War Within GOP: ALIPAC To Target Republicans With Obama on Amnesty

ALIPAC To Target Republicans With Obama on Amnesty for Illegal Aliens.

Raleigh, NC, USA (May 13, 2013) -- Contact: ALIPAC (866) 703-0864 Press@alipac.us

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) is announcing today that the national organization's new focus will be targeting Republican lawmakers and personalities who are aligned with Barack Obama in support of a form of amnesty for illegal immigrants.

ALIPAC contends that Washington, DC, is operating under a one party system that is masquerading as a two party system, and that this problem is depriving Americans of a choice on important issues such as illegal immigration, bailouts, war, civil liberties, privacy rights, and all other issues of contention.

"We're all tired of GOP politicians who pretend to be opposed to Barack Obama, but upon closer inspection are found supporting the exact same things Obama supports like Amnesty for illegal immigrants," said William Gheen, President of ALIPAC. "Senators John McCain, Lindsey Graham, Jeff Flake, and Marco Rubio are working with Obama to pass Amnesty for illegal immigrants. Each of these GOP amnesty supporters has lied to their voters back home claiming to oppose the amnesty they in fact support along with Obama."

ALIPAC believes that targeting Republicans who side with Barack Obama in support of amnesty for illegal immigrants is where the group's limited resources can make the greatest impact since scientific and certified polling data shows that GOP lawmakers supporting illegal immigration, lax border security, and amnesty are at odds with over 80% of those in their own party.

ALIPAC plans to release a national list of Republicans working with Obama to pass Amnesty for illegal aliens later this week. The list will be maintained and updated online. Efforts will then be made to provide the evidence showing these Republicans are working with Obama on amnesty for illegals directly to supporters for each name documented.

This list of Republicans working with Obama on Amnesty will also include state level lawmakers that are working with Democrats to give licenses and in-state tuition to illegals!

Many American conservatives will be highly disappointed with the names that appear on the list which include surprising Obama amnesty supporters such as Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX), Fast and Furious and Benghazi investigator Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA), radio show host Sean Hannity, Tea Party financiers the Koch Brothers, Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist, talk radio show host Roger Hedgecock, and many others who Republicans had believed opposed Obama and Amnesty for Illegals.

"We are going to throw these turncoat Republicans directly into the political fireplace," said William Gheen. "We will have the greatest impact against the current effort to submerge conservative Americans permanently beneath an unending wave of people from outside of our nation by targeting Republicans who are aligned with Obama's Amnesty instead of with the GOP base!"

For more information about ALIPAC's efforts, illegal immigration, illegal immigrants, immigration reform amnesty, and S. 744, or to schedule interviews, please visit http://www.alipac.us.

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To Celebrate Its 9th Anniversary, Luxury Travel Ltd. Reveals the Successful Story of Vietnam's First Luxury Travel and Tour Operator

"Besides having a passion for travelling, reading, walking and golf, I love to seek luxury," admits Pham Ha, the CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

Mr. Pham Ha, CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.
Hanoi, Vietnam, May 13, 2013 -- "Besides having a passion for travelling, reading, walking and golf, I love to seek luxury," admits Pham Ha, the CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com.

He's not alone. As Vietnam's economy strengthens, the tourism industry is inevitably expanding its own horizons. Once considered as more of a backpacker destination, now with growing high-end options, Vietnam is attracting a different kind of tourist.

Options might still be considered limited and infrastructure below international standards. But that's where Ha's company steps in. On a mission to promote the luxurious side of Vietnam, Ha hopes to coax more high-end travelers and businesspeople to the country.

But that doesn't mean just booking five-star hotels and fancy dinners for a whirlwind tour along Vietnam's coastline. He admits he's haunted by one former clients' indifferent dismissal of Vietnam as "beautiful but boring," so his company goes the whole nine yards to ensure customers have the holiday of a lifetime.

The philosophy of Luxury Travel (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is to find top quality services, unique experiences and sophistication and create perfect packages for the most discerning of travellers. Ha knows that to have a dream vacation the traveller must experience pleasure, comfort and total satisfaction.

Whether the client wants to hide in the tropical jungle, kick back on the beach, discover Vietnam's culinary delights, trek to a hill tribe village or relax in style in a luxury vacation villa, Luxury Travel Vietnam will come up with the goods - minimizing on travel time and maximizing experiences.

"Simply envision any vacation experience you want, name it, and we will deliver it in style - that's Luxury Travel," he stresses.

