AAA Echoes claims that Impact Investment Market is Strong

A new report claiming that social impact investing could become a major mainstream market has received backing from Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

Boston, MA, USA, October 15, 2011 -- A new report claiming that social impact investing could become a major mainstream market has received backing from Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The analysis group is a major advocate of ethically and socially responsible investing and has welcomed the publication of ‘Making Good in Social Impact Investment: Opportunities in an Emerging Asset Class’ report. The report, which was sponsored by TheCityUK and commissioned by The Social Investment Business, claims that the UK could be a leader in the market.

AAA said it was particularly impressed with calls for an integrated approach, which would include a variety of products that would reflect the various stages in the development of a social organization. It claims that impact investment has all the signs of being a mainstream asset class in the future, which millions of people may want to invest in as an alternative to equities and other more traditional mainstream assets.

AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, said, “We also believe that impact investing has a promising future as people increasingly look for alternative places to put their money while also putting more emphasis on ethical responsibility.”

He added, “Investing in projects that have an environmental benefit, whilst also offering the chance to make a strong return, is becoming more possible. Firms like Greenwood Management that run sustainable forestry projects in emerging economies manage to combine the two effectively.”

AAA is keen to promote the benefits of investing in emerging and developing countries as so much opportunity lies in these markets. Some projects help communities to flourish simply by providing small business loans or insurance that have previously always been impossible to obtain.

TheCityUK’s chief executive Chris Cummings, said, “Social impact investing is a targeted, positive way to channel financial capital and create mutually beneficial investor and social sector relationships.”

He added, “It is a maturing asset class in the world of international finance.”

About Alternative Asset Analysis:
The remit of Alternative Asset Analysis is to analyse and provide news on the global performance of a wide range of alternative asset classes including, but not restricted to, commodities, real estate, forestry, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital.

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Women the Aggressors on Sadie Hawkins Day

Once a year single women stop playing hard to get and go for it! Sadie Hawkins Day is on November 15.

San Rafael, CA - October 15, 2011 -- Contact: Tom Andrews, 415/507-9962

Once a year single women can stop waiting for men to make the first move, and go for what they want. Contrary to popular misinformation, Sadie Hawkins Day does NOT occur on Leap Day. It happens every November 15.

Sadie Hawkins Day, an American folk event, made its debut in Al Capp’s Li’l Abner strip on November 15, 1937. Sadie Hawkins was “the homeliest gal in the hills” who grew tired of waiting for the fellows to come a courtin’. Her father, Hekzebiah Hawkins, a prominent resident of Dogpatch, was even more worried about Sadie living at home for the rest of his life, so he decreed the first annual Sadie Hawkins Day, a foot race in which the unmarried gals pursued the town’s bachelors, with matrimony the consequence. By the late 1930s the event had swept the nation and had a life of its own. Life magazine reported over 200 colleges holding Sadie Hawkins Day events in 1939, only two years after its inception. It became a woman-empowering rite at high schools and college campuses, long before the modern feminist movement gained prominence.

Single women complain that the men they want seldom approach them,” says Rich Gosse, Chairman of The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization. “Instead, the undesirables usually make the first move. If women were to emulate Sadie Hawkins, they would no longer have this problem. They could take their romantic destinies into their own hands and select the men they find most attractive. The best day to do this is Sadie Hawkins Day!”

Rich Gosse is America’s foremost authority on dating. He is the author of eight books on this subject, including You CAN Hurry Love, Singles Guide to America, and A Good Man Is EASY to Find (“This is a great book!” Oprah Winfrey). His expert advice has been featured by ABC, CBS, CNBC, CNN, Fox, MSNBC, Oprah, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Time, Cosmopolitan, Business Week, Entrepreneur, Playboy, Playgirl, The London Times, The Australian, The New Zealand Herald, etc. Rich Gosse is available to the news media to discuss Sadie Hawkins Day and dating by calling 415/479-3800.

This year Sadie Hawkins Day will be celebrated by singles in the San Francisco Bay Area on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 8pm-12, at the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Shattuck Plaza, 2086 Allston Way, Berkeley CA 94704.

