GRINDING THROUGH 2010
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Getting closer to the completed R/S...IMO
GGII will resurrect.
"just as likely dilution" a quote from you<<<
catbird seat
That said, LMAO, Shorty, has an expiration date with a dried up ole' dirty well and I am laughin my F'in' ass off at them.
Fair enough... first of all I am not a robot, secondly, I am not Mary Poppins. I do, however take things with a grain of salt, not honey. I am not happy with any of this trading...it is a freaking mess, IMO. Whether or not it is down or UP tomorrow really doesn't concern me. IMO, GGII has long term potential. I would have loved to trade all around it and upcrease my share values as any one should or would like; I am not worried about all of that. Really...
Press Release
Green Globe Partner (China) Ltd. launches new website
Issued Tue, July 20th 2010
LOS ANGELES, CA -- eturbonews.com - Green Globe Partner (China) Ltd. has been established to encourage national parks, hotels, attractions, and travel agents, among other tourism-related businesses and organizations, to adopt an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach in their daily operations.
Green Globe Certification CEO, Mr. Guido Bauer, said, "It is important for Green Globe to have a partner on the ground in such an important region as China. This partnership will deliver important advice and information to Green Globe members via its new website and through its network of environmental professionals."
Green Globe Partner (China) Ltd. CEO, Mr. Steven Cheung Fui, said, "Our mission is to promote sustainable tourism practice for the travel and tourism industry in the greater China region. In addition, we will be encouraging and educating Chinese tourists to adopt responsible travel practices focused on purchasing environmentally-friendly tourism products and services.
"Our greater aim is to play a significant role in the elimination of environmental problems in our region. The expansion of ecotourism development in China has led to many national parks, nature reserves, and geoparks being established in recent decades. The Green Globe Certification System is essential for providing guidelines to park managers and stopping inappropriate tourism activities that may threaten these invaluable natural resources," added Mr.Cheung.
Green Globe Partner (China) Ltd. represents Green Globe across China and will deliver Green Globe’s certification for sustainable operation and management of tourism enterprises. To assist tourism businesses and their supply partners complete sustainability certification, Green Globe Partner (China) Ltd. coordinates the best auditing and consulting services for Green Globe members in the region. This local representation also means Green Globe members can receive high-quality service at reduced costs throughout the certification process.
Visit Green Globe Partner (China) Ltd at www.greenglobechina.hk
About Green Globe Certification
Green Globe Certification is the worldwide sustainability system based on internationally-accepted criteria for sustainable operation and management of travel and tourism businesses. Operating under license, Green Globe Certification is based in California, USA, and is represented in over 83 countries. Green Globe is the only certification brand to be an affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), is partly owned by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), and a member of the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST) governing council. For information visit www.greenglobe.com
Contact:
Green Globe
Bradley Cox - Director of Communications
phone +1-310-337-3000 +1-310-337-3000
email bradley g cox
Green Globe Certification
5959 W. Century Blvd., Suite 610
Los Angeles, California 90065 / U.S.A.
I'm not riding a car....... I need space suit.
With a GGII powerball that is GREEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BIG SMILE GGII
Thumbs up BK...THUMBS UP.
Don't worry... the dilution should stop in a couple of months when Peacock finishes raising the $2mil. (quote)
Actually how about today (quote)
LMAO GO GGII.....all Hail the Chief....All Hail DRY wells! I just love it when there is at hand a short squeeze like no other.
AHHH, a Man of his word, which is good enough for me. In addition, just the same, OUT-Frickin-STANDING! GGII upward and onward.
"They" are playing softball with hardball people and will soon find "they" have gone down a oneway dead end street.
Nice target there, IMO .008 perhaps (ish). GGII was do a bit of a pullback; this is nothing out of the norm. She goes back up soon. And above all certain people will soon find they won't have a 'well' to go to to cover, that oasis has gone dry. This is going to be an extremely interesting turn around about to happen within the next several trading days.
