Online Video And Going Green: Streaming Media magazine and Ignite Technologies Partner to Give Away a Vespa at This Year's NAB Conference

Online Video And Going Green: Streaming Media magazine and Ignite Technologies Partner to Give Away a Vespa at This Year's NAB Conference

Streaming Media magazine and Ignite Technologies partner to give away a Vespa at this year's NAB Conference.

Medford, NJ (PRWEB) March 27, 2008 -- Streaming Media magazine has partnered with Ignite Technologies to "go green" and give away a Vespa to one winner at this year's NAB Conference, April 14-17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Entries to the contest are being accepted at www.streamingmedia.com/vespa/ and onsite at either the Ignite Technologies (#C1548) or Streaming Media magazine (#SL14510) booths.

"Vespa proved itself to be a market leader when it combined two of today's most significant trends--user-generated video and the green movement--in its recent 'Go Green Vespa Video Challenge,'" said Streaming Media magazine editor Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen. "So, now new and existing subscribers have the chance to win a prize that's not only very cool, but in its own small way will help them combat climate change every time they ride it instead of using a car."

Full contest details are available at http://www.streamingmedia.com/vespa/

About Ignite Technologies
Ignite Technologies, provides the industry's most secure and scalable Content Delivery Solution enabling customers to efficiently publish, deliver and manage digital assets-from rich media content for communications and training to software patches and virus updates-to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Ignite's patented Content Delivery Solution overcomes network and connectivity constraints that have limited the ability to reach online audiences with the highest quality, secure rich media. Ignite's Solution has been deployed across hundreds of thousands of users around the globe at companies like Accenture, BearingPoint, Sabre, and Procter & Gamble. For more information, visit www.ignitetech.com.

About Streaming Media magazine
Streaming Media magazine is a bi-monthly resource for executives and technology managers who use online video and audio for both business communication and delivery of consumer content. Each issue of Streaming Media magazine will focus on a special theme, but every issue offers must-read features, commentary, and reviews for readers in all markets. For subscription information, go to streamingmedia.com/magazine. Subscriptions are free for qualified U.S. residents. A free digital magazine version is also available for international subscribers.

Going green can help grow new jobs

BY DOUG ROTHWELL and RICHARD E. BLOUSE • March 23, 2008

The many "green" initiatives that are springing up within the business community and government are more than just a fad or public relations gimmick. For southeast Michigan, the robust emphasis on going green holds a lot of potential for the region to grow jobs and diversify its economy.

In particular, the Detroit region's deep history of research and development as the brain center of the global automotive industry puts it in a prime spot to capitalize on the push to develop cleaner alternative energy sources. This area has a wealth of talent, education institutions and businesses that are ready and willing to create the next generation of clean energy.

Making the Detroit region a major hub of the alternative energy industry will take strong public and private partnerships. Michigan U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow clearly understands this; she recently introduced a $3.5-billion Green Collar Jobs Initiative that, if enacted, will provide federal funding for energy efficiency and conservation, advanced battery production, retooling older manufacturing plants, biofuel production and employment training.

The initiative can be a critical funding source for southeast Michigan to reconstitute existing manufacturing facilities, spur research and development, and commercialize technologies that will produce the next generation of clean fuels. The Detroit region has always been the home of the automobile, and this proposal will make crucial investments in an industry that is racing to create more alternative energy vehicles. Such an investment in the budding green industry will create thousands of local jobs.

Stabenow is taking the right approach by providing incentives for the private sector to develop and utilize cleaner energy sources, rather than imposing mandates on businesses that will result in job losses and put the nation at a competitive disadvantage with other countries. These types of innovative solutions and policies are unfortunately more the exception to the rule than a standard operating procedure for government.

The Green Collar Jobs Initiative is a good example of aligning sound public policy with smart economic development strategies. It will help leverage our assets as the global automotive center so the region can capitalize on the emerging green industry. The result will be more jobs and greater economic diversification for southeast Michigan.

DOUG ROTHWELL is president of Detroit Renaissance and RICHARD E. BLOUSE is president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber. Write to them in care of the Free Press Editorial Page, 615 W. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48226 or at oped@freepress.com.

