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Business

2020 Associations have become a Member of BusinessVibes

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Last week number of associations being a member of BusinessVibes website has exceeded 2020.

London, UK, February 24, 2012 — Six months ago BusinessVibes, new B2B platform providing its users with possibility to search for suppliers and business partners, has announced that they reached a level of 1400 associations in their directories. That time it was already a great success, but BusinessVibes didn’t let its users to wait long time for even better results. Last week number of associations being a member of BusinessVibes website has exceeded 2020! Increasing number of organizations has forced management of http://www.businessvibes.com to increase number of industries available for different foundations. Currently users can search for potential partners, suppliers and event visitors through 67 different industries. The most popular industries browsed by users are: Textile, Plastics, Chemicals, Information Technology and Automotive.

Number of industry directories has increased by 22% within last 6 months; increase in number of association members has reached 44%. Here are some highlights proving incredible growth of BusinessVibes website.

Textiles – 156 associations comparing to 134 six months ago
Plastics and packaging – 156 associations comparing to 127 six months ago
Chemicals – 96 associations comparing to 94 six months ago

The more and more associations appreciate the benefits of being a member of http://www.businessvibes.com. Not only is it a place when new contacts can be established, but also it is a great possibility to promote association itself, promote events, manage its members and collect membership fees.

Media Contact:
Marta Munia
Marketing Executive – Europe
Infiniti Research Limited
8 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9SP
Tel: +44 20 7291 0883
E-Mail: marta@businessvibes.com
Web: http://www.businessvibes.com
Follow us on Twitter @businessvibes for daily updates

Art

Artist Call – Theme “CityScapes” Art Competition for Group Art Exhibition

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Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a Juried Art Competition with the theme “CityScapes”.

Jupiter, Florida – February 24, 2012 — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a Juried Art Competition with the theme “CityScapes”. The gallery would like for all 2D artists (including photography) to send us your best interpretation of the theme “CityScapes” by depicting scenes of cities, towns, urban imageries and any related metropolitan subjects for inclusion into the gallery’s April 2012 online group art exhibition.

Light Space & Time encourages entries from all 2D artists regardless of where they reside and regardless of their experience or education in the art field. A group exhibition of the top ten finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery during the month of April 2012. Awards will be for 1st through 5th places. Also, 5 Honorable Mention places will be awarded. In addition, depending on the amount and the quality of the entries, Special Recognition awards will be posted as well. The submission process and the deadline will end on March 29, 2012.

Winners of the “CityScapes” Art Exhibition will receive extensive publicity in the form of email marketing, 70+ press release announcements, 65+ event announcements, social media marketing and website traffic in order to make the art world aware of the artist’s accomplishments. There will also be links back to the artist’s website as part of this achievement.

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

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

Business

Finnish timber export demand rise highlighted by FRA

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Finland’s increased timber products expert figures show that demand for timber is set to grow, according to FRA.

Seattle, United States, February 23, 2012 — Finland’s increased timber products expert figures show that demand for timber is set to grow, according to Forestry Research Associates (FRA).

The research and analysis consultancy was responding to figures showing that Finland’s forestry industry exports rose by 4 per cent last year, and the value of the industry increased to EUR 20.8 billion.

FRA added that the increase reflects analysts’ views that the demand for timber in China, India and other growing economies, is huge and will continue to grow. Indeed, demand will start to exceed supply, driving up timber process and proving profitable for those with cash invested in forestry, according to many experts.

FRA also cited other factors like the increase in damage from the Pine Beetle in Canada and the rise in taxed on timber export in Russia, that could lead to greater demand from Europe, South America and the US.

Timo Jaatinen, the Director of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation, said that they must keep control of the forestry industry from a domestic point of view. “The forest industry’s products count among Finland’s most significant export articles and they are central to the maintenance of national prosperity,” he stated.

FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins, said that encouraging investment in sustainable forestry management is important for the future of the industry around the world. “Putting money into sustainable forestry projects in countries like Costa Rica and Brazil, help to ensure that the industry can provide a living for generations to come.

