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Force Production Launches New Demon Force Sniper Rifle Chassis

The Demon Force Sniper Rifle Chassis is a modular platform that doesn't require gunsmithing.

Liberty Hill, TX, January 19, 2012 -- Force Production Inc. announced today the introduction a their new Demon Force Sniper Rifle Chassis. Designed for the precision shooter, it incorporates a modular, shooter friendly platform that can be installed and maintained by the end user without requiring gunsmithing.

The Demon Force Sniper Rifle Chassis is billet machined from 6061 T6 aluminum utilizing sofisticated 4th axis CNC milling machines to exacting tolerances. The tube with rails, again produced on 4th axis CNC, is in perfect alignment though an offset configuration allowing for night vision placement forward of scope.

"The sniper chassis was designed with the serious long range shooter in mind" noted Force Production CEO Charles Watson. "The fact that it also looks very cool adds to the appeal." he added.

The sniper chassis system is currently available in long and short action and comes Hard Coat Class III anodized in black, with other finishes coming soon.

Force Production specializes in custom products that make existing rifles perform better. Their Remington 700 sniper chassis platform is much sought after by experienced shooters. Both the Demon Force Sniper Rifle Chassis and the Force Honeycomb Barrel are available on the company's website at ForceProduction.com.

Media Contact:

Rena Rawlings

Force Production, Inc.

208 Hillcrest Lane

Liberty Hill, Texas 78642

512-352-6371

rawlings284@yahoo.com

http://www.forceproduction.com

FRA claims Irish forestry investment is a 'good bet'

The sale of 20 forestry plantations in Ireland has received the backing of FRA, which supports investment in sustainable forestry projects around the world.

Seattle, United States, January 19, 2012 -- The sale of 20 forestry plantations in Ireland has received the backing of Forestry Research Associates (FRA), which supports investment in sustainable forestry projects around the world.

The research and analysis consultancy claims that the selling of 20 plantations across several counties in Ireland is a great opportunity for foreign investors, as the trees are currently at 50 per cent maturity and will grow further, generating returns.

An agent called DTZ Sherry FitzGerald is offering the 20 sites for sale or investment, at a cost of EUR 4,900 per hectare, which totals some EUR 4.5 million for the entire 371-hectare portfolio. The forest areas are located in eight counties, including County Clare and Leitrim, which has three and seven plantations each, respectively.

FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins, said the forestry plantations in question have sensibly managed the age range of the trees to maximise the continual maturity that will ensure cash keeps being generated for the investors.

“This is also central to the sustainability of a managed forest and will ensure that forests are productive, while remaining standing for years to come if managed properly,” explained Mr Collins.

He added “We think this opportunity is a solid one for those looking to invest in forestry, as the direct investment model will help to provide investors with genuine diversity within their portfolio, which will protect them from the volatilities of the equity markets.”

FRA supports other similar plantation schemes in developing countries where these kinds of projects can help to reduce destruction of the local forests. Greenwood Management’s plantation schemes in Brazil, for example, plant non-native timbers, which grow quickly and can be used in the production of charcoal for the steel industry. FRA claims that this reduces the deforestation of native forests to meet the demand for charcoal from the booming steel market.

About Forestry Research Associates

Forestry Research Associates is a research and advisory consultancy that focuses on forestry management, sustainability issues and forestry investment around the globe.

Media Contact:

Peter Collins

Forestry Research Associates

620 Vineyard Lane

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Tel: (206) 316 8394

E-Mail: info@forestry-research.com

Web: http://www.forestry-research.com

Free Seminar on How To Start A Home Based Business

Guest Speaker Tells How He Turned a $100 Investment into $3.3 billion in Sales.

Georgetown, Texas, January 18, 2012 -- Starting a home based business can be one of the best things you have ever done for your financial freedom. Ecomajik, a locally based company is offering a FREE seminar on “How to Start A Home Based Business” on Thursday January 19th at 7:00 PM in their Leander Road Training Facility. Guest Speaker Mike Jackson will share his secrets for turning a $100 investment in 1979 into $3.3 billion dollars in sales with a home based business.

