BEVERLY HILLS, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 30, 2016 / Reign Sapphire Corporation, (OTCQB: RGNP) (“Reign” or the “Company”), which produces and markets distinctive collections of fine Australian Sapphire Jewelry, today announced the upcoming commercial launch of its inaugural jewelry collections on July 7, 2016 on www.reignsapphires.com.

Reign is launching its three distinct collections, Reign Opulence, Reign Signature and Reign Classics, featuring rings, bracelets and necklaces, predominantly comprised of 1.5mm to 2.5mm diamond and princess cut sapphire melees. The Reign Opulence Collection offers statement pieces at a higher end price point. Reign Signature, features subtle pieces that can go from day to evening at a more affordable price point and Reign Classics, an “accessibly priced” line. The pieces reflect the decadence from a by-gone era, taking a nod from old Hollywood, though designed with a very modern approach. Jewelry from the Company’s inaugural collection was worn on the Red Carpet at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards, 2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards, 2016 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) and the 88th Academy Awards.

“We are most excited to be unveiling our exquisite collections of fine Australian Sapphire Jewelry on 7/7/16 as the culmination of the extraordinary efforts of the entire Reign Team. The world will finally experience the Reign™ brand via our commercial portal at www.reignsapphires.com, where they will enjoy a luxury online shopping experience matched with first class Reign customer service,” said Joseph Segelman, CEO.

Reign’s disruptive brand identity is founded upon modern-classical design innovation, infusing “The Reign Style” with strength, power and honor. The brand Reign connects the consumer to a new kind of luxury with ease, with meaning and with concern for the environment, through clean, sharp and simple designs. Reign is an aspirational Luxury Brand with accessible moments, serving a modern consumer with clean, timeless, classic styles for day, night, and red carpet. The Reign Woman is confident; she is regal in jeans, and evidently rebellious in a designer gown. She is adventurous, unapologetic about her style and identity. She is conscious, engaged, witty and smart. She Reigns from Australia to Beverly Hills, with strength and personality, at any age, of any creed, at any given moment.

Reign Sapphire Corporation, offers the world’s first “Miners-Gate to Retail” model featuring Australian Sapphires and Fine Sapphire Jewelry. Reign’s distinction derives from its unique approach to its gemstone sourcing, quality and supply chain controls, coupled with its sophisticated, compelling, targeted Brand Identity. Reign Sapphire’s natural, conflict free, ethically processed gemstones are mined in Australia from verified sources. They are manufactured under guaranteed ethical and sustainable processes, with the only enhancement being heat treatment of color. Reign purchases rough sapphires in bulk directly from commercial miners in Australia and closely controls and manages each step along the supply chain, from sorting, polishing and cutting to faceting, jewelry design and manufacturing and sales of finished Reign™ fine sapphire jewelry.

About Reign Sapphire Corporation

Based in Beverly Hills, California, Reign Sapphire Corporation is a fully reporting, DTC eligible company, established as a “miners-gate to retail” model for fine sapphires – rough sapphires to finished jewelry; a color gemstone brand; and a jewelry brand featuring Australian sapphires. Reign Sapphire Corporation is not an exploration or mining company.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws, which statements may include information regarding the plans, intentions, expectations, future financial performance, or future operating performance of Reign Sapphire Corporation (“Reign” or the “Company”). Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations, estimates, or projections of the Company’s management as of the date of this press release. Although Reign’s management believes these expectations, estimates, or projections to be reasonable as of the date of this presentation, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to significant business risks, economic and competitive uncertainties, or other contingencies, which could cause the Company’s actual results or performance to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause Reign’s actual results or performance to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include those set forth in the “Risk Factors” sections in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risks set forth in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which is available for viewing on the SEC’s EDGAR website. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and, except as required by law, Reign specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

Corporate Contact

Joseph Segelman, CEO
9465 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(213) 457-3772

Investor Relations Contact

CorProminence LLC
Scott Arnold, Managing Director
377 Oak Street
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 222-2560

SOURCE: Reign Sapphire Corporation

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– First of its kind new 3D facility layout software allows full customization for different fitness outlet needs

– Design software and partnership allows fitness outlets to plug and play Throwdown and XFit Brands equipment in their facilities

LAKE FOREST, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 30, 2016 / XFit Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: XFTB), a global supplier of fitness and MMA equipment sold at retail and fitness outlets worldwide whose brands include Throwdown® and Transformations™, today announced the debut of its new 3D fitness center design capabilities which it has developed in partnership with a major Scandinavian software company to provide 3D digital design and layout services for major fitness and health club operators around the world.

