Exosomes; Nano-Scale Bubbles Creating Waves in Diagnostics and Therapeutics

New York, NY, Point Roberts, WA - December 17, 2013 (Investorideas.com newswire) Investorideas.com, an investor news and research portal issues an exclusive sector snapshot on the rapidly growing exosome market and opportunities with key insight from Enal Razvi, Ph.D, Biotechnology Analyst and Managing Director of SelectBio U.S.

For investors unfamiliar with exosomes, they are cell-derived vesicles that are present in most biological fluids including blood and urine, as well as other body fluids. Because the fluids are easily accessible, they can be used as markers for disease progression. Exosomes are described as tiny, nano-scale bubbles that are released from cells capable of intercellular communication.
"Only five years ago the principals of communicating within the body were hormones, immunology or neurology and now we have found another way of communicating and sending genetic signals between cells,” Life Technologies Corp (LIFE).
So why is something so small creating such a huge buzz? Two key significant areas of growth in the sector are diagnostics and therapeutics for diseases such as cancer.
According to a report earlier this year from Select Biosciences, "Exosome research is growing exponentially as researchers from several disparate disciplines are exploring the role of exosomes in inter-cellular communication, immunological responses, stem cell behavior, cancer cell communication, etc. Indeed, the potential of exosomes and other classes of microvesicles as a means of molecular cargo transport is being intensively studied. "
Enal Razvi, Ph.D, Biotechnology Analyst and Managing Director of SelectBio U.S, one of a few experts covering the space, shared insight with Investorideas.com in a recent conversation.
When we asked Enal to discuss what publicly traded companies are in this new sector for investors, he said there are only a few to watch including Life Technologies Corp (LIFE) (currently being acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific), Eli Lilly (LLY) (due to their partnership with Exosome Diagnostics) and Aethlon Medical (AEMD).
He went on to say, "Investors need to be aware of changes exosomes allow, making companion diagnostics a reality. Exosomes can create a paradigm shift for companion diagnostics based on circulating biomarkers.
"Five years from now, or sooner, exosomes will become a key diagnostic tool for cancers. If we don’t know the origin of tumors; biomarkers can narrow down the source.
Why investors should pay attention to the space is because exosomes can significantly reduce the cost and increase the compliance, primarily for cancer, and make biopsies for personal medicine longitudinal sense. It becomes a very invasive process for a patient to get ongoing biopsies, so this new method of using exosomes for diagnostics is very exciting for patients.
Currently the research market for exosomes is about $50 million but this does not account for the opportunities in the diagnostics space which will drive market growth and value creation.”
Aethlon Medical (OTCBB: AEMD) is one of the only companies that may be able to participate in both diagnostics and therapeutics in the exosome space. The company recently announced the launch of Exosome Sciences (ESI) as a subsidiary that is advancing exosome-based strategies to diagnose and monitor the progression of cancer, infectious disease and other life-threatening conditions. Aethlon also attracted two of the best-known thought leaders in the exosome industry to play key roles in the new company.
"We are well positioned to benefit from the exosome revolution,” stated Aethlon Medical Chairman and CEO, Jim Joyce. "We are advancing patented first-in-class therapeutic technology to eliminate the presence of tumor-secreted exosomes that trigger the death of immune cells necessary for combating cancer.  On the diagnostic front, our Exosome Sciences research team pioneered the field of exosome biology and is actively advancing a pipeline of next generation diagnostic tools".
In September of this year, Exosome Diagnostics announced that it entered into a collaboration agreement with Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE:LLY). "Exosome Diagnostics technology may provide a unique opportunity to gain insight into the biology of complex conditions such as cancer and immune disorders”, stated Andrew Schade, Senior Medical Director, Diagnostic and Experimental Pathology at Eli Lilly. He further stated that "Exosome technology enables biofluid molecular sampling and the ability to monitor disease progression in real time. As Lilly explores new ways to pursue patient tailoring, we'll continue to work with partners to expand our capabilities."
Another company in the space, stem cell therapy development company ReNeuron (LON: RENE)
reported in early December, "We have highlighted a number of key developments in the period, notably the successful and earlier-than-planned development of a second-generation cryopreserved CTX drug product for our stroke and critical limb ischaemia programmes, our planned world-class cell manufacturing facility in South Wales, the granting of Orphan Drug Designation for our retinitis pigmentosa programme and the accelerated development of our CTX cell-based exosomes therapeutic platform”.
Life Technologies Corp (LIFE) has created a mini documentary series entitled 'Exosomes-The Next Small Thing’. "Exosomes are a very powerful way, a new way of how cells communicate long distance… They are powerful mediators that carry all the signaling and machinery necessary to change the behavior of the neighboring cells". http://www.lifetechnologies.com/ca/en/home/life-science/cell-analysis/exosomes/exosomes-documentary-episode-1.html
PDF for Exosomes Market Snapshot: Enal Razvi, Ph.D.
http://www.genengnews.com/media/pdf/GEN-Biomarket-Trends-Report-Exosomes%20Market-Landscape-2013.pdf
Bio for Enal Razvi, Ph.D- Biotechnology Analyst and Managing Director of SelectBio U.S
Enal Razvi, Ph.D., conducted his doctoral work on viral immunology and subsequent to receiving his Ph.D. went on to the Rockefeller University in New York to serve as Aaron Diamond Post-doctoral fellow under Professor Ralph Steinman [Nobel Prize Winner in 2011 for his discovery of dendritic cells in the early-70s with Zanvil Cohn]. Subsequently, Dr. Razvi completed his research fellowship at Harvard Medical School. For the last two decades Dr. Razvi has worked with small and large companies and consulted for more than 100 clients worldwide. He currently serves as Biotechnology Analyst and Managing Director of SelectBio U.S. He can be reached at enal@selectbio.us
About Aethlon Medical, Inc. (AEMD)
Aethlon Medical creates innovative medical devices to address life-threatening diseases. The Aethlon ADAPT™ (Adaptive Dialysis-like Affinity Platform Technology) establishes the basis for a new class of therapeutics that target the rapid elimination of disease enabling particles from the circulatory system of treated patients. The lead Aethlon ADAPT™ product is the Hemopurifier®, a device that addresses a broad-spectrum of viral pathogens as well as tumor-secreted exosomes that suppress the immune system of cancer patients. Aethlon is also operating under two government contracts with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) related the development of a medical device to reduce the incidence of sepsis. Exosome Sciences, Inc. is a majority owned Aethlon subsidiary that is advancing exosome-based strategies to diagnose and monitor cancer and infectious disease progression. Additional information can be found at www.AethlonMedical.com
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Solar Stock XsunX (OTCQB: XSNX) Announces Sales and Building Momentum Into 2014

