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Thursday, March 3, 2016

Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (CNCK) Supports Discerning Diets

Whether in the kitchen or on the go, Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) is empowering individuals and families and enhancing their quality of life. A rising software developer, Content Checked has created a series of reliable, efficient and fast mobile apps that assist consumers in making informed food purchasing decisions based on their dietary preferences and restrictions.

All three of Content Checked’s apps serve as easy, real-time shopping tools that target the food allergy and intolerances market, which was valued at approximately US$13 billion in 2015. Across ContentChecked, SugarChecked and MigraineChecked, the company offers complementary solutions to consumers dealing with food allergies and sensitivities. With these apps, Content Checked goes beyond the label, allowing consumers to better understand food labels and ingredients, which are often ambiguous or disingenuous. While they shop in real time, users also receive suggestions for healthier alternative food products to those that do not match their dietary settings.

Families with food allergies are at the center of the “food as wellness” movement. For the 15 million-plus Americans suffering from food allergies, the 38 million suffering from migraines and chronic headaches and the 60 million-plus dealing with food sensitivities, Content Checked offers a solution to address their restrictions and concerns. The company has created a vast database of allergens, triggers and ingredients that correlate to 16 food allergies and intolerances, four types of sugar, and migraines or chronic headaches. This robust database of nutritional and ingredient information is updated 24/7 and currently covers more than 300,000 packaged food products available for sale and distribution in the United States. ContentChecked and MigraineChecked are the first applications with wide-ranging, accurate, and in-depth allergen and migraine definitions for over 70% of conventional U.S. food products.

Content Checked’s database gives users access to a comprehensive platform that allows them to cross-check the ingredients in packaged goods and recipes for hidden allergens and migraine triggers. The company is not only teaching consumers about the fixings in their foods and packaged goods, it is also inspiring them to take steps to cook wisely.

For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com

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Elio Motors, Inc. (ELIO) Has a Clearly-Focused Strategy to Dominate Underserved Segment of Car Market amid Big Short 2.0 Auto Loans

In an age of subprime 2.0, where the next Big Short is looking more and more like auto loans (http://dtn.fm/XfWR0) as delinquencies hit a six-year high of around five percent (the highest level since September 2009), the idea of an American-made, ultra-high-mileage two-seater, sporting an amazing 84 MPG highway and going for a targeted sticker price of just $6,800, is a concept whose time has come. While the Elio, a commuter-focused piece of three-wheel innovation aimed squarely at the 76 percent or more of Americans who drive to work every day solo, may not win Daytona next year, it has already won the hearts and minds of many consumers.

Driven by grassroots beginnings, a clear vision and exacting product design, Elio Motors, Inc. (OTCQX: ELIO), whose manufacturing footprint is based out of the former GM plant in Shreveport, Louisiana (http://dtn.fm/A9AoE), is one of the success stories of the 2012 JOBS Act, which was (in part) designed to assist new fundraising methodologies such as crowdfunding. Elio famously got its jumpstart via a $17 million capital raise using crowdfunding platform StartEngine in order to draw on a historically untapped lending source for such efforts: unaccredited investors (who are classed as having a net worth under $1 million and an income of under $200,000 a year).

The company’s following mini-IPO onto the OTCQX, subsequent to the SEC’s effective splitting of Regulation A into two tiers (one including non-accredited investors), marks a significant milestone for both the U.S. auto industry and capital markets themselves. Regulation A+ allows up to $50 million to be raised from even non-accredited investors and could prove to be a major ramping strategy for future startups. In Elio’s case, the first equity-crowdfunded IPO, the stock debuted around $16.50 after an initial pricing of $12.00 a share and ran up to a $1.3 billion market cap close on Feb 29 after just a few days of trading, before retreating back to around the $24.00 handle as of March 2 on pressured selling driven by prospect skepticism. But the naysayers who complain about $53.8 million in costs thus far and the company’s $30.7 million in loan debt have obviously never tried to start a grassroots car company in 2016.