Topics covered will be:

- What five mistakes people often make in starting a home based business and how not to make them.

- What single biggest factor goes into a successful home based business.

- What are the differences between Franchises, Direct Sales, Network Marketing and Multilevel Marketing and how to choose which one is right for you.

- How to select a home based business.

- How to use your current tax dollars to pay for it.

Mike Jackson is world renowned for building one of the largest Home Based Business Companies in the US. Starting as bus driver in 1979 in St. Paul, MN, Mike systematically grew his company from a $100 dollar investment into billions of dollars with just a high school education.

“If I can do it, a failed bus driver, anyone can do it. You just need to follow certain guidelines for success and I will share them with you on Thursday.”

There are no products to buy and no fee for the seminar.

“So many people can do great things for their families with a home based business. Whether it is with us or another company, we're just interested in doing our small part to help people make the right decisions.” Noted Carl Braun, Ecomajik Director.

The seminar begins at 7:00 sharp on the 19th and will run approximately 1.5 hours. There will be refreshments and door prizes for guests.

Seating is limited. Please call in advance to reserve your seat.

Contact:

Carl Braun

Director of Marketing & Research

Ecomajik Green Products

Leander Road Plaza

Suite 106 (Next to the Animal Hospital)

RM 2243 Exit 260 1 blocks West of IH 35

Georgetown, Texas 78628

512-222-7873

carl@ecomajik.com

http://www.ecomajik.com

BusinessVibes states the Challenges for Marketers in the year 2012

Guidelines helping you to become successful marketer in this tough 2012.

London, UK, January 18, 2012 -- Looking at the current macroeconomic situation of the world it is hard to count on unexpected boom for many companies. Does it mean that marketers should stay behind their desks and calmly wait for better times? Couldn't be more far away from the truth! Maybe in old good times marketers were the ones unhurriedly sitting in their dark corners spending long months on planning one campaign, checking huge databases of clients and organising conferences. It is hard for us to tell, but those times are over. Businesses run nowadays are much more difficult for marketers. In consequences of not promising economic indicators a lot of companies re-consider their costs and spending, which may even lead to some personnel reductions. Below you will find some guidelines helping you to become successful marketer in this tough 2012.

First of all, be fragile for changes and willing to change, success of marketing depends nowadays on how fast will you react on changing needs of customers and how flexible will you be to change your routine of work and apply new tools and ideas.

Mix disciplines, remember that digital marketing today is really important and do not forget about traditional ways of promotion. Be ready to plan strategies including both ways of advertising in one time. Follow new platforms; get yourself included in social media life.

Analyze your actions - whatever you do, do not forget to spend some time on checking the results. Ensuring yourself that action taken by you makes you closer to the success is the simplest and fastest way to avoid spending time on pointless activities. What is more - Act wisely! Be always ready to justify your strategy and all the steps you have taken.

Like and be liked - marketing today is complex. To be successful it needs to include cooperation of several departments in the company starting from sales, going through IT ending on customer service. Respect other departments’ schedule, learn how to communicate with them.

Believe in what you are doing. You need to become the most faithful ambassador of your brand. Believe in your organization mission and understand what are they doing and why. And what is even more important - Never, but never give up - hard times may slow down your campaigns, make clients less interested. Keep on checking the results, re-consider and change your actions if necessary, but do not stop in half way.

Keep learning. Marketing, especially the digital one is developing quickly. New tools are being invented on a daily basis; new networking sites are invented to help you develop your business. Join those networking platforms (http://www.businessvibes.com) where you can directly search for suppliers, clients or partners. Stay interested and curious. The business technology will run faster, you need to follow it quickly if you don't want to get lost.

Nobody said it was easy, but if you succeed in this difficult 2012 you would have no problems to be the best marketer in any other following year. Challenge is definitely worth to take.