LOL, which what? should be like at the very least 12 months away with this sort of volume....give me a break There is no R/S in this company's future, What haphazard predicting some people have is shameful. Just the same GGII has had a F/S in it's history as well but we never hear about that.
That link...Found in the July 12th PR about "I C Places.com" and their feature on GGII Investment is an example of ICPlaces city search....not sure why it's not working but the feature on GGII can be easily found at:
http://www.icplaces.com/include/v.asp?cat=Business&citysite=National
It is definately a video that people want to checkout. Thanks.
July 12th PR link:
http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=43570684&symbol=NO%5EGGII
Naked shorting, IMO.
My guess is today is the first day of a nice recovery on GGII.
Any thoughts on continued run on INIX with todays butback news?
http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=43620729&symbol=NO%5EINIX
Let's not forget this: http://www.sjaccounting.com/press/archive/Green_Globe_Fiscally_Green_052610.pdf
Green Globe International, Inc. Announces Corporate Advisory Services Agreement with FiscallyGreenSM, a division of Stonefield Josephson Inc.
Issued Wednesday, May 26, 9:05 am ET
LOS ANGELES, CA--(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)--May 24, 2010--Green Globe International, Inc. (OTC: GGII), the worldwide owner of the Green Globe brand, today announced a corporate advisory services agreement with FiscallyGreenSM, a division of Stonefield Josephson, Inc. FiscallyGreenSM advises companies as they navigate through rapidly changing federal, state and local environmental regulations while applying strategic processes designed to benefit the wellbeing of our planet and ensure the preservation of their finances. The agreement encompasses, but is not limited to, accounting, strategic planning, mergers & acquisitions and capital formation services that Stonefield Josephson may provide.
Stonefield Josephson is an internationally recognized certified public accounting firm, and through FiscallyGreenSM, offers expert solutions to assist any company with the complexities and opportunities of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. FiscallyGreenSM consults in a variety of specialized areas including, tax equity transactions and financing, new SEC Climate Change Disclosure policies, and sustainability auditing and consulting. These unique services make it possible for all companies to capitalize on these gainful opportunities. FiscallyGreenSM is the answer to connecting people, planet and profit.
More information on FiscallyGreenSM can be found at www.sjaccounting.com/FiscallyGreen.
“Stonefield Josephson is an extremely well-regarded firm and its FiscallyGreenSM program values the same core ideals contained in the Green Globe sustainability standards,” said Steven R. Peacock, CEO and Managing Director of Green Globe International. “We believe that there are a variety of areas of potential collaboration with Stonefield Josephson, and we look forward to exploring all of these opportunities under the scope of the corporate advisory services agreement.”
Jeff Garrison, Director of FiscallyGreenSM, commented, “I believe our clients’ financial strength is the foundation necessary to create social benefits such as jobs, workplaces that foster learning and creativity, community service, and sustainable programs that help our planet. Our relationship with Green Globe allows both parties to use our combined expertise and experience
to offer all companies a vital sustainability element while enhancing profitability.”
The Green Globe brand and program, which traces its roots back to the United Nations Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992, where 182 Heads of State endorsed the Agenda 21 principles of Sustainable Development, has primarily been used in the travel and tourism industry but is now being expanded to include a growing number of environmentally responsible businesses in a variety of market sectors. The Green Globe brand is an ideal symbol for the world's increasing awareness of environmental responsibility and response to global climate change.
The company encourages all shareholders and others interested in following the progress of the Green Globe brand to subscribe to receive email alerts whenever new information is made public. To subscribe, please visit http://www.greenglobeint.com/stayconnected/email/.
About Stonefield Josephson, Inc.
Stonefield Josephson (www.sjaccounting.com) is a leading California-based certified public accounting firm founded in 1975. The full-service firm services public and privately held clients throughout the United States and international from their offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Walnut Creek and Hong Kong.
About Green Globe International, Inc.
Green Globe International, Inc. is the worldwide owner of the Green Globe brand, which includes the leading sustainability certification and benchmarking programs, carbon footprint calculation and offset programs, and a broad range of consulting services. Green Globe International has been admitted as an affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the business leaders’ forum for the travel and tourism industry, is a 5% common stock owner of Green Globe International. For more information on the company and its programs, please visit www.greenglobeint.com.
