FPL's Shopping List Can Help You Save Energy and Money

FPL’s Danielle Mousseau recently visited a local home improvement store with the goal of spending $100 on energy-efficient products.

Juno Beach, FL, October 05, 2011 -- If you've ever wondered if it’s worth spending the extra few dollars to buy energy efficient products, one bargain-savvy shopper says 'absolutely' - and she’s tallied the savings to prove it.

FPL’s Danielle Mousseau recently visited a local home improvement store with the goal of spending $100 on energy-efficient products.

“As someone who finds home improvement stores a little daunting, I knew I needed to be prepared. I brought a list with me so I knew exactly what I was looking for, and so I could get the most savings for the money,” she said.

Here’s a look at Danielle’s shopping list:

5 Compact fluorescent light bulbs
Estimated Cost: $15
Energy Savings:$250/lifetime

1 Low flow shower head
Estimated Cost: $30
Energy Savings: $80/year

3 Faucet aerators
Estimated Cost: $8
Energy Savings: $15/ year

Weather stripping
and door sweeps
Estimated Cost: $40
Energy Savings: $50/year

1 Water heater
pipe insulation kit
Estimated Cost: $5
Energy Savings: $14/year
Cost $98 Total Energy Savings $409

For less than $100, Mousseau managed to purchase products that, over their lifetime, will save her $409 – that’s more than a 400 percent return on her quick shopping trip.

“The idea I want to share with people is that making just a few small changes around your home can make a big difference - both for saving energy and money,” she said. “As an FPL customer, I know I have the lowest electric bill in Florida, and making a few small energy efficient changes at home helps me to make it even lower.”

If you choose to make bigger changes, and somewhat larger investments - things like computer monitors, laser printers and copiers - you can realize even greater savings. Mousseau says products that have an “Energy Star” rating can save you at least 30 percent compared to traditional products.

If you want a chance to go on your own energy efficient mini-shopping spree, visit http://www.facebook.com/fplconnect on Facebook for your chance to be one of five winners each week in October to win $100 home improvement gift card.

Media Contact:
FPL Media Line
Florida Power & Light Company
700 Universe Blvd.
Juno Beach, FL 33408
305-552-3888
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Zevrix Updates LinkOptimizer for InDesign, Adds Selective Layer Processing

Zevrix Solutions announces LinkOptimizer 4.6, a feature update to its popular workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Awarded 4 out of 5 starts by Computer Arts magazine, LinkOptimizer allows to reduce InDesign job size and speed up processing by eliminating excess image data, performing essential image adjustments and converting file formats automatically. The new version lets users ignore or process images on specific layers of InDesign document.

Toronto (ON), Canada - October 5, 2011 -- Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of LinkOptimizer 4.6, a feature update to its popular workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Awarded 4 out of 5 starts by Computer Arts magazine, LinkOptimizer automates complex image manipulation tasks allowing to significantly reduce the size of InDesign job, save processing time and reduce production costs.

"For those wanting to quickly optimize their images and cut down on processing time, LinkOptimizer is a very smart choice," concludes Computer Arts.

The new version introduces selective layer processing letting users ignore or process images on specific layers of InDesign document.

LinkOptimizer works automatically with Adobe Photoshop to eliminate the excess image data of InDesign links, perform essential image adjustments and convert various image formats. For example, with just a click of a button users can:

-scale and crop images to match their dimensions in InDesign,
-change their resolution to 300 ppi,
-convert all RGB images to CMYK,
-resave all JPEG images as TIFF,
-run a Photoshop Action on each image.

At the end of processing, LinkOptimizer will reimport images to InDesign at 100% in their precise position. In addition, the software can apply sharpening filters, merge layers and delete hidden ones, and process copies of InDesign documents and links instead of original files. As a result, users can save gigabytes of disk space and countless hours of optimizing images manually, accelerate document output, reduce job turnaround and cut costs through faster processing.

Pricing and Availability:
LinkOptimizer can be purchased from Zevrix website for US$259.95 as well as from authorized resellers. Trial is also available for download. The update is free for LinkOptimizer 4.x users and $98.78 to upgrade from previous versions. LinkOptimizer is available for Mac OS X 10.4.2-10.7, a Universal Binary, and works with Adobe InDesign CS2-CS5.

