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FRA welcomes report on climate change mitigation investment

The World Economics Forum has released a report that states that some $700 billion is needed in extra funding to make a real difference to climate change. The report has been welcomed by analysts at FRA, which endorses investment in sustainable forestry projects.

Seattle, United States, January 25, 2013 — The World Economics Forum has released a report that states that some $700 billion is needed in extra funding to make a real difference to climate change. The report has been welcomed by analysts at Forest Research Analysis (FRA), which endorses investment in sustainable forestry projects.

The report outlined the fact the cash invested into climate change mitigation in 2011 was 93 per cent higher than the amount invested in 2007. However, the World Economics Forum still suggests this is way too low. Its report stated: “This business-as-usual investment will not lead to a stable future unless it achieves environmental and sustainability goals.”

FRA agrees that investment needs to be ploughed into areas such as clean energy, sustainable aforestation and preventing deforestation, low carbon transport and clean energy infrastructure.

Promoting ethical and green investments now is key to the future of the planet, according to a recent blog post by the Forum’s global managing director for strategy and sustainability services. He stated, that if people continue to invest in non-clean energies it could tie us all into many more years of reliance on these unsustainable sources of energy that will continue to contribute to climate change.

FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins, added that investing in timberland that produces sustainable and non-native lumber is a great alternative investment for those who agree with the Forum’s message.

“We endorse investment in clean energy and sustainable schemes, such as plantations run by businesses like Greenwood Management.”

Greenwood Management’s plantations of teak and eucalyptus are grown in regions where these species are not indigenous. They grow quickly and offer a great alternative to using timber from natural rainforests in the region. “The steel industry in Brazil uses a large amount of charcoal and it can now source this charcoal sustainably thanks to these kinds of plantation projects,” claimed Peter Collins.

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

Ron Baron’s interest in Alternatives endorsed by AAA

High profile investor and member of the Forbes 400, Ron Baron, recently shared his fondness for alternative investments with journalists from Forbes, in an interview that has been welcomed by AAA.

Boston, MA, January 25, 2013 – High profile investor and member of the Forbes 400, Ron Baron, recently shared his fondness for alternative investments with journalists from Forbes, in an interview that has been welcomed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

Ron Baron explained that his investment vehicle, Baron Capital Group, is upping its exposure to a range of alternative investments, including real estate investment trusts (REITs) and energy finds. He told Forbes that one of the real estate funds it started three years ago gained 40 per cent last year, with gains totalling 70 per cent over the three year period.

He talked about the possibility of expanding into new markets, where there is significant growth potential for commercial properties and hotels, for example. He told Forbes: “The United States there’s 5 million hotel rooms and 300 million people. In India there’s 160,000 hotel rooms, that’s like in Orlando. So what he’s got is he’s got this ability to go into these new markets.”

He added that he is interested mainly in investing in businesses that offer a long-term prospect of growth and that are well managed. AAA, which advocates ethical alternative investments, endorses this investment strategy. “Following the economic collapse, savvy investors are taking a more long-term view of things and are less interested in making a quick buck at any cost,” explained AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson.

He added, “Investing in alternative has many benefits, from an ethical and sustainability port of view, there are more options. Meanwhile, alternatives also offer a means of diversifying an investment portfolio to protect against risk and offset the effects of inflation.”

AAA supports a range of alternative investment funds and also endorses investment in forestry and timberland that is managed sustainable, through firms like Greenwood Management. Greenwood runs sustainable forestry plantations in Brazil and Canada, rearing non-native fast-growing trees.

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

NexBoom Continues Campaign With My Day 1

My Day1 is now emerging as a leader on the playing field of cause-related marketing – helping to develop opportunities for the new breed of ‘citizen consumers’.

Hong Kong – January 25, 2013 — Lou Zant President of Nexboom Universe http://www.nexboom.com, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexboom Universe Group http://www.nexboomuniverse.vg/ , announced today that the current campaign for My Day 1,http://www.myday1.com/ is continuing into 2013. My Day 1 is a purpose-driven company, aiming to serve their associates, as well as to serve the needs of others.

The people behind the scenes of MyDay1 are long-term innovators in the sphere of home-based businesses. My Day1 is now emerging as a leader on the playing field of cause-related marketing – helping to develop opportunities for the new breed of ‘citizen consumers’. Their pioneering business model gives each associate the opportunity to give a chosen amount of money to their charity of choice. The campaign aims to assist a wide variety of charities to meet their fund-raising goals when they are designated by a My Day 1 associate.

