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FRA response to US Global Warming Report

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FRA analysis partner Peter Collins offers his response to the US Department of Agriculture report into global warming and its impact on forestry.

Seattle, United States, February 9, 2013 — Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has issued a response to the recent US Department of Agriculture report on the impact of global warming on forestry.

The report compiled over 1,000 scientific studies and is designed to serve as a roadmap for managing forests in North America in the years ahead. Unfortunately, it has some difficult truths to convey, including news that the area burned by wildfires is expected to at least double within the next 25 years, while insect infestations look set to become an even bigger problem, affecting more land per year than fires.

Peter Collins, analysis partner at FRA, offered his view: “America’s forestry industry has the potential to provide raw materials for trade and incomes for thousands of employees. But perhaps its most important responsibility is to provide a sustainable resource that can help to tackle global warming”.

“We all know it’s true but it is easy to forget the role that trees play in managing and absorbing the planet’s emissions. Forests really do act as the world’s lungs and this report highlights the problems that lie in wait if we refuse to step up and accept the responsibility that is inherent in managing forests.”

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

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AAA welcomes Brazilian Forestry Ministry’s Rainforest Survey

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AAA, has welcomed news that the Brazilian Forestry Ministry is planning to carry out a detailed survey of the Amazon rainforest.

Boston, MA, February 08, 2013 – Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), has welcomed news that the Brazilian Forestry Ministry is planning to carry out a detailed survey of the Amazon rainforest.

AAA, the alternative investment advocacy group, believes that the survey – which will cost around $33 million to complete – will enable the government to fulfil their plans to decrease deforestation in the rainforest. In 2009, the Brazilian government pledged to decrease the rate of deforestation by 80 per cent by 2020.

Carrying out the in-depth inventory of the rainforest will help the ministry to keep on top of tree numbers and species and work towards achieving their sustainable goals.

Brazilian Forestry Minister, Antonio Carlos Hummel, told the publication, “We are going to come to know the rainforest from within.”

AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, explained that the detailed survey will be the first to be carried out in the Amazon for more than 30 years, making it a particularly important piece of research. It will take between three and four years to complete and will see data relating to soils, biodiversity and tree species present in the rainforest being collected.

“The survey is an incredibly important piece of research that will enable Brazil’s Forestry Ministry to gain a far greater and more detailed understanding of the rainforest’s modern day characteristics. The research will be invaluable in helping the Ministry to achieve its goals of lowering deforestation and ensuring a sustainable future,” Mr Johnson went on to say.

Izabella Teixeira, Environment Minister, also spoke of the importance of the survey, saying, “In international debates about climate change, for example, we will know how much forest we have and what state it is in […], we’ll discover species, and gain knowledge about species becoming extinct, as well as information about the distribution of the forest and its potential economic use.”

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

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Top 20 Finance and Investing Leaders to Join World’s Most Influential HFT Conference in London

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Golden Networking hosts the World’s Most Influential High-Frequency Trading Conference Series, High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London “Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges”, March 21 (www.High-Frequency-Trading-Conference.com).

New York City, NY, USA (February 7, 2013) — “Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges” is the theme of High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 (http://www.High-Frequency-Trading-Conference.com) forum that will provide attendees in London (March 21) with the most up-to-date review of where this ever-changing industry stands and is going through an inspiring keynote speeches:

– New European Union Regulation of Algorithmic and High Frequency Trading under MiFID II.
Mr. Philippe Guillot, Executive Director of the Markets Division, Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF)

– Lessons to be Learned from the Flash Crash, BATS, Nasdaq and Knight Capital.
Mr. Edgar Perez, Author, The Speed Traders and Knightmare on Wall Street

– What the Foresigh Report Tell us About the Future of Computer Trading in Financial Markets.
Professor David Cliff, Department of Computer Science, University of Bristol and Foresight Project Member of the Lead Expert Group on Algorithmic Trading