Elio is not just capitalizing on the three-wheeler trend here either, which was sparked back in 2012 with the release of Morgan Motor Company’s 1983cc ‘V-twin’ fuel injected Morgan 3 Wheeler and extended by the entry of such players as Minnesota-based snowmobile maker Polaris (NYSE: PII), with its recently-debuted 2.4 liter Slingshot. Elio is looking to completely redefine the category with a quality vehicle that anyone can afford, but which also has a comprehensive SMS (http://dtn.fm/5xLjx) (Safety Management System) centered around a reinforced roll-cage frame (http://dtn.fm/EKv6p), beefier crush zones that are 50 percent bigger than comparable vehicles, ABS brakes, and three airbags.

While some have panned the concept as not ready for primetime, the grassroots funding success of Elio laughs in the face of such so-called established wisdom, and the motorcycle designation is being hurdled (http://dtn.fm/7kRjT) with successful helmet exemption legislation already passed (or on its way to being passed) in multiple states. To many, the idea of needing to wear a helmet with such a vehicle is absurd, and lawmakers will likely understand the folly of blanket vehicle type classification in this regard as the news spreads about this roll-cage framed commuter marvel. The underlying robustness of the Elio’s engineering pedigree can largely be chalked up to such part and system supplier heavy-hitters (http://dtn.fm/Kr81G) as renowned German vehicle developer IAV, which is praised for its powertrains and electronic systems, as well as the involvement of auto industry titans such as HyperWorks suite of CAE software products developer, Altair Engineering (http://dtn.fm/bB68I).

To some, Elio Motors may look like just a run-of-the-mill underdog in a world of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) fanboys, but the robust design specs and 95 percent or more North American part sourcing speak volumes about how far pragmatic founder Paul Elio’s vision could carry investors. While Tesla struggles to compete against major manufacturers’ electric and hybrid vehicles, Elio has defined a niche market for itself that is both underserved and primed for explosive growth. Investors should keep a close eye on the company’s Q4 2016 rollout target.

Learn more, visit www.eliomotors.com

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Like Redbull, Source Capital Group Gives Wings to Companies at Recent NYC Conference

Taking your company on the road to conferences across the country can be an arduous and time-consuming task. But it is an all important one, especially for small-cap and micro-cap companies looking to attract more investors and bring new money in the door. It’s a good thing there are experts like Source Capital Group who really know how to put on a great show; evident with its recent Source Capital 2016 Disruptive Growth & Healthcare Conference held in New York City.

As a Gold Sponsor and attendee of the conference, our affiliate DTN was very pleased at how every detail of the process was handled. From raising money and landing big name, industry specific sponsors to selecting an appropriate venue and all the amenities that come with it, Source Capital Group was spot on and really covered all the bases in walk-off fashion.

Having access to the most capital sources is paramount when selecting a venue for this type of conference. Picking New York City for the location is like having a conference in the Coliseum during the Roman Empire.

Finally, the content of the conference is single-handedly the most important piece of the puzzle (i.e. the presenting companies along with the organization of their demonstrations). Like Eisenhower on D-day, Source Capital Group’s layout of presenters was nearly flawless. There was something for every attendee at the conference, and it seemed like many quality, game-changing connections were made in a short amount of time, which is what the conference circuit is all about.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.sourcegrp.com

OurPet’s Company (OPCO) Adapting to a Constantly Changing Pet Products Industry with Innovation

Pets have become a major part of family life, not just in the U.S., but also around the world. We give them full names, wrap their Christmas presents, take them to the doctor/vet for regular shots and checkups, have regular exercise routines, and put them through school/training. Expenditures in the U.S. Pet Industry for 2015 were $60.59 billion (estimated), which was a four percent increase from 2014. OurPet’s Company (OTCQX: OPCO) develops, produces and markets various pet accessory and consumable products designed to awaken pets’ natural instincts, be it in feeding, playing or waste management.