For information on Green Globe Certification, please visit www.greenglobe.com. To see sustainable travel options, please visit www.greenglobe.travel.
Green Globe services in the Asia Pacific are distributed, managed and sold exclusively by Green Globe Asia Pacific (GGAP) through EC3 Global. If you would like further information on GGAP, please visit www.greenglobe.org.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the results of operations and business of Green Globe International, Inc., which involves risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual future results could materially differ from those discussed. The Company intends that such statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other forward-looking statements be subject to the "Safe Harbors" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
CONTACT:
Green Globe International, Inc.
Public Relations and Communications
Tel 888-528-0883
corporate@greenglobeint.com
http://www.suisse-emex.ch/de/international/english/
COMING SOON
SuisseEMEX is Switzerland’s leading B2B trade show for marketing, communication, event and pro-motion. The fourth edition is held from August 24th to August 26th 2010 in the Exhibition Center Zurich. In 2009 about 400 national and international exhibitors attracted over 13’000 industry experts and decision makers. SuisseEMEX is «TURNING VISIONS INTO BUSINESS» even more focused and target-group-specific in 2010.
GGII Certification FEES as read respectively:
Attraction, Business, Organization, Restaurant, Transportation Company, Travel Industry
Annual Membership Rate
Micro
Small
Medium
Medium-Large
Large
1 - 9 employees
10 - 19 employees
20 – 69 employees
70 – 119 employees
120 & more employees
US$ 750.00
US$ 1,450.00
US$ 2,500.00
US$ 3,800.00
US$ 5,000.00
Consulting and third-party auditor fees not included.
Golf Course
Annual Membership Rate
US$ 2,900.00
Consulting and third-party auditor fees not included.
Hotels & Resorts
Annual Membership Rate
Micro
Small
Medium
Medium-Large
Large
5 - 19 rooms
20 - 59 rooms
60 – 99 rooms
100 – 249 rooms
250 rooms and up
US$ 750.00
US$ 1,450.00
US$ 2,500.00
US$ 3,800.00
US$ 5,000.00
Consulting and third-party auditor fees not included.
GGII is Pretty well established >>> IN MY OPINION
These are annually reoccurring GGII Certification revs at as much as $5000.00 a pop:::
FROM: http://twitter.com/greenglobecert
Not including $15 billion dollar training and support
FROM: http://www.icplaces.com/include/v.asp?cat=Business&citysite=National
AND ALSO MANY, MANY MORE THINGS YA' NEVER EVEN HEARD OF YET
Filderhalle Kongress- und Tagungszentrum – Conference Center in Germany receives Green Globe Certification Award - Congratulations!
1:52 AM Jul 13th via web.
Landhotel Jammertal, first property of the German-based Wellness Hotel group, registers for the Green Globe Membership and Certification.
1:02 AM Jul 13th via web.
Introducing the Green Globe University with online auditor training. Become a Green Globe Auditor anywhere in the world! Register now!
10:44 AM Jul 9th via web.
Congress Park Hanau / Germany registers for the Green Globe Membership and Certification. Welcome!
