TSXV) just took a direct shot at graphite by stating Silicon Material Produced With It’s Process Offers Promising Potential to Replace Graphite in Lithium-ion Batteries.

The statement is sure to draw significant fire from the multitude of graphite juniors and proponents of graphite as the primary material in the lithium-ion anode, who vastly outnumber the number of silicon proponents in the junior market.  

According to HPQ CEO, Bernard Tourillon, graphite anodes are consistent performers, however, their limited energy capacity makes them ill-suited as the long term global answer to skyrocketing demand for electric vehicles. Silicon anodes, on the other hand, absorb far more lithium than their graphite counterparts, offering a substantial improvement in battery efficiency.

Tourillon isn’t just spinning a story.  His claims are backed by hard facts and science.  He does agree, however, that Silicon has not been able to go mainstream due to swelling and cracking issues – but according to HPQ – these latest promising results represent a step forward in that solving that problem.  

With HPQ already under NDA with a battery manufacturer, Tourillon’s claims carry even greater weight.  If HPQ can deliver, he may very well knock graphite off its perch single-handedly.  

Watch this interview to hear what Tourillon has to further say on the subject, which will also undoubtedly serve as the basis for heated debate between HPQ and the graphite world for months to come.  To the winner the spoils …. and Tourillon believes strongly that HPQ will prevail.  

Ding Ding.  Let the battle begin.

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With greater acceptance and understanding, people know more than ever about #CBD – SPONSOR: Hollister Biosciences $HOLL.ca $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $OGI.ca $FAF.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:55 PM on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020

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With greater acceptance and understanding, people know more than ever about CBD. But did you know these five fascinating facts?

  • As research continues to grow, so too does the demand for CBD products
  • So much so, in fact, that the market has yielded some impressive profits in the two years since the Farm Bill was passed; which effectively legalised hemp and CBD at the federal level

By: Michael Turner

With all the hype surrounding CBD, there’s plenty of information to be had on the compound. Derived from hemp, CBD is one of 113 cannabinoids found in cannabis. Each cannabinoid interacts with our body in a specific way, and we even have specialised receptors in our nervous system to accept them.

As research continues to grow, so too does the demand for CBD products. So much so, in fact, that the market has yielded some impressive profits in the two years since the Farm Bill was passed; which effectively legalised hemp and CBD at the federal level.

Whatever you might know about CBD, there’s a good chance you don’t know these five facts. Keep reading to learn what they are, they might just surprise you.

1. It’s One Of The Fastest-Growing Industries In History: You can buy pharmaceutical grade CBD oil in stores and at several online providers all over the country. This massive spread of CBD products is due to the incredible demand for CBD and CBD-based products; causing the industry to become one of the fastest-growing in history.

Financial experts have predicted that the CBD industry has grown at around 107% per-year, and will continue to do so for the better half of the decade. People simply love CBD products, and as researchers discover more amazing benefits, the demand only grows.

The CBD industry managed to surpass the one billion dollar mark last year, and is projected to surpass 10-20 billion in the next few years. As misinformation and stigma dissipate, facts and scientific data take their place, making cannabis, hemp, and CBD better understood by everyone.

2. It Can Help Cancer Patients Manage Symptoms: CBD offers some very promising results in cancer patients. Cancer is a devastating condition where cells divide uncontrollably and destroy tissue. This can include muscle tissue, organs, blood vessels, and more. Often, cancer is incredibly painful, and the treatments available for cancer are no less uncomfortable than the disease itself.

Cannabinoids may actually help with more than just the symptoms of cancer, however. Certain studies have shown that cannabinoids, including CBD, might actually help to slow the growth of tumours. Another study found that it could potentially make cancerous cells more susceptible to radiation while not affecting healthy cells.

Overall, it would seem that CBD has the ability to inhibit cancer growth, manage symptoms, and aid in the destruction of cancerous cells. These are all great things, but further research must be conducted before these benefits can be cemented into CBD’s repertoire.

3. There’s a CBD-Based Drug Available for Seizures: Believe it or not, the FDA itself has recognised and performed research on the effectiveness of CBD in treating certain conditions, and recently approved a drug called Epidiolex, which is formulated from CBD. This breakthrough in CBD research proves that CBD is both useful and effective in medical applications.

Epidiolex is used to treat certain severe forms of epilepsy, such as Dravet Syndrome. These rare conditions can cause debilitating and often dangerous seizures. The CBD-based drug seems to reduce the number of as well as the severity of these seizures, making life more comfortable and manageable for those suffering from these conditions.

4. CBD Is Opening New Doors In Medical Research: Besides treating epilepsy and cancer, CBD is opening doors to all kinds of new research. Studies have been conducted on the compound’s effectiveness at treating or affecting conditions such as anxiety; depression; PTSD; diabetes; heart disease; high blood pressure; skin conditions; Alzheimer’s and more.