Sweden-based Ecdesign is a leading software company utilized globally to plan and visualize fitness clubs, offices, retail outlets and many other facilities in over 7,000 companies across 110 countries worldwide. Ecdesign is the leading 3D open source floor planning software platform which helps designers and facility owners alike around the world plan and design detailed and attractive 3D facility layouts utilizing a library of premium fitness equipment like Throwdown and XFit Brands.

Dave Vautrin, Chief Executive Officer of XFit Brands commented, “Xfit Brands and Throwdown have always been able to customize equipment solutions with CAD drawings and renderings for fitness customers. This capability has always been a hallmark of the Company, and now with the partnership with Ecdesign it is taking those capabilities and services to the next level. Ecdesign is world-class in their flexibility and solutions and a perfect fit with what XFit Brands and Throwdown provides its customers to increase service and support as it expands its capabilities around the world.”

 

XFit Brands began its search over a year ago for a scalable solution for facility layout and customization that had global reach consistent with XFit Brand’s business. Our team has been in the process converting and uploading our dynamic portfolio of impact sports and functional fitness equipment into the Ecdesign library for a July 2016 global launch. Ecdesign’s open source platform increases our exposure to industry professionals and facility designers, and represents a significant technological advancement for our firm for direct customers. It also acts as a virtual revenue generator as it allows new industry professionals to spec in our portfolio of functional fitness equipment from the library of Throwdown MMA and XFit Functional Fitness designs. Irrespective of country and language, with just a few clicks, our Company’s equipment is both inserted into the facility layout, a custom 3D rendering for presentations is created, and an automatic quote is sent to our company for order fulfillment.

Ecdesign’s capabilities in conjunction with the Throwdown design team layout, can be seen by using the virtual video tour link: Virtual Throwdown Facility Layout Tour

Richard Grönberg, Founder and CEO of Ecdesign commented, “XFit Brands brings a unique and very much in demand product mix to the Ecdesign platform by introducing commercial scale bag racks along with a versatile library of functional fitness equipment, mixed martial arts and impact sports items, and a full range of performance accessories. We anticipate over 5 million designs to be produced by way of our EC Design open source platform and are elated that the Throwdown Library with over 40 products will accessible for simple plug and play for all facility designers. The Throwdown® portfolio of products coupled with our global reach should be really impactful for XFit Brands revenue growth.”

About XFit Brands®

XFit Brands, Inc. is one of the leading suppliers of functional fitness brands, products, and equipment sold at retail and fitness outlets worldwide. The company provides a full portfolio of products and services spanning Mixed Martial Arts and other High and low impact fitness regimes and owns the trademarks Throwdown for its Functional Fitness line and its MMA portfolio, and Transformations® in programming. The company’s portfolio of brands and products are sold in more than 20 countries around the world and supply many of the leading Gym and Fitness outlets throughout the United States. The Company’s websites are www.xfitbrands.com and www.throwdown.com.

Safe Harbor Disclosure

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are any statement reflecting management’s current expectations regarding future results of operations, economic performance, financial condition and achievements of XFit, including statements regarding XFit’s expectation to see continued growth. The forward-looking statements are based on the assumption that operating performance and results will continue in line with historical results. Management believes these assumptions to be reasonable but there is no assurance that they will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements, specifically those concerning future performance are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. XFit competes in a rapidly growing and transforming industry, and other factors disclosed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission may affect the Company’s operations. Unless required by applicable law, XFit undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

For investor inquiries please contact:

Scott Cameron
InvestorRelations@xfitbrands.com
(949) 916-9680

Websites: www.XFitBrands.com
www.Throwdown.com

SOURCE: XFit Brands, Inc.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / June 30, 2016 / ALIX RESOURCES CORP. (“Alix” or the “Company”) (AIX-TSX:V) (37N2–FRANKFURT) is pleased to announce the assay results of the recent round of sampling at the Electra Project in Sonora, Mexico, where values as high as 246.0 parts per million (ppm) lithium (Li) confirmed a target sedimentary assemblage  with the potential of hosting economic lithium-bearing, clay-rich horizons. The Electra lithium project is contiguous to Baconora/REM’s Buenavista Lithium project.

Mike England, president of Alix, stated: “These recent anomalous and enriched lithium values from clay-rich sedimentary sequences on our Tecolote concession are encouraging and bear similarities to Bacanora/REM’s early stage findings at Buenavista. Once we receive the results from the next round of sampling we will likely proceed with a drilling program designed to further explore the lithium potential of this property. We are obviously in the right location and the mineralization to date found on the property is very promising to our exploration team. Our drill campaign will likely include a series of shallow drill holes in key geological targets such as the sedimentary assemblage and also in some alluvium-covered areas. The objective is to discover lithium-rich clay layers similar to that of the Bacanora/REM Buenavista deposit.”