ALISO VIEJO, CA - December 16, 2013 (Investorideas.com renewable energy newswire) XsunX, Inc. (OTCQB: XSNX), a renewable energy technology, systems, and services company, today announced adding 50kW in signed projects to its growing PV system development and installation services pipeline. The Company is focused on signing more solar contracts before year end.

"We are very excited about the rapid progress we have been making, and announcing 50kW in new projects just adds to our momentum," stated XsunX CEO, Tom Djokovich.
The Company has been working to develop solar projects for a diverse set of clients ranging from professional service companies, to ranch land, to large scale industrial reclamation. The Company has been working directly with new business clients to document the financial benefits available from solar for their businesses.
To help expand and accelerate the growth of the Company's PV system development and installation services business, XsunX has launched a media marketing campaign which targets major Southern California communities ranging from Ventura to the Inland Empire, LA, Orange County and portions of San Diego county. This market represents one of the largest commercial PV system markets in the country and thousands of potential commercial PV system clients for XsunX.
"The message and the reality is that solar has become far more than just a way to cut utility costs. A commercial PV system can provide clients with a 100% cash value return on their investment in as little as three years, and well in excess of a 1000% return on every dollar invested over the life of the system," concluded Mr. Djokovich.
About XsunX
XsunX focuses on providing solar energy solutions that provide the greatest bottom-line financial benefits. The Company's background and experience spans virtually all aspects of solar including technology assessment, design, and development. We have a deep passion for solar and have worked to pioneer new technologies and solar business solutions focused at making solar an affordable energy option. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.xsunx.com.
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Social Media Stock Alert: UMeWorld (OTCQB:UMEWF) Announces Recent Business Developments

HONG KONG - December 16, 2013 (Investorideas.com newswire) UMeWorld Limited (OTCQB: UMEWF) an emerging digital media company based in China, today announces its recent business developments as of December 16, 2013 and the outlook for the 1st quarter of 2014.