Contact:

Marta Munia

Marketing Executive - Europe

Infiniti Research Limited

8 Wimpole Street

London W1G 9SP

Tel: +44 20 7291 0883

E-Mail: marta@businessvibes.com

Web: http://www.businessvibes.com

Follow us on Twitter: @businessvibes

IAPAM Announces NEW March 2012 Symposium Dates - March 3-4

Over 950 physicians (MDs, DOs, NPs and PAs), as well as their accompanying medspa managers, registered nurses, and assistants, have attended the IAPAM’s weekend Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums and Friday hCG Physician Training sessions. There are over 15,000 patients who have successfully lost weight on the IAPAM’s Exclusive hCG Protocol and under the supervision of IAPAM trained doctors. To meet this continually growing demand for expert training in botox ® and the other minimally-invasive treatments, as well as hCG for weight loss, the IAPAM announces the addition of NEW March 2012 dates for its respected Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums with Botox ® training, and hCG Training programs: March 2 and March 3&4, 2012.

Las Vegas, Nevada, January 18, 2012 -- The number of patients turning to minimally invasive procedures like: Botox ® (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com), dermal filler injections, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and hCG for weight loss, continues to increase. To assist physicians in entering the aesthetic medicine field, the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) is entering its 6th year of educating physicians on the most profitable ways to add aesthetic medicine procedures and hCG for weight loss to their existing practices.

Physicians who complete the IAPAM’s Symposium with hands-on Botox ® Training and/or the IAPAM’s Physician hCG Training (http://www.hcgtraining.com) have a competitive advantage. By attending the IAPAM’s comprehensive botox ® courses and hCG training seminars (based on Dr. Simeons Pounds and Inches protocol), physicians can profitably add a cash based cosmetic injectable, aesthetic medicine or weight loss program to a medical practice.

The Symposium provides physicians:

- dedicated instruction from board-certified dermatologists, who are true experts of the skin and cosmetic injectables.

- hands-on practice in the best injection techniques.

- delivery of the botox ® training at a medical practice, not in a hotel room.

- an environment that does not allow exhibitors, giving doctors more time for education.

- the opportunity to attend the Symposium’s Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop, which is the only medical spa program highlighting the latest information on medspa business development and social media marketing as taught by Harvard Business School.

- the unique opportunity to attend the full-day session on hCG and Medical Weight Management (http://www.hcgtraining.com). This session will cover hCG for weight loss, prescription appetite suppressants, ketogenic diet based programs, meal replacement and B6/12 injections.

- a set of DVDs from the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Procedure Training series, covering:

1. Botulinum Toxin for Cosmetic Patients – lecture.

2. Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers for Cosmetic Patients – live demonstration.

3. Chemical Peel and Microdermabrasion – live demonstration of techniques.

Physicians who have attended the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium testify to its comprehensiveness, which includes:

1. The latest trends in aesthetic medicine and how to use them to one’s advantage.

2. Steps on how to integrate medical aesthetics procedures into a practice or build a patient base.

3. How to perform aesthetic patient consultations.

4. 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.

5. Hands-on Botulinum Toxin Type A (i.e. Botox ®, Dysport ®, Xeomin ®) training.

6. Hands-on IPL / laser training.

7. Hands-on medical microdermabrasion training.

8. How to maximize profits by offering Chemical Peels and Physician-grade Cosmeceutical Skin Care lines.

Physicians rave that, “the support one gets from the IAPAM afterwards definitely makes the course different than the others.” Indeed, the benefits from attending an IAPAM Symposium and membership in the IAPAM endure beyond the weekend, including:

a. Access to the IAPAM’s impressive member only web resource portal, containing all the resources an aesthetic physician would require.

b. Access to AMA CAT 1 PRA Aesthetic Medicine and Obesity/Weight Management CMEs.

c. Advanced Hands-On Aesthetic Medicine Training: Botox ® training, Dysport ® training, Advanced Dermal Filler training (Juvederm ®, Restylane ®, Perlane ®), cosmetic laser training, chemical peel training, microdermabrasion training, ultrasound and laser liposuction training, medical spa business training.