Previous work carried out last December on the Electra lithium project led to the discovery of a lithium-bearing, clay-rich showing on the company’s northern Tecolote concession adjoining the Bacanora Minerals Ltd. (BCN-TSX:V) and Rare Earths Minerals PLC (REM-LON))’s Buenavista concessions (PR 2016-01-06). Reverse circulation drilling by Bacanora/REM’s on the Buenavista concession has discovered a clay-rich layers (the Buenavista Li deposit) in a sedimentary sequence over an area of 6 by 1.25 km (BCN PR, 2014-11-03).

Alix geologists, along with a contracted geologist with previous working experience on Bacanora/REM’s Buenavista concession, revisited the showing discovered in December on the Tecolote concession, which returned a peak value of 211.0 ppm Li. Geological mapping and prospecting identified a distinct, sedimentary package containing clay-rich layers. This target area has been designated the “Central Basin”.

In total, 42 samples were collected from claystones, sandstones and siltstones exposed in the target sedimentary sequence, yielding and average Li value of 167 ppm and a peak concentration of 272 ppm, which is considered very anomalous.

The sampling program identified two target areas located in the Central Basin and underlain by the target sedimentary sequence. The first target, the eastern area, is approximately 1,100 m long by 250 to 400 m wide. The second target area is located east of the Barisuqe river and 700 m SW of the first target and measures roughly 400 by 150 m. The zone in between the targets has also been mapped and is covered by extensive, thin alluvial sediments that may be underlain by the same prospective sedimentary sequence.

Both target areas in the Central Basin are likely to be expanded given the relatively flat-lying nature of the sedimentary beds and extensive, thin alluvial cover. Additional sampling and geological mapping has been completed and assays are pending.

On Bacanora/REM’s Buenavista concession, the lithium-bearing clay-rich layers were little exposed and required drilling to define and understand the sedimentary stratigraphy.

Management has also determined to not proceed with the previously announced (see PR Jan 11, 2016) acquisition of the Gran 2 property.

The technical contents of this release were approved by Michel Boily, PhD, P.Geo a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. The properties have not been the subject of a National Instrument 43-101 report.

About Alix Resources

Alix Resources is a junior mining exploration company focused on seeking and acquiring world class lithium projects globally. Alix continues to evaluate suitable prospects that fit the mandate of the Company.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

“Michael England”

Michael England, President, CEO, Director

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Telephone: 1-604-683-3995
Toll Free: 1-888-945-4770

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

SOURCE: Alix Resources Corp.

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UMFun Combines Gamification with Adaptive Learning to Make Learning Fun

HONG KONG, CHINA / ACCESSWIRE / June 30, 2016 / UMeWorld Limited (OTCQB: UMEWF) announces the imminent launch of UMFun on China Mobile’s “AND! Education” K-12 platform in Hubei province. The K-12 system in Hubei province consists of 7.04 million students. Currently, there are over 3 million paid subscribers on China Mobile’s K-12 platform in the Hubei province; representing a 43% market share in China’s 9th largest province by K-12 student population.

With the addition of Hubei province, UMFun is now available on China Mobile’s subscription based “AND! Education” platform in six Chinese provinces – Hubei, Shanxi, Ningxia, Guangxi, Guizhou and Guangdong provinces – which collectively service over 20 million paid subscribers; representing a 40% market share in the total K-12 student population in these six provinces.

UMeWorld is reaffirming its anticipated subscriber base of 10,000,000 subscribers by the end of 2016, as initially announced in July 2014.

About China Mobile

China Mobile Limited is a Chinese state-owned telecommunication company that provides mobile voice and multimedia services through its nationwide mobile telecommunications network. China Mobile is the world’s largest mobile services provider by network scale and subscriber base, serving over 826 million customers. The Company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, and was recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (“DJSI”) for six consecutive years. China Mobile has recently launched a new commercial brand “AND!”, literally meaning connect, and as the acronym of a new dream. a new dream aims to bring the world’s most cutting edge technology to Chinese customers in 4G era, reflecting the friendly, intimate, mutual trust, and harmonious relationship between China Mobile and its customers and the society.

About UMeWorld

UMeWorld is an internet technology company with a focus on the K-12 education market in China. UMFun, the Company’s K-12 flagship product, is a cloud-based, patent-pending, adaptive learning and assessment platform that can intelligently analyze and adapt to a student’s performance and personalizes the delivery of proprietary educational items in accordance with the student’s learning needs. UMFun’s off-school version is made available to Chinese K-12 students through China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile service provider by network scale and subscriber base, serving over 826 million customers.

