Daily Archives: December 22, 2012

Technology

Scalada Holdings Ltd. Announces Its Intention To Enter The 2013 Artemis Top 50 Water Tech Competition

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CEO Logan confident that the Scalada and Artemis missions “fit seamlessly”.

Singapore – December 22, 2012 — Manley Logan, CEO of Scalada Holdings Ltd., announced today his company’s intention to enter the 2013 Artemis Top 50 Water Tech Competition aimed at identifying the most promising advanced water technology companies worldwide and to support their entry into the full scale of their markets. Scalada is already considered among the most innovative and cost effective providers for the treatment of wastewaters produced in oil and gas production.

The Artemis Top 50 is hosted by Artemis Water Strategy, a boutique consulting practice dedicated to working with advanced water technology companies that are driving a new wave of technology and economic development in the field.

“I am confident that Scalada Holdings’ unique and patented Elemental Ionization System fits seamlessly with the Artemis mission,” stated CEO Manly. “Our mission at Scalada is no less than the total clean up and recycling of wastewaters in a manner which is economically and environmentally viable and sustainable.”

The Artemis Top 50 competition evaluates companies and their flagship products from three perspectives: Technology, Application, and Business Viability. Scalada’s onsite technology supports all three criteria through a special combination of elemental ion chargers and non-contaminating additives to remediate, recycle, and reuse contaminated water in ways which are already considered faster, cleaner, and more efficient than any other company worldwide.

The 2012 Artemis Top 50 were awarded in September at the Water Innovation Summit in Berkeley, California in partnership with the Cleantech Group. Jurists included experts from Intel, Archer Daniels Midland, and IBM, as well as the CTO of Singapore’s Public Utilities Board.

To learn more about Scalada Holdings Ltd. and its business of bringing green solutions to the global marketplace that produce sustainable outcomes, visit http://www.scaladaholdings.net.

Contact person: Jeremy Merritt, Vice President
Scalada Holdings Ltd
Contact Phone: +65 6809 2235
Contact Email: info@scaladaholdings.net
Website: http://www.scaladaholdings.net

Press & Media Contact:
Jeremy Merritt
Scalada Holdings Limited
77 Robinsons Rd
Singapore 068896
+65 6809 2235
info@scaladaholdings.net
http://www.scaladaholdings.net

Technology

School Security Threat Assessment Program helps Schools Identity Weaknesses in Security after Sandy Hook Shootings

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Schools around the U.S. have found it difficult to put strong security controls in place because of lack of funding and resistance by parents and staff, who, unfortunately, saw physical security controls as too restrictive.

Boca Raton, FL (USA), December 22, 2012 — Schools around the U.S. have found it difficult to put strong security controls in place because of lack of funding and resistance by parents and staff, who, unfortunately, saw physical security controls as too restrictive.

After the recent tragedy in Newtown, CT, it is critically important that every school do a security threat/risk assessment to see where their own vulnerabilites may be.

To address the situtuation and make it easier to do a simple, effective school security asssessment, Risk and Security LLC has announced a new School Security app, which can run on a tablet, smart phone or laptop.

The Risk-Pro for School Security© app is available for only $ 495.00 for non-profit healthcare organizations ($595.00 for others), and comes with an on-line user guide and free training.

The program is looks at the entire school, addressing areas like access control, entry controls, and incident response. The program was developed by Caroline Hamilton with the National Institute of Justice and Eastern Kentucky University to create an easy way for schools to use FEMA 428, How to have Safe Schools.

The web 2.0 program, Risk-Pro for School Security©, is affordable and simple to use. It includes fully-updated threat databases, and automated web-surveys based on security requirements from FEMA 428.

“With 3-year old twins in my family, I was high motivated to make sure they are safe at their pre-school, and have fielded calls from dozens of security professionals who are worried about their children’s school security posture. The Risk-Pro© model has been used for easy software applications with the Department of Defense and over fifty hospitals, health plans and government agencies.

