Pending Definitive Agreement CEO Interview Launch New Web Site

New York, New York  (PRBuzz.com) February 7, 2013 --  SIPP Industries Inc. (OTCMARKETS:SIPC)- SIPC www.sippindustries.com is pleased to furnish its followers and shareholders with this positive general corporate update
• SIPC and the incoming merger company Spectre Worldwide is expected to execute the definitive agreement (merger agreement) within the next 7 to 10 business days. The merger is expected to be fully completed without any further advance notice.
• This is a significant event for the company. The anticipated event has caught the attention of many industry and company followers alike. The company is currently finalizing all the logistics. The definitive agreement will follow with a CEO Interview. The details of that interview including the audio content will be released as a separate release and announcement, together with links.
• SIPC current line of business is in the hot beverage industry, namely the procurement B2B space. Palm Beach Coffee The company has no plans of changing directions with this new merger. SIPC plans are to operate both the hot beverage B2B business, expand it further and enter into the private luxury liquor business with Spectre.
• SIPC plans to launch a new web site outlining the business activities of both operating subsidiaries in concert with the merger definitive agreement announcement.

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More details will follow on a timely and frequent basis.

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Contact: Mr. William Von Lieberman (CEO in transition)
Email: spectreworldwidecorp@gmail.com

International Minute Press announces digital printing services Novi for virtually every office need.

NOVI, MI  (PRBuzz.com) February 7, 2013 --  There are certain printing supplies essential to every business. And when it comes to those essential supplies, digital printing services Novi, International Minute Press makes it simple to order.

No company can operate without letterheads, envelopes and business cards. These supplies have become a staple for any organization that wants to thrive - or even survive.

And the good news from International Minute Press is that a business can access their many digital printing services right from a home or place of business.

The specialty of this digital printing services Novi is digital printing. Which means they can economically serve clients all over the southeastern Michigan.

"It doesn't matter where a business is located," says International Minute Press owner Dave Wattles. "We can save them time and money by printing directly from their digital files."

That makes the whole process quick and simple, according to Wattles. He urges companies to "Just email us the file and we do the rest."

Wattles' company specializes in the kinds of supplies businesses use every day, but digital printing services Novi can print everything from labels to letterheads and menus to memo pads.

No job seems too big or to small for International Minute Press in Farmington Hills. Customers have come to rely on them for more than printing. They perform laminating, embossing, foil stamping and a host of other services. Dave Wattles says the company also features art and design services.

"We're a one-stop shopping center," Wattles says. "Everything from brochures, to flyers and calendars, it's all top-quality work."
Companies are invited to call for a free estimate. "Just give us a call," Wattles says. "We'll give you a competitive quote."

The entire scope of products and services from this digital printing service Novi is available at http://www.impprinter.com.

International Minute Press is located at 24409 Halsted Road in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Phone: 248-474-7335 • Fax: 248-474-612 or visit them online at http://www.impprinter.com/.

For orders, use: Orders@IMPPrinter.com

About International Minute Press: International Minute Press is a printer that offers many services, including digital printing services Novi, binding, color copying, comb binding, cutting, design, embossing, foil stamping, full-color printing, lamination, logo design, saddle stitching, and many other services. If you would like to learn more information, you can visit http://www.DigitalPrintingServicesFarmingtonHillsMI.com.

(PRBuzz.com) February 7, 2013 -- A decent salon is one that the client walks out of feeling and looking great. The best hair salons, however, are those that teach their clients to keep that feeling long after they have left the salon. Popular hair salon Boston, BradleyAndDiegel.com strives for the latter. They prioritize the satisfaction of their clients and want nothing more than make them feel great while looking good.

In an effort to help their clients get the most out of their services, BradleyAndDiegel.com's expert team of hair professionals revealed a list of top 5 hair care tips. This list was revealed to a select group of devoted clients as a thank you for their loyalty and their support.

"I always come back for more hair love," laughed Patrice Candler, one of the many regulars at BradleyAndDiegel.com. "I call it love because it's what they show me. Throughout the years, I have come back here because they just make me feel so great. I've gained a lot of confidence, too. Not just in my looks but in my ability to take care of myself and my hair. I used to struggle with dandruff, which I learned directly affected the health of my hair. Since finding the perfect treatment, I have also learned how to maintain my hair's health. I was not surprised that the Bradley and Diegel team was at it again. They are in the business of making people look great so I was not shocked to receive a list of their top 5 hair care tips. I'm grateful for the advice and have already started to put the information to good use! There is a reason they are the top hair salon Boston and this is just one of those reasons."

To learn more about all of the services offered by the Bradley and Diegel team, be sure to visit their website at BradleyAndDiegel.com or give them a call at 617-266-7707.

Clothes Dryers cause over 17,000 fires each year with the real danger being lint accumulation in the dryer duct

Burlington KY  (PRBuzz.com) February 7, 2013 -- "Don't Let your dryer start a fire; keep your home safe and sound," is Dryer Vent Wizard's message. Over 17,000 house fires resulting in deaths, injuries and nearly $200 million in property damage are reported annually with failure to clean dryer vents being the leading cause.

In joining efforts with the NFPA, Dryer Vent Wizard provides advice to consumers to minimize the risk of dryer fires. Ed Rauch, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard explains the importance of dryer vent cleaning to all his customers. As lint accumulates in the dryer duct it blocks airflow and prevents heat and moisture from escaping. As the dryer labors to get clothes dry, the system overheats and eventually becomes a fire hazard.

According to Rauch, professional dryer vent installation and periodic dryer vent cleaning service is recommended to remove lint build-up so the dryer operates safely and efficiently. Some homeowners prefer to do it themselves rather than pay for professional services. DIY dryer vent cleaning is easy when the dryer duct is short and easy to access, but some systems require special tools and equipment. It is critical that the entire dryer vent system be cleaned, not just the easy to access areas. Lint goes everywhere and the places that are hardest to reach are the biggest threat.

Dryer Vent Wizard will perform a complete dryer vent inspection including air flow analysis to show the customer the improved results when he is finished. Even the DIY homeowner should have an inspection to be sure their dryer vent system meets current safety standards.

Ed explained that in some newer homes the laundry area is located upstairs in the center of the structure, near bedrooms where most laundry originates, rather than near an outside wall on the ground floor. It is especially important that the longer dryer ducts be installed properly to ensure adequate air flow. The dryer vent system is often overlooked by new home inspectors, so just because the home is new does not mean the dryer vent system was properly installed.

Ed Rauch, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, professionally inspects and cleans dryer vents for homeowners and in commercially-owned buildings. Poorly maintained dryer vents are fire hazards and cause clothes dryers to cost substantially more to operate. Visit http://dryerventcleaningburlingtonky.blogspot.com/ for more information.

About Dryer Vent Wizard:
Dryer Vent Wizard is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alternation specialists in the U.S. with nearly 60 franchisees in major markets. Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees work to promote public awareness on the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires and save energy. Consumer education while making clothes dryers safer and greener are the main focus of DVW franchisees. Dryer Vent Wizard was founded in 2004 by Dave Lavalle who is also the founder of the Mr. Handyman franchise.

