Alternet Systems, Inc. (OTCQB: ALYI) sees a digital future and is intent on helping its customers live within its realm. The company directs its time and resources toward technological tools that speed up commerce while focusing its customers’ attention using multichannel payments and predictive analytics. Through processes designed to boost efficiency, ALYI aims to be a leading global provider in the digital commerce space.

Primary initiatives that Alternet is planning to offer include multi-channel payment solutions, near field communication (NFC) point of sale solutions, electronic point of sale modernization and financial services software used within the mobile finance and payment processing industry.

In August 2015, the company’s subsidiary, Alternet Payment Solutions, partnered with MUXI to provide U.S. payment processors and independent sales organizations with a flexible, maintained multi-channel point-of-sale payment processing solution. With a potential market eclipsing 20 million merchants in the U.S., industry insiders see ALYI’s efforts offering great potential in the nation’s omni-channel payment processing space, which is in high demand from small- and medium-sized enterprises that understand the significance of affordable mobile point of sale terminals versus fixed point of sale terminals.

The company’s solutions offer customers a point of sale admin platform that gives them complete control over their network. The platform runs independently of point of sale manufacturers while enabling remote and improved application updates across all point of sale platforms. Applications within the platform extend the functions of the point of sale foundation across mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones.

Alternet Systems, Inc., through its subsidiaries, focuses on operating in the digital currency and financial technology space. It aims to provide security for digital currencies and plans to launch a digital currency bank with government regulations and foreign exchange capabilities. The company seeks to provide financial services based on digital asset solutions, which include foreign exchange services and digital currency clearing comprising of Bitcoin, VEN, and other crypto currencies. Other plans include offering financial services software, multichannel payment solutions, electronic point of sale modernization, NFC point of sale solutions for the mobile financial industry, payment processing, and data analytics tools.

For more information, visit www.alternetsystems.com

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A Nevada-based company, Legacy Ventures International, Inc. (OTCQB: LGYV) acquires high-potential businesses, or “game changers,” across multiple sectors throughout the world. The company fosters these businesses every step of the way in the hopes of broadening their brand and raising profits for investors. The first step of Legacy Ventures’ business model begins with a search for rising companies that deliver an innovative food or beverage product that might otherwise get overlooked. Next, the company provides anything the small business needs to get a foothold in the market. From management and marketing to distribution, Legacy Ventures has it covered. The last step involves shareholders enjoying the success these businesses generate.

Boxed Water, one of the more famous products sponsored by the company, boasts a container made of mostly paper that is 100% recyclable. The box contains clean, crisp water that has undergone a 5-step purity process. Additionally, 1% of Boxed Water sales goes toward reforestation and water relief, maintaining the company’s goal of selling eco-friendly products.

Another food product, Chef 5 Minute Meals by Chef Minute Meals, Inc., is self-heated, shelf-stable, and ready to eat without harmful preservatives. The company specializes in making pre-packaged meals for both the eater on-the-go and disaster victims. Meal choices include comfort foods such as beef chili, spaghetti and meatballs, and chicken pasta parmesan, and each comes with utensils, condiments, napkins, and a portable heating element.

Moving away from food, Legacy Ventures also supports Gurkha Cigars. The luxury brand delivers quality tobacco fit for royalty, military, celebrities and other elite groups. The company offers a variety of blends, including Gurkha Cask Blend, Gurkha Heritage, and Gurkha Ghost. Named after Nepalese fighters by the British more than a century ago, these cigars offer a smooth taste along with a name that signifies grandeur.

RM Fresh Brands, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Legacy Ventures, distributes these products to various centers and stores. Clients include natural food chains, convenience stores, department stores, and mass merchandisers. Specifically, customers may find any of these products at 7 Eleven, Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Target (NYSE: TGT), Costco (NASDAQ: COST), and Whole Foods (NASDAQ: WFM).

Legacy Ventures intends to continue company expansion by seeking out fledgling businesses with distinctive products that have the potential for success.

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Cherubim Interests, Inc. (OTC: CHIT) is investing in the foundation of its community. The company, which invests in undervalued real estate assets, is creating safer living environments and promoting more desirable lifestyles for future generations in the state of Texas, the site of its headquarters.

