Flagconnections.com Offers New Retirement Flag Case

Flagconnections.com is poising itself for another Internet hot buy with its new retirement flag case.

Deer Park, NY, May 09, 2012 - Flagconnections.com is poising itself for another Internet hot buy with its new retirement flag case. The New York based online retailer of a full line of military products, including flag cases, flag display boxes, flag frames, medal display cases, historical flags and much, much more, hopes that the new retirement flag case will be another big seller to people across the U.S. and beyond.

Flagconnections.com is proud to offer this flag retirement case because it’s anything but ordinary. With its optional glass engraving, service branch engraving option and option of medal and flag, or certificate and flag display, this is not your “run of the mill” flag case. This is a true masterpiece. The unique gift you were looking for your retired U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard husband, wife, father, mother, brother, sister or best friend.

But Flagconnections.com doesn’t “rest on its laurels” with just one stellar product. To the contrary, Flagconnections.com is proud to offer the finest quality and one of the largest online selections of military gift ideas, like flag cases, flag display boxes, flag frames, medal display cases, historical flags and much, much more.

Flagconnections.com is proud to be your best purveyor of military retirement gift ideas. From flag frames to historical flags, Flagconnections.com has everything that special someone wants and needs. Their new flag retirement case is like all of their product line: something that will bring honor to a member of the military who served valiantly for the U.S. And, of course, this retirement flag case is proudly made in the U.S.

Flagconnections.com has an established Web presence, serving military families every day of the year. Whether someone belongs to the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard, Flagconnections.com treats its customers like family. And with their top-quality, unique product line and unbeatable prices, Flagconnections.com is ready to help more military families find the perfect gift.

Flagconnections.com, an online retailer of military gift ideas, including flag frames, flag display boxes, medal display cases, historical flags and much more, is proud to announce their top of the line retirement flag case. They have that special someone of yours in mind, and are sure they won’t disappoint.

For more information visit :http://www.flagsconnections.com Or call 631.254.8393

Contact:

David Elgavisch

Flags Connections

1940 Deer Park Ave Suite 372

Deer Park, NY 11729

631.254.8393

info@flagsconnections.com

http://www.flagsconnections.com

Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova Will Keynote Living at Your Peak, Vail’s Interactive Health Event

Navratilova joins distinguished panel of health, fitness and longevity experts at exclusive event specifically designed to help people learn how to live longer and better

Vail, CO, May 09, 2012 - Tennis legend Martina Navratilova will share her unparalleled health and fitness expertise as the keynote speaker at Living at Your Peak (www.livingatyourpeak.org), the Rocky Mountain region’s premier interactive wellness experience, the Vail Symposium announced today. The inaugural event, to be held September 13-15, 2012, in Vail, Colo., is the nation’s only gathering designed to help health-conscious individuals and influencers discover how to live longer, better and impact the wellbeing of their world.

“You don’t need to be an elite athlete to be dedicated to wellness; anyone – at any age – can make a commitment to be fit and healthy,” said Navratilova. “As AARP’s Health and Fitness Ambassador, I have dedicated my time to helping those of us who are 50+ learn to lead healthy, active lives, and I am thrilled to be part of an event that is focused on teaching everyone health, fitness and longevity – from elite athletes to weekend warriors to individuals just beginning their journey to wellness.”

Navratilova is widely considered to be the greatest women's tennis player in the history of the sport. Over the course of a career that spanned an amazing four decades, she amassed an unmatched number of professional records. She won 59 grand slam titles, including a record nine Wimbledon singles championships. Still in phenomenal shape on the verge of 50, she became the oldest player to ever win a grand slam title before retiring in 2006.

In addition to her work on the tennis court, Navratilova is a compelling advocate for active living and aggressive goal setting. Her book, Shape Your Self, is a guide to personal fitness and healthy living. She has motivated thousands to live healthier lifestyles by taking simple steps to a better life. She also serves as the health and fitness ambassador for AARP, in an alliance created to help AARP's millions of members lead active, healthy lives.

“Martina Navratilova is not only a legend in the tennis world, she is also an inspiration to anyone with a commitment to lifelong wellness,” said Jamie Stone, Living at Your Peak event champion and a board member of the Vail Symposium. “Her presence at Living at Your Peak elevates this event to the next level, enabling our guests to have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with a world-class health and fitness expert.”

Living at Your Peak is an interactive health, fitness and longevity experience offering unparalleled access to accomplished world champions; internationally recognized trainers, coaches, researchers and doctors; top chefs, nutritionists and world-class restaurants; and peer networking opportunities. Living at Your Peak sessions will offer interactive components to engage guests beyond a traditional presentation environment. Jenna Wolfe, co-anchor of NBC News’ Sunday TODAY show, will emcee the event.

Registration is $1,000 until June 30 and $1,200 beginning July 1, and includes priority access to event sessions, event coordination with a personal concierge, exclusive access to VIP events and gourmet meals prepared by Vail’s internationally renowned chefs. Spouse passes are $300 and individual session fees start at $50 per session.