As a child, Ha had always dreamed of travelling around the world. After graduating from Hanoi Teachers' Training College and National Economics University, Ha worked as a teacher but soon wanderlust set in and he quit teaching to take a job as a tour guide, tour operator, PR, sales and marketing man.

After 12 years in the industry, Pham Ha found his own business in 2004 providing luxury tours in Vietnam. Besides providing sightseeing tours, Luxury Travel also arranges accommodation, airport transfers, regional flights, train tickets, visas, superior guides and other logistics in advance. The company guides speak Vietnamese, Chinese, English, French and German and are selected for their open-mindedness, motivation and enthusiasm.

"It may be my fate. Firstly, I do this because I want to satisfy my passion to discover," says Ha. "But it's also my pleasure to introduce the beauty of Vietnam to foreigners." To turn a private passion into a tourist business, Pham Ha had to be patient.

"In the beginning, I had 12 years of work experience but not so much money!" says Ha with a smile.

Despite his meager savings of $1,000, Ha was determined to pursue his dream. Now four years later, his company employs 60 luxury travel advisors and top guides, owns a fleet of Mercedes and has offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Danang and management offices in South East Asia.

Each of the guides must be an expert traveler and know how to make the client's travel experience truly special, truly hassle-free, and truly enriching.

"I love my country and its destinations, and I do my best to make sure that my customers feel the same way," says Ha.

Ha aims to introduce a contemporary Vietnam - a country that is young, dynamic and exotic. Beyond the cyclos, pho and ao dai, Vietnam is gaining a reputation for its breathtaking beaches, luxurious resorts and golf courses.

"It's not difficult to find luxury hotels. Now is the time for upscale travelers and MICE to come to Vietnam," says Ha.

At Ha's office, there is a visitors' book which is filled with entries by satisfied customers.

"We recently returned from our wonderful 15 day journey to Vietnam and Cambodia arranged by Luxury Travel Vietnam," writes Pamela Solvang. "We can't thank you enough for providing such an excellent travel experience for us from start to finish. The three of us on this trip have all traveled extensively, all around the world. We have used the best luxury travel companies in the US and elsewhere and can attest that Luxury Travel provides excellent services!"

Attention to detail sums up Ha's approach very well. He knows high-end travelers don't settle for below standard services, even if Vietnam is still a developing country, tours must run smoothly.

As Vietnam continues to assert its presence on the world stage, the number of visitors is surging and Ha is confidently waiting, ready to accommodate those who are looking to bask in the lap of luxury.

Media Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
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Vietnam First Luxury Travel and Tour Operator Debuts Tours Scheduled Vietnam and Cambodia

"Vietnam and Cambodia are fast emerging as luxury travel destinations," says Luxury Travel Ltd. founder Mr. Pham. In response to this demand, Luxury Travel Ltd. is offering its inaugural packages to these fascinating destinations.

Hanoi, Vietnam, May 13, 2013 -- Launching the first in a series of set departures, luxury travel packages in Vietnam and Cambodia will allow 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.

These journeys are perfect for first-time travelers anxious about traveling to Vietnam and Cambodia, families and small groups of friends, as well as single travelers 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 next departure of the Vietnam Experience will start from August 1, 2013, and the Vietnam and Cambodia Experience will start from August 15, 2013.

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

Luxury Travel Ltd. 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 US$1,571 per person, in a twin shared room, and includes internal economy flights, 11 nights' premium accommodations, most meals, airport transfers, English speaking guide, 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 creme de la creme, 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.

Travel agents get 15% commission based on website prices. The package is valid for sale until July 2013, unless sold out prior, for travel on July 1, 2013. Phone +8491234686996 or visit http://www.luxurytravevietnam.com for more information about travel and experiences to any of these destinations.

Hanoi-based Luxury Travel Ltd (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established Asian specialist in the art of travel and serves today's most sophisticated travelers with luxury privately guided and fully bespoke touring holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand.

Media Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
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Edgar Perez, The Speed Traders, at Hedge Funds Happy Hour, on HFT Regulation after Flash Crash

Hedge Funds Happy Hour, Best Alternative Investments Networking, (www.HFHappyHour.com), Evenings of Networking and Cocktails around the Globe.