“It also helps to protect native forests through the growth on plantation trees for felling and export, while native forests can remain unscathed.”

FRA support projects such as Greenwood Management‘s plantation project in Brazil that grows teak, eucalyptus and other non-native species for the production of timber and charcoal. Charcoal is in high demand in the Brazilian steel industry, which is expanding in preparation for the World Cup and the Olympics later this decade.

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
Tel: (206) 316 8394
E-Mail: info@forestry-research.com
Web: http://www.forestry-research.com

Entertainment

Pacific Beach’s New Reality Show Makes A Big Splash

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The PB Reality Show Is Now On The Air.

San Diego, California (February 23, 2012) — About 200 people stood in line at the Ultra Star Cinemas at Hazard Center to watch the very first episode of the PB Reality Show. After three years of filming and re-filming in the midst of cast changes and theme changes, the show finally premiered. Jim Lawlor, executive producer and one of the stars of the show is very pleased with the feedback. (See video: http://youtu.be/oKtnCe31W8o)

The audience was asked to answer a questionnaire immediately after the showing and the comments were overwhelmingly positive: “Overall awesome!,” “Fun and funny,” “It was very good,” Great! I loved it and laughed a lot,” “It was dramatic and entertaining,” “I…liked the momentum and flow of the show,” “Pretty cool how it was based on my hometown – San Diego,” “A solid 9 out of 10.” “I was pleasantly surprised. I think you have something here.”

Lawlor, also nicknamed the “PB Millionaire,” is an inspiration to those going through hard times. When he first arrived here to San Diego 20 years ago, he had to sleep in his car as he couldn’t afford his rent. He painted houses as a means to get by and, ironically, invented a pair of goggles for spray painting that made him a millionaire. (See Lawlor’s Bio: http://www.pbmillionairebio.com)

From living in his car to living in a castle here in Pacific Beach, Lawlor calls it “Living the California Dream” – which is the theme of the show. He not only is the star and executive producer, but owns the network called Pacific Beach TV that airs it. Viewers can now watch episodes at the network’s website: http://www.pacificbeachtv.com

The show has a huge following on Facebook with 50,000 fans and counting (Facebook: “The PB Reality Show”). Lawlor and his entourage are constantly recognized wherever they go around San Diego sometimes making it difficult to film.

When asked what he has in store for future episodes, Lawlor said: “More fun!”

Media Contact:
Melanie Mattos
The PB Reality Show
1666 Garnet Ave.
Suite #403
San Diego, CA 92109
858 822-8693
media@pbreality.com
http://www.pbreality.com

Healthcare, Marketing

New Book Explores the Power of Self-Hypnosis for Eliminating Negative Habits

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The TurboCharged™ Method is based on specific hypnosis techniques that are safe, comfortable and proven effective for breaking through self-imposed barriers.

New York, NY (February 23, 2012) — A new book, The TurboCharged Mind by sibling authors Dian Griesel, Ph.D. and Tom Griesel offers a rare, fascinating and potentially life-changing opportunity to harness the innate power already within our minds, hearts and bodies. The pages explain how understanding and utilizing self-hypnosis techniques that almost anyone can learn, a dynamic energy force that already exists within each of us, can be accessed and directed for ultimate individual benefit. The self-improvement and personal development TurboCharged™ Method is based on specific hypnosis techniques that are safe, comfortable and proven effective for breaking through self-imposed barriers.

Readers will learn:

• Self-hypnosis is the most effective way to positively change your life physically, mentally and spiritually

• Your negative thoughts and behaviors are the result of subconscious programming instilled by past acquaintances and past situations

• With self-hypnosis, your mind can be freed from excess mental and emotional baggage and create a new perspective that can turn failure in any area of life into success

• Self-hypnosis will put you on your way to becoming whatever and whoever you want to be-loved, social, lean, strong, healthy, stress-free, organized and vibrant

• Self-hypnosis can help your conscious/subconscious mind replace food “rewards” with others that are more constructive and likely to help you achieve a TurboCharged body