Press Releases Issued During the Period:

• Dec 3, 2013 - UMeWorld to Monetize its UMeLook Video Platform.
• Nov 26, 2013 - UMeWorld Releases UMFun™ Final Version, Praised by China State Media.
• Nov 8, 2013 - UMeWorld’s Video Platform Surpasses 7.2 Million Unique Visitors.
• Oct 14, 2013 - UMeWorld Launches Revamped Brand Channels on UMeLook.com.
• Oct 1, 2013 - UMeWorld Launches UMFun™.
• Sep 18, 2013 - UMeWorld Provides Corporate Update.

Recent Corporate Development During the Period:

• UMeWorld presents at SeeThruEquity Microcap Investor Conference in New York City.
• UMeWorld initiates two online Investor Relation programs.
• UMeWorld completes internal corporate development review and held discussions with two investment banks for Investment Banking and Advisory services.
• UMeWorld identifies an acquisition target and engages in negotiations.

Upcoming Development in the 1st Quarter of 2014:

• UMeLook to introduce Basic and Gold paid membership program to its Brand Channel.
• UMeLook to release an App optimized for Android tablets and Smartphones.
• UMFun to open an online store, where registered users will be able to use their U Coins (a virtual currency earned in UMeFun.com) to purchase gifts or services.
• UMFun to introduce an off-line Affiliate Program in which registered users will be rewarded by U Coins and Tools for introducing other users to UMFun.

About UMeWorld
UMeWorld's mission is to facilitate the interaction between people -- "You" and "Me," through its digital platform. Currently, UMeWorld operates UMeLook (www.umelook.com), an online video platform focused on bringing foreign video content to China. UMeLook is deployed through a sophisticated CDN (Content Delivery Network) with broad coverage throughout mainland China, Hong Kong & Taiwan. UMeLook plans to be a source of foreign video content for the Chinese viewer across any Internet-enabled device in China. UMeWorld intends to focus its future operations on digital media and the digital education market.
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This release may contain projections and other forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are projections reflecting management's judgment and assumptions based on currently available information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Future performance cannot be assured. Readers are referred to the documents filed by UMeWorld with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), specifically the most recent reports which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.
For more information, please contact:
UMeWorld Limited
Michael Lee, 852-2824-8716
Investor Relations
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Ninth Annual "Livingston Nanotechnology Conference" December 11-13 in Midtown Manhattan ; New York 's largest and longest running gathering of investors, entrepreneurs and innovators interested in disruptive technologies

New York, New York - December 11, 2013 (www.investorideas.com newswire) Livingston Securities announces the 9th annual "Livingston Nanotechnology Conference" is being held from December 11-13 in Midtown Manhattan. This is New York 's largest and longest running gathering of investors, entrepreneurs and innovators interested in disruptive technologies.

Some highlights of this year's conference include:

A discussion with Harvard University 's leading developer of 4D printing technologies (3D printing with materials that can change their properties over time) A presentation from the X-Prize winner (Nokia sensing X-challenge) that has developed a working tri-corder (like in Star Trek) - a wireless, mobile, cheap, non-invasive diagnostic for a variety of diseases A panel on the "internet of things" Startup and early stage companies that are leading the race to commercialize technologies developed in space a trip to the Brookhaven National Labs to visit the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, the new DOE Center for Excellence for Advanced Energy Technologies, and the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider Researchers from Microsoft, Harvard University and IBM discussing "quantum computing" A discussion on the JOBS Act, the Return of the Small IPO, and changes in the way that innovation is being financed on Wall Street and much, much more... Scott Livingston, Chief Executive Officer of Livingston Securities, said "We were founded in 2008 with three goals in mind: Finance the Nanotechnology Revolution (in all industries), change the way that innovation is financed on Wall Street, and connect you with your local innovation economy. 2013 has been a great year of change for innovators, entrepreneurs and those who finance them. We are excited to cap off this year with our best client and investor conference yet. You can learn more about Livingston Securities by visiting www.livingstonsecurities.com To learn more about our investor conference series and be added to our distribution list for future invitations please contact: Media@livingstonsecurities.com Jonathan Mason Tim Serignese Jordan Calabrese Jason Goldstein Disclaimer/ Disclosure:The Investorideas.com newswire is a third party publisher of news and research as well as creates original content as a news source. Original content created by investorideas is protected by copyright laws other than syndication rights. Investorideas is a news source on Google news and Linkedintoday plus hundreds of syndication partners. Our site does not make recommendations for purchases or sale of stocks or products. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. All investment involves risk and possible loss of investment. This site is currently compensated by featured companies, news submissions, content marketing and online advertising. Contact each company directly for press release questions. Disclosure is posted on each release if required but otherwise the news was not compensated for and is published for the sole interest of our readers. More disclaimer info: http://www.investorideas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp BC Residents and Investor Disclaimer : Effective September 15 2008 - all BC investors should review all OTC and Pink sheet listed companies for adherence in new disclosure filings and filing appropriate documents with Sedar. Read for more info: http://www.bcsc.bc.ca/release.aspx?id=6894. Global investors must adhere to regulations of each country.

