Botox Training with the IAPAM Helps Physicians Build Their Practices

Las Vegas, NV, July 11, 2011 -- As the demand for minimally-invasive treatments continues to rise, specifically the demand for Botox, dermal fillers and other cosmetic injectables, physicians who are expertly trained through multi-day botox training programs like the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium, can capture this growing market and greatly benefit their practice's bottom line.

As reported by the IAPAM and other aesthetic medicine associations, there were 11.6 million cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures performed in 2010, and 5.4 million of these were botox injections and other neurotoxin treatments.

The IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) confirms this trend, noting that each of their Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com) and its Botox and Dermal Filler Bootcamps and its Advanced Filler Training programs has sold out in the first half of 2011. Furthermore, while Botox training is still very popular, more and more physicians are also appreciating that the key to a successful and profitable aesthetic practice is not just offering Botox treatments, but also other skin rejuvenation procedures including: chemical peels, microdermabrasion, Laser/IPL skin rejuvenation, and physician-directed skin care.

In order to profitably add aesthetic medicine to a practice, physicians need to incorporate these key fundamentals, as taught at the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium:

- Understanding the latest trends in aesthetic medicine and how to use them to one's advantage;
- How to develop a successful business plan including steps on how to integrate medical aesthetics procedures into a practice or build a patient base;
- How to perform aesthetic patient consultations;
- How to add the most profitable cosmetic injectable procedures, including: Botox ®, and dermal fillers (i.e. Juvederm ®, Restylane ®, and Perlane ®), chemical peels, and physician directed skin care;
- Extensive, physician-led, hands-on training in Botulinum Toxin Type A (i.e. Botox®), IPL / laser technology, and medical microdermabrasion; and
- How to maximize profits by offering the most profitable aesthetic medicine procedures like physician strength chemical peels, tailored to meet a clinic's specific patient profiles.

The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium program is unique in addressing all of these issues.

Physicians learn best practices from the IAPAM's faculty of physicians and experienced instructors, and botox training is a key component of the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium, which also offers expert instruction in: Dermal Fillers, Microdermbarsion, Chemical Peels, and Lasers and Light Treatments & Hair Removal.

Leading the training is a team of renowned cosmetic dermatologists who will cover aesthetic patient consultations, facial anatomy & musculature, Botox ® and Dysport ® product preparation, pain management, procedural protocols, post treatment issues and continuing patient support.

IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is the only multi-day training program that also offers one year of unlimited practice support to all registrants. Indeed, physicians who have attended the IAPAM's Symposium, raved that, "the support you get from IAPAM afterwards definitely makes the course different than the others." Also, the conference materials provided allow each attendee and their staff to review the key content of the aesthetic medicine conference. These materials include: the complete Building a Successful Cosmetic Medical Business training program (16 training DVD's, including: Mastering the Consultation Process, Guide to Selling Photofacials, Marketing Your Cosmetic Practice, Sell Injectables and Explode Your Business, etc. as well as leader guide and 5 staff workbooks.)

For additional information and to register for an upcoming Aesthetic Medicine Symposium in Scottsdale, Arizona, please contact the Lynn at the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 704, or visit http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com.

Botox is a trademark of Allergan, Inc.

About the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary global association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession worldwide. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits to members around the globe. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: Botox training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM’s website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108 x704

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Unfair to Blame High-Frequency Trading for Market Crashes, The Speed Traders Edgar Perez to CNBC's Oriel Morrison

Edgar Perez, Author of The Speed Traders: An Insider's Look at the New High-Frequency Trading Phenomenon That is Transforming the Investing World, Published by McGraw-Hill Inc, Interviewed by CNBC Cash Flow’s Oriel Morrison.

(July 09, 2011, New York, USA) -- Edgar Perez, Author, The Speed Traders: An Insider's Look at the New High-Frequency Trading Phenomenon That is Transforming the Investing World, spoke with CNBC Cash Flow’s Oriel Morrison about the criticism high-frequency trading has experimented since it started being covered by the mainstream media; the interview is available on CNBC’s website at http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=2023403523.

CNBC’s Oriel Morrison, in particular, asked Mr. Perez his opinion regarding the criticism high-frequency trading has received. "Edgar, let’s take a look at some of the criticism because there has been a lot of controversy with kind of trading. Now, fairness has certainly been an issue that has been raised when it comes to this. Can there be fairness without transparency because with the speed of these trades, you simply you can't get the transparency that you may well have if you have an institution putting on a big trade at any one point in time?".

