Santa Cruz Artist Mary Karlton Featured in Exhibit Honoring Degas at Carnegie Arts Center

Santa Cruz artist Mary Karlton is displaying her work at the juried exhibit, "Lines and Colors: Celebrating Degas," at the Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock, California from November 7, 2012 through February 3, 2013.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., November 7, 2012 -- Santa Cruz artist Mary Karlton is displaying her work at the juried exhibit, "Lines and Colors: Celebrating Degas," at the Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock, California from November 7, 2012 through February 3, 2013. The show honors the great French impressionist Edgar Degas and offers visitors the unique perspective of artists from the region on Degas, the artist and the man. The exhibit emphasizes the use of line and color while capturing vivid moments in modern human life. Following this theme, Ms. Karlton presents her piece "In Bloom," an oil painting in the French Impressionist style of a young woman relaxing on a wooden stool. Ms. Karlton's use of bright colors and soft lighting, along with the youthful glow of the subject, are reminiscent of Degas' signature style and his celebration of the beauty of the human form.

Concurrent with this exhibit is "Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist, Works on Paper by the Artist and his Circle," on view from October 6, 2012 until January 13, 2013. Featuring more than 100 works on paper, the exhibit includes drawings, prints, pastels, and photographs by Degas from his early days at the Louvre to late in his career as well as works by artists in his circle.

About Mary Karlton

Mary Karlton studied painting and printmaking in Chicago, San Francisco, and Santa Fe. Her style is eclectic with highly textured works that combine elements of collage, photography, and abstraction. She is captivated by the versatility and expressive potential of acrylic media. Her heroes in the art world are multifaceted and innovative - DaVinci, Lautrec, Van Gogh, Picasso, Dali, Magritte, Klimt, Kandinsky, Schiele, DeKoonig, and Richter.

Her work has been included in a wide array of exhibitions in Northern and Southern California, including various books, galleries, and wine labels.

Recently, her acrylic painting "How Are You M'Lord?," the keystone piece in her upcoming "Pomegranate Portrait" series, was awarded a first place ribbon at Madera County Art's Council's annual Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts exhibition.

Mary lives and paints in the scenic coastal town of Santa Cruz, CA with her husband, musician and photographer Peter Sterbach. To learn more about Mary Karlton or to view her online gallery of artwork, please visit http://www.marykarlton.com.

About the Carnegie Arts Center
Located at 250 North Broadway in Turlock, California, the Carnegie Arts Center hosts exhibits, classes, and programs all aimed towards celebrating the arts in all forms as well as invigorating the Central Valley community. Over one quarter of their events and programmed are designed to include and inspire local children and teens. The arts center can be reached at 209-632-5761 or by visiting their website at http://www.carnegieartsturlock.org.

Media Contact:
Mary Karlton
Mary Karlton Fine Art
303 Potrero St., Suite 12B
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
(831)-466-9660
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Experts Connection Offers LinkedIn Master's Class for Executives

Social Media Recruiting Specialist Jim Durbin Discusses Advanced Career Management Strategies for LinkedIn Users.

NOVATO, Calif. (November 7, 2012) -- LinkedIn continues to be the first stop for recruiters and hiring managers looking for fresh talent. It's also the best place to find networking contacts that can make the right introductions when you are trying to get hired. In the next Experts Connection (http://www.experts-connection.com) webinar, "LinkedIn for Executives: Beyond the Basics (2012 Edition)," social media headhunter Jim Durbin will demonstrate to attendees to advanced techniques in how to use LinkedIn to research new contacts and how to be found by hiring professionals. The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 - 2:30 p.m. PT), and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

During this webinar, Jim will apply his expertise as a retained search headhunter to show executive job seekers how to identify contacts, executives, and colleagues, how to use LinkedIn search engines and filters, and other executive sourcing techniques that will reveal how job seekers can increase their own visibility. He also will show you how to be found by those seeking your talents. The webinar will include live demonstrations of how to approach interviews and meetings armed with superior knowledge.