The event is organized by the Vail Symposium, a grassroots, non-profit organization providing thought-provoking, diverse and affordable educational programs to the Vail Valley community. Event sponsors include Vail Valley Medical Center, HealthONE, the Town of Vail, The Steadman Clinic, Vail Summit Orthopedics, Triumph Development, the Vail Daily, Antlers at Vail, Vitality Center, Udi’s, The Biegler Foundation, Colorado Access and Wendy and Paul Raether.

For more information about Living at Your Peak or to register, please visit www.livingatyourpeak.org.

About Living at Your Peak

Living at Your Peak is a two-and-a-half day summit designed to help individuals learn how to live longer, better and influence positive change in the wellbeing of the world around them. The event is designed to promote lifelong health and fitness through customized experiences in an intimate setting. Program presenters are proven experts and peak performers in the fields of fitness, nutrition, cognitive and emotional wellbeing, preventive medicine and cutting-edge research. Living at Your Peak is organized by the Vail Symposium. For more information, please visit www.livingatyourpeak.org, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/LivingatYourPeak, follow us on twitter at @LivingaturPeak or follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/living-at-your-peak.

About the Vail Symposium

The Vail Symposium is a grassroots, non-profit organization that has been part of the life and history of Vail since 1971. Its mission is to provide educational programs for the Vail Valley community that are thought-provoking, diverse and affordable. A (501)(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Symposium is almost entirely donor-funded. For more information, please visit www.vailsymposium.org.

Contact:

Shannon Fern

Communications Strategy Group

3225 East 2nd Avenue

Denver, CO 80206

303.433.7020

sfern@csg-pr.com

http://www.csg-pr.com

FRA highlights Forestry's ROI and Sustainability Credentials

FRA has highlighted a piece by Doug Jones of Remsoft in the Environmentalleader.com, which talks about achieving both sustainability and return on investment through investing in forestry.

Bainbridge Island, WA, May 09, 2012 - Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has highlighted a piece by Doug Jones of Remsoft in the Environmentalleader.com, which talks about achieving both sustainability and return on investment through investing in forestry.

Remsoft’s Vice President of Forestry explains that finding an investment that is ethical and offers potentially strong returns is a difficult ask these days. With such major demands on commodities, energy and food, sustainability is increasingly important issue for investors to consider, claims FRA. Mr Jones offers an example of an asset class that fits the bill: timber.

There is an ever-increasing demand for timber, according to Jones’ article, which cites figures published by the Oregon Resources Institute. These figures show that US citizens now consume 3.5 times more timber than they did back in 1970. With emerging markets like china, India and Brazil all desperately improving their infrastructure and building housing in urban regions, the demand for timber from these countries is also increasing.

The secret to sustainability, claims Jones, is developing a model by which timber can be grown and harvested, while forests are always growing. A rotation method can be used to achieve this – generating timber for sale, but also ensuring that standing forests are planted and maintained, which helps provide carbon dioxide absorption and habitats for animals.

As well as its sustainability credentials, forestry investment can also offer some serious ROI potential, according to FRA’s analysis partner Peter Collins. He said, “timber has consistently outperformed equities over the long-term and can offer an investment solution that has a low level of correlation with major economic trends – providing opportunities for investors to diversify their investment portfolios against risk.”

FRA supports the work of Greenwood Management, which operates plantation projects in Brazil, growing sustainable, fast growing breeds including teak and eucalyptus.

Contact:

Peter Collins

Forestry Research Associates

620 Vineyard Lane

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

(206) 316 8394

info@forestry-research.com

http://www.forestry-research.com

AAA claims Alternative investment will be boosted by Euro elections

The latest news that election results in France and Greece reflected strong anti-austerity sentiment could lead the way for even more interest in alternative asset classes, claims AAA.

Boston, MA, May 09, 2012 - The latest news that election results in France and Greece reflected strong anti-austerity sentiment could lead the way for even more interest in alternative asset classes, claims Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The weekend’s elections in France and Greece reflect the fact that the French are unhappy about the bail-outs delivered to Greece and other struggling EU nations. Meanwhile, the Greek election results showed that the Greek are equally unhappy about the austerity measures brought in by the outgoing leaders in exchange for the bailout cash.

AAA, an alternative investment advocacy group, explains that this ongoing uncertainty about what will happen next in the Eurozone, could lead to even greater demand for alternative investments.

AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, said, “following a short period of relative calm in the Eurozone, these elections really couldn’t have come at a worse time.

“For those looking to invest, the anti-austerity sentiment will bring with it more concern about the volatility of the stock exchanges. This, in turn, will lead many to look to less traditional asset classes such as real estate, precious metals and timber.”

AAA claims that there is little doubt that the election results will cause increasing concern about the Eurozone debt crisis. This could lead to millions being wiped from equity markets overnight and open-minded investors will be sure to look elsewhere for long-term risk-averse investment strategies.

