Online Retailer Yagoozon Joins Prestigious Inc 500 List of Fastest Growing Companies in USA

In spite of the lousy economy, high unemployment and the grim economic outlook, The Ligeri Brothers, Justin and Ben, have navigated the online retailing space creating huge growth for their company, Yagoozon.

Warwick, RI, January 19, 2013 (Straight Line PR) -- There are nearly 7 million privately owned employer based companies in the United States.  Every year, the prestigious <em>Inc. Magazine</em> publishes its listing of the fastest growing companies in the United States. Joining the list this year is online retailer, Yagoozon, Inc.

"We are honored to be part of and on the same growth track as companies like Microsoft, Timberland, Vizio, Intuit, Jamba Juice, Oracle and Zappos," said Ben Ligeri. "All of those companies were, early on in their lives, on the Inc. 500 List as well."

Yagoozon partner Justin Ligeri ( http://www.amazon.com/b?me=A393ZKPVGVX3TX ) credits his company's huge growth on an extreme focus on the online space. "The web offers more an infinite number of opportunities.  My job as Chief Entrepreneur is to find one or two areas where my team can focus its energies and create exceptional value and return for our company."

Over the past two years, Yagoozon has generated in excess of 23 million dollars in sales.  "We are just getting started," say the Ligeri Brothers, "The best is yet to come."

Justin Ligeri discusses some of his professional background and his approach to business in a brief video interview, which can be seen on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuVUqS8GyBw

The 31st Annual Inc. 500 | 5000 Conference and Awards Ceremony was held October 3 -5, 2012 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phonenix, AZ.  For more details, visit http://www.inc5000conference.com

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

Press Contact:
Justin Ligeri
Yagoozon, Inc.
380 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI 02886

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Range of Luxury "Non-Packaged" Holidays for Vietnam

Luxury Travel Ltd. Launches its Range of Luxury “Non-Packaged’ Holidays for Vietnam

Hanoi, Vietnam, January 20, 2013 - These luxury Vietnam "non-package" holidays include: Set your Sights Sightseeing Trip; Wildlife in Vietnam holiday; Wellness and Spa Holiday; Vietnam Beaches Holiday; Honeymoon or Wedding, Shopping Holiday, Halong Bay or Mekong River Cruises, and more.

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) is Vietnam’s first luxury tour company and full travel service agency, experienced in providing special services and unique tourism products to luxury global travelers.

Luxury holidays are fully customizable and designed to be mixed and matched to create the perfect holiday experience, without costing a fortune. Luxury Travel Ltd. guests choose from a diverse selection of traditional holiday themes depicted in a familiar travel industry format, and are then encouraged to devise their own personal holiday experience.

Mr. Pham Ha, director of Luxury Travel Ltd. comments: “Our luxury Vietnam destination services are about providing customers with individuality and choice. We feel that if you really want to enjoy visiting Vietnam the way you’d like to experience it, your holiday should be designed to be very personal to your taste. All you need is a little guidance from us about where to go and what to do when you get over there, and then the opportunity to create the holiday package you’d ideally like to go on. We actively encourage customers to carefully select their preferred hotels, attractions, and pick from a range of special luxury comfort elements that will create their own customized holiday experience.”

Luxury Travel Ltd. provide guests with a number of broadly themed packages to start from, and then they can mix and match these to create their own fully customized travel plan.

“Packaged holidays can often be quite bland when booked through large travel companies, whereas ours are strictly designed to provide the precise flavor that you’d like. We are a niche service provider, and cater for clientele who want an extra bit of choice when planning their holiday," added Pham Ha.

Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator/DMC (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) based in Hanoi with offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, Luxury Travel is exceptional in 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 the most sophisticated traveler’s expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent Guide Award 2012: “a long established Asian specialist in the art of travel and serves today’s most sophisticated travelers with luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays.” www.facebook.com/luxurytravelcompany

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

CitiesPlanet.com Announces The Official Launch of Osaka.com

CitiesPlanet.com announced the successful launch of their worldwide iconic brand, Osaka.com.