In this 90-minute webinar, Jim will explain how to:

- Read the information hidden in a profile;
- Find companies that are hiring in your city, and identify who they want to hire;
- Get instant updates on promotions, terminations and hires from your connections;
- Turn your profile from "average executive" to "forward thinking rock star";
- Be found by those looking to hire;
- Quickly research someone you're scheduled to meet; and
- Stand out, both in your profile, and online.

"LinkedIn continues to reign as the primary resource for professional networking, yet few senior executives really understand how to really use LinkedIn effectively to meet their own needs," said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinars. "In this master class, those with a basic understanding of LinkedIn will be able to add to their expertise. The tools and techniques that Jim will share in this session are not well known, and will give attendees competitive edges that will make them stand out 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 James Durbin:
Jim Durbin is a retained search headhunter and trainer specializing in social media. As a blogger and business owner, Jim is an expert and frequent speaker on such topics as online employment, recruiting blogs, and using social media in the hiring process. His prior experience includes account management for a national staffing firm where he was a top performer. He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and lives in Dallas.

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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Experts Connection for Recruiters Webinar Shares Onboarding Strategies That Promote Success for New Employees

Learn How Recruiters and Hiring Execs Can Help New Employees Take Charge, Build Their Teams, and Get Great Results in Record Time.

NOVATO, Calif. (November 7, 2012) -- It's proven that 40 percent of new hires fail within the first 18 months, often due to mistakes made by the new hires and the companies in the first days and weeks of employment. In the next Experts Connection™ for Recruiters webinar (http://www.experts-connection.com/recruiters.aspx), "On-Boarding: Get Your New Employees Up To Speed in Half the Time," George Bradt, author of The New Job 100-Day Plan, will share his secrets for helping Fortune 500 executives be more effective corporate leaders from day one. The Experts Connection for Recruiters session is scheduled for Thursday, November 15, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 - 2:30 p.m. PT), and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

Bradt has developed a three-phase approach that recruiters and hiring managers can apply to help new employees be effective faster than anyone ever expected. Much like orchestrating a show, these phases are 1) Producing - assembling the resources required for success, including aligning the stakeholders around the onboarding plan; 2) Directing - co-creating a Personal Onboarding Plan to clarify expectations and interdependencies; and 3) Stage Managing - making sure the new hire has what he or she needs from day one and adjusting along the way.

Drawing from his expertise in working with Fortune 500 companies, Bradt will explain:

- How to create an onboarding timeline and recruiting brief, and aligning stakeholders around those plans.
- How to help others deliver by supporting a new employee's Personal Onboarding Plan.
- Managing the new hire announcement and proactively introducing new employees.
- Providing the right resources and support to help new employees accelerate and adjust along the way.

"Onboarding is always tricky, but George's work with Fortune 500 companies has taught him what works and what doesn't when it comes to bringing on new executives. His integrated onboarding approach has reduced the executive failure rate from 40 percent to 10 percent, which is pretty impressive," said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection. "We are fortunate to be able to share his expertise with recruiters through this Experts Connection webinar."

The cost of the Experts Connection seminar is $100, and access is provided via web and telephone. A web archive also is available for registrants. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com/recruiter.aspx.

About George Bradt
George Bradt is Managing Director of PrimeGenesis (http://www.primegenesis.com), an executive onboarding firm. George formerly served as chief executive of J.D. Powers' Power Information Network and held general management, marketing and sales positions at Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and Unilever. He is also a principal of CEO Connection. George is the author of four books: The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan, Onboarding, The Total Onboarding Program and The New Job 100-Day Plan. He has a weekly column on Forbes.com, The New Leader's Playbook. He earned his BA degree from Harvard University and an MBA from Wharton School of Business.

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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Evolution of the Unhealthy American by Michael Furci Released Worldwide In Print and eBook

Furci's dynamic book rewrites how to lose weight and keep it off.

