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Cement Demand inside the US to increase at 8.5% CAGR development by 2015

In accordance to our hottest groundwork offering “US Cement Marketplace Analysis”, US to be world’s largest sized overall economy and 1 with the most dynamic building markets offered a stable platform to its cement industry to expand through the very last twenty years. Nonetheless, previous few a long time were depressing for that industry when sluggish cement desire from housing development dented the supply-demand matrix in the cement market. The financial state is recuperating from recession along with the housing trade has yet again starting submitting encouraging outcomes. The examine acknowledged the unavoidable recovery on the market and projected which the cement need will grow at a brisk pace within the coming decades. The study recognized that, the US is residence to 1 on the world’s largest portland cement markets. This cement class occupies the most important share in creation amid all products groups and in 2010; the phase captured through 97% quantity share. In very last decade, its share spiked strongly around the back again of accelerating need from residential design initiatives and infrastructure project needs. Important cement producers are switching to Portland since it is a lot more suited for standard construction and its share can be predicted to remain practically stable from the coming decades.

Our regional sector examination uncovered that, West South Central (including mostly Louisiana, Oklahoma, Northern & Southern Texas) and South Atlantic (with states which includes Delaware, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia) are leading the country in terms of cement generation and consumption. Sufficient raw material availability along with various incentives furnished by state governments makes this region a highly investment prone and call for huge investments for future sector developments. “US Cement Community Analysis”, has been authored to evaluate cement marketplace future potentials with the US. It thoroughly examines all prominent emerging trends and drivers, which are fueling expansion on the industry’s development. Besides highlighting important segments, such as creation, consumption and installed capacity, the report facilitates information on regional cement demand-supply scenario. It will help clients to understand the market dynamics and get an insight in the field on micro level. The report also provides current and projected markets trends of cement demand in various field verticals including RMC, Development contractors, Concrete products, and other markets, which will help clients to take informative investment decisions.

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Center for Productive Longevity Working to Defuse the Ticking Time Bomb

Organization Brings Awareness to the Alarming Facts of an Aging Workforce

Boulder, CO, May 10, 2012 – The Center for Productive Longevity (CPL), which serves as the bridge between people 55 and older and the opportunities that enable them to continue in productive activities, today described “The 3 Important Ways to Defuse the Ticking Time Bomb of our Aging Workforce”. With 77 million people in the United States 55 and older, we are at a tipping point: we can either watch them sit on the sidelines, drawing from unsustainable entitlement programs and the general economy, or we can enable this growing population segment to continue working and contribute to the country’s economic growth and prosperity.

Recent surveys by AARP indicate that 80 percent of the Baby Boomers intend to continue working after leaving their regular career jobs, more than half on less than a full-time basis. Many need or want the additional income, particularly because of their wealth reduction from the recession in 2001 and the global economic crisis that began in the U.S. in late 2007. Other reasons to continue working include the desire to maintain cognitive skills, continue adding value, and remain socially connected.

“We have been aware of this ticking time bomb for years without taking effective action. Now it’s really getting louder with the growing retirement of Baby Boomers at the rate of 4.2 million each year from 2011 through 2029, compounded by high unemployment and low economic growth for the foreseeable future,” says William Zinke, 85, founder and president of CPL. “We can defuse this time bomb by creating a wave of entrepreneurship across the country and stimulating employers to take a more flexible approach in providing employment opportunities for older workers.”

According to CPL, we can defuse the ticking time bomb of our aging workforce in three important ways:

1.Baby Boomer Entrepreneurship
Create awareness and understanding among the Baby Boomers about the benefits and opportunities of creating their own businesses. Entrepreneurship remains a critical factor in the country’s economic growth and vitality, with a spirit of pioneering and self-reliance still a part of America’s DNA.

2.Flexible Workplace Options
Stimulate employers to develop phased retirement programs and other flexible workplace options that will retain and attract Baby Boomers 55 and older who want to continue working but on a part-time basis. A movement is developing in this direction, but a recent survey by Harris Interactive indicates that only 24 percent of Fortune 1000 companies provide such options.

3.Greater Talent Pool Utilization
The reality is that America has a large and growing talent pool of workers 55 and older with experience, expertise, seasoned judgment and proven performance (EESP). Research shows that older workers have a higher level of commitment, reliability and motivation; have better overall skills and abilities than younger workers; and have much lower absenteeism and turnover. This talent pool must be tapped to a substantially greater degree.

