Hanoi, Vietnam -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/11/2012 -- Luxury Travel Ltd (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has just a new Danang office at 38 Hai Phong Street, Danang City, Luxury Travel Ltd has launched a new tour promoting Beach, Cultural and Heritage Tour of Central Vietnam.

Vietnam -based Luxury Travel Ltd is a long established Asian specialist in the art of travel for serving today's most sophisticated travelers, in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand.

"This trip is ideal for those who have an interest in the cultural heritage of Vietnam. Upon arrival Danang airport you will be transferred to Hue, the old Imperial City, which served as Vietnam's capital under the emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. The trip will continue with the picturesque town of Hoi An, one of Southeast Asia's major trading ports between the 17th and 19th centuries, a visit to Marble Mountains ( "Five elements mountains") and its famous for stone sculpture making and stone-cutting handicrafts village. Especially a wooden boat trip to Cham Island - to visit the traditional fishing village and enjoy snorkeling or diving. It is easy to reach Danang from Singapore on Silk Air, from Kuala Lumpur on Air Asia or from Hanoi/HCMC on Vietnam Airlines." said Dav Nguyen, Sales and Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel Ltd.

Tour cost at 1371 USD per person for a private party of 2 people including private pick up and drop off service, drinking water, meals, all activities, 1 night cruise, 5 star accommodation and English or French speaking tour guide. This offer is valid until 30 Dec 2012.

Opened in 2004, Luxury Travel Ltd is the first luxury tour operator and DMC in Vietnam specializing in the art of travel for serving today's most sophisticated travelers. It boats a fleet of luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors and serves thousands of high-end travelers every year. The company's depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfil client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance, including the most recent award: "Best Luxury Tour Operator in Vietnam".

Visit http://luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/Vietnam_Stopover_Tours/Discovery_the_Central_Vietnam_5days_4nights.htm

Media Contact:
David Nguyen
Sales and Marketing Manager
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-143698.htm

Jupiter, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/11/2012 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 3rd Annual "Abstracts" Juried Art Competition for the month of June 2012. 2D artists from around the world are called upon to make online submissions for inclusion into the Gallery's July 2012 online group exhibition. The gallery encourages entries from artists, regardless of where they reside to apply to this competition by submitting their best non-representational abstract art.

Light Space & Time encourages entries from all 2D artists regardless of their experience or education in the art field. A group exhibition of the top ten finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery during the month of July 2012. Awards will be for 1st through 5th places. Also, 5 Honorable Mention places will be awarded. In addition, depending on the amount and the quality of the entries, Special Recognition rewards will also be given as well. The submission process and the deadline will end on June 28, 2012.

Winners of the "Abstracts" Art Exhibition will receive extensive worldwide publicity in the form of email marketing, 70+ press release announcements, 65+ event announcements, and social media marketing and promotion in order to make the art world aware of the artist's accomplishments. There will also be links back to the artist's website as part of this achievement.

Interested artists should provide the gallery with your best Abstract art now or before the June 28th deadline. For more information and to apply online here http://www.lightspacetime.com.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists on a worldwide basis. It is Light Space & Time's intention to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these worldwide artists.

The art gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com

Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
info@lightspacetime.com
http://www.lightspacetime.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-143697.htm

FRA is joining the campaign to increase pressure on Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff to veto the Forestry Bill.

Seattle, WA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/11/2012 -- Forestry Research Associates (FRA) is joining the campaign to increase pressure on Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff to veto the Forestry Bill.

FRA, a research and analysis consultancy specialising in sustainable forestry and forestry investments, has added its voice to those of environmental groups all over the world who are campaigning for the forestry bill to be thrown out by the popular president. The bill would allow those carrying out illegal logging to get away without paying fines through an amnesty. It would also open up areas of forest to loggers to make way for the cultivation of riverbanks regions.

During Rousseff's campaign trail in 2010, she promised to veto the bill, which campaigners claim threatens the future of the Amazon rainforest and the un-contacted tribes that live in its depths.

The current laws ensure that around 80 per cent of the privately owned land in the Amazon remain as forest, while the new bill would allow landowners to cultivate more of this land.

FRA said that the bill represents a major threat to the good work that the Brazilian government has done over the past decade to try to limit deforestation. It said that the moves to draw industry away from the use of forest timber and towards the use of timber grown in sustainable plantations, such as those run by investment firms like Greenwood Management, has helped to significantly reduce the rate at which rainforests are being destroyed in the Latin American country.

"This bill represents the largest threat to the Amazon that we have seen for years," stated FRA's analysis partner Peter Collins.

He added, "We call upon President Rousseff to fulfil her pre-election manifesto by vetoing the plans to open up more of the Amazon to agriculture and development. We are also against the amnesty for illegal loggers that sends the wrong message to those involved in the practice all over the world."

About Forestry Research Associates
Forestry Research Associates is a research and advisory consultancy that focuses on forestry management, sustainability issues and forestry investment around the globe.

Media Contact:
Peter Collins
Forestry Research Associates
620 Vineyard Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 316 8394
info@forestry-research.com
http://www.forestry-research.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-143637.htm

Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/11/2012 -- Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of Output Factory 1.2.1, a feature update to its professional solution to automate printing, exporting and post-processing from Adobe InDesign. Output Factory automates and simplifies workflows of printers, prepress bureaus, design agencies and publishing houses worldwide, and is the major upgrade of the company's widely popular plug-in BatchOutput.

"When every second counts Output Factory is a life saver!" says Glen Saville of the self-titled design firm in the UK, "I had a 20 book job to do the other day and had to get PDFs out very quickly, and it was absolutely indispensable!"

The new version introduces support for exporting of PNG files with transparent background from InDesign CS6. In addition, it adds new file queue management options which let users clear the queue automatically after processing with the option to keep the list if any errors occurred.

Output Factory supports printing as well as exporting to PDF, PostScript, EPS, Flash, INX, IDML, EPUB and several image formats. It offers the following key features:

- Batch processing of InDesign files
- Output as single pages
- Save groups of output settings and output to several formats at once
- Update modified links automatically
- Assign powerful variable output file names
- Layer versioning: output layer combinations as single files
- Preflight InDesign documents and skip the ones with errors
- Preflight final PDFs
- History: keep track of jobs, output files and errors
- Send output files over the Internet and locally

Pricing and Availability:
Output Factory can be purchased from Zevrix website for US$169.95, as well as from authorized resellers. Trial is also available for download. Licensed BatchOutput users can upgrade to Output Factory for $84.97. Output Factory is available for Mac OS X 10.5-10.7 on Intel-based Macs and works with Adobe InDesign CS3-CS6.

About Zevrix Solutions
Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF workflows, graphic file diagnostics, file delivery and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix is dedicated to help professionals increase their profits through automating everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
858-206-0607
media@zevrix.com
http://www.zevrix.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-143696.htm

Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/11/2012 -- An international magazine has claimed that China and Tasmania top the list as the two best places to invest in wine, according to an alternative investment advocacy group Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The Drinks Business publication has won praise from the alternative investment industry and particularly from AAA for its Top 10 Vineyard Investments article. It found that some of the more unusual regions offer the best opportunities for investors to see decent returns from their investments in wine making.

