Don Jacobson Announced as Featured Artist by Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (LST) is pleased to announce that fine art photographer; Don Jacobson is now the gallery's featured artist.

Jupiter, Florida, USA (April 16, 2013) -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (LST) is pleased to announce that fine art photographer; Don Jacobson is now the gallery's featured artist. Don has participated in many of the gallery's past art competitions and he has placed in every art exhibition that he competed in!

The world of photography and the world of the natural wonders of the Sierra Nevada opened to Don Jacobson simultaneously. The photographs he took with his little Kodak Brownie were woefully inadequate to express the grandeur of the Range of Light. Within a week of his first backpack trip into the high country, he bought his first SLR, a Pentax Spotmatic and began to take photography classes.

Don's degree is in electrical engineering and he worked in that field for three years. Working for the defense industry became more of a contradiction with his political views initiating a search for a desperately needed a creative outlet. For the next twenty-eight years he worked as a glassblower. His work was shown in galleries across the United States, and the Corning Museum included a piece of his in their 1986 collection of 200 international glassblowers. Although glassblowing was his "day job," he continued to practice the art of photography, studying photography with Edmund Teske at UCLA for a year. The two different mediums are connected by light. The magic of glass is in its ability to transmit and reflect light while photography is the capturing of light.

Don states this about his art and photography, "I see the world differently now. The camera, which narrows the field of vision, has actually expanded my vision. When I realized I was viewing reality as if it were a series of photographs, I initially questioned that perspective. Now, I know my perception is enhanced and enriched from my pursuit of photography. An already dynamic and interesting world has become more so." Don's work can be found at http://www.donjacobsonphoto.com.

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.

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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Demolition Set to Begin for New Development at 257 Osborne Street

Landmark Office Tower to transform Winnipeg's Confusion Corner.

WINNIPEG, MB (April 16, 2013) -- Demolition will begin Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the site of the future Landmark Office Tower at Confusion Corner in Winnipeg.

The demolition, which will begin at 10 a.m. and last four to six weeks, will make way for the new construction project. Local firm Imperial Properties is the property manager and leasing agent for the development.

"We are very excited to see work begin on the Landmark Office Tower this week," said Adrian Schulz, spokesperson for Imperial Properties. "This is a great opportunity for the local community and members of the news media to attend and watch this major project commence. Over the next year, there are going to be some significant changes made to the site that will transform and enhance Confusion Corner overall."

Space at 257 Osborne St. site opened up when the previous commercial tenant, Bruni Auto, moved to a different location. The Imperial Properties team has been working on the development project for the past months, and now that warmer weather is on its way, the company is eager begin the demolition and construction process.

The Landmark Office Tower will be a first-class commercial structure featuring large windows, an open and customizable floor plan, modern mechanical systems and onsite property management. It is located at the highest traffic count intersection of Winnipeg, where traffic counts average more than 91,100 vehicles per day. It is the key connection point to the City Center, Osborne and Corydon Village.

Already leased are the main retail floor-to a national restaurant chain-and one office floor, which a business center operator will occupy. This leaves three floors and 18,120 total square feet available which are ideal for professional or medical office use.

"This will be a state-of-the-art office building, and there is still plenty of space with ground and underground parking available for business tenants to claim," Schulz said. "We do expect this space to lease up quickly, so we encourage all interested parties to inquire soon. The amenities of the new building, combined with its outstanding landmark location, are sure to give tenants some wonderful opportunities for success."

Wednesday's demolition will also provide media members with the opportunity to take "before" photos of the current structure, and then track the effort's progress in the upcoming months.

The Landmark Office Tower project is scheduled for completion by 2014. To learn more about Imperial Properties and its work, visit http://www.imperialproperties.ca/commercial.

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Please direct inquiries to: Adrian Schulz, 204-272-8799

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Flirting Italian Style Keynotes Convention & Contest

The San Francisco Bay Area's top flirts will compete for the title of Mr or Ms Bay Area Flirt, Friday, May 17, 2013, 7:30pm, at the Marriott Hotel, 1770 S Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo CA 94402.