“Economic growth and our standard of living may be reduced if older workers are not provided with opportunities to continue working, yet there is no real recognition of the need to do so,” adds Zinke. “It is CPL’s purpose to change the national mindset about aging and retirement.”

One way CPL is highlighting the benefits of senior entrepreneurship is by organizing a series of four meetings titled “Spotlight on Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Baby Boomers”. The first meeting was held at the Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, MO, the focal point for entrepreneurship in America, on March 27 with almost 100 participants and excellent feedback. The next three meetings will be held at Babson College in Wellesley, MA on September 14, Northwestern University/Kellogg School of Business in Chicago on October 11, and the University of Denver on November 15. To register, visit http://www.ctrpl.org/entrepreneurship-meeting/overview.

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 be the bridge between people 55 and older and their engagement in productive activities, paid and volunteer, where they are qualified and ready to continue adding value. It is imperative that we recognize the value added by an aging workforce. Visit ctrpl.org for more information. Follow the Center for Productive Longevity on Facebook at 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

Gate One Marketing Announces Help Net Charities and HNC Dry Cleaners Website

Gate One Marketing announces the Websites for Help Net Charities, a 501C3 organization, and HNC Dry Cleaners which is a for profit entity.

Green Cove Springs, FL, May 09, 2012 – Gate One Marketing announces the new Website for Help Net Charities which is a nonprofit 501-C3 organization and HNC Dry Cleaners for profit organization.

Help Net Charity is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Orlando Florida, providing transportation services for low-income elderly, HIV positive individuals, and disabled adults, in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Lake Counties.

Help Net Charities provides transportation for medical appointments, including Dialysis and Chemotherapy, as well as social, spiritual, and recreational activities. Help Net Charity also supports services and referrals to assist clients in meeting basic needs such as food, clothing, and utility assistance.

In return for your kind deed; Help Net Charity, Inc.  Provider’s a tax deductible receipt for you to reduce your income tax liabilities to the IRS.

With your help, we can provide a professional attire, a strong network of personal support, and career development tools, and professional advice, to help the economically disadvantaged in today’s tough economic environment to be successful, in both the workforce, and in their personal lives.

We are helping individuals break the cycle of poverty and we can move forward by doing our part in helping the less fortunate, become more self sufficient!

We can help with your interview skills, if you are technical or business orientated, William B. Weeks Jr of Gate One Marketing International is always available to provide business consulting, and career advice, at no charge!

HNC Dry Cleaners provides one stop services such as a full service Dry Cleaning experience for its customers, as well as, concierge Dry Cleaning Services, bill pay, and mini business center services.

HNC Cleaners has over 25 years experience in providing outstanding alterations and tailoring services.

HNC Cleaners provides one stop services such as full service dry cleaning experience for its customers as well as concierge dry cleaning services, bill pay and mini business center services.

William B. Weeks Jr of Gate One Marketing stated, “We are proud to work with HNC and we look forward to working with HNC for a long time and we look forward to your contributions. Please help this great organization and contribute all that you can!!”

About – Gate One Marketing
Gate One Marketing is a results-driven international marketing services company dedicated to helping businesses and individuals acquire new customers and retain them. Gate One has almost 30 years of experience in Internet Marketing with offices in the USA, and Sweden. http://.gate1marketing.com

About – HNC
Help Net Charity is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Orlando Florida, providing transportation services for low-income elderly, HIV positive individuals, and disabled adults, in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Lake Counties.

HNC Dry Cleaners is a for profit dry cleaning company that has been in business for 22 years, Please come and see us!

Contact:
William B. Weeks Jr
Gate One Marketing International
445 Hope Hull Ct.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
+1-703-577-4171
william@gate1marketing.com
http://www.Gate1Marketing.com

Business Innovation Competition Lions’ Lair Recognises Leighmans

The Lions’ Lair, one of the North West’s leading business innovation competitions, has recognised Leighmans.com in this year’s awards ceremony. Leighmans was announced as the contest’s winner by the expert panel of businesspeople and entrepreneurs.

At the Lions’ Lair event this year Leighmans pitched the new iPrint, a corporate gift and merchandise product. The new item was rated as the winner by the Lions’ Lair panel in a ‘Dragons’ Den’ TV show-style judging session.

At the Lions’ Lair event 2012 Leighmans managing director Darren Leigh went before the judging panel to pitch the iPrint as the latest in innovative corporate gift ideas. The iPrint lets is an adhesive strip that lets people use mobile phone and handheld devices even when they are wearing heavy gloves.