About Zevrix Solutions

Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics, as well as Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix Solutions is dedicated to helping professionals increase their profits through automating their everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

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Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
Tel: 858-206-0607
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Physicians Rank the IAPAM's hCG Training and Botox ® Training No.1

Physicians who have attended the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Hands-On Botox ® Training and/or the IAPAM's hCG Training, rave about the calibre of the IAPAM's Training programs. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is the only 2 day training designed by physicians for physicians, and taught by board-certified dermatologists. The IAPAM's hCG and Botox ® Training offers physicians education encompassing: hands on, live demonstration and didactic instruction in hCG and Botox ® and the other top 4 minimally-invasive procedures (fillers, lasers for hair removal and skin rejuvenation, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion).

Las Vegas, NV, October 05, 2011 -- To date, over 950 physicians, as well as their accompanying medspa managers, registered nurses, and assistants, have attended the IAPAM's Botox ® Training (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/botoxtraining.html) and hCG Training (http://www.hcgtraining.com), and physicians who have attended the IAPAM's hCG and Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® Training rave about (http://www.iapam.com/category/testimonials) their comprehensiveness. All the IAPAM's Training Programs are taught by board certified and experienced physicians and business experts, all of whom own and operate their own aesthetic medicine businesses, medspas, and weight loss centers. This allows physicians to learn from the faculty's vast experience.

Physicians who have attended IAPAM Training Rank it #1 Among Physician Training Associations

Physicians rave about the IAPAM’s Symposium with Botox ® Training and hCG Medical Weight Management Training:

- "Loved it all! Especially how much hands on we got to do!” ~ Dr. A. Funderburk Mock (Sept. ‘11)
- “Very interesting to get an overview of all the different skin care technologies, with all the indicators and contraindications and skin physiology. They were all interesting and necessary.” ~ (Sept. ‘11)
- “Excellent conference.” ~ Dr. R. Ruiz (Sept. ‘11)
- “hCG for Weight Loss by Dr. Fulton was Excellent. Jeff Russell [on the Business of hCG] was great too!” ~ Dr. A. Reddy (Sept. ‘11)
- “Great Symposium. I feel I am ready to open my Med Spa!” ~ Dr. S. Oyama (Sept. ‘11)
- “Thorough and patient explanations and MOST OF ALL - each of the presenters was very receptive and helpful in taking and answering questions from the audience. I believe this [hCG training] will allow us to improve our patient care and make appropriate adjustments to fees.” ~ Dr. G. Schroeder (Sept. ‘11)
- “Excellent presentation of hCG Weight Loss Program. Excellent tips.” ~ M. Schroeder, RN (Sept. ‘11)
- “Learned lost of things about weight management and the practice of it. Very practical and worth the time and money. I felt I could practice an hCG [for weight management] program very soon.” ~ Dr. H. Vuong (Sept. ‘11)
- “Worth the time and money. I can't wait to start our [hCG] program.” ~ J. Pimentel, PA-C (Sept. ‘11)
- “Loved the whole [hCG ] program! Very helpful to learn that no cheating is allowed. And appreciated the business advice. Yes, worth it!” ~ Dr. A. Funderburk Mock (Sept. ‘11)
- “[Learned] important aspects regarding hCG. Definitely worthwhile.” ~ Dr. L. Baca (Sept. ‘11)

The IAPAM's Testimonials Blog (http://www.iapam.com/category/testimonials) allows physicians considering adding hCG for weight loss or any of the top 5 minimally invasive modalities, to read the reviews of other physicians who have taken one or more of the IAPAM training courses, and the blog is updated on a regular basis.

For additional information or to register for an upcoming hCG or Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® training session, please contact the IAPAM, at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 708, or visit http://www.iapam.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 (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. 704
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FRA Supports Call To End Export Of Raw Logs

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) is lending its support to the forestry workers of British Colombia, Canada, who are calling for an end to the export of raw logs to China for processing.

Seattle, United States, October 05, 2011 -- Forestry Research Associates (FRA) is lending its support to the forestry workers of British Colombia, Canada, who are calling for an end to the export of raw logs to China for processing.

