Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 21, 2012

February is Cancer Prevention Month, and Shrader & Associates, LLP will campaign alongside many health groups to equip individuals and health providers with the information they need to be proactive. About one-third of cancer deaths in the United States are preventable when lifestyle and screening recommendations are followed, according to the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Knowledge about carcinogens, including asbestos, is another way for people to protect themselves, Shrader & Associates attorney Ross Stomel said.

“Screening for cancer can make the difference, because many people develop a cancer long before they notice any symptoms,” Stomel said. “The mesothelioma patients we represent often develop the disease over decades.”

Stomel said almost all cases of mesothelioma are caused by exposure to asbestos, a material that is dangerous because of its long, thin fibers that can embed and cause tumors in lungs’ lining. Mesothelioma, which is frequently fatal, can be nearly prevented when necessary precautions are taken to avoid exposure to asbestos.

In this case, manufacturers and employers play a large role in prevention, Stomel said. Manufactures have a responsibility to protect consumers of their products, and bosses to protect their employees. Negligence of these responsibilities can—and has—resulted in mesothelioma for consumers and our workers.

“We are especially passionate about protecting mesothelioma patients because we believe that this is a preventable cancer,” Stomel said. “Myself and the other attorneys at Shrader & Associates believe we can empower those whose health was unnecessarily risked.”

Anyone exposed to asbestos has a right to pursue legal action. Anyone who feels his or her safety may have been risked should accept a free complimentary legal consultation to learn more about their options.

Shrader & Associates can be reached by phone at (888) 637-6236 or online at http://www.shraderlaw.com.

Shrader & Associates is a leading national law firm that specializes in representing individuals harmed by dangerous products and toxic chemicals. These dedicated professionals have extensive experience handling personal injury and product liability lawsuits.

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Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) February 19, 2012

“Champion Realty’s expansion into the Raleigh Commercial Real Estate market was driven by real estate investor and homeowner requests. They talked, we listened and responded”, stated Rodney McNabb, the Designated Broker for Champion Realty. “Champion Realty is excited to be a part of the Greater Triangle Area community and we are very encouraged by the welcome and interest we have received from real estate investors and other small businesses”.

Champion Realty’s Real Estate division has served the Triangle’s residential real estate market, and the addition of Commercial Real Estate in Raleigh NC was a natural progression. “We are focusing on small business, which is a lost niche that has been forgotten by some of the larger players in the commercial real estate industry. When I say ‘small business,’ I am referring to individual leases that range from $ 500 to $ 10,000 per month, and sales that range from $ 100,000 to $ 2.5 million.”

Champion Realty is a full service commercial real estate agency based in Raleigh, NC, operating in markets throughout the Greater Triangle Area. “Since our company was founded,” McNabb says, “it has been our goal to assemble a group of skilled professionals who take pride in our work, enjoy working together, and share our success with our family and friends. The result is a unique work environment where people come together and revel in working hard to deliver superior results that are specifically molded to each client’s need.” After speaking with some of Champion Realty’s employees as well as clients, his goals have definitely become a reality.

Champion’s commercial real estate services include sales, landlord representation, tenant representation and property management. “We have the technological resources in place not only to allow us to do our jobs right, but to help us exceed our services beyond that of our competition.”

For more information or to contact one of their Commercial Realtors, call (800) 290-4010 x5, or visit their website at http://www.Champion-Commercial.com

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EPM Architects state-of-the-art training facility

Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 16, 2012

EPM Architects announced today that it has been selected by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Houston chapter as its provider of Microsoft Project and Project Server training.

EPM Architects now offers attendees the opportunity to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) on all of their courses. Project Managers can earn up to 21 PDUs in some courses.

EPM Architects’ President and CEO, Michael Samadi commented, “We have been working very hard for the past year to establish ourselves as the center of excellence when it comes to Microsoft Project and Project Server training. From our state-of-the-art training center to our exclusively published training material, we have continued our investment in establishing the most complete Microsoft EPM training curriculum. It is a great honor to be recognized and selected by the PMI as their training provider.”