Contact:
Ed Rauch
Dryer Vent Wizard of Cincinnati
6113 Bridgewater Ct
Mason, Ohio 45040
Phone: 513-505-9362
Toll Free: 1-866-498-7233
Email: edrauch@dryerventwizard.com

The Dryer Vent is an unknown source of indoor air contaminants that can lead to sick building syndrome

Boone County KY  (PRBuzz.com) February 7, 2013 --  In spite of all the benefits of dryer vent cleaning this service is too often neglected. With so many good reasons to maintain dryer vent systems the Wizard is amazed at how many people neglect this important task.

Dryer Vent Wizard is a dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation company that also works to promote public awareness about preventing dryer fires and saving energy. Dryer vent cleaning promotes maximum dryer performance while reducing energy bills by up to $300 per year. With over 17,000 dryer fires occurring each year, the Wizard work hard to increase public awareness of the importance of proper dryer maintenance.

Ed Rauch, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard combines service with education to make sure his customer understands the necessity of his service. He explains the benefits of dryer vent cleaning including fire prevention, energy savings, improved dryer performance, extended dryer life, preventing mold and mildew damage to homes and eliminating the source of mold related illness to residents.

The Boone County Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard also explains Sick Building Syndrome, a condition caused by toxins such as dust, mold, cleaning products, pesticides and certain types of plastic materials that can emit organic compounds into the air including formaldehyde and biological contaminants like pollen, mold, bacteria and viruses.

Dirty or moist air ducts and dryer ducts are the perfect breeding ground for Sick Building Syndrome which can lead to upper respiratory illness for residents. A clogged dryer duct reduces airflow causing the dryer to work harder and use more energy. Excessive dryer lint accumulation is also a fire hazard. Dryer vent cleaning should be performed periodically to eliminate several dryer related hazards.

Dryer Vent Wizard technicians are licensed and qualified to perform dryer exhaust service including dryer vent cleaning, repair and new dryer vent installation. Ed Rauch serves the Greater Cincinnati area and Northern Kentucky. Visit http://dryerventcleaningboonecounty.blogspot.com/ to learn more.

About Dryer Vent Wizard:
Dryer Vent Wizard is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alternation specialists in the U.S. with nearly 60 franchisees in major markets. Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees work to promote public awareness on the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires and save energy. Consumer education while making clothes dryers safer and greener are the main focus of DVW franchisees. Dryer Vent Wizard was founded in 2004 by Dave Lavalle who is also the founder of the Mr. Handyman franchise.

Contact:
Ed Rauch
Dryer Vent Wizard of Cincinnati
6113 Bridgewater Ct
Mason, Ohio 45040
Phone: 513-505-9362
Toll Free: 1-866-498-7233
Email: edrauch@dryerventwizard.com

(PRBuzz.com) February 7, 2013 -- Syndication Rockstar offers their product as a SEO plugin. This particular product can provide a lot of benefits compared to the products of other companies with the same purpose. There are now lots of individuals and even businesses who have their own website with a common purpose of earning lots of money and profits. This specific plugin product can help everyone to earn a lot of money and gain a lot of profits and traffic.

The Syndication Rockstar is a simple yet effective product that can provide easy steps on how to increase traffic, profits and even authority backlinks. Every website in the cyber world creates a lot of posts in order to be popular in the search engines. However, to be popular in search engines, they need to be sure that they have traffic and have more posts than other websites. The particular product can make a post have boosted traffic. Everyone can be secured that their post along with their website will hold the top spots in various search engines.

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The DUBturbo software suite is now available and lets anyone make and produce their own music, even if they have had no experience.

Bucharest, Romania (PRBuzz.com) February 7, 2013 --  The new DUBturbo software suite features a range of products that can be used to create music in any genre. Also suitable for anyone to make music, regardless of experience or if they have none at all, the software incorporates several different tools. A 16 track sequencer features production tools with a simple panel layout, plus access to contests and submission pages on the company's website. There are thousands of sounds and drums and the ability to either record live to a metronome or draw or tap in beats.

DUBTurbo Official WebSite

Another feature is the 10 pad drum machine that makes it easy to navigate thousands of sounds in the system. Included are more than 40 kits, with 10 drum pads per kit. A volume editor, beat recorder, and stereo imaging for a full sounding beat are all integrated into this software.

There is also a 4 octave keyboard component to the suite, with 2 octaves controllable via a computer keyboard. Sound effects include saxophones, hip-hop beats, bass, bells, and other sound samples. In addition, melodies can be drawn in or recorded directly from a keyboard.

Another product in the suite is the Main VSTI, a tool for producing samples for house music, hip-hop, reggae, R&B, and electronic music. It is available for PC and Mac computers. Also available for PC, Samploid lets users upload .wav files. An eight octave keyboard with 128 samples, a pitch shifter, and an FX rack are included here.

Product offerings part of the DUBturbo suite also include WubWubs & Wub2 with audio filters, an FX rack, four oscillators, low frequency tones, and preset and custom sounds able mimic just about any instrument. For an effects and mastering system, the VST Norbox enables PC users to customize sounds with a 30 band EQ, FX rack, and filters. With the Pre-Amp for Power, users can add grunge to tracks with various distortion tools.

A complete video tutorial set is also included with DUBturbo, with lessons on basic and advanced topics. The urban music production software can be instantly downloaded upon purchase, for a low cost of $39.95. Windows and Macintosh systems are supported. Buyers also get two licenses so they can run it on two machines or give a copy to someone else.

For more information, go to http://theadvice.info/dubturbo and access software for making professional quality rap, hip-hop, house, and techno beats and music.

About Us My website gives advice on solving common problems and addictions. My name is Ghigheci Mihai i'm a freelance internet marketer with a masters degree in Management and Marketing at the A.S.E. University in Bucharest Romania.

Ghigheci Mihai
Str. Izbandei nr #67, Bucharest, Romania, zip 14561
GhigheciMihai@gmail.com

(PRBuzz.com) February 7, 2013 -- The Brainwave Research Centre has developed binaural beats as a way to harness the unconscious power of the brain and alter the state of mind to achieve a desired outcome. With the discovery of brainwave therapy, people now have endless new possibilities for taking control of their lives and reaching their goals.

What are binaural beats? Binaural beats are an innovative concept that uses differences in the frequency of audio beats to manipulate brain waves and deliberately lower their frequency. When brain waves are vibrating at lower frequencies, your brain enters deep states of relaxation, similar to those achieved in meditation. When you are in a deeply relaxed, meditative state, your body begins to heal itself emotionally, physically, and mentally, and you are able to access your subconscious in ways you cannot do in a normal waking state. Your goals, hopes, and plans for self-development and improvement are all rooted in your subconscious, creative inner self. Once you have used binaural beats to open up a dialogue with that subconscious inner self, you are in a position to build and reinforce positive suggestions, and you can take the first step towards achieving your goals.

