TechNavio Announces the Publication of its Report - Global Glucose Monitoring Device Market 2010-2014

TechNavio today launched its report, Global Glucose Monitoring Device Market 2010-2014, which is based on an in-depth study of the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions.

London, UK, December 07, 2011 -- TechNavio today launched its report, Global Glucose Monitoring Device Market 2010-2014, which is based on an in-depth study of the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions. The report aims to aid decision makers understand the road map of this market.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio’s Healthcare team said, “The Global Blood Glucose Monitoring Device market is witnessing is a paradigm shift from invasive to non-invasive glucose meters. Vendors have realized the opportunity in the Painless Glucose Monitoring segment and are launching non-invasive or minimally invasive monitoring devices.”

According to the report, the main driver for the Global Blood Glucose Monitoring Device market is the worldwide rise in diabetic patients. The reasons for the increasing number of diabetic patients are hereditary and/or related to changes in lifestyle. This increase in the patient population is encouraging the need to monitor glucose levels at regular intervals to prevent long-term problems.

The study was carried out using an objective combination of primary and secondary information 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 is the market research platform of Infiniti Research publishing periodic reports on multiple areas of niche and emerging technologies. For further information, please visit http://www.technavio.com/content/global-glucose-monitoring-device-market-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

Tel: 0044 207 637 2456

Fax: 0044 845 280 2825

ludmila@technavio.com

http://www.technavio.com

TechNavio Announces the Publication of its Report - Global FTTH Equipment Market 2010-2014

TechNavio today launched its report, Global FTTH Equipment Market 2010-2014, which is based on an in-depth study of the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions.

London, UK, December 07, 2011 -- TechNavio today launched its report, Global FTTH Equipment Market 2010-2014, which is based on an in-depth study of the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions. The report aims to aid decision makers understand the road map of this market.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio’s Telecom team said, “The APAC region takes the lion’s share of the global FTTH ports that are shipped across the globe. Japan and South Korea have been the top countries in the APAC region market, but China has been catching up by investing significantly in replacing existing copper lines with fiber lines.”

According to the report, the most important driver in the Global FTTH Equipment market is the need for higher bandwidth for broadband applications such as web surfing, e-mail, file downloading, online gaming, IPVOD, and videophones. The market penetration of bandwidth-hungry equipment has increased and hence end-users are demanding more bandwidth. The report also discusses the lack of infrastructure in this market.

The study was carried out using an objective combination of primary and secondary information 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 is the market research platform of Infiniti Research publishing periodic reports on multiple areas of niche and emerging technologies. For further information, please visit http://www.technavio.com/content/global-ftth-equipment-market-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

Tel: 0044 207 637 2456

Fax: 0044 845 280 2825

ludmila@technavio.com

http://www.technavio.com

TechNavio Announces the Publication of its Report - Global Fiber Optic Sensor Market 2010-2014

TechNavio today launched its report, Global Fiber Optic Sensor Market 2010-2014, which is based on an in-depth study of the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions.

London, UK, December 07, 2011 -- TechNavio today launched its report, Global Fiber Optic Sensor Market 2010-2014, which is based on an in-depth study of the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions. The report aims to aid decision makers understand the key trends impacting the growth of this market.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio’s Hardware team said, “Fiber optic sensors are being developed with increased sensing capabilities and smaller size. With the increase in globalization, several companies are adopting fiber optic-based sensors for increased efficiency.”

According to the report, fiber optic sensors play an important role in the seamless flow of operations in industries working with high-temperature environments. With the ever-increasing number of vehicles and the need for more power and energy resources, several oil and gas companies are increasing their operations to meet the demand. These oil and gas plants have several applications that pertain to higher temperature operations. Thus to increase the overall performance of the plant and pertaining to safety, several organizations are installing fiber optic sensors to leverage the advantages of high heat bearing capabilities.

The report also discusses the increasing concerns about the short lifespan of fiber optic cables which is affecting the deployment of these sensors.