EPM Architects currently offers a variety of courses on Microsoft Project and Project Server. All courses are in-depth, hands-on, instructor-led that are taught by Microsoft certified trainers who are leading experts in the industry. Each training class is open enrollment therefore students typically come from various companies and industries. Because of this diversity, class discussions often include a wide variety of comments, questions, and student experiences to supplement the standard material covered in the course. For complete course details, go to http://www.epmarchitects.com/epm-training

About PMI

PMI is the world’s leading not-for-profit membership association for the project management profession, with more than 600,000 members and credential holders in more than 185 countries. Their worldwide advocacy for project management is supported by their globally-recognized standards and credentials, their extensive research program, and their professional development opportunities.

The Houston chapter is one of the largest PMI chapters in the world with over 3000 members from all industries including Engineering and Construction, Industrial, Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Healthcare, Education, Telecommunications, Government, Marketing and Advertising, and Service / Support sectors.

About EPM Architects:

EPM Architects is an Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management consulting and training firm focused exclusively on the Microsoft EPM solution with a Microsoft Certified Gold Competency in Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management.

With clients from Global 50, Fortune 50, 100 and 500 companies, as well as small to mid-sized companies in several industry verticals, they provide unparalleled services in EPM Implementation, Solution Design, Envisioning, Custom Development, and 24/7 Support. Additionally, EPM Architects has a complete curriculum of hands-on open enrollment training courses in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Server which are provided at their state of the art Training and Solution Center in Houston, TX. Any training curriculum can also be custom tailored and delivered onsite to meet client needs.

EPM Architects’ mission is simple: To be the leading and most respected Microsoft Enterprise Project Management consulting company in the world by providing outstanding Enterprise Project Management services and solutions through dedication, passion, and excellence.

For more details on EPM Architects’ products and services, please visit their website at http://www.epmarchitects.com or call them at their Houston office at 713.400.9200 or toll free at 1.888.444.3762.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) March 21, 2007

RadioFN host Michael Blackstone provides an insightful interview with industry mining experts on Canada’s Gold Country. David Bond, a well known award winning mining journalist, Geological Engineer Yves Gagnon (P. Eng.) and Abcourt Mines Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ABI) (OTC:ABMBF) President Renaud Hinse (P. Eng.) provide RadioFN with details on the prevalence of mineralization along the Cadillac fault in the prolific Val d’Or (Valley of Gold) District of Quebec. The Val d’Or district is considered by many industry professionals as one of the most mining-friendly districts in North America. Abcourt’s key projects are located in this area and consist of past producing silver/zinc mine (Abcourt-Barvue mine) and a past producing gold mine (Elder gold mine).

Also mentioned in the segment is Abcourt’s recent feasibility report on the reopening of their 100% owned Abcourt-Barvue Silver/Zinc mine in the Val d’Or district. The RadioFN interview reveals the potential to at least double the existing resources is excellent since the deposit is only explored to 300 meters (1,000 feet) as it shares the same geological model as existing mines in the area that are down several thousand feet. The company is debt free and has managed to maintain and upgrade their properties, equipment, and resources during the hiatus all without diluting the share structure.

Abcourt’s other prize asset is their 100% interest in the past producing (1947 – 1966) Elder gold mine located 60 miles from their silver/zinc project in Northwestern Quebec along the Cadillac fault.

The entire RadioFN interview and related transcript is available at RadioFN’s website located at http://www.RadioFN.com/ABI.htm (running time 15 min. 48 sec.).

Excerpts from interview:

David Bond, Journalist: You know I’m paying really close attention to Abcourt because we know the ore body is a known quantity, except that it can only get bigger as prices improve or as more exploration work is done. The metallurgy is off the shelf.”

RadioFN Michael Blackstone: So essentially going down to that depth there’s tremendous possibility, or outstanding, or enormous potential for adding to known resources. Yves Gagnon, P. Eng.: You’re right, it’s a possibility to double or triple or whatever, if you compared ourselves to the depth that other mines went down to.”