10:41 AM Jul 9th via web
Messe und Congress Centrum Halle Munsterland GmbH / Germany is awarded the Green Globe Certification. Congratulations! 1,277,392,317,000.00 via web
Amadeus Elegant of Dr. Lueftner Cruises registers for Green Globe Membership and Certification. 6th river cruise liner under certification. 1,277,352,514,000.00 via web
Club Med Punta Cana registers for the Green Globe Membership and Certification. Welcome! 1,277,352,407,000.00 via web
Conference Center in Bochum/Germany registers for the Green Globe Membership and Certification. 1,276,817,219,000.00 via web
Just certified: Hotel Le Morgane in France. Congratulations! 1,276,817,171,000.00 via web
Bentota Beach Hotel in Sri Lanka registers for the Green Globe Membership and Certification. 1,276,817,117,000.00 via web
Chaaya Citadel in Kandy/Sri Lanka registers for the Green Globe Membership and Certification. 1,276,817,087,000.00 via web
Yala Village, a hotel property in Sri Lanka registers for the Green Globe Membership and Certification. 1,276,817,047,000.00 via web
MS Amadeus 1 of Dr. Lueftner Cruises registers for the Green Globe Membership and Certification. 5th river cruise ship to get certified. 1,276,816,972,000.00 via web
Green Globe Certification attends the 24th International Travel Expo Hong Kong on June 11, 2010. 1,276,184,426,000.00 via web
Green Globe Certification to attend World Travel Market in London, November 8 - 11, 2011 1,276,183,997,000.00 via web
Le Fay Resort in Gargano/Italy registers for the Green Globe membership and certification. 1,276,183,920,000.00 via web
Quality Spa Associates GmbH / Germany registers for the Green Globe membership and certification. 1,276,183,867,000.00 via web
Green Globe announces the certification of the Park Inn located in Muscat/Oman. First hotel in Oman to receive award. Congratulations. 1,275,629,444,000.00 via web
BISA (British International Spa Association) names Green Globe Certification Strategic Partner at opening of annual conferences in Budapest 1,275,581,715,000.00 via web
Green Globe World Summit: Marion Drozdek, Director Systems, presents changes and improvements to web-based certification system. 1,275,221,376,000.00 via web
Green Globe World Summit: Changes and updates to Auditor Policy and Reporting 1,275,212,948,000.00 via web
Green Globe World Summit: Ramakrishna Bhadyha of Avireal/Dubai updates attendees on "Hotel Optimizer", a sophisticated benchmarking tool. 1,275,211,518,000.00 via web
Gordon Sillence of Ecotrans/Portugal addresses full Green Globe panel with update on GSTC. 1,275,207,663,000.00 via web
Green Globe World Summit attendees from Europe, Middle East, Africa, Mexico, Asia, China and US. New Preferred Partners introduced. 1,275,204,153,000.00 via web
Official release of 339 certification criteria underway at Green Globe World Summit in Kassel/Germany. 4:20 AM May 30th via web
Green Globe World Summit starts second day with introduction of new and updated criteria and auditor hand book. 4:19 AM May 30th via web
Green Globe World Summit starts interactive afternoon session focusing on newsletter and future development. 9:08 AM May 29th via web
Green Globe signs Wellness Hotels Group of Germany to Green Globe membership and certification. 9:04 AM May 29th via web
Benedicte Vallat of the Club Med Direction du Development Durable gives presentation to full Green Globe panel. 9:03 AM May 29th via web
Greg McManus, CEO of Heritage / South Africa updates delegates on recent developments and signing of additional 60 hotels to Green Globe. 9:00 AM May 29th via web
Dr. Peter Zimmer, Preferred Partner Germany, lines out success story with EVVC and 25 certified conference centers in Europe. 8:55 AM May 29th via web
Atmosfair CEO Dietrich Brockhagen addresses Green Globe World Summit with update of partnership with Green Globe. 8:53 AM May 29th via web
Green Globe Summit in Kassel opened by CEO Guido Bauer. Theme of conference: Industry Driven Certification. Delegates from 18 countries. 8:52 AM May 29th via web
Green Globe Summit in Kassel opened by CEO Guido Bauer. Theme of conference: Industry Driven Certification 8:50 AM May 29th via web
Song Saa Island Resort in Phnom Penh / Cambodia registers for the Green Globe Membership and Certification 3:31 PM May 21st via web
Maritim Hotel in Bonn/Germany registers its meeting facility for the Green Globe Membership and Certification 3:30 PM May 21st via web