The business structure of My Day 1 can help people to save money with the unique, innovative and products that are often exclusively obtainable from My Day 1. With their Linear Pay System, consumers can choose from three levels of involvement. People can simply purchase the available products from an online associate. Or, they can choose from two other levels: Charity Partners or Preferred Customers. Charity Partners and Preferred Consumers have the right to purchase all products at wholesale prices, as well as an opportunity to receive bonuses.

About NexBoom:
NexBoom offers a full suite of proven online marketing solutions developed by industry thought leaders and tested through years of e-commerce experience. NexBoom creates and implements comprehensive online marketing campaigns and acquires customers through online and offline touch points.

For more details visit http://www.nexboom.com

For more information:
Contact Adrian Fellows at
Nexboom Universe Group, Ltd.
2/F Shui On Centre
6-8 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Telephone: +852-2824-8673
info@nexboomuniverse.vg

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Nexboom Universe Group, Ltd
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Wanchai, Hong Kong
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http://www.nexboom.com

Ecotech Institute Debuts First-of-its-Kind “Clean Jobs Index”

National Index shows where to find clean jobs and compares state sustainability initiatives

Denver, Colorado, January 23, 2013 — After nearly a year of research, Ecotech Institute today revealed the first-ever “Clean Jobs Index”, which aggregates all the available clean jobs in the U.S. The Index found that there were more than three million clean jobs available across the United States (3,014,785) in 2012. The Index breaks down clean jobs by state, with links to local jobs listings. In addition to providing objective information on jobs, the Index also looks at a variety of sustainability factors that affect citizens’ lifestyles, including alternative fueling stations, LEED projects, total energy consumption, energy efficiency, green pricing, net metering and state incentives.

Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on training students for renewable energy jobs, initiated and produced the Clean Jobs Index using a wide variety of external resources. Ecotech will update the sustainability factors of the Index data on a quarterly and annual basis (depending on when new data is released) and monthly as new jobs are posted for hiring.

To determine what jobs are deemed clean jobs, Ecotech used the “green jobs” definition from the U.S. Department of Labor – Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which states that green jobs are either: (1) Jobs in businesses that produce goods or provide services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources, or (2) jobs in which workers’ duties involve making their establishment’s production processes more environmentally friendly or use fewer natural resources (http://www.bls.gov/green/). Ecotech then took this definition and used data from Burning Glass International, whose patented job aggregation technology searches for job listings from more than 17,000 sources, to create the Clean Jobs Index list of available positions.

“The Clean Jobs Index addresses the prevalence of clean jobs and takes a unique ranking approach to hot topics in the world of sustainability,” says Colin Coyne, Managing Principal, The Coyne Group and LEED 2.0 Accredited Professional. “This tool is able to aggregate important factors that affect job potential, businesses, livability, politics and much more by using a methodology that is 100 percent objective and an interface that is clean, concise and practical.”

Highlights from the Clean Jobs Index as of January 15, 2013 include:

Number of Clean Jobs in the U.S.: 3,014,785

Oregon is the number one state for the entire Clean Jobs Index, taking all factors into account. (See how other states rank at www.ecotechinstitute.com/cleanjobsindex).

Alaska is number one for clean jobs per 100,000 residents.

Idaho generates the highest percentage of energy by renewables at 85 percent.

Minnesota is number one for renewable energy and efficiency state incentives.

California ranks lowest in energy usage per 100,000 residents.

Massachusetts ranks highest for energy efficiency.

Maryland has the highest number of LEED projects per capita.

Hawaii has the highest number of customers on net metering energy per capita.

Ecotech Institute gathered data from a variety of independent research entities that develop and regularly publish cleantech information. Sources include a variety of government agencies, nonprofit organizations and businesses, including: U.S. Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Green Building Council, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy and Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency.

“We are very proud to introduce the Clean Jobs Index to the world. Its aggregate data offers incredible insight into how each state is performing in areas of tremendous importance,” says Kyle Crider, Ecotech Institute’s director of sustainability. “The possibilities for the Index’s use are infinite. We recommend that state leaders reference the data when policy is initiated, when companies are looking to build or improve operations, and especially when people are looking for jobs.”

To learn more about the Clean Jobs Index, visit http://www.ecotechinstitute.com/cleanjobsindex/ and to learn more about Ecotech Institute, visit www.ecotechinstitute.com.

