Monthly Archives: March 2012

Business

BancVue Escalates War on Megabanks with Launch of Kasasa 360

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Latest Kasasa Advancement Drives Powerful Benefits To Consumers And Community Financial Institutions Alike

Nashville, March 13, 2012 – BancVue, creator of Kasasa®, the powerful national brand of banking products built specifically for community financial institutions, today announced the launch of Kasasa 360, the firm’s latest and most forceful volley yet in its ongoing war with the megabanks.

Kasasa 360 provides account holders around-the-clock access to personal finance management (PFM) tools through an online and mobile-based platform. Designed to deliver a user experience that leapfrogs even the best megabank systems, the latest Kasasa innovation allows consumers to securely aggregate and manage all of their financial products, including those they hold at other financial institutions.

The Kasasa 360 advancement is a planned expansion of BancVue’s wildly popular Kasasa brand.

BancVue introduced Kasasa in 2009 as way for community financial institutions to unite forces under a national brand in order to take on big banks. To date, a total of 130 banks and credit unions across 38 states have joined the brand alliance to pool their advertising and marketing resources under the Kasasa brand and offer more competitive products to their customers.

Following the success of Kasasa, nearly 150 community financial institutions around the nation have already signed on to offer Kasasa 360. The extraordinary reception comes as no surprise to Gabriel Krajicek, chief executive officer of BancVue.

“Kasasa 360 provides banking consumers with a complete financial dashboard for all of their finances at the same time it provides community banking institutions an unprecedented opportunity to expand the customer relationship,” says Mr. Krajicek. “In other words, we’re bringing the Kasasa brand full circle. This is a huge win for everybody except the megabanks.”

Beyond deepening the account holder relationship and increasing client retention, the Kasasa 360 platform has been designed to help participating community banks and credit unions drive greater revenues and facilitate more cross-sales activities.

“In order to stay ahead of the competition, you have to be ready to offer your clients the next big thing in banking,” says Gray Flora, EVP of BankFirst Financial Services in Macon, Mississippi. “We feel that Kasasa 360 is the next big thing and we’re eager to make it available to our community.”

Krajicek expects Kasasa to double its membership by the end of 2012 and reach 1,000 clients in three to five years. If growth continues as projected, BancVue’s Kasasa will soon represent a branch network larger than Bank of America, Chase, or Wells Fargo and have a $100 million marketing budget that will rival the media spend of any megabank.

“Community institutions used to view every other bank or credit union serving their communities as a competitor,” says Krajicek, “now they’re recruiting each other to join the fight. This truly is unprecedented.”

“Megabanks remain the biggest threat to our continued success,” said Troy Robinson, president and CEO of BankTexas. “We are now realizing that our best chance for winning market share is to unite and take them on together.”

About BancVue
BancVue is the leading provider of innovative products, world-class marketing, and data-driven consulting solutions to community financial institutions across the U.S. Featuring offerings like Kasasa®, a dynamic suite of banking solutions that make a difference with innovative accounts and money management tools, BancVue products are designed to deliver controlled new account growth, higher profitability, and increased customer retention. Today, the BancVue network has over 5000 branches around the country. BancVue is empowering its clients to compete in and win the war against megabanks. For more information, visit www.bancvue.com.

Contact:
Dan Mahoney
CSG|PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
970.405.8060
dmahoney@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Travel

Luxury Travel Ltd Recommends Aureum Resort and Spa Inle Lake

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Luxury Travel Ltd Recommends Aureum Resort and Spa Inle Lake as a Must-Stay Resort in Myanmar for Holidaymakers.

Hanoi, Vietnam, March 14, 2012 — Luxury Travel Ltd is a long established Asian specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand.

Luxury Travel Ltd Recommends Aureum Resort and Spa Inle Lake as a Must-Stay Resort at Inle Lake in Myanmar for Holidaymakers in Myanmar.

Aureum Resort and Spa Inle Lake http://aureumpalacehotel.com/inle-index.htm

This is a new upscale resort in Inle Lake, an Aureum chain that is expanding further in Inle Lake (Mine Thauk Village). A high-end resort with 66 units of exclusive super-deluxe accommodation straddling the edge of Inle Lake that has opened in early 2012.