Plus thought-provoking panels with leaders in the field:

– Professor Alex Preda, Professor of Accounting, Accountability and Financial Management, King’s College
– Ms. Arlene McCarthy, Vice Chair – Economics and Monetary Affairs Committee and Draftsperson, Market Abuse Directive, European Parliament
– Mr. Axel Pierron, Sr. VP, Securities & Investments, Celent
– Mr. Chris Skinner, Chairman, Financial Services Club
– Professor Daniel Beunza, Lecturer, London School of Economics
– Mr. Giovanni Beliossi, Managing Partner, FGS Capital
– Mr. Hendrik Klein, Head Portfolio Manager, Da Vinci InvestAG
– Mr. Hirander Misra, Chairman, Forum Trading Solutions
– Ms. Izabella Kaminska, Blogger, FT Alphaville
– Mr. Joseph Noss, Financial Stability, Bank of England
– Dr. Magrino Bini, Statistical Arbitrage Portfolio Manager, Millennium Partners
– Mr. Philip Stafford, FT Trading Room Deputy Editor, Financial Times
– Professor Philip Treleaven, Director, PhD, Centre in Financial Computing, UCL
– Mr. Sam Tyfield, Partner, Vedder Price, P.C.
– Mr. Stuart Theakston, Head of Research and Automated Trading, GLC
– Dr. Tommi A. Vuorenmaa, Head of Research & Trading, Valo Research and Trading
– Mr. VJ Angelo, Director, Global Markets Exchange Group
– Professor Walter Distaso, Professor of Financial Econometrics, Imperial College London
– More to be announced

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 (http://www.High-Frequency-Trading.info) “Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges” will bring insights for investors and speed traders, who need to protect and refine their competitive advantage in a world dominated by algorithmic and high-frequency trading.

Topics that will be discussed at High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 include the movement toward emerging markets, which is increasingly attuned to the use of bots, and the regulatory environment, specifically how new technologies are changing the game, including a look at the upcoming regulatory changes in both sides of the Atlantic.

High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 is produced by Golden Networking (http://www.goldennetworking.net), the premier networking community for business executives, entrepreneurs and investors. Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by calling +1-414-FORUMS0 or sending an email to info@goldennetworking.net.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Coordinator
Golden Networking
1-414-FORUMS0
jpetrova@goldennetworking.net
http://www.goldennetworking.net

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Graybow Communications Achieves InfoComm International Emerald CAVSP Level Designation

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Graybow Communications has qualified as an InfoComm International Emerald Certified AudioVisual Solutions Provider (CAVSP). This designation recognizes that a percentage of the company’s sales, customer service and technical staff have achieved and maintained individual InfoComm Certification.

InfoComm awards individual Certification to audio visual professionals who have demonstrated knowledge and comprehension of the science and technology used in communications including audio, video, display and systems. Technicians, engineers, designers, salespeople, customer service personnel, managers and executives are eligible to take the individual certification test.

“A CAVSP designation gives AV companies a competitive advantage in the marketplace,” said David Labuskes, CTS, RDD, InfoComm International’s Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer. “Customers of audiovisual communications and presentation systems can be confident of professionalism and an aspiration to excellence when working with these companies that have invested in education and training to stay current on the latestAV technologies and techniques.”

The company-level CAVSP recognition program is the only such program available for the commercial audiovisual industry. In addition to confirming that a percentage of the company’s employees are InfoComm certified and have completed important coursework, the [Diamond, Emerald or Sapphire] CAVSP designation means that [your company or organization name] has agreed to comply with 10 Standards of Excellence developed in collaboration with industry experts to emphasize the best practices of audiovisual businesses.

The Standards of Excellence are a guidepost for audiovisual companies and professionals who place the customer first and offer quality audiovisual solutions. They include the commitment to provide complete customer satisfaction with audiovisual solutions that provide value to the client. They convey the importance that audiovisual solutions providers place on their own skills development through continuing education. They also cover the critical role that audiovisual professionals play as partners with IT specialists, architects, building managers and others.

