R&D Renewable Energies for reducing energy prices

March 4th, 2012 by admin

ICONS welcomes your help!

We are heavily engaged in a Research & Development program in the Renewable Energy sector to reduce energy prices in order to be twice as cheap. Energy miracle !

Facts:

  • 6.8 billion people worldwide 2010 (heading to 9 billion)
  • Of the above, about 2 billion are without energy
  • To reduce poverty the best solution is to lower the price of energy

We can only achieve this goal with your help.

Your donations will help us collectively reach our goal and make our world a better place.


Make your donation through ICONS and win an exclusive, stylish and breathtaking daily Yacht tour that ICONS offers to all its donors.

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Make sure you send us your e-mail address at info@iconsfze.com with your donation details.

Once you have done so, please check your e-mail box for our notification of:

Your Unique Lucky Number

It is the number that will allow you to win over and over again in every weekly draw.

Don’t forget to checkout last weeks lucky winners!

We are deeply grateful to you for your donation!

Should you prefer to pay your donation via:

  • Bank Transfer
  • Western Union
  • MoneyGram

please refer to “The R&D Renewable Energy program for reducing energy prices” at the ICONS International Administration introduction section.

R&D for reducing CO2 to ZERO by 2050

March 4th, 2012 by admin

ICONS welcomes your help!

We are heavily engaged in a Research & Development program to reduce global carbon emissions from energy production – CO2 to ZERO by 2050.

Facts:

  • On average 5 tons of CO2 emissions per head/year/world population
  • 6.8 billion people worldwide 2010 (heading to 9 billion)

We can only achieve this goal with your help.

Your donations will help us collectively reach our goal and make our world a better place.


Make your donation through ICONS and win an exclusive, stylish and breathtaking daily Yacht tour that ICONS offers to all its donors.

Check out the prizes!

Make sure you send us your e-mail address at info@iconsfze.com with your donation details.

Once you have done so, please check your e-mail box for our notification of:

Your Unique Lucky Number

It is the number that will allow you to win over and over again in every weekly draw.

Don’t forget to checkout last weeks lucky winners!

We are deeply grateful to you for your donation!

Should you prefer to pay your donation via:
  • Bank Transfer
  • Western Union
  • MoneyGram

please refer to “The R&D program for reducing CO2 to ZERO by 2050” at the ICONS International Administration introduction section.

Waste Management

February 20th, 2012 by admin

ICONS takes Waste management to its next generation.

Waste management is normally known as the collection, transport, processing or disposal, managing and monitoring of waste materials. We are referring to materials normally produced by human activity, and the process is generally undertaken to reduce their effect on health, the environment or aesthetics.

At ICONS we integrate Waste management practices with resource recovery which focuses on delaying the rate of consumption of natural resources by segregating and recovering materials such as metals, glass, paper, etc.

Our Waste management practices are perfectly aligned with the currently evolving worldwide trend towards sustainable development, diversion from landfills and 4R’s:

  • Reduce
  • Reuse
  • Recycle
  • Recover

We feel that we are now located at that point in time where nature is in our hands.  It’s called a “Tipping point”.  It is up to us, and only us, to decide on the future of our planet.  It is up to us to create an environment that we would feel good about passing to our children.

The standard waste management process treats all materials as a single class, whether solid, liquid, gaseous or radiocative substances. At ICONS we endeavour  to reduce the harmful environmental impacts of each through different methods.

Waste management practices differ for developed and developing nations, for urban and rural, and for residential and industrial producers.

We assist local Government Authorities in the management of non-hazardous  “residential waste and institutional waste in metropolitan areas” by consulting and providing turn key solutions that take into account prospected growth and trends for permanent fixes.

We also assist the generators of non-hazardous “commercial and industrial” waste in thier management and disposal with the same approach.

As an alternative to known standard practices we privilege an integrated waste management system with a minimal environmental impact, that from the fraction of non segregated waste, recovers recyclable waste, reducing therefore also the overall volumes of waste to be disposed of with the objective of reducing waste generation to ZERO!

We avail of cutting edge and most modern technologies for:

  • reducing the total of non segregated waste (that would normally be disposed of in a landfill);
  • reducing the quota of treated waste to be normally disposed of by an incinerator;
  • reducing the quantity of “compost” of inferior quality, and finally;
  • maximizing the quantity of recyclable materials.

The above technological solutions can all be seen in operation in working installations engaged in resolving the waste disposal problems of the communities that have chosen an envronmentally friendly approach.