The workers are concerned that the practice could threaten the future of the region’s forestry industry. Those calling for the ban on the activity marched from the Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada (PPWC) union hall to the offices of Western Forest Products, which is responsible for some of the raw log exports.

One former worker who is campaigning against the practice, Don Robertson, said, "This industry has been almost destroyed due to raw log exports. I think all of our mills should be running and doing all the processing here so we can keep the jobs in B.C."

Peter Collins, an analyst at FRA, a research and analysis consultancy that promotes sustainable approaches to forestry around the world, said, “It’s vital that the Canadian Government takes measures to safeguard the future of the British Colombian forestry industry for generations to come.”

He added, “FRA is backing the workers all the way on this issue - the processing of the timber needs to be done in Canada, rather than outsourced to China to ensure forestry workers have jobs to do.”

FRA pointed to the concerning figures that show log exports increasing by 50 per cent last year alone, which by itself is not necessarily a negative thing, but it could be more positive if the processing work remained in Canada.

The president of the PPWC union, Arnold Bercov, said that policymakers need to take a “good hard look” at the likely repercussions if the practice of exporting raw logs for processing in China is not banned or at least reduced.

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 Supports BBC Report On Impact Investing

People living below the poverty line in India could benefit as a result of impact investing, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) and a new report by the BBC.

Boston, MA, USA, October 05, 2011 -- People living below the poverty line in India could benefit as a result of impact investing, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) and a new report by the BBC.

AAA has said that the new report from the BBC concludes that impact investing is a useful means of helping more of the world's poor work their way out of poverty and into the middle classes. Impact investing does this by providing small businesses and social enterprises with the financial strength they need to expand and employ more people in developing countries.

Many such businesses find it difficult to secure bank loans or other traditional routes of finance. However, impact investment funds, which are sometimes run by some of the world’s most influential and wealthy people, can provide a lifeline.

The BBC report used the example of a businessman called Virender Kumar who runs a small business sorting plastics for recycling, which employs several local people. He wants to expand his business but lacks the finance to do so. This is exactly the kind of enterprise that impact investing could help.

AAA’s analysis partner Anthony Johnson stated, “Impact investing is not only a cutting edge and very effective way to help those in developing countries to work themselves out of poverty, it is also an extremely popular alternative investment route for investors with a social and environmental.

The beauty of impact investment is that a small loan can make a huge difference to a community, explained Mr Johnson. He added, “Small loans can help small businesses take on more employees, whose children can then go to school instead of being sent out to work, which helps to make communities better-educated and stronger in the long run."

Now, JP Morgan and The Times of India are teaming up to launch an award for businesses that have a major social impact. Awards organizer Rahul Kansal told the BBC, “Increasingly we are seeing that in a country like India, there are avenues like healthcare, education, civic areas like waste management which need attention.

"The government cannot cope with the size of the problem. This is where organizations both for profit and non-profit can step in,” he added.

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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HIV Eradication Research - Is a Cure Close?

Although a cure is not yet within reach, experts are optimistic that they will unlock the secret to eradicating HIV with in the near future.

Toulon, France, October 01, 2011 -- Although great strides have been made in the area of HIV eradication research, some experts still estimate that as much as 70% of the individuals infected with HIV are not receiving treatment. This means that HIV is still claiming the lives of scores of individuals throughout the world. Although the treatments that are available have proven to be effective at prolonging an individual's life so that HIV does not automatically mean a death sentence, there is still a long way to go before a cure is reached. Fortunately, great strides been made and there is a chance that an HIV cure will be found in our lifetimes.

Researchers are focusing on four primary approaches when it comes to HIV eradication research. The first approach is simply to provide patients with more HIV medications. This means providing the necessary drugs to individuals who have been unable to receive treatment and to concentrate on the medications that have proven to be effective. Another approach involves therapeutic vaccines. These are also referred to as immune modulators and work in a similar way to the vaccines that we are all accustomed to. They help to improve the body's natural ability to fight off HIV.

One of the things that researchers have been struggling to understand is why the medications that are currently available have not proven to be a cure for HIV. One idea is that the virus goes into hiding which is why a third approach being used by researchers is to use drugs that force the virus out of hiding so that the drugs and the body's immune system can work together to kill all the infected cells. Finally, researchers are using inflammation blockers to block the chronic inflammatory condition that individuals experience even when undergoing drug therapy. Researchers believe that this inflammation can lead to the persistence of the virus.