Lorain, OH, USA - November 6, 2012 -- If you are one of the millions of Americans who joins a diet center, eats low fat foods, or takes a supplement, and loses a little weight only to gain it back -- Michael Furci's Evolution of the Unhealthy American is for you. His non-fiction book, available worldwide in print and ebook, explains why it is what you are eating, not how much, is the problem. Evolution of the Unhealthy American was written to get people started on a path of optimum health with proper nutrition, a positive attitude, and appropriate goal setting to stay motivated for the long haul.

On the issue of weight loss the author said, "There is more to the obesity epidemic than the amount of calories people consume. Through research this epidemic has been shown to have a glaringly linear relationship to the amount of devitalized, denatured, convenience foods and ingredients people consume, especially fructose and vegetable oil."

Michael Furci's http://www.mindbodyconditioningsystems.com. Evolution of the Unhealthy American is available on-line wherever books are sold. Evolution of the Unhealthy American is published by First Edition Design Publishing http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com. It is 78 pages, print, ISBN 9781622870530 PRINT, eBook ISBN 9781622870332.

"The greatest impediment to your goals is your mind. Your body, if the mind leads it, will do whatever you ask of it. Staying focused and determined is essential, but impossible without the right mental attitude," commented Michael Furci.

About the author:

Mike Furci graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelors of Science in Health Education and later became a Registered Nurse. His curriculum laid the foundation for his future in fitness and sports specific training. He owned and operated Club Olympia Fitness Center in Westlake, Ohio for more than 10 years, and was voted "Best Personal Trainer" by Cleveland Magazine. Mike specializes in improving athletic performance through strength, conditioning and nutrition, and is a member of NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association). He has used his education and knowledge to train athletes in sports ranging from golf to football. However, his specialty is in training clients according to their specific goals, including increased fitness, strength, weight loss, health, and sports performance. He won several overall titles as a competitive bodybuilder including 1999 Mr. Ohio. He started bodybuilding and strength training 30 years ago and continues to train to this day with 100% intensity. This experience has also allowed him to train and consult with many aspiring power lifters and bodybuilders as well as people interested in getting into shape and looking their best in the least amount of time possible. Mike has appeared on many news stations as a fitness consultant. His qualifications allow him to offer expert information on all aspects of health, fitness and sports specific training. Mike shares his knowledge as a personal coach, and through his online Personalized Phone Consultation Program provided at http://www.mindbodyconditioningsystems.com.

Media Contact:
Mike Furci
Tel: 1-440-655-9102
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BusinessVibes presents Simple and Useful Email Marketing Strategies

Global B2B networking platform - BusinessVibes presents some simple and useful strategies for email marketing which may help companies to make the best out of email marketing strategies.

London, UK, November 3, 2012 -- Email marketing could be either efficient or annoying. Best practices in email marketing demand communications that go beyond advertising, respect the customer, and speak in a familiar one-on-one style. That's why many marketers believe that email is the most personal advertising medium. According to Silkstream, email marketing strategies can be effective as long as marketers understand some key points inside out. Global B2B networking platform - BusinessVibes presents some simple and useful tips for email marketing which may help companies to make the best out of email marketing strategies.

1.Avoiding the Spam Filters
The majority of large Internet service providers now use rigerous spam protection mechanisms to trap unsolicited email before it gets into their customer's inboxes. Spam filters generally "rank" each email by a number of different criteria, and, if that email rates above a certain level (such as 10 spam points), then it is flagged as spam and deleted.

2. Maximising Click-Thru Rates
Both web pages and emails can contain a lot of text and graphics, and this sometimes makes it harder to get your subscribers to perform a certain task, such as clicking on a link to see your special offers.So, if you're going to include links in your emails, make sure they are bold, blue and underlined. This will mean that more subscribers click through, meaning more conversions/sales for you.