About Risk & Security LLC:
Risk & Security LLC is a security risk assessment and risk analysis company with over 30 years of combined expertise in security risk. It specializes in consulting on risk assessment projects and global application development of risk solutions. Risk & Security partners with security companies around the world to provide state-of-the-art security expertise to analyze risk and recommend cost-effective countermeasures.

The team of risk and security experts is led Caroline Ramsey-Hamilton, who has created more than 18 security assessment software programs, and conducted more than 200 specialized security risk assessments in a variety of environments, including companies in the United States and around the world.

Press & Media Contact:
Risk & Security LLC
Boca Raton, FL – USA
1-800-860-8735
caroline@riskandsecurityllc.com

Welcome to RISK & SECURITY (and SAFETY)

Education

Online Dental Education Site Running Christmas Specials

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eDen Education dental website is now offering non-member specials for December and January.

Alexandria, NSW (Australia), December 22, 2012 — eDen Education is currently promoting specials in the months of December and January for new members wishing to sign up with their online dental education website. Dental professionals must have 60 continuing professional development hours by June 30th 2013. This policy came into effect in June 2010, implementing a 3 year cycle, therefore all dental professionals must be able to produce documented education to re-register with their professional body.

The new 3 year cycle starts in June 2013 which would imply, if you are not up to date, you are running out of time. This is where eDen Education is here to assist you! Their standard annual membership price is $997 and includes 20 hours of continuing professional development. If members need more than 20 hours, they can buy more hours as needed.

December and January are offering super special to get you up to speed. In December they have a 20% discount which brings the annual price down to so it’s $798. All you need to do is register on the website and choose the option ‘CHRISTMAS SPECIAL’ instead of your profession. That will take the registrant through to the discounted payment gateway.

In January it’s back to full price of $997, however you will receive a further 10 hours for FREE. Sign up and get 30 hours of education for the price of 20! Once a person signs up under this option and membership is processed, one of the staff members will be in touch to process the new member’s additional hours.

Visit the website and follow these easy instructions: Go to http://www.e-deneducation.com; click on the register button in the top right corner; and follow the prompts. For December choose the ‘Christmas Special’ option and for January, choose your profession from the drop down list.

Remember, the Christmas Special option will be removed on December 31st at midnight

In addition to 20 hours of education, new members will receive, access to the entire education portal and a private members area, phone and email support, updates of upcoming events and much more. eDen education has an archived library of education of close to 100 hours that is continuously being added to. Depending on the length of the chosen course, you will be awarded anything from 0.5 – 1.5 CPD

For the rest of December eDen Education will be donating 10% of all membership fees to their chosen charity, Alzheimer’s Australia, for those living with dementia.

About e-Den Education:
At eDen, their education modules are designed to increase your clinical knowledge and practical skills. They offer content and training through webinars, case studies, webcasts, online courses, quizzes, and articles. For a brief tour of how their education platform works and what you can expect visit: http://www.e-deneducation.com/. and watch their 7 minute site tour on the home page.

Press & Media Contact:
Jennifer Craig, Director
e-Den Education
Suite 18, 112 McEvoy Street
Alexandria, NSW 2015 – Australia
1 800-773-757
admin@e-deneducation.com
http://www.e-deneducation.com

Education

Free Webinar Aims to Teach People How to Overcome Fear and Achieve Success

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The Center for Education and Healing is hosting a free “Overcoming Fear” webinar facilitated by popular author and spiritual coach Teri Pickens, DD. The online workshop will be held January 9 at 8 p.m. E.S.T.

Ridgewood, NJ (USA), December 22, 2012 — The Center for Education and Healing (CE&H) is holding a free online workshop January 9 at 8 p.m. E.S.T to teach people how to comprehend and cope with fears.

Entitled “Overcoming Fear,” the information-packed webinar will discuss the two steps to conquering fear and show participants how to rid themselves of fear-conditioning (learned fear). The in-depth discussion will benefit people who are tired of letting fear hold them back from succeeding in their professional or personal life, according to Teri Pickens, DD, the founder of CE&H. The workshop will also help participants recognize the broad impact that fear has on the world around them.