The development of binaural beats means much more than self-development and being able to reach desired goals. The Brainwave Research Centre has found that binaural beats enhance creativity, increase IQ and learning, and improve overall well-being. They are also helpful in treating a whole range of conditions that include

* Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD

* Depression

* Anxiety

* Chronic Pain

* Parkinson's diseases

* Addiction Treatment

* Weight Los

* Hair Los

*Skin Ailments

At the Brainwave Research Centre, many new treatment uses are being discovered every day. With binaural beats, you can truly change your life for the better!

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About Us info of company: he Brainwave Research Centre is a group of highly qualified professionals working in a development team that includes researchers, doctors, dentists, and psychology and hypnotherapy experts. The team is dedicated to researching and developing projects that will improve lives, both in Nepal and around the world.

BRC is now collaborating with other organizations to raise funds by soliciting financial support from donors so the organisation could implement its plans of helping the mentally disabled people of Nepal.

Media Contact:
Your Name: Dr Subodh Nepal
Company's name: Brainwave Research Centre
Email Address; brainwaverc@gmail.com
Company Location: Baneshwore, Vhimsengola, Bagmati, Kathmandu, Nepal
Website Address : http://brainwaverc.com

(PRBuzz.com) February 7, 2013 -- Bad credit loan provider and personal consumer debt management company badcreditloansonline.org has announces the launch of its innovative new product "Personal loans for people with bad credit" For more detailed information on the website including who can benefit from this product visit: http://badcreditloansonline.org

The company's website provides a helpful and understanding refuge for those people who have been struggling with the economic stigma of bad credit, and promises to offer a variety of ways in which their loans for people with bad credit can be successfully approved. The recent upturn in the economic recession has also prompted many banks to begin reintroducing a more lenient loan policy, and many people who were not approved before can be approved once again.

Bad credit has long been the foe of lenders and consumers alike, preventing people who suffer from bad credit from getting any sort of finance for any reason whatsoever. The current economic recessions have made bad credit and bankruptcy a difficult hole to climb out of, and it is difficult to find a reputable loan provider once a person's own bank turns them away. To make matters worse, today it's difficult even for those with good credit to successfully get approval for loans, which in turn means that people shouldering the burden of bad credit have an even larger boulder to push up the hill day after day during their search for a loan - until now.

Bad Credit Loans aims to provide a substantial assistance for anybody who is trying to get back on their feet after suffering credit problems due to the current financial crisis. Their application process is quick and their response is timely, so prospective applicants will not have to wait long before knowing whether or not they qualify.

About Bad Credit Loans
Personal Loans for People with Bad Credit, which launched in 2003 and has quickly grown from a small innovative loan company into a powerful and accessible lender in these trying economic times. By approaching the market with the revolutionary notion that the stain of bad credit on a person's credit history should not necessarily disqualify them from all loans, Bad Credit Loans offers peoples the ability to get an online loan regardless of their credit history.

Media Contact
Noel Hynes
admin@badcreditloansonline.org
Boston MA
http://badcreditloansonline.org

(PRBuzz.com) February 7, 2013 -- Health and nutrition coach Michelle Moss states that over 50% of pregnant women feel fat and not very attractive and do not like the way they look during their pregnancy. That was the reason for her to create a simple system she calls " Pregnancy without Pounds." For the past 8 years, Michelle was the best online expert on fitness during pregnancy and now for the first time ever, she is reaching out to all pregnant women who want to feel sexy. Michelle created a complete system that will help every future mom look fit, toned and healthy.

Many women have a lot of questions during their pregnancy. Most of them are about what to eat, what exercises are safe to get healthy pregnancy or how to avoid stretch marks and much more. After her extensive research, she found that nutrition plays a huge role in how women look and feel during pregnancy. She says: "When you have a big belly, feel nauseous and have aches and pains - the last thing you feel like doing is getting up off the couch to cook a healthy meal or even think about what you should be eating." And that is why the Pregnancy without Pounds starts with nutrition.

The future moms think that being pregnant and stay in a great shape is hard. But hundreds of satisfied clients, that bought the Pregnancy without Pounds system think otherwise. Here is what a fitness instructor and proud mom Pam Cosmi said about Michelle's program:

"It's tough to teach me anything about fitness that I don't already know. I have been in fitness for 22 years, have taught choreography and strength training at group fitness conventions in over 25 countries and have an MA in Health Education. I usually have to go to the World conference to get updated. Books rarely give me new info, but Michelle did a great job and I learned TONS from her."

Most women will always think, "Does this really work" or "There is no way I can have great body," but by reading the stories of moms, who thought exactly the same thing, many women will start thinking otherwise. The most important part of any advice is to act on it. There is no point of reading any great information about something and forgeting it the moment you close the book.

Here is what Lynn Parker said:

"Thank you, Michelle, for helping me to have a wonderful pregnancy!! Though I was already a marathon/ultra-marathon runner before I got pregnant, I used your nutrition guide to help me maintain my activity level and maintain my baby's health!"

You can get more information about healthy pregnancy at PregnancyWithoutPounds.com

For additional information please contact: Brett Slansky at EzProductsReviews.com or email at brettslansky@yahoo.com.

Summary: Usually pregnant women are frustrated and depressed about the way their body looks during their pregnancy, but with the right nutrition advice, safe exercise routines and personal advice from health and nutrition coach Michelle Moss and her Pregnancy without Pounds system, it is possible to be fit and have healthy pregnancy or delivery.

About EzProductsReviews.com: EzProductsReviews.com is a blog run by Brett Slansky, who does create reviews for many products that people can read before spending their money. The Pregnancy without Pounds system caught his attention, because of it's popularity amongst many pregnant women. You can visit the offitial site at PregnancyWithoutPounds.com for more information and free pregnancy tips.

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Company Name: EzProductsReviews.com
Address: 608 Nichols Street, Utica NY 13501
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web: ezproductsreviews.com

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Contact: Jim Farrell, PR First, 781-681-6616, jfarrell@prfirst.com

Hill & Partners to bring Samsonite and Hartmann to Travel Goods Show

WEYMOUTH, MA (PRBuzz.com) February 7, 2013 -- Hill & Partners, Inc. a full-service team of Branded Environment specialists currently celebrating its 18th year will partner with Samsonite and new brand Hartmann to create two new striking exhibits to be premiered at the Travel Goods Show 2013, slated February 27-March 1 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The creative team at Hill & Partners will bring Samsonite, a client since 2011, to The Travel Goods Show with an 80x80 square foot custom turnkey rental property designed to simulate a retail experience.  The double-deck Branded Environment will encompass a wide variety of techniques to display the extensive Samsonite product line.  Featured will be products from a number of the company's brands, including Samsonite, Samsonite Black Label, American Tourister and Reebok.  All product categories, including travel, business, casual, and accessories will be represented.

Samsonite's Silhouette Sphere Collection will be featured on an eye-catching central display.  In addition, the double deck property will include private meeting rooms on both the upper and lower levels, as well as a casual seating area.