AAA supports a large range of alternative investments, but is keen to promote ethical options, such as impact investing and investing in sustainable forestry projects. “We believe that investing in forestry can have far-reaching benefits, such as helping to safeguard the future of the industry in developing countries for generations to come,” explained Mr Johnson.

The organization claims that projects run by firms like Greenwood Management in Brazil offer great investment opportunities as they are not closely correlated with equities and offer good long-term return on investment.

Contact:

Anthony Johnson

Alternative Asset Analysis

71 Commercial St

Boston, MA 02109-1320

617-939-9596

info@alternativeassetanalysis.com

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

Free Community Technology Forum Focused on How to Develop an Enterprise Portfolio Project Management Office

The event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., May 17th at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

Harrisburg, PA, May 08, 2012 - The public is invited to the Government Technology Institute's May 2012 Community Technology Forum: “Developing an Enterprise Portfolio Project Management Office with Clarity Technology” featuring Ron Huston President of ClearPoint and Sponsored by CA Technologies. The event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., May 17th at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

Recognized by Computer World Inc. in 2009 as one of the top Information Technology leaders in the world, Mr. Huston brings over 35 years of experience in managing complex diverse organizations, requiring an entrepreneurial spirit, change agent, team builder, facilitator, strategist, and communicator in the private and public sectors.

This event is ideal for CIOs, consultants, developers, managers, analysts, enterprise architects and information technology professionals, educators, faculty, staff and students in project management, and computer or information sciences.

There is no charge for the event but seating is limited. RSVP at www.HarrisburgU.edu/RSVP

Mr. Huston recently retired from the State of Colorado where he was appointed by Governor Ritter in 2007 as the State of Colorado’s Chief Enterprise Architect. As the Enterprise Architect Ron published the Colorado Consolidation Plan, which was the cornerstone to enact legislation creating the Governor’s Office of Information Technology. Today he is president of ClearPoint where he provides executive support for a variety of organizations.

In the past six months Mr. Huston has:

* Initiated planning of the modernization of the Wyoming Health Insurance Eligibility and Enrollment System Master Plan.

* Provided mentoring/training to C-level executives at State, Federal agencies and corporate entities.

* Conducted an examination of the Information Technology organization for the Regional Transportation District in Denver. This work effort resulted in a new organizational alignment of RTD IT implementing new roles for service delivery. These new roles are dramatically changing the culture as a new service delivery model is implemented for supporting the business/divisions.

* Initiated the creation of a Portfolio Project Management Office for RTD. An analysis was completed of how work requests are derived and managed in the RTD IT division. Ron is currently heading a team that is creating work processes, implementing a comprehensive management tool and working with RTD executive leadership to change RTD’s culture for IT services.

CA Technologies is an IT management solutions and software company and a founding member of the GTI, which officially launched in October 2011. The GTI provides education and training for government IT employees through courses, seminars and certification programs, such as the Certified Government Chief Information Officer Program. The University relies on partnerships with companies, such as CA Technologies, to develop content for hands-on workshops and courses which focus on innovations, trends, industry best practices and emerging technologies that can aid in developing future service offerings to meet growing citizen demands.

You can literally take planes, trains and automobiles to the event. The University’s location at 326 Market Street in downtown Harrisburg is near Interstates 83 and 81 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, making it an easy drive to the University from any of Pennsylvania’s major cities. And it’s only a two-hour drive from the University to Baltimore, Washington, DC or Philadelphia. The Amtrak Passenger Train Station and Greyhound Bus Station are one block from our location. And the Harrisburg International Airport is only nine miles from the University. http://www.harrisburgu.edu/campuslife/directions.php

Harrisburg University is located at 326 Market Street in Harrisburg. Free parking is available on the street. Additional parking is available in the Harrisburg Parking Authority operated garage accessible via Fourth Street. Cost for parking in the garage is $5.00 for 0-2 hours. Kiosk for parking accepts cash only. More information on parking rates and directions to the University are found online at http://www.harrisburgu.net/campuslife/directions.php#parking

About Harrisburg University

Founded in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania's need for increased opportunities leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University offers 24 undergraduate and 35 graduate programs. The University is an innovative and ambitious private institution that produces graduates who provide increased competence and capacity in science and technology disciplines to Pennsylvania and the nation. Harrisburg University ensures institutional access for underrepresented students and links learning and research to practical outcomes. As a private University serving the public good, Harrisburg University remains the only STEM-focused comprehensive university located between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

For more information on the University's demand-driven undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in applied science and technology fields, call 717.901.5146 or email, Connect@HarrisburgU.edu

Contact:

Steven Infanti

Harrisburg University

326 Market Street

Harrisburg, PA 17101

717-901-5146

SInfanti@harrisburgu.edu

http://www.harrisburgu.edu/

Trinity Hunt Rolls Out Redesigned Website

Re-tooled “Trinityhunt.com” Includes Enhancements To Content, Navigation, Design and Appearance

Dallas, TX, May 08, 2012 - Trinity Hunt Partners, a leading private equity firm with an extensive track record of partnering with business owners to build value, today announced the launch of its upgraded www.TrinityHunt.com website.