“It will help them to understand why a young man in Newtown, Conn. massacred 20 children and six adults by helping them to understand the dangers of their own primal fear gone awry,” Pickens said. “We are the only company that can answer why things happen in the bigger society, why people seek to fix themselves and why fear dominates the world.”

Interestingly, CE&H was founded by Pickens following a supernatural epiphany she had about primal fear and its evil, self-destructive nature. At the time, Pickens—who was working as a mental health counselor—was suffering from depression, mood swings and addictions. Then she received a divine revelation about the negative effects of fear and, through the grace of God, was able to spiritually transform her life. Now she is dedicated to sharing that revelation in an effort to prevent fear from wreaking havoc on people’s lives. Today, Pickens is a popular speaker, spiritual coach and pastor, as well as the author of “The Fear Cure in Four Miraculous Steps.” Her insightful book—which focuses on overcoming anxiety attack symptoms—coaching services and ongoing workshops are helping to heal and transform numerous lives.

For more information about CE&H or to register for the “Overcoming Fear” workshop, please visit http://www.centerforeducationandhealing.com. Or call Teri Pickens at (201) 739-8759 for more information.

About CE&H:
CE&H was established in 2009 by Teri Pickens, DD, the author of “The Fear Cure in Four Miraculous Steps.” The company’s mission is to inspire a culture of faith and hope and an environment of spiritual awareness throughout the world. CE&H specializes in helping people overcome addictions, particularly alcohol addiction. With alcohol addiction, the company strives to provide a “cure” instead of “prevention,” so people can continue to drink moderately if they so choose. It also offers individual spiritual coaching, spiritual wellness workshops and assistance to businesses in the care and treatment of people with addictions and other symptoms of spiritual bankruptcy. CE&H is based in Ridgewood, N.J.

Press & Media Contact:
Teri Pickens, author/founder
CE&H
POB 1345
Ridgewood, NJ 07451 – USA
201-739-8759
teri@centerforeducationandhealing.com
http://www.centerforeducationandhealing.com

Business, Financial, International Trade, Management

Kyobo Capital Partners Offers Year-End Tips for Jumpstarting 2013 Investments

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Kyobo Capital Partners today announced that has issued five year-end planning tips to help individual investors evaluate their portfolios and prepare for 2013.

“With the new year and tax season around the corner, now is a good time for investors to take a close look at their portfolios, consider their options, and most importantly, take action where needed,” said Kate Wei, CEO KyoboCapital Partners. “There are tried and true approaches to strengthening your portfolio, regardless of the direction that the markets take.”

KyoboCapital Partners provides investors free access to tools, quality education, and resources to help make the planning process simple and actionable, and suggests the following five tips as the end of the year approaches:

•  Tune up your portfolio. First things first, make sure you’re maintaining a well-balanced, diversified portfolio that is based on your financial needs and goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. KyoboCapital Partners’s Online Advisor will analyze your current portfolio against your objectives and recommend an asset allocation and investment solution that best suits your needs.

•  Start saving now. While IRA contributions are permitted through the tax filing deadline, making a contribution early can provide additional tax-deferred growth potential.

•  Consider a Roth IRA or Roth conversion. Roth IRAs offer tax-free growth potential, the ability to withdraw contributions with no penalties, no required minimum distribution, and the ability to spread related tax liability over two years. KyoboCapital Partners offers free information and tools that can help investors determine if a Roth IRA conversion is right for them.

•  Manage capital gains and losses. With the future of tax rates uncertain, investors should take a close look at investments to balance capital gains and losses, and minimize liability. Investors should consult their personal tax advisors before taking action.

•  Get in the holiday spirit, and give. Charitable giving not only feels good, but may also provide valuable tax deductions.

About Kyobo Capital Partners
KyoboCapital Partners is a premier brokerage house in Asia on the fast growth track. We have emerged as a powerhouse in the financial services industry. We started functioning in the stock market an over the years, we grew from strength to strength to become a major player in Asia’s broking services sector.

Today KyoboCapital Partners is one of the foremost brokerage houses, being a member of various exchanges and commodity markets.

