Monthly Archives: June 2012

Business, Energy

FPL Installs New Poles to Strengthen Electric Grid and Help Communities Prepare for Hurricane Season

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“FPL takes hurricane season very seriously and we prepare for it year-round,” says Keith Hardy, FPL’s vice president of Distribution.

Juno Beach, FL (June 22, 2012) — From Sarasota to Stuart, Miami to Merritt Island, drivers may not think much about the orange signs seen along Florida roadways warning of utility work ahead. However, if a hurricane strikes in the coming months, this seemingly insignificant work could help Florida Power & Light Company better serve its customers in these communities.

“FPL takes hurricane season very seriously and we prepare for it year-round,” says Keith Hardy, FPL’s vice president of Distribution. “We are investing $200 million this year to strengthen our electric grid, replace poles and improve reliable service. This is one of the ways we help prepare the communities we serve.”

Following the unprecedented hurricane seasons of 2004-2005, FPL, under the guidance of the Florida Public Service Commission, embarked on a long-term infrastructure strengthening effort to help communities better respond to severe weather. The work improves FPL’s service reliability throughout the year, but Hardy says its greatest value lies in its potential to help the utility restore power to customers faster after a storm strikes.

“We work closely with the governments, customers and first responders in the 35 counties we serve to identify critical infrastructure – facilities like hospitals, 911 centers, police and fire stations – places that provide for the health and safety of the public,” says Hardy. “We worked to improve the infrastructure around these facilities first, as we know they provide essential services to our communities.”

Since 2006, FPL has strengthened the electric grid serving many of the top critical facilities in the state, and is now expanding its efforts to include important thoroughfares – along with grocery stores, pharmacies and service stations – that can help communities return to “normalcy” faster. In these areas, FPL reinforces existing utility poles with stronger wood or concrete poles, some of which stand 55-feet tall and weigh more than 8,000 pounds. Stronger poles are expected to improve restoration time as setting new poles takes much more time than replacing downed wires.

”We have 280 residents and patients – and that’s a lot of lives to be responsible for,” says Carmen Shell, director of the Morse Geriatric Center in West Palm Beach, one of the critical care facilities FPL services. “Restoring power rapidly is the best thing that can happen because not everything works on a generator.”

Hardy reminds customers that hurricanes are devastating forces of nature, and that in a serious storm there will be power outages, which could be lengthy. He encourages customers to develop plans accordingly.

“While no utility can be storm-proof,” says Hardy, “FPL’s ongoing investments in line strengthening and storm readiness are designed to help limit the impact of storms on the electric system and enable the utility to restore service to customers faster when outages do occur.”

Media Contact:
FPL Media Line
Florida Power & Light Company
700 Universe Blvd.
Juno Beach, FL 33408
305-552-3888
amelia.gomez@rbbpr.com
http://www.fpl.com

Entertainment

US Singer Joe Francis’ releases the Special Olympics charity single “Waiting On The World to Change”

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“Special Olympics touches people’s lives in a similar way to how a great song can touch people’s lives.

Tempe, AZ, June 22, 2012 – “Special Olympics touches people’s lives in a similar way to how a great song can touch people’s lives. It moves them, excites them and can be inspirational. Special Olympics athletes inspire me.

Learning disabilities have plagued my immediate family for years starting with yours-truly. For years I struggled with school. Early-on, the educators assumed I was slow-witted based on my academic performance, or lack there-of. Being from a very small town where gossip travels at the speed of thought, I was stigmatized by many parents who wouldn’t let their superior children play with me.

Later, and subsequently through my school years, I was periodically given I.Q. tests where it was discovered that it was in fact I, who was superior. When my parents discovered that I was actually very bright, they still couldn’t understand why my grades were so poor and began to punish me for being “lazy”! Finally after years of frustration and eventually depression, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder and began treatment which changed my life in a completely positive way. My eldest son was diagnosed at an early age with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, but is still struggling. The good news it that he and I spend quite a bit of time together and I think/hope I am inspiring him to keep working at it. My eldest child, also went through her own challenges with ADHD.