The celebration begins with a Match Your Key Mixer. Usually at these parties the women get locks and wait for the men to approach them with a key. Tonight, for the first time, the men get locks and wait passively for the women to approach with their keys. Those who find their match are eligible to win prizes. Dance party follows, where the women are encouraged to ask the men to dance. Anyone wishing more information may visit http://www.thepartyhotline.com or call 415-507-9962.

Contact:
Rich Gosse
Society of Single Professionals
205 Mark Twain Avenue, San Rafael CA 94903
Tel: 415-507-9962

SpongeBob Hazardous To Children? Is this a Conspiracy?

A recent study reveals the dangers of even short viewing periods of SpongeBob SquarePants for young children. The study suggests that as little as nine minutes can cause short-term attention and learning problems in four-year-olds.

New York, NY (October 15, 2011) -- A recent study reveals the dangers of even short viewing periods of SpongeBob SquarePants for young children. (Was this a conspiracy?) The study suggests that as little as nine minutes can cause short-term attention and learning problems in four-year-olds. The children were randomly assigned to watch SpongeBob or a slower paced cartoon called Caillou. Immediately after viewing they were given mental function tests. The SpongeBob group performed measurably worse.

We have warned numerous times that TV time is hazardous to your health, certainly not just charming and fun Sponge Bob,” say boomer generation health experts Dian Griesel, Ph.D., and Tom Griesel, authors of the new book TurboCharged: Accelerate Your Fat Burning Metabolism, Get Lean Fast and Leave Diet and Exercise Rules in the Dust (April 2011, BSH). “Studies continually link excess TV time to weight gain and obesity. SpongeBob was previously singled out along other cartoon shows as promoting junk foods during their shows.”

Too much TV time for kids has been previously found to have a negative effect on long-term attention problems,” says Tom. “This study found problems occurring after very short periods of exposure. Parents need to know this. What kids watch is just as important as how much they watch.”

According to Dr. Dimetri Christakis, a child-development specialist at Seattle Children’s Hospital, even though the study was small, the data is robust enough to support the idea that media exposure is a public health issue. He said that parents need to realize that fast-paced programs may not be appropriate for young children.

The evidence is clear,” says Dian “TV viewing can be hazardous to both adults and children. It’s time to turn off the TV and get a life.”

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Cynthia Fleury Now in the Light Space & Time Artist Showcase

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announced today that Cynthia Fleury is now featured in the Gallery's Artist Showcase.

Jupiter, Florida - October 15, 2011 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announced today that Cynthia Fleury is now featured in the Gallery’s Artist Showcase. Cynthia participated in several of the gallery’s past competitions and has placed and received awards for each exhibition that she has entered.

Cynthia Fleury is a Twin Cities, Minnesota based fine art photographic artist. She creates artistic interpretations of seascapes, landscapes, cityscapes, floral, still life, travel and digital art. Her passion is experimental photography and creative processes and techniques such as infrared photography, light painting, digital hand coloring, HDR, and creative Photoshop techniques. Cynthia has studied art on and off over the years and has painted in acrylic, oil and watercolor.

Cynthia states that “I envision my efforts to capture on print, the beautiful visual impact of the world around us. If the viewer achieves a feeling of quiet serenity and a sense of beauty in this challenging world, I have achieved my goal as an artist. I strive to bring beauty with the interplay of color, light and composition whether in color or black and white.”

Her interest in photography as an art form began in 1998 when she studied photography at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Her digital artistry began in 2004 when digital image capture became a more viable art form than traditional film photography. Now, the camera has replaced the paintbrush and the photograph the canvas.

She goes on to say “as a former painter in oils, I compose my photographs as if I were doing a painting. My approach is more artistic and intuitive rather than technical. I am truly inspired by nature and its beauty and majesty as well as the natural manmade forms of bridges, arches, gardens, sculptures, and walkways. I believe that photography is an art form that if successful evokes a positive emotional response in the viewer.”

Cynthia’s beautiful and inspiring photography can be found here: http://www.cynthiafleury.com

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly art competitions and art exhibitions for new and emerging artists on a worldwide basis. It is Light Space & Time’s intention to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these worldwide artists. The gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com

Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
Tel: 888-490-3530

TechNavio Announces the Publication of its Report on the Consumer Network-attached Storage Market in North America 2010-2014

TechNavio today launched its in-depth report on the Consumer Network-attached Storage Market 2010-2014 in North America.