Although a cure is not yet within reach, experts are optimistic that they will unlock the secret to eradicating HIV with in the near future. Unfortunately, HIV eradication research is not something that is inexpensive or quick. It takes massive amounts of money and the dedication of skilled researchers and scientists which is why it is important that the focus on obtaining a cure not be lost. Even though HIV may not have the same deadly results in this country as it did only a few decades ago, it is still killing people throughout the world which is why it is so important to keep searching for a cure.

Media Contact:
Alain Lafeuillade
AVPS
1208 avenue Colonel Picot
83056 Toulon
France
33494616340
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All Photography Art Exhibition Now Posted and Online

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

Jupiter, Florida - October 01, 2011 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its October 2011 art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to view online. The theme for last month’s art competition was “All Photography”. The gallery received submissions from 15 different countries from around the world and they also received entries from 26 different states. Overall, there were 575 entries that were judged. Congratulations to the following artists who have been designated as this month’s winners, along with 65 Special Recognition Artists. The following artists received the highest awards for their photography and the gallery congratulates them for skill and creativity.

1st Place Winner - Jeff Rennicke - “Kilimanjaro by Starlight” - http://www.jeffrennicke.com

2nd Place Winner - Joe Calleri - “Green Wall With Black Shadow” - http://www.redbubble.com/people/joecalleri/

3rd Place Winner - Michael Schertz - “Spray Park Trail” - http://www.dynamic-earth-photos.com/

4th Place Winner - Beata Podwysocka - “A Cyclist” - http://www.beatapodwysocka.netgaleria.eu/

5th Place Winner - Jon Holiday - “Paige’s Jump” - http://www.photosbyjon.com

Honorable Mention - Don Jacobson - “Leaves & Stones” - http://www.donjacobsonphoto.com/

Honorable Mention - Laurie McCormick - “Green Ribbon” - http://www.lauriemccormickphoto.com/

Honorable Mention - Richard Mittelstadt - “Mt. McKinley #5” - http://www.mittelstadtartworks.com

Honorable Mention - Celeste Mookherjee - “Leaf Geometry” - http://celestem.redbubble.com

Honorable Mention - Gregory Temnov - “Summertime” - http://gregtemnov.photogalaxy.net/

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

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

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

Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
Tel: 888-490-3530
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AAA Shows Support For Women's Alternative Investment Summit

Alternative Asset Analysis has announced its support for the return of the Women’s Alternative Investment Summit to New York in November.

Boston, MA, USA, September 30, 2011 -- Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) is welcoming the return of the Women’s Alternative Investment Summit to New York in November.

The summit, which is in its third year, attracted a huge crowd of some 250 executives and other influential women who were keen to explore alternative investments in more detail.

This year’s meeting in Midtown Manhattan will include keynote speeches on several different kinds of alternative investments, including real estate, private equity and hedge funds.

Some 50 speakers will take to the stage over the course of the two-day event, which will run from 3-4 November, explained AAA, which supports the promotion of alternative assets as a valid and lucrative alternative to traditional investments such as stocks and shares.

“In these volatile times, it’s important that everyone reviews their investment portfolio to ensure it is well diversified to minimize their exposure to risk,” stated AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson.

Some of the topic to be discussed at the summit will include ‘Real Estate Portfolio Management,’ ‘Will Institutional Investors Continue to Warm to Hedge Funds’ and ‘Global Private Equity: How Regions Measure Up by Performance.’

Some of the exhibitors expected at the summit include private equity and real estate firm Landmark Partners, who are returning for their second year, and Ascendant Compliance Management, which is attending for its first year.

AAA is a particularly active advocate of ethical investments and offers forestry investment as a strong option for anyone looking to reduce the risk in their portfolio while helping to reduce deforestation. Forestry investment projects, such as the one operated by Greenwood Management, which involves managing plantations in Brazil can help safeguard the future of the forestry industry. This kind of managed approached to sustainable forestry help spread the world that there can be value in standing trees as well as in timber, according to AAA.

