Regulatory Maven and AdvisorAdit Announce Partnership

Regulatory Maven, a compliance and business consulting firm serving SEC and state-registered investment advisor (RIA) firms as well as FINRA-registered broker-dealer firms, recently announced a strategic partnership with AdvisorAdit to offer an industry-first on demand information delivery service.

Londonderry, NH, USA (September 12, 2013) -- Regulatory Maven, a compliance and business consulting firm serving SEC and state-registered investment advisor (RIA) firms as well as FINRA-registered broker-dealerfirms, recently announced a strategic partnership with AdvisorAdit to offer an industry-first on demand information delivery service.

Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) subscribing to Regulatory Maven's online compliance service will soon be able to use AdvisorAdit to access any Regulatory Maven content on demand with full reporting and archiving capabilities. By leveraging AdvisorAdit's cloud-based service and advisor-centric taxonomy, advisors can access this critical information anytime, anywhere and with any leading device.

"Regulatory Maven is committed to helping advisors understand not just what they need to know but how to comply with changing regulations within the context of their businesses," said Dennis McCarron, CEO and co-founder of Regulatory Maven. McCarron added, "We help advisors integrate compliance into their daily activities and work flows; therefore we felt the opportunity to leverage AdvisorAdit to deliver our expertise "on demand" could greatly differentiates us in today's competitive environment."

Martha Gallagher, Managing Partner and co-founder of AdvisorAdit said, "With Regulatory Maven's commitment to delivering content to advisors when they need it most, it was easy to see that AdvisorAdit and Regulatory Maven had a strong incentive to work together and deliver true innovation to our shared client bases." Regulatory Maven clients are invited to use all of AdvisorAdit's features and connect with its growing base of sponsors and providers in the advisory community. Other AdvisorAdit clients will benefit from accessing vital and valuable compliance insights through Regulatory Maven's compelling white papers. This service is expected to commence in the third quarter, 2013.

About Regulatory Maven
Regulatory Maven, Inc. was founded in May 2013 by Dennis McCarron and Steve Kenda. The company is located in Londonderry, New Hampshire, and provides a complete suite of securities compliance services to Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisor firms including compliance consulting and testing. Regulatory Maven delivers distinctive expertise and exemplary results. For additional information about Regulatory Maven please visit http://www.regmaven.com or call 603.965.7791.

About AdvisorAdit
AdvisorAdit LLC serves the growing Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) and independent advisor community by bringing advisors and providers together through an exclusive, confidential channel where advisors can easily access and curate valued provider content along with their own to more effectively manage their businesses. In addition, sponsors and other providers can acquire and retain more substantial client relationships by delivering content to advisors when they need it most, while gaining valuable insight into their practices. Learn more about AdvisorAdit visit http://www.advisoradit.com or call 781-279-0898.

Media Contact:
Dennis McCarron
Regulatory Maven
25 Nashua Rd, Suite C6
Londonderry, NH
603-965-7791
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Michigan's Fall Color Tour From a Hot Air Balloon by Westwind Balloon Company

"Michigan fall colors are spectacular flying OVER tree tops in a hot air balloon," says Scott Lorenz, President and Chief Pilot of Westwind Balloon Company of Plymouth, Michigan.

Plymouth, MI, USA (September 11, 2013) -- "Michigan fall colors are spectacular flying OVER tree tops in a hot air balloon," says Scott Lorenz, President and Chief Pilot of Westwind Balloon Company of Plymouth, Michigan.

"The palate of colors just takes your breath away," says Lorenz "I love taking photos from the balloon especially when we fly over Island Lake State Park, it's fabulous, it's ten times better than driving. People just have no idea how pretty it is until they get above it." (http://www.puremichiganballoon.com)

"Want to get a preview of a flight?" asks Lorenz, "I put together of some of our fall color flights. The views are incredible as we glide over canopy of trees. There's no better way to enjoy Michigan's fall colors than from a hot air balloon." Check it out at: http://youtu.be/1R-QsurhW6M.


"We know that fall color is a result of the breakdown of green pigments (chlorophyll) that reveals pigments that already present or are accumulated in leaves such as carotenoids and anthocyanins," said Bert Cregg, Michigan State University Extension, departments of horticulture and forestry. "Those pigments make the yellows and reds. In Michigan, maples, oaks and sassafras are among some of the trees that provide the most consistent color," says Cregg.

Most hot air balloon rides in Michigan last about one hour and Lorenz flies over the woods and streams of Kensington Park and Island Lake State Park. He and several other pilot friends meet at Park 'n Ride area off Milford Road and I-96 (exit # 155) about 2 1/2 hours before sunset. From there he'll launch helium balloons, determine the wind direction, then take a short drive to one of nine launch sites in the area that give the best views and best landing sites downwind.

What to wear? Lorenz suggests passengers wear tennis shoes and jeans. He says the air temp "upstairs" is within a couple degrees of ground temp so it's not a factor. Cameras and video cameras are highly recommended to preserve the once in a lifetime moments while flying over the countryside.

Since fall color balloon flights are popular Lorenz suggests people call now to reserve a spot. Flights cost $695 for a private ride which is two passengers and the pilot. All flights are pre-paid. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover and PayPal are accepted. Gift certificates are available.