Anyway, my heart goes out to all those kids who are sent-off or worse yet, written-off because many schools still can’t provide an appropriate, educational delivery system that works for those kids. It’s enough of a challenge for a child just to find his or her own-self without parents and/or teachers adding anxiety to it. “ Joe Francis

“Waiting On The World to Change” was selected with Special Olympics in mind with all net sales proceeds* going to Special Olympics organisation.

Contact:
Sarah Stanley
La Conoscenza
+ 44 1252 678550
e-mail: info@jerseyjoefrancis.com

Available on I Tunes, Amazon, CD Baby, Rhapsody, etc and record retail outlets from June 21st 2012.

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Business

AAA:’now could be the time to invest in Brazilian real estate’

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Brazilian property is becoming more affordable to investors from the UK, thanks to the growing strength of the pound Sterling against the Brazilian Real.

Boston, MA, June 21, 2012 – Brazilian property is becoming more affordable to investors from the UK, thanks to the growing strength of the pound Sterling against the Brazilian Real. This is great news for alternative investors who hope to make cash from buying real estate abroad – according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

A report in Property Wire explains that anyone who is looking to invest in Brazilian property will find that a home that was being sold for £111,000 at the beginning of last year will now be on sale for £90,000. This is the result of the Real losing around 25 per cent of its value against the pound.

The Property Wire report cites Brazilian Finance Minister, Guido Mantega, who said that from a Brazilian point of view, the weaker real is a positive thing. “The weak real is beneficial for the Brazilian economy because it makes Brazilian products more competitive, which means that Brazilian industry can better compete with imported products that become more expensive, and can export more.”

AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, said, “Investing in Brazil has been an attractive option for alternative investors for several years now and real estate is perhaps one of the most attractive alternative asset classes.”

“Property in the UK is very expensive and those looking to make a healthy return on a real estate investment could do little better than buying property in Brazil at a time when the economy is still more healthy than many other nations, but the currency is falling in value.”

Alternative investments, such as real estate, precious metals, commodities and timberland are all increasingly attractive as the stock markets remain volatile, explained AAA. The alternative investment advocacy group backs ethical investments and impact investments. It claims that investing in sustainable forestry in Brazil, through firms like Greenwood Management, is a good option for those looking to make returns and reduce the risk in their portfolios.

Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

Business

FRA: UN Forestry Report says Forestry could ‘Revolutionise’ Economy

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FRA is welcoming a report from the UN, which says that countries need to introduce the right policies to ensure that their forestry assets fulfil their potential.

Bainbridge Island, WA, June 21, 2012 – Forestry Research Associates (FRA) is welcoming a report from the UN, which says that countries need to introduce the right policies to ensure that their forestry assets fulfil their potential.

The report claims that if the world’s forests were managed properly and sustainable, they could create a solid green economy. The report also includes the UN pledge to replant 18 million hectares of forests – a move that has been welcomed by FRA, a research and analysis consultancy specialising in forestry investment and sustainability.

UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) assistant director-general for forestry, Eduardo Rojas-Briales, stated, “Forests and trees on farms are a direct source of food, energy and income for more than a billion of the world’s poorest people.

“At the same time, forests trap carbon and mitigate climate change, maintain water and soil health, and prevent desertification.”

He went on to explain how the sustainable management of the world’s forests could revolutionise the world’s economy and could shift economic power more towards countries that have high concentrations of forests. He explained, “The sustainable management of forests offer multiple benefits – with the right programmes and policies, the sector can lead the way towards more sustainable, greener economies.”

FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins said that the report was an “exceptionally positive” new insight into the potential of the forestry sector. “This report reflects the importance of sustainable forestry management.

“We believe that investing in sustainable plantations and sustainably managed natural forests is essential for the future of the green economy.”

FRA supports projects such as those run by Greenwood Management in Brazil and elsewhere, which allow investors to buy up sections of plantation. These non-native plantations produce timber and charcoal products that are an alternative to using native forests and, as a result, help to reduce deforestation and add to the amount of forest land.

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

Pensions are turning to Alternatives, claims AAA

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AAA, an alternative investment advocacy group, is backing a report from Russell Investments, which claims that more and more institutional investors will be putting cash into alternative asset classes.

Boston, MA, June 21, 2012 – Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), an alternative investment advocacy group, is backing a report from Russell Investments, which claims that more and more institutional investors will be putting cash into alternative asset classes.