Mr. Perez pointed out that some of the criticism is unfair and doesn't address the right issues. "As I mention in my book, The Speed Traders, there has been a lot of criticism since 2009. And, I think that was influenced by the flash crash that happened last year. When that happened, people thought, 'This is high-frequency traders. They are there in the market. They were not 10 years ago, so flash crashes didn't happen before.' But to be fair, we have market crashes all the time. We had the Great Depression. We had Black Monday. And, in those cases, you cannot say that electronic trading was prevalent. So, if you look at those occasions, long term investors are always the catalysts. Humans are very emotional and when they see bad news - and that’s what happened on May 6th - they will try to sell. Of course, computers in that day - May 6th - contributed to that decline in the markets in a very quick fashion. But at the same time, once the market came down, the market went up again very quickly because of computers. So, if you look at Black Monday, it took a month for the markets to recover. In this case, with the flash crash, it took 20 minutes for the market to recover. So, definitely, computers accelerate changes but it will be unfair to exclusively blame computers for this."

The Speed Traders, http://www.TheSpeedTraders.com, published by McGraw-Hill Inc., is the most comprehensive, revealing work available on the most important development in trading in generations. High-frequency trading will no doubt play an ever larger role as computer technology advances and the global exchanges embrace fast electronic access. The Speed Traders explains everything there is to know about how today's high-frequency traders make millions-one cent at a time.”

Mr. Perez is widely regarded as the pre-eminent networker in the specialized area of high-frequency trading. He is the founder of Golden Networking and host of High-Frequency Trading Happy Hour business receptions (http://www.hfthappyhour.com) in New York City, which have drawn the world's top industry practitioners. He has been interviewed by CNBC, TheStreet.com, Bloomberg and Channel NewsAsia, and engaged as speaker at Harvard Business School's 17th Annual Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference, Columbia Business School's Career Management Center and Alumni Club of New York, High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 (New York, Hong Kong, Chicago, Sao Paulo, Singapore), CFA Singapore, and Hong Kong Securities Institute, among others prestigious forums.

Mr. Perez was a vice president at Citi, a senior consultant at IBM, and a consultant at McKinsey & Co. in New York City. Mr. Perez has an undergraduate degree from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Lima, Peru (1994), a Master of Administration from Universidad ESAN, Lima, Peru (1997) and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School, with a dual major in Finance and Management (2002). He is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma international honor society. Mr. Perez resides in the New York City area and is an accomplished salsa and hustle dancer.

Mr. Perez is one of the great business networkers and motivators on the lecture circuit; he is available worldwide for the following speaking engagements: Present and Future of High-Frequency Trading, The Real Story behind the "Flash Crash", Networking for Financial Executives, and Business Networking for Success.

Contact:
Natalia Nuzhnova
Media Relations Coordinator
The Speed Traders
516-761-4712
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PB Millionaire Says His New Show Will Be No Jersey Shore

Will Be "Good Entertainment Without Any Snookis".

San Diego, CA, July 08, 2011 -- In about six months from now, San Diegans will finally get to see the first episode of what producer Jim Lawlor promises to be “good entertainment without any Snookis.” After three years of filming, “The PB Reality Show,” (http://www.pbreality.com) in which Lawlor is also the star, will be released with much fanfare. Even though the show has not aired yet, Lawlor is already recognized everywhere he goes in and around Pacific Beach. All the while Lawlor has been filming, he has also been strategically marketing the show through his website and Facebook page so that the buildup of fans has steadily climbed in anticipation to the show’s release.

By showing teaser clips on Youtube, Lawlor has already built a fan base that could be considered the envy of Hollywood. His latest video release: “The PB Millionaire Present PB” has already gone viral and is expected to reach 10,000 views within the first several weeks. In this video, Lawlor showcases his favorite hangout spots in Pacific Beach. But what has most fans abuzz is the dance scene finale in which he is seen moving to the tune of Rick Astley. (see video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7o67dqoD_8)

Lawlor's laid-back, easy-going style, along with his self-effacing humor, is magnetic to his fans. Comments on the show’s Facebook Fan page like: “You are an amazing person!” - Alice says. “Vote JIM FOR PB PREZ!!! - Marissa commented. “Way to go Jim!!!” - wrote Dick. “Man if I ever see you around? PB I am going to give you the firmest handshake of MY life!” - someone commented on his video.

One reason for Lawlor's appeal is that he was once so broke he slept in his car and is now a self-made millionaire living in a castle. Viewers can relate to his struggle and are inspired by his success. “The PB Reality Show’s” motto reads: “It’s about celebrating life” - and Lawlor shows the world how it’s done with his legendary parties and lavish lifestyle. He also is a philanthropist who gives back to the community with his main focus on helping the homeless here in San Diego.