Also mentioned in the segment are Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. whom are exploiting the nearby the Laronde Mine at about 10,000 feet, Richmont Mines Inc., Breakwater Resources Ltd. and Xstrata Plc

The entire RadioFN interview and related transcript is available at RadioFN’s website located at http://www.RadioFN.com/ABI.htm (running time 15 min. 48 sec.).

Excerpts and commentary herein are for information purposes and are not solicitations to buy or sell and of the securities mentioned. Readers are referred to the terms of use, disclaimer and disclosure section at the bottom of the following URL http://www.RadioFN.com/ABI.htm .

Source: RadioFN Co.

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Learn how to become a Certified Chief Information Security Officer: https://www.eccouncil.org/ciso/about-us

Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) February 15, 2012

Recent research by Ponemon Institute has shown that the average cost of cybercrime has increase by 56%. The complex and dynamic nature of the current risk landscape is causing organizations to put a greater focus on training of its workforce. A current study by Global Knowledge cites that managers believe certified information security professionals are 80% more effective at their jobs post certification. Further, studies show that investing in certifications can yield higher return on investment (ROI).

According to a study by IBM, “When business partners are grouped by the number of certified individuals on staff, those with higher levels of certifications exhibit measurably higher revenue per certified individual, and the value of each additional certification improves team performance.” IBM estimates that every $ 1 invested in learning and certifications averages a return in revenue of $ 345. In addition to an increase in revenue, certifications improve team performance by 11%.

The need for having a highly skilled information security team has never been greater. Jay Bavisi, President and Co-Founder of EC-Council, stated “The information security industry has changed tremendously in the past few years. This year alone, large corporations and governments around the world have suffered devastating and extremely costly cyber attacks. With the need to fulfill the IS industry’s growing needs for strong leadership, the Chief Information Security Officer Certification (C|CISO) was designed to complement the use of high-end technology with empowered and experienced executives who are ready to direct the information security team in today’s complex environment.”

EC-Council’s Chief Information Security Officer Certification prepares Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) to defend their organizations from security breaches by actively improving the current information technology security solutions, enforcing regulatory requirements and aligning IS with the strategic needs and goals of their organization. This skill set enables the CISO to be the best guardian of their organization’s digital assets. For more information about C|CISO, please visit: http://www.eccouncil.org/ciso.

According to SC Magazine companies that employ a CISO to lead an effective IS program are 10 times less likely to experience costly security breaches. Today’s risk landscape makes it almost impossible to protect against data loss and theft without the skills of a highly trained IS leader, like a CISO. Certifications provide the CISO with the tools needed to effectively protect the organization from cybercrime. To view additional CISO resources, please click this link.

Contact:

Marissa Easter- Marketing Communications Specialist- marissa(dot)easter(at)eccouncil(dot)org

About EC-Council’s Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) Certification:

C|CISO is the first certification of its kind to equip Information Assurance leaders with the most effective toolset to defend organizations from cyber attacks. It recognizes an individual’s accumulated skills in developing and executing an information security management strategy in alignment with organization goals. Applicants can take advantage of the Grandfather Provision until September 2012. The Grandfather Provision is open to highly-skilled and experienced professionals who can demonstrate and prove proficiency in the 5 C|CISO domains. For more information about C|CISO, please visit: http://www.eccouncil.org/ciso

About EC-Council:

The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) is a member-based organization that certifies individuals in cyber security and e-commerce. It is the owner and developer of 20 security certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), Certified Security Analys t /Licensed Penetration Tester (ECSA/LPT) and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO). EC-Council has trained over 90,000 security professionals and certified more than 40,000 members. EC-Council’s certification programs are offered by over 450 training centers across 87 countries. These certifications are recognized worldwide and have received endorsements from various government agencies including the U.S. Department of Defense via DoD 8570.01-M, the Montgomery GI Bill, National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS). EC-Council also operates EC-Council University and the global series of Hacker Halted information security conferences. For more information about EC-Council visit http://www.eccouncil.org, follow @ECCouncil on Twitter, LinkedIn or visit EC-Council’s Facebook page.

