SAFE International Launches Ottawa Executive Self Defense Lessons– Ottawa, ON Self Defense

SAFE International is expanding its seminar options to include executive self defense lessons in Ottawa, ON.

Ottawa, ON, January 31, 2013 - (Straight Line PR) - Ottawa Self Defense, SAFE International Launches Ottawa Executive Self Defense Lessons.

SAFE International ™ is the leading provider of mobile self defense/personal protection training in Canada. SAFE International has taught more than 175,000 clients in the private, corporate and high school environments since 1994. SAFE International is expanding its seminar options to include executive self defense lessons in Ottawa, ON.

SAFE International realizes that busy executives don’t necessarily want to join a martial arts club, or have the time to take a public self defense seminar. SAFE International will provide their mobile self defense right in the office. This allows SAFE International instructors to tailor the course based on the specific needs and concerns of the client. Self defense training in the office allows the client to be completely relaxed and comfortable training even with their busy and hectic schedules.

One of the reasons that SAFE International enjoys teaching executive personal protection Ottawa, is how receptive men and women are to the skills that the SAFE International instructors provide. SAFE International teaches self defense concepts, rather than techniques. This allows the client to learn in a much shorter time. While some people have hours to dedicate to training, SAFE International can offer some basic, but effective self defense concepts in just a few hours.

SAFE International always covers Awareness and Avoidance strategies which are based on one's daily routines such as using elevators, car safety, home safety, plus much more.  We examine what an attacker looks for, what an attacker wants and doesn't want in confrontation. One of the biggest topics we explore is how most people are too polite, even when their intuition is telling them the complete opposite.  We cover the most common distraction techniques an attacker will use to gain an advantage such as asking for directions or the time. The next stage is verbal strategies in the event that avoidance is no longer possible.  Rather than just teaching to yell at a potential attacker, SAFE International covers a few verbal strategies based on the aggressor and the scenario.

The third step is addressing the physical aspect of Ottawa executive self defense lessons. Instructors begin with the advantages of adopting a passive stance rather than an aggressive stance.  SAFE teaches gross motor strikes due to the adrenal rush one gets when they are in a highly stressful state such as an attack scenario.  Complex skills are proven to be ineffective in the high stress of real violence. The main philosophy taught is to “Attack the Attacker" which reverses one from being the Prey, to that of being the Predator.

SAFE International does not teach martial arts, but rather, practical, easy to adopt and highly effective concepts. Ottawa Personal Protection for executives is available one on one or to a small group right at your location/office.

SAFE International has taught more than 175,000 clients including many in the corporate environment. To contact SAFE International and Chris Roberts to schedule your Self Defense lessons for executives, you can visit their main site at www.safeinternational.biz

You can also reach Chris Roberts toll free at 1-800-465-5972 or by email at chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz

Contact:
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

Black Dog Promotions Partners With Actress, Model & Celebrity Spokesperson Melissa Farley To Launch Entertainment Destination MelissaExposed.com

Melissa Farley goes behind the scenes to interview the best in film, art, music and entertainment at MelissaExposed.com

Tempe, Ariz., and Los Angeles, Calif., January 31, 2013 – Black Dog Promotions, a media relations and digital marketing agency announces their partnership with actress, model and celebrity spokesperson, Melissa Farley in launching MelissaExposed.com.

Melissa Farley "exposes" the latest in entertainment, specializing in film, fashion and the arts from behind the scenes and backstage. She enjoys all things artstic, researching the latest entertainment buzz and getting to know influential A-Listers. Now readers can share her experiences with film makers, artists and musicians at www.MelissaExposed.com.

Scott Kelly, founder and CEO commented on the launch, “We are beyond excited to partner with Melissa. She is an incredible talent on stage, in front of and behind the camera. Her experience in the film and media industries makes her uniquely qualified to give our readers stories they will not find anywhere else. We are excited to see what Melissa will expose.”

