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Mastering the Behavioral Interview To Make a Perfect Hire is Topic of Next Experts Connection Webinar for Executive Recruiters

October 5, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Managers Can Minimize the Risk of Making a Bad Hiring Decision, No Matter what the Position, with a Well-Crafted Behavioral Interview.

NOVATO, Calif. (October 5, 2012) — A single bad hiring decision can cost a company between $25,000 and $50,000, but companies still fail to use a methodical approach to hiring and interviews, preferring instead to go with “gut feeling” that can cost a lot of money. Behavioral interviews can minimize the risk of making a bad hire. In the next Experts Connection session for Executive Recruiters (http://www.experts-connection.com/recruiter.aspx), recruiting expert Matt Gill will present “Predicting the “Right Hire”: The Art of the Behavioral Interview.” The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, October 25, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PT), and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

The premise behind the behavioral interview is simple; past performance will predict future performance. The objective for the interviewer is to gain an accurate portrait of how well the candidate performed on his or her last job, and whether those performance metrics will serve the company’s needs. A well-designed behavioral interview will reveal how well a candidate performed in a similar role, and how well those skills adapt to the current position. When included as part of a broader hiring process, the behavioral interview provides an excellent barometer to determine if a candidate is a good fit.

This 90-minute presentation will explain how to develop, administer, and evaluate a behavioral interview. The discussion will include how to incorporate the needs of the company, the department, and the position into your questions, and how to prepare for the interview itself. It also will include tips on how to work with hiring managers to gather the right information for evaluation.

Specific topics to be covered include:

– Creating a behavioral interview that can be adapted for any position.
– How to conduct a behavioral interview, including how to use specific behavioral questions.
– How to guide “off-message” candidates to drill down to get to relevant, even critical information.
– How to assimilate that information into an assessment to help make the best hiring decision.

“Behavioral interviews are misunderstood by a number of hiring professionals,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinars. “The right information gathered in the right way can provide insight that can head off a real hiring mistake. Matt is an expert in behavioral interviews and his expertise can help minimize the risk of making the wrong hiring decision.”

The cost of the Experts Connection seminar is $100, and access is provided via web and telephone. A web archive also is available for registrants. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com/recruiter.aspx.

About Matt Gill
Matt Gill, is the Managing Partner and a founding member of MICA Consulting Group, a retained recruiting firm specializing in connecting people in marketing, interactive, creative and advertising disciplines. Matt has been active in the recruiting industry for the past 17 years, and over the last decade has served as a retained search recruiter in marketing, sales and advertising. He is also a certified Behavioral Interview Trainer. Matt has served on a number of boards including the Susan G. Komen Foundation, serving as head of governance. He is a graduate of Saint Michael’s College and resides in Boston.

About NETSHARE
NETSHARE (http://www.netshare.com) is a confidential, membership based organization dedicated to providing executives across all disciplines and industries with quality $100K plus job lists. NETSHARE also offers networking opportunities and a community of peers for the exchange of strategic information related to job search, professional development and best practices. NETSHARE has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes magazines as the best online destination for executive positions.

Contact:
Annette DiSano
NETSHARE, Inc.
(415) 883-1700
Annette@netshare.com

Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
(415) 259-5638
tomw@woolfmedia.com

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Facebook Offers Ideal Platform to Reach 955 Million Potential Customers – Experts Connection for Business Shows You How

October 5, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Facebook Offers Hidden Potential for Marketing and Brand Building and Social Media Expert Neil Schaffer Explains How to Build Your Fan Base Among Those Who Matter to You.

NOVATO, Calif. (October 5, 2012) — Everyone talks about the power of Facebook, but few business users really understand how to reach the 552 million daily active Facebook users, or the 543 million users who access Facebook from their handheld devices. This month, Experts Connection for Business (http://www.experts-connection.com/business.aspx) will host “Facebook for Business: A Practical & Actionable 10-Step Guide to Promoting Your Company to 900 Million Users,” a 90-minute webinar presented by Social Media Strategist Neil Schaffer. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 23, from 4:00 to 5:30 ET (1:00 to 2:30 PT) and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

How do you effectively build a following from among more than 950 million potential customers? How do you create a corporate page that differentiates your company or service and promotes brand loyalty? How do you manage your Facebook profile to maximize the potential of social media? Neil Schaffer will answer these questions and more, illustrating a 10-step approach to create a dynamic business presence on Facebook so you can take your marketing efforts to the next level.