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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FPL Program: Saving Energy Saves Money

Create a Business Energy Savings Plan that Impacts the Bottom Line.

Juno Beach, FL, September 29, 2011 -- In anticipation of Energy Awareness Month in October, FPL hosted a webinar for small and medium-sized businesses this week focused on helping increase corporate bottom lines through energy savings to avoid cuts in jobs, salaries and benefits. According to webinar moderator Nancy Flickinger, account manager for FPL’s Customer Service Field Operations, energy savings provides a preferred alternative that doesn't detract from business operations, employee experience or jobs while still reducing company overhead.

The webinar helped business owners and operations managers learn how to uncover savings opportunities and maximize those savings by turning FPL’s recommendations into a savings plan.

“The reality is, a good energy plan is good business, whether your company is large or small,” said Flickinger. “In addition to the obvious payback of saving energy and money month after month, there are other benefits to developing and implementing an ongoing energy management program, including reduced maintenance and labor costs after upgrading to new, more efficient equipment.”

The webinar discussed how saving energy reduces the cost of doing business, improving profitability and competitiveness in the marketplace. Additionally, from a marketing perspective, many companies opt to leverage the competitive advantage of being environmentally friendly and have found it opens the door to new business and promotional opportunities.

FPL provides resources to help assess and evaluate energy savings opportunities through its free Business Energy Evaluation (BEE). Once the results of the BEE are calculated, FPL can help customers set goals, evaluate options, review optional voluntary rates and FPL incentive programs; implement the improvements (starting with low-cost or no-cost options) and track the results. In addition to the BEE, FPL also helps business customers find participating contractors who can install energy-efficiency improvements like air conditioning, refrigeration, water heating, lighting and process FPL incentives.

According to Flickinger, employee engagement is one of the most effective no-cost methods of reducing energy use.

“The best way to start the process is to set energy-efficiency goals and objectives and to identify an Energy Champion to manage an ongoing team and employee energy plan that supports management’s objectives,” said Flickinger. “To maintain commitment over time, the team should periodically review the energy plan and keep it fresh. Finally, be sure to share news about initiatives and results of the process to motivate employees to jump on the energy-saving bandwagon, whether this is through energy-efficiency events or incentives rewarding outstanding performance.”

For more information, visit http://www.fpl.com/BEE.

Media Contact:
FPL Media Line
Florida Power & Light Company
700 Universe Blvd.
Juno Beach, FL 33408
305-552-3888
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FRA Praises Article Highlighting Forestry Investment Benefits

A recent feature on forestry investment in SmartMoney Magazine has caught the eye of Forestry Research Associates (FRA) who is thanking the publication for bringing attention to forestry as an asset class.

Seattle, United States, September 29, 2011 -- A recent feature on forestry investment in SmartMoney Magazine has caught the eye of Forestry Research Associates (FRA) who is thanking the publication for bringing attention to forestry as an asset class.

The article, by Brett Arends, talks about how forestry investment can be a great way to shelter money in more volatile economic times. He explained that timberlands have been a favorite among wealthy investors for years, as a result of its strong returns and lower risk, and the asset class is now within reach of all investors thanks to new direct investment opportunities.

FRA, a research and analysis consultancy, said that timberland investments were typically available through funds where minimum investments would often run into hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now, through firms such as Greenwood Management, people can invest as little as $15,000 in a section of forest plantation land in Brazil, Canada or even Costa Rica. These kinds of investment opportunities allow investors to see returns within just a few years, rather than having to wait for trees to grow and reach maturity as all the money is ploughed into the sustainable model that delivers regular returns.

Several larger funds are now putting more of their portfolio into forestry. The SmartMoney article cites Harvard University as a major investor in timberland. The author also claims that Jeremy Grantham, who runs investment firm GMO, has a large amount of his personal portfolio invested in timber. He reportedly once said that timber "has had a history of rising in all great equity bear markets,” adding that the asset is “very safe: If the sun shines and it rains, the trees grow about on schedule."

“Grantham is absolutely right on this,” claimed FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins. He added, “Forestry’s low correlation with other assets means that it can withstand slumps that other asset classes simply will not survive, therefore offering a safe haven for money during volatile times.”

