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Cuts to SNAP Food Program Would Be Devastating for Struggling Older Adults

This morning, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) joined members of Congress, Feeding America, the Food Research and Action Center, advocates, and representatives from dozens of national organizations to oppose $16 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, (SNAP). NCOA Media Contact: Ken Schwartz, Director of Marketing & Communications, 202-600-3131, ken.schwartz@ncoa.org.

Washington, D.C., USA - July 12, 2012 -- This morning, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) joined members of Congress, Feeding America, the Food Research and Action Center, advocates, and representatives from dozens of national organizations to oppose $16 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) included in the proposed House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill reauthorization. The Committee is expected to vote on the legislation tomorrow.

Nearly 3 million older adults receive SNAP, and 80% of them live alone. SNAP makes nutritious food more affordable for these vulnerable seniors, reducing health costs by helping them manage and prevent chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.

Yet, due to inadequate outreach and enrollment, only 1 in 3 seniors who qualifies for SNAP actually receives this valuable benefit.

“These cuts would be catastrophic for vulnerable older adults and their families,” said NCOA President & CEO Jim Firman. “93% of SNAP benefits go to households below the poverty line, and 76% of SNAP households include an elderly person, child, or disabled person. Taking food out of the mouths of people living at or near the poverty level is unconscionable act, especially when the unemployment rate is so high.”

In addition to keeping individuals safe and well-fed, SNAP is a well-established and efficient way to stimulate local economies. Every $1 worth of SNAP benefits in an eligible recipient’s pocket turns into a $1.73 benefit to local communities via grocery stores, farm stands, or even Wal-Mart. Without SNAP and other federal benefits, millions of vulnerable older adults will be forced to make a grim choice between buying groceries or filling prescriptions; putting food on the table or paying utility bills.

NCOA is encouraging older adults, their families, and caregivers to call on Congress to oppose these drastic cuts. Concerned advocates can call toll-free 1-877-698-8228 today to be connected to their Representative’s office and ask them to vote NO on proposed SNAP cuts in the Farm Bill.

For more information, please visit http://www.ncoa.org/SNAP / http://www.FeedingAmerica.org or http://www.wilcoareatimes.com.

Read this and other NCOA releases at http://www.wilcoareatimes.com. (Category Seniors)

Media Contact:

Gail Duncan

Wilco Area Times

120 Nolan Dr.

Georgetown, TX 78633

512-818-7519

wilcoareatimes@gmail.com

http://www.wilcoareatimes.com

FPL and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center Partner to Rescue Sea Turtles Tilly and Kahuna

"There's nothing better than witnessing a rehabbed sea turtle as it disappears into the surf," said Amy Albury, director of sustainability, FPL. "If the sick turtles we find could talk, they would tell you that without the help of FPL and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, they probably wouldn't have survived much longer in the open ocean."

Juno Beach, FL (July 12, 2012) -- With names like Kahuna and Tilly, you would think they would be hanging out with characters like Moondoggie in a Gidget movie, but that’s where any similarities would end.

Tilly and Kahuna are two loggerhead sea turtles. They are linked to one another because they were both recovered from a canal at Florida Power & Light Company’s St. Lucie Nuclear plant by onsite biologists and then sent to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) in Juno Beach, Fla., for rehabilitation and recently released.

Tilly, a teenager in turtle years, was severely anemic, dehydrated, hypoglycemic and suffered from other maladies when admitted to LMC in April 2012. Kahuna, one of LMC’s longest admission-to-recovery residents, appeared to be suffering from every surfer’s worse nightmare when she was admitted about two years ago – a shark attack. Part of her left front flipper was missing and there were several deep lacerations on her right front flipper that required surgery. In addition, she had developed a bone infection. Antibiotics, vitamins and nutritional therapy were recommended for both turtles as part of their respective recovery processes.