Waste To Energy Power Plants

February 20th, 2012 by admin

Generic issues with Waste:

Generic issues with Landfills:

Leachate is a liquid that is formed when the waste decays. Rainfall percolating through the waste will dissolve soluble components of the waste, but leachate will also contain in-solubles such as oils and small particles. It has to be monitored as it can be toxic and cause damage to the surrounding environment if it is not treated correctly.

Leachate production is an inevitable consequence of the landfilling of wastes, it is a process that can last for a number of decades, possibly in excess of 100 years on larger contained sites.

Landfill gas is a by-product generated from the decomposition of biodegradable wastes such as household waste. The major constituents of landfill gas are methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2).

Typically 45% – 65% of landfill gas is methane. At certain concentrations a mixture of methane or hydrogen may ignite causing fires or explosions.

Our value proposition:

  • Financially sound
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Societally valid
  • Proven

ICONS holds the international distribution and implementation rights for the latest state of the art Waste To Energy (W2E) technology. It is sustainable, non-polluting, profitable & leading edge Green W2E Power Generation utilising unique, innovative & revolutionary technology.

The W2E technology is fully protected by international patents and we will continue to ensure future R&D security and competitive advantages.

In the implementation process ICONS will provide an infrastructure that is distributed to meet community and local needs thereby aiming to increase the efficiency of the electrical power we generate by up to 33% and maximising the potential of the Combined Heat & Power (CHP) capabilities of the installed W2E plants up to 89%.

ICONS will lead the power generation market by being the first to:

  • transform 100% of waste into energy and valuable products;
  • sell all of the products output from the installed W2E plants, as well as;
  • delivering maximum value financially, environmentally, societally and proven.

The above can be delivered in and environmentally friendly landscaped W2E Power Plant layout that integrates perfectly and in full harmony with urban and residential areas as indicated below:

Key Facts – CSR Environment:

  • No Emissions
  • No Pollution
  • No Landfill Requirement
  • No Odours
  • Efficient Electrical Production
  • Full International Patent Protection
  • 100% conversion of waste to profitable product
  • Deals with liquid and solid waste; including medical waste and sewage
  • Small Footprint
  • No Contamination
  • No Health Hazard
  • No Visual or Environmental Impact
  • Optimised Carbon Footprint
  • No Dioxins
  • Efficient CHP Facility
  • Unique Technology
  • Provides 100% Disposal of Waste
  • Enables Community Power Delivery
  • Revenue generation both upstream & downstream

Key Facts – CSR Society:

  • Enables community power delivery (as opposed to centralised)
  • Creates jobs
  • Integrates seamlessly within urbanisation plans
  • Can provide leisure/green space
  • Ethically & morally positive for society
  • Enables interaction in a proactive way with the community within which it resides
  • Enables streams of education & awareness to flow to the community and stakeholders
  • Can support other ‘green’ stakeholders (waste – recycling – power)

The Need:

  • Rapidly Filling Landfills
  • The growing communities are producing tonnes of waste each year.
  • Municipal waste will double by 2020
  • Only under 10 years of landfill life left
  • Land is in short supply (development, food production & leisure)
  • The fuel is available in huge quantities – Waste, the new ‘coal’?
  • The growing communities are becoming resource poor
  • Two out of three coal fired power stations will close by 2015
  • Demand overtakes supply 2012-2015
  • There is a need for non-polluting ‘Green-Energy’; not only morally but also politically and by statute
  • Government support is available

Key Figures:

  • Payback Period 4 years.
  • Revenue example (340 tons/day municipal waste conversion / disposal) 1st yr = US$168.3m.
  • Cost/Year example (340 tons/day municipal waste conversion / disposal) = US$26.6m.
  • Space Required 25,000 m2 for 340 tons/day municipal waste conversion / disposal capacity.
  • IRR 25%.
  • ROI on EBITDA 29%.
  • Operation 24/7.
  • Plant Build 20 mths from order.
  • Plants available for converting / disposing any capacity.

Revenue & Profit Opportunities:

ICONS provides revenue & profit opportunities both upstream and downstream:

  • Waste – revenues from collection/acceptance for disposal
  • Recycled Materials – revenue from recycled material sale
  • Electrical Power – suppliers subject to statutory renewables obligation until 31 March 2027
  • Thermal Energy – district heating/cooling, sanitary hot water, water desalination plants
  • Water – for sale to industry or retail
  • Hydrogen Gas (H2) – for sale to industry
  • Carbon Dioxide Gas (CO2) – for sale to industry
  • Aggregates – for sale to industry (e.g. cement additives and road construction)
  • Carbon Credits – for sale on the carbon credit market

For more information please e-mail info@iconsfze.com.

