Ten Thousand Waves by Douglas Grummons Released Worldwide In eBook and Print Book Formats

Action sports combines with spiritual adventure in Grummons' nonfiction book.

Pearland, TX, USA (November 30, 2012) -- Douglas Grummons' Ten Thousand Waves takes the reader on a surfer's journey of riding waves and the fruits that come with them. It is an East meets West spiritual adventure.

Ten Thousand Waves is a true-life story of surfer Doug Grummons. The author rewinds his personal story back to the very first wave he ever stood up on. From that very first wave onward his life took a slightly different path. After a spiritual encounter on top of a mountain that left him amazed he found spirituality in many different forms. An extreme sports enthusiast, Doug uses his life stories as a surfer, snowboarder, skydiver, and aikidoist to illustrate his many perceptions. The author gives insights and explains who we are and why we are here living on this beautiful planet. "Life's greatest mysteries come to the surface of consciousness by falling in love with the ocean," he said.

As a surfer who meditates and studies the ways of the East, Doug lays out the basics of Eastern thought in easy to understand explanations. Grummons takes Zen into new territory in what he calls Extreme Zen. Doug coined the term one day while skydiving to describe the experience of bringing mind, heart, soul, and body together in all his passions. Grummons explains, "True liberation is not to be free from the wheel of life and death. True liberation is to be free from liberation itself."

Ten Thousand Waves by Douglas Grummons, published by First Edition Design Publishing http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com, is available in eBook form and as a 134 page softcover print book ISBN 978-1622872275. It is available on-line wherever books are sold.

About the author:

Douglas Grummons was born an Air Force sergeant's son who followed in his father's footsteps by joining the Air Force himself. At every base he was stationed Doug picked up martial arts training. It was from Doug's martial art training that led to his discovery of the ways of the East. After his honorable discharge from the service he picked up surfing as well as many other extreme sports passions. Through his passions and meditations he developed Extreme Zen, an advanced form of meditation first experienced while skydiving. For more about the author and his book visit http://www.ten-thousand-waves.com.

Media Contact:
Doug Grummons
Phone: 281-904-3539
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Rosendin Electric Receives 2012 DBIA National Design-Build Award

Design-Build Institute of America Recognizes the Rosendin Electric and Hoffman Construction Design-Build Team for Work on the New Armed Forces Reserve Center at Camp Withycombe.

SAN JOSE, Calif. and HILLSBORO, Ore. (November 29, 2012) -- Rosendin Electric, the nation's largest private electrical contractor and a 100% employee-owned company, has received a 2012 National Design-Build Award in the Civic category from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) in recognition of support given to Hoffman Construction for the electrical design and construction of the new Camp Withycombe Armed Forces Reserve Center in Clackamas County, Oregon. In previous years, Rosendin Electric has been recognized for work on the Mineta San Jose International Airport, the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center, amongst other high-profile projects.

To be considered for a National Design-Build Award, a project must demonstrate the successful application of design-build best practices as defined by the DBIA Design-Build Manual of Practice. Best practices include bringing together key team members during the proposal process, as well as close coordination between design and construction team members from the design development stage through field construction and project completion.

The $72 million, LEED® Gold project was a new 250,000 square-foot Armed Forces Reserve Center, including 35,000 square-feet of vehicle storage and maintenance space, designed to support more than 1,300 soldiers in the Oregon National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve. The project included office suites, an assembly hall, conference and training rooms, a 400-seat auditorium, and electronic and static displays of military artifacts and campaign history to honor the soldiers of the 41st Infantry.

"This year's award for our work at Camp Withycombe is an honor and a testament to our design-build excellence which extends to all of our regional operations and projects," said Brian Ruffner, Business Development Manager for Rosendin Electric's Oregon office in Hillsboro.

