Monthly Archives: May 2012

Art

Joe Calleri is the Featured Artist for Light Space & Time Art Gallery

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Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is very proud to announce that Joe Calleri, Australian fine art photographer, is now our featured artist and he will be presented in the Gallery’s Artist Showcase for the next 30 days.

Jupiter, Florida – May 15, 2012 — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (LST) is very proud to announce that Joe Calleri, Australian fine art photographer, is now our featured artist and he will be presented in the Gallery’s Artist Showcase for the next 30 days.

Since Joe’s initial entry into the Seascapes 2011 Art Competition he has entered 5 different LST art competitions. As indicative of Joe’s photographic skill and talent, he has placed in every LST competition that he has entered. Most recently, Joe received a 2nd Place Overall award for his photograph titled “Green Wall with Black Shadow” in the Gallery’s All Photography Art Competition held in September 2011. He also received a 3rd Place Overall for his “Circus Comes to Town” image in the Gallery’s CityScapes Art Competition which was conducted in March 2012.

Joe states about his photography: “My images reflect a profound statement by Japanese Artist and Photographer, Hiroshi Sugimoto: “Art Resides Even in Things with No Artistic Intentions”. Anything around me can be beautiful. It all depends on how I look at the object. Each day I challenge myself to find beauty and fine detail in the everyday, the innocuous, and in the small things that others may ignore, step over or around, overlook or perhaps take for granted.”

Joe has exhibited his exciting, colorful and dramatic images throughout Australia, the United Kingdom, and in the United States. His theatre publicity images have been featured in The Age, The Herald Sun, MCV and Real Time.

He trained at the Australian College of Photography, Art and Communication (ACPAC) in the early 1990’s. Joe’s photography can be found at http://www.redbubble.com/people/joecalleri

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

Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
info@lightspacetime.com
http://www.lightspacetime.com

Business

NanoMarkets Announces Upcoming Report BIPV Roofing Markets – 2012 Set for May 2012 Release

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NanoMarkets today has announced the addition of a new report on building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) to its publication schedule titled “BIPV Roofing Markets – 2012” (Nano-543) that will be released the week of May 28th.

Glen Allen, Virginia – May 15, 2012 — Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets today has announced the addition of a new report on building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) to its publication schedule titled “BIPV Roofing Markets – 2012” (Nano-543) that will be released the week of May 28th. The report is available at pre-publication rates through May 29th. For additional information about the report interested persons can visit the NanoMarkets website at http://nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/bipv_roofing_markets_2012.

The firm has also announced that it will be releasing a report on the BIP encapsulation market in May and has also released a related report on BIPV glass market in February of this year. Information about these reports is also available on the NanoMarkets website at http://www.nanomarkets.net.

About the Report:

BIPV offers both the PV industry and the building products industry a way out of their current economic plights. For PV firms, BIPV provides a product strategy geared to adding value to products. For the building products industry, BIPV represents a new line of products that will enable construction firms to add saleable features to buildings of all kinds.

While all this is true of all BIPV products, there is a natural migration path from today’s rooftop PV panels to BIPV roofing. With this in mind, NanoMarkets is publishing this report, which identifies and quantifies the market opportunities for BIPV roofing.

The report discusses a roadmap for BIPV roofing in which business revenues are generated initially by simple overlay products and then by conventional rigid and flexible BIPV roofing products and finally from fully integrated products. The report also shows how the performance of BIPV roofing is expected to evolve with a special focus on lifetime requirements and the materials that will be used both for substrates and absorber layers.

This report also includes extensive forecasts of the BIPV roofing market in terms of wattage, area covered and revenues generated. Breakouts are provided by type of building, type of BIPV roofing and key materials used. In addition, we project the nations and regions that will generate the most revenues for BIPV roofing and the breakouts of the BIPV roofing market by retrofit and new construction. As usual with NanoMarkets reports, this report also includes a detailed assessment of the strategies of the leading firms currently supplying BIPV roofing products.