Leighmans has received positive feedback from customers about the new iPrints, with companies citing mobile and commuting workers as particular fans.

Leighmans MD Darren Leigh says: “This is a real privilege and we’re pleased to receive this award from the Lions’ Lair panel. The judges obviously liked the quality of the new iPrint product we have sourced for our customers.”

Leighmans has offices in Bury, Lancs, and works with customers of all sizes – from SMBs through to blue-chip companies.

For further information, please visit www.leighmans.com.

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Flagconnections.com Offers New Retirement Flag Case

Flagconnections.com is poising itself for another Internet hot buy with its new retirement flag case.

Deer Park, NY, May 09, 2012 – Flagconnections.com is poising itself for another Internet hot buy with its new retirement flag case. The New York based online retailer of a full line of military products, including flag cases, flag display boxes, flag frames, medal display cases, historical flags and much, much more, hopes that the new retirement flag case will be another big seller to people across the U.S. and beyond.

Flagconnections.com is proud to offer this flag retirement case because it’s anything but ordinary. With its optional glass engraving, service branch engraving option and option of medal and flag, or certificate and flag display, this is not your “run of the mill” flag case. This is a true masterpiece. The unique gift you were looking for your retired U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard husband, wife, father, mother, brother, sister or best friend.

But Flagconnections.com doesn’t “rest on its laurels” with just one stellar product. To the contrary, Flagconnections.com is proud to offer the finest quality and one of the largest online selections of military gift ideas, like flag cases, flag display boxes, flag frames, medal display cases, historical flags and much, much more.

Flagconnections.com is proud to be your best purveyor of military retirement gift ideas. From flag frames to historical flags, Flagconnections.com has everything that special someone wants and needs. Their new flag retirement case is like all of their product line: something that will bring honor to a member of the military who served valiantly for the U.S. And, of course, this retirement flag case is proudly made in the U.S.

Flagconnections.com has an established Web presence, serving military families every day of the year. Whether someone belongs to the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard, Flagconnections.com treats its customers like family. And with their top-quality, unique product line and unbeatable prices, Flagconnections.com is ready to help more military families find the perfect gift.

Flagconnections.com, an online retailer of military gift ideas, including flag frames, flag display boxes, medal display cases, historical flags and much more, is proud to announce their top of the line retirement flag case. They have that special someone of yours in mind, and are sure they won’t disappoint.

For more information visit :http://www.flagsconnections.com Or call 631.254.8393

Contact:
David Elgavisch
Flags Connections
1940 Deer Park Ave Suite 372
Deer Park, NY 11729
631.254.8393
info@flagsconnections.com
http://www.flagsconnections.com

FRA highlights Forestry’s ROI and Sustainability Credentials

FRA has highlighted a piece by Doug Jones of Remsoft in the Environmentalleader.com, which talks about achieving both sustainability and return on investment through investing in forestry.

Bainbridge Island, WA, May 09, 2012 – Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has highlighted a piece by Doug Jones of Remsoft in the Environmentalleader.com, which talks about achieving both sustainability and return on investment through investing in forestry.

Remsoft’s Vice President of Forestry explains that finding an investment that is ethical and offers potentially strong returns is a difficult ask these days. With such major demands on commodities, energy and food, sustainability is increasingly important issue for investors to consider, claims FRA. Mr Jones offers an example of an asset class that fits the bill: timber.

There is an ever-increasing demand for timber, according to Jones’ article, which cites figures published by the Oregon Resources Institute. These figures show that US citizens now consume 3.5 times more timber than they did back in 1970. With emerging markets like china, India and Brazil all desperately improving their infrastructure and building housing in urban regions, the demand for timber from these countries is also increasing.

The secret to sustainability, claims Jones, is developing a model by which timber can be grown and harvested, while forests are always growing. A rotation method can be used to achieve this – generating timber for sale, but also ensuring that standing forests are planted and maintained, which helps provide carbon dioxide absorption and habitats for animals.

As well as its sustainability credentials, forestry investment can also offer some serious ROI potential, according to FRA’s analysis partner Peter Collins. He said, “timber has consistently outperformed equities over the long-term and can offer an investment solution that has a low level of correlation with major economic trends – providing opportunities for investors to diversify their investment portfolios against risk.”

FRA supports the work of Greenwood Management, which operates plantation projects in Brazil, growing sustainable, fast growing breeds including teak and eucalyptus.

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

AAA claims Alternative investment will be boosted by Euro elections

The latest news that election results in France and Greece reflected strong anti-austerity sentiment could lead the way for even more interest in alternative asset classes, claims AAA.