About Rosendin Electric
Rosendin Electric, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is a 100% employee-owned electrical engineering, power and communications provider and is the largest privately held electrical contractor in the United States. With over 2,500 employees and experience nationwide, Rosendin Electric 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
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T5 Data Centers New State-of-the-Art T5@LA Facility in El Segundo Is Now Server-Ready

New Purpose-Built Data Center Now Available for Lease for Business-Critical Enterprise Customers, First Lease Signed with L.A. Infrastructure Provider.

Los Angeles, CA, USA (November 29, 2012) -- T5 Data Centers, innovators in providing state-of-the-art, customizable, and highly reliable computing support for any enterprise, today announced the completion and commissioning of its new T5@LA data center at 444 North Nash Street, El Segundo, California. The T5 team has successfully commissioned the first 3.7-megawatts (3.7 MWs) of what will ultimately be 16.65 MWs of critical power, so the new data center is ready for mission-critical operations for lease to enterprise customers.

In addition, T5 announced the signing of the first lease at T5@LA. The Los Angeles based critical infrastructure agency is the first enterprise customer and will occupy a custom-built data hall. They selected T5@LA because of the facility's seismic rating, dedicated power supply, and redundant systems that ensure uninterrupted service. They also selected T5 Data Centers because of the company's reputation for reliability and data security. Occupancy will be in 2013.

The new T5@LA data center is a purpose-built, 205,000-square-foot building on a 6.1 acre site. Designed as a high-quality, fully equipped wholesale data center, the facility is customizable to customer needs and features 120,000 square feet of raised floor. The building is built from structurally enhanced steel and has been designed to withstand earthquakes with a seismic importance factor of 1.5. T5@LA also has a dedicated, on-site power substation to ensure high reliability of electricity at a reduced "wholesale" cost.

"Los Angeles has been an underserved market for server-ready data center services" said Pete Marin, President of T5. "T5@LA is the first purpose built wholesale data center in the Los Angeles basin. We're seeing great demand for our high quality and super-efficient design."

The new T5@LA data center was designed for large enterprise customers seeking a customizable, "always-on" computing environment. The facility takes advantage of cool coastal air to help chill the data halls via an indirect evaporative process that uses approximately half the energy of traditional data center designs. T5 maintains round-the-clock engineering and support staff, as well as redundant systems to deliver the best service possible as well as peace of mind. The company already supports a number of Fortune 200 companies at its other data center facilities.

"We are very excited to welcome our first tenant to T5@LA," said Aaron Wangenheim Executive Vice President of T5, responsible for marketing and leasing. "T5@LA was chosen by this discerning customer because of our ability to deliver the right solution and the right efficiencies. Their critical applications required the most resilient data center possible, and we're excited to welcome them to T5@LA.”

About T5 Data Centers

T5 Data Centers (T5) is a leading national data center owner and operator, committed to delivering customizable, scalable data centers that provide an "always on" computing environment. T5 Data Centers provides enterprise and wholesale data center services to organizations across North America using best-in-class technology and techniques, designing the MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) plant to achieve a low Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), thus delivering the lowest possible total cost of operations for its clients. T5 currently has business-critical data center facilities in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Charlotte with new projects announced in Portland and Colorado. All of T5's data center projects are purpose-built facilities with the robust design, power requirements, and redundancy, and have 24-hour staff to support mission-critical computing applications.

For more information, visit http://www.t5datacenters.com.

Media Contact:
Aaron Wangenheim
(415) 292-7700
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IAPAM Adds NEW Botox Certification and Botox Training for Doctors Content

The IAPAM has added NEW content to its respected website, outlining the IAPAM's respected Botox Certification Training, and emphasizing Botox Training for Doctors.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - November 28, 2012 -- Today, the IAPAM announces the publication of 2 NEW pages of content on its website http://www.iapam.com. This NEW content provides specific information to physicians on the IAPAM's Botox Certification Training http://iapam.com/botox-certification-training and outlines the scope of Botox Injection Training available for doctors from the IAPAM http://iapam.com/botox-training-for-doctors at the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium (http://iapam.com/aesthetic-medicine-symposium-botox-training).