Part 2 of "The PB Millionaire Presents PB" will be released in just a few weeks. It will highlight more of Lawlor's favorite spots and will also include some of "The PB Reality Show's" models. The show itself is scheduled to release early next year and Lawlor guarantees that unlike "Jersey Shore," it "will make San Diego proud."

Contact:
Liza Faith
PB Reality Show
1666 Garnet Ave. #403
San DIego, CA 92109
Tel: 858 822-8693
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FRA Welcomes Investment in New Alberta Forestry Product

Forestry Research Associates welcomes the Canadian government initiative to invest in an innovative material made from a range of forestry products in the Alberta region of the country.

Seattle, USA, July 08, 2011 -- The Canadian government is investing generously in the production of an exciting new green material that is made from a range of forestry products in the Alberta region of the country.

Forestry Research Associates (FRA), a research and advisory consultancy, supports the move to pilot a scheme to explore the potential applications of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC). The product is made from wood and straw pulp, which will be processed at a CA$5.5 million plant in Alberta. The plant is being funded by both the federal and provincial government under the Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA).

The plant will produce and test some 100 kgs of the material each week. The product can be tested for uses within the automobile industry, plastics, paints and building materials, energy extraction and healthcare. “This new product is extremely exciting, not least for the potential it could bring for jobs and opportunities in Alberta,” explained Peter Collins, an analyst at FRA. “If the material proves to be useful and more needs to be produced, greater investment in Alberta forestry is likely to follow,” he added.

Greg Weadick, the Minister of Alberta Advanced Education and Technology also has high hopes for the new material. “This has the potential to be one of the technologies that, literally, changes the world,” he stated.

His enthusiasm also transferred to what the discovery could do for the forestry industry in Canada in general. His positivity was echoed by Mike Lake, the Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Mill Woods-Beaumont. He stated, “Our Government’s investment will help advance a new forestry product with the potential to diversify the industry.

“With numerous sectors in Alberta that could benefit from NCC applications, this initiative will help increase our competitiveness and create jobs in our communities.”

FRA welcomed the news that a new, strong and environmentally sound product had been discovered as a by-product of the forestry industry. The organization hopes that the pilot scheme will discover a great many uses for the material, which could help to further diversify forestry investors’ portfolios.

Contact:
Peter Collins
Forestry Research Associates
620 Vineyard Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Tel: (206) 316 8394
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Biotage Raises the Bar in Microwave Synthesis

Biotage announced a new microwave synthesizer with state of the art user interface and industry leading operating range.

Uppsala, Sweden, July 08, 2010 -- Biotage® (STO: BIOT), a leading supplier of tools and technology for analytical, medicinal, and peptide chemistry, announced a new microwave synthesizer with state of the art user interface and industry leading operating range.

The Biotage Initiator+ sets a new standard by delivering new opportunities for chemistry professionals needing to enable difficult reactions or to improve yields on critical reaction steps. The new system which boasts very simple and intuitive software, an integrated computer control system and the largest touch screen interface available, allows the user to drive reactions to as high as 300 C and up to 30 bar pressure.

The new Initiator+ also offers an option for the use of a fiber optic temperature measurement device for in-situ reaction monitoring. The expanded pressure range of up to 30 bars, allows for increased flexibility in the choice of solvents. Low boiling point solvents can now be utilized at higher temperatures and reactions performed at maximum speed to achieve best possible yield with higher pressure.

The Initiator+ was developed as an upgradeable platform with automation options readily available. Connect the SP Wave peptide synthesis module and the Robot Eight kit to perform microwave assisted peptide synthesis with vortex mixing. All Initiator+ users will benefit from a versatile instrument which can perform both traditional Organic Synthesis but also enable new discoveries in Peptide and Peptidomimetics research.

“Biotage is acknowledged as a leader in microwave synthesis thanks in part to the top selling Initiator synthesizer. The new Initiator+ is a major engineering achievement of function and capabilities for global professionals”. says Toshiyuki Yachi, Vice President of Marketing. “Our goal was to collaborate with professionals to deliver a new platform of outstanding performance, flexibility and value. With the Initiator+, we have achieved this goal and believe we will set a new standard for microwave synthesis platforms.”

For more information on the Biotage Initiator+ synthesizer, please email product_info@biotage.com or visit http://www.biotage.com.

