Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator and DMC Wins Award

Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator and DMC – Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has won a 2012 Guide Award.

Hanoi, Vietnam, August 21, 2011 — Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator and DMC – Luxury Travel Ltd has won a 2012 Guide Award, marking the fifth consecutive year that the company has been recognised by luxury travellers for excellent performance.

Presented by the Guide Magazine, a Vietnamese travel and hospitality magazine, the 13th batch of awards aimed to honour the travel providers offering the best products and services to travellers, hotel guests, diners and shoppers in Vietnam.

The awards are sponsored annually by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and the Vietnam Economic Times newspaper. In 2012, newspaper readers and travellers chose Luxury Travel Ltd for their unique products.

Established in 2004, Luxury Travel Co is the first luxury tour operator in Vietnam. The company sees an annual growth of 30 per cent and serves some 10,000 travellers each year.

“We are proud of receiving this award in coincidence with our company’s 8th birthday celebration, opening a new office in Danang, and launching our newest 2013 brochure for travel professionals with new niche and innovative luxury travel products. We also publish tourist maps of Vietnam, Vietnam luxury villa collections and listings of new Vietnam luxury hotels and resorts. As the first luxury travel tour operator in Vietnam, we not only want to capitalize on our position, but we also want to develop it further. We continue to promote Vietnam as a high end destination and provide quality holidays for the most discerning travelers.” said Pham Ha, founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

The award ceremony took place in the coastal city of Vung Tau, Vietnam on 18 August 2012.

As many as 120 Vietnamese tourist businesses have won the 13th Guide Awards for their outstanding contributions to the country’s tourism sector.

According to Vietnam Economic Times, the winners include 29 hotels; 34 resorts and eight providers of apartment leasing services; 25 restaurants, bars and cafés; 10 beauty salons and health care establishments; 10 travel and tour transport companies; and four sports and entertainment service companies.

Businesses that have won the award for many consecutive years are the Caravelle Hotel Saigon, the Melia Hanoi Hotel, Buffalo Tours and Luxury Travel.

According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, in the first six months of 2012, Vietnam welcomed over 3.36 million international tourists, up 14 percent year-on-year.

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

Media Contact:
Doan Hong Linh (Ms.)
Marketing Executive
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
+ 84.4.39274120 Ext 122
marketing3@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Tom Mower Joins Efforts with the Dalai Lama

Tom Mower has chosen Whole Child as his charity and cause for his business Sisel International.

Provo, Utah, August 20, 2012 – Tom Mower joins efforts with the Dalai Lama. Tom Mower has chosen Whole Child as his charity and cause for his business Sisel International. Support from the Dalai Lama

In February, 2010 the 14th Dalai Lama, winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize and the spiritual leader of Tibet, traveled to Los Angeles to support the global work of Whole Child. The Dalai Lama joined Whole Child to launch a new initiative to create awareness of the plight of the estimated 145 million orphaned children worldwide.

At the Whole Child International luncheon the Dalai Lama engaged the audience in a discussion on the needs of vulnerable children, and the connection between nurturing and compassion. During the luncheon, The Dalai Lama received the first Whole Child International Humanitarian Award. This award honors one visionary global leader driven by a passion to elevate the lives of vulnerable populations; Whole Child International Humanitarians are recognized by their innovative and unyielding work to solve our most pressing global problems.

On February 21, 2010 at the Gibson Amphitheatre, the Dalai Lama presented a public address “Cultivating Compassion and the Needs of Vulnerable Children,” his first in Los Angeles since 2006. They were joined by a musical performance by Sheryl Crow. At the Gibson, the Whole Child International Champion Award, honoring an exceptional individual noted for his or her dedication to improving the lives of vulnerable children globally, was presented to Whole Child supporter Tom Mower, Sr., founder and Chairman of the Board of SISEL International.

While in Los Angeles, the Dalai Lama was interviewed by Larry King in Beverly Hills. The interview included the Dalai Lama speaking on the need to address the emotional needs of children around the world.

Tom Mower enjoys his friendship with the Dalai Lama and is humbled to know for the first time in history the Dalai Lama has endorsed a charity which is Whole Child. Together Tom Mower, Karen Gordon, and the Dalai Lama are enriching children’s lives all over the world.