For more information, please contact:

Ruby Hui, Executive Vice President
UMeWorld Limited
E-mail: info@umeworld.com
Website: www.umeworld.com
Telephone: (86) 020-89237947

or

Media
Nancy Tamosaitis-Thompson
Vorticom, Inc.
Email: nancyt@vorticom.com
Telephone: (212) 532-2208
Website: www.vorticom.com

SOURCE: UMeWorld Limited

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LOS ANGELES / ACCESSWIRE / June 30, 2016 / Oxis International Inc. (OTCQB: OXIS and OXI.PA), which recently began enrolling and treating patients in an FDA-approved Phase 1/Phase 2 clinical trial of its cancer drug, OXS-1550, is also making progress in its development of modified bispecific antibodies as immunotherapy cancer drugs.

The medical journal Science Translational Medicine recently highlighted research by Dr. Daniel Vallera and Dr. Jeffrey Miller, members of Oxis Biotech Inc.’s Scientific Advisory Board about their discovery that the bispecific antibody platform could be modified to amplify the expansion immune cells that kill cancer. Oxis Biotech is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxis.

Science Translational Medicine designated Vallera’s research as an “Editors’ Choice,” and said, “TriKEs were superior in restoring potent antigen-specific NK cell responses against AML targets and mediated robust and specific NK cell proliferation.”

Anthony J. Cataldo, chief executive of Oxis, said the publication emphasizes the significance of Vallera’s work.

“Being chosen as an Editors’ Choice demonstrates the level of interest and potential of this emerging TriKE technology,” Mr. Cataldo said.

Mr. Cataldo also noted that TriKE technology has several benefits compared to CAR-T therapy, which is very expensive and has been shown to carry significant side effects. Both Kite Pharma (Nasdaq: KITE) and Juno Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: JUNO) have gained significant attention for their CAR-T efforts.

Dr. Vallera said: “The significance of TriKEs is they not only enhance the killing of cancer cells by immune cells like bispecific antibodies that have demonstrated clinical success, but they have the added dimension of amplifying the number of cancer cell killers.”

“Instead of one soldier, you recruit an entire army of cancer cell killers.”

Mr. Cataldo said Oxis’ work on TriKE drugs expands the promise of the company’s pipeline.

“Our ability to use these targeted immunotherapies allows us to create off-the-shelf drugs that are much more cost-effective than the CAR-T technologies and much less invasive on the patient,” Mr. Cataldo said. “It will also serve a much larger audience at a reduced cost.”

ABOUT OXIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. – Oxis International, Inc., through a wholly owned subsidiary, Oxis Biotech, Inc., develops innovative drugs focused on the treatment of cancer and other unmet medical needs. Oxis’ lead drug candidate, OXS-1550 (DT2219ARL) is a novel bispecific scFv recombinant fusion protein-drug conjugate composed of the variable regions of the heavy and light chains of anti-CD19 and anti-CD22 antibodies and a modified form of diphtheria toxin as its cytotoxic drug payload. OXS-1550 simultaneously targets cancer cells expressing the CD19 receptor or CD22 receptor or both receptors. When OXS-1550 binds to cancer cells, the cancer cells internalize the drug and are killed due to the action of drug’s cytotoxic payload. OXS-1550 has demonstrated success in early human clinical trials in patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma or leukemia. OXS-4235 is a small molecule therapeutic candidate targeting the treatment of multiple myeloma and associated osteolytic lesions. In in vitro and in vivo models of multiple myeloma and osteoporosis, OXS-4235 demonstrated the ability to kill multiple myeloma cells, and decrease osteolytic lesions in bone. OXIS’ lead drug candidate, OXS-2175, is a small molecule therapeutic candidate targeting the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). In in vitro and in vivo models of TNBC, OXS-2175 demonstrated the ability to inhibit metastasis.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS – Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are inherently unreliable and actual results may differ materially. Examples of forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the payment of dividends, marketing and distribution plans, development activities and anticipated operating results. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include such factors as the Company’s ability to accomplish its business initiatives, significant fluctuations in marketing expenses and ability to achieve and expand significant levels of revenues, or recognize net income, from the sale of its products and services, as well as the introduction of competing products, or management’s ability to attract and maintain qualified personnel necessary for the development and commercialization of its planned products, and other information that may be detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Company website: www.oxis.com

SOURCE: Oxis International, Inc.

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