Contact:
Rob Thompson
Biotage
10430 Harris Oaks Blvd
Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28269
Tel: 704 654 4900
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Rosendin Electric Extends Commitment to Green Practices With Deployment of Electrical Fleet of Forklifts

As part of its commitment to promote ecological responsibility, this week the contractor deployed a fleet of all-electric forklifts in its Bay Area warehouses.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (July 08, 2011) -- Rosendin Electric, the nation’s largest private electrical contractor and a 100% employee-owned company, has always been an advocate of LEED sustainable construction and green building practices. As part of its commitment to promote ecological responsibility, this week the contractor deployed a fleet of all-electric forklifts in its Bay Area warehouses.

Rosendin Electric has just replaced its fleet of propane-powered forklifts for its supply yard in both its San Jose headquarters and in San Francisco. The switchover will both reduce pollutants from the propane emissions and will save energy by using smart-chargers to recharge the forklifts during off-peak hours. An added advantage to the migration is better safety in the warehouse. The forklift controls are completely programmable, including limiting the maximum speed, making them safer to operate.

“The biggest savings we are going to see from this conversion is from our carbon footprint,” said Victor Mumford, Fleet Manager for Rosendin Electric. “The longer we use them, the more energy efficient they become because we can charge them when the electricity rates are low and they generate increased savings over time. They aren't suited for use on the job sites, but they certainly fit our needs in the yard.”

Mumford estimates that converting to electrical forklifts will save thousands of dollars in operating costs, as well as almost 40,000 pounds of carbon dioxide and 18,000 pounds of carbon monoxide. The life of the electric forklifts is estimated to be 15 years or more, which is comparable to diesel or propane forklifts. Based on current use patterns, Mumford estimates the forklifts can be charged once a week which should extend their usefulness and realize further savings in cost and energy.

This move is the latest in Rosendin Electric’s efforts to “green” its operating fleet. In 2006, the company provided its safety personnel with Ford Escape hybrids, saving an estimated 54 metric tons of carbon per year. In 2008, Rosendin Electric Superintendents were moved from gas-powered pickup trucks to Escape hybrids saving an addition 126 metric tons per year. In 2010, the General Superintendents were given hybrid pickup trucks, saving 28 metric tons of carbon pollutants per year.

“We promote green building practices and work with our clients to help them create energy-efficient buildings that deliver savings in energy consumption and operating costs,” said Tom Sorley, CEO of Rosendin Electric. “As part of our commitment to green construction practices, it’s our duty to use every strategy we can to eliminate pollutants and minimize our carbon footprint. Migrating to a greener fleet of forklifts and field vehicles is just one small step we can make to demonstrate our commitment to green construction."

About Rosendin Electric
Rosendin Electric, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is a 100% employee-owned electrical engineering, power and communications provider and is the largest privately held electrical contractor in the United States. With over 2,000 employees and experience nationwide, Rosendin Electric has built upon a 90-year reputation for quality design and installations. For additional information, visit http://www.rosendin.com.

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Contact:
Shelly Goulart
Marketing Manager
Rosendin Electric
(408) 534-2819
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Kimberly-Clark Forestry Commitment Should Encourage Others, Says FRA

Forestry Research Associated has welcomed an announcement that personal hygiene products giant Kimberly-Clarke has expanded its membership of the World Wildlife Fund’s Global Forest & Trade Network.

Bainbridge Island, WA, USA, July 08, 2011 -- Forestry Research Associated (FRA) has welcomed an announcement that personal hygiene products giant Kimberly-Clarke has expanded its membership of the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN).

“We are delighted to hear that Kimberly-Clark is increasing its commitment to using sustainable and ethically sourced wood fibre in its popular products,” stated Peter Collins, an analysis partner at FRA, which is a research and advisory consultancy.

WWF started the Network in a bid to help conserve the most threatened and valuable forests in the world by stopping illegal logging altogether. The scheme has been successful in that it has attracted support from a wide range of major manufacturers who are all now committed to using only sustainable sources of timber and timber products. The announcement with Kimberly-Clark, one of the largest global brands when it comes to products like tissue and personal care items, was made at the GFTN’s 20 Anniversary event held at the Forest Stewardship Council’s annual General Assembly in Malaysia.

FRA welcomed the move as a major statement of intent from a large player in the paper products industry. “We believe that if more businesses of the size of Kimberly-Clark make such brave statements about the sourcing of their wood fibre, then any business should be in a position to follow suit,” added FRA’s Peter Collins.

Richly forested nations like Indonesia, Brazil and Costa Rica are all making moves to try to wipe out illegal logging and to safeguard the future of their forestry industries for generations to come. Projects such as those run by firms like Greenwood Management in Brazil and Emerald Knight in Costa Rica, are helping to drive foreign investment into these countries in the form of funding for sustainable plantations of non-native timbers, which can be managed and exported abroad instead of timber from native forests.