New York City, NY, USA (May 13, 2013) -- On May 6th, 2010, the U.S. stock markets experienced an unusual decline (and an immediate upswing) that temporarily erased $1 trillion in market value (the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged about 1000 points) and puzzled both actors and experts following the markets. Electronic trading, like any other area of finance, should have sensible regulations imposed to promote sound trading practices and protect the average American investor. Regulators can restore trust in the market without eliminating high-speed trading. They simply must be armed to analyze trading activity in real time. What has been the progress so far since the Flash Crash?

Practitioners are invited to join Edgar Perez for an insightful talk on "Still Waiting on Real Time Regulation 3 Years after Flash Crash", at Hedge Funds Happy Hour New York City (http://hfhappyhour.eventbrite.com), May 14, 6PM, business receptions organized by Golden Networking that bring together a who's who of the speed trading world for productive evenings of networking and cocktails.

Mr. 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).

Mr. Perez is course director of The Speed Traders Workshop 2012, 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) and was Adjunct Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, where he taught Algorithmic Trading and High-Frequency Finance. He contributes to The New York Times and China’s International Finance News and Sina Finance.

Mr. 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, Mr. 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.

Mr. Perez has been engaged to present to the 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 (Shanghai) and Pace University (New York), among other public and private institutions. In addition, Mr. Perez has spoken at a number of global conferences, including CME Group's Global Financial Leadership Conference 2012 (Naples Beach, FL), 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).

Mr. Perez was a vice president at Citigroup, a senior consultant at IBM, and a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Co. in New York City. Mr. 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. Mr. Perez resides in the New York City area and is an accomplished salsa and hustle dancer.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Manager
Golden Networking
+1-414-FORUMS0
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Survey Shows Great News for Single Moms this Mother's Day

Love, marriage, and having a baby may not be the only order of things in this day and age. According to a new Mother's Day survey, single mothers have an overwhelmingly good chance of still finding love.

New York, NY, USA (May 10, 2013) – Just in time for Mother's Day, SugarDaddyForMe.com, the world's largest sugar daddy dating website, is sharing great news with single mothers looking for love. According to the results of a new online survey taken by over 2,000 male members of SugarDaddyForMe.com, 96% of Sugar Daddies are accepting of dating and having a relationship with a Sugar Baby who is a single mother.

What used to be understood as the order of things - love, marriage, and then having a baby - isn't always so typical anymore, according to the adult dating website. According to the CDC, nearly 41% of women in the U.S. today are single mothers. And many are single mothers looking for the man of their dreams who can also help them with some financial support, according to SugarDaddyForMe.com.

Attractive single mothers who want to be treated like a Queen and have their family be taken care of are in luck. The appealing, pampered Sugar Baby lifestyle is becoming more and more popular on the dating website, and according to the new survey by SugarDaddyForMe.com:

96% of Sugar Daddies are willing to date a Sugar Baby who is a single mother!

78% of Sugar Daddies have already dated a Sugar Baby who is a single mother.

92% of Sugar Daddies are willing to spend money on gifts for the children of their Sugar Baby.

35% of the successful men surveyed who are willing to spoil and pamper a single mother Sugar Baby were between 41-50 years of age, 33% were between 51-60 years of age, 16% were between 31-40 years of age, and 11% were between 61-70 years of age.

For single mother Sugar Babies looking for one of these family-oriented sugar daddies, chances of finding these gems are highest in the following 10 states ; ranked by the most Sugar Daddies per state, according to SugarDaddyForMe.com: 1-California, 2-Texas, 3-Florida, 4-New York, 5-Illinois, 6Ohio, 7-Georgia, 8-Pennsylvania, 9-North Carolina, and 10-Michigan.

To view the full results of the survey, please visit http://www.sugardaddyforme.com.

About SugarDaddyForMe.com

Online dating website, SugarDaddyForMe.com is the World's Largest Sugar Daddy Matchmaking, Personals and Dating service with over 4 million members. Since launching in 2005, the website has set the mold for the sugar daddy cultural phenomenon with the goal to bring together successful, generous men and attractive young women that love to be pampered, spoiled and supported. Recently featured in MTV's True Life episode "I Am a Sugar Baby", two episodes of both The Montel Williams Show and The Tyra Banks Show, Good Morning America, The New York Times and numerous other TV shows, publications, documentaries and anthropological studies, SugarDaddyForMe.com is the world's largest online dating website for sugar daddies and sugar babies looking for mutually rewarding relationships.