Melissa Exposed’s Melissa Ann Marie Farley added, "It doesn't get much better than this! I am so ecstatic to be able to share a behind-the-scenes, all-access peek of the finest talent in the entertainment industry. MelissaExposed.com is an outlet for me to welcome audiences into my playground and meet celebrities, artists and fellow fans in an intimate, fun way. I'll jump behind the camera any chance I get whether that's on a film set or having the honor of introducing the public to the phenomenal work of others. Each and every day is a new adventure and you never know who you will meet or what you'll see on MelissaExposed.com, but I can tell you one thing, it will be amazing!”

About Melissa Ann Marie Farley
Melissa Ann Marie Farley knows how to use her many talents as an advantage. The actress, model, artist, journalist combines her energy and enthusiasm into an entertainment hotspot with her brand new site MelissaExposed.com. The Arizona native is a SAG-Eligible Actor with Arizona Model and Actor Management and maintains a professional acting career in both the LA and Phoenix markets in film and television, and jumps at the chance work internationally. Melissa is obsessed with all things art and can be found geeking out a comic convention, traveling off to Paris or filming on set, or mingling with the amazing talent that surrounds her on a daily basis. Melissa believes everything she does provides her with the opportunity to meet some of the most incredibly talented people. Along with winning an Oscar one day, it is also Melissa’s dream to provide all of these artists, filmmakers, musicians and creators the exposure and audience they deserve to fulfill their dreams, hence her passion for MelissaExposed.com.

Before becoming the personality of MelissaExposed, Melissa worked regularly with azcentral.com, has conducted interviews for Catwalk Magazine and worked as a full-time journalist, as well as, running a green, non-profit organization on the side.

About Black Dog Promotions
We build "Buzz". We use our blend of publicity, viral marketing and advertising media to generate massive exposure for your company, website or event. We have a broad network of media contacts, websites and social networks that generate traffic to your website, sales to your company and people to your events. Want "Buzz"? Then you want us. Visit Black Dog Promotions online at BlackDogPromotions.com

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Luxury Travel Ltd To Launch Special Interest Tours in Vietnam

Luxury Travel has just launched a Vietnam Contemporary Art Tour in 12 nights starting from Hanoi.

Hanoi, Vietnam, January 31, 2013 - “We believe that travel experiences are not “one size fits all”, but are instead very personal, with each aspect tailor made to specific tastes and preferences. We are constantly breaking new ground to develop innovative and interesting new tours. To whet your appetite and we hope that they suit those with special interests, we have come up with some ideas helicopter travel, private jet, archaeological travel, medical tourism, photography holidays, veteran tours, agriculture travel, pilgrimage tours, art tours for collectors, volunteerism/ philanthropy.” said David Nguyen, Sales and Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel Vietnam Company.

 This art tour includes the most highlights and hotspots of Vietnam comptemporary art tour: Hanoi, Hue, Hoi an and Saigon.

“This art tour is fexible, with your own expert guide and driver in each destination, and each day is tailored to your personal interests, schedule, level of energy, and travel preferences. The Luxury Travel company embraces the luxury travel concept; the best of the best, experience, sophistication, uniqueness, creativeness, memorable, life experience, worry free holiday.” said David.

“We create a special art tours for those who have a strong passion on the fine-art. This 13 day trip starting from Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon) and visit the highlights of the beautiful country with some stops at the Fine Art Museum or Painting Gallery or even visit the home of Vietnamese famous artists. Let’s have a cup of tea with the artist and share your passion.” added David.

Luxury Travel is headquartered in Hanoi and has offices around Vietnam and management offices in Indochina, Myanmar and Thailand. It pioneered luxury tourism development in the early 2004 in Vietnam. Today, Luxury Travel boasts a 8-year industry track record and brands that are recognized nationally and worldwide.

For tour and booking, visit www.luxurytravelvietnam.com or email to specialinterest@luxurytravelvietnam.com

Contact:
Linh Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

SAFE International Launches Toronto Executive Self Defense Lessons– Toronto, ON Self Defense

SAFE International is expanding its seminar options to include executive self defense lessons in Toronto, ON.

Toronto, ON, January, 28, 2013 - (Straight Line PR) - Toronto Self Defense, SAFE International Launches Toronto Executive Self Defense Lessons.