According to the Penguin CBD team, now that CBD and hemp are officially legalised, there’s plenty of room for more research and plenty of money in the industry to support new studies. With specialised receptors for cannabinoids in our nervous systems, it’s clear that our bodies are somewhat designed to accept and make use of cannabinoids, and their incredible list of benefits only continues to grow as we learn more.

CBD has yet another useful application: helping to treat addiction. Opioid-based painkillers are the cause of thousands of overdoses and deaths each year, and yet, they’re continuously prescribed without any valid alternatives available. CBD is effective at pain management but has also been shown to reduce the symptoms of withdrawal and help reduce cravings in addicts.

5. CBD Can Be Used In Pets And Children: You probably didn’t know you could give your furry friend CBD, did you? CBD pet treats are available for pets who suffer from chronic pain, inflammation, anxiety, or even have appetite problems. They’re tasty and you’re pet won’t know that they contain anything other than that yummy steak flavour they love so much!

Pet owners all over the country are choosing CBD oil to bring their pets easy comfort and relief from conditions like arthritis. While the research on pets and CBD is scarce, millions of pet owners swear by CBD and its effectiveness.

You can also give CBD to your children. In fact, there are studies available that suggest CBD may be an effective treatment for ADHD instead of giving stimulants to your child. That’s not to say you should immediately replace your child’s ADHD medication with CBD, but you can certainly talk with your child’s doctor about this natural alternative. Many parents have found CBD to be effective at managing hyperactive children and those with focus or concentration issues.

Children also suffer from chronic pain, inflammation, and conditions such as anxiety. CBD is truly an amazing compound with a myriad of useful applications, and it spans beyond just use in adults and humans. Your pets and your children can experience its benefits as well.

CBD is only growing in popularity, and you can be sure to see some more amazing benefits discovered as more money and effort go into CBD studies. With CBD’s legal status solidified, it’s not much easier to study its effects and perform clinical trials without the threat of government interference. Where will the future of CBD and CBD products will take us? The road ahead is set to be an exciting one…

Source: https://www.we-heart.com/2020/04/13/five-things-you-didnt-know-about-cbd/

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Deepfakes 2.0: The New Era of “Truth Decay” – SPONSOR: Datametrex AI Limited $DM.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 1:27 PM on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020

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Deepfakes 2.0: The New Era of “Truth Decay”

  • Truth is under attack
  • In this post-truth environment, one person’s truth is no longer another’s truth, and information can be weaponized to cause financial or even reputational harm
by Brig. Gen. R. Patrick Huston and Lt. Col. M. Eric Bahm 

“An unexciting truth may be eclipsed by a thrilling lie.” — Aldous Huxley

Deepfake technology has exploded in the last few years. Deepfakes use artificial intelligence (AI) “to generate, alter or manipulate digital content in a manner that is not easily perceptible by humans.” The goal is to create digital video and audio that appears “real.” A picture used to be worth a thousand words – and a video worth a million – but deepfake technology means that “seeing” is no longer “believing.”  From fake evidence to election interference, deepfakes threaten local and global stability.

The first generation (Deepfakes 1.0) was largely used for entertainment purposes. Videos were modified or made from scratch in the pornography industry and to create spoofs of politicians and celebrities. The next generation (Deepfakes 2.0) is far more convincing and readily available. Deepfakes 2.0 are poised to have profound impacts. According to some technologists and lawyers who specialize in this area, deepfakes pose “an extraordinary threat to the sound functioning of government, foundations of commerce and social fabric.”

The Scope of the Problem

Truth is under attack. In this post-truth environment, one person’s truth is no longer another’s truth, and information can be weaponized to cause financial or even reputational harm. While the harmful use of (mis)information has been around for centuries, technology now allows this to happen at a speed and scale never before seen.  With the proliferation of technology, a teenager sitting at home can create and distribute a high-quality deepfake video on her smartphone in a single afternoon. According to Matthew Turek, a program manager for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), “We don’t know where this is going to end. We may be headed toward a zero trust environment.”

Criminals could use deepfakes to defraud victims, manipulate markets, and submit false evidence to courts. Authoritarian governments could use deepfakes to target public opinion and foreign adversaries could use them to erode trust in governments. The proliferation of Deepfake 2.0 technology allows this to be done easily, cheaply, and on a grand scale. RAND recently called this “truth decay.” In fact, the mere idea that this technology could be used to manipulate public opinion is already causing some to start questioning the validity of real events and un-doctored video.

Imagine the following possibilities:

  • Fake Evidence: Manipulated videos being used as evidence in court.
  • Sparking a war: a fake video of Israeli soldiers physically assaulting a Palestinian child could spark a new wave of violence in Israel.
  • Manipulating Markets: fake videos of a CEO used to disrupt an initial public offering.
  • Creating Political Fissures: fake videos intended to sow discord between foreign allies.
  • Influencing Elections: A doctored video of a politician looking sick designed to tip the scales of an election.

Deepfakes 2.0 pose a massive threat for the United States and other Western democracies that value truth, individual liberties, and the independence of the media.