Russell’s researchers talked to 114 institutional investors about their investment plans and found that many of them had already opted for more exposure to alternatives. The report found that 22.4 per cent of the investment portfolios, which totalled $1.1 trillion in value, was invested in alternatives including private equity, hedge funds and real estate investment trusts. This totalled $246 million in value terms.

Russells said that the research indicated that alternatives would become more mainstream over the coming three years as more and more pension funds take their cash out of stocks and bonds and put it into alternative asset classes.

AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, said, “it’s telling that so many pension funds and other institutional investors are moving towards alternatives.

“The general consensus among investors is that equity markets are still extremely volatile and many are steering clear of stocks and shares as a result.”

According to Russells, a third of the investors questioned said that the “current low return environment in traditional assets” were to blame for their move towards alternatives. AAA claims that alternative assets can deliver healthier returns than traditional assets and hold less risk.

“Those investing in timberland, for example, can hold onto their asset and just watch it grow if timber prices are down when their trees reach maturity. It’s hard to think of any traditional asset class that physically grows over time.”

AAA supports ethical investment projects and sustainable forestry plantations such as those run by firms like Greenwood Management in Brazil. “Investing in plantations is becoming more attractive as people are increasingly looking for tangible assets in exchange for their investments.”

Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

Society

Center for Productive Longevity Urges People to Shed Negative Stereotypes About Older Age

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Organization Wants People to Embrace the Opportunities that Come with Longer Lives

Boulder, CO, June 20, 2012 – As people continue to live longer and retire earlier, the term “Third-Stage Adulthood” has more relevance than ever before. Referring to people 62-85 years old, this stage of life is chock-full of senior workers who are qualified and ready to continue working after the traditional retirement age of 65 or sooner. This means that there is a large and growing talent pool with experience, expertise, seasoned judgment, and proven performance (referred to by CPL as EESP), to meet the workforce needs of the 21st century.

The concept of “Third-Stage Adulthood” was first conceived in a paper, “The Evolution of Adulthood: A New Stage” co-authored in 2000 by Dr. Elliott Jaques, who conceived the mid-life crisis in 1965, and CPL Founder and CEO William Zinke. Zinke created CPL, which is based in Boulder, Colorado, to stimulate the substantially increased engagement of people 55 and older in productive activities, paid and volunteer, where they are qualified and ready to continue adding value.

Now in 2012, the concept of Third-Stage Adulthood is even more important than when the term was coined. CPL urges everyone to recalibrate their thinking for this new reality because the results could be dire if action isn’t taken. If Baby Boomers are pushed to the sidelines, the nation’s entitlement programs (e.g. Social Security and Medicare) will become unsustainable even sooner than projected. To prevent this crisis, the country should tap the talent pool of retired workers in Third-Stage Adulthood and put their knowledge, skills and abilities to use.

“Embracing ‘Third-Stage Adulthood’ can be a positive life-changer as people enter this next phase,” says William Zinke, 85. “The concept urges society to recognize that older people can continue to add value for significantly longer periods of time and that they should be viewed as individuals, instead of all being lumped under the clichés of being ‘over the hill’ and ‘out of the game.’ The result will be that millions of older people with EESP can continue contributing to, instead of drawing from, the national economy and society.”

CPL subscribes to a concept of adulthood that falls into three stages, described as follows:

First stage of early adulthood (18-40) – the time to build experience and expertise; to decide whether to work in the private, public, or non-profit sectors and perhaps even gain some cross-sector experience; to decide whether to develop a career in a company or to become an entrepreneur; to focus on the development of particular skills and abilities; to build a solid foundation for the next two adult stages.

Second stage of mid-adulthood (40-62) – the time when experience and expertise produce problem- solving capabilities and sound judgment (CPL likes the saying that good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgment) and perhaps even the beginnings of wisdom. Any mid-life crises have been traversed and assurance and self-confidence have become more firmly established as a result of learning how to function more effectively. There is also continuing growth and development during this stage.