During this informational webinar, Schaffer will explain:

– Facebook’s unique role in an overall Social Media Marketing program;
– How to create a targeted Facebook strategy;
– Best practices in developing your corporate Facebook page and using the Facebook timeline;
– How to build your fan base and extend it beyond Facebook;
– Tactics to engage your Facebook community and keep them following you;
– Understanding Facebook performance, including using Google Analytics to assess your Facebook presence; and
– Everything you always wanted to know about micro-targeting Facebook Ads, campaign ideas, and EdgeRank

“Many companies still don’t understand how to use Facebook to effectively expand their marketing program,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinar series. “The 10 steps that Neil presents are proven and effective, and they are simple enough that any business can follow them. This is an essential informational event for any organization using social media for marketing.”

The Experts Connection webinar series allows business professionals to connect with experts in a wide range of areas, gathering information about business-critical topics presented with an eye toward the practical, not just the theoretical. Experts Connections recruits the most knowledgeable specialists to address problems facing small companies, multi-national corporations, B2B, B2C; businesses of any size serving any market. The cost of the seminar is $100, and access is provided via web and telephone. A web archive also is available for registrants. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com/business.aspx.

About Neil Schaffer
Neal Schaffer is an expert in helping organizations strategically leverage and maximize ROI from social business strategies. He is currently Senior Vice President of Social Media Strategy for Social 5150, and Vice President of Social Media Strategy for Green Dream Social. Neal is also the author of two books on LinkedIn and the upcoming “Maximizing Twitter for Business.” Neil also is a Forbes Top 30 Social Media Power Influencer and creator of the AdAge Top 100 Global Marketing Blog, Windmill Networking. He is a frequent speaker, having appeared at media events sponsored by ABC and CBS and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, BusinessWeek, Yahoo!, and American Express Open Forum. His consulting achievements include a Fortune 50 software company and a Grammy-winning musician with more than one million social fans. Neal graduated from Amherst College and is fluent in Japanese and Mandarin Chinese.

Contact:
Annette DiSano
NETSHARE, Inc.
(415) 883-1700
Annette@netshare.com

Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
(415) 259-5638
tomw@woolfmedia.com

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NanoMarkets Issues Latest Report on OLED Encapsulation Market Opportunities

October 4, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

NanoMarkets today announced the release of its report titled “Markets for OLED Encapsulation Materials 2012-2019” that analyzes and quantifies the opportunities for encapsulation materials and technologies in the fast-growing OLED market.

Glen Allen, Virginia – October 4, 2012 — Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets today announced the release of its report titled “Markets for OLED Encapsulation Materials 2012-2019” that analyzes and quantifies the opportunities for encapsulation materials and technologies in the fast-growing OLED market. The report covers the commercial implications of technical developments in both materials and deposition methods, and we identify the key factors for success for encapsulation materials suppliers in this space. This report is entirely international in scope. Additional details about the report are available at: http://nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/markets_for_oled_encapsulation_materials_2012_2019.

Within the report NanoMarkets examines the product development and marketing strategies of the major players in the OLED encapsulation materials sector from large firms such as 3M AGC, Corning, DuPont, Nippon Electric Glass, Samsung and Schott as well as key innovators such as Universal Display Corporation (UDC), Cambridge Nanotech and Beneq. We identify which firms are the “companies to watch” and which will be the likely winners and losers in the encapsulation materials space.

Finally, the report also contains detailed, eight-year forecasts of the materials used for OLED encapsulation broken out by product type and application.

Encapsulation product types covered include:

– Rigid glass,
– Flexible glass,
– Multilayer thin films and laminates,
– Conformal coatings, and
– Metal foils.

Application sectors covered are:

– Small/medium OLED displays (phones, tablets, etc.),
– OLED TVs, and
– OLED Lighting.

From the Report:

NanoMarkets believes that encapsulation has emerged as a key enabling technology that will allow both OLED display and lighting applications to thrive. The firm notes, however, that companies and investors in this business must be willing to have a long-term view given that R&D investments simply cannot be recovered in a short period of time. Demand for advanced encapsulation systems is just not that great at the present time on account of the ability of rigid cover glass systems to meet encapsulation requirements now and over the next several years.