Samsonite, with North American headquarters in Mansfield, MA and locations throughout the world, is the world's leading luggage brand.
Hartmann, a luxury travel goods brand recently acquired by Samsonite, will exhibit with a new 50x60 custom rental design situated next to Samsonite on the trade show floor.  This contemporary Branded Environment will feature the revitalized product offerings from this iconic luxury brand.  To emphasize a return to the use of 100% Vegetable tanned leather in Hartmann products, a 9' long leather bulster will be featured on the aisle to provide attendees the opportunity to feel and touch the high-end material that will once again become the signature of Hartmann.  The property will include a small reception area and a private meeting room, in addition to a semi-private area where Hartmann will also showcase the Boyt branded collections.

Michael McMahon, President and CEO of Hill & Partners, Inc. said, "We look forward to bringing both Samsonite and Hartmann to the Travel Goods Show with inventive exhibits that are certain to successfully draw attention to their large variety of product offerings; we highly value our relationship with Samsonite and its fine team and are proud to share in the excitement of this premier company's growth."

About Hill & Partners

H&P is a full-service team of Branded Environment specialists with a network of skilled partners throughout the country and world. H&P has provided professional exhibit management services that help clients manage and improve the results of their trade show exhibit program for over 18 years. Experience is a key factor in their long running relationships with clients including Polartec LLC, Dunkin' Brands, GTECH, Samsonite and General Cigar.  Hill & Partners, established in 1995, has been named one of the Boston area's fastest growing companies by the Boston Business Journal.

For additional information, please call 857-401-0312, visit hillpartners.com or find the company on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.

(PRBuzz.com) February 7, 2013 -- PassGoSEO is a new online service that checks articles for duplicate content, spun text, and other elements that could affect acceptability by Google.

PassGoSEO, a new web-based system, checks articles for duplicate content, spun text, and keyword stuffing to ensure they pass Google's rules and can help a website rank on the search engine. It is important to write articles to pass these standards, in order to have content accepted and get more traffic to a website. Repurposed content is rejected by Google and writing it only wastes time and money. Purchasing batches of spun articles, for example, no longer provides the benefits it once did.

Writing articles to Google standards means writing unique content every time. Articles are checked for duplicate material in addition to grammar and spelling, so poorly written pieces will be rejected. Not only does this mean your page may not rank well, it can be discarded altogether, putting a site's or organization's marketability and reputation in jeopardy. The PassGoSEO system encodes all the rules Google uses to decide if an article will rank or not. It also checks for naturally created backlinks instead of those created in unnaturally high numbers.

The system is suitable for use by article writers in addition to editors, bloggers, website designers, and SEO professionals. It identifies content in an article that might not pass the analysis of the search engine. Also analyzed are keyword density plus other aspects of the page, such as word count and sentence length, and spelling and grammar. Under a single subscription, the online system provides a content checker available for unlimited use. An online word processor is also integrated.

To get any traffic to a website and increase the chances of sales, one must rank on Google. Unoriginal, poorly written content will prevent any site from getting noticed. Since the search engine uses so many metrics to decide to pass content or not, it is important to pass content filters. Everything PassGoSEO checks is applied by Google. Tools such as Copyscape have been widely used in the past, but do not conform to the same rules which directly affect how articles and keywords are ranked.

An up-to-date browser with Java and JavaScript are all that are needed to run PassGoSEO. A 60-day unconditional guarantee ensures customers get their money back if not satisfied with the service. PassGoSEO is available at a cost of $97 per year.

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(PRBuzz.com) February 7, 2013 -- Bradley and Diegel created their award-winning business by staying true to the highest expectations for their beauty salon Boston. Conveniently and appropriately located on the fashionable Newbury Street, their business is a thriving force that compliments the other top shops in the city. With decades of combined experience with the hairdressing business, the owners carefully selected their staff members with whom they'd work closely with in wowing and satisfying customers. Every single member of the team is passionate about providing the most flattering cuts and styles for their clients. With services ranging from cuts to creative or corrective color treatment, everyone is sure to find the look that is right for them.

With each passing year, BradleyAndDiegel.com strives to make their beauty salon Boston the best in the area! Their commitment to making their customers happy is undeniable. From the moment one steps into the salon, staff members are working to make you feel content and comfortable. Their staff is truly the foundation for their success. Not only are they experienced hair stylists and colorists, they are also down to earth and fun to be around. This contributes to the salon environment tremendously and helps put reluctant or apprehensive clients at ease.

BradleyAndDiegel.com hosted an event to celebrate the recent additions to this fabulous team of hair stylists. The event attracted several old and new clients as well as some big names in the industry. It was a celebration worth mentioning as it established BradleyAndDiegel.com as one of the best beauty salons in Boston-- a title that has proven true year after year.

To learn more about all of the services offered by the Bradley and Diegel team, be sure to visit their website at BradleyAndDiegel.com or give them a call at 617-266-7707.

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Financial Planning Association™ of MA to Present Media and PR Training with a Panel Discussion on Wednesday, February 27th
Led by National Media Expert Michael Byrnes

WALTHAM AND BOSTON, MA, ISSUED FEBRUARY 7, 2013...Financial Planning Association™ of Massachusetts (FPA MA) will Present Media and PR Training with a Panel Discussion on Wednesday, February 27th from noon to 4 p at the Forefront/Waltham.

Mike Byrnes, President of Byrnes Consulting, LLC will help educate FPA of Massachusetts members and non-members in a half-day media training.  His two presentations "How to get PR Without Hiring an Agency" and "Social Media - the new PR" will show how intertwined online marketing and public relations have become.

Joining Byrnes, will be Kevin Feehily, another practice management consultant with Byrnes Consulting.  He will lead a panel of advisors that are experts at getting press, as they host their own radio programs and write a syndicated column.  Panelists include John P. Napolitano, CFP author of a weekly column on finances for the (Quincy MA) Patriot Ledger and syndicated through Gatehouse Media; Marc Freeman, CFP the is the host of "Dollars & Sense" broadcasting on North Shore 104.9 FM radio; Chris Boyd, CFP host of "Something More with Chris Boyd" broadcasting on WXTK 95.1; and Mike McNamara, PhD, CFP the host of "McNamara on Money" broadcasting on WATD 95.9 FM. The panelists will discuss best practices of working with the media, mistakes not to make and more.

"Combined, PR and social media can create quite a snowball effect that helps prove expertise, builds a stronger brand, and increases exposure. Advisors that use both of these marketing tools successfully will retain more clients, get more referrals and land more business," said Byrnes.
"We are pleased to offer this excellent educational opportunity for our members and guests," said Peter Jaworski, CFP, President of the FPA of MA. "Michael was a top rated presenter at the 2012 Barron's Top Financial Advisors Summit and has been published extensively. He is the premier social media expert and one of the best practice management thought leaders in the industry, we are fortunate to be able to offer a program of this caliber."

About the Financial Planning Association™ of Massachusetts

Since the year 2000, the FPA™ MA has sought to foster the value of financial planning and advance the financial planning profession in the Bay State. Our 900 members are dedicated to the financial planning process, which entails establishing personal and financial goals and creating a way to reach them. FPA™MA believes that everyone needs objective advice to make smart financial decisions and that when seeking the advice of a financial planner; the planner should be a CFP® certificant.