Biometric Stock Alert: NXT-ID, Inc. (OTCQB: NXTD) Upcoming Release of Wocket(TM) Taps Into Ramping Demand for Digital Wallets and Currencies

BOSTON, MA - December 11, 2013 (Investorideas.com Newswire) SoundView Technology Group: New research note points to recent industry developments as important drivers to adoption of the upcoming NXT-ID (OTCQB: NXTD) Wocket.

Over 7 million consumers have watched a marketing video for a new digital wallet with a very limited feature set. Consumer interest in this product area is high and accelerating.
The commercial development of new digital currencies like Bitcoin has continued despite extreme price volatility. Industry leaders from companies like PayPal have acknowledged the value and viability of the new currency. At the same time mainstream venture capital firms like Andreesen Horowitz have stepped up their efforts to find "major bets" to make in this new market.
These industry developments increase our confidence and enthusiasm for the NXT-ID (NXTD) Wocket™ both as a digital wallet and a potential secure storage option for Bitcoins. As we outline in our note, the Wocket has a much more robust design in terms of security and usability.
We see the following as key advantages for the NXT-ID Wocket:
Security: Using a secure chip the Wocket can store 100s of cards and digital records. Authentication is multi-factor and includes biometrics. Cards go into the Wocket directly without involving unsecure intermediate steps.
Usability: The Wocket includes an ultra-lower power touchscreen display in addition to the dynamic magnetic stripe as both a UI and QR-code mechanism. A combination of power management, in-wallet charging and standard battery means that consumers won't have to fear a "dead wallet."
Flexibility: Rather than being tied to a phone or platform the Wocket can be paired with any device either locally or in the cloud when secure protocols are available. This dynamic pairing is a key feature of the NXT-ID approach and is a powerful and highly differentiated aspect of their technology.
NXT-ID is an early stage technology company going after a large market. Based on initial traction and a conservative intrinsic valuation (IV) model show a fair value of $11/share we see the company continuing to benefit from intensive investor attention to this space.
Our full report is available for download here: http://s3.amazonaws.com/Published_Research/NXT-ID_NXTD_NOTE_DEC_2013.pdf
About SoundView Technology Group
We are an independent advisory and research firm specializing in emerging technologies as they reach commercialization. Our proprietary research and modeling work provides valuable information for company management teams and investors in these emerging opportunities. We regularly publish our findings across a variety of channels including all the major retail and institutional information outlets. SoundView is based in Boston, Massachusetts with locations in New York and Connecticut.
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National Academy of Inventors and Tekcapital announce NAI Fellows

Oxford, UK - December 10, 2013 (www.investorideas.com newswire) Clifford M. Gross, Ph.D., CEO of Tekcapital has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