Scottsdale, AZ/Osaka Japan, January 17, 2013 - CitiesPlanet.com announced the successful launch of their worldwide iconic brand, Osaka.com. Osaka.com has been developed by CitiesPlanet.com, the largest network of City.com brands in the industry along with Allan Hsu a Japan-fanatic who has a passion for everything Japan, especially Osaka.

Osaka.com CEO Allan Hsu stated “It has been a great pleasure to see the launch of Osaka.com. We have spent many months of hard work in planning and refining Osaka.com. I have full confidence that CitiesPlanet and I will be able to create the definitive website for Osaka tourism, news commentary, culture exploration, job search and hotel booking. In Osaka.com, we have the most advanced city .com site dedicated to a Japanese city. Now, just sit back and enjoy the colourful, entertaining and informative articles and blogs from our dedicated team of locally based writers"

Fred Mercaldo of CitiesPlanet.com commented on the launch, “We look forward to working with the leading businesses that occupy Osaka, and we will soon be making some announcements regarding strategic alliances and partnerships that we are in the final stages of negotiating.”

CitiesPlanet.com represents over 65 pure City.com brands, both in the USA and internationally as well. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, CitiesPlanet has recently opened a state of the art Call Center to fully support and market their brands. Visit www.CitiesPlanet.com

Contact: Allan Hsu allan.hsu@osaka.com 1-800 CITY ADS

Contact: Fred Mercaldo fred@citiesplanet.com Direct Line: 602-859-3786

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Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
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Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435
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Support for Timberland investment welcomed by FRA

A recent article advocating the selling of gold and the buying of timber as an asset class, has been welcomed by FRA.

Bainbridge Island, WA, January 18, 2013 - A recent article advocating the selling of gold and the buying of timber as an asset class, has been welcomed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA).

The article, written by Carl Delfield, the senior analyst at Investment U, claimed that although gold has had a “good run” it is timber that is looking like the big winner in 2013 for those interested in alternative investments.

Mr Delfield bases much of his argument on the fact that the price of lumber has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past century and is much less volatile at the same time. Prices have risen by an average of 5 per cent per year and timber is less affected by wider economic trends. It is, therefore, an attractive proposition in the wake of the financial crisis, which wiped millions from certain stocks and shares portfolios over night.

This long-term performance, together with its surging prices and demand right now, is getting investors excited, claimed Delfield. FRA, a research and analysis consultancy specialising in forestry investments, claims that the US housing recovery and the ongoing growth in the Far East and India are largely to thank for the growing demand for sustainable timber.

“Sustainability is the key, though,” added FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins. “If you are going to invest in timberland, make sure its sustainably managed – so there is always new growth coming up to replace the timber being harvested.” FRA claims that this is not only the ethical option, but the most potentially lucrative as sustainable timber is far more likely to be used in large developments these days – particularly ones paid for by governments.

FRA supports ethical investment in eco-friendly projects, such as the plantations run by Greenwood Management. The plantations grow fast-growing non-native species, such as teak and eucalyptus.

Contact:
Peter Collins
Forestry Research Associates
620 Vineyard Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 316 8394
info@forestry-research.com
http://www.forestry-research.com

Emerging Singer-Songwriter Roxanna Releases Single “Unforgotten”

Now Available On Itunes -- English and Spanish Versions Available January 15th on all Major Digital Retail Outlets

Los Angeles, CA, January 16, 2013 - “Unforgotten” takes you on a personal journey of an empathetic story. Joining forces with producer Mark Portmann, known for working with Michael Buble and Barbara Streisand, Roxanna has produced a polished and luxurious rich sound. Her upcoming album release will provide a seamless, mastered mix of adult contemporary, classic pop, world, and a taste of flamenco. This song is universal and anyone that has experienced heartbreak will be able to identify with the message.

Roxanna has always had a love for music. rowing up in Canada, she idolized Madonna, Celine Dion, Julio Iglesias, and Olivia Newton John. Not only did the musicians open up Roxanna to a new world of music, but was also how Roxanna was introduced to the English language. Before entering into the music industry, she would use music’s influence in her nursing profession to heal her patients.

Spain and the country’s music found its way into Roxanna’s heart as well, and it has inspired how she wants to convey her creativity. Due to her love for Spanish culture, she has decided to release an alternate Spanish version of the single “Unforgotten” titled “Para Siempre.” Both versions of the song can be found on upcoming album Exotica, due out late spring.

