Daily Archives: November 2, 2012

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EquityRelease.net Publishes New Beginners Guide Factsheet For Equity Release Mortgages

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 The equity release resource website EquityRelease.net is pleased to announce that they have added The Essential Equity Release Factsheet to the website to provide UK residents with a concise and easy-to-read introduction to equity release schemes in the UK. EquityRelease.net is an independent equity release information resource website that provides a detailed information resource of equity release as well as free equity release advice and quotes.

Many older UK residents look forward to retirement as a time when they can engage in hobbies and activities that were not possible when they worked. Unfortunately, there is growing concern over whether people’s pension and retirement savings are enough to maintain their standard of living and spend their time as they please. As many retiring homeowners look into equity release as a means to provide the income they desire in retirement, the information website EquityRelease.net hopes to answer their basic questions with the addition of “The Essential Equity Release Factsheet” to the website.

“Our goal as always is to help older UK residents understand how equity release in their homes actually works, and the new infographic reduces our voluminous information contained on the website to its most basic terms, primarily using graphics to explain how equity release works,” said an EquityRelease.net representative.

As an introduction to equity release, the fact sheet begins by explaining the basic nature of home equity release. The equity of a home is the current value on the open market minus the debts held against it. Equity release allows the homeowner to obtain cash for this value without having to move out of their home. Equity release is for individuals over the age 55 who own property valued at around £70,000 or more, and most schemes also stipulate a minimum and maximum amount that can be released.

A common question answered by the fact sheet is who can take advantage of equity release. The new infographic shows the general profile of people that routinely take advantage of equity release as well as the eligibility requirements that they must meet to qualify. Many people have a fear of losing their home with equity release schemes so the fact sheet explains the limited risk of losing a home and how it can be avoided.

When it comes to the basics of releasing equity, readers will learn about its two forms, which include lifetime mortgages and home reversion plans, which are both approved and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). While the Essential Fact Sheet infographic is meant to be an introduction to equity release, readers can find far more detailed information on the website about all aspects of equity release. Website visitors can also take advantage of free advice and a quote provided by one of their specialists. For more information, please visit http://www.equityrelease.net/

About EquityRelease.net
EquityRelease.net is an independent UK-based resource, providing information and guidance to help homeowners learn more about the pros and cons of releasing equity in their home. The website contains detailed information on all aspects of equity release regulating bodies as well as alternatives to equity release. Visitors to the site can also take advantage of free equity release advice from one of their professionals and obtain a free quote.

Contact Details: Daniel Smith
http://www.EquityRelease.net
275 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EL England

Healthcare

Not so Chubby Hubby Announces Rockford Body Sculpting Website

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Retired counselor Michael S. Logan, M.S. aka the Not So Chubby Hubby, launches his Body Sculpting Website in Rockford, Il, to celebrate his recent 47 pound weight loss, and to share what he has discovered about senior weight loss.

Rockford, IL, November 02, 2012 – Michael S. Logan, M.S. (aka The Not So Chubby Hubby) announces the launch of the his website http://www.bodysculptingchallenge.com/michaelslogan which combines the Sisel Meal Replacement Shakes with a highly motivated online community and significant prizes for maximum Rockford eight loss results and Rockford Health.

At 64 years old, Mr. Logan had been carrying 60 extra pounds of weight for over 20 years, and even though he exercised regularly, he had become used to the idea that the weight would always be on his body.

Then Mr. Logan began to notice posts in his Facebook stream from a friend who was reporting over 100 pounds of weight loss as a result of using a meal replacement shake, which turned out to be the Sisel Meal Replacement Shake, which Mr. Logan decided to try.

Mr. Logan is now 47 pounds lighter, and within 13 pounds of his target weight of 180 pounds, a weight he has not seen since he was in college, several decades ago.

“This has not been rocket science to accomplish. But I suppose it helps to build a ritual to follow in regards to your meals and exercise”, Mr. Logan reports, “and I do not mind the expense of buying new clothes because my old clothes won’t stay on.”

The Body Sculpting Challenge

YOU CAN WIN CASH, CARS, VACATIONS & MUCH MORE…

The challenge contest will run quarterly, beginning on December 1, 2011 (exclusive pre-launch month). The first quarter challenge (Dec./Jan./Feb./Mar.) will end on the last day of March, 2012. A new challenge will begin on April 1, 2012. Each challenge period thereafter will last three months and end on the last day of the 3rd month.

