SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE / ACCESSWIRE / August 23, 2020 / PlotX, a non-custodial prediction market protocol has been launched on the Ethereum Kovan Testnet. Ideated by former Nexus Mutual and GovBlocks developers, PlotX is challenging the existing prediction market projects with it's novel automated and decentralised market making algorithm that allows for on-chain market creation, option pricing, settlement and reward distribution – without the need for any counterparty.

On August 4, the first application built on PlotX protocol was launched, allowing users to predict on the markets like "What will be the price of BTC/USDT in the next 1 hour". Apart from the 1 hour markets, 1 day and 1 week markets were also launched. The users with correct predictions earn peer-to-peer rewards.

In less than two weeks, over 131 users have placed market predictions using the PlotX dApp, with a strong community forming ahead of September's mainnet launch.

Designed for attracting high liquidity on event predictions, PlotX has been described as a Uniswap equivalent for prediction markets that taps into the network effects derived from innovations such as automated market making and liquidity mining.

The product of intensive open source development, PlotX was originally conceived by Ish Goel, former CTO at Nexus Mutual, Nitika Goel, former Nexus Mutual lead developer, Kartic Rakhra former co-founder at GovBlocks & Satheesh Ananthasubramanian, ex-Cognizant & BORN.

Inspired by the success of Nexus Mutual and GovBlocks, PlotX aims to follow a decentralized and pragmatic approach to governance with the community being involved in all governance decisions such as dispute resolution, addition of new types of markets, vertical expansion etc. Community members will be able to raise proposals and vote, with decisions being implemented automatically via smart contracts, all on the Ethereum blockchain.

About PlotX

PlotX (dubbed as the Uniswap of Prediction Markets) is a non-custodial protocol written using the Solidity language that can allow predictions for any price feed, with the ability to create markets, settle markets through third-party oracles and distribute rewards peer-to-peer on the Ethereum Blockchain. Markets once initiated are automatically created in intervals of 1h, 1d and 1w.

The PlotX smart contracts eradicate the counterparty risk in market creation & settlements. It also aims to solve the liquidity problem that has marred the growth of prediction market protocols in the past. Built on the foundation of strong on-chain governance and risk spread mechanism, PlotX provides an opportunity for users to use their skills in predicting the future value of any asset and develop the protocol to suit their prediction market ideas.

Founded by former Nexus Mutual & GovBlocks developers, PlotX has the potential to disrupt the prediction market space in the DeFI ecosystem, winning on its simplicity and fun factor.

For more information see https://www.plotx.io/

Media Contact:

Dan Edelstein
pr@marketacross.com
+972-545-464-238

SOURCE: PlotX

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VANCOUVER / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2020 / Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (TSX:NDM)(NYSE American:NAK)("Northern Dynasty" or the "Company") reports that its 100%-owned US-based subsidiary Pebble Limited Partnership ("Pebble Partnership") has issued a public statement after false reports surfaced Saturday morning in Politico that the Trump Administration had plans to block the project. Rather, it appears that the normal process continues to move forward for the project amid reports that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ("USACE") was going to publish details about its approach to wetlands mitigation for the project on Monday. The statement reads:

"We firmly believe that the implication pushed by Politico that the White House is going to kill the project is clearly in error, likely made by a rush to publish rather than doing the necessary diligence to track down the full story. We categorically deny any reports that the Trump Administration is going to return to an Obama-like approach that allowed politics to interfere with the normal, traditional permitting process. This president clearly believes in keeping politics out of permitting – something conservatives and the business community fully support.

"We were told earlier in the week that the USACE was going to publish a letter on Monday about the status of its approach to mitigation for the project. Based upon our ongoing interaction with the USACE, we believe the letter will discuss the need for a significant amount of mitigation for the project's wetlands impacts. This has been our working premise for quite some time and has been the focus of our recent efforts near the site to complete additional wetlands survey work to better inform our plan. The process and time needed to develop a comprehensive wetlands mitigation plan might result in a slight delay beyond earlier USACE milestones. However, at this time we do not believe this is the case and we will be working with the corps to get them what they need as soon as possible.