Solutions — A Holistic Framework

How do we prepare for this new era of disruptive technology? It will take a whole of society approach where government, academia, and corporations work collaboratively with international partners and individual citizens. This comprehensive method recognizes that each sector possesses unique strengths, capabilities, and limitations. Finland is widely viewed as the gold standard for this approach in confronting sophisticated disinformation efforts. In 2014, the Finnish elections were the target of a disinformation campaign widely attributed to Russia.  The Finnish government took note and began to aggressively formulate a national strategy, including a national education initiative.  The Finnish recognized, “[i]t’s not just a government problem, the whole society has been targeted.”

The Finnish model includes both technical and non-technical solutions. Finnish schools stress critical thinking and media literacy, teaching students of all ages to be discerning consumers of information. The Finnish have also established a non-partisan journalistic fact-checking service: FaktaBaari. The Finnish model provides a useful starting point for a U.S. model tailored to our unique social, cultural, and legal considerations.

Technical Solutions

Detection. The plan to counter Deepfakes 2.0 must start with detection. Several companies are already developing algorithms using AI to detect deepfakes. For example, Facebook recently announced a partnership with Microsoft and academia to invest in AI systems that identify, flag, and remove harmful deepfakes. The Pentagon is also investing heavily in deepfake-detection technologies such as DARPA’s Media Forensics (MediFor) program to fight AI with AI.

Authentication. We need to establish a credible organization, perhaps through a public-private partnership, to report deepfake detection results. Blockchain technology can create digital fingerprints to help authenticate media. This technology allows videos and photos to be publicly verifiable.

Non-technical Solutions

Education. Over half of Generation Z gets its news and information primarily from social media and messaging apps on their smartphones. Therefore, schools must prioritize critical thinking and media literacy tailored to this new reality. In the decentralized American education system, this requires commitment and resources from federal, state and local governments.

Media Policy. Traditional and social media should assess criteria for evaluating suspicious or unverified, potential deepfakes that could harm society. Some social media sites have already shown a willingness to take down accounts linked to disinformation.

Legislation. Congress is considering multiple legislative proposals, including the DEEPFAKES Accountability Act. Congress should also consider a Finnish-style independent entity that provides confidence or credibility scores for digital content. State governments also play an important role. For example, California recently passed a law restricting the use of deepfakes for political purposes.

Conclusion

There is no doubt that criminals, our adversaries, and other malign actors will use deepfakes to harm the public and manipulate their sense of reality. We need a comprehensive plan to counter this threat. It requires the government, academia, and private industry to work together on both technical and non-technical solutions. Given that it is difficult to change a person’s view once it is formed, speed is a virtue when it comes to detecting deepfakes and educating the public. As the saying goes, “A lie can travel halfway around the world before truth puts on its boots.”

Source: https://www.justsecurity.org/69677/deepfakes-2-0-the-new-era-of-truth-decay/

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Significance Of Upskilling & Reskilling To Overcome #Covid19 Crisis #Edtech SPONSOR: BetterU Education Corp. $BTRU.ca $ARCL $CPLA $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:17 AM on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020

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Significance Of Upskilling & Reskilling To Overcome Covid-19 Crisis

  • While the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic saw a partial – or even complete – lockdown at several places across the globe, people have been reorienting their lives indoors.
  • Just as Covid-19 has been reshaping education with a grand global experiment in remote learning, so have businesses adapted by shifting operations online.

By: Anu Thomas

However, some companies are creaking under pressure with these sudden changes. While this has meant job cuts in some enterprises, others are either delaying key operations or deferring hiring plans. With no end – or certainty – in sight, it necessitates that professionals turn these circumstances into opportunities to upskill.

This can be made possible with the effective use of technology, and signals a massive chance for edtech providers and online career marketplaces to reinvent learning to meet the needs of a new economy. Upskilling For The Future Of Work

According to MD of Udemy India Irwin Anand, in addition to Covid-induced uncertainty around the future of jobs, advanced technology and the impact of globalization also demands that professionals prioritize learning.

“Learning is the new currency that can help us succeed as a workforce,” says Anand. “At a time of unprecedented change and heightened concern around recent events, the most important job skill would be the ability to learn,” he adds.

With an oncoming recession and economic downturn strongly anticipated, it is critical to pay heed to warning signs that your job may be at risk. Bolstered by an automation boom and ever-changing technological landscape, the shelf life of skills have shortened. To remain employable in such competitive times, people need to upskill themselves. Also Read  Pros & Cons Of Choosing A Career In Data Science

Given this huge clamour for upskilling – especially since the Covid-19 pandemic took root – edtech companies have been offering more industry-ready courses. Additionally, they have launched both short-term and long-term courses on emerging technologies like AI, ML and data science for professionals looking to take advantage of a job market anchored around these new technologies.

“We are seeing increased demand across every segment of users – from individual learners, to repeat instructors, to employees learning for their jobs since the pandemic began,” says Anand.