“There’s nothing better than witnessing a rehabbed sea turtle as it disappears into the surf,” said Amy Albury, director of sustainability, FPL. “If the sick turtles we find could talk, they would tell you that without the help of FPL and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, they probably wouldn't have survived much longer in the open ocean.”

This has been a landmark year in monitoring Florida’s sea turtle population with a record number of sea turtle nests found along Florida beaches in 2012. Even Kahuna is getting in on monitoring efforts as she was fitted with a global positioning satellite tracking device so researchers and turtle lovers can track her whereabouts.

“FPL conducts the necessary assessments and does preliminary evaluations of turtles before they are brought to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center for treatment,” said Dr. Charles A. Manire, director of research and rehabilitation, Loggerhead Marinelife Center. “The company’s comprehensive sea turtle program allows us to share data and develop an important resource to help these magnificent creatures.”

Within days of each other, Tilly and Kahuna made their way back to the ocean in separate “sand carpet” ceremonies befitting a blockbuster movie premiere attended by legions of adoring fans. Tilly was released at a fighting weight of 95 pounds and Kahuna tipped the scales at 209 pounds as they lumbered into the choppy surf. Tilly, formerly weighed 86 pounds; Kahuna was 172 pounds when first admitted.

Media Contact:

FPL Media Line

Florida Power & Light Company

700 Universe Blvd.

Juno Beach, FL 33408

305-552-3888

kristy.kennedy@rbbpr.com

http://www.fpl.com

Luxury Travel Ltd, A Vietnamese Cuisine Connoisseur, To Promote Vietnam Food Tour for Gourmet Travelers

The new Luxury Travel trip features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam's most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savor the surprisingly varied tastes of this fascinating land.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 12, 2012 -- The new Luxury Travel trip (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam's most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savor the surprisingly varied tastes of this fascinating land.

Along with exploring new cultures, one of the great joys of travel is the discovery of new cuisine. Those unfamiliar with Vietnamese food are in for a treat, as the national cuisine is flavorful, colorful and extremely healthy.

North: Northern Vietnam has long been influenced by its proximity to China. As the only part of the country that experiences four seasons, many dishes are only available in season. Overall, the food tends to be milder and lighter than that found in the rest of Vietnam.

Central: The pundits claim that central cuisine is the most culturally authentic food in the country. Heavily influenced by the Imperial court cuisine of Hue, the food is generally spicy and well seasoned.

South: Southern cuisine is the most varied of the three. Rich in vegetables, rice and seafood, it has incorporated French, Cambodian and Thai influences into a style that is distinctively its own. It is more heavily seasoned and tropical, spicier and at times sweeter than northern food.

Luxury Travel's “A Taste of Vietnam” trip is designed for the traveler with limited time and an unlimited appetite for a culinary adventure.

The trip features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam's most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savor the surprisingly varied tastes of this fascinating land.

This culinary odyssey will take travelers from tasting the dishes of the North to the delicacies of Hue, down to the unsurpassed bounty of the Mekong Delta with its cinematic abundance of fruits and vegetables.

Gourmet lovers will experience the tangy flavor of cha ca (charcoal grilled fish), sample Vietnam's signature pho, become acquainted with infinite types of noodles and rice, and try nuoc mam (Vietnamese fish sauce).

“Our ultimate goal is to give our clients a food and wine experience that will last them a lifetime,” said Hung Nguyen, sales and marketing manager of Luxury Travel Company.

Along the way from North to South travelers will delight in a medley of elegant foods prepared to please the eye as well as the palate, including traditional Vietnamese fare and dishes influenced by international cuisine.

The food and tour is well planned, and travelers save precious time by flying or traveling by overnight train. Highlights include the wonders of Ha Long Bay, one of five World Heritage-listed sites in Vietnam, as well as shopping and a market visit to the capital city of Hanoi with its alluring Old Quarter.

Enjoy a Royal banquet dinner in this former Imperial Capital to enrich your experience in Hue, one of five World Cultural Heritage sites of Vietnam.

