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Genuine Bio-Fuel Inc. Notes Sustainable Energy Gets A Much Needed Boost from the President Obama During 2013 Inaugural Address

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Indiantown, FL (PRWEB) January 23, 2013

Government support of alternative fuel and sustainable energy is critical for American biodiesel fuel producers, but more importantly our future generations as well. President Barack Obama agreed with this sentiment during his 2013 Inaugural address. While addressing thousands yesterday on Capitol Hill to lay the ground work for his next four years in office, Pres. Obama made a strong commitment to the pursuit of sustainable energy. He declared a failure to respond to the threats of climate change would be a betrayal to future generations.

President Obama continued saying, The path towards sustainable energy sources will be long and sometimes difficult. But America cannot resist this transition. We must lead it. And he is correct. His support comes as the American Petroleum Institute (API), a national trade organization that represents Americas oil and natural gas industry, has fledged a full media and political attack against the biodiesel industry. According to Biofuels Digest during their January 16th media conference API deemed the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) unworkable and stated that they would like to see complete repeal of the RFS.

The United States Environmental Protections Agency instated the RFS mandate to ensure transportation fuel sold in the United States contains at least a minimum volume of renewable fuel. The elimination of the RFS mandate would also remove the Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) which are attached to every gallon of green fuel and add a subsidy market value. Genuine Bio-Fuel Inc. (GBF), Executive Vice President Jeff Longo insists, Without RINs and the RFS mandate, there is no biodiesel industry.

Longo hopes the Presidents vocal support will channel into more long-term legislative change to support the growth of the industry. Longo believes, The cost of not acting to preserve our natural resources is far to great. Policy needs to reflect the importance of biodiesel production as well as production of other alternative energy sources and new technologies.

Longo appreciates the Presidents candidness and agrees the changes are not going to come easy, but they need to be made. Because in the Presidents own words, Thats how we will maintain our economic vitality and our national treasure our forests and waterways, our crop lands and snow-capped peaks. That is how we will preserve our planet, commanded to our care by God.

More about Genuine Bio-Fuel: Genuine Bio-Fuel Inc. is a leader in biodiesel production and technology in Florida. Working with local communities since 2008, they collect used vegetable cooking oil, plant oils and fats, refine it and efficiently produce renewable, sustainable clean biodiesel that meets or exceeds the required ASTM standards. An RFS-2 Registered Renewable Fuel Producer, this dedicated environmental steward is 100% privately funded.

To find out more about Genuine Bio-Fuels please visit our website http://www.genuinebiofuel.com/.

For questions concerning the restructuring the RFS program or the health of the biodiesel fuel industry please contact Jeff Longo by phone toll free 866-268-7885, or via email at gbf(at)genuinebiofuel(dot)com.







Newly Crowned Miss USA Nana Meriwether to Attend 2013 Ambassadors Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C.

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) January 13, 2013

Two-time NCAA All American, Nana Meriwether was crowned as the newest Miss USA in a ceremony hosted by Donald Trump on Wednesday. Miss Meriwether took over the reigns as Miss USA from the former Miss USA Olivia Culpo, who recently won the title of Miss Universe in December. According to organizers of the 2013 Ambassadors Inaugural Ball, the new Miss USA will be making the ball her debut event; the theme of the event Promoting Peace, Diplomacy & Global Unity is in keeping with her humanitarian efforts.

The 2013 Ambassadors Inaugural Ball, presented by GrupoMex will celebrate the second inauguration of President Obama with an immensely diverse crowd of individuals from the public and private sectors – ranging from one of the most respected and longest-serving members of the U.S. Congress; Congressman John Conyers, of Michigan – to the beautiful Miss USA. The event promises to be a very exciting and entertaining evening, while also taking major strides for funding programs such as agriculture in underserved regions, clean water & sanitation for poverty-stricken global citizens and orphanages for AIDS/HIV, all focal points of Miss USAs The Meriwether Foundation.

I am incredibly honored to be attending the Ambassadors Inaugural Ball, said Miss USA Nana Meriwether. As the newly crowned Miss USA, I hope to use my title to raise awareness for The Meriwether Foundation, which focuses on improving the health and well-being of people living in rural villages in five countries in Southern Africa.

Ambassadors Inaugural Ball Co-Chair and Host Committee member, Dr. Tebelelo Seretse, Ambassador of the Republic of Botswana to the United States & Canada, commented that We are very happy to have Miss USA among the honored guests to be in attendance at our inaugural day celebration. Our mission in this event is to build financial support and awareness for several deserving non-profit beneficiaries, with The Meriwether Foundation being central among them.

Honorary Consul to the Republic of Botswana, Mr. Robert Shumake [Business Chair of the Ambassadors Inaugural Ball], added aside from the obvious beauty and intelligence that Ms. Meriwether possesses, I am personally elated at how she has also excelled athletically during her college career. As the founder of the Shumake Relays (the largest outdoor track & field event in the Midwest), I have a firm grasp of the commitment that it takes to set and reach goals; this is the foundation of the Shumake Relays – where we believe that sports can become a type of universal language for kids and adults – surpassing the boundaries of class, color or location.

Born in South Africa while her parents were doing volunteer work there, it would appear that Miss Meriwether was destined to lend her energies to humanitarian causes. The Meriwether Foundation was co-founded by her long-time humanitarian father; Dr. W. D. Meriwether, and provides programs throughout several areas of South Africa.

About Miss USA:

Nana Meriwether is an African American with strong ties to South Africa and many of its suffering denizens. During her reign, Nana will continue her work for The Meriwether Foundation as well as working with some of the official cause alliances of the Miss Universe Organization including the USO, the Same Sky Trade Initiative, Best Buddies, Gildas Club and the National Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.

About Meriwether Foundation:

The Dr. W. D. and N. Meriwether Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) international non-profit charitable organization. It operates health, HIV/AIDS, agriculture, food security, water, sanitation and sustainable economic empowerment programs in rural and peri-urban areas of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. The mission of the Meriwether Foundation is to improve health, empower communities, and alleviate poverty, with special emphasis on underserved rural and peri-urban areas.

About the 2013 Ambassadors Inaugural Ball:

The first of its kind hosted exclusively by the international Ambassadors community, this ball will be attended by members of the United States Congress, officials, cabinet members, appointees and other luminaries of politics and business.

The 2013 Ambassadors Inaugural Ball has premier sponsorship packages available. The event provides an excellent means to contribute to the worldwide humanitarian efforts being supported by the event including; human trafficking, global warming, AIDS, food security and lack of medical care.

For information about the Ambassadors Ball and sponsorship packages, contact Event Manager Elite Socialite Events, LLC at (202) 594-3151 or info(at)ambassadors-ball(dot)com.

Tickets may be purchased at http://ambassadors-ball.eventbrite.com/

Visit the Ambassadors Inaugural Ball website to learn more at http://www.ambassadorsinauguralball.com/

To secure press credentials or arrange interviews contact Trea Davenport, Director of Public Relations of 2013 Ambassadors Inaugural Ball at: treadaypr(at)gmail(dot)com or via US Press Office +1 678 327 8281.

AMB2013 was founded by a collection of international dignitaries for the specific purpose of producing the 2013 Ambassadors Inaugural Ball; the quintessential celebration of diplomacy among diverse races, religions, cultures and countries. AMB2013 promulgates peace and humanity for mankind and sets aside political views and aligning with domestic and international partners that celebrate global peace.


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