Renewable Energy

February 20th, 2012 by admin

ICONS is heavily engaged in Research & Development to reduce global carbon emissions from energy production – CO2 to ZERO by 2050.

  • On average 5 tons each per world population
  • 6.8 billion people worldwide 2010 (heading to 9 billion)

Our efforts are also extended to the Research & Development in the renewable energy sector to reduce energy prices in order to be twice as cheep. Energy miracle !

  • 6.8 billion people worldwide 2010
  • Of the above, about 2 billion are without energy
  • To reduce poverty the best solution is to lower the price of energy

Renewable energy is energy which comes from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides and geothermal heat, which are renewable (naturally replenished).

In 2008, about 19% of global final energy consumption came from renewables, with 13% coming from traditional biomass, which is mainly used for heating, and 3.2% from hydroelectricity. New renewables (small hydro, modern biomass, wind, solar, geothermal, and biofuels) accounted for another 2.7% and are growing very rapidly.

The share of renewables in electricity generation is around 18%, with 15% of global electricity coming from hydroelectricity and 3% from new renewables.

Wind power is growing at the rate of 30% annually, with a worldwide installed capacity of 158 gigawatts (GW) in 2009, and is widely used in Europe, Asia, and the United States. At the end of 2009, cumulative global photovoltaic (PV) installations surpassed 21 GW and PV power stations are popular in Germany and Spain. Solar thermal power stations operate in the USA and Spain, and the largest of these is the 354 megawatt (MW) SEGS power plant in the Mojave Desert. The world’s largest geothermal power installation is The Geysers in California, with a rated capacity of 750 MW. Brazil has one of the largest renewable energy programs in the world, involving production of ethanol fuel from sugar cane, and ethanol now provides 18% of the country’s automotive fuel. Ethanol fuel is also widely available in the USA.

While many renewable energy projects are large-scale, renewable technologies are also suited to rural and remote areas, where energy is often crucial in human development. Globally, an estimated 3 million households get power from small solar PV systems. Micro-hydro systems configured into village-scale or county-scale mini-grids serve many areas. More than 30 million rural households get lighting and cooking from biogas made in household-scale digesters. Biomass cookstoves are used by 160 million households.

Climate change concerns, coupled with high oil prices, peak oil, and increasing government support, are driving increasing renewable energy legislation, incentives and commercialization. New government spending, regulation and policies helped the industry weather the global financial crisis better than many other sectors.

At ICONS we combine our Research & Development activities with the design, implementation and installation of renewable energy projects that avail of the latest state of the art technology. By endeavouring in this mission our objectives are to contribute to the reduction of global carbon emissions from energy production – CO2 to ZERO by 2050 and reduce energy prices in order to be twice as cheep. Energy miracle !

Emirates Farm For Agriculture (EFALP)

January 24th, 2012 by admin

The Emirates Farm For Agriculture and Live Stock Production (EFALP) of Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates produces first quality Capsicums, Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Cauliflower.

A trustworthy producer and supplier, reliable on its commitments and with the objective of building a strong and binding relationship with its Clients.

In a global market in which an efficient logistics can reach any and every little community worldwide, Emirates Farm For Agriculture can guarantee high quality fresh produce at your doorstep.

For importers, distributors or Supermarkets we are ready to make sample shipments to introduce you to our high quality standard of agricultural produce and we are sure to be competitive in the market.

We have been certified by TUV NORD INTEGRA bvba, member of TUV Nord Group, and comply with the stringent GLOBAL G.A.P. (EUREPGAP) certifications.

For any enquiry please contact our agent ICONS FZE by sending an e-mail at the following address: info@iconsfze.com or by calling Mr. Antonio Fresco at the following number +971-50-7354096.

For any enquiry please contact our agent ICONS FZE by sending an e-mail at the following address: info@iconsfze.com or by calling Mr. Antonio Fresco at the following number +971-50-7354096.

Show Business & Entertainment

February 9th, 2011 by admin

The NEW “Business Unit” belonging to ICONS INTERNATIONAL

At ICONS INTERNATIONAL, the specialists in emerging markets and innovation, we have chosen to offer our extended networking expertise to ever increasing market segments. We have therefore entered the Entertainment sector where we have the strategic role of bringing together “Demand” and “Offer”.