After the manner of Aureum’s hallmark distinctive design, the sprawling resort is perched on the edge of lake waters with the main facilities and front-row villas spilling over onto the lake and on-shore villas hugging the banks of the lake.

100 square meter bedrooms are elegantly decorated with generous space for the bathroom and Jacuzzi and lavishly equipped with five-star amenities.

With a private outdoor terrace for viewing a spectacular sunset over the lake, Aureum Resort & Spa is poised to offer an unsurpassed hotel experience at this unique destination.

Just a short flight from Yangon or Mandalay, in the cool green highlands of Shan State, and yet seemingly worlds apart from the rest of Myanmar, lies Inle Lake, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The lake itself sits at a pleasant 2,900 feet above sea level and is famous for its leg rowers, floating markets and prolific birdlife. In this unique wetland environment, whole villages sit on floating islands on the lake. Colorful hill tribes inhabit the surrounding fertile valleys and forested mountaintops, and their hand-woven silks are a specialty of the region.

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. Established 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.

Media 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

Business

Experts Connection Webinar Offers Advanced Class in LinkedIn for Executive Recruiters

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Recruiting Expert Jim Durbin Offers Advanced LinkedIn Tips and Techniques to Help Recruiters Find the Ideal Job Candidate.

NOVATO, Calif. (March 14, 2011) – Recruiters have been using LinkedIn for some time to identify qualified executive candidates. However, most recruiters only scratch the surface when it comes to LinkedIn’s capabilities. For those ready to move up to more advanced techniques for using LinkedIn, social media headhunter, Jim Durbin will offer detailed instruction into how to use LinkedIn as the primary tool to source and connect with job candidates. The Experts Connection (http://www.experts-connection.com) webinar entitled, “LinkedIn for Executive Recruiting: Beyond the Basics (2012 Edition)” is scheduled for Thursday, March 29, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PT), and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

LinkedIn remains the top business social network in the world with more than 150 million profiles, including profiles for executives from every Fortune 500 company. LinkedIn also is one of the largest providers or recruiting services in the world. Following last month’s webinar for recruiters on basic LinkedIn techniques, this month’s webinar offers advanced recruiting strategies to use LinkedIn to find and hire the right candidate a client or company.

In this webinar, Jim will offer point-by-point instruction, including a live demonstration to allow participants to follow along using their own computers. In this 90-minute webinar, participants will learn:

– Updated sourcing strategies for 2012, including techniques for both free and paid LinkedIn accounts.
– Faster ways to search for candidates using LinkedIn, as well as outside of the network.
– Three ways to craft messages that generate responses from targeted candidates.
– Alternative contact strategies to reach passive candidates in a variety of industries.
– Job posting strategies and recommendations as to how to generate employee referrals.
– How to market your positions and your companies using LinkedIn.

“Recruiters are using LinkedIn on a routine basis, but the vast majority of them are only skimming the surface. LinkedIn is an incredibly powerful networking tool that can deliver highly qualified candidates right to your email box, if you know how to use it effectively,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinars. “Jim has made a science of using LinkedIn for recruiting and has developed an arsenal of techniques that just plain work. This is a rare opportunity for recruiters to take a LinkedIn Master’s class from a true master.”

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

About James Durbin:
Jim Durbin is a retained search headhunter and trainer specializing in social media. As a blogger and business owner, Jim is an expert and frequent speaker on such topics as online employment, recruiting blogs, and using social media in the hiring process. His prior experience includes account management for a national staffing firm where he was a top performer. He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and lives in Dallas.

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

Contact:
Annette DiSano
NETSHARE, Inc.
(415) 883-1700
annette@netshare.com

Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
(415) 259-5638
tomw@woolfmedia.com

Business

Faith Based Meets Main Street at Los Angeles Economic Summit

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Christian marketplace leaders to convene March 21-25 at K.E.Y.S. Los Angeles economic summit to propose faith-based solutions to personal and global economic challenges.