In the report, the firm forecasts that sales of encapsulation materials for OLED TVs and OLED lighting will grow from nearly zero in 2012 to almost $150 million and $475 million, respectively, by the end of the forecast period in 2019.

NanoMarkets forecasts that the market for rigid cover glass encapsulation will grow from its moderate size of about $20 million in 2012 to over $432 million in 2019.

While NanoMarkets believes that the market in OLEDs for nontraditional encapsulation materials – flexible glass, multilayer barriers, ALD conformal coatings – will remain quite small for some time, the firm does believe that the market value of flexible glass encapsulation in OLEDs will reach $270 by the end of the forecast period in 2019.

About NanoMarkets:

NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging market opportunities in solid-state lighting, 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 organic electronics space since 2005.

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) 938-0030
rob@nanomarkets.net

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NanoMarkets Issues Latest Report on Thin-Film Photovoltaic Encapsulation Market Opportunities

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NanoMarkets today announced the release of its report titled “Markets for Inorganic and Organic Thin-Film PV Encapsulation.”

Glen Allen, Virginia – October 4, 2012 — Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets today announced the release of its report titled “Markets for Inorganic and Organic Thin-Film PV Encapsulation.” In this new report NanoMarkets estimates that encapsulation materials and technologies used in organic and inorganic thin-film PV (TFPV) markets will surpass $1 billion (USD) revenues by the year 2018. Additional details about the report are available at: http://nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/PV_Encapsulation_2012.

Within the report NanoMarkets also examines the product development and marketing strategies of the major players in the encapsulation materials sector from large companies such as 3M, Asahi Glass Company (AGC), Corning, DuPont, Nippon Electric Glass (NEG), PPG, Schott and Solutia, to specialty firms such Beneq, Tera-Barrier Films and UDC and we attempt to indicate which firms are the “companies to watch” and which will be the likely winners and losers in the encapsulation materials space.

The report also contains detailed, eight-year forecasts for the materials used for PV encapsulation, in both value ($ millions) and volume (area of material) terms, broken out by product type and application.

Encapsulation product types covered include:

– Rigid glass
– Flexible glass
– Multilayer thin films and laminates
– Conformal coatings
– Metal foils

Application sectors covered are:

– Thin-film silicon (TF-Si) PV
– Cadmium-telluride (CdTe) PV
– Copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) PV
– Dye-sensitized (solar) cell (DSC) PV, and
– Organic PV (OPV)

From the Report:

TFPV is diversifying away from thin-film silicon and cadmium-telluride PV, both of which dominate the market today, and toward increasing proportions of CIGS, dye-sensitized cell, and OPV, all of which place higher requirements on barrier performance than either TF-Si or CdTe PV.

Furthermore, new TFPV formats are on the rise, including both flexible versions of CIGS, OPV and/or DSC PV for both on- and off-grid applications and building-integrated PV (BIPV) formats based on various TFPV types, at least some of which are expected to be flexible. Roll-to-roll (R2R) fabrication methods are also important to the value propositions of these emerging segments of the TFPV industry.

As a result of these trends, the TFPV industry is beginning to recognize that high quality encapsulation is an area of strategic importance. NanoMarkets therefore believes that there exist now some real opportunities for the firms that have been working on the encapsulation issue, many of whom have poured resources into this area for several years.

– NanoMarkets forecasts that the market value of organic and inorganic thin-film PV (TFPV) encapsulation will grow from its current value of approximately $370 million in 2012 to nearly $1.2 billion in 2019. This growth corresponds to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 18 percent.

– The market value of flexible glass encapsulation in TFPV is expected to grow from nearly zero today to a value of over $60 million by 2015 and over $225 million by the end of the forecast period in 2019.

– Multilayer barrier films in TVPF encapsulation can grow from just over $30 million today to just over $275 million in 2019.

– The market value of conformally-coated barriers based on ALD can grow to just over $60 million by the middle of the forecast period in 2016 and to over $135 million by 2019.

About NanoMarkets:

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) 938-0030
rob@nanomarkets.net

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Physicians Agree that the IAPAM’s hCG and Botox Training Hands on Sessions are the Best

October 4, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Physicians are unanimous that the IAPAM’s Symposium with Botox ® Training and the IAPAM hCG Training are, “a good value of time and money,.expectations are absolutely met, and the hCG Training is very well worth it!” The newest physicians reviews were published today on the IAPAM website.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – October 4, 2012 — Physician rave about the IAPAM’s Symposium with Botox ® training (http://iapam.com/botox-training) and the IAPAM’s comprehensive and respected Physician hCG Training (http://www.hcgtraining.com). The latest reviews are in, and physicians agree that the IAPAM is the only physician-lead training organization that teaches doctors how to safely and profitably add $100,000+ a year in non-insurance based revenue to their practices.