To learn more about Tom Mower Sr.’s company Sisel International visit http://www.siselreviews.com

Dan Block
123 N. Alpine rd.
Rockford, Il 61107
815-980-0664
Skype block6525
Danblock317@gmail.com

About SISEL International, LLC:
SISEL International was founded in 2006 by Tom Mower, and his son Tom Jr., with the mission to create the most powerful personal care products and dietary supplements in the world. The term SISEL (pronounced “sizzle”) is an acronym for; Science, Innovation, Success, Energy, and Longevity. These are the key foundational principles for our company.

At SISEL, we research the research to find exciting new discoveries in modern science, and bring to market spectacular products unlike the world has ever seen. We are committed to the use of evidence-based nutraceutical ingredients, known to be of scientifically-proven biological value, in the most concentrated strength and form possible, combined with other synergistic ingredients to achieve maximum results.

Contact:
Dan Block
SISEL International, LLC
123 N. Alpine rd.
Rockford, IL 61107
815-980-0664
Danblock317@gmail.com
http://www.siselreviews.com

Light Space Time Announces 2nd Annual Open Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 2rd Annual “Open” Online Art Competition for the month of September 2012.

Jupiter, Florida, USA – August 21, 2012 — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 2rd Annual “Open” Online Art Competition for the month of September 2012. 2D artists from around the world are called upon to make online submissions for inclusion into the Gallery’s October 2012 online group exhibition. We encourage entries from artists, regardless of where they reside to apply to this competition by submitting their best representational and non-representational art. This is an open themed online art competition and photography is also an accepted media for this competition.

Light Space & Time encourages entries from all 2D artists regardless of their experience or education in the art field. A group exhibition of the top ten finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery during the month of October 2012. Awards will be for 1st through 5th places. Also, 5 Honorable Mention places will be awarded. In addition, depending on the amount and the quality of the entries, Special Recognition rewards will also be given as well. The submission process and the deadline will end on September 26, 2012.

Winners of the “Open” Art Exhibition will receive extensive worldwide publicity in the form of email marketing, 70+ press release announcements, 75+ event announcements, and social media marketing and promotion in order to make the art world aware of the artist’s accomplishments. There will also be links back to the artist’s website as part of this achievement.

Interested artists should provide the gallery with your best art now or before the September 26thth deadline. For more information and to apply online here http://www.lightspacetime.com

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists on a worldwide basis. It is Light Space & Time’s intention to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these worldwide artists.

The art gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com

Media Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
info@lightspacetime.com
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The Bounty of Cosmetic Treatments: The IAPAM’s Symposium with Botox ® Training

Attendees at the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium receive everything they need to start offering minimally invasive modalities to their patients right away.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – August 21, 2012 — In 2012, attendees at the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums have the competitive advantage of learning from board-certified dermatologists and experts in the fields of botox ® training, lasers & IPLs, dermal fillers, hCG for weight loss, medical grade chemical peels and medical micordermabrasion. The IAPAM leads its competitors in offering the most complete business and clinical botox ® training in North America.

A recent article by Annette M. Boyle for Medical Economics outlined the benefits of adding cash-based, non-surgical aesthetic medical treatments to an existing practice. The bottom line, as stated by Jeff Russell, Executive Director The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine’s (IAPAM) is that, “about 5 million nonsurgical cosmetic procedures were performed by aestheticians last year, frequently in a spa setting. Many primary care physicians (PCPs) have decided to meet demand for these services by actively controlling the “med” part of these “medspas”. This is evidenced by the fact that internists, family physicians, and obstetrician/gynecologists dominate the IAPAM’s training classes.”

The IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with botox ® training is different than any other physician training program offered in North America, because it offers comprehensive aesthetic medicine education and long term support for physicians of all medical specialties. The IAPAM is where the world’s physicians come together to learn and share their experiences in aesthetic medicine.

So many times, physicians attend a weekend botox ® training course in the hopes of learning everything there is to know about opening a medical spa or aesthetic practice. Unfortunately, the reality of the market place is that most of these seminars are often run by laser manufacturers or consulting firms, both of whom are ultimately guiding one to purchase their products and services. Unlike programs offered by a private company, the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is certified by the IAPAM, a voluntary professional association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession.