Axel Hotel Guldsmeden is now a Green Globe Member 3:28 PM May 21st via web
Filharmonie Filderstadt / Germany registers for the Green Globe Membership and Certification. 3:28 PM May 21st via web
Meet Green Globe representatives from Europe, Middle East, Asia, Latin America as well as US at IMEX in Frankfurt, booth G402. 10:43 AM May 19th via web
Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, Maldives Islands, receives Green Globe Certification Award. Congratulations! 8:56 AM May 19th via web
Bohinj Park EKO Hotel first hotel in Slovenia to reach the Green Globe Certification Award. Congratulations! 9:52 AM May 17th via web
Congress Centrum Alpbach/Alpbach Tourismus GmbH, first in Austria, registers for the Green Globe Membership and Certification. 3:30 PM May 10th via web
InterContinental San Juan / Puerto Rico registers for the Green Globe Membership and Certification. 3:27 PM May 10th via web
Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino, located in Namibia achieves Heritage / Green Globe dual certification. Congratulations! 3:26 PM May 10th via web
Crowne Plaza Managua first hotel in Nicaragua to register for the Green Globe Membership and Certification 3:25 PM May 10th via web
Stadthalle Fuerth (Convention Center) based in Germany registers for the Green Globe Membership and Certification. 9:46 AM May 10th via web
Eurogress Aachen (Convention Center) receives the joint EVVC / Green Globe Certification award. Congratulations! 2:58 PM Apr 29th via web
Hotel Concorde Berlin is the first hotel in Germany to receive the Green Globe Certification award. Congratulations! 2:57 PM Apr 29th via web
InterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers / South Africa registers for the joint Heritage / Green Globe Certification. 2:52 PM Apr 29th via web
Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa in Trang/Thailand registers for the Green Globe Membership and Certification. Welcome! 2:50 PM Apr 29th via web
Southern Sun Group registers 59 properties for the joint Heritage / Green Globe Certification in South Africa. 2:49 PM Apr 29th via web
Anantara Phuket registers for the Green Globe Membership and Certification. Welcome! 10:16 AM Apr 28th via web
Green Globe Certification of Hotel Iberostar Cozumel, Mexico
Apr 27, 2010 09:28 ET
Certificaciòn Green Globe del Hotel Iberostar Cozumel, México
Apr 27, 2010 05:00 ET
Green Globe Certification Partners With Atmosfair for Carbon Offsets
Apr 19, 2010 07:00 ET
The market is $5.2 trillion the GGII niche is $600 billion.
Thank you, guess it is a matter of shorting with borrowed GGII shares from actual hard working people.
If this is any indication...http://shamrockstocks.com/disclaimer.html
I thought that is what occurred with psc selling their stock when they did...maybe shamrock sold today. JMO<<<
ok now
bounce fricker
@$*%$(&^ Geesh MM's take it to frickin .0101 already and hit that double bottom and lets move outta this range back to where GGII should be above .05 for starters....unfrigginbelievable.
15 Billion dollars for training and support alone.
That is the potential market for training of auditors which with GGII started July 1ST.
Auditor Training:
STARTED FROM JULY 1st 2010 www.greenglobe.com/training.html
The Green Globe University, starting on July 1st 2010, offers auditor training via a sophisticated, web-based E-learning program. The 2-day accreditation trainings class requires a computer with Internet connection and can be performed anywhere in the world.
>Annual Green Globe Membership for Auditors – US$1.000 / €750
>One-time training fee – US$1.450 / €1.20
Two more certification Tweets, two more renewable annual memberships, Two more rev streams:
http://twitter.com/greenglobecert
Filderhalle Kongress- und Tagungszentrum – Conference Center in Germany receives Green Globe Certification Award - Congratulations!
about 8 hours ago via web
Landhotel Jammertal, first property of the German-based Wellness Hotel group, registers for the Green Globe Membership and Certification.
about 9 hours ago via web
GREAT NEW VIDEO ABOUT GGII ON "IC PLACES.COM":
http://www.icplaces.com/include/v.asp?cat=Business&citysite=National
http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=43570684&symbol=NO%5EGGII
Green Globe International, Inc. Featured by IC Places, Inc.