Travelers will also visit the picturesque and artsy port town of Hoi An, a favorite with many travelers, and the ever-vibrant Ho Chi Minh City on the bank of the Saigon River.

This trip is designed to discover the food, culture, sights and style of this unique country, combining local charm and luxuries from North to South Vietnam.

For more information and bookings, visit http://luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/VietnamCulinaryTours/atasteofvietnam.htm

About Luxury Travel Ltd

The first luxury tour operator (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) and full travel service agency based in Hanoi with offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, Luxury Travel is exceptional in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences. Opened in 2004, the Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and sales offices in California, Paris, and Melbourne. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator in Vietnam.

Media Contact:

Link Doan

Luxury Travel Ltd

05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,

Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444

Vietnam

84439274120

marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com

http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Executives: You Will Be Googled - Experts Connection Shows You How to Create A Positive Online Brand

Social Media Expert Glenn Raines Shows Executives How to Use their Web Presence to Promote Searchability and Demonstrate Value.

NOVATO, Calif. (July 11, 2012) -- What's your Google quotient? When looking to get ahead, the first thing a recruiter or hiring manager will do when they meet you is check your online presence using Google. You can control what they find, and that’s the subject of “Executives: You Will Be Googled,” the next session of Experts Connection (http://www.experts-connection.com), Glenn Raines, Founder of Social Media Moves and an expert in building a positive social media presence, will offer proven strategies to improve your profile searchability and prove your value online. The executive instruction session is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 - 2:30 p.m. PT), and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

In today’s highly competitive market, the candidates that rank highest in online search results are the ones who are contacted and hired. Executives have to have an online presence, and that presence has to present their value. LinkedIn is the place most executives start, but a Google+ profile can boost findability and online presence. In this information-packed webinar, Glenn will review how to use Google+ as a tool to create the right content so you can be found for your expertise and value. He will offer a hands-on approach to using the tools to manage your content, to add weblinks, and to show you how to stand out online so decision-makers can find you.

Glenn’s Experts Connection webinar will offer a step-by-step explanation of how to create a Google Profile account with searchable content and crosslinks. During this webinar, attendees will learn:

- How to set up a new Google Profile or improve an existing one.

- How to optimize your Profile for searchability with the right keywords and links.

- How to build a link list to other places on the web that gives recruiters a complete view of your skills.

- How to use the image gallery to demonstrate your expertise.

- How to add LinkedIn recommendations to your Google Profile as testimonials.

- Search tricks that recruiters and hiring managers use to find candidates.

- How to expand your network of contacts, and create more opportunities.

- How to create “circles” on Google+ to segment your contacts by companies, recruiters, etc.

- How to add links to key touch points such as your resume or email signature.

“There is more competition today for the best positions, so executive job seekers need to use every tool available to make sure they project a positive presence and are being found by the right hiring decision-makers,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinars. “Glenn is an expert at online discovery and has made a detailed study of Google, personal branding, and searchability. This webinar offers a rare opportunity to learn more about building your online brand from an expert who advises some of the world’s leading executives.”

The Experts Connection teleseminar series gives executives access to leading career experts. The cost of the seminar is $60, $50 for NETSHARE members, and access is provided via web and telephone. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com.

About Glenn Raines

Glenn Raines is the “Revealer of Value” at Social Media Moves (http://www.socialmediamoves.com) where he helps companies align their business objectives and brand strategies with social media channels for customer engagement. Glenn also is the author of Google Profile: Elevate Your Brand and Findability on the Web. He has unparalleled experience in building LinkedIn and Google+ profiles and developing content for social networking. Glenn is a former agency brand copywriter and creative director, and former Vice President, Internet Business Strategy, at Citigroup. His current clients include Leo Burnett, Bank of New York Mellon, The Royal Bank of Scotland, where he has helped the bank position its 23 global thought leaders in social media as part of a new client acquisition.