About NanoMarkets:

NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging market opportunities in energy, electronics and other markets created by developments in advanced materials. The firm is a recognized leader in industry analysis and forecasts of this kind and has been covering the photovoltaics sector for more than six years.

Visit http://www.nanomarkets.net for a full listing of NanoMarkets’ reports and other services.

Media Contact:
Robert Nolan
NanoMarkets, LC
PO BOX 3840
Glen Allen, VA 23058
804-270-1718
rob@nanomarkets.net

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Travel

Luxury Travel Ltd Selects Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi in the Lux’s Hot List in its Brochure for Travel Professionals 2012-2013

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Vietnam –based Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established Asian specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand.

Hanoi, Vietnam, May 14, 2012 – The Luxury Travel Ltd picks up the newest hotels and resorts in Vietnam and highly recommends Hotel de L’Opera Hanoi M Gallery for the most discerning travelers to Vietnam.

The 107 rooms and suites are a sanctuary of comfort, with hand-picked luxurious amenities and 21st century technology. Its restaurants, bar and complimentary Wi-Fi combine to deliver memorable operatic moments in Hanoi.

“This is the newest four-star hotel in town. Set in the center of Hanoi, Hotel de l’Opera is close to Hanoi’s Opera House, the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, and it features the best of Hanoi, with colonial accents, theatrical interior design and contemporary spaces for entertaining. ” Hung Nguyen, Sales and Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel Ltd Vietnam.

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam with a millennium-long history. The architecture includes some of the most well-known Vietnamese classic monuments, as well as decaying but relatively intact examples of French colonial buildings. There are, of course, the ancient temples, pagodas and historical monuments; the traditional arts and artifacts in the streets (lacquer work, ceramics, old propaganda posters, embroidery art, Vietnamese silk, water puppets); the French-influenced foodstuff (baguette, coffee, cuisine with flavors subtler than its Oriental cousins’); the mild climate and scenic lakes. And, Halong Bay is just over two hours’ drive away.

“We promote our luxury travel products at ITE Hong Kong MICE, Top Resa Paris, ITB Asia, ATF Laos, ITB Berlin, Salon Mondial du Tourisme Paris, Luxury Travel Fair, WTM London, FITUR, AIME, ILTM. We do hope that our newest Luxury Travel’s brochure 2012 – 2013 and luxury travel guide book to help our travel professionals to generate sales. Interested travel colleagues can make an appointment with us and further discussion about this profitable market share in the emerging luxury travel destinations in Southeast Asia” said Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

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.

For more information, visit www.luxurytravelvietnam.com or www.luxurytravels.asia

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

Denver Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Rebound

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Metrolist Data Show Supply And Demand Beginning To Intersect In One Of Nation’s Bellwether Metro Areas

Denver, CO, May 14, 2012 – New data from Metrolist®, the largest real estate multiple listing service (MLS) serving Colorado real estate agents, show another uptick in Denver Metro area home prices as inventories hit their lowest level in three years.

According to Metrolist, the provider of REcolorado.com, the average sales price for the Denver residential market jumped another 6% in April to $275,241. Metrolist’s April data show notable increases in every important component, including sales pending contracts, sales under contract, and sales for single family homes, while days on market (DOM) continue to shrink.

According to Kirby Slunaker, Metrolist’s President and CEO, the uptick in average sales price last month may be the start of an upward trend in the metro Denver market.

“We continue to see tight inventory in the market, which means there are about two to three months of available supply,” said Mr. Slunaker. “With these tight inventory levels, I wouldn’t be surprised to see further price appreciation into this summer’s buying season.”

Compared to April last year, the average price for a single-family residence in the Denver metro area is 11% higher, while the number of homes for sale is down by 43%.

As steadily declining inventory pushes prices higher, buyers who must make a purchase decision should expect to be aggressive and ready to make multiple offers. Sellers, meanwhile, need to be ready to evaluate multiple offers with their Realtor®.

