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CardioComm Solutions $EKG.ca – Digital Health #Mhealth Market Value to Reach USD 511 Billion by 2026 $ATE.ca $TLT.ca $OGI.ca $ACST.ca $IPA.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:21 PM on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019

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Digital Health Market Value to Reach USD 511 Billion by 2026

  • Demand for digital health is rising on account of the increasing need to improving workflow efficiency across hospitals and other healthcare organizations
  • In addition to this, there is mounting pressure from governments to reduce healthcare costs, while at the same time focus on improving quality of patient care

The global digital health market value is expected to reach around USD 511 billion by 2026.

The global digital health market is expected to rise exponentially in the coming years. The already multi-billion industry is likely to grow at an accelerated pace, as healthcare sector welcomes digitization. Factors such as the advent of mobile health, wireless solutions, and telehealth will foster growth opportunities for the digital health market.

Rising Adoption of mHealth Technologies to Boost Growth

In the coming years, the digital health market is expected to gain pace in response to the rising adoption of mHealth technologies. These are advanced technologies that also help in the self-management of diabetes and other chronic ailments. Taking cue from this, several companies are launching innovative technologies to help in the same. For instance, Glooko was launched specifically to help in the management of diabetes. Similar apps are now increasingly available across smartphones, making it easier for the healthcare professionals and patients alike to keep abreast of the most recent patient information. Development of these technologies is lauded as they are significantly helping in disease diagnosis and monitoring. These are a few of the chief digital health market trends that are likely to enable growth in the coming years. Bolstering this will be the rising penetration of smartphones, smart devices, and better internet connectivity around the world.

Demand for Improving Workflow Efficiency to Boost Uptake in Healthcare Organizations

The demand for digital health is rising on account of the increasing need to improving workflow efficiency across hospitals and other healthcare organizations. In addition to this, there is mounting pressure from governments to reduce healthcare costs, while at the same time focus on improving quality of patient care. Recent advancements in the technology showcased the inclusion of mobile, big data, cloud, and interoperability. Following these developments, a surge in the demand for EHR is observed, subsequently boosting growth prospects for the digital health market. In addition to this, an increasing number of companies are investing in developing innovations in EHR. For instance, Allscripts launched a mobile first and cloud based EHR, dubbed as Avenel, in 2018. The system uses machine learning to bring down time taken for clinical documentation. It works more like an application. Such developments are expected to bode well for the overall market.

Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/digital-health-market-value-reach-133000839.html

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ZeU Close $7.8 million in Financing of Convertible Debentures & Announce a Joint-Venture with Kamari $SX $SX.ca $SXOOF

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:48 AM on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019
  • Announced the closing by its subsidiary, ZeU Crypto Networks Inc., of a non-brokered private placement offering of 12% capitalized interests unsecured convertible debentures for an aggregate principal amount of CAD $7,824,000
  • Subscribed in consideration of digital assets, consisting 24,000,000 Kamari, each a “KAM“, at a deemed value of CAD $0.326 each.

Valletta, Malta – November 13, 2019 – St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp. (CNSX:SX.CN) (OTC:SXOOF) (FSE:85G1) is pleased to announce the closing by its subsidiary, ZeU Crypto Networks Inc., of a non-brokered private placement offering of 12% capitalized interests unsecured convertible debentures for an aggregate principal amount of CAD $7,824,000 subscribed in consideration of digital assets, consisting 24,000,000 Kamari, each a “KAM“, at a deemed value of CAD $0.326 each.

ZeU has also executed a joint venture agreement with Kamari Limited (“Kamari“) of Malta for the joint development and deployment of lotteries and gaming offerings in Africa (the “JV Co.“). Under the terms of the JV, both parties agreed to invest up to Euro 50,000, ZeU agreed, among other things, to grant JV Co. a non-exclusive licence to its technologies in exchange for a 30% interest in JV Co., and Kamari agreed to provide JV Co. with support in accessing online lottery markets exchange for a 70% interest in JV Co. For more information on Kamari visit www.kamari.io

The Debenture issued pursuant to the Offering will have a maturity date of May 12, 2022 (the “Maturity Date“), and be convertible into common shares of ZeU (each a “ZeU Share“) at a price (the “Conversion Price“) equal to the greater of: (i) $1.50, and (ii) if the date of any conversion occurs after ZeU completed a transaction (a “Liquidity Event“) pursuant to which it will become a “reporting issuer” under applicable Canadian securities laws and the ZeU Shares would be listed and posted for trading on a recognized exchange, the 10-day volume-weighted average trading price of the ZeU Shares, immediately prior to the applicable conversion date.