About NETSHARE

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

Contact:

Annette DiSano

NETSHARE, Inc.

(415) 883-1700

Annette@netshare.com

Tom Woolf

Woolf Media & Marketing

(415) 259-5638

tomw@woolfmedia.com

Experts Connection Explains Due Diligent Background Investigations for Recruiters, from a Special Agent's Viewpoint

Webinar for Recruiters and HR Professionals Offers Tactics for Conducting a Thorough and Complete Background Checks on Executive Candidates.

NOVATO, Calif. (July 11, 2012) – The news is full of stories of C-level executives who exaggerate their credentials. Reports show that 57 percent of resumes are “performance enhanced,” which is why recruiters and HR professionals need to know how to conduct a comprehensive background check. In the next session of Experts Connection (http://www.experts-connection.com/recruiter.aspx) for executive recruiters, HR and security expert Phillip S. Deming will present “Due Diligent Background Investigations: An Essential for Hiring Right.” The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, July 26, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 - 2:30 p.m. PT), and available afterward for registered participants. The Experts Connection webinars are sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

As the job market becomes more competitive, more executives tend to inflate their credentials in an effort to improve their chances for a job. The challenge for hiring professionals is identifying the red flags and asking the right questions when checking references. You also need to know how to use the Web as part of your due diligence. From his years as a Special Agent with the U.S. Treasury and a security expert, Phillip knows the necessary steps for conducting a lawful and effective investigation when vetting candidates. What are the phases for a successful vetting process, including gathering data, verification analysis, and documentation? How do you use behavioral responses to separate truth from fiction in candidates’ responses? How can social networks and the Web help you find useful background data?

During this 90-minute webinar, Deming will discuss:

- Understanding the ingredients for a successful background investigation.

- Developing a well-conceived vetting strategy to reduce hiring risk.

- Recognizing potential legal issues and their impact to the background process.

- Preparing yourself to avoid “psychological influencers” that can override the decision-making process.

- Clearly identifying resources to help you implement successful vetting of candidates.

- Creating a holistic approach for qualifying candidates for your organization.

“Every day, the news has stories of chief executives and business leaders losing their jobs and costing their companies money and reputation because they lied about their qualifications,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinars. ”Recruiters and HR professionals need to have every tool at their disposal to verify candidates’ claims and qualifications. Drawing from his security background, Phillip is in a unique position to offer insight into tools and techniques that hiring professionals normally overlook.”

The cost of the Experts Connection seminar is $100, and access is provided via web and telephone. A web archive also is available for registrants. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com/recruiter.aspx.

About Phillip S. Deming

Phillip S. Deming, CPP, CFE, SPHR has more than 30 years of experience in consulting on human resource, security and risk management matters. He has developed human resource policies, conducted organizational investigations, provided corporate training programs, developed global recruiting programs and designed security programs for clients worldwide. He has also served as an expert witness on HR practices, such as negligent hiring and wrongful termination claims. Phillip has served as Special Agent with the U.S Treasury Department and conducted criminal and background investigations for Top Secret Clearance. He also served as Senior Vice President of Administration at Trans Healthcare, Inc., an organization with 22,000 employees responsible for all facets of the human resource discipline. He graduated with honors from Northeastern University with a BS degree. He earned an MS degree in Human Organization and a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development from Villanova University, where he was a member the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

About NETSHARE

Contact:

Annette DiSano

NETSHARE, Inc.

(415) 883-1700

Annette@netshare.com

Tom Woolf

Woolf Media & Marketing

(415) 259-5638

tomw@woolfmedia.com

Luxury Travel Ltd Promotes Culture, Cuisine and New Seven Wonder of Nature in its Vietnam Tours

The best of Northern Vietnam itinerary features Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa, travelers will find the culture, nature, heritage, authenticity meets comfort in just one week.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 11, 2012 -- The best of Northern Vietnam itinerary features Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa, travelers will find the culture, nature, heritage, authenticity meets comfort in just one week.