San Rafael, CA, April 16, 2013 -- Contact: Rich Gosse, 415-479-3800

The San Francisco Bay Area's top flirts will compete for the title of Mr or Ms Bay Area Flirt, Friday, May 17, 2013, 7:30pm, at the Marriott Hotel, 1770 S Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo CA 94402.

The Convention features a Flirting Contest, where attendees compete, en masse, in a crowded hotel ballroom. This spectacle concludes with the winners being awarded prizes for winning the flirting championship of the Bay Area.

The world's first Flirting Convention, held in San Francisco in 1994, was featured by Oprah. Since then, Flirting Conventions throughout the major cities of the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, have attracted heavy media attention.

The Flirting Contest will be preceded by a Keynote Address by Francesca Gentille, a nationally recognized relationship coach, clinical sexologist, and aging specialist. Her topic is Flirting...Italian Style.

"Americans don't know how to flirt," says Ms. Gentille. "They confuse flirtation with seduction. Italians know how to flirt playfully and successfully with everyone."

Ms. Gentille should know. Though a 2nd generation Italian in the USA, her many years traveling internationally, and her sensuous year in Italy gave her first-hand experience with the world's top flirts... the Italians!

During her keynote, Ms. Gentille will reveal:

•How to Flirt without ruffling feathers or being misinterpreted
•How to make flirting a win/win experience for everyone
•When and with whom it is OK to flirt
•The best places to flirt
•How to progress from flirting to dating
•How to flirt in an ongoing relationship

Francesca Gentille is the co-director of the Integrative Arts Institute and the founder of The Sacred Courtesan School of Feminine Mystique and Power. She is a contributing author to the widely acclaimed anthology, The Marriage of Sex and Spirit, which won the National Book Award for the best new relationship and sexuality book of 2006. She is the host of the popular Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra internet radio show, which is the number one Tantra show on I-tunes. Her website is http://www.FrancescaGentille.weebly.com. Ms. Gentille is available to the news media for interviews by calling 415-990-5754 or emailing relationshipdiva@gmail.com.

The Flirting Convention begins with the Keynote Address at 7:30pm, and concludes with a giant Dance Party, 9pm-Midnight. The cost is $20 at the door. Adults of all ages are welcome. Dressy attire is recommended for this lovely facility.

The Convention is sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, world's largest non-profit singles organization. Anyone wishing information about this and many more events for singles may visit http://www.ThePartyHotline.com or call 415/507-9962.

Media Contact:
Rich Gosse
Society of Single Professionals
205 Mark Twain Avenue, San Rafael CA 94903
415-507-9962
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Edgar Perez in London and Kiev Previewing Knightmare on Wall Street, the Knight Capital Story

Edgar Perez, Author, 'The Speed Traders, An Insider's Look at the New High-Frequency Trading Phenomenon That is Transforming the Investing World' and Course Director, The Speed Traders Workshop 2013, Previewing 'Knightmare on Wall Street' in London and Kiev.

New York City, NY, USA (April 15, 2013) -- Edgar Perez, author of The Speed Traders, An Insider's Look at the New High-Frequency Trading Phenomenon That is Transforming the Investing World (http://www.TheSpeedTraders.com), spoke at High-frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London (http://www.HFT-Leaders-Forum.com) and Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University (http://kneu.edu.ua), and offered a preview of his forthcoming book Knightmare on Wall Street (http://www.KnightmareonWallStreet.com).

Knight Capital was one of the companies whose fortune had risen as U.S. regulators made a series of changes in the structure of financial markets over the last 15 years. On Wednesday August 1, 2012, 9:30am, right after the markets opened for the day, the firm would issue an unprecedented number of erroneous orders into the market. What followed after this shocking announcement were rounds of conversations with a number of players that had smelled blood and were ready to pick up the pieces, if not stopped by an unprecedented frantic telephone activity in an industry where everybody knows everybody. Knightmare on Wall Street is the behind-the-scenes story of this epic event; it will provide a comprehensive account of what took to elevate Knight Capital to the cusp of the investing revolution of the late 1990s and what almost brought down the firm.