Attendees at the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium receive everything they need to start offering minimally invasive modalities to their patients right away. The Symposium provides physicians with:

– dedicated instruction from board-certified dermatologists, who are true experts of the skin and cosmetic injectables.
– hands-on practice in the best injection techniques.
– delivery of the botox ® training at a medical practice, not in a hotel room.
– a set of the IAPAM’s comprehensive training DVDs, which cover:

1. Botulinum Toxin for Cosmetic Patients – lecture.
2. Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers for Cosmetic Patients – live demonstration.
3. Chemical Peel and Microdermabrasion – live demonstration of techniques.

– an environment that does not allow exhibitors, giving physicians more time for education.
– the opportunity to attend the Symposium’s Aesthetic Practice Start-up Workshop, which is the only medical spa program highlighting the latest information on medspa business development and social media marketing.
– the unique opportunity to attend the full-day session on hCG and Medical Weight Management. This session will cover hCG for weight loss, the original Dr. Simeons hCG Protocol, prescription appetite suppressants, ketogenic diet based programs, meal replacement and B6/12 injections.

To register for the upcoming Aesthetic Medicine Symposium on September 22-23, 2012, 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.

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

MH Ross Launches New Online Resource to Make It Easier for Travel Agents to Offer Best-in-Class Travel Insurance

New Web Site Adds Improved Agent Dashboard, One-stop Enrollment, Side-by-Side Plan Comparison and More to Simplify Travel Insurance Selection.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (August 21, 2012) — MH Ross Travel Insurance Services, Inc., which has been serving the travel industry with high-quality and custom travel insurance since 1961, today announced the launch of a new, improved online resource for travel agents and the travel industry. The new MH Ross web site now offers easier access to travel insurance quotes, a new one-page online enrollment process, an improved Agent Dashboard and other features to help travel professionals include the some of the most comprehensive, competitive travel insurance plans as part of their offering.

The new web site includes a number of new and enhanced features to help travel professionals select the best plan to meet their client’s needs:

– Now travel agents can gain access to an insurance quote from any page on the web site.
– An enhanced comparison feature makes it easy to compare costs and benefits for various travel insurance plans side by side.
– A new improved dashboard for travel agents makes it easier than ever to research and offer insurance quotes.
– The web site now includes enhanced enrollment edits for travel agents.
– Now users can quickly generate printable quotes by insurance product.
– Travel agencies also have enhanced custom portal pages that can be personally branded to meet their business needs.
– And there is a new, one-page travel insurance enrollment process, with improved data carryover from quotes, as well as easier navigation within the enrollment, purchase and review processes.

“The travel insurance industry has become increasingly competitive as travelers and travel agents search online for the best travel insurance plans,” said Sheri Machat, Senior Vice President of MH Ross Travel Insurance Services. “By updating our web site, we have made it easier for our travel agent partners to compete by providing easier access to all insurance plans and options, and allowing them to complete an insurance quote quickly and efficiently. We have always been committed to delivering competitive, comprehensive travel insurance plans while providing the best possible service, and our new online portal now makes it easier than ever to offer the travel insurance to meet our customers’ needs.”

Other enhancements to the web site include an updated section with travel tips, insurance updates and industry news. Additional social media plugins also have been added for Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest and Quora to make it easier to incorporate travel insurance into any travel agent’s or tour company’s social media campaign.

And those features that have been invaluable to MH Ross customers remain unchanged. The company still offers highly competitive premiums and coverage and premium rates have not changed. The simple agent login process remains unchanged as well. And MH Ross still offers fast response to questions and claims with 24/7 telephone support and an online claim processing and tracking system.

For more information, or to learn more about becoming an agent for MH Ross Travel Insurance Services, visit the new web site at http://www.mhross.com or call 800-423-3632.

About MH Ross
Since 1961, MH Ross Travel Insurance Services, Inc. has been offering industry-leading insurance plans to the travel industry. The MH Ross management team works closely with travel agents, tour companies, and other travel providers to offer plans that are flexible, useable and affordable. The MH Ross team of travel insurance specialists and technical experts understand the options available from the diverse range of travel insurance providers, and strive to anticipate customer needs and solve problems before they arise. MH Ross is committed to providing prompt, responsible service with round-the-clock support. MH Ross are the people who really care about your travel insurance needs.

For more information, visit http://www.mhross.com.

Contact:
Sheri Machat
MH Ross Travel Insurance Services, Inc.
9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64114
800-423-3632
smachat@mhross.com
http://www.mhross.com

Tom Mower Sr. chooses Whole Child as Sisel International’s cause

Tom Mower Sr. knew that most charities monies raised went to salaries and expenses and few funds actually went to the cause.