To really appreciate all of the fall color that Michigan has to offer, call a balloonist and schedule a flight today, the view is really better from above!

Westwind Balloon Company - Plymouth, MI, Flying over Kensington Park, Brighton, South Lyon and Milford. 734-667-2098 http://www.westwindcos.com/balloon Scott Lorenz, Pilot and Owner.

About Scott Lorenz

Scott Lorenz, a commercial balloon pilot since 1982, has logged 1,650 + hours in-flight. He has flown over Niagara Falls, The Great Wall of China, Disney World, the Olympics, Austria, Japan, Spain, Red Rock Canyon NM. He co-piloted a Guinness World Record flight to 19,000' and a 20 hour-Gas Balloon flight from MI to KY. Westwind has been featured by FOX-2 Detroit, WDIV, WJR, The Detroit Free Press, Oakland Press to name a few and was named "most creative date" by It's Just Lunch. In 2012 Westwind was name one of America's Most Romantic companies for the balloon engagement flights. Scott's Westwind Balloon Company offers unforgettable rides over Michigan's breathtaking countryside. Westwind Balloon Company is a member of the Detroit Chamber of Commerce, The Balloon Federation of America (BFA) and the Southeast Michigan Balloon Federation (SEMBA).
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Surveys Reveal U.S. Travel Industry Needs A Better Understanding of Wellness Travel: The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel Released

The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel can be purchased through WellnessTourismWorldwide.com.

Los Angeles, CA, USA (September 11, 2013) -- The surging interest in healthy lifestyles, coupled with the desire for "experiential" travel, is contributing to the growth of the wellness tourism market. Consumers are using vacations to jump-start a health regimen, detox from a digital word, and learn healthier behaviors. While wellness-focused vacations are one of the hottest trends, US travel agents, suppliers and destinations report they need more information in order to successfully sell wellness travel.

According to a series of surveys aimed at travel sellers and travel suppliers conducted by Wellness Tourism Worldwide between 2012 and 2013, respondents identified the following needs:

1) A better understanding of wellness travel products and services

2) A better understanding of wellness travel motivations

3) A better understanding wellness consumer demographics

4) A better understanding of consumer health issues

With epidemic levels of stress contributing to chronic disease, it is no surprise consumers are partaking in vacations designed to benefit mind, body and spirit.

"Health opens the door to a whole new world - as does travel. Wellness travel presents an amazing opportunity for both the travel industry and the clients it serves. It's both personally and professionally rewarding; everyone wants to be vibrant and well." said Camille Hoheb, wellness travel expert, Founder of Wellness Tourism Worldwide and Editor of the Wellness Travel Journal.

Ms. Hoheb added, "Over the last couple of years I've enjoyed connecting with hundreds of travel sellers who are excited about wellness travel. Yet, they told me they don't know where to start. That's how the how-to guide was born. It was written with the input from hundreds of travel professionals and consumers. While The Guide is written specifically for travel agents, it is a useful resource for anyone interested in this niche. I'm happy to share what's taken me years to learn. The Guide has been released less than two weeks and already one destination gifted copies to all of their guests at their health and wellness travel sellers seminar."

The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel can be purchased through http://www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com.

Ms. Hoheb is available for interviews to discuss the benefits of specializing in, and selling wellness travel. To request an interview or to book Ms. Hoheb for lectures and workshops, send a request to info@wellnesstourismworldwide.com.

About: The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel is a powerful resource designed with learning objectives and exercises to help you get up to speed quickly so you can grow your business. It also includes a resource chapter with recommended articles, books, groups to join, sites to see and things to do. You won't find this anywhere else!

About WTW's New Initiative: Selling Wellness Travel provides knowledge, contacts and resources for travel agents and suppliers to promote wellness vacations and retreats. Selling Wellness Travel provides personalized support, travel agent promotion and customized training solutions.(http://www.sellingwellnesstravel.com)

About: Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW) provides market intelligence, education and promotion to destinations, travel sellers and traveler suppliers. WTW's mission is to improve well-being and economic growth through travel. Our team includes experts responsible for global branding, spa operations, hotel management, hospital administration and healthcare marketing. (http://www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com)

About: Wellness Travel Journal (WTJ) transports inspires, educates and motivates readers to invest in themselves through wellness experiences, vacations and retreats and book their next trip. (http://www.wellnesstraveljournal.com)

About U.S. Vacationers: Health, Happiness & Productivity - The Essential Report for Travel, Hospitality & Wellness Industries helps guide strategy for tourism development & promotion for those seeking to attract affluent U.S. travelers. Over 93% of respondents hold passports, are vested in wellness and place a high value on vacations.

Contact: Camille Hoheb | camille@wellnesstourismworldwide.com | 310 720-1755
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Rosendin Electric Earns Spot on the 2013 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators for Third Year in a Row

Leading Electrical Contractor Harnesses Consumer Technologies, Cloud Services, and Mobile Applications to Streamline Operations.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (September 11, 2013) -- Rosendin Electric, the nation's largest private electrical contractor and an employee-owned company, today announced that it has been named to this year's InformationWeek 500 – a list of the top technology innovators in the United States. This is the third consecutive year that Rosendin Electric has been named to the InformationWeek 500 for its groundbreaking use of Information Technology in the construction industry.