"The USACE released a comprehensive EIS for the project that said the economic benefits of the project could be substantial and that the project can be done without harm to the Bristol Bay fishery. We know there are some who do not support the USACE's findings but just because people don't like the USACE conclusions does not mean their work has not been thorough."

About Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.

Northern Dynasty is a mineral exploration and development company based in Vancouver, Canada. Northern Dynasty's principal asset, owned through its wholly owned Alaska-based U.S. subsidiary, Pebble Limited Partnership ("PLP"), is a 100% interest in a contiguous block of 2,402 mineral claims in southwest Alaska, including the Pebble deposit. PLP is the proponent of the Pebble Project, an initiative to develop one of the world's most important mineral resources.

For further details on Northern Dynasty and the Pebble Project, please visit the Company's website at www.northerndynastyminerals.com or contact Investor services at (604) 684-6365 or within North America at 1-800-667-2114. Review Canadian public filings at www.sedar.com and US public filings at www.sec.gov.

Ronald W. Thiessen
President & CEO

US Media Contact:
Dan Gagnier
Gagnier Communications
(646) 569-5897

Forward Looking Information and other Cautionary Factors

This release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address exploration drilling, exploitation activities and events or developments that the Company expects are forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding (i) the mine plan for the Pebble Project, (ii) the social integration of the Pebble Project into the Bristol Bay region and benefits for Alaska, (iii) the political and public support for the permitting process, (iv) the issuance of a positive Record of Decision by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the ability of the Pebble Project to secure state permits, (v) the right-sizing and de-risking of the Pebble Project, (vi) the design and operating parameters for the Pebble Project mine plan, (vii) exploration potential of the Pebble Project, (viii) future demand for copper and gold, (ix) the potential partnering of the Pebble Project, and (x) the ability and timetable of NDM to develop the Pebble Project and become a leading copper, gold and molybdenum producer. Although NDM believes the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements should not be in any way be construed as guarantees that the Pebble Project will secure all required government permits, establish the commercial feasibility of the Pebble Project or develop the Pebble Project. Assumptions used by NDM to develop forward-looking statements include the assumptions that (i) the Pebble Project will obtain all required environmental and other permits and all land use and other licenses without undue delay, (ii) studies for the development of the Pebble Project will be positive, (iii) NDM's estimates of mineral resources will not change, (iv) NDM will be able to establish the commercial feasibility of the Pebble Project, and (v) NDM will be able to secure the financing required to develop the Pebble Project. The likelihood of future mining at the Pebble Project is subject to a large number of risks and will require achievement of a number of technical, economic and legal objectives, including (i) obtaining necessary mining and construction permits, licenses and approvals without undue delay, including without delay due to third party opposition or changes in government policies, (ii) finalization of the mine plan for the Pebble Project, (iii) the completion of feasibility studies demonstrating that any Pebble Project mineral resources that can be economically mined, (iv) completion of all necessary engineering for mining and processing facilities, (v) the inability of NMD to secure a partner for the development of the Pebble Project, and (vi) receipt by NDM of significant additional financing to fund these objectives as well as funding mine construction, which financing may not be available to NDM on acceptable terms or on any terms at all. NDM is also subject to the specific risks inherent in the mining business as well as general economic and business conditions, such as the current uncertainties with regard to COVID-19.

The National Environment Policy Act Environmental Impact Statement process requires a comprehensive "alternatives assessment" be undertaken to consider a broad range of development alternatives, the final project design and operating parameters for the Pebble Project and associated infrastructure may vary significantly from that contemplated in this presentation. As a result, the Company will continue to consider various development options and no final project design has been selected at this time.

For more information on the Company, Investors should review the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and its home jurisdiction filings that are available at www.sedar.com

SOURCE: Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. 

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2020 / Thoughtful Brands Inc. (CSE:TBI)(FWB:1WZ1)(OTCQB:PEMTF) (the "Company" or "Thoughtful Brands") is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ecommerce Tech LLC, has acquired the rights to an E-commerce software platform (the "Software") from Unified Funding LLC's wholly-owned subsidiary, Offer Space LLC ("Offer Space"). The acquisition of the asset provides the Company with the opportunity to capture previously unrealized value from the products it launches in the online natural health market.