For more information about Roxanna, check out her links:
http://roxannamusic.com/
http://www.facebook.com/RoxannasMusic
http://twitter.com/roxannamusic
http://www.youtube.com/RoxannasMusic

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323 806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com

iTechnoGaming Exhibiting @ ICE 2013, ExCeL London

iTechnoGaming, the market leader in providing value added, innovative and reliable gaming platform solutions, is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at this year’s ICE show in London.

Malta, Valletta, January 15, 2013 – iTechnoGaming (www.iTechnoGaming.com), the market leader in providing value added, innovative and reliable gaming platform solutions, is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at this year’s ICE show in London. ICE, the International Casino Exhibition, is the largest online casino conference in the world, and is held at ExCel Exhibition and Convention Centre in February 2013.

Massimilliano Isoppo, Sales Director of iTechnoGaming, talked about the conference in London. “This is our first year exhibiting at ICE and we are very excited to make our mark in the B2B iGaming Market.”

“Our team in London will include our PR and Marketing Manager, Michelle Grech, as well as our Affiliate Program Director, Anna Babola.” stated Massimilliano. “The three of us are looking forward to showcasing all of the exciting changes at iTechnoGaming and to meeting our old and new customers, business partners and friends.”

iTechnoGaming will be releasing important news for the operators and highlighting an expanded portfolio of successful online games such as slots from NetEnt, Sheriff and Microgaming and Live Casino from Evolution and Portomaso Gaming.

To book an appointment at ICE, or the subsequent London Affiliate Conference, please contact Michelle Grech by email at: m.g@iTechnoGaming.com

Visit iTechnoGaming at ICE totally gaming, London 5th to 7th February 2013, ExCel Exhibition and Conference Centre, Stand S2-141.

For additional information please contact;
Ms. Michelle Grech
PR and Marketing
Phone +356 2133 0660
m.g@iTechnoGaming.com

About ITechnoGaming;
A limited company incorporated in Malta, Europe, in 2012, iTechnoGaming is engaged as a market leader in providing value added, innovative and reliable gaming platform solutions across online, land – based and mobile platforms. iTechnoGaming has become a fully integrated, complete, cross – platform offering. iTechnoGaming strives to be the acknowledged global leader and preferred partner in helping our clients succeed in the world’s rapidly evolving gaming markets.

Contact:
Michelle Grech
PR and Marketing
ITechnoGaming
Apartment 21 Charles Court Suite 57
St. Luke’s Road Pieta’ PTA 1027
Malta, EUROPE
+356 2133 0660
m.g@iTechnoGaming.com
http://itechnogaming.com/

Innova Biosciences is Proud to Announce Award of ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Innova Biosciences has had its work processes accredited to internationally recognised quality management system (QMS) standards.

Cambridge, UK, January 16, 2013 - Innova Biosciences the original manufacturer and provider of high quality bioconjugation services, used primarily in research, diagnostics and the biotech industry, announced today that it has recently achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification.

Innova Biosciences has had its work processes accredited to internationally recognised quality management system (QMS) standards. In working towards this, every operational process within Innova Biosciences was analysed and challenged resulting in a more efficient and agile organisation.

Innova Biosciences Executive Director, Andy Lane stated ‘We are extremely proud to obtain ISO 9001:2008 certification, which is an important milestone in the development of the company. It is a significant achievement, but more importantly, demonstrates the commitment to a level of excellence upon which our customers in all sectors can depend. Our attention to quality and continuous improvement of our QMS is reflected in Innova obtaining this accolade.’

About Innova Biosciences Limited;
Innova Biosciences is a growing, dynamic business based in Cambridge, UK. At the core of Innova's business are Lightning-Link® and InnovaCoat® technologies that simplify the production of antibody-based reagents. The expanding portfolio of products is sold to research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies and diagnostic companies worldwide. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified.