New-stage of mature adulthood (62-85) – the time when many individuals, although not all (e.g. people who have been engaged primarily in physical labor, who have not maintained a commitment to physical fitness, or who have debilities or disabilities), can continue to be significant contributors. They have had about 40 years to gain experience and expertise, to develop seasoned judgment and proven records of performance and to build their intellectual and social capital. While documented research indicates that cognitive capability may have plateaued for some, the intellectual growth curve continues to move upward for people who have continued to remain productively engaged.

CPL launched the Later-Life Story Contest on June 1 to solicit empowering stories from people 55 and older. The competition has two separate categories: Entrepreneur Success Stories and Inspirational Later-Life Stories. A panel of three independent judges will select one winner from each category who will receive $1,000 and a specially designed trophy. CPL will post the best stories on its website (ctrpl.org) throughout the contest under “Success Stories.” The contest runs through August 31, and winners will be announced on October 1, 2012.

To submit a story, visit www.ctrpl.org/laterlifestorycontest and complete a submission form. Entrants must be at least 55, have a compelling story to share, and be willing to have it posted on the CPL website for viewing and for possible publication. Stories may also be emailed to James Hooks, CPL’s Director of Marketing and Technology, at jhooks@ctrpl.org.

For more information on CPL, the contest and Entrepreneur Success Stories, visit ctrpl.org or Facebook at facebook.com/CTRPL.

Media Contacts:
Jenny Foust or Alicia Hassinger
Communications Strategy Group
303.433.7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com or ahassinger@csg-pr.com

Company Contacts:
William K. Zinke or James R. Hooks
Center for Productive Longevity
303.499.3939
wzinke@ctrpl.org or jhooks@ctrpl.org

About the Center for Productive Longevity:
The mission of CPL is to stimulate the substantially increased engagement of people 55 and older in productive activities, paid and volunteer, where they are qualified and ready to continue adding value. Visit ctrpl.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/CTRPL.

Contact:
Alicia Hassinger
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
ahassinger@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Business

Dalia Mairzadeh is available to meet all your Real Estate Needs

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She has lived in Long Island for the past twenty-six years, and currently resides in Old Westbury. Dalia Mairzadeh is active in both residential and commercial real estate.

Roslyn, NY, June 20, 2012 – As the long days stretched into weeks and the nights into months, I wasn’t asking the question “why did this have to happen to me?” I began to ask, “Why should this happen to ANYBODY?” Angry, frustrated, disappointed and semi-conscious, I would lie down for hours at a time, thinking there must be a way to find a cure for the dreaded disease called cancer.  Surely there are people dedicated to finding a cure…
    
And that is how I began a journey that would forever change my life.  Three years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.  After surgery, followed by four and a half months of chemotherapy, a year of target therapy, and two months of radiation, I was officially declared “cancer free”.  Since then, I sought out the right cause that would give my life meaning. I had reached a point where I needed to do more than just help people “buy and sell homes”. I knew in my heart that I had been given a second chance in order to help others. 

Last year, I met Kerry and Steve Cid, the founders of Giving House.  This beautiful couple helped me find my calling.  I am honored to be a part of Giving House where I have the opportunity to fulfill my passion for real estate while helping others by giving back!

As a multimillion dollar producer for my company, Prudential Douglas Elliman, I have continuously demonstrated a level of commitment, dedication and motivation in all my real estate transactions.  I believe by giving back a part of my commission, I am doing my share to make the planet a more beautiful place!”

Dalia Mairzadeh is available to meet all your Real Estate needs. She has lived in Long Island for the past twenty-six years, and currently resides in Old Westbury. Dalia Mairzadeh is active in both residential and commercial real estate.

Living in Roslyn and Old Westbury, and raising three children in the Wheatley and Jericho school districts has given her unmatched insight over the local real estate market of this community and the surrounding area.  She is familiar with all the local schools and businesses and is dedicated to helping you locate the perfect home or investment property. Dalia Mairzadeh knows that buyers today can come from anywhere. She is now bringing buyers from London to Sydney, New York to Moscow. She will bring the right buyer from around the world right to your door thanks to her company’s affiliation with Europe’s leading luxury real estate firm, Knight Frank.
    
Whether you are looking to buy or sell your home, or staking the right location for your new business, Dalia Mairzadeh will provide you with service of the utmost excellence. Her long term experience in finance and marketing allows her to negotiate the transaction from beginning to end, assuring an experience both pleasurable and stress free!

