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You Will Never Look at Your Best Friend the Same

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Derrell Lawrence’s Do You Trust Your Best Friend? stage play national tour.

Philadelphia, PA (USA), Tuesday – February 28, 2012 — The hit stage play, Derrell Lawrence’s Do You Trust Your Best Friend?, ( http://www.doyoutrustyourbestfriend.com ) kicks off its 2012 national tour Easter weekend in Montgomery, Alabama April 6-7, 2012 at the Davis Theater for the Performing Arts, 251 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL 36102.

Newly engaged couple, Maurice and April couldn’t be more excited about their upcoming nuptials. While they have the love and support of their family and friends trouble stirs when the maid of honor confess how she really feels about the groom. Watch as relationships are put to the test in this shocking and dramatic tale about commitment, trust, love, and lust.

Starring R&B and Soul sensation, A’ngela Winbush; R&B vocalist, Michel’le; John Canada Terrell of the Five Heartbeats; Matt Nadu of CW Philly; Derrell Lawrence, Temperance Jaxson; Roni Graham; Jonathan Suber, Tanya O’Neill, and Faye Wooten. Directed by Walter DeShields.

This production will open your awareness to modern era relationships. An entertaining montage of musical and poetic gestures brings the play to life and captivates the audience with a fun, engaging, and powerful introduction that many lovers experience, but has an emotional twist that will make you wonder “Do You Trust Your Best Friend?” You may never look at your best friend the same way again.

“Derrell Lawrence’s ‘Do You Trust Your Best Friend? is one of the year’s most brilliant performances. An excellent display of lies, distrust and betrayal, this theatrical performance will have you wanting more!!!! You will never look at your friends the same again.” – ChitlincircuitReviews.com

For tickets and more information on the cast, visit http://www.doyoutrustyourbestfriend.com or call the Davis Theater for the Performing Arts at (334) 241-9567.

About the playwright:
Derrell Lawrence (September 18), born and raised in South Philadelphia, PA, is an American actor, filmmaker, writer, director, executive producer and upcoming author. Derrell has earned several awards including, The Highest Achievement for New Filmmaker at the Jokara-Micheaux Video and Film Festival in Georgia, as well as both The Silver Award and The People’s Choice Award from the Philadelphia International Film Festival and Market for his first movie, “Life Isn’t Fair.” He produced another film, “Happy Holidaze,” and also performed in numerous independent films and stage plays. “Derrell Lawrence’s Do You Trust Your Best Friend?” ( http://www.doyoutrustyourbestfriend.com ) is the first play Derrell has produced which already made a successful stop in Phoenix, AZ and Philadelphia, PA. He is currently co-starring in the film “Must Be The Music” directed by Charles S. Dutton (pre-production).

Press & Media Contact:
Tanya Brockenbrough
The Mic: It Sounds Nice
Philadelphia, PA – USA
(215) 917-8914
tanya@itsoundsnice.com
http://www.doyoutrustyourbestfriend.com

Entertainment

Derrell Lawrence’s Do You Trust Your Best Friend? Stage Play – You Will Never Look at Your Best Friend the Same Again

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Due to the overwhelming success of the one night only showing of Philadelphia’s own Derrell Lawrence’s stage play Do You Trust Your Best Friend?, an encore presentation of this award winning dramatic production featuring some of the best Philadelphia talent will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Temple Performing Arts Center, 1837 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122.

Philadelphia, PA (USA), January 21, 2012 — Newly engaged couple, Maurice and April, couldn’t be more excited about their upcoming nuptials. While they have the love and support of their family and friends, trouble stirs when the maid of honor confesses how she really feels about the groom. Watch as relationships are put to the test in Derrell Lawrence’s dramatic tale about commitment, trust, love, and lust.

Starring John Canada Terrell of the Five Heartbeats, Matt Nadu of CW Philly, Derrell Lawrence, Temperance Jaxson, Roni Graham, Jonathan Sober, Mechielle Anderson, and Faye Wooten. Directed by Walter Deshields.

“Derrell Lawrence’s ‘Do You Trust Your Best Friend?’ is one of the year’s most brilliant performances. An excellent display of lies, distrust and betrayal, this theatrical performance will have you wanting more!!!! You will never look at your friends the same again.” – ChitlincircuitReviews.com

For more information on the cast, visit www.doyoutrustyourbestfriend.com Tickets are available at The Liacouras Center box office. They can also be purchased by calling 1-800-298-4200 or visiting www.templeperformingartscenter.org. Show starts at 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm. Tickets priced $29.50- $39.50.