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine’s (http://www.iapam.com) hCG Training and Botox ® Training programs are the best aesthetic medical educational programs offered in North America. No other program in the U.S. offers a combination of expert, physician-led hands on botox ® and aesthetic medicine training coupled with forums where doctors, of all medical specialties, come together to learn and share their experiences. The IAPAM also offers long term clinical and business support to physicians who are adding aesthetic medical treatments and/or hCG to a practice, and attendees of the IAPAM’s hCG Training and Symposiums with Botox ® training receive certification by the IAPAM, a voluntary professional association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession.

Since 2006, over 1300 physicians and their staff have taken the IAPAM’s hCG and Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® Training courses, and here are the latest reviews:

* “Hands on sessions were the best. Helped tackle the real logistics of application. Initially I felt [the Symposium] was expensive, but the quality of presentation was worth it. For physicians, it is the “pearls” of the experienced presenters that was the best part.” T. Malyk, MD (Sept ’12)
* “The hCG Training [was of most interest to me] because it is easy to start or add to a practice. It was excellent and very informative.” B. Ramirez, MD (Sept ’12)
* “All exceeded my expectations, from Marisa to Jeff…everything was kept on time. Dr. Wild was one of the best instructors I have seen.” T. B. Bownik, MD (Sept ’12)
* “[The topic of most interest to me] was the business of aesthetic medicine because I run my own clinic -[very satisfied with that presentation!] The [hCG Training] was [equally] very enjoyable! Thank you.” T. Lawson, ND (Sept ’12)
* “Botox ® and fillers was why I came, and Cindy Graf’s Business lecture; I really enjoyed It was so practical!” N. Monahan, MD (Sept ’12)
* I “absolutely” found the Symposium to be a good value of time and money, and my expectations were met, “absolutely!….and the hCG Training was [equally] very well worth it!” P. Spisak, ARNP (Sept ’12)
* The topic of most interest to me was the “relative profitability from different treatments, and the application of lasers. Excellent course. Appreciated the candor [of the presenters] re: pricing, etc. and the realities of practice and products recommended or not.” G. Beatty, MD (Sept ’12)
* “Excellent investment. All areas [covered] were pertinent. [The topic of most interest to me was the] hands-on botox ® and fillers class.” S. Payseur, MD (Sept ’12)
* “Everything [in the hCG Medical Weight Management Training Program] was completely worth it!’ C. Romero, MD (Sept ’12)
* I learned “many things” that were worth it to me….especially the “marketing tips!” M. Lary, MD (Sept ’12)
* “[The hCG Training was] extremely thorough and practical. Very informative. Excellent.” C. Goss, MD (Sept ’12)
* The IAPAM’s hCG Medical Weight Management Training Seminar is “excellent.” C. Alcala, MD (Sept ’12)
* The topics of most importance to me were “the components of the hCG Weight Loss Plan and the financial potential of adding hCG to a practice. Well worth attendance for me!” M. J. Cobb, FNP (Sept ’12)

Review all the testimonials regarding the IAPAM’s hCG Training and its Aesthetic Medicine Symposium at http://iapam.com/category/what-our-clients-are-saying. All of the IAPAM’s 2010, 2011 and 2012 training seminars have sold out, so to register for the IAPAM’s next Symposium or hCG Training session, go to http://www.iapam.com or contact the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext 704.

Botox is a trademark of Allergan, Inc.

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary global association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession worldwide. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits to members around the globe. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs) and dentists (DDSs/DMDs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: botox ® training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM’s website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108 ext. 704

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NanoMarkets Announces Upcoming Webinar Titled, BIPV: An Eight-Year Forecast

October 3, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

NanoMarkets today announced that it will be presenting a webinar on the building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) market on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM EDT.

Glen Allen, Virginia – October 3, 2012 — Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets today announced that it will be presenting a webinar on the building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) market on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM EDT. The webinar will provide participants with NanoMarkets’ forecasts of the global BIPV market with granular projections of BIPV roofing, glass and walling presented in both MW and dollar values. Persons interested in registering to attend the event can do so at http://nanomarkets.net/webinars/webinar/BIPV_An_Eight-Year_Forecast. The firm is listing the event at early bird pricing through October 10th. For people unable to attend the event a recording will be made available either online of CD ROM.