Metrolist launched REcolorado.com earlier this year as a way to give buyers, sellers, and brokers the ability to prepare for a fast-moving market this summer The consumer-friendly search engine incorporates a variety of tools to help in the home buying process, including enhanced listing information with access to school and neighborhood data. REcolorado.com also helps interested homebuyers and sellers find agents who specialize in their market.

“We’re seeing product that is move-in ready and in tip-top shape moving quickly,” says Mr. Slunaker. “We’re urging all potential buyers and sellers to gear up right now for a competitive marketplace.”

About Metrolist
Metrolist is the largest MLS in the state of Colorado, supporting the largest network of Realtors® with the most comprehensive database of real property listings throughout the Front Range. Realtor-owned since 1984, Metrolist provides leading technology solutions to real estate agents and brokers to better serve buyers and sellers. More information about Metrolist is available at www.metrolist.com.

Contact:
Andra Lewis
CSG PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
480-250-3447
Alewis@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Automotive, Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

New Car Rental Offers from 121carhire.com Offer Summer Holiday Savings

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121carhire.com – the dedicated car hire booking website – has this week announced a choice of new prices designed to help tourists rent a car for less on summer holidays this year. As many people get set to head to the beaches of Greece and Spain, the website is offering new savings with collections available at local airports.

The beaches and resorts of southern Spain remain a hugely popular draw with Brits, and 121carhire.com can this year help people stretch their holiday budgets thanks to new deals. UK tourists love the Mediterranean climate thanks to it offering guaranteed sunshine and great beaches, and travellers heading there can currently book car hire from only £9 per day*.

Tourists around the UK trust the 121carhire.com brand to help them save money on car hire wherever they may be travelling to. If people are planning family holidays on the beaches of the Greek Islands this year they can enjoy trips on a budget thanks to new Corfu Airport deals starting from just £16 per day**.

Michael Bond, spokesperson for 121carhire.com, commented: “At this time of year many people’s thoughts turn to getting away for a family holiday and some sunshine, and we can get them the best value possible car hire deals. By logging on to our site people can save money on car hire to get better value for money on any trips to Spain, the Greek Islands and more this year.”

To search for and book the best value summer car hire deals visit www.121carhire.com.

*Price correct for rental collected from Malaga Airport on June 13th, returned June 20th 2012, subject to change.

** Price correct for rental collected from Corfu Airport on June 13th, returned June 20th 2012, subject to change.

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Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping, Transportation & Logistics

Don’t Get Caught Out When Sending Parcels To The Relies Down Under, Says Parcel2Go

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Online parcel delivery specialist Parcel2Go has reminded anyone planning on sending parcels to relatives or friends living in Australia that shipping goods with a reliable courier company is essential if they want to ensure their package will arrive in one piece.

Australia and New Zealand have become massively popular as destinations to relocate to with Brits of all ages. A survey conducted by research firm YouGov last month found that Australia was the number one destination for Brits considering a move abroad, with the United States and Canada taking second and third place respectively. More than two-fifths (42 per cent) of the 1,650 UK adults polled said they would “seriously consider” leaving Britain, while 6 per cent of respondents said they were actively making plans to leave the country.

With an increasing number of people looking to stay in contact with friends and relatives outside the UK, Parcel2Go’s marketing director Richard Mercer has highlighted the importance of using a reliable courier when shipping abroad, and also checking that parcels are safely and securely wrapped before they’re sent off.

He said: “With the UK officially back in recession and what seems like more tough times ahead for people in the UK, it is no surprise that the prospect of a move Down Under seems particularly appealing. We just want to remind people that know someone who has taken the plunge and relocated, to take every care to ensure their overseas packages get to Australia safe and sound.

“Using one of the cheap international delivery services available through Parcel2Go makes sense for anyone looking for speed, reliability and value for money. People must also do everything they can to wrap their packages properly and prepare them for a journey of 10,000 miles or so.”

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Business

Wheel Clamping ban October Deadline sheds light on Alternatives

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Vehicle clamping activity will become an offence in England and Wales from October this year, outlawing the clamping, towing and immobilising of vehicles without lawful authority.