For more information, please see www.innovabiosciences.com

Contact:
Mathew Taylor
Director
Algorythm Solutions Ltd
10 Torkington St
Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2UY
+44 (0)773 403 2112
mtaylor@algorythmsolutions.com
http://www.algorythmsolutions.com

Martin Zwilling of Startup Professionals Joins Advisory Board of Entrepreneur and Angel Investor Community GrowAZ.org

GrowAZ.org, a popular online platform that creates synergistic relationships among Arizona’s entrepreneurs, incubators and investors announced that Martin Zwilling of Startup Professionals has joined its advisory board.

Phoenix/Tempe, AZ, January 14, 2013 - GrowAZ.org, a popular online platform that creates synergistic relationships among Arizona’s entrepreneurs, incubators and investors announced that Martin Zwilling of Startup Professionals has joined its advisory board.

Zwilling shares the experience he accrued spanning 30-years as a proven, results-driven business executive. His passion includes nurturing the development of entrepreneurs via personal mentorship, funding assistance, and business plan development. The Founder and CEO of Startup Professionals, his company provides products and services to startup founders and small business owners.

Zwilling writes a daily blog for entrepreneurs, doling advice on issues related to startups to a massive online audience including more than 580,000 Twitter followers. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Business Insider, and the Huffington Post. He’s published two books, Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur? and, Attracting an Angel.

“We are thrilled to have someone of Martin's caliber on the team,” said Scott Kelly, CEO of GrowAZ.org. Martin's expertise and national recognition in the startup and angel investor community is critical. His contributions will be an asset as we continue to develop GrowAZ.org as the most comprehensive resource for entrepreneurs, investors and incubators in Arizona and the southwest.”

“I am pleased to join and support Scott Kelly’s new initiative with GrowAZ.org to consolidate and integrate all the efforts underway here in Arizona to better serve the entrepreneur, angel investor and incubator community,” said Zwilling. “We need to capitalize more on the ideas, talent, and natural resources we have here in Arizona to make our region the Silicon Valley of the Southwest.”

About GrowAZ.org:
Reflecting on the need for Arizona’s entrepreneurs and small businesses to create synergy, a group of startup experts, angel investors, incubators, business and community leaders set out to empower the “Silicon Valley of the Southwest.” Connecting Arizona entrepreneurs with each other, and to potential investors, GrowAZ.org serves the startup marketplace with advice, news, events, connections and mutual support. Learn more and join the community at http://www.GrowAZ.org

Contact;
Scott Kelly
GrowAZ.org
Tempe, AZ 85280
480-206-3435
scott@growaz.org
http://www.GrowAZ.org

UK based Pop Singer-Songwriter Luke Potter set to release EP “One Day” January 14 free on Noisetrade.com

Luke Potter makes his US debut release with an exclusive three-track EP produced by noted producer Bleu (Demi Lovato, Hanson, Jonas Brothers…) titled “One Day,” on January 14

Los Angeles, CA, January 14, 2013 - Luke Potter makes his US debut release with an exclusive three-track EP produced by noted producer Bleu (Demi Lovato, Hanson, Jonas Brothers…) titled “One Day,” on January 14 on www.noisetrade.com/lukepottermusic. NoiseTrade.com is a music based website that allows you to download the EP for FREE. “One Day,” aims to gain the attention of pop music fans that are seeking more emotional and honest heartfelt songs. These catchy and melodic tunes from Luke’s latest release are easy for the young generation to relate to.

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“One Day”, the title track and lead-off single, incorporates Luke’s influences for pop and rock, describing what it is like ‘starting over...’ The message in this song is about coming to terms with mistakes and learning from them so that one can get on with their life. The tone in his voice is all but pleading, “You don’t wanna know the lies that I’ve told, but I’ve paid for my mistakes now I’m on my way to brighter days...”

The track, “Chance Worth Taking,” showcases Luke’s more mature and personal side. It’s sure to grab the attention of any young listener by empathizing with its sentimental lyrics.

To cap-off the eclectic mix of songs, “Breathe In” ends with an upbeat ode showing another facet of Luke’s talent – a promising songwriter who, as Bleu describes, “Luke writes ear-sticking songs that just won't leave your brain!”

Not only is there an EP release, but Luke is also releasing the video to the track “Chance Worth Taking,” on January 16. This performance video provides an intimate look into the song as Luke serenades and mesmerizes any viewer with his acoustic performance.