Trinity Hunt revised its website to profile the firm’s extensive track record of investments with entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses in its region. The firm’s principals have successfully invested over $1.3 billion of equity capital in more than 50 platform companies.

Trinity Hunt’s sponsor, the Lamar Hunt family, has a well-deserved reputation for high integrity and fair dealing that serves as a foundation for how the firm does business.

“Trinity Hunt continually seeks to partner with experienced management teams who share the same values and the same desire to build a better and stronger company,” said Trinity Hunt Partner Dan Dross. “The new site design and content more accurately reflects who we are as a firm and how we can help our management partners drive growth.”

Trinity Hunt typically invests in established companies that are valued between $10 million to $150 million, where the addition of capital and operating resources can generate strong growth prospects. The firm considers investment opportunities across several core industries, including industrial products and services, business services and healthcare services.

To learn more about Trinity Hunt Partners or discuss a new opportunity, please contact Scott Colvert at 214-777-6603 or scolvert@trinityhunt.com.

About Trinity Hunt

Trinity Hunt is a private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas. Recognized throughout the Southwest, Southeast, and lower Midwest regions of the U.S. the firm has earned a reputation for working closely with entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses to provide strategic, operational, and capital expertise to help companies reach the next level. The Trinity Hunt team has successfully invested over $1.3 billion of equity capital in more than 50 platform companies spanning a diverse array of industries and economic cycles. Known for its high integrity, respectful partnerships, and straightforward approach, Trinity Hunt’s experience and financial resources help its client firms capitalize on available opportunities.

For more information, visit www.trinityhunt.com.

Contact:

Dan Mahoney

Communications Strategy Group

3225 East 2nd Avenue

Denver, CO 80206

970.405.8060

dmahoney@csg-pr.com

http://www.csg-pr.com

Ecotech Institute Increases Veterans’ Resources, Including Partnership with Veterans Green Jobs

With Veteran Population on the Rise, Ecotech Seeks to Understand the Educational and Emotional Needs of Military Students

Denver, CO, May 08, 2012 - Ecotech Institute, the first and only college entirely focused on renewable energy and sustainability, today announced that it has formed a relationship with Colorado-based Veterans Green Jobs, whose mission is to engage, transition and connect military veterans with meaningful employment opportunities. About 15 percent of Ecotech’s current student population is made up of military veterans.

Together, Ecotech and Veterans Green Jobs will focus on encouraging and enhancing opportunities for military veterans by promoting career opportunities in the green jobs sector, both in Colorado and nationally.

“Our military population has already been through so much and we want to make sure we’re providing the support they need to excel in school and go on to have productive careers,” said Michael Seifert, president of Ecotech Institute. “Veterans Green Jobs has a similar focus, believing that the right jobs can make all the difference in helping our military veterans enjoy a successful life after service.”

As part of its commitment to military students, Ecotech recently hosted a seminar on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), taught by the Denver Department of Veterans Affairs. Ecotech administration, program directors and instructors attended the session to better understand what many student veterans are going through. According to “Help my PTSD,” one in every five military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan has PTSD and in the past year the number of diagnosed cases in the military has jumped 50 percent.

At Ecotech, 67 students are either military veterans or currently serving in the military. Of those, three will graduate on June 21, 2012. One of those students is Monica Soto, who will graduate in June with a degree in Wind Energy Technology. Monica spent more than eight years in the Navy as an aircraft mechanic, but after 9/11 she left the Navy to be closer to her son and build a career where she could raise him in one place. After trying some other career paths, she found Ecotech when seeking an opportunity that would capitalize on her training and previous associate’s degree, and also build a bridge between her time in the military and her life as a civilian.

“As a single mom and 100 percent disabled vet, I didn’t know where to find my place in the civilian community and Ecotech met my needs in a variety of ways,” said Soto. “I knew my purpose in the Navy and felt lost after I left; I now feel a purpose again. I’m excited about putting my skills to work to better my own family and our environment.”

Ecotech Institute will have its first graduating class in June 2012. Ecotech Institute, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, offers highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative cleantech employers.

Learn more about Ecotech Institute, or call 877-326-5576. The next round of classes begins in late June and applications are being accepted now. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.

About Ecotech Institute

Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability.  Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, the college offers five associate’s degrees designed by experts in the industry for people seeking careers in the emerging cleantech economy. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit www.ecotechinstitute.com.