We organize and assist:

  • TV Production
  • TV Studios
  • FILM Production
  • Film Studios
  • FILM Funds
  • Media Groups
  • Events
  • Sports events
  • Music events
  • and much more …

We help professionals and newcomers to the Entertainment business (actresses, actors, authors, film directors, musicians, models, producers, professional athletes, writers and other people in various entertainment businesses) to be successful by coaching them with the right advice and leading them to success through our Talent Agency.  We are well established and our success is determined by networks upon networks of contacts as well as having access to professional casting services. To be noted that many of these casting resources are not available to the general public.

Finally we can assist you with the connected Advertising, Product Placement and Sponsorship requirements that you or your organization may have.

Please forward your inquiries to info@iconsfze.com . We will be glad to inform and assist you.

Yours truly

Management team
ICONS FZE
Simply the right choice!

How to become an Actor or Actress

February 8th, 2011 by admin

Becoming an Actor or an Actress is the dream of many people.

Stardom is the goal of many, but the reality of few. You’ll need Strong Will, Perseverance, Time, Talent, Commitment and Dedication.

Becoming an Actor or an Actress is often a long road with many sacrifices along the way, however it is possible. Get all the experience that you can, and take every opportunity and role possible. Get your name and face out there. That is how you get known and this is where we can help!.

Here is the basic road to becoming a star:


The first thing you need to do is to get in contact with a talent agency and set up an audition. This will establish you with an agency before uprooting yourself and moving with only a dream.

You will instead have a foundation to build on.

The second thing you need to do to become an Actor or Actress is to enroll in some professional acting classes. Do this near your home. Also, get involved in some acting at the local scene. Join your community drama club or theatre and get a little experience under your belt.

We can advise you on the possibilities that you have around your area.

Now that you have got involved with a talent agency and found a path for experience in your city. You will need to be readily available to attend all auditions or casting calls that your agent sets you up with.

Jump at nearly every opportunity that comes your way. Take every role you can get, for experience if nothing else. Expect to start at the bottom and work your way up. Not everyone becomes a breakthrough artist right away.

Now, become a star!
Make your dreams come true and become part of the celebrity world!

Work and work hard, and it can happen.

We are always seeking for Acting Roles (Cast) and associated support roles:

  • Male Lead Actors
  • Female Lead Actors
  • Actresses
  • Actors
  • Extras
  • Dancers
  • Stunt performers
  • Stunt Doubles
  • Stand-ins
  • Narrators
  • Presenters

… and support people for Actors:

  • Dialogue coach
  • Choreographer
  • Stunt coordinator
  • Make Up
  • Hair Stylist
  • Wardrobe
  • Costume Designer
  • Personal Assistant

At ICONS INTERNATIONAL, the specialists in emerging markets and innovation, we will be glad to present you the opportunities and help you to be successful in this fascinating business.

Please forward your inquiries to info@iconsfze.com . We will be glad to inform and assist you.

Good luck.

We wish the best for you and hope to see you on the big screen soon.

Yours truly

Management team
ICONS FZE

Talent Agency

February 8th, 2011 by admin

At ICONS INTERNATIONAL, the specialists in emerging markets and innovation, we have the strategic role of bringing together the Demand” (TV & Film production, Events, Sports events, Music events and much more) and the Offer (actresses, actors, authors, film directors, musicians, models, producers, professional athletes, writers and other people in various entertainment businesses). We are well established and our success is determined by networks upon networks of contacts as well as having access to professional casting services. Many of these casting resources are not available to the general public.

We are the talent agent, or booking agent, “par excellence” that has already been chosen by leading companies and have found many jobs for authors, film directors, musicians, models, producers, professional athletes, writers, actors and actresses interested in working theatrically (stage, film or television) as well as in commercials.

We engage the “talents” (actors, models, voice-over artists, etc.) and the “buyers” (casting directors, advertising agencies, TV & Film production companies, photographers and direct clients, etc.).

Our major role is to promote talents to the buyers, submitting talents that have the appropriate age, race, sex, look and talent that the buyer is seeking for his/her project. We submit actor’s head-shots or the model’s composite card or portfolio to buyers, organize auditions (the talent is the only one who can get the job through the audition) and coordinate the details of wardrobe and directions as well as negotiate the contract or pay.

In cohesion to our company policies in the matter of transparency, we anticipate that for our work we do not take charges for representation but negotiate case by case a commission that may vary from 10 to 30% of the gross contracted amount, depending on the profile of the candidates and the job to be done.