d. Access to a clinical video library, covering the following procedures: Botox ® Injection to Crows Feet & Eyelids, Restylane ® Injection for Fuller Lips with Dental Block for Comfort, Restylane ® injection for fuller lips, Cheek enhancement with Juvederm ®, Eyebrow shaping/lift with Juvederm ®, Tear trough correction with Juvederm ®, Neurological Uses of Botox ®, Lower facial reshaping with Botox ® and Lipodissolve, and many more.

e. Unlimited access to the most comprehensive Aesthetic Medicine on-line training system for attendees and their staff.

f. Access to aesthetic practice forms and protocols.

g. Access to clinical white papers and clinical studies, including: Long-Distance Retrograde Effects of Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A, Recognizing Melanoma, Laser lipolysis to melt localized fat and improve skin laxity, dermatologic conditions that can be worsened by lasers and light sources, Botox ® with over 65 patients, medical weight management, and many more.

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

Botox, Botox Cosmetic and Juvederm are trademarks of Allergan, Inc. Dysport, Restylane, Perlane are trademarks of Medicis, Inc. Xeomin is a trademark of Merz Pharma GmbH & Co KGaA.

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), dentists (DDSs/DMDs) 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

info@theiapam.com

Experts Connection Webinar Explains How to Leverage Twitter to Build Your Business

Author and Twitter Expert Neal Schaffer Reveals the Secrets to Building a Successful Twitter Campaign into Your Marketing Strategy.

NOVATO, Calif. (January 17, 2012) -- Experts Connection for Business (http://www.experts-connection.com/business.aspx) will host a webinar entitled “Twitter for Business: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding, Leveraging & Maximizing Twitter.” Hosted by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com), the 90-minute session will feature guest speaker Neal Schaffer, social media strategist and author of “Understanding, Leveraging & Maximizing Twitter.” The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 - 2:30 p.m. PT).

Twitter has generated a lot of buzz since it was first launched, and although the concept of “microblogging” is simple the practical applications of Twitter remain confusing to many marketing professionals. This webinar will provide specific strategies and a step-by-step approach to get the most out of Twitter for business.

Schaffer will share many of the secrets that major brands are embracing to leverage Twitter marketing for their businesses. The webinar will include:

- What opportunities Twitter provides to business.

- How Twitter currently permeates corporate organizations.

- How to create an effective Twitter marketing strategy.

- Integrating Twitter into a broader marketing program.

- Case studies of effective Twitter campaigns.

- Everything you wanted to know about hashtags, Twitter chats, and how to build a following.

- Recommended Twitter tools to make Tweeting more efficient.

“Twitter may be the most misunderstood and underrated of the popular social media platforms, especially among business users,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinars. “Neal has made a unique study of Twitter and its potential for building brands, and he has uncovered a number of strategies that are highly effective for promoting business. This webinar will be invaluable to anyone who is considering using Twitter to promote their brand.”

The Experts Connection teleseminar series allows business professionals to connect with experts in a wide range of areas, gathering information about business-critical topics presented with an eye toward the practical, not just the theoretical. Experts Connections recruits the most knowledgeable specialists to address problems facing small companies, multi-national corporations, B2B, B2C; businesses of any size serving any market. The cost of the seminar is $100, and access is provided via web and telephone. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com/business.aspx.

About Neal Schaffer

Neal Schaffer helps organizations strategically leverage and maximize return on investment from social business. He is currently Senior Vice President of Social Media Strategy for Social 5150 and Vice President of Social Media Strategy for Green Dream Social, as well as the author of two books on LinkedIn and the soon-to-be-published “Understanding, Leveraging & Maximizing Twitter”. Neal is a frequent speaker at media events sponsored by ABC and CBS and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Business Week, Yahoo! and the American Express Open Forum. He also has counseled Fortune 500 companies and celebrities with nearly one million social media fans.

About NETSHARE

NETSHARE (http://www.netshare.com) is a confidential, membership based organization dedicated to providing executives across all disciplines and industries with quality $100K plus job lists. NETSHARE also offers networking opportunities and a community of peers for the exchange of strategic information related to job search, professional development and best practices. NETSHARE has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes magazines as the best online destination for executive positions.