 

About GRAYBOW COMMUNICATIONS
Graybow Communications (www.graybow.com) is a Minneapolis based commercial audio visual company providing custom solutions, on-premise support and cloud services to customers throughout North America. For over 17 years, Graybow has catered to the audiovisual needs of national clients who require predictable results across multiple geographies. Their areas of expertise include conference rooms and boardrooms, training centers, network operations centers, video conferencing solutions, command and control, and digital signage.

About InfoComm International
InfoComm International is the industry leader in certification for AV communications professionals. InfoComm’s Certified Technology Specialist and Certified Technology Specialist – Installation are the only audiovisual certification programs accredited by the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) United States representative, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Also recognized by the U.S. National Certification Commission and accepted by the U.S. Veterans Administration for reimbursement under the Montgomery G.I. Bill, InfoComm certification programs are designed to establish and maintain widespread credibility for the audiovisual industry and the professionals who perform the work. The company-level CAVSP designation recognizes professionalism and expertise achieved through professional development, training, and commitment to the certification of employees.

PR Contact:
Andrew DiPilato
Company Contact Info: adipilato@graybow.com
952.543.7176
Director, Marketing

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Chad Nilsson Partners With Instant Payday Network To Help Others Create Cash Flow

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40% of Americans have less than $500 in the bank. Everyone is looking to the internet for ways to make more money Nilsson says.

Eagan, MN, February 05, 2013 – Chad Nilsson Partners With Instant Payday Network To Help Others Create Cash Flow. 40% of Americans have less than $500 in the bank. Everyone is looking to the internet for ways to make more money Nilsson says. Instant Payday Network provides a huge solution for this problem. Instant payday Network is a free Marketing System. With no fees or experience needed to use it, people now have a way to create cash flow.

Instant Payday Network will provide what every network marketer and home business entrepreneur needs and must have. Cash Flow, training, coaching, systems and most importantly, the environment for success for today’s world of Internet home based business entrepreneurs.

Chad Nilsson has stayed on the cutting edge of internet marketing and home business opportunities. Nilsson says, After intentionally staying on the fringe of the Home Business/Network Marketing Industry for a dozen years, the careful evaluation and due diligence of a dozen different top internet homes businesses, it was obvious that Instant Payday Network had the perfect combination of product, leadership, training and appropriate market timing. It’s very rare to have all of these elements come together in one powerful structure all at the same time. Together we can make a huge and important difference in people’s lives.

If you are interested in learning more on how Chad Nilsson can help you, Mr. Nilsson can be reached at 651-330-8032 Or visit him online at: Chad.nilsson@gmail.com or http://www.GoHereToday.net

Contact:
Chad Nilsson
WCN, Inc.
Eagan, MN 55120
651-330-8032
chad.nilsson@gmail.com
http://www.WhoIsChadNilsson.com

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Rosendin Electric Names Brian Brobst Director of Eastern Region Business Development/Pre-Construction

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Industry Veteran Joins Mid-Atlantic Office to Continue to Drive Eastern Expansion for Largest U.S. Private Electrical Contractor.

STERLING, Va. (February 5, 2013) — Rosendin Electric (http://www.rosendin.com), the nation’s largest private electrical contractor and a 100% employee-owned company, announced the appointment of Brian Brobst to the newly created position of Director of Eastern Region Business Development/Pre-Construction. In this role, Brobst will focus on expanding East Coast operations, leveraging his network and identifying new general contractor partners who will benefit from Rosendin Electric’s construction experience and industry expertise. He will also lead the oversight of conceptual cost modeling, schematic budgeting, cost control, bidding, value engineering, and building and maintaining customer relationships.

Brobst joins Rosendin Electric with more than 20 years of electrical contracting and construction experience, including pre-construction support, project management, and electrical design for mission critical, health care, commercial, and institutional projects.