The study was carried out using an objective combination of primary and secondary information 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 is the market research platform of Infiniti Research publishing periodic reports on multiple areas of niche and emerging technologies. For further information, please visit http://www.technavio.com/content/global-fibre-optic-sensor-market-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

Tel: 0044 207 637 2456

Fax: 0044 845 280 2825

ludmila@technavio.com

http://www.technavio.com

Computerworld Names Rosendin Electric's CIO Sam Lamonica to Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2012

Lamonica Singled Out for Innovative Work in Harnessing Mobile Technology for the Job Site and Automating Back Office Operations.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (December 06, 2011) -- Sam Lamonica, CIO of Rosendin Electric (http://www.rosendin.com), the nation’s largest private electrical contractor and a 100% employee-owned company, has been named to IDG’s Computerworld list of the Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2012. Lamonica was singled out for his innovation in adapting mobile computing technology to give construction site employees access to enterprise applications and data, and for his work promoting a paperless back office environment and streamlining procurement.

Under Sam’s leadership, Rosendin Electric has found new ways to optimize operations using enterprise technology. By deploying consumer mobile applications, mobile construction solutions from vendors like Vela, and installing remote access solutions like Citrix, Sam has been able to provide field personnel with remote access to business-critical applications. Using secure cellular and wireless technology, such as smart phones and iPads, job site personnel can now remotely access materials lists, blueprints, QA/QC and safety checklists, vendor data, and much more. Handheld devices can be used to check and markup drawings, take and transmit photos, conduct commissioning processes, or as virtual remote terminals to access corporate email, calendars, the company Intranet, etc. For the first time, field personnel armed with mobile tablets can access all the information they need without having to rely on stacks of paper or taking that extra trip to the office.

Sam was also instrumental in implementing new procurement processes and integration with key suppliers that resulted in significant savings for the company. The new paperless procurement system handles orders, billing, and invoices using electronic data interchange (EDI). Sam and his team have extended the same paperless process to Rosendin Electric’s HR department to manage benefits administration. As a result, Rosendin Electric’s back office processes are more efficient and in line with the company’s commitment to green business practices.

“Sam has transformed the way Rosendin Electric works, making our staff more efficient and saving us a lot of money in the process,” said Tom Sorely, CEO of Rosendin Electric. “Using mobile technology to bring enterprise access to the field personnel and streamlining procurement and in-house operations gives us a leg up on our competitors by allowing us to respond faster with greater accuracy. And Sam continues to get rave reviews from the staff for his innovative thinking, his positive attitude, and his empowering management style. This honor from Computerworld is certainly deserved.”

About the Premier 100

The Premier 100 program was created in 2000 to spotlight individuals who have had a positive impact on their organizations through technology. These are individuals who manage internal IT organizations, mentor and motivate their IT teams and business colleagues, create a positive work environment, envision innovative solutions to business challenges and effectively manage and execute IT strategies. Each year nominees are invited to complete a survey that addresses a number of topics, including their background and experience and their attitude toward risk and innovation. Using Computerworld’s IT Leader Index, which is a measurement of how closely an individual matches our definition of the IT Leader, we analyze the data. Each year, 100 honorees are selected to receive this life-time recognition award. Information on previous honorees can be viewed at: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9065479/Premier_100_IT_Leaders

About Computerworld

Computerworld is the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide, providing peer perspective, IT leadership and business results. Computerworld's award-winning web site (http://www.computerworld.com), bi-weekly publication, focused conference series and custom research forms the hub of the world's largest (40+ edition) global IT media network. In the past five years alone, Computerworld has won more than 100 awards, including Magazine of the Year by American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) awards in 2010, the 2009 Best Blog from the Neal awards, and 2006 Best Overall Web Publication from ASBPE. Computerworld leads the industry with an online audience of over 3.5 million unique, monthly visitors (Omniture, September 2011). Computerworld is published by IDG Enterprise, a subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading media, events and research company. Company information is available at http://www.idgenterprise.com.

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 2,500 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.