Cherubim Interests is dedicated to beautifying Texas while establishing a strong base that the larger community can continue to build upon for years to come. With the support of current strategic partners and newly secured capital resources, the company means to play a large role in sprucing up the locale, improving its infrastructure and creating new jobs.

In the past year alone, Cherubim Interests has advanced its business model significantly. To handle the expansion of its alternative construction and real estate development business, the company developed a new playbook, one that will serve as a roadmap as its charts a way through this transitional stage.

Within the alternative construction industry, Cherubim Interests specializes in due diligence, acquisition, planning, construction, renovation, and property management. This all-inclusive expertise allows the company to provide beginning-to-end development programs for all acquisitions (specifically, mixed use, single and multifamily projects and properties). It also empowers the company with the ability to upgrade these assets to their full market potential while providing a notable return to investors. So, not only has Cherubim Interests put together a clear strategy to excel in this high-potential industry, it also has the tools and team in place to dominate in coming years.

In the decade since its establishment, Cherubim Interests has sought, continuously, to protect its stockholders’ investments and increase their equity. With its bold, new plan, the company is aiming to improve its ability to execute on its business strategy and capitalize on new opportunities in the real estate sector.

As Cherubim Interests further proves its hybrid business model and reaches for new heights, it will escalate its game plan and continue to enhance its process for acquiring undervalued real estate assets. It is a process that Cherubim Interests is committed to, and it will be backed by a combination of effort, teamwork and time.

For more information, visit www.cherubiminterests.com

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Nutra Pharma Corporation (OTCQB: NPHC) subsidiary Designer Diagnostics focuses its energy on designing and developing medical devices. Established in 2005, the company builds shareholder value by marketing and selling rapid diagnostics test kits for infectious diseases such as tuberculosis (TB) and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM).

Designer Diagnostics test kits deliver cost effective and efficient, low infrastructure solutions for identifying and testing the sensitivity of NTM that have the ability to utilize paraffin wax as a sole carbon source or those that are hydrophobic. Designer Diagnostics also delivers an efficient solution for the rapid identification and sensitivity testing of TB.

Designer Diagnostic’s test kits offer many benefits, such as the ability to provide diagnosis in less than seven days. Other attractive characteristics include long shelf life; ability to be stored in extremely hostile environments; cost effectiveness, as compared to most other traditional methods; and they do not require new large capital expenditures, just to name a few.

Recently, Nutra Pharma Corporation released a letter to shareholders. The letter, delivered by Rik J. Deitsch, the company’s chief executive officer, gave investors a brief overview of Nutra Pharma’s progress during 2015, as well as its goals and expectations for the coming months.

“We have had a very busy year at Nutra Pharma,” Deitsch explained in the news release. “2015 has been an inflection year for the company, launching our first new product in over two years (Pet Pain-Away), allowing us to begin to get back into clinical research on our lead drug candidates and bringing our drug platform into focus with the granting of orphan designation for RPI-78M for the treatment of pediatric multiple sclerosis.”

Looked upon as some of the most intriguing news for potential investors was the company’s progress with its therapeutic drug pipeline. In September, the company received orphan status for drug candidate RPI-78M for the treatment of pediatric multiple sclerosis, an indication with no approved treatments currently on the market. Additionally, NPHC continues to make progress toward expanding its retail distribution network for its over-the-counter products. Sales from Nyloxin and Pet Pain-Away are promising revenue streams for the company that are viewed as being vital to the financing of proposed clinical studies.

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

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Hoverboards were supposed to be the latest technological innovation to take the world by storm. With the Christmas shopping season fast approaching and stores struggling to keep the self-balancing motor scooters on the shelves, it appeared that these futuristic transportation devices were set to claim their spot amongst the most popular gift requests in recent memory. Then, disaster struck. Multiple cases of house fires resulting from faulty lithium ion batteries and substandard charging units hit the news, and, suddenly, the year’s most popular gift idea became the subject of a federal investigation.

“We consider this a priority investigation,” Patty Davis, a spokesperson for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, told CNNMoney. “This is a popular holiday item and it’s going to be in a lot of consumers’ homes, and we’d like to quickly get to the bottom of why some hoverboards catch fire.”