Contact:

Annette DiSano

NETSHARE, Inc.

(415) 883-1700

annette@netshare.com

Tom Woolf

Woolf Media & Marketing

(415) 259-5638

tomw@woolfmedia.com

Rosendin Electric Begins Construction of Martin Luther King Junior High School in Pittsburgh

New Design-Build Project Latest in Rosendin Electric's Growing List of Bay Area Public Works Projects.

PITTSBURGH, Calif. (January 17, 2012) -- Rosendin Electric (http://www.rosendin.com), one of the nation’s largest private electrical contractors and a 100% employee-owned company, today announced the start of construction on the new Martin Luther King Junior High School.

The new Pittsburgh Unified School District middle school is being built by Webcor Builders and Rosendin Electric holds the $3.3 million design-build electrical contract, which includes telecommunications, audio-visual wiring, fire alarm, and the infrastructure for a later photovoltaic installation. The new Martin Luther King Junior High School project also includes construction of an 87,000-square-foot building accommodating 32 classrooms, 5,000 square feet of administrative offices, a 7,000-square-foot cafeteria, a 5,000-square-foot library, a gymnasium/common room with 12,000 square feet, and playfields. The first phase of the project is scheduled for completion in August 2012.

Included in the project specifications are the latest audio-visual and lighting features, including state-of-the-art smart controls for each classroom that are linked to the AV system to automatically dim the lights when necessary, or automatically lower audio volume to accommodate public announcements. The contract also calls for wiring the entire school for data access.

“We love these local contracts, since our electricians often live and work in the school district,” said Todd Mazza, Division Manager for Rosendin Electric. “The Martin Luther King Junior High School is the kind of project that allows Rosendin Electric to demonstrate our design-build expertise and best practices, and make a contribution to the local community as well.”

About Rosendin Electric

Rosendin Electric, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is a 100% employee-owned electrical engineering, power and communications provider and is one of the largest privately held electrical contractors in the United States. With over 2,500 employees, Rosendin Electric has offices and experience nationwide and has built upon a 90-year reputation for quality design and installations. For additional information, visit http://www.rosendin.com.

Contact:

Shelly Goulart

Marketing Manager

Rosendin Electric

880 Mabury Road

San Jose, CA 95133

(408) 534-2819

sgoulart@rosendin.com

http://www.rosendin.com

Sven Frøkjær-Jensen Now a Light Space & Time Featured Artist

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announced today that the Danish artist, Sven Frøkjær-Jensen was chosen for the Gallery's most recent Artist Showcase.

Jupiter, Florida - January 16, 2012 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announced today that the Danish artist, Sven Frøkjær-Jensen was chosen for the Gallery's most recent Artist Showcase.

Sven Frøkjær-Jensen has had a very thorough university education as a professional historian, which has been a great advantage for him in his love of art. He started out with a vivid and strong fascination of the Cobra art movement, but through his studies of Byzantine paintings and the art of the native people of Bali and Australia, he created for himself a new language of art, in which he combines the precise knowledge of his medium with the highest degree of intense artistic expression. He often uses unconventional materials when he creates his art works.

Sven is an extraordinary talented painter who produces wonderfully vibrant abstracts. His paintings interpret his subjective thoughts and deep feelings with bold splashes of color. Besides his brilliant abstracts, Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery was fortunate to have observed the full range of Sven’s artistic talent when he participated in our past “Figurative” exhibition with his classic nude drawing entitled “Trulla”. Sven also was a contributor in our “Landscape” exhibition with his oil painting “Winter” which strongly depicts the harsh winter landscape of his native Denmark.

“Overall, we are quite pleased to have had Sven as a regular contributor to our art gallery and we follow his art career from afar and we applaud his recent acceptance into the prestigious Danish juried exhibition of Kunstnernes Sommerudstilling. Sven will always be a welcomed artist at the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery”, said John Math, the gallery’s Director.