Contact:
Jenny Foust
Communications Strategy Group
303.433.7020 (o) or 720.244.4268 (c)
jfoust@csg-pr.com

About Ecotech Institute
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers six highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.

Contact:
Jenny Foust
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
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eCommerce Phenom Justin Ligeri Launches Coaching Program – Selling on Amazon

In a few short years, Justin Ligeri has gone from zero to online selling hero, his company Yagoozon earning a spot on the Inc. 500 list of 500 fastest growing companies in the US. Now, Ligeri will share what he’s learned, through his new Amazon FBA coaching program.

Providence, RI, January 22, 2013 (Straight Line PR) — In November of 2010, Justin Ligeri was staring at bankruptcy. He was flat broke and looking at the toughest economy of the last eighty years. At the time his company, Yagoozon, Inc. was a mere figment of his imagination.

However today, Yagoozon is an online force to be reckoned with, having generated over 25 million dollars in sales during the past two years.

“I get asked every day by people who hear my story, if I could coach them to success,” says Ligeri. “I have never been able to create the time to do so. But recently I decided that I would open a coaching program to teach others the mindset and techniques required to flourish online.”

Ligeri says simply, “I have been blessed,” as he talks about his successes. A short YouTube video, in which he shares a few details of his success with Amazon FBA (Fulfillment By Amazon) can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbBk1N-DAlk

“The core of my program is understanding the leverage that is available when you have the correct entrepreneurial mindset,” explains Ligeri. “The Greek Mathematician Archimedes said that if you give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum to place it on that he would move the world. Selling online is no different. It is all about understanding the leverage that is possible when you set everything up correctly.”

Ligeri knows a thing or two about leverage. Yagoozon officially opened its doors on April 11, 2012. In October 2012, his company was inducted into the Inc 500 list of 500 fastest growing companies in the United States.

Visit http://www.JustinLigeri.com to see how this young entrepreneur took his idea for an online toy store, and built it into an award-winning enterprise, using the power of Amazon’s eCommerce infrastructure.

About Yagoozon, Inc.:
Yagoozon is the fastest growing online retailer of toys, costumes, and novelty items. The company focuses on customer service and purchaser simplification. Headquartered in Warwick, RI, Yagoozon leverages the strengths of the Amazon retail platform, adding their self-described “obsession” with excellent customer service, to take online retailing to a whole new level.

For more information, visit Yagoozon online at http://www.amazon.com/b?me=A393ZKPVGVX3TX or find Yagoozon on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yagoozon/226200834154092

Press Contact:
Justin Ligeri
Yagoozon, Inc.
380 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI 02886

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Incite Creative Adds The Body Image Therapy Center to its Extensive Healthcare Client Roster

Incite Creative is pleased to announce the addition of The Body Image Therapy Center to its growing family of healthcare industry clients.

Baltimore, MD, January 22, 2013 – Incite Creative is pleased to announce the addition of The Body Image Therapy Center to its growing family of healthcare industry clients.

Founded in 2008, The Body Image Therapy Center is an outpatient eating disorder therapy service and treatment program provider located in Columbia, Maryland. Its founder and director, Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, has selected Incite Creative to help him increase the Center’s brand awareness so it can be better positioned to help women, men and young people who suffer from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and compulsive exercise.

“I looked around at several options for marketing and branding help for my company and was struck by how hard it was,” says Walen “but when I found Incite Creative and spoke with Dina Wasmer, I was struck by how much she emotionally understood our mission. Working now with Dina and V.P. Maria Fuster on our social media campaign to raise awareness about eating disorders is already providing leads to new clients for the Center. I have no doubt that I’ll continue to see significant return on my investment.”

Incite Creative has a depth of experience in marketing for the healthcare industry and can add valuable perspective to The Body Image Therapy Center by focusing its business and marketing plans on strategic brand building initiatives. With an initial emphasis on social media engagement, the firm has optimized and designed the Center’s social media profiles for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google +, and Pinterest, and In just a few short weeks, Incite Creative has succeeded in increasing The Body Image Therapy Center’s Facebook fan base by 30% and increased its weekly reach by 347%. As a result, the client’s website has seen a dramatic increase in its Google page ranking and has already generated leads. Additional marketing and graphic design services will be provided in the coming months.