About the Event:

BIPV is currently enjoying strong market growth fueled by its ability to combine energy efficiency and construction cost savings, along with an appealing architectural aesthetics. BIPV is also that one sector of the solar panel market where gross profit margins have been maintained and products haven’t been commoditized.

In this Webinar, Lawrence Gasman, the Principal Analyst for NanoMarkets, will:

– Present NanoMarkets latest forecast of the entire BIPV market worldwide. Both building-attached PV (BAPV) and “true” BIPV projections will be covered

– Offer granular projections of BIPV roofing, glass and walling materials in both MW and dollar values

– Identify – based on NanoMarkets forecasts — where the new business opportunities are to be found.

A particular focus of this Webinar will be on near-term revenue generation, although we will also provide NanoMarkets’ latest views on where longer opportunities present themselves. The strategic thinking and data collection for these forecasts are based on NanoMarkets’ lengthy experience in the BIPV industry:

– This NanoMarkets’ Webinar and the numbers are based on our company’s more than six years of experience studying the dynamics of the BIPV market worldwide.

– We have recently published well-received reports on a number of BIPV markets sectors and also have a long-established reputation in related areas such as smart glass and PV materials.

With this level of involvement and understand of the BIPV industry, NanoMarkets can address issues in the BIPV industry – and create projections of the BIPV market – from an insider’s perspective.

NanoMarkets believes that this Webinar will be a must-attend event for all firms producing BIPV systems.

– BIPV systems firms will better understand where their market opportunities are in both the near term future and beyond. This Webinar will enable them to improve their decision making with regard to how to transition their product range from BAPV to BIPV and where best to focus their investment dollars

– Building products firms that are considering entering the BIPV business will be better able to gauge where they can generate the most business and how BIPV will be best able to fit with their existing product range

– Construction and architectural firms will be able to gauge the impact of BIPV on existing and future projects and how they can tap into the growing revenues from the BIPV sector in the future

– Sophisticated “green tech” investors will be able to improve their own investment models and expectations for investment returns

About NanoMarkets:

NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging markets in energy, electronics and other areas created by developments in advanced materials. The firm is a recognized leader in industry analysis and forecasts of the BIPV industry.

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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Energy-Efficient Donations help Fort Myers Homeless Organization save on its Electric Bill

October 3, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Businesses and organizations looking to better manage their energy use and save on their monthly bills can take FPL’s free Business Energy Evaluation.

Juno Beach, FL (October 3, 2012) — Today, Florida Power & Light Company and local contractors led an effort to benefit a nonprofit organization that helps those in need every day. Fort Myers-based Community Cooperative Ministries Incorporated (CCMI) received a free energy makeover from FPL, which will help the organization save at least $3,000 a year in electricity costs.

Incorporated in 1984, the CCMI is dedicated to ending hunger in Lee County by providing nutritious meals, groceries, quality early childhood education, social services, case management and referral to the homeless, homebound, seniors, working poor, children and the frail in our community. The agency provides more than 14,000 meals each month through their Everyday Café & Marketplace and Home Delivered Meals programs. CCMI also educates 40 children in its Community Montessori, offers homeless and comprehensive case management services through its United Way Resource House, oversees an emergency mobile food pantry and supplies weekend backpacks full of food to more than 2,500 children each school year.

“We are so appreciative and thankful to FPL and its partners for their generosity and hard work in making our organization more energy-efficient,” said Tracey Galloway, CEO of Community Cooperative Ministries Incorporated. “It feels good to know that there are companies out there that take an active role helping those in need in our community. The money we save on our electric bill will help us to provide more comprehensive services to the homeless in our community.”

FPL and local contractors added film to all windows to save energy by reducing solar heat gain in summer and retaining heat in winter. Other upgrades included the installation of energy-efficient lighting and the addition of new freezer curtain strips in the organization’s large walk-in freezer to keep chilled air inside and energy bills even lower.

“We are very grateful for the CCMI’s important role in the community,” said FPL Community Relations Specialist, Tim Moore. “We’re happy that we are able to give back to such an integral organization in our neighborhood. This makeover has allowed us to give the CCMI a long-term return on the investments we make here today at no charge to them. FPL customers have the lowest electric bills in the state, and these upgrades will help them continue to save and further help others who need assistance.”