For example, Tasmania was cited as a great option as the climate is cooler than Australia, meaning that sparkling wines and good Pinot Noirs can be produced. The land is also cheaper and there is a lack of pests and plentiful water.

China was voted the top location for similar reasons – including the low price of land - ensuring that anyone that invests in the alternative asset class there will see a larger return than those who invest in more established wine-making regions. Chinese people have become avid wine drinkers over recent year to the market is already there.

Tasmania's minister for economic development, David Burne, said, "Our island offers water availability, soil, land affordability, branding and biosecurity advantages over many popular wine regions."

More and more people are interested in investing in alternative asset classes as a response to the volatility of the equity markets, explained AAA. The organisation's analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, claims that the move towards alternative asset classes, such as fine wine, agriculture, forestry and timber products, real estate is intended to diversify investment portfolios against risk.

He stated, "Investing in alternatives is an understandable reaction to the economic collapse and the continuing volatility within the eurozone.

"It's difficult to product what stock and shares will be doing in a year's time, but it's much easier to predict that trees will grow and wine will be made, bottled, and sold on at a premium."

About Alternative Asset Analysis
The remit of Alternative Asset Analysis is to analyse and provide news on the global performance of a wide range of alternative asset classes including, but not restricted to, commodities, real estate, forestry, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital.

Media Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-143606.htm

Luxury Travel Ltd designs multi-country touring options, invites elite travelers to experience the luxury, food, culture, lifestyle, travel and charm at its finest of five destinations in Southeast Asia.

Hanoi, Vietnam -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/10/2012 -- Luxury Travel Ltd (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) designs multi-country touring options, invites elite travelers to experience the luxury, food, culture, lifestyle, travel and charm at its finest of five destinations in Southeast Asia with their great selection of multi-country tours, specially designed to show you the unique way of life and the wonderful sights of each country in one journey.

"No one person is the same, so we believe no holiday we create should be the same. We tailor-make each experience. The beauty of tailor-made holiday is that it can be as personal as you like. We do not just sell you holidays, but experiences that last a lifetime. Luxury Travel's multi county tours combine two countries, Vietnam with Cambodia tours, Thailand with Laos Tours, Vietnam with Myanmar or Indochina tours or 5 countries Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand in one trip. Our best selling tour package is Vietnam and Cambodia classic 11 days. With our superb multi-country tour collection, the hardest thing is probably deciding which one to do," said Hung Nguyen, Sales and Marketing of Luxury Travel Ltd.

Southeast Asia is a captivating region brimming with intriguing cultures, age-old customs and diverse landscapes. While the cultures and histories of Southeast Asia are intricately woven together, each country retains its own distinct and vibrant traditions.

To truly experience the essence of the region, the best way is to embark on one of the enchanting multi-country tours, this is especially for travelers that come from a longhaul destination. Most of Luxury Travel Company's luxury tours start either from Hanoi/Saigon Vietnam or Bangkok, Thailand.

"You can rest assured that every detail will be arranged for you in the most exclusive, exotic & unique travel destinations. Your transportation will be first class, as we arrange private service, luxury junks and elegant train excursions. Upon arrival, you have a premium vehicle waiting for you to drive and explore your surroundings in style. " added Hung.

Luxury Travel Ltd is a long established specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel is excellent in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler's expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator.

Media Contact:
David Nguyen
Sales and Marketing Manager
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-143550.htm

As physician incomes decline, physicians are looking to cash based services to boost their bottom lines.

Las Vegas, NV -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/06/2012 -- Physician income has declined since 2010, according to the recent Medscape's Physician Compensation Survey Report: 2012 Results. Even among the top earning specialties (radiologists, orthopedic surgeons, cardiologists and anesthesiologists) incomes declined, and the bottom earning specialties (pediatrics, family medicine, and internal medicine) saw no gains.

Also, proposed changes in healthcare reform worry physicians, and fifty-two percent of physicians believe that incomes will be further negatively affected under proposed initiatives.

So, to boost their bottom lines, many physicians are adding cash-based services, like botox, to their healthcare businesses. From lasers to hCG, physicians who attend the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com) receive the training they need to add $100,000+ a year in non-insurance based revenue to an existing practice.

To insulate a practice from any looming changes in healthcare compensation, physicians need to incorporate these key fundamentals, as taught at the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium:

- Understanding the latest trends in aesthetic medicine and how to use them to one's advantage;

- How to develop a successful business plan including steps on how to integrated medical aesthetics procedures into a practice or build a patient base;

- How to perform aesthetic patient consultations;

- How to add the most profitable cosmetic injectable procedures, including: Botox ®, Dysport ® and dermal fillers (i.e. Juvederm ®, Restylane ®, and Perlane ®), chemical peels, and physician directed skin care;

- Extensive, physician-lead, hands-on training in Botulinum Toxin Type A (i.e. Botox®), IPL / laser technology, and medical microdermabrasion; and

- How to maximize profits by offering the most profitable aesthetic medicine procedures like physician strength chemical peels, tailored to meet a specific clinic's patient profiles.

For additional information and to register for an upcoming Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with botox training, please contact the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext.704, or visit http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com.

About the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary global association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession worldwide. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits to members around the globe. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), dentists (DDSs/DMDs) physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: botox ® training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM's website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
-800-219-5108 ext. 704
http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/botoxtraining

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-143285.htm

Zevrix Solutions announces InPreflight Pro 2.10, a compatibility update to its document preparation solution for Adobe InDesign. Described as "delightfully simple to use" by Macworld, InPreflight is an all-in-one solution to check InDesign documents, collect them for output and ship to final destination. It combines powerful batch-packaging, quality control and graphic reports. The new version makes InPreflight Pro compatible with the recently released InDesign CS6.

Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/06/2012 -- Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of InPreflight 2.10, a compatibility update to its document preparation solution for Adobe InDesign. InPreflight is a powerful all-in-one solution to check InDesign documents, collect them for output and ship to final destination. InPreflight helps graphics and print professionals uncover hidden problems, save disk space through smart batch-packaging, and reduce production time and costs.

"InPreflight is delightfully simple to use and does its job well," writes James Dempsey in Macworld.

The new version makes InPreflight Pro compatible with recently released InDesign CS6. The update is free to the licensed InPreflight Pro users. The same version of InPreflight can be installed with any version of InDesign from CS3 to CS6.

InPreflight Pro provides a robust, fast, reliable and easy-to-use solution for printers, service providers, ad agencies and publishing houses.

Batch-packaging and job delivery:
InPreflight Pro is the only program that can package multiple jobs automatically with the option to collect all files into one folder. It eliminates the need to collect the same links multiple times for each design, saving users gigabytes of disk space and hours of production time. In addition, users can automatically send collected jobs over the Internet and locally with automatic email notifications, compression and other options.

Quality control:
InPreflight quickly checks InDesign documents for common problems, as well as for hidden issues, otherwise not reported by InDesign (for example, TIFF and EPS compression, embedded fonts and illegal link locations).