SAFE International ™ is the leading provider of mobile self defense/personal protection training in Canada. SAFE International has taught more than 175,000 clients in the private, corporate and high school environments since 1994. SAFE International is expanding its seminar options to include executive self defense lessons in Toronto, ON.

SAFE International realizes that busy executives don’t necessarily want to join a martial arts club, or have the time to take a public self defense seminar. SAFE International will provide their mobile self defense right in the office. This allows SAFE International instructors to tailor the course based on the specific needs and concerns of the client. Self defense training in the office allows the client to be completely relaxed and comfortable training even with their busy and hectic schedules.

One of the reasons that SAFE International enjoys teaching executive personal protection Toronto, is how receptive men and women are to the skills that the SAFE International instructors provide. SAFE International teaches self defense concepts, rather than techniques. This allows the client to learn in a much shorter time. While some people have hours to dedicate to training, SAFE International can offer some basic, but effective self defense concepts in just a few hours.

SAFE International always covers Awareness and Avoidance strategies which are based on one's daily routines such as using elevators, car safety, home safety, plus much more.  We examine what an attacker looks for, what an attacker wants and doesn't want in confrontation. One of the biggest topics we explore is how most people are too polite, even when their intuition is telling them the complete opposite. We cover the most common distraction techniques an attacker will use to gain an advantage such as asking for directions or the time. The next stage is verbal strategies in the event that avoidance is no longer possible.  Rather than just teaching to yell at a potential attacker, SAFE International covers a few verbal strategies based on the aggressor and the scenario.

The third step is addressing the physical aspect of Toronto executive self defense lessons.  Instructors begin with the advantages of adopting a passive stance rather than an aggressive stance.  SAFE teaches gross motor strikes due to the adrenal rush one gets when they are in a highly stressful state such as an attack scenario.  Complex skills are proven to be ineffective in the high stress of real violence. The main philosophy taught is to “Attack the Attacker" which reverses one from being the Prey, to that of being the Predator.

SAFE International does not teach martial arts, but rather, practical, easy to adopt and highly effective concepts. Toronto Personal Protection for executives is available one on one or to a small group right at your location/office.

SAFE International has taught more than 175,000 clients including many in the corporate environment. To contact SAFE International and Chris Roberts to schedule your Self Defense lessons for executives, you can visit their main site at www.safeinternational.biz

You can also reach Chris Roberts toll free at 1-800-465-5972 or by email at chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz

Contact:
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

Hot Rod Fiberglass Body Modifications Made Easy With New StreetRod 101 DVD Set

Over 5 hours of practical instruction covers how to lengthen a body, add an opening door, fabricate and install a custom dash, put in a floorboard, add a smooth firewall or just get rid of the bumps, waves and wiggles in a fiberglass hot rod body.

Sycamore, IL, January 30, 2013 - The second DVD set in the StreetRod 101 series is designed to empower the home garage hot rod builder with the knowledge and confidence to make modifications to a fiberglass street rod body ranging from minor to major and includes practical information and tips on removing the little flaws inherent in most fiberglass bodies that must be corrected to ensure a flawless paint job.

The 3-DVD set explains and simplifies choosing the correct fiberglass materials to work with; from matte and cloth to resins and hardeners as well as choosing the most economic tools. Practical personal protection and simplified shop cleanup tips are given, but the focus of the DVDs is on showing how to do real-life fiberglass body modifications that one can duplicate easily at home.

Some of the illustrated examples included in the 5-hour DVD set are: how to lengthen a body by 4+ inches, how to add a door with hidden hinges, how to replace a firewall to gain 4 inches more driver room, how to install floorboards, how to fit and install windshield posts, how to make a transmission tunnel, how to make a fiberglass mould and how to form and maintain body contours.

Also included are numerous mechanical tips such as: modifying door hinges, how to make a steering column support and column drop, fabricating under dash mounts for master cylinder and brake pedal, how to make a proper ratio brake pedal, and how to fabricate a dual brake pedal assembly for use with beginning drivers and those with disabilities.