Edgar Perez's first book, The Speed Traders. published in English by McGraw-Hill Inc. (2011), Mandarin by China Financial Publishing House (2012), and Bahasa Indonesia by Kompas Gramedia (2012), provides "a clear and informative read that can be useful to both seasoned industry professionals and those who are only exploring the financial industry" and has confirmed him as the preeminent global expert in the specialized area of high-frequency trading. Perez has led The Speed Traders Workshop 2012, How High Frequency Traders Leverage Profitable Strategies to Find Alpha in Equities, Options, Futures and FX (http://www.TheSpeedTradersWorkshop.com), Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Warsaw, Kiev, New York, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, and was Adjunct Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, where he taught Algorithmic Trading and High-Frequency Finance. He contributes regularly to The New York Times and China’s International Finance News and Sina.

Perez has been interviewed on 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 featured on 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 to the 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 (Shanghai) and Pace University (New York), among other public and private institutions. In addition, Perez has spoken at a number of global conferences, including Harvard Business School’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference (Boston), High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum (New York, Chicago), 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
The Speed Traders
516-761-4712
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The Mobile Design and Development Firm Stanfy Enters US Market of Native App Development

Stanfy, a mobile UI/UX design and development firm, enters US market to bring experience of ultimate native iOS and Android application development and join international tech community in the USA.

San Francisco, CA, USA (April 15, 2013) -- The Stanfy team started developing mobile applications about five years ago, when the iOS and Android platforms began to expand globally. However, their roots in software development go back to 2005 and Java-based backends. The company was originated in Ukraine by three co-founders, at that time the students of the leading technical university. At the moment Stanfy is a team of more than 30 people with a research and development office in Kyiv, Ukraine and a management and sales office in San Francisco.

Stanfy's strongest fields of expertise are mobile strategy consulting, mobile UI/UX design and native development of business applications for iOS and Android. Most of the mobile apps created by Stanfy, were made for e-commerce, seed or A/B funded social startups, popular media services with 1B daily users, mobile carriers and leading movie theatres. Clients’ geography is vast enough: USA, Western and Eastern Europe countries, Australia, Russia and Ukraine.

Clients admit Stanfy's deep understanding of mobile users and their behaviors, passion for beauty and high quality development. Best Agile practices and Lean philosophy also are an inseparable part of Stanfy team values, which is confirmed with numerous clients’ testimonials. "I have found Stanfy to do excellent work on mobile application development. Our experience has been in iOS and Android. Stanfy is reliable and provides excellent project management services, along with creative, thoughtful advice. I have been very happy with the work quality and the spirit of cooperation at Stanfy." - Brian Cavanaugh (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/brian-cavanaugh/15/870/614), President & Founder at Klox Inc.

Charged with the spirit of innovation, the Stanfy team is excited to join the advanced US tech community of mobile developers to transform original ideas into cutting-edge mobile products. "Entering the US market is a big challenge for our team. We are really excited to deal with new opportunities, meeting new clients, and work on innovative products", stated Stanfy CEO and Co-founder Paul Bashmakov.

Currently Stanfy is proceeding with US market integration finding new customers and partners. Mobile market environment is changing rapidly, so company's main goal is to foresee users trends and apply them to their mobile solutions.

About Stanfy

Stanfy (http://www.stanfy.com) is a San Francisco based design and development team with R&D office in Ukraine focused on Android and iOS applications. Stanfy works with the leading companies, innovators and startups to create outstanding mobile experience for its customers. The company has a strong presence at the mobile market, and since 2009 has released more than 60 iOS and Android apps for its customers all over the world.

Media Contact:
Maria Tereschenko
Stanfy
964 Eddy St
San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
+4152165213
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Luxury Travel Ltd has launched the first in a series of Luxury Travel Packages in Vietnam and Cambodia

Luxury Travel Ltd. has launched the first in a series of set departure, luxury travel packages in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Hanoi, Vietnam, April 13, 2013 -- Luxury Travel Ltd. (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has launched the first in a series of set departure, luxury travel packages in Vietnam and Cambodia, allowing guests to experience the finest food, nature and culture, while discovering the countries essential highlights and witnessing its astounding diversity, from North to South.
The "Vietnam Highlights in 12 Days" will be departing on the 1st of every month from Ho Chi Minh City. Also, there will be scheduled departures for the "Vietnam and Cambodia Experience in 14 Days" starting from Hanoi on the 15th of every month and ending in Siem Riep, Cambodia.