After a full day visit to the charming capital of Hanoi, travelers will take a night train to Lao Cai - a China-Vietnamese border city.

From Lao Cai there will be a short transfer to the hill town of Sapa. After exploring the area, travelers will return to Hanoi and visit Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.

Officially recognized as one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World in 2012, Halong Bay is a must see on anyone’s itinerary for Vietnam, thanks to its turquoise water and thousands of jagged, limestone islands.

The best way to appreciate this magical scene is from a boat, cruising between the karst cliffs, which loom like fairytale castles, complete with rocky spires and hidden caves. Still used to for fishing, whole families live on floating villages that are easily visited. Some will even take travelers out on a fishing trip. It was also among Asia’s top five tropical island paradises as selected by CNN.

“The northern area of Vietnam is always an attractive destination for tourists visiting the country. Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa are the favorites destinations for all travelers. You will enjoy ending your trip with a relaxing traditional junk trip and take part in a wide variety of activities like kayaking, cave climbing or just simply sitting on the sundeck for a glass of wine as you contemplate what you seen and perhaps plan for a return trip and extended tour” said David Nguyen, Sales and Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel Ltd.

With all private concierge services: door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services, transportation, deluxe train, a private cabin on the sharing boat cruise, meals, and an English or French speaking tour guide escorted all days, the tour priced at 1150 USD per person for a private party of 2 people for deluxe category and 948 USD for first class - the offer is valid until 30 Sep, 2012.

“Vietnam is a charm of Asia. The northern area of Vietnam is always an attractive destination for tourists visiting the country. With its rich history, unique cultures and amazing diversity of both people, landscapes, the Northern Vietnam welcomes travelers looking for a truly authentic experience. On this seven day trip, You discover the best of Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay including two World Heritage Listed Sites: Thang Long Citadel in Hanoi and Halong Bay. We take an overnight train trip up to Sapa and trek to hill tribal villages. You will be treated to a luxury night spent on a junk boat. You take part in a wide variety of activities like kayaking, cave climbing or just simply sitting on the sundeck for a glass of wine. This trip is designed to discover the very best of the North Vietnam in term of culture, adventure, sightseeing, discovery, comfort and style, this Vietnam tour is so unique, special for a life time experience.” Said Pham Ha, CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

About Luxury Travel Ltd

For Vietnam tour and booking, visit http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com.

Media Contact:

Link Doan

Luxury Travel Ltd

05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,

Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444

Vietnam

84439274120

marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com

http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

FRA Welcomes New Forestry Fund in Asia

A new forestry investment fund has been launched in Asia and is being welcomed by FRA, which claims the fund offers an ethical choice to investors who want to diversify their investment portfolios.

Seattle, United States, July 11, 2012 -- A new forestry investment fund has been launched in Asia and is being welcomed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA), which claims the fund offers an ethical choice to investors who want to diversify their investment portfolios.

“This is a Private Equity Fund being run on a hedge proposition basis to consolidate assets within the emerging markets on a project by project investment strategy,” explained the CEO of the Asia Renewable Resource Fund (ARRF), Andrew Steel. The fund is being launched by Treedom Investment, which is keen to ensure that people have access to investments into sustainable forestry in Asia.

FRA claims that investing in sustainably managed forestry and timberland projects in emerging markets is a good move for investors all over the world. Its analysis partner, Peter Collins explained, “Investing in sustainable forestry not only helps to safeguard the future of forestry for generations to come but also offer investors strong returns with a low level of correlation to other economic trends and the equity markets.”

“These are forestry investments made with due regard for people, communities, the environment and profit,” added Mr Steel.