Upon the occurrence of a Liquidity Event, ZeU will be entitled to require the holders of the Convertible Debentures to convert up to 50% of the principal amount outstanding, together with any accrued and unpaid interest owing thereon, into ZeU Shares at the Conversion Price.

ZeU will be entitled to redeem the Debentures at any time, including on the Maturity Date, in cash, in digital assets for the pro rata nominal amount of digital assets subscribed or in ZeU shares at the Conversion Price.

The KAM forming the Consideration are subject to the following voluntary transfer restrictions: (i) in any one-month period, transfer, directly or indirectly, is limited to 1/30th of the total number of KAM forming the Consideration; and (ii) in any given day, any sale on an exchange is limited to 5% of the total volume of KAM traded, without the prior written consent of Kamari.

The securities issued in connection with the Offering are subject to the applicable statutory hold period ending March 12, 2020. Closing of the Offering is subject to receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, including the approval of the CSE.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

“Frank Dumas”

FRANK DUMAS

DIRECTOR & COO, ST-GEORGES ECO-MINING

PRESIDENT & CEO, ZEU CRYPTO NETWORKS.

The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or the accuracy of the contents of this release.

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NORTHBUD $NBUD.ca – The #CBD Industry Flourishes After Overcoming Certain Legal Barriers $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $TRST.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:34 AM on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019

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The CBD Industry Flourishes After Overcoming Certain Legal Barriers

  • Total sales for the U.S. hemp industry totaled USD 820 Million in 2017
  • The research also suggests that the industry is expected to grow to USD 1.9 Billion by 2022 and at a CAGR of 14.4% during the 5-year period.

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2019 – Humans have been using hemp for centuries prior to its disappearance from the public eye. Decades ago, hemp was predominantly being used to manufacture textiles, paper, construction materials, and fuel. However, now, hemp is most commonly known for being a derivative of the cannabis plant, which has caused it to be classified as a drug under international regulations.

Furthermore, most people associate cannabis with its marijuana derivative, which imparts cerebral-altering effects on its users. However, hemp and marijuana are two completely different plants in terms of their biological makeup. Hemp contains much more CBD, or cannabidiol, while marijuana contains a significant amount of THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol. In fact, CBD and THC are just two of at least 113 cannabinoids identified in the cannabis plant. However, THC is one of the only three cannabinoids scheduled by the UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances. Originally, the UN listed THC as a Schedule 1 substance in 1971 but reclassified it to Schedule 2 in 1991 after a recommendation by the World Health Organization (WHO).

However, under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, THC is classified as both a Schedule 1 and Schedule 4 drug. And while the debate over legalizing THC is often a tense topic for most countries, CBD legalization appears to be a more popular direction of discourse. In recent times, CBD has become widely popular because of the therapeutic benefits it offers without causing psychoactive effects on the consumer. Notably, researchers highlighted that CBD can be used to treat minor conditions such as headaches or even severe symptoms associated with cancer. Nevertheless, international health agencies have all agreed that more research is required in order to move forward with approving CBD as a medicinal treatment.

But regardless, a number of countries such as Canada and the U.S. already moved to completely legalize the use of CBD. And according to data compiled by Hemp Business Journal, a division of New Frontier Data, the total sales for the U.S. hemp industry totaled USD 820 Million in 2017. The research also suggests that the industry is expected to grow to USD 1.9 Billion by 2022 and at a CAGR of 14.4% during the 5-year period.