"Vietnam and Cambodia are fast emerging as luxury travel destinations." says Luxury Travel founder Mr. Pham.

These journeys are perfect for first-time travellers anxious about travelling to Vietnam and Cambodia, families and small groups of friends, as well as single travellers not wanting to travel alone.

With small groups of up to only 12 guests per departure (with a minimum of 2 people for guaranteed departure) it is a great way to meet other elite travelers and share with them the experiences of a lifetime in these exotic countries in Southeast Asia.

The first departure of the Vietnam Experience will start from 1 June 2013 and the Vietnam and Cambodia Experience will start from 15 June 2013.

All departures are accompanied by an English speaking tour guide to ensure the best interpretive and unique experience.

Luxury Travel Ltd. (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) sales and marketing manager Hung Nguyen says, "In response to market demand, our set departure offerings will enable our travel partners and their clients the opportunity to book luxury tours on a predictable and affordable basis. If you book, we guarantee you are going."

Vietnam offers a magical mix of tropical beaches, post-colonial charm, a string of world heritage sites, stunning inland scenery, world-renowned cuisine and a home-grown flair for hospitality.

The country also boasts many attractions, including beautiful resorts, spas, majestic scenery, a rich traditional culture, easy going and welcoming locals and an improving tourist infrastructure. This makes Vietnam a more attractive destination for travelers seeking authenticity coupled with luxury.

The Vietnam Highlight package tour is priced from $ 1571 per person, in a twin shared room, and includes internal economy flights, 11 nights' premium accommodations, most meals, airport transfers and sightseeing tours as per the itinerary.

"The beauty of our luxury tours is the first hand knowledge and excellent service of local travel experts. Our trips have been carefully designed to capture the crème de la crème, and allow you to really experience the culture, flow smoothly from place to place, and allow time for relaxation and personal discovery. You will stay at hotels with great character and we ensure that you will have unique, high end experiences," added Hung.

The package is valid for sale until May 2013, unless sold out prior, for travel on June 1, 2013. Phone +8491234686996 or visit http://www.luxurytravevietnam.com for more information about travel and experiences to any of these destinations.


Media Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
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Actyl Group Unveils New Corporate Visual Identity to Celebrate Five-Year Milestone

Company establishes itself as 'A name that workers can trust and corporations can depend on'.

WINNIPEG, MB (April 12, 2013) -- Actyl Group, Inc., a leader in international recruitment and workforce solutions, has launched its new corporate identity, reflecting the significant transformation the business has taken over the past five years.

The heart of the rebranding is in Actyl Group's new brand mark, which is complemented by a transparent blue line that symbolizes the bridges the company builds so that its clients can acquire a skilled, talented and able workforce. Effective immediately, the new logo and brand will appear on all of Actyl Group's marketing materials, corporate website and social media pages.

"Over the past several years, Actyl Group has experienced a significant evolution in the services and solutions we offer to businesses across Canada," said Adrian Schulz, managing director. "We are now proud to have offices in Edmonton, Regina and Winnipeg, with recruiting divisions that are active in Ireland, London, the Philippines, Belize, Mexico and Jamaica. As demand keeps increasing for skilled workers throughout the region, we will continue to expand our number of source countries."

Actyl Group, which was recently ranked number 41 on the Profit Magazine 2012 Hot 50 list, actively recruits workers to fill needed jobs in Alberta and Saskatchewan due to the region's rapid economic growth over the past several years. Leveraging the Foreign Worker Program, the company partners with countries across the globe to find and recruit well educated and experienced candidates for a variety of positions. Actyl Group has made a number of recruiting trips over the past several months to keep pace with the expanding economies of western Canada.