Dalia Mairzadeh is a breast cancer SURVIVOR and as a cancer survivor, her commitment is to help the planet find a cure for this disease. She is involved with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to reach this goal.  Dalia Mairzadeh is a model of strength and hope. She has found a purpose in life that transcends her profession by serving others.  Dalia Mairzadeh works hard to give the best quality real estate services available to all her clients.

After surviving breast cancer, Dalia Mairzadeh found within her a strong commitment to utilize all the gifts she has to help others and be of service.  Her real estate abilities are unparalleled. Dalia Mairzadeh is the picture of SUCCESS!  Successful in her career and in her triumph over cancer.

Dalia Mairzadeh has consistently shown a level of commitment, dedication and motivation combined with highly personalized service, in order to provide genuinely exceptional results. It is her goal to find you the best arrangement possible – and that’s what you will receive! Dalia Mairzadeh is a cancer survivor and a top producing real estate agent!! Call her today for all your real estate needs!!! She understands your needs and is contributing to the needs of those recovering from cancer. Call her today!

Have Dalia Mairzadeh, a 2011 Annual President’s Circle Award Winner work for you!

Contact:
Dalia Mairzadeh
Douglas Elliman LLC
1528 Old Northern Blvd
Roslyn, NY 11576
516-707-9022
Dalia.Mairzadeh@Elliman.com
http://daliamairzadeh.com

Business

NanoMarkets Announces Upcoming June 2012 Report, OLED Materials Markets-2012

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NanoMarkets today announced the addition of a new report to its June publication schedule titled “OLED Materials Markets-2012” that will be released the week of June 25th.

Glen Allen, Virginia – June 20, 2012 — Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets today announced the addition of a new report to its June publication schedule titled “OLED Materials Markets-2012” that will be released the week of June 25th. The report continues the firm’s coverage of OLED materials that dates back to 2005. Details about the report can be found at http://www.nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/oled_materials_markets_2012.

The report is listed at pre-publication pricing through June 30th. Contact NanoMarkets for details.

About the Report:

The addressable market for OLED materials is rapidly growing and will continue to do so. Not only is the number of modules growing, but the average sizes are getting steadily larger. This growth and shift in the relative importance of different applications means that materials suppliers to the OLED industry will have expanded opportunities to generate revenues selling their materials – from substrates and transparent conductors to organic semiconductors, emissive materials, and encapsulation technologies.

This report is the latest update from NanoMarkets on the OLED materials markets. In it, we quantify the opportunities that are emerging from the booming OLED display industry and in the nascent OLED lighting market, where the key determinants of success will be device efficiency, lifetime, and reduction in total cost of ownership. We also analyze the strategies of some of the major players in this space, ranging from giant chemical firms such as BASF, DuPont and Sumitomo to important specialty firms such as UDC, Novaled, and Plextronics. We consider commercial implications of technology developments and predict what they will mean to the industry overall. For example, we check in on what is going on in the development of longer lifetime blue emitters badly needed by the display sector, and the on the availability of quality white emission schemes that have shown great promise for use in OLED lighting applications.

Finally, the report contains detailed volume and revenue forecasts for materials used for OLEDs broken out by material type and functionality, as well as by application and by deposition method wherever possible. NanoMarkets has been providing industry analysis of the OLED materials market for five years, and it is the leading supplier of analysis in the OLED lighting space.

About NanoMarkets:

Founded in 2004, NanoMarkets has grown to become one of the industry’s leading authorities on market opportunities in advanced materials and emerging energy and electronics markets. The firm annually publishes dozens of market analyst reports that are purchased by leading companies around the world. Please visit http://www.nanomarkets.net for a full listing of the firm’s market coverage and product and service offerings.

Media Contact:
Robert Nolan
NanoMarkets, LC
PO BOX 3840
Glen Allen, VA 23058
804-270-1718
rob@nanomarkets.net

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Healthcare

IAPAM Enhances its Website with Tips for Consumers for the Best Botox Experience

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The IAPAM has enhanced its globally-respected website with new content on “Tips for Consumers” for safe and successful botox treatments.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – June 20, 2012 — The IAPAM has enhanced its globally-respected website (http://www.iapam.com) with new content on “Tips for Consumers” for safe and successful botox treatments. As part of the IAPAM’s commitment to best practices, the Aesthetic Resources pages provide consumers and physicians with treatment-focused content and timely intelligence on the aesthetic medicine industry’s leading procedures.