In 2017, the U.S. hemp market was primarily driven by hemp-derived CBD products. At the time, hemp-derived CBD products accounted for 23% of the total market share, delivering USD 190 Million in sales. Personal care products accounted for 22% of the market share, narrowly lagging behind hemp-derived CBD products. However, by 2022, Hemp Business Journal expects the hemp-derived CBD market to takeoff. The hemp-derived CBD sector is forecast to deliver USD 646 Million in sales. Furthermore, the research suggests that the personal care products segment is expected to witness its market share diminishes as industrial applications fill the gap. And as legal barriers are removed and consumer education continues to spread, the hemp industry is positioned to witness exponential growth.

Furthermore, many researchers are actively pushing legislators and lawmakers to reconsider the scheduling of cannabis because of rich therapeutic benefits. For instance, researchers from the University of Minnesota’s (U of M) College of Biological Sciences and College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences are one of a handful of groups that are federally authorized to study cannabis. The researchers have argued they have “indisputable evidence” that hemp and marijuana should be separated, according to Mercola. “It’s a plant of major economic importance that is very poorly understood scientifically… With this study, we have indisputable evidence for a genetic basis of differences among cannabis varieties, further challenging the position that all cannabis should be regulated as a drug,” said George Weiblen, a professor with a joint appointment in the U of M’s College of Biological Sciences and College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences.

Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-cbd-industry-flourishes-after-overcoming-certain-legal-barriers-300957483.html

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ThreeD Capital Inc. $IDK.ca – Canada’s Largest Bank $RY.ca Mulls #Crypto Exchange #Ether $HIVE.ca $BLOC.ca $CODE.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:50 AM on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019

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Canada’s Largest Bank Mulls Crypto Exchange After Bitcoin Ban

  • A Canadian bank, which banned its clients from buying Bitcoin (BTC), could now become the first in the country to launch a cryptocurrency exchange. 
  • As innovation economy news outlet The Logic reported on Nov. 11, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is now rumored to be considering the plans.

By William Suberg

A Canadian bank, which banned its clients from buying Bitcoin (BTC), could now become the first in the country to launch a cryptocurrency exchange. 

As innovation economy news outlet The Logic reported on Nov. 11, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is now rumored to be considering the plans.

RBC reportedly planning multifunctional exchange

RBC is the largest bank in Canada by market capitalization, with $661 billion CAD ($499 billion) in assets under management.

According to The Logic, the bank is entertaining the possibility for the exchange to function both for investments and allowing clients to make purchases online and in brick-and-mortar stores.

The news follows a previous report that Canada’s central bank wanted to use digital currency in order to better track consumer spending habits. 

“The trading platform would facilitate buying and selling of individual digital coins, including Bitcoin and Ether (ETH), as well as the transfer of funds combining different types of cryptocurrencies,” the publication summarized.

Bitcoin purchases “not allowed”

While little detailed information is currently available, the move would run conspicuously in contrast to RBC’s current modus operandi on cryptocurrencies. Last year, the bank abruptly banned clients purchasing Bitcoin or altcoins with credit and debit cards.

“Effective immediately, RBC will no longer be allowing the use of RBC credit cards for transactions involving cryptocurrency. We regret any inconvenience this may cause,” a notice stated at the time. 

Other Canadian banks had previously done likewise, including TD Bank and Bank of Montreal. 

Nonetheless, attention has since focused on how authorities will handle the fallout from QuadrigaCX, a local cryptocurrency exchange that imploded in late 2018. While recovery of lost funds is ongoing, users lost a total of around $190 million in deposits.

Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/canadas-largest-bank-mulls-crypto-exchange-after-bitcoin-ban-report

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New Age Metals $NAM.ca – #Palladium Prices Soar to Record High #PGM $WG.ca $XTM.ca $WM.ca $PDL.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:54 PM on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

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Palladium Prices Soar to Record High

  • Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) jumped six points this month, rising for a November MMI reading of 113.

by Fouad Egbaria

Palladium-Platinum Spread Widens

As noted here many times before, platinum had historically traded at a premium to palladium.

That relationship, however, flipped as of September 2017, and has remained flipped ever since.

The palladium-platinum spread widened this month, even as platinum made gains.

The spread rose to $850/mt this month, up from $763/mt last month.

Looking Ahead

Gold and silver enjoyed a strong run-up during the summer season, but what is ahead for the precious metals?