The Software has facilitated over Cdn$350 million in consumer transactions, including Cdn$93.8 million in 2019. The asset will enhance the management of the Company's already profitable online brands, and will allow the Company to launch new products and enter into emerging natural health markets worldwide, more efficiently. In addition to providing immediate value to the existing brands owned and operated by Thoughtful Brands, the newly acquired E-commerce platform is expected to reduce current operating costs.

"The Company was very successful in its negotiations with Unified Funding, and ultimately acquired the asset for US$1 million. The Company's success in negotiating such favorable terms not only results in less dilution for existing Thoughtful Brands shareholders, it also adds immediate value to the Company," stated Ryan Hoggan, Chief Executive Officer of Thoughtful Brands. "This acquisition is a critical milestone in executing our strategy to further our reach in the natural health products sector. Now that we own the software platform, integral technology and top brands, we will further develop and launch our own platform that will be even more powerful and fit in with our overall strategy."

Thoughtful Brands' existing portfolio of direct-to-consumer hemp-CBD brands includes Nature's Exclusive, whose roster of topicals and oils available in North America generated more than Cdn$28 million in sales in 2019, and Sativida. The Company also recently acquired two leading E-commerce brands selling natural health products in the United States, Golden Path and Wild Mariposa.

Transaction Details

The Company has acquired the Software from Unified Funding LLC's wholly-owned subsidiary, Offer Space, in consideration for US$1,000,000 (the "Purchase Price"), which was satisfied through the issuance of 6,290,170 common shares of the Company (the "Consideration Shares") issued at a deemed price of Cdn$0.2094. The Company also paid an administrative fee of 62,902 common shares of the Company to a consultant who assisted with the transactions (the "Administrative Fee Shares").

The Consideration Shares and Administrative Fee Shares are subject to a statutory hold period until December 22, 2020, in accordance with applicable securities laws.

About Thoughtful Brands Inc.

Thoughtful Brands Inc. is an E-commerce technology company that researches, develops, markets, and distributes natural health products through various brands in North America and Europe. Through continuous strategic acquisitions, the Company has a strong footprint in the CBD market, as well as the burgeoning psychedelic medicine sector. Thoughtful Brands owns and operates a 110,000 square foot pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Radebeul, Germany, where its highly skilled team conducts clinical studies utilizing naturally occurring psilocybin and other compounds found in psychedelics for the treatment of opiate addiction, while planning for future opportunities to create proprietary psilocybin products.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THOUGHTFUL BRANDS INC.

Ryan Hoggan
Chief Executive Officer

For further information, readers are encouraged to contact Joel Shacker, President at +604.423.4733 or by email at info@thoughtful-brands.com

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release, which has been prepared by management.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statement

All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking information" with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including with respect to the ability of the Software to enhance the management of the Company's already profitable online brands, reduce current operating costs, allow the Company to launch new products and enter into emerging natural health markets worldwide more efficiently and provide immediate value to existing brands owned and operated by Thoughtful Brands; the ability to develop and launch a more powerful software platform that fits in with the strategy of the Company; the ability of the Company to direct the future development path of the Software to fit within the Company's overall strategy; and its plans to acquire additional revenue-producing natural health product brands and operations in both Europe and North America with the goal of establishing an international distribution network utilizing its eCommerce technology platform. The Company provides forward-looking statements for the purpose of conveying information about current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. By its nature, this information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited those identified and reported in the Company's public filings under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by law.

SOURCE: Thoughtful Brands Inc.

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Scott O Hirsch Shares Tips to Those Looking to Start a Career in Digital Marketing

DELRAY BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2020 / It's an age-old conundrum – you need experience to get hired, but until you get hired, you can't get any experience! Luckily, in digital marketing, there are plenty of steps you can take to make yourself an attractive job candidate, no matter your level of experience. Scott O Hirsch, founder and CEO of Media Direct, gives us his best tips for those just getting started in the field, whether you're a newly graduated student or making the leap to switch career paths.

