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.
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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
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
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.
Contact:
Jenny Foust
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
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.
Contact:
Jenny Foust
Communications Strategy Group
303.433.7020 (o) or 720.244.4268 (c)
jfoust@csg-pr.com
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.
Contact:
Jenny Foust
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
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
Press Contact:
Justin Ligeri
Yagoozon, Inc.
380 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI 02886
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Incite Creative is pleased to announce the addition of The Body Image Therapy Center to its growing family of healthcare industry clients.
Baltimore, MD, January 22, 2013 - Incite Creative is pleased to announce the addition of The Body Image Therapy Center to its growing family of healthcare industry clients.
Founded in 2008, The Body Image Therapy Center is an outpatient eating disorder therapy service and treatment program provider located in Columbia, Maryland. Its founder and director, Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, has selected Incite Creative to help him increase the Center’s brand awareness so it can be better positioned to help women, men and young people who suffer from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and compulsive exercise.
“I looked around at several options for marketing and branding help for my company and was struck by how hard it was,” says Walen “but when I found Incite Creative and spoke with Dina Wasmer, I was struck by how much she emotionally understood our mission. Working now with Dina and V.P. Maria Fuster on our social media campaign to raise awareness about eating disorders is already providing leads to new clients for the Center. I have no doubt that I'll continue to see significant return on my investment.”
Incite Creative has a depth of experience in marketing for the healthcare industry and can add valuable perspective to The Body Image Therapy Center by focusing its business and marketing plans on strategic brand building initiatives. With an initial emphasis on social media engagement, the firm has optimized and designed the Center’s social media profiles for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google +, and Pinterest, and In just a few short weeks, Incite Creative has succeeded in increasing The Body Image Therapy Center’s Facebook fan base by 30% and increased its weekly reach by 347%. As a result, the client’s website has seen a dramatic increase in its Google page ranking and has already generated leads. Additional marketing and graphic design services will be provided in the coming months.
For more information, log onto http://www.incitecreativeinc.com or contact Dina Wasmer at 410-366-9479 ext. 101 or dina@incitecreativeinc.com.
The Body Image Therapy Center provides individual and group counseling from therapists with extensive training in the treatment of eating disorders and also offers psychiatry and nutrition counseling to patients in its program. For more information contact Andrew Walen at 443-602-6515 or engage online here: https://www.facebook.com/TheBodyImageTherapyCenter.
Incite Creative is a marketing and graphic design firm that specializes in strategic positioning, brand development and creative implementation services for Mid-Atlantic, small-to-mid-sized companies and organizations that need a chief marketing officer (CMO) to oversee their internal marketing department and/or fill the void if such a department doesn’t exist.
Contact:
Maria Fuster
Incite Creative, Inc.
P.O. Box 95
Cockeysville, MD 21030
410-366-9479 ext. 101
info@incitecreativeinc.com
http://www.incitecreativeinc.com
Insurance King is growing into several states including Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, New Mexico, Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Ohio.
Rockford, IL, January 22, 2013 - Insurance King proudly represents Dairyland CYCLE and Auto Insurance. Insurance King is growing into several states including Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, New Mexico, Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Ohio.
Insurance King has decided to work with Dairyland Cycle and Auto Insurance Company because they operate in several states not to mention the states that Insurance King is growing into. “The decision to work with Dairyland Cycle Auto Insurance Company was an easy one to make,” says Dan Block marketing manager for Insurance King. Dan Block also stated that, “Insurance King looked at several multi-state insurance companies and Dairyland Cycle Auto Insurance Company had very competitive rates but the customer service and ease of doing business set them aside from the other companies Insurance King looked at. I believe Dairyland Cycle and Auto Insurance Company is way ahead of the curve when it comes to customer service the new cellphone text bill reminders are something I have never seen an insurance company implement before!”
Insurance King has already added Dairyland cycle Auto Insurance to http://www.insurancekingquote.com so the customers that have Dairyland Cycle Auto Insurance Company through Insurance King will be able to pay their bills on line or file claims on line. Insurance King is contracted with Dairyland Cycle and Auto Insurance Company in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Wisconsin. To obtain a quote with Dairyland Cycle or Auto Insurance Company through Insurance King simply visit http://www.insurancekingquote.com and fill out the quote form and an agent will contact you back with a quote.
Contact:
Dan Block
Insurance King
127 N. Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
815-316-9522
danblock317@gmail.com
http://www.insurancekingquote.com
Teen drivers do not have to be listed to your policy until they actually have their license.
Rockford, IL, January 21, 2013 - Insurance King offers great rates for teen drivers. Teen drivers do not have to be listed to your policy until they actually have their license. Teen drivers are permitted to drive the vehicles listed on the parent’s insurance policy when driving on their permit. Sometimes teen drivers will have an accident and cause the insurance rates to increase and or cause a non-renewal situation. Insurance King is always looking for new insurance companies that insure teen drivers to ensure competitive prices.
Insurance King has the ability to exclude teen drivers from the parent’s policy and or issue a policy for the teen separately. To inquire about teen driver’s and discuss custom insurance solutions visit www.insurancekingquote.com you may also call or visit an Insurance King office.
To get an insurance quote visit us online at http://www.insurancekingquote.com
Contact:
Dan Block
Insurance King
127 N. Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
815-316-9522
danblock317@gmail.com
http://www.insurancekingquote.com
Over the 2012 Christmas Holidays, entrepreneur Justin Ligeri of Yagoozon, Inc. donated over 10,000 toys to children in need, at Toys for Tots in Providence, Rhode Island.
Providence, RI, January 21, 2013 (Straight Line PR) -- Two years ago, Justin Ligeri thought his entrepreneurial adventures were finished. He was broke, had a massively overdrawn bank account and was looking at the toughest economy of the last eighty years. At the time, his fledgling company, Yagoozon, Inc. was a mere figment of his imagination.
However, today Yagoozon is an online force to be reckoned with, having generated over 23 million dollars in sales during those past two years. With an attitude of gratitude, Justin Ligeri donated over 10,000 toys to Toys for Tots in Providence, Rhode Island over the 2012 Christmas holidays.
"I have been blessed," says Ligeri as he talks about his successes. In October 2012, his company was inducted into the Inc. 500 list of 500 fastest growing companies in the United States. ( http://www.amazon.com/b?me=A393ZKPVGVX3TX ) "I know what it is like to be needy and down on your luck. This past holiday season was an opportunity for me to give back to the community. Seeing the joy on the kids' faces, playing with the toys I donated, was such a fantastic experience for me."
Justin Ligeri is also giving back through his Amazon FBA mentoring program, designed to help other people develop their own Amazon enterprises. Ligeri discusses his program in a brief video interview, which can be seen on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No9-cVg2G-s
Yagoozon was inducted into the Inc. 500 list of 500 fastest growing companies in the US at the 31st Annual Inc. 500 | 5000 Conference and Awards Ceremony 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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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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RichContent
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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 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
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
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
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