For more information, log onto http://www.incitecreativeinc.com or contact Dina Wasmer at 410-366-9479 ext. 101 or dina@incitecreativeinc.com.

The Body Image Therapy Center provides individual and group counseling from therapists with extensive training in the treatment of eating disorders and also offers psychiatry and nutrition counseling to patients in its program. For more information contact Andrew Walen at 443-602-6515 or engage online here: https://www.facebook.com/TheBodyImageTherapyCenter.

Incite Creative is a marketing and graphic design firm that specializes in strategic positioning, brand development and creative implementation services for Mid-Atlantic, small-to-mid-sized companies and organizations that need a chief marketing officer (CMO) to oversee their internal marketing department and/or fill the void if such a department doesn’t exist.

Contact:
Maria Fuster
Incite Creative, Inc.
P.O. Box 95
Cockeysville, MD 21030
410-366-9479 ext. 101
info@incitecreativeinc.com
http://www.incitecreativeinc.com

Insurance King Proudly Represents Dairyland Cycle Insurance

Insurance King is growing into several states including Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, New Mexico, Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Ohio.

Rockford, IL, January 22, 2013 – Insurance King proudly represents Dairyland CYCLE and Auto Insurance. Insurance King is growing into several states including Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, New Mexico, Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Ohio.

Insurance King has decided to work with Dairyland Cycle and Auto Insurance Company because they operate in several states not to mention the states that Insurance King is growing into. “The decision to work with Dairyland Cycle Auto Insurance Company was an easy one to make,” says Dan Block marketing manager for Insurance King. Dan Block also stated that, “Insurance King looked at several multi-state insurance companies and Dairyland Cycle Auto Insurance Company had very competitive rates but the customer service and ease of doing business set them aside from the other companies Insurance King looked at. I believe Dairyland Cycle and Auto Insurance Company is way ahead of the curve when it comes to customer service the new cellphone text bill reminders are something I have never seen an insurance company implement before!”

Insurance King has already added Dairyland cycle Auto Insurance to http://www.insurancekingquote.com so the customers that have Dairyland Cycle Auto Insurance Company through Insurance King will be able to pay their bills on line or file claims on line. Insurance King is contracted with Dairyland Cycle and Auto Insurance Company in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Wisconsin. To obtain a quote with Dairyland Cycle or Auto Insurance Company through Insurance King simply visit http://www.insurancekingquote.com and fill out the quote form and an agent will contact you back with a quote.

Contact:
Dan Block
Insurance King
127 N. Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
815-316-9522
danblock317@gmail.com

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Insurance King offers Great rates for Teen Drivers

Teen drivers do not have to be listed to your policy until they actually have their license.

Rockford, IL, January 21, 2013 – Insurance King offers great rates for teen drivers. Teen drivers do not have to be listed to your policy until they actually have their license. Teen drivers are permitted to drive the vehicles listed on the parent’s insurance policy when driving on their permit. Sometimes teen drivers will have an accident and cause the insurance rates to increase and or cause a non-renewal situation. Insurance King is always looking for new insurance companies that insure teen drivers to ensure competitive prices.

Insurance King has the ability to exclude teen drivers from the parent’s policy and or issue a policy for the teen separately. To inquire about teen driver’s and discuss custom insurance solutions visit www.insurancekingquote.com you may also call or visit an Insurance King office.

To get an insurance quote visit us online at http://www.insurancekingquote.com

Contact:
Dan Block
Insurance King
127 N. Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
815-316-9522
danblock317@gmail.com

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Justin Ligeri Donates 10,000 Toys to Providence Rhode Island’s Toys for Tots

Over the 2012 Christmas Holidays, entrepreneur Justin Ligeri of Yagoozon, Inc. donated over 10,000 toys to children in need, at Toys for Tots in Providence, Rhode Island.

Providence, RI, January 21, 2013 (Straight Line PR) — Two years ago, Justin Ligeri thought his entrepreneurial adventures were finished. He was broke, had a massively overdrawn bank account and was looking at the toughest economy of the last eighty years. At the time, his fledgling company, Yagoozon, Inc. was a mere figment of his imagination.

However, today Yagoozon is an online force to be reckoned with, having generated over 23 million dollars in sales during those past two years. With an attitude of gratitude, Justin Ligeri donated over 10,000 toys to Toys for Tots in Providence, Rhode Island over the 2012 Christmas holidays.