A singer-songwriter at heart with an acoustic guitar always at hand, Luke spoils us with a hard-hitting electric guitar solo by the end of “One Day”. This EP is the perfect coming-of-age and inspiring album for what’s to come from a full-length release.

Links: Website – YouTube – Facebook - Twitter

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com/

Vietnam Tourism Attracts The High-End Traveler

Vietnam is emerging as a luxe destination in the world tourism map, Mr. Pham Ha, a travel guru in tourism industry in Vietnam, reveals the current luxury travel trends and his products for 2013-2014.

Hanoi, Vietnam, January 15, 2013 - Vietnam is emerging as a luxe destination in the world tourism map, Mr. Pham Ha, a travel guru in tourism industry in Vietnam, reveals the current luxury travel trends and his products for 2013-2014. Ha is a founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com), Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator and DMC.

The Travel Experts of Virtuoso in the US just completed a trend survey of its member agencies, each of whom specializes in catering to the needs of luxury travelers, which came to the conclusion that Vietnam and Cambodia are the hot destinations in Southeast Asia.

“With new luxury hotels and world class golf courses having recently opened or set to open soon, and the introduction of luxury train journeys, exclusive cruises and upscale private tours spanning the length of the country, Vietnam is fast emerging as an exciting destination for the high-end traveler,” says Luxury Travel Ltd’s Founding CEO, Pham Ha.

Today’s luxury travelers want to be entertained and stimulated, rather than simply pampered, and Vietnam offers a magical mix of tropical beaches, post-colonial charm, a string of world heritage sites, stunning inland scenery, a world-renowned cuisine and a home-grown flair for hospitality.

“Nowadays, luxury travel is about experiences, doesn’t need to be the preserve of the super-rich – indeed, it is a little-known fact that almost anybody can afford to travel in style, elegance and comfort without breaking the bank or even spending much more than travelling ordinarily. The world of luxury travel is actually a very accessible one,” reveals Pham Ha.

Upscale tours today also offer “off the beaten track” experiences. In a credit crunch environment high end tourists also expect efficiency, seamless travel, value for money and a return on personal values. Many will opt for short trips for their families which offer a slice of local culture, a splash of adventure, and authentic experiences. Upscale tailor-made tours in Vietnam now come replete with yacht cruises, helicopter tours, limousine services, and the whole nine yards.

There is also plenty of flexibility for all tours. Travelers are free to request helicopter tours, cycling excursions to craft villages, scuba diving or snorkeling trips, reservations at the finest restaurants in the land, meetings with renowned artists, chefs and designers, shopping recommendations, spa reservations, tours with special-interest lecturers, and exclusive access to local activities and cultural events.

Each day, tours are designed with flexibility to suit travelers’ personal interest, schedule and energy level. When it comes to luxury tours, the sky’s truly the limit.

for more information, visit www.luxurytravelvietnam.com

Vietnam-based Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established Asian specialist in the art of travel and serves today’s most sophisticated travelers, in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel excels in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler’s expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd. has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance, including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator.

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

AAA welcomes Report Predicting Impact investment Growth

AAA has welcomed a new report from JP Morgan and the Global Impact Investing Network, which claims that impact investing will grow by 12.5 per cent in 2013.

Boston, MA, January 12, 2013 - Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has welcomed a new report from JP Morgan and the Global Impact Investing Network, which claims that impact investing will grow by 12.5 per cent in 2013.

AAA said that news that impact investing will be increasingly popular, with total investments reaching as much as $9 billion this year, is great news for alternative investors everywhere. It added that social enterprises, small businesses, community projects and environmentally-responsible projects all over the globe are set to benefit from this extra interest in impact investing.

The report that outlined these predictions for the growth of impact investing was called the Perspectives and Progress report. It is based on the responses of 99 impact investors, responsible for some $10 million in capital. The experts said that although impact investment and ethical investing in general is gaining popularity, there is still a lack of high quality investment opportunities for those interested.

AAA supports alternative investments of all kinds, but focuses on endorsing responsible investments into asset classes, such as sustainable forestry and social enterprises. “We believe that responsible investing and generating a return are not mutually exclusive,” explained AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson.

He added, “Investing in green projects, through firms like Greenwood Management, is easier than ever and we believe more responsible and sustainable opportunities will become available in the year to come.”