This 5-hour instructional DVD set is hosted by Bob Hamilton, an experienced home garage street rod builder who became hooked on hot rods in the 1950s and who retired after 27 years as a high school vocational shop instructor, teaching auto-mechanics, auto-body, paint and machine shop. It's like spending half a day with Bob sharing his knowledge in his home street rod building shop.

Included as a special bonus is a video section on Fiberglass Top Modifications. Bob Hamilton shows how to modify a fiberglass top made for a roadster so that it will fit a roadster pickup and he also shows how to include a unique latching mechanism that lets the top stand up when open.

The 3-DVD "StreetRod 101 Fiberglass Body Modifications" set is available for $24.95, plus $4 for shipping and handling (no extra charge for international orders) from http://www.streetrodplans.com/streetrod-101-fiberglass-body-modifications/.

Contact:
John Morehead
StreetRodPlans.com
P.O. Box 730
Sycamore, IL 60178
956-467-4301
john@streetrodplans.com
http://www.streetrodplans.com/streetrod-101-fiberglass-body-modifications/

Luxury Travel Introduces World Class Concierge Services for Vietnam Tourism

The main difference between a conventional and a luxury traveler is the latter’s expectation of a royal treatment and the travel’s operator’s capabilities of keeping the luxury travelers comfortable.

Hanoi, Vietnam, January 30, 2013 - The main difference between a conventional and a luxury traveler is the latter’s expectation of a royal treatment and the travel’s operator’s capabilities of keeping the luxury travelers comfortable.

Now, the country of Vietnam has finally gotten its first of a kind luxury tour and travel operator, in the form of Luxury Travel Vietnam, that has now announced the launch of a concierge service and has promised of taking care of all clientele needs within 24 hours.

Luxury Travel’s staff is made entirely of highly professional and skilled individuals, who have immense experience in the luxury travel industry and they have based the company’s client interaction policy on trust, before representing their services.

Furthermore, these professionals are dedicated towards understanding the needs and expectations of their clients, and provide them with exceptional services.

One of the strongest points of Luxury Travel Ltd. is its dedicated attention to minutest of details and the company takes pride in providing quick and reliable information to their clients, as and when required.

Their dedicated team of travel experts are more than able to construct and provide their customers with perfect travel packages for regions including Indochina, Thailand and Myanmar and have everything arranged within 24 hours.

For an tailor made tour, please email to bespoke@luxurytravelvietnam.com or visit http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com

Contact:
Linh Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Childhood Stress is Rising, Eating Recovery Center Offers Insight to Help Prevent Eating Disorders

Center cites the connection between rising anxiety and stress-initiated mental illnesses as likely factor driving increased child and adolescent treatment inquiries

Denver, Colo, January 29, 2013 – Stress among children and adolescents is on the rise, and mental health professionals are seeing the impact as more families seek treatment for their children and adolescents to address stress-initiated behavioral illnesses such as eating disorders. At Eating Recovery Center, an international center providing comprehensive treatment for eating disorders, more than 20 percent of the Center’s total inquiries for treatment in 2012 were for children or adolescents ages 17 and under, of which 35 percent related to boys and girls ages 10 to 14.

Children today are growing up in what experts say is a more stressful environment than ever before.

“As an outcome of globalization and the information age, children and adolescents are more aware of their surroundings than they ever have been,” said Ovidio Bermudez, MD, FAAP, FSAHM, FAED, CEDS, chief medical officer and medical director of child and adolescent services at Eating Recovery Center. “This access and exposure can pose serious challenges as children and teens are inundated with fear-inducing global news and anxiety-causing social media interactions.”

Studies confirm this increase in stress among children and adolescents. Forty-five percent of teens (ages 13-17) say they were more worried in 2009 than they had been the previous year, according to a 2009 report from the American Psychological Association (APA). The study also found that 27 percent of tweens (ages 8-12) and 39 percent of teens reported eating too much or too little due to stress. However, only 28 percent of parents thought their teen’s stress had increased and a mere 8 percent reported being aware of their child’s eating issues.