Providing physicians, their staff and patients with DYNAMIC CONTENT is the mission of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine. Comprised of physicians, business experts, researchers and communications specialists, the IAPAM Team is driven to ensure that its website, http://www.iapam.com, is the best one-stop 'window' for both doctors new to aesthetic medicine modalities such as botox, dermal fillers, lasers, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and hCG for medical weight management, as well as seasoned professionals and patients looking for clinical and consumer content.

The new pages inform physicians on correct Botox injection training techniques as taught by the IAPAM's faculty of board-certified dermatologists. Also, the content explains that all IAPAM hands-on Botox training is performed in a clean medical practice, not a hotel room chair. The new pages also use a variety of photographs, video and text to communicate the IAPAM's Botox Training goals and objectives to physicians.

Come and use the ever-expanding content on the IAPAM's Website. Also, follow the IAPAM's Executive Director, Jeff Russell, as he provides timely advice to physicians and patients, in his weekly blog (http://iapam.com/category/iapam-blog) to receive breaking news about aesthetic medicinal advances and the business of aesthetic medicine.

For more information regarding aesthetic medical treatments, new technologies or future trends, please contact the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext 704, or visit http://www.iapam.com.

About 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) 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)
1-800-219-5108 x704

Botox is a trademark of Allergan, Inc.
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10 Ways to Have an Energy Fit Holiday

The holidays can be an expensive time of year with plenty of gift giving, house guests and festive décor, making an impact on the wallet. While FPL customers already have the lowest energy bills in the state, the company is helping its customers make their bills even lower with 10 Ways to Have an Energy Fit Holiday.

Juno Beach, FL (November 28, 2012) -- The holidays can be an expensive time of year with plenty of gift giving, house guests and festive décor, making an impact on the wallet. While FPL customers already have the lowest energy bills in the state, the company is helping its customers make their bills even lower with 10 Ways to Have an Energy Fit Holiday.

"Getting ready for the holidays can require a lot of energy, but most people probably aren't thinking about the energy costs when it comes to entertaining, gift buying and decorating," said Tim Fitzpatrick, vice president of Marketing & Communication for FPL. "The holidays are all about traditions, so by adding these energy-efficient changes FPL customers can be energy fit for years to come."

1. Deck the halls with LEDs. When it comes to holiday lighting, LED lights are the bright choice to get you more for your money. The amount of power it takes to operate just one 7-watt incandescent holiday bulb could power two 24-foot LED strings - enough to light a six foot tree. Additionally, LED light strings last about 10 times longer.

2. Set time on your side. Set timers for your holiday displays to turn off before bedtime so there is no need to burn the lights all night long.

3. Switch your non-holiday lights. Before overnight guests arrive, switch out guest room and common area lighting to compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Each CFL bulb you install will save you about $50 in energy costs over the life of the bulb.

4. Turn it off. Remind guests to turn off lights and fans when they leave the room. Stopping one ceiling fan from running all the time and turning at least one light off when you leave the room can save you more than $7 a month on your electric bill.

5. Stop peeking! Ovens lose a lot of heat when opened and require significant energy to heat back up to the appropriate temperature. Instead, when you have to sneak-a-peek, turn the oven light on and look through the interior window.

6. Choose glass or ceramic pans for the oven. These pans heat faster than metal ones and allow you to set the temperature 25 degrees lower than a recipe suggests for the same cooking time.

7. Don't forget your crock-pot. Use smaller appliances such as crock-pots, microwaves and toaster ovens when possible. These can be much more energy-efficient for side dishes or small meals.

8. Select energy-efficient electronics. When it comes to buying gifts for your loved ones, opt for a laptop computer over a desktop computer. Laptop computers require 50 to 80 percent less power than a desktop computer.

9. Let the star be your guide. Look for the ENERGY STAR logo when purchasing larger electronics or appliances. Newer ENERGY STAR models meet stricter requirements and can save up to 40 percent on energy over standard models.