Nudged by current circumstances and buoyed by trends including freelancing and technology disruption, the labour market is poised to be transformed and usher in a talent economy. 

ALSO READ: Addressing India’s Reskilling Challenge

Accelerant To Digital Transformation 

Whether you are a digital novice or fairly comfortable with technology, there cannot be a better time for you to dive deep into technologies, and upskilling can help in this digital transformation with the use of new applications. This will also help you ease into working remotely – another direction the changing landscape of work is moving towards.

With the Covid-19 pandemic heralding increasing pay cuts and furloughs, most companies also do not have the budget for additional training. And with work processes changing, so have capabilities and expectations of employees to adjust to this scenario as fast as possible by taking ownership of their own learning.

This means that a lot of upskilling needs to happen to digitally transform oneself, especially in these times.

Online Learning Trends Amid Covid-19

As mentioned earlier, a clutch of edtech players and e-career companies have witnessed a jump in new registrations since the outbreak of the virus. Online career marketplace Shine Learning has seen a massive surge for online course takers over the last few weeks. Also Read  Top Analytics Job Openings in India At The Moment

According to the firm, there has been a sharp rise in the number of users choosing to upskill themselves in courses like data science, blockchain, and machine learning. “With remote working increasingly becoming the norm, we may see more demand for specific talent in this field,” says CEO of Shine Learning, Zairus Master. “Moreover, with more time and fewer entertainment options at their disposal, this is an opportune time for people to upskill themselves,” he adds. 

Edtech players like Upgrad, Udemy and Simplilearn are also capitalizing on increased demand. Udemy recently released the Udemy Free Resource Center – a curated collection of more than 150 free Udemy courses – to help learners upskill themselves. What is more, it also has courses and resources especially targeted at professionals for them to learn how to adapt to remote work and how to search for a job. And while there has been demand for all kinds of skills, one subset in the realm of new technologies has been piquing the interest of learners.

“Data science has emerged as one of the top five topics users on Udemy choose to learn,” says Anand. “We have seen double-digit growth in learning globally as well as in India as people spend the majority of their time working remotely,” he adds.

ALSO READ: Why This Is The Right Time To Learn New Data Skills Amid Covid-19

Outlook

Accepting that everything is not under our control, we need to learn how to adapt to situations. And the fastest way to adapt is to be prepared through upskilling by making learning a lifelong commitment. Also Read  Analytics courses that are most in demand today

Covid-19 could be a tipping point for learning – and working – as we know it. With virtual learning emerging as a one of the best practices in our quest to self-learn, we need to constantly keep ourselves updated on new applications and smart devices to smoothly transition into a post-Covid digital world.

Source: https://analyticsindiamag.com/significance-of-upskilling-reskilling-to-overcome-covid-19-crisis/

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Gold, Silver Bulls Bask Amid Bullish Charts, Safe-Haven Buying SPONSOR: Labrador Gold $LAB.ca $RIO.ca $WHM.ca $SIC.ca $NXS.ca

Posted by AGORACOM at 11:16 AM on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020

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Gold futures prices are trading not far from unchanged on the day Tuesday at midday, after scoring a 7.5-year high early on, at $1,788.80, basis June Comex futures. Silver prices are sharply up and at a four-week high today. Gold bulls are enjoying the strong near-term technical advantage to continue to suggest more upside for the yellow metal in the near term. Safe-haven demand continues to boost gold, and to a lesser degree silver, as the global economy is still on very shaky ground. June gold futures were last up $0.10 an ounce at $1,761.30. May Comex silver prices were last up $0.503 at $16.04 an ounce.

Global stock markets were mostly higher in overnight trading. U.S. stock indexes are solidly higher at midday. More and more it appears North America and Europe have “turned the corner” on the Covid-19 pandemic. New York Governor Cuomo said Monday his state has seen the worst of the pandemic. Other hotspots in the U.S. have also showed signs of simmering down. Leading U.S. health officials are now saying the world’s largest economy can very likely begin to reopen in stages beginning in May.

The present Covid-19 situation appears to be a sweet spot for the precious metals. There is enough confidence in the marketplace for traders to want to trade markets, but the global economies are still in very bad shape and it’s uncertain when they will be fully operational or healed.

Major corporate earnings reports are now starting to be released, which will show the early impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and be a sobering reminder of the tough economic times at present. JP Morgan’s results today were a testament of a crippled U.S. economy.

In overnight news, China, the world’s second-largest economy, saw its March exports down 6.6%, year-on-year, which was less than expected. Imports were down 0.9% in the period, also way less than expected. China watchers deemed this data as upbeat, showing the Chinese economy is recovering from the pandemic.

The important markets today see Nymex crude oil prices trading solidly lower, around $21.00 a barrel. Oil market bulls are sorely disappointed the weekend OPEC and other major oil producers agreement to restrict oil output did not boost crude oil futures prices. However, there is no consensus on how much oil production will be reduced. Some market watchers think 10 million barrels a day and the more optimistic bulls think 20 million. There is more agreement among analysts that worldwide oil demand has dropped by at least 20 million barrels a day.