Investing in trees can be a good option for a long term investment, as they simply grow in size and value if left alone for many years,. However, FRA is keen to point out that there are a growing number of opportunities that allow investors to start to see returns within a few years. The scheme run by Greenwood Management in Brazil, for example, allows investors to invest in existing plantations of non-native trees that are grown in a cyclical way, meaning that as soon as the first trees are mature, all investors start to see returns on their investment, despite the fact that it is also a direct investment model.

AAA is a research and analysis consultancy group specialising in timberland investment and sustainable forestry.

About Forestry Research Associates

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

Media Contact:

Peter Collins

Forestry Research Associates

620 Vineyard Lane

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

(206) 316 8394

info@forestry-research.com

http://www.forestry-research.com

Luxury Travel Ltd Reveals its Hot Vietnam Package Tour With Highlight New Seven Wonders of Nature

Luxury travelers prefer Classic Vietnam Tour in 9 days, as Luxury Travel Ltd reveals the best selling Vietnam tour package in June 2012.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 9, 2012 -- Luxury travelers prefer Classic Vietnam Tour in 9 days, as Luxury Travel Ltd reveals the best selling Vietnam tour package in June 2012.

There are 100 FIT bookings for this package in June month only. The country’s first high end tour operator, Luxury Travel Ltd, immerses guests in Vietnamese culture by providing insider access to private events and extraordinary people.

Vietnam is a tropical paradise of charming people, heavenly beaches, brilliant green rice paddies and lush emerald rainforests.

“This trip has been carefully designed to provide a unique experience in the destination, promote cultural understanding and exchange, flow smoothly from place to place, allow time for relaxation and exploration on your own, provide maximum value, and very importantly to be enjoyable. The itinerary can be modified to suit your tastes, timeframe, budget, and special interests. Tour highlights include Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hue - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City. Travelers will visit 4 World Heritages Listed Sites and seven wonder of nature Halong Bay with one night stay on boat.” says Dav Nguyen Sales and Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel Ltd.

Travelers get their interactions with these people which are stimulating, edifying and enlightening, and travelers will have a well-rounded and profound learning experience that they will value forever.

About Luxury Travel Ltd

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, in 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.

Media Contact:

Link Doan

Luxury Travel Ltd

05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,

Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444

Vietnam

84439274120

marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com

http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Luxury Travel Ltd Reveals the Best Selling Multi - Country Package Cambodia and Vietnam Tour

Luxury travelers prefer Classic Cambodia and Vietnam Tour in 11 days, as Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) reveals the best selling tour package in the first half 2012.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 6, 2012 -- Vietnam is a tropical paradise of charming people, heavenly beaches, brilliant green rice paddies and lush emerald rainforests.

The country’s first high end tour operator, Luxury Travel Ltd, immerses guests in Vietnamese culture by providing insider access to private events and extraordinary people.

Teeming with history, marvelous architecture and awash in natural beauty, the largest religious monument ever built, Angkor Wat ranks at the top of globetrotting luxury travelers' must see list of wonders in the word.

“With this tour you will discover two magnificent countries in Southeast Asia. First you will explore Hanoi, with its beautiful boulevards, and then head to the World Heritage Site of Halong Bay and the ancient capital of Hue. The next stop on your tour will be the ancient town of Hoi An, where you will have plenty of time to relax on the beach and to discover the beauty of central Vietnam. After this you will join the service at the Cao Dai Temple in the south of Vietnam and experience life on the Mekong Delta before you continue your tour to Siem Reap with its unique temple, Angkor Wat.” Said Hung Nguyen, Sales and Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel Ltd.

Luxury Travel Ltd designs multi-country touring options, invites elite travelers to experience the luxury, food, culture, lifestyle, travel and charm at its finest of five destinations in Southeast Asia with their great selection of multi-country tours, specially designed to show travelers the unique way of life and the wonderful sights of each country in one journey.