The Rockefeller Foundation and the UN Global Compact stated back in June 2012 that larger corporations and institutional investors were beginning to take impact investing more seriously. “We are all seeing an increasing number of wealthy individuals and corporations turning to philanthropy as a way to demonstrate their ethical stance following the economic crisis,” added Mr Johnson, who has years of fund management experience and has also written a wealth of online blogs advocating alternative investments as a way to diversify investment portfolios.

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

FRA welcome Opening of New teak furniture store in Texas

A new store in Texas has opened specialising in teak wood furniture and attracting endorsements from FRA, who explained that the teak used would otherwise go to waste.

Bainbridge Island, WA, January 12, 2013 - A new store in Texas has opened specialising in teak wood furniture and attracting endorsements from Forestry Research Associates (FRA), who explained that the teak used would otherwise go to waste.

Exotic Teak has recently opened its doors to discerning homeowners who want to bring a piece of beautiful furniture made from teak into their lives. The pieces designed and sold at the store are one-of-a- kind and use the stump and the roots of the teak tree, which would otherwise go to waste.

The teak wood furnishings are an eco-friendly concept as they use up the part of the teak tree that has no other use, allowing people to enjoy beautiful and unique pieces of furniture that have been made from sustainable Java teak timber.

Teak is grown sustainably in plantations all over the world, but some of the most suitable conditions are in tropical or subtropical climates, such as Brazil. Firms like Greenwood Management are taking teak growing to a sustainable new level with the plantations they manage in Brazil. Teak grows quickly and can be managed on a cyclical basis, which means there are always new trees growing to replace those chopped down and sold for lumber.

FRA claims that investing in such plantations can be a great way to diversify your investment portfolio, while doing something that can help reduce the pressure on the Amazon rain forests to produce timber and charcoal.

“The growing steel industry in Brazil needs charcoal to survive, but this charcoal is best coming from alternative and sustainable sources, than from the local indigenous forests,” claims FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins. “Plantations such as those run by firms like Greenwood Management are a great solution and can also generate great results for investors form all over the world who are looking for am ethical option,” he added.

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

Vietnam’s First Luxury Travel and Tour Operator Opens Adventure Travel Tours

The Condé Nast Traveler has recently reported that the luxury travel sector is enjoying a spike in experiential vacation and adventure travel experiences.

Hanoi, Vietnam, January 09, 2013 - Adventure travel is no longer simply risky extreme sports but a unique vacation experience full of cultural tours and unforgettable moments.

Adventure is defined as going to exotic, far away destinations exposure to new and different cultures, outdoor/spots activities, safari, not having a planned itinerary, Ecotourism/Poorrism/Voluntourism, extreme sports.

The Luxury Travel Ltd intends to expand its product range by creating three more specialist brands. www.adventurevietnam.com, www.vietnamhalalholidays.com.

The Luxury Travel Group’s the adventure division has been launched and has gained a huge success and all media in English in Vietnam talks about this new brand and its successful story. This new brand to tap the increase niche market with new trendy tourism products and serves the untapped market share in Vietnam.

The Guide, Vietnam’s Leading Travel and Lifestyle Magazine quotes” highly customizable adventure travel itineraries. In-the-know guides. AdventureVietnam.com can arrange anything.”

Mr. Pham Ha Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Group Ltd says: “AdventureVietnam.com is a group of like-minded individuals that came together to create lavish and personalized travel – we create the dream and you experience it. We offer you the best in what our homeland has to offer, from the beautiful mountain ranges, amazing coastlines and some of the most breathtaking wildlife parks for that unforgettable experience to Vietnam. We will astound you every step into your experience of a life time.”

Luxury Travel Ltd has a luxury halal holiday concept and has just launched VietnamHalalHolidays.Com is a unique online brand, offering truly great holiday experiences with an Islamic ethos.

The company already has niche brands, planned to eventually launch product lines for gay and lesbian market segments.

“We are constantly germinating ideas and looking out for opportunities. We can create a new brand for them and let them behave like small independent businesses as part of our ‘string of pearls’ strategy,” said Dav Nguyen, sales and marketing manager of Vietnam Luxury Travel.

