Now could be great time for timber investors, claims FRA

FRA said that now is a great time to have investments in forestry as the construction industry in the US begins to recover from its long slump.

Seattle, United States, January 24, 2012 -- Forestry Research Associates (FRA) said that now is a great time to have investments in forestry as the construction industry in the US begins to recover from its long slump.

A recent report in Zacks Investment Research said that recent figures suggest that 2012 could be the year that the construction industry grows again. This is great news for those who own trees or have cash invested in to timber-based exchange traded funds, who have been hanging on to their assets in recent years. Many investors would have avoided selling their timber assets over the past couple of years due to the slowing demand in the construction industry. As a result, their trees will be even larger now and will be worth more as a result.

“This is the great selling point for timber investments,” stated FRA’s analysis partner, Pete Collins. He added, “If timber prices look anything less than strong, investors can simply hold onto their assets and wait until the prices increase. In the meantime, their assets grow further and are worth more when they finally choose to sell.”

The report by Zacks also claims that forestry has an extremely low correlation with traditional asset classes and therefore, provides an extremely effective way to diversify a portfolio. FRA claims that more and more investors are turning to alternative asset classes, such as timber, to help them to spread the risk within their investment portfolio.

Zacks' report talks about direct investment routes, such as through plantation schemes like the one run by Greenwood Management in Brazil, where investors buy up pieces of plantation land and receive returns based on the cyclical sale of timber assets. It also talked about investing in funds that are based on timber, which can offer a slightly more risky option for those interested in putting some of their cash in forestry.

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
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AAA welcomes New Rare Coin Fund

A new alternative investment fund, which focuses on rare coins, has been welcomed by AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, January 24, 2012 -- A new alternative investment fund, which focuses on rare coins, has been welcomed by Alternative Asset Analysis, an alternative investment advocacy group.

The fund is being launched by several rare coin enthusiasts, together with a wall street fund manager, who together have formed Certified Assets Management International (CAMI) in order to launch their rare coin product.

The fund managers will help investors to manage their coin and precious metal purchases and will also launch a fund worth $250 million, invested in the market. One of the experts involved in the fund is Robert L Higgins, who managed a rare coin fund in the past, successfully generating returns of 17 per cent. Higgins told press: "Certified Assets Management has a proven track record of over a decade of successful rare coin funds management.”

He added, “This is an excellent time for the numismatic market and Wall Street to do it the right way.”

AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson agree with Higgins, arguing that now was a great time to launch alternative funds as the appetite for alternatives was enormous thanks to the ongoing volatility of the stock markets.

Another spokesperson for CAMI explained, "The investment community has a need for alternative investments that are truly uncorrelated with traditional investments. Using rare coins as an asset class and investment vehicle provides an opportunity for investors to diversify their investment portfolios.”

AAA is a supporter of alternative investments as a way to direct investment cash into ethical and more productive directions, while offering investors the chance of diversification and strong returns. Mr Johnson added, “We are mainly on the side of environmentally and socially responsible investments, such as the forestry plantation scheme offered by firms like Greenwood Management in Brazil.”

“However,” added Johnson, “ethics and profits do not have to be mutually exclusive."

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
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Rifle Barrel System From Force Production Revolutionizes Industry

The Honeycomb Lightening System Reduces Weight and Improves Performance For 10-22 Firearms.

Liberty Hill, TX, January 23, 2012 -- Force Production Inc. announced today the introduction a their new custom barrel line for 10-22 rifle barrels. The Honeycombed Lightening System removes weight from the barrel and improves performance.

Starting with a German Made Lothar Walther barrel, Force Production utilizes sophisticated CNC milling machines to carefully remove material without jeopardizing the strength and integrity of the barrel. A hexagonal honeycomb pattern is cut into the barrel removing as much as a pound or more of material providing for a strong and attractive barrel system.

"The barrel of a rifle is often the heaviest component and the weight wears the shooter down in the field. We have engineered a system that reduces weight, eliminates shooter fatigue and improves overall performance." noted Force Production CEO Charles Watson. "The fact that it also looks very cool adds to the appeal." he added.

The barrel system is currently available in several different patterns and can come in black oxide bluing as well. They are chambered for the 10-22 rifle.

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 Honeycomb Lightening System and the Demon Force Sniper Platform are available on the company's website at http://www.ForceProduction.com.

Media Contact:
Rena Rawlings
Force Production, Inc.
208 Hillcrest Lane
Liberty Hill, Texas 78642
512-352-6371
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FPL's Turkey Point Plant to Help Power Economic Recovery in Miami-Dade County

As 5,000 new contractors begin work at FPL's Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant, local officials herald a revved up economy powered by clean, affordable energy and the people who help FPL create it at one of the company's two nuclear power plants.