Highgate, London, May 14, 2012 – Vehicle clamping activity will become an offence in England and Wales from October this year, outlawing the clamping, towing and immobilising of vehicles without lawful authority.

The move by the Government to outlaw the practice has been welcomed by members of the security sector who have been looking at developing alternative measures to the unpopular practice of car clamping.

Costas Constantino, from parking enforcement company, FlashPark, welcomed the move and lauded the politicians who drove the measure through.

He said, “We regard this as a step forward in the parking control world and an achievement by Lynne Featherstone MP who personally piloted the then Bill through the Parliamentary stages until it became an Act.”

Mr Constantino explained that the ban on wheel clamping would lend greater weight to parking charge notices and would also create jobs for parking monitoring staff.

“Shopping centres and retail parks and other larger organisations including colleges universities in the UK that relied on the practice to control unauthorised parking will have to hire additional security to direct traffic and to warn motorists of areas that are restricted,” he explained.

“The rest of the enforcement vacuum created by the ban will be filled by parking charge notices, which will be given more legal clout when the ban is implemented.”

Mr Constantino added that there will be tremendous scrutiny of the new measures being brought in, particularly relating to the use of automatic number plate recognition, but the use of security staff and highly-visible signage would prove very effective.

Until the ban comes into force in October, wheel clamping by licensed operatives will still be permitted in England and Wales, providing that the clampers hold an official licence from the Security Industry Authority.

Contact:
Costas Constantino
Vehicle Control Solutions Ltd
West Hill House
6 Swains Lane,
Highgate, London N6 6QS
0800 096 5757
pr@flashpark.co.uk
http://www.flashpark.co.uk

Entertainment

Travis Porter Performing Live in Tampa at Club Underground

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Club Underground & CCA Present Travis Porter Featuring Fatty Duke Live

Tampa, FL, May 13, 2012 – The stage lights were all set up for Atlanta Hip-Hop squad Travis Porter as they hyped up the crowd at the infamous Club Underground. Travis Porter performed their latest single “Durr She Go feat.Juicy J” as well as some of their fan favorites. Travis Porter is best known for their club hits; “Make It Rain”, “Ay Ladies”, “Go Shorty Go”,”Bananas” and Bring It Back” Travis Porter released their first biographical film titled, “Proud to be a Problem” on May 18, 2010.

Tampa Hip-Hop fans were in for a surprise when Mr. Tampa himself Fatty Duke. Fatty performed his massive street banger “Boomin.” As usual the ladies were in the house offered a “Mothers Day Weekend” drink special. Doors opened at 10PM and VIP/ Bottle service was as busy as ever.

Club Underground is centrally located in downtown Tampa at: 802-806 East Whiting Street Tampa, Florida. The club features a large dance floor, VIP area, and Bottle Service. Club Underground plays the best in Top 40, Hip-Hop, R&B and Pop music. Tampa’s very own “Odell” was in the house celebrating his birthday with us, in style. Come join Club Underground and Capital Connections Agency for the best Mothers Day Weekend concert in the city.

Contact:
Jackie King
Cell: 813-909-5700
Jackie@ClubUndergroundTampa.com

About Capital Connection Agency:
CCA boasts a very successful track record booking major talent for events from coast to coast and all across the globe. Capital Connections’ pool of A-list talent turns the night life into a real cash cow for club owners and venues every year. CCA has location on the East and West Coast, Paris, Spain and in Canada. CCA has been providing talent for over a decade and they do not plan to stop offering quality talent any time soon. You can find more information about Capital Connection Agency at:1-866-785-1117 http://www.capitalconnectionsagency.com orDurby.Brandon@capitalconnectionagency.com

Contact:
Darnell Clark
Capital Connection Agency
141 Club 14141 Chicago Rd
Dolton, IL 60419
412-353-9240
DClark@imagemakermedia.com
http://www.capitalconnectionsagency.com

Travel

Ludus Tours Announces Ashley van Dyke as Director of Motorsports

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Ludus Tours has hired Ashley van Dyke as Director of Motorsports. Van Dyke will be tasked with developing and maintaining relationships within the motorsports world.