“Having risen into the summer, gold and silver prices have plateaued in Q3 even as some ETFs have seen strong inflows due to accommodative monetary policies, such as falling Fed rates and safe haven buying in the face of geopolitical uncertainty,” MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns explained. “But jewelry demand is down, central bank buying of gold is lower than the same time last year and a strong dollar set up a number of headwinds that have seen prices unwind as news comes out about a possible winding back of tariffs between the US and China.”

As for platinum, prices did not tick up as much as one might have expected given trends in the automotive industry.

“Likewise, platinum prices have failed to make any headway in Q3 despite a strong showing from other PGMs, such as palladium and rhodium, both of which continue to benefit from the switch to petrol internal combustion engines among European carmakers,” Burns added.

“Gold, silver and palladium prices are expected to ease further in the run up to the year-end while other PGMs will be swayed more by car production and dollar strength. Much will depend on a successful outcome to the encouraging progress on trade talks, which could see investors take a more bullish attitude on risk to industrial metals and weaken demand for safe-haven investment metals.”

Actual Metal Prices and Trends

The U.S. silver ingot/bar price rose 5.0% month over month to $18.08/ounce as of Nov. 1.

U.S. platinum bars rose 6.3% to $930/ounce. U.S. palladium bars jumped 8.7% to $1,780/ounce.

Chinese gold bullion rose 1.7% to $48.79/gram. U.S. gold bullion increased 2.3% to $1,512.70/ounce.

Source: https://agmetalminer.com/2019/11/12/global-precious-mmi-palladium-prices-soars-to-record-high/

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CardioComm Solutions $EKG.ca – Visualizing #Mhealth in 2019 $ATE.ca $TLT.ca $OGI.ca $ACST.ca $IPA.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:10 PM on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

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Visualising Mhealth in 2019

  • In the age of digital transformation, more and more professions are making use of new technologies, and the world of health care is no exception.
  • In fact, mobile devices are becoming an increasingly important part of modern healthcare delivery.
  • It has been found that mobile devices can help to streamline and improve many healthcare functions.
  • Mobile devices have now become an essential tool for healthcare and medical workers, with four-fifths of workers using mobiles as part of their everyday work.

mHealth: transforming healthcare in the 21st century

The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mHealth as “medical and public health practice supported by mobile devices, such as mobile phones, patient monitoring devices, personal digital assistances and other wireless devices”. Over the past decade, this sector has enjoyed tremendous growth and it is now projected to hit a global value of $60 billion by 2020.

What are the benefits of mHealth technology for professionals?

Mobile devices allow medical professionals to easily access patients’ electronic health records and data. This has a positive effect on productivity as information can be rapidly accessed and it is far less likely to be lost or mishandled.

Mobile technologies offer a useful communication tool for medical professionals. For example, professionals can use note-taking and communication apps to easily exchange information between relevant parties. This ensures a greater quality of care for the patient by boosting information management and by encouraging collaboration.

Many mHealth apps are designed with the aim of facilitating better communication between patients and their healthcare providers. Patients can use apps to track symptoms and medication usage, and this will go a long way to improve communication with healthcare workers.

Discover more about mHealth

The below infographic from Home Healthcare Adaptations visually demonstrates how medical and healthcare professionals are using mobile devices in their work. The guide features statistics about mHealth and also includes an easy-to-understand summary of the key benefits and challenges associated with the use of mobile devices in health care.

To view in a new window, click here.
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BetterU Education Corp. $BTRU.ca – #Edtech Startup #Lido Learning Raises $3 Mn in Funding from Ronnie Screwvala, Others $ARCL $CPLA $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:34 AM on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019
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Edtech Startup Lido Learning Raises $3 Mn in Funding from Ronnie Screwvala, Others

  • Mumbai based Edtech startup Lido learning has raised $3million as part of a Series A funding round
  • Led by prominent investors like Ronnie Screwvala (Chairman Upgrad), Ananth Narayanan (CEO Medlife), Vikrampati Singhania (MD JK Tyres), Anupam Mittal (CEO Shaadi.com), Arihant Patni (MD Patni Wealth Advisors), amongst others.