For more information, visit http://www.bodysculptingchallenge.com/michaelslogan

Press Contact for The Body Sculpting Challenge

Michael S. Logan, M.S

Owner

815-494-0946

michael.logan@siselknights.com

About Michael S. Logan, M.S. and http://www.bodysculptingchallenge.com :
Michael S. Logan, M.S. is a mostly retired counselor and late life father to Shane, 14, and Hannah Marie, 8, who is deeply appreciative of the freedom he now has to chase them about in games of tag. When he began his own challenge, Mr. Logan weighed 240 pounds, and wore a 42 inch waist slacks. At 193 pounds, he is looking to wear 34 inch waist slacks soon.

Contact:
Michael S. Logan, M.S
Owner
The Body Sculpting Challenge
Rockford, IL
815-494-0946
michael.logan@siselknights.com
http://www.bodysculptingchallenge.com

Art

Stonehenge is Being Recreated In Miami Florida 45 Feet Underwater by Reefbuilders International in it’s Original Form and to Scale

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Florida man made reef creator Gary Levine will recreate this ancient masterpiece 45 feet below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean in Miami Florida.

Hollywood, FL (USA), October 31, 2012 — The original Stonehenge; is a huge astronomical calculator, and it is still not fully understood how it was constructed with primitive ancient technology. The vast Sarsen Stones and solid Lentils surround the holy of holies – the Great Trilithons, the massive Neolithic focus of magical energy.

Now, Florida man made reef creator Gary Levine will recreate this ancient masterpiece 45 feet below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean in Miami Florida. Levine first created the Atlantis Reef Project back in 2007 as an underwater memorial. Levine has now obtained approval for the recreation of Stonehenge which is designed to be the largest artistically themed manmade reef ever created.

The entire project; will be constructed with all environmentally approved materials. The limestone blocks that make up the project will be worked by hand with diamond blade grinders and chainsaws stone by stone. When completed the stones will be carried by ocean going barge to the project site 45 feet underwater 3 miles offshore of Key Biscayne Florida and assembled underwater. The last project of significance was the pink wrapped islands by Christo back in 1980. Levine said underwater construction with giant limestone blocks is much more problematic. The prior experience of The Atlantis Reef Project using a foundation of 20 ton concrete slabs gave Levine the idea that he could create Stonehenge the same way.

The Sarsen Circle with forty upright columns and lentils weighing over ten tons each will be constructed with 15,549 cubic feet of Limestone weighing over 700 tons. The project will be funded with revenues from 75 naming opportunities with brass plaques on the ten ton blocks of limestone for organizations, corporations, individuals of manufactures that use or appreciate the ocean environment in business or pleasure. Plaques and press will be in place forever giving thanks to the sponsors for their contribution of making Stonehenge; a reality and can be taken by the contributor as a marketing cost.

Gary Levine first created the Atlantis Reef Project back in 2007 as an underwater memorial. Levine has now obtained approval for the recreation of Stonehenge which is designed to be the largest artistically themed manmade reef ever created.

Levine’s Atlantis Reef Project has attracted divers from all over the world and has become a true “living reef”. Stonehenge; will be set in the same area of the Key Biscayne Special Management Zone bringing more divers and tourism to the Miami area as well as making a contribution to offshore game fishing through the creation of habitat for marine life.

Press & Media Contact:
Gary Levine
Reefbuilders International
801 S Federal Highway
Hollywood, FL 33020 – USA
305-300-3733
reefbuilder@gmail.com
http://www.reefbuildersint.com

Automotive

Mods4Cars Offers the SmartTop Module for BMW 3 Series Convertible, Z4 Roadster and Mini Convertible

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Roof top modules offered by Mods4cars are now also available for the BMW I-Bus types BMW 3 Series Convertible type E46, Z4 Roadster E85 and Mini Convertible type R52. The aftermarket convertible top module allows opening and closing the roof while driving at slow speeds with just one key press. Additionally the convertible top can be used from a distance from the original key fob.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), October 31, 2012 — Since this summer, the aftermarket SmartTOP roof top module offered by Mods4cars has been available for BMW 3 Series Convertible type E46, Z4 Roadster E85 and Mini Convertible type R52. It is also the first time the manufacturer supports I-Bus types. “We have followed our customer requests and are glad to be able to offer our modules to older BMW models,” says PR manager Sven Tornow. Up to now the well-thought-out SmartTOP module created by Mods4cars was only available for cars with CAN data bus.