Sven lives and works in Slagelse, Denmark and his beautiful artworks can be viewed on his website at http://www.svenfroekjaer.com.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly art competitions and monthly 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 art gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com

Contact:

John R. Math

Light Space & Time Online Gallery

118 Poinciana Drive

Jupiter, FL 33458

Tel: 888-490-3530

E-Mail: info@lightspacetime.com

Web: http://www.lightspacetime.com

Canadian timber construction initiative attracts support from AAA

A new scheme to encourage construction with timber in Canada has been welcomed by AAA, which claims the scheme could boost returns for forestry investors.

Boston, MA, USA, January 16, 2012 -- A new scheme to encourage construction with timber in Canada has been welcomed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), which claims the scheme could boost returns for forestry investors.

The Atlantic WoodWORKS! Initiative is being launched by the Canadian government, in conjunction with several provinces, including Nova Scotia, Labrador and Newfoundland.

The campaign is intended to extend the already successful WoodWORKS! Scheme to the Atlantic region and could help to bring more cash and investment into the Atlantic region’s forestry industry, claims AAA, which advocates alternative investments, including forestry investment.

Under the Business Development Program, the initiative is receiving CA$500,000 over a two-year period by way of support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

“This initiative, if successful, will provide a major boost for the forestry industry of the region, with more commercial and public buildings using solid timber in construction projects helping to increase the value of thee timber products”, stated AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson.

AAA also support the environmental benefits of these kinds of projects, as they help to encourage tree planting and reforestation, which adds to the carbon sequestration properties of a country. Encouraging sustainable forestry management methods is also vital for the safeguarding of forestry industries for generations to come, added Johnson.

Among other schemes, AAA backs forestry plantation schemes in Canada, including the one run by Greenwood Management, a group based in Denmark. The scheme enables investors to buy up sections of land which is then planted with quick-growing sustainable timber stock, which grows in value over a relatively short amount of time. At maturity, the timber is sold off and cash is returned to investors.

This kind of alternative asset class is becoming increasingly popular among those who want to avoid putting their cash in stocks and shares in light of the recent volatility of the equity markets.

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.

Media Contact:

Anthony Johnson

Alternative Asset Analysis

71 Commercial St

Boston, MA 02109-1320

617-939-9596

info@alternativeassetanalysis.com

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

IAPAM Announces 2012 Symposiums with Botox ® Training for January 28-29 and March 3-4

In its Aesthetic Medicine Trends 2012 overview, the IAPAM forecasts that in 2012, patients are more likely to opt for minimally-invasive, less expensive anti-aging treatments such as Botox ®, dermal fillers, laser skin rejuvenation & laser hair removal, microdermabrasion and chemical peels. To help physicians enter this lucrative market, the IAPAM offers the industry’s leading dermatologist-led Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® Training in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 28-29 and March 3-4, 2012. At the IAPAM’s Symposiums, physicians learn and receive everything they need to start offering Botox ® and other in-demand aesthetic medicine procedures this New Year.

Las Vegas, Nevada, January 13, 2012 -- As reported by the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) in its Top Aesthetic Medicine Trends for 2012, “the market for anti-aging treatments will continue to grow in 2012. With new technologies, as well as new ways to bundle and market existing procedures, the trend toward more minimally invasive procedures does not appear to be going away any time soon.” The IAPAM’s Jeff Russell shares that, “as we have seen with our past annual trends predictions, the key is creating an anti-aging program for each patient’s needs. Patients just do not come in for Botox ®, they want a combination anti-aging treatments which often includes: neurotoxins, dermal fillers and skin rejuvenation with chemical peels, microdermabrasion and skin care.”