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Brian David Fine Art Wedding Photography

Temecula, CA (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce Brian David Fine Art Wedding Photography has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Photography.

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, Brian David Fine Art Wedding Photography was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients. “A unique photographic style along with our high level of personalized service and attention to detail allows us to create the ultimate wedding photography experience,” said Brian David, Brian David Fine Art Wedding Photography’s Founder.

Brian David Fine Art Wedding Photography is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride’s Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is thrilled to honor the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Since the launch of the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program four years ago, thousands of outstanding wedding professionals have been recognized by the bridal community for their supreme service and dedication to the wedding industry. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Brian David Fine Art Wedding Photography for their continued professionalism and commitment to enriching the wedding planning experience for engaged couples.”

WeddingWire is happy to announce that Brian David Fine Art Wedding Photography is one of the very best Photographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. “We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire,” Brian David acknowledged. “Thanks to their positive feedback Brian David Fine Art Wedding Photography was able to receive this distinguished WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award™ for 2012.”

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/brian-david-fine-art-wedding-photography-temecula/5711d16e0277fb4c.ht.

To learn more about the Bride’s Choice Awards™, please visit http://www.WeddingWire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.

WeddingWire™, the nation’s leading marketplace serving the $ 70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 reviewed wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. WeddingWire also offers a comprehensive suite of online planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire is the only all-in-one marketing platform for businesses online and on-the-go. WeddingWire offers one simple solution to build a professional network, improve search visibility, manage social media and reach mobile consumers. Businesses that advertise with WeddingWire appear on WeddingWire.com, ProjectWedding.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com, Brides.com and Weddingbee.com.

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New York, NY (Vocus) October 19, 2010

WHAT:Organic Exchange (OE), the non-profit which has helped drive global sales of organic cotton apparel and home textile products to an estimated $ 4.3 billion in 2009, will announce its expanded role as the organization driving development of the global sustainable textile industry under the new name, ‘Textile Exchange,’ at its annual conference in New York City. The broadened focus positions the organization to serve as the non-profit convener, catalyst, and market-maker for the sustainable textile industry worldwide.

Textile Exchange (TE) will work to increase the global market for sustainable fibers, focusing initially on those that are bio-based, organic, and recycled while retaining a core focus on organic cotton. It will also tackle pressing textile industry production concerns such as water and air emissions, energy use and its impact on climate change, waste production, and the widespread use of toxic inputs. Change is vital given the huge and unsustainable economic, environmental, and social costs of current textile production methods and a projected global population of over nine billion by 2050, all needing clothing and other textiles.

A focus on textile sustainability enables the entire value chain to find cost savings and production efficiencies and pass those savings on to customers while reducing the impact of textile production on people and the environment.

The change will be announced at Textile Exchange’s Global Sustainable Textiles Conference, with approximately 300 textile industry-related representatives from 29 countries already registered to attend. TE’s global conference includes representatives from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, adidas, Anvil Knitwear, C&A, Disney, Eileen Fisher, Gap, H&M, Lenzing, LL Bean, Nike, Nordstrom, Patagonia, Puma, REI, Target, Walmart, and Williams-Sonoma. Topics to be covered include sustainable textile processing, eco-indexing, traceability and transparency, organic fiber production, and environmental footprinting.

In November, TE will roll out a dynamic website (TextileExchange.org) which will dramatically improve the ability of producers, manufacturers, brands and retailers, funders, and the general public to interact, find important information, locate supply chain partners, and improve traceability, transparency, and integrity in the textile industry supply chain. The website – created by Silicon Valley’s SourceN (http://www.sourcen.com), an award-winning digital agency that has also created websites for Apple, MTV, and Time, Inc. – aims to drive efficiency, cost savings, and visibility in the global textile value chain.