WWF’s Managing Director for Forests, Kerry Cesareo, said, “Given its breadth of product offerings and market influence, we commend Kimberly-Clark’s leadership in pushing the pulp and paper industry toward more responsible sourcing practices.” She continued, “Our collaboration will improve forest management, reduce impacts from production, and help protect the forests and habitats at the core of our mission.”

Contact:
Peter Collins
Forestry Research Associates
620 Vineyard Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Tel: (206) 316 8394
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Baolab uses its NanoEMS technology to create ultra-low cost 3D Digital MEMS Compasses in CMOS


Baolab Microsystems is first to design a pure CMOS Lorentz force MEMS sensor and, as a result, its new 3D Digital NanoCompass™ matches performance benchmarks for sensitivity, power consumption and package size, but at a dramatically lower cost.

Barcelona, Spain, July 06, 2011 -- Until now, 3D Compasses have typically used non-standard technologies such as magneto-resistive materials or Hall-effect structures combined with magnetic field concentrators to detect the direction of the Earth’s magnetic field. Baolab Microsystems is first to design a pure CMOS Lorentz force MEMS sensor and, as a result, its new 3D Digital NanoCompass™ matches performance benchmarks for sensitivity, power consumption and package size, but at a dramatically lower cost. An additional unique feature resulting from this integration is that the device auto-calibrates to maintain consistent accuracy.

The BLBC3-D NanoCompass is the first product that will be made using Baolab's breakthrough NanoEMS™ technology. NanoEMS enables nanoscale MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) to be built using standard high-volume CMOS lines and fully integrated monolithically with the analogue and digital electronics. The MEMS elements are defined during the normal CMOS production process within the existing metal interconnect layers of the wafer.

“As the market for 3D Compasses grows for smartphones and other mobile devices, the ASP will be rapidly driven down from around a dollar to 50 cents and lower,” explained Dave Doyle, Baolab's CEO. “Allowing for the fixed costs of testing, tape & reel, pick and place, packaging, etc., the only way to hit this target price and still have a margin for profit is to use our NanoEMS technology, as traditional approaches are several times more expensive. When several devices are integrated onto a single chip to create a multi-sensor device using NanoEMS, the cost savings compared to conventional MEMS become even more significant especially as different sensors require different production processes, unlike NanoEMS.”

Baolab's innovative design uses Lorentz force sensors to detect the Earth’s magnetic field. The MEMS structure, a moveable aluminium plate suspended by springs, is constructed using the metal interconnect layers of the CMOS chip by etching away the Inter Metal Dielectric (IMD) using vHF (vapour HF). When a current passes through the plate, it experiences a force (the Lorentz force) proportional to the surrounding Earth’s magnetic field. The resulting displacement is measured using capacitive detection between the moveable plate and fixed electrodes around it, sensing the magnetic field in the x, y and z directions with a single NanoEMS chip.

Hall effect sensors work well for magnetic field perpendicular to the chip (z direction) but less so in the x and y planes, and are not pure CMOS solutions as they require post processing to deposit some magnetic material on top of the wafer to increase their sensitivity (Integrated Magnetic Concentrator). This adds to the cost of manufacture, as does the additional processing required to realise compass devices from magneto-resistive technologies such as AMR and GMR (Anisotropic Magnetoresistance and Giant Magnetoresistance). Other benefits of Lorentz over Hall include lower power consumption due to the use of metallic conductors to carry the current, increased sensitivity using mechanical resonance and no magnetic saturation issues.

Until now, the Lorentz force approach has not been used extensively due to the cost of manufacture using conventional MEMS techniques, but it is perfectly suited to the mechanical structures supported by Baolab's NanoEMS. Built in a standard CMOS process flow, NanoEMS makes it possible to manufacture the devices at a fraction of the cost, opening the market for a new generation of mobile devices that take advantage of Baolab's lower cost 3D NanoCompasses.

Engineering samples of the BLBC3-D NanoCompass will be available in 2012 along with a comprehensive evaluation kit. It provides 5 degree heading resolution and 13-bits per axis. Commercial product will have an I2C or SPI digital serial interface and a choice of either a 3x3x0.9mm 10 pin DFN/0.5mm pitch package, which provides drop in compatibility with existing solutions, or a 2x2x0.75mm BGA package. Full details are at http://www.baolab.com/compass.htm

For further information on Baolab Microsystems, please go to http://www.baolab.com, E-Mail: info@baolab.com, Institut Politècnic del Campus de Terrassa, 08220 Terrassa, Spain, Tel: +34-93-394-17-70.