10. Give the gift of light. Use solar-powered pathway or security lights for your home or as a gift to the person who loves being outside in the evening.

For more ways to get energy fit year-round take an Online Home Energy Survey at http://www.FPL.com/energyfit.

About Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States. FPL serves 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida and is a leading employer in the state with approximately 10,000 employees. The company consistently outperforms national averages for service reliability while customer bills are below the national average. A clean energy leader, FPL has one of the lowest emissions profiles and one of the leading energy efficiency programs among utilities nationwide. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla. - based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). For more information, visit http://www.FPL.com.

Media Contact:
FPL Media Line
Florida Power & Light Company
700 Universe Blvd.
Juno Beach, FL 33408
305-552-3888
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All Photography Art Competition Announced by Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 2nd Annual "All Photography" juried art competition for the Month of December 2012.

Jupiter, Florida, USA - November 25, 2012 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 2nd Annual "All Photography" juried art competition for the Month of December 2012. Photographers from around the world are called upon to make online submissions with the winners being included in the gallery's January 2013 online art group exhibition. Light Space & Time encourages entries from all photographers regardless of where they reside and regardless of their experience or education in the art field. All digital, film, manipulated and alternative photographic and printing processes will be accepted into this competition.

A group exhibition of the top five finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery during the month of January 2013. Awards will be for 1st through 5th places. In addition, 5 artists will be recognized with Honorable Mention awards. Depending on the amount and the quality of the entries received, there may also be Special Recognition awards posted as well. The theme for the December art competition is "All Photography" and the submission process and the deadline will end on December 27, 2012.

Winners of the "All Photography" Art Exhibition will receive extensive worldwide publicity in the form of email marketing, 70+ press release announcements issued, 75+ event announcements issued, along with ongoing social media marketing and promotions in order to make the art world aware of the artist's accomplishments. In addition, there will also be links back to the artist's website as part of this achievement in order to help drive traffic to the winning artist's websites. Photographers give us your best art now. Apply Online at 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

Media Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
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Luxury Travel Ltd has Launched Two New Ladies Packages to Celebrate the Opening of their New Office in the USA

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has launched two new "ladies" packages to celebrate the opening of their new office in the USA this December.

Hanoi, Vietnam, November 25, 2012 -- Luxury Travel Ltd has launched two new "ladies" packages to celebrate the opening of their new office in the USA this December.


Included in the package is twin-share accommodation in a state room, daily breakfast, tea break, candlelit dinner, spa package, excursions and activities, shopping, museum guided visit and a private chartered boat cruise on Tonle Sap Lake.

This offer will be available until 30 September 2013 with prices starting from USD$999 for the 4-day Angkor Temple escape, and from USD 2229 for the 10-day Saigon to Siem Reap.

And for those that have a good memory, Luxury Travel will offer 10% discount on all day trip and excursions from Saigon for those that cite the company secret code "lux4lux" or email to usa@luxurytravelvietnam.com.

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

Media Contact:
David Nguyen
Sales and Marketing Manager
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
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Physicians Affirm that The IAPAM's hCG Training and Botox Training is Professional, Informative and FUN

Physicians are unequivocal that the IAPAM's Symposium with Botox Training and the IAPAM New and Improved Clean Start ® hCG Training are, "well worth it as always!" The newest physicians testimonials were published today on the IAPAM website.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - November 23, 2012 -- Physicians are ebullient about the IAPAM's Symposium with Botox training (http://iapam.com/aesthetic-medicine-symposium-botox-training) and the IAPAM's comprehensive and respected Physician Clean Start ® hCG Training (http://iapam.com/aesthetic-resources/clean-start-weight-loss-program). The latest reviews are in, and physicians agree that the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) is the only physician-lead training organization that teaches doctors how to safely and profitably add $100,000+ a year in non-insurance based revenue to their practices.