In developing its new corporate identity, Actyl Group worked with Vicreatives, a branding and design agency based in Australia. The company has already started rolling out its new identity, which all three offices will implement.

"Our team has worked hard to achieve this level of growth and success, going from a small, local company to one that has multiple offices and 14 staff members," said Schulz. "We don't plan on slowing down anytime soon, and we're ready to set another growth record in 2013."

Actyl Group also recently welcomed two new international recruitment professionals to its team, including Luma Hameed, who previously served as a staff consultant with McDonalds Corp. To learn more about Actyl Group and to check out the company's new logo and visual identity, visit http://www.actyl.com.

Social Media: LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter

Please direct inquiries to: Adrian Schulz, 204-272-8653
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New York Entrepreneur Redefines the Term Sugar Daddy

NY entrepreneur and gentleman about town Alan "Action" Schneider unashamedly embraces the term Sugar Daddy.

San Francisco, CA, USA (April 10, 2013) -- Contact: Tom Andrews, 415/507-9962

NY entrepreneur and gentleman about town Alan "Action" Schneider unashamedly embraces the term Sugar Daddy. "With the economy in the condition it is in, women are gravitating to the traditional relationship where the man is the provider," says Mr. Schneider. "Many women appreciate men who extend to them mentorship, chivalry, attention, and financial and emotional assistance. Throughout history and up to the current day, these relationships simply work. Despite the dim view that some may have of sugar daddy/sugar baby relationships, their numbers are increasing rapidly and are resulting in a new generation of non-traditional as well as traditional relationships."

Mr. Schneider has thrown more and larger Sugar Daddy parties than anyone on the planet. The 49 year old single parent passionately defends Sugar Daddy parties, "Where the Gorgeous Meet the Generous."

To those who define Sugar Daddy relationships as prostitution, Mr. Schneider responds that "Sugar Daddy relationships are ongoing relationships, not one night stands, and they are as monogamous as other relationships, often more so. Many Sugar Daddy relationships evolve into marriage or long term committed relationships. They are based on mutual spoiling and pampering... and what's wrong with that?" They are no different than a marriage between a successful man and his wife who he takes care of financially and who takes care of him in every way she can. Partners in the sugar lifestyle believe that in this modern era there is no reason you can't live that same kind of supportive relationship without getting married."

Mr. Schneider's next Sugar Daddy party, Make-up, Models and Mayhem, will be on Wednesday, April 25, 2013, 7pm to 12:30am, at New York's most famous nightclub, Copacabana, 268 W 47th St, NYC. A huge crowd is expected, including 200 models. The party features both a Live Salsa Band and a Disco Band, Gourmet Food & Dessert Bar, and much more. The cost is $40/door for women and $80/door for gentlemen. Tickets may be purchased at http://www.alanactionmodels.eventbrite.com. Promo discount codes are available at 1-855-AlanAction, x5.

The parties are co-sponsored by SugarDaddyFor Me.com, the world's largest dating website for sugar daddies and sugar babies (four million members); and Alan Action Events. Adults of all ages are welcome. Media interviews with Alan "Action" Schneider can be scheduled by calling 415-507-9962.
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PAC Launches 2014 Campaign Program To Stop Amnesty Legislation in DC

ALIPAC is launching their 2014 candidate and campaign program to put the brakes on any legislation that would put America's borders on a path to destruction by legalizing illegal aliens.

Raleigh, NC, USA (April 10, 2013) -- Contact: Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) 866 703-0864 / press@alipac.us

In response to illegal invader supporters marching in American streets today demanding amnesty legislation that is expected soon in Washington, ALIPAC is launching their 2014 candidate and campaign program to put the brakes on any legislation that would put America's borders on a path to destruction by legalizing illegal aliens.

"The vast majority of Americans want border and immigration law enforcement instead of any form of amnesty for illegal invaders," said William Gheen President of ALIPAC who was cited in the national and global media last week opposing the AP style change discarding the term 'illegal immigrant.' "By starting our 2014 campaign efforts early, we will send a clear message to all incumbent lawmakers that they will not be able to hide any cloture or actual votes on amnesty from their constituents!"