Many FPA™ MA members engage in philanthropic pro bono work in their communities. They also recommend legislation, elevate public awareness, promote financial literacy, and advocate for sound economic and tax policies. We welcome all those who advance the financial planning process and promote the CFP® mark as the cornerstone of the financial planning profession. For more information please call 855-54-FPAMA (37262) or visit www.fpama.org.

Key Insights And Key Risks

(PRBuzz.com) February 8, 2013 -- The Hungary Insurance Report considers the prospects for both life and non-life insurers in the country. Relative to its peers in Central and Eastern Europe, Hungary stands out for several reasons. The most obvious is that it has been shrinking, by at least one metric, for years. The latest data, published by the Association of Hungarian Insurance Companies (MABISZ) in Q312, indicate that, in terms of gross premiums written, both segments are smaller in 2012 than they had been in 2007. Although the life segment is dominated by unit-linked products, a characteristic that attests to the risk tolerance of Hungarian households who use life insurance and one that also sets Hungary's insurance sector apart from others in the region, the volatility of financial markets has taken its toll. Brutal competition in motor related lines (ie: both compulsory motorists third-party liability - CMTPL - cover and voluntary hull insurance or CASCO) has forced tariffs downwards: this is a challenge that has been highlighted by many of the insurers that have commented on business conditions in Hungary over the last year.

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Hungary's is, of course, not the only non-life segment in Central and Eastern Europe in which there has been, or remains, competition in motor-related lines. However, BMI remains of the view that the competition has been exacerbated by the fragmentation of the market. In spite of the lack of growth and the small size of the Hungarian non-life market, by most metrics, all of the multinational companies that have a commitment to the region are present. Unlike in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland (but in a similar way to Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia) small indigenous companies, collectively, command a significant market share. The life segment, too, is relatively fragmented.

At a time that many of the market metrics are moving in the wrong direction, some multi-national groups may come to see Hungary as a market in which they no longer need a presence. We would be amazed if there is not substantial consolidation over the coming three years or so.

Over the last quarter, BMI has made the following changes:

* The report includes the latest comments on operations in Hungary from Allianz, CIG Pannonia and other players in relation to H112.
* The analysis takes into account BMI's latest assessment of economic and political environments that remain challenging.

Report Table of Contents:

Executive Summary
- Table: Hungary Total Premiums, 2010-2017
- Key Insights And Key Risks
SWOT Analysis
- Hungary Insurance Industry SWOT
- Hungary Political SWOT
- Hungary Economic SWOT
- Hungary Business Environment SWOT
Life Sector Overview
- Central And Eastern Europe Life Sector Overview
- Table: Central And Eastern European Life Premiums, 2010-2017 (US$mn)
- Hungary Life Sector Update
Life Industry Forecast Scenario
- Table: Hungary's Life Premiums, 2010-2017
- Growth Drivers And Risk Management Projections
- Population
- Table: Hungary Insurance Sector Key Drivers - Demographics, 2010-2017
Non-Life Sector Overview
- Central And Eastern Europe Non-Life Sector Overview
- Table: Central And Eastern European Non-Life Premiums, 2010-2017 (US$mn)
- Hungary Non-Life Sector Update
Non-Life Industry Forecast Scenario
- Table: Hungary's Non-Life Premiums, 2010-2017
- Growth Drivers And Risk Management Projections
- Macroeconomic Outlook
- Table: Hungary Macroeconomic Data And Forecasts 2010-2017
- Political Stability Outlook
- Table: Europe Security Risk Ratings
- Epidemiology
- Table: Hungary Insurance Key Drivers - Disease Adjusted Life Years, 2010-2017
- Motor
Insurance Risk/Reward Ratings
- Table: Hungary's Insurance Risk/Reward Ratings
- Table: Central And Eastern Europe Insurance Risk/Reward Ratings
Competitive Landscape
- Major Players In Hungary's Insurance Sector
Company Profiles
- AEGON
- Allianz
- AXA
- BNP Paribas Cardif
- ERGO
- Generali PPF Holding
- Grazer Wechselseitige Versicherung AG (GRAWE)
- Groupama
- MetLife
- QBE Insurance Group
- UNIQA Group
- Vienna Insurance Group
Country Snapshot
- Table: Hungary's Population By Age Group, 1990-2020 ('000)
- Table: Hungary's Population By Age Group, 1990-2020 (% of total)
- Table: Hungary's Key Population Ratios, 1990-2020
- Table: Hungary's Rural And Urban Population, 1990-2020
BMI Methodology
- Insurance Risk/Reward Ratings
- Table: Insurance Business Environment Indicators And Rationale
- Table: Weighting Of Indicators

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(PRBuzz.com) February 8, 2013 -- BMI's Europe team believes that Kazakhstan will continue to enjoy robust economic growth through over the next five years, underpinned by the ongoing development of the nation's vast natural resource base. This bodes well for consumer spending, with Kazakhstan considered among our favourite countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States region. We see a lot of room for growth across many sectors, particularly alcohol and food retailing. Multinationals led by Nestle, Turkey-based Ulker and possibly a range of companies in neighbouring Russia, are likely to scale up investment, particularly with much of emerging Europe no longer as attractive on the consumer side following the global financial crisis. Domestic capital market development is also likely to allow more local companies to emerge.

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Headline Industry Data (local currency)

* 2013 per capita food consumption: +8.7%; compound annual growth rate (CAGR) forecast to 2017: +9.9%
* 2013 alcoholic drink value sales: +10.0%; CAGR forecast to 2017: +11.6%
* 2013 soft drink value sales: +15.6%; CAGR forecast to 2017: +15.0%

Key Industry Trends And Developments

Beer Industry Viewed Positively: We view the beer industry positively, with Anadolu Efes' emerging Europe-focused international brewing unit Efes Breweries International (EBI) competing with Russia's Baltika (owned by Carlsberg). Strengthening disposable incomes are likely to continue supporting beer industry volume growth at the expense of lower-value spirits in particular over the medium-to-long term, which will very likely push up per capita beer consumption well above the 47 litres at which we estimate it currently stands.

Growth Expected in Mass Grocery Retail: Mass grocery retail looks promising, too, with demand for organised retail expected to pick up strongly over the next few years. External investments, such as those made by Russian and Turkish retailers, and most recently Germany's Metro, will be crucial in driving growth in the consumer sector.

Key Risks To Outlook

Downside Economic Risks: Our growth forecasts would face downside risks if there were a marked drop in commodity prices, as Kazakhstan is economically dependent upon its extractive industries. If a dramatic drop in oil prices were to materialise (most likely as a result of a negative macroeconomic shock to the global economy), our forecasts would need to be downgraded, with clear implications for consumer confidence.