Media Contact:
Rich Gosse
415-479-3800
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New Initiative "Wellness Travel Journal - Travel Happy. Travel Well." Launched by Wellness Tourism Worldwide

Wellness Travel Journal Editor, Camille Hoheb remarked, "The Wellness Travel Journal - Travel Happy. Travel Well. brand provides consumers and businesses with a great way to connect and engage in wellness travel. Wellness Tourism Worldwide is constantly seeking ways to improving well-being and economic growth through travel by helping others achieve their personal wellness goals and professional success."

Los Angeles, CA, USA (May 10, 2013) -- Wellness Tourism Worldwide, a leading wellness travel business, is pleased to announce the launch of its new initiative, Wellness Travel Journal - Travel Happy. Travel Well. (http://www.wellnesstraveljournal.com).

Wellness Travel Journal (WTJ) is an online platform providing monthly news on wellness travel experiences, vacations and retreats; showcasing destinations, insightful interviews, trends and travel tips for consumers, travel professionals and wellness providers.

More than one of the hottest trends, wellness tourism is a growing and lucrative niche. Wellness vacations are used to jump-start a health regimen, detox from a digital word, de-stress and learn healthier behaviors.

Wellness Journal Editor, Camille Hoheb remarked, "Vacations are no longer a luxury -- they are a necessity. Everyone wants to be vibrant and healthy. A well-planned trip can be an investment that gives individuals, couples, friends and family a time to explore, learn, decompress, connect, engage and transform."

Adding, "We believe the Wellness Travel Journal brand provides consumers and businesses with a great way to connect and engage in wellness travel. Wellness Tourism Worldwide is constantly seeking ways to improving well-being and economic growth through travel by helping others achieve their personal wellness goals and professional success."

About WTW's New Initiative: Selling Wellness Travel
Wellness Travel Journal - Travel Happy. Travel Well. is an initiative of Wellness Tourism Worldwide, providing monthly news on wellness travel experiences, vacations and retreats; showcasing destinations, insightful interviews, trends and travel tips for consumers, travel professionals and wellness providers. (http://www.wellnesstraveljournal.com)

About Wellness Tourism Worldwide
Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW) provides market intelligence and education including surveys and reports, seminars and workshops and study tours to destinations, travel sellers and traveler providers. WTW's mission is to improve well-being and economic growth through travel. Our team includes experts in healthcare and tourism who are responsible for global branding, spa operations, hotel management, hospital administration and healthcare marketing. We are a group of experienced speakers and together have organized, chaired, moderated and lectured at hundreds of events around the world. Among us, we speak English, Turkish, Arabic, French, Chinese and Malaysian. Visit us at http://www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com.

Media Contact:
Camille Hoheb
Wellness Tourism Worldwide
310 720-1755
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Edgar Perez, Keynote Speaker, High Frequency Trading Happy Hour, on HFT Regulation after Flash Crash

High-Frequency Trading Happy Hour, Now in Five Cities, New York, Chicago, London, Hong Kong and Singapore (www.HFTHappyHour.com), Evenings of Networking and Cocktails around the Globe.

Edgar Perez, Author, The Speed Traders, Hong Kong
New York City, NY, USA (May 10, 2013) -- On May 6th, 2010, the U.S. stock markets experienced an unusual decline (and an immediate upswing) that temporarily erased $1 trillion in market value (the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged about 1000 points) and puzzled both actors and experts following the markets. Fast forward two years and we find a twit from the Associated Press with supposedly breaking news that President Obama was injured due to explosions at the White House. That report made $136 billion in market value temporarily disappear, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average quickly dropping 150 points before swinging back.

Electronic trading, like any other area of finance, should have sensible regulations imposed to promote sound trading practices and protect the average American investor. Regulators can restore trust in the market without eliminating high-speed trading. They simply must be armed to analyze trading activity in real time. What has been the progress so far since the Flash Crash?

Practitioners are invited to join Edgar Perez for an insightful talk on "Still Waiting on Real Time Regulation 3 Years after Flash Crash", at High Frequency Trading Happy Hour New York City (http://hfthappyhournewyork.eventbrite.com), May 14, business receptions organized by Golden Networking that bring together a who's who of the speed trading world for productive evenings of networking and cocktails. Traders, quants, managers, investors, allocators, service providers and consultants get together in five cities every month. Service providers have found these receptions tremendously valuable to participate at, as they get to enjoy terrific benefits:

- Unequaled opportunities to reach key decision makers in the high-frequency trading community
- Direct global exposure to hundreds of high-quality attendees
- Enhanced credibility and business opportunity with managers, quants, advisors, consultants, service providers and individual and institutional investors
- Expanded marketing reach by tapping into Golden Networking's global database of 100,000 finance professionals
- Direct exposure on Golden Networking's website and the driving of additional, qualified traffic to your website

Practitioners represented in past editions of High-Frequency Trading Happy Hour include companies such as Alaris Trading Partners, Andrews Securities, Atlantic Advisory Group, Avatar, Capital Advisors, Citadel, Citi, CNBC, Comscient, Credit Suisse, DE Shaw, Deutsche Bank, Duane Morris, Eagle View Asset Management, Falcon Technology Systems, Garrett Asset Management, GETCO, Goldman Sachs, Greyfields, Infinium Capital, Lightspeed, Lime Brokerage, Mahogany Partners, MNG Capital , Monolith Capital Trading Partners, Morgan Stanley, MSF Capital Advisors, Nirvana Capital, Nobilis Capital, OneMarketData, OneTick, SBS Securities, Selerity, Silver Leaf Partners, Traderworx, Twin Capital Management, UBS, among others.

Mr. 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).

Mr. Perez is course director of The Speed Traders Workshop 2012, 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) and was Adjunct Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, where he taught Algorithmic Trading and High-Frequency Finance. He contributes to The New York Times and China’s International Finance News and Sina Finance.

Mr. 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, Mr. 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.

Mr. Perez has been engaged to present to the 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 (Shanghai) and Pace University (New York), among other public and private institutions. In addition, Mr. Perez has spoken at a number of global conferences, including CME Group's Global Financial Leadership Conference 2012 (Naples Beach, FL), 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).

Mr. Perez was a vice president at Citigroup, a senior consultant at IBM, and a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Co. in New York City. Mr. 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. Mr. Perez resides in the New York City area and is an accomplished salsa and hustle dancer.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Manager
Golden Networking
516-761-4712
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IAPAM Announces Dates for its Next Symposium with Botox Injection Training: June 15-16

By analyzing recent aesthetic medicine statistics published by the ASPS, the ASAPS and the AAFPRS, the IAPAM has identified that in 2013, offering aesthetic medical treatments from botox to lasers for skin rejuvenation will result in the growth of a medical practice. To support this growth, the IAPAM offers the industry's most comprehensive, hands-on botox and aesthetic medicine training. Today, it announces the dates for its next Aesthetic Medicine Symposium in Scottsdale, AZ: June 15-16, 2013.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - May 8, 2013 – "More patients are turning to the more inexpensive non-invasive procedures rather than surgical cosmetic procedures," says Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (http://www.iapam.com). "They may not get the long term benefits of a face lift, but with a combination treatment of botox and dermal fillers, then can get a great result at a fraction of the price."

This is illustrated in the recent statistics from ASPS (and echoed in the reports from the ASAPS and the AAFPRS), as there were 13 million non-surgical procedures performed in 2012; the top five minimally-invasive procedures being:

- Botulinum toxin type A (6.1 million procedures, up 8 percent)
- Soft tissue fillers (2 million procedures, up 5 percent)
- Chemical peel (1.1 million procedures, up 2 percent)
- Laser hair removal (1.1 million procedures, up 4 percent)
- Microdermabrasion (974,000 procedures, up 8 percent)

"For the third consecutive year, the overall growth in cosmetic surgery continues to be driven by a significant rise in minimally-invasive procedures," confirmed Dr. Gregory Evans, MD, President of the ASPS.

In support of this market growth, the IAPAM has tailored its educational programs, like its Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com), to ensure physicians have hands-on botox training, and can start offering aesthetic medicine procedures immediately after attending.

Since the key to growth in 2013 will be offering lower cost, short term procedures (i.e. botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, physician-directed skin care and medical microdermabrasion) versus higher cost, long term procedures (i.e. facelifts and breast augmentation), physicians will seek out professional training programs, offered in medical facilities not hotel rooms, and taught by physicians and other expertly trained medical and business personnel. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums with Botox Training, Aesthetic Medicine Practice Start-Up Workshops and Clean Start hCG for Weight Loss Seminars, are all designed by physicians for physicians, to meet this essential educational need.

The IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) leads its competitors in offering the most complete botox training and aesthetic medicine education in North America. Attendees at the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums will have the advantage of learning from board-certified dermatologists and experts in the fields of botox injection training, lasers, dermal fillers, hCG for weight loss, chemical peels and microdermabrasion.