Election to NAI Fellow status is a high professional distinction accorded to academic inventors who have demonstrated a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development, and the welfare of society.
The 143 innovators elected to NAI Fellow status represent 94 universities and governmental and non-profit research institutes. Together, they hold more than 5,600 U.S. patents.
Included in the 2013 class are 26 presidents and senior leadership of research universities and non-profit research institutes, 69 members of the National Academies (IOM, NAS, NAE), five inductees of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, six recipients of the U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation, two recipients of the U.S. National Medal of Science and nine Nobel Laureates, among other major awards and distinctions.
The NAI Fellows will be inducted by Deputy U.S. Commissioner for Patents Andy Faile, from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, during the 3rd Annual Conference of the National Academy of Inventors, on Mar. 7, 2014, in Alexandria, Va., at the headquarters of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Fellows will be presented with a special trophy and a rosette pin.
The NAI Fellows will be recognized in a full page advertisement in The Chronicle of Higher Education and in a future issue of Technology and Innovation – Proceedings of the National Academy of Inventors.
Clifford M. Gross, Ph.D. serves as CEO of Tekcapital. Dr. Gross has made important contributions to the field of technology transfer which has facilitated the commercialization of university technologies. He is a named inventor on 19 U.S. and international patents, founder of three companies and has authored or co-authored numerous articles and books; the most recent of which is entitled “Too Good To Fail: Creating Marketplace Value from the World’s Brightest Minds.” Dr. Gross serves on the Board of Directors of the Technology Transfer Society, the State University of New York at Empire State College and Tekcapital, Ltd.
Academic inventors and innovators elected to the rank of NAI Fellow were nominated by their peers for outstanding contributions to innovation in areas such as patents and licensing, innovative discovery and technology, significant impact on society, and support and enhancement of innovation.
The NAI Fellows Selection Committee is comprised of 13 Members including NAI Charter Fellows, recipients of U.S. National Medals, National Inventors Hall of Fame inductees, members of the National Academies and senior officials from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Association of University Technology Managers, and the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
About National Academy of Inventors
The National Academy of Inventors® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit member organization comprised of U.S. and international universities, and governmental and non-profit research institutions, with over 3,000 individual inventor members and Fellows spanning more than 200 institutions, and growing rapidly. It was founded in 2010 to recognize and encourage inventors with patents issued from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, enhance the visibility of academic technology and innovation, encourage the disclosure of intellectual property, educate and mentor innovative students, and translate the inventions of its members to benefit society. The NAI edits the multidisciplinary journal, Technology and Innovation – Proceedings of the National Academy of Inventors, published by Cognizant Communication Corporation (NY). www.academyofinventors.org
About Tekcapital, Ltd. - The World's Largest University Network for Open Innovation
Tekcapital helps clients profit from new, university-developed intellectual properties.
With our proprietary discovery search engine, linked to 3,300+ universities in 160 countries, coupled with expert scientific review, we provide a turn-key service to make it easy for clients to find and acquire the IP they need to create a competitive advantage. www.tekcapital.com

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Tekcapital Announces Appointment of Malcolm Groat as Finance Director

Oxford, UK - December 10, 2013 (www.investorideas.com newswire) Tekcapital, Ltd., a leader in helping companies profit from new university intellectual property, announces the appointment of Mr. Malcolm Groat as Finance Director.

Mr. Groat has worked for many years as a consultant to companies in technology, natural resources, and general commerce. Previously, following an early career with PwC in London, he held CFO, COO, and CEO roles in established corporations including Executive Chairman Med Mining and Minerals Ltd; Finance Director, London Mining plc & Platinum Mining Corporation of India plc; and Group FD and COO of E C Harris LLP. Malcolm currently serves as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Baronsmead VCT 4 plc and London Mining plc.
Mr. Groat is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors, Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He holds degrees from the universities of St Andrews in modern history and politics (MA) and Warwick (MBA).
Dr. Clifford M. Gross, CEO and Founder of Tekcapital remarked, "We are delighted to add Malcom to our management team. He brings a wealth of experience in the management and development of high-growth ventures."
Mr. Groat stated, "I am excited to join a technology company that is focused on sourcing university innovations & intellectual property that improve and protect our client's products. Tekcapital's unique business model makes it easy for companies of all sizes to find, review and acquire new intellectual property from the world's major research institutions. Additionally, the new U.K. Patent Box law creates compelling financial incentives for companies to commercialize patented technologies and presents a terrific opportunity for our business."
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About Tekcapital, Ltd. - The World's Largest University Network for Open Innovation
Tekcapital helps clients profit from new, university-developed intellectual properties.
With our proprietary discovery search engine, linked to 3,300+ universities in 160 countries, coupled with expert scientific review, we provide a turn-key service to make it easy for clients to find and acquire the IP they need to create a competitive advantage. www.tekcapital.com

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Tekcapital to Present at the 9th Annual "Livingston Nanotechnology Conference" December 11th, 2013

Oxford, UK - December 9, 2013 (www.investorideas.com newswire) Tekcapital, Ltd., a leader in helping companies profit from new university intellectual property, announces Umesh Amin, EVP will be presenting "Expert Crowdsourcing: A new tool for expanding the intellectual property of nanotechnology focused companies."

