"If you're looking for a trend-defying, against-the-grain stock pick, consider the oil drilling industry," says contrarian investor David Fessler.

The contributing editor to Investment U suggests, "If you're looking to get into the oil and gas sector without worrying about the next Gulf disaster, take a closer look at Rosetta Resources (ROSE), an independent oil and gas exploration, development and acquisition company that drills in the dirt instead of the ocean.

"Seasoned industry executives put together a plan build a profitable, land-based oil and gas exploration company from the ground up; this is now paying off big-time.

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Geothermal energy isn't a new concept in the United States; it's actually been around for some time, with numerous geothermal power plants in California, Nevada and a few other western states," says David Fessler.

The contributing editor to Money Morning explains, "There are new plants on the drawing board, too. Unfortunately, the recession has stifled the construction progress on many of them. But all that's about to change.

"Thanks to a few key technological developments -- and a big cash infusion from the government -- the stars are aligning to produce the perfect storm for this super-green energy source.

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"Emergency Medical Services Corp. (NYSE: EMS) is the leading provider of emergency medical services in the United States," notes growth stock expert David Fessler.

In The Oxford Club advisory, he explains, "Every three seconds, one of its staff member touches a patient in some facet of the patient care process: non-critical patient transport, 911-response services, emergency room staffing and other similar services."

"Hopefully you'll never require the services of an emergency medical crew -- like I did -- when I suffered a brain aneurism three years ago. I'll be forever grateful for their quick response and professional training. They probably saved my life.

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"Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH), the nation's largest hazardous waste firm, represents a great way to add some recession-resistance to your portfolio," says growth stock expert David Fessler.

The contributing editor to The Oxford Club adds, "This stock is also a way to get paid from cleaning up our nation's biggest environmental messes in the process." Here's the advisor's review.

"Clean Harbors is a one-stop clean-up shop for waste. We're talking hazardous waste, toxic chemicals, radioactive materials and biologic or infectious waste.

"With a superior portfolio of over 100 waste management facilities, Clean Harbors is North America's largest vertically integrated environmental services and hazardous waste-treatment company.

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"President Obama has stated that he's been studying Roosevelt's first 100 days and the way out of the current economic mess will look a lot like the New Deal," says David Fessler.

The advisory panelist for The Oxford Club explains, "Seventy-five years after Roosevelt's inauguration, I think we will soon see President Obama get the ball rolling on his version of the New Deal, focused on two very specific areas: energy and infrastructure." Here, he looks at stocks poised to benefit.

"Saving energy will be one of his first initiatives. It's what will give us the quickest bang for our buck. Better insulation in homes, programmable thermostats, fluorescent bulbs, more fuel-efficient cars, energy management systems for use in larger-scale commercial buildings and beefed-up public transportation are just a few of the ways to save energy.

"The government will likely offer attractive tax incentives to rally support. So who stands to prosper from such initiatives?

"Big blue-chip companies, like Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), maker of insulated glass and building insulation; General Electric (NYSE: GE), manufacturer of wind turbines, energy control and infrastructure products; and Johnson Controls Inc. (NYSE: JCI), maker of energy management systems (for buildings and vehicles) and hybrid vehicle batteries.

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"Consulting firm Jacobs Engineering Group (NYSE: JEC) is squarely focused on helping the world solve its infrastructure problems," says David Fessler, advisory panelist for the Oxford Club.

"Jacobs offers broad-based, bumper-to-bumper technical services. With over 54,000 employees staffing 160 offices in 20 countries, Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of professional and technical services.

"And it's keeping plenty busy building and upgrading infrastructure the world over. Its latest big contract win -- worth about $550 million over a three-year period -- comes from the Louisiana Department of Education for post-Katrina reconstruction.

"The work will cover the replacement of damaged or destroyed school facilities as well as the construction of temporary facilities.

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