Contact:

Shelly Goulart

Marketing Manager

Rosendin Electric

880 Mabury Road

San Jose, CA 95133

(408) 534-2819

sgoulart@rosendin.com

http://www.rosendin.com

Pacific Crest Group helps Blue Frog Quadruple its Profits

Interim CFO Services Help Custom Embroidery and Commercial Screen Print Company Master Key Performance Indicators to Promote Growth.

LARKSPUR, Calif. (December 06, 2011) -- Pacific Crest Group (http://www.pcg-services.com), the Bay Area service firm that optimizes finance, human resources, and IT so their clients can build their business, has just completed a project for Blue Frog, a commercial screen printing and embroidery company in San Leandro, California, that has resulted in a four-fold increase in company profits. By using Pacific Crest Group’s outsourced controller and interim CFO services, Blue Frog was able to refine its profit-and-loss reporting, resolve a chronic cash flow issue, and optimize operations to ensure ongoing profitability.

Pacific Crest Group was instrumental in redefining the business systems needed to give Blue Frog CEO Mike Givvin control over operating costs and profits. Blue Frog was founded in 2001, and for more than a decade has been outpacing its competitors in sales growth at the same time it was underperforming in profits. The company also consistently wrestled with cash flow concerns, so to address those problems, Givvin retained Pacific Crest Group to provide accounting, controller, and CFO support.

Pacific Crest Group’s team of accounting experts first reviewed the company’s financials and accounting systems. As part of this process, Pacific Crest Group implemented new data entry and data tracking procedures to standardize expense tracking. Ultimately, the results required reorganizing Blue Frog’s income and expenses to provide consistent data for analysis. The next step was to create a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) report to determine what factors were affecting the company’s bottom line.

TJ Van Voorhees, CEO of Pacific Crest Group and filling the role of interim CFO for Blue Frog, assessed the company’s profits and losses and determined that the company’s staff-to-revenue ratio was off. The company had grown to nearly 100 employees in 10 years, and the assessment showed that staff costs made up more than two-thirds of the company’s overhead. Adjusting the employee headcount by one or two staff members meant the difference between profit and loss.

Van Voorhees created financial models supported by KPIs that allowed Givvin insight into operational costs that he could more effectively manage. Now Givvin had a few numbers where he could implement real change to his operations. The result was an immediate improvement in cash flow and a four-fold increase in profitability. Simply stated the fog was lifted from the confusion of too much data.

“The KPI model was the missing piece,” Givvin said. “Now I have an operational dashboard in place that summarizes the important numbers on the P&L, available cash, and critical performance metrics. I can use it every month to make adjustments to be sure the company is on track. Most importantly, I don't go home with headaches anymore.”

About Pacific Crest Group

Pacific Crest Group works with entrepreneurial organizations to help them unleash their potential by eliminating the friction and chaos caused by business processes. Founded by a team of entrepreneurs with expertise in accounting and finance, Pacific Crest Group has built its reputation by identifying organizational needs and opportunities for improvement, and optimizing financial procedures, computer systems, and human resources so clients can focus on their core business. Pacific Crest Group approaches financial and business management like a consulting physician, with an understanding that some problems can be isolated and fixed while others need a more holistic approach.

The firm is based in Larkspur, California. For more information, visit Pacific Crest Group online at http://www.pcg-services.com.

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Contact:

Franka Winchester

Pacific Crest Group

(415) 461-2586

fwinchester@pcg-services.com

Tom Woolf

Woolf Media & Marketing

(415) 259-5638

tomw@woolfmedia.com

FPL rings in the Holiday Season with tips for Energy Savings

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) provides information about the common causes of high bills and solutions to reduce energy costs this holiday season.

Juno Beach, FL, December 03, 2011 -- A sparkling holiday display is the perfect setting for seasonal celebrations where you'll be exchanging gifts and cooking up a storm for friends and family. But are your holiday lights, gifts and cooking methods on the naughty or nice energy-efficiency list? Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) provides information about the common causes of high bills and solutions to reduce energy costs this holiday season.