ALIPAC was formed on September 11, 2004 in honor of the victims of 9/11 who were killed due to the inadequate enforcement of America's existing immigration laws, just like the DC sniper victims and the thousands of Americans killed each year on American soil by illegal invaders. Millions of American are displaced in their jobs and billions of dollars are lost to illegals due to depreciated wages and stolen taxpayer resources.

ALIPAC opposes Obama's DACA (Deferrred Action) amnesty because it is unlawful, unconstitutional, and not backed by any legislation or lawmaker voters.

ALIPAC opposes any new legislation that would rubber stamp Obama's dictatorial actions, because changing America's laws to accommodate millions of illegal invaders is sending the message around the world that America's defenses are down and that illegal immigration will not be stopped. While over 80% of Americans want the current borders of the United States enforced, the Executive Branch refuses to comply.

Such hopes for future border security or immigration law enforcement designed to protect American jobs, property, and lives from invasion will vanish if Comprehensive Immigration Reform Amnesty passes, placing millions of illegal invaders on a path to voting rights and a radical transformation of American politics which will displace over 15 million American voters.

ALIPAC is currently endorsing more than 100 members of Congress that the organization feels can be counted on to oppose Amnesty for illegal aliens CLICK HERE FOR LIST.

For more information about ALIPAC's 2014 candidate and campaign operations, or to schedule interviews with William Gheen, please visit http://www.ALIPAC.us.
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Looking to Join a Portfolio Company? Experts Connection Explains the Risks and Rewards of Working for Private Equity

Do You Have What It Takes to Work with a Start-Up or Turnaround? Recruiter Mary Kier Describes What You Need and How to Interview to Get Hired by a Private Equity Firm.

NOVATO, Calif. (April 10, 2013) -- Even in a down economy, start-ups are thriving as private equity firms continue to invest looking for returns on new ideas and new technologies. If you are aggressive and have a taste for risk working for a portfolio company may be a perfect career choice. To see if you have what it takes, Mary Kier, CEO of Cook Associates Executive Search, will explain what it takes to get hired by a portfolio firm and how to navigate the interview process in the next Experts Connection (http://www.experts-connection.com) webinar entitled, "Spotlight on Private Equity: How Do You Get Hired." The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 - 2:30 p.m. PT), and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

Drawing from almost three decades of recruiting executives for private equity companies, Mary will provide an insider's look at the world of private equity hiring, providing first-hand insight into what resonates when they are seeking executives to run their portfolio companies. Private equity firms are looking for specific qualifications in their executive candidates to ensure a fast return on their investments. They also use a different interview process, looking for special characteristics that demonstrate that the candidate is well-suited for the fast-paced world of private equity. Mary will explain what private equity wants, how to match their criteria to your skillset, how they use retained search recruiters, and share real life stories about candidates who succeeded, and those who didn't and why.

During this 90-minute session, Mary will explain what it takes to work with a privately equity firms managing portfolio company and the qualifications you will need to be considered. Topics of discussion will include:

- Today's portfolio environment and what private equity companies look for in executive candidates;
- Conducting a self-assessment analysis to determine if the world of private equity is for you;
- Sharpening your interview skills before you meet with a portfolio firm; and
- Asking the right and appropriate interview questions.

"Equity in a successful start-up company is the brass ring for any executive, but not all executives are well suited to manage portfolio companies," said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection teleseminars. "Mary has been working with private equity companies for some time and has a firm understanding of what they are looking for, and what a candidate needs to do to be successfully considered for a role in a portfolio company. If you have any interest at all in working with start-ups, this is the perfect session to help you plan your next career move."

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

About Mary Kier
Mary Kier has been with Cook Associates Executive Search since 1984 and now serves as the firm's CEO and a leader in the firm's Private Equity Practice. She is respected for her ability to ascertain the underlying themes in the portfolio company and identify with the executive leadership team in order to quickly assess new talent. Her search work encompasses CEO’s, COOs, CFOs, CMOs, Divisional Presidents as well as functional heads of Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR and Operations. Mary earned her BS degree in Management and Industrial Relations, graduating with honors.