Juno Beach, FL, January 21, 2012 -- As 5,000 new contractors begin work at FPL's Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant, local officials herald a revved up economy powered by clean, affordable energy and the people who help FPL create it at one of the company's two nuclear power plants.

FPL has brought in thousands of new temporary, contract, and permanent workers to Turkey Point to upgrade the plant. They will perform what's called a "nuclear uprate" - enhancing equipment to improve the plant's efficiency. The project has created 5,000 temporary jobs for workers who are slated to pump an additional $11 million into the local economy each month.

“This uprate is the type of project that will have long-term positive effects for our economic recovery, which is the reason I am here today,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez. “Collectively the new workers will spend close to $11 million per month in the local economy and that means they're staying in local homes and hotels, and that means they're eating at restaurants owned by our neighbors, and that’s exactly the kind of economic development and growth we need during these times in Miami-Dade County.”

This project will serve as an economic engine - driving an influx of new dollars into the local economy and generating work for 5,000 people in a region where unemployment is higher than average.

“The project is already having a positive impact - I've gotten a job and it looks like my husband may be fortunate enough to be offered a job here as well,” said new FPL employee Michelle Cruz. “It’s definitely a great thing for us.”

What’s more, the plant uprates and improvements will put more money in customers' pockets, too.

“Investments like those FPL is making at Turkey Point keep FPL’s residential customer bills the lowest in the state of Florida and a full 25 percent below the national average. In fact, our investments in Turkey Point and a similar plant in St. Lucie County are expected to save our customers more than $4.8 billion compared to fossil fuel costs over the projects’ lifetimes,” said Pamela Rauch, FPL vice president of development and external affairs.

At Turkey Point, FPL is not just working towards a healthy economy, but is also working to support a healthy environment. With upgrades and replacements implemented, the Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant will reap an additional 15 percent capacity, equivalent to the annual usage of approximately 271,000 residents. The added capacity for clean, renewable energy will reduce CO2 emissions by an estimated 30 million tons - as much as removing 180,000 cars off the road annually.

About Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States. FPL serves 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida and is a leading employer in the state with approximately 10,000 employees. The company consistently outperforms national averages for service reliability while customer bills are below the national average. A clean energy leader, FPL has one of the lowest emissions profiles and one of the leading energy efficiency programs among utilities nationwide. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla. - based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). For more information, visit http://www.FPL.com.

Media Contact:
FPL Media Line
Florida Power & Light Company
700 Universe Blvd.
Juno Beach, FL 33408
305-552-3888
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CityBidz Launches Strategy to Help Local Consumers Find Service Professionals at Unbeatable Prices

CityBidz.com is a free and easy-to-use online service that enables consumers to find professionals in their region.

Austin, Texas (January 20, 2012) -- CEO Jason Bonham announced today the launch of CityBidz.com, an online strategy to assist consumers in their search for high-quality service professionals at reasonable prices. “As a homeowner and remodeler I used numerous other methods to find service professionals. Other tools were too cumbersome to be effective or just left me dissatisfied,” said Bonham. “That’s why I created CityBidz. CityBidz.com literally shifts the paradigm on the way we do business and has already proven itself to work.”

CityBidz.com is a free and easy-to-use online service that enables consumers to find professionals in their region. By filling out a project request form, the system allows individuals to simultaneously reach dozens of qualified service professionals who then bid on the project, allowing the consumer to choose the best professional for their needs.

“I am proud to announce the internet's best way to find a service professional in your area. Complete our free and easy to use project request form and let the bids come to you,” said Bonham.

COO Jim O’Quinn concurred, “I think visitors will be pleased with the usability of the site. We've incorporated all the things that people need when searching for a service provider and evaluating bids.”

To find out more, visit CityBidz.com.

Media Contact:
Jason Bonham
CEO
CityBidz, LLC
3005 S. Lamar Blvd, Suite # D109-259
Austin Texas 78704
Tel: (512) 554-4804
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FlashPark announces response to Welsh parking ticket complaint

FlashPark has reacted swiftly to language problems concerning a parking ticket issued in the English language in Wales.

London, UK, January 20, 2012 -- Private parking enforcement agency FlashPark has reacted swiftly to language problems concerning a parking ticket issued in the English language in Wales.

Noel Jones, 54, and his daughter Bethan, 26, were handed the ticket after using the car park at Penrhyndeudraeth village Memorial Hall. The pair, whose first language is Welsh, stated they feel it is unfair that their ticket - along with the signs around the car park - are displayed in English and have refused to pay until they receive acknowledgement of the parking transgression in their native Welsh.