For more information on the IAPAM's next Symposium with Botox Training, watch this comprehensive video at http://youtu.be/bBQlS0CpOvw or to register for the next Aesthetic Medicine Symposium on June 15-16, 2013, please contact the IAPAM, at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 704, or visit http://iapam.com/aesthetic-medicine-symposium-botox-training.

Botox is a trademark of Allergan, Inc. Dermafrac is a trademark of Genesis Biosystems, Inc.

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

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

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108 x704
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Local AC Contractor Guarantees Customers Have Air Conditioning When Needed

Although West Berlin isn't known for extreme temperatures during the summer months, no one can say for certain what the summer of 2013 will bring. Parts of the East Coast saw temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s in April so summer months may be hotter.

West Berlin, NJ (May 8, 2013) -- Although West Berlin isn't known for extreme temperatures during the summer months, no one can say for certain what the summer of 2013 will bring. Parts of the East Coast saw temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s in April so summer months may be hotter. "Customers who haven't felt the need to have their cooling system checked recently need to call in a technician today to ensure the system works if temperatures do begin to climb," Jim Devine of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (http://www.benfranklincentralnj.com/air-conditioning-contractors) declares.

Proper maintenance helps to ensure your system works properly when it is needed. Customers often express concerns about the cost of regularly scheduled maintenance. "Although maintenance does come with a fee, maintenance services often come with a much lower price tag as small problems are caught before they become big ones. In addition, maintenance costs tend to be spread out over time so the home owner isn't hit with a major bill when he or she can least afford it. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (http://www.benfranklincentralnj.com/hvac) technicians assess the unit's controls, connections and contacts to make sure they are operating as designed," Mr Devine continues.

Many home owners believe turning their air conditioning unit on and off helps to save money. Doing so actually places excessive wear and tear on the controls and compressor. If the home tends to be too cool or doesn't cool down as much as the home owner would prefer, the problem may not be with the air conditioner itself, but rather in the size of the unit. "Technicians at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing consider the size of the unit when doing maintenance and repairs. If the technician detects a problem in the size of the unit, he or she alerts the home owner so an informed decision can be made as to whether or not the unit needs to be replaced. Although replacing a unit can be costly, the savings over the long run, in both monthly operating costs and maintenance and repair fees, help to offset the initial output," Mr. Devine goes on to say.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in West Berlin NJ offers heating and air conditioning service, installation and repair in addition to the plumbing you can always count on. The company specializes in drain line cleaning and repair, general and emergency plumbing repair and water heater repair and installation. "Having one company to call for the above services makes life easier for customers. Our goal is to do the job right the first time and, if we don't show up when scheduled, the customer gets paid for every minute the technician is delayed. Customers remain the top priority at all times," Jim Devine exclaims.

About Benjamin Franklin Plumbing:

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing remembers at all times that customers are their number one concern. Customers lead busy lives and the company understands this and strives to arrive on time and to do the job right the first time. Staff dedicate themselves to providing customers with peace of mind when it comes to their plumbing. Plumbers respect the property of customers and family members and test all work before leaving. They never leave a mess and customers get paid if the technician arrives late.

Media Contact:
Jim Devine
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
430 Commerce Lane Unit D2
West Berlin, NJ 08091
856-872-2147
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HIV Reservoirs and Strategies for Eradication Workshop: Advanced Program Available

For 10 years now, an international workshop has been launched in order to study the mechanisms of HIV persistence in viral reservoirs and ways to eradicate HIV in patients on potent antiretroviral therapy. Its next edition is scheduled in Miami (Fl, USA) on December 3-6, 2013.

Toulon, France, May 8, 2013 -- Combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) has transformed HIV infection from a deadly to a chronic disease. However, HIV-infected patients are still facing problems of compliance, resistance, toxicity, and stigmatization. Furthermore, cART access remains limited in poor-resource countries where most patients reside.

Even if cART is capable of maintaining undetectable levels of plasma viremia in compliant patients, HIV is not eradicated and remains present in some cells, allowing viremia to rise within a few weeks of cART cessation.

HIV latency is the main obstacle to a cure and cells carrying replication-competent HIV are called reservoirs. These HIV reservoirs are stable after more than 10 years of suppressive cART and are not affected by current antiretroviral drugs.

The success of cART at blocking HIV replication has led to a shift in the HIV treatment field toward the development of new strategies to eradicate HIV reservoirs.