About the playwright:
Derrell Lawrence (September 18), born and raised in South Philadelphia, PA, is an American actor, filmmaker, writer, director, executive producer and upcoming author. Derrell has earned several awards including, The Highest Achievement for New Filmmaker at the Jokara-Micheaux Video and Film Festival in Georgia, as well as both The Silver Award and The People’s Choice Award from the Philadelphia International Film Festival and Market for his first movie, “Life Isn’t Fair.” He produced another film, “Happy Holidaze,” and also performed in numerous independent films and stage plays. “Derrell Lawrence’s Do you Trust Your Best Friend?” is the first play Derrell has produced which already made a successful stop in Phoenix, Az.

“Derrell has an exceptional gift to tell stories which will definitely entertain you.” – Obba Babatunde (Life, The Temptations, John Q, How High, Half and Half)

To view fan reactions and clips from the previous show, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsm_8Cx17Tw

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Press & Media Contact:
Tanya Brockenbrough
The Mic: It Sounds Nice
Philadelphia, PA – USA
215-917-8914
tanya.brockenbrough@gmail.com
http://www.doyoutrustyourbestfriend.com

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FRA welcomes Indian minister’s Commitment to Forest protection

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Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has spoken out in support of the Indian Environment Minister, Jayanthi Natarajan’s calls for measures to cut forest degradation in the sub-continent.

Bainbridge Island, WA, November 25, 2011 – Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has spoken out in support of the Indian Environment Minister, Jayanthi Natarajan, who has opened the Forest Congress event taking place in New Delhi with calls for measures to cut forest degradation in the sub-continent.

FRA, a research and analysis consultancy, said it welcomes the statement of intentions from Ms Natarajan, who, it claimed, seemed committed to improving the situation in India.

She did not skirt around the subject of forest degradation, instead opting for a direct approach, telling delegates attending the Forest Congress that the loss of forested land is taking place on an “unprecedented scale”. She called for some major changes to take place to remove the bureaucracy that prevents measures being implemented. The minister stated, “We need to completely reform our infrastructure so that it can be geared up to face these important challenges.”

“I think we need to reorient our institutions,” she added.

She explained that the introduction of strict forest management policies should be a major part of the changes taking place to try to protect the precious assets that are India’s natural forests. FRA agreed, adding that countries like Brazil have seen a positive reduction in deforestation levels through government policy as well as measures to encourage foreign investment in sustainable forestry schemes.

Sustainable plantation schemes, like those run by Greenwood Management in Brazil, provide alternative timber to the valuable native timbers found in Brazil’s vulnerable rainforests. Investors can invest in these projects and reap the benefits financially and with the knowledge that they are investing in an ethical programme.

FRA claims that India is a demanding example as the people themselves are putting increasing pressure on the forests. The organization’s analysis partner, Peter Collins, stated, “In developing countries it’s important to raise awareness among the people that there is value in standing forests as well as in timber.”

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

Agriculture, Business, Environment

Chemplast Sanmar Wins Prize For Its Industrial Garden

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The “Industrial Garden” of Chemplast Sanmar at Karaikal was awarded the 1st prize at the 16th Annual Flower Show held here. Experts from the Agriculture Department and the Karaikal College of Agriculture, adjudged Chemplast Sanmar’s spread of green around their plant as the best in the “Industrial Garden” category. The annual event recognizes individuals, households, farmers and industries for their efforts at greening their surroundings.

Speaking about the challenges towards this success, S Palaniappan, Plant Head, Karaikal explained that the main difficulty was in working with the salty soil, especially since the tsunami. “While Karaikal is an agricultural belt, the soil in Keezhavanjoor is salty post-tsunami.  The judges were able to appreciate the additional efforts that have gone in, to set up and maintain the garden.”

The Karaikal plant of Chemplast, which has a green belt of over 16 acres, also houses over 3500 trees. The support and active participation of the local community, has helped in the process. Chemplast acknowledges the support of the local community and traditional know-how with the organization’s will and inclination towards the cause of environment, which has helped in the task of dealing with a difficult terrain.  The casuarinas and Korean grass, a welcome sight at the plant, are testimony to these efforts.

Chemplast has won this recognition from the Puducherry Government, several times in the past few years. This is the 7th time that they are receiving an award in this category.

Chemplast Sanmar Ltd., a part of The Sanmar Group, is one of the largest PVC manufacturers in India. Committed to its vision of “Integrity and Excellence”, The Sanmar Group has been taking various efforts towards protecting the environment, besides its principles of zero-liquid-discharge to safeguard against pollution. Chemplast Sanmar, Mettur recently received two awards for zero-liquid discharge while Flowserve Sanmar was commended for environment health and safety by CII. By receiving an award for its “Industrial Garden” now at Karaikal, Chemplast has reinforced its commitment towards the environment, yet again

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