In the weeks since the initial report, additional hoverboard accidents have made headlines around the world. Within the past week, multiple fires in areas such as Melbourne, Australia, and California have been attributed to the futuristic scooters. In the case of the Australia fire, the hoverboard was left to charge for just 10 minutes, according to the family, before combusting into an inferno that caused more than $500,000 in damage. The response to these malfunctions has been swift and decisive. In the U.K., for example, hoverboards have been outlawed, and many other countries are looking to follow suit. In the U.S., California has enacted new rules governing the use of the two-wheeled devices on roads, and a number of airlines have banned them outright.

The charge against potentially deadly design flaws in many hoverboard models hasn’t been restricted to legislators. After the initiation of a federal probe into at least 16 reports of hoverboard fires in 12 states across the country, retail giants Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Target (NYSE: TGT) halted the sale of nearly all hoverboards until manufacturers were able to provide proof that their gadgets were in compliance with applicable safety standards. As of this week, self-balancing scooters from popular manufacturers such as IO Hawk, PhunkeeDuck and others were still unavailable on Amazon.

So with all of this in mind, consumers around the globe are wondering why hoverboards are so prone to combustion. While the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is continuing to work to find out the specific root of the problem, experts in the field of electronics point toward the scooters’ lithium ion battery packs. Much like the batteries used in laptops, tablets and cell phones, hoverboard batteries feature compartments loaded with a highly flammable liquid that can, if damaged or manufactured incorrectly, lead to excessive heat and explosion. In many cases, all it takes for a catastrophic failure is a small puncture in the thin sheet of plastic dividing the positive and negative sides of the battery. For that reason, proper quality control is vital to the safe manufacture of lithium ion-based stored energy solutions.

The potential dangers of faulty lithium ion batteries aren’t a recent revelation. In 2006, for example, computing giant Dell recalled millions of laptops as a result of just six incidents of fire. In a more recent event, Boeing (NYSE: BA) was forced to ground its 787 Dreamliner airplane until it could find a way to adequately cool its lithium ion power sources. The common denominator in almost all of these issues has been manufacturing issues stemming from a lack of adequate quality control.

In the case of hoverboards, it can be difficult if not impossible for consumers to inspect their batteries. The result has been that many of the faulty gadgets have been powered by counterfeit batteries sporting the logos of trusted manufacturers such as Samsung (OTC: SSNLF). By skimping on quality, manufacturers are putting an emerging new market in danger of disappearing just as it begins to hit a mainstream audience. The solution to this problem, however, may be simpler than it appears.

Oakridge Global Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: OGES) is actively combatting the problem of dangerous counterfeit batteries from overseas factories by producing high quality, ‘Made in the USA’ products that are optimized to address high-demand target markets. While manufacturers who turn to the lowest bidder for their energy storage solutions keep getting burned by inferior quality batteries, Oakridge is leveraging an immense intellectual property portfolio and an extensive history of design and system innovation to deliver the latest in energy storage technology.

With Chinese-made batteries repeatedly landing in the headlines for their questionable quality and origin, Oakridge’s battery systems, which are designed and produced in the company’s new manufacturing facilities in Melbourne, Florida, offer clients a better approach to stored energy and a level of quality and consistency upon which they can construct a more marketable and sustainable product and brand.

As the nightmare surrounding the hoverboard phenomenon continues to grow, the vital importance of high quality energy solutions is once again in the spotlight. Look for manufacturers to begin shifting away from the uncertainty of imported energy solutions in favor of the quality and dependability associated with a ‘Made in the USA’ product. With its recently completed restructuring and commencement of full-scale production operations, Oakridge is in a favorable position to capitalize on this market shift by offering a range of groundbreaking energy storage solutions.

For more information, visit www.oakridgeglobalenergy.com

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Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC: FRLF) a leading marijuana-related news, multimedia, entertainment, public relations and branding company, conveys a passionate and engaging message about cannabis advocacy and business throughout its operations.

As a chronicler of stories surrounding the history of marijuana and its relationship to the law, Freedom Leaf has started and continued conversations around a wide variety of themes, such as the fears of marijuana consumers during prohibition; growing and smuggling operations; legislation; incarceration; and activism. Freedom Leaf tells its stories in print and online publications with a focus on the news, arts and entertainment niche. Through the Freedom Leaf magazine, which focuses on the ‘Good News in Marijuana Reform’, the company reports on cannabis movements and their impact on fashion, lifestyle and other areas of life.