3. The Power of Personalisation
The power of personalisation can and should be used in your emails, by simply starting your email with "Hi [subscriber_name]" instead of the boring "Hi there", you can increase both your reading and click-thru rates by up to 650%. Put simply, it's because your subscribers feel like they already have a relationship with you as you've addressed them by their first name.

4. One-Click Unsubscription
If you want to grow your mailing list, then there's 2 things that you absolutely must have: a double opt-in process, and a quick way to unsubscribe. In some countries, it's actually mandatory by law that every email has an unsubscribe link in it. The unsubscribe link should take the recipient directly to a page where they are then removed - courteously - from your mailing list.

5. Signup Confirmation
Don't get accused of spamming - always, and I mean always use a double opt-in confirmation process. Double opt-in means that after your visitor initially enters their email address to subscribe to your list, you should then send them a "confirmation" email. This email should contain a special link back to your email marketing program, which will then verify that this visitor did indeed sign up to your mailing list.

6. Consistency is the Key
If you're running a newsletter or frequent email publication, make sure you keep the look and feel consistent from issue to issue. By keeping the look and feel consistent, you help to maintain and strengthen your brand and your image to your subscribers, which again will make it easier to close sales when you need to.

7. On Time, Every Time
When sending an email to your subscribers, always make sure that it's sent on the same day, at the same time. Your subscribers will come to "expect" your email to arrive in their inbox on the same day at the same time every week, meaning that they want to read your content and are generally more receptive to any special offers or promotions you may include.

8. The Free Bonus Hook-In
Free is overused these days, especially on the Internet. However, if you're looking to grow your subscriber list, then create or source a product of value to your visitors (such as an eBook or discount coupon) and offer it to them for free when they signup to receive your newsletter.

BusinessVibes as a prestigious global business network platform will be more than happier to have further discussion with you and get you started in making your own successful email marketing strategies. At BusinessVibes, you can find organizations to partner with in media production, or visit BusinessVibes' blog for more business tips and insight!

Media Contact:
Lise Martineau
Marketing Executive - Europe
BusinessVibes Network International Inc
8 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9SP
+44 20 7291 0883
Follow us on Twitter @businessvibes for daily updates
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BusinessVibes Showcases Things to Consider when Organizing a Tradeshow

BusinessVibes assist organizers promote their events, help companies announce their participation as well as enable companies, professionals and the public view upcoming events.

London, UK, November 2, 2012 -- Trade fairs are synonymous with the terms trade shows, exhibitions and expositions. A trade fair is an event organized to enable companies within a particular industry to display and promote their latest products and services, understand their respective competitions better and assess current market trends and opportunities. While most trade fairs are exclusive to trade professionals and members of the press, there are some which are open to the consumers too. Some trade fairs even attempt to allocate certain days to professionals and specific days to the public. For instance, the Frankfurt Book Fair, which is trade-only for its first three days and open to the general public on its final two days.

Trade fairs are common within and among all industries and they attract vendors from around the world. In the United States alone, approximately 2500 trade shows are conducted annually. Several online directories like global B2B networking platform - BusinessVibes assist organizers promote their events, help companies announce their participation as well as enable companies, professionals and the public view upcoming events.

Location

The location of the trade fair is important as it has to be easily accessible by various means of transportation. There should also be sufficient parking spaces in the building or within the vicinity. Furthermore, the place should be sufficiently large to accommodate all the exhibitors and expected number of attendees. Meanwhile, it should also not be too big otherwise a hall that is scarce may cause exhibitors and attendees to perceive the event as unsuccessful. BusinessVibes has written an article that lists the top places in the world for organizing a variety of corporate events including trade shows.

Dates & Times to Avoid

Avoid organizing your event during any major holidays. Doing so may drastically reduce the number of expected attendees. In addition, take note of other corporate events such as conventions, conferences and trade shows being held at the same location on your chosen date. Avoid reserving a venue in close proximity to them unless you intend to leverage traffic from them.