Graphic preflight reports:
Users can print graphic preflight reports and save them as PDF with detailed image info saved in PDF notes. The reports can be set up interactively with an option to include detailed paragraph styles report for typography professionals.

Pricing and Availability:
InPreflight Pro can be purchased from Zevrix web site for US$99.95, as well as from authorized resellers. Trial version is available for download. Update is free for licensed users of version 2, and US$55.98 from earlier versions. InPreflight is available for Mac OS X 10.4.2-10.7, a Universal Binary, and works with Adobe InDesign CS2-CS6. File delivery services require Deliver or Deliver Express, which InPreflight users can purchase from Zevrix at a discount.

About Zevrix Solutions
Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix Solutions is dedicated to helping professionals achieve more while doing less through automating their everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
858-206-0607
media@zevrix.com
http://www.zevrix.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-143070.htm

This tour package will allow visitors to enjoy Vietnamese beauty in combination with cultural relics and nature sightseeing.

Hanoi, Vietnam -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/03/2012 -- Vietnam -based Luxury Travel Ltd (http://www.luxurytravels.asia) is a long established Asian specialist in the art of travel for serving today's most sophisticated travelers, in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand.

Vietnam is a tropical paradise of charming people, heavenly beaches, brilliant green rice paddies and lush emerald rainforests. The country's first high end tour operator, Luxury Travel, immerses guest in Vietnamese culture by providing insider access to private events and extraordinary people. Travelers get their interactions with these people will be stimulating, edifying and enlightening, and travelers will have a well-rounded and profound learning experience that they will value forever.

"Discerning visitors often plan a journey to Vietnam with a single query in head, "Is the summer is a good time to discover the place and enjoy beach holiday getaways?" The simple answer is, absolutely!". This special short trip is designed for people who are keen to experience the best of North Vietnam but with limited time to spare. This tour package will allow visitors to enjoy Vietnamese beauty in combination with cultural relics and nature sightseeing. You will stay in luxurious accommodations, transfer in private vehicles and enjoy fine dining. On the second day, visitors will be free to enjoy any of the city tours they are interested in or simply enjoy the free time and discover the area on their own. You can visit the bustling, narrow streets of the Old Quarter, or some of Hanoi's museums, in particular the Museum of Ethnology, which is dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic minority peoples, or Hoa Lo Prison, formerly known by its inmates as 'The Hanoi Hilton'. Visitors can then stroll around the French quarter, where many of the embassies are located. You'll be provided with private, professional guides who will ensure that you get the most out of Vietnam by sharing their local knowledge and passion for art, culture and nature. Welcome to Vietnam in this summer and enjoy our promotion for bookings made during May and June!" said David Nguyen, Sales and Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel Ltd. (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com).

Tour cost at 766 USD per person for a private party of 4 people including private pick up and drop off service, drinking water, meals, all activities, 1 night cruise, 5 star deluxe accommodation and English or French speaking tour guide. This offer is valid until 30 Sep 2012.

Opened in 2004, Luxury Travel Ltd is the first luxury tour operator and DMC in Vietnam specializing in the art of travel for serving today's most sophisticated travelers. It boats a fleet of luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors and serves thousands of high-end travelers every year. The company's depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfil client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance, including the most recent award: "Best Luxury Tour Operator in Vietnam".

Visit http://luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/Vietnam_Stopover_Tours/Vietnam_Escape_5days_4nights.htm

Media Contact:
David Nguyen
Sales and Marketing Manager
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-143018.htm

Jupiter, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/31/2012 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (LST) is very proud to announce that Joe Calleri, Australian fine art photographer, is now our featured artist and he will be presented in the Gallery's Artist Showcase for the next 30 days.

Since Joe's initial entry into the Seascapes 2011 Art Competition he has entered 5 different LST art competitions. As indicative of Joe's photographic skill and talent, he has placed in every LST competition that he has entered. Most recently, Joe received a 2nd Place Overall award for his photograph titled "Green Wall with Black Shadow" in the Gallery's All Photography Art Competition held in September 2011. He also received a 3rd Place Overall for his "Circus Comes to Town" image in the Gallery's CityScapes Art Competition which was conducted in March 2012.

Joe states about his photography: "My images reflect a profound statement by Japanese Artist and Photographer, Hiroshi Sugimoto: "Art Resides Even in Things with No Artistic Intentions". Anything around me can be beautiful. It all depends on how I look at the object. Each day I challenge myself to find beauty and fine detail in the everyday, the innocuous, and in the small things that others may ignore, step over or around, overlook or perhaps take for granted."

Joe has exhibited his exciting, colorful and dramatic images throughout Australia, the United Kingdom, and in the United States. His theatre publicity images have been featured in The Age, The Herald Sun, MCV and Real Time.

He trained at the Australian College of Photography, Art and Communication (ACPAC) in the early 1990's. Joe's photography can be found at http://www.redbubble.com/people/joecalleri

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists on a worldwide basis. It is Light Space & Time's intention to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these worldwide artists.

The art gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com

Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
info@lightspacetime.com
http://www.lightspacetime.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-142633.htm

Hanoi, Vietnam -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/30/2012 -- Vietnam -based Luxury Travel Ltd (http://www.luxurytravels.asia) is a long established Asian specialist in the art of travel for serving today's most sophisticated travelers, in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand.

Luxury Travel has announced a very positive development with its Myanmar programme as it now has a joint venture with their partner in Myanmar guaranteeing better prices and stronger purchasing power with the hotels and river cruises. In addition, Luxury Travel Ltd promise to reply to all requests within 24 hours.

With the intense interest in Myanmar, Luxury Travel Ltd (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has launched two 12-night and 17-night itineraries taking in the main centres of interest, Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake as well as the delightful former British hill stations of Kalaw and Maymyo (Pyin Oo Lwin), sunset over Sagaing Hill, which is dotted with pagodas and monasteries, an excursion up the intriguing golden rock at Kyaikhtiyo, the caves crammed full of Buddhas at Pindaya and the ancient ruins at Pyay.

This is just a taste of what is included in the tours so for full details of these programmes and details of costs for FITs and groups, please contact the CEO, Pham Ha, uk@luxurytravelvietnam.com; (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com)

Luxury Travel Ltd is a long established specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel is excellent in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler's expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator.

Media Contact:
David Nguyen
Sales and Marketing Manager
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-142645.htm

The latest reviews from physicians who have attended the IAPAM's hCG Training Seminar in 2012 have been published.

Las Vegas, NV -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/30/2012 -- The latest reviews from physicians who have attended the IAPAM's hCG Training Seminar in 2012 have been published. Physicians proclaim that attending the IAPAM's hCG Training Program "is money well invested."

Physicians rave about the physician-lead hCG training (http://www.hcgtraining.com) provided at the IAPAM's comprehensive and respected Physician hCG Training in Scottsdale, AZ. The IAPAM's hCG Training shows physicians how to safely and profitably add $100,000+ a year in non-insurance based revenue to an existing practice, and this is the only hCG training program in North America approved for a special medical malpractice rate for those who have attended and have been certified by the IAPAM.