Press contact for interviews and illustrations is Nigel Robson, Vortex PR, E-Mail: nigel@vortexpr.com, Tel: +44 1481 233080.
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Telecom Services Witnessing Increased Adoption of Convergent Billing

The telecom market has witnessed increased demand for converged networks for running voice, data, and video on a unified channel.

London, UK - July 06, 2011 -- The telecom market has witnessed increased demand for converged networks for running voice, data, and video on a unified channel. Lower bandwidth costs and ease of maintenance are encouraging this convergence trend. This trend has also resulted in the adoption of convergent billing. However, a single bill for all services increases billing complexities. Hence, telecom operators are adopting billing solutions to effectively manage the demands of the increasing customer base. The North American telecom billing software market is expected to reach US$2.72 billion by 2014.

Heavy competition in the developed markets such as North America is driving network operators to use value added services as a revenue channel. Telecom operators are focusing further on improving the quality of communication while outsourcing operations such as billing, rating, and mediation. This is another driver for the growth of the telecom billing software especially in markets such as North America.

Key Market Trends

- IBM became the first to offer modular, standards-based solutions for customer care and billing.
- Regulatory changes in the telecom Industry in Europe led to free radio spectrum that enabled numerous small wireless vendors to enter the market.
- Exponential increase in the use of smartphones and mobile data services.

TechNavio research has worked extensively on various areas of the telecom services industry. For a complete list of reports visit http://www.technavio.com/content/telecom.

Contact:
Ludmila Berkesova
Program Manager
Infiniti Research Limited
Third Floor
33 Cavendish Square
London W1G 0PW
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 20 7031 0969
Fax: +44 84 5280 2825
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Telecom Equipment Market Witnessing Increased Adoption of LTE

Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Long Term Evolution (LTE) has been witnessing greater acceptance than WiMax among end-users.

London, UK - July 06, 2011 -- Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Long Term Evolution (LTE) has been witnessing greater acceptance than WiMax among end-users. This can be attributed to its superior technology, better data transfer rates, and long term cost savings. Further, existing GSM and CDMA mobile consumers, who form a majority of the wireless consumers, have the advantage of easily upgrading to LTE networks. As a result the LTE market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 85 percent in the period 2010-2014.

Despite experiencing lower acceptance in comparison, the WiMax market has also been growing steadily. The increased availability of WiMAX technology has witnessed increasing demand for WiMAX enabled devices in the consumer market. WiMAX chipsets are now being integrated with laptops, handheld devices, and consumer electronics. The education sector has been a key driver for the adoption of this technology.

Key Market Trends:

- Integration of digital diagnostic interface with optical transceivers
- System engineers using Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE), IEEE 1588v2, and GPS (Global Positioning System)-based synchronization systems for precise clock synchronization in mobile networks utilizing Ethernet based microwave equipment
- North America continuing to drive demand for the transceiver market
- Increasing use of video capabilities in VoIP service

TechNavio research has worked extensively on various areas of the telecom equipment industry. For a complete list of reports visit http://www.technavio.com/content/telecom.

Contact:
Ludmila Berkesova
Program Manager
Infiniti Research Limited
Third Floor
33 Cavendish Square
London W1G 0PW
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 20 7031 0969
Fax: +44 84 5280 2825
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Increased Adoption of Next Generation Network Devices

Next generation devices for data centers and cloud-based technology have been witnessing huge opportunities in the networking market.

London, UK - July 06, 2011 -- Next generation devices for data centers and cloud-based technology have been witnessing huge opportunities in the networking market. The market is driven by the need for organizations to reduce power consumption of data centers in order to lower the overall data center management costs. These next generation technologies help cut down operating expenses by more than 50 percent. Moreover, they have been providing better return on investment within the first two to three years.

The cloud-based technology on the other hand is driven by the growing need for organizations to reduce the overall IT service costs. The cloud model is enabling organizations to deploy and scale IT infrastructure resources within short time frames. Also, the pay per use model of cloud service allows end-users to substantially reduce IT capital and operational costs.

The network software market is expected to grow much faster than the hardware market, at a CAGR of 30-33 percent over the next few years.

Key Market Trends:

- Integration of improved security features in network equipment
- Emergence of SaaS-based IPS solutions
- Addition of non-signature detection capabilities to IPS solutions
- Emergence of customized network management services

TechNavio research has worked extensively on various areas of the networking industry. For a complete list of reports visit http://www.technavio.com.

Contact:
Ludmila Berkesova
Program Manager
Infiniti Research Limited
Third Floor
33 Cavendish Square
London W1G 0PW
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 20 7031 0969
Fax: +44 84 5280 2825
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Greenwood Management welcomes Brazilian progress on Olympic preparation


Reports that Brazil is making major inroads into its preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games have been welcomed by forestry investment firm Greenwood Management ApS.