Trade Show Set Up

A successful trade show should have a common theme throughout to ensure consistency. A theme also enables you to easily decide your targeted group(s) of exhibitors and attendees. Transforming a hall or convention centre into an attractive trade show event requires carpeting, lighting, audio and visual equipment, furnishings and fixtures, computers and sales processing solutions. Contractors specialised in tradeshow construction need to be hired to install and dismantle all the necessary decorations and equipment before and after the event.

Promotions

Promotion is important with any event. Without it, no one will know about it, leading to a definite failure. Employ various types of media such as flyers, brochures, radio, television, Internet and social media to publicize your event. BusinessVibes also offers event promotion solutions for free. With BusinessVibes, companies and event organizers are able to create an event page, have a free website exclusively for the event and an event write-up that will be published on BusinessVibes' blog. In addition, BusinessVibes is able to feature your company logo and event on its homepage and conduct email blasts for any ticket promotions, deals or discounts that you offer to exhibitors and/or attendees for your event. To date, BusinessVibes has featured over 10,000 events. Furthermore, with 1.2 million professionals from more than 75 different industries in over 170 countries in its database, promoting with BusinessVibes will enable your event to gain extensive publicity.

Endorsements

Receiving endorsements will provide you with greater publicity too, especially from trade associations and chambers of commerce that have hundreds or even thousands of companies as members. As a member of BusinessVibes, you will be able to connect with thousands of trade associations and chambers of commerce in various industries from around the world. After conducting each tradeshow, attempt to retrieve testimonials from satisfied participants and visitors. Positive feedback from a tradeshow will encourage an even greater number of exhibitors to participate in your even and more visitors will also attend your event.

Media Contact:
Lise Martineau
Marketing Executive - Europe
BusinessVibes Network International Inc
8 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9SP
+44 20 7291 0883
Follow us on Twitter @businessvibes for daily updates
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NanoMarkets Issues Report on Emerging Opportunities Smart Cards with Onboard Power

NanoMarkets today announced the release of its report titled "Emerging Opportunities for Powered Smart Cards 2012."

Glen Allen, Virginia - November 2, 2012 -- Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets today announced the release of its report titled "Emerging Opportunities for Powered Smart Cards 2012." In this new report, NanoMarkets analyzes the opportunities for smart cards with onboard power in key applications over the next eight years. The report estimates that the total market for powered smart cards will grow from its current value of about $70 million today to about $8.5 billion (USD) by the year 2019, which corresponds to over 1.8 billion powered smart cards shipped. Within this same time period, the value of thin film and/or printed batteries for such smart cards will grow from just over $7.5 million today to $365 million in 2019, and the value of small information displays used in powered smart cards with grow from about $7 million today to over $715 million.

Additional details from the report are available at: http://nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/powered_smart_card_markets_2012

Within the report NanoMarkets reviews the status of several key early applications for powered smart cards, including one-time password (OTP) cards available from eBay/PayPal, Visa, and MasterCard. The report also examines the product development and marketing strategies of the key players in the development of both powered smart cards and their key subcomponents, including ActivIdentiy, AniCa, Blue Spark, dz card, EE-Ink, MUE, Gemalto, Identita, InCard/STMicroelectronics, Infinite Power Solutions, Inteligensa/Intelicard, Nagra ID, Rocket Electric, SmartDisplayer, Secure Metric, Solicore, and Thin Profile Technologies.

The report contains granular, eight-year forecasts for powered smart cards, in both quantity (numbers shipped) and value ($ millions) terms, broken out by application and by region of use.

From the Report:

- NanoMarkets forecasts that smart cards with onboard power in the form of a printed or thin-film battery can penetrate as much as 20 percent of the wider (non-powered) smart card market by 2019. Powered smart cards shipments are expected to grow from about 11 million in 2012 to 500 million in 2016 and to over 1.8 billion in 2019.

- The biggest market for powered smart cards will be OTP cards, which will grow from a value of about $10.5 million in 2012 to nearly $1.4 billion in 2019.