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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Zevrix Updates InPreflight for InDesign: Improves Preflight Accuracy

Zevrix Solutions announces InPreflight Pro 2.9.5, a maintenance update to its document preparation solution for Adobe InDesign. Described as "delightfully simple to use" by Macworld, InPreflight is an all-in-one solution to check InDesign documents, collect them for output and ship to final destination. It combines powerful batch-packaging, quality control and graphic reports. The new version addresses certain issues related to checkup of GIF files and creation of preflight reports.

Toronto (ON), Canada - September 29, 2011 -- Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of InPreflight 2.9.5, a compatibility update to its document preparation solution for Adobe InDesign. InPreflight is a powerful all-in-one solution to check InDesign documents, collect them for output and ship to final destination. InPreflight helps graphics and print professionals uncover hidden problems, save disk space through smart batch-packaging, and reduce production time and costs.

"InPreflight is delightfully simple to use and does its job well," writes James Dempsey in Macworld.

The new version addresses certain issues related to proper detection and handling of CompuServe GIF files in InDesign documents. It also improves formatting of preflight reports saved as tab-delimited text files.

InPreflight Pro provides a robust, fast, reliable and easy-to-use solution for printers, service providers, ad agencies and publishing houses. InPreflight offers solutions in the following production areas:

Batch-packaging and job delivery:
InPreflight Pro is the only program that can package multiple jobs automatically with the option to collect all files into one folder. It eliminates the need to collect the same links multiple times for each design, saving users gigabytes of disk space and hours of production time. In addition, users can automatically send collected jobs over the Internet and locally with automatic email notifications, compression and other options.

Quality control:
InPreflight quickly checks InDesign documents for common problems, as well as for hidden issues, otherwise not reported by InDesign (for example, TIFF and EPS compression, embedded fonts and illegal link locations).

Graphic preflight reports:
Users can print graphic preflight reports and save them as PDF with detailed image info saved in PDF notes. The reports can be set up interactively with an option to include detailed paragraph styles report for typography professionals.

Pricing and Availability:
InPreflight Pro can be purchased from Zevrix web site for US$99.95, as well as from authorized resellers. Trial version is available for download. Update is free for licensed users of version 2, and US$55.98 from earlier versions. InPreflight is available for Mac OS X 10.4.2-10.7, a Universal Binary, and works with Adobe InDesign CS2-CS5.5. File delivery services require Deliver or Deliver Express, which InPreflight users can purchase from Zevrix at a discount.

About Zevrix Solutions

Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix Solutions is dedicated to helping professionals achieve more while doing less through automating their everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

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Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
Tel: 858-206-0607
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For College Students, Avoiding the “Freshman 15” Is a Lesson Worth Learning

Everyone’s heard of the “Freshman 15,” and even when students are trying to eat well, it can be a challenge when time-intensive studies-and a thriving social life-translate into less-than-ideal food choices.

New York, NY - September 29, 2011 -- If you polled students at any college or university, chances are one of their top complaints would be connected to diet. Everyone’s heard of the “Freshman 15,” and even when students are trying to eat well, it can be a challenge when time-intensive studies-and a thriving social life-translate into less-than-ideal food choices.

“Add to the mix the easy availability of fast food restaurants in the vicinity of most campuses (and sometimes on campus itself!), and the result can frequently be weight gain among the student population,” say boomer generation health experts Dian Griesel, Ph.D., and Tom Griesel, authors of the new book TurboCharged: Accelerate Your Fat Burning Metabolism, Get Lean Fast and Leave Diet and Exercise Rules in the Dust (April 2011, BSH).

Dian and Tom offer the following tips for health-conscious college students:

• Eat fruits and veggies at every opportunity.

• Skip the “nutrition” bars-they are fat/sugar combos that do not exist in Nature, and will pack on pounds fast. They won't fill you up, but you'll be consuming 200+ calories per bar.

• Drink water-especially first thing in the morning. You are dehydrated!

• Walk as often as you can-and load up your backpack! The extra weight will build leg and butt muscles that are the greatest calorie burners.

• For every beer, drink of wine, shot, or whatever your alcoholic beverage of choice-drink an eight-ounce glass of water! This will help keep you hydrated and satiated, and slow the effects of alcohol on your metabolism.