Holiday Decor

When it comes to holiday lighting, LED (light-emitting diodes) lights shine in more ways than one - they can save you money and energy. Make the bright choice and opt for LED lighting this season. Outshine your neighbors using these tips as your guide to holiday lighting and lower bills.

• Get more light for your money. If you're having trouble quantifying the energy savings of LED lights, consider this: The amount of power it takes to operate just one 7-watt incandescent holiday bulb could power two 24-foot LED strings - enough to light a six foot tree. Additionally, LED light strings last about 10 times longer.

• Save energy and the environment. Supplement your holiday displays with ornaments such as wreaths, ribbons and other decorations that don't consume energy.

• All-in-one money saver. Plug holiday lights and other electronic decorations into a power strip to make it convenient to turn them all off before bedtime and boost energy savings. New “smart” power strips allow you to selectively turn some lights on, and others off.

• Time is on your side. Set timers for your holiday displays to turn off before bedtime so there is no need to burn the lights all night long.

Hosting Guests and Entertaining

It takes a lot of energy - both physical and electrical - to host guests and prepare meals for family and friends during the season. Whether you're cooking holiday dinners for relatives or baking cookies for an office potluck, keep these tips in mind to minimize your electricity usage in the kitchen:

• Keep the oven door closed. Ovens lose lots of heat when opened and require significant energy to heat back up to the appropriate temperature. Instead of opening the door to check on your food, turn on the interior light and look through the oven’s window.

• Choose glass or ceramic pans for the oven. These pans heat faster than metal ones and allow you to set the temperature 25 degrees lower than a recipe suggests for the same cooking time.

• Use smaller appliances such as crock-pots, microwaves and toaster ovens when possible. These can be much more energy-efficient for side dishes or small meals.

• Gently remind guests to turn off lights and fans when they leave the room. Stopping one ceiling fan from running all the time and turning at least one light off when you leave the room can save you more than $7 a month in energy costs. Remember, fans do not actually cool your home. Fans only improve the circulation of air, making you feel cooler.

• Before overnight guests arrive, switch out guest room and common area lighting to compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Each CFL bulb you install will save you about $50 in energy costs over the life of the bulb.

Holiday Gift Buying

Making a list? Checking it twice? Before you head to the store, check FPL’s list of gifts that are on the “nice” energy list.

• The ENERGY STAR shines bright. Newer ENERGY STAR models meet stricter requirements and can save up to 30 percent on energy over standard models.

• Opt for a laptop computer over a desktop computer. The amount of energy one desktop computer uses could power three laptop computers.

• Warm up savings with new washer or dryer. Ninety percent of energy used doing laundry comes from heating the dryer. To save energy and money, look for more efficient models -newer washers spin faster, which reduces drying time and uses energy more efficiently.

• Smaller doesn't necessarily mean less power usage. The same amount of power used to charge one MP3 player could charge both a cell phone and a digital camera.

FPL customers have the lowest bills in the state but there are still more ways to save. Visit http://www.FPL.com/myplan to take FPL’s free online home energy survey to save energy throughout the year. For more ideas, view a video of holiday tips at http://tinyurl.com/7y7rsbv.

Media Contact:

Kristy Kennedy

Florida Power & Light Company

700 Universe Blvd.

Juno Beach, FL 33408

305-448-5839

kristy.kennedy@rbbpr.com

http://www.fpl.com

BusinessVibes showcases New Portal to connect Non-Profit Organizations

Industry portals have been added to the website one by one, this time BusinessVibes gave the possibility to connect and interact to non profit organisations.

London, UK, December 02, 2011 -- BusinessVibes (http://www.businessvibes.com), is a new global B2B networking site which helps companies and associations from all over the world to search for new business contacts, new deals and partnerships. Industry portals have been added to the website one by one, this time BusinessVibes gave the possibility to connect and interact to non profit organisations.