In theory, there are 2 kinds of HIV cures:

-A sterilizing cure where no trace of HIV remains;
-A functional cure where HIV replication is controlled without cART. In this condition, a patient can retain some defective viral sequences but viremia <20 copies/ml is a guarantee of no clinical progression and an unlikely risk of virus transmission.

For 10 years now, an international workshop has been launched in order to study the mechanisms of HIV persistence in viral reservoirs and ways to eradicate HIV in patients on potent antiretroviral therapy. This workshop welcomed an increasing number of participants over the years and was held every 2-year in St Marteen. Its next edition is scheduled in Miami (Fl, USA) on December 3-6, 2013. The Steering Committee and the Scientific Committee of this workshop contains renowned scientists working in the field of HIV reservoirs and eradication from USA, Europe and Australia. Participants can submit an abstract to present their work during the meeting.

Over the years, the "International Workshop on HIV Persistence during Therapy" has been recognized as the reference meeting on HIV reservoirs and strategies for eradication. The first editions were mainly focused on the basic mechanisms of HIV persistence, but since the 2011 edition, an increased part is devoted to clinical trials of HIV eradication. For example, this year will be discussed strategies of reactivation of latent HIV, immune therapies and gene therapies.

Researchers working on HIV reservoirs and strategies for eradication, as well as clinicians and pharmaceutical companies are invited to sign in and attend what will be a cornerstone meeting on HIV reservoirs.


About us: the Steering Committee for the "6th International Workshop on HIV Persistence during Therapy" contains Alain Lafeuillade, MD (Toulon, France), Mario Stevenson, MD, PhD (Miami, USA) and David Margolis (Chapel Hill, USA). The Scientific Committee contains academic members and members from R & D from pharmaceutical companies.

Media Contact:
Alain Lafeuillade
General Hospital,
51 rue Henri Ste Claire Deville,
83000 Toulon, France
+33 4 94 14 50 84
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Sabadell United Bank Achieves BauerFinancial's Five-Star 'Superior' Rating

Sabadell United Bank today announced it has received the coveted five-star rating by BauerFinancial Inc, a distinction awarded to only 17 percent of the banking institutions in Florida.

Miami, FL, USA (May 8, 2013) -- Sabadell United Bank today announced it has received the coveted five-star rating by BauerFinancial Inc, a distinction awarded to only 17 percent of the banking institutions in Florida. This is the bank's third consecutive time receiving this high ranking.

BauerFinancial's ratings are based on upon an analysis of current financial reports that are filed with federal regulators four times a year. The data is thoroughly analyzed and compared to past data provided by Sabadell. The bank is required to maintain a capital ratio of at least 4%, a tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 4% and a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 8%.

Sabadell United Bank reported a net income of $5.8 million for the last quarter ending on December 31, 2012. Sabadell United Bank's fourth-quarter Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 17.58 percent and its Tier 1 to average assets ratio was 10.39 percent, well above the FDIC standards for a well-capitalized bank of six and five percent, respectively. Additionally, Sabadell United Bank's profits have increased 12 percent to $6.5 million in quarter one of 2013.

"This recognition is a testament to what a strong banking institution with sound management is capable of achieving," said President and CEO Mario Trueba said. "It's gratifying to once again receive such high rankings because it underscores our commitment to always be there for our clients."


BauerFinancial, one of the nation's most respected independent ratings agencies, uses federal regulatory data to rate banks based on capital ratio, profit/loss trend, delinquent loans and other factors. The rankings range from a high of five stars to a low of zero stars. A five-star rating is classified as "superior," and those banks are on BauerFinancial's Recommended Report.


Sabadell United Bank, headquartered in Miami, Florida, is a locally-managed, nationally-chartered banking institution. The bank has 23 locations throughout the state, serving more than 40,000 clients, and is the fifth largest bank in Florida by deposits. Bauer Financial Reports recognized the financial strength of the bank by awarding it a five-star rating, the highest available. Sabadell United Bank is recognized as the trusted financial advisor for professionals and businesses as well as domestic and international high-net-worth individuals.

Media Contact:
Ana Marquez
305-967-6668
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European Commission proposes to invest Billions to provide Finance for New European Technologies and Small Companies

Venture Capitalist firms already coming on board to provide finance for companies to use innovative technologies as low risk.