By Vardaan

Mumbai based Edtech startup Lido learning has raised $3million as part of a Series A funding round led by prominent investors like Ronnie Screwvala (Chairman Upgrad), Ananth Narayanan (CEO Medlife), Vikrampati Singhania (MD JK Tyres), Anupam Mittal (CEO Shaadi.com), Arihant Patni (MD Patni Wealth Advisors), amongst others.

Founded in April 2019 by second time ed-tech entrepreneur Sahil Sheth, Lido Learning is revolutionizing traditional tutorials through immersive live small-group online tuitions. Lido caters to students from Class 5-9; offering yearlong coaching classes in Math and Science through an integrated online platform that combines unique interactive content with the best tutors from across the country.

“Ed-Tech is presently under invested but is a massive opportunity in India. Online tutoring is very nascent and Lido has a clear opportunity for market leadership with the strong product and tech it has developed. They are onto something very big here “, said Ronnie Screwvala.   

According to a Google-KPMG report, the online tutoring market is expected to grow dramatically in the next two years, to around 10 Million users by 2021. This is still only a tiny sliver of the Indian market that has over 250 million students currently enrolled in schools so that the potential for future growth is tremendous.  Lido’s ultimate goal is to provide a personalized learning experience to every student – 250 million unique classrooms for 250 million unique students.

Within 3 months of operations, Lido has gained incredible traction and is expanding rapidly across the country. 

Lido’s key value proposition is in its dynamic learning environment – interactive classroom, excellent teachers and supportive academic advisors. At the centre of this is the state-of-the-art online classroom with animated visual content, immersive games and quizzes with real-time results. Every class has a maximum student to teacher ratio of 6:1 to ensure that each student receives enough coaching, feedback and doubt clearance. Lido aims to build an entire learning ecosystem around students so to push them to their furthest achievement levels with academic advisors assigned to every student to mentor and coach them. Within a few weeks of learning on Lido, students are performing 20% better on classroom tests and are feeling more prepared and confident to participate in class.

Given its futuristic platform, engaging content and highly skilled teachers and mentors, Lido is expected to disrupt the existing K-12 ed-tech industry through a massive improvement in quality while being affordable to the average student. 

About Lido:

Lido Learning (Quality Tutorials Pvt Ltd) was launched in April 2019 by Sahil Sheth, offering live tutoring and personalized online coaching sessions to students from Class 5-9 in Math and Sciences from both CBSE and ISCE boards. The platform characterizes itself as an online immersive live tutoring platform for students including features like interactive sessions, engaging quizzes and immersive games. 

Every session has a maximum student to teacher ratio of 6:1 to ensure that each student receives enough coaching, feedback and doubt clearing. Within the classroom, students are grouped according to similar achievement levels to ensure that the in-class experience can be personalized as per pace and content. With advanced analytics and tracking, Lido can create unique learning journeys for every student. Based on their class performance, students are given customized homework, remedial help, and challenges to push their limits. 

Lido has pioneered gamification through ‘Learn for Rewards’ that tie learning outcomes to real-world prizes.

Source: https://www.indianweb2.com/2019/11/11/ed-tech-startup-lido-learning-announces-series-3-million-funding/?doing_wp_cron=1573573981.5977289676666259765625

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NORTHBUD $NBUD.ca – 5 Reasons Why Everyone Is Obsessed With #CBD Gummies $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $TRST.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:38 AM on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

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5 Reasons Why Everyone Is Obsessed With CBD Gummies

By Jerrard Jonson

If you’ve heard any of the hype lately about CBD and CBD gummies, you’re probably thinking, “what’s all the fuss about?” With last year’s introduction of the Farm Bill, the CBD industry has skyrocketed beyond anyone’s expectations, creating countless products infused with the cannabinoid CBD. With numerous health benefits, availability and affordability, CBD products are making quite the scene in a new(er) industry. Here are five reasons why everyone is obsessed with CBD gummies.

Availability

CBD gummies are pretty much everywhere at this point. You can get them online, in your drug store, in holistic health shops, and more. With such wide availability, it’s no wonder these tasty treats are a favorite among consumers of CBD. That being said, it’s important to note that not all CBD gummies are the same.

The quality of the CBD used in them can have a profound effect on the effectiveness, so it’s always better to purchase from a provider with a good reputation for quality. Companies like Verma Farms offer some of the highest-quality CBD gummies on the market.