About Education Corporation of America

Education Corporation of America is a leader in the post-secondary career school market with current enrollment of almost 20,000 students.  The ECA website is www.ecacolleges.com.  In addition to Ecotech Institute, ECA schools include Virginia College, founded in 1983, a private institution of higher education that offers non-degree and associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in the areas of Health and Medical, Business, Information Technology, Interior Design, Computer Design, Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Nursing and more in eighteen different cities.  Virginia College campuses are located in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile and Montgomery, Alabama; Jacksonville and Pensacola, Florida; Augusta, Columbus, Macon and Savannah, Georgia; Biloxi and Jackson, Mississippi; Charleston, Spartanburg, Columbia, and Greenville, South Carolina; Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tennessee; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Richmond, Virginia; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Austin, Texas. The Virginia College website is www.vc.edu.  Virginia College also offers classes worldwide via the Internet, with student services and admissions facilities in Birmingham, Alabama, and Tampa, Florida, and a Military Student Center also in Tampa.  Information about online classes at Virginia College is available at www.vconline.edu.  Additionally, ECA operates Culinard, the Culinary Institute of Virginia College, with locations in Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama; Richmond, Virginia; Savannah, Georgia; and Jacksonville, Florida.  The website is www.culinard.com.  ECA also operates Golf Academy of America, with locations in Phoenix, Arizona; San Diego, California; Dallas, Texas; Orlando, Florida; and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  The Golf Academy website is golfacademy.edu.

Contact:

Alicia Hassinger or Jenny Foust

Communications Strategy Group

3225 East 2nd Avenue

Denver, CO 80206

303.433.7020

ahassinger@csg-pr.com or jfoust@csg-pr.com

http://www.csg-pr.com

Corcentric to Sponsor Lunch Event in New York City May 22nd: Top Five Changes Coming to Accounts Payable

Educational Lunch & Learn Event Comes to New York City to Address The Top Five Changes Coming to Accounts Payable

McLean, VA, May 07, 2012 - Corcentric, a leading provider of Accounts Payable automation solutions, today announced they will be sponsoring “AP Outlook: The Top 5 Changes Coming to Accounts Payable,” a no-cost Lunch & Learn event on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in New York City. This two-hour event will take place at The Capital Grille located in New York’s historic Time-Life Building in Rockefeller Center, from 11:00AM to 1:00PM.

This event will feature Rob DeVincent, one of the automation industry’s chief experts, who will discuss trends in Accounts Payable, including Accounts Payable automation, e-invoicing, invoice processing automation, best practices in AP workflows, how to benchmark your process, and more.

Attendees will find out how to:

* Save as much as $15 an invoice

* Boost processing speeds by 42%

* Achieve higher accuracy and faster access to data

* Eliminate late payments and take advantage of early-payment discounts

* Increase visibility throughout their entire payables process

Click here for additional information about this event, or to register.

Alternatively, click here to download a faxable registration form and send to 856.382.4786.

Please contact Jessica Barron at 856.382.4736 or at jbarron@corcentric.com with any questions.

About the Speaker

Rob DeVincent has over 20 years of experience in designing and implementing Accounts Payable automation solutions. Additionally, he is the host of his own AP educational Webinar series and is a frequent speaker at various AP tradeshows including PayStream Advisors, IAPP, IOMA, and TAPN.

About Corcentric

Corcentric is a leader in financial process automation, specializing in Accounts Payable automation, e-invoicing, PO requisitioning and imaging, and workflow solutions. By creating a paperless conduit between procurement, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and suppliers, Corcentric allows companies to immediately manage 100% of their invoices electronically. Our cloud-based (SaaS) architecture allows for solutions to be configured in days rather than months for rapid return on investment.

Corcentric was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia with offices in Cherry Hill, NJ; Oakbrook Terrace, IL; Coral Springs, FL; and Fairfield, NJ. More than 3,000 companies rely on Corcentric to streamline their invoicing and payment processes to gain controls and efficiency while optimizing working capital.

For more information on Corcentric, call 888.525.7677 or visit corcentric.com.

Contact:

Kate Freer

Director of Marketing

Corcentric

7927 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 3200

McLean, VA 22102

856-382-4713

kfreer@corcentric.com

http://www.corcentric.com

Luxury Travel Ltd Starts FREE SELL Campaign to Holidaymakers to Vietnam

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Start free sell to Vietnam and Indochina this summer with instant confirmation. Holidaymakers enjoy big discounts and free nights, now it the best time to experience Vietnam more luxuries for less.

Hanoi, Vietnam, May 07, 2012 - Tough times for hotels, airlines are proving a boom for travellers wanting a taste of luxury with a discount. While cut-rate international fares in economy cabins have been a feature of the past six months, heavy discounting is spreading throughout the plane as well as luxury hotels and resorts in Vietnam.

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravels.asia ) has a good partnership with high-end suppliers and got promotions from luxury properties, Luxury Travel offers unique, sophisticated and economical travel options to the exotic and mysterious lands of the former Indochina. Luxury Travel helps guests to explore both destination & culture with quality at affordable price at this period.

With Luxury Travel, the focus is on high quality service, guides and unique destinations that take guests far away from the stress of their everyday life. The goal is to find the most charming, distinctive and authentic option in a region for the most memorable experience of guests.