Lyon, France (May 3, 2013) -- A long term strategic plan by the European Commission (EC) to rebuild the European economy by investing in the development of new technologies is now reached the stage where it will start to have an impact as it reaches the commercialisation phase. The EU is proposing to make several billion Euros available for companies to enable this to happen as a key part of the new EC Horizon 2020 programme, which starts in 2014 and replaces FP7 and CIP. Crucially, a part of this support is aimed at entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs because these are seen as providing the engine for the economic recovery as, being nimble and fast, they can bring these new innovative technologies to market quickly.

Since 2003, more than €400 million has been co-invested by the European Commission into more than 130 European research projects to develop innovative, Smart Systems technologies to reinforce European scientific excellence and competitiveness. This specific area of Smart Systems can deliver significant competitive advantages across a wide range of application fields such as Life Sciences, IT & Telecoms, Agrofood, Environment and Energy. More than 50 projects have now reached the stage of promising contacts with investors and customers, and are on their way to commercialisation. This is all co-ordinated in the Smart System area by the COWIN initiative, which is dedicated to encourage the transfer of IP, and the formation and growth of young companies.

Laszlo Csernak, COWIN's Project Officer, explained, "In order to compete in the global marketplace, European companies need to be able to offer solutions that are significantly better. They cannot compete on price with the emerging economies that have low labour costs so the best way to have a competitive edge is to build in intelligence to create smarter products. Usually this takes the form of advanced miniature electronics often with state of the art sensors to provide awareness of what is going on so that immediate responses can be instigated - Smart Systems. As this is a pan-European program, we are able to bring together research groups and companies from all over Europe to contribute parts of a solution forming an interlocking jigsaw that would never happen any other way. New synergies and working relationships have been fostered between countries and companies that are flourishing with the exchange of ideas that stimulates further innovation. It is a very real example of the European Union working together and achieving incredible, tangible results with what is probably its most important initiative that will really make a difference in terms of economic growth and jobs throughout the EU."

Geraldine Andrieux-Gustin, the COWIN coordinator, added, "In mid 2012, we started match-making advanced technologies that we have selected to companies who approached us looking for solutions to their technology challenges. We are now in active discussion with over 300 European companies with more contacting us every day. Part of our service is to mentor entrepreneurs and small companies with a whole range of advice from help with business plans to devising a strong position in the competitive landscape. COWIN is having great success with many of the innovative technologies developed during EU projects being taken up by companies and being used to generate sales. COWIN is also mentoring over 20 start-up companies to support their growth strategies and business development."

Pierre Marro, Policy Officer at the EC, explained, "The EC recognises that these small to medium sized companies are the champions of tomorrow and we want to help them grow and be successful. Currently, EC programmes and projects required several companies from a minimum of three different countries to co-operate. The new EC Horizon 2020 is being finalised at the moment. This is being designed to add a completely new package with simplified procedures and without these constraints of co-operations to specifically provide new technologies holders with help in starting and running companies right through to finance help. Lack of finance has been a stumbling block in the past due to the economic crisis, so a key new service in Horizon 2020 will be dedicated to providing access to finance with new instruments dedicated to SMEs and access to risk financing that will really help companies grow quickly and create new jobs and economic wealth."

Meantime, COWIN is co-ordinating a VC finance programme for 2013. Over twenty of Europe's leading Venture Capitalist firms are supporting COWIN to help entrepreneurship in Europe and will be taking part in the COWIN Investment Place this summer which will bring together VC firms and companies that are seeking finance this year. COWIN is also planning a series of webinars that will also facilitate finding VC funding and also bring in business angels and family offices. "The VCs are really keen to be involved," explained Geraldine Andrieux-Gustin, "because the risk element is greatly reduced because all the technologies have proved themselves to be commercially ready. It is now a question of making successful businesses based on them. The VCs and the COWIN team can provide the expertise and finance to help companies make that happen so that these innovative technologies can be quickly commercialised and start generating jobs and money in the EU."

Further information on COWIN can be found at http://www.cowin4u.eu

COWIN contact details are Geraldine Andrieux-Gustin, Andrieux@yole.fr

Press contact is Nigel Robson, Vortex PR, +44 1481 233080, nigel@vortexpr.com

About COWIN
Launched in 2010 under the 7th Framework Program, COWIN is a support action dedicated to strengthening European competitiveness in miniaturized smart systems. The initiative is focused on the commercial exploitation of advanced technologies developed in the framework of European collaborative research projects. COWIN's mission is to facilitate take-up of those advanced technologies worthy of investment, in order to capture innovation, win new markets and make a profit.

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