Sold globally through pet specialty retailers; food, drug and mass chains; e-commerce; and international channels, the company’s products are marketed under the OurPets®, Pet Zone® and PetTastic® brands, with well-known sub-brands such as Play-N-Squeak®, Cosmic Catnip™, Durapet®, SmartScoop® and Flappy®. In total, OurPet’s has an intellectual property portfolio featuring more than 160 individual patents, giving the company sustainable access to the pet products industry for the foreseeable future.

Adapting to the constantly changing wants and needs of pet owners is essential for companies like OurPet’s to continue to grow and gain market share. Relationships the company has with major retailers, including Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT), Kroger (NYSE: KR), PetSmart and PetCo, really jump out as well for a company that is here for the long haul and not just a fly by night one hit wonder. Besides the cost of children, pet expenses account for a larger percentage of a family budget than just about any other item(s). OurPet’s research and development department is constantly churning out innovative new products to keep old customers coming back while attracting new ones.

The key to growth is being humble and having the foresight to take an outside look at what is working and, sometimes more importantly, what is not working. OurPet’s has positioned itself as a premier provider of trend setting, avant-garde pet products and accessories by following this simple but effective concept.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ourpets.com

Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (CNCK) Registered Dietitian Featured in Article on SELF Website

Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK), the company behind the innovative ContentChecked, MigraineChecked and SugarChecked mobile applications, continues to secure coverage in popular online health and wellness media outlets. On Saturday, it built on its recent progress when Tory Tedrow, a registered dietitian with the company, was interviewed for an article featured on SELF magazine’s website. The piece, titled “16 Dietitians Share How They Get Back On Track After Overeating,” included helpful physical, mental, and nutritional decisions you can make after overeating, based on what has worked for them.

In the article, Tedrow emphasizes the importance of drinking lots of water to counter the effects and cravings associated with overeating, “I make sure to stay hydrated. That keeps me from mindlessly snacking, and I think of the extra bathroom trips as added exercise to my day. Most importantly, I remember that in the grand scheme of life, a few days or even weeks of overindulging are not going to make or break my health, weight, or overall well being.”

To view the full article, please visit http://dtn.fm/Fcp9D.

SELF is an American magazine for women that specializes in health, wellness, beauty, and style. Published by Condé Nast 12 times a year, it has a circulation of 1,515,880 and a total audience of 5,282,000 readers, according to its corporate media kit. The editor-in-chief is Joyce Chang, and the vice president and publisher is Mary Murko. SELF is based at Condé Nast’s U.S. headquarters at 1 World Trade Center in New York, NY. In addition, the SELF website has an extensive reach of 1,087,000 unique monthly visitors.

Content Checked continues to gain invaluable market exposure and brand awareness by being featured on popular health-conscience websites like SELF. The company also has plans of up-listing its stock to a larger exchange along with changing its source of revenue to a subscription-based model.

For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com

Oakridge Global Energy Solutions, Inc. (OGES) Set to Commercially Introduce Lithium-Ion Motorcycle Batteries at Daytona Beach Bikefest

Earlier today, Oakridge Global Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: OGES) issued a news release announcing the company’s plans for the commercial introduction of its groundbreaking Liberty Series lithium ion motorcycle batteries at the 75th anniversary of the Daytona Beach Bikefest, which begins on March 4, 2016. As part of these efforts, Oakridge will be promoting and selling its innovative stored energy solutions from its booth at Rossmeyer Harley Davidson in Daytona Beach. The company’s management team expects the Liberty Series batteries to appeal to owners of iconic ‘Made in the USA’ motorcycles from manufacturers such as Harley Davidson (NYSE: HOG), Indian and Victory, as these bikes feature large engines that require a powerful battery to start.

“As avid motorbike enthusiasts, our team at Oakridge is very excited to be commercially shipping our Liberty Series batteries beginning this week,” Steve Barber, executive chairman and chief executive officer of Oakridge, stated in a news release. “We are also excited to announce that we will also be gradually extending our Liberty Series batteries to all other brands of motorcycles, jet skis, snowmobiles and boats as well.”