“I have been blessed,” says Ligeri as he talks about his successes. In October 2012, his company was inducted into the Inc. 500 list of 500 fastest growing companies in the United States. ( http://www.amazon.com/b?me=A393ZKPVGVX3TX ) “I know what it is like to be needy and down on your luck. This past holiday season was an opportunity for me to give back to the community. Seeing the joy on the kids’ faces, playing with the toys I donated, was such a fantastic experience for me.”

Justin Ligeri is also giving back through his Amazon FBA mentoring program, designed to help other people develop their own Amazon enterprises. Ligeri discusses his program in a brief video interview, which can be seen on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No9-cVg2G-s

Yagoozon was inducted into the Inc. 500 list of 500 fastest growing companies in the US at the 31st Annual Inc. 500 | 5000 Conference and Awards Ceremony in Phonenix, AZ.  For more details, visit http://www.inc5000conference.com

About Yagoozon, Inc.:
Yagoozon is the fastest growing online retailer of toys, costumes, and novelty items. The company focuses on customer service and purchaser simplification. Headquartered in Warwick, RI, Yagoozon leverages the strengths of the Amazon retail platform, adding their self-described “obsession” with excellent customer service, to take online retailing to a whole new level.

For more information, visit Yagoozon online at http://www.amazon.com/b?me=A393ZKPVGVX3TX or find Yagoozon on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yagoozon/226200834154092

Press Contact:
Justin Ligeri
Yagoozon, Inc.
380 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI 02886

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The 19th Medical Fair India to Be Held In New Delhi from 8 – 10 March 2013

The Longest running medical exhibition in India with participation from over 300 exhibitors from 15 countries

Mumbai, India – January 21, 2013 — Medical Fair India 2013 ( http://www.medicalfair-india.com ), formerly known as HOSPIMedica India, an international trade exhibition and conference on Diagnostics, Medical Equipment and Technology is to be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi India from 8th to 10th March 2013. This global event is jointly organized by Messe Düsseldorf, Germany (organizer of “MEDICA” world’s largest medical trade show) and its Indian subsidiary Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt. Ltd.

Over 300 prestigious manufacturers of medical equipment & technology from over 10 countries including France, Belgium, USA, China, SE Asia, Germany and India shall showcase their modern and most innovative range at the Medical sector’s biggest exhibition. On display will be world-class Hospital Supplies, Surgical Items, Medical Disposables, Rehabilitation Aids, Diagnostics, Hospital Furniture, Radiology & Imaging Equipment, Physiotherapy Equipment, Critical care/Emergency Equipment, Disinfection & Waste Management Systems, Medical Software and Medical Publications.

Medical Fair India is going from strength to strength as the number of exhibitors in the current edition is likely to be more than 300 as against last event. The fair had attracted more than 6000 visitors last year and a further rise in the number of visitors is anticipated for 2013 too.

Medical Fair ( http://www.medicalfair-india.com ), which alternates annually between Mumbai and Delhi, is the ideal platform to meet the “Who’s Who” of the sector, to discuss and seal new deals. About 60% of the exhibitors come from countries such as France, Belgium, Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, the USA and Germany. This is also the first time that the organisers look forward to welcoming exhibitors from Japan and Finland.

The Indian healthcare sector is expected to become a US$ 280 billion industry by 2020 with spending on health estimated to grow 14 per cent annually, according to a report by an industry body. At present the sector is estimated to be around US$ 40 billion and will grow to US$ 78.6 billion by end-2012, Better standard of living, improved education and increasing incidence of lifestyle diseases is triggering a higher demand for modern, quicker treatment methods and newer forms of therapy/diagnosis.

The fair is supported by Indian associations such as ADMI (Association of Diagnostic Manufacturers of India), MSAHITA (Medical Surgical and Healthcare Industry Trade Association) and at the international level, by institutions such as MREPC (Malaysian Rubber Export Promotion Council), CCCMHPIE (China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines & Health Products), KMDICA (Korea Medical Devices Industrial Cooperation Association), Ubi France, SAMD (Shenzhen Association of Medical Devices), Spectaris, GHE (German Health Care Export Group) and the ZVEI (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik und Elektroindustrie e.V.). Cooperative ventures with Indian hospitals such as Fortis and Apollo Hospitals have also already been confirmed. For further information about the fair, please log onto http://www.medicalfair-india.com or contact Mr Suraj Ullal on +91 -22-66789933 or on ullals@md-india.com at Messe Dusseldorf India.

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