Los Angeles, CA, March 14, 2012 – Recently, the 42nd Annual World Economic Forum took place in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme The Great Transformation: Shaping New Models. The record participation indicated the international community’s level of concern for the world today, as one crisis after another emerges. Global business leaders and heads of state, focused on improving the state of the world, acknowledged that our current financial systems need a redesign, and that to survive, companies must constantly reinvent themselves and become socially responsible.

At the K.E.Y.S. Los Angeles economic summit March 21-25, Christian marketplace leaders will propose faith-based solutions to personal and global economic problems. The Kingdom Economic Yearly Summit (K.E.Y.S.), hosted by Dr. Bruce Cook and David Wood, will assemble 111 world-class speakers who will present new economic models and cutting-edge strategies to empower individuals, businesses, churches and communities to create sustainable financial transformation.

Speakers will include wealth managers, financial advisors, experts in precious metal and commodity investments, a Fortune 100 corporate attorney, international business attorneys, a former NASA rocket scientist, senior executives at two major energy companies, successful entrepreneurs, numerous authors and leaders in film, entertainment and media. The complete list of speakers and their bios and photos is available at http://www.KingdomEconomicSummit.com.

K.E.Y.S. Los Angeles will take place at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott beginning at 7 pm March 21 and ending at 11:00 am March 25, 2012. Contact Dianne Bennett at 310-490-9913.

About the Kingdom Economic Yearly Summit (K.E.Y.S.):
Patterned loosely after the World Economic Forum, but with a Christian focus and perspective, K.E.Y.S. Los Angeles/Hollywood will feature some 65 keynote speakers and 45 breakout speakers dealing with business, finance, economics, ethics, leadership, sales, marketing, international law, entrepreneurship, angel capital, operations, corporate strategy, philanthropy and charitable giving, wealth management, insurance and investing, organizational culture, business as missions, and faith and work.

K.E.Y.S. testimonials: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrAi9Wkmfng

Contact:
Dianne Bennett
Kingdom Economic Yearly Summit (K.E.Y.S.)
14912 Big Falls Dr.
Leander, Texas 78641
310-490-9913
pressreleaser@bestonlineresults.com
http://www.KingdomEconomicSummit.com

Sports

SAFE International Launches Barrie Private Self Defense Lessons – Barrie, ON Self Defense

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SAFE International is expanding its seminar options to include private self defense lessons in Barrie, ON.

Barrie, ON, March 13, 2012 – (Straight Line PR) – Barrie Self Defense, SAFE International Launches Barrie Private Self Defense Lessons

SAFE International ™ is the leading provider of mobile self defense/personal protection training in Ontario. SAFE International has taught more than 150,000 clients in the private, corporate and high school environments since 1994. SAFE International is expanding its seminar options to include private self defense lessons in Barrie, ON.

SAFE International realizes that both women and men don’t necessarily want to join a martial arts club, or even take a public self defense seminar. SAFE International provides their mobile self defense right in the home. This allows SAFE International instructors to tailor the course based on the specific needs and concerns of the client. Self defense training in the home allows the client to be completely relaxed and comfortable training, without being self-conscious of others who might be watching in a public self defense course.

One of the reasons that SAFE International enjoys teaching private self defense Barrie, is how receptive men and women are to the skills that the SAFE International instructors provide. SAFE International teaches self defense concepts, rather than techniques. This allows the client to learn in a much shorter time. While some people have hours to dedicate to training, SAFE International can offer some basic, but effective self defense concepts in just a few hours.

SAFE International always covers Awareness and Avoidance strategies which are based on one’s daily routines such as using elevators, car safety, home safety, plus much more. We examine what an attacker looks for, what an attacker wants and doesn’t want in confrontation. One of the biggest topics we explore is how most people are too polite, even when their intuition is telling them the complete opposite. We cover the most common distraction techniques an attacker will use to gain an advantage such as asking for directions or the time. The next stage is verbal strategies in the event that avoidance is no longer possible. Rather than just teaching to yell at a potential attacker, SAFE International covers a few verbal strategies based on the aggressor and the scenario.