Oakridge’s highly reliable battery solutions are expected to be particularly popular amongst motorcycle enthusiasts as a result of the numerous issues presented by legacy battery systems. Historically, bike owners who didn’t ride at least every seven to 14 days were forced to purchase a battery trickle charger, or tender, in order to avoid encountering a flat battery when they were ready to ride. This expense, in addition to somewhat frequent purchases of replacement AGM or lead acid batteries, has remained an issue for bikers in the past. While lead acid and AGM batteries offer an average lifespan of just 18 to 36 months, Oakridge’s Liberty Series boasts an average lifespan of as long as 10 years, depending on the application.

In addition to offering improved reliability, as compared to traditional lead acid battery systems, Oakridge’s ‘Made in the USA’ Liberty Series lithium ion batteries also provide considerable weight savings. According to the news release, riders who equip a Liberty Series battery can shave the weight of their bike by as much as 17 pounds. This is because the batteries’ anodes are constructed of lithium, the lightest metal in existence with an atomic weight of three, as compared to lead, which has an atomic weight that’s more than 27 times heavier.

“With my travel schedule over the past 30+ years, I have been a frequent owner of flat batteries when I wanted to have a nice relaxing ride,” Barber continued. “We have spent the past 12 months refining and finalizing this product and are excited to announce that we are delivering the Liberty Series product line to the public at the iconic Daytona Beach Bikefest.”

For more information, visit www.oakridgeglobalenergy.com

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Oakridge Global Energy Solutions, Inc. (OGES) Announces Promising Results from Orlando PGA Merchandise Show

Earlier today, Oakridge Global Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: OGES) announced its success in marketing its state-of-the-art, ‘Made in the USA’ Pro Series lithium ion golf car battery systems at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida. The company received more than $250,000 of immediately booked orders at the show, which is one of the largest annual golf industry conventions on the planet. Oakridge also reported more than $20.5 million of follow on commitments for its proprietary, high performance solution to the needs of the global golf industry, which has an economic impact of nearly $70 billion per year, according to a report (http://dtn.fm/An4JX) by Forbes.

“The Pro Series golf and local electric vehicle batteries continue to be an absolute game changer for the golf and local area EV markets,” Steve Barber, executive chairman and chief executive officer of Oakridge, stated in this morning’s news release. “We have spent the past 18 months refining and finalizing this product and are excited to announce that we are beginning production shipments in March.”

The Oakridge Pro Series lithium ion golf car battery system offers a number of advantages over traditional golf car and local area vehicle power solutions. In particular, the use of fully electric golf cars and local area electric vehicles decreases dependence on foreign oil, eliminates the noise and emissions associated with combustion engines and offers a quieter, more enjoyable day on the links. Oakridge’s advanced stored energy systems also allow users to monitor vital information – such as the capacity, range, speed and health of their battery systems – via their smart devices, increasing peace of mind and helping players more fully enjoy their round of golf or ride around the neighborhood.

“With our Pro Series battery systems, we have now greatly expanded the effective daily range of the golf car and small local electric vehicle, making them a practical reality for immediate application to all aspects of the golfing industry and golfing communities, while at the same time providing a much safer, low maintenance, zero emissions vehicle by virtue of the more robust chemistry and the battery management systems we have designed for this product,” Barber added.

In recent weeks, Oakridge has made tremendous progress toward increasing the size of its foothold in the energy storage industry at both the domestic and international levels. Just last week, the company announced a successful demonstration for a major defense contractor of its custom battery system, which is featured in its client’s Man-Portable Tactical Autonomous Systems (MANTAS), as well as a new agreement with Minnesota-based Freedom Trucking to develop and supply battery systems for its fully electric interstate truck propulsion system. Oakridge also announced the appointment of a leading international battery consultant firm to its advising team in an effort to remain at the forefront of the stored energy industry moving forward.

For more information, visit www.oakridgeglobalenergy.com