Therefore, the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com are specifically designed by physicians for physicians, to educate and train on the top cosmetic procedures like: Botox ®, dermal filler injections, lasers for skin rejuvenation & laser hair removal, medical microdermabrasion, and medical grade chemical peels. The IAPAM’s Symposiums have integrated the most important clinical, aesthetic medicine business, and Botox ® training ALL into one weekend, including:

- dedicated instruction from board-certified dermatologists, who are true experts of the skin and cosmetic injectables;

- hands-on practice in the best injection techniques;

- Botox ® training at a multi-million dollar medical practice, not in a hotel room; and

- an environment that does not allow exhibitors, giving physicians more time for education.

Attendees also have the opportunity to:

1. Attend the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Practice Start-Up Workshop (http://www.iapam.com/bootcamp.html) on Monday, January 30 or March 5, 2012, a program highlighting the latest information on medspa business development and social media marketing.

2. Attend the IAPAM’s hCG Training (http://www.hcgtraining.com) on Friday, January 27 or March 2, 2012, which covers hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) for weight loss, prescription appetite suppressants, ketogenic diet based programs, meal replacements and B6/12 injections.

To date, over 950 physicians (MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs etc.) and their staff (RNs, MAs, practice managers, etc.), have attended the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums and hCG Training http://www.hcgtraining.com seminars. The dates for the next Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums are January 28-29 and March 3-4, 2012, in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona.

Consider adding aesthetic medicine modalities to your medical practice this New Year! Physicians who have attended the Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums with Botox ® Training testify (http://www.iapam.com/category/testimonials) to their comprehensiveness, and the year of practice support from the IAPAM definitely makes this program different than the others.

For additional information or to register for the January 28-29 or March 3-4, 2012 Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums, please contact the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 704, or visit http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com.

Botox, Botox Cosmetic and Juvederm are trademarks of Allergan, Inc. Dysport, Restylane, Perlane are trademarks of Medicis, Inc.

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director

International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)

1-800-219-5108 x704

info@theiapam.com

FRA welcomes news on successful Brazilian deforestation policies

FRA has welcomed news that anti-deforestation policies in Brazil seem to be working, according to new figures.

Seattle, United States, January 13, 2012 -- Forestry Research Associates (FRA), a research and analysis consultancy, has welcomed news that anti-deforestation policies in Brazil seem to be working, according to new figures.

The latest data from a report published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Science show that as the deforestation rate of rainforest in the Mato Grosso region reduced, the rate of food production increased.

FRA claims that this illustrates how the policies introduced by the government of Brazil have helped to encourage more sustainable use of already-deforested areas.

The figures were compiled by Marcia Macedo of the University of Columbia after analysing deforestation rates and comparing them with soya production between 2001 and 2010. The analysis showed that some 91 per cent of the soya production increase in the last half of the period occurred in previously cleared rainforest, rather than on land cleared at the time for the purpose.

The report’s authors wrote: "The land-use transitions observed during the post-boom period-and the case of 2009 in particular-suggest that when market conditions favoured expansion, producers expanded into areas previously cleared for pasture rather than forest areas."

FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins, announced FRA’s take on the situation. “We are pleased to see that there is now more evidence to support the Brazilian government’s efforts to try to reduce deforestation in the Amazon.”

He added, “We support several reforestation projects and forestry investment projects in the Amazon region, which are also being helped along by the government’s policies.”

An example is the plantation project run by Greenwood Management, which offers investors the chance to buy up sections of plantation forest, which is planted with non-native timbers. Government policies that ban government subsidies for steel firs that use charcoal made form native timbers has increased use of plantation-grown timber in the steel industry, explained FRA.

About Forestry Research Associates

Forestry Research Associates is a research and advisory consultancy that focuses on forestry management, sustainability issues and forestry investment around the globe.

Media Contact:

Peter Collins

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Art is 'better investment bet than equities' claims AAA

A new index shows that art is indeed one of the top alternative investment options for 2012, according to AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, January 13, 2012 -- A new index shows that art is indeed one of the top alternative investment options for 2012, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The Mei Moses All Art index showed that the art market outperformed the equities market for the second year in a row, with art growing in value over the year by an impressive 11 per cent.