The IAPAM's (http://www.iapam.com) hCG Training and Botox Injection Training programs are the best aesthetic medical educational programs offered in North America. No other programs in the U.S. offer a combination of expert, physician-led hands on training coupled with forums where doctors, of all medical specialties, come together to learn and share their experiences.

The IAPAM also offers long term clinical and business support to physicians who are adding aesthetic medical treatments and/or hCG to a practice, and attendees of the IAPAM's Clean Start ® hCG Training and Symposiums with Botox training receive certification by the IAPAM, a voluntary professional association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession.

Over 1400 physicians and their staff have taken the IAPAM's Clean Start ® hCG Training and the IAPAM's respected Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training, and here are the latest reviews:

- I "enjoyed all the topics! [The Symposium] especially helped me with technique. [It was] professional, informative and fun!" -- M. Gash, FNP-BC (Nov '12)
- "Yes worth it! I loved learning [the] insights from other doctors [and] practices who attended the [hCG Training] conference. I liked the new, revamped [Clean Start hCG Weight Loss] hCG packet. -- C. Avendano (Nov '12)
- The area that I learned about today at the IAPAM's hCG Training that was of most importance to me was, "Maintenance, Maintenance, Maintenance! Worth it" -- R. Bates, MD (Nov '12)
- The new and improved IAPAM's hCG Clean Start Weight Loss Training was a "Good overview/refresher/[with] new ideas. Worth it!" -- A. Consiglio, MD (Nov '12)
- The new Clean Start hCG Weight Loss Training "was worth it....especially "how to implement the hCG and [discussions of ] contraindications." -- G. Arana, MD (Nov '12)
- After completing the Clean Start hCG Physician Weight Loss Training, "I am more motivated to do more hCG in my practice." -- L. Kucerova, MD (Nov '12)
- "Yes it was worth it to come to [the new and improved Clean Start hCG Weight Loss Training ] even if it was just for review. I liked hearing about other physicians who have been successful with hCG." -- K. Kupeyan, MD (Nov '12)
- "Got answers to a long list of questions and concerns. Well organized. Handouts were very good. Ready to go back and modify our patient handout materials, [and] add the Clean Start hCG Package." G. Schroeder, MD (Nov '12)
- "Good review. I like the new Clean Start hCG Patient Packages. You have created excellent presentations. Worth it as always. Loved the more advanced group approach to discussions." -- W. Paronish, MD (Nov '12)
- "It [Clean Start hCG Physician Weight Loss Training] was all very informative. Excellent value for my money and time! I definitely think it was worth it!" -- B. Deutscher, FNP (Nov '12)

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

To register for the IAPAM's next Aesthetic Medicine Symposium on December 8-9, 2012 or the next IAPAM New and Improved Clean Start hCG Training program on December 7th, 2012, visit http://www.iapam.com or contact the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext 704.

Botox is a trademark of Allergan, Inc.

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)
1-800-219-5108 ext. 704
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Impact Investing attracting more Fans, claims AAA

Leading fixed income impact investment management firm, Community Capital Management (CCM), has announced that it has invested $4 million on behalf of GIVE (AdvisorShares Global Echo ETF), in a move welcomed by AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, November 23, 2012 -- Leading fixed income impact investment management firm, Community Capital Management (CCM), has announced that it has invested $4 million on behalf of GIVE (AdvisorShares Global Echo ETF), in a move welcomed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

AAA, an alternative investment advocacy group, claims that the investment from GIVE further helps to promote the benefits of impact investing to all kinds of investors who want to see returns while helping vulnerable communities. GIVE was established in May and intends to deliver long-term returns through responsible, sustainable investments.

Various projects have benefited from the investment so far. "It's great to be able to learn about where this cash is going - the more people know about the benefits of impact investing, the more popular it will become," stated Anthony Johnson, AAA's analysis partner.