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine's (http://www.iapam.com) hCG Training program is different than any other hCG educational program offered in North America. No other program in the U.S. offers this combination of expert-led training and a forum where the world's physicians, of all medical specialties, come together to learn and share their experiences with hCG for weight loss. The IAPAM also offers long term support to physicians who are adding hCG and other aesthetic medicine treatments to a practice.

Unlike programs offered by private companies, attendees of the IAPAM's hCG Training for Physicians, receive certification by the IAPAM, a voluntary professional association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession.

Reviews from physicians affirm the IAPAM's hCG faculty and content are the best. Since 2010, over 500 physicians have taken the IAPAM's Physician hCG Medical Weight Management Training, and here are the latest reviews:

- "Jeff Russell is a fantastic speaker! He gives a lot of very useful information in a very entertaining way. He is very open and easily approachable. Coming to this program was money well invested." ~ V. Perez-McArthur, DO (April '12)

- "Everything about the hCG weight loss program was excellent. I have no regrets that I attended. Everything was great!" ~ A. Gay, MD (April '12)

- "Great tips. I learn more every time I [refresh my knowledge at] the [IAPAM's hCG] course." ~ A. Vasquez, MD (April '12)

- "Everything was new to me and the setting up of a practice content was most important. Definitely worth it." ~ D. Gerard, MD (April '12)

- "Excellent content and presentations. Very useful data and tips for setting up the [hCG] program in my clinic." ~ S. Chowdhury, MD (April '12)

- "Learned a lot. Look forward to implementing this [hCG program] into my practice." ~ H. Carter, MD (April '12)

- "hCG is a great diet. Keep up the good work of sharing information on this program with us. I also appreciated the additional information on B vitamins and the MIC injections and the enhanced "business of hCG" presentation. Thanks Jeff, great job!!!" ~ M. Gorelick, MD (April '12)

- "[I learned] everything I wanted to know and more about hCG for weight loss!! Jeff is fantastic and makes it sound easy!!" ~ M. Tedtaotao, MD (April '12)
- "Mr. Russell was very thorough in his presentation. He had very practical points, and [his presentation] was simple and easy [to follow]. I think he is an asset to the program."

- "Great insight on weight loss options. Great program! Information presented in an interesting manner." ~ S. Willham, CFNP (April '12)

- "Value-added series that can be incorporated into an hCG program. Excellent hCG protocols. Worth it!" ~ C. Avendano (March '12)

- "The concept of 'group consultation' and the business aspects of hCG [were of most importance to me]. Very worth it!!!" ~ D. Hevi, MD (March '12)

Read all the physician testimonials regarding the IAPAM's hCG Training and its Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums at http://iapam.com/category/what-our-clients-are-saying

All of the IAPAM's 2010, 2011 and 2012 hCG Training seminars have sold out, and there are only a few spaces left in the last session before the summer, being held on June 1st, 2012 in Scottsdale, AZ, so to register please go to http://www.hcgtraining.com or contact the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext 708.

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary global association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession worldwide. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits to members around the globe. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs) and dentists (DDSs/DMDs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: botox training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM's website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
-800-219-5108 ext. 708

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NanoMarkets today has announced the addition of a new report to its publication schedule titled “LED Phosphor Markets - 2012” (Nano-541) that will be released the week of May 28th.

Glen Allen, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/30/2012 -- Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets today has announced the addition of a new report to its publication schedule titled "LED Phosphor Markets - 2012" (Nano-541) that will be released the week of May 28th. The report is available at pre-publication rates through May 29th. For additional information about the report people can visit the NanoMarkets website: http://nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/led_phosphor_markets_2012

About the Report
In some countries, LEDs are expected to be the dominant general lighting technology by the end of the decade. The primary driver for this transition is the high efficiency and long lifetimes of LED lighting and a major reason that many governments around the world are promoting their use through the regulatory process.

Nevertheless, this shift in technology use has not been entirely welcomed by consumers, primarily because LEDs often render colors poorly compared with the traditional incandescent bulb. Another concern is the warmth or coolness of LED light, which is not always judged attractive by consumers. Also, variations in LED color temperature vary with viewing angle, sometimes making the experience of being in an LED - lighted room less than satisfactory.

Most LED manufacturers now see these issues as being critical to the long-term success of LED lighting creating a major opportunity for firms making the LED lighting phosphors that control the color rendering and color temperatures of the LEDs. Makers of phosphor materials and related products can expect the same high growth that the LED lighting market is enjoying. In addition, NanoMarkets believes that the LED lighting market is still open to new kinds of proprietary phosphor solutions, with the potential for phosphor firms to build their brands and create protectable IP.

This new NanoMarkets report provides an in-depth analysis and forecast of the LED phosphor market in the next eight years. It builds off the extensive experience that NanoMarkets has in the area of solid-state lighting and related materials.

This report examines the latest market strategies, products and technical developments in the area of LED phosphors. We identify how performance improvements are likely to help grow addressable markets for phosphors, with an especial focus on general illumination, outdoor/street lighting and backlighting and where the opportunities are to be found to make money in the LED phosphor market.

The report also includes NanoMarkets' assessments of the strategies of leading firms active in the LED phosphors space. And, as always with NanoMarkets reports, this report contains granular eight-year forecasts of the inorganic LED phosphors shipments in volume and value terms, with breakouts by type of phosphor. This report is required reading, not just for strategy planners at phosphor firms, but for those throughout the solid-state lighting industry.

About NanoMarkets
NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging market opportunities in energy, electronics and other markets created by developments in advanced materials. The firm is a recognized leader in industry analysis and forecasts of this kind and has been covering OLED lighting for six years.

Visit http://www.nanomarkets.net for a full listing of NanoMarkets' reports and other services.

Media Contact:
Robert Nolan
NanoMarkets, LC
PO BOX 3840
Glen Allen, VA 23058
804-270-1718
rob@nanomarkets.net
http://www.nanomarkets.net

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Leading Online Travel Insurance Provider Offers A Chance To Win $5,000 in Cash to Take A Dream Trip To Anywhere You Choose.

Los Gatos, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/30/2012 -- TripInsurance.com (http://www.TripInsurance.com), the most trusted online resource to help travelers find the trip coverage they need, has launched a new sweepstakes to give customers and followers a chance to win a $5,000 cash prize for a dream vacation trip to anywhere they choose. The "Conquer the World" Sweepstakes starts Monday, May 14, and will feature a random drawing for $5,000 in cash, as well as 50 chances to win the "ultimate travel" duffel bag.

"At a time when money is tight and travel is becoming more expensive, we thought this sweepstakes would be the ideal way to thank our clients for their loyalty and help make us one of the fastest growing travel insurance websites in the US" said Dan Skilken, founder and CEO of TripInsurance.com. "Finding the right kind of travel coverage can be tricky, and Facebook and Twitter allow us to share insights with our followers to eliminate a lot of the confusion about travel insurance and promote better safer vacations at the same time."