Press Contact:
Kyobo Capital Partners
www.kyobocapitalpartners.com
contact@kyobocapitalpartners.com
+85283542753
Wing’s Building,
110-116 Queen’s Road Central,
Central, Hong Kong

 

Business, Financial, International Trade, Management

Kyobo Capital Partners Expands Research and Trading Ideas

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Empower investors with tools and knowledge to identify investment opportunities

Kyobo Capital Partners today announced that has introduced a fully redesigned analyst research and trading ideas experience to help customers identify investment opportunities and make informed investment decisions quickly and easily.

Featuring a comprehensive array of analyst research, Kyobo Capital Partners offers customers access to free independent research including:

•  Fundamental research

•  Consensus ratings

•  Technical research

Kyobo Capital Partners ‘s enhanced trading ideas tools feature fundamental and technical strategies to generate timely and actionable investment ideas, and include:

•  Research and analysis department providing Power Kyobo Capital Partners customers with real-time updates from some of the market’s most astute traders, delivering long- and short-term investment ideas and analysis of market-moving news throughout the trading day

•  Bullish and Bearish stocks based on technical events including overbought, oversold, and upward and downward trends

•  Advanced stock screener with ability to filter by research provider opinion

•  Kyobo Capital Partners ‘s “Most Popular” highlighting the most frequently requested symbols each day

•  Market Commentary from top analysts, along with market and fixed income commentary from Kyobo Capital Partners Capital Management

“Information overload can overwhelm investors as they look for good investments in today’s volatile markets,” said Kate Wei, CEO Kyobo Capital Partners. “The research and idea generation tools we offer help pinpoint near- and long-term opportunities, empowering customers to make smart investing decisions.”

Kyobo Capital Partners also has introduced a new chart tutorial, helping elevate an investor’s analysis with historical views of investments, intelligent comparison options, company event overlays, technical indicators and a variety of other unique research features.

About Kyobo Capital Partners
Kyobo Capital Partners is a premier brokerage house in Asia on the fast growth track. We have emerged as a powerhouse in the financial services industry. We started functioning in the stock market an over the years, we grew from strength to strength to become a major player in Asia’s broking services sector.

Today Kyobo Capital Partners is one of the foremost brokerage houses, being a member of various exchanges and commodity markets.

Press Contact:
Kyobo Capital Partners
www.kyobocapitalpartners.com
contact@kyobocapitalpartners.com
+85283542753
Wing’s Building,
110-116 Queen’s Road Central,
Central, Hong Kong

 

Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Management, Non-Profit, Society

Kyobo Capital Partners Aid Foundation Responds To Increase In Demand For Emergency Food

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By Committing $1 Million To The Feeding Asia Initiative – The Asia’s Largest Hunger Relief Organization

Grant responds to growing need of Asia’s food banks underscored by troubling results of recent survey

Feeding Asia, Asia’s largest domestic hunger relief organization, announced today that the Kyobo Capital Partners Aid Foundation has donated $1 million to help provide food and groceries to the dramatically increasing number of hungry people in Asia.

Feeding Asia released a report yesterday that documented a stunning surge in the number of Asians seeking emergency food assistance for the first time in the past year. Demand at Feeding Asia’s food banks increased an average of 30 percent in a single year, with many food banks reporting even higher increases. Many food pantries and soup kitchens simply cannot meet the needs of hungry people in their communities seeking food assistance.

A large portion of the Bank of Kyobo Capital Partners Aid Foundation’s grant will be distributed to food banks that provide food and groceries to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, Kids Cafes, senior meal programs and other emergency feeding programs throughout Asia

Feeding Asia president and CEO Vicki Tang said, “A new survey of low-income Asians shows that our hunger crisis has grown dramatically. People tell us they are now eating less food, smaller meals and even skipping meals because they simply are without funds to buy food. Kyobo Capital Partners Aid Foundation has recognized the tremendous strain many Asians face as a result of the economic downturn. We are extraordinarily grateful for this generous donation from Kyobo Capital Partners Aid Foundation.”