The roof top module made by Mods4cars allows the opening and closing of the convertible top at speeds of up to 40 km/h. Thanks to the one-touch-function a short key press is all that is required to activate the unit; gone is the annoyance of having to continually depress the top control button. Additionally the convertible top handling is possible from a distance using the factory remote fob without any modifications to the key being necessary.

The windows can be opened or closed separately via remote key fob. Turning the ignition on or off will not interrupt the convertible top process. Single functions can be programmed according to individual desire. The complete removal of the entire module is possible at any time.

The roof top module ships with a standard USB port which allows the module to be configured on every PC or Mac and enables the customer to access free software updates as they become available. In a BMW 3 Series Convertible and the Z4 Roadster, the programming of the module can also be done via the in-dash LCD. The configuration can be completed in the car and every single function will be shown on the in-dash LCD.

For a quick and easy installation the modules are shipped with a wiring adapter. This provides an easy connection between car electronics and SmartTOP module. There is no need to cut any wires. That is why a removal of the entire kit is possible without leaving any traces.

The comfort extension is available for 209,00 Euro + tax and also the follow-up models BMW 3 Series Convertible type E93, Z4 Roadster E89 and Mini Convertible R57.

During the introductory period for the latest product for BMW I-bus types Mods4cars offers a 10% discount on the list price. The promotion will last until November 15th 2012, use voucher code “ibus10” on www.mods4cars.com or www.mods4cars.eu.

But not only BMW owners can take the advantage of a SmartTOP module: From Alfa to Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volvo up to VW – SmartTOP modules are available for nearly every convertible car or roadster.

A demonstration can be found here:

BMW 3 Series Convertible type E46: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loFlscAfqw8;

BMW Z4 Roadster E85: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LrUb1JwaFU;

Mini Convertible R52: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeN5hfJ2DZE;

Further details and information: http://www.mods4cars.com;

About Mods4cars:
Mods4cars was founded in 2002 with the idea to add a highly demanded feature to the otherwise almost perfect Porsche Boxster: Comfort One-Touch roof operation while driving at slow speeds. The resulting product offered not only that, but also allowed quick and easy installation by just swapping out a relay box, thus leaving no traces and no permanent changes on the vehicle. The first SmartTOP roof controller was born.

The success of their first products in Germany and Europe prompted them in late 2004 to move operations to the USA, to be able to serve the American market as well as all other English speaking countries such as Australia, UK and South Africa from one central location. Their business has grown to a full-fledged international corporation with an office in Las Vegas and a full line of innovative products as well as distributors and installation partners all over the globe.

Being highly specialized in the development and distribution of aftermarket roof- and comfort controllers since 2002 allows them to offer an unsurpassed level of competence and product quality. Their main goal is optimization of each individual product to a maximum in compatibility, usability and intuitive operation. They put greatest effort into development and quality checks of all their products to achieve this goal and meet all expectations of their customers.

The extraordinary success of their products is also based on the great communication with their customers, which usually already starts for each new product during the development and prototyping phase.

Press & Media Contact:
Anja Lehmann
Mods4cars LLC
1350 E. Flamingo Rd #3100
Las Vegas, NV 89119 – USA
+1-310-9109055
lehmann@mods4cars.com
http://www.mods4cars.com

Entertainment

Siblings of Special Needs Children are “Special” Too

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New book offers positive message about self worth of all family members.

Houston, TX (USA), October 31, 2012 — New book offers positive message about self worth of all family members.

Hey, I’m Alex is a new book positively impacting the lives of families with special needs children. Author Leeann Pellegrin chronicles the experience of living with a special needs child through the eyes of a sibling.

The story is based on the author’s personal experience and originally started out as a tale for her youngest of five sons, Alexander, now 10.

“Out of a family of seven, Alex probably sacrifices the most for his older brother, Kyle,” Pellegrin said. Kyle, age 13, has Klinefelter’s syndrome and an extra X chromosome that results in delayed development.

“I was saying to Alex,” explained the author, “Hey buddy, I know what you go through, but remember, God gave us Kyle because he trusted us to take care of him and teach him.”

“And I also wanted him to know that there is something special in everyone and that all children in each family are loved.” “It’s so important for each child in a family to be aware of their own self worth, particularly in one with a special needs child who gets most of the focus,” Pellegrin said.