There is no purchase necessary to enter the TripInsurance.com "Conquer the World" sweepstakes. Participants simply enter the promotion online from Facebook, Twitter, or TripInsurance.com by clicking on the sweepstakes tab and accepting the Sweepstakes Application. For additional chances to win, participants can register to enter the drawing once on all platforms. Plus, they will receive an additional entry for every friend that enters on Facebook from their invitation to participate, and for every Twitter follower who enters through a link in their twitter post. The sweepstakes will be open from 11:00 a.m. PT May 14 through 11:00 a.m. PT June 25. To be eligible, participants must be 18 years of age or older and legal residents or citizens of the United States.

The winner will be drawn at random and will receive a grand prize of $5,000 in cash to use on a dream trip to anywhere they choose. TripInsurance.com has also found the ultimate travel duffle made of water resistant heavy-duty "ballistic" nylon. Fifty of these handy travel bags will be awarded as second prizes worth $50 each.

For more information about TripInsurance.com and the "Conquer the World" sweepstakes, visit http://www.tripinsurance.com, or http://www.facebook.com/tripinsurancecom.

About TripInsurance.com
TripInsurance.com is the online resource for comprehensive and affordable travel insurance. Most travelers really don't understand the details and benefits of travel insurance, and buy based on recommendations from a travel agent or a third party. TripInsurance.com simplifies buying travel insurance by providing comparison-shopping online for the best coverage at the lowest prices. TripInsurance.com is committed to making insurance terms easy to understand, providing the best available coverage categorized by customers' specific needs, and allowing travelers to buy direct from leading underwriters to achieve savings of 40% or more. The company is fully licensed for Property and Casualty, Life, and Accident and Health insurance in all 50 states, and the staff are fully trained and licensed insurance professionals.

For more information, visit http://www.tripinsurance.com.

Contact:
Dan Skilken
TripInsurance.com
(408) 337-2345
info@tripinsurance.com

Tom Woolf
Gumas Advertising
(415) 621-7575
twoolf@gumas.com

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NanoMarkets today has announced the addition of a new report on building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) to its publication schedule titled “BIPV Roofing Markets - 2012” (Nano-543) that will be released the week of May 28th.

Glen Allen, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/30/2012 -- Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets today has announced the addition of a new report on building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) to its publication schedule titled "BIPV Roofing Markets - 2012" (Nano-543) that will be released the week of May 28th. The report is available at pre-publication rates through May 29th. For additional information about the report interested persons can visit the NanoMarkets website at http://nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/bipv_roofing_markets_2012.

The firm has also announced that it will be releasing a report on the BIP encapsulation market in May and has also released a related report on BIPV glass market in February of this year. Information about these reports is also available on the NanoMarkets website at http://www.nanomarkets.net.

About the Report:
BIPV offers both the PV industry and the building products industry a way out of their current economic plights. For PV firms, BIPV provides a product strategy geared to adding value to products. For the building products industry, BIPV represents a new line of products that will enable construction firms to add saleable features to buildings of all kinds.

While all this is true of all BIPV products, there is a natural migration path from today's rooftop PV panels to BIPV roofing. With this in mind, NanoMarkets is publishing this report, which identifies and quantifies the market opportunities for BIPV roofing.

The report discusses a roadmap for BIPV roofing in which business revenues are generated initially by simple overlay products and then by conventional rigid and flexible BIPV roofing products and finally from fully integrated products. The report also shows how the performance of BIPV roofing is expected to evolve with a special focus on lifetime requirements and the materials that will be used both for substrates and absorber layers.

This report also includes extensive forecasts of the BIPV roofing market in terms of wattage, area covered and revenues generated. Breakouts are provided by type of building, type of BIPV roofing and key materials used. In addition, we project the nations and regions that will generate the most revenues for BIPV roofing and the breakouts of the BIPV roofing market by retrofit and new construction. As usual with NanoMarkets reports, this report also includes a detailed assessment of the strategies of the leading firms currently supplying BIPV roofing products.

About NanoMarkets
NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging market opportunities in energy, electronics and other markets created by developments in advanced materials. The firm is a recognized leader in industry analysis and forecasts of this kind and has been covering the photovoltaics sector for more than six years.

Visit http://www.nanomarkets.net for a full listing of NanoMarkets' reports and other services.

Media Contact:
Robert Nolan
NanoMarkets, LC
PO BOX 3840
Glen Allen, VA 23058
804-270-1718
rob@nanomarkets.net
http://www.nanomarkets.net

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The luxury travel advisors of Luxury Travel Ltd choose the best destinations in Vietnam, pick up the newest hotels and resorts in Vietnam in the company’s annual brochure and highly recommend top destinations in Vietnam for the most discerning travelers to Vietnam.

Hanoi, Vietnam -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/25/2012 -- Vietnam -based Luxury Travel Ltd (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established Asian specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand.

The luxury travel advisors of Luxury Travel Ltd (http://www.luxurytravels.asia) choose the best destinations in Vietnam, pick up the newest hotels and resorts in Vietnam in the company's annual brochure and highly recommend top destinations in Vietnam for the most discerning travelers to Vietnam.

Travelers rave about Vietnam's incredibly friendly people, unique 54 traditions, beautiful landscape and countryside. Vietnam has established its reputation as a unique and genuine Southeast Asian experience. And now, there is ample opportunity to explore it in style and luxury. Vietnam has world class hotels and resorts, beaches and cuisine, in addition to its natural beauty, rich history and traditional culture.

The new slogan of Vietnam tourism, "Vietnam - Timeless Charm" was created with an aim to attract discerning travelers, who wish to experience its defining characteristics: thrills, nature, heritage, festival, pristine, luxury travel, scenery and essence.

"You will visit the country's most high-end and beautiful destinations. With a solid tourism infrastructure, luxurious accommodations, timeless culture and incomparable service, it's all here" said Hung Nguyen, Sales and Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel Ltd.

The destinations which feature in Luxury Travel Brochure 2013, include Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Hue, Danang, Hoian, Nha Trang, Phu Yen, Phan Thiet, Dalat, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Con Dao and Phu Quoc Islands.

"We promote the best hotels and resorts and our luxury travel products at ITE Hong Kong MICE, Top Resa Paris, ITB Asia, ATF Laos, ITB Berlin, Salon Mondial du Tourisme Paris, Luxury Travel Fair, WTM London, FITUR Madrid, AIME Melbourn, ILTM Cannes and Shanghai. We do hope that our newest Luxury Travel's brochure 2012 - 2013 and luxury travel guide book to help our travel professionals to generate sales. Interested travel colleagues can make an appointment with us and further discussion about this profitable market share in the emerging luxury travel destinations in Southeast Asia" said Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

Luxury Travel Ltd is a long established specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel is excellent in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler's expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator.

For more information, visit http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com or email to brochure13(at)luxurytravelvietnam.com to get a digital copy.

Media Contact:
David Nguyen
Sales and Marketing Manager
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

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Luxury Travel Ltd to launch an exciting Vietnam tour in three weeks to hidden destinations in Vietnam.