• Proper knowledge, of which foods and activities are the best substitutes for past unproductive choices, is the tool required to create new positive and productive habits

• The remarkable power of your subconscious mind is available for your use today and every day for the rest of your life

The book’s promise is that you can use self-hypnosis to overcome the psychological roadblocks that are keeping you from attaining optimal health, weight and happiness. The TurboCharged Mind is an excellent companion book to the author’s acclaimed rapid fat loss book, TurboCharged, or perfect as a stand-alone read. A series of supporting TurboCharged™ Hypnosis downloads, are available for sale via the book’s website, which offer ideal guided meditations to support and direct self-hypnosis sessions for faster fat loss, greater health, reduced stress, and to quit smoking.

To purchase a copy of The TurboCharged Mind, please visit: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936705052/

For more information about the book and authors Dian and Tom Griesel, please visit: http://www.turbocharged.us.com

Media contact:
Susan Forman
Investor Relations Group LLC
A wholly owned subsidiary of Direct Markets, Inc.
1251 Avenue of the Americas, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10020
Tel: 212-825-3210
E-Mail: jvasquez@investorrelationsgroup.com
Web: http://www.turbocharged.us.com

Business

FEDEP teams with EBSCO

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First Edition Design eBook Publishing now submits fiction, non-fiction, academic and poetry eBooks to EBSCO.

Sarasota, FL, USA – February 23, 2012 — In addition to its unequaled array of ebook distribution points http://www.firsteditiondesignebooks.com/html/distributionchannels.html, FEDEP (First Edition Design eBook Publishing) will now also submit eBooks, including fiction, non-fiction, academic and poetry to EBSCO (Elton B. Stephens Company).

“We are honored to be associated with such an outstanding company,” said Deborah E. Gordon, CEO of First Edition Design Publishing. “This rounds out our academic distribution and makes our eBooks available to millions of additional end users of EBSCO’s content services through library and educational systems. We look forward to working with them.”

EBSCO is the leading database and eBook provider for libraries and other institutions with more than 375 full-text and secondary research databases and more than 300,000 eBooks and audiobooks available via the EBSCOhost platform. EBSCO provides unparalleled access to world-renowned content in all subject areas including magazine and journal articles available via EBSCOhost® and H.W. Wilson, eBooks and audiobooks and Digital Archives. EBSCO’s content services the research needs of tens of thousands of customers representing millions of end users from K-12 students to public library patrons, from academic, corporate and medical researchers to clinicians and governments around the world.

In March 2011, EBSCO’s president Tim Collins said, “A big part of what we’re doing right now is our work behind the scenes that will culminate in releasing ebooks and audiobooks for delivery via EBSCOhost. We have a very robust plan to expand our ebook offerings over time.” (source: InformationToday.com March 2011)

EBSCOhost, stands as one of the most-used for-fee sites on the Internet serving upwards of 100 million daily page views. EBSCO’s NoveList division provides Readers’ Advisory and Library Services Resources – a variety of services to help empower libraries, engage readers and connect communities.

EBSCO is headquartered in Ipswich, MA, USA and has offices in: the UK, Australia, Japan, Germany, Africa, India, and the Czech Republic.

FEDEP http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com, based in Sarasota, Florida, USA leads the industry in eBook distribution. They convert, format and submit eBooks to Amazon, Apple, Barnes and Noble, Sony, Google, Kobo, Diesel, 3M, Ingram, Baker and Taylor, Nielsen, scores of additional on-line retailers and libraries, schools, colleges and universities. Their reach is to over 100,000 distribution points in more than 100 countries. The company also has a POD (Print On Demand) division, which creates printed books and makes the available worldwide through their distribution network.

Media Contact:
Tom Gahan
First Edition Design Publishing
PO Box 20217, Sarasota FL 34276
631-369-0063
tgahan@firsteditiondesign.com
http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com

Business, Society

Alabama and Fremont Nebraska Illegal Immigration Laws Receive National Support

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Alabama and Fremont Nebraska Illegal Immigration Laws Receive National Support From ALIPAC.