- A key growth region for powered smart cards is Asia. Today, Asia account for less than one percent of the overall powered smart card market, but by 2019 will account for nearly half, or almost $850 million.

- Printed batteries such as those marketed by Solicore will remain the dominant battery type used in powered smart cards. The market value for such printed batteries will surpass $331 million by the end of the forecast period in 2019.

- Although LCDs dominate displays in powered smart cards today, electrophoretic displays have the highest growth potential. The market value of electrophoretic displays in powered smart cards will grow from about $1.4 million today to almost $370 million in 2019.

About NanoMarkets:

NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging market opportunities in solid-state lighting, energy, electronics and other markets created by developments in advanced materials. The firm is a recognized leader in industry analysis and forecasts of this kind and has been covering the smart card, printed electronics, and thin-film/printed battery space since 2005.

Visit http://www.nanomarkets.net for a full listing of NanoMarkets' reports and other services.

Media Contact:
Robert Nolan
NanoMarkets, LC
PO BOX 3840
Glen Allen, VA 23058
(804) 938-0030
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Engage PEO Partners with Aetna to provide Robust National Medical Plans to its Clients and their Employees

"In our continuous mission to provide our clients and their employees with the best solutions available for all aspects of their human resources needs, a partnership with a carrier of Aetna's quality and reach is essential. We are very excited to be working closely with a team that cares so much about providing the American employee the best medical insurance on the market," said Jay Starkman, Engage PEO's chief executive officer.

St. Petersburg, FL - November 2, 2012 -- Engage PEO, a leading professional employer organization providing HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Aetna to provide Aetna healthcare solutions to Engage clients and their employees across the nation. The new suite of products and services will be available to Engage PEO clients as of Jan. 1, 2013.

The new suite of Aetna plans will focus on market-driven products, including HMO, POS and national PPO options. The plans and solutions available will provide healthcare reform compliant solutions to Engage PEO clients and their employees across the United States, tailored to their industry, specific needs, size and location.

"Aetna is one of, if not the, leading provider of healthcare and employee benefits in the country," said Jay Starkman, Engage PEO's chief executive officer. "In our continuous mission to provide our clients and their employees with the best solutions available for all aspects of their human resources needs, a partnership with a carrier of Aetna's quality and reach is essential. We are very excited to be working closely with a team that cares so much about providing the American employee the best medical insurance on the market."

About Engage PEO
Engage PEO delivers comprehensive HR solutions to small and mid-sized businesses, sharpening their competitive advantage. Comprised of the industry's most respected veteran professional employer organization executives, certified HR professionals and attorneys, Engage PEO provides hands-on, expert HR services and counsel to help clients minimize cost and maximize efficiency for stronger business performance. The company's superior service offering includes a full range of health and worker's compensation insurance products, payroll technology and tax administration, risk management services and best-of-breed technology as part of an extensive suite of HR services. For more information visit http://www.EngagePEO.com.

Media Contact:
Sandra Fine, rbb PR
Engage PEO
3001 Executive Drive
Suite 340
St. Petersburg, FL 33762
(305) 567-0535
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AAA supports Investing in Locally Controlled Forests

Investing in locally controlled forests could offer great returns and help communities in forested regions of developing countries to flourish and work themselves out of poverty, according to AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, November 2, 2012 -- Investing in locally controlled forests could offer great returns and help communities in forested regions of developing countries to flourish and work themselves out of poverty, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

Following a report in The Guardian newspaper in the UK, which advocated the investing in locally controlled forests (ILCF) model, AAA's analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, spoke about the model. He stated, "We believe that encouraging investment in locally managed forests can benefit communities and help to prevent climate change."

"Not only does investing in managed forests generate very good returns for alternative investors, increasing the amount given over to forestry also helps to absorb carbon dioxide and generate cash for local community, social and business projects."