Hanoi, Vietnam -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/25/2012 -- For international travelers, Vietnam is an exotic destination, appeals with authentic interactions in an unspoilt environment for discerning travelers who want "off the beaten path" experiences, efficiency, seamless travel, value for money and a return on personal values. It is these qualities that lead many to opt for longer trips to exotic places, which offer a slice of local culture, a splash of adventure, and authentic experiences.

This exotic Vietnam tour absolutely is for people who seek personal challenges and new experiences, and who want to meet real people in a beautiful and unique environment.

Tour cost at 3599USD (72 million VND) per person for a private party of 4 people including private pick up and drop off service, all domestic flights, drinking water, meals, all activities, night safaris, accommodation and English or French speaking tour guide. This offer is valid until 30 Sep 2013.

"This exotic Vietnam tour introduces you an exciting mix of natural, cultural and taste adventures, accentuated by balancing the luxury with authenticity. Trek and cycle through ethnic minority villages in Vietnam's remote northern highlands. Sea kayak among towering limestone karsts and explore hidden lagoons in magical Halong Bay and off the beaten track Bai Tu Long Bay. Luxuriate in diverse lodgings. On this 21 day Vietnam adventure tour, you will have your very own private driver and guide. You travel at your own pace, choose your departure date and hotel style. Vietnam make your holiday memorable with our luxury travel specialist.

Available 365 days a year, we will be on hand 24 hours on 7 days to offer personal and individualized care, unsurpassed knowledge and impartial advice on the best destinations and accommodation to suit any requirement." Said Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

Luxury Travel Ltd (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel is excellent in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler's expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator.

For booking, visit http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/Culturetours/Exotic_Vietnam_in_3_weeks.htm

Media Contact:
David Nguyen
Sales and Marketing Manager
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

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New voice and video service addition to NextPlane Federation Cloud Service expands seamless UC connectivity between different enterprise networks.

Sunnyvale, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/25/2012 -- NextPlane, Inc., the market leader in cloud-based federation services for unified communications (UC), has just launched a new service to federate video and voice across disparate enterprise UC networks. The first stage of the new voice/video Federation-as-a-Service (FaaS) solution will provide voice and video federation between Microsoft (Lync and OCS) and Google Apps.

With the launch of this new service, NextPlane now can interconnect enterprises with voice and video without requiring additional hardware or software and without impacting the end-users' native UC experience.

Federation of a voice or video call between Microsoft OCS or Lync and Google Apps was previously not possible, but with the NextPlane Federation Cloud providing hi-fidelity federation between the different UC platforms, users get the same features and functions as if they were on the same platform. In addition to adding video support between Microsoft OCS and Lync and Google Apps, the NextPlane Federation Cloud allows users on Microsoft Lync, OCS, and LCS; Cisco Unified Presence Server (CUPS), Jabber XCP, and WebEx Connect; IBM Sametime; Google Apps, and Jive OpenFire to share presence, chat, instant messages, and participate in multi-user chat.

"Enterprise UC users are starting to look beyond their corporate boundaries to enable rich collaboration with customers, partners and suppliers regardless of underlying UC platforms, and taking advantage of a cloud-based service is the best way to establish fast, seamless federation," said Farzin Shahidi, CEO of NextPlane. "We already support federation between Microsoft Lync or OCS and Google Apps for IM, presence, and multi-user chat, but this new service marks the first time we offering video as well as voice federation. Our long-term objective is to eliminate the UC Tower of Babel and make it possible to federate any service from any UC platform through a cloud-based service."

Even with open standards such as the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP), seamless federation of multi-vendor UC platforms that give users all the rich features of presence, multi-user chat, and other UC functions remains an elusive challenge for enterprises and service providers. NextPlane overcomes this challenge by providing a common, integrated platform so enterprise customers can allow users to work together as if they were served by a common UC platform, sharing presence, exchanging IM, and participating in multiparty chat, voice, and video. Furthermore, NextPlane Federation Cloud service allows enterprises to set policies that allow or deny federated voice and video traffic by domains and/or users.

For more information, visit http://www.nextplane.net.

About NextPlane, Inc.
NextPlane offers enterprise-class Federation as a Service (FaaS) solutions for unified communications (UC) platforms, seamlessly federating Microsoft Lync 2010, OCS 2007 R2, OCS 2007 and LCS 2005, IBM Sametime, Cisco Jabber XCP, Cisco Unified Presence Server 8.x, Cisco WebEx Connect, Jive OpenFire, and Google Apps. Using NextPlane Federation Cloud service, organizations can connect users from different companies regardless of underlying UC platforms - with shared presence, instant messaging, multi-user chat, voice, video, and other features - as if they are on the same platform.

NextPlane offers an ideal solution for companies migrating from one UC platform to another, or to integrate different legacy platforms following a company merger or a new contract or partnership. NextPlane even supports domain sharing, allowing two or more UC platforms to federate internally and externally using the same domain name.

For more information please visit http://www.nextplane.net, or contact sales at sales@nextplane.net.

Contact:
Farzin Shahidi
NextPlane, Inc.
(650) 305-7404
farzin@nextplane.net

Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
(415) 259-5638
tomw@woolfmedia.com

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Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/25/2012 -- Alternative investors are turning their attention towards real estate in Romania and Bulgaria, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The alternative investment advocacy group claims that real estate is still a popular alternative asset class to those who are shying away from equities while the economy remains volatile. In Europe, investors who were putting their cash into property in Ireland and Spain have now moved their investments to Bulgaria and Romania.

AAA is basing its analysis on a speech from Denise Hamer of Schoenherr Lawyers, who spoke at the recent IPD/Property Investor Europe (PIE) Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Conference. He talked about how the emphasis for investors has returned to Eastern Europe, where economies like Romania and Bulgaria are set to emerge as the better bets in terms of investment.

Mr Hamer said that it was an exciting time for real estate investor in these regions: "It's going to be very dynamic and volatile, a very exciting investor atmosphere."

Signs such as the news that a new shopping centre in Romania's Ploisesti is already 70 per cent let, suggest that real estate is in demand in the former Eastern bloc country.

Returns could be particularly good on real estate assets bought in the capital Bucharest, which is slowly seeing tourism return and signs of prosperity emerge.

AAA's analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, said that real estate and other alternative asset classes offer investors the chance to diversify their portfolios against risk. "These kinds of assets - including wine, art, timber, commodities and precious metals - are not as closely correlated with equities as other more traditional asset classes. As a result, when equity markets lose value, these asset classes hold their value."

AAA particularly supports ethical investment opportunities, such as the forestry plantation projects that Greenwood Management and other firms run in developing countries like Brazil. These projects offer people the chance to buy up a tangible section of plantation and reap the rewards on an ongoing basis.

About Alternative Asset Analysis
The remit of Alternative Asset Analysis is to analyse and provide news on the global performance of a wide range of alternative asset classes including, but not restricted to, commodities, real estate, forestry, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital.

Media Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

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FRA has lent its support to a new campaign in the UK that calls upon the public sector to lead the way in terms of opting to use wood as a primary building material.

Bainbridge Island, WA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/25/2012 -- Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has lent its support to a new campaign in the UK that calls upon the public sector to lead the way in terms of opting to use wood as a primary building material.