Non profit organisations - new industry portal added to BusinessVibes website consists of 140 different, international companies using the website to invite and communicate with numbers of other bodies on the market. This database includes also religious organizations. Companies being a part of this industry portal represent around 20 countries. Many of them are located mainly in United States, United Kingdom and Australia. Members of this global directory have access to database of 33 unique events.

Described industry profile gathers all companies and associations uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends. They can distribute its revenue on whatever needed to expand their activity. The group includes foundations, charity and religious associations and many more created not to raise the income of owner but to develop certain ideas and achieve its goals.

BusinessVibes attracts its users mostly by access to international database of companies, sellers and suppliers in different industry. Such kind of access may significantly help in forming new multilateral partnerships. Additionally every company willing to join the website needs to be verified and categorized by one of BusinessVibes team members. It ensures that listings are trustworthy and useful for its members.

Industries already added to BusinessVibes include: Chemistry, Automotive, Textiles, Plastic Products, Renewable Energy, Food Processing, Electronics and Electricals, Hotel Supplies, Metal Mining, and many more.

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

Extra Scottish woodland creation grants welcomed by FRA

Forestry Research Associates, (FRA) has announced that it welcomes a new woodland creation grant scheme that has been introduced in Scotland.

Seattle, United States, December 02, 2011 -- Forestry Research Associates, (FRA) has announced that it welcomes a new woodland creation grant scheme that has been introduced in Scotland.

Anyone looking to create woodland in the northern and western isles of Scotland will be given grants under a news scheme that intends to encourage people to increase the amount of woodland in the region.

FRA, a research and analysis consultancy, explained that payments of £4,160 per hectare will be offered for woodland creation, providing it is over 0.25 acres. Then, another bonus payment of £360 per year for five years will also be offered.

FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins, said that the grants will be an effective incentive to get people in the less populated regions of Scotland to invest in forestry and woodland creation, despite the fact that the extra payment is made for the first hectare only. Mr Collins said, “The Forestry Commission Scotland grant will go some way to increasing the amount of woodland in Scotland, but more could be done. Forested regions provide essential habitats for wildlife, valuable carbon sequestration and, if managed sustainably, can produce timber that can be sold on for a good profit.”

Applications for the cash can be made online and will be assessed by a panel who are appointed through the previous Scottish Forestry Grants Scheme.

FRA supports projects all over the world that help to increase the amount of land given over to managed forestry. Projects such as Greenwood Management’s plantations of non-native timber in Brazil are effective as they encourage foreign investors to put their cash into sustainable forestry.

The demand for timber is increasing at the moment, along with timber prices in light of the industrialisation of India and China, which are both buying up huge stocks of timber to help grow their infrastructure.

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

BusinessVibes hosts Webinar for Textile Professionals

BusinessVibes, the B2B networking platform, hosted a webinar for its members in the Textile industry on Tuesday, November 29th. The webinar archive is available on BusinessVibes.

London, UK, December 02, 2011 -- BusinessVibes (http://www.businessvibes.com), the B2B networking platform, hosted a webinar for its members in the Textile industry on Tuesday, November 29th. The webinar archive is available on BusinessVibes.

The first speaker was Mr. H. L. Vijaykumar - Chairman for Karnataka region from The Textile Association of India, which is the largest textile professional entity of India, striving for the growth of India’s largest single Textile Industry and also largest in the world textiles. He discussed problems and challenges of Textile Industry in India.

The second speaker was Mr. Faruque Hassan - Vice-President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association. The mission of the association is to establish good business environment for a mutually beneficial relationships among the manufacturers, exporters and importers in Bangladesh. It associates a lot of Textile Industry companies. Mr Hassan discussed problems and challenges of Textile Industry in Bangladesh.

Attendees were able to submit questions to the speakers over a live chat, and also communicate with each other about business opportunities. Mission of BusinessVibes is to make it simple for businesses to find international buyers, suppliers, joint venture partners and more. There are over 500,000 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.

One more webinar, this time for professionals acting in IT industry, is planned for 2011. BusinessVibes has also hosted webinars covering the Gems & Jewellery, the Renewable Energy and Rubber&Plastics industries, and it plans to cover other ones in the upcoming months.