Boston, MA, May 09, 2012 – The latest news that election results in France and Greece reflected strong anti-austerity sentiment could lead the way for even more interest in alternative asset classes, claims Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The weekend’s elections in France and Greece reflect the fact that the French are unhappy about the bail-outs delivered to Greece and other struggling EU nations. Meanwhile, the Greek election results showed that the Greek are equally unhappy about the austerity measures brought in by the outgoing leaders in exchange for the bailout cash.

AAA, an alternative investment advocacy group, explains that this ongoing uncertainty about what will happen next in the Eurozone, could lead to even greater demand for alternative investments.

AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, said, “following a short period of relative calm in the Eurozone, these elections really couldn’t have come at a worse time.

“For those looking to invest, the anti-austerity sentiment will bring with it more concern about the volatility of the stock exchanges. This, in turn, will lead many to look to less traditional asset classes such as real estate, precious metals and timber.”

AAA claims that there is little doubt that the election results will cause increasing concern about the Eurozone debt crisis. This could lead to millions being wiped from equity markets overnight and open-minded investors will be sure to look elsewhere for long-term risk-averse investment strategies.

AAA supports a large range of alternative investments, but is keen to promote ethical options, such as impact investing and investing in sustainable forestry projects. “We believe that investing in forestry can have far-reaching benefits, such as helping to safeguard the future of the industry in developing countries for generations to come,” explained Mr Johnson.

The organization claims that projects run by firms like Greenwood Management in Brazil offer great investment opportunities as they are not closely correlated with equities and offer good long-term return on investment.

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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Free Community Technology Forum Focused on How to Develop an Enterprise Portfolio Project Management Office

The event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., May 17th at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

Harrisburg, PA, May 08, 2012 – The public is invited to the Government Technology Institute’s May 2012 Community Technology Forum: “Developing an Enterprise Portfolio Project Management Office with Clarity Technology” featuring Ron Huston President of ClearPoint and Sponsored by CA Technologies. The event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., May 17th at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

Recognized by Computer World Inc. in 2009 as one of the top Information Technology leaders in the world, Mr. Huston brings over 35 years of experience in managing complex diverse organizations, requiring an entrepreneurial spirit, change agent, team builder, facilitator, strategist, and communicator in the private and public sectors.

This event is ideal for CIOs, consultants, developers, managers, analysts, enterprise architects and information technology professionals, educators, faculty, staff and students in project management, and computer or information sciences.

There is no charge for the event but seating is limited. RSVP at www.HarrisburgU.edu/RSVP

Mr. Huston recently retired from the State of Colorado where he was appointed by Governor Ritter in 2007 as the State of Colorado’s Chief Enterprise Architect. As the Enterprise Architect Ron published the Colorado Consolidation Plan, which was the cornerstone to enact legislation creating the Governor’s Office of Information Technology. Today he is president of ClearPoint where he provides executive support for a variety of organizations.

In the past six months Mr. Huston has:

* Initiated planning of the modernization of the Wyoming Health Insurance Eligibility and Enrollment System Master Plan.

* Provided mentoring/training to C-level executives at State, Federal agencies and corporate entities.

* Conducted an examination of the Information Technology organization for the Regional Transportation District in Denver. This work effort resulted in a new organizational alignment of RTD IT implementing new roles for service delivery. These new roles are dramatically changing the culture as a new service delivery model is implemented for supporting the business/divisions.

* Initiated the creation of a Portfolio Project Management Office for RTD. An analysis was completed of how work requests are derived and managed in the RTD IT division. Ron is currently heading a team that is creating work processes, implementing a comprehensive management tool and working with RTD executive leadership to change RTD’s culture for IT services.

CA Technologies is an IT management solutions and software company and a founding member of the GTI, which officially launched in October 2011. The GTI provides education and training for government IT employees through courses, seminars and certification programs, such as the Certified Government Chief Information Officer Program. The University relies on partnerships with companies, such as CA Technologies, to develop content for hands-on workshops and courses which focus on innovations, trends, industry best practices and emerging technologies that can aid in developing future service offerings to meet growing citizen demands.