WHEN: October 27-29, 2010.

WHERE: Sentry Centers, 730 Third Avenue (between E. 45th and E. 46th streets), New York City, 10017. Please RSVP BY October 21 or you will not be able to enter the meeting.

WHO: To RSVP, contact Sandra Marquardt, 301-592-0077 or smarquardt(at)onthemarkpr(dot)com. For conference questions, contact Heather Hocker, 806.787.0948 or heather(at)organicexchange(dot)org.

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Gland, Switzerland (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

Gibbons: Love is in the air for these tree-dwelling primates, but for the Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) there are greater concerns than finding the perfect mate. According the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the Western Hoolock Gibbon is listed as Endangered, as there is reason to believe the species has declined by at least 50% over the past three generations. In the upcoming 40 years, this decline is likely to reach similar proportions due to continuing habitat loss.

Swans: Known around the world as a universal symbol for love, swans form a monogamous bond with their mate that often lasts for life. The Swan Goose (Anser cygnoides), native to the border area between Russia, Mongolia and mainland China, is listed as Vulnerable because of its decreasing population trend in recent years, which is attributed to drought and considerable pressure from habitat loss.

Wolves: These furry mammals are howling in love—for their life-long partner. Wolves are the largest member of the dog family and very family-oriented; their pack consists of a male, female and their offspring. The Red Wolf (Canis rufus) is currently listed as Critically Endangered, and in the 1980’s was deemed Extinct in the Wild. Very little is known about Red Wolf because the species’ range was severely reduced by the time scientific investigations began. Given their wide historical distribution, Red Wolves probably utilized a large suite of habitat types across North America at one time. Hybridization with coyotes is the primary threat to the species persistence in the wild.

French Angelfish: Rarely caught without their mate by their side, French Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru) will fight for love. Pairs of French Angelfish are strongly territorial, with both members often vigorously defending their areas against neighboring pairs. This species of mate-for-life fish are common in shallow rocky and coral reefs, and are found from Florida and the Bahamas to Brazil and straggling north to New York in the Gulf Stream. Currently, French Angelfish are listed as Least Concern with their population remaining stable—the only threat being collection for aquarium trade.

Albatrosses: Love has no boundaries for albatrosses, a species which will cover lengthy distances to return to the same place and the same partner to breed. The Tristan Albatross (Diomedea dabbenena) qualifies as Critically Endangered, owing to its extremely small breeding range and a projected rapid population decline over the next 70 years. The Tristan Albatross breeding populations are essentially restricted to Gough Island and the annual breeding population is estimated to be 2,700 pairs, equivalent to a total population of 11,300 birds for the species which breeds once every two years. Population declines are a consequence of very low adult survival owing to accidental deaths from long line fisheries and low fledging success due to predators.

Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day with a life-long partner, still searching for that special someone, or are a confirmed Valentine’s skeptic, join us in our mission to keep these monogamous marvels (and all their polygamous fellow species) thriving. Happy Valentine’s Day from IUCN!

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Issues concerning species conservation will be discussed at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju, Republic of Korea, from 6 to 15 September 2012.

For more information about species that mate for life or to set up an interview, please contact:

    Maggie Roth, IUCN Media Relations, m +1 202 262 5313, e maggie.roth@iucn.org
    Lynne Labanne, IUCN Species Programme Communications Officer, t +41 22 999 0153, m +41 79 527 7221, e lynne.labanne@iucn.org
    Camellia Williams, IUCN Species Programme Communications, t +41 22 999 0154, e camellia.williams@iucn.org

Notes to editors:

The IUCN Red List threat categories

The IUCN Red List threat categories are as follows, in descending order of threat:

Extinct or Extinct in the Wild

Critically Endangered, Endangered and Vulnerable: species threatened with global extinction;

Near Threatened: species close to the threatened thresholds or that would be threatened without ongoing specific conservation measures;

Least Concern: species evaluated with a lower risk of extinction;

Data Deficient: no assessment because of insufficient data.

Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct): this is not a new Red List category, but is a flag developed to identify those Critically Endangered species that are in all probability already Extinct but for which confirmation is required, for example, through more extensive surveys being carried out and failing to find any individuals.

About IUCN

IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges.

IUCN works on biodiversity, climate change, energy, human livelihoods and greening the world economy by supporting scientific research, managing field projects all over the world, and bringing governments, NGOs, the UN and companies together to develop policy, laws and best practice.

IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization, with more than 1,200 government and NGO members and almost 11,000 volunteer experts in some 160 countries. IUCN’s work is supported by over 1,000 staff in 45 offices and hundreds of partners in public, NGO and private sectors around the world.

http://www.iucn.org


About the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ (or the IUCN Red List) is the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of plant, fungi and animal species. It is based on an objective system for assessing the risk of extinction of a species should no conservation action be taken.

Species are assigned to one of eight categories of threat based on whether they meet criteria linked to population trend, population size and structure and geographic range. Species listed as Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable are collectively described as ‘Threatened’.

The IUCN Red List is not just a register of names and associated threat categories. It is a rich compendium of information on the threats to the species, their ecological requirements, where they live, and information on conservation actions that can be used to reduce or prevent extinctions.

The IUCN Red List is a joint effort between IUCN and its Species Survival Commission, working with the Red List partners BirdLife International; Botanic Gardens Conservation International; Conservation International; NatureServe; Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Sapienza University of Rome; Texas A&M University; Wildscreen; and Zoological Society of London.

http://www.iucnredlist.org/


About the Species Survival Commission (SSC)

The SSC is the largest of IUCN’s six volunteer commissions with a global membership of around 7,500 experts. The SSC advises IUCN and its members on the wide range of technical and scientific aspects of species conservation, and is dedicated to securing a future for biodiversity. The SSC consists of more than 110 Specialist Groups (SG).

http://iucn.org/about/work/programmes/species

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European Microbiology Test Volume

Woodstock, VT (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

Europe is a substantial market for food microbiology testing. With a population of over 500 million, the 27 countries of the European Union (EU) conducted an estimated 275 million microbiology food safety tests in 2011, according to Food Micro, Sixth Edition: Food Microbiology Testing in Europe (Food Micro-6), a new market report from Strategic Consulting, Inc. In comparison, there were 213 million such tests conducted in the US in 2010.

According to Tom Weschler, president of Strategic Consulting and lead author of Food Micro-6, “Food safety microbiology testing in the EU will approach 350 million total tests in 2016, at which point the market should top $ 1 billion in value.” Given these numbers and other factors, the European food safety testing market must be examined and understood, Weschler says. “A resurgence in public awareness in the wake of the 2011 E. coli outbreak in Germany, and the continued focus of the European Food Safety Authority on EU-wide systems, could drive test volumes even higher.”

Food Micro-6 is the first definitive report to focus exclusively on the European food microbiology testing market, and reviews the methods, technologies, companies, regulations and trends shaping food safety testing in Europe.

In preparing Food Micro-6, Strategic Consulting conducted more than 175 detailed interviews in 11 European countries accounting for 77% of all agricultural/food value-added in the EU. This primary research with food-processing plants throughout Europe provides new, detailed data on European food safety testing including test volumes, methods used for routine and pathogen testing, and costs per test performed. Differences in testing practices are analyzed for the meat, dairy, fruit/vegetable, and processed food segments. Variations within countries are outlined, and expected changes in future testing practices are discussed.

“Routine” microbiology tests used in the EU to indicate the presence of microorganisms in the food processing plant or food product include total bacteria, E. coli, Staphylococcus, yeast and molds. In 2011, these routine tests numbered 225.4 million. The balance of food microbiology tests in Europe were 49.9 million “pathogen” tests, which look for specific microbes such as Salmonella, Listeria, L. mono, Campylobacter, and E. coli O157.