“To attract more high-end travelers to Vietnam this summer, we offer luxury hot deals for aspiring luxury travelers till 30 September 2012” says Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel. “We believe life is to be enjoyed, discovered and experienced, and we take the greatest pleasure in sharing our experiences with you. Now it the best time to experience luxury travel at cheaper price.”

Luxury Travel offers hot luxury hotel and deals such as 7 nights in Six Senses Con Dao, pay only 5, or 4 nights pay only 2 nights in The Nam Hai in Hoian, the super saving promotion 10% of Indochina tour packages based on the company website for guests traveling to Vietnam and Indochina with instant confirmation. To enjoy these hot luxury deals, guests must book online with a secret code, FreeSellLUX at http://luxurytravelvietnam.com/special-offers/index2.htm and settle the invoice in full by Visa, Master or American express cards upon confirmation.

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel is excellent in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler’s expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator.

Contact:

David Nguyen

Sales and Marketing Manager

Luxury Travel Group Ltd

05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,

Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444

Vietnam

84439274120

marketing@luxurytravelvietnam.com

http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Rob DeVincent of Corcentric to Differentiate AP Solutions in “Just the Facts: A Look into the Types of AP Automation Solutions” at IOFO’s Fusion 2012

DeVincent to Distinguish the Differences in Various Types of Accounts Payable Automation Solutions and How to Choose the Right Solution for Your Organization

McLean, VA, May 05, 2012 - Corcentric, a leading provider of Accounts Payable automation solutions, today announced Rob DeVincent will be speaking at the Institute of Financial Operations’ 2012 Fusion Conference, the largest conference for AP professionals and professionals working in all areas of financial operations. DeVincent’s session titled “Just the Facts: A Look into the Types of AP Automation Solutions,” is session #255 in the AP focus discipline. This session, which offers one Business Management and Organization credit to attendees, will take place on Monday, May 14, 2012 from 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM. Fusion 2012 will take place on May 13-17, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center.

Rob DeVincent, Vice President of Product Marketing for Corcentric will help companies answer the following questions:

* How do I know whether e-invoicing is the right path?

* What are the differences between providers?

* Should I outsource invoice scanning and data capture or buy scanners and OCR equipment to do it myself?

* Is a Software as a Service-modeled solution right for my organization? What is “cloud automation” all about and how could it benefit me?

* How do I build a winning ROI to get my AP automation project approved?

This session is designed for finance professionals who are examining Accounts Payable automation solutions and want the facts on how a solution will deliver the return on investment promised during the sales process.

DeVincent is responsible for guiding the product roadmap of Corcentric’s Accounts Payable solution, COR360, which enables companies to manage 100% of their paper and electronic invoice submissions, invoice approvals and matching, supplier customer service, purchase order requisitioning, payment disbursement, and spend management electronically. He has over 20 years of experience in designing and implementing Accounts Payable outsourcing solutions. Additionally, he is the host of his own AP educational Webinar series and is a frequent speaker at various AP tradeshows including PayStream Advisors, IAPP, IOMA, and TAPN.

For additional information on this session or to register and attend Fusion, visit: financialops.org/web/conferences/fusion-2012.

About Corcentric

Corcentric is a leader in financial process automation, specializing in Accounts Payable automation, PO requisitioning and imaging, and workflow solutions. By creating a paperless conduit between procurement, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and suppliers, Corcentric allows companies to immediately manage 100% of their invoices electronically. Our cloud-based (SaaS) architecture allows for solutions to be configured in days rather than months for rapid return on investment.

Corcentric was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia with offices in Cherry Hill, NJ; Oakbrook Terrace, IL; Coral Springs, FL; and Fairfield, NJ. More than 3,000 companies rely on Corcentric to streamline their invoicing and payment processes to gain controls and efficiency while optimizing working capital.

For more information on Corcentric, call 888.525.7677 or visit corcentric.com.

Contact:

Kate Freer

Director of Marketing

Corcentric

7927 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 3200

McLean, VA 22102

856-382-4713

kfreer@corcentric.com

http://www.corcentric.com

Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Opertor and DMC Helps Travel Agents to Sell Luxury Travel Products

The Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) provides travel agents with training, sales supports, selling points, top sales tips as well as hosting private educational FAM trips.

Hanoi, Vietnam, May 06, 2012 - The Luxury Travel Ltd provides travel agents with training, sales supports, selling points, top sales tips as well as hosting regular educational FAM trips.

Vietnam is renowned for being a backpacker destination, a place for those on a budget to get maximum beauty for their buck. But the country has quickly established a contemporary luxury sector that offers the best of Vietnam’s culture and an incredibly high-end experience, boasting gourmet restaurant and luxury resorts.

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 impeccable hospitality.

With new luxury hotels and world class golf courses, luxury trains, exclusive cruises and upscale private tours spanning the length of the country; Vietnam is fast emerging as the world’s latest luxury destination.