One of the investments made by CCM on GIFT's behalf took the form of funding for a 400,000 square foot retail/residential development in Maryland. The project will focus on attracting cyclists and pedestrians and will create 235 new apartments, as well as 60,000 square feet of retail space.

Another project funded by GIFT is the Hidden Creek Apartment in Crescent City, California, which will create low income housing. The homes will incorporate eco-friendly and energy efficient features.

CCM's senior portfolio manager, Barbara VanScoy, said that they too were very happy that more people are growing interested in impact investing. She said, "We are thrilled that the field of impact investing is expanding with new products like GIVE and that we can be a part of it."

AAA supports a range of ethical, sustainable and environmentally responsible asset classes. Mr Johnson explained, "We have noticed that, in the wake of the financial crisis, more and more investors are keen to put their cash into philanthropic projects or at least ensure their investments won't be having a negative impact on anyone."

AAA supports sustainable forestry projects like those run by Greenwood Management and others in Brazil.

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
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The First Luxury Halal Tour and Holiday Operator in Indochina Taps Southeast Asia Halal Holiday Market

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Seeks Growth From Niche Markets and Targets Intra-ASEAN and Muslim Holiday Markets.

Hanoi, Vietnam, November 23, 2012 -- Luxury Travel is positioning itself as the first luxury halal tour and holiday operator in Indochina.

Asia's economy is still healthy and intra-ASEAN travel is growing significantly. Arrivals from Malaysia and Indonesia to Vietnam have rebounded significantly in the past nine months thanks to more direct flights, and Luxury Travel Ltd. is reaching out to court Muslim tourists from these markets.

Luxury Travel Ltd. has a high end halal holiday concept and has just launched vietnamhalalholidays.com. This is a unique online brand, offering truly great holiday experiences with an Islamic ethos. The company's aim is to provide a holiday experience that is in harmony with Islam. The featured hotels and resorts do not serve alcohol in rooms upon request, and have segregated swimming pools, leisure areas and spa facilities for men and women. Further, on some chartered cruises on Halong Bay, all food on board is sea food or halal food.

"The Muslim population within Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia shows immense potential. Demand from this segment is picking up and is expected to increase, thanks to direct flights between Southeast Asian countries, including the newest flight to HCM City from Jakarta four times per week. Also, no visa is needed for most citizens traveling between ASEAN countries." said Pham Ha, founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

"In order to capitalize on these potential markets, we have launched a website, created special tours for Muslim travelers, worked with reputable halal food restaurants, searched out mosque locations and trained our staff in order to better serve Muslim travelers. We attend various travel trade shows in individual markets such as TTC Indonesia and Selangor Matta Islamic Travel Fair in Malaysia. We also plan to target India, Turkey, and the Middle East in the long run. And with nearly 1.6 billion Muslims in the world, the potential market is huge. We expect to receive 600-800 muslim travelers in 2013" added Ha.

According to Luxury Travel, about 23% of the world population is Muslim. Of these, around 62% live in Asia - Pacific, 20% in the Middle East- North Africa, 15% in Sub Saharan Africa, around 3% in Europe and 0.3% in the Americas.

The company has launched a new website http://www.vietnamhalalholidays.com and will launch a Vietnam guidebook for discerning travelers and focus on Muslim visitors. Plans are also in place to open a representative office in Jakarta, to act as a point of contact and information for Indonesian travel consultants and consumers. Luxury Travel is positioning itself as the first luxury halal tour and holiday operator in Indochina.

According to VNAT, during the first nine months of 2012, the number of visitors from Malaysia to Vietnam was 210,805, an increase of 125.4 per cent from the previous period.

Ha stressed that the number of tourist arrivals increased thanks to direct flights to Hanoi, Danang and Ho Chi Minh City from Kuala Lumpur. The company enjoyed 30% percent growth in Central Vietnam, where Luxury Travel opened a new office a few month ago. The company will attend Selangor Matta Islamic Travel Fair in Malaysia from 7-9 Dec 2012.