Report Table of Contents:

SWOT Analysis
- Kazakhstan Food Industry SWOT
- Kazakhstan Drinks Industry SWOT
- Kazakhstan Mass Grocery Retail Industry SWOT
Business Environment
- BMI's Core Global Industry Views
- Table: Core Views
- Macroeconomic Outlook
- Table: Economic Activity
Industry Forecast Scenario
- Consumer Outlook
- Food
- Food Consumption
- Table: Food Consumption Indicators - Historical Data & Forecasts
- Canned Food
- Table: Canned Food Volume/Value Sales - Historical Data & Forecasts
- Confectionery
- Table: Confectionery Volume/Value Sales - Historical Data & Forecasts
- Processed Foods
- Table: Processed Meat
- Table: Frozen Fish
- Table: Frozen Fruit & Vegetables
- Baked Products
- Table: Bread Products & Jams/Jellies
- Pasta
- Table: Pasta
- Dairy
- Table: Dairy
- Drink
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Table: Alcoholic Drinks Value/Volume Sales - Historical Data & Forecasts
- Soft Drinks
- Table: Soft Drinks Value/Volume Sales - Historical Data & Forecasts
- Hot Drinks
- Table: Hot Drinks Value/Volume Sales - Historical Data & Forecasts
- Mass Grocery Retail
- Trade
- Table: Trade Indicators - Historical Data & Forecasts
Food
- Key Industry Trends And Developments
- Regional Expansion For Frutarom
- Wheat Exports To Increase
- Kazakhstan Looking to Expand Agricultural Partnerships
- Kazakhstan Eyeing Commercial Potential of Liquorice
- Hardee's To Open 12 Restaurants In Kazakhstan
- Market Overview
- Food Processing
- Canned Food
- Confectionery
- Agriculture
Drink
- Key Industry Trends And Developments
- Beer Market Attracting Foreign Players
- Growing Interest In Hot Drinks And Water
- Consolidation To Strengthen Carlsberg's Presence In The Beer Segment
- Market Overview
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Soft Drinks
- Hot Drinks
Mass Grocery Retail
- Key Industry Trends And Developments
- Expansion All Around
- Market Overview
Competitive Landscape
- Key Players
- Table: Key Players In Kazakhstan's Food Sector
- Table: Key Players In Kazakhstan's Drink Sector
- Table: Key Players In Kazakhstan's Mass Grocery Retail Sector
Company Monitor
- Food
- Ardager Agricultural Financial Corporation
- Konfety Karagandy (Karaganda Confectionery Company)
- Drink
- Efes Karaganda Brewery
- Carlsberg Kazakhstan
- Coca-Cola Icecek
- Mass Grocery Retail
- Vester
Demographic Outlook
- Table: Kazakhstan's Population By Age Group, 1990-2020 ('000)
- Table: Kazakhstan's Population By Age Group, 1990-2020 (% of total)
- Table: Kazakhstan's Key Population Ratios, 1990-2020
- Table: Kazakhstan's Rural And Urban Population, 1990-2020
Risk/Reward Ratings Methodology
- Table: Rewards
- Table: Risks
- Weighting
- Table: Weighting
BMI Food & Drink Industry Glossary
- Food & Drink
- Mass Grocery Retail
BMI Food & Drink Forecasting & Sourcing
- How We Generate Our Industry Forecasts
- Sourcing

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(PRBuzz.com) February 8, 2013 -- As the Chinese government boosts agriculture productivity in its drive to ensure national food security, we expect government subsidies to continue to grow. In 2011, this spending reached CNY134.5bn (US$21.2bn), with a large portion being channelled into seed, fertiliser and fuel subsidies. That said, we believe the country will inevitably grow more reliant on imports of key grains such as corn, wheat, sugar and even rice in the long term as consumption growth exceeds production growth. Yield improvement would be the fastest way to meet growing demand, and we note that the recent verbal acceptance of genetically modified (GM) seeds is an acknowledgement of the need to recalibrate the government's previously staunch stand against GM products in this respect.

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Key Forecasts

* Soybean consumption growth to 2017: 43.8% to 102.1mn tonnes. Output expansion will be driven by economic growth, which is leading to rising incomes and thus greater meat consumption. Growth will also be driven by strong demand from the livestock sector (for soybean meal), and as soybean oil is the most popular edible oil in the country.
* Pork production growth to 2016/17: 19.4% to 61.6mn tonnes. Production continues to be encouraged by elevated local livestock prices. The increased availability of vaccinations and the ongoing commercialisation of the industry are also likely to boost output in the coming years.
* Sugar consumption growth to 2017: 24.0% to 17.7mn tonnes. Chinese incomes are rising, supporting demand for products in key industries, such as the confectionery, dairy, beverage, and food processing.
* BMI universe agribusiness market value: US$433.4mn in 2013. Growth will average 2.7% annually between 2012 and 2017.
* 2013 real GDP growth: 7.1% (from 7.7% in 2012, forecast to average 6.4% between 2012 and 2017).
* 2013 consumer price inflation: 2.8% ave (from 2.6% in 2012, forecast to average 2.7% between 2012 and 2017).
* 2013 central bank policy rate: 6.00% ave (from 6.00% in 2012, forecast to average 5.67% between 2012 and 2017).

Key Developments

Although we forecast slower-than-average pork consumption growth in 2012/13 due to a weakened economy, production will come short of demand for the fourth consecutive year. China should maintain a healthy appetite for pork imports, with the US being the largest supplier, accounting for 44% of China's total imports. In the coming years, we expect China to intensify its imports, as imported pork is becoming increasingly competitive due to rising production costs, animal disease outbreaks, environmental threats and food safety concerns. Pork production will remain supported by government policies (setting up a futures market and maintaining an active intervention policy) as well as by the ongoing industrialisation of the sector. However, we believe the industry will remain highly vulnerable to the lack of land availability, environmental concerns, seasonal consumption and volatile as well as thin margins.

Chinese dairy companies are now significant global players, ranking among the world's largest in terms of market sales. With US$5.8bn each in dairy turnover in 2011, Yili and China Mengniu Dairy even overtook some of Europe's and North America's traditional players, such as Bongrain, Muller and Schreiber Foods. The global dairy market is shifting towards emerging markets, especially Asia, which we expect will enjoy strong consumption growth over our forecast period to 2015/16. Fifteen out of the largest 20 dairy companies globally have investments in manufacturing in China, one of the most promising markets in Asia. The presence of foreign groups in the Chinese dairy industry is likely to intensify in the coming years, and China will experience further consolidation among its domestic dairy industry.

Hot weather and an outbreak of fungal disease have limited the 2012/13 wheat crop, which was harvested in June-July 2012. As a result, we revised down our production forecast to 108.0mn tonnes. Despite being high compared with historic averages, wheat production will not be above consumption in 2012/13 for the first time since 2005/06. We expect China's production surpluses to end in 2013/14 and for the deficit to widen in the coming years on the back of subdued production growth and soaring demand. Output expansion is being constrained by a low availability of farming land. Moreover, China already boasts of high wheat production yields, at 4.9tonne/ha in 2011/12, compared to 5.4tonne/ha in the EU.

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(PRBuzz.com) February 8, 2013 -- BMI's Germany Defence & Security Report for Q113 examines the country's defence posture, defence procurement initiatives and its defence spending.