This year, InformationWeek recognized Rosendin Electric for its innovative integration of wireless technology, consumer devices, and cloud services to improve productivity on the job site. Rather than carrying the volumes of paper previously required, field employees now use iPads to check drawings, 3D models, and job specifications. Using mobile devices streamlines on-site processes and allows for constant, real-time communication with the entire project team. This approach increases QA/QC inspection accuracy and substantially reduces the time to identify and resolve any design and installation issues. Rosendin Electric has also harnessed the same technology to streamline procurement. Large shipments from suppliers or the company's prefabrication location can now be tracked using QR and bar codes, saving time and resources.

"Applying consumer and mobile technology to bring greater efficiencies to electrical design and construction gives us a competitive edge," said Sam Lamonica, CIO of Rosendin Electric. "We have the advantage of being able to draw from the expertise of one of the best IT teams in the business, and our executive leadership understands the return that can be derived by investing in the right technology. The fact that we have received this honor from InformationWeek for three years running is a testament to Rosendin Electric's commitment to innovation."

In past years, InformationWeek has recognized Rosendin Electric for its new EDI platform to automate manual materials ordering and processing purchase orders and invoices, substituting paper processes with e-processes, resulting in time and cost savings. Further recognition was received for being one of the first companies to migrate from a two-dimensional to a three-dimensional interactive BIM/CAD modeling system.

"The theme of this year's InformationWeek 500 is digital business. It's a movement, rooted in data analytics, mobile computing, social networking and other customer-focused technologies that are turning companies and industries on their ear," said InformationWeek Editor In Chief Rob Preston. "Every enterprise is now a digital business - or needs to become one fast. The organizations in our ranking are leading the way."

InformationWeek identifies and honors the nation's most innovative users of information technology with its annual InformationWeek 500 listing, and also tracks the technology, strategies, investments, and administrative practices of some of the best-known organizations in the country.

About Rosendin Electric
Rosendin Electric, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is an employee-owned electrical engineering, power and communications provider and is the largest privately held electrical contractor in the United States. With over 3,000 employees and experience worldwide, Rosendin Electric has built upon a 90-year reputation for quality design and installations. For additional information, visit http://www.rosendin.com.

About InformationWeek
For more than 30 years, InformationWeek has provided millions of IT executives worldwide with the insight and perspective they need to leverage the business value of technology. InformationWeek provides CIOs and IT executives with commentary, analysis and research through its thriving online community, digital issues, webcasts, proprietary research and live, in-person events. InformationWeek's award-winning editorial coverage can be found at http://www.informationweek.com.

Contact:
Shelly Goulart
Marketing Manager
Rosendin Electric
880 Mabury Road
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 534-2819
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The Power of 4 Team Excellence Wins Centurion and Quality of Service Pinnacle Awards For Superior Performance

The Power of 4 Team Excellence announced today that Century 21 Real Estate LLC, franchisor of the world's residential real estate sales organization recently recognized the office with the Century 21 Centurion and Quality Service Pinnacle Awards.

Austin, TX, USA (September 10, 2013) -- The Power of 4 Team Excellence announced today that Century 21 Real Estate LLC, franchisor of the world's residential real estate sales organization recently recognized the office with the Century 21 Centurion and Quality Service Pinnacle Awards.

The Centurion Award is one of the most prestigious awards presented to Century 21 sales associates and offices worldwide. Only a small percentage of offices and sales associates attain this status, making this award the benchmark for true professionalism within the Century 21 System. The Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award is an integral part of the Century 21 System's commitment to excellence and recognizes Team Excellence's dedication to making each and every client interaction a positive one. The annual award is based on results from the Century 21 Quality Service Survey (QSS), which is e-mailed to consumers immediately after the purchase or sale of a home, and reflects the clients' satisfaction with their real estate experience.

"Team Excellence brings together the talent and experience of 4 local Texas women, which really sets us apart from other realtors out there," said Sheila Evans, founding member of The Power of 4 Team Excellence, "We work as a team to address the individual needs of our clients and support them during their buying or selling process. With all four of us working together we can be there for our clients to help make their experience enjoyable."

The Power of 4 Team Excellence has been affiliated with the Century 21 Agency for 3 years and has been honored with the Centurion Award 3 times, and the Quality of Service Pinnacle Award 2 times since their founding. "We are proud to receive this honor from Century 21 and are committed to continue providing exemplary service to those in the Greater Austin area," said Tracy Jacobs, founding member of The Power of 4 Team Excellence.

About The Power of 4 Team Excellence
Founded in 2010 by Angie Moore, Paula Brent, Sheila Evans and Tracy Jacobs, The Power of 4 Team Excellence is a real estate company that serves the greater Austin area including Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, and Pflugerville. Team Excellence brings more than 40 years of experience in the real estate industry to their clients. These 4 full-time licensed realtors strive to make their clients’ experience of buying or selling a home enjoyable, stress-free and positive. For more information, visit http://www.thepowerof4.com.