Today, the IAPAM announces the launch of the IAPAM’s NEW Aesthetic Resources Page on Tips for Consumers for the Best Botox Experience (http://iapam.com/iapams-botox-tips-for-consumers). This NEW content provides several tips from IAPAM’s faculty, members and associated experts, aimed to educate patients on best practices for botox procedures.

Providing physicians, their staff and consumers with DYNAMIC CONTENT is the mission of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine. Comprised of physicians, business experts, researchers and communications specialists, the IAPAM Team is driven to ensure that its website, is the best one-stop ‘window’ for both doctors new to aesthetic medicine, seasoned professionals and consumers. IAPAM.COM is dedicated to keep physicians and patients up to date with ever-changing, relevant information on current clinical treatments, costs benefits, business improvements, horizon technologies and global trends in the aesthetic medical arena.

The new page on Tips for the Consumer on Botox, offers comprehensive intelligence on how to ensure a patient receives the safest and most successful injectable experience.

Come and explore the ever-expanding content on the IAPAM’s website. Also, follow the IAPAM’s Executive Director, Jeff Russell, as he provides timely advice to physicians in his weekly “blog,” and subscribe to our Aesthetic Medicine News RSS Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/AestheticMedicineNews) to receive breaking news about aesthetic medical advances. For questions regarding aesthetic medical treatments, new technologies or future trends, please contact the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 or visit http://www.iapam.com.

Botox is a trademark of Allergan, Inc.

About 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 x704

Websites:
http://www.AestheticMedicineSymposium.com

Business, Technology

Zevrix Solutions Announces Adobe CS6 Compatibility of its Products

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Zevrix Solutions announces that all its products are now compatible with the Adobe Creative Suite 6 software. Zevrix products include popular solutions for Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, such as Output Factory, LinkOptimizer and InPreflight. The Zevrix products allow to automate printing, exporting and file delivery from InDesign; save disk space and production time through image optimization and automated packaging; and eliminate errors with thorough preflighting.

Toronto (ON), Canada – June 20, 2012 – Zevrix Solutions announced today the compatibility of all its products with the Adobe Creative Suite 6 software. Zevrix Solutions products include several popular plug-ins for Adobe InDesign and Illustrator which help professionals automate their everyday tasks, produce error-free documents, save disk space and cut production costs.

The following products are now compatible with Adobe Creative Suite 6:

LinkOptimizer is a workflow automation solution to reduce the size of images linked to InDesign documents by eliminating excessive image data, perform essential adjustments such as color conversion and sharpening, and convert image file formats. LinkOptimizer lets users dramatically reduce the size of InDesign job, cut down on processing time and reduce production costs. A similar application, ArtOptimizer, is available for Adobe Illustrator.

Output Factory is a powerful professional solution to automate printing and exporting from InDesign. It offers batch output, layer versioning, single page export, automatic preflighting, variable file names, output history and more. Output Factory supports printing as well as exporting to PDF, PostScript, EPS, Flash and other formats.

BatchOutput Server automates printing and exporting from InDesign by processing files from watched hot folders. The software offloads output to a central system leaving operator workstations free from the output process. A similar product, Package Central, automates document packaging from InDesign with hot folder processing.

InPreflight is a powerful all-in-one solution to check InDesign documents and prepare them for final output and shipping. In addition to advanced preflight capabilities, the software can automatically package multiple documents helping users save disk space and production time by collecting all linked files into one folder. InPreflight also lets users print graphic preflight reports and save them as PDF.

Pricing and Availability
All Zevrix products run on Mac OS X 10.5-10.7 and work with Adobe CS3-CS6. The products can be purchased from the Zevrix website as well as from authorized resellers. Trial versions are also available for download. The update to CS6-compatible versions is free to licensed users.

About Zevrix Solutions
Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, graphic file diagnostics, and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix Solutions makes it easier for professionals to achieve more while doing less by automating their everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting down on production costs.

Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
858-206-0607
media@zevrix.com

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