John Davies of AMR Research to Host "Going Green" Strategy Webcast

Press release from: HydroPoint Data Systems
John Davies of AMR Research to Host "Going Green" Strategy Webcast
How to Identify Sustainability Strategies That Deliver: Plucking Low-hanging Fruit Green Initiatives
(CSRwire) PETALUMA, CA - March 24, 2008 - HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc., provider of the market-leading WeatherTRAK smart water management solution, today announced that John Davies, vice president, Sustainability Peer Forum, AMR Research, and HydroPoint President and CEO Chris Spain will co-host a webcast on Thursday, April 17, 2008 entitled, "How to Identify Sustainability Strategies That Deliver: Plucking Low-hanging Fruit Green Initiatives."The webcast will address a pressing matter facing today's business leaders. In light of rapidly dwindling natural resources and the threat of global warming, a growing number of executives seeks to "go green" to meet sustainability and cost-saving objectives. But frequently deluged with information about available solutions for achieving sustainable resource management, these executives are challenged to select strategies that can garner environmental and financial benefits within a one-to-two-year period.Mr. Davies will explore a rapidly emergent sustainability strategy employed by executives at Coca-Cola, Google and other leading companies: smart water management. They've identified smart water management as a particularly appealing conservation strategy because it leverages existing technology infrastructure and delivers a powerful "green multiplier effect" - saving both water and energy, reducing carbon emissions and protecting local ecosystems. Further, these executives have discovered that the advantages to smart water management extend well beyond reduced water bills to lower operating costs and liability avoidance."It's essential that business leaders identify and implement low-risk, quick-win green programs to avoid skepticism about the validity and feasibility of going green," said Mr. Davies. He explained, "That's because sustainability practices will enjoy mainstream adoption only when they are proven to fulfill their promises."Webcast Details:"How to Identify Sustainability Strategies That Deliver: Plucking Low-hanging Fruit Green Initiatives," presented live from the headquarters of AMR Research and HydroPoint in Boston, MA and Petaluma, CA, respectively.Thursday, April 17, 2008, 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (ET)Presenters:John Davies, vice president, Sustainability Peer Forum, AMR ResearchChris Spain, president and CEO, HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc.Complimentary registration:Visit www.weathertrak.com/webcastCall 800.362.8774 , ext. 145.About WeatherTRAKWeatherTRAK smart water management from HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. is the proven green initiative that enables 13,000 subscribers to protect and improve property valuation by continuously optimizing irrigation and eliminating water-related property destruction and liabilities. Twenty-three independent studies prove that the WeatherTRAK network maximizes water conservation and improves landscape health. A California EPA-funded study proves WeatherTRAK's ability to reduce runoff pollution by 71 percent. Additionally, the WeatherTRAK product line received perfect scores across the board on the Smart Water Application Technology(TM) protocol, developed by a consortium of public agencies to objectively measure smart controller performance. WeatherTRAK solutions are eligible for all public agency rebate programs and meet the highest U.S. standards for irrigation equipment, the State of California's. Headquartered in Petaluma, California, HydroPoint is privately owned and operated. For more information, visit www.weathertrak.com.

For more information please contact:
Rebecca GellerRockpoint Public Relations 415-963-4409 415-341-6544 www.RockpointPR.com
Caroline Brosio, Sr. Marketing DirectorWeatherTRAK 707-285-3243 800-362-8774 www.WeatherTRAK.com
http://www.weatherTRAK.com

NAFA to Recognize Those Who Are Going Green

NAFA Fleet Management Association announces The Green Fleet Awards - an honor for those who have implemented or pioneered innovative and creative programs to help with their company's overall "going green" initiative.

(PRWEB) March 20, 2008 -- In the words of Kermit the Frog, "it's not easy being green." NAFA realizes that although it may not be easy, it's necessary in today's eco-conscious world. Continuing with their own initiative to go green, NAFA has established a new annual award, the Green Fleet Awards. Inspirational and cutting-edge, this Award will recognize outstanding achievement to reduce energy consumption, vehicle emissions and increase overall fleet efficiency.

The Green Fleet Awards, the first-ever for NAFA, will honor individuals who have implemented pioneering, innovative and creative programs to help with their company's overall "going green" initiative. While many companies are introducing eco-friendly programs, fuels and vehicles into their fleets, this new Award couldn't have come at a better time.

"This is a crucial turning point in the fleet world," said Doug Weichman, CAFM, Director, Fleet Management Division, Palm Beach County. "This obligation to our environment, combined with government legislation such as EPACT 2005, is making fleet professionals implement more creative and exciting programs to increase fleet efficacy while reducing energy consumption and vehicle emissions."

The Award will be presented to a fleet manager and his/her employer who exemplifies the best of going green. Two awards will be presented; one for a car/light truck fleet and one for a truck/equipment fleet. The Green Fleet Awards differ in other NAFA Awards because not only can you nominate yourself, but you can nominate other individuals as well. This year's winners will be selected by a distinguished panel of six judges representing the fleet industry. These judges will include representatives from the OEMs; fleet service providers; automotive publishers; and car, truck and equipment fleet managers.

The criteria for judging will be based on several things including: originality and innovativeness; success of the program and overall fleet efficiency; and accomplishment of reducing energy consumption. Judges will be looking for fleet managers who best epitomize the green concept in a creative way.

The Award winners will be notified and invited to receive their awards at NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City on May 5, 2008. The winners will be honored and presented their awards in the Green Zone, a section of the Expo that showcases green products and services to attendees.

"NAFA realizes the importance of going green and how crucial the concept is to our Members and Affiliates," said Phillip E. Russo, CAE, NAFA's Executive Director. "We also recognize that it's not easy to do so and feel the need to distinguish those who are determined the go that extra mile."

For more information and entry form, please visit www.nafa.org/greenfleetawards or call NAFA headquarters at 609.720.0882.