Media Contact:
Patricia Allen
The Power of 4 Team Excellence
512-785-1247
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NanoMarkets Latest Report on Transparent Conductor Markets Sees $4.5 Billion Market in 2018

According to a new report from industry analyst firm NanoMarkets, the global market for transparent conductors will generate $4.5 billion (USD) in 2018.

Glen Allen, Virginia (September 9, 2013) -- According to a new report from industry analyst firm NanoMarkets, the global market for transparent conductors will generate $4.5 billion (USD) in 2018. This report, "Transparent Conductor Markets 2013" is the latest from NanoMarkets. It continues NanoMarkets' coverage of the transparent conductor market, which dates back to 2007. Additional details about the report are available at: http://nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/transparent_conductor_markets_2013.

From the Report:

In the new report, NanoMarkets' notes that future revenue generation prospects for transparent conductors have declined because large OLED panels (lighting and TVs) have been slow to reach the market and also because of the devastation of the thin-film PV market by ultra-low-cost c-Si PV. NanoMarkets now expects the entire market for transparent conductors to grow at a reduced rate of around eight percent annually.

By contrast, non-ITO transparent conductors will enjoy almost 22 percent annual growth, reaching around $1.3 billion in revenues by 2018. NanoMarkets notes that in the past year there has been a lot of interest paid to silver nanowires and especially to metal meshes. On the other hand, carbon nanotubes seem to have made little commercial progress. And before any of these newer materials have really had a chance to take off, new transparent conductor materials based on graphene, copper and composites are being proposed and NanoMarkets wonders if there are just too many transparent conductor solutions right now and some may quickly drop by the wayside.

NanoMarkets also believes that while Microsoft's enhanced support of touch in Windows 8 will increase the addressable market for transparent conductors used in touch sensors, this will be counteracted by new design directions for touch sensors which use fewer layers of transparent conductors. These trends will lead to the revenues from transparent conductors sold for touch modules reaching around $250 million by the end of the decade, but then decreasing.

About the Report:

This new report provides the necessary strategic insight into how transparent conductor firms can best generate new business revenues in the in the display, solar panel and other sectors. This report also analyzes important developments on the transparent conductor materials front and it takes a peek at what the next generation of transparent conductors will look like and how these materials will extend addressable markets.

This study also contains detailed eight-year forecasts in volume (square meters) and value terms. For each of the applications covered there are breakouts of demand for ITO, other TCOs, ITO/TCO inks, carbon nanotube films, nanowire-based transparent conductors, metal meshes and conducting polymers. There is also a forecast of ITO products by type (sputtering targets, films, coated glass, etc.).

Finally, the strategies of the leading transparent conductor firms are also assessed in the context of the latest market developments. Among the firms discussed in this report are 3M, Agfa, AimCore, Atmel, AvaTec, AVCT, Bluestone, Cambrios, Canatu, Carestream, CIT, Cima NanoTech, Corning, Daicell, Ferro, FujiFilm, Fujimori, GemTech, Geomatec, Graphene Square, Gunze, Heraeus, Indium Corporation, Kodak, LG, Linde, Lintec, Merck, Mitsui, Nagaoka Sangyou, Nippon Soda, Nitto Denko Nippon Mining & Metals, NSG, Oike, PolyIC, Saint-Gobain, SinAn SNP, Samsung, Sanyo, Shenzhen Laibao, Suzhou NanoGrid, South Glass, Sumitomo, Suzutora, SWENT, TECO, Teijin, Toray, Tosoh, Ulvac, Unidym and UniPixel.

About NanoMarkets:

NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging markets in energy, electronics and other area created by developments in advanced materials. The firm is a recognized leader in industry analysis and forecasts of in the transparent conductor industry.

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) 938-0030
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Immigration Reform Protester Video Pulled After Backfiring Online

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) has released a new copy of the video which is also going viral with 99% of the public reactions being negative as shown below.

Raleigh, NC, USA (September 9, 2013) -- Contact: ALIPAC, Press@alipac.us (866) 703-0864 http://www.ALIPAC.us

Immigration reform amnesty supporters had hoped their video of their protest at Congressional town hall meeting held by Representative Pete Olson (TX-22) would help their cause, but instead they pulled the video down from Youtube by marking it 'private' after the video went viral and 99% of the comments were negative towards both the protesters and immigration reform!

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) has released a new copy of the video which is also going viral with 99% of the public reactions being negative as shown below. Pete Olson has a standing endorsement from ALIPAC for his stances in favor of illegal immigration enforcement instead of amnesty.

"It is clear that these illegal alien amnesty supporters disrupting a civilized town hall meeting using mob rule tactics has backfired on the national push for amnesty," said William Gheen President of ALIPAC. "This mob shows Americans that illegal alien supporters have no respect for our laws, political culture, or citizens and gives people a glimpse of what most future town hall meetings will be like if Congress passes immigration reform amnesty."

ALIPAC has warned that any path to citizenship or legalization for 12-20 million illegal immigrants in America will eventually result in more problems with illegal immigration and a new dominant voting bloc in American politics that will destroy any future hopes for immigration and border law enforcement designed to protect American jobs, communities, and lives.