Most of the energy efficiency upgrades that were completed today can be adopted by any business customer looking to make smarter energy choices. Businesses and organizations looking to better manage their energy use and save on their monthly bills can take FPL’s free Business Energy Evaluation.

About Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States. FPL serves 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida and is a leading employer in the state with approximately 10,000 employees. The company consistently outperforms national averages for service reliability while customer bills are below the national average. A clean energy leader, FPL has one of the lowest emissions profiles and one of the leading energy efficiency programs among utilities nationwide. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla. – based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). For more information, visit http://www.FPL.com.

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

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URALCHEM and the Ziedot.lv Fund combine to help seriously ill children in Latvia

October 3, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

URALCHEM and the fund of Ziedot.lv, have agreed to work together to help seriously ill children who need specific treatment or rehabilitation using leading Russian clinics.

Riga, Latvia – October 3, 2012 — URALCHEM and a leading charitable organization of Latvia, the fund of Ziedot.lv, have agreed to work together to help seriously ill children who need specific treatment or rehabilitation using leading Russian clinics. URALCHEM will provide funding for the hospitalization and treatment of children to the amount of 80 thousand Euros. A corresponding agreement has been signed today by URALCHEM CEO Dmitry Konyaev and Manager of the Fund Ziedot.lv Ruta Dimanta.

Dmitry Konyaev, CEO of URALCHEM, OJSC:

“Since 2009, URALCHEM has been implementing a large-scale logistics project involving the creation of a terminal for transhipment of mineral fertilizers in the Latvian port of Riga. Traditionally, in all regions where URALCHEM does business, we pursue a socially responsible policy, which aims to address the socio-economic problems of the people of these regions. One of the priorities of our policy has always been to help children. In a joint program with Ziedot.lv we will help families of different nationalities living in Latvia who need financial and medical assistance.”

Ruta Dimanta, Head of the Fund Ziedot.lv:

“The programme will help seriously ill children who need treatment in Russian clinics, and whose families are not able to cover all the costs. URALCHEM’s support is particularly important because the treatment of Latvian residents outside the European Union is not funded by the state. In practice, in cases with rare or complex diseases, it is necessary to seek help outside Latvia. Children deserve to have the highest level of treatment based on modern scientific developments.”

The agreement stipulates that, within a specially designed charity programme – “Help for seriously ill children”, 20 children from Latvia will be treated in leading medical institutions in Russia during the coming year. The programme participants are selected by the fund Ziedot.lv on the basis of doctor’s recommendations and requests from parents for financial assistance. Assistance is needed in the treatment of diseases such as autism, vision recovery, cerebral palsy and developmental delay.

With this initiative by URALCHEM, Latvian children will now be able to access world leading medical treatment not only within the EU but in Russia as well.

-Ends-

Public Relations Department
URALCHEM, OJSC
Tel: +7 (495) 721 89 89
E-Mail: pr@URALCHEM.com
Web: http://www.uralchem.com

URALCHEM, OJSC is one of the largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate fertilisers in Russia and the CIS with production capacities of over 2.5 million tonnes of ammonium nitrate, 2.8 million tonnes of ammonia, 0.8 million tonnes of MAP and DAP, 0.8 million tonnes of complex fertilisers and 1.2 million tonnes of urea. URALCHEM, OJSC is the second largest ammonium nitrate producer in the world and number one in Russia, the second largest producer of nitrogen fertilisers in Russia. Key production assets of URALCHEM, OJSC include Azot Branch of URALCHEM, OJSC in Berezniki, Perm Region; OJSC Minudobrenia, Perm; MFP Kirovo-Chepetsk Chemical Works, OJSC Branch in Kirovo-Chepetsk, Kirov region; Voskresensk Mineral Fertilisers, OJSC in Voskresensk, Moscow region.

Some of the information in this press release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of URALCHEM. We wish to caution you that these statements are only predictions. We do not intend to update these statements and our actual results may differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements, including, among others, the achievement of anticipated levels of profitability, growth, cost and synergy of our recent acquisitions, the impact of competitive pricing, the ability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals and licenses, the impact of developments in the Russian economic, political and legal environment, financial risk management and the impact of general business and global economic conditions.