The third step is addressing the physical aspect of Barrie private self defense lessons. Instructors begin with the advantages of adopting a passive stance rather than an aggressive stance. SAFE teaches gross motor strikes due to the adrenal rush one gets when they are in a highly stressful state such as an attack scenario. Complex skills are proven to be ineffective in the high stress of real violence. The main philosophy taught is to “Attack the Attacker” which reverses one from being the Prey, to that of being the Predator.

SAFE International does not teach martial arts, but rather, practical, easy to adopt and highly effective concepts. Barrie Private Self Defense is available to individuals, families, couples, or friends.

SAFE International has taught more than 150,000 clients including mothers, fathers, daughters, police officers, seniors, and people with disabilities. To contact SAFE International and Chris Roberts to schedule your Self Defense Private lessons, you can visit their main site at www.safeinternational.biz

You can also reach Chris Roberts toll free at 1-800-465-5972 or by email at chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz

Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

Apparel & Fashion, Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping

DiscountVouchers.co.uk Announces New Deals to Help Brits Save on Mothers Day Gifts

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Treating Mum to some luxury gifts from famous name stores this Mothers Day just got more affordable for UK consumers thanks to new deals introduced by online codes specialist DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The website, which helps shoppers save at hundreds of leading stores, has published new deals for saving money at House of Fraser, Debenhams and John Lewis.

John Lewis is associated with quality and value for money in clothing, cosmetics and homeware, and DiscountVouchers.co.uk can this week help people stretch their Mothers Day budgets further with new deals. The DiscountVouchers.co.uk site this week offers a choice of John Lewis discount vouchers including Free Delivery On Orders Over £30 and Up To £35 Off Selected Whistles ranges.

New clothing, cosmetics, jewellery and more famous designers can be had with savings this Mothers Day too thanks to the latest Debenhams discount code deals sourced by DiscountVouchers.co.uk. Brits who want to treat Mum to some quality gifts can log on this week and download new vouchers like Exclusive Online Only – Up to 25% Off in EVERY Department and 20% Off top Mothers Day picks.

Another popular UK store on show this Mothers Day is the House of Fraser, a favourite with consumers of all ages who like to enjoy quality and choice in branches throughout the country. The DiscountVouchers.co.uk website is this week home to House of Fraser discount vouchers offering Handbag Heaven – 20% Off Selected New Season Handbags and also 30% Off Selected Linea Womenswear/Accessories.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented, “With Mothers Day right around the corner we have sourced some great new deals to help our site users get more for their money when spoiling Mum. Our latest deals for top stores like John Lewis, Debenhams and House of Fraser are perfectly-timed for helping people maximise their budgets right now.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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Education

StudyAbroad.com Survey Reveals Student Motivations and Concerns When Pursuing a Study Abroad Program

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More than half of respondents say a study abroad program’s reputation for a vibrant social and party life is at least a somewhat important factor in program selection; 20 percent indicated that a lower drinking age was also at least somewhat important.

Chester, PA, March 12, 2012 – Recent research shows cultural experiences, the opportunity to live abroad and the ability to travel are very important to college students when it comes to potentially studying abroad. These motivators, along with other findings, were revealed in a February 2012 survey of college-aged students across the U.S. conducted by StudyAbroad.com, the Internet’s leading resource for information on study abroad programs.

The survey, which was completed by 380 students who visited StudyAbroad.com, took note of the factors students find important as they consider selecting a study abroad program, what motivates him or her to do so and what might prohibit him or her from realizing a study abroad experience.

Twenty percent of survey respondents cited a study abroad program’s reputation for a vibrant social and party life as an “important” factor in the selection process. Just over one-third (35.8 percent) consider it at least “somewhat important.” When surveyed about how important a lower drinking age is when evaluating what study abroad program to select, one in five respondents felt it was at least “somewhat important” (nearly 10 percent (9.3) indicated it was “important,” 11.8 percent indicated it was “somewhat important”).