ALIPAC is encouraging Americans to watch the video that 'immigration reform' supporters do not want them to see, and to circulate the video far and wide to citizens, press, and lawmakers via the new copy released at this link...

Illegal Alien Mob disrupts Townhall meeting demanding Amnesty & citizenship, chant 'we'll be back' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WADZ_UHXyHA&feature=c4-overview&list=UUW4qteozALDdM1ow3oHZY1w.

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Four Easy Steps to become a Foodie in a Flash and get ready for the Holiday Season

Convenient short cuts minimize effort and maximize the culinary experience.

Parsippany, NJ, USA (September 7, 2013) -- Aspiring food enthusiasts would love nothing more than to spend hours searching for the perfect ingredients to whip up masterpieces in their own kitchens. But the truth of it is that you don't have to commit much of your time to embrace the foodie lifestyle. From using handy apps, to selecting ready-made home-style ingredients, here are some convenient short cuts to minimize effort and maximize the culinary experience.

GO PREMIUM
The essence of being a foodie is seizing those chances to make the ordinary, extraordinary. Higher quality foods tend to be more flavorful and rich, and can easily add a wow factor to everyday meals. Go easy. Start by substituting a couple of premium-grade ingredients per recipe. Opt for heirloom tomatoes instead of standard red varieties; sea salt over your regular table salt; or preserves when the call is for jelly. According to Ronna Welsh, chef and founder of Brooklyn's Purple Kale Kitchenworks, starting with high-quality ingredients will make you a better cook and you'll be more satisfied with the results.

THE SUPERMARKET IS YOUR FRIEND
A farmer's market is a great source of fresh foods - and believe it or not, so is your local supermarket. More of your favorite mainstream brands are listening to shoppers' desire for products that use natural and choice ingredients. How do you find these products as you stroll the store aisles? Look for shorter ingredient labels. Take for example Farmer's Garden by Vlasic line of premium pickles. The classic American brand has gone back to basics with a selection of artisanal pickles. The label on the back of the mason jar reveals a simple yet powerful recipe that includes fresh cucumbers, garlic, carrot and pepper slices, and natural herbs and spices to deliver a top-quality pickle.

MAKE YOUR FARMER'S MARKET WORK FOR YOU
When you find yourself with a little more time available, such as on weekends, go local and explore the closest farmer's market. Your vendors are a great source of knowledge, so get to know them. They will gladly tell you what's in season, help guide your purchase selection, and give you some insider's cooking and paring ideas. In fact, show up with a menu for a dish you have planned and they'll point you in all the right directions so that you can fill your shopping basket in mere minutes.

AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Food bloggers, brands, columnists, you name it! These serious foodies have already done the homework for you and are willing to share their insight - for free! Just by typing in a few key words in a search engine bar, the limitless library of recipes and foodie guidance is literally at your fingertips. Scour the internet for recipes, seasonal dishes, pairing advice, cooking tips, entertaining ideas, and more. Technorati.com lists more than 17,000 food blogs, so be strategic. Start by visiting the top 10 on the list. When you find bloggers you can relate to, keep going back to their sites for more and feel free to ask them for help. Most of them came from other professions and found their passion along the way, like SassyRadish.com or WhiteOnRiceCouple.com, so they know what it's like to start out fresh. And since the smart phone and tablet are the latest "must-have" tools in the kitchens, don't forget to visit food sites such as Bon Appétit and Serious Eats to find top food apps worth downloading.

Media Contact:
Mary Sudasassi
Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC
399 Jefferson Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
305-448-6163
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Edgar Perez's Knightmare on Wall Street Featured by Columbia Alumni Association's Career News

Edgar Perez, Author, The Speed Traders, and Course Director, The Speed Traders Workshop, Introduces Knightmare on Wall Street, The Rise and Fall of Knight Capital and the Biggest Risk for Financial Markets, a Behind-the-scenes Look at Knight Capital's 17 years of Tumultuous Existence as an Independent Company.

New York City, NY, USA (September 3, 2013) -- Mr. Edgar Perez's latest book Knightmare on Wall Street, The Rise and Fall of Knight Capital and the Biggest Risk for Financial Markets, exclusively available at http://www.KnightmareonWallStreet.com, has been featured by Columbia Alumni Association's Career News; the association is Columbia University's official outreach to its thousands of alumni around the world. Mr. Perez received a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School, New York, with a dual major in Finance and Management, in 2002; as such, he belongs to the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society.

Knightmare on Wall Street is a thrilling minute-by-minute account of the terrifying hours following their August 1, 2012 trading debacle, with news-breaking research regarding Knight Capital's 17 years of tumultuous existence as an independent company. On August 1, 2012, Knight Capital announced a staggering loss of $440 million, after issuing an unprecedented number of erroneous orders into the market, at 9:30 A.M., due to an error in installing new software. What followed after this shocking announcement were several rounds of desperate conversations with a number of vulture players who had smelled opportunity and were readying themselves to pick up bargain-priced pieces.