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
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LinkedIn Is Your Best Social CRM Resource to Drive Revenue - Next Experts Connection for Business Explains How

Social Media Expert Jim Durbin Provides Step-by-Step Approach to Show You How to Mine LinkedIn for New Sales Leads and How to Connect with Decision-Makers.

NOVATO, Calif. (April 10, 2013) -- Connecting with your prospects before you even make a sales call is having a terrific impact on business, and LinkedIn is the first source of social selling for most sales, marketing, and business development professionals. LinkedIn provides a social CRM database that is being continually updated by users so the information is always current. In the next session of Experts Connection for Business, "LinkedIn for Sales: Driving New Revenue" (http://www.experts-connection.com/business.aspx), social media specialist Jim Durbin will show how to use LinkedIn to find new clients, understand their company, and engage with them in a way that turns connections into revenue. The webinar is scheduled for 4:00 to 5:30 ET (1:00 to 2:30 PT) on Tuesday, April 24 and is archived online for registrants to access after the presentation. The Experts Connection webinar series is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

Social media gives sales and marketing executives - anyone who is really connected -new ways to increase the top line. LinkedIn escalates social selling by providing a central forum where you can identify new company and new prospects, assess their needs, and build a meaningful dialogue that will allow you to present your solution to their problem. Using LinkedIn as a social CRM platform, you can quickly gather intelligence, uncovering hidden knowledge about your prospects and their business activities. LinkedIn can turn good salespeople into great salespeople.

In this 90-minute webinar, Durbin will show you how to:

- Use social CRM to track decision-makers and executives through their social connections;
- Use LinkedIn profiles to find direct phone numbers and contact information;
- Connect with prospects, including how to use simple messages that generate responses from connections;
- Identify revenue opportunities from former employees and competitors;
- Develop "before and after" strategies for the sales presentation; and
- Optimize search and profile techniques to boost your personal profile.

"LinkedIn now has 200 million members in 200 countries making it the biggest directory of professional contacts around. And all these contacts are self-selecting, offering up any number of details about themselves and their business for those who know how to mine for it," said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinar series. "When used properly, LinkedIn can be any sales professional’s most powerful tool, and Jim will give you a detailed approach to show you now to use LinkedIn to build your client database."

The Experts Connection webinar series allows business professionals to connect with experts in a wide range of areas, gathering information about business-critical topics presented with an eye toward the practical, not just the theoretical. Experts Connections recruits the most knowledgeable specialists to address problems facing small companies, multi-national corporations, B2B, B2C; businesses of any size serving any market. The cost of the 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/business.aspx.

About James Durbin:
Jim Durbin is vice president of social media for Brandstorming Interactive, a B2B marketing firm. As well as being a blogger and business owner, Jim shares his expertise as a frequent speaker on topics such as CRM, online marketing, and harnessing the social enterprise. Before he started one of the first social media companies in 2006, Jim was a top performer as a sales executive for a national staffing firm. He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and lives in Dallas.

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

Contact:
Annette DiSano
NETSHARE, Inc.
(415) 883-1700
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Gold Digger Party for Beautiful Women & Wealthy Bachelors

San Francisco's first-ever Gold Digger Party takes place on May 11, 2013.

San Francisco, CA, USA (April 8, 2013) -- Contact: Tom Andrews, 415/507-9962

Beautiful single women and wealthy bachelors are invited to meet at San Francisco's first-ever Gold Digger Party, Saturday, May 11, 2013, 8pm, at Carbon Nightclub, 383 Bay Street, San Francisco CA 94133.

"For thousands of years most women have considered financial security to be the most important quality they seek in a potential mate," says Rich Gosse, Executive Producer of GoldDiggerEvents.com. "This is true in virtually all countries and all cultures around the world. The Gold Digger Party is an opportunity for beautiful single women and wealthy bachelors to connect for fun, romance, and possible marriage.