Green Globe International (OTC) (USOTC:GGII)
Monday 12 July 2010
Green Globe International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GGII), the worldwide owner of the Green Globe brand, today announced that the company is being featured by IC Places, Inc. (OTCBB:ICPAD), which owns and operates a network of city based websites connecting businesses with their patrons by providing up to the minute information. The information on Green Globe can be found in the "Business" section of www.icPlaces.com.
The feature on IC Places highlights the multiple revenues streams currently being expanded by Green Globe including environmental reporting, consulting, certification, and training. It also discusses the large and growing global green market, and how Green Globe's history and reputation continues to attract additional revenue opportunities. The feature includes a video presentation by IC Places President Steven Samblis.
"We look forward to the exposure that will be provided through our presence on IC Places websites," stated Steven R. Peacock, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Green Globe International, Inc. "The diversity of the IC Places readership base is a perfect medium to expand our outreach beyond the environmental and financial markets."
The Green Globe brand and program, which traces its roots back to the United Nations Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992, where 182 Heads of State endorsed the Agenda 21 principles of Sustainable Development, has primarily been used in the travel and tourism industry but is now being expanded to include a growing number of environmentally responsible businesses in a variety of market sectors. The Green Globe brand is an ideal symbol for the world's increasing awareness of environmental responsibility and response to global climate change.
The company encourages all shareholders and others interested in following the progress of the Green Globe brand to subscribe to receive email alerts whenever new information is made public. To subscribe, please visit http://www.greenglobeint.com/stayconnected/email/.
About IC Places:
IC Places owns and operates 350 U.S. city websites. Each IC Places city website offers a virtual keyhole view of life in each community. Every unique aspect of a city's social, business, and cultural life is available right at each city's IC Places homepage. IC Places provides the entire community a place to talk, do business and get connected. Businesses are given amazing tools to tell their stories in the best way possible and visitors get unfettered access to businesses, events and people in each city. To see one of the IC Places city sites in action, please visit http://www.icplaces.com/orlando.
IC Places produces several popular weekly video shows watched by millions of people each month through the company's websites and its distribution partners. These shows include The Instant Movie Review, Instant DVD Review, Cooking for Bachelors, 1st Look and IC Sports.
About Green Globe International, Inc.
Green Globe International, Inc. is the worldwide owner of the Green Globe brand, which includes the leading sustainability certification and benchmarking programs, carbon footprint calculation and offset programs, and a broad range of consulting services. Green Globe International has been admitted as an affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the business leaders' forum for the travel and tourism industry, is a 5% common stock owner of Green Globe International. For more information on the company and its programs, please visit www.greenglobeint.com.
For information on Green Globe Certification, please visit www.greenglobe.com. To see sustainable travel options, please visit www.greenglobe.travel.
Green Globe services in the Asia Pacific are distributed, managed and sold exclusively by Green Globe Asia Pacific (GGAP) through EC3 Global. If you would like further information on GGAP, please visit www.greenglobe.org.
The Green Globe International, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=6582
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the results of operations and business of Green Globe International, Inc., which involves risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual future results could materially differ from those discussed. The Company intends that such statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other forward-looking statements be subject to the "Safe Harbors" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
CONTACT: Green Globe International, Inc.
Public Relations and Communications
888-528-0883
corporate@greenglobeint.com
It's going to take an aweful lot of happenings to fill up that 600 billion dollar GGII market niche.
LOL, weeeee, you win the 27000th post J now get ready for tomorrow cause I think it will be a very busy GGII, GREEN Globe day.
OOPS I guess stevo won that actually, my bad...
Speaking of subjects...IT IS GGII and the means by which this company can help and profit from the conservation of other businesses expenditures and overall resource usage footprint. And of course the investment thereof.
And besides that who wants to live in a depleted, polluted world anyway. It's just good sense to sustain resources!!!
Agreed!!! I know you understand, and soon I hope many other people will as well; GO GO GGII!
TODAYS HUGE NEWS::: http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=43570685&symbol=NB%5EICPAD
Why doubt it??? LOL We have been trying to tell people about this for weeks now.