“Vietnam has many attractions, including beautiful resorts, spas, majestic scenery, a rich traditional culture, easy going and welcoming locals, great cuisine and an improving tourist infrastructure. This makes Vietnam a more attractive destination for travelers seeking the best value for their money,” says Pham Ha, founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd. “Today upscale tours must offer ‘off the beaten path’ experiences, efficiency, seamless travel, value for money and a return on personal values. It is these qualities that lead many luxury travelers to opt for short trips, which offer a slice of local culture, a splash of adventure, and authentic experiences.”

Luxury Travel Ltd is Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator, a privately-owned Vietnamese company with vast local knowledge, offering local insight and a true flavor of Vietnam’s culture.

Offering luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays through its knowledgeable and passionate tour guides and local travel experts, the company provides travel agents with training, sales supports, selling points, top sales tips as well as hosting regular educational FAM trips.

Luxury travel is now able to provide fast visa service, VIP arrival services at the country’s main airports as well as choose from a large and growing selection of luxury hotels & resorts, whilst still enjoying a program that gets them off the tourist trail and into the real Vietnam.

“Discerning travelers look for an authentic luxury travel experience and focus on the whole experience and tend to be cash-rich and time-poor, and are happy to pay luxury travel advisors to take the time putting travel experiences together for them – it’s authenticity coupled with luxury,” Ha adds.

Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator and DMC (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) based in Hanoi with its offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, Luxury Travel is excellent in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences. Etablished in 2004, the Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices in Indochina, Myanmar and Thailand, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors and representative offices in the USA, UK, France, Germany and Australia. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler’s expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator in Vietnam.

Contact:

David Nguyen

Sales and Marketing Manager

Luxury Travel Group Ltd

05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,

Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444

Vietnam

84439274120

marketing@luxurytravelvietnam.com

http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Bill Ringle Interviews Business Sales Expert Mark Satterfield on My Quest for Best

Bill Ringle, America’s Business Growth Strategist, talked with Mark Satterfield, CEO of Gentle Rain Marketing, for the interview show My Quest for the Best.

Philadelphia, PA, May 06, 2012 - Business growth strategist Bill Ringle interviewed Mark Satterfield, CEO of Gentle Rain Marketing and author of Unique Sales Stories, for My Quest for the Best. In this interview series, Ringle speaks with successful industry experts and outstanding business leaders about their strategies for reaching and influencing significant target audiences, innovative business leadership, breakthrough moments in their career, and the wisdom they've gained along the way.

Satterfield, an expert on crafting sales stories that hook and keep business prospects, is a founding partner of Gentle Rain Marketing. Since 1992, he has worked with leading professional services firms on the design, development and implementation of new business pursuit strategies. He is also the author of five books, including Unique Sales Stories, a #1 Amazon bestseller, Power Prospecting: How to Gain Access to Key Decision Makers, How to Negotiate the Raise You Deserve, and Career Etiquette. Satterfield is a two-time winner of Dow Jones Award for Writing Excellence and a winner of the American Marketing Association Award for Training Excellence.

In his My Quest for the Best interview, Satterfield shared his expertise on how to use stories to grow your business, whether you work for a Fortune 500 or a small business. Stories are a powerful tool to help people understand what you do. Satterfield gave concrete advice on using that tool to differente yourself effectively in a competitive market and on the best ways to find your authentic voice.

"In this interview, Mark’s experience from both Fortune 500 and Inc 500 companies comes through in his advice and perspectives for using stories to connect with audiences more effectively," says Bill Ringle. “One thing that makes Mark so powerful at helping sales people use stories is that he doesn’t just talk about the importance of using them -- he follows his own advice. He tells stories that add richness and meaning, and we can use his example to enhance our own business skill set.”

Bill Ringle, America’s Business Growth Strategist, is Founder of the Rapid Rise Business Growth SystemTM, the proven step-by-step system that shows you exactly how to connect and do business with your ideal customers in record time. He works with high performing entrepreneurs and CEOs who want to overcome the five big challenges to business growth so that they can run profitable and rewarding business rather than become stuck and overwhelmed in unfulfilling and draining roles. He has worked on four continents, is the author of four business books, and inspires and educates thousands of business leaders each year through his speaking, coaching, interactive programs, and products.

To listen to Bill Ringle's interview with Mark Satterfield, visit www.BillRingle.com/MQ4B-interview-Mark-Satterfield. To learn more about Mark Satterfield, visit his website, www.GentleRainMarketing.com

Contact:

Meredith Hegg

LearnWell

491 Baltimore Pike, Suite 209

Springfield, PA 19064

610-626-0175

pr@learnwell.com

http://www.myquestforthebest.com

Luxury Travel Ltd Offers Various Luxury Hotel Deals for Summer Holidays in Vietnam

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) announces hot luxury resorts deals for holidaymakers to Vietnam this summer.