However we may recommend steps that will cost money, especially when talent is starting out. At the first introduction we may suggest new photos, promo-video’s, training, test auditions and casting calls, professional acting classes, get you involved in some acting at the local scene or community drama club / theatre (getting a little experience under your belt), workshops or other promotional solutions for attracting good contacts for new talent. We have selected the best professionals (best photographers) or shots to make into head-shots and much more.

Apart from the above direct expenses, if we incur and cover upfront costs, over and above our contracted commission (travel expenses or other), we will ask to be reimbursed for these last expenses only after the talent begins work.

We are always seeking for Acting Roles (Cast) and associated support roles:

  • Male Lead Actors
  • Female Lead Actors
  • Actresses
  • Actors
  • Extras
  • Dancers
  • Stunt performers
  • Stunt Doubles
  • Stand-ins
  • Narrators
  • Presenters

… and support people for Actors:

  • Dialogue coach
  • Choreographer
  • Stunt coordinator
  • Make Up
  • Hair Stylist
  • Wardrobe
  • Costume Designer
  • Personal Assistant

At ICONS INTERNATIONAL, the specialists in emerging markets and innovation, we will be glad to present you the opportunities and help you to be successful in this fascinating business.

Please forward your inquiries to info@iconsfze.com . We will be glad to inform and assist you.

We wish the best for you and hope to see you on the big screen soon.

Good luck.

Yours truly

Management team
ICONS FZE

Legend TV & Film Production

February 8th, 2011 by admin

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PRESS RELEASE:
ICONS INTERNATIONAL, the specialists in emerging markets and innovation, is the Official Agent of Legend” – TV & Film Production.

To publicize this new agreement, ICONS will promote the production of a one hour television documentary, filmed in Full High Definition (HDTV) that will showcase the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. For more information please visit the RAK Television Documentary.

Legend Film & Television production company is a specialist communications & media production company servicing both the corporate and global film and television markets .

A British company living in Dubai! We put up with the heat, you get the experience that we have built up working with the worlds top TV Channels, Advertising Agencies and Blue Chip Corporations.

Our people started filming in the 70′s and 80′s, when TV cameras had valves in them and took half the day to warm up. We shot on 35mm film in the depths of Siberia and the badlands of Mexico. Twelve years ago we got to know High Definition cameras (HD cameras first appeared in Japan in the early 80′s) and nowadays we mix modern HD cameras with 35mm film lenses giving true movie quality to our projects.

Legend Film & Television has an Award winning team which have decades of quality production experience and have successfully delivered assignments for the likes of the BBC, Discovery Channel, MTV, etc. All of the filming is undertaken utilising leading HD (High Definition) cameras and technologies thus ensuring that your message is delivered with stunning clarity visually, aurally and creatively. The quality of their production work is further enhanced by having one of the UK’s leading Executive Producers as the head of all aspects of production and creativity.

The following provides a brief insight into some of the offerings Legend Film & Television Production can deliver to you by ensuring more effective utilization of digital film media in positively communicating your message to your corporate audience. Clearly this is not exhaustive and is purely limited by the creativity we engender in a clients mind and vision:

  • We will profitably raise your profile within the markets you currently operate, or wish to operate in the future, by helping you to maximize the potential of:
  1. Corporate digital media presentations
  2. Embedded digital media in corporate web-sites
  3. TV Commercials
  4. Viral Marketing
  • We will help you communicate productively with all of your stakeholders; both internally and externally, thus enabling more effective management of their individual needs and wants:
  1. Vision & Mission
  2. Corporate Objectives
  3. Induction Training
  4. Health, Safety & Environment Training
  5. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • We enable you to deliver effective and positive communication with all of your stakeholder audience and permit you to highlight areas such as:
  1. The detail of the Landscape & Eco-system within which you operate.
  2. Customer Satisfaction – what it looks like!
  3. Supplier Relationships
  4. Shareholder Relationships
  5. Investor Relationships – making your company come alive!
  • We are able to support you in the development of unique tools, for example, mapping and visualizing your supply chain – Meet the delivery team!
  • We will also have many opportunities for sponsoring documentaries, films and events; this will include opportunities for Product Placement.

I hope the above will be of interest to you, if you wish to discuss and expand what we are able to do for you please do not hesitate to contact ICONS at the following e-mail address info@iconsfze.com . Hopefully we will have the pleasure of meeting you in the near future.

Yours truly

Management team
ICONS FZE