Provo, Utah, August 19, 2012 – Tom Mower Sr. chooses Whole Child as Sisel International’s cause.

When Tom Mower Sr. saw Karen Gordon on television he reached out to her and asked about her charity and how he could be more involved. Tom Mower Sr. knew that most charities monies raised went to salaries and expenses and few funds actually went to the cause.

Tom Mower Sr. wanted to know if he made donations that the money would be actually used to help the children in orphanages all over the world. After this conversation Tom Mower Sr. decided to get involved in Whole Child and sits on the board and is one of the largest contributors to the organization.

Whole Child International is a U.S.-based non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 2004. Whole Child focuses on improving the quality of care for vulnerable children worldwide by working within childcare institutions and orphanages.

Collaborating with state and local governments, Whole Child leverages existing childcare systems to build culturally specific infrastructures that afford children the opportunity to fulfill their developmental potential. Whole Child programs are based on the two biggest contributors of inadequate care: caregiver education and training, and organizational structure. Whole Child programs address the “greater risk of psychopathology as well as poor social-emotional and physical development” of institutionalized children. These programs, developed in conjunction with university scientists and policy analysts, target the cycle of abuse and neglect that stems from poor early childhood care. To elevate the quality of care provided to institutionalized children, Whole Child works with existing childcare institutions and implements caregiver education and training, organizational change, and administrative modification. These changes ensure that the children receive nurturing, loving care, and that their emotional and developmental needs are fulfilled.

Whole Child’s model is based on the theories of Hungarian pediatrician Emmi Pikler (1902–1984), the Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers and from the Reggio Emilia approach to Early Childhood Education. The Pikler Institute, in Budapest, Hungary, was founded in 1946 to care for children orphaned and abandoned during the Second World War. Pikler’s methodology involves increasing opportunities for meaningful attachment and bonding between caregiver and child through “continuity of care.”

Continuity of care ensures that children have one consistent caregiver instead of multiple caregivers over a long period of time. It additionally creates of small groups assigned to a single caregiver to replace larger, more chaotic populations randomly assigned to and often non-continuous staff. Research has found that children with secure attachment relationships with their caregivers are more likely to play, explore, and interact with other adults (Raikes, 1996) [2]. Conversely, more frequent changes in caregivers have been reported to be associated with negative child outcomes including high levels of distress (Cryer et al., 2005) withdrawing behaviors and higher levels of aggression later on (Howes & Hamilton, 1993).

To learn more about Tom Mower Sr.’s company Sisel International visit http://www.siselreviews.com

Contact:
Dan Block
123 N. Alpine rd.
Rockford, Il 61107
815-980-0664
Skype block6525
Danblock317@gmail.com

About SISEL International, LLC:
SISEL International was founded in 2006 by Tom Mower, and his son Tom Jr., with the mission to create the most powerful personal care products and dietary supplements in the world. The term SISEL (pronounced “sizzle”) is an acronym for; Science, Innovation, Success, Energy, and Longevity. These are the key foundational principles for our company.

At SISEL, we research the research to find exciting new discoveries in modern science, and bring to market spectacular products unlike the world has ever seen. We are committed to the use of evidence-based nutraceutical ingredients, known to be of scientifically-proven biological value, in the most concentrated strength and form possible, combined with other synergistic ingredients to achieve maximum results.

Contact:
Dan Block
SISEL International, LLC
123 N. Alpine rd.
Rockford, IL 61107
815-980-0664
Danblock317@gmail.com
http://www.siselreviews.com

Veritas Prep Outlines the 5 Steps Every Parent Can Take to Help Their Student Ace the SAT

By following these five steps, parents will be able to better support their students as they prepare to take what is perhaps the most critical test of their high school career

Malibu, California, August 20, 2012 – For many parents of high school students, the SAT – a standardized exam most colleges and universities use to evaluate applicants – is somewhat of an unknown. While they understand that it is an important part of the college admissions process and that a high score can result in acceptance to the best schools and lead to scholarship awards, they may not know how they can help their students with SAT test prep so they can do their best on the exam. To assist parents, Veritas Prep, the largest global provider of test prep and admissions consulting services, has outlined five things every parent can do to help their student ace the SAT and become a more competitive college applicant.