You Have To Build Your Digital Marketing Skills Says, Scott Hirsch

"Unfortunately, having a degree in marketing is rarely enough to land you a high-paying job in the digital marketing world," says Hirsch. "We use so many specialized tools and platforms. And training new hires takes time – even more so if they have no experience to build on."

But there's hope! Hirsch explains that many of the platforms and tools used across the digital marketing industry offer certification programs and online courses that can help you build up your industry skills and fill out your resume. "Google Analytics and Google Adwords are the giants of digital marketing. If the job descriptions you're pursing mention either of those platforms, take the certifications. The basic ones are free and they could mean the difference between your resume being passed over and getting a call for an interview," advises Scott O Hirsch.

There are also certifications offered by Hootsuite, Facebook, and Hubspot in digital marketing and social media marketing specifically. The price of these certifications varies, but if you can afford them, the return on investment is astronomical.

"Google Analytics and Adwords certifications are almost requirements at this point," explains Hirsch. But when we see Hubspot certified or Hootsuite certified, it's an indication that the applicant is really serious about their career path and willing to invest in themselves to be and do better. It's a very attractive indicator of what kind of employee you'll be. And cutting back on the work and time a trainer has to invest to get you up and running in your position – that value almost can't be quantified."

Do Some Freelancing to Build Your Portfolio Advises Scott Hirsch

If you can get paid for your freelance services, that's excellent and obviously preferable. But even if you can't find paying work, Scott O Hirsch advises that digital marketing job seekers consider donating their services for the experience. "Especially in fields like UX, web design, and development, as soon as you graduate from school, your degree is almost irrelevant," says Hirsch. "New versions of Adobe, changes in Facebook's policies and regulations, design trends, new coding frameworks and languages… unfortunately, most of what you learned freshman year is already completely redundant in the field because you learned it four years ago. Technology moves so much faster than that."

So if a degree is required, but not an incentive to hire on its own, how do you move forward? Scott O Hirsch suggests building a portfolio of your work to display your talents and strengths. "If you're a content writer, write. If you're a graphic designer, design. Whether it's for a local community theater or for online customers you find through Fiverr and Upwork, it is vital that you are able to showcase your talents and say ‘See? This is what I can do.'"

Scott Hirsch Says You Should Take the Entry Level Job

In a competitive job market like the one we're experiencing in 2020, any job is better than no job. And if you don't have years of experience to fall back on, you may want to reconsider holding out for that dream job and look at the first job as your hands on education.

"In any kind of marketing you have to work your way up," warns Hirsch. "But especially in digital marketing. It's such a specialized niche of people who combine creativity and storytelling with tech and data analysis. It's fast-paced because if you don't keep on top of trends in social, search engine algorithms, and advertising best practices on top of traditional marketing psychology and your clients' industry trends, you're dead in the water. Prove that you can contribute to the team. Take the job and work your way up."

And if you hate the entry-level work? Scott O Hirsch advises you to do the time and then take the lateral move. The average time in a first job is one year or less according to a survey from Express Employment Professionals.

"I would suggest staying the full year unless an irresistible opportunity arises," advises Hirsch. "A history of job-hopping turns me off and I've learned the hoppers just keep hopping. But if it's your first job, there's not exactly a history there. So take advantage of that and start asking about promotion or opportunities to move up after your first year. If the response isn't what you want, start looking for a new job and get your promotion with a lateral move to another company."

Solid advice now that you've got that experience you needed to land the job!

Scott O Hirsch is a widely renowned expert on digital marketing and a pioneer in his field. He helped develop techniques and digital marketing concepts still being used today like opt-in email, e-appending, DIY application development, and SEO. You can find him published all over in noted publications like Time, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, and Fox Business.

CONTACT:

Caroline Hunter
Web Presence, LLC
+1 7865519491

SOURCE: Scott Hirsch

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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2020 / Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that provides more insights about getting accurate car insurance quotes and saving money. For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org/tips-getting-accurate-car-insurance-quotes

It is possible to get accurate car insurance quotes and plan the insurance budget better. However, there are some rules to follow, in order to increase the relevance and accuracy of a quote. Get free, accurate quotes from http://compare-autoinsurance.org.