The investment model has so far involved dialogues with nine countries in four continents and has attracted funding from Growing Forest Partnership (GFP). The project also gets funding from the government of Sweden, which has a rich history of successful ILCF.

The G3 definition of ILCF is "The local right for forest owner families and communities to make decisions on commercial forest management and land use, with secure tenure rights, freedom of association and access to markets and technology."

AAA said that they support this model for forestry management and investment and also support sustainable plantations in countries like Brazil. Businesses that run managed forestry projects, such as Greenwood Management, can help to provide alternative sources of timber and biomass, thus protecting local forests that might be targeted for timber products if these alternatives were not available.

Alternative investors are increasingly seeking ethical options, largely in response to the growing awareness of the benefits of impact investing. However, some investors are also simply keen to make wiser choices when deciding on an investment after the impact of the economic crisis and the controversies that surrounded this.

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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Investment Expert says Timber to outperform all other Asset Classes

The latest prediction from investment guru Jeremy Grantham that timber will outperform all other asset classes in the coming seven years has been welcomed by FRA.

Seattle, United States, November 2, 2012 -- The latest prediction from investment guru Jeremy Grantham that timber will outperform all other asset classes in the coming seven years has been welcomed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA).

The research and analysis consultancy supports forestry investment and is backing Mr Grantham's prediction that annualized returns for timber investors will reach around 6.5 per cent over the coming years. Grantham is well-known in investment circles for co-founding the Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo (GMO) fund and has made a number of accurate prediction about asset bubbles in the past.

"It's a good idea to take note of Grantham's predictions when it comes to the next big asset," claimed FRA's analysis partner, Peter Collins. "At a time when stocks and bonds are continuing to struggle to generate anything near a strong return, a growing number of investors are looking for the perfect alternative asset class in which to put their hard-earned cash - and timber could be just that."

In addition Grantham's predictions may be on the modest side, as they only take inflation of 2.2 per cent into account. With higher inflation, returns from timber investment could be even higher.

The average price of timber has risen by 5 per cent each year for the past 100 years and timber tends to do particularly well during times of economic hardship, making it a very attractive prospect at the moment. For example, between 1973 and 1981 when the US inflation rates grew to as high as 9.2 per cent, timber prices were increasing at a rate of 22 per cent per year.

Mr Collins added, "Investing in timber through sustainable projects like those run by Greenwood Management in Brazil offers an ethical way to invest in managed forestry and a great opportunity to see strong returns while helping to reduce climate change and deforestation."

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
(206) 316 8394
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IAPAM's Advanced Symposium with Botox Injection Training: November 10-11, 2012 has 6 Spaces Left

The IAPAM's Advanced Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is being held on November 10-11, 2012 in Scottsdale, Arizona. This advanced botox injection training and Aesthetic Medical Training Symposium will showcase advanced techniques for botox, dermal fillers, advanced techniques for acne treatment and lasers for wrinkle treatment, and much, much more.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - November 1, 2012 -- The IAPAM's Advanced Aesthetic Medical Symposium (http://iapam.com/advanced-aesthetic-medicine-and-botox-training-symposium) on November 10-11, 2012 will have many of the great speakers and clinical experts showcased at the IAPAM's renowned Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums, but with an updated agenda for those physicians who have already added aesthetics to their practices and are looking for more advanced training.

The Advanced Aesthetic Medicine Symposium will include:

•Advanced Skin Care Treatments using Physician Directed Products;
•Micro-Needling and Micro-Channeling for Skin Rejuvenation;
•Latest Techniques for Treating Acne;
•Treating Stretch Marks and Scars;
•Alternatives to Botox: Treating Wrinkles with Lasers;
•Advanced Hands-On Botox & Filler Techniques; and
•Botox and Filler Injection Best Practices.

There are only 6 spots left for this Advanced Symposium, so REGISTER today.