Due to the connection between anxiety and stress-initiated mental illnesses like eating disorders, Eating Recovery Center encourages parents to take proactive steps to understand the impact of stress on their children, identify events and situations that may induce stress and recognize patterns of thinking and behavior that may indicate anxiety:

1. Childhood stress generally fits into one of four categories: personal, interpersonal, interfamilial and global (a stress reaction to national or world news).

2. Children of all ages are vulnerable to the effects of stress. Although they may internalize stress differently, children at different ages – from toddlers to teenagers – can all suffer from anxiety.

3. There is no universal response to stress. Children at different developmental stages and under different life circumstances will respond to stress differently.

4. The burden of stress is cumulative. Just like adults, children and adolescents can only “take so much,” and multiple stressors can become increasingly difficult for a young person to manage.

5. Even positive change can be stressful. For children and adolescents, change can be difficult, even perceived positive changes such as starting at a new school or joining a new sports team.

To help parents minimize stress in their children, Eating Recovery Center recommends following these four guidelines:

1. Be aware of your own stress as a parent and recognize how your words and actions can directly or indirectly affect your child.

2. Make yourself available to discuss their perceptions of stressful situations.

3. Talk to your children if you feel that something is causing them anxiety; do not wait for them to vocalize their feelings to you.

4. Provide age-appropriate information regarding their questions or concerns.

“While everyone feels stress at some time or another, individuals with a genetic or temperamental predisposition toward behavioral disorders will often adopt unhealthy coping mechanisms as a tool to manage their anxiety,” said Dr. Bermudez. “Because disordered eating behaviors such as restricting calories and purging actually release chemicals that minimize anxiety, many children and adolescents use these behaviors to experience relief due to their inability to identify feelings, articulate causes of stress and manage their anxiety appropriately.”

Eating Recovery Center encourages parents whose children have begun exhibiting troubling eating behaviors or body image issues as a potential outcome of stress to seek help from a qualified professional. Early intervention maximizes the likelihood of lasting recovery. For more information about eating disorders treatment resources, visit EatingRecoveryCenter.com.

About Eating Recovery Center
Eating Recovery Center is an international center providing comprehensive treatment for anorexia, bulimia, EDNOS and binge eating disorder. Under the personal guidance and care of Drs. Kenneth Weiner, Craig Johnson, Emmett Bishop and Ovidio Bermudez, programs provide a full spectrum of services for children, adolescents and adults that includes Inpatient, Residential, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Services. Our compassionate team of professionals collaborates with treating professionals and loved ones to cultivate lasting behavioral change. Denver-based facilities include the Behavioral Hospital for Adults, the Behavioral Hospital for Children and Adolescents, the Partial Hospitalization Program and Outpatient Services for Adults, and the Partial Hospitalization Program for Children and Adolescents. In an effort to increase patient access to care throughout the United States, Eating Recovery Center partners with Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program in Sacramento, Cali., and The Moore Center for Eating Disorders in Bellevue, Wash. Summit offers Partial Hospitalization and Outpatient Services as well as Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Services in Fresno and Roseville. The Moore Center offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Services. For more information, please contact us at 877-218-1344 or info@EatingRecoveryCenter.com or confidentially chat live on our website at www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com.

Contact:
Molly Koch
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
mkoch@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Veritas Prep Announces Free Online SAT Prep Resources Chock Full of Insider Tips and Strategies

Free online SAT prep seminar will teach students new strategies and tips; other test prep and college application resources also available

Malibu, CA, January 28, 2013 – As high school juniors begin the college search and application process, one of the first steps for many is taking the SAT this spring. To assist these students, Veritas Prep today announced new dates and times for its free online SAT prep seminars. The seminars cover proven strategies and common misconceptions about the test. The seminars are complemented by additional free resources on Veritas Prep’s website that provide helpful information on the SAT reading, writing and math sections as well as insider tips from college admissions experts.

“Scoring well on the SAT is the foundation of a strong college application because a student’s score is often even weighed more heavily than his or her GPA and good preparation is the straightest path to earning a top score. In order to do well on the SAT, a test taker has to learn to apply the knowledge they’ve learned, so test preparation has to go beyond relying on what the student knows already or can memorize in a short amount of time. The seminars and other free resources are part of our dedication to help students learn to think like the test maker and develop strategies to earn their best possible score,” said Shaan Patel, a perfect SAT score recipient and Director of SAT Programs at Veritas Prep.