Meantime, the U.S. dollar index is lower at midday. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield is trading around 0.735% today.

Technically, June gold futures bulls have the strong overall near-term technical advantage. More upside is likely in the near term. Gold bulls’ next upside near-term price breakout objective is to produce a close above solid technical resistance at $1,800.00. Bears’ next near-term downside price breakout objective is pushing prices below solid technical support at $1,700.00. First resistance is seen at today’s high of $1,788.80 and then at $1,800.00. First support is seen at today’s low of $1,755.30 and then at $1,750.00. Wyckoff’s Market Rating: 9.0

May silver futures prices were nearer the session high and hit a four-week high at midday. The silver bulls have the overall near-term technical advantage. Prices are in a four three-week-old uptrend on the daily bar chart. Silver bulls’ next upside price objective is closing prices above solid technical resistance at $17.00 an ounce. The next downside price breakout objective for the bears is closing prices below solid support at $14.50. First resistance is seen at today’s high of $16.30 and then at $16.50. Next support is seen at today’s low of $15.655 and then at this week’s low of $15.385. Wyckoff’s Market Rating: 6.5.

May N.Y. copper closed up 285 points at 233.10 cents today. Prices closed near the session high and closed at a four-week high close today. The copper bulls have the slight overall near-term technical advantage. A price uptrend is in place on the daily bar chart. Copper bulls’ next upside price objective is pushing and closing prices above solid technical resistance at 250.00 cents. The next downside price objective for the bears is closing prices below solid technical support at 220.00 cents. First resistance is seen at this week’s high of 235.25 cents and then at 238.00 cents. First support is seen at 230.00 cents and then at this week’s low of 226.35 cents. Wyckoff’s Market Rating: 5.5

Source: https://www.kitco.com/news/2020-04-14/Gold-silver-bulls-bask-amid-bullish-charts-safe-haven-buying.html

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Silicon Material Produced With GEN2 PUREVAP™ Offers Promising Potential to Replace Graphite in Lithium-ion Batteries $FSLR $SPWR $CSIQ $PYR.ca $XMG.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:18 AM on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020
  • Provided update on promising results emanating from electrochemical performance tests performed on materials produced with our GEN2 PUREVAPTM Quartz Reduction Reactor
  • Material produced with the GEN2 PUREVAPTM QRR, demonstrated its potential to advantageously replace graphite in Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries while limiting the disadvantages inherent to silicon anodes

MONTREAL, April 15, 2020  — HPQ Silicon Resources Inc.  (“HPQ” or the “Company”) TSX-V: HPQ; FWB: UGE; Other OTC : URAGF; would like to update its shareholders on promising results emanating from electrochemical performance tests performed on materials produced with our GEN2 PUREVAPTM Quartz Reduction Reactor (“QRR”).

Recently, tests conducted at the Institut National de Recherche Scientifique (INRS), on material produced with the GEN2 PUREVAPTM QRR (“GEN2”), demonstrated its potential to advantageously replace graphite in Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries while limiting the disadvantages inherent to silicon anodes.

“While preliminary, the results obtained are very promising and validate our decision to focus our efforts on upstream production of materials needed to make the silicon-based anodes for high-density lithium-ion battery using material produced by our PUREVAPTM RRQ process as feed stock,” said Bernard Tourillon, President and CEO HPQ Silicon. “Interest in Silicon Metal’s potential to contribute to energy storage demand is undeniable and generating massive investments, as well as serious industry interest.”

SILICON (Si), A SUPERIOR ANODE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES VERSUS GRAPHITE

Silicon (Si) is a very promising anode material for Li-ion batteries because it’s theoretical gravimetric capacity (storage capacity in (mAh) per g of material) and volumetric capacity (storage capacity in (mAh) per cm3 of material) are significantly higher than graphite, the material currently used in commercial Li-ion batteries.  While resolving silicon swelling and cracking during the lithiation phase1 represents a significant challenge in order to achieve a comparable cyclage stability to graphite, the reference anode material of Li-ion batteries, the promising results obtained represent a step forward in that direction.

The tests on material produced with the GEN2 are part of a series of initiatives being undertaken by HPQ in order to become a producer of silicon (Si) materials suitable for the next generation Li-Ion batteries.  The tests were completed at the Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications (EMT) of the INRS by Professor Lionel ROUÉ under an NSERC Engage Grant and a NSERC Engage plus Grant.

The exact composition of the material produced with the GEN2 as well as how the electrodes used in the tests were prepared are trade secrets of HPQ.  HPQ will take the necessary steps to protect this invention.  As part of this research project, HPQ retains all intellectual property rights in relation to this invention.

SILICON (Si) FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES: A GROWING MARKET

A recent report by Wood Mackenzie Power projects that energy storage deployments are estimated to grow +1,300% from a 12 Gigawatt-hour market in 2018 to a 158 Gigawatt-hour market in 2024.  This is why, despite the low utilization rate of silicon-based powders in current Li-ion batteries, demand for silicon (Si) based powders is estimated to represent an addressable market of US $ 1B by 20222 expanding at a CAGR of 38.9% between 2019 – 2024.