Wood for Good has launched the "Wood First" campaign, which it hopes will encourage local authorities and councils to consider sustainably sources wood as a primary building materials on projects. A key part of France's climate policy is to encourage the use of timber in building and the Wood First campaign hopes to replicate this in the UK.

The campaign is part of Wood for Good's aim to make the use of sustainable timber a more viable option for construction projects around the UK. One London borough is thought to be considering adopting the policy, claims FRA, a research and analysis consultancy specialising in forestry investment and timber products.

FRA's analysis partner, Peter Collins, explained, "It's all down to the fact that growing timber helps to reduce the amount of CO2 we emit because trees absorb carbon.

"The more trees we plant and the more land we cover in forests, the more carbon is absorbed and the best way to ensure more trees are planted is to use more wood in the construction industry."

Wood for Good's Head of External Affairs, David Hopkins, said, "Increasing forest cover is recognised as one of the most effective weapons we have in the battle against climate change, and the best way to achieve this is to stimulate demand for sustainable timber and wood products. The introduction of a Wood First rule will help to make this happen."

FRA supports forestry investment as a way to encourage sustainability. Projects like Greenwood Management's teak and acacia plantations in Brazil offer investors the chance to invest in an ethical option while making healthy returns, claims FRA.

About Forestry Research Associates
Forestry Research Associates is a research and advisory consultancy that focuses on forestry management, sustainability issues and forestry investment around the globe.

Media Contact:
Peter Collins
Forestry Research Associates
620 Vineyard Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 316 8394
info@forestry-research.com
http://www.forestry-research.com

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DPR Construction Contracts Rosendin Electric to Complete the Next Phase of Design/Build for a New High-Performance Data Colocation Center.

Sterling, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/25/2012 -- The Mid-Atlantic office of Rosendin Electric, one of the nation's largest private electrical contractors and a 100% employee-owned company, announced that the company has been awarded the second phase of a major data center build-out in the Northern Virginia High-Tech Corridor. Rosendin Electric is subcontracting to DPR Construction to complete the data center design and construction project for an unnamed data colocation service.

Rosendin Electric recently completed the successful first phase of the design/build project. This second phase of construction includes five 2 megawatt pods designed to tier 3 data center specifications and is scheduled for completion by October 2012. This contract strengthens Rosendin Electric's presence in the burgeoning Mid-Atlantic market, and provides another proof point for the company's strength in data center design/build.

"We're immensely gratified at the confidence that DPR Construction expresses in Rosendin Electric with the award of this important contract," said Alan Linder, Division Manager for Rosendin Electric, "We're eager to move quickly through design and preconstruction and on toward successful delivery of the finished pod this fall."

About Rosendin Electric
Rosendin Electric, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is a 100% employee-owned electrical engineering, power and communications provider and is one of the largest privately held electrical contractors in the United States. With over 2,500 employees, Rosendin Electric has offices and experience nationwide and has built upon a 90-year reputation for quality design and installations. For additional information, visit http://www.rosendin.com.

Contact:
Shelly Goulart
Marketing Manager
Rosendin Electric, Inc.
880 Mabury Road
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 534-2819
sgoulart@rosendin.com
http://www.rosendin.com

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The IAPAM is training physicians on how to add $100,000+ a year in non-insurance based revenue to an existing practice, by offering their physician-led hCG Training in Scottsdale, Arizona on June 1, 2012.

Las Vegas, NV -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/21/2012 -- Obesity in the United States will rise over the next 18 years, resulting in 42% of Americans overweight by 2030, according to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To enter this lucrative market, the IAPAM is training physicians on how to add $100,000+ a year in non-insurance based revenue to an existing practice, by offering their physician-led hCG Training in Scottsdale, Arizona on June 1, 2012. Physicians will learn from board-certified experts on how to safely and profitably offer hCG for weight loss to their patients for the summer of 2012 and beyond.

The IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) has trained over 500 physicians on how to effectively offer hCG (human Chorionic Gonadotropin) for weight loss to their patients. To date, well over 22,000 patients have successfully lost weight on hCG using the IAPAM's Exclusive hCG Diet (http://www.hcgtraining.com), based on Dr. Simeons manuscript, Pounds and Inches (http://www.iapam.com/dr-simeons-pounds-and-inches-manuscript.html).

Join the IAPAM for its next hCG Training session of 2012, on June 1, 2012, and prepare to offer hCG for Weight Loss to your patients as they get ready for summer.

The IAPAM's hCG Training includes everything a physician needs to add this program to a practice, such as:

- Detailed IAPAM hCG Program Protocols
- Patient selection criteria
- Common medical hCG contraindications
- Consent forms, medical history forms
- Patient hCG Program Guidebook to offer patients (hCG friendly recipes, food journal, tips)
- Patient PowerPoint presentations for the waiting room
- Phone scripts & call logs for your staff
- Legal/Insurance considerations, and current FDA status
- hCG ordering information and special pharmaceutical hCG pricing
- Special hCG Facebook discussion forum
- VLCD/LCD diet programs
- Meal replacement diet programs
- Ketogenic based diet programs
- Utilizing B6/B12 injections in weight loss
- Using prescription appetite suppressants in weight loss
- Metabolism testing as a profit center
- Laser assisted lipolysis
- Listing of your hCG Clinic in the IAPAM's NEW hCG Diet Clinic Directory (http://www.iapam.com/aesthetic-resources/hcg-diet-clinics)

Moreover, the IAPAM's respected program is taught by true hCG experts who operate hCG weight loss clinics, and who have completed the hCG Protocol themselves. This allows physicians and their staff to learn from the IAPAM faculty's vast experience. Finally, the IAPAM's hCG Training is the only Physician hCG Training program in North America approved for a special medical malpractice rate for those who have attended and have been certified by the IAPAM. This medical malpractice coverage is not offered to any other hCG training program.

For additional information or to register for the June 1, 2012 hCG Training, please contact the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 708 or visit http://www.hcgtraining.com

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary global association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession worldwide. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits to members around the globe. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), dentists (DDSs/DMDs) physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: botox ® training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM's website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
-800-219-5108 x708

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Social Media and Recruiting Expert Jim Durbin New Advanced Tips and Techniques on How to Make the Most of LinkedIn for Business and Career Advancement.

Novato, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/21/2012 -- The World Wide Web continues to change the rules of doing business and LinkedIn has become the largest business networking resource on the planet. LinkedIn is the fastest means to get more information about new contacts, potential customers, business partners, and new career opportunities. In the next session of Experts Connection for Executives (http://www.experts-connection.com), social media headhunter Jim Durbin will offer the latest tips and techniques into how to use LinkedIn to be found by potential employers and others. The webinar entitled, "LinkedIn for Executives: Beyond the Basics (2012 Edition)" is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 - 2:30 p.m. PT), and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

Designed for executive job seekers and those who are currently employed, this webinar is designed for those who understand the basics of using LinkedIn, and offers advanced techniques in harnessing LinkedIn to find companies, hiring managers, and others who need your expertise. Jim has extensive experience in using social media to research contacts, and he will share his knowledge in how to identify contacts, resources, and colleagues using LinkedIn, and how you can adapt those same techniques to be found by those looking for your talents. During the webinar, Jim will use live demonstrations to show how to search for key contacts and how to react when they find you. He also will demonstrate how to approach live interviews and meetings armed with superior knowledge to achieve your objectives.