Vietnam-based Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established Asian specialist in the art of travel and serves today’s most sophisticated travelers with luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel excels in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler’s expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd. has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance, including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator. www.facebook.com/luxurytravelcompany

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

Gate One Marketing's is now fully Incorporated in the State of Florida and we are operating as Gate One Marketing International, Inc

Gate One Marketing International, Inc has now fully incorporated in the State of Florida with our Head Quarters in Orlando, Florida.

Orlando, FL, January 09, 2013 - Gate One Marketing International, Inc has now fully incorporated in the State of Florida with our Head Quarters in Orlando, Florida.

This marks a milestone for Gate One Marketing, Inc having formed in 2010 with three partners. Josepha Edman from Israel, Per-Erik Olsen from Sweden, and William B. Weeks Jr. from the USA.

William B. Weeks Jr. is the President and CEO and Per-Erik Olsen is to be Vice President and CTO. Josepha Edman left the company to start her own company called Face-Them in 2012. Please support her with her new efforts!

Gate One Marketing, Inc has recently just introduced our new 4 week Internet Marketing Training Course that covers all aspects of Internet Marketing with all the steps you need to understand and master each stage to success in Internet Marketing.

This course is great for Businesses and People who are just starting out on the Internet to understand what is required to be successful with their Internet Marketing business or for more Advanced Internet Marketers who need a refresher course.

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We offer a 4 week course with 7 days of instruction each week. There is a “Test” each day to help you understand the key points for each lesson. In addition, each week, we offer a free 30 minutes personal or group consultation to answer any questions you may have on any topic during the week.

Our training covers the following;

Week 1 - Best Business Practices -- And How They Can Increase Your Profits

Week 2 - Targeting and Taming Traffic -- How You Can Quickly Build Your List

Week 3 - Social Media, Branding, Advertising and Promotion -- How to Make it Painless

Week 4 - Tracking, Testing and Tips -- Listening To Your List

We offer 7 topics each week and you can receive even more advanced information on a wide variety of Internet Marketing topics, that is, if you join our advanced membership program. We have over 220 articles which add even more Internet Education and Information to our course.

We offer, everything from, “How to program this...” to the “Tactics and Strategies” to be successful in Internet Marketing!

Gate One Marketing's, Inc Membership Program

Our Membership Program is not only for newbies, but for advanced Internet Marketers.

We offer two programs of instruction, White Belt and Black Belt.

Gate One Marketing,Inc offer’s our White Belt training free of charge for 6 months as long as you sign up for the free 6 month membership, after that the cost is $14.95 per month.

Please Note, that you have to use your credit card to sign-up for the free membership, however you will not be charged until month 7 and you can cancel at anytime.

Our Black Belt training is for Serious Users and offers Personal Consulting for an annual membership fee of $97.00.

Our Goal is to make you successful no matter what market niche you are in!

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The question becomes, how can one be successful being a copycat? Before you spend money that you don’t have contact us!

Gate One Marketing,Inc , firmly believes that to be successful on the Internet, you must “brand” yourself or your Company and we are here to help you succeed with your own unique brand! Our training includes Website Development, SEO, PPC, Aweber, and more!

If you have already joined a program, we can help you brand yourself as an expert in your niche with a custom Website and SEO. We can help create your own list, not one the company also shares or outright owns, so your hard work belongs to you! You built it, so you keep it!

In addition we offer a Consulting Service for people who require more information on getting started in Internet Marketing or Social Media Management and those companies who may require Traditional Marketing resources such as Business Plans, Social Media Marketing or Website Development and SEO.

Please take advantage of our many years of experience and contact us for a free consultation, so we can better understand your unique requirements.

About Gate One Marketing, Inc
Gate One Marketing, Inc was founded in 2010. We have over 30 years of experience in Traditional Marketing and in Internet Marketing.

Our background is in Aerospace and Defense from Engineering to Business Development. So we are very technical and business orientated, We can help!

We take into account all the business functions and requirements that can help any business succeed online.