About Silicon

Silicon (Si), also known as silicon metal, is one of today’s strategic materials needed to fulfil the Renewable Energy Revolution (“RER”) presently under way. Silicon does not exist in its pure state; it must be extracted from quartz (SiO2), in what has historically been a capital and energy intensive process.

About HPQ Silicon

HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is building a portfolio of unique high value silicon products needed for the RER.

Working with PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX-V: PYR), a high-tech company that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes plasma – based processes, HPQ is developing:

  • The PUREVAPTM “Quartz Reduction Reactors” (QRR), an innovative process (patent pending), which will permit the one step transformation of quartz (SiO2) into high purity silicon (Si) at reduced costs, energy input, and carbon footprint that will propagate its considerable renewable energy potential;
    • HPQ is in the process of becoming the lowest cost (Capex and Opex) producer of silicon (Si) and high purity silicon (3N – 4N Si);
  • The PUREVAPTM Silicon Nano Reactor (SiNR), a new proprietary process that can uses different purities of silicon (Si) as feedstock, to make spherical silicon nanopowders and nanowires;
    • HPQ objective is to become the lowest cost manufacturer of spherical Si nanopowders and silicon-based composites needed by all the manufacturers of next-generation lithium-ion batteries;
    • During the coming months, spherical Si nanopowders and nanowires silicon-based composites samples requested by industry participants and research institutions’ will be produced using the newly upgraded Gen2 PUREVAPTM SiNR.

HPQ is also working with industry leader Apollon Solar of France to:

  • Use their patented process and develop a capability to produce commercially porous silicon (Si) wafers and porous silicon (Si) powders;
    • The collaboration will allow HPQ to become the lowest cost producer of porous silicon wafers for all-solid -state batteries and porous silicon powders for Li-ion batteries.
    • The plan is to deliver porous Si wafer to a battery manufacturer (under NDA) for testing in 2020.

This News Release is available on the company’s CEO Verified Discussion Forum, a moderated social media platform that enables civilized discussion and Q&A between Management and Shareholders. 

Disclaimers:

The Corporation’s interest in developing the PUREVAP™ QRR and any projected capital or operating cost savings associated with its development should not be construed as being related to the establishing the economic viability or technical feasibility of any of the Company’s Quartz Projects.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements containing the words “may”, “plan”, “will”, “estimate”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “in the process” and other similar expressions which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectation and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our expectations regarding the acceptance of our products by the market, our strategy to develop new products and enhance the capabilities of existing products, our strategy with respect to research and development, the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product development, and uncertainties related to the regulatory approval process. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Company’s on-going filings with the security’s regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at www.sedar.com. Actual results, events, and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements either as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For further information contact

Bernard J. Tourillon, Chairman, President and CEO Tel (514) 907-1011
Patrick Levasseur, Vice-President and COO Tel: (514) 262-9239
http://www.hpqsilicon.com Email: [email protected]

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1 The incorporation of lithium into an electrode in a lithium-ion battery
2 Source Marketandmakerts.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/9f7a4003-c0f6-4b77-b885-6e2b6138f49c

Silicon Vs Graphite
Gravimetric and Volumetric Capacity Silicon Versus Graphite

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Eyecarrot $EYC.ca eLearning Advantage Available Through #Binovi Academy Online In Spite of the #COVID19 Isolation

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:15 AM on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020
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  • Announced the availability of Premium eLearning Optometry Education Courses through Binovi Academy –which features expert-led ePublications and Training Resources
  • Available from the office, and now from home to support continued professional development in spite of the COVID-19 social restrictions

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – April 15th, 2020 – Eyecarrot Innovations Corp (TSXV:EYC) | (OTCQB:EYCCF) | (2EYA:GR) announces the availability of Premium eLearning Optometry Education Courses through Binovi Academy –which features expert-led ePublications and Training Resources– is available from the office, and now from home to support continued professional development in spite of the COVID-19 social restrictions. This new avenue for educational content extends the flexibility of learning and improves the user experience of Binovi Academy as a whole. Access affordable advanced online courses, such as:

Sanet Vision Seminar Series by industry leaders Dr. Robert Sanet and Dr. Leonard Press

The Sanet Vision Seminar Series encompasses over 100 hours of HD Video –recorded over 5 weekends of presentations by Dr. Robert Sanet– in an interactive eBook format alongside commentary and supplementary content from Eyecarrot’s Director of Global Education Dr. Leonard Press. Covered in this expansive repository of information are Dr. Sanet and Dr. Press’ take on Models of Vision and Foundational Concepts and Principles of Vision Therapy, Generalized Visual Skills and Approaches to Therapy, Visual Information Processing, Amblyopia and Strabismus, and treatment of Acquired Brain Injuries.