Also, the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) is offering its new Business Summit program on Monday, November 12, 2012. This program is open to both physicians and their practice managers. This is an open forum where physicians and their staff will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of leading aesthetic industry business leaders. Attendees will learn:

•Utilizing Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest, LinkedIn etc. for a practice.
•Latest marketing techniques in both print and internet.
•Managing an online reputation.
•Medical Malpractice best practices.
•EMRs (Electronic Medical Records).
•Web site tips to increase a practice's rankings on Google.
•Developing a practice's print brochures program.

For additional information or to register for the November 10-11 & 12, 2012 Advanced Aesthetic Medicine Symposium or Advanced Business Summit, please contact the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 704, or visit http://iapam.com/advanced-aesthetic-medicine-and-botox-training-symposium.

Botox is a trademark of Allergan, 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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West End Events And Sherlock Holmes Hotel Team Up To Offer Murder Mystery Parties

The Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes Hotel on Baker Street has selected West End Events to help host the Sherlock Holmes Mystery Dinner events taking place over the festive seasons.

London, UK (November 1, 2012) -- The Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes Hotel on Baker Street has selected West End Events to help host the Sherlock Holmes Mystery Dinner events taking place over the festive seasons.

As guests enjoy a welcome glass of Prosecco in the hotel's elegant bar, the characters will be introduced and the scene for the murder mystery show will be set. After the 'Curse of the B'Stadvilles' strikes and the first murder is committed, the guests will shown to the dining room where a 3-course dinner will be served.

Throughout the evening, further scenes will unfold and clues will be left for Super Sleuths to pick up on. Guests will be invited to work out the identity of the murderer as the plot thickens to reveal that all is not as it seems in the B'Stadville residence.

Prizes will be handed out to the best detectives at around 9:30pm, before the house DJ takes to the floor to keep the party going until 1am.

The Sherlock Holmes themed murder mystery evening offers a unique Christmas party for colleagues, friends and family groups who want something a bit different, with plenty of thrills, laughs and mystery thrown in. The package, which includes the Murder Mystery show, welcome bubbly, the 3-course dinner, a DJ and dancing, costs £63 per person plus VAT. Extra drinks can be ordered in advance and are priced from £7 per person for half a bottle of wine to £22 per person for half a bottle of wine and five drinks tokens.

The Shared Sherlock Holmes Mystery Dinner runs for 27 nights at the Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes Hotel on Baker Street, from 29 November 2012, right up until 23 February 2013.

Provisional bookings can be made my emailing West End Events info@westendevents.co.uk, or calling on 0207 183 3821. No payment is due and cancellations are possible until 21 days before your party, when confirmation and a deposit of £30 per guest will be payable.

About West End Events

West End Events specialises in shared and private parties in some of Central London's most luxurious venues. The firm has years of experience organising great events that provide superior food, drinks and entertainment in beautiful West End venues.

Media Contact:
Russell Davey
West End Events Ltd.
61 - 63 Great Queen Street
London
WC2B 5DA
0207 183 3821
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Countryside Online Art Exhibition Winning Artists Announced

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is extremely pleased to announce that its November 2012 art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to view online.

Jupiter, Florida, USA - November 1, 2012 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is extremely pleased to announce that its November 2012 art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to view online. The subject for this art exhibition is "Countryside" and artists were asked to submit their best interpretation of this theme by depicting rural living, rustic charm, the outdoors and pastoral scenes in their submissions to this competition.

An international art competition was held in October 2012 which determined and judged the art for this exhibition. The gallery received submissions from --12 different countries from around the world and they also received entries from 34 different states. Overall, there were 455 entries from 140 different artists that were judged for this art competition.

Congratulations to the artists who have been designated as this month's category winners, along with the winning Special Recognition artists. The gallery commends all of the winning artists for their artistic skill and their creativity, as this online art exhibition is indicative of their creativity.

To proceed to the gallery's "Countryside" online art exhibition follow this link: http://www.lightspacetime.com/countryside-art-exhibition-november-2012/

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 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

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