“Kyobo Capital Partners Aid Foundation remains focused on providing relevant, meaningful support to help individuals and families navigate difficult times,” said Andrew Ling, Global Community Impact Executive and President of the Kyobo Capital Partners Aid Foundation. “Ensuring vulnerable populations have access to basic services is a critical component to revitalizing our nation’s economy. Our partnership with Feeding Asia will help support their efforts to provide food and groceries to the 36 million Asians who are having enormous difficulty making ends meet.”

About Kyobo Capital Partners
Kyobo Capital Partners is a premier brokerage house in Asia on the fast growth track. We have emerged as a powerhouse in the financial services industry. We started functioning in the stock market an over the years, we grew from strength to strength to become a major player in Asia’s broking services sector.

Today Kyobo Capital Partners is one of the foremost brokerage houses, being a member of various exchanges and commodity markets.

Press Contact:
Kyobo Capital Partners
www.kyobocapitalpartners.com
contact@kyobocapitalpartners.com
+85283542753
Wing’s Building,
110-116 Queen’s Road Central,
Central, Hong Kong

Business, Financial, Management, Non-Profit, Society

Kyobo Capital Partners Aid Foundation launches India Giving

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Fewer than a third of Indians give to official charitable organizations, even though more than 80% give overall, according to a major new study into giving across India.

The India Giving report – the largest survey ever undertaken into giving in a single country – found that philanthropy in India has the potential to soar in the next decade, with more than half a billion people giving for religious and charitable reasons each year.

The study, carried out by the Kyobo Capital Partners Aid Foundation, which promotes charitable giving around the world and which has donated over 100,000 USD to aid programs all across India, found India has the potential to become a global philanthropic powerhouse.

Overall the report found that most people in India – 84% of the 836 million adults – give at least once a year. Within this figure, 71% gave solely or partly for religious reasons, but by contrast, only 12% had given for reasons not linked to religion.

The study, based on interviews with nearly 9,000 people from across India, includes findings on people’s motivation for giving, the causes they support, and their views on giving to religious causes, individuals and charities.

The survey found:

•  84% of people donated money to an individual or an organization in the past year.

•  27% of people gave money to a charitable organization.

•  70% of donors prefer to donate direct to beneficiaries.

•  Personal experience is the number one driver for giving, cited by 70% of people.

•  People are also motivated to give by their upbringing, family values marking special occasions.

•  The biggest barrier to giving, cited by 32% of people, is not being able to afford to give.

•  The top five causes that Indians would like to give to in future are religion, disability, homelessness, the elderly and education.

•  52% of donors believe that a ‘lack of transparency hinders donations to NGOs’.

About Kyobo Capital Partners
KyoboCapital Partners is a premier brokerage house in Asia on the fast growth track. We have emerged as a powerhouse in the financial services industry. We started functioning in the stock market an over the years, we grew from strength to strength to become a major player in Asia’s broking services sector.

Today KyoboCapital Partners is one of the foremost brokerage houses, being a member of various exchanges and commodity markets.


Press Contact:
Kyobo Capital Partners
www.kyobocapitalpartners.com
contact@kyobocapitalpartners.com
+85283542753
Wing’s Building,
110-116 Queen’s Road Central,
Central, Hong Kong

Business, Financial, Healthcare, Management, Non-Profit

Kyobo Capital Partners Aid Foundation Awards $1.2 Million to The Health Research Institute

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Three-year grant extension will support programs to reduce childhood obesity

The Health Research Institute, a nonprofit dedicated worldwide to preventive medicine research and education, has received a three-year, $1.2 million grant extension fromKyobo Capital Partners Aid Foundation, the charitable foundation of the Kyobo Capital. The grant will continue Kyobo Capital Partners Aid Foundation’s commitment to fund The Health Research Institute’s FITNESS FOR LIFE program, which reaches more than 22 million children in all 40countries. In addition, the grant will support more than 1,100 schools across Asia taking part in a Health Research Institute evaluation study.

Developed in 1982 by The Health Research Institute, FITNESS FOR LIFE is a physical fitness assessment tool that not only measures student health-related fitness levels in schools but alsoprovides reports to parents to further behavior change.