On August 6, 2012, CEO Thomas Joyce confirmed that Knight Capital had struck a deal with Jefferies, TD Ameritrade, Blackstone, GETCO, Stephens, and Stifel Financial, staving off collapse days after the trading mishap. While Knight Capital was back in the game, its limping recovery quickly prompted hungry competitors to bid for the entire company. On December 19, 2012, the board decided to accept an acquisition proposal from GETCO rather than Virtu Financial. For GETCO, acquiring Knight Capital represented a gigantic fast forward step. For Knight Capital, it was the end of its wild ride as an independent entity.

Perez (is widely regarded as the preeminent global expert in the specialized area of high-frequency trading. He is author of The Speed Traders, An Insider's Look at the New High-Frequency Trading Phenomenon That is Transforming the Investing World, published in English by McGraw-Hill Inc. (2011), published in Mandarin by China Financial Publishing House (2012), and Investasi Super Kilat: Pandangan Orang dalam tentang Fenomena Baru Frekuensi Tinggi yang Mentransformasi Dunia Investasi, published in Bahasa Indonesia by Kompas Gramedia (2012). Perez is course director of The Speed Traders Workshop, How High Frequency Traders Leverage Profitable Strategies to Find Alpha in Equities, Options, Futures and FX (Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Warsaw, Kiev, New York, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai). He contributes to The New York Times and China's International Finance News and Sina Finance. Perez has been interviewed on Sina Finance, CNBC Squawk On The Street, Bloomberg TV's Market Makers, CNN en Español's Dinero, FOX Business's Countdown to the Closing Bell, CNBC Worldwide Exchange, CNBC Cash Flow, CNBC Squawk Box, BNN Business Day, CCTV China, Bankier.pl, TheStreet.com, Leaderonomics, GPW Media, Channel NewsAsia Business Tonight and Cents & Sensibilities.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Coordinator
Knightmare on Wall Street
516-761-4712
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Knightmare on Wall Street, Thought-provoking and Action-filled Read for The Asian Century Report

Edgar Perez, Author, The Speed Traders, and Course Director, The Speed Traders Workshop 2012, Introduces Knightmare on Wall Street, The Rise and Fall of Knight Capital and the Biggest Risk for Financial Markets, a Behind-the-scenes Look at Knight Capital's 17 years of Tumultuous Existence as an Independent Company.

New York City, NY, USA (September 3, 2013) -- Popular Asian-news blog The Asian Century Report (www.TheAsianCenturyReport.com) reviewed Edgar Perez's Knightmare on Wall Street, The Rise and Fall of Knight Capital and the Biggest Risk for Financial Markets (www.KnightmareonWallStreet.com), and commended the author's "talent for distilling multiple threads of events and stitching them together into a seemingly singular narrative." Perez, who was recently interview on Bloomberg TV by Market Makers anchors Stephanie Ruhle and Erik Shatzker, "presents the [Knight Capital] story from different angles and captures the reader's attention despite using one or two financial terms hard to be immediately understood by the layperson."

Knight Capital announced on August 1, 2012, it had sent an unprecedented number of erroneous orders into the market due to an error in installing new software. Knight Capital announced later a staggering loss of $440 million. What followed after this shocking announcement were several rounds of desperate conversations with a number of vulture players who had smelled opportunity and were readying themselves to pick up bargain-priced pieces. On August 6, 2012, Joyce confirmed that Knight Capital had struck a deal with Jefferies, TD Ameritrade, Blackstone, GETCO, Stephens, and Stifel Financial, staving off collapse days after the trading mishap. While Knight Capital was back in the game, its limping recovery quickly prompted hungry competitors to bid for the entire company. On December 19, 2012, the board decided to accept an acquisition proposal from GETCO rather than Virtu Financial.

The Asian Century Report drew a parallel between the reactions of Chinese and American regulators to incidents that dramatically impacted their respective equity markets. In the case of China, $3.8 billion of erroneous purchase orders on August 16, 2013, led to Everbright Securities, the country's seventh-largest brokerage by market value, to be barred from most proprietary trading, lifetime professional bans for four senior managers and the resignation of the president; the China Securities Regulatory Commission also imposed $85 million in fines and confiscation of any illegal gains. In the case pertaining to the U.S. equity markets, Knight Capital's own $7 billion erroneous position accumulated in the first 28 minutes of trading of August 1, 2013, still goes unpunished by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

In the final chapter, The Asian Century Report continues, "Perez reviews the immediate consequences of Knight's acquisition by GETCO, a fierce competitor that participated in its rescue. There is no place for two CEOs, so [CEO Thomas] Joyce leaves, not without pocketing a $7.5 million payout. How could he take that much money when his shareholders lost almost half a billion dollars? There must be something American regulators need to learn from China; drastic and expeditious action is one of them. It is a disturbing end to a thought-provoking and action-filled read."