Hey, I’m Alex is published through Halo Publishing International. Publisher Lisa Umina said this book is unique in its perspective from a sibling of a special needs child. “It has a valuable message that I support and I know it will help families gain insight,” Umina said.

Pellegrin said she hopes Hey, I’m Alex will help to make parents aware of how a special needs child can affect his or her siblings and have a positive impact on the life of families.

The author is a tireless advocate for the disabled and volunteers for the Disability Action Center and the Special Olympics in the Fairmont, West Virginia community where she resides. Her sons range in age from 28 to 10. Pellegrin grew up in Sterling Heights, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, and returned to her parents’ hometown about 24 years ago. She is employed full time as a medical language specialist.

To reach the author, e-mail her at lmpellegrin@yahoo.com or call 304-641-9313.

To order Hey, I’m Alex, visit http://www.halopublishing.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Lisa M. Umina, Publisher
Halo Publishing International
AP #726 / P.O. Box 60326
Houston, TX 77205-0326 – USA
Toll Free: 877-705-9647
lisa@halopublishing.com
http://www.halopublishing.com

Entertainment

Centurion’s Experience with Christ Creates Crisis in Conscience

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Author Ed DeVos reveals the crisis in conscience experienced by a Roman centurion charged with overseeing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in his book The Stain, Crisis in Conscience, a Historical Novel, recently released by Halo Publishing International.

Houston, TX (USA), October 31, 2012 — Written in the first person from the Roman perspective, DeVos takes the reader on a journey which begins ten months before the crucifixion of Jesus when the centurion is ordered by Herod Antipas to supervise the beheading of John the Baptist. Before doing his duty, this warrior of Rome is challenged by John to put his trust in John’s God instead of in his Roman deities. While the centurion rejects John’s plea, doubt arises in him, haunting him in the months ahead as he faces an appeal from a trusted friend, the words of an old Jewish man, and many others who speak about a man named Jesus of Nazareth who is spreading the word of God.

Ed, a retired Army infantry officer, relates that the idea for the story came to him about 15 years ago. Motivated by his personal military experience and his strong Christian faith, he wanted to show how Christ’s life impacted many people, both Jews and Gentiles, before and after his death on the cross.

The author said he used The Bible as his primary source of information when writing The Stain which appeals both to Christian believers as well as those struggling with faith in the story of Jesus. The Stain speaks to those asking “Who is Jesus,” and “What makes Christians believe in Jesus?” DeVos said. The title is metaphoric for the blood of John the Baptist and of Jesus Christ stain both the sandals and the soul of the centurion as he is challenged anew after Jesus’ death with the crisis of conscience welling up in his heart.

Halo International Publisher Lisa Umina said readers will get inspiration from The Stain. “The way the story is written in the first person from the perspective of the centurion is unique and a creative way to tell about the life of Christ and the conflicts Christians often have with their faith,” she said.

DeVos spent 20 years in the Army and worked as a financial planner after retiring from military service in 1989. He has a Bachelor’s degree in business and a Master’s degree in military arts and science. He honed his writing skills some years ago by writing a series of articles on South Carolina’s role in the Revolutionary War for a local newspaper. The author hopes to continue writing and develop a series titled “The Almighty Warriors,” about other soldiers who experience their own crisis of conscience on other battlefields of history.

Ed and his wife, Susan, were raised in Lake Worth, Florida. They now attend a Baptist church near their home in McCormick, South Carolina. They have two adult children and four grandchildren.

To reach this author, e-mail edevos@wctel.net, or call (864) 391-2346. To order The Stain, visit http://www.halopublishing.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Lisa M. Umina, Publisher
Halo Publishing International
AP #726 / P.O. Box 60326
Houston, TX 77205-0326 – USA
Toll Free: 877-705-9647
lisa@halopublishing.com
http://www.halopublishing.com

Business, Human Resources

Engage PEO Partners with Aetna to provide Robust National Medical Plans to its Clients and their Employees

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“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
kristy.kennedy@rbbpr.com
http://www.engagepeo.com

Business

NanoMarkets Issues Report on Emerging Opportunities Smart Cards with Onboard Power

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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
rob@nanomarkets.net
http://www.nanomarkets.net

Business

Investment Expert says Timber to outperform all other Asset Classes

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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
info@forestry-research.com
http://www.forestry-research.com

Business

AAA supports Investing in Locally Controlled Forests

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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
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com