For booking, visit http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_Cambodia/Classic_Vietnam_and_Cambodia_11days.htm

About Luxury Travel Ltd

Media Contact:

Link Doan

Luxury Travel Ltd

05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,

Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444

Vietnam

84439274120

marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com

http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

AAA Urges Investors to Attend Cayman Islands Summit

AAA is calling for those interested in alternative investing to attend the 'Innovation in Alternative Investments: Seeing What's Next' summit in the Cayman Islands on 1-2 November. The event is part of the Cayman Alternative Investment Summit.

Boston, MA, USA, July 5, 2012 -- Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), an alternative investment advocacy group, is calling for those interested in alternative investing to attend the 'Innovation in Alternative Investments: Seeing What's Next' summit in the Cayman Islands on 1-2 November. The event is part of the Cayman Alternative Investment Summit.

The summit is to take place at the Ritz-Carlton on Grand Cayman and delegates are expected to include a wide range of investors, academics and economists. They will attend in order to discuss ways in which a healthy alternative investment industry can be further established.

Sir Richard Branson, the founder of The Virgin Group, is to act as keynote speaker at the event, which comes at a time when the popularity of alternative investments is growing due to the volatility of stocks and bonds markets.

AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, said, “Those attending this important summit will be able to contribute to the future of the industry – sharing ideas on how more can be done to bring alternatives into the mainstream."

The Summit is being organized by Alternative Investment Research and is intended to bring together some of the best minds in the industry to examine how some of the challenges facing the industry can be dealt with.

Speaking to PR Newswire about the event, Sir Richard Branson said, "I am excited to be in the Cayman Islands for the Cayman Alternative Investment Summit.

"The event has a very impressive range of speakers from the alternative investment industry that will make for some very interesting discussions on the future of the industry."

AAA supports a wide range of alternative investment routes, including ethical options such as forestry investment through firms like Greenwood Management, which operates plantations in Brazil, and impact investing. “We believe that ethical investment and making a healthy return are not mutually exclusive,” said Mr Johnson.

About Alternative Asset Analysis:

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

Media Contact:

Anthony Johnson

Alternative Asset Analysis

71 Commercial St

Boston, MA 02109-1320

617-939-9596

info@alternativeassetanalysis.com

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

Luxury Travel Ltd Rolls out Central Vietnam Golf Package

Luxury Travel has launched a Central Golf Coast Tour of Vietnam tour package to leverage on Central Vietnam's growing golf appeal, due to the improved air access and new products in the area.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 5, 2012 -- HANOI-based Luxury Travel has launched a Central Golf Coast Tour of Vietnam tour package to leverage on Central Vietnam's growing golf appeal, due to the improved air access and new products in the area.

The six-day package allows golf enthusiasts to play on Vietnam’s world-class golf courses such as Montgomerie Links and Danang Golf Club. Accommodation options include beachfront resorts in Danang or Hoi An, and sightseeing trips to Hue, Hoi An or along the coastline will be planned. Non-golfers are also targeted.

Pham Ha, founder and CEO of Luxury Travel, said: “We will launch new exciting golf packages to promote Central Vietnam as a high-end golf destination in South-east Asia as we are seeing interest from golfers from the Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand."

Danang's new international airport now links travellers from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.

Vietnam currently has 29 golf courses, and Ha added that two new golf courses, including the Laguna Lang Co Golf Club and Ba Na Hills Golf Club, will open in Central Vietnam in late 2012.

The last two years have also seen the arrival of hotels along the coastline such as Hyatt Regency, InterContinental and Fusion Maia, offering more choices for golf travellers, said Ha.

Luxury Travel Ltd. is a long established Asian golf specialist and experts in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand.

Earlier this month, Luxury Travel (http://www.luxurytravel.com.vn) opened its new office in Danang to tap the tourism boom.

About Luxury Travel Ltd

Media Contact:

Link Doan

Luxury Travel Ltd

05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,

Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444

Vietnam

84439274120

marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com

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FPL Crews Help Restore Service to Mid-Atlantic Region

More than 300 Florida Power & Light Company workers are helping provide emergency restoration assistance to states severely impacted by violent storms that recently hit the Midwest and mid-Atlantic region.