The SAT 2400 seminar is a great introduction for students – and their parents – who are getting ready to take the SAT for the first time. In addition to tips on how to prepare, the seminar covers insights into the application cycle and mistakes made by students and parents in the college admission process.

On top of the strategies in the SAT 2400 seminar, students will find resources that cover all aspects of SAT prep on the Veritas Prep website. The free resources include:

* SAT practice test – Knowing what to expect on the test is important. All students who visit the Veritas Prep website can download an official College Board SAT practice test, for free.

* SAT Math resources – Tips and helpful hints will provide students with key insights to do well on the three math portions on the SAT.

* SAT Reading and Writing resources – The SAT Reading score makes up one third of test takers’ total score. These resources and practice quizzes will help test takers improve critical reading comprehension and find the key to unlocking the section.

In addition to the SAT test prep resources, Veritas Prep has also made free college application resources available. Drawing upon insider knowledge of the college application process, Veritas Prep can provide guidance for students on:

* Early decision and early action in college admissions – Students can learn about the differences between types of early college applications and how to leverage each type to their advantage

* College admissions essay writing tips – These tips and helpful hints will teach students how to write winning admissions essays.

To learn more about the online SAT prep seminar from Veritas Prep and its college admissions consulting services visit http://www.veritasprep.com/college/application-resources/.

About Veritas Prep
Veritas Prep is the world’s largest privately-owned provider of test prep and admissions consulting services. It offers industry-leading programs to help applicants improve standardized test scores and gain admission to the world’s most selective universities. Founded in 2002 by graduates of the Yale School of Management, Veritas Prep offers its live classroom GMAT prep course in more than 90 cities worldwide and as an interactive online course available to students everywhere. Its Veritas Prep SAT 2400 course is available as a classroom course, live online, on demand or in private tutoring sessions and features the only zero risk, money back guarantee in the industry. In addition, Veritas Prep offers admissions consulting services for applicants seeking entry into competitive business schools, law schools, medical schools and other graduate programs. For more information, visit veritasprep.com.  

Contact:
Kavitha Thimmaiah
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
kthimmaiah@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Gorham Paper and Tissue Hires Pam Miller as Director of Marketing

Gorham Paper and Tissue adds new director of marketing position to drive customer focus and strategic growth of the company's broad portfolio of custom-engineered paper products.

Gorham, New Hampshire, January 28, 2013 – Supporting the objective of building a market-centric organization, Gorham Paper and Tissue hired Pam Miller for a newly created Director of Marketing position.

In this role, Miller will work collaboratively with sales and manufacturing to refine the company’s marketing strategy. On the tactical side she will drive segmentation work, implement lead generation activities, utilize research to gain customer insight and produce foundation materials that optimize Gorham’s branding, positioning and portfolio of products.

“Great things are happening at Gorham. We are building capability and customers rapidly. Having Pam in this role will formalize our marketing efforts, communicate our competitive advantage, drive value creation and hone our go-to-market strategy,” said Brian McAlary, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Miller brings to the company over 20 years of industry experience working for some of the largest paper manufacturers in North America including the former Champion International, International Paper, MeadWestvaco and Twin Rivers. At these companies she helped build marketing competency while enhancing external communication.

McAlary added, “We have one of the most differentiated paper portfolios in the business that includes tissue, towel, packaging papers embedded with barrier properties, colored converting papers, high-volume printing papers and custom-engineered papers with technical attributes like flame-retardant or wet strength. One of Pam’s first challenges is to help us communicate our breadth of capability which is complemented by an unusually responsive service platform.”

About Gorham Paper and Tissue
Gorham targets niche technical markets with broad portfolio of custom-engineered products including Tissue, Towel and Specialty Packaging, Converting, Engineered and Printing Papers. Using scale and leanness as an advantage, the company challenges industry convention in the areas of manufacturing flexibility, product development lead times and its go-to-market strategy.