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The Open Art Exhibition Results Announced by Art Gallery

October 3, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its October 2012 art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to view online.

Jupiter, Florida, USA – October 3, 2012 — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its October 2012 art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to view online. The subject for this art exhibition is “Open” (No Theme) and artists were asked to submit their best representational and non-representational art.

An art competition was held in September 2012 which determined and judged the art for this exhibition. The gallery received submissions from — 18 different countries from around the world and they also received entries from 32 different states. Overall, there were 654 entries from 188 different artists that were judged for this art competition.

Congratulations to the artists who have been designated as this month’s category winners, along with the winning Special Recognition artists. The gallery commends all of the winning artists for their artistic skill and their creativity, as this online art exhibition is indicative of their creativity.

To proceed to the gallery’s “Open” online art exhibition follow this link: http://www.lightspacetime.com/open-2012-art-exhibition-october/

Each month Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts themed online art competitions for 2D artists. All participating winners of each competition have their artwork exposed and promoted online through the online gallery to thousands of visitors each month. If you know of a talented 2D artist who may benefit from the exposure and the publicity that the gallery can provide to them, please forward this press release to them.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists on a worldwide basis. It is Light Space & Time’s intention to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these worldwide artists.

The art gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com

Media Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
info@lightspacetime.com
http://www.lightspacetime.com

Travel

Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour and Travel Operator To Attend WTM London 2012

October 3, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Vietnam-based Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) will join the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in October to promote luxury travel products at World Travel Market London 2012 (WTM) in the UK from November 5 to 8. Stand AS480

Hanoi, Vietnam, October 03, 2012 — Vietnam-based Luxury Travel will join the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in October to promote luxury travel products at World Travel Market London 2012 (WTM) in the UK from November 5 to 8. Stand AS480

According to Pham Ha, founder of Luxury Travel, the UK has been a great market for the company, which has appealing products for Britons’ tastes and preferences.

“We target the right clients with personalized products and services.” said Ha.

He also noted that the company had increased the number of private small groups that it served, primarily with tailor-made holidays.

“British holidaymakers like custom and private tours, not big groups. The boom in demand suggests that holidaymakers are becoming increasingly canny and watching exchange rates as well as seeking out keenly-priced packages before deciding on their destination.” he said.

Britain’s tourists, according to Ha, picked Vietnam for their vacations for safety, affordable prices, authenticity, warm weather, and convenient direct flights.

Vietnam Airlines introduced service between Gatwick and Hanoi in December 2011, becoming the first direct flights to the country from Britain, and reducing the journey by several hours.

“With our marketing efforts and commitments, we will attract more British travelers who wish to experience Vietnam in style and luxury, and we’ll encourage them stay longer. Typical stays are 10 or 14 days, and in 5-star hotels.” he said.

Another reason for the sharp increase in Britons taking holidays in Vietnam is the recent opening of new holiday resorts in the Southeast Asian nation. The past few years have seen the completion of many luxurious resorts with names such as Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa, Intercontinental Peninsula Danang Sun Spa and Six Senses Con Dao, entering the market and offering more choices for travelers.

“With our representative office in London for the UK and Ireland markets, we are targeting double digit growth in this market for 2013.” said Ha.

Luxury Travel is a long established Asian specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam and the Indochinese Peninsula. Vietnam now has world class hotels and resorts, beaches and cuisine, in addition to its natural beauty, rich history and traditional culture. The country receives 100,000 British tourists yearly, and the number of tourists increases an average of 68 percent annually.

Britons traveling to Vietnam are looking for a more authentic experience and seek to have a deeper understanding of the country’s culture, food, history and everyday life. While Thailand is geared more toward mass market tourism, Vietnam is a destination that is attractive to a more selective class of travelers.

Luxury Travel Ltd.’s booking record indicates that British travelers prefer Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, the former imperial capital Hue and Hoi An Ancient Town.

They also want to visit Halong Bay, the Mekong Delta and Sapa, Mui Ne, Con Dao and the Phu Quoc Islands, while many also combine Vietnam and Cambodia or Myanmar in one trip.

Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator/DMC (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is based in Hanoi, with offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel is exceptional at designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences. Opened in 2004, the Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and representative offices in California, London,Paris, and Sydney. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd. has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent Guide Award in 2012. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/luxurytravelcompany

Media Contact:
David Nguyen
Sales and Marketing Manager
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com