There are three marketing and promotional techniques that are vital to the success of Freedom Leaf’s business.

1. The company acquires and develops new and existing businesses entering into the cannabis or hemp industry with the intention to spin them off into other ventures.
2. The company engages in brand licensing. In this instance, licensees can market and sell Freedom Leaf’s magazine, consulting services, music festivals, products, seminars, website advertising and other branded products.
3. The company is delving into branding, marketing and promotional contracts with for- and non-profit organizations. Through these partnerships, Freedom Leaf aims to gain widespread promotional capabilities.

In the style of Gawker Media’s ‘performance advertising’ model, Freedom Leaf is also in talks with blogs and websites whose online entities it would like to acquire in order to boost the distribution of its articles and content from advertisers. This is a ‘millennial’ approach to advertising that encourages conversations about products and services via the placement of strategic content, which keeps readers engaged and ultimately evokes a purchasing action.

For more information, visit http://freedomleaf.com

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Oakridge Global Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: OGES) today unveiled its new corporate image, branding and media communications tools aligned with the company’s recent advancement to full production of its lithium-ion batteries and energy storage products.

As part of this rebranding, Oakridge has revamped its website, now under the domain www.oakridgeglobalenergy.com, highlighting its global presence and mission to become the leading “Made in the USA” producer of lithium-ion batteries and energy storage products. The new website now also contains pertinent product details for the reference of wholesale consumers and direct customers.

Another component to this branding is Oakridge’s partnership with DreamTeamNetwork (“DTN”) and the creation of an innovative Investor relations (IR) package, which is available here: http://OGES.QualityStocks.net/ir/

“Having successfully completed a total revamp of the company’s business and products during 2014 and 2015, Oakridge continues to improve every aspect of its business, and media and communications tools like these are no exception,” OGES executive chairman and CEO Steve Barber stated in the news release. “These new tools are fantastically well-designed and provide improved information regarding all aspects of our business. The new website and IR package provide Oakridge with a major point of differentiation over our competitors in the Far East, and these media and communications tools that we have just launched are absolutely best in class. Being in the battery business, we have reviewed websites from over 100 companies that are in the industry worldwide. Investors and customers demand easy access and good communication and we again lead the industry by delivering these tools.”

Oakridge’s new branding strategy comes in response to increasing interest and demand for information on its energy storage technology.

“This new corporate image and branding, embodied in the dramatic, crisp new website and the matching investor relations package were inspired by requests and questions from our various customers, investors and suppliers about the company and its game-changing ‘Made in USA’ lithium-ion battery and energy storage products,” said vice president of Oakridge Corporate Communications Suzanna Barber. “Our goal is to be a global leader in all aspects of the world battery market, and our new media and communications tools are a key part in that process of getting the exciting Oakridge message out and allowing Oakridge to take its rightful place in the global marketplace.”

DTN Managing Director Mike McCarthy added, “We’ve worked closely with Oakridge for several months now and are increasingly impressed with the company’s technology, vision, and capability to execute its expansion strategies. Management is a pleasure to work with and we’re proud to put our name and resources behind the Oakridge brand. The sleek new website and factual IR kit demonstrate Oakridge’s commitment to clear communication and presentation.”

Oakridge also noted that it is “aggressively serving its target markets” and, in doing so, has exceeded targets for hiring of employees, acquisition of capital equipment for factory automation, and provision of innovative and informative tools to keep stakeholders fully engaged in company activities. The company’s new 69,000-square-foot facility at 3520 Dixie Highway in Melbourne, Florida, is now fully operational with production ramping up rapidly since reopening after the Christmas period on January 4. Oakridge will also be attending several major industry trade shows in the first quarter of 2016 to roll out exciting new products.

For more information, visit www.oakridgeglobalenergy.com

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Latitude 360, Inc. (OTC: LATX) today announced that following a settlement agreement and full release of all liabilities with 30 West Pershing, LLC, a subsidiary of EPR Properties, the company has closed its Indianapolis, Indiana, and Jacksonville, Florida, entertainment/eatery venues.

According to management, the deal removes significant liabilities and clears the path for the company to explore new locations and joint ventures.