The "Livingston Nanotechnology Conference" is an important event for those interested in disruptive technologies and in getting involved in next generation technologies before they are in the popular press.
"Every year the conference highlights next generation technologies. This year we are already planning tracks to help our attendees learn about technologies that seem far-fetched but are much closer to commercial reality than people realize, including 4D printing (3D printing with smart materials that change their properties over time)," said Scott Livingston. For more information see www.livingstonsecurities.com.
"Universities around the world have been conducting highly disruptive research in the nanotechnology area. We are delighted to have an opportunity to share how we can help nanotechnology companies benefit from this research by acquiring relevant IP through our Expert Crowdsourcing services," said Umesh Amin, EVP, Tekcapital.
Contacts:
(UK) Chris Lane, FTI Consulting LLP: Tel. +44 (0) 207 269 7276
(US & CANADA) Dawn Vanzant: Tel. 800 665 0411
About Tekcapital, Ltd. - The World's Largest University Network for Open Innovation
Tekcapital helps clients profit from new, university-developed intellectual properties.
With our proprietary discovery search engine, linked to 3,300+ universities in 160 countries, coupled with expert scientific review, we provide a turn-key service to make it easy for clients to find and acquire the IP they need to create a competitive advantage. www.tekcapital.com

Tech Alert: The Wocket and COIN Set the Stage for Changing Your Wallet as You Know It; CEOs of NXT-ID, Inc (NXTD) and COIN Discuss How all Your Credit Cards Can Be Managed in One Product

Point Roberts, WA, NEW YORK, NY - December 9, 2013 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Investorideas.com, an investor news and research portal specializing in leading sectors including biometrics and mobile technology issues an exclusive interview with Mr. Gino Pereira, Chief Executive Officer of NXT-ID, Inc (OTCQB: NXTD) and Mr. Kanishk Parashar, CEO of Coin. The CEOs discuss their innovative payment technologies coming to market in 2014.