Juno Beach, FL (July 4, 2012) -- More than 300 Florida Power & Light Company workers are helping provide emergency restoration assistance to states severely impacted by violent storms that recently hit the Midwest and mid-Atlantic region. One team traveled from West Palm Beach to Maryland to help Pepco, a Washington D.C. utility, with its restoration efforts.

“Our travel team moved quickly and arrived on site without incident,” said FPL deputy incident commander T.L. Winder. “Once we got settled at the expansive staging site, our crews were given a safety briefing by Pepco and set out to evaluate the damage and start helping with the restoration.”

FPL’s response is part of the mutual assistance network in which utilities around the country provide assistance following major natural disasters. FPL crews and equipment were dispatched to Ohio, Maryland and Virginia, to aid in their restoration efforts after a powerful line of thunderstorms, with gusts between 60 and 90 mph, caused significant destruction that left millions of people without power. Before deploying crews, FPL works to ensure that its customers are taken care of and resources are available should any outages affect our service territory.

For FPL Incident Commander Jim Bush, he'd seen this devastation before when called to help with restoration efforts following Hurricane Rita in Texas. “This is very similar to hurricane-type damage. There’s extensive destruction with lots of trees down among the poles and lines,” he explained. “We're working on the feeder backbone first, and then focus on getting the power back on in the neighborhoods.”

The FPL crews are working 16-hour days, through the July Fourth holiday, focused on getting the job done. Bush, an Army veteran, says he can't think of a better way to celebrate the Fourth than helping others in their time of need.

“The customers we talk to are excited to see us out working on restoring the power and are glad there’s literally a light at the end of the tunnel,” said Bush.

The hilly terrain of Maryland is presenting some challenges for the Florida-based crew. “We had one team working on a 50-foot pole on the side of a steep hill that was engulfed in vegetation,” said Winder. “They're not accustomed to the elevation changes they have here, but the crew succeeded in getting the job done right and doing it safely.”

“When called into action, we're eager to assist, after all, the situation could have easily been reversed with FPL needing the help after a major storm,” said Bush. “It's a great team effort and we're glad we could lend a hand.”

For photos of the restoration effort visit: http://www.fpl.com/newsroom

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FRA Welcomes Figures on English Forestry Sustainability

England is fairing extremely well when it comes to sustainable forestry, according to a new report, which is being welcomed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA).

Seattle, United States, July 4, 2012 -- England is fairing extremely well when it comes to sustainable forestry, according to a new report, which is being welcomed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA).

The new figures published by the Forestry Commission England show that only 0.04 per cent of trees that are chopped down are felled illegally. “The sustainable approach to forestry and the gradually expanding wooded areas in the country have all contributed to the increase in local timber being used instead of imported timber,” explained FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins.

FRA is a research and analysis consultancy that specialises in advocating timberland investment as a strong alternative asset class. It has welcomed the news that England is investing in its conservation habits, such as increasing the amount of land given over to woodland and restoring heathland.

Simon Hodgson from the Forestry Commission explained, “For the first time we have been able to publish a suite of new statistics to show what is happening to woods and forests in England and how Forestry Commission England is performing.

“The overall picture is great news for us. Protection of our woods and forests is strong with minuscule amounts of illegal felling.”

Although timber imports are falling in England, other nations, such as China, import much more timber than they used to, with much coming from the US, South America and Canada. China and other emerging economies are using more and more timber in the development of their infrastructure and housing in response to their recent economic growth.

FRA says that the increasing demand for sustainable timber in developing nations is great news for those investing in plantation projects in countries like Canada and Brazil. Firms like Greenwood Management are providing investors with the chance to directly invest in sustainably managed plantations of non-native species that help to reduce the pressure on natural forests in Brazil.

About Forestry Research Associates

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

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Forestry Research Associates

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