(For National Release) Raleigh, NC, USA – February 22, 2012 — Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) is offering national support to the backers of Alabama’s new illegal immigration control legislation as well as the 75% of Fremont Nebraska’s municipal ordinance that was cleared by the courts this week.

ALIPAC’s extensive national activist network is now deployed sharing the news with state lawmakers across America that Alabama’s unemployment rate has dropped quickly in response to the peaceful departure of illegal immigrants in response to state level immigration law enforcement.

ALIPAC activists are busy rallying city and town council members nationwide to implement laws similar to Fremont Nebraska ordinance. Recent court rulings have cleared the way for towns like Farmers Branch Texas, Hazleton Pennsylvania and many others to do just that.

“We need American defenders fighting on every level right now!” said William Gheen President of ALIPAC. “We are fighting against the illegal immigration invasion of America in our towns, in our states, in Washington, DC and in the campaigns and elections. Americans need every job and every taxpayer resource we can reclaim from illegal aliens.”

ALIPAC activists are delivering an article written by Neil Munro published in the Daily Caller on February 20, 2012 to state lawmakers in all 50 states titled “Alabama’s immigration reform again cuts unemployment“.

“In the last three months alone, we’ve seen an unprecedented drop of 1.7 percentage points,” noted Alabama Republican Gov. Robert Bentley in a Jan. 20 statement. The drop began after a bipartisan 2011 law toughened the state’s immigration enforcement policies. The reform prompted many low-skilled illegal immigrants to leave the state, and was slammed by advocates for illegal immigrants, including Tom Perez, the chief of the Justice Department’s civil regulation division.

“We expect the illegal aliens to leave any state or town where they hear local Americans will be enforcing the popularly supported immigration laws duly passed by our constitutionally empowered Congress,” said William Gheen. “Our activists are taking steps to make sure every state and town lawmaker knows it is incumbent upon them to protect American citizens from the dire consequences of invasion when the federal government fails in its most basic responsibility to enforce Article 4 of the US Constitution.”

To schedule interviews or for more information about ALIPAC’s efforts to spread versions of Arizona’s and Alabama’s illegal immigration laws to other states, or activist efforts to spread Fremont Nebraska’s court authorized city ordinance to other towns, please visit http://www.ALIPAC.us.

Media Contact:
William Gheen
President
Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC)
Post Office Box 30966, Raleigh, NC 27622-0966
FEC ID: C00405878
Tel: (866) 703-0864
E-Mail: press@alipac.us
Web: http://www.alipac.us

Business

Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) Investor Lawsuit could end with $20million Settlement

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A settlement in a lawsuit for certain investors in NYSE:CRI shares was proposed and all NYSE:CRI stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

San Diego, CA, USA (February 22, 2012) — The Shareholders Foundation announces that a settlement in a lawsuit filed on behalf of certain NYSE:CRI investors was proposed.

Investors who purchased Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) shares, between March 16, 2005 through November 10, 2009, and investors who purchased prior to March 2005 and still hold any of those CRI shares have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail(at)shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 – 1554.

In November 2009 a lawsuit was filed by investors alleging Carter’s and certain of its officers and directors with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The plaintiffs alleged that Carter’s statements and filings between March 16, 2005 through November 10, 2009 were allegedly materially false and misleading.

In September 2011 the parties entered into mediation and in December 2011 a motion for preliminary approval of partial class settlement was filed. Pursuant to the proposed settlement several defendants agreed to pay $20million to end the lawsuit. The settlement still needs final approval by the judge.

Meanwhile certain directors at Carter’s, Inc. still face another lawsuit recently filed by a current long term investor in NYSE: CRI shares. The plaintiff alleges that between 2004 and 2009 former Executive Vice President of Sales at children’s clothing marketer Carter’s Inc. allegedly manipulated the amount of discounts Carter’s granted its largest wholesale customer in order to induce it to purchase greater quantities of Carter’s products. He allegedly then concealed his actions by persuading the customer to defer subtracting the discounts from payments until later financial reporting periods. The plaintiff claims that certain directors caused Carter’s Inc to publicly issue false financial results by improperly reporting millions of dollars in margin support payment to major wholesale customers in incorrect periods and as a result the defendants caused Carter’s to improperly recognize revenue on millions of dollars of product sold via wholesale customers.