The author (http://www.MrEdgarPerez.com) is widely regarded as the preeminent global expert in the specialized area of high-frequency trading. Perez has been interviewed on Sina Finance, CNBC Squawk On The Street, Bloomberg TV's Market Makers, CNN en Español’s Dinero, FOX Business's Countdown to the Closing Bell, CNBC Worldwide Exchange, CNBC Cash Flow, CNBC Squawk Box, BNN Business Day, CCTV China, Bankier.pl, TheStreet.com, Leaderonomics, GPW Media, Channel NewsAsia Business Tonight and Cents & Sensibilities. In addition, Perez has been globally featured on FXFactor, Columbia Business, OpenMarkets, Sohu, News.Sina.com, Yicai, eastmoney, Caijing, ETF88.com, 360doc, AH Radio, CNFOL.com, CITICS Futures, Tongxin Securities, ZhiCheng.com, CBNweek.com, Caixin, Futures Daily, Xinhua, CBN Newswire, Chinese Financial News, ifeng.com, International Finance News, hexun.com, Finance.QQ.com, Finance.Sina.com, The Korea Times, The Korea Herald, The Star, The Malaysian Insider, BMF 89.9, iMoney Hong Kong, CNBC, Bloomberg Hedge Fund Brief, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Dallas Morning News, Valor Econômico, FIXGlobal Trading, TODAY Online, Oriental Daily News and Business Times.

Perez has been engaged to present at the Council on Foreign Relations, Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University (Kiev), Quant Investment & HFT Summit APAC 2012 (Shanghai), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Washington DC), CFA Singapore, Hong Kong Securities Institute, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University, University of International Business and Economics (Beijing), Hult International Business School (London and Shanghai) and Pace University (New York), among other public and private institutions. In addition, Perez has spoken at a number of global conferences, including Emerging Markets Investments Summit 2013 (Warsaw), CME Group's Global Financial Leadership Conference 2012 (Naples Beach), Harvard Business School's Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference (Boston), High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum (New York, Chicago, London), MIT Sloan Investment Management Conference (Cambridge), Institutional Investor's Global Growth Markets Forum (London), Technical Analysis Society (Singapore), TradeTech Asia (Singapore), FIXGlobal Face2Face (Seoul) and Private Equity Convention Russia, CIS & Eurasia (London).

Perez was a vice president at Citigroup, a senior consultant at IBM, and a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Co. in New York City. Perez has an undergraduate degree from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Lima, Peru (1994), a Master of Administration from Universidad ESAN, Lima, Peru (1997) and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School, New York, with a dual major in Finance and Management (2002). He belongs to the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. Perez resides in the New York City area and is an accomplished salsa and hustle dancer.

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Julia Petrova
Media Relations Coordinator
Knightmare on Wall Street
516-761-4712
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Founding CFO Calls Knightmare on Wall Street 'a Fascinating Account of the Rise and Fall of Knight'

Edgar Perez, Author, The Speed Traders, and Course Director, The Speed Traders Workshop, Introduces Knightmare on Wall Street, The Rise and Fall of Knight Capital and the Biggest Risk for Financial Markets, a Behind-the-scenes Look at Knight Capital's 17 years of Tumultuous Existence as an Independent Company.

New York City, NY, USA (September 3, 2013) -- Robert Turner, founding Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Director of Knight Capital, calls Edgar Perez's Knightmare on Wall Street, The Rise and Fall of Knight Capital and the Biggest Risk for Financial Markets (http://www.KnightmareonWallStreet.com), "a fascinating account of the rise and fall of Knight." Perez, recently interviewed on CNBC's Squawk On The Street by anchors Kelly Evans and Carl Quintanilla, released Knightmare on Wall Street on August 1, 2013, the day of the first anniversary of the trading debacle that almost brought down the firm.

In the heartfelt note available at http://www.MrEdgarPerez.com, Turner wrote to Perez: "I recently purchased Knightmare on Wall Street on Kindle and I congratulate you on a fascinating account of the rise and fall of Knight. Your book has particular meaning for me in that I was the founding CFO, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Director of Knight from 1995 to 2003. Wishing you much success on this publication."

Perez (http://www.MrEdgarPerez.com) is widely regarded as the preeminent global expert in the specialized area of high-frequency trading. Perez has been interviewed on Sina Finance, CNBC Squawk On The Street, Bloomberg TV's Market Makers, CNN en Español's Dinero, FOX Business's Countdown to the Closing Bell, CNBC Worldwide Exchange, CNBC Cash Flow, CNBC Squawk Box, BNN Business Day, CCTV China, Bankier.pl, TheStreet.com, Leaderonomics, GPW Media, Channel NewsAsia Business Tonight and Cents & Sensibilities.

In addition, Perez has been globally featured on FXFactor, Columbia Business, OpenMarkets, Sohu, News.Sina.com, Yicai, eastmoney, Caijing, ETF88.com, 360doc, AH Radio, CNFOL.com, CITICS Futures, Tongxin Securities, ZhiCheng.com, CBNweek.com, Caixin, Futures Daily, Xinhua, CBN Newswire, Chinese Financial News, ifeng.com, International Finance News, hexun.com, Finance.QQ.com, Finance.Sina.com, The Korea Times, The Korea Herald, The Star, The Malaysian Insider, BMF 89.9, iMoney Hong Kong, CNBC, Bloomberg Hedge Fund Brief, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Dallas Morning News, Valor Econômico, FIXGlobal Trading, TODAY Online, Oriental Daily News and Business Times.

Perez has been engaged to present at the Council on Foreign Relations, Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University (Kiev), Quant Investment & HFT Summit APAC 2012 (Shanghai), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Washington DC), CFA Singapore, Hong Kong Securities Institute, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University, University of International Business and Economics (Beijing), Hult International Business School (London and Shanghai) and Pace University (New York), among other public and private institutions.