“Rosendin Electric continues to build its reputation for excellence through our East Coast operations. Brian’s appointment brings new strength to our marketing team to match the expertise of our world-class engineering team,” said Keith Douglas, Director, Mid-Atlantic Operations. “We are delighted to have Brian join us to support large-scale, mission critical design projects, and develop pre-construction bids with the region’s general contractors.”

About Rosendin Electric

Rosendin Electric, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is a 100% employee-owned electrical engineering, power and communications provider and is the largest privately held electrical contractor in the United States. With over 2,500 employees and experience nationwide, Rosendin Electric has built upon a 90-year reputation for quality design and installations. For additional information, visit http://www.rosendin.com.

Contact:
Shelly Goulart
Marketing Manager
Rosendin Electric, Inc.
880 Mabury Road
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 534-2819
sgoulart@rosendin.com
http://www.rosendin.com

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‘AuraPortal’ Solution Implemented by More than 20 Financial Institutions

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Business Process Management software automates operational and administrative processes.

Boca Raton, Florida, February 02, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that the AuraPortal.(*) solution has been implemented by more than 20 financial institutions to automate their operational and administrative processes.

(*).AuraPortal has recently been distinguished by the independent market analysis firm Ovum in its Decision Matrix 2011 report as the most advanced BPM in the market.

Since the beginning of the global economic and financial crisis, financial institutions have embarked on the search for technology tools to help optimize their resources and processes, becoming more profitable, efficient and offering an improved service in order to retain customer loyalty.

But not just any technology is adequate enough to successfully undertake business improvement projects in the financial sector. This technology must meet certain requirements, such as: flexibility, adaptability, fast implementation, reliability and modernity, in line with current and future times.

Amongst these financial institutions are: Davivienda Bank, BMG Bank (Minas Gerais Bank), CABEI (Central American Bank for Economic Integration), Falabella Bank, BCCR (Central Bank of Costa Rica), Banca March –the most solvent bank in Europe-, BNF (National Development Bank), Baneco (Economic Bank), Carrefour Financial Services, Excellent Incasso, and the list goes on.

The following processes can be highlighted as examples of processes automated with AuraPortal:

• Core Business Processes (Credit Concession Management, Goods Received in Lieu of Payment, Document Approval, Credit Committee, etc.).

• Operational Risk Management Processes (Element Protection, Change Control, Preventive Control, etc.).

• Financial Analysis Processes (Legal Analysis, Financial Analysis, Impact Analysis, etc.).

• Customer Management Processes (Campaigns and Promotions, Creation of new Products, Checking Account Creation, Inquiries and Complaints, etc.).

• Procurement, Supply and Outsourcing Management Processes.

• Human Resource Management Processes (Staff Administration, Absence and Overtime Management, Evaluation and Control, Recruitment, etc.).

• Standards Management Processes (Basel II/III, Patriot Act, AML, SOX, Quality, Information Security, Occupational Security, Personal Data Security, etc.).

• And many more.

In the words of Pablo Trilles, Vice President of AURA: “The fact that 20 among the most relevant financial institutions are using AuraPortal with total satisfaction demonstrates that we are speaking of an optimal solution for the financial world. AuraPortal is becoming a strong benchmark in the Business Process Management (BPM) software”.

About Aura (http://www.auraportal.com)
AURA is a global BPM (Business Process Management) software provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA has a presence in 50 countries with more than 500 customers including, among others: Toyota, General Motors, Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Scotiabank, Danone, Sodexo, Kimberly-Clark, Yamaha, Eletrobras, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries.

AURA Headquarters are located in North America (Florida) and Europe (Holland) whereas the software development facilities are located in Spain and India.