1. Encourage Your Student to be Self-Motivated – While it’s great that you bought your son or daughter some SAT prep books or an SAT class, it may all be in vain if your child is not motivated to do well on the SAT on his/her own. Parents are only an external motivator for children; scores will start to skyrocket when students have an internal drive to do well. To help foster that drive, have your child identify three reasons why he or she wants to score well on the SAT. For example, do they want to gain admission to a competitive program? Or earn a significant scholarship? By creating a list of reasons and goals, students will be better able to self motivate and if they begin to lose focus you can remind them of what they’re working toward.

2. Simulate Real Testing Conditions – You know the cliché: practice makes perfect. But in reality, perfect practice makes perfect. And in order to practice perfectly, you should make sure your student mimics test day conditions when taking an SAT practice test at home. This means timing every section, no TV/internet/cell phone, 5-10 minute snack breaks every hour and nothing on his/her desk except a pencil, calculator and water bottle. Help your student know what to expect on test day so there are no surprises.

3. Teach Your Student New Vocabulary – The SAT is an exam that requires little memorization because it primarily tests higher order thinking skills. However, a scholarly vocabulary is one asset students must have to ace the SAT. As part of your student’s SAT practice routine, write an SAT “word of the day” on the refrigerator or in another area of the house that everyone can see each morning. To make it more fun, challenge your family members to use the SAT vocabulary word in at least one sentence throughout their day. Quiz your student regularly to make sure they retain previous days’ and weeks’ words as well. Note: make sure you use words from SAT-specific vocabulary lists rather than generic vocabulary lists.

4. Subscribe Your Child to the Official SAT Question of the Day – There is no company that produces more realistic questions than the organization that makes the SAT itself: the College Board. Everyday the College Board releases a real SAT question through its website. The Official SAT Question of the Day is not a throwaway problem, but an authentic SAT question. Your student can sign up to have the question e-mailed to his/her inbox, making sure SAT prep is a part of their daily routine. Students will have a bank of real SAT questions that they can use to improve their skills by preparing with questions exactly like the ones they’ll see on test day.

5. Ditch the High School English or Math Textbook as a Prep Tool – Traditional high school English and Math classes do not prepare your student for the SAT. The SAT is an exam that can be systematically prepared for using SAT-specific strategies. Have your child get ready for the exam using SAT preparation material, not classroom material that barely relates.

“Parents shouldn’t underestimate the importance of the SAT,” said Shaan Patel, Director of SAT Programs at Veritas Prep and one of the few test takers in the world to achieve a perfect 2400 on the SAT. “The 4-hour SAT exam is worth just as much in the college admissions process as the 4,000+ hours students spend in high school earning their GPA. By following these five steps, parents will be able to better support their students as they prepare to take what is perhaps the most critical test of their high school career.”

Patel improved his SAT score from 1760 to a perfect 2400, earned more than $237,000 in scholarships and co-authored the Veritas Prep SAT 2400 program. Recently, McGraw-Hill published his book, “SAT 2400 in Just 7 Steps.”

Veritas Prep is the largest global provider of test prep and admissions consulting services. Founded in 2002 by graduates of the Yale School of Management, Veritas Prep offers its live classroom GMAT prep course in more than 90 cities worldwide and as an interactive online course available to students everywhere. Its Veritas Prep SAT 2400 course is available as a classroom course, live online, on demand in high definition or in private SAT tutoring sessions and features the only zero risk, money back guarantee in the industry. Veritas Prep is currently enrolling students in its August, September and October Live Online SAT prep classes and accepting pre-orders for the Veritas Prep SAT 2400 On Demand HD online course.

For more information, visit www.veritasprep.com/sat.

About Veritas Prep:
Veritas Prep is the world’s largest provider of test prep and admissions consulting services. It offers industry-leading programs to help applicants improve standardized test scores and gain admission to the world’s most selective universities. Founded in 2002 by graduates of the Yale School of Management, Veritas Prep offers its live classroom GMAT prep course in more than 90 cities worldwide and as an interactive online course available to students everywhere. Its Veritas Prep SAT 2400 course is available as a classroom course, live online, on demand or in private tutoring sessions and features the only zero risk, money back guarantee in the industry. In addition, Veritas Prep offers admissions consulting services for applicants seeking entry into competitive business schools, law schools, medical schools and other graduate programs. For more information, visit veritasprep.com.  

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