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

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

Countryside Art Exhibition is Now Open and Online

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

Jupiter, Florida - December 01, 2011 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its December 2011 art exhibition is now posted, online and ready to view on their website. The theme for this art exhibition is "Countryside" with artists providing their interpretation by depicting rural living, the outdoors and pastoral scenes.

The gallery encouraged accepted entries from all artists regardless of their experience and there were no geographic restrictions. The submission deadline was on November 28thh and the gallery received and judged 364 entries from 10 different countries and from 27 different states. Due to the high volume and the quality of the entries 65 Special Recognition awards were also designated. Congratulations to the following artists who have been designated as this month’s winning artists.

1st Place Winner - Arthur Goldberg - "Dieulefit" - http://artgoldbergdesigns.com

2nd Place Winner - Dennis Sabo - "RL Ranch" - http://www.dsabophoto.com

3rd Place Winner - Paula Oakley - "Forging the Past" - https://www.artgallery.co.uk/artist/paula_oakley

4th Place Winner - Jeanne Tanks - "Ready 4 the Reaper" - http://www.GlassAglowStudio.com

5th Place Winner - Cynthia Fleury - "Heartland Minnesota" - http://www.cynthiafleury.com

Honorable Mention - Gail Daley - "Foggy Morning" - http://www.gaildaleyfineart.com

Honorable Mention - Marion Deacon - "Harvest Time at Manor Farm" - http://www.exploring-landscape-painting.com

Honorable Mention - Cristina Goia - "Tall Grass" - http://cristinagoiaart.blogspot.com

Honorable Mention - Jeff Grant - "Summer Paddock" - http://www.jeff-grant.com

Honorable Mention - Vincenza Harrity - "Close to Harvest" - http://studiovincenza.blogspot.com

The Elements Art Exhibition can be accessed at http://www.lightspacetime.com/countryside-art-exhibition-december-2011. 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 gallery to thousands of guest visitors each month.

About Light Space & Time Online Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Gallery conducts monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. It is Light Space & Time’s intention to showcase this incredible artistic talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these worldwide artists. Their online 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

Experts Connection Webinar to Focus on Low Maintenance Social Media Strategies for Professional Brand Building

Google Expert Glenn Raines Explains How to Elevate Brand Visibility and Findability.

NOVATO, Calif. (November 30, 2011) -- You know that you need to build your online brand, but you really aren't certain how to start, or you really don't have time to manage your profile on LinkedIn or Google+, or your professional page on Facebook. You need a low-maintenance approach to building your online presence; an easy way to impart your personal brand value quickly and compellingly. In this month’s session of Experts Connection for Executives (http://www.experts-connection.com), “Create Your Professional Profile for LinkedIn, Google, and Facebook: An Easy, Low Maintenance Approach,” Glenn Raines, founder of Social Media Moves and author of Google Profile: Elevate Your Brand and Findability on the Web, will host a 90-minute session on easy ways to build your professional social media profile. The webinar is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com) and is scheduled for December 14 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 - 2:30 p.m. PT).

Social media can be a great tool for senior executives seeking a career change, but no one wants to invest hours in fine-tuning their online profile. You know you need to invest in promoting your personal brand with profiles on Google+ and a Facebook professional page, but how can you increase your searchable exposure without making it a full-time job?

In this webinar, Glenn will guide you through a step-by-step process to highlight the unique benefits of each social media platform - LinkedIn, Google, and a Facebook Professional Page - and offer time-saving strategies for each. He also will discuss each platform’s strengths, weaknesses, and how you can “cover the spread” to maximize visibility for your content, skills, and market value. And Glenn will show you how to cut through the process and do just what is needed to keep the process simple.

The webinar will show attendees how to:

- Write or modify your profile content to work most effectively on LinkedIn, Google, and Facebook.

- Link all of your social network profiles to offer a 360-degree view of your professional brand.

- Maximize exposure from you LinkedIn profile, your Google+ profile, and your Facebook professional page.