“Dr. Sanet and I have collaborated on a unique learning experience designed to broaden, expand, and elevate your understanding of vision, and the application of principles enabling you to enhance optometric vision evaluation and therapy. Consider this module as a master class that is an extension of the widely acclaimed PAVE-Sanet Seminar Series presented over the course of five weekends in San Diego, California,” commented Dr. Leonard Press, Eyecarrot Director of Global Education

Primitive Reflex Volume 1 by renowned Occupational Therapist Patti Andrich

Reach a new level with Patti Andrich’s Primitive Reflexes Premium Education Module. The building blocks for developing oculomotor, visual perceptual, and visual-motor integration skills are established during the first year of life when our neural pathways are formed between our eyes, our brain, and our body – these are our primitive reflexes. The primitive reflex system is the basis for sensory, motor, and cognitive development. Skills such as sensing, perceiving, listening, talking, riding a bike, reading, writing, catching a ball and maintaining balance are all dependent on a well-integrated reflex system.

“Doctors and therapists are looking for methods that will help clients gain vision skills faster and build them, so they are resistant to decompensation from stress. The concepts discussed in this book are based on research, theories and successful outcomes of well-known doctors, therapists, psychologists and educators,” commented author Patti Andrich.

With more educational content continually in development, Eyecarrot’s Binovi Academy is leading the way in interactive eLearning.

“We do more than just the eBook itself; many of our educational modules include extra material in the form of demonstration video content, interactive learning experiences, and added downloadable content for Binovi Pro and Binovi Coach, ultimately leading to a better understanding of the theory at hand by optometrists, their teams, and their patients,” commented Adam Cegielski, Eyecarrot CEO and Founder.

About Dr. Robert Sanet, OD, FCOVD

Dr. Robert B. Sanet graduated with honors from the Southern California College of Optometry and has a storied career as an educator and leader in the vision therapy and sports performance spaces in the United States and abroad. He has pioneered a number of vision training techniques and protocols in use around the world for both amateur and professional athletes. He is also the recipient of numerous exclusive awards from top-tier optometric and sports organizations around the world.

About Dr. Leonard Press, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

Dr. Leonard J. Press is a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, where he was a member of the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society. He has served as Chief of the Vision Therapy Service at the SUNY College of Optometry, where he was Associate Professor for 15 years. Dr. Press has authored 3 major textbooks among other key influential pieces that form the backbone of Vision Therapy Education. Dr. Press is the recipient of numerous awards for his research, writing, and clinical work for his outstanding contributions in the field.

About Patti Andrich MA, OTR/L, COVT, INPP

Patti Andrich is an occupational therapist known for her success in treating individuals with difficulties in visual-motor, visual-perceptual, auditory perception and vestibular functioning. Patti received her Master degree from The Ohio State University College of Education and her occupational therapy degree from the Cleveland State University Department of Health Sciences. Additionally, Patti holds certification in auditory processing using The Listening Program with Bone Conduction from Advanced Brain Technologies and is certified in INPP primitive reflex integration techniques; having studied in England under the direction of Sally Goddard at the Institute of Neurological Physiological Psychology (INPP). Patti is a certified vision therapist, member of The Optometric Extension Program, as well as the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, the recipient of several honors and awards and has been a guest speaker for local, state, national and international conferences.

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About Binovi Academy

Binovi Academy is an eBook-based content delivery system tightly integrated into Binovi Pro and combines expert knowledge from a pool of industry leaders and influencers in the form of an interactive, multimedia e-book with additional Binovi Pro content such as sports vision training and therapy protocols as well as video-based activity sets, test configurations (for the Binovi Touch application), and more.

About Eyecarrot Innovations Corp

Eyecarrot is a human performance technology company that has developed Binovi, a hardware and software-centered platform. Binovi combines hardware, software, specialized expert knowledge, and unique big data insights in order to deliver customized one-on-one training and treatment. Binovi is designed for vision optimization and the enhancement of cognitive skills related to human performance. We are working together under a common banner to help neuro-optometry, vision rehabilitation, and vision performance professionals gain measurable results in less time, and with less effort.

Adam Cegielski

Founder | CEO

Tania Archer

Head – Global Marketing | Sales | Strategic Partnerships

Adrian Makuch

Head – Corporate Development | Customer Success

Investor Relations

Email: [email protected]

Toll-free: 1 (844) 866-6162

https://www.eyecarrot.com/investors/

Forward looking information:

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute “forward-looking information” as such term is used in applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information is based on plans, expectations and estimates of management at the date the information is provided and is subject to certain factors and assumptions, including, that the Company’s financial condition and development plans do not change as a result of unforeseen events and that the Company obtains regulatory approval. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause plans, estimates and actual results to vary materially from those projected in such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause the forward-looking information in this news release to change or to be inaccurate include, but are not limited to, the risk that any of the assumptions referred to prove not to be valid or reliable, that occurrences such as those referred to above are realized and result in delays, or cessation in planned work, that the Company’s financial condition and development plans change, and delays in regulatory approval, as well as the other risks and uncertainties applicable to the Company as set forth in the Company’s continuous disclosure filings filed under the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com . The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, other than as required by applicable law. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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INTERVIEW: After 478% Increase In Q1 Patients, Empower Clinics $CBDT.ca Adds Telemedicine Access To Physicians and E-Commerce $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, April 14th, 2020

With 165,000 patients, Empower Clinics (CBDT:CSE) (EPWCF:OTCQB) has a database that almost every medical cannabis and CBD company would kill for.  Patient visits increased 800% in February. 590% in March and 480% for Q1.  But will Coronavirus social gathering imitations put the clinic network at risk?