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

Media Contact:
David Nguyen
Sales and Marketing Manager
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
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IAPAM's Clean Start hCG Training Date Announced: December 7th, 2012

The IAPAM's hCG Training program is NEW and IMPROVED. The IAPAM's Clean Start hCG Weight Loss Training will give physicians additional content and practice resources, including a turnkey hCG Patient Kit, which will facilitate adding hCG for Weight Loss to a busy practice. Join the IAPAM on December 7th, 2012 for your last chance this year to add an hCG Diet Protocol to your practice before the New Year!

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - November 21, 2012 -- The NEW Clean Start hCG Weight Loss patient package (http://iapam.com/aesthetic-resources/clean-start-weight-loss-program) is designed to assist physicians in helping their obese and overweight patients realize their weight loss goals. It is a comprehensive and complete weight loss hCG training program that includes:

- Patient education DVD, that gives your patients an overview of the entire program, and answers the most common questions.
- Patient Guidebook, that explains the program in detail, including over 50 program tips, as well as over 20 pages on the all important "maintenance" phase of the program. It includes information on: portion size, the Glycemic Index, how to read a nutritional label, tips on how to combat emotional eating and cravings.
- Quick Tip Sheets giving your patient the most important tips and a take-away shopping list complete with calorie counts.
- Cookbook with over 50 recipes for all 3 phases of the weight loss program.
- Food Journal for your patients to record their daily food intake.

This program was designed to answer the most common questions, saving physicians time, allowing them to see more patients, and generate more non-insurance based practice revenues.

What revenues can you expect to see by offering the IAPAM's Clean Start Weight Loss program?
- See 10 weight loss patients/month = $176,000+/yr
- See 20 weight loss patients/month = $352,000+/yr
- See 30 weight loss patients/month = $529,000+/yr

With 68.8% of Americans overweight or obese, seeing 30 patients a month should not be a problem for most practices! The IAPAM's new Clean Start hCG Training video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-YGEQ0t0yw) outlines the IAPAM's New Clean Start hCG Weight Loss program.

Register today for the December 7th, 2012 training session. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.hcgtraining.com or call 1-800-219-5108 x 708.

About the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs/DOs), dentists (DDSs/DMDs), physicians assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs) and naturopathic doctors (NDs). Information about the association can be accessed through IAPAM's website at http://www.IAPAM.com or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108 ext. 708
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FPL Gives Thanks to 50 Sanford Families with Free Home Energy Makeovers

"FPL customers have the lowest electric bills in the state, and these energy-efficiency tips will help them continue to save through the holidays," said Larry Volenec, FPL's external affairs manager.

Juno Beach, FL (November 21, 2012) -- Sanford residents have something extra to be thankful for, just in time for Thanksgiving. In partnership with the City of Sanford, Florida Power & Light Company provided 50 local families with free Home Energy Makeovers. FPL experts installed energy-efficient upgrades to help residents save money on their electric bill.

Approximately 60 energy experts from FPL and employee volunteers from the City of Sanford traveled through neighborhoods to deliver the gift of energy-efficiency upgrades to residents, saving these FPL customers up to 25 percent monthly on their electric bills.

Sanford Mayor Jeff Triplett, Commissioner Velma Williams and the Goldsboro Front Porch Council of Sanford joined the FPL volunteers and helped out with energy-efficient upgrades as part of the Home Energy Makeover team. “Our partnership with FPL gives residents of Sanford access to the tools and information they need to learn to conserve energy and to save money,” Mayor Jeff Triplett said. “The Home Energy Makeover is a great way for Sanford residents to kick-off the holiday season with savings.”

Upgrades performed included: installing lifetime air conditioning filters, compact fluorescent lights, weather stripping, and water-saving showerheads and faucets, as well as inserting refrigerator and freezer thermometers.