You can literally take planes, trains and automobiles to the event. The University’s location at 326 Market Street in downtown Harrisburg is near Interstates 83 and 81 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, making it an easy drive to the University from any of Pennsylvania’s major cities. And it’s only a two-hour drive from the University to Baltimore, Washington, DC or Philadelphia. The Amtrak Passenger Train Station and Greyhound Bus Station are one block from our location. And the Harrisburg International Airport is only nine miles from the University. http://www.harrisburgu.edu/campuslife/directions.php

Harrisburg University is located at 326 Market Street in Harrisburg. Free parking is available on the street. Additional parking is available in the Harrisburg Parking Authority operated garage accessible via Fourth Street. Cost for parking in the garage is $5.00 for 0-2 hours. Kiosk for parking accepts cash only. More information on parking rates and directions to the University are found online at http://www.harrisburgu.net/campuslife/directions.php#parking

About Harrisburg University
Founded in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased opportunities leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University offers 24 undergraduate and 35 graduate programs. The University is an innovative and ambitious private institution that produces graduates who provide increased competence and capacity in science and technology disciplines to Pennsylvania and the nation. Harrisburg University ensures institutional access for underrepresented students and links learning and research to practical outcomes. As a private University serving the public good, Harrisburg University remains the only STEM-focused comprehensive university located between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

For more information on the University’s demand-driven undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in applied science and technology fields, call 717.901.5146 or email, Connect@HarrisburgU.edu

Contact:
Steven Infanti
Harrisburg University
326 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-901-5146
SInfanti@harrisburgu.edu
http://www.harrisburgu.edu/

NanoMarkets Releases New Report Opportunities in the Organic Photovoltaics Market – 2012

NanoMarkets today announced the release of its latest report on the organic photovoltaics market (OPV) titled, “Opportunities in the Organic Photovoltaics Market – 2012.”

Glen Allen, Virginia – May 9, 2012 — NanoMarkets today announced the release of its latest report on the organic photovoltaics market (OPV) titled, “Opportunities in the Organic Photovoltaics Market – 2012.” In the report the industry is facing a make or break scenario within the next two years if it hopes to capitalize on an opportunity that could be worth over $700 million ($US) by 2019.

Additional details about the report are available at: http://nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/opportunities_in_the_organic_photovoltaics_market_2012

The firm recently released a report on the dye sensitized cell PV market in late April of this year. Details of that report are available at: http://nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/dye_sensitized_cell_markets_2012

About the Report:

This report is designed to help both materials and panel/product manufacturers identify the available opportunities for generating revenue from OPV. It includes detailed eight-year forecasts for volumes, in power output and/or area terms and revenues, resulting from sales both of the materials used to manufacture OPV modules, as well as the revenues from sales of the OPV modules themselves. The OPV materials forecasts are broken out by material type – donors, acceptors, HTLs/EBLs, electrodes, substrates, and encapsulation technologies – and the OPV modules forecasts broken out by PV application – portable charging, embedded electronics, BIPV/BAPV, AIPV, and so on.

The report also contains a discussion of some of the key players in the DSC marketplace, including Konarka, Heliatek, Solarmer, New Energy Technologies, BASF, Agfa, IMEC, Solvay, Global Photonic Energy, Solarpress, Eight19, Mitsubishi, Polyera, Heraeus, Merck, and others.

From the Report:

The OPV market continues to struggle to get off the ground. The last year has produced a few bright spots – some new investments, some modest performance enhancements, additional demonstration and/or niche product launches, etc. – but the industry still needs a big breakthrough, or at least a clear path toward a larger-area or larger-scale application that can take OPV to the next level commercially.

The value propositions that have been claimed for OPV continue to get harder and harder to make: efficiencies are still very low in commercial products, costs are still very high, flexible encapsulation is still a problem, and a big market pull for portable, small-scale charging has not materialized. Meanwhile, development and commercialization of OPV’s closest “third generation” competitor, DSC PV, has outpaced that of OPV, especially in the larger-area BIPV and other grid-connected sectors. BIPV and related applications are important because they offer large enough volumes for OPV to break out commercially, recover the already-sunk investment costs, enable cost-reducing economies of scale, and establish long-term viability for the OPV industry.

NanoMarkets thinks that time for OPV may be running out. OPV firms must now move quickly or get left behind in these larger markets. We believe that the next two years will be the years in which OPV must finally prove itself in the PV market, both from a technical and cost perspective, or be relegated to permanent “specialty” status and an addressable market of no more than a few megawatts (MW) at best.

About NanoMarkets:

NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging market opportunities in energy, electronics and other markets created by developments in advanced materials. The firm is a recognized leader in industry analysis and forecasts of this kind and has been covering the photovoltaics sector for more than six years.

Visit http://www.nanomarkets.net for a full listing of NanoMarkets’ reports and other services.

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

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