Chiefly, the report examines the sometimes painful transition of Germany's armed forces from their Cold War-era role of defending the country against Soviet and Warsaw Pact aggression, into a force capable of meeting the security challenges of the 21st Century.

The report also examines a number of aspects of Germany's defence policy, including the continuingly vexing question facing the country concerning the transformation of its defence posture from its NATO European defence tasks into a force which can intervene in crises abroad. Berlin is keen to move Germany's armed forces in this direction, but faces perennial domestic opposition from some portions of its population regarding the deployment of forces abroad.

In addition, the report examines several of Germany's major defence procurement programmes. The German government is investing considerably across the land and air domains in particular. Capabilities in these two sectors are seen as essential to enable Germany to project power beyond its borders, though the notion remains deeply controversial. The legacy of the Second World War makes a significant element of the German polity highly distrustful of the procurement of any capabilities that enable Germany to intervene in conflicts beyond its borders. Nevertheless, since the end of the Cold War, Berlin has played an increasingly active role in military operations abroad, most notably in Afghanistan.

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Over the past quarter, BMI has added the following discussions to the report:

* A detailed description of Germany's recently overhauled defence decision-making process and the orders of battle of its armed forces;
* Defence modernisation programmes ongoing in the German Army, Air Force and Navy including changes to orders to battle, and equipment procurement;
* Details of recent procurement activity conducted in the Q412 timeframe.
* A discussion of recent developments in Rheinmetall, a major German military equipment manufacturer, and other defence contractors.

Report Table of Contents:

SWOT Analysis
- Germany Security SWOT
- Germany Defence SWOT
- Germany Political SWOT
- Germany Economic SWOT
- Germany Business Environment SWOT
Global Political Outlook
Europe Security Overview
- The Strategic Outlook For The 2010s
- Europe In A Global Context
- Europe's Key Security Issues Over The Coming Decade
- The Future Of The Eurozone And EU
- EU Expansion
- NATO Expansion And Relations With The US
- Post-Qadhafi Libya
- Relations With Russia
- Relations With Turkey
- The Balkans
- Organised Crime
- Islamist Terrorism
- The Greater Black Sea Region
- The Armenia-Azerbaijan Dispute
Security Risk Ratings
- BMI's Security Ratings
- Table: Europe Security Risk Ratings
- Table: Europe State Terrorism Vulnerability To Terrorism Index
Political Outlook
- Domestic Politics
- Austerity And Eurozone To Dominate 2013 Electoral Race
- Long-Term Political Outlook
- Tackling The Demographic and Economic Challenges
Germany Security Overview
- Internal Threats
- Domestic Terrorism
- Latest Developments
- External Threats
- International Terrorism
- Latest Developments
Armed Forces And Government Spending
- Grand Strategy
- Order of Battle
- Defence Modernisation
- International Deployments & Joint Exercises
- Table: Germany's International Deployments
- Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Arms Trade Overview
- Table: Key Players In Germany's Defence Industry
- Procurement Trends and Developments
Industry Forecast Scenario
- Armed Forces
- Table: Germany's Armed Forces ('000 personnel, unless otherwise stated), 2002-2008
- Table: Germany's Manpower Available For Military Service (aged 16-49, unless otherwise stated), 2010-2017
- Defence Expenditure
- Table: Germany Defence Expenditure, 2010-2017
- Table: Germany's Defence Expenditure Scenario - Changing % Of GDP, 2010-2017 (US$mn
- Table: Germany's Defence Exports, 2010-2017 (US$mn)
- Table: Germany's Defence Imports, 2010-2017 (US$mn)
- Macroeconomic Outlook
- Little Hope Of A Consumption Boost
- Table: Germany - GDP By Expenditure, Real Growth %, 2009-2016
Company Profiles
- EADS
- Krauss-Maffei Wegmann
- Rheinmetall Group
Country Snapshot
- Table: Germany's Population By Age Group, 1990-2020 ('000)
- Table: Germany's Population By Age Group, 1990-2020 (% of total)
- Table: Germany's Key Population Ratios, 1990-2020
- Table: Germany's Rural And Urban Population, 1990-2020
BMI Methodology
- How We Generate Our Industry Forecasts
- Defence Industry
- Sources

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Key Insights And Key Risks

(PRBuzz.com) February 8, 2013 -- The Hong Kong Insurance Report considers the prospects for life and non-life insurers in the special administrative region (SAR). As of late 2012, developments in the industry highlight Hong Kong's position as a large, rapidly growing and dynamic market for non-life and life insurance. The coming months will likely include the establishment of the new Independent Insurance Authority, as the successor to the Office of the Commissioner for Insurance (OCI). Other protagonists include the local subsidiaries of many of the world's leading (re) insurance companies. Although they differ widely in their areas of interest and business models, almost all of them are able to achieve substantial economies of scale in their operations across the Asia Pacific region as a whole.

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In the non-life segment, growth is being driven by: the economic expansion of China, for which Hong Kong is a crucial services centre; the general development of the Asia Pacific region; pricing discipline in what is quite a fragmented market; new regulations, such as those that require apartment block owners' corporations to take out liability cover; and initiatives carried out by particular companies. In relation to the latter, marine insurers, for instance, are looking for new opportunities from the further development of Hong Kong as a trading port. Health insurance premiums are being boosted by demographics given that the population is ageing. A key development in the last year or so has been the purchase in early March 2012 of the Hong Kong non-life insurance operations of HSBC Insurance and Hang Seng Insurance by AXA and QBE, respectively. Both of these insurers will benefit from long-term bancassurance deals with HSBC and Hang Seng. AXA is now the largest player in the Special Administrative Region's non-life segment, with a low double-digit market share.

Bancassurance is also a major theme in the SAR's life segment, and has contributed to the ongoing growth of premiums through H112 - even as unit-linked product sales have fallen sharply (as a result of volatility in global markets). Yuan-denominated life products and sales of life insurance to mainland Chinese visitors continue to grow in importance. A key development in October 2012 was the sale of ING's insurance operations in Hong Kong (and Macau and Thailand) to Richard Li's Pacific Century Group (PCG). ING had previously sold its businesses in Malaysia to Hong Kong-based regional giant AIA.

Over the last quarter, BMI has made the following changes:

* Company profiles have been comprehensively rewritten and in many cases include comments released in August in relation to developments in Q312.
* The latest forecasts and projections for Hong Kong's economy, along with key aspects such as healthcare spending, have been incorporated into our analysis.