Please call us for a 30 minute free consultation service to discuss your marketing needs. Gate One Marketing has branches in the USA and Sweden. For More Information Go to http://gate1marketing.com

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

Health Education Solutions Explores Health Trends, 2012 and Beyond

New Special Section for Healthcare Professionals Recaps This Year’s Trends, Makes Forecast for 2013

Lincoln, Neb, January 08, 2013 – In an effort to help keep healthcare professionals and first responders in the know about current health trends, Health Education Solutions (HES), a leading provider of online healthcare certification courses, today released a new special section focusing on Healthcare Trends, 2012 and Beyond. The educational article package highlights healthcare statistics from 2012 and makes projections for 2013.

“The new year is a great time for everyone to reflect on the past 12 months and look ahead to the future, and this is especially true for healthcare professionals,” said Melissa Marks, president of HES. “At Health Education Solutions, we aim to help professionals keep current with ongoing healthcare statistics. 2012 data is the perfect resource for predicting what lies ahead so that we can equip nurses and first responders with the right education and training.” 

The new special section, focused on healthcare statistics and trends (2012), features some telling facts on the state of healthcare. For example:

* According to 2012 data from the National Center for Health Statistics, the number of visits to emergency rooms increased 32 percent over the course of 10 years; wait times for emergency department patients increased 25 percent during that time.

* According to a 2012 report released by Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, obesity rates are a cause for concern in regards to health and healthcare costs; if rates continue on their current path, all 50 states could have obesity rates above 44 percent by 2030. This could lead to more than 5 million cases of heart disease and stroke over the next two decades.

The articles touch on subjects such as emergency care, heart disease and stroke incidents and healthcare industry trends, backed by healthcare statistics from 2012, with projections for the next year and years to come. The Healthcare Trends, 2012 and Beyond special section can be found in HES’ research library at HealthEdSolutions.com.

To help healthcare professionals and first responders stay up to date on their medical training, HES offers online certification courses, including an advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) online recertification course. Professionals who are new to the field and are seeking certification for the first time can also benefit from HES’ ACLS online course offerings.

HES additionally offers a basic life support (BLS) for healthcare providers course, as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), first aid, stroke and bloodborne pathogens training courses. These courses are designed for medical professionals, first responders and anyone else who wants to be prepared in cases of emergency. Classes are offered in a flexible, go-at-your-own-pace format to accommodate busy schedules.

More resources on current health trends, the healthcare industry and professional training are available in HES’ online resource library. To access these resources, or to learn more about online certification, visit HealthEdSolutions.com.

About Health Education Solutions
Health Education Solutions (HES) is a leading provider of continuing education solutions for healthcare professionals. HES, a subsidiary of Nelnet Inc. (NYSE: NNI), offers ACLS and PALS courses developed in partnership with medical faculty at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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

FRA supports Teak as a Great Investment Opportunity

Demand for sustainably produced timber is likely to increase and teak could be the answer, according to FRA.

Bainbridge Island, WA, January 08, 2013 - Demand for sustainably produced timber is likely to increase and teak could be the answer, according to Forestry Research Associates (FRA). This view was backed up by speakers at the Investment Week climate change Investment conference earlier this month.

Delegates at the conference, heard how teak is a great timber as it has the same strength as oak but grows much faster and is lighter in weight. As a result, it can be the perfect option for use in construction.

Although some plantations of teak once had a reputation for providing little by way of useful habitats, things are rapidly changing and team plantations are now operated in an increasingly sustainable way, by firms like Greenwood Management, for example.

Rupert Allinson of Harthill, which sponsors the Quadris timber fund, explained that timber plantations can help to safeguard local natural forests in the areas they are planted as they provide an alternative source of a material than is very much in demand, thanks to growing energy price and populations. Emerging economies such as Brazil, China and India have ambitious house building projects planned to help provide urban homes for those people who have moved into cities to take jobs.

Mr Allinson also told the delegates at the Conference that trees grown in teak plantations, such as those operated by Greenwood Management, are managed in cycles, which means there are always new trees growing up behind the ones that are chopped down and hold off.

FRA’s analysis partner Peter Collins, claims that means anyone investing in a teak plantations operated in this way will start to see returns sooner than they would if they had simply invested in buying a piece of forested land.

Thinning is also a part of the teak plantation management process and this produces smaller timbers that are sold off for use in energy production. Investors will often also see returns from the selling off the thinned timber at stages through the process.

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