- Add web links to your profiles to direct visitors to other web locations.

- Boost your keyword density to increase your findability by the search engines.

“Never before have job seekers had so many resources to reach hiring decision-makers, which is why it’s more important than ever to understand how to get the most from social media and similar brand-building platforms with minimal effort,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection teleseminars. “Glenn has made a careful study of where each of the most popular social media platforms excel and this webinar should provide all the insight you need to harness social media to efficiently build your professional presence online.”

The Experts Connection teleseminar series gives executives access to leading career experts. The cost of the seminar is $60, $50 for NETSHARE members, and access is provided via web and telephone. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com.

About Glenn Raines

Glenn Raines is the “Revealer of Value” at Social Media Moves (http://www.socialmediamoves.com) where he helps companies align their business objectives and brand strategies with social media channels for customer engagement. He authored the ebook, Your Google Profile: Elevate Your Brand and Findability on the Web, and leads workshops on social content marketing and personal branding. Glenn is a former agency brand copywriter and creative director; and Vice President, Internet Business Strategy, at Citigroup.

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

AlphaStaff Discusses the Rise of Alternative Benefits Offerings

AlphaStaff Group, Inc., recently examined the rise of "alternative benefits" and their popularity in workplaces across the country, beyond basic health and dental care packages offered by employers.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - November 30, 2011 -- AlphaStaff Group, Inc. ("AlphaStaff"), one of the nation's largest professional employer organizations (PEO), recently examined the rise of "alternative benefits" and their popularity in workplaces across the country, beyond basic health and dental care packages offered by employers.

With the rising cost of health insurance and other benefits looming, companies are being forces to take a look at their benefit offerings and considering alternative benefits for their employers. AlphaStaff suggests the following information to employers looking to provide better work/life balance while increasing morale and reducing health care claims.

1. Cafeteria Plans: In this plan, employees are typically given a certain dollar amount that the company will contribute for their benefits each year. The employee then has the choice of which benefits and program levels they wish to participate in. Some companies even offer money or additional benefits if an employee does not sign up. For example, a company may allocate $150 per month for health insurance, but if the employee does not sign up for insurance, they can convert that amount into extra paid time off or apply it to another benefit instead.

2. Wellness Programs: This can include onsite gym memberships, massages (or discounts to offsite vendors), stress relief products, or educational programming designed to help employees make healthy choices in their lives. Many times a company can use resources available to them through their medical insurance provider at low or no cost. This can again reinforce the idea that companies care about their employees both on and off the job and want their lives to be stress-free and productive ones.

3. Pre-Paid Legal Services: More and more, people are finding themselves in need of legal representation, for a variety of issues, and are without the funds to pay for it. Pre-paid legal services allow employees to set aside funding for such occasions, including motor vehicle legal services, trial defense services and the increasingly in-demand identity theft services.

4. Supplemental Insurance: Everyone has different insurance needs, and supplemental insurance, beyond basic health insurance, allows you to group this with your other benefits through the employer. Supplemental insurance is offered for a range of coverage types, including disability, hospital indemnity, accident and cancer.

5. Pet Insurance: Pet owners don't want finances to get in the way of providing their furry or scaly loved ones with the best care possible. Pet care insurance policies cover a multitude of medical problems and conditions related to accidents or illnesses (even cancer) for dogs, cats, birds and other exotic pets.

Offering a comprehensive, creative benefits package can go a long way towards keeping morale high and making staff feel they are valued. Alternative benefits can also reduce costs associated with absenteeism, sick time and premature turnover, equaling cost savings for the employer.

About AlphaStaff

AlphaStaff Group, Inc., a full range of human resource outsourcing (HRO), delivers services to small and medium sized businesses and mid-market companies through a shared employment model. The company specializes in helping companies save money, time and free up administrative resources while reducing risk and ensuring compliance. Unlike other Professional Employment Organizations (PEO) or HRO providers, AlphaStaff has a unique, coordinated delivery approach as they work exclusively with insurance broker partners to distribute services. AlphaStaff’s experienced HR professionals deliver personal and flexible service to more than 1,300 client companies in the U.S. For more information, visit http://www.alphastaff.com.