Report Table of Contents:

Executive Summary
- Table: Total Premiums, 2010-2017
- Key Insights And Key Risks
SWOT Analysis
- Hong Kong Insurance Industry SWOT
- Hong Kong Political SWOT
- Hong Kong Economic SWOT
- Hong Kong Business Environment SWOT
Life Sector Overview
- Asia-Pacific Life Sector Overview
- Table: Asia Pacific Life Premiums, 2010-2017 (US$mn)
- Hong Kong Life Sector Update
Life Industry Forecast Scenario
- Table: Life Premiums, 2010-2017
- Growth Drivers And Risk Management Projections
- Population
- Table: Insurance Key Drivers - Demographics, 2010-2017
Non- Life Sector Overview
- Asia-Pacific Non-Life Sector Overview
- Table: Asia Pacific's Non-Life Premiums, 2010-2017 (US$mn)
- Hong Kong Non-Life Sector Update
Non-Life Industry Forecast Scenario
- Table: Non-Life Premiums, 2010-2017
- Growth Drivers And Risk Management Projections
- Macroeconomic Outlook
- Table: Hong Kong - Economic Activity
- Table: Macroeconomic data, 2010-2017
- Political Stability Outlook
- Healthcare
- Epidemiology
- Motor
Insurance Risk/Reward Ratings
- Table: Hong Kong's Insurance Risk/Reward Ratings
- Table: Asia Pacific Insurance Risk/Reward Ratings
Competitive Landscape
- Competitive Landscape Analysis
- Major Players In Hong Kong's Insurance Sector
Company Profiles
- ACE Group
- AEGON
- Ageas
- AIA Group
- AIG
- Allianz
- AXA
- HSBC Insurance
- Manulife Financial
- MetLife
- Prudential plc
- QBE Insurance Group
- RSA
- Sun Life Financial
- XL Group
- Zurich Insurance Group
Country Snapshot
- Table: Hong Kong's Population By Age Group, 1990-2020 ('000)
- Table: Hong Kong's Population By Age Group, 1990-2020 (% of total)
- Table: Hong Kong's Key Population Ratios, 1990-2020
- Table: Hong Kong's Rural And Urban Population, 1990-2020
BMI Methodology
- Insurance Risk/Reward Ratings
- Table: Insurance Risk/Reward Indicators And Rationale
- Table: Weighting Of Indicators

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(PRBuzz.com) February 8, 2013 -- Following a year in which BMI believes saw falling volumes, 2012 will signal a return to growth in all freight modes, albeit very slow in most of them.

Total trade is projected to continue declining with our Country Risk desk forecasting a year-on-year (y-oy) decrease of 2.79% in 2013 following an estimated fall by 4.29% in 2012.

Road freight is to continue to dominate the sector and is projected to grow by 2% in 2013. The sector did not manage to defy the downturn, with volumes plummeting in 2009 and 2010, and is struggling even to start a recovery.

Headline Industry Data

* 2013 Air freight tonnage is expected to grow by 0.5%
* 2013 Rail freight is forecast to grow by 0.9%
* 2013 Port of Rijeka throughput is forecast to grow by 1.9%
* 2013 Road freight is forecast to grow by 1.8%
* 2013 Inland waterway freight is forecast to grow by 0.2%
* 2013 Total real trade growth is forecast at -2.8%

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Key Industry Trends

HZ Cargo to Cooperate with Rail Cargo Austria

Croatian state-owned railway group HZ Holding announced in May 2012 that its rail freight unit HZ Cargo signed a cooperation agreement with Rail Cargo Austria. The companies will join their forces in the handling of cargo shipped across the border between Croatia and Slovenia through the Sapjane-Ilirska Bistrica and Savski Marof-Dobova border crossings.

ICTSI Offers Upside Risk via Efficiencies and Investment

Croatia's recessionary outlook will not dampen container throughput at the country's main port of Rijeka, with the global port operator ICTSI set to drive up volumes via efficiencies and investment. ICTSI's latest coup at the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) is to gain the backing of the facility's workforce, with the operator signing a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Independent Union of Employees of Port of Rijeka. The deal, which is set to provide education, social development, safety and productivity for the terminal's workforce, highlights ICTSI's desire to develop a strong relationship with terminal workers and the unions.

Balkan Ports Attract Chinese Interest

BMI notes that interest in Balkan ports from China is picking up. This is good news for the region's facilities, as major port operators have of late turned their attention away from European expansion options and are concentrating on increasing their exposure to the relatively higher growth outlook markets in Latin America, Asia and Africa. The potential for Chinese investment offers upside risk in throughput at the ports.

National Carrier Gets State Aid and Plans to Cut Jobs

State-owned Croatia Airlines gets HRK800mn of government funds to help the company to become profitable starting 2013, according to Reuters. The measure was announced by Croatia's Transport Minister Sinisa Hajdas Doncic in November 2012 when Croatia Airlines promised to reduce its 1,130 staff by 10% over two years period and consider cutting the number of destinations being served. Logwin Expands Croatia Coverage

Luxembourg-based logistics service provider Logwin opened its office in the Croatian port of Rijeka. The branch is placed next to the Brajdica Container Terminal and Logwin expects growth in sea freight shipments starting from July 2013 on the back of simplified trade with the EU member countries brought by Croatia's joining the union.

Risks to Outlook

BMI highlights freight modes exposed to the transport of containers as the forecast areas which have moderate risk to the upside as it is these modes of transport which will benefit from the increase of container volumes driven by the country's household consumption, which we expect to remain supportive of economic growth in 2013, with a projected growth by 0.5%. The country's real GDP is forecast to increase by 1.0% in 2013.

A downside risk to our forecasts comes due to Croatia's high reliance on export demand and external financing. Our Country Risk team continues to highlight the downside risks that the eurozone debt crisis poses to Croatia's economic outlook. A more pronounced slowdown in eurozone growth than we are currently forecasting would weigh considerably on Croatian growth, which might affect the country's freight operators.

Report Table of Contents:

SWOT Analysis
- Croatia Freight Transport Industry SWOT
- Croatia Political SWOT
- Croatia Economic SWOT
- Croatia Business Environment SWOT
Industry Trends And Developments
- Rail
- Maritime
- Air
- Intermodal and Logistics
Market Overview
Industry Forecast
- Air
- Table: Air Freight, 2010-2017
- Maritime
- Table: Maritime Freight, 2010-2017
- Rail
- Table : Rail Freight, 2010-2017
- Road
- Table: Road Freight, 2010-2017
- Inland Waterway
- Table: Inland Waterway Freight, 2010-2017
- Trade
- Table: Trade Overview, 2010-2017
- Table: Key Trade Indicators, 2010-2017
- Table: Croatia's Main Import Partners (US$mn), 2002-2009
- Table: Croatia's Main Export Partners (US$mn), 2002-2009
Global Oil Products Price Outlook
- Table: BMI's Refined Products Forecasts
- Table: Middle East Outperforms In Terms of Passenger Growth
Political Outlook
- Domestic Politics
- Long-Term Political Outlook
- Regional Politics
Macroeconomic Outlook
- Table: Croatia - Economic Activity, 2011-2016
Company Profiles
- Croatia Airlines (Cargo)
- DB Schenker Croatia
- HZ Cargo
Country Snapshot
- Table: Croatia's Population By Age Group, 1990-2020 ('000)
- Table: Croatia's Population By Age Group, 1990-2020 (% of total)
- Table: Croatia's Key Population Ratios, 1990-2020
- Table: Croatia's Rural And Urban Population, 1990-2020
BMI Methodology
- How We Generate Our Industry Forecasts
- Transport Industry
- Sources

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