NAFA Fleet Management Association, formerly known as the National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc. (NAFA), is a not-for-profit, individual membership professional society serving the needs of Members who manage fleets of automobiles, vans, medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and a range of specialized mobile equipment for organizations in the United States and Canada. NAFA Members are responsible for the yearly specification, acquisition, maintenance and disposal of more than 3.5 million vehicles. NAFA Affiliates include automotive OEMs, fleet management service companies, suppliers, and others involved in automotive industry.

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Precious Nuptials and Destinations is Going Green with Its Operations

Precious Nuptials and Destinations is Going Green with Its Operations

Precious Nuptials and Destinations, a Houston owned and operated, local and destination wedding and event planning company takes its operations to an eco-friendly level.

Houston, TX, March 17, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Precious Nuptials and Destinations is geared up to do its part in saving the environment. Effective immediately, with full rotation scheduled for June of this year, Precious Nuptials and Destinations’ has rolled out an environmentally friendly wedding and event planning operation. In addition to helping clients plan fabulously green events, Precious Nuptials and Destinations’ will house an environmentally friendly operation. “We feel that our direct efforts to help the environment are of extreme importance in the day to day operation of our company,” says Precious Richardson owner since 2006. “We took an in depth look at the many things we could change operationally. Realizing that if each, company and/or organization would do the same, collectively we could make a huge impact,” she continued.

Clients can expect the same attention to detail, but with a greater virtual approach and less waste. Clients requiring ongoing consultations will be supplied with collaborative planning software as well as a virtual office for consultations and communications. Clients who value the personable feel that Precious Nuptials is known for will also be supplied with a web cam to complete the feel of the normal face to face meeting. “Although in person consultations will still be necessary, eliminating some of the brainstorming consultations will create a win-win situation. Not only will we be doing our part to help save the environment, but also easing the scheduling stress for today’s busy clients,” Richardson points out. Persons wishing to find out more information on doing their part in saving the environment while maintaining an aesthetically beautiful event may contact Precious Nuptials and Destinations for additional information.

Precious Nuptials and Destinations is a full service local and destination event planning company which opened its doors to the public in 2006 as Precious Nuptials and Events. The company continues to make great strides in growth and has plans to offer a firm of fully trained and diverse event planners in 2009. They are able to meet the needs of its destination clients with its full
service travel department.

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For information about Precious Nuptials and Destinations, visit www.PreciousNuptials.com. To schedule an interview, please
call Precious Richardson at (409) 939-6074.

Going Green Continues to Grow

NEW YORK, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- MS -- As "going green" has quickly become a worldwide mantra in just a few years, it seems that many other people are realizing what early environmental pioneers already knew: that the earth is a resource worth sustaining. Long before there were hybrid cars or ethanol fuel, there was a concept at the forefront of the green movement. It simply involved planting trees to benefit the earth and the people and animals that inhabit it. Today, planting trees and replenishing the greenery on the planet remains a viable way to improve air quality, reduce carbon footprints, improve animal habitats and wildlife preserves, change your landscape for the better, and produce many other positive results. Aside from going out and planting a tree yourself, you can also support the companies and organizations that also give back to the earth.

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Plant for the Planet

When Yves Rocher was first established in 1959, the company was a pioneer in the way it viewed sustainable resources, plants and active botanical ingredients that went into its beauty and grooming lines. Preserving nature has always been Yves Rocher's mandate, and nearly 50 years later they're still a trailblazer when it comes to thinking green. The company's newest objective as part of conservation observances is a commitment to plant one million trees across the globe over the next three years in an initiative started by the United Nations Environment Programme called Plant for the Planet. One way that consumers can help the company do so is by purchasing the popular Inositol Vegetal line, which includes Inositol Vegetal Day, Night and Total Radiance treatment. The peel renew action of the Inositol treatments involves a unique combination of botanical active ingredients for a gradual resurfacing of the skin. The skin is gradually freed of all imperfections, producing a smooth surface, which reflects maximum light. When it's time to replenish your Inositol supply, simply purchase a Inositol Vegetal Day, Night and Total Radiance refill, to save on product and packaging waste. With each refill purchase, one tree will be planted as part of the Plant for the Planet campaign.

To learn more about Yves Rocher and where to purchase visit www.yvesrocherusa.com.

Make an Impact

There are many other ways you can help the environment and preserve nature's countless resources.

    -- Educate children about conservation and respecting the planet. Children
      are the next generation of individuals who will be responsible for
      protecting the earth. Mold and instruct these youngsters so
      environmentalism will be second nature.
   -- It's one thing for a company to state that they're environmentally
      friendly. Research companies before you become a consumer and find out
      if these companies really stand behind their green messages.
   -- Think about what goes into making a product and what waste can be
      avoided. Choose products that are moderately packaged and include
      recyclable or renewable materials in their makeup.
   -- Some of the best "remedies," "cosmetic breakthroughs," and
      health/beauty items are all derived from natural concepts. Think about
      ways to use natural products instead of chemical-laden items throughout
      your everyday life. Examples include vinegar for cleaning windows,
      lemon for cutting through greasy foods, baking soda for deodorizing,
      plant botanicals for improving skin appearance and texture, etc.
   -- Small changes add up. By taking several small steps toward a healthier
      planet, everyone can make a difference.

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