• Eat a large salad at least once daily, and skip the creamy dressings that make that salad go from skinny to fat.

• Don't worry if you are not “working out.” Walking, cleaning your room, dancing, playing any sport-all count as activities and burn calories. You don't need to be in a gym.

About TurboCharged:
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BusinessVibes showcases the Research and Development Industry

BusinessVibes, the international business directory and networking platform, announces this week the launch of the Research and Development industry portal.

London, UK, September 29, 2011 -- BusinessVibes, the international business directory and networking platform, announces this week the launch of the Research and Development industry portal. Covering the main players and regions in the industry, the portal serves as a starting point for companies wishing to expand their international business. BusinessVibes is a perfect fit for those willing to search for new business partners and opportunities to make new deals.

Research and Development - the new industry introduced to the website includes 143 leading companies. Entities, which have already joined us, represent 23 countries considered to be crucial players in Research and Development Industry. Members of this group on BusinessVibes can benefit also from database of 81 international events gathering experts and leading exhibitors in this field. All the companies and events listed on the website were hand-selected and verified by the BusinessVibes research team.

Research and Development refers to work performed on a daily basis in order to enhance the stock of knowledge of man, society or culture and then use of that knowledge to devise new applications and business enhancement. Research and Development has a specific economic significance. Investment in R&D reflects a government's or organization's willingness to forgo current operations or profit to improve future performance or returns. Top spenders countries taking GDP percentage into consideration are: Israel (4.53%), Sweden (3.73%), Finland (3.45%), Japan (3.39%), South Korea (3.23%) and Switzerland (2.9%).

BusinessVibes provides a platform for international buyers and sellers helping them to make connections and form partnerships. New companies wishing to join the directory are verified and categorized by the BusinessVibes team to ensure that listings are trustworthy and useful to our members.

Visit this industry profile and add your company to the global directory by clicking Research and Development.

Industries already covered on BusinessVibes include Textiles, Food Processing, Plastic Products, Farm Supplies, Industrial Equipment, Industrial Chemicals, Electronics and Electricals, Renewable Energy, Hotel Supplies, Metal Mining, and more.

Contact:
Marta Munia
Marketing Executive - Europe
Infiniti Research Limited
8 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9SP
Tel: +44 20 7291 0883
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Dentists can Grow their Practices by Attending the IAPAM's Hands-On Botox ® Training

A new report shows that the market for botox ® is growing at a rate of 9% annually, and dentists are poised to capture a significant portion of this market by attending accredited hands-on, physician-taught botox ® training like that offered by the IAPAM at its respected Aesthetic Medicine Symposium.

Las Vegas, NV, September 29, 2011 -- The market for botox ® treatments is growing. In a report published by GlobalData, "the global market for facial aesthetics is forecast to reach about $4 billion in 2017 at a compound annual growth rate of 9%. The growth is expected to be driven by minimally invasive procedures that offer long term results at competitive pricing." The key to dentists capturing a portion of this growing market is by engaging in comprehensive, hands-on, physician-lead Botox ® Training like that offered at the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® Training (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/botoxtraining.html).

Catherine Maley, frequent contributor to the IAPAM and author of Your Aesthetic Practice (http://www.YourAestheticPractice.com), agrees. She comments that a dentist sees "on average 8 dental patients per day. Pareto's Law of 80/20 Rue says that 20% will convert to aesthetics if asked. That's 1.6 patients per day multiplied by the average cost of a Botox ® treatment at $2350 and that equals $560 per day. Now multiply that by 22 working days per month, and multiply that again over 12 months," and an expertly trained dentist could see his/her dental practice grow by over $100,000 in revenue in a year.

Dentists can capture this growth in 2011 and beyond, by attending "all-inclusive" training programs, offered in medical facilities not hotel rooms, and lead by board-certified dermatologists and aesthetic medicine business experts, such as the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums, the IAPAM's Aesthetic Practice Start-Up Seminars, and the IAPAM's Advanced Botox ® and Dermal Filler Programs.

For more information on the remaining 2011 dates for the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums and its medical or dental Practice Start-Up Workshops, please visit http://www.iapam.com or contact the IAPAM, at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 704, info@theiapam.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

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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