Carter’s later had to restate its historical financial statements for the fiscal years 2004-2008 and in late 2010 the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged the former Executive Vice President of Sales of Carter’s, Inc for allegedly engaging in financial fraud and insider trading.

Those who purchased Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI), including those who purchased CRI shares as early as 2005 or 2004 and currently hold those NYSE CRI shares, have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Media Contact:
Trevor Allen
Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
3111 Camino Del Rio North
Suite 423
San Diego, CA 92108
Tel: +1-(858)-779-1554
E-Mail: mail@shareholdersfoundation.com
Web: http://www.shareholdersfoundation.com

Business

AAA welcomes pro-alternative article by investing expert

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A recent article by City Commodities investment manager, Dan Fox, written in myfinances.co.uk, has been welcomed by AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, February 20, 2012 — A recent article by City Commodities investment manager, Dan Fox, written in myfinances.co.uk, has been welcomed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

AAA is an alternative investment advocacy group and its analysis partner, Anthony Johnson claims that Mr Fox’s article highlights some very important benefits of alternative investments. Mr Fox claimed that most investors would enjoy the process of investing in alternative assets more than traditional stocks and shares.

Mr Fox explained that the process of investing in ethical causes is also rewarding in a way that investing in faceless corporations will never be. He talked about how the carbon credits markets will heat up at the end of the year when the Kyoto agreement expires. He said, “The expiration of this agreement will see a large rise in Voluntary Emissions Reductions (VERs) which are a type of credit that fall outside the guidelines and obligations of Kyoto, and thus open up a wider range of initiatives designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

Mr Johnson also points out Mr Fox’s assertion that alternative assets are more tangible and exciting that equities. AAA support investment in forestry as an excellent way to bring in strong returns while helping to increase CO2 absorption the protection and increase of forested land. An example is Greenwood Management‘s plantation scheme in Brazil, which allows investors to buy up sections of plantation land with all investors receiving returns based on the sustainable felling of trees after they have grown.

Mr Fox also talked about the satisfaction involved with spotting a great alternative asset class, which may even reflect one’s own interests, such as wine, rare coins or stamps or even designer clothing. Mr Fox explained, “Many people invest in fine wines and enjoy the excitement of building up an eclectic cellar as much as they do making money on it.”

About Alternative Asset Analysis:
The remit of Alternative Asset Analysis is to analyse and provide news on the global performance of a wide range of alternative asset classes including, but not restricted to, commodities, real estate, forestry, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital.

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

Business

First Edition Design eBook Publishing Adds Android Market for eBook Submissions

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World’s largest eBook distributor continues its expansion to include Android platform.

Sarasota, FL, USA – February 20, 2012 — First Edition Design Publishing’s eBook division (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com), has added Android Market to their extensive list of eBook distribution points. (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com/html/distributionchannels.html)

“This is another step forward in developing our massive global distribution network for eBooks and print books,” said First Edition Design Publishing’s CEO Deborah E. Gordon. “Our mission is to make our author’s books available on every eReader platform including Android devices. First Edition Design Publishing’s releases, including fiction, non-fiction, academic and poetry eBooks, are now available along with millions of other titles on Android Market.” (https://market.android.com/books)

First Edition Design Publishing http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com based in Sarasota, Florida, USA leads the industry in eBook distribution. They convert, format and submit eBooks to Amazon, Apple, Barnes and Noble, Sony, Google, Kobo, Diesel, 3M, Ingram, Baker and Taylor, Nielsen, scores of additional on-line retailers and libraries, schools, colleges and universities. Their reach is to over 100,000 distribution points in more than 100 countries.

Media Contact:
Tom Gahan
First Edition Design Publishing
PO Box 20217, Sarasota FL 34276
631-369-0063
tgahan@firsteditiondesign.com
http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com