Food Micro—6 also profiles 18 leading diagnostic companies in the food safety testing market including 3M, BioControl, bioMérieux, Bio-Rad, DuPont Qualicon, Life Technologies, Merck Millipore, Neogen, QIAGEN, Roka Bioscience, and Thermo Fisher.

Food Micro—6 is a companion report to Food Micro, Fifth Edition: Microbiology Testing in the U.S. Food Industry (Food Micro—5), published by SCI in 2011, which reviews the current practices and changes impacting food safety testing at 9,350 US food processing plants.

Strategic Consulting has published six reports to date reviewing quality and safety testing in the food industry. The food sector represents almost 50% of the total industrial microbiology testing market, and is more than double the size of any other industrial segment including pharmaceutical, personal care products, beverage, environmental, and industrial processes. Strategic Consulting market research reports are widely accepted by leading diagnostic manufacturers and investors as highly credible analyses of the industry.

For more information about Food Micro, Sixth Edition: Food Microbiology Testing in Europe, visit http://www.strategic-consult.com or call Strategic Consulting’s US office at 802-457-9933.

   

Strategic Consulting, Inc. provides market reports and business consulting for industrial diagnostics companies delivering microbiology-based products for quality and safety testing in food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, environmental water, and industrial-process water. With more than 75 combined years of international management in the industrial marketplace, Strategic Consulting’s principals have proven success in working with venture capital backed start-ups, publicly traded companies, technology acquisitions, and transformation of underachieving companies. For more information on Strategic Consulting, Inc. and its current market reports, visit http://www.strategic-consult.com or call 802-457-9933. Follow SCI president and industry expert, Tom Weschler, on LinkedIn or Twitter @tomweschler.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

Midas Medici Group Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: MMED) (“Midas Medici” or “Company”), a global provider of managed IT services, data centers, IT infrastructure and consulting services, today announced the Company has retained MZ Group as its investor relations advisor. John Mattio and the MZ-North American and Brazilian operations will assist Midas Medici with corporate communications, PR and investor and shareholder outreach.

“We decided to partner with MZ Group because of the breadth and depth of the services they can provide us in the U.S. and in Brazil,” said Nana Baffour, Chief Executive Officer of Midas Medici Group Holding, Inc. “Midas Medici has quickly evolved from a primarily US-based comprehensive IT infrastructure service company to a global player in fast-growing IT infrastructure markets, particularly in Brazil where our Cimcorp operation is experiencing double-digit sales growth. Due to the diversity of our client base and rapid expansion in our service offerings worldwide, we need an investor relations partner to help us clearly communicate our story to investors across all markets.”

“Midas Medici is an ideal client for MZ,” said Ted Haberfield, Managing Partner of MZ Group North America. “Their focus on expanding their businesses and shareholder base internationally falls squarely in our core competency. We look forward to working with the management team to help build their public brand among customers, business partners and investors.”

About MIDAS MEDICI Holding, Inc.

Midas Medici Group Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: MMED.OB – News) is a global managed IT services and infrastructure company that supplies mid-sized and select enterprises and institutions with leading-edge IT solutions in the fields of virtualization, cloud computing and data management, as well as working with utilities and other institutions to transform the electric grid through digital technologies in the United States and Brazil. Across its CIMCORP, Consonus and UtiliPoint operations, Midas works with its customers by optimizing IT and data center investments, streamlining communications between departments, reducing costs and preventing data loss, all while maximizing productivity. Through a management team with decades of experience, Midas is positioning itself to take advantage of the high-growth IT industry through its unique specialized services. For more information on Midas Medici, please visit: http://www.midasmedici.com.

Forward Looking Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements related to Midas Medici Holding’s public offering of common stock and the completion of the offering. These forward-looking statements are based upon Midas Medici’s current expectations. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with market conditions and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the proposed offering and other risks detailed in Midas Medici’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. There can be no assurance that Midas Medici will complete the offering of shares of common stock. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and Midas Medici undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

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