"Gold Diggers are unfairly stigmatized in our society as women who seek to exploit prosperous men. This is true of Predatory Gold Diggers, who pretend to love wealthy men and value their personal qualities, whereas they are only interested in their money. But there is a second, much larger group, Loving Gold Diggers, who value financial security as a top priority in selecting a mate, but also are sincerely attracted to men for their personal qualities. Wealthy Bachelors must be careful to avoid the wrong group."

Rich Gosse is America's foremost authority on finding a romantic partner. He is the author of eight books on this topic, including You CAN Hurry Love, Singles Guide to America, and A Good Man Is EASY to Find ("This is a great book!" Oprah Winfrey). His entertaining advice has been featured by ABC, BBC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, Fox News Live, MSNBC, Oprah, Donahue, Cosmopolitan, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, Business Week, Playboy, Playgirl, The Wall Street Journal, London Times, The Australian, The New Zealand Herald, etc. Mr. Gosse is available to the news media for interviews by calling 415/479-3800. His website is http://www.RichGosse.com.

The Gold Digger Party is sponsored by SugarDaddyFor Me.com, the world's largest dating website for sugar daddies and gold diggers (aka sugar babies). Adults of all ages are welcome. Tickets are $20. Anyone wishing more information about this party and also the Gold Digger Cruise this coming November may visit http://www.GoldDiggerEvents.com.
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Luxury Travel Vietnam Introduced its Tours in Latin America

Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Begins Joint Effort with Uruguay Tour Operator To Promote High End Vietnam Tourism Products In Brazil.

Hanoi, Vietnam, April 8, 2013 -- Vietnam is a new holiday destination for Latin America holidaymakers. Now, Asia's most innovative luxury travel and tour company brings Vietnam high-end tourism products closer to travel agents in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Hanoi–based Luxury Travel Ltd. has announced joint efforts with a Uruguayan premium tour operator, Lameco Viajes, in order to promote luxury travel products at WTM Latin America in Sao Paulo, Brazil from 23 to 25 April 2013. Luxury Travel Ltd. and Lameco Viajes booth is located at stand M13.

World Travel Market Latin America, the leading global event for the Latin American travel industry, is a three day must-attend business-to-business (B2B) event which brings the world to Latin America and promotes Latin America to the world.

To be staged annually in the economic powerhouse of São Paulo, World Travel Market Latin America is the event where Latin American travel companies will negotiate and conclude major deals, highlighting the area's importance in the global travel and tourism industry.

Vietnam has launched a new campaign to attract tourists from all over the world under the slogan of 'Timeless charm.' Tourists wish to experience Vietnam's defining characteristics: thrills, nature, heritage, festivals, pristine beauty, enjoyment, scenery and essence.

Vietnam now has world class hotels and resorts, beaches and cuisine, in addition to its natural beauty, rich history and traditional culture. Travelers from Latin America travelling to Vietnam are looking for a more authentic experience and seek to have a deeper understanding of the country's culture, food, history and everyday life. The country receives 6.8 million international arrivals in 2012 and the number of travelers from Latin American increases annually last 3 years.

While India and Thailand are geared more toward mass market tourism, Vietnam is a destination that is attractive to a more selective class of travelers. Vietnam is becoming more and more recognized as a safe and favored destination for high end tourists from long haul destinations.

Latin America is in a strong financial position at the moment and Pham Ha, founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd., stressed the importance of diversifying markets by participating in the Spanish and Portuguese speaking markets, which provide an ideal platform for the latest contemporary trends and the ability to communicate and establish business partnerships with experts and tourism companies.

"With our marketing efforts and commitments with our local representative and tour operator Lameco in Uruguay (http://www.lameco.com.uy), we will attract more long haul travelers who wish to experience Vietnam in style and luxury. We are amongst the pionners in Latin America. We select our top ten once-in-a-life-time trips in Vietnam and Indochina, highlighting 4 and 5 star hotels to sell wholesale to travel agents across Latin America." said Pham Ha.

About Luxury Travel Ltd.

Vietnam's first luxury tour operator/DMC (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) 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 representative offices in California, London, Paris, Montevideo and Sydney. 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 Guide Award 2012. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/luxurytravelcompany.

Media Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
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