In May 2011, the Gorham facility was acquired with support from investment funds managed by Patriarch Partners, LLC (Patriarch). Patriarch is a private equity firm and holding company managing 75 companies across 14 industry sectors with revenues in excess of $8 billion. Founded by Lynn Tilton in 2000, Patriarch focuses on the acquisition and invigoration of undervalued iconic American brands where time, capital and sound strategy can rescue a business and restore its value, creating and preserving jobs in America

For more information, visit www.gorhampt.com or contact Brian McAlary, VP of Sales and Marketing at 207.273.9428.

Contact:
Pam Miller
Director of Marketing
Gorham Paper & Tissue
72 Cascade Flats
Gorham, NH 03581
207-273-9428
pam.miller@gorhampat.com
http://www.gorhampt.com

Ron Baron's interest in Alternatives endorsed by AAA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

McKissock Reveals Top-Rated Courses in Home Inspection and Land Surveying

Five-Star System Allows Users to Rate Courses and Provide Feedback

Warren, PA, January 24, 2013 – McKissock, a leader in continuing education, reveals its top-ranking land surveyor and home inspector courses, with ethics/standards and water rights coming out on top. McKissock determined these rankings by looking at its five-star rating system, which allows all class attendees to provide feedback on the courses. Read the most recent course reviews and rankings at www.mckissock.com.

McKissock is a trusted resource for the most up-to-date regulation and compliance information. An approved education provider in almost every state, McKissock offers required state-specific courses that home inspection and land surveying professionals need to keep their licenses current.

“We take student input seriously and actively use our rating system and comments sections to improve course material or make other changes,” says Annie Creek, Business Development Manager at McKissock. “Customer satisfaction is a hallmark of our business and we appreciate the feedback. We are proud of how many courses rank highly and strive for five stars every time.”

These results are purely based on user-generated star ratings, not taking into consideration the number of people who have taken the course or their availability.

Top home inspection courses include:

1. American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice – 4.60 stars

2. Home Inspection Safety – 4.54 stars

3. Attic Ventilation – 4.54 stars

4. Residential Cooling Systems and Heating Pump Inspections – 4.43 stars

5. Basic Principles of a Residential Electrical Inspection – 4.37 stars

Top land surveying courses include:

1. Water Rights – 4.51 stars

2. Utilities - Public and Otherwise – 4.42 stars

3. Disputes Between Adjoining Landowners – 4.41 stars

4. National Flood Insurance Program: Regulatory Basics for Land Development – 4.41 stars

5. Boundaries and Monuments – 4.40 stars

In order to stay compliant with each state board, not all courses are available in every state. However, people who would like to take courses purely for informational purposes may still do so. Feel free to contact Annie Creek at McKissock at annie.creek@mckissock.com if you have any requests or questions.

To highlight the land surveying profession in an entertaining way, McKissock also recently released a meme-inspired video called “What is a Land Surveyor?”. The video takes a humorous look at what people think land surveyors do versus what they actually do on a daily basis.

To learn more about McKissock, visit www.mckissock.com. On the site, you can select a state for information on approved land surveying, engineering and home inspection courses. McKissock offers customizable packages, individual courses, correspondence books (for states that accept them), and a free license renewal reminder service.

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

About McKissock
McKissock is an education company that educates, empowers and enriches professionals in real estate, appraisal, home inspection, land surveying and engineering. McKissock gives specialists access to relevant, easy-to-use and high-quality courses that provide the hours and information necessary to meet state compliance and regulation requirements. Founded in 1990, McKissock offers more than 100 courses and serves thousands of professionals daily. McKissock promises to provide a great experience that surpasses expectations; deliver interesting information that helps further careers in a way that is enjoyable, clear, concise and pleasant to digest; and seeks users’ input to understand their needs so it can continue to serve its customers effectively throughout their careers.

To learn more, visit www.mckissock.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Massachusetts ranks highest for energy efficiency.

Maryland has the highest number of LEED projects per capita.

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

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

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

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

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

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eCommerce Phenom Justin Ligeri Launches Coaching Program - Selling on Amazon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Yagoozon, Inc.
380 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI 02886

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