This 90-minute session will include advanced techniques for using LinkedIn, including:
- How to read the information hidden in a LinkedIn profile.
- How to find companies hiring in your area, and who they want to hire.
- How to receive instant updates on promotions, terminations, and hires from your LinkedIn connections.
- How to be found by those seeking to hire.
- How to research a contact quickly before a meeting or call.
- How to stand out, both in your profile and on the Web.

"LinkedIn says their members conducted 4.2 billion professionally-oriented searches last year, and will do more than 5.3 billion this year. Understanding how to search LinkedIn effectively, and more importantly how to be found, can open new doors, whether you are looking for a new job or looking for new ways to research potential partners and customers," said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinars. "Jim's is a master at using LinkedIn for recruiting and his techniques will be invaluable to any professional who wants to take advantage of the most powerful professional network available today."

The cost of the Experts Connection seminar is $60, $50 for NETSHARE members. Access is provided via web and telephone and a web archive also is available for registrants. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com.

About James Durbin
Jim Durbin is a retained search headhunter and trainer specializing in social media. As a blogger and business owner, Jim is an expert and frequent speaker on such topics as online employment, recruiting blogs, and using social media in the hiring process. Before starting his own social media company in 2006, Jim was in account management for a national staffing firm where he was a top performer. He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and lives in Dallas.

About NETSHARE
NETSHARE (http://www.netshare.com) is a confidential, membership based organization dedicated to providing executives across all disciplines and industries with quality $100K plus job lists. NETSHARE also offers networking opportunities and a community of peers for the exchange of strategic information related to job search, professional development and best practices. NETSHARE has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes magazines as the best online destination for executive positions.

Contact:
Annette DiSano
NETSHARE, Inc.
(415) 883-1700
annette@netshare.com

Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
(415) 259-5638
tomw@woolfmedia.com

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NanoMarkets today announced the release of its latest report on the organic photovoltaics market (OPV) titled, “Opportunities in the Organic Photovoltaics Market - 2012.”

Glen Allen, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/21/2012 -- NanoMarkets today announced the release of its latest report on the organic photovoltaics market (OPV) titled, "Opportunities in the Organic Photovoltaics Market - 2012." In the report the industry is facing a make or break scenario within the next two years if it hopes to capitalize on an opportunity that could be worth over $700 million ($US) by 2019.

Additional details about the report are available at: http://nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/opportunities_in_the_organic_photovoltaics_market_2012

The firm recently released a report on the dye sensitized cell PV market in late April of this year. Details of that report are available at: http://nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/dye_sensitized_cell_markets_2012

About the Report
This report is designed to help both materials and panel/product manufacturers identify the available opportunities for generating revenue from OPV. It includes detailed eight-year forecasts for volumes, in power output and/or area terms and revenues, resulting from sales both of the materials used to manufacture OPV modules, as well as the revenues from sales of the OPV modules themselves. The OPV materials forecasts are broken out by material type - donors, acceptors, HTLs/EBLs, electrodes, substrates, and encapsulation technologies - and the OPV modules forecasts broken out by PV application - portable charging, embedded electronics, BIPV/BAPV, AIPV, and so on.

The report also contains a discussion of some of the key players in the DSC marketplace, including Konarka, Heliatek, Solarmer, New Energy Technologies, BASF, Agfa, IMEC, Solvay, Global Photonic Energy, Solarpress, Eight19, Mitsubishi, Polyera, Heraeus, Merck, and others.

From the Report
The OPV market continues to struggle to get off the ground. The last year has produced a few bright spots - some new investments, some modest performance enhancements, additional demonstration and/or niche product launches, etc. - but the industry still needs a big breakthrough, or at least a clear path toward a larger-area or larger-scale application that can take OPV to the next level commercially.

The value propositions that have been claimed for OPV continue to get harder and harder to make: efficiencies are still very low in commercial products, costs are still very high, flexible encapsulation is still a problem, and a big market pull for portable, small-scale charging has not materialized. Meanwhile, development and commercialization of OPV's closest "third generation" competitor, DSC PV, has outpaced that of OPV, especially in the larger-area BIPV and other grid-connected sectors. BIPV and related applications are important because they offer large enough volumes for OPV to break out commercially, recover the already-sunk investment costs, enable cost-reducing economies of scale, and establish long-term viability for the OPV industry.

NanoMarkets thinks that time for OPV may be running out. OPV firms must now move quickly or get left behind in these larger markets. We believe that the next two years will be the years in which OPV must finally prove itself in the PV market, both from a technical and cost perspective, or be relegated to permanent "specialty" status and an addressable market of no more than a few megawatts (MW) at best.

About NanoMarkets
NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging market opportunities in energy, electronics and other markets created by developments in advanced materials. The firm is a recognized leader in industry analysis and forecasts of this kind and has been covering the photovoltaics sector for more than six years.

Visit http://www.nanomarkets.net for a full listing of NanoMarkets' reports and other services.

Media Contact:
Robert Nolan
NanoMarkets, LC
PO BOX 3840
Glen Allen, VA 23058
804-270-1718
rob@nanomarkets.net
http://www.nanomarkets.net

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Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/10/2012 -- Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has pointed out that the largest pension markets in the world have notably increased their exposure to alternative investments in recent years.

Analysis from Spence Johnson, the market intelligence firm, found that the top seven pension markets in the world increased their exposure to assets such as hedge funds, private equity and real estate, by 400 per cent between 2001 and 2011.

"This shows that the attitudes of institutional investors are moving with the times," explained AAA's analysis partner, Anthony Johnson. He added, "It's not just individual investors who are keen to diversify their portfolios to help protect their investments against risk.

"Indeed during these economically volatile times, more and more pension funds are increasing their alternative investments and edging away from more traditional investments, like equities."

However, there is still a way to go before defined contribution schemes view alternatives in the same way as other traditional investments, claim analysts. Spence Johnson found that only around $1.7 billion of DC funds are invested in alternatives, compared with $450 billion that is invested elsewhere.

The figures do, however, show that it is the defined benefit schemes that prefer alternatives, with a much higher interest in less traditional investments than defined contribution pensions. Analysts claim that this is because defined benefit schemes are invested by experienced professionals, rather than the average "man on the street", and alternatives are, therefore, likely to be a preferred option.

AAA supports many kinds of alternative investments, and focuses on promoting ethical choices, such as sustainable forestry and timberland investment through scheme such as that run by Greenwood Management in Brazil.

Mr Johnson added, "it's becoming easier and easier to promote alternative asset classes as the experts know the benefits, as these latest pension figures clearly illustrate. Sometimes we feel we are preaching to the converted."

About Alternative Asset Analysis
The remit of Alternative Asset Analysis is to analyse and provide news on the global performance of a wide range of alternative asset classes including, but not restricted to, commodities, real estate, forestry, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital.

Media Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

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