Hanoi, Vietnam, May 05, 2012 - Travel website (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is helping travelers to book various luxury deals for Vietnam summer holidays and accepts last minutes bookings.

Luxury Travel Ltd announces their travel website is helping travelers save upt to 75 percent of rack rates, get free nights such as stay 3 nights pay only 2 on Vietnam luxury hotels, resorts, villas, gate away vacation for families traveling to Vietnam or expatriates living in the country.

Danang for example, the resort’s pristine beaches and the trio of Unesco World Heritage Sites just a day trip away – the former imperial capital of Hue, the ancient “Silk Road” trading port of Hoian and the Hindu temple complex and former spiritual centre of the Champa civilization at My Son have made Danang an attractive proposition. The past two years have seen the completion of many luxurious resorts along the coastline with names such as Hyatt, the Nam Hai, Accord, Vinpearl, Intercontinental, Fusion Maia entering the market and offer more choices for holidaymakers this summer. Hoian is also a favorites beach destination for Vietnamese and high-end international travelers.

A $736 luxury resort room in Hoi an, was available for $318 on www.Luxurytravelvietnam.com. There are many offers on display on this website and travelers stay 3, they get one complimentary night. Luxury Travel Company accepts online payment, booking with instant confirmation and last minute.

The company also offers a number of offers at famous destinations for celebrating Christmas and New Year such as Phu Quoc Islands, Nha Trang, Dalat, Sapa as well as exotic beach destination of Con Dao. The company has a special offer 4 nights at the Nam Hai in Hoian for 1478 usd for 4 nights stay, or 7 nights at newest luxury Six Senses Con Dao for the prices of 5 nights only Vietnam, an exotic destination, appeals with authentic interactions in an unspoilt environment for holidaymakers. We are seeing interest in the An Lam Ninh Van Bay villas near Nha Trang. Hyatt Regency Danang, Intercontinental Danang Resort, Fusion Maia Resort Hoian, Ana Mandara Hue. The next upcoming destination in Vietnam is the archipelago of Con Dao where Six Senses has developed a resort. Con Dao’s beaches are undeveloped so you are first to discover a destination.

The company also offers 20 USD per booking for any further new booking with the company with a secret code lux4lux2012.

For more information for bookings, visit http://luxurytravelvietnam.com/special-offers/index2.htm

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel is excellent in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler’s expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator.

Contact:

David Nguyen

Luxury Travel Ltd

05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,

Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444

Vietnam

84439274120

marketing@luxurytravelvietnam.com

http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

LA Based Pop Artist Lea Marie Releases Sophomore EP “Undercover Lover” featuring CURRENT Contemporary Hit Radio Track “Take Me for a Ride”

Ascending pop princess singer-songwriter Lea Marie is proud to announce her sophomore release "Undercover Lover", available May 22nd, 2012.

Los Angeles, CA, May 05, 2012 - Ascending pop princess singer-songwriter Lea Marie is proud to announce her sophomore release "Undercover Lover", available May 22nd, 2012.  This 6 Song EP features her dynamic dance tracks "Take Me For A Ride," and "Undercover Lover."

Lea Marie's 1st radio single from the EP "Take Me For A Ride," is currently making waves on the radio charts across the United States. Her uniquely original songwriting talent shines bright once again and is a great follow-up to her self-titled release.  The party-on dance beat keeps things moving along with tongue-in-cheek lyrics as "Take Me For A Ride” drives its memorable chorus home and has received tens of thousands of views on YouTube in just two short weeks. The video is a humorous and entertaining song and depicts Lea Marie as a girl that's hot for the truck while the guy that’s driving it is waiting for her to focus some of her excitement in his direction and holds the viewer captive both melodically and lyrically with its catchy hook chorus.

Indie in the most multidimensional way, Lea Marie is a self-developed creative musical talent who writes all of her own songs. She strives for perfection, carefully crafting each run on piano and performing down to the last harmony on this new release with songs such as “Undercover Lover,” “Turning Me On,” and “Mi Chico Latino.”

“Songwriting is something that came naturally to me. It’s like songwriting would be the sun, with all the planets revolving around it. Songwriting is the center of my universe,” says Lea Marie about the writing of her EP.

Lea Marie’s hard work and years of dedicated songwriting are now paying off as numerous new fans are climbing on board with her through social media, YouTube and radio.  Lea Marie's pop sensibilities are solid, smart and captivating.  It's clear to see this young talented artist has it all worked out with "Undercover Lover", which will be available on CD Baby, iTunes and Amazon on May 22nd.

Official Website: www.leamariemusic.com

For more information on Lea Marie, please contact Chip Schutzman at Miles High Productions: chip@mileshighproductions.com or 323-806-0400.

Contact:

Chip Schutzman

Miles High Productions

P.O. Box 93157

Hollywood, CA 90093

323-806-0400

chip@mileshighproductions.com

http://www.mileshighproductions.com