Be sure to check the CBD availability and legality in your state. While hemp may be legal on the federal level, individual states still have the ability to regulate and even ban hemp and CBD products.

Longer-Lasting Effects

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Since CBD gummies are ingested, the effects of the CBD tend to last longer than if it were inhaled or taken under the tongue. The slow process of digestion means that your CBD might take an hour or longer to kick in, but once it does, you can expect the effect to last for at least a few hours.

The longer-lasting effects of the gummies are mostly what drives consumers to make these a favorite. They also taste pretty good too! Straight CBD oil taken under the tongue can leave a plant aftertaste, which can be quite unpleasant. Chewing a gummy eliminates this unpleasantness by coating the CBD with a tasty, sugary gummy.

Consumers feel like gummies give them a bit more bang for their buck since some CBD products can be quite pricey. With longer-lasting effects, you’ll need less throughout the day to achieve the desired effect; making them an affordable and effective way to enjoy CBD.

CBD’s Benefits

Let’s take a moment to talk about some of the great effects that CBD has on the body. From reducing stress and anxiety to improved sleep, the effects of CBD are numerous and positive. While the research is still pretty much in its infancy, what we do know is that CBD so far hasn’t shown any major negative side-effects.

CBD is different from THC, though they’re both found in the cannabis plant. THC creates the euphoric “high” that marijuana is known for, whereas CBD is much the opposite. Instead of euphoria, users have said that they feel clarity and calm. It’s even been said that CBD can help reduce the effects of THC for when you’ve had a little too much

People all over the world are using CBD oils and gummies for joint aches, concentration, treating anxiety, and all manner of health ailments. Some users swear by CBD as a cure-all, but science has yet to discover the true spectrum of benefits offered by this amazing compound.

Affordability

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While CBD oils and vape pens can be a bit costly, CBD gummies remain on the affordable end of the spectrum, and, as stated above, their long-lasting effects makes them much more cost-efficient than their inhaled or absorbed counterparts. We’ve seen hundreds of brands pop up over the course of the last year, and as the industry grows, we’re certain to see more. Right now, CBD demand is high, so prices will probably remain at about the same level for the coming years.

Easy to Take

Probably the best thing about CBD gummies is that they’re easy to take. Whether you’re 21 or 71, chewing them is simple and the digestive process does all of the work for you. Where vape pens and oils can require different processes for maximum effectiveness, with this product, you simply chew and swallow and wait.

This makes gummies accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, and ailments. The availability and versatility of these awesome products are what have made them an absolute favorite among CBD users nationwide.

Conclusion

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Whether you’re new to CBD or a seasoned veteran, you’ll want to give CBD gummies a try to see why everyone’s raving about them. From being easy to take to having longer-lasting effects, they can offer a unique CBD product that you’ll find is both simple and affordable.

Source: https://www.chartattack.com/5-reasons-why-everyone-is-obsessed-with-cbd-gummies/

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Huge Battery Investments Drop Energy-Storage Costs Faster Than Expected, Threatening Natural Gas SPONSOR: $HPQ.ca Silicon $FSLR $SPWR $CSIQ $PYR.ca $XMG.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:05 AM on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

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Huge Battery Investments Drop Energy-Storage Costs Faster Than Expected, Threatening Natural Gas

Jeff McMahon Contributor    From Chicago, I write about climate change, green technology, energy.

The global energy transition is happening faster than the models predicted, according to a report released today by the Rocky Mountain Institute, thanks to massive investments in the advanced-battery technology ecosystem.

Previous and planned investments total $150 billion through 2023, RMI calculates—the equivalent of every person in the world chipping in $20. In the first half of 2019 alone, venture-capital firms contributed $1.4 billion to energy storage technology companies.

“These investments will push both Li-ion and new battery technologies across competitive thresholds for new applications more quickly than anticipated,” according to RMI. “This, in turn, will reduce the costs of decarbonization in key sectors and speed the global energy transition beyond the expectations of mainstream global energy models.”

RMI’s “Breakthrough Batteries” report anticipates “self-reinforcing feedback loops” between public policy, manufacturing, research and development, and economies of scale. Those loops will drive battery performance higher while pushing costs as low as $87/kWh by 2025. (Bloomberg put the current cost at $187/kwh earlier this year.)