In addition, when asked, “What is your motivation for pursuing a study abroad experience?” and given a selection of reasons, respondents indicated the following were “very important”:

* Cultural (63.1 percent)
* Live Abroad (58.5 percent)
* Travel-Related (51.6 percent)
* Academic (45.3 percent)
* Professional/Resume Booster (45.3 percent)

More than half (53.1 percent) indicated social reasons were “important,” with nearly 30 percent saying they were “very important” (27.2 percent).

The survey also asked students to identify the factor that has the biggest impact on their ability to make a study abroad experience a reality. Nearly 70 percent of respondents indicated it is money; 50 percent of those who indicated that money was the biggest obstacle said they’ll only be able to study abroad if they figure out how to pay for it, one-third are afraid they won’t be able to afford it.

Additionally, the survey asked respondents about graduate study abroad as well. For those considering graduate school in the future, more than one-third of respondents (34.2 percent) indicated it was very likely they would pursue their graduate degree abroad instead of in the U.S.; 10.8 percent said they are planning on earning their master’s degree abroad.

StudyAbroad.com is a web resource of EducationDynamics, which offers information on more than 12,000 study abroad programs. For more information about study abroad opportunities visit www.studyabroad.com.

About StudyAbroad.com
StudyAbroad.com is a web resource of EducationDynamics and the Internet’s leading source of information on educational opportunities for students to study in other countries. It is a comprehensive directory of study abroad and intensive language programs organized by subject and destination. Currently information on more than 12,000 study abroad programs is available and more than two million students visit StudyAbroad.com annually. StudyAbroad.com also offers Destination Portal Pages, a handbook serving as a guide to traveling abroad; Blog Abroad, a blog that chronicles the experiences of students as they study abroad; and financial aid information. To learn more, visit www.StudyAbroad.com.

About EducationDynamics
EducationDynamics is higher education’s leading marketing information and technology services company dedicated to helping institutions find, enroll and retain students. Its content-rich and highly visible education websites, including ChristianEducation.com, EarnMyDegree.com, EducationConnection.com, eLearners.com, GradSchools.com, StudyAbroad.com, TestDriveCollege.com, TestDriveGradSchool.com and its special interest microsites, make EducationDynamics the premier provider of qualified prospective students for colleges and universities. In addition, the company offers a full suite of Web-delivered services proven to drive enrollment growth and reduce student attrition, as well as other innovative solutions including LeadWatchLive, its Web-based inquiry management system. Through Aslanian Market Research, the company brings decades of proprietary research, unparalleled market and student intelligence and best practice insights to clients. For more information, visit www.educationdynamics.com.

Contact:
Lindsey Mikal
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
lmikal@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Travel

Ludus Tours Announces Partnership with Rowing Canada Aviron

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Ludus Tours is pleased to announce a partnership with Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA). The San Diego-based travel and hospitality company is now the official supplier of sport tour packages to RCA.

San Diego, CA (USA), Tuesday – March 13, 2012 — Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ) is pleased to announce a partnership with Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA). The San Diego-based travel and hospitality company is now the official supplier of sport tour packages to RCA.

“We are pleased to offer our friends and fans another option to experience major events, such as the Olympic Games regatta, with the assurance that their travel needs are handled by a trusted tour provider,” said Donna Atkinson, Rowing Canada Aviron Executive Director.

“Ludus is extremely excited to partner with Rowing Canada Aviron as we build our rowing brand. We believe our travel packages offer friends, family and fans a unique and affordable way to participate in the excitement of major rowing events both domestically and internationally,” Adam Dailey, Ludus’ Managing Director, said. “Our goal is to give rowing fans the travel experience of a lifetime that they would not have access to otherwise.”

Rowing Canada has qualified seven crews for the 2012 Olympics and one for the Paralympics, so far.

In addition to the 2012 Summer Games in London, Ludus will provide travel tours to several other regattas and championships around the world, including the 2012 World Championships, Henley Royal in England and the 2012 Paralympic Games.