Media Contact:

Kristy Kennedy

AlphaStaff Group, Inc.

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Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334

305-448-5839

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http://www.alphastaff.com

Physicians Rave about the IAPAM's hCG Training

Physicians testify that the IAPAM's hCG Training is an excellent and methodical review of the hCG program.

Las Vegas, Nevada, November 28, 2011 -- Reviews from physicians for the IAPAM’s 2011 series of hCG training seminars have been published. Physicians testify that the IAPAM’s hCG Training is an “excellent and methodical review of the hCG program. The IAPAM’s hCG Training offers, “practical and medically sound information on establishing a successful hCG practice,” including “great ‘starting a practice’ advice.” The IAPAM’s hCG Training, “gives one no hesitation to starting up the IAPAM’s hCG program.”

Universally, physicians rave (http://www.iapam.com/category/testimonials) about the physician-lead hCG training provided at the IAPAM’s unique and respected hCG Physician Training Seminar (http://www.hcgtraining.com). This is the only hCG training program in North America approved for a special medical malpractice rate for those who have attended and have been certified by the IAPAM.

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine’s (http://www.iapam.com) hCG Training program is different than any other educational program offered in North America. No other program in the U.S. offers this combination of comprehensive training and a forum where the world’s physicians, of all medical specialties, can come together to learn and share their experiences with hCG for weight loss. The IAPAM also offers long term support to physicians who are adding hcg and other aesthetic medicine treatments to a practice. Finally, unlike programs offered by private companies, attendees of the IAPAM’s hCG Training for Physicians, receive certification by the IAPAM, a voluntary professional association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession.

Reviews from physicians tell the story. Since 2010, over 450 physicians have taken the IAPAM’s Physician (hCG) Medical Weight Management Training, and here is what they have said:

- “This was one of the best programs I have attended in years. Everyone gave their best as far as I was concerned….I was impressed with every presentation. Thanks for the presentations, the sense of humour and the patience with all of our questions. [I learned] how to do this business with integrity, but also with a sense that makes “cents.” ~ C. Deeb, NP (Oct ‘11)

- “That hCG works. To date, my only exposure was to homeopathic hCG. I had a very negative view of this approach. Not so anymore.” ~ Dr. J. Magauran (Oct ‘11)

- “Understanding hCG and how to institute a successful program. Excellent program – I will be back.” ~ Dr. L. Sloan (Oct ‘11)

- “It was really worth it. Best CME class I have attended. Quality material and knowledgeable presenters. [I learned that] start-up weight management does not have to be a huge expense.” ~ J. Onyekonwo, NP (Oct ‘11)

- “I absolutely loved this conference. Everyone was very informative and I learned a lot!” ~ Dr. J. Smith (Oct ‘11)

- “It was a great conference. The in depth instruction for a successful hCG Diet plan [was of great importance]. I really learned a lot. You answered many of the questions I had on hCG.” ~ Dr. L. Vargas (Oct ‘11)

- “I learnt how to administer the hCG weight loss system, which will be a great addition to my practice. I learnt a lot of information - definitely value for money. I would recommend it to my colleagues.” ~ Dr. D. Matthew (Oct ‘11)

- “This course was a great solidification of personal research in getting ready to start up our weight loss business. Well worth the time and money!” ~ Dr. K. Deeb (Oct ‘11)

Review all the physician testimonials regarding the IAPAM’s hCG Training and its Aesthetic Medicine Symposium at http://www.iapam.com/category/testimonials.

All of the IAPAM’s 2011 hCG Medical Weight Management seminars have sold out, and there are only a few spaces left in the December 2nd, 2011 session, so to register for please see http://www.hcgtraining.com, or contact the IAPAM at info@theiapam.com or 1-800-219-5108 ext 708.

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

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 ext. 708

info@theiapam.com