Many of the signs in the area surrounding the hall are provided in both Welsh and English. But according to reports from the Memorial Hall committee, there had previously been Welsh signs in place in the car park but they had been vandalised.

FlashPark is in the process of investigating the legalities of language when it comes to parking notices. But as a message of fair play, Costas Constantino, a spokesman for FlashPark, confirmed that the group will be issuing a translation of the ticket in Welsh to be posted to the pair as soon as possible.

Mr Constantino stated: “This will be a translation to Welsh of the parking ticket originally sent received, We are happy to do the same for other motorists that face the same situation. At the end of the translation we will include some of the top tips on how to save money when motoring.

“FlashPark will always act in good faith in any dispute which will reflects the rights of the landowner and motorist.”

-Ends-

About FlashPark™

FlashPark is the latest online technology that allows you to issue instant Parking Charge Notices (PCN) to illegally parked vehicles on private land. Since its launch FlashPark has already proved hugely popular amongst many organisations with a wide variety of parking problems. It is simple to use and non confrontational with the added convenience of being operated instantly 24 hours a day for any private car parking area in the UK.

Media Contact:
Costas Constantino
Vehicle Control Solutions Ltd t/a FLASHPARK
West Hill House
6 Swains Lane, Highgate
London N6 6QS
02084442120
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Jobosabe.com, The Trusted Friend Employment Network Looking for Early Adopters

Locally focused social networking site for job seekers is offering incentives for people willing to test-drive their site.

Austin, Texas, January 19, 2012 -- Jobosabe.com, (pronounced jah-bo-sah-be) is going into beta this week and looking for job seekers who would like to test drive their new platform. The locally based social Jobworking “Talent Community” is going live shortly in major markets around the US. Partnering with major newspapers, the website will deliver a social networking experience that is primarily focused on local jobs, local employers and local candidates.

Traditional Social Networking sites are large, cumbersome and nationally/globally focused. Many personal profiles contain information and photos that may not shine the brightest light on your employment credentials. Innocent things can often be misread by prospective employers and may cost you your next job. Trouble is, you won't even know it. You just won't get the job.

“One of the biggest challenges for job seekers is that their social networking life online can also be a major distraction or hindrance during a job search. Employers troll major Social Networking platforms looking for reasons to hire or not hire prospective candidates. Jobosabe.com is a place where you can direct employers to your profile and connect with other job seekers to share leads and ideas. It is totally business and employment based.” Noted Carl Braun, Jobosabe.com co-founder. “You can lock down your other Social Networking profiles to only trusted friends and use Jobosabe as your employment profile.” He added.

The first 1,000 Beta testers will be given a FREE resume review and guidance on how to find that next great job. A $99 value. You only need to go to Jobosabe.com, enroll and build out your employment profile. Early adopters will have a chance to create and administer “Talent Discussion Communities.” Employers will have a chance to create free “Opportunity Zones” and post jobs through Jobosabe.com or their local newspaper.

Contact:
Carl Braun
Jobosabe.com
619-575-6577
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Artist News Page Now Available to Gallery Artists on Website

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (LST) is pleased to announce that they have added a new Artist News page to their website.

Jupiter, Florida - January 19, 2012 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (LST) is pleased to announce that they have added a new Artist News page to their website. The gallery intends to make this artist news page available exclusively to any of their gallery artists who have entered and placed in any past LST Exhibitions. Any LST Artists whose art was shown in the gallery’s art exhibitions and have news about a current art exhibition or a future art show (other than about an LST event) may have their news posted in this artist news section on a rotating basis with other LST artists.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery asks that any interested artist who would like to announce their event provide to the gallery a professionally written, newsworthy press release of at least 200 words (approximately 1,000 characters) as a draft. The gallery will then finalize the draft, with the artist’s final approval prior to the press release being posted and made live on the LST website.

The artist’s news/press release may also contain links to that event and also to the artist’s website for additional promotion. The artist may also provide one, high quality image or graphic for this press release. This image will then be used for a thumbnail for the post excerpt and for a larger post image for the artist’s press release.

The posted press release will be available for further posting to any social media, to being placed on bookmarking sites and will also be downloadable for email distribution. This availability allows the artist to distribute and publicize their news further, as well as to post this news to their own website or blog. http://www.lightspacetime.com/artist-news/

To have your news/press release considered for potential publication, please send your draft to artistnews@lightspacetime.com and the gallery will get back to you quickly for further instructions.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Follow us on Twitter: @businessvibes
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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
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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

Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
(415) 259-5638
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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
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