No.  In fact, it has had the opposite effect, with the clinics being designated an essential service.  Moreover, Empower had to actually increase operating hours due to demand from existing patients who need their CBD medication more than ever, as well as, new patients who are experiencing anxiety and stress through the COVID-19 pandemic.

BUT THAT WASN’T ENOUGH

The Company has now entered expanded into telemedicine across multiple states for patients who can’t get to a clinic but need a consultation with doctors over the phone to determine the best CBD medications, as well as, 250 new homeopath products for their newly launched immunotherapy initiative …. all which can be fulfilled through the company’s e-commerce platform.

Oh …. and did we mention that psychedelics are on the way?  Empower Clinics has already announced its intention to expand into the field of Psilocybin and psychedelics.  The new telemedicine platform now accelerates this initiative.

Watch this interview with the Company’s CEO, Steven McAuley, who is Six Sigma certified under the quality initiative of legendary GE chairman Jack Welch. We’ve never seen a Six Sigma certified CEO in the Canadian small cap markets. Never …. which also explains how McAuley has been able to guide Empower Clinics through the most disruptive retail environment in recent history and turn it into real growth.

Grab your favourite beverage and settle in to watch what may be your next great small cap investment

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Gold Futures Prices at 7.5-Yr. High On Safe-Haven Demand, Bullish Charts SPONSOR: Labrador Gold $LAB.ca $RIO.ca $WHM.ca $SIC.ca $NXS.ca

Posted by AGORACOM at 10:46 AM on Tuesday, April 14th, 2020

SPONSOR: Labrador Gold – Two successful gold explorers lead the way in the Labrador gold rush targeting the under-explored gold potential of the province. Exploration has already outlined district scale gold on two projects, including a 40km strike length of the Florence Lake greenstone belt, one of two greenstone belts covered by the Hopedale Project. Recently acquired 14km of the potential extension of the new discovery by New Found Gold’s Queensway project to the south. Click Here for More Info

Gold futures prices are trading narrowly on both sides of unchanged in early U.S. trading Tuesday after scoring another 7.5-year high, at $1,785.00 overnight, basis June Comex futures. Gold bulls are enjoying the strong near-term technical advantage to continue to suggest more upside for the yellow metal in the near term. Safe-haven demand continues to boost gold, and to a lesser degree silver, as the global economy is still on very shaky ground. June gold futures were last down $0.90 an ounce at $1,760.20. May Comex silver prices were last up $0.388 at $15.925 an ounce.

Global stock markets were mostly higher in overnight trading. U.S. stock indexes are pointed toward higher openings when the New York day session begins. More and more it appears North America and Europe have “turned the corner” on the Covid-19 pandemic. New York Governor Cuomo said Monday his state has seen the worst of the pandemic. Other hotspots in the U.S. have also showed signs of simmering down. Leading U.S. health officials are now saying the world’s largest economy can very likely begin to reopen in stages beginning in May.

Major corporate earnings reports are now starting to be released, which will show the early impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and be a sobering reminder of the tough economic times at present.

Technically, the gold bulls have the strong overall near-term technical advantage amid a price uptrend in place on the daily, weekly and monthly charts. That strongly suggests the path of least resistance for prices will remain sideways to higher for at least the near term and probably longer. Bulls’ next upside price objective is to produce a close in June futures above solid resistance at $1,800.00. Bears’ next near-term downside price objective is pushing futures prices below solid technical support at $1,700.00. First resistance is seen at the overnight high of $1,785.00 and then at $1,800.00. First support is seen at $1,750.00 and then at Monday’s low of $1,724.20. Wyckoff’s Market Rating: 8.5

May silver futures bulls have the overall near-term technical advantage and prices are  trending higher on the daily bar chart. Silver bulls’ next upside price objective is closing prices above solid technical resistance at $17.00 an ounce. The next downside price breakout objective for the bears is closing prices below solid support at $14.50. First resistance is seen at last week’s high of $16.09 and then at $16.25. Next support is seen at Monday’s low of $15.385 and then at $15.25. Wyckoff’s Market Rating: 6.0.

SOURCE: By Jim Wyckoff

https://www.kitco.com/news/2020-04-14/Gold-futures-prices-at-7-5-yr-high-on-safe-haven-demand-bullish-charts.html

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