“FPL is proud to partner with the City of Sanford to educate residents on how to reduce their energy use and save on their monthly expenses,” said Larry Volenec, FPL’s external affairs manager. “Our energy-makeover team shared tips and advice on easy, low-cost improvements that can benefit all families throughout the service territory. FPL customers have the lowest electric bills in the state, and these tips will help them continue to save.”

Most of these energy-efficiency upgrades can be adopted by any FPL customer looking to make smarter, cleaner energy choices. Customers can learn about the improvements installed during Home Energy Makeovers by visiting the Energy Savings Toolkit section at http://www.FPL.com/ohes and taking a free, online Home Energy Survey.

About Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States. FPL serves 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida and is a leading employer in the state with approximately 10,000 employees. The company consistently outperforms national averages for service reliability while customer bills are below the national average. A clean energy leader, FPL has one of the lowest emissions profiles and one of the leading energy efficiency programs among utilities nationwide. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla. - based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). For more information, visit http://www.FPL.com.

Media Contact:
FPL Media Line
Florida Power & Light Company
700 Universe Blvd.
Juno Beach, FL 33408
305-552-3888
For more information, visit: http://newsroom.fpl.com/SanfordHEMI
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Duncan Edwards, Chief Executive Officer, Hearst Magazines International, at China Leaders Forum 2012

Building off of the momentum of past conferences, Golden Networking brings back China Leaders Forum 2012 (www.ChinaLeadersForum.com), "Political and Economic Challenges for Xi Jinping, China's President-in-waiting", New York, December 7th.

New York City, NY, USA (November 20, 2012) -- Duncan Edwards, President and Chief Executive, Hearst Magazines International, will speak at Golden Networking's China Leaders Forum 2012, "Political and Economic Challenges for Xi Jinping, China's President-in-waiting", December 7th, New York City, conference that will examine the political and economic challenges facing China nowadays and the long-term opportunities that will be created in the world's largest economy by 2016.

Mr. Edwards is the President and CEO of Hearst Magazines International, an EVP of Hearst Magazines and Vice Chairman of the National Magazine Company (NatMag), Hearst's publishing business in the U.K. He is also a Director of The Hearst Corporation. Edwards is responsible for Hearst's magazine activities outside of the USA which includes operations in nearly 60 countries comprising wholly owned businesses, Joint Ventures and licenses.

From 2005 to 2009, he was the Chief Executive of NatMag. He joined NatMag in 1989 and served in various executive roles, including publisher of Company magazine, director of business development and managing director.

Edwards spent the early part of his career at Media Week Ltd. He holds a dual honors degree in Geography and Politics from Sheffield University, is married with two boys and lives and works in New York.

China Leaders Forum 2012 will provide attendees with the responses to the above-mentioned questions and the most up-to-date review of where the Asian giant stands and the challenges and opportunities for businessmen looking to expand their business with China when others only see growth contraction. Recognized experts, regulators, and strategists, will return to China Leaders Forum 2012 in its fourth edition to provide the information practitioners are looking for in an open and unbiased environment, highly conducive to the most efficient and effective networking:

Experts include:

- Mr. Peter Halasz, Partner, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP

- Professor Robert Vambery, Professor of International Business, Pace University, Lubin School of Business

- Mr. Christopher Thorne, Principal, Broadline Principle

- Mr. John Allen, Chairman & CEO, Greater China Corporation

- Professor Xiaohong He, Professor of International Business, Lender School of Business Center, Quinnipiac University

- Ms. Ann Lee, Author, What the U.S. Can Learn from China

- Edgar Perez, Author, The Speed Traders (Chinese)

- Mr. Duncan Edwards, President and Chief Executive, Hearst Magazines International

- Mr. David Riedel, President, Riedel Research Group

- Mr. Stuart Freedman, Partner, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP

China Leaders Forum 2012 is produced by Golden Networking (http://www.goldennetworking.net), the premier networking community for business executives, entrepreneurs and investors. Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by sending an email to info@goldennetworking.net.

Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Manager
Golden Networking
516-761-4712
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