Contact:
Scott Rich
Auraportal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
diana.farrington@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

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Wheel Unik and Top Rated Tax Giving Away a FREE Car in Orlando, Florida

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Wheel Unik and Top Rated Tax is giving away a 2003 Honda Accord on February 22, 2013 when you do your tax return with Top Rated Tax at a Wheel Unik location.

Orlando, FL (USA), February 01, 2013 — Wheel Unik and Top Rated Tax is giving away a 2003 Honda Accord on February 22, 2013 when you do your tax return with Top Rated Tax at a Wheel Unik location.

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Press & Media Contact:
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AAA welcomes Predictions of Gold Rally

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A new Morgan Stanley Report predicting that gold’s rally will continue into the third quarter of 2014 has been welcomed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

Boston, MA, February 02, 2013 – A new Morgan Stanley Report predicting that gold’s rally will continue into the third quarter of 2014 has been welcomed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The report predicts that the US Federal Reserve will carry on buying up gold to strengthen the economy’s position well into next year, which could mean that it’s still very much worth investing in this alternative asset class. AAA endorses investment in alternative asset classes and ethical investment projects, such as the forestry investment and green energy investment.

“We are pleased to hear Morgan Stanley’s endorsement of gold as an asset class,” stated AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson. He continued: “We have seen a major increase in interest in alternatives since the economic collapse. It seems both institutional investors and individuals simply looking to diversify their investment portfolios against risk are keen on alternatives.”

“Investing in something like gold, as opposed to stocks and shares, offers a certain peace of mind as it is something tangible in exchange for their cash.”

As the US recovery increasingly took hold at the end of 2012, the price of gold fell. However, the Morgan Stanley analysts believe that the asset class is to remain popular well into next year.

Reports suggest that the US economy is to grow by 2 per cent in the coming year and 3 per cent in 2014. The number of houses being built is growing rapidly is response to the more positive economic outlook.

The house building increase is set to benefit some other alternative asset classes, like forestry, claims AAA. “Investing in timberland through firms that run plantations of sustainably grown timbers, like Greenwood Management, is a great bet at the moment,” added Mr Johnson. “Investing in timber is risk-averse and is a great way to offsetting the impact of inflation.”

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

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Investing in Brazilian social housing can bring strong returns, claims AAA

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A new investment scheme that allows people to invest in social housing projects aimed at helping low-income families in Brazil get housed, has been welcomed by AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, February 1, 2013 — A new investment scheme that allows people to invest in social housing projects aimed at helping low-income families in Brazil get housed, has been welcomed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The alternative investment advocacy group claims that investing in Brazilian social housing projects is not only an ethically sound option for your dollar or euro, but could also deliver some seriously strong returns.

“Those clever people at Emerald Knight have launched a scheme whereby individuals can invest in a social housing scheme to help meet the projected 12 million unit deficit in Brazilian housing come 2023,” explained AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson.

The scheme is being welcomed by AAA, which claims that new housing is desperately needed in Brazil and that generating investment from foreign investors who are seeking an alternative and ethical asset class to help diversify their portfolio is a great way to fund such construction projects.

The scheme is part of the ‘Minha Casa, Minha Vida’ (My House, My Life) initiative, which was launched by the Brazilian government in 2009. The project hopes to build as many as three million homes over the coming five years. “Property supply in Brazil simply can’t keep up with demand, and on top of this, millions of families in Brazil already live in sub-standard housing. This is a great opportunity to invest in one of the fastest growing emerging economies in the world, and to help solve the country’s major housing deficit,” explained Emerald Knight’s director, James Howard.

The first stage of the investment scheme generated returns of 20 per cent for investors and a large percentage immediately signed up for the second stage of the investment, which has now reaches capacity. The minimum investment is around $30,000.

However, there are many alternatives, including investing in sustainable plantations in Brazil, which can generate great returns for investors as the timber is so in demand for use in the new housing projects. Firms like Greenwood Management run plantation projects that are easy to invest in and reap the benefits of the housing demand in the Latin American region.

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