AAA claims that this increase, which is measured through an analysis of the price at which artworks sold in auction houses throughout 2011, shows alternative investments are becoming serious contenders against traditional asset classes. AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson explained, “A few years ago, anyone but the super-rich would have overlooked art as a possible way to make cash from investments, but this is all changing, as alternatives become more and more mainstream.”

This is, according to AAA, down to the fact that stocks and shares are simply not as attractive as they used to be. Mr Johnson continued, “The average investor may still have a bad taste left in their mouths as a result of the global economic crisis and may well be looking for somewhere less volatile or more ethical and independent to put their cash.”

Art has received a boost from the growing Chinese market, as the population in the Asian country gets wealthier as their economic power strengthens. The Financial Times, explained, "Strong growth in Chinese demand and high prices for the work of popular artists such as Andy Warhol."

AAA supports ethical and alternative investments all over the world, with an emphasis on those that can have a positive impact the environment and communities in developing countries. One example is the forestry investment project run by investment firm Greenwood Management. They offer investors the chance to buy up sections of plantation forests in Brazil that are planted with non-native timber crops that bring in returns once felled and also provide alternatives to timber and charcoal from native species.

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Winners Announced: Ten Best: 2012's Top Ethical Destinations in the Developing World

Report names highest performers in human rights, environmental protection.

Nonprofit group Ethical Traveler announces the top 10 ethical destinations for 2012. The goal of the annual Ethical Destinations report is to identify destinations who are working to protect human rights and the environment, and to encourage travelers to support these destinations with their vacation spending. The group seeks to build awareness of responsible travel among consumers, thus influencing governments and businesses.

Berkeley, USA (January 12, 2012 – Travel-Newswire.com) -- From a shortlist of 30 finalists, an annual report released today highlights 10 tourism destinations for their accomplishments in the areas of environmental protection, social welfare, and human rights.

Ethical Traveler congratulates the countries that make up our 2012 list of The Developing World’s 10 Best Ethical Destinations. The winners (in alphabetical order, not in order of merit) are:

Argentina

The Bahamas

Chile

Costa Rica

Dominica

Latvia

Mauritius

Palau

Serbia

Uruguay

Every year Ethical Traveler conducts a study of developing nations, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. The research team first identifies the best tourism destinations in the developing world. Next, using publicly available data, countries are rated in the areas of environmental protection, social welfare, and human rights. For more on the methodology, please see the full report at EthicalTraveler.org.

Report co-author and Ethical Traveler executive director Jeff Greenwald says, “It’s always an honor to compile this list. It gives us great pleasure to express our admiration for these countries, and we hope they'll reap real economic and social benefits as a result of our endorsement."

As researcher Natalie Lefevre points out, “None of these countries are perfect, but the countries that are on this list deserve their spots -- thanks to their effort to ensure that tourism has a positive impact on their country and their people."

Ethical Traveler noted some surprises in 2012. According to Greenwald, "The steady trend we're seeing toward green practices and support for sustainable tourism - by governments and travelers alike -- is a fantastic development, and shows a real coming-of-age in the international tourism community."

Island nations and South American countries did well again this year. New on the list for 2012 were Serbia, Palau and the Bahamas.

Greenwald notes, “One thing that was interesting this year - and unfortunate - was that some otherwise excellent countries in Latin America and Africa didn't make the list because of their draconian anti-gay laws."

Ethical Traveler encourages travelers to use their vacations to reward these countries by visiting them, and enjoying the wonderful sights, cultures and activities they offer.

Report co-author Natalie Lefevre says, “I hope that the countries that didn't make it onto 2012 year’s list will feel motivated to work harder on their environmental, social and human rights records, so they might be reconsidered in 2013."

The 2012 winners were initially announced at the Commonwealth Club of California. To view the full 2012 Ethical Destinations report and accompanying photo gallery, please visit http://www.ethicaltraveler.org/destinations.

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About Ethical Traveler: An all-volunteer, non-profit project of the Earth Island Institute, Ethical Traveler's mission is to use the power of tourism to protect human rights and the environment. For more information, please visit http://www.ethicaltraveler.org.

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