“These changes are already contributing to cancellations of planned natural-gas power generation,” states the report. “The need for these new natural-gas plants can be offset through clean-energy portfolios (CEPs) of energy storage, efficiency, renewable energy, and demand response.”

New natural-gas plants risk becoming stranded assets (unable to compete with renewables+storage before they’ve paid off their capital cost), while existing natural-gas plants cease to be competitive as soon as 2021, RMI predicts.

RMI analysts expect lithium-ion to remain the dominant battery technology through 2023, steadily improving in performance, but then they anticipate a suite of advanced battery technologies coming online to cater to specific uses:

Heavier transport will use solid-state batteries such as rechargeable zinc alkaline, Li-metal, and Li-sulfur. The electric grid will adopt low-cost and long-duration batteries such as zinc-based, flow, and high-temperature batteries. And when EVs become ubiquitous—raising the demand for fast charging—high-power batteries will proliferate.

Many of these alternative battery technologies will leap from the lab to the marketplace by 2030, the report predicts.

Some of these changes will be driven outside the U.S., specifically in countries like India, Indonesia and the Philippines that prefer smaller vehicles.

RMI analyzed the four major energy-storage markets—China, the U.S., the European Union and India—and found two major trends that apply to each: 1) “Mobility markets are driving the demand and the cost declines,” and 2) “the nascent grid storage market is about to take off.”

China dominates the market for electric vehicles and solar photovoltaic technologies, thanks to early, large and consistent investment. The RMI report notes that China also has an advantage in upstream ore processing, critical materials and component manufacturing.

The report does not, however, explore what happens should China weaponize those advantages in the trade war, restricting or embargoing imports of critical materials to the U.S.

“An expanded trade war looms large over all industries and the entire global economy and is not in the interest of either the U.S. or China, and it is unproductive to speculate on the potential scope or outcomes of a battery or minerals-related action,” two of the report’s four authors, Charlie Bloch and James Newcomb, told me in an email.

“China is no doubt aware of the long-term economic opportunity associated with being a reliable manufacturer of batteries and the risk that escalating trade war actions by either side could damage the US-China economic relationship in this important area.”

They added that manufacturers, investors, start-ups, and government officials are taking steps to mitigate the potential impact of such a risk, such as continued development of low- and no-cobalt batteries chemistries.

For more about China’s hold on critical minerals, read 4 Reasons The Developed World Is In Big Trouble With Critical Minerals.

Global cumulative energy storage installations. RMI image/BNEF data Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffmcmahon/2019/10/29/huge-battery-investments-drop-energy-storage-costs-threaten-natural-gas-industry/#21494b5f7c3b

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PRIMO Nutraceuticals $PRMO.ca Signs a Lease Agreement with Aqua Farming Tech Inc., of Southern California to Grow 20 Acres of Certified Organic Hemp $CROP.ca $VP.ca NF.ca $MCOA

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:24 AM on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019
  • Signed a lease agreement with Aqua Farming Tech, Inc. (Aqua Farming Tech) to grow certified organic sun-grown hemp on an aggregate 20 acre plot of land from Aqua Farming Tech‘s southern California property located near Palm Springs

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 12, 2019  — PRIMO NUTRACEUTICALS INC. (CSE: PRMO) (OTC: BUGVF) (FSE: 8BV) (DEU: 8BV) (MUN: 8BV) (STU: 8BV) (“Primo” or the “Company”)is pleased to announce that it has signed a lease agreement with Aqua Farming Tech, Inc. (Aqua Farming Tech) to grow certified organic sun-grown hemp on an aggregate 20 acre plot of land from Aqua Farming Tech‘s southern California property located near Palm Springs.

About Aqua Farming Tech Inc.

Aqua Farming Tech has been farming Tilapia in the Coachella Valley Since 1993, conducted from two farms encompassing 120 acres located in Southern California, making them the leader in sustainability produced premium quality aquaculture (Telapia), agriculture (Moringa) and premium brands in the health and wellness industry.  