London, UK, October 15, 2011 -- TechNavio today launched its in-depth report on the Consumer Network-attached Storage Market 2010–2014 in North America. The report aids decision makers to understand the key trends impacting this market.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio’s Networking team said, “NAS devices have evolved to become a type of server for home networks and they act as repositories of the data stored in such networks. Any computer attached to a home network can easily access and use data stored on NAS devices, so data sharing and access can be done easily throughout the home network. Users can easily collate, maintain, and preserve huge databases of digital data by using NAS devices.”

According to the report, there are many important factors driving the Consumer NAS market in North America, which are helping it to expand further, both revenue wise and stretch wise. One of the main factors behind the growth of this market is the increasing need for more digital media storage. As the amount of data increases, the reliability factor being stored in the device has to be taken into consideration as well. Moreover, the need for speed of access to stored data is another important factor driving the market. The report also discusses the emerging threat from free cloud-based storage solutions and how this might affect market growth.

The contents of this report are based on research conducted on an objective combination of primary and secondary sources, including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key players.

TechNavio, the market research platform of Infiniti Research Ltd, publishes periodic reports on niche and emerging technologies. For further information, please visit http://technavio.com/content/consumer-network-attached-storage-market-north-america-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter @Technavio for daily industry updates.

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TechNavio Announces the Publication of its Report on the Dental Implant Market in China 2010-2014

TechNavio today launched its in-depth report on the Dental Implant Market in China 2010-2014.

London, UK, October 15, 2011 -- TechNavio today launched its in-depth report on the Dental Implant Market in China 2010-2014. The report aims to aid decision makers understand the market and vendor landscape of this market.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio’s Healthcare team said, “Dental tourism to China becoming popular because of the low costs associated with dental implant procedures. Patients from the United States and Europe visit China for dental treatments and surgeries because they can save around 60–70 percent on the cost of treatment.”

According to the report, the majority of working class executives in China are covered under various dental insurance schemes. This encourages the working class to use dental implants and is also proving to be a good revenue generator for medical implant companies. The report also discusses the general lack of consumer awareness and how this might affect market growth.

The contents of this report are based on research conducted on an objective combination of primary and secondary sources, including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key players.

TechNavio, the market research platform of Infiniti Research Ltd, publishes periodic reports on niche and emerging technologies. For further information, please visit http://www.technavio.com/content/dental-implant-market-china-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter @Technavio for daily industry updates.

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Automated Dispensing Machines Enable Cost-Effective Services

TechNavio, a market research leader in the area of Healthcare, recently published its in-depth report on the Automated Dispensing Machine Market in Japan 2010-2014.

London, UK, October 15, 2011 -- TechNavio, a market research leader in the area of Healthcare, recently published its in-depth report on the Automated Dispensing Machine Market in Japan 2010–2014. The report discusses significant trends in the Automated Dispending Machines market for the Institutions and Retail Chains sectors.

TechNavio’s report highlights that the rise in automation in the Japanese Pharmacy industry is one of the major drivers for growth of the Automated Dispensing Machine market. Many hospitals and doctors prefer automation in the pharmacy as it results in cost-effective services and fewer dispensing errors. Automated dispensing machines play a vital role in pharmacy automation, and they help hospitals and retail chains overcome the challenges of lack of space and low workforce availability in Japan.

An analyst from TechNavio’s Healthcare team commented, “Though the Automated Dispensing Machine market in Japan is facing many challenges, the market is expected to grow as a result of a number of emerging trends, including the provision of customized dispensing machines, which is one of the major trends in this market.”

Key findings from the report:

- Increasing Demand for Free-shape Packagers
- Focus on Unit-dose Systems
- High Repair and Maintenance Cost

The contents of this report are based on research conducted on an objective combination of primary and secondary sources, including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key players.

TechNavio, the market research platform of Infiniti Research Ltd, publishes periodic reports on niche and emerging technologies. For further information, please visit http://technavio.com/content/consumer-network-attached-storage-market-north-america-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter @Technavio for daily industry updates.

Media Contact:
Ludmila Berkesova
Program Manager
Technavio
8 Wimpole Street
W1G 9SP London UK
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Fax: 0044 845 280 2825