“We’re proud to collaborate with the Kyobo Capital Partners Aid Foundation to find solutions to childhood obesity by tracking health-related fitness results and analyzing how to intervene.” says Kenneth Cheung. Health Research, MD, MPH, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of The Health Research Institute. “I firmly believe that before we can make improvements to our health we need a good assessment of the situation. That’s what FITNESS FOR LIFE is designed to do.”

Last weekthe President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutritionannounced the adoption of FITNESS FOR LIFE as a key component of the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, a new school-based program that promotes health and regular physical activity for children.

“We are proud to continue our partnership with The Health Research Institute as part of our campaign,” says Kyobo Capital Partners Aid FoundationPR Director Roger Hunter. “We are pleased to see the President’s Council join in recognizing the important role that the FITNESS FOR LIFE program can play in our children’s health.”

About Kyobo Capital Partners
Kyobo Capital Partners is a premier brokerage house in Asia on the fast growth track. We have emerged as a powerhouse in the financial services industry. We started functioning in the stock market an over the years, we grew from strength to strength to become a major player in Asia ‘s broking services sector.

Today Kyobo Capital Partners is one of the foremost brokerage houses, being a member of various exchanges and commodity markets.
Press Contact:
Kyobo Capital Partners
www.kyobocapitalpartners.com
contact@kyobocapitalpartners.com
+85283542753
Wing’s Building,
110-116 Queen’s Road Central,
Central, Hong Kong

 

Education

McKissock Offers Considerations for Licensed Professionals Seeking Continuing Education

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Land Surveyors, Home Inspectors and Engineers Weigh In on Important Criteria

Warren, PA, December 17, 2012 – McKissock, a leader in continuing education, has compiled the top criteria that land surveying, home inspection and engineer professionals consider when selecting continuing education courses required by states and industry associations.

“We invite everyone to use these criteria to scrutinize their education choices,” says Annie Creek, Market Research and Compliance Specialist at McKissock. “The licensed professionals we work with are required to take courses, but have the freedom to select their education partners. Hopefully we can help shed some light on how continuing education can be enjoyable.”

According to ongoing research among licensed professionals, the following criteria top the list.

1. Price – The cost of courses is clearly a top priority. Take the time to compare courses, look into discounted course packages and ask about price matching.

2. Relevance – Review home inspection, engineering and land surveying courses with a lens of relevancy. In addition to what’s required, select courses that will make your job easier or better. Education providers should strive to offer classes, webinars and resources that apply directly to your daily tasks.

3. Acceptance – Most of the time, professionals seeking continuing education need to meet strict requirements for their state or industry associations. It’s critical to ensure that the courses you take meet their standards and requirements.

4. Access – Busy professionals require extra coursework to be quick and easy to find and complete. Consider courses that can be taken on-the-fly at any time.

5. Expertise – Don’t be afraid to ask about instructors’ and course authors’ experience in their respective industries. The best courses are almost always written and taught by subject matter experts who have real-world experience.

McKissock is a trusted resource for state-specific, state-approved home inspector, engineer and land surveying courses, regulation information and compliance.

McKissock also serves as a resource to stay on top of license renewals. To help remove the potential of license lapse or expiration, McKissock offers a free reminder service that will notify you when your license renewal date is pending. Visit http://reminder.mckedu.com to sign up.

Visit www.mckissock.com and select a state for information on approved land surveying, engineering and home inspection courses. McKissock offers customizable packages, individual courses and affordable webinars.

About McKissock:
McKissock is an education company that educates, empowers and enriches professionals in real estate, appraisal, home inspection, land surveying and engineering. McKissock gives specialists a place to go to access relevant, easy-to-use and high-quality courses that provide the hours and information necessary to meet state compliance and regulation requirements. Founded in 1990, McKissock offers more than 100 courses and serves thousands of professionals daily. The company is focused on providing a superior customer experience that will help professionals move their career forward. To learn more, visit www.mckissock.com.

Contact:
Alicia Hassinger
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
720-933-8119
ahassinger@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com