“We want to thank these communities for their support and loyalty over the years as Latitude 360 developed and refined our award-winning concept. Although there is disappointment in closing these two locations, our brand and concept remain strong and we feel that this settlement will provide the company the opportunity to expand the Latitude 360 brand to multiple new locations across the country. We will always cherish the memories and great times we had with our guests in Jacksonville and Indianapolis,” Latitude 360 CEO Brent Brown stated in the news release.

Latitude 360 CFO Alan Greenstein agrees, further noting, “This settlement will allow our company to improve its balance sheet and position ourselves for planned future growth.”

For more information on the company visit www.latitude360.com

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The California family-friendly restaurant and playspace company, Giggles N’ Hugs (OTCQB: GIGL), prides itself on the ability to please both children and adults when given the opportunity to serve a meal. The company’s 6,000 square foot restaurants, which include 2,000 square foot playspaces, provide both recreational activities for children and healthy, organic food options that satisfy even the pickiest of adults.

One of the most alluring aspects of the restaurant is its function as a party zone. Giggles N’ Hugs can host lavish parties for children that include everything from decorations and attendants to food, entertainment, and more. Children can choose any theme they desire, and the company will deliver with fantastic results. It’s no wonder Giggles N’ Hugs has earned the title of Best Family and Kid-Friendly Restaurant from CitySearch and GoCityKids.

Fortunately, parents who would rather enjoy their child’s birthday elsewhere can still get the wonderful options Giggles N’ Hugs has to offer. The company offers a Party-to-Go package that includes play attendants, cooks, decorations, tables and chairs, bounce houses, food, entertainment, characters, and arts n’ crafts while still ensuring that every detail is attended to by a party coordinator with a staff to set up and clean up. Therefore, parents can have a worry-free and fun filled day to spend with their child.

To arrange an off-site party, parents simply visit the Giggles N’ Hugs website and fill out a quick form detailing what theme, food, and extras they’ll need, along with location, date, and time. Themes include superheros, princesses, pirates, mermaids, and dinosaurs, along with fun activities like karaoke, scavenger hunts, and bubble time. Some healthy, delicious food options are mac n’ cheese, pizza, pasta, and hot dogs. Parents may also choose to have a DJ dance party, puppet show, balloon artists, and face painting in order to truly wow their guests.

Mrs. Parsi, co-founder of Giggles N’ Hugs, wanted a place for kids and parents to eat healthy food while enjoying themselves. With past customers like Adele, Drew Barrymore, Kevin Hart, and Adam Sandler, the company intends to continue spreading its name while providing exciting, activity-filled parties to children and their parents.

For more information, please visit www.gigglesnhugs.com

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Agora Holdings, Inc. (OTC: AGHI), together with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Geegle Media, is leading a diversified family entertainment and media enterprise through business segments which include: TV on Demand, interactive media, business products and consumer platforms. With its multi-dimensional approach, Geegle Media supports Agora Holdings’ mission to deliver innovative and high-quality business solution products and video content from around the world.

Geegle Media web platforms include; GeegleTV, Frame, 1000Salads, RealtyTV and LobbyTV. GeegleTV is a multi-platform video entertainment website that curates high-quality video content from around the world. In 2016, GeegleTV will serve as co-producer by airing original content. By exposing undiscovered content to millions of users and rendering it shareable to social media, GeegleTV will serve as a marketing partner to local- and internationally-based TV shows not yet on the open market.

For commercial use, Geegle Media provides a variety of solutions that include web development and billing software for VoIP applications. RealtyTV is its state-of-the-art platform for real estate brokerages. LobbyTV is another of its widely used products for business offices. For individuals, GeegleTV combines radio, On Demand movies, news, sports and children’s content.

Geegle Media is also developing 1000salads, an online hub that encourages healthy lifestyles. This portal will feature recipes and products, health-oriented articles and a curated selection of local restaurants and grocers that deliver to the health-conscious user. Currently in its alpha stage of development, 1000salads is gearing up its sales and marketing in preparation for its launch in 2016.

Geegle Media differs from other On Demand providers, such as Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and HBO (NYSE: TWX), in that its service is free of constraints such as subscription, fees and penalties. As consumers increasingly opt for personalized sources of entertainment, Agora recognizes the vast opportunities and growth potential provided by the rising popularity of TV On Demand. The company also benefits from strong and visionary management with a track record of bringing innovative ideas to fruition.

For more information, visit www.agoraholdingsinc.com