San Diego, CA (USA), May 13, 2012 — Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ) has hired Ashley van Dyke as Director of Motorsports. Van Dyke will be tasked with developing and maintaining relationships within the motorsports world.

“It is with great pleasure and excitement to join Ludus Tours,” said van Dyke, “[It] is a dream job! But more than that, the working environment and camaraderie amongst my peers makes every day at work fun and engaging. There’s a reason why Ludus Tours was ranked #4 fastest-growing private company in San Diego, and now I get to be part of it.”

Ashley has paved a career as a professional driver and on-camera spokesperson for several companies and charity events. The Pirelli World Challenge Series put her to work at their events – Ashley taught the world about their drivers and sports cars. She’s also worked with Rolex, American Le Mans, and NASCAR teams in search of additional support with communications and business development. In 2010, Ashley produced the Global Tuner Grand Prix event, which brought racers from around the world to one massive, media rich race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. She also serves as the official brand manager of David Cheng, a rising international star on the professional road course circuits and professional Formula Drift racer Conrad Grunewald.

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 U.S. Formula 1 Grand Prix in Austin and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, among others. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Since 2003, Ludus has helped thousands of individuals, families and organizations with their accommodation and hospitality needs. Ludus is the Official Hospitality Provider for over 15 National Governing Bodies including USA Swimming, USA Volleyball, USRowing and others. Ludus Tours is based in San Diego, CA with offices in London, UK. For more information, please visit http://www.summergames.travel and http://www.ludustours.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Ashley Hernandez
Executive Assistant
Ludus Tours
1501 Front Street #107
San Diego, CA 92101 – USA
951-296-7029
ashley@ludustours.com
http://www.ludustours.com

Healthcare

ShelfGenie to Match Donations Up To $250 in Effort to Raise $25,000 for Type 1 Diabetes

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ShelfGenie, announced this week an offer to match 100 percent of every donation up to $250 per donation made by ShelfGenie employees, franchisees, designers, installers, suppliers and friends as part of its mission to raise $25,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Ride to Cure Diabetes.

Marietta, GA (USA), May 13, 2012 — ShelfGenie® ( http://www.shelfgenie.com ), a franchised company that designs, builds and installs customized Glide-Out® shelving systems for existing cabinets, announced this week an offer to match 100 percent of every donation up to $250 per donation made by ShelfGenie employees, franchisees, designers, installers, suppliers and friends as part of its mission to raise $25,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Ride to Cure Diabetes. Michael Falcon, the 22-year-old son of ShelfGenie President and Co-founder Barry Falcon, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 10 years ago, and this year will mark Barry’s 27th Ride to Cure.

In addition to three 100-mile Ride to Cure bike rides Barry will partake in this year, he is also part of a small group of 24 cyclists from around the U.S. who will participate in the first-ever Hope on 2 Wheels bike ride to benefit diabetes research. The 250-mile non-stop bike ride on June 23 starts in New York City and ends in Washington, D.C.

“There is still no cure, so we continue to ride to support research so that one day Michael will have a normal life free from insulin, tubes and finger pricking,” Falcon said. “It’s a constant challenge managing blood sugar levels 24/7, and these fundraising efforts will help us one day persevere against this terrible disease.”

The money raised will help JDRF move faster toward finding better treatments and a cure for Type 1 diabetes. To donate, visit http://www.michaelfalcon.com where all major credit cards are accepted or mail a check payable to JDRF to: Barry Falcon, 4501 Chattahoochee Way, Marietta, GA 30067.

SHELFGENIE FRANCHISE SYSTEMS
1642 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 200
Marietta, GA 30067
Contact: Barry Falcon
Phone: 877-434-3643
Web site: http://www.shelfgenie.com

Press & Media Contact:
Nicole Benzer
Sanderson & Associates, Ltd
1642 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 200
Marietta, GA 30067 – USA
312-829-4350
nicole@sandersonpr.com
http://www.shelfgenie.com