Copenhagen, Denmark, July 05, 2011 -- Reports that Brazil is making major inroads into its preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games have been welcomed by forestry investment firm Greenwood Management ApS.

The Denmark-based investment firm operated sustainable forest plantations in the Latin American country, which is investing heavily in improving its infrastructure ahead of the major sporting event. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) claims Rio de Janeiro is making “remarkable progress’ in the preparations, with vast improvements being made to airports and other infrastructure that is vital to the smooth running of the event.

One of the major markets for Greenwood Management’s timber is for charcoal for the steel industry. As the work for the Olympics and the World Cup in 2014 continues, the demand for steel is rising and, therefore, the market for charcoal from non-native trees is expanding significantly.

Nawal El Moutawakel, the head of the IOC’s Coordination Commission, said, "Today I am happy to say that Rio 2016 and its partners have taken those words seriously and made remarkable progress.”

A spokesperson for Greenwood Management said, “We are thrilled to hear that the IOC has praised the rate of progress in Rio, with regard to the development of the region’s infrastructure. We predict further rises in the price and demand for charcoal from the steel industry as the investment in infrastructure continues over the coming years.”

Greenwood claims that it is seeing large demand for its charcoal as the Brazilian government has recently introduced legislation to discourage the use of charcoal from native timber within the steel industry.

The firm offer investors the option of buying up sections of forested land in Brazil, Canada and soon in Costa Rica. Investments in managed forestry have become popular in the wake of the financial crisis as this kind of alternative investment is not as responsive to, or dependent on, the performance of the stock markets. Therefore, risk-averse investors are turning to alternatives to ensure that some of their cash will be safe even in the event of another economic slump.

Contact:
Joe Randall
Greenwood Management Aps
Omøgade 8, 2nd Floor
2100 Copenhagen Ø
Denmark
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BusinessVibes hosts Webinar for Textile Professionals


BusinessVibes, the B2B networking platform, hosted a webinar for its members in the textile industry on Tuesday, June 28. The webinar archive is available on BusinessVibes.com.

London, UK - July 05, 2011 -- BusinessVibes, the B2B networking platform, hosted a webinar for its members in the textile industry on Tuesday, June 28. The webinar archive is available on BusinessVibes (brief registration required.)

The webinar featured presentations from the Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, the Bombay Textile Research Association and the Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan, each discussing their respective market from an informed industry perspective. The speakers, Ashok Desai, from BTRA, Saktiprasad Chakrabarty, from TMMA, Faruque Hassan, from BGMEA and Tahir Jahangir, from TMA, discussed issues relevant to potential investors and companies looking to enter or purchase from the markets, including:

- Policy and regulatory overviews of each market
- The state of the Indian textile engineering industry
- Technology upgrades in textiles & clothing: a perspective from Bangladesh
- Proposal for free trade within the subcontinent

Attendees were able to submit questions to the speakers over a live chat, and also communicate with each other about business opportunities. BusinessVibes' mission is to make it simple for businesses to find international buyers, suppliers, joint venture partners and more. There are over 200,000 members worldwide, interacting via profiles, messaging, and participation in live and virtual events.

BusinessVibes also works with event planners, providing a platform for promotion, registration, and payment for industry conferences, trade shows, and webinars. The event management features complement the online connections possible on the service, by encouraging members to interact in person or in real time.

More webinars are planned for 2011, including more in the Textile series. BusinessVibes has also hosted webinars covering the Gems & Jewellery and the Textiles industries, and are planning to cover Chemicals, Packaging, Plastics and more in the coming months.

If you are interested in participating in our webinars or if you want to learn more, visit http://www.businessvibes.com.

Contact:
Egle Vasiljevaite
Sales Executive
BusinessVibes
Infiniti Research Limited
8 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9SP UK
Tel: +44 20 7031 0966
Fax: +44 845 280 2825
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Russians Eager To Invest In Art Says AAA


Alternative investment advocacy group, AAA (Alternative Asset Analysis) claims that Russia is an important market for anyone considering opting for investments in art and antiques to diversify their portfolios.

Boston, MA, USA, July 03, 2011 -- Alternative investment advocacy group, AAA (Alternative Asset Analysis) claims that Russia is an important market for anyone considering opting for investments in art and antiques to diversify their portfolios.

AAA’s statement on the subject follows reports that a major British art consultancy called Art Market Research (AMR), is to offer its services in Russia due to the growth in the market there. The consultancy firm has produced market analysis reports and indexes to illustrate the rise and fall of the market for art and antiques. It also counts major auction houses in London, such as Christie’s and Sotheby’s as clients.