He has spoken at a number of global conferences, including Emerging Markets Investments Summit 2013 (Warsaw), CME Group's Global Financial Leadership Conference 2012 (Naples Beach), Harvard Business School's Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference (Boston), High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum (New York, Chicago, London), MIT Sloan Investment Management Conference (Cambridge), Institutional Investor's Global Growth Markets Forum (London), Technical Analysis Society (Singapore), TradeTech Asia (Singapore), FIXGlobal Face2Face (Seoul) and Private Equity Convention Russia, CIS & Eurasia (London).

Perez was a vice president at Citigroup, a senior consultant at IBM, and a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Co. in New York City. Perez has an undergraduate degree from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Lima, Peru (1994), a Master of Administration from Universidad ESAN, Lima, Peru (1997) and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School, New York, with a dual major in Finance and Management (2002). He belongs to the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. Perez resides in the New York City area and is an accomplished salsa and hustle dancer.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Coordinator
Knightmare on Wall Street
516-761-4712
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Breard & Associates and Regulatory Maven Announce Strategic Alliance

Regulatory Maven, a compliance and business consulting firm serving FINRA-registered broker-dealer firms as well as SEC and state-registered investment advisor (RIA) firms announce a strategic alliance with Breard & Associates.

Londonderry, NH, USA (September 3, 2013) -- Regulatory Maven, a compliance and business consulting firm serving FINRA-registered broker-dealer firms as well as SEC and state-registered investment advisor (RIA) firms announce a strategic alliance with Breard & Associates.

"Breard & Associates, a PCAOB-certified CPA firm, brings a wealth of audit experience to each client engagement, regardless of the firm's size or maturity," says Dennis McCarron, CEO and co-founder. McCarron adds, "We all know how challenging it is managing our business infrastructure while growing our firm. Broker Dealers are required by FINRA to have an annual independent audit by a PCAOB CPA firm. RIA firms that have custody of clients' assets are required as well, except the audit is unannounced. Regulatory Maven understands our client's business and structures a compliance program in "plain" English. Our alliance with Breard is truly complementary." Regulatory Maven provides compliance consulting and testing along with business consulting.

"We are impressed with Regulatory Maven's depth and expertise in SEC and FINRA regulations. Our clients will benefit from their proficiency and we look forward to our relationship," says CEO Kevin Breard of Breard & Associates. Kevin also stated that the two firms are philosophically aligned regarding those services that are both beneficial and required for RIA and BD firms. Breard & Associates provide independent audits, both announced and unannounced, to a variety of client firms, with a concentration among broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, wealth managers, hedge funds and private equity funds.

Regulatory Maven brings the knowledge and experience of financial industry professionals to structure and protects its clients' businesses in this demanding regulatory environment while best reflecting their vision. "We look to augment the services our clients need, while keeping within the guidelines established by the regulators, by partnering with firms such as Breard & Associates," says Steve Kenda, CFO and co-founder.

About Regulatory Maven
Regulatory Maven was founded in May 2013 by Dennis McCarron and Steve Kenda. The company is located in Londonderry, New Hampshire and provides a complete suite of securities compliance services to Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisor firms. Regulatory Maven delivers distinctive expertise and exemplary results. For additional information about Regulatory Maven please visit http://www.regmaven.com or call us at 603.965.7791.

About Breard & Associates
Breard & Associates was established in 1989 as a full services Certified Public Accounting firm. The Company is headquartered in Northridge California, (near Los Angeles), with offices located in New York, Chicago, Oakland and Seattle. The firm today boasts a culturally diverse staff uniquely skilled in auditing, tax and financial planning. For more information about Breard & Associates, visit their website at http://www.baicpa.com or call 818-886-0940.

Media Contact:
Dennis McCarron
Regulatory Maven
25 Nashua Rd, Suite C6
Londonderry, NH
603-965-7791
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3rd Annual Landscapes Art Exhibition Results Now Posted Online

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its September 2013 art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to view online.

Jupiter, FL, USA (September 1, 2013) -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its September 2013 art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to view online. The theme for this art exhibition is "Landscapes" and artists were asked to apply to this competition in August by submitting their best landscape art.

An art competition was held in July and August 2013 which determined and judged the art for this exhibition. The gallery received submissions from 17 different countries from around the world and they also received entries from 31 different states. Overall, there were 564 entries which were judged for this art competition.

Congratulations to the artists who have been designated as this month's category winners, along with the winning Special Merit and Special Recognition artists. The gallery commends all of the winning artists for their artistic skill and their creativity, as this online art exhibition is indicative of their creativity.

To proceed to the gallery's 3rd Annual "Landscapes" online art exhibition follow this link: http://www.lightspacetime.com/landscapes-art-exhibition-september-2013.

Each month Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts themed online art competitions for 2D artists. All participating winners of each competition have their artwork exposed and promoted online through the online gallery to thousands of visitors each month. If you know of a talented 2D artist who may benefit from the exposure and the publicity that the gallery can provide to them, please forward this press release to them.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery offers monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. Light Space & Time's intention is 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 artists. Their online 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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