Each company has a different approach, technology base, product benefits and security features but both have the same goal; to make it simpler, easier and more secure for consumers to manage their credit cards.
As the two companies prepare for their roll-out in 2014, Investorideas interviews both CEOs to give consumers insight as to what will differentiate the products to the end user.
NXT-ID, Inc’s, The Wocket™ contains a single secure smart card that can hold up to 100 cards and is designed to replace all the cards in your wallet. The Wocket™ works anywhere that credit cards are accepted and can only be used with your biometric or touch screen authentication. The Wocket™ is scheduled to come to market in the first quarter of 2014.
COIN, a company that puts eight credit cards in one COIN is taking pre- orders from consumers for delivery in the summer in 2014. Management believes believe Coin is a substantial improvement on how consumers interact with, and use cards that have a magnetic stripe.
NXT-ID, Inc Interview:
Q: Investorideas.com
What is the idea behind the wocket™?
A: Gino Pereira, Chief Executive Officer of NXT-ID, Inc
The wocket™ is our interpretation of everything a modern wallet should be. It has a single reprogrammable credit card within the wocket to allow secure payments to be made in a traditional manner but the wocket has other functionality too and will be able to display identification as well as hold cash just like a traditional wallet.
Q: Investorideas.com
What is the battery life of the smart card in the wocket?
A: Gino Pereira, Chief Executive Officer of NXT-ID, Inc
The smart card in the wocket is automatically recharged when it is in the wocket so it will never run out of juice! The wocket uses two CR batteries that need to be replaced every 2 to 4 years depending on frequency of use but they are inexpensive and widely available.
Q: Investorideas.com
Does the phone need to be near for the wocket to work?
A: Gino Pereira, Chief Executive Officer of NXT-ID, Inc
No. The wocket does not depend on a phone to work. In fact no confidential information in the wocket is ever passed through a phone or the internet. It is an important security feature.
Q: Investorideas.com
What security features does the wocket have?
A: Gino Pereira, Chief Executive Officer of NXT-ID, Inc
In order to access the wocket for use, the user must authenticate themselves through the use of a multi-factor voice biometric algorithm or through a unique identifier on the touch screen. As we have previously stated, no confidential information in the wocket is ever passed through a phone. The confidential card information is loaded directly on to the wocket through a scanner that has an input directly into the wocket. In addition after the card is used, the wocket zeroizes the magnetic strip meaning no information is retained on the card. If the card is lost there is no useful information on it. In fact purchasers can subscribe to an insurance plan with us so that if their card is lost we will replace it overnight and they can continue life as normal within 24 hrs.
Q: Investorideas.com
What features does the wocket offer other than making credit card payments?
A: Gino Pereira, Chief Executive Officer of NXT-ID, Inc
Any card with a magnetic stripe can be loaded on the wocket so debit cards, gas cards, supermarket cards and other loyalty cards can all be used. The wocket can also display barcodes and identity cards. The fact that the wocket is a smart wallet also means that future editions will be able to make touchless payments, often known as “touch and go”, and NFC capability means that you could even use it at to make EZ-pass payments while you are driving. Of course you will also be able to hold cash in your wocket as well.
COIN Interview:
Q: Investorideas.com
I had read that the battery life of COIN is 2 years; is that correct? And if so what kind of usage is that based on in testing?
A: Kanishk Parashar, CEO of Coin
COIN’s battery life is 2 years under normal usage. Normal usage is 10 swipes per day.
Q: Investorideas.com
What happens if the phone battery dies? does it still work?
A: Kanishk Parashar, CEO of Coin
Coin uses the concept of a leash, when the phone battery dies, the leash breaks and Coin locks down and disables itself. Once this happens, users can manually unlock Coin using a single button passcode (similar to a morse code) and continue to use their Coin without their phone.
Q: Investorideas.com
How do they get the credit info onto the phone app? How is it downloaded?
A: Kanishk Parashar, CEO of Coin
Credit card info is downloaded to your phone app by first taking a picture of the front and back of your card, answering personal security questions and finally through a card reader dongle attached to your phone.
Q: Investorideas.com
Have you tested the magnetic stripe with all kinds of payment cards? And can you say which ones?
A: Kanishk Parashar, CEO of Coin
We have proven and tested the magnetic stripe with all kinds of payment cards such as Visa, MasterCard, and AMEX just to name a few, as well as other magnetic striped cards like loyalty cards, gift cards, and membership cards.
Q: Investorideas.com
Does the phone need to be near for COIN to work?
A: Kanishk Parashar, CEO of Coin
( as per question 2) Coin uses the concept of a leash, when the phone battery dies, the leash breaks and Coin locks down and disables itself. Once this happens, users can manually unlock Coin using a single button passcode (similar to a morse code) and continue to use their Coin without their phone.
Q: Investorideas.com What stops someone that gets a hold of your COIN, from accessing all 8 cards you may have downloaded? For example what happens if it falls in the hands of either a customer service person or if you loose it or someone steals it?
A: Kanishk Parashar, CEO of Coin
When you give your COIN to a customer service person or waiter, you can lock the card to avoid unwanted swipes from occurring. Additionally COIN will keep track of the number of times it is swiped and will alert you when actions are suspicious. When your COIN is lost or stolen, it will be disabled and inoperable as soon as it breaks connectivity with your mobile phone and will not function until it is manually enabled or reconnected to your phone.
About NXT- ID Inc. - (OTCQB: NXTD) Mobile Security for a Mobile World
NXT-ID, Inc.'s innovative MobileBio™ solution mitigates consumer risks associated with mobile computing, m-commerce and smart OS-enabled devices. The company is focused on the growing m-commerce market, launching its innovative MobileBio™ suite of biometric solutions that secure consumers' mobile platforms. NXT-ID’ wholly owned subsidiary, 3D-ID LLC, is engaged in biometric identification has 22 licensed patents in the field of 3D facial recognition http://www.nxt-id.com/, http://3d-id.net/, http://thewocket.com/
About COIN
Hold all your cards in one Coin.
https://onlycoin.com/about/
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Biopharma Stock News Alert: SUNSHINE BIOPHARMA (OTCQB: SBFM) EXPANSION AND FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR Adva-27a CANCER DRUG CANDIDATE: Company to RE-DOMICILE IN CANADA

Montreal, Quebec, Canada - December 4, 2013 (Investorideas.com Biotech Newswire) Sunshine Biopharma Inc. ( OTCQB: SBFM ), a pharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of various forms of cancer, today announced that it is re-domiciling the Company in Canada for expansion through acquisitions and to gain access to various financing opportunities available to Canadian corporations. To this end, The Company filed a Schedule 14-C Information Statement on September 16, 2013 and an S-4 Registration Statement on October 23, 2013.