With two decades of experience in “Aqua” farming technology and excellent distribution relationships in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego markets, the Company’s core business is the production of sustainability raised Tilapia (Aquaculture) and Moringa (Agriculture) on a farm located in California’s prolific Coachella Valley 150 miles from Los Angeles.

Aqua Farming tech has been at the forefront of developing and implementing the most advanced, sustainable, ecologically sound methods of producing clean, quality seafood in California. Aqua Farming tech was the first farm with more than 60 cement tanks built above ground, the first farm to utilize a mechanical aerator to improve the oxygenation of its water, the first farm to develop and implement a method of recycling its water, the first farm to generate a significant percentage of its power from solar power and the first farm to manufacture its own feed.   

Primo’s Self-Sufficient and Sustainable way to grow Hemp All Year Round

Primo intends to leverage Aqua Farming Tech’s success in aquaculture and agriculture by utilizing its already established resource and infrastructure in place. Primo will be able to capitalize on the sustainable features of the Aqua Farming Tech operations which include:

  • Any electricity used will be generated by solar power
  • The 20 Acre plot has a water drip system already in place located in the N.E corner of the 120 acre farm
  • Nutrient dense “fish feed” comes from algae and moringa organically grown on site
  • The water used to raise the fish is re-circulated through ponds that contain plants which clean the water for re-use
  • The nutrient rich fish pond water used to irrigate the moringa crops will also be used to water the 20 acre hemp farm
  • This in-turn will make our product “Certified Organic Hemp”

This lease agreement combines Primo’s hemp growing experience in Oregon and the prime California outdoor cultivation location will allow the company to grow all year round with the potential to harvest three crops a year using Aqua Farming Tech’s Self-Sufficient Sustainable growing technology in aquaculture and agriculture operations.

President, Andy Jagpal Comments:

“We’ve been seeking to enter the California cannabis market for some time now. California is the leader in cannabis consumption and finding the right partner to work with is a critical first step. We are so lucky to be working alongside an industry leader like Aqua Farming Tech. By leveraging Aqua Farming Tech self-sustaining infrastructure and resources allows our Company to enter this massive California market with little to less start-up capital required if we were to do it alone. The end result of this relationship will be to produce a CBD oil sold as Certified Organic.”

Primo expects to produce over 25,000 lbs of dried hemp biomass from the 20 acre parcel per harvest three times per year. Future phases of the lease agreement will explore the potential of further expanding the outdoor hemp production beyond the current 20-acre site, through the option of another 80 acre site nearby in Coachella Valley California. The execution of all phases will allow Primo to develop into a large outdoor organic hemp cultivator in California State.

About Primo Nutraceuticals, Inc.

Primo Nutraceuticals Inc. (“Primo” or the “Company”) provides strategic capital to the thriving cannabis cultivation sector through ownership and development of commercial real estate and farm friendly properties. Primo is dedicated to funding the rapid growth in production, processing, retail and branding of cannabis and cannabis related products in Canada and the United States. Primo provides fully built out turnkey facilities equipped with state-of-the-art growing infrastructure to cannabis growers and processors. In addition to the Company’s flagship hemp project in Oregon State and the Greenhouse campus in Washington State, Primo has invested in several brands and is pursuing partnerships with retailers and distribution companies in Canada and the United States. Primo’s management is in the process of building a corporate road map to further vertically integrate the Company, specifically by way of “Primo” branded retail outlets – offering “Thrive,” “Primo,” and a selection of curated partner brands. The Company possesses proprietary formulas for cannabis edibles, topical, and tinctures. Primo is focused on building a strong presence in the hemp industry with the objective of extracting and selling cannabinoids (CBD) products in both Canada and the United States.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

PRIMO NUTRACEUTICALS INC.

Andy Jagpal, President and Director

To learn more about what this news means to the shareholders visit https://marketnewsfirst.com/primo-nutraceuticals, as well as on the company’s site.

For further information, please contact Zoltan, IR Representative at: 604-722-0305 [email protected]. Or toll free at 1-877-517-7816.

http://primoceuticals.com/
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www.thriveCBD.org

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

No regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained in this news release.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/42ffb0f1-f39d-4bc2-9a08-bfc2f39819c8

Aerial View of 120 Acre Farm

Aerial View of 120 Acre Farm

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