The consultancy’s director, Robin Duthy, said, "Russia is a country of vast opportunities. I am convinced of the great potential of its art market as well as in the swift development of the Russian banking system."

It has announced that it plans to team up with Russian partner Kollection after raising some EUR 500,000 to facilitate the expansion.

“This is a clever move by AMR,” said AAA’s analysis partner Anthony Johnson. “A growing number of people are keen to invest in tangible alternative assets that allow them to rest assured that their money will not disappear in front of their eyes in the event of another economic crash.

“The market for alternative investments in almost every form is growing and the art market is Russia looks to be particularly exciting new ground for investors who enjoy owning beautiful objects and investing in their future,” added Mr Johnson.

Russia’s appetite for high value art is being driven by the increasingly sophisticated and expensive tastes of its super-rich. They are demanding the same opportunities to invest in masterpiece paintings and antiques as their counterparts in London and at the moment, although they have far fewer auction houses offering this kind of investment, claimed AAA.

AMR’s Mr Duthy added that he is moving into the Russian market to offer the super-rich advice and guidance in terms of what makes a good deal, "I am certain there is a tremendous need for complex investment analysis in Russia's arts and antiques market,” he stated.

Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
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New Arizona Law brings New Arizona Business

Arizona Driver Verify is opening to provide Taxi, Livery and Limousine drivers and Companies a service to keep them compliant with the new Arizona State Law.

Phoenix, AZ, July 03, 2011 -- Arizona Driver Verify is opening to provide Taxi, Livery and Limousine drivers and Companies a service to keep them compliant with the new Arizona State Law. Arizona Driver Verify will offer criminal background check services, produce ID cards, and offer record custodian services for companies to keep in compliance with the Law.

Arizona Driver Verify will start providing services at their Phoenix Office, 3150 N. 24th St. on July 15, 2011, and will have hours of 7 A.M. To 11 P.M. For the first 30 days to ensure that all drivers are processed and have the required new credentials.

Company spokesman Avery Toupilini says it is best to schedule an appointment online at http://www.azdv.co short for http://www.Arizonadriververify.com, but walk in drivers will be served as well. Avery says, “This is a big change to the Taxi market in Phoenix but I am sure it is a welcome advancement by the customers.”

For out of town companies such as Tucson, Prescott, Flagstaff, and Yuma for example, we will eventually set up mobile teams to process the drivers and companies.

For more information please visit http://www.arizonadriververify.com.

Contact:
Mr. Avery Toupilini
Arizona Driver Verify
480-518-6114
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Winners of Abstracts Art Exhibition Announced by Art Gallery


Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its July 2011 art exhibition is now posted on their website and ready to view.

Jupiter, Florida, July 01, 2011 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its July 2011 art exhibition is now posted on their website and ready to view. The theme for the Light Space & Time art exhibition is “Abstracts”. The gallery received submissions from 16 different countries from around the world and they also received entries from 30 different states. Overall, there were 590 entries that were judged. Congratulations to the following artists who have been designated as this month’s winners. Due to the high volume and the overall quality of the entries, 60 Special Recognition awards were also designated.

1st Place Winner - Kay Pratt – “Play Red” - http://www.fineartbykay.com

2nd Place Winner - Jenny Davis – “VM6 IMP. Berlin” - http://outlook8studio.com

3rd Place Winner - Subodh Maheshwari – “Thinker” - http://www.subodhstudio.com

4th Place Winner – Evalynn Alu – “Interior” - http://www.evalynnjalu.com

5th Place Winner - Laura Warburton – “Untitled” - http://www.laurawarburton.com

Hon. Mention - Pam Brekas – “Native Jewel” - http://www.pambrekas.com

Hon. Mention - Marjorie Friedel - “Modern Blue” - http://www.mjfriedelart.com

Hon. Mention - Eileen Hale – “Lunar Galactic Convergence” - http://eileen-hale.fineartamerica.com

Hon. Mention - Kristine Harper – “Break of Day” - http://kristineharper.sat0ri.com

Hon. Mention - Frances Marino – “The Indian Bowl” - http://www.Frances-Marino.artistwebsites.com

Each month Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts themed online art competitions for 2D artists. All participating winners of each competition have their artwork exposed and promoted online through the online gallery to thousands of visitors each month. If you know of a talented 2D artist who may benefit from the exposure and the publicity that the gallery can provide to them, please forward this press release to them.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery offers monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. Light Space & Time’s intention is 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 artists. http://www.lightspacetime.com

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