About Ludus Tours:
Ludus Tours provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the world’s premiere sporting and cultural events, including the 2012 Summer Games in London, the 2012 IAAF World Junior Championships, 2013 IAAF World Championships in Moscow and more. Ludus is the Official Hospitality and Accommodation Provider over 20 National Governing Bodies including Athletics Canada, USA Track & Field and USA Triathlon. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Ludus Tours is based in San Diego, CA with offices in London, UK and Park City, Utah. For more information, please visit http://www.ludustours.com

vAbout Rowing Canada Aviron:
RCA is a nonprofit organization recognized by the Government of Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of rowing in Canada. RCA represents its registered members at all levels, novices, juniors, university students, seniors and masters, whether they row for recreation, health and fitness or competition.

RCA is a member of the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Fédération internationale des sociétés d’aviron (FISA).

For more information on Rowing Canada packages, email Erin Aldrich-Shean at erin@ludustours.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Erin Aldrich-Shean
Ludus Tours
1501 Front Street #107
San Diego, CA 92101 – USA
619-202-0065
erin@ludustours.com
http://www.ludustours.com

Education

Establishing A Career in Video Games Panel to Feature Developers from Ubisoft & Insomniac Games

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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology will host a “Establishing a Career in Video Games” panel from 10 am to noon, Friday, April 13, 2012.

Harrisburg, PA, March 12, 2012 — Friday the 13th is a lucky day for those in the community interested in pursuing a career in the video games industry! Harrisburg University of Science and Technology will host a “Establishing a Career in Video Games” panel from 10 am to noon, Friday, April 13, 2012. The free event is open to the community and it is ideal for high school and college students as well as experienced developers.

Panelists will include Jason VandenBerghe (Creative Director/Ubisoft) and Lisa Brown (Game Designer/Insomniac Games) who are eager to share their experiences, passion, and industry insight.Panelists will share insights on what it takes to bring a product to market, how to land a career in the video game industry, and provide tips on how to make it in the interactive entertainment industry.

Charles Palmer, executive director of the University’s Center for Advanced Entertainment and Learning Technologies, will moderate the panel discussion.

The free event sponsored by Harrisburg University and LightHammerFX. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/HUGamesPanel Questions about the event? Contact Charles Palmer at cpalmer@harrisburgu.eduFor additional assistance call 717.901.5146 or email Connect@HarrisburgU.edu

Harrisburg University is located at 326 Market Street in Harrisburg. 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

You can literally take planes, trains and automobiles to the University. The University’s location 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

Founded in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased opportunities for study leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg 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:
Steve Infanti
AVP Communications
326 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717.901.5146
sinfanti@harrisburgU.edu
http://www.harrisburgu.edu

Business

Brazil is a great place to invest, claims AAA

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The news that the Brazilian economy has started to outperform many others, including the UK’s, has acted as a prompt for many to start looking for ways to invest in the growing country, according to AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, March 13, 2012 — The news that the Brazilian economy has started to outperform many others, including the UK’s, has acted as a prompt for many to start looking for ways to invest in the growing country, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

AAA, an alternative investment advocacy firm, has always seen Brazil as a great place to invest in commodities, such as timber, and in ethical and social funds, through impact investing routes. However, the world is expected to start investing cash in Brazil in droves thanks to the latest figures from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).

Over the past ten years, the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China, otherwise known as the BRIC region, have offered a comparatively safe haven for investors keen to avoid investing in the volatile markets in the US and Europe.

Now, the figures show that this is even more the case as Brazil’s economy is officially the sixth largest in the world, leaving the UK in its wake. Analyst at the CEBR claim that within a few years, Brazil’s economy will be stronger than that of France and Germany, climbing further up the ranking of the world’s great economic super powers.

“Although last year’s 2.7 per cent growth wasn’t enormous, in the grand scale of things, Brazil continues to grow economically when many other top economies are still teetering on the edge of recession” explained AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson.

He added, “There has rarely been a better time to invest in emerging economies and investors who want to diversify their portfolios could not do better than investing in sustainable forestry in Brazil.

“We support the plantation projects bin run by firms like Greenwood Management, who are offering a unique and low-entry route into Brazilian investment, with an ethical edge.”

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

Media Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com