Determine the coverage needs. After purchasing the minimum required by the state and the one impose by lienholders, if the car is not owned, the driver can choose freely. However, drivers are recommended to buy more than just the minimum liability coverage. Also, car owners of new, valuable models, should purchase full coverage. People that do not have a solid health/life insurance coverage, should also consider buying PIP/Medicare insurance.
Stick within budget limits. One main advantage provided by online quotes is the ability to customize several coverage options. Online quotes allow drivers to change coverage limits, deductibles, and discounts, thus simulating different costs and premiums. By doing so, the driver can choose a coverage plan that will not cost more than he can afford to spend.
Users should keep relevant paperwork near when completing online questionnaires. Online questionnaires are usually very simple and intuitive, leading the user to a final search page. However, each answer needs exact information. Providing wrong info about the car's sub-model, safety devices, VIN number or ZIP code will totally ruin the quote. Users are recommended to have paperwork with exact data near when completing online forms.
Provide the best annual mileage approximation. Online questionnaires usually ask about annual mileage. They either allow drivers to input numbers or will be calculated based on the input daily mileage. The average mileage is around 12.000 miles/year. Adding extremely high or low values will make the insurers a bit reluctant and will determine them to ask for odometer readings.
Work with lengthy online questionnaires. Forms that have numerous questions, divided by sections will have the best chance of being really accurate. Each page should be dedicated to one aspect: car make and model, driving experience, discounts, and extra features and coverage options. On average, a user should spend 5-10 minutes for completing the questionnaire.
Compare online quotes that were obtained for exactly the same products. When comparing quotes in between, make sure that the same coverage levels, deductibles, and extra riders were added. Comparing prices for quotes that do not match is a big mistake

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org

"Quotes can be really accurate. But only if you provide accurate info about the driver, car model and add honest data about the past traffic violations", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

CONTACT:

Company Name: Internet Marketing Company
Person for contact Name: Gurgu C
Phone Number: (818) 359-3898
Email: cgurgu@internetmarketingcompany.biz
Website: http://compare-autoinsurance.org

SOURCE: Internet Marketing Company

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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2020 / Compare-autoinsurance.org (http://compare-autoinsurance.org/) has released a new blog post that explains what factors to analyze when looking for a reliable car insurance company.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org/tips-to-find-a-good-car-insurance-carrier

With so many insurance companies competing for business, drivers might find it a bit difficult to choose the right carrier. The following tips will help them select reliable companies:

Avoid suspicious companies. The first step is to check which companies have been reported to scam people. Look for websites that report scams and place the companies you find in a blacklist. Things get really suspicious when agents and companies begin to call out-of-the sudden. Unsolicited calls are usually red flags for scams.
Look for companies that have strong financial creditworthiness. That means that they are financially strong and they have accumulated sufficient funds to pay their customers whenever they file a claim. Look for companies that have at least "A- "rating score from A.M. Best. Also, look for ratings from Standard & Poor and Moody's. Note top-rated companies.
Look for companies that have a high customer satisfaction rating. Customer satisfaction is everything for a company. Insurance providers must ensure a smooth claims process. Use J.D. Power's claim satisfaction study to check which companies performed better in settling claims for their customers. Choose top-scoring companies.
Look for complaint ratios. Check the complaint ratios for all top-rated companies. Again, this info is public. Cross-reference the details and select a company with top customer satisfaction, strong financial solvency and low complaint ratio.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org

"With so many companies around, selecting the right one may be a bit difficult and time-consuming. They all promise to be the best and offer the best. You may need to analyze multiple factors. But you will be rewarded in the end with high-quality services and fair prices", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

CONTACT:

Company Name: Internet Marketing Company
Person for contact Name: Gurgu C
Phone Number: (818) 359-3898
Email: cgurgu@internetmarketingcompany.biz
Website: http://compare-autoinsurance.org

SOURCE: Internet Marketing Company

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