"We are very pleased that the re-domiciling process is going smoothly", said Dr. Steve N. Slilaty, Chief Executive Officer of Sunshine Biopharma. "Re-domiciling the Company in Canada will give us access to a more favorable fiscal environment and provide with greater flexibility to execute our business plan. This will better position our Company for expansion and allow us to capitalize on growth opportunities as our Adva-27a drug candidate enters the clinic."
About Adva-27a
Adva-27a is Sunshine Biopharma’s lead anticancer compound, a small molecule that has recently been shown to be effective at killing multidrug resistant breast cancer cells, small-cell lung cancer cells, uterine sarcoma cells and pancreatic cancer cells (Published in ANTICANCER RESEARCH, Volume 32, Pages 4423-4432, October 2012). Adva-27a is currently in the IND-Enabling stage of development. The original U.S. patent covering Adva-27a was issued on August 7, 2012 under US patent number 8,236,935.
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For Additional Information Contact:
Camille Sebaaly, CFO
Sunshine Biopharma Inc.
Direct Line: 514-814-0464
camille.sebaaly@sunshinebiopharma.com
www.sunshinebiopharma.com
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Colombia: Vast Potential in the Oil and Gas Sector

New York, NY, Point Roberts, WA, - December 3, 2013 (Investorideas.com newswire) Investorideas.com, an investor research portal specializing in sector research for independent investors reports on the recent XV Congress of Oil and Gas held in Bogotá, Colombia on November 20th – 22nd and the Oil and Gas sector in Colombia.

In the last decade Oil and Gas has had an increasing impact in the Colombian economy. It has developed into one of the country's largest exports with an increase in production and further exploration development. The country reached its goal of 1 million barrels per day as of December of last year and has managed to maintain production over the current year. This has lead to such key players as Ecopetrol, Pacific Rubiales Energy, Petrominerales, Gran Tierra Energy Colombia and Equion Energia (a joint venture between Ecopetrol and Talisman Energy formed from British Petroleum's former Colombian assets) developing and growing in Colombia which in turn has brought smaller and mid-sized companies into the country as well.
This year's XV Congress of Oil and Gas, held by ACIPET which has its own headquarters located in an exclusive area of Bogota, had over 220 companies in attendance coming from Canada, China, the US and other Latin American Countries. The conference focused on Colombia's Oil and Gas future, which seems to be heading in the direction of utilizing and exploring Colombia's unconventional oil and gas reserves as well as developing offshore reserves. The potential in this area is expected to be vast with the possible 9.3 billion barrels throughout 21 blocks of unconventional reserves and 20 blocks of offshore for future exploration.
ACIPET (The Colombian Association of Petroleum Engineers) and ANH (The National Agency of Hydrocarbons) are working in unison and in cooperation with the Colombian government to issue environmental regulations for these potential unconventional reserves in the coming months, aiming for exploration permits to be given for mid-late 2014.
With this in mind; manufacturing, technology and production companies from around the world were in attendance at the conference looking to settle into Colombia for the coming years and Colombia's future potential. While Colombia has great potential in unconventional reserves the country is currently further behind with regards to expertise and technology in this are which they are quickly remedying. Universities throughout the country have joined with various Oil and Gas companies to develop their training towards unconventional oil and gas such as Ecopetrol with the Universidad de las Andes in Bogotá and Petroskills. Colombia has also benefitted greatly from mass immigration from Venezuela due to political instability which has lead to an abundance of skilled assets joining the Colombian oil and gas sector, such as with Pacific Rubiales Energy.
While Colombia has had delays with permits and has more extensive environmental regulations than most of its surrounding Latin American countries, its potential coupled with its political and financial stability has made Colombia the ideal Latin American base for many companies, with Bogotá being the center of that base.
Bogotá is not only the Capital and largest city in Colombia, but is also fast becoming the Oil and Gas center of the country with 84% of all oil and gas service companies being located in the city. Bogotá and Colombia also have a variety of tax and business incentives such as 8% royalties, no remittance tax, deductable local taxes, a flexible government take and free trade agreements with many of the surrounding countries and most of the Americas.
Another large factor for Colombia's oil and gas future is the country's increase in infrastructure for though there are many cost benefits to drilling and manufacturing within the country, transportation continues to be an issue. This are is being looked at by the government and private sector with current Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos pledging $100 billion for the next decade and the upcoming completion of the 975km Bicentennial Pipeline.
After attending this year's conference the growing momentum and energy of Colombia's oil and gas industry was palpable with many companies seeming actively excited for the upcoming years in Colombia. The country stands as one of the most successful countries in Latin America as far as political and financial stability are concerned and with its highly skilled labor and support towards international investment, Colombia looks to have a great outlook for the next five to ten years. The Colombian government definitely has some ground to cover over the next few years regarding environmental permits and regulations and an improved infrastructure but with growing interest from outside investors and cooperation with the private sector these goals could